Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Jared Kushner speaking at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. AFP

How Jared Kushner’s plan for Gaza could affect Palestinians

Residents fear being pushed out of enclave and loss of communities

Syrian security forces at the entrance of Al Hol camp, once controlled by the SDF, which houses relatives of suspected ISIS members. Getty Images

What happens next after Syria's army offensive against the SDF?

What options does Iran have as pressure builds?

Why the US action in Venezuela is unnerving the Middle East

Egypt

Khufu's, overlooking Giza's Pyramids, offers Egyptian cuisine with a modern twist. Khufu's / Instagram

Masterminds of Khufu's Egyptian restaurant celebrate being named Mena's best

Duo behind Giza restaurant celebrate industry award, share their admiration of Dubai's Orfali Bros and champion food's power to unite

Lifestyle

Egypt and Turkey to upgrade relations to 'strategic' level during Erdogan visit

MENA

AD Ports secures $115m financing for Egypt's Safaga terminal

Economy

Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

MENA

Lebanon

Kamal Shehadi, Lebanon's Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence. Bloomberg

InterviewLebanon to announce Gulf investment in digital sector

In an interview with The National, Kamal Shehadi says Lebanon is prioritising digital transformation through partnerships and investment

MENA

France tells Syria fighting ISIS is ‘priority'

MENA

InterviewLebanon admits strained investor ties as it works to rebuild confidence

Economy

Lebanon wants 'majority' of million Syrian refugees to return home this year

MENA

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