Edward Lister, right, will take up the role of UK special envoy for the Gulf on February 22. Pawan Singh / The National 
Edward Lister, right, will take up the role of UK special envoy for the Gulf on February 22. Pawan Singh / The National 

Europe

Boris Johnson appoints long-term ally Edward Lister as Gulf special envoy

Role seeks to unlock potential of pivotal region

The National

February 13, 2021