Memo Qatar dominates fragmented Middle East LNG growth amid global competition Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
Gulf primed to capture more crypto business, but volatility may mute returns Amid an accelerating US crypto crackdown, the Middle East stands to benefit. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
The Middle East joins the global supercomputer competition While most of the Middle East is not competing in the supercomputing race, Israel is one of a handful of countries that include Saudi Arabia and the UAE that have the high-tech aspirations, financial resources and local talent to be players David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Egypt’s bid to localize electronics manufacturing starts to pay off This nascent industry is beginning to pick up steam on the back of the government’s eager plans to localize it. Marc Español
Gulf industrialization potential gains traction The global push to decarbonize supply chains and the rise of a multipolar world is an opportunity for the Gulf to emerge as an energy-rich industrial hub equidistant from Asia, Africa and Europe. Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Will Iran’s mining sector become key contributor to economic diversification? Decades-long neglect and mismanagement have produced a deficient mining industry in need of a major overhaul. Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
Green-tech demand to unlock more deals for Israel in Middle East Israeli companies offering solutions to climate change, as well as the growing scarcity of land and water, are poised for unprecedented growth opportunities. David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Morocco to accelerate transition to EV manufacturing The long-term prospects for auto manufacturing in the country will hinge on an effective transition into the manufacturing of electric cars. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Saudi Arabia’s film industry ready to boom, but won’t lack drama Saudi Arabia and its immense financial firepower are poised to play a disruptive role in film and TV production. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Morocco's share in formal cannabis market to remain minimal despite reforms There are questions as to whether local dynamics in the cannabis-growing region and the prospect of international competition could stunt the government’s attempts to make Morocco a powerhouse for the export of legal cannabis. Harry Clynch In London, reporting on Middle East economics
Telecom Egypt sale foreshadows Cairo's uncertain privatization path The sale came as authorities in Cairo move to reduce the state’s footprint on the economy, give more space to the private sector, and secure liquidity to improve the state’s precarious financial position. Marc Español
China’s push for trade in yuan has downsides for Gulf states Paying for the import of Gulf fossil fuels in yuan is at the top of China’s list to lay the foundations for a greater global adoption of its currency. Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Egypt’s tourism sector continues to lure private investors despite economic difficulties Opportunities in the sector are set to increase following the government’s renewed bid to double the number of annual visitors from pre-pandemic levels and nearly triple annual tourism revenues to $30 billion by 2028, up from $12.2 billion in 2022. Marc Español
