Syria reports sabotage of undersea internet cable between Tartous and Alexandria: What to know The affected cable connects Syria to Egypt and is one of four cables that link to the coastal city of Tartous. Syria
Analysis Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping Turkey is using the Hormuz crisis to promote Iraq- and Syria-based Gulf-Europe corridors, but experts say the routes remain too costly, underbuilt and politically fragile to rival maritime shipping. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Ports and infrastructure: UAE embraces new economic order in Syria UAE-Syrian ties have moved faster than expected, with Abu Dhabi embracing President Ahmad al-Sharaa and relations shifting from normalization to investment opportunities. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
UAE unveils $5B India investment push during Modi visit: What to know India and the UAE signed deals related to energy supplies and maritime security, further strengthening ties amid the war in the region. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Gulf energy deals face Iran war stress test as global expansion meets oil shock By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Six years later, Egypt begins transfer to new capital President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has directed the government to start the actual transfer to the government district in the New Administrative Capital in December, but observers believe such relocation faces some obstacles. Egypt
Arab-Israeli party celebrates budget passage For Ra’am Chair Mansour Abbas, the approval of the 2021-2022 state budget is a political and personal achievement. Israel
Arab-Israeli town gets development plan at last Umm al-Fahm became the first Arab-Israeli locality to sign an agreement for 15,000 new housing units and large development projects. Israel
Three dead following building collapse near Cairo Egypt has major problems with infrastructure safety and deadly incidents are not uncommon. News Brief
Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade The Nazlet al-Saman slum blemished the Giza Plateau for many decades, but its ongoing removal is bringing criticism of the government. Egypt
Egypt boots public servants from railways over Brotherhood links Egyptian authorities blame Muslim Brotherhood-linked staff for a series of deadly rail accidents and have moved scores of them from operational roles. Egypt
Turkey offers to mediate disputes between Sudan, Ethiopia Erdogan also said he stands behind a peaceful resolution to the violence in Tigray. Turkey
Death toll rises to 74 as floods batter Turkey's Black Sea coast More than 2,300 people have been evacuated since the flash floods erupted in northern Turkey on Wednesday. Turkey
Iraq plans new city next to capital In order to find solutions to the chaos in Baghdad due to overpopulation, the Iraqi government plans to launch a new city next to the capital. Iraq
Gaza reconstruction delayed by lack of clarity on process Egypt and Qatar promised to provide about $1 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza, but there is still no clear agreement on the reconstruction mechanism, how the reconstruction funds will enter and who will lead the process. Palestine
Ethiopia rejects Arab League call for UN to intervene on Nile dam Ethiopia plans to fill the dam's reservoir again this summer despite Egypt's objections. Egypt
Egypt expands role in Iraqi reconstruction by building bridges in Mosul Egypt is seeking to expand its participation in the reconstruction of Iraq amid a growing alliance between Baghdad, Amman and Cairo. Egypt
