Memo What's driving Gulf interest to join BRICS? Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
Brazil set to capitalize on Saudi-UAE competition as investments take shape South America’s largest economy has been actively engaging with the UAE and Saudi Arabia under newly reelected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Iran's startups will continue to face pressure from hardline agenda The security establishment has recently targeted entrepreneurs and entities in the country's startup ecosystem — but how far are Iran's hardliners prepared to go and what will be the reaction of constituents? Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
The case for GCC natural gas integration The emergence of an East Mediterranean gas hub begs the question of why the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has not promoted an integrated gas grid. Kate Dourian In Dubai, reporting on energy
UAE targets global hydrogen dominance as Saudi Arabia, Oman jockey for position The UAE is positioning itself to capture a share of the emerging global hydrogen economy, which it expects to become “a major part of the energy mix” in the next 10 years. Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
With Gulf charm offensive, Turkey’s Erdogan sets up dealmaking deluge across defense, energy A Turkish drone factory is coming to Saudi Arabia following a $3.1 billion deal with defense firm Baykar — one of many key deals that should soon take flight across numerous sectors as Turkey deepens cooperation with former Gulf rivals. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Morocco to continue to attract likes of Boeing and Airbus as aeronautics industry grows Morocco’s aeronautics industry has come a long way over the past decade. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Israel’s natural gas-export drive to get boost from new drilling licenses With initial bids submitted in July to explore for new sources of natural gas, Israel has moved an important step closer towards a significant increase in production. David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
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
International business development is next challenge for UAE's ADNOC The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has a range of corporate objectives, including oil production growth, self-sufficiency in natural gas and a net zero emissions target by 2045. Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
France challenges US defense industry in Middle East as Rafale fighter jet sales outshine F-35 Middle East states have lined up to buy the French warplane over rival US-made F-35s. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In turnaround, Iran eyes economic opportunity in African ties Tehran is diversifying its international ties and learning to secure small benefits from relationships instead of looking for big benefits from world powers. Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
Israel’s efforts at water diplomacy make slow progress Israel is keen on leveraging its water technology and achievements in exploiting limited water resources to build ties with the Arab world. David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
