UAE – European Neighbourhood Monitor

Reported Drone Strike on Oil Tanker in Dubai Raises Concerns Over Gulf Energy Security

Unverified reports circulating on social media have described a drone strike on a large oil tanker in the port of Dubai, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the Gulf region amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Claims and available information According to posts published on X (formerly Twitter) by analyst Francesco Sassi, a […]

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EU and UAE Launch Free Trade Talks

Middle East / ENM

In a significant development for international trade, the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to initiate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Announced on April 10, 2025, this move aims to strengthen economic ties between the two entities, focusing on enhancing trade in goods and services, investment, and

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5G network competition heats up in Middle East

Middle East / ENM

In the Middle East, competition surrounding who will build the 5G network is stiff. 5G is the fifth-generation technology standard for cellular networks, which cellular phone companies began deploying worldwide in 2019. It is the successor to 4G technology, that provides connectivity to most current mobile phones. Leading providers like Huawei and Nokia are vying

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EU agrees strategic partnership with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Middle East / ENM

The European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Monday approved a strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). EU agrees new strategic partnership with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) The EU has approved a new strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab

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