Archives for July, 2022

Yemen's ancient honey production a victim of war, climate change

Agence France-Presse

US judge orders Libya strongman to compensate victims' families

Agence France-Presse

Cryptocurrency exchange receives approval to operate in Dubai

FTX is among several cryptocurrency firms that have announced moves to the UAE, which instituted a regulatory mechanism for virtual assets earlier this year.

Legacy: Gulf

Analysis

Far from the front, Tunisia suffers because of Ukraine war 

Grain shipment deal mediated by UN and Erdogan offers a ‘beacon of hope’ in a food crisis worsened by distant conflict.

By Week in Review

More gas discovered off coast of Abu Dhabi

The field, which is operated by Italy’s Eni, has yielded considerable natural gas to the UAE this year.

Legacy: Gulf

Democratic lawmakers press Egypt to release jailed activist 

Fourteen US lawmakers are calling for the release of Alaa Abdel-Fattah, a jailed activist on hunger strike in Egypt. 

Egypt

Unseasonable rains leave seven dead in UAE

Agence France-Presse

China's MidEast push has limits

China appears to be pursuing a more proactive role in the Middle East with an emerging trend of diplomacy centered on partnerships.

Legacy: Gulf

Business Development Manager

Analysis

Iran nuclear deal's fate uncertain as EU makes final push

Neither Washington nor Tehran are calling it quits, but experts are skeptical an EU proposal to revive the nuclear deal can break the deadlock.

By Ali Hashem , Elizabeth Hagedorn

Iraq starts rebuilding Mosul airport

Determined to complete the delayed Mosul airport reconstruction project, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is granting the project special exceptions to shield it from corruption and complex administrative procedures.

Iraq

ESG investments gain momentum in Middle East

Many Middle Eastern investors consider sustainable assets attractive from an ethical perspective, though some ambiguity clouds their economic benefits.

Legacy: Gulf

Iran flooding kills 24 people in two days

Agence France-Presse

Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli army: ministry

Agence France-Presse

Culture

Egypt’s mysterious pregnant mummy most likely died of cancer, scientists say

X-ray analysis and CT images of the embalmed woman show signs of nasopharyngeal cancer, which researchers hope will now provide new clues to the evolution of this disease.

Egypt

Bahrain latest to ban block-buster Thor

Agence France-Presse