The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council

This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile (330 KB , PDF)
The UK has strong diplomatic, military, and economic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2022, it plans to negotiate a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, whose six members include the country. The UK Government has also raised concerns for human rights in the UAE, including freedom of religion and belief.
This 13-page briefing provides an introduction to the UAE’s:
The paper signposts further reading on each of these topics on pages 12 to 13. This includes links to UK Parliament proceedings on the UAE and relevant Library briefing papers.
Please visit the Library’s Middle East pages for further analysis on the region’s politics.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile (330 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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