Analysis Will Iran's shift on IAEA help break deadlock in nuclear talks? Iranian protesters shift tactics in response to government crackdown. By Week in Review
Civil disobedience grows as Iran continues to crush protests Working around the state's internet crackdown, Iranians were resorting to strikes, as women walked without hijabs in public in defiance of the hard-line establishment. Iran
UAE Economy Ministry opens new office in metaverse Developing futuristic technology is a priority for the Emirates. United Arab Emirates
US confirms American citizen killed in Iranian rocket attack in Iraq Omar Mahmoudzadeh's family confirmed to Al-Monitor that he died in an Iranian strike Thursday in the Iraqi-Kurdish town of Koya. Iraq
US unveils new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sales The Biden administration on Thursday blacklisted entities in China, Hong Kong, Iran, India and the United Arab Emirates over their alleged involvement in Iran’s petrochemical trade. Iran
Turkey pledges to boost military presence in Cyprus President Erdogan and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu say Turkey will send more troops and arms to northern Cyprus after the Biden administration lifts defense trade restrictions to Greek Cypriots. Turkey
New PRO Memo: Maghreb inflation will continue to undercut wages, feed social discontent Inflation has the potential to trigger large-scale social instability in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, disrupting governments and business activity. North Africa
Saudi employment numbers improve Unemployment in Saudi Arabia is higher than in other Gulf states, but the labor market is showing signs of strength in other areas. Saudi Arabia
Culture Egypt set to open Ben Ezra Synagogue The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced its intention to open the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo soon, after completing about 95% of restoration works, in a move aimed at revitalizing religious tourism. Egypt
