Qatari emir in Egypt for first visit since 2015

The emir's visit comes just days after the Saudi crown prince visited Cairo and signed investment deals worth $7.7 billion

Energy import agreement signed by Lebanon, Egypt, and Syria

Gas from Egypt cannot flow into Lebanese power plants from Syria without World Bank funding, or a sanctions waiver from the US, neither of which have been fully guaranteed

Saudi Arabia and Egypt sign agreements valued at $7.7 billion

Riyadh provided billions of dollars in financial support to Cairo during its economic recession, which was exacerbated due to the Russia-Ukraine war

Largest Egyptian delegation in more than a decade visits Israel

The delegation, which seeks to increase annual bilateral trade volume between Israel and Egypt, comes after the two signed a major gas deal earlier this month

Lebanon to sign gas deal with Egypt without US sanctions waiver

Despite the plan to import energy from Jordan and Egypt being brokered by the US, Washington has sabotaged it by refusing to issue a sanctions waiver

Egypt, Israel sign gas deal to increase gas exports to EU

One gas field that Israel seeks to add to its coffers, the Karish gas field, is currently the subject in indirect negotiations with Lebanon

First commercial flight between Yemen and Egypt since 2016 leaves Sanaa

The flight’s departure coincides with the last day of a UN-brokered ceasefire, as talks to revive the truce agreement are underway

US secretly negotiating deal to transfer island from Egypt to Saudi Arabia: Report

The negotiations would require Israeli involvement, as the island shares a maritime border with Tel Aviv

World Bank obstructs Egyptian energy transfer to Lebanon

The World Bank has said that it first needs to conduct a 'political feasibility study' before the funding is approved

Egypt still waiting for US clearance to transfer energy to Lebanon

Despite ongoing assurances from US officials, Beirut has been waiting for months for the start of energy transfers from Egypt and Jordan

Syria’s return to the Arab League is focus of talks between Israeli, Emirati, and Egyptian leaders

Israel reportedly wants to use its 'excellent relations' with the UAE to pave the way for the withdrawal of Iranian forces from Syria

Lebanon to begin receiving Egyptian gas by end of February

According to Lebanon's energy minister, a required clarification by the White House relating to US sanctions is holding up Egyptian gas exports to Lebanon

Palestinian factions discuss ‘escalation’ following delay in commitments from Egypt

Hamas’ frustrations are the result of diplomatic delays by Egypt, which has failed to respond regarding its promises to help in the reconstruction of Gaza

Egypt presses Arab League to consider return of Syria despite objection from Qatar

Egypt and Algeria have been pushing for Syria's return to the Arab League, while Qatar says the reason for Syria's expulsion remains valid

US officials refuse to give Egypt sanctions exemption to provide Lebanon with gas: Report

While Egyptian officials hope to begin the energy-sharing deal before the end of the year, new reports claim that Washington has stalled progress on the deal

Egypt, Syria, and Jordan agree on roadmap to supply gas and electricity to Lebanon

While no start date was given for the project, it will reportedly provide Lebanon with up to 17 hours of electricity per day

Jordan to host meeting between the Energy Ministers of Egypt, Lebanon & Syria

The meeting looks to roll-out a timeframe for the export of gas and electricity to Lebanon

Egypt shuts down Rafah border crossing with Gaza

Border shut-down comes a day after Israel launched airstrikes into the occupied territory

US to facilitate transfer of gas from Egypt to Lebanon

Jordan also pledges to share electricity with Lebanon as Iranian oil shipments begin to head out

Turkey and Israel to re-establish diplomatic representation

Tehran ahs called allegations they sought to attack Israeli citizens in Turkey 'baseless allegations used to destroy relations between Turkey and Iran'

UAE president welcomes Jordanian king to Abu Dhabi

Regional leaders have been making strategic moves ahead of the visit by US President Joe Biden to the region next month

Israeli FM expected in Turkey on the same day as Saudi leader’s visit

Israel and Saudi Arabia have made significant moves towards normalization in the lead up to a visit by the US president next month

Turkey offers royal welcome to Saudi crown prince as nations hail ‘start of a new era’

Turkish President Erdogan rolled out the red carpet to welcome MbS to Ankara, marking the crown prince's first visit since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Hamas moves to reinstate ties with Syria in a bid to end feud: Report

The expected conciliation reportedly comes in light of Israel's growing push to normalize ties with Arab states

New Israeli-contracted drilling ship crosses into disputed maritime border with Lebanon

The arrival of the Stena Icemax comes as US-mediated talks over control of the Karish gas field are ongoing

‘Saudi blockade a deliberate crime against Yemen’: Ansarallah official

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi says Riyadh have used starvation as a weapon of war against Yemen

New undeclared flight from Israel lands in Saudi Arabia

Normalization efforts between Riyadh and Tel Aviv have intensified ahead of the visit by US president to the region next month

Israel sets up radar systems in UAE, Bahrain: Report

The deployment of military equipment to Tel Aviv's West Asian allies comes amid a pending bill in the US Congress that would allow the Pentagon to work on air defense systems between Israel and its regional allies

Biden’s West Asia tour is put on hold as the US loses its grip on the Gulf

US President Joe Biden’s decision to delay visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia will only bolster Moscow’s diplomatic advances in West Asia

Newly-elected Lebanon MP calls for sanctions on his own country

Twitter users reacted in anger to MP Mark Daou's call for sanctions on his own crisis-ridden, poverty-stricken country