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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 An oil pump is seen at sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Oil Slumps on Fears over Economic Slowdown, Stronger Dollar

Oil prices slumped on Monday, ending three days of gains, as investors were concerned aggressive US interest rate hikes will weaken the global economy and dent…

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Business The development of the aviation sector infrastructure has prompted an active movement of travel at Saudi airports (Photo Credit: Abdullah Al-Falih)

Saudi Companies Lead Aviation, Travel Sector Recovery in Region

Saudi aviation and travel industry companies are leading the way in terms of post-pandemic recovery. At the regional level, the companies…

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Business The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) in Abu Dhabi (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Arab Banking Sector Overcomes COVID-19 Adverse Effects

The Arab Monetary Fund revealed that the banking sector in Arab countries has succeeded in overcoming the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic without…

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Business Oil and gas tanks are seen at an oil warehouse at a port in Zhuhai, China. Reuters file photo

China Oil Imports from Saudi Arabia Rebound

China’s oil imports from Saudi Arabia rebounded last month from June, to 6.56 million tons, or 1.54 million bpd, but still slightly below year-ago level, data…

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Business A man wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, walks past an electronic board displaying graphs (top) of Nikkei index outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Global Stocks Mostly Fall amid Central Bank Concerns

European and US stocks mostly fell Friday, with investors focused firmly on central bank interest rate hikes as the US dollar rallied. After slumping…

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Business A woman walks past a board displaying exchange rates at a currency exchange office in Istanbul, Türkiye, 18 August 2022. (EPA)

Turkish Lira Slips toward Record Low in Post-rate-Cut Selloff

Türkiye's lira slid towards an all-time low on Friday as traders continued selling the currency after the previous day's surprise central bank interest rate…

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Business  Panel discussion to study the new work system. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Economic Forum Studies Effects of Transition to New Work System

The Riyadh Economic Forum is currently studying the prospects and challenges of the new work system, including flexible and remote employment, given its…

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Business FILE PHOTO: Central Bank of Egypt's headquarters is seen in downtown Cairo, Egypt February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El GhanyREUTERS

Egypt Central Bank Holds Rates Steady After Change of Governor

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its overnight interest rates steady on Thursday, hours after a new governor was named to replace Tarek Amer, who quit on…

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Business A pedestrian walks past a stock indicator displaying the Nikkei 225 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (C, top) and other world stock markets in Tokyo on 16 August 2021. AFP

Asian Markets Drift as Investors Assess Fed Outlook

Stocks swung in Asia on Friday as investors tried to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for lifting interest rates to fight inflation, with mixed data and…

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Business Turkey's Central Bank headquarters is seen in Ankara, Turkey in this January 24, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Turkey's Central Bank Shocks with 100 Basis Point Rate Cut Despite Soaring Inflation

Turkey's central bank shocked markets on Thursday by cutting its main interest rate by 100 basis points to 13%, saying it needed to keep driving economic…

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Business Egypt's Central Bank in Cairo. Reuters file photo

Egypt: Sisi Names Hassan Abdullah as Caretaker Central Bank Head

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday appointed Hassan Abdullah as caretaker governor of the central bank following the surprise resignation of…

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Business  Dubai Airport said online check-in will mean normal procedures can be bypassed and then passengers can get in and out very quickly. (AFP)

Dubai Airport Traffic Records Two-Thirds of its Pre-Pandemic Level

Dubai International Airport said the latest figures showed that the traffic volume during H1 2022 represents 67.5% of the its pre-pandemic passenger traffic…

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Business A oil pump is seen at sunset outside Scheibenhard, near Strasbourg, France, October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

Oil Rises on US Crude Stocks Data, Tight Supply Outlook

Oil prices rose on Thursday as robust US fuel consumption data and expected falls in Russian supply late in the year offset concerns that a possible looming…

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Business Saudi Arabia continues to support the shift towards alternative energy. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement to Build Field of Hybrid Solar Energy

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and SAFEER - a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Altaaqa Alternative Solutions – announced an agreement to provide a…

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Business Officials during the signing ceremony of the agreements signed between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan Sign 13 Deals Worth $12 Bn

Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan signed 13 agreements worth $12 billion, on the sidelines of the visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Saudi Arabia, at the…

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Business Record profits for oil giant Saudi Aramco on the back of high oil prices and output are set to help the Kingdom's economy achieve growth of 7.6 percent this year, the IMF says. (AFP)

IMF Sees Saudi Growth Soaring 7.6% in 2022

The Saudi economy is expected to grow 7.6 percent this year, up from 3.2 percent in 2021, on the back of soaring oil revenues, the International Monetary Fund…

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

Saudi Arabia Announces Qualified Bidders for 2nd Exploration Licensing Round at Umm Ad Damar

Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Wednesday that 13 bidders have qualified for the second stage of the Umm Ad Damar exploration…

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Business Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. REUTERS/Costas Baltas

Egypt Says Central Bank Governor Resigns

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Wednesday accepted the resignation of central bank governor Tarek Amer and named him a presidential adviser, the Egyptian…

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Business A worker at a textiles factory in Egypt. (Reuters)

Egypt to Develop Local Industry, Encourage Modern Technologies

Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry will focus on developing the local industry, increasing the proportions of the local component, providing raw materials…

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Business A man waits to buy food at a market in Khartoum. (REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah)

Inflation in Sudan Declines despite Stagnation, Economic Concerns

The Central Bureau of Statistics in Sudan said on Tuesday that the annual inflation rate fell for the second month in a row to 125.41 percent in July, compared…

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Business PIF revealed moves to seize opportunities and diversify investments. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Holdings of US Treasuries Increase to $119.2 Billion in June

As Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasury bonds rose to more than USD119.2 billion in June, registering an increase of USD4.5 billion from May, the Public…

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Business Saudi ACWA Power expands renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh, Tashkent to Expand Cooperation in Tech, Petrochemical Industries

Ahead of the visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Saudi Arabia, the embassy of Uzbekistan in Riyadh expected a rapid and dynamic development of…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business A pedestrian walks past a stock indicator displaying the Nikkei 225 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (C, top) and other world stock markets in Tokyo on 16 August 2021. AFP

Asian Markets Fluctuate as Traders Weigh Economic Outlook

Markets drifted in Asia on Wednesday, with investors trying to navigate an uncertain economic landscape as central banks hike interest rates to fight runaway…

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Business Oil drills are pictured in the Kern River oil field in Bakersfield, California November 9, 2014. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn/File Photo

Oil Prices Edge Up from 6-Month Lows after Drop in US Stockpiles

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, recovering from six-month lows hit the previous day, as a larger-than-expected drop in US oil and gasoline stocks reminded…

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