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No date yet for landmark Syrian national dialogue, sources say

Syria

No date yet for landmark Syrian national dialogue, sources say

Syria's new rulers have not yet decided when to hold a landmark national dialogue conference that is meant to bring together Syrians from across society to chart a new path for the nation after the fall of the Assad dynasty, according to five sources.

At UN, Israel defends Gaza hospital raid

United Nations

At UN, Israel defends Gaza hospital raid

Israel on Friday defended its raid on a north Gaza hospital last week while the U.N. human rights chief called the justification unsubstantiated and the World Health Organization urged Israel to release the hospital's director from detention.

DXB poised for its busiest January ever

United Arab Emirates

DXB poised for its busiest January ever

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is on track to host an impressive 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of January 2025, setting the stage for its busiest January on record. 

Higher taxes on EVs: A blow to Israel’s green transportation goals

Israel

Higher taxes on EVs: A blow to Israel’s green transportation goals

While many countries worldwide are incentivizing the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) to protect the environment, Israel has taken a different approach. In a surprising last-minute move, the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, has raised the tax rate on electric vehicles from 35% to 45%.

Economic reforms set to boost Egypt’s growth in 2025

Egypt

Economic reforms set to boost Egypt’s growth in 2025

The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), affiliated with the Egyptian Cabinet, released a report on Friday analyzing "International Institutions' Expectations for the Performance of the Egyptian Economy in 2025." 

Inflation in Turkey falls below expectations

Turkey

Inflation in Turkey falls below expectations

Turkey's annual inflation rate fell to 44.38% in December 2024, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline since June, according to data released Friday by TurkStat.

Morocco-Algeria rivalry escalates in the Sahel with competing strategies

Algeria

Morocco-Algeria rivalry escalates in the Sahel with competing strategies

The Maghreb neighbors are competing with projects and announcements aimed at the countries of the region. While Algiers struggles with a deficit in image and influence, Rabat has managed to build a certain level of goodwill. However, expectations are high, and both countries are under close scrutiny.

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