Israel rejects Ukraine's claim that Russian shadow fleet vessel docked in Haifa Ukraine alleges the vessel unloaded wheat taken from occupied territories in Haifa, while Israel says ship had not entered the port. Israel
Analysis India's Modi arrives in Israel as fears grow of US-Iran conflict The Indian prime minister’s visit highlights growing cooperation on defense, AI, drones and regional trade, while signaling closer diplomatic coordination. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Iran to close public offices as temperatures pass 105 F: What to know Iranian officials are seeking to reduce public energy consumption as water levels decrease throughout the country and power cuts persist. Iran
At least two dead, hundreds displaced as wildfires rage across Turkey Fire crews are battling to contain six fires across several Turkish provinces that have also displaced thousands on the Aegean coast. Turkey
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. Legacy: 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. Legacy: 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. Legacy: 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
Culture 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." Legacy: 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
Egypt to plant wheat in Congo amid water shortage Egypt plans to cultivate 20,000 hectares of land in Mossendjo city in the Republic of Congo with strategic crops such as wheat. Egypt
Iran renews ban on sturgeon fishing The endangered fish is used to make caviar. Israel also has a strong caviar export industry. Iran
