United Arab Emirates
French foreign policy will focus on Europe and MENA
Macron aims to advance EU strategic autonomy, deepen engagement with Middle Eastern partners and reset ties with Africa
FranceYemen’s humanitarian crisis will worsen
Presently 17 million Yemenis are acutely food insecure but international assistance only reaches 7 million
YemenUnited Arab Emirates’ growth will slow in 2023
The latest data shows strong real GDP growth in the first quarter, driven by increased oil production
United Arab EmiratesThe Gulf States would benefit from a UK trade deal
Negotiations for a trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom started in June
Gulf statesUS-Middle East alignment unlikely
US President Joe Biden will visit Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia in July
Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates wants to be global digital hub
The government has announced plans to transform the country from a regional to a global digital and technology hub
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East tourism depends on socio-political factors
Tourism, a key driver of Middle Eastern economies, is recovering slowly from the COVID-19-induced lows of April 2020
Middle EastGulf investors offer Egypt’s finances temporary relief
Egypt depends heavily on foreign direct investment to finance its large current account deficit
Egypt
