How France and Gulf states are deepening energy and defence ties
Al Jazeera English · Published on October 19, 2026
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Relations between France and Gulf nations have grown stronger since the early 2010s. France secured more than $15bn in arms contracts in that time, as Gulf states sought to diversify their partnerships beyond the US. Al Jazeera's Malik Traina has been taking a look at the growing relationship between France and the Gulf. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #France #EmmanuelMacron #GulfStates #EnergySecurity #Defence #MiddleEast #Qatar #UAE #Kuwait #Bahrain #Rafale #OilAndGas #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Europe #AlJazeeraEnglish