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France's Macron to visit Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar in October

Bilge Kotan · Middle East Eye

Published 15 Oct 2026, 5:19 am·45 min ago·1 min read

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France's Macron to visit Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar in October French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar to meet the leaders of these countries from 19 October to 21 October, his office said on Wednesday. He plans to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on energy prices, the statement said. Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 31 August 2026 (Reuters)

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