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Feed/Diplomacy · Intl/France's Macron arrives in Saudi Arabia for unscheduled visit during Gulf tour

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As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?

Al Jazeera

Published 21 Oct 2026, 4:22 am·23 h ago·1 min read

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President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.

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