United Arab Emirates

  • May 29, 2020
  • 2 min read

COVID-19 will be difficult to control in major cities

Levels of antibodies in the UK population stand at 7.3%, according a government survey, but London's stand at 17.5%

International
  • May 22, 2020
  • 7 min read

The delayed Dubai World Expo may face a downgrade

The inevitable postponement will impact participating countries, future Expos and the UAE’s economic outlook

United Arab Emirates
  • May 6, 2020
  • 7 min read

Yemeni separatists may be forced back to the table

Separatists have announced self-rule in the south amid tensions with the internationally recognised government

Yemen
  • May 1, 2020
  • 7 min read

New Saudi and Emirati gas finds boost export hopes

Abu Dhabi’s 2030 energy self-sufficiency target is looking more realistic, while Riyadh could free up oil for export

United Arab Emirates
  • May 1, 2020
  • 2 min read

Abu Dhabi will push on anti-money laundering efforts

The emirates have a year to avoid being placed on the Financial Action Task Force ‘grey list’, with the focus on Dubai

United Arab Emirates
  • Apr 27, 2020
  • 2 min read

Abu Dhabi will quietly reach out to the Tehran camp

The COVID-19 outbreak provides an opportunity to break taboos with former enemies

United Arab Emirates
  • Apr 24, 2020
  • 2 min read

Dubai will pioneer risky Ramadan lockdown lifting

Despite rising cases nationally, the services-dependent emirate is partially reopening restaurants and malls

United Arab Emirates
  • Apr 16, 2020
  • 2 min read

COVID-19 could undermine the Gulf foreign labour model

Mass deportation efforts are provoking international criticism

Gulf states