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Saudi Arabia and Serbia Expand Partnership in Energy, Technology and Trade

Business Serbian Foreign Minister and Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister sign an agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports. (X)

Saudi Arabia and Serbia Expand Partnership in Energy, Technology and Trade

Saudi-Serbian relations are moving toward a new phase of economic and diplomatic cooperation, as Riyadh and Belgrade work to expand their partnership in the…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business Nabil Shahin discusses standards developed by the US-based Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). (LinkedIn) 

Data Centers Open New Avenue for Localizing Saudi Cooling Industry

From buildings and megaprojects to data centers, demand for air-conditioning and cooling solutions is expanding across Saudi Arabia, driven by rapid…

Sara bin Shamran (Riyadh)
Business Gold jewelry is displayed at an exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan, 03 September 2026. (EPA)

Gold Slips on Rate-Hike Bets; Inflation Data in Focus

Gold slipped on Monday as strong US jobs data reinforced expectations for higher interest rates, while investors awaited key US inflation reports due later…

Business SEREDO 2026 real estate expo opens in Jeddah with broad participation. (SPA)

SEREDO 2026 Real Estate Expo Opens in Jeddah with Broad Participation

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing for Stimulating Housing Supply and Real Estate Development Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Tawil…

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Business A drone view shows the Imperial Oil refinery in Sarnia's Chemical Valley industrial corridor in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, September 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Oil Extends Gains After US and Iran Strike Ships

Oil prices extended gains on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas heightened…


Business Two cooperation agreements were signed on electricity interconnection between Oman and Yemen (Oman News Agency)

Oman and Yemen Sign Two Cooperation Agreements on Electricity Interconnection

Oman and Yemen signed two joint cooperation agreements on Sunday concerning an electricity interconnection project between the power grid in Oman's Dhofar…

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Business FILE PHOTO: OPEC logo is seen in this illustration taken June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability

The seven OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait,…

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Business An AI chip with the South Korean flag (Reuters

South Korean Chips Head to Saudi Arabia: From Manufacturing to Computing

Chips are no longer merely electronic components hidden inside devices. They have become the foundation of the artificial intelligence economy, as global…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business FILE PHOTO: The Zubair Oil Field in Basra, Iraq, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty/File Photo

Iraq Raises Oil Export Capacity to More Than 3 Million Barrels Per Day

Iraq has raised its oil export capacity to more than 3 million barrels per day, Iraq's oil minister said, according to state media on Saturday. Iraq has…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Business Construction cranes rise above a newly built residential district before sunrise, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

China to Pump $47 Bln Into State Banks, Insurers in Capital-boosting Push

China's finance ministry will inject 57 billion yuan ($8 billion) into three state-owned insurers, the companies said on Sunday, in a coordinated push by…

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Business People shop at an open market in Istanbul, Türkiye, December 5, 2022. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya/File Photo

Türkiye Sees GDP Growth at 5% in 2029 in Medium-term Program

Türkiye's government projects gross domestic product growth accelerating to 5% by 2029, up from 3.3% forecast for this year, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said…

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Business A man stands next to a poster of a humanoid robot during the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing on June 25, 2026. (AFP)

US, China Gear Up for Mid-September AI Safety Talks

The US and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned for mid-September, two sources briefed on the discussions told Reuters, as…

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Business Innovation and modern technologies are expanding investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector. (SPA)

From Lab to Market: Saudi Health Research Charts New Investment Path

Saudi health research is moving beyond laboratories and research centers into investment forums and international partnerships, emerging as a new driver of…

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Business Chevron station prices on Sourth Decatur Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road as gas prices will be the highest over Labor Day weekend on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP)

US Gasoline Price Over $4 a Gallon On Labor Day Weekend

With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day weekend, just as political campaigns kick…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)
Business Deputy Minister of Investment for Economic Affairs and Investment Studies Dr. Saad Alshahrani affirmed that China is a strategic investment partner for Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Investment Deputy Minister Highlights Saudi-China Economic Ties at CMF Select Shanghai 2026

