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A weekly rundown of leading stories from and about Turkish politics and society by chief correspondent Amberin Zaman. The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the World Bank read this newsletter.

Al-Monitor's chief business correspondent Jack Dutton unpacks the latest business, tech and economy trends shaping the Middle East and the region's relations with the rest of the world. Microsoft, Citibank, Bloomberg and Nvidia read this newsletter.

Senior news editor Joyce Karam brings you weekly analysis on China's deepening engagement with the Middle East as it seeks to expand its footprint in the region. The Council on Foreign Relations, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Washington Post read this newsletter.

Francesco Schiavi breaks down the Gulf's top political, business and security stories, and cultural trends, each week. Saudi Aramco, Mastercard and Amazon read this newsletter.

Andrew Parasiliti synthesizes our latest reporting and analysis with perceptive assessments of regional trends. The White House, US Department of State and the Atlantic Council read this newsletter.

A rundown of the latest cultural events and lifestyle trends in the Saudi commercial hub written weekly by Rebecca Proctor.

A weekly exploration of Istanbul’s vibrant arts and culture scene written by Turkish culture enthusiast Nazlan Ertan. The edition is packed with insights on key social happenings and off the beaten path recommendations.

Rebecca Proctor offers a guide to Dubai’s nightlife, art and proliferating music and food scene as the Gulf metropolis solidifies itself as a regional culture hub.

Reve Chaaban unpacks the latest from Doha’s culture and lifestyle scene and the influence of Qatari history on the city’s expanding arts landscape.