Raisi: Iran 'never has hope' in Vienna talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has struck a pessimistic tone commenting on the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers. Iran
Iraq receives 145% more foreign visitors in 2021 Iraq waived the visa requirements for citizens of many economically powerful countries last year in a bid to attract tourists and businesspeople. News Brief
Saudi Arabia building support for Expo 2030 bid The kingdom wants to host the international cultural forum, which is currently being held in Dubai. News Brief
Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts. News Brief
Explainer: Russia’s Mediterranean port in Syria Several Russian warships have arrived in Tartus in western Syria, and this could affect a potential conflict with NATO over Ukraine. News Brief
Egypt raises fuel prices The move follows oil prices reaching a seven-year high on the back of supply coordination by OPEC and Russia. News Brief
After Qurayshi's death, who are Mideast's most wanted terrorists? Following the death of Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraysh, here's a look at what Middle East terrorists remain at large. Syria
Saudi Arabia partners with China’s Huawei on talent development The US government has warned Middle Eastern states against doing business with the Chinese tech firm, which has been accused of intellectual theft and enabling the internment of Uyghur Muslims. News Brief
UAE finds natural gas off coast of Abu Dhabi Like other Gulf states, the Emirates is working to diversify its economy and rely less on energy. News Brief
Passenger flights resume between Turkey, Armenia The return of commercial flights follows productive normalization talks between Turkey and Armenia in Moscow. News Brief
Israel takes part in naval exercise with Saudi Arabia, Oman Israel is for the first time taking part in the US Navy-led International Maritime Exercise. Israel
Council of Europe starts disciplinary process for Turkey over Kavala Rights groups are calling for Osman Kavala's immediate release, while Ankara calls the Council of Europe’s decision to start the lengthy process “malicious” and “politically motivated.” Turkey
Saudi Arabia signs drone development deal with telecom giant The Kuwaiti company has a drone subsidiary and the new partnership could help Saudi Arabia further diversify its economy away from oil. News Brief
Turkey, Ukraine to sign free trade agreement Turkish-Ukrainian trade is on the rise and Ukraine recently used Turkish combat drones against Russia-backed forces. News Brief
FBI admits to obtaining Israeli-made Pegasus spyware The FBI said it bought the controversial spyware tool for “product testing and evaluation only” and never deployed it. Israel
Israel to use laser air defense system within year, PM says Naftali Bennett also said he hopes ongoing talks over Iran's nuclear program "end without agreement." News Brief
