Riyadh Air Base, Saudi Arabia is one of the most important American bases due to the strategic location. It is right in the Middle East, giving the American troops the chance to easily support their potential invasions in the area. The base is located in the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The UAE hosts 5,000 U.S. military personnel, many at Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Air Base, where American drones and advanced F-35 jetfighters are stationed. The U.S. Navy also maintains a small base in Fujairah on the Gulf of
Oman
Take a look at Saudia arabia, they are buying arms from US in billions every year. It is like paying for USA protection.
UAE same profile. But not as powerful as Saudia arabia.
Egypt: Inflation at worst!
All these countries who are joining brics are mostly
third world's countries.
I remember a quote that says "I rather be a member of a pack of wolves than be a leader of pack of sheeps.