About 400,000 people have been trapped by 4-year government blockade

Cairo fears that hydropower project will reduce access to water

Businessmen and ex-government employees reach financial settlements with authorities

Allies among countries saying Trump administration’s change of policy ‘null and void’

Economic conditions have worsened since the KRG held its independence referendum

Russian group shrugs off stability worries in push to expand international presence

Beirut case likely to underline concerns over ride-hailing app’s security measures

Foreign investment is already highly diverse but oil still leads the economy

Army is supervising construction of new ‘capital’ as part of drive to bolster Sisi’s rule

Kilicdaroglu faces indictment after stepping up campaign against Erdogan

Central European states back plan despite allegations of abuses

Value of billionaire Saudi’s company has slumped since his detention in graft purge

Dismay and anger in Beirut refugee camp as US recognises city as Israel’s capital

The Financial Times looks back at developments that have profound implications for businesses in the region

Resolution of one problem triggers a new set of challenges for the country’s businesses