Analysis Oman’s privatization plan poised to pump out more IPOs Muscat has planned an IPO listing spree and divestment drive for 2024 with the goal of moving from frontier to emerging market status. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Israeli troops raid Gaza's Nasser Hospital amid fears of imminent Rafah operation As Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive amid international calls for cease-fire, Israeli forces stormed a hospital in Khan Younis. Palestine
Analysis Germany to import Algerian gas, eyes long-term renewables partnership Berlin needs to convince Algiers that green hydrogen production for export is technically feasible and economically viable. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Israel moves Marwan Barghouti into separation prison amid soaring Palestinian tensions Controversial National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the imprisoned Fatah official was planning an uprising. Palestine
Abbas urges Hamas to complete Gaza deal with Israel as Palestinian reconciliation looms President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to speed up its agreement on a hostage deal with Israel to prevent more suffering in Gaza, as mediators scramble to secure a deal. Palestine