The US now requires all laptops to be in checked baggage on flights to the US from certain countries or airports.

Experts can't see how this could make sense for security of the flights. I wonder if the motive is to disadvantage Emirates airline — because it will have that effect.

It's clear that putting your laptop in checked baggage is a risk to your own security. I'd recommend you make a connection in Europe if you are going to any of those countries, rather than check your laptop.

I recommend avoiding Egypt, Turkey, Salafi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, simply to protect yourself from their governments. It is dangerous even to make a flight connection in the airport of Qatar or the UAE.