United Arab Emirates
Gulf states’ interest rate hikes will depress growth
Gulf Arab central banks have mostly followed the recent US rise in interest rates
Gulf statesGulf states’ austerity will hit foreign workers
Foreign workers are under economic and cultural pressure, but there are compensations
Gulf statesLondon will mute criticism of the Gulf states
Theresa May was the first female leader to address the Gulf Cooperation Council summit
Gulf statesUAE will aim to mend Saudi-Egypt relations
The Egyptian president is in the Emirates for a two-day visit
EgyptEconomic warfare in Yemen could boost piracy risk
Malnutrition is rising in the country, and there is a threat to Red Sea shipping
YemenProspects for the Gulf states in 2017
Gulf states are seeking further cuts in public spending and a way out of the war in Yemen
Gulf statesDubai will enforce mandatory health insurance
Employers who fail to provide private health cover for their workers face hefty fines
United Arab EmiratesInternal Palestinian clashes could intensify
Tensions have risen between rival factions of the ruling Fatah party
Palestinians
