Wildfires in Turkey: 11 dead, 78 injured as heat soars to 50 degrees Celsius Turkey has been grappling with wildfires across the country since last week due to hot temperatures soaring up to 50 C (122 F) above the seasonal average. Turkey
How climate change could make Egypt's coffee cultivation a reality One Egyptian experiment has successfully cultivated coffee beans, but analysts believe environmental factors are still unfavorable for localizing this crop. Egypt
Algeria signs $3.5B deal with Qatari firm to develop world's largest dairy farm A Qatari food giant announced a $3.5 billion agreement with the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop the world’s largest integrated dairy farming and production project in the south of the African country. Algeria
Growing demand for Lebanon's avocados offers promising prospects for farmers Lebanon's export of avocados has grown remarkably, achieving significant expansion through heightened exportation efforts that have embraced safety regulations like international standards and certification in farming, fertilizing and marketing. Lebanon
Analysis Why is Japan opposed to Saudi Arabia joining UK-Italy GCAP fighter jet alliance? By Salim A. Essaid
Analysis Expiration of Morocco-EU fisheries deal has implications beyond Western Sahara By Olivia Hooper
Bahrain, Turkey are Middle East's biggest eaters: Oxford rankings Bahrain and Turkey are listed among the top eaters globally, while daily calorie consumption in war-ridden Yemen stands behind the recommended level. Turkey
Analysis Morocco's agricultural independence to get boost from green ammonia plant The project by the state-owned company in Tarfaya will help the North African country meet the domestic demand for the compound, which is a crucial ingredient in nitrate fertilizers. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Drought threatens Morocco's bread basket economy: World Bank Last year, the Maghreb experienced one of its worst droughts in decade, causing a 60% decline in Moroccan cereal production. Morocco
Analysis Conflict in Sudan, GCC's food basket, rattles Gulf investments In addition to its natural resources and agricultural output, Sudan's geographic location also makes it critical to Gulf security. By Salim A. Essaid
UAE's advanced logistics industry makes it well placed to export to Africa The CEO of the UAE Trade Center said that the Emirates was a good trading partner for countries like Kenya and Ghana. Gulf
UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain sign 12 industrial agreements worth $2 billion The third Higher Committee Meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development wrapped up in Amman with 12 new agreements on industrial projects. Gulf
Double blow: Syria braces for historic drought after earthquake For the third consecutive year, delayed rains have left the land scorched and farmers reeling from the impact of a historic drought. Syria
Saudi Arabia announces vertical farming venture with US AeroFarms Vertical farming is on the rise in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Gulf
Egypt, Israel seek to boost trade exchange following COP27 Israel offered Egypt to develop rice cultivation using the latest technologies and curb the water shortage crisis in Cairo, within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to increase trade exchange. Egypt
Olive oil prices hit record high as Lebanese currency collapses As the local currency continues to deteriorate, Lebanese are having trouble supplying olives and olive oil this year. Lebanon
Middle East countries must do more to recover, say IMF event panelists While oil producing countries are projected to benefit from a windfall due to high energy prices, for others the coming years "will be more challenging than ever." Gulf
Egypt seeks new agriculture, food security cooperation with Africa The Russian war on Ukraine opened a new door for cooperation between Egypt and African countries, especially in the field of agriculture and food security. Egypt
