Bahrain launches 'Golden License' to attract major investment, jobs Only companies with major investment and project portfolios will be eligible for the license, with either a $50 million value or a plan to create 500 jobs in the country, according to the Bahrain Economic Development Board. Gulf
Oil deal reached between Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government The Kurdistan Regional Government says an agreement will result in the resumption of oil exports to Turkey after a legal dispute stopped outflows. Iraq
Analysis Israel fears US will push for interim nuclear deal with Iran Israel is concerned about increasing efforts by the Biden administration to reach some sort of a deal with Tehran, almost at all cost. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Two Israeli soldiers stabbed by a Palestinian near army base Two IDF soldiers were injured in a stabbing attack near an army base in central Israel. Israel
Fourth suspected Israeli strike on Syria in five days kills two Two Iranian officers were killed by Israeli missiles late last week. Syria
Saudi firms face 6.7% higher Twitter verification fees than US Syria, Sudan, Iran, the West Bank and Gaza Strip are not on the price list and appear to be unable to purchase this subscription. Gulf
Bank of Israel raises interest rate again, warns about judicial fallout The OECD is predicting GDP growth rate to slow in Israel this year, while the Bank of Israel has worked out different scenarios based on fallout from the judicial reform controversy. Israel
Two Islamic State suicide bombers killed in Syria amid group’s resurgence There has been an uptick in IS attacks throughout Syria in recent months. Syria
Saudi Arabia sees 'steep decline' in demand for large houses The kingdom's growing younger population is seeking to move out of their family homes earlier to seek jobs elsewhere in the country. Gulf