The storm is forecast to last several days, threatening further disruption in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Rouhani’s call is in line with his preference for a greater public say on strategic matters, traditionally vested with the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Abraaj did not give a reason for its withdrawal from the bidding process, but said the orderly and transparent process had underlined growing investor interest in Egypt.
The CEO of one of the world’s largest and oldest private banks gives his insight into the evolving world of wealth management, potential acquisition targets, and his plans for the Middle East.
The speed of the urbanisation process has put additional stress on social services and infrastructure in a region already deeply vulnerable to climate change.