What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Oct. 17

The video covers three main topics: Iraq's military operation to reclaim Mosul from ISIS, the collapse of merger talks between Bank Sohar and Bank Dhofar in Oman, and the acquisition of 4G licenses by Vodafone and Etisalat in Egypt. The operation in Mosul involves Iraqi forces and Kurdish support, aiming to reclaim the city from ISIS control. In Oman, the merger talks failed due to disagreements on key issues, preventing the creation of the second-largest lender. In Egypt, Vodafone and Etisalat secured 4G licenses after initial rejections, with new terms set by regulators.

What operation has Iraq launched regarding Mosul?

What was the significance of the city of Mosul in relation to the Islamic State?

What was the outcome of the discussions between Bank Sohar and Bank Dhofar?

How much did Vodafone Egypt pay for its 4G license?

What did the regulators decide regarding the international license auction?