Israel closes Leviathan gas field after strikes on Iran, cutting supply to Egypt The shutdown comes after Israel launched a series of air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites as well as key nuclear scientists and officials. Israel
Analysis North Africa’s rail race spurred by World Cup, trade and bullet trains Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are betting on high-speed rail, long-distance routes and expanded networks to improve their economic outlook and project power. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics. Saudi Arabia
Egypt, Greece pledge to protect Mount Sinai monastery after court ruling: What to know Greece and Egypt have launched a diplomatic effort to reaffirm the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most revered monasteries in Christianity. Egypt
Israel to export more gas to Egypt as cooperation grows Israeli-Egyptian cooperation on gas matters has increased significantly in recent years, despite Egyptian criticism of Israeli policy towards the Palestinians. Egypt
US shale giant to invest $1.4B in Egyptian fossil fuel projects At the end of last year, Apache Corp's main interests in Egypt were in the Western Desert with 5.3 million gross acres in six separate concessions. Egypt
Egypt releases journalist detained over reporting on Zambia plane seizure A reporter for a local fact-checking site is the latest Egyptian journalist to be arrested over the weekend. Egypt
Analysis Russia pushes North African trade area as Ukraine sanctions bite Russia's influence across North Africa is varied, but regional countries could benefit from discounted Russian hydrocarbons, grain and fertilizer. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Middle East Water Security: Competition heats up as resources become scarcer The Middle East and North Africa region is “the most water-scarce region in the world” and is home to 11 of the 17 most water-stressed countries globally.
House Democrats urge cuts to Egypt's military aid over rights abuses The Biden administration will soon decide whether to restrict part of the United States’ annual military assistance to Egypt for the third year in a row. Egypt
Egypt’s headline inflation hits all-time high of 38.2% in July Surging food prices helped July’s headline inflation numbers break the record of 36.8% in June. Egypt
Egypt’s real estate shows strong fundamentals amid economic turmoil, but risk remains The Egyptian government announced in mid-July that it had begun the procedures to allow foreigners to own as many properties in the country as they want, revoking the existing cap of two. Marc Español
Egypt’s power cuts persist amid heat, declining natural gas production Egypt wants to export more natural gas, including in cooperation with neighboring Israel, but domestic production is declining amid the government’s efforts to reduce consumption. Egypt
Saudi, UAE theaters to screen Barbie this week, despite earlier push to delay The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar have changed the release date of the record grossing film for a second time to Aug. 10, and the film will open in Saudi Arabia Aug. 9. United Arab Emirates
From Egypt to Iran, heatwave compounds Middle East electricity problems, climate change burdens Countries like Iraq are particularly susceptible to climate change, as recurring blackouts make it harder to stay cool indoors. Kuwait
Turkey, Egypt seek to boost mutual trade by 50% in 5 years In the first visit of its kind in a decade, Egypt's trade and industry minister traveled to Turkey on Tuesday. Turkey
