More than 200 charged in Qatar for not wearing masks COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in Qatar, though hospitalizations remain low. News Brief
Saudi Aramco inks deals with Korean companies South Korean President Moon Jae-in went to Riyadh for a Saudi-Korean investment forum. News Brief
Israel’s president considers visit to Turkey Reports claim the office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog is in contact with the office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a possible visit in Ankara. Israel
Pro-Erdogan business leaders anxious about Turkey's economy The pro-government business association MUSIAD has stood behind Erdogan’s controversial economic policies but appears concerned that both borrowing costs and foreign exchange prices remain above the desired levels. Turkey
Biden's Yemen envoy to visit Gulf after Houthi-claimed UAE attack In the wake of aerial attacks on United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the US special envoy for Yemen will travel to the Gulf this week. Yemen
Iran’s president makes first visit to Russia Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi traveled to Russia today to meet with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the expansion of economic ties, among other things. Iran
Inflation crisis hits Turkey's retirees hardest of all According to economists and Turkish seniors' personal accounts, the elderly who suffered most during the COVID-19 pandemic are now being hardest hit by the economic slump. Turkey
If Netanyahu is forced out of politics, ultra-Orthodox might join coalition A scenario in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opts for a plea bargain and leaves politics for seven years at least, could open the coalition door for the ultra-Orthodox parties. Israel
What will happen to Arab coalition party if Netanyahu leaves politics? Supporters of the coalition's Ra’am Party fear that if former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opts for a plea bargain and to exit politics, the government might disintegrate. Israel
Strikes on Baghdad Belt IS cells overshadowed by militia attacks Recent airstrikes on areas close to the Iraqi capital as well as the killing of Islamic State fighters there have received scant attention as Iran-linked groups continue to carry out persistent attacks. Iraq
Egypt unearths ancient quarters of mining leader The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a building that served as the headquarters of the leader of the Egyptian mining expeditions in the Sinai Peninsula during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt Egypt
Egypt supports Somalia to counter Turkish influence Egypt has sought rapprochement with Somalia in hopes of countering Turkey’s growing influence. Egypt
Syrian government steps up attack against Islamist enclave The Syrian military is taking more aggressive military action against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Idlib. Syria
Israel offers UAE support after Houthi drone attack Israel and the United States were swift to back Abu Dhabi amid an unprecedented drone attack by Iran-backed rebels. Israel
Iran tries Arab dissident for terrorism The formal proceedings began 14 months after the Sweden-based dissident was lured into a “honeytrap” in Turkey before being smuggled home by Iran-assigned operatives. Iran
Dubai Expo records 10 millionth visitor The international cultural forum held in the United Arab Emirates’ largest city has experienced significant participation from countries around the world. News Brief
