From Egypt to Iran, heatwave compounds Middle East electricity problems, climate change burdens Countries like Iraq are particularly susceptible to climate change, as recurring blackouts make it harder to stay cool indoors. Kuwait
Turkey's Erdogan makes no headway in getting Russia back to Ukraine grain deal Turkey’s Erdogan says he will continue diplomacy to bring Putin back to the grain deal and announces Putin will come to Turkey, but gives no timeframe. Turkey
Saudi Arabia, UAE lead Forbes’ 2023 Arab family business ranking Although Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominated the list, with 33 and 29 of the top 100 spots respectively, Egypt’s Mansour Group sat in first place, with the UAE’s Al-Futtaim Group in second and Saudi Arabia’s only female-led company, Olayan Financing Company, at third. Saudi Arabia
Canadian energy firm to develop major oil field in Turkey’s Kurdish southeast A Canadian firm will help Turkey develop its new oil field in Sirnak province. Turkey
Analysis With Ukraine summit, Saudi Arabia boasts mediator role, courts West One expert believes that the talks will also take Western pressure off the kingdom for its close alignment with Russia. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran's IRGC holds military drills at disputed UAE islands Iran held war games as a top oil official said the Islamic Republic will not give up “one iota” of its rights to the disputed Durra gas field in a potential sign of tension with Arab Gulf states. Iran
Israel holds over 1,200 mostly Palestinian detainees without charge, highest in 3 decades A report published on Wednesday by a nongovernmental group says the number of people in Israeli administrative detention is the highest in the last three decades. Israel
Tunisia’s president appoints new prime minister amid deepening crisis The country is facing growing economic woes amid pressure to approve an IMF rescue program. Tunisia
