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Israel’s PM pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia, Middle East to Europe

Israel's prime minister on Sunday floated the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he's "quite confident" such an infrastructure "corridor" linking Asia to Europe through Israel and Cyprus is feasible.

Türkiye-UAE agreement to create 125,000 jobs: Envoy

The economic partnership agreement signed between Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to create 125,000 jobs in Türkiye and the UAE, says Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, UAE ambassador to Ankara.

The Türkiye-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in March will take effect on Sept. 1.

Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen

After riding a fossil-fuel boom for decades, Gulf Arab states are eyeing "green" hydrogen as they try to transition their economies and ease the climate crisis at a stroke.

Oil producers Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman are investing heavily in the climate-friendly fuel in a search for alternative revenues to crude and gas.

Who is stronger?

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa as presiding country, are convening to consider membership requests from 22 countries, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

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