Memo Achieving consensus at COP28 will be test of UAE’s diplomatic skills Kate Dourian In Dubai, reporting on energy
Israel-Hamas war poised to inflame Middle East arms race, pressure security partnerships As the Middle East descends into a new phase of conflict and confrontation, regional states look poised to significantly boost military spending and procurement. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Morocco earthquake reconstruction to test government’s speed of execution The speed and depth of Morocco's $11.7 billion reconstruction following the massive earthquake last month will have a huge impact on the economy and budget over the coming years. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Agriculture, business interests will continue to weigh on Iran’s water sector Bijan Khajehpour In Vienna, reporting on Iranian politics
Israel-Hamas war set to impact Jordan’s water and energy security amid renewables push The Israel-Hamas war is presenting significant implications for neighboring Jordan’s water security and energy independence, adding new significance to its growing renewable energy push. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
How solar power has become a lifeline in Lebanon Private solar energy is serving as a lifeline for commerce, industry, and homes in Lebanon during the economic crisis. But for solar power to have a lasting impact on the Lebanese economy, a better legal framework and more financing is needed. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Does QatarEnergy look downstream for long term strategy? The NOC's aspiration is to transform itself into a global, upstream player in hydrocarbons with world-scale assets. Gerald Kepes In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy trends
Targeting Tesla factories, Turkey and Saudi Arabia tempt Elon Musk with compelling offers The Middle East could help fuel Tesla’s global expansion as countries race to become the next destination producing electric vehicles for the world’s most valuable automaker. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Israeli food-tech advances as Aleph Farms seeks regulatory nod for cell-based steaks With a focus on alternative protein products, Israel in recent years has emerged as a key player in the global food-tech industry. David Rosenberg In Tel Aviv, reporting on business and tech
Saudi domestic capital to shoulder lion’s share of funding for Vision 2030 Halfway through Vision 2030, the kingdom has started to tap into domestic capital and debt financing to get some of its most futuristic projects off the ground. Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Gulf airlines flex might as Riyadh Air fuels new competition The Gulf’s Big Three carriers are flying high as profits and passengers return. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Egypt’s industrial sector to record modest growth despite government push Egypt seeks to streamline and accelerate the development of local manufacturing to ultimately narrow its negative trade balance. Marc Español
Middle East’s AI ambitions caught between US-China chip war The Middle East is becoming a key theater of operations in the US-China tech war — with semiconductor chips squarely in the crosshairs. Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
