What You Need to Know About the Middle East, Oct. 11

Tracy Alloway reports from Abu Dhabi on key Middle East news. Turkey and Russia have agreed to build a gas pipeline, the Turkish Stream, expected by 2019, to transport gas from Russia to Turkey and the EU. This deal was signed at the World Energy Congress in Istanbul. Qatar National Bank reported an 11% profit increase and a 40% asset growth, driven by new loans despite tightened liquidity. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange faces leadership challenges as interim CEO Gal Landau Yaari steps down, following the resignation of Yossi Beinart. The exchange struggles with low trading volumes and a potential first loss in 30 years.

What deal was signed between Turkey and Russia?

What is the expected completion year for the Turkish stream link?

What percentage increase in profit did Qatar National Bank report?

What was the total asset value reported by Qatar National Bank?

What challenges is the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange facing?