Middle East / Africa
Egypt’s economy will benefit from Saudi investment
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements to deepen trade and investment ties
EgyptQatar’s constitutional change would have little impact
Emir Al Thani is proposing to revert to a fully appointed Shura Council
QatarAbuse allegations may weaken UN legitimacy in CAR
Media investigations suggest that sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers in CAR may be much more widespread than reported
Central African RepublicAfrican industrialisation goals may prove elusive
Many African states are returning to an emphasis on industrialisation in their economic development programmes
AfricaIsraeli strikes on Iran could be delayed
Indirect talks with the United States are suspended as Israel continues to threaten retaliatory strikes
IranGhana polling suggests Bawumia faces uphill struggle
A new tracking poll has Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trailing former President John Mahama in the presidential race
GhanaOman’s sultan will back criticism of business elite
Details of a highly critical report on the Oman Tourism Development Company were published yesterday
OmanWeak oil demand outweighs supply concerns in outlooks
The various international oil agencies continue to reduce their forecasts for oil demand
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