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IMF: Any Slowdown in AI-driven Growth Would be Factor for Central Banks

Business IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during the Annual Meetings Plenary at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok on October 16, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

IMF: Any Slowdown in AI-driven Growth Would be Factor for Central Banks

Central bankers around the world would need to consider any slowdown in AI-driven growth as they assess steps in their fight against inflation, International…

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Business A worker carries loaves of bread for sale at a bakery in the capital city of Cairo, Egypt November 4, 2026. (Reuters)

World Food Prices Dip in October, but Remain Higher Than a Year Ago

World food prices edged lower in October as weaker import demand contributed to monthly declines in cereal, dairy and meat prices, but were still nearly 6%…

Business Copper at the Aurubis copper smelting and refining plant in Hamburg, Germany. (Reuters)

Copper Falls, Set for Worst Week Since March on AI Rout

Copper dropped on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly drop in London since March, as a rout in technology stocks battered markets. Benchmark three…

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Business Workers walk at Kalyon Karapinar solar power plant in Karapinar, Konya province, Türkiye, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP)

Emerging Economies Set to Match Advanced Nations’ Renewable Capacity Additions, IEA Says

Emerging ‌and developing economies outside China are expected to add as much new renewable energy capacity as advanced economies for the first time over…

Business Gold bracelets displayed in a shop window on Green Street, east London, UK, April 30, 2024. (AFP)

Gold Drops Over 1% on Higher Oil Prices; US Payrolls Data in Focus

Gold prices slipped on Friday as oil prices rebounded, fanning inflation worries and higher-for-longer interest rate expectations, while investors awaited key…


Business Goldman said that the curve move, with Winter 23-24 and Summer 24 TTF up 8% and 6% at $47 Euros per MegaWatt hour, (MWh), in line with its 48/45 EUR forecast, is thus far justified - Reuters

Goldman: Output Disruption in Israel to Have Limited Impact on Europe Gas Prices

Gas production curtailment in Israel due the ongoing conflict is likely to tighten global balances, but the impact on European gas prices is marginal for now,…

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Business Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)

OPEC’s ‘Global Oil Vision 2045’ Launched in Riyadh

The General Secretariat of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) unveiled the Global Oil Vision 2045 in Riyadh on Monday. OPEC…

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Business People walk past the entrance of the convention center before the opening session of the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) Climate Week, a UN-organised conference hosted in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on October 8, 2023. — AFP

Arab Ministers Discuss Climate Change Response Plans

Arab climate officials have emphasized that the Arab region faces numerous challenges, including climate change, desertification, water scarcity, land and…

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Business Riyadh will host the 42nd FIABCI Global Leadership Summit in December.

Riyadh to Host the 42nd FIABCI Global Leadership Summit in December

Riyadh is preparing to host the 42nd FIABCI Global Leadership Summit in December to discuss the latest developments in the domestic and international real…

Business This picture shows Aramco tower (C) at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh on April 16, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)

Aramco Advances Development of Emissions Reduction Solutions

Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, is further advancing the development of emissions reduction solutions…

Business  People enjoy after the sunset in a beach in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2023. (Reuters)

UAE Approves 2024-2026 Federal Budget of $52.3 Billion, PM Says

The United Arab Emirates government has approved a federal budget for 2024-2026 worth 192 billion dirhams ($52.3 billion), the prime minister and Dubai ruler…

Business  A woman shops at a market in Cairo, Egypt, October 9, 2023. (Reuters)

Egypt Plans to Reduce Prices on Staple Foods by 15-25%

Egypt's government, fighting record inflation, has agreed with private producers and retailers to cut prices on staple foods by 15-25% as of Saturday and…

Business Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman speaks during the opening Ceremony of the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Launches Greenhouse Gas Crediting and Offsetting Mechanism to Advance Global Climate Goals 

The Clean Development Mechanism Designated National Authority (CDMDNA) announced on Monday the launch of Saudi Arabia's domestic market mechanism, Greenhouse…

Business Egyption Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry addresses the opening session of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week, a UN-organized conference hosted in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on October 8, 2023. (AFP)

Int’l Consensus on Unifying Efforts to Fight Climate Change

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week which kicked off in Riyadh on Sunday witnessed international consensus on unifying efforts to confront…

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Business Saudi Energy Minister and Indian Minister of Electricity, New and Renewable Energy during the signing of an MoU between the two countries. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi-Indian MoU on Electrical Interconnection, Green Clean Hydrogen, Supply Chains

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Raj Kumar Singh, India’s minister of electricity, new and renewable energy, signed an MoU…

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Business The move appeared to quickly calm the market as the shekel recovered from steep early losses. Reuters

Bank of Israel to Sell $30 bln of Forex to Stabilize Shekel amid Gaza War

The Bank of Israel said on Monday it will sell up to $30 billion of foreign currency in the open market, in the central bank's first ever sale of foreign…

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Business New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021. REUTERS/Nir Elias/Illustration/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights

Israeli Shekel Falls to Almost 8-year Low

The Israeli shekel fell to an almost eight-year low against the US dollar on Monday as conflict in the Middle East escalates. Fighters from Hamas killed…

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Business A customer stands in front of empty shelves for some coffee products inside a supermarket in Tunis, Tunisia September 3, 2022. (Reuters)

Tunisia Faces Rising Pressure, Record IMF Delay over Lack of Reforms

Tunisia reached a preliminary deal with the International Monetary Fund a year ago on a $1.9 billion loan program, but 12 months later it has yet to receive…

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Business A person holds a flag during a demonstration at Ben Gurion International Airport as a response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Lod, Israel July 3, 2023. (Reuters)

Israel's Tech Sector Could Face Disruptions after Attacks, Say Investors

Tech companies operating in Israel are expected to fortify security as they could face disruptions, said investors and analysts, after Hamas gunmen from Gaza…

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Business FILE PHOTO: The OPEC logo pictured ahead of an informal meeting between members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Algiers, Algeria, September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina/File Photo

Saudi Arabia, Other Arab States Reaffirm Commitment to Voluntary Oil Production Adjustments

Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed their commitment to "collective and individual voluntary adjustments" to oil…

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PIF, Saudi Electricity Company Announce Launch of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) said on Sunday that it has partnered with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to launch an electric vehicle…

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Business Israeli soldiers patrol on the roads near the border with Gaza, 08 October 2023. EPA/ATEF SAFADI

Israel Markets Sink, Businesses Shut after Hamas Attack

Israeli stock and bond prices slid and many businesses were closed on Sunday, a day after Hamas gunmen from Gaza killed hundreds of Israelis and abducted an…

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Business Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman (Saudi and Green Middle East Initiative)

MENA Climate Week Kicks off in Riyadh

The second-ever Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week kicked off Sunday in Riyadh in cooperation with the United Nations Framework Convention on…

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Business Huge towers and real estate assets in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Getty Images)

GFH Partners Acquires $150 Mln Assets in Saudi Arabia, UAE

GFH Partners completed the acquisition of a diversified logistics and industrial portfolio worth $150 million in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The portfolio…

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Business Shoppers in a market in Istanbul. (AP)

IMF Raises Turkish Economic Growth Forecast to 4%

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have revised upward their economic growth forecasts for Türkiye despite the earthquake that hit the country…

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Business The logo of the American company “Electric Hydrogen” in one of its branches. (The company’s website)

Oman Investment Authority Invests in American Company Electric Hydrogen

The Oman Investment Authority announced on Saturday an investment in the American company “Electric Hydrogen”, which specializes in producing green hydrogen. …

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Business One of the IHG hotels in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Hospitality Sector Strengthens in Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Demand

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth and development to meet the increasing demand. The expansion follows progress witnessed in…

Business A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi FSC Chief: Private Sector Keen to Utilize Available Opportunities to Boost Trade with Cuba

President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) Hassan bin Mujib Al-Huwaizi said the private sector looks forward to boosting trade between the Kingdom of…

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Business Tabuk produces over 28 million flowers annually, including 17 varieties of roses. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Produces Over 28 Mln Roses Annually, with Value Exceeding SAR32 Mln

Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region's agricultural sector is making steady progress towards achieving the goals of Vision 2030. The Ministry of Environment,…