Cryptocurrency exchange receives approval to operate in Dubai FTX is among several cryptocurrency firms that have announced moves to the UAE, which instituted a regulatory mechanism for virtual assets earlier this year. Gulf
Analysis Far from the front, Tunisia suffers because of Ukraine war Grain shipment deal mediated by UN and Erdogan offers a ‘beacon of hope’ in a food crisis worsened by distant conflict. By Week in Review
More gas discovered off coast of Abu Dhabi The field, which is operated by Italy’s Eni, has yielded considerable natural gas to the UAE this year. Gulf
Democratic lawmakers press Egypt to release jailed activist Fourteen US lawmakers are calling for the release of Alaa Abdel-Fattah, a jailed activist on hunger strike in Egypt. Egypt
China's MidEast push has limits China appears to be pursuing a more proactive role in the Middle East with an emerging trend of diplomacy centered on partnerships. Gulf
Analysis Iran nuclear deal's fate uncertain as EU makes final push Neither Washington nor Tehran are calling it quits, but experts are skeptical an EU proposal to revive the nuclear deal can break the deadlock. By Ali Hashem , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Iraq starts rebuilding Mosul airport Determined to complete the delayed Mosul airport reconstruction project, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is granting the project special exceptions to shield it from corruption and complex administrative procedures. Iraq
ESG investments gain momentum in Middle East Many Middle Eastern investors consider sustainable assets attractive from an ethical perspective, though some ambiguity clouds their economic benefits. Gulf
