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The Saudi government is reportedly scaling back its ambitions for some vastly expensive megaprojects, such as The Line linear city in Neom, in a sign that Riyadh is still struggling to attract the amount of foreign direct investment needed to underpin Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s long-term economic reform agenda, while the UAE leads rivals in drawing in FDI.

Opec+ market discipline has fed into a rise in Brent crude prices to around $90/bbl, which is welcomed in Gulf capitals as an essential element in easing pressure on governments’ huge investment spending. Those higher oil prices are also driven by fears the Gaza war could spread into a much wider regional conflict that Gulf powers have been working to avoid

The opening of another field hospital in Chad and talk of a ‘foreign legion’ project have led to renewed focus on the UAE’s involvement in the Sudan conflict and Abu Dhabi’s efforts to extend its influence in Africa and other parts of President Mohammed Bin Zayed’s ‘near abroad’

In a reordering of some of UAE national security advisor Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan’s extensive commercial interests, the new 2PointZero holding company will take control of shares in a number of firms. This chart illustrates those changes.

Emir Sheikh Mishaal has sought to push back the opening of the new parliament until mid-May, after his initial pick for prime minister turned down the job. However, some MPs have claimed the delay is unconstitutional, setting off another political crisis within days of the 4 April election

Chimera Investments has bercome an active part of Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan’s investment strategy. This chart shows how Chimera Investments  fits into Sheikh Tahnoun's investment empire, its relationship with Royal Group Holding and the entities that make up its portfolio.

The consolidation of ADQ and IHC’s property assets is a further sign of increasing co-operation between Abu Dhabi’s many state and privately-owned funds, controlled directly or indirectly by Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. This charts show the impact of the March 2024 restructuring and how Q Holdings and its assets fit into Sheikh Tahnoun’s investment empire.

Group 42 is leading some of Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan’s high-tech investments and the UAE’s growing commercial engagement with Israel. This chart shows how Group 42 connects to Sheikh Tahnoun's Royal Group Holding and some of the international agreements and joint ventures signed by Group 42.

Oman and Switzerland have been acting as go-betweens in the wake of the Israeli airstrike that destroyed the Iranian consulate in Damascus, sharing messages between Iran and Washington.

First among equals in the UAE – as well as a major player in an expanding ‘near abroad’ – President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ) and his Bani Fatima brothers dominate national politics and business. MBZ and his siblings are among the first in a major series of profiles of Abu Dhabi’s Al-Nahyan family.

More than 1,500 prisoners were pardoned by King Hamad Bin Isa All-Khalifa on 8 April to mark Eid Al-Fitr, a majority of whom appear to be political prisoners.

Manama will host the meeting of League of Arab States leaders on 16 May

Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa travelled to Mecca in early April for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and also sat in on MBS’ meeting with the visiting Pakistani prime minister.

Ajman Ruler Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi launched the Ajman Principles document in early March, covering areas such as sustainability, inclusivity, accountability and government agility.

The Onaiza corvette was launched at King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah in early March, with another vessel from the Sarawat project arriving at the Royal Saudi Navy base later in the month.