The New Financial Capital of the Middle East
From Choice to Strategic Financial Hub Abu Dhabi is anticipated to emerge as the financial capital of the Middle East within the next decade. This prediction is based on the diversity of its capital markets, robust banking infrastructure, and flexible…
Will Azerbaijan Export Gas to Iraq via Iran?
The importance of Iraq for Azerbaijan The significance of Iraq for Azerbaijan is notable, as Baku views it as a crucial gateway to the Arabian Gulf. Consequently, Azerbaijan seeks to invest in Iraq’s transportation infrastructure, particularly the development corridor between…
What Awaits Iraq in 2024?
The Iraqi government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani is striving to achieve significant accomplishments and critical projects aimed at pulling the country out of chaos and addressing the delays in projects that persisted over the past two decades….
Will Iraq’s Economy Escape the Ramifications of the Gaza War?
Confronting the factions The aftermath of the recent war in Gaza has quickly expanded to encompass other countries in the region, including Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. American bases in both Syria and Iraq witnessed multiple missile and drone attacks…
The war in Gaza undermines the Prospects of the Economic Corridor
The war in Gaza poses a significant challenge to the reshaping of economic corridors in the Middle East. The India to Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which extends from India through Israel, clearly clashes with the security factor, considered essential by…
Turning of The Taps: Unraveling The Suspended Kurdistan Oil Exports Saga
Turkish Claims and Iraqi Inaction In a span of twenty-four hours, Iraq bore witness to a visit from senior Turkish officials—Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Energy Minister Alb Bayrakdar. These visits preceded a forthcoming trip by Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Abu Dhabi: The Future Global Capital for Renewable Energy
By 2050, the UAE aims to rely entirely on clean and renewable energy sources for its energy consumption, marking a significant transition despite its prominent hydrocarbon industry and vast oil and natural gas reserves. The country has made notable strides…
Digitalization: The way to carbon neutral economy
Digitization plays an important role in our lives. In addition to its great role in analyzing data and benefiting from it in most aspects of economic, social and scientific life, it also contributes to providing a flexible, efficient and carbon-free…
Will Iraq dispense with importing gas from Iran?
Within only three years, Iraq will dispense with importing gas from Iran. But it is not that easy, in addition to the great opportunities available, there are many obstacles that may delay reaching this level in the specified time. To…