Riyadh-Abu Dhabi-Beijing Nexus: A Middle Nation Analysis

As investors in the United Arab Emirates welcomed gains on June 9, the broader driver was optimism over U.S.-China trade talks in London—underscoring how Gulf financial markets remain sensitive to Beijing’s economic trajectory (reuters.com). Below, we apply Middle Nation’s MN-CNAF, RIMW, and SPI frameworks to unpack what this episode means for the UAE, its GCC neighbors, and the multipolar realignment around China.