United Arab Emirates

  • Mar 16, 2021
  • 7 min read

Abu Dhabi seeks ‘smart power’ in the Horn of Africa

Emirati decision-makers are pragmatically rebalancing political, economic and security interests

United Arab Emirates
  • Mar 11, 2021
  • 2 min read

Israeli-Emirati economic and security ties will grow

The long-awaited meeting of the Israeli premier and Emirati crown prince is cancelled once again; Amman is blamed

Israel
  • Mar 10, 2021
  • 2 min read

Syrian ‘normalisation’ will lag despite Emirati push

Abu Dhabi wants to draw Damascus back into the Arab fold

United Arab Emirates
  • Feb 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Shifting Qatari-Emirati interests may aid Gulf peace

Kuwait has hosted a low-key reconciliation meeting; Manama is out in the cold

Gulf states
  • 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