Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-19
Emmanuel Macron began a tour of Gulf countries on Monday, October 19, as his term is marked by recent violence and increasing criticism.
This trip, taking him thousands of kilometers from France, has the primary objective of securing volumes of oil and diesel. This effort aims to reduce fuel prices at the pump, which weigh heavily on the purchasing power of the French people.
According to Tarek Kaï, France 24’s special correspondent in Abu Dhabi, this tour is a direct response to internal tensions and economic challenges related to energy.