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US president raises pressure for an Israel-Hamas deal
On May 31, US President Joe Biden presented what he described as an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza
IsraelTurkey’s economic growth will slow through 2024
Growth will slow through 2024 before stabilising and then rebounding in 2025
TurkeyKuwaiti crown prince appointment breaks with tradition
The crown prince’s appointment opens the way for other branches of the royal family but keeps power within its control
KuwaitSaudi foreign investment drive will likely pick up
Riyadh’s programme to attract foreign company headquarters will improve
Saudi ArabiaIsrael's economic recovery will remain restrained
The economy rebounded in the first quarter from the initial effects of the war, but the long-term outlook is weak
IsraelSaudi Aramco’s IPO aids the domestic investment drive
The long-anticipated second Aramco IPO will take place between June 2 and 6
Saudi ArabiaIran’s presidential election may include a reformist
Allowing a reformist candidate in the presidential election could ease pressure for a change of political system
IranTurkey may intervene against Kurds in northern Syria
As local elections in Kurdish-dominated northern Syria near, Ankara renews threats of military incursion
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