The Middle East — the region located between Asia and Africa, referring to countries and areas commonly grouped under that name in political, economic, and geographic contexts.
中東情勢が不安定で、原油価格が上がっている。
The situation in the Middle East is unstable, and oil prices are rising.
彼は大学で中東の歴史を専攻している。
He majors in Middle Eastern history at university.
日本企業は中東市場へ進出を検討している。
Japanese companies are considering expanding into the Middle Eastern market.