Deputy Minister of Investment for Economic Affairs and Investment Studies Dr. Saad Alshahrani affirmed that China is a strategic investment partner for Saudi…

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Business SEREDO Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition Kicks Off in Jeddah

SEREDO Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition Kicks Off in Jeddah

The fifth edition of the SEREDO Expo for Real Estate Development and Ownership 2026 kicks off on Sunday and runs through September 8 at the Jeddah Superdome,…

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Business Murat Kurum, Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and President of COP 31, during the press conference in Istanbul. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

COP31 in Antalya: From Pledges to Investment

Türkiye plans to make implementation of climate commitments and financing a central focus of its presidency of the UN COP31 climate conference, seeking to move…

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Business The skyline of illuminated high-rise buildings is seen along the Corniche Promenade in Doha on September 4, 2026. (AFP)

Fitch Keeps Qatar at 'AA'

Global ratings ‌agency Fitch removed Qatar from "Rating Watch Negative" and maintained its sovereign rating at "AA" on Friday, citing reduced risks to its…

Business A view of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Jeddah to Host Saudi Industry Forum 2026 from September 14 to 16

Under the patronage of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Jeddah will host…

Business A general view of the Norwegian central bank in Oslo, Norway March 6, 2018. Picture taken March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche

Norway's Sovereign Fund Proposes Deep Cuts to US Treasury Holdings

The manager of Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund has proposed significantly cutting its exposure to US Treasuries as part of a wider shake-up of its…

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Business FILE PHOTO: The logo of the European Central Bank (ECB) is pictured outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas Forecast December ECB Rate Hike

J.P. Morgan and BNP Paribas said on Thursday they expect the European Central Bank to deliver another 25-basis-point rate hike in December, as persistent…

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Business ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 1: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a press conference as the 2026 G20 Financial meetings come to a close on September 1, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/AFPages via AFP)

US Sanctions Turkish Bank Golden Global Over Alleged Iran Links

The US Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank over its alleged ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as Washington pushes…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Business King Fahd International Airport also secured accreditation for health and safety compliance - SPA

Dammam Airports Company Wins Six International ACI Accreditations in Istanbul

Dammam Airports Company achieved a significant milestone by receiving six international accreditations in accessibility, health and safety, and customer…

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Business Crude oil, gasoline, and diesel storage tanks at the Kinder Morgan terminal in Los Angeles (Reuters)

US Diesel Prices Hit New High amid Iran War Disruption

The price of diesel -- the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction -- hit a new record in the United States on Friday, the AAA motorists…

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Business A vendor loads coconuts into a cart to transport them by tricycle in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 04 September 2026. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

FAO: World Food Prices at Highest Since 2022 as Supply Risks Mount

World food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and war disruption in the Gulf and Black Sea heightened concern over…

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Business People hold onto a cage on a makeshift zip line as they cross the Trishuli River from Koloni following deadly flash floods that damaged bridges and temporarily stranded residents, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 4, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Nepal Floods Could Cost Insurers Over $130 Mln Even Before Death, Injury Claims

The devastating flood in Nepal last week could result in commercial insurance losses exceeding 20 billion Nepali rupees ($132.3 million), with hydropower…

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Business Gold jewelry is displayed at an exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan, 03 September 2026. (EPA)

Gold Heads for Modest Weekly Gain as Investors Await US Payrolls Data

Gold prices were steady on Friday and poised for a modest weekly gain, as traders' attention turned to key US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's…

Business A worker refuels a car at a gas station in Caracas on September 3, 2026. (AFP)

Oil Set for Steepest Weekly Gain Since Mid-July, Fueled by US-Iran Clashes

Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for their steepest weekly gain since mid-July, as rising tension and renewed US-Iran hostilities heightened concerns over…

Business LEAP 2026 witnessed global technology and investment momentum that strengthened the Kingdom's position as a leading center for the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI). (SPA)

LEAP 2026 Concludes with Nearly $15 Billion in Investments, Agreements; 2027 Edition Set for April

LEAP 2026 concluded its fifth edition on Thursday, organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation for…

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