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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 OPEC Secretary-General Haitham al-Ghais (Asharq Al-Awsat)

OPEC Stresses the Importance of Increasing Oil Investments

OPEC Secretary-General Haitham al-Ghais stressed the importance of increasing investments in the oil sector to avoid any future volatility in the oil markets. …

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Business Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Egyptian Electricity Minister Mohammad Shaker oversee the signing of an agreement to generate electricity with wind energy on Tuesday in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia to Produce 10GW of Wind Energy in Egypt

Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of a 10 gigawatt wind electric power project in Egypt. The MoU…

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Business A money exchange vendor displays Lebanese pound banknotes at his shop in Beirut, Lebanon, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Lebanon Steps Back from Plan to Slash Official Exchange Rate

Lebanon has stepped back from plans to slash its 25-year-old official exchange rate with one closer to the market rate, ministerial and political sources said…

Business Locals and foreign tourists shop at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya/File Photo

Yearly Inflation in Türkiye Rises to New 24-year High of 85%

Annual inflation in Türkiye continued to rise in October, official figures showed Thursday, pushing the price of essential goods higher and amplifying a cost…

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Business Americana Restaurant International announced Wednesday its plans to sell 30 percent of its share capital in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi markets (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Americana Plans Selling 30% of its Share Capital in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi Markets

Americana Restaurant International, the largest quick service restaurant operator in the MENA region, announced Wednesday its plans to sell 30 percent of its…

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Business The pavilion is part of the "Invest Saudi" program. SPA

Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at IMARC in Sydney

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef has opened the Saudi Pavilion at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) held…

Business NEOM accelerates its investments in zero-emission future urban mobility (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Invests in Electric Urban Air Mobility

NEOM, the smart and sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, announced Wednesday a $175 million investment in Volocopter, the pioneer of…

Business An employee counts US dollars at a foreign exchange office in Cairo. (Reuters)

Gap Shrinks between Egypt's Official, Black Market Dollar Prices

The gap between the official and black market price of dollars in Egypt has narrowed significantly since the central bank announced a flexible exchange rate…

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Business The AMF sees financial inclusion a key policy objective to stimulate socio-economic wellbeing, equality, and shared prosperity, as well as to strengthen financial stability. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Efforts to Reach a Unified Measurement Standard for Financial Inclusion in Arab Countries

Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) Abdul Rahman Al-Hamidy revealed efforts aimed at reaching a unified…

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Business A view of the Asir region in southern Saudi Arabia, where the government is making intensive efforts to increase afforestation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Advances 10 Places in Green Future Index 2022

Environmental initiatives and programs, including the Green Saudi Arabia and the Green Middle East initiatives, as well as the carbon circular economy and…

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Business The Saudi-German Business Forum was held in Riyadh with the participation of more than 40 Saudi and German companies. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi-German Business Forum Discusses Industrial Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Germany discussed industrial cooperation, especially in the automobiles, medical technology, and artificial intelligence sectors, at the Saudi…

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Business OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais speaks during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi. Reuters

OPEC Sec Gen Calls for Swift Action to Invest in Oil to Prevent Future Emergencies

The world must act swiftly to invest in oil to prevent future energy emergencies as global demand for the hydrocarbon grows in the long term, Organization of…

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Business In the presence of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the partnership was signed by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Amos Hochstein (WAM)

UAE, US Reach Deal for $100 Billion in Clean Energy Projects

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have reached an agreement to spend $100 billion on clean energy projects with a goal of adding 100 gigawatts…

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Business Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, addresses the ADIPEC conference on Monday (AP)

Abdulaziz bin Salman Stresses Saudi-UAE Cooperation for Future Energy Mix

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed that Saudi Arabia and the UAE were working to increase production capacity, enhance refining volume,…

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Business Greek Minister of Development and Investment Adonis Georgiadis. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Greece Stresses Saudi Role in Balancing Oil Markets, Respects OPEC+ Decision

Greek Minister of Development and Investment Adonis Georgiadis said the diversification of energy sources was the European Union’s most important priority. …

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Business A part of a World Bank conference in Riyadh addressing its latest reports (Asharq Al-Awsat)

World Bank: Saudi Green Initiatives Will Grow Region’s Economy to $13 Trillion by 2050

The World Bank confirmed that Saudi green initiatives will grow the region's economy to $13 trillion by 2050. This came at a time the international financial…

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Business IMF Middle East and Central Asia department director Jihad Azour. (Reuters)

IMF: Diversified Gulf Economy Improves Financial Balance

Gulf Arab oil exporters are expected, on average, to put away about 33 percent of their oil revenues over 2022-26, which will lead to an overall improvement in…

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Business A view of a gas plant seen from the desert road of Suez outside Cairo. (Reuters)

Egypt Expects $12 Bn in Gas Revenues in 2022

Egypt's gas revenues are expected to reach $12 billion, and about $7 billion from oil derivatives and petrochemicals, announced petroleum minister Tarek el…

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Business Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Records More than $253 Bn in Revenues in Q3

Saudi Arabia announced that the country has recorded more than $253 billion increase in its general budget in the third quarter of 2022, recording a surplus of…

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Business Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at the oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Saudi Aramco Posts 39% Jump in Third-quarter Profits

Saudi Aramco on Tuesday posted a 39-percent jump in third-quarter profits year on year, the latest financial results boosted by higher oil prices and volumes…

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Business Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product expanded by 8.6% in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2021. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Q3 GDP Grows 8.6% y/y

Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product expanded by 8.6% in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2021, according to initial government estimates on…

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Business Press conference at the signing ceremony of the partnership agreements between QatarEnergy and ConocoPhilips (Reuters)

QatarEnergy Seeks to Acquire 30% stake in Lebanon's Offshore Exploration Area

QatarEnergy is in talks with the Lebanese government to acquire a 30 percent stake in an offshore exploration area and is also negotiating with TotalEnergies…

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Business The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and ADNOC CEO, Sultan Al Jaber, at the Abu Dhabi CEO Roundtable (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UAE to Revise Energy Strategy to Align with Climate Neutrality Goal

Emirati Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail al-Mazrouei said the ministry intends to start revising its energy strategy at the beginning of 2023 to…

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Business Saudi Arabia announces five new mining opportunities for exploration sites across the Kingdom. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia to Auction 5 New Mining Licenses for Local, Int’l Investors

Saudi Arabia announced five new mining opportunities for exploration sites across the Kingdom that contain copper, zinc, silver, and lead for local and foreign…

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