Tag: UAE

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Trump 2.0: A Critical Chapter but Not the Whole Story for MENA 

Donald Trump's return to the White House emphasizes transactional diplomacy, reshaping U.S. engagement in the MENA region. Decision-makers must navigate structural changes while adapting strategies amidst evolving alliances and market dynamics. Yet to view Trump 2.0 as the defining arc of MENA’s strategic future would be shortsighted. His return to power is a critical chapter, yes—but not the whole story.  ...

April 22, 2025 / Ramy Reda
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How the KSA-UAE Gaming Race Opens Doors for Chinese Collaboration

The gaming boom in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies to expand in the Gulf. Explore how China can navigate the region’s dynamic gaming landscape....

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India-UAE Trade Agreement: A Win-Win Deal For Both

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE is set to be a template for future trade agreements that both the nations are planning to sign with other countries. This report captures what is in store for multinationals in the India-UAE CEPA....

April 13, 2022
Israel-UAE

The UAE-Israel Normalization Agreement: Business Opportunities and Geopolitical Implications

The normalization promotes new opportunities for investments in Israel and the UAE, removing political barriers that may have hindered past region-wide cooperation....

August 26, 2020 / Lana Osher, Noam Ivri Adanani
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The UAE-Israel Normalization Agreement: Looking at the Underlying Motivations

In seeking a normalization agreement with one of the most influential and technologically advanced Arab countries, Israel has sought to establish a new paradigm, in which its regional relations and integration are not necessarily preconditioned on progress in the Palestinian peace track or pan-Arab ideological solidarity....

August 25, 2020 / Noam Ivri Adanani
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The UAE-Israel Agreement to Normalize Relations: A New Middle East?

Israeli and Emirati officials are to meet in the coming weeks and sign agreements constituting this “Abraham Accord,” regarding issues such as the establishment of direct flights, investments and trade, technology and health cooperation, and the opening of embassies, among other topics....

August 24, 2020 / Noam Ivri Adanani