Analysis

Israel, Egypt tighten energy ties

The natural gas pipeline agreement signed in Cairo mid-February has geostrategic importance that extends far beyond financial benefits to Israel.

By Danny Zaken

In Ma'ale HaHamisha, reporting on Israel

Analysis

Israel’s trade with Ukraine, Russia to be affected by conflict

Israel fears that the ongoing conflict could negatively affect trade with both Russia and Ukraine, in high tech, but perhaps also on wheat, coal and diamonds.

By Danny Zaken

In Ma'ale HaHamisha, reporting on Israel

Gaza weary of Ukrainian crisis as wheat supplies dwindle

Traders in Gaza criticized the recent government decision forcing them not to raise prices of goods despite a looming crisis of shortages, as the besieged enclave mainly imports its needs from Ukraine, where Russia has launched a war.

Palestine

Turkey’s economy up 11%, but growth brings risk

Turkey’s flashy growth rate in 2021 has been accompanied by a dangerous uptick in inflation and appears bound to drop sharply this year.

Turkey

Turkish fintech seeks Qatari investment

The financial technology sector in Turkey has grown significantly, and is looking to Qatar for further expansion.

Turkey

Analysis

Iran, Iraq, Egypt rely on Ukraine for sunflower oil

The Russian attack on Ukraine has also already had major effects on the region’s energy sector and wheat imports.

By Al-Monitor Staff

Emirates airline signs tourism deal with Thailand

A Thai energy firm also opened an office in Abu Dhabi recently.

By Al-Monitor Staff

Analysis

Ultra-Orthodox kosher certification body becomes commercial giant

The extreme ultra-Orthodox Badatz kosher certification has become a giant commercial body much courted by big food-production companies.

By Israel Hershkovitz

Idlib weighs cashless economy to address hardship

A research and studies department in a local investment company affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Idlib suggested turning Idlib into a cashless society, as a solution to price increases and inflation.

Syria

Breaking | Last Updated: February 24, 2022, 2:18 pm

Oil prices shoot to $100 per barrel as Russia attacks Ukraine

The price of Brent crude was already at a historic high before the invasion began.

In Turkey, high inflation drives home sales

The demand on Turkey’s housing market, stoked by a rush to protect savings from soaring inflation, is likely to increase despite skyrocketing prices unless inflation shows signs of easing. 

Turkey

Israeli diamond exchange opens office in Dubai

The Israeli and Emirati diamond sectors pledged to do business together following the signing of the Abraham Accords.

By Al-Monitor Staff