The Dhow: 5/12/25

Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.  

Trump’s visit to the UAE, centered on artificial intelligence, investment, and defense, will not only highlight the scale of Emirati aspirations but also reveal the complex interplay of state, business, and family networks now shaping the U.S.-UAE relationship.  

The Houthis’ “Midri” campaign isn’t just about silencing Yemenis, it’s about blinding the outside world.  

OPEC+ producers are increasing output in the face of a global economic downtown. This will be a major test for non-OPEC producers, but OPEC+ seems confident that time is on its side.  

Saudi Arabia has continued to make progress in diversifying its economy, although lower oil revenue, higher imports, and stronger remittance outflows pushed the current account into a small deficit in 2024.  

It has been a dynamic period in U.S.-Gulf relations. A steady stream of senior Gulf officials has visited Washington to engage the new administration.  

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