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Gulf competition will drive new investor openings
An investor-friendly Saudi judicial initiative coincides with a new Emirati offer to property investors
Gulf statesIsrael will press on in Gaza, despite costs
High-casualty fighting in Khan Younis coincides with reports of a new ceasefire proposal
IsraelRising US-Iraqi militia tensions may turn more deadly
Washington has sanctioned Iraqis and businesses linked to pro-Iranian militias
IraqPowers will fight proxy wars in impoverished Syria
With the Gaza conflict raging, Syrians face military pressure from all sides, as economic constraints also tighten
SyriaSaudi capital spending allocations are on the rise
The government has issued an expansionary budget for 2024, with capital expenditure set at just over USD50bn
Saudi ArabiaPressure on Palestinian West Bank leadership will rise
The Israeli war cabinet agreed a Washington-approved plan to transfer disputed Palestinian tax funds to a third party
PalestiniansLebanon front will affect the Israeli premier’s future
Divisions in Israel’s war cabinet are becoming increasingly open
IsraelSpanish-Algerian ties may be heading for a thaw
Algeria is taking steps to renew economic links with Spain, but keeping up pressure on Morocco
Algeria
