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Saudi-Chinese defence ties will expand
A visit by the Saudi defence minister to Beijing underscores a commitment to deepening relations
Saudi ArabiaUS sanctions on Iran will have a limited impact
The latest set of US sanctions targets the transport of petroleum and petrochemical products
IranEgypt's efforts to digitise the economy will be slow
The government wants to accelerate the country’s digitisation and to position it as a global transit hub for data
EgyptEU dispute is unlikely to change Algerian trade policy
The government's emphasis on import substitution triggers tensions in the country's ties with Brussels
AlgeriaIran-Russia gas deal will be concluded quickly
A gas swap deal to import Russian gas to Iran is under negotiation
IranJordan’s security risks will rise as Gaza war drags on
Two arms caches found allegedly linked to Iranian groups highlight increased security risks
JordanMiddle East/North Africa energy transition to speed up
Implementing the energy transition is slow but gaining momentum in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Middle EastIran's presidential election to yield little change
The inclusion of a reformist candidate is intended to reverse a long-running trend of disengagement among voters
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