China’s President Xi Jinping is visiting Cairo on 20 January in his first visit to the region. The visit is expected to see infrastructure deals signed, and provision of much-needed foreign exchange to Egypt’s banks.
The Islamic State (IS) and their opponents in the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) share the same problem, and both risk losing loyalty over it.
Visa requirements have been tightened at the Wadi Araba/Yitzhak Rabin border crossing connecting Aqaba to Eilat. As of January 2016, those using the crossing to enter Jordan will be required to apply for a visa two weeks in advance and pay a US$60 fee. Use of the crossing had previously been free Read more…
The Egyptian Parliament has approved a controversial new anti-terrorism law by 457 to 24 votes, with no amendments.
Islamic State affiliate Wilayat Sinai (Sinai Province) has reportedly claimed responsibility for an attack on a tour bus at the Three Pyramids Hotel, near the Giza pyramids.
A UK parliamentary delegation has stated they would recommend that Sharm el-Sheikh-UK flights be resumed.
Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has announced that permits will no longer be issued to companies importing gas from Israel, or cooperating with Israeli companies on natural gas deals.
Oman’s Supreme Council for Planning has released its 2016-2020 plan to halve the state’s dependence on oil.
As David Cameron now leads the Conservative majority government few predicted, we dig deep into the details to show you what will really matter in the years to come for the UK’s two key relationships with Europe and the USA.
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