UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash on Europe-Gulf cooperation and the impact of the Iran war

On the sidelines of the inaugural Europe Gulf Forum in Costa Navarino, Greece, Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates, spoke with Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe. They discussed takeaways from the summit between European and Gulf leaders, areas in which the two regions can work together, and the impact of the war in Iran on the UAE and Gulf countries. The Europe Gulf Forum was hosted by the Antenna Group, in partnership with the Atlantic Council, on May 15-17, 2026.