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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 Saudi Arabia pushes to intensify mining investments amid focus on minerals with future demand (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Focus on Minerals Needed in Power Transition, EVs

Saudi Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs Khalid Al-Mudaifer has predicted a fourfold increase in the demand for minerals used in clean energy technologies and…

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Business The Aviation and Space Systems Sector signs a contract with Airbus Helicopters Arabia to support SAMI in building its technical capabilities to provide rotercraft technical support to Saudi Armed forces. (SAMI)

Saudi SAMI Signs Agreements with Airbus Helicopter Arabia, Singapore's ST Engineering

The Aviation and Space Systems Sector, an affiliate of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), signed on Monday a contract with Airbus Helicopters Arabia,…

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Business The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has announced a boost in Saudi Exports (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Mawani: Increase in Imported Empty Containers Boost Saudi Exports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced a 231% rise in mport volumes of empty containers by shipping lines between January and May 2022 compared to the…

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Business Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune holding talks with Italian PM Mario Draghi - EPA

Algeria, Italy Sign Gas Deal Worth $4 Billion

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi held talks with Algeria’s president Monday to to boost gas deliveries and reduce Italy’s reliance on Russian supplies. …

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Business France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu (L) welcomes United Arab Emirates' UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C), during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, France, 18 July 2022. (EPA)

France, UAE Sign Energy Cooperation Deal

The governments of France and the United Arab Emirates signed on Monday a strategic agreement to cooperate in the energy sector, the French government said. …

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Business Saudi Arabia is working to attract local and international investments to advance the industrial sector in the country. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

New Investments: 500,000 SQM of Saudi Industrial Areas

The Saudi industrial zones managed to attract local and international investments with areas exceeding half a million square meters, after launching a package…

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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 Prices Extend Gains

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, propped up by a weaker dollar and tight supplies that offset concerns about recession and the prospect of widespread COVID…

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Business This picture taken December 12, 2019 shows a view of the sign showing the logo of Saudi Arabia's Stock Exchange Market (Tadawul) bourse in the capital Riyadh. (Reuters)

Saudi Tadawul Launches TASI Islamic Index

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) announced on Sunday the launch of its first Shariah Compliant Index, the TASI Islamic Index. This comes in response to…

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Business The first phase of the Jordan-Iraq power grid project is scheduled to be completed by late 2022. (Reuters)

Tender to Implement 1st Phase of Jordan-Iraq Power Grid Project Ends on Monday

The tender to implement the first phase of the Jordan-Iraq power grid project will end on Monday. The project, scheduled to be completed by late 2022, will…

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Business Egypt's Finance Minister Mohamed Maait (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt Seeks Via ‘Nafeza’ to Boost Ports’ Performance

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said his country is advancing in the optimal use of modern technology to ensure the speedy and accurate implementation…

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Business Saudi Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid Al-Falih. (SPA)

Al-Falih: Saudi Investment Relationship with US Developing in Serving Both Countries

Saudi Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid Al-Falih hailed the Jeddah Security and Development Summit that was held on Saturday. “These meetings come at…

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Business A Euro banknote is displayed on US Dollar banknotes in this illustration taken, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

What's Next for the Euro after Slump against Dollar?

The euro's plunge against the dollar, triggered by the Ukraine war and mounting risks to the EU economy, has driven the two currencies to parity for the first…

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Business The agreements include deals with US aerospace and defense firms Boeing and Raytheon. SPA

Saudi Arabia, US Deepen Cooperation in Vital Sectors

Saudi Arabia and the United States signed 18 partnership agreements