UAE’s MBZ meets Azerbaijan's Aliyev as Abu Dhabi expands South Caucasus footprint In July, Azerbaijan and the UAE signed an economic partnership agreement and Abu Dhabi hosted peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia. United Arab Emirates
Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone posts record $237M revenues Suez Canal transit revenues declined 54% between July 2024 and March 2025, caused by reduced shipping traffic in the Red Sea amid attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on commercial vessels. Egypt
Beirut blast: 5 years on, Bulgaria arrest marks breakthrough in renewed probe Bulgarian police have arrested the owner of a ship tied to the 2020 Beirut port blast as the resumed investigation progresses. Lebanon
Israeli stocks tumble as military launches Gaza City offensive According to an Israeli military spokesperson, two divisions of 13,000-20,000 troops each are stationed on the outskirts of Gaza City and more soldiers will be deployed to the region in the coming days. Israel
