The story: The Emirati and Turkish trade ministers have met in Istanbul, agreeing to soon operationalize a “comprehensive economic partnership.” Following the meeting, the Turkish finance minister spoke to his Saudi counterpart ahead of Turkey’s’ President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Apr. 28-29 visit to the Kingdom. These developments indicate improved relations ahead between Turkey and its former Gulf Arab rivals.

The coverage: The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi met with Turkish Minister of Trade Mehmet Muş...