Israel energy minister says gas flowing to Egypt, Jordan despite shutdown reports Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Al-Monitor that despite security concerns and partial shut down of marine gas platforms, Israel continues to supply gas to Egypt, Jordan and Israeli consumers. Israel
Egypt closes stores early, Jordan bans AC as Iran war takes toll Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced Monday that the use of air conditioning and heating equipment in ministries, government departments and public institutions will now be prohibited. Egypt
Analysis Oil-rich Gulf states could face power crunch as Iran war hits energy security While the conflict fuels a global oil price shock, the Gulf states must contend with growing threats to their own energy security, from power cuts to desalinated water loss. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
How Egypt is navigating limited options in Iran war to stay neutral Egypt, so far spared from Iranian retaliatory attacks, is pushing for a diplomatic solution as the war with the US and Israel threatens its already fragile economy. Egypt
Analysis Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Qatar gas shock roils Middle East energy risk profile amid Iran war By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis UAE-Saudi fracture to test Egypt’s security-economy tradeoff By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Egypt moves to ban 'immoral' TV ads Advertisers are trying to develop innovative commercials that grab the public’s attention without offending people — or government agencies. Egypt
Has Egypt lost its status as star of Arab film industry? Egyptian production companies have been struggling with growing debts, particularly as actors' salaries are increasing despite lagging revenues. Egypt
'The Singer' fails to express Nubian blues Many Nubians are finding fault with a Ramadan TV series they say misrepresents their forced displacement more than half a century ago. Egypt
Will reviving old parliament bring Egypt-Sudan relations back to life? Egyptian and Sudanese leaders could find solutions to their disputes by reinstating a formerly abandoned, shared parliamentary body. Egypt
Why Egyptian women aren’t enjoying this year’s Ramadan TV series Women's rights groups in Egypt want to change negative depictions of women on Egyptian TV. Egypt
The longest wait: My journey out of Gaza Al-Monitor's correspondent documented her own journey from Gaza into Egypt during the Rafah crossing's brief opening in early June. Palestine
Digital map seeks to document 'trail of destruction' of Mideast antiquities Government and nonprofit organizations are working together to mitigate the threats that the Islamic State, looters and others pose to Middle East antiquities. Yemen
Cairo wages war on corruption with TV ads, but will it work? The Egyptian government has launched a TV ad campaign aimed at combating corruption, but some fear it will be ineffective without structural reform. Egypt
Egypt wants to know more about its people in Israel The Egyptian Parliament is keen on getting details regarding the status of Egyptians abroad and says its embassies must do a better job of representing them. Egypt
Why Egypt's 'white gold' production is now in decline Egyptian cotton exports take another thumping in the latest agricultural season, and local cotton consumption drops as cotton cultivation becomes too heavy a financial burden for Egyptian farmers to bear. Egypt
Military trials are making a comeback in Egypt A new decree aimed at protecting public land allows civilians to be brought before military courts. Egypt
Why an Egyptian court is challenging Sisi on islands handover Egypt’s decision to transfer ownership of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia sparked public outrage, now a Cairo court has taken a stance on the issue. Saudi Arabia
