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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 Sauidi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his tour at the previous edition of the World Defense Show (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Global Companies Compete to Expand Investments in Saudi Defense Expo

Multiple local, regional, and international companies are in fierce competition to participate in the second edition of the “World Defense Show,” set to take…

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Business Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Albudaiwi: GCC Seeks to Attract Foreign Investments Through Free-Trade Agreements

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, said Wednesday that GCC countries seek to enhance their foreign trade and…

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Business A model for the design of the MARAFY project, north of Jeddah (Asharq Al-Awsat)

ROSHN Unveils Large Mixed-Use Development in Jeddah

ROSHN Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) giga-project, launched on Tuesday a mixed-use development in north of Jeddah, which will accommodate over 130,000…

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Business The new executive regulations come in parallel with the recent collapse of major US banks. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Adopts Precautionary Measures for Establishments Impacting Financial System

Saudi Arabia is preparing to implement a new executive regulation for dealing with important financial institutions, the failure of which may negatively affect…

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Business Saudi Arabia’s current account balance achieved a surplus of $17.7 billion in the first quarter of 2023. (SPA)

Saudi Tourism Revenues Abound with Expansion of Economic Diversification

Saudi Arabia’s current account balance achieved a surplus of $17.7 billion in the first quarter of 2023, according to the figures published in the monthly…

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Business Riyadh, Ankara to Increase Trade Exchange, Promote Mutual Investments

Riyadh, Ankara to Increase Trade Exchange, Promote Mutual Investments

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have voiced their desire to work to increase the volume of trade exchange and mutual investments. Saudi Minister of Industry…

Business FILE PHOTO: A pipe yard servicing government-owned oil pipeline operator Trans Mountain is seen in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo

Oil Rises on Large US Stockpile Draw, Hurricane Jitters

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after industry data showed a large draw in crude inventories in the US, the world's biggest fuel consumer, and as…

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Business Bandar AlKhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and Alparslan Bayraktar, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, sign the MoU in Ankara on Monday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Sign Understanding for Cooperation in Mining

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of mining. The agreement was signed during a meeting…

Business A field of solar panels at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City of Sciences and Technology. (Reuters)

Saudi-US-Chinese Alliance Launches Green Energy Investment Company

A Saudi-American-Chinese alliance announced the launch of a green energy investment company under the name, Skytower, which will be specialized in transferring…

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Business Saudi Aramco's Uthmaniyah Gas Plant. (Aramco)

Aramco Is World’s Largest LPG Manufacturer

Saudi Aramco is the world’s largest manufacturer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), found the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Market New Research Insight Report…

Business King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)

Saudi Arabia’s KAEC Signs Partnership Agreement to Develop Zero Carbon Industrial Park

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Skytower to develop a Zero Carbon Industrial Park within the city. KAEC…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Business The acquisition of Circle Health Group is PureHealth’s first entry into the UK. WAM

UAE’s PureHealth Acquires UK’s Largest Private Healthcare Group for $1.2 Bln

UAE’s PureHealth has signed an agreement to acquire Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent operators of hospitals, in a deal valued at AED4.41…

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Business FILE PHOTO: A man looks at models displayed at the booth of Chinese oil company Sinopec during the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 1, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Sinopec Says Keen on Participating in Shale Gas Project in Saudi Arabia

Asia's top refiner, Sinopec Corp, is not interested in acquiring Shell's refinery or petrochemical plant in Singapore although it is keen on participating in a…

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Business Officials during the signing of the agreement. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

StanChart to Sell Jet Leasing Arm to Saudi Wealth Fund Unit for $3.6 Bln 

Standard Chartered said on Monday it was selling its global aviation finance leasing business to Saudi Arabia-based AviLease for about $3.6 billion, as part of…

Business  India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets as he leaves after attending the third day of the three-day B20 Summit in New Delhi on August 27, 2023. (AFP)

Russia’s Putin Discusses Bilateral Ties, BRICS with India’s Modi in Phone Call

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral ties including trade, energy and space cooperation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone, the…

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ICIEC, SAPICO Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Investment Opportunities

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited (SAPICO)…

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Business  ALFULWA project in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia (ROSHN)

Strong Demand for Saudi ‘ROSHN’ Residential Projects, SAR 37.5 Bln Contracts in New Sectors

Sources within Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-owned real estate company, “ROSHN,” have revealed that its projects are experiencing substantial demand,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business A rig and supply vessel are pictured in the Gulf of Mexico, off the cost of Louisiana, April 10, 2011. (AP)

Oil Rises on China Moves to Support Economy; Tropical Storm Eyed 

Oil ticked higher on Monday after China took steps to bolster its flagging economy, though investors remained worried about the pace of growth as well as…

Business The European Union is scouting Africa to back clean jet fuel projects under its Global Gateway infrastructure fund, an EU official said. (AFP)

EU Infrastructure Fund Eyes African Clean Jet Fuel Projects 

The European Union is scouting Africa to back clean jet fuel projects under its Global Gateway infrastructure fund, an EU official said, ahead of an…

Business Saudi Oil, Gas Driller ADES Announces IPO Plan

Saudi Oil, Gas Driller ADES Announces IPO Plan

Oil and gas driller ADES Holding, backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, on Monday announced plans to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) on…

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Business Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Launches Master Plan for Logistics Centers to Make Kingdom a Global Logistical Hub

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transport and Logistics, has launched the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Business WAM

DP World Signs $510ml Investment Deal to Develop Mega-container Terminal in India

DP World signed a concession agreement with the Deendayal Port Authority to develop, operate and maintain a new 2.19 million TEU per annum mega-container…

Business Saudi TAWAL Raises $1.42 bln to Buy European Towers from United Group

Saudi TAWAL Raises $1.42 bln to Buy European Towers from United Group

Saudi Arabia's TAWAL raised $1.42 billion in Islamic financing to fund the acquisition of the mobile telecommunications infrastructure unit of United Group in…

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Business Monshaat will hold the Growth Week between August 27 and 31.

Saudi Monshaat to Hold Growth Week from August 27 to 31

The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) is set to hold the Growth Week between August 27 and 31. The event is part of a series of…