Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic energy, soft power in Sudan UN officials say the talks in Jeddah will continue and hopefully lead to a ceasefire in the near future. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023
UAE names head of national oil company to lead COP28 climate talks The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat with experience in both renewable energies and the oil business to be the president of the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai, highlighting the balancing act ahead for this crude-producing nation. France 24 · Jan 12, 2023
Analysis: With MBZ as president, is it time for a US-UAE reset? Mohammed bin Zayed was already the UAE’s de facto ruler – he’ll likely continue attempts to become less tied to the US. Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022