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The United Arab Emirates' interests in Sudan are multifaceted and complex, encompassing economic, political, security, and geopolitical dimensions. Here are some of the most prominent:
Economic Interests
Investment in Agriculture: Sudan possesses vast agricultural lands and abundant water resources, and the UAE seeks to invest in these sectors to ensure food security.
Ports and Maritime Transport: Sudan's strategic location on the Red Sea makes it a key target for Emirati companies such as DP World, which aims to manage and operate Sudanese ports.
Minerals and Gold: Sudan is rich in gold and other minerals, and the UAE has clear interests in gold exploration and purchase. The UAE is reportedly one of the largest importers of Sudanese gold.
Political Interests
The UAE seeks to support allies within Sudan who align with its regional objectives, particularly in light of its conflict with powers such as Turkey and Qatar.
It plays a role in supporting certain military and political forces within Sudan to ensure stability that serves its interests.
Security and Geopolitical Interests
The Red Sea: Sudan is part of the Red Sea security landscape, where the UAE seeks to enhance its influence, especially through the construction of bases and ports. Limiting Turkish and Qatari influence: The UAE seeks to counter the influence of its regional rivals, and its presence in Sudan contributes to this.
Supporting the regional axis: This is part of the UAE's efforts to form regional alliances that include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and others against political Islamists (such as the Muslim Brotherhood).
A role in the Sudanese internal conflict: The UAE has relations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), and there are accusations that it provides them with material or logistical support, despite official denials.
The UAE may seek to secure its influence by supporting parties it sees as allies who can maintain the stability of its interests in the event of a shift in the political landscape.
Economic Interests
Investment in Agriculture: Sudan possesses vast agricultural lands and abundant water resources, and the UAE seeks to invest in these sectors to ensure food security.
Ports and Maritime Transport: Sudan's strategic location on the Red Sea makes it a key target for Emirati companies such as DP World, which aims to manage and operate Sudanese ports.
Minerals and Gold: Sudan is rich in gold and other minerals, and the UAE has clear interests in gold exploration and purchase. The UAE is reportedly one of the largest importers of Sudanese gold.
Political Interests
The UAE seeks to support allies within Sudan who align with its regional objectives, particularly in light of its conflict with powers such as Turkey and Qatar.
It plays a role in supporting certain military and political forces within Sudan to ensure stability that serves its interests.
Security and Geopolitical Interests
The Red Sea: Sudan is part of the Red Sea security landscape, where the UAE seeks to enhance its influence, especially through the construction of bases and ports. Limiting Turkish and Qatari influence: The UAE seeks to counter the influence of its regional rivals, and its presence in Sudan contributes to this.
Supporting the regional axis: This is part of the UAE's efforts to form regional alliances that include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and others against political Islamists (such as the Muslim Brotherhood).
A role in the Sudanese internal conflict: The UAE has relations with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), and there are accusations that it provides them with material or logistical support, despite official denials.
The UAE may seek to secure its influence by supporting parties it sees as allies who can maintain the stability of its interests in the event of a shift in the political landscape.
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