Newsletter: Business & Tech The race to restore Hormuz US and Iranian negotiators are seeking a lasting agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran pushes for long-term control over the strategic waterway. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Trump earns $810M from UAE-backed crypto firm: What to know According to the disclosure, Trump earned $810 million from crypto token sales and sales of interests in UAE-backed World Liberty Financial. United Arab Emirates
Kuwait's Zain eyes $1.5B mobile network in postwar Syria: What to know The Kuwaiti company is planning to invest more than $1.5 billion in Syria after securing a license to operate there, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Syria
Here's what to know about Iraq's corruption as Zaidi launches crackdown Watchdogs and financial institutions regard Iraq as a significantly corrupt country as the new prime minister works to recover public funds. Iraq
Interview Saudi labor localization will take ‘generation or two': Armada CEO Olivier Badard CEO of Armada Holding
Analysis Why the Hormuz oil shock never became an energy catastrophe By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Explainer Gulf states push incentives for investors, expats after war dents image United Arab Emirates
Food crisis looms over Tunisia As food grows scarcer in Tunisia, more residents are growing upset at the government's inaction. North Africa
GCC capital investment linked to global market volatility Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
France’s TotalEnergies sells stake in Iraqi Kurdish oil field The sale follows the Iraqi federal government pressuring international firms to pull out of the autonomous region, which has led to concern from the US State Department. Iraq
Erdogan looks to Putin to ease foreign currency woes An extraordinary uptick in capital flows of unknown origin to Turkey has left many wondering whether Russian money could be involved. Turkey
Egyptian pound continues to lose value Economists expect Egypt's central bank to loosen its grip on the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound in its meeting later this month, but the possible move is fraught with fears from a sharp rise in commodity prices. Egypt
Iran strengthens ties to Central Asia with Uzbekistan deals The two states pledged to cooperate on energy, transportation and more, including the strategic Chabahar port. Iran
Minister for the Future says 'Projects of the 50' aims to make UAE global hub Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, the UAE's minister of state for government development and the future, explains the Gulf state's strategic plans over the next half-century. Legacy: Gulf
Israeli natural gas revenues boom With a projected increase in output, Israel will have the opportunity to boost exports to Europe. Israel
Another illegal dig unearths archaeological discovery in Egypt's Giza After a recent bust in Giza, archaeologists continued to be alarmed by illegal excavations and antiquities smuggling. Egypt
Dubai supplier to replace coal with natural gas in bid to reduce carbon emissions The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company signed an agreement to provide Dubai with natural gas, which will be used to generate electricity. Natural gas is a relatively clean fuel but does lead to carbon emissions. United Arab Emirates
Israel-Gulf trade flourishes in two years of Abraham Accords Bahrain and the UAE expect that the scope of bilateral trade with Israel will continue to grow significantly in coming years. Israel
With warming of diplomatic ties, Israel, Turkey expect bilateral trade boom Now that diplomatic relations have improved, Israel hopes to increase and expand its exportations to Turkey in fields such as water treatment, smart agriculture and energy. Israel