Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is poised to address the UAE’s support for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. This high-stakes diplomatic engagement, confirmed by multiple Arab and Western officials, underscores the escalating tensions in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The RSF, accused of atrocities including mass killings and rape in North Darfur, has been heavily backed by the UAE through complex supply routes spanning Libya, Chad, and Somalia. Saudi Arabia, positioning itself as a mediator, has sought to counterbalance the UAE’s influence, particularly after the RSF’s recent capture of el-Fasher. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF, has displaced millions and claimed tens of thousands of lives. Despite Saudi Arabia’s efforts to broker peace, the UAE’s continued support for the RSF has strained relations between the two Gulf powers. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s decision to directly engage Trump reflects both the urgency of the crisis and the UAE’s growing isolation on the issue. Meanwhile, Egypt and Turkey have stepped up military support for the SAF, further complicating the regional dynamics. The upcoming meeting is expected to highlight broader geopolitical tensions, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE increasingly at odds over their strategic interests in the Middle East.