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Protests in Syria’s Suweida will have little impact
The province had grown increasingly restive since 2023
SyriaEgypt’s power cuts will force energy diversification
The June 29-30 EU-Egypt investment conference prioritised opportunities in the renewable energy sector among other areas
EgyptHardliner will likely win Iran’s presidential election
The presidential election will go to a second round, which will be held on July 5
IranInvestor confidence in Turkey should improve slowly
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Turkey from its 'grey list'
TurkeyYemen’s domestic front heats up further
Rival factions are engaged in a tit-for-tat dispute over state revenues and resources
YemenLebanon’s Hezbollah is still betting on deterrence
Since Israel's push into Rafah, Hezbollah has intensified its attacks against northern Israel, risking an all-out war
LebanonMiddle East/North Africa remittance inflows will grow
Official inward remittance flows to Egypt in 2023 were curtailed by the currency’s over valuation
Middle EastSaudi-Chinese defence ties will expand
A visit by the Saudi defence minister to Beijing underscores a commitment to deepening relations
Saudi Arabia