UAE

EU-UAE Trade Talks: Small Steps Before Big Leaps

Europe's UAE trade talks might succeed where American bluster and Chinese pressure tactics have repeatedly failed.

Kazakhstan: Wiring the Next Energy Superhighway from a New Socket

While Europe's lights flicker, the UAE is wiring Central Asia's energy future through Kazakhstan, as the EU struggles to find ground.

Tartus: Syria Eyes Up European and Emirati Integration

UAE's $800M Tartus port deal signals Syria’s shift from Russian military reliance to Gulf-European economic integration.

Invisible Bridges: UAE Shapes Israel-Syria Mediation

The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a discreet but influential facilitator between Israel and Syria, avoiding the conventional trappings of formal mediation.

Investment and Mediation: The UAE’s Stake in Kashmir Stability

Kashmir tensions escalate, risking UAE’s investments, expat stability, and regional security amid rising India-Pakistan conflict.

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The US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Normalises Enrichment in the Gulf

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Greece is preserving its golden visa programme because foreign capital remains valuable to its recovery, even as property investment worsens pressure on housing.

Andy Burnham Plans to Retax British Homes

Burnham weighs a property tax overhaul that could redirect who pays for Britain's homes.