The issue leads with Kuwait where Sheikh Ahmed Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah takes over as prime minister but is widely expected to relinquish the position as soon as new parliamentary elections are held.
The issue also focuses on US President Joe's Biden's recent trip to the region and visits to Europe by UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS).
Defence and security coverage leads with an examination of Iran's domestic drone capabilities, with claims that Iran has been promoting these to Russia.
The Finance & business section includes a look at Afghanistan where Qatari and UAE companies are competing to win contracts in the aviation sector, including supply of an air traffic control system.
Risk Management Reports focus on Yemen and regional international organisations (with a focus on the GCC and Opec).
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