IIME Daily Brief — 2026-10-09

Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece move forward on Eastern Mediterranean gas projects, Britain and Israel agree to retain a scaled-down mission in Jerusalem. EU plans a training and support mission for Lebanon’s army.

Lufthansa and Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks — Gulf Business.

Saudi Arabia launches an aviation-safety investigation into last week’s cockpit attack aboard a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai jet — Reuters.

Britain’s consulate in Jerusalem will remain open on a smaller scale after a dispute over Israeli settlements — Reuters.

Israeli forces surround Lebanon’s “model town” with drones, explosions, soldiers, and bulldozers — Reuters.

The EU will establish a mission to train and support Lebanon’s underfunded army — The National.

Beirut seeks an alternative to UNIFIL in southern Lebanon as EU officials advocate extending the mission’s mandate — L'Orient-Le Jour.

Lebanon’s economy is projected to contract 6.4%, while the 2027 budget is expected to contain no new taxes — L'Orient-Le Jour.

South Korea and Egypt launch negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and upgrade relations to a strategic partnership — Korea JoongAng Daily.

Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece move forward on Eastern Mediterranean gas projects linked to the Vertical Gas Corridor and European markets — Egypt Oil & Gas.

Beirut and Tripoli ports officially join the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Ports Club — L’Orient Today.

OFN and iQ plan a terrestrial fiber link across Iraq connecting the FIG subsea-cable network to Turkey and Europe — Developing Telecoms.

Israel Aerospace Industries is in advanced talks to sell LORA missiles to Morocco — Calcalist.

Wizz Air cancels all winter-season flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai — The National.

Elon Musk’s Boring Company will explore underground tunnel projects in Abu Dhabi — The National.