Emirati cloud firm G42 signs agreement with Serbia The memorandum was signed at the Expo 2020 forum in Dubai. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Does Raisi need a nuclear deal more than Biden? Also: The Iran talks in Vienna enter their final days, what comes next, and why neither president should expect an assist from the US Congress on Iran. By Week in Review
Turkey's economy to be hit hard by Fed's expected interest rate hikes Expected interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve to rein in inflation will deal further blows to Turkey’s economic turmoil. Turkey
House Republicans urge Biden to change course on Iran talks In a letter to President Joe Biden, more than 160 GOP lawmakers warned a deal reached without their approval could "meet the same fate" as the original nuclear agreement. Iran
UNESCO makes progress in reconstruction of Mosul monuments Paris-based UNESCO Chief Audrey Azoulay will travel to Mosul in March, to officially launch the second phase of the reconstruction of Mosul monuments destroyed under the Islamic State takeover. Iraq
Emirates airline to boost Saudi tourism The Dubai-based carrier has signed an agreement with the Saudi Tourism Authority to bring international travelers to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia
Iran’s supreme leader dismisses 'nonsense' nuke allegations Iran’s supreme leader said there was no military side to his country’s nuclear program and stressed Iran's need for nuclear energy. Iran
As Turkey warms to Israel, Ankara reiterates support for Palestinians Turkish officials say support for two-state solution and Palestinian rights will not be sacrificed ahead of the Israeli president’s visit. Turkey
