UAE overall economic viability depends on the political stability of Saudi Arabia. Obviously, because of interests none other than oil, the US and Europe will attempt to protect Saudi Arabia in case of an expanded Mid East conflict. The real danger is about a regional grass roots Islamic backlash that could cause some pro Western governments to collapse. "Illegitimate" governments such as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan...do not represent the true majority of its common people. Future regional upheavals could mirror the events of the former Iranian revolution. Definitely not a secure and stable environment for Western pilots to be working.
