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Iraq Oil Output Exceeds 5 million bpd

Business Majnoon oil field near the Iraqi city of Basra (Reuters)

Iraq Oil Output Exceeds 5 million bpd

Iraq produces more than 5 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), Oil Minister Basim Mohammed told state news agency INA on Saturday. According to Reuters, Iraq…

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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 The Islamic Development Bank is committed to increasing financing for projects compatible with sustainability and climate (Asharq Al-Awsat)

IsDB Raises Share of Financing ‘Climate-Friendly’ Projects to 35%

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Chairman Muhammed Al-Jasser on Friday stressed the importance of cooperation to provide innovative solutions through the…

Business FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) is seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 19, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser/File Photo

Saudi's SABIC Signs Agreement to Study Feasibility of Investing in Polish Petrochemical Sector

Saudi petrochemical company SABIC has signed a joint development agreement with Saudi Aramco and PKN ORLEN, the largest energy group in Poland, to jointly…

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Business The International Monetary Fund calls on the Gulf countries to maintain financial policies that ensure sustainability and increase savings (AFP)

IMF Expects 6.5 Percent GDP Growth for GCC Countries

GDP growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to double this year, reaching 6.5 percent, a report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF…

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Business An agreement to establish the largest solar photovoltaic plant in the Middle East, in Makkah, west Saudi Arabia (SPA)

PIF Secures Record-Breaking $17bn Senior Unsecured Term Loan

Badeel has announced a partnership to establish the largest solar photovoltaic plant in the region, while Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)…

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Business The 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)
 

WTTC Summit Launches From Riyadh Global Tourism Index for Innovation, Future Sustainability

The 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its work in Riyadh on Wednesday, with an initiative to launch a global tourism…

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Business General view of Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 29, 2018. (Reuters)

Board of the Investment Corporation of Dubai Announce Record Financial Results for H1 2022

The Board of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) approved ICD’s consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30th June, 2022. The Board of…

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Business Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz speaks at the Future Investment Initiative conference, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2022. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Announces Discovery of Two New Unconventional Gas Fields 

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced on Wednesday that Saudi Aramco has discovered two new unconventional natural gas…

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Business A view of the Jordanian capital Amman during a coronavirus lockdown on February 26, 2021. (AFP)

Jordan’s Draft 2023 Budget Forecasts Lower Deficit, Steady Economic Growth 

Finance Minister Mohamad Al Ississ said on Wednesday that Jordan's draft 2023 budget forecasts 11.4 billion dinars ($16 billion) in state expenditure as the…

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Business A view shows branded oil tanks at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. (Reuters)

Aramco Completes Three Transactions with PKN ORLEN in Poland

Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, successfully closed three landmark transactions with Polish refiner and…

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Business The 2,060 megawatt project will be located in Al Shuaibah in Makkah province

Saudi's ACWA Power, Badeel to Develop Largest Solar Plant in Middle East

Saudi Arabia's private utility ACWA Power and a unit of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Wednesday signed agreements to develop the largest solar power…

Business The Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is currently being held in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

50 Agreements Worth $50 Bln Signed at WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh

More than 50 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a value exceeding $50 billion, were signed on the sidelines of the Global Summit of the World…

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Business MoU signed between KAUST and SIDF on Tuesday (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi MoU Signed to Develop Labor Force Amid Rapid Industrial Growth

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced on Tuesday that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Industrial…

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Business A slow shutter speed exposure of people walking in the famous touristy Eminonu Square with Galata tower (R) in the background during the sunset in Istanbul, Türkiye, 28 November 2022. (EPA)

Türkiye’s Economic Growth Slows to 3.9% in Q3 as Foreign Demand Falls

Türkiye’s economy expanded 3.9% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to official data released on Wednesday, though growth slowed from the previous…

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Business Egypt’s Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait and Amr Moussa meet with the founders of the Egyptian-Chinese Entrepreneurs Association on Monday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt Opens its Doors to Chinese Investments in Strategic Industries

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said that his country was opening its doors to Chinese investments, which have greatly increased over the past ten years…

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Business UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan listens to a presentation on ADNOC's new strategy. (WAM)

UAE Supports Responsible Energy Transition

The UAE is committed to remaining a responsible global energy provider and enabling a more sustainable future, announced President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al…

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Business The 22nd edition of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit is currently held in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

WTTC’s Global Summit to Invest $10 Billion in Saudi Tourism

The 22nd edition of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit, currently held in Riyadh, emphasized the need to draw a road map for a sustainable…

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Business QatarEnergy CEO and Qatar's Minister of Energy Saad al-Kaabi attends a signing ceremony with Sinopec, in Doha, Qatar, November 21, 2022. (Reuters)

QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips Sign LNG Supply Deal for Germany

QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips on Tuesday signed two sales and purchase agreements to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany for at least 15 years from…

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Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla speaking at the Egypt Oil and Gas Convention in Cairo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt Exports 90% of its Gas to European Markets

Egypt exported eight million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year, up from seven million in 2021, announced Minister of Petroleum and Mineral…

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Business Dubai Chambers Chairman Abdul Aziz al-Ghurair at the Diplomatic Circle 2022. (WAM)

Dubai Unveils Plans to Establish New Country-Specific Business Councils

The Dubai Chambers has developed plans to establish new country-specific business councils operating in Dubai and expand their roles to support ongoing efforts…

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Business Aramco's base oil subsidiary, Luberef, has won approval from the Kingdom's stock market regulator, Capital Market Authority (CMA), to launch its IPO. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Aramco's Luberef Set for IPO

Saudi Al-Ahli Tadawul announced a potential initial public offering (IPO) for one of Saudi Aramco's subsidiaries. Ahli Capital announced its capacity as…

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Business Impact of the initial increase in the interest rate on the net revenues of Gulf banks (AP)

GCC’s Banks Gross Loans Reach $1.93 Trillion

The aggregate gross loans in the Gulf region reached a new record of $1.93 trillion, and the banking sector in the Gulf countries is witnessing the initial…

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Business Saudi Arabia has been leading efforts to recover the global travel and tourism sector since launching its project to promote local tourism. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Travel, Tourism Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with Remarkable Participation of Women Leaders

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage…

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Business The headquarters of the Central Bank of Oman in the capital, Muscat. (Getty Images)

$16b Total Assets of Oman’s Islamic Banking Sector

The total assets of Oman’s Islamic banking sector, including Islamic banks and windows operating in the sultanate, jumped by 9.1 percent year-on-year to reach…

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Business The corporate logo of DP World is seen at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 27, 2018. (Reuters)

Jordanian Logistics Association Signs MoU with DP World

Jordanian Logistics Association (JLA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Ports World (DP World) to promote interests of small and medium…

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