Middle East
China’s Middle East role will rise on region's terms
Already the region's main trade partner, Beijing has benefitted from rising anti-US sentiment in the Middle East
ChinaArab Gaza plan faces multiple challenges
Arab leaders are presenting an alternative to the US plan for dealing with Gaza
Middle EastMiddle East recovery coordination could fall short
An informal group of regional countries and multilateral entities intends to help coordinate regional rebuilding efforts
Middle EastMiddle East gas production will grow further in 2025
The IEA forecasts gas production in the Middle East will outperform global gas output in 2025
Middle EastGrowth forecasts for Middle East/North Africa eased
The Word Bank and IMF have both cut their 2025 growth forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa
Middle EastMining sector will look abroad for upstream assets
Middle Eastern and North African countries seek to expand foreign mining and domestic refining in critical minerals
Middle EastEast Med will become a flashpoint again
Eastern Mediterranean states are looking to grapple with the new regional power balance
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