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
How one Egyptian beauty queen lost her citizenship The Egyptian minister of interior’s decision to withdraw citizenship from Naglaa Ahmad Abdel Ati Suleiman, who also holds Israeli citizenship, stirred mixed reactions in Egypt. Palestine
Will natural gas cartel be successful in setting LNG, CNG prices? Key heads of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum member states gather in Iran to push for new global energy market. Egypt
Egypt announces deal to reopen Rafah crossing, but when will it actually open? Despite the fact that opening the Rafah crossing is an urgent humanitarian need for Gaza residents, it remains subject to political considerations associated with the quarreling factions: Hamas and Fatah. Palestine
Egypt is now publishing Friday sermons in English, but is anyone reading them? The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf has recently launched an English version of its official Friday sermon, although accessing it might be impossible for those who don’t read Arabic. Egypt
In quest for statehood, Palestinians prepare security plans Preparing for statehood, Palestinian officials presented detailed security plans and strategies to retired American Gen. John Allen when he came for security talks in 2013-2014 as part of the Kerry peace talks. Palestine
The declining relationship between Hamas, Egypt Many issues are adding fuel to the fiery relations between Hamas and Egypt. Palestine
Can women, Copts make it to parliament without the quota? Women and Copts have been marginalized in the Egyptian political scene, as their representation in parliament has not always been fair. Egypt
How the Palestinian diaspora is reacting to unrest in the West Bank As Palestinians in the diaspora watch helplessly the current uprising in the Palestinian territories, they seek nonviolent ways to gather support to their cause. Palestine
As the economy falters, Egypt’s police launch a ‘war on prices’ Egypt’s supply police launch a campaign to reduce the prices of some goods, with the government calling it a war on high prices. Egypt
Is Abbas trying to distract Egyptian media? During his visit to Cairo, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Hamas of negotiating with Israel regarding annexing part of the Sinai Peninsula to Gaza. Palestine
Will Nidaa Tunis' troubles boost Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt? The resignations of 32 Nidaa Tunis MPs makes Ennahda the largest parliamentary bloc, raising questions about a possible spillover effect for the Egyptian Brotherhood. Egypt
Ethiopian water minister determined to continue Renaissance Dam construction In an Al-Monitor interview in Cairo, Ethiopian Minister for Water, Irrigation and Energy Motuma Mekasa expressed his country's determination to continue construction on the Renaissance Dam despite the lack of studies on its impact. Egypt
