Macron Navigates Saudi-UAE Rivalry During Gulf Diplomatic Push

Macron’s Gulf Push Straddles Divide Between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent trip to Paris showed glimpses of the depth of the French-Saudi relationship. He was spotted with Emmanuel Macron at the Esports World Cup, which was moved out of Riyadh due to the Iran war, and the two unveiled deals spanning everything from technology and defense to a €6 billion theme park.

By Dinesh Nair, Samy Adghirni and Omar El Chmouri