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Iraqi census will raise controversy
Iraq is conducting its first country-wide census since 1997, which was held at that time without the Kurdistan region
IraqUnited Arab Emirates will grow its LNG sector
ADNOC gas has announced an increase in its LNG investment target
United Arab EmiratesProspects for South Caucasus foreign policy in 2025
The countries of the South Caucasus are exploiting new opportunities to seek closer relations with other powers
CaucasusOman will accelerate its diversification strategies
Oman's sovereign wealth fund is playing a key role in diversifying the economy from its reliance on hydrocarbon revenues
OmanTurkey’s PKK outreach may not last
Despite Ankara’s hints at reaching out to the Kurdistan Workers Party, a lasting settlement still seems far off
TurkeySaudi Arabia will keep channels open with Iran
Amid regional escalation, Riyadh and Tehran appear interested in ensuring their rapprochement remains on track
Saudi ArabiaLebanon’s Christians will raise pressure on Hezbollah
A prominent Christian leader has floated the idea of moving to elect a new president without Shiite MPs
LebanonUncertainty could impact Qatar’s regional mediation
Qatar has denied that it is to expel Hamas, while clarifying its role in peace talks between Hamas and Israel
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