This issue of the Gulf States Newsletter begins with a breakdown of recent Houthi developments in the Yemen conflict including ground taken, smuggling and Houthi priorities. This is accompanied with an oil and gas industry map of Yemen.
The issue's next feature looks at the falling out and coming together within the highest echelons of Iraq following the recent election.
UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan's visit to Iran takes the focus of the Diplomatic brief section.
The UAE also takes the lead of this week's Defence and security section regarding the French Rafale deal.
The risk management reports are of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.