Memo ADNOC boosts Middle East IPO activity as Saudi Aramco debates next moves Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Will Iran cut its energy subsidies? If the Iranian government reduces its current energy subsidies, it will be a huge remedy for the country's runaway budget deficit. But there will be major political obstacles. Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
Saudi Arabia set to outpace Egypt, UAE in gaming market growth Saudi Arabia is becoming an attractive investment destination for gaming and esports companies and, along with UAE and Egypt, is forecast to generate $3.1 billion in gaming revenue by 2025. Matthew Gardell
Kuwait’s political crisis is undermining energy growth and options Some major changes are needed if Kuwait hopes to reach its oil production goals anytime soon. Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
Israel-Middle East trade soars, spurred by Abraham Accords and energy Long isolated economically from the rest of the Middle East, Israel has seen a rapid expansion of merchandise trade with a select group of countries in the region recently. David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Dubai’s real estate, cost of living conundrum creates opportunities for Gulf rivals to capitalize The UAE’s red-hot real estate market could price out many expats and drive them towards neighboring countries, greatly impacting the regional competition to become a global business hub. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
China to support Oman's economic rebound in 2024 Oman is expected to go from one of the Middle East’s lowest growth rates this year to the region’s highest in 2024. Here's how China will help it get there. Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
How Kuwait’s political gridlock is hampering economic policymaking, competitiveness Kuwait’s continued political gridlock has obstructed the government's ability to advance an effective economic policymaking and reform agenda. Robert Mogielnicki
Should the US worry about China's expanding influence in the Gulf? China's hosting of a diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and Saudi Arabia signals a different kind of Chinese interest in the Persian Gulf. Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
Careem’s $400M deal signals Middle East telecoms becoming go-to tech investors Careem's latest mega-deal for $400 million points to a growing investment role for leading telecom companies in the region. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Algeria bets on Stellantis plant to relaunch country's automotive sector Algeria's car production has taken a huge hit in recent years. Here's what it will take to get the automotive industry back on track. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Iran and GCC verge upon new era of oil ties Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
