Carla Canivete
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Editor with the Economy & Government team for Middle East and North Africa @bloomberg. Opinions are my own.
A consensus is forming on the need to move forward with the day-after plan for Gaza, denying Hamas a veto.
Trump Gulf Allies Aim to Pursue Gaza Plan With or Without Hamas
Gulf nations look increasingly likely to push ahead with US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza regardless of whether Hamas accepts it or not.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A consensus is forming on the need to move forward with the day-after plan for Gaza, denying Hamas a veto.
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Many Israeli entrepreneurs who have built lucrative businesses in the past decade and are now facing uncertainty as employees are drafted into the military.
As many as 130,000 reserve soldiers are expected to be mobilized, tying up some 3% of the nation’s workforce.
Many Israeli entrepreneurs who have built lucrative businesses in the past decade and are now facing uncertainty as employees are drafted into the military.
As many as 130,000 reserve soldiers are expected to be mobilized, tying up some 3% of the nation’s workforce.
Israel’s Long War in Gaza and Mass Call Ups Strain High-Tech Economy
With the war in Gaza intensifying and little to no sign of a ceasefire, Israel’s economy and businesses are bracing for further strain.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Many Israeli entrepreneurs who have built lucrative businesses in the past decade and are now facing uncertainty as employees are drafted into the military.
As many as 130,000 reserve soldiers are expected to be mobilized, tying up some 3% of the nation’s workforce.
Many Israeli entrepreneurs who have built lucrative businesses in the past decade and are now facing uncertainty as employees are drafted into the military.
As many as 130,000 reserve soldiers are expected to be mobilized, tying up some 3% of the nation’s workforce.
Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a legal analysis commissioned by the UN's Human Rights Council says. According to a team of independent experts, four of five legal markers defining genocide have been met.
Israel slammed the report, calling it “distorted and false.”
Israel slammed the report, calling it “distorted and false.”
Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza, UN-Commissioned Report Says
A United Nations-commissioned report concluded Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, and called for the international community to fulfill its legal obligations to end it and “pu...
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September 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a legal analysis commissioned by the UN's Human Rights Council says. According to a team of independent experts, four of five legal markers defining genocide have been met.
Israel slammed the report, calling it “distorted and false.”
Israel slammed the report, calling it “distorted and false.”
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Turkey’s main opposition party raised the prospect of the mayor of Ankara being its next presidential candidate, amid a clampdown that’s seen its most popular official and several others jailed.
Turkey’s main opposition party raised the prospect of the mayor of Ankara being its next presidential candidate, amid a clampdown that’s seen its most popular official and several others jailed.
Turkey Opposition Chief Mulls New Candidate to Challenge Erdogan
Turkey’s main opposition party raised the prospect of the mayor of Ankara being its next presidential candidate, amid a clampdown that’s seen its most popular official and several others jailed.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Turkey’s main opposition party raised the prospect of the mayor of Ankara being its next presidential candidate, amid a clampdown that’s seen its most popular official and several others jailed.
Turkey’s main opposition party raised the prospect of the mayor of Ankara being its next presidential candidate, amid a clampdown that’s seen its most popular official and several others jailed.
GIFT LINK: Trojena is designated to host the Asian Winter Games in 2029. But, set in a region with little snowfall, it’s becoming one of the most difficult tests yet of the kingdom’s ability to pull off Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s grand ambitions and meet commitments for international events.
Neom’s Desert Ski Resort Strains Saudi Prince MBS’s $1.5 Trillion Plan
Trojena is designated to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. But set in a region with little snowfall, it’s emerging as a great challenge to MBS’s flagship project
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August 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
GIFT LINK: Trojena is designated to host the Asian Winter Games in 2029. But, set in a region with little snowfall, it’s becoming one of the most difficult tests yet of the kingdom’s ability to pull off Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s grand ambitions and meet commitments for international events.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has had a profound influence on security in the Middle East for almost half a century and has often posed a direct challenge to the US and its allies. Golnar Motevalli takes a look at how Iran's recent confrontation with Israel both hurt and emboldened it.
Iran’s Military Elite Emerges From War Bruised and Emboldened
The 12 day conflict in June was the most damaging in the IRGC’s history, yet the organization is now more critical to the survival of the Islamic Republic.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has had a profound influence on security in the Middle East for almost half a century and has often posed a direct challenge to the US and its allies. Golnar Motevalli takes a look at how Iran's recent confrontation with Israel both hurt and emboldened it.
The United Torah Judaism party said it would quit the coalition in protest for a bill seeking to curtail military draft exemptions long enjoyed by ultra-Orthodox Jews. Without UTJ's seven lawmakers Netanyahu wields just 61 of the 120 seats in parliament. The walkout takes effect in 48 hours.
Netanyahu’s Coalition Shrinks After Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party said it’s walking out of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, threatening to leave the government with a razor-thin majority in parliament.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The United Torah Judaism party said it would quit the coalition in protest for a bill seeking to curtail military draft exemptions long enjoyed by ultra-Orthodox Jews. Without UTJ's seven lawmakers Netanyahu wields just 61 of the 120 seats in parliament. The walkout takes effect in 48 hours.
A blaze at a key downtown Cairo telephone exchange left at least four people dead and another 27 injured, cutting off network services and forcing the local stock exchange to cancel Tuesday’s trading session.
Deadly Fire in Cairo Telecom Hub Causes Widespread Disruptions
A blaze at a key downtown Cairo telephone exchange left at least four people dead and another 27 injured, cutting off network services and forcing the local stock exchange to cancel Tuesday’s trading ...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
A blaze at a key downtown Cairo telephone exchange left at least four people dead and another 27 injured, cutting off network services and forcing the local stock exchange to cancel Tuesday’s trading session.
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
Israel’s Gaza Attacks Spur European Leaders to Criticize Netanyahu
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
Israel’s Gaza Attacks Spur European Leaders to Criticize Netanyahu
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Some of Israel’s most loyal supporters in Europe are increasingly speaking out against the war in Gaza, with several nations, including Germany, considering trade sanctions and curbs on arms sales.
Germany is cracking down on a massive underground payments system called hawala which is being abused by money launderers and financiers of Islamist terrorism.
Germany Targets Centuries Old Payment System to Stem Dirty Money
Germany is cracking down on a massive underground payments system called hawala which is being abused by money launderers and financiers of Islamist terrorism.
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April 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Germany is cracking down on a massive underground payments system called hawala which is being abused by money launderers and financiers of Islamist terrorism.
Some of America’s biggest banks are limiting the sharing of information with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency because they are concerned about potential security risks to their computer networks following a major hack of the regulator’s emails.
JPMorgan, BNY Limit Information Sharing With OCC After Hack
Some of America’s biggest banks are limiting the sharing of information with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency because they are concerned about potential security risks to their computer n...
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April 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Some of America’s biggest banks are limiting the sharing of information with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency because they are concerned about potential security risks to their computer networks following a major hack of the regulator’s emails.
First came the Wall Street banks and then the global hedge funds. Now, a wave of private equity firms led by New York-based Brookfield Asset Management are also setting their sights on the oil-rich Middle East to spur deals and profits.
Brookfield Has Billions Riding on a Private Equity Revival in the Middle East
The region is even more appealing as market turmoil fueled by Trump’s tariffs dashes hopes for a deals resurgence in the US.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
First came the Wall Street banks and then the global hedge funds. Now, a wave of private equity firms led by New York-based Brookfield Asset Management are also setting their sights on the oil-rich Middle East to spur deals and profits.
Lebanese depositors will get their money back over time as part of any financial overhaul, with the state, central bank and local banks sharing the burden of repairing the crisis-stricken economy, Economy Minister Amer Bisat said.
Lebanon Vows to Make Depositors Whole in Bid to Unlock Reforms
Lebanese depositors will get their money back over time as part of any financial overhaul, with the state, central bank and local banks sharing the burden of repairing the crisis-stricken economy, Eco...
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April 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Lebanese depositors will get their money back over time as part of any financial overhaul, with the state, central bank and local banks sharing the burden of repairing the crisis-stricken economy, Economy Minister Amer Bisat said.
And so it ends. Today I said goodbye to Bloomberg's London office.
Seven years, two roles and many many friends I'll be sad to leave. But as I prepare to relocate to Dubai for job #3 - Middle East Economics and Politics editor - I'm nothing if not excited.
See you in April!
Seven years, two roles and many many friends I'll be sad to leave. But as I prepare to relocate to Dubai for job #3 - Middle East Economics and Politics editor - I'm nothing if not excited.
See you in April!
March 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
And so it ends. Today I said goodbye to Bloomberg's London office.
Seven years, two roles and many many friends I'll be sad to leave. But as I prepare to relocate to Dubai for job #3 - Middle East Economics and Politics editor - I'm nothing if not excited.
See you in April!
Seven years, two roles and many many friends I'll be sad to leave. But as I prepare to relocate to Dubai for job #3 - Middle East Economics and Politics editor - I'm nothing if not excited.
See you in April!
Israel ended the Hamas ceasefire with deadly airstrikes across Gaza. These, along with others overnight in Lebanon and Syria, come days after the US ordered an offensive against the Houthis in an escalation of hostilities against Iran-backed militant groups.
Israel Strikes in Gaza Widen Attacks on Iran’s Militant Allies
Israel ended the Hamas ceasefire with deadly airstrikes across Gaza, days after the US ordered an offensive against the Houthis in an escalation of hostilities against Iran-backed militant groups.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Israel ended the Hamas ceasefire with deadly airstrikes across Gaza. These, along with others overnight in Lebanon and Syria, come days after the US ordered an offensive against the Houthis in an escalation of hostilities against Iran-backed militant groups.
Turkey revoked Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s university diploma, potentially blocking President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival from running for the country’s top office.
He's one of Turkey’s most popular politicians and has been widely viewed as a contender to the presidency.
He's one of Turkey’s most popular politicians and has been widely viewed as a contender to the presidency.
Turkey Voids Erdogan Rival’s Degree in Risk for Presidential Bid
Turkey revoked Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s university diploma, potentially blocking President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival from running for the country’s top office.
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March 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Turkey revoked Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s university diploma, potentially blocking President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival from running for the country’s top office.
He's one of Turkey’s most popular politicians and has been widely viewed as a contender to the presidency.
He's one of Turkey’s most popular politicians and has been widely viewed as a contender to the presidency.
Rare tensions are surfacing between Israel and President Donald Trump’s administration, after the US engaged in direct negotiations with Hamas regarding hostages in Gaza.
Avi Dichter, a member of Israel's security cabinet, said Monday Boehler's outreach to Hamas is "very bad, very problematic.”
Avi Dichter, a member of Israel's security cabinet, said Monday Boehler's outreach to Hamas is "very bad, very problematic.”
Trump-Israel Tensions Begin to Surface Over Gaza Hostage Talks
Rare tensions are surfacing between Israel and President Donald Trump’s administration, after the US engaged in direct negotiations with Hamas regarding hostages in Gaza, including an American nationa...
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March 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Rare tensions are surfacing between Israel and President Donald Trump’s administration, after the US engaged in direct negotiations with Hamas regarding hostages in Gaza.
Avi Dichter, a member of Israel's security cabinet, said Monday Boehler's outreach to Hamas is "very bad, very problematic.”
Avi Dichter, a member of Israel's security cabinet, said Monday Boehler's outreach to Hamas is "very bad, very problematic.”
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Our mapping analysis of what Gaza looks like now - with about 40% of buildings standing.
People are returning north with a fragile ceasefire holding, setting up camps of tents among the ruins.
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People are returning north with a fragile ceasefire holding, setting up camps of tents among the ruins.
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Satellite Imagery Shows Gaza’s Destruction, and Resilience, With War Unresolved
With 40% of structures still intact, Gazans have repopulated major cities with tents and tarpaulins
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March 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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❗️NOW: UK prime minister Starmer just arrived to the summit as he seeks members for a “coalition of the willing” to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
On Thursday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels to accelerate plans for increasing defense spending and additional support for Ukraine
On Thursday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels to accelerate plans for increasing defense spending and additional support for Ukraine
March 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
❗️NOW: UK prime minister Starmer just arrived to the summit as he seeks members for a “coalition of the willing” to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.
On Thursday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels to accelerate plans for increasing defense spending and additional support for Ukraine
On Thursday, EU leaders will meet in Brussels to accelerate plans for increasing defense spending and additional support for Ukraine
What does one do on a Sunday morning? Blog the emergency summit in London. If you're around, follow along
European Leaders Meet in London on Ukraine: Live Blog
European Leaders Meet in London to Discuss Ukraine Crisis
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March 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
What does one do on a Sunday morning? Blog the emergency summit in London. If you're around, follow along
Wondering about rare earths? Give this a listen and, while you're at it, do a quick search about commercial viability studies and the difference between resources and reserves. TL;DR: just cause I found oil/minerals in my yard, it doesn't necessarily mean I've hit the jackpot.
VIDEO COLUMN: Fantasy minerals.
Many people — not least of all, US President Donald Trump — seem convinced Ukraine has a lot of rare earths minerals. It’s utter nonsense.
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Many people — not least of all, US President Donald Trump — seem convinced Ukraine has a lot of rare earths minerals. It’s utter nonsense.
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Wondering about rare earths? Give this a listen and, while you're at it, do a quick search about commercial viability studies and the difference between resources and reserves. TL;DR: just cause I found oil/minerals in my yard, it doesn't necessarily mean I've hit the jackpot.
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The remains of four Israeli hostages were returned Thursday, with Hamas saying they include a young mother and her two small children. Nine-month old Kfir Bibas was the youngest abductee in Oct. 2023.
For Israelis, the Bibas family is a symbol of 16 months of anguish over the fate of hostages.
For Israelis, the Bibas family is a symbol of 16 months of anguish over the fate of hostages.
February 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The remains of four Israeli hostages were returned Thursday, with Hamas saying they include a young mother and her two small children. Nine-month old Kfir Bibas was the youngest abductee in Oct. 2023.
For Israelis, the Bibas family is a symbol of 16 months of anguish over the fate of hostages.
For Israelis, the Bibas family is a symbol of 16 months of anguish over the fate of hostages.
Israel says it’s retreating from Lebanon by a Tuesday ceasefire deadline, but named five spots inside the country where soldiers will remain, drawing protest from the Lebanese government.
Most ground troops have returned to Israel. Yet the army will stay in five positions near Israeli communities.
Most ground troops have returned to Israel. Yet the army will stay in five positions near Israeli communities.
Israel Says Army Retreating from Lebanon, But For Five Outposts
Israel says it’s retreating from Lebanon by a Tuesday ceasefire deadline, but named five spots inside the country where soldiers will remain, drawing protest from the Lebanese government.
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February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Israel says it’s retreating from Lebanon by a Tuesday ceasefire deadline, but named five spots inside the country where soldiers will remain, drawing protest from the Lebanese government.
Most ground troops have returned to Israel. Yet the army will stay in five positions near Israeli communities.
Most ground troops have returned to Israel. Yet the army will stay in five positions near Israeli communities.