The issue leads with an examination of a surge in diplomatic activity ahead of the planned arrival of US President Joe Biden in mid-July – with leaders from across the Arab Gulf states and Egypt travelling around the region to heal fractures and head off the perceived threat from Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Politic coverage includes an analysis of the aftermath of government reshuffles in Bahrain and Oman and a look at Kuwait, which may be heading for its fifth general election in ten years.
Defence and security coverage includes news that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) has appointed a new head of intelligence and a look at the first UAE-Australia Defence Industries Forum, which was recently held in Abu Dhabi.
Finance and business leads with an examination of the UAE stepping up its engagement with Sudan, with national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al- Nahyan thought to be playing a leading role.
Risk management reports are on Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The GSN View focuses on UAE citizenship rules.
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