Newsletter: Business & Tech Gulf investors eye payday ahead of SpaceX IPO The IPO could leave Saudi investors holding a combined stake worth well over $15 billion in one of the world’s most coveted technology companies. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Suez Canal traffic soars as Hormuz disruptions reroute energy trade The canal generated $419 million in revenue in April, up 27% year over year. Egypt
Egypt, Turkey push energy ties in Azerbaijan talks amid Hormuz crisis Egypt and Turkey are moving to deepen energy cooperation as Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Gulf energy flows, increasing the significance of Eastern Mediterranean energy infrastructure. Turkey
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran attack on Kuwait airport kills one, halts flights Iran’s attacks reach Kuwait, a US veto rattles Netanyahu and Egypt signals its unease with Syria’s new leadership. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Pushed out of Sahel, Macron turns to Egypt and Africa's anglophone countries By Rina Bassist , Rosaleen Carroll
Turkey’s Fidan calls on Arab League to unite against Israel in Egypt meeting This was the first time in more than a decade that Turkey was invited to join the summit. Turkey
Egypt urban inflation rises to 26.2% in August, first jump in five months The unexpected increase in inflation comes as Egypt deals with the economic effects of the Red Sea attacks and a new cabinet in office. Egypt
Egypt agreed for Abbas to enter Gaza but Israel refused: Report After rejecting a request from the Palestinian Authority to allow President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Gaza via the Erez or Kerem Shalom crossings, Israel reportedly declined a request by Egypt to enable Abbas to enter the strip via the Rafah crossing. Israel
Analysis Egypt fed up with Netanyahu, but crisis with Israel deeper than Philadelphi Bilateral relations between Israel and Egypt have been extremely tense, mostly due to disagreement over the Philadelphi Corridor, but not only that. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
What’s behind Egyptian commander’s visit to Gaza border amid Israel spat? Lt. Gen. Ahmad Fathy Khalifa’s visit came in response to Israel demanding control of the Philadelphi Corridor, said one expert. Egypt
At Africa summit, China elevates ties with Libya, invests $14M in Egypt The Sino-Libyan pact was announced Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi at the FOCAC summit in Beijing. Libya
Turkey, Egypt ink 17 deals as Erdogan hosts Sisi on first visit to Ankara The Turkish and Egyptian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to improving bilateral ties as well as increasing coordination on regional issues. Turkey
Analysis Once sworn enemies, Egypt’s Sisi and Turkey’s Erdogan to meet in Ankara Despite more than a decade of hostility between Turkey and Egypt, ties appear to be on an upward trajectory. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
China, Russia, UAE make strong showing at Egypt International Airshow China sent military aircraft to fly over the pyramids ahead of the event, which followed a joint naval exercise between Egypt and the People’s Republic. Egypt
Tensions surge in Horn of Africa as Ethiopia’s ambitions clash with Somalia, Egypt Tensions in the Horn of Africa bubble following a weapons delivery from Egypt to Somalia on Tuesday and Ethiopia's accusing Somalia of colluding with foreign governments. Egypt
Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions soar with Ethiopia Tensions in the region are high following the signing of a controversial agreement between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland as several countries including Egypt and Turkey seek a foothold in Somalia. Egypt
How significant is Egypt and China’s naval exercise in Mediterranean? The exercise follows Egyptian President Sisi’s May trip to Beijing, as well as Chinese interest in Egypt’s ports and tech sector. Egypt
