Analysis Hostage to Hormuz, can Gulf rewire future energy flows to bypass Iran’s chokepoint? As the US-Israel-Iran war disrupts around 20% of global oil supply, experts point to opportunities and challenges facing a renewed push to develop alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
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
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
Hamas Activists Accuse Meshaal Of Preferring Life in Exile Rumors about Hamas Chief of Political Bureau Khaled Meshaal leaving Qatar for Beirut have sparked criticism within the movement toward those exiled leaders who refuse to return to Gaza. Qatar
Sexual Harassment in Gaza Caught on Video Goes Viral A young man was caught on video sexually harassing a woman at Rafah, raising fears that the phenomenon of sexual harassment experienced by Egypt might spread to Gaza. Palestine
Sudan shifts alliance from Egypt to Ethiopia over Nile dispute Sudan's realization that it has more to gain from an alliance with Ethiopia has resulted in waning ties with traditional partner Egypt. Egypt
Do Christians Have a Future In the Middle East? A recent conference in Amman gathered prominent Christian academics, politicians and parlimentarians from the Middle East to discuss the challenges Christians face in the wake of the Arab Spring. Palestine
Challenges Await Egypt's New Constitution The 50-member committee for reviewing Egypt's constitutional amendments is trying to work out differences over certain key elements. Egypt
Israel Contemplates New Regional Strategy Israel is anticipating how to manage the consequences of a thaw in US-Iran relations. Palestine
Is Egypt Trying to Block Israel's African Union Bid? The Egyptian government is seeking to block attempts by Israel's African allies to grant Israel observer status at the African Union. Egypt
Problems Ahead For Egypt Constitution Debate Egypt's Committee of 50 continues to draft the country's new constitution, but not without coming up against several contentious issues. Egypt
Miss Egypt upstaged by political unrest Amid political turmoil, the Miss Egypt pageant is the last thing on Egyptians' minds, despite the competition's rich history. Egypt
The Secret Language Of Cairo's Jewelry Merchants Jewelry merchants of the Khan al-Khalili market in Cairo use a secret code that originates in ancient Hebrew to outsmart their (non-Israeli) customers. Egypt
Egypt Struggles to Sustain Subsidies Egypt's new government has launched a plan to alleviate poverty, but many doubt its ability to finance the projects. Egypt
Who Is Egypt's Next President? Egypt would benefit most from a president who does not hail from the military. Egypt
