Middle East: What You Need to Know for July 3

The video covers key Middle East stories, including Qatar's extended deadline to meet Saudi demands, Iran's collaboration with Total and CNPC to develop a major gas field, the surge in Egyptian bond sales following economic reforms, and the lifting of the US laptop ban on Etihad Airways due to enhanced security measures.

What was one of the demands made to Qatar to end its diplomatic isolation?

• Cut ties with Iran

• Close its borders with Saudi Arabia

• Join the European Union

• Increase oil production

Which companies are collaborating with Iran to develop the world's largest gas field?

• Total and China National Petroleum

• Chevron and Rosneft

• ExxonMobil and BP

• Gazprom and Shell

What percentage of the gas field project will Total control?

• 60.0%

• 19.9%

• 50.1%

• 30.0%

What was the impact of removing restrictions on the Egyptian pound?

• Decline in IMF support

• Surge in appetite for Egyptian debt

• Increase in currency crunch

• Decrease in foreign investment

Why was the US laptop ban lifted for flights from Abu Dhabi?

• Improved in-flight services

• Validation of on-ground security measures

• Increase in passenger numbers

• Introduction of new aircraft