Turkey’s producers face tough choices after staggering energy hikes Industrial enterprises in crisis-hit Turkey have faced energy price hikes of up to 400% over a year, atop other economic blows, and many might not survive the turmoil, experts warn. Turkey
Iraqi court's ruling on KRG gas puts Turkey on the spot A top Iraqi court has ruled that the 2007 oil and gas law affecting the Kurdistan Regional Government is unconstitutional in a heavy blow to the KRG and its energy deals with Turkey. Turkey
Dinosaur footprints uncovered in Egypt's Eastern Desert An Egyptian research team announced the discovery of the footprint of carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs in the Eastern Desert dating back more than 70 million years. Culture
Ethiopia’s accusations against Egypt, Sudan dispel hopes for Renaissance Dam crisis Egypt considers recent statements made by Ethiopian officials a setback for Nile Dam talks. Egypt
Controversy among jihadis in Idlib over killing of Islamic State leader Jihadis in Idlib believe that former al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham played a role in the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi during a US Special Forces operation in Idlib. Syria
Young Nubians collect Egypt's traditional songs A group of young Nubians are working to preserve their heritage languages by creating a collection of traditional songs and organizing village visits for young learners. Egypt
Egypt breaks LNG export records with eye on Europe The country recorded 10-year high sales in 2021 following a jump in global prices and resumption of production in its second liquefied gas facility, a flow local authorities hope to maintain as they try to become a regional hub and major player in the market. Egypt
Digital bank backed by Saudi sovereign wealth fund gets approval The D360 Bank, which aims to operate locally, will be the third digital bank in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom's diversification efforts continue. By Al-Monitor Staff
Kataib Hezbollah movements in Iraq and abroad spark concern Hints of a greater presence of an IRGC-linked Iraqi armed faction with government-salaried brigades in a Sunni tribal-dominant province has sparked outcry, as the group continues to raise money for operations in other countries. Iraq
Scavengers obstruct trash disposal at Gaza landfill Waste collectors and garbage truck drivers suspended their work for a few days at the Juhr al-Dik landfill, southeast of Gaza City, claiming that scavengers on-site have been obstructing their operations. Palestine
Historic decision to appoint Christian judge as head of Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court In a move described as “historic,” the Egyptian president issued a decision appointing a Christian judge as head of the Supreme Constitutional Court for the first time in history. Egypt
Standard Chartered eyes churning out profits from Egypt Egyptian authorities are betting on Standard Charter's expertise to boost online banking and stoke competitiveness. Egypt
