United Arab Emirates

  • Feb 18, 2021
  • 7 min read

Abu Dhabi will boost oil output for energy transition

The richest emirate's oil giant is adapting to suit the times

United Arab Emirates
  • Feb 17, 2021
  • 2 min read

Riyadh may soften shock regional HQ contracts rule

The kingdom has declared that, from 2024, no state-owned entity will sign deals with companies headquartered elsewhere

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 10, 2021
  • 2 min read

Qatari-Emirati competition may shift its focus

The advent of President Joe Biden has changed incentives for feuding Gulf states

Qatar
  • Feb 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Biden Yemen stance will pressure trapped Saudi Arabia

The US president prioritises ending military support for Saudi-led coalition air strikes against the Huthis

Saudi Arabia
  • Feb 4, 2021
  • 2 min read

COVID-19 will delay, not deter, Israel-UAE outreach

The pandemic’s last push has prevented a long-awaited meeting

United Arab Emirates
  • Feb 2, 2021
  • 2 min read

Risks and opportunities 2021: COVID-19

Vaccination campaigns are at the heart of most countries’ strategies to exit pandemic lockdowns and restrictions

International
  • Feb 1, 2021
  • 2 min read

Emirati foreigner passport may resemble a long visa

Abu Dhabi has announced plans to offer citizenship to a range of economically valuable non-nationals, against Gulf norms

United Arab Emirates
  • Jan 28, 2021
  • 2 min read

US arms freeze will stoke Saudi and Emirati concerns

The new administration in Washington is reviewing promised sales of high-tech stealth jets, drones and bombs

United Arab Emirates