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UAE drawdown will change the dynamic of Yemen’s war
The UAE has begun drawing down its military deployments in Yemen as part of a strategic readjustment of its priorities
United Arab EmiratesRiyadh eyes lower costs with wheat import rules change
Saudi Arabia says it is relaxing quality standards for wheat imports, which will open up the market to Russian produce
Saudi ArabiaSaudi developments may temporarily boost construction
Planners have been promoting huge projects for the construction of both a tourist city and an entertainment city
Saudi ArabiaUS Gulf allies may cheerlead coalition from side-lines
Iran has announced that it has seized a tanker in the Gulf and Bahrain plans to hold a maritime security conference
Gulf statesHint of Saudi aid will give Lebanon a temporary bump
Lebanese bonds rallied today after several former prime ministers said Riyadh was planning to offer financial assistance
LebanonNew Saudi visa rules will struggle to spur investment
The government has introduced new residency rules granting greater privileges to expatriates (at a price)
Saudi ArabiaUAE drawdown in Yemen reflects rising cost concerns
A UAE official has said that it is drawing down its armed presence in Yemen, confirming a trend observed for some months
YemenSaudi-Kuwaiti oil deal would boost diplomatic ties
Bloomberg has reported that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have made a breakthrough in talks over the oil rich Neutral Zone
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