Middle East

  • Feb 23, 2022
  • 7 min read

Electricity trade in the Middle East will grow slowly

Cross-border electricity trade in the Middle East and North Africa is expanding slowly

Middle East
  • Nov 30, 2021
  • 2 min read

Qatar’s returning Middle East role faces limitations

Doha is hosting the 2021 Arab Cup, mediating with Riyadh for Beirut and agreeing with Cairo over Gaza

Qatar
  • Nov 26, 2021
  • 2 min read

Wide regional outreach will boost Emirati global plans

Abu Dhabi’s crown prince is engaged in a Middle East diplomatic blitz

United Arab Emirates
  • Nov 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Turkish Islamism may limit Emirati and Israeli thaws

President Erdogan is engaging in high-level contacts with old enemies

United Arab Emirates
  • Nov 18, 2021
  • 2 min read

Israel-Jordan deal may promote wider climate ties

The sometimes-uneasy neighbours have agreed to swap solar energy for clean water

Israel
  • Nov 12, 2021
  • 2 min read

Iran-linked wargames may boost Middle East tensions

Large-scale military exercises and new diplomatic missions precede the next round of nuclear talks

Middle East
  • Nov 11, 2021
  • 2 min read

Mideast water scarcity risks urban and rural strains

Jordanian officials say dams are running dry amid an intense regional drought, and Iraqis warn of likely clashes

Middle East
  • Nov 2, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s 2022 Middle East energy hopes face risks

Neighbours are promising energy-strapped Beirut new supplies of electricity and gas before the beginning of next year

Lebanon