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Israel wary as Russia-Iran ties deepen, possibly involving nuclear program

Israel is closely following contacts between senior Iranian and Russian officials amid fears that in exchange for Iran's extensive assistance to Russia's war effort in Ukraine, Moscow will provide Iran with the technology to turn the enriched uranium into a nuclear warhead.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

A man watches stock movements on a display at the Dubai Financial Market stock exchange in the Gulf emirate on April 12, 2022.

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Middle East IPOs shine in 2024 but face new challenges

Middle East IPOs hauled in over $13 billion in 2024, and the region also produced three of the year’s 10 largest listings worldwide.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

A Syrian rebel fighter fires rounds as people celebrate near the New Clock Tower in the central city of Homs on Dec. 8, 2024.

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Middle East turns 2024 page with new Syria order, Israel's multi-front war

Hamas and Hezbollah experienced major losses at the hands of Israel in 2024, while the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria sent shockwaves throughout the region.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Traders sit below the stock market screens at the Dubai Financial Market, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 16, 2019.

Gulf wealth funds propel Middle East deals in 2024

The Gulf region continued its trajectory toward becoming a global investment powerhouse as sovereign wealth funds fed capital into AI, clean energy, entertainment, sports, start-ups and tourism.

Saudi Arabia

Members of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) jihadi group advance toward the village of Jindayris.

Are Syria’s HTS jihadis Turkey’s new friends?

After Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the jihadi faction that runs the northwestern province of Idlib, moved into Afrin, the question of where Turkey stands in this power grab is of critical importance.

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Iran's turbulent 2024: Regional losses, economic pains and impending threats

Iranians lift up a flag and the mock up of a missile during a celebration following Iran's missiles and drones attack on Israel, on April 15, 2024, at Palestine square in central Tehran.

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In Tehran, reporting on politics

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With Hamas, Hezbollah battered, Israel pivots to Iran, Syria, Yemen in 2025

A man flashes a portrait of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in front of the rubble of a building at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs, on November 12, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

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Will Trump tariffs on China impact Middle East and North Africa?

US President Donald Trump welcomes Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, for a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, May 15, 2017.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Ukraine FM in Syria, urges interim government to expel Russia

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Syria FM hopes first foreign visit to Saudi opens 'new, bright page'

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Israel appears in no mood to back down against Iran

Israel's sacked defence minister Gallant quits parliament

Agence France-Presse

Pictures of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh hang on the channel's office in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, which an Israeli court ordered shut for 45 days

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

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Demonstrators rally in the Syrian city of Douma demanding answers about the fate of four activists who were abducted 11 years ago, possibly by Islamist rebels

11 years on, Syria protesters demand answers on abducted activists

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Saudi Arabia's electricity sector to see significant transformation by 2030

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: A container ship departs the Port of Newark for the Atlantic Ocean on September 30, 2024 seen from New York City. A massive strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts could begin at midnight as members of the International Longshoremen’s Association continue to make salary and other demands to the United States Maritime Alliance, which controls many of the ports across the country. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Red Sea, Iran energy threats amplify 2025 global economic risks as trade wars, Trump loom

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Cars drive along a street in front of high-rise buildings in Dubai, on February 18, 2023. - Home to towering skyscrapers and ultra-luxury villas, Dubai saw record real estate transactions in 2022, largely due to an influx of wealthy investors, especially from Russia. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)

UAE aims to attract family offices to boost stature as wealth hub

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In Dubai, reporting on regional business

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Israel wary as Russia-Iran ties deepen, possibly involving nuclear program

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Iran's turbulent 2024: Regional losses, economic pains and impending threats

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UAE presidential advisor HE Dr. Anwar Gargash speaks at AL-Monitor event during UNGA

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York City, AL-Monitor hosted HE Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, for an off-the-record dinner and discussion at Le Jardinier of the Bastion Collection. The event was attended by thought and business leaders as well as former officials.

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At an event hosted by AL-Monitor and the US Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister discussed Iraq’s plan to achieve energy independence by 2030 and his desire to drawdown the US military presence in the country.

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September 25, 2024 18:00 EDT

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AL-Monitor hosted the ambassador of Turkey to the United States, Sedat Önal, for an off-the-record discussion on a wide range of topics such as Turkey-US relations, the Gaza war and Turkey's military intervention in Syria. The event was attended by guests from media, private business, and government.

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