 The phone call between General al-Burhan and Mohammed bin Zayed is a sign of a potential significant diplomatic shift. Relations have been extremely poor since the UAE was accused of sending arms to the rapid support forces. Prominent leaders within the RSF are known to have business interests in the Gulf nation. Last December, the Sudanese government ordered 15 UAE diplomats to leave the country. But now, according to local media reports, President bin Zayed has said he is keen to support all initiatives