The agreement, originally signed in Abu Dhabi on 13 May 2013 and ratified by presidential decree in December 2014, governs commercial aviation cooperation and reciprocal air traffic rights.

In its statement, the state broadcaster quoted the Ministry of Transport as saying the termination would follow Article 22 of the agreement, which requires that the UAE be notified "through diplomatic channels.” The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will also be informed so it can initiate the technical steps tied to the withdrawal. As of Saturday evening, Emirati authorities had not issued a public response.

The move comes after months of notably sharp commentary from Algerian media outlets accusing the UAE of furthering regional tensions and undermining Algerian interests—a rare public airing of grievances in a region where disputes among Arab states are often handled quietly. Analysts say the criticism has aligned with earlier statements by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who said in October 2025 that Algeria maintained "brotherly” relations with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, but hinted at "one country” attempting to interfere in Algeria’s internal affairs.

While the Algerian government has not directly linked its aviation decision to its political concerns, regional diplomats told Diplomat News Network that the move reflects "a deliberate recalibration” of Algeria’s Gulf partnerships at a time of shifting alliances and heightened sensitivity to foreign influence.