Bahrain opposition calls for boycott of upcoming elections November elections may do little to end the standoff between Bahrain's Sunni-led government and leaders of the country's Shiite majority. Saudi Arabia
Does Bibi use Iran as dodge for occupation policies? Akiva Eldar calls out Israeli prime minister for “Iran-phobia”; Netanyahu weighs elections; Gazans reject the PA; Israel, Qatar seek to prevent war in Gaza; Israeli barriers keep Palestinians from olive trees. Qatar
Turkish-Saudi rift could hinge on US reaction to missing journalist The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident journalist and Washington Post contributor, has created a triangle of fault lines between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United States. Saudi Arabia
Analysis: Turkish economic crisis recalls Erdogan's 2002 rise — but don't expect replay An economic crisis in 2001 paved the way for the political ascent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but that doesn't mean the current crisis will now lead to his downfall, given the momentous changes that Turkey has undergone under his rule. Turkey
Analysis: How the Tehran Stock Exchange rally could benefit the Iranian economy The unprecedented bull run on the Tehran Stock Exchange has been a major boon to Iranian investors, but the upward trajectory is dependent on reforms to attract more liquidity. Iran
Commentary: Saudi First foreign policy comes back to bite Trump US alignment with Riyadh’s worldview is under scrutiny after the disappearance of journalist and regime critic Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia
Population growth in Iraq raises concerns Iraq's population is steadily growing, raising concerns about a future economic crisis and the government's inability to provide basic services to citizens. Iraq
Exhibition at Tripoli's International Fair explores time and collapse The opening of the exhibition “Cycles of Collapsing Progress” at the Rachid Karami International Fair reignited interest in one of the most ambitious works by the influential Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Lebanon
Liberman halts Qatar's $60 million fuel flow to Gaza Strip Qatar's efforts to supply the fuel-starved Gaza Strip with diesel oil have been stymied, at least temporarily. Qatar
Arak distillery promotes ambitious new brand in defiance of alcohol ban A small home distiller wants to revive the long tradition of alcohol production in the Iraqi town of Bashiqa, which was once a center of multiculturalism and revered for its booze. Iraq
Will UK under Jeremy Corbyn recognize the State of Palestine? Palestinians are pinning their hopes on the UK Labor Party winning general elections after the support for recognizing the State of Palestine shown by delegates and party leader Jeremy Corbyn at Labor’s annual conference. Palestine
Syria, Turkey more than just neighbors A civil society platform in Erzurum in eastern Turkey has funded the renovation of a damaged school building in the Syrian city of al-Bab. Syria
Trade grows as Souq al-Hal market thrives in Syria A revived Souq al-Hal market in Syria's Aleppo seems to indicate some stability has returned to the area. Originals
Jewish group takes over another Jerusalem property The chaos surrounding the issue of properties in Jerusalem point to a larger problem, namely the absence of a unified solid political leadership that can guide the city’s 330,000 Palestinians. United Arab Emirates
Why 'vintage' in this Turkish village means confectionaries, not wine In the southeastern Anatolian village of Cirali, harvesting grapes ends with a variety of sweets to consume rather than wine. Turkey
