UAE-Italy ties are experiencing remarkable expansion, particularly in key sectors such as defense, energy transition, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, rare metals and space. This momentum reflects a greater alignment of interests and priorities, alongside joint investment in areas shaping the world of tomorrow. There is a broad European desire for deeper economic and strategic engagement with Gulf countries, aimed at forging a more integrated framework between the Gulf region and the Mediterranean basin. While competition among European nations for Gulf investments exists, it remains manageable and can be channeled into constructive and mutually beneficial partnerships. Amid ongoing transformations in the Middle East over the past two years, a strategic window has opened for the Gulf and Europe to pursue a more integrated approach that benefits both parties. This is especially relevant given the growing recognition that European security, in its broad sense, is inseparable from the security of the Gulf and the wider Middle East region.
Developing Emirati-Italian Ties: Charting an Ambitious Path Toward Gulf-Mediterranean Integration (Emirates Policy Center)
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