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News and analysis
China-GCC and UAE-EU trade talks highlight Gulf hedging strategy and Turkiye expands its economic and security footprint in Somalia.
December 19, 2025
News and analysis
Gulf producers are expanding LNG capacity and stepping up energy diplomacy as the EU tightens sustainability rules.
December 12, 2025
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Tensions in Hadhramaut, Yemen’s largest and most economically significant governorate, rose sharply in late November.
December 5, 2025
News and analysis
China-GCC and UAE-EU trade talks highlight Gulf hedging strategy and Turkiye expands its economic and security footprint in Somalia.
December 19, 2025
News and analysis
Gulf producers are expanding LNG capacity and stepping up energy diplomacy as the EU tightens sustainability rules.
December 12, 2025
News and analysis
Tensions in Hadhramaut, Yemen’s largest and most economically significant governorate, rose sharply in late November.
December 5, 2025
News and analysis
Saudi Arabia plans to expand alcohol access – for some while the US moves towards FTO designation of Muslim Brotherhood
November 28, 2025
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UNSC establishes framework for Palestinian leadership and governance; Saudi moves to close AI gap with UAE
November 21, 2025
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Upcoming GCC summit presents Bahrain with both a stage and a stress test; Sudani wins Iraqi election but intra-Shia deals to decide next PM
November 14, 2025
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OPEC+ takes a controlled step to unwind voluntary production cuts, while the GCC seeks to strengthen institutional capacity in real estate.
November 7, 2025
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Developments in Sudan and critical minerals cooperation highlight the UAE’s growing influence across the North and Horn of Africa
October 31, 2025
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The US-led ceasefire in Lebanon falters amid Israeli strikes and lack of disarmament progress; Washington pushes for Algeria-Morocco peace.
October 24, 2025
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