Economy

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi confirmed on Wednesday that a portion of the funds from the $35 billion agreement were received by the Central Bank of Egypt
Qatar's ruling emir is on a visit to the French capital where he is expected to drum up support for a Gaza ceasefire and strengthen French-Qatari ties.
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Last week, Iraq's top court ordered the Iraqi government to 'nationalise' salaries of the northern Kurdistan region's public payroll.
Israel is looking for additional revenue sources to fund its ongoing war on Gaza as its military campaign deals a blow to its economy.
Egypt and UAE sign $35 billion investment deal to develop Ras al-Hekma peninsula. The project is expected to generate $150 billion and help fix Egypt's crisis.
UK banks are facing growing protest for their role in Israel's brutal assault on the Gaza Strip, and the occupation more broadly.
Baghdad -Dana
Iraq's transportation advances with Baghdad's metro and high-speed rail, but concerns over government partnerships and corruption arise.
The internet blackout started in Iran following nationwide demonstrations that engulfed the country in protest to the death of the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
Ras al-Hekma (Ras al-Hikma)
Ras al-Hekma, a burgeoning resort cape, 212km west of Alexandria, 350km northwest of Cairo, could be sold to UAE to bring liquidity to cash-strapped Egypt.
Itochu plans to end the collaboration after the ICJ ordered Israel last month to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians and do more to help civilians.