China secures a footing in the Middle East
China is developing closer relations with Middle Eastern countries and its growing economic presence there has been accelerated by the waning influence of the U.S. in the region since 2011
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Blue bird of Middle Eastern economy
The world rapidly changes and new needs and issues continue to appear on the global agenda
The five 'most powerful' passports in the Middle East
We take a look at the strongest passports in the region, according to the Henley Passport Index
Saudi Arabia to launch locally development of Bayraktar
Saudi Arabia's aim is to localize over 50 percent of military equipment spending by 2030
Israel and Jordan advance plans to complete joint industrial park
Israel says ‘final details’ for the project agreed upon during a meeting last week between Jordan’s King Abdullah II and acting Israeli PM Yair Lapid
Iran accuses U.S. of provoking Middle East 'crises'
Tehran accused Washington of provoking tensions in the Middle East, a day after US President Joe Biden ended a tour to Iran's rival Saudi Arabia and arch-foe Israel. Washington "has once again resorted to the failed policy of …
UN: Majority of Syrian refugees don't plan to go home within year
Most Syrian refugees in the Middle East do not plan to return to Syria in the near future
One of the oldest known mosques in the world uncovered in Israel
New discovery joins a second very early mosque dated to the 7th century
Middle East's changing landscape
The Middle East is one of the most vulnerable regions when it comes to climate change
Middle East: Why an Israel-led security pact is a paper tiger
Without trust and a shared security vision, any 'alliance' in the region will be ineffective
Biden to visit Saudi Arabia on July trip to Middle East
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with its leaders, a dramatic change in his stance on the kingdom that he pledged to make a “pariah” as a Democratic candidate for the White …
Iran eyes expansion of road transport co-op with TRACECA members
Iran is eying the expansion of international road transportation cooperation with the Transport Corridor Europe Caucasus Asia (TRACECA) Initiative member states, …
Five new archaeological finds: 2022 is a gift for the Middle East's history fans
Referred to as the 'cradle of civilisation', the region continues to offer researchers clues about the lives of ancient peoples. It is well established that the western conception of modern civilisation started with the people …
Media: Biden's office postpones his visit to Middle East
The US administration has postponed US President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East, planned for the end of June, to July, the Axios information portal reported today, citing sources in the governments of the United States and Israel. …
Turkey is a cosmetic surgery hub
Known for its pristine Aegean beaches and architectural wonders, Turkey also draws tourists for its cosmetic treatments
Saudi-Kuwaiti tensions with Iran over offshore gas field
A relatively straightforward legal dispute could have geopolitical consequences
Turkey expects high tourism movement during Ramadan Bayram
The high occupancy rate, which reached 70% in the last quarter of 2021, would continue in the first three months of this year in Turkey
The allure of Middle East hydrogen
With European and Asian gas prices hitting historic highs, even expensive hydrogen begins to look more attractive, but production costs need to drop significantly and production must be scaled up if it is to become an alternative to fossil …
Israel-Germany relations no longer cloudless
German-Israeli relations have a special significance due to the history of the Jewish German population during the Nazi era
World Bank hints on new Arab Spring
Soaring energy and food prices triggered by the crisis in Ukraine could exacerbate existing food security concerns in the Middle East and Africa
