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August 12, 2024
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Pezeshkian's Proposed Cabinet: The Art of the Possible
Ali Alfoneh

The Cabinet picks of Iran’s new president, largely technocrats, reflects Pezeshkian’s preference for consensus and continuity of former President Hassan Rouhani's foreign and economic policies.
Trees of the Gulf: The Date Palm and the UAE’s Liwa Dates Festival
Alia Yunis | اقرأ بالعربية 

Gulf date festivals celebrate heritage and tell the story of tourism, trends, and entrepreneurship.
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in the Energy Transition
Héla Miniaoui and Mohamed Z. Bechri

Regional sovereign wealth funds are increasingly focusing on sustainability, mobilizing resources for investments in alternative energy projects and demonstrating an alignment with their respective government’s strategy for the energy transition.
The Resilience of Creativity: “Norah,” First Saudi Film to Show at Cannes
Rebecca Anne Proctor

“Norah” explores the importance of artistic expression even when art creation was banned in the kingdom.
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أشجار الخليج: نخيل التمر ومهرجان ليوا للرطب في الإمارات
علياء يونس

تحتفي مهرجانات تمور الخليج بالتراث وتروي حكايات السياحة والتوجهات وريادة الأعمال
روح السعودية: تأثير السياحة على الاقتصاد السعودي
تيم كالين

يعمل الازدهار الذي يشهده قطاع السياحة على تعزيز العائدات الخارجية وتوفير الوظائف وتحفيز عملية النمو، ولكنه أيضًا في يزيد من حجم الواردات وتدفق التحويلات المالية للخارج ما يؤثر سلباً على رصيد الحساب الجاري
Iran Struggles to Deter Israel

The August 9 edition of the Iran Media Review explores Iranian media outlet quotes of alleged Israeli media sources regarding an anticipated Iranian response to the killing of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Reformist Media Warns Against the Risk of War in the Wake of Haniyeh Assassination

The August 6 edition of the Iran Media Review considers the hard questions being asked by reformist media outlets after the killing of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

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In the Media
  • PBS NewsHour: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the potential for a cease-fire in Gaza as well as the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
  • AlSharqiya TV: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed the attack on U.S. forces on an Iraqi air base.
  • Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador William Roebuck assessed prospects for a Gaza cease-fire deal in the context of expected Iranian and Hezbollah retaliation against Israel.
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