Abu Dhabi launches agriculture genome program Modifying plants’ genetic traits could help with global food supply issues. Legacy: Gulf
Blinken says US fighter jet sales to Turkey 'separate' from NATO demands NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said he will meet with Turkish, Swedish and Finnish officials to discuss Ankara's demands. Turkey
UAE, Egypt, Jordan agree to $10 billion investment partnership The Abu Dhabi investment firm ADQ will manage the funds, which will focus on food security and industrial integration in the region. Legacy: Gulf
Could Turkey-Israel rapprochement lead to gas agreement? The Cyprus conflict stands as a major stumbling block before potential plans to carry Israeli gas to Europe via Turkey. Turkey
Saudi crown prince balances Turkey visit with stops in Greece and Cyprus Mohammed bin Salman’s plan to visit Turkey as part of a regional tour shows that the kingdom has no intention to upset Greece and Cyprus while mending fences with Turkey. Turkey
After protests over building collapse, Iran vows to take measures against developers Iranian officials have vowed to take measures after the death toll of a tower collapse reached 34. Iran
Abraham Accords accelerate Israel-Africa rapprochement Israeli and African diplomats are engaged in expanding bilateral relations and taking them much further then ever before in many fields. Israel
Tensions rise between Israel, Palestinians ahead of Biden visit While tensions are escalating on the diplomatic level, IDF troops continue Operation Break the Wave to curb spiraling violence in the West Bank and Israel. Israel
Culture New Egyptian film depicts intrigue, power plays at Al-Azhar Egyptian-born director Tarek Saleh’s latest movie is his first to be shown at Cannes. Egypt
Culture Abandoned cats settle in at Dubai cafe The owner of the Cat Cafe in the UAE says her project is a safe haven for homeless cats abandoned by their owners, giving them a chance to find new homes through adoption. Legacy: Gulf
Israelis begin doing deals in Saudi Arabia Following a change in Saudi Arabia’s entry requirements, dozens of Israeli businesspeople arrived recently to Riyadh and even closed deals there. Israel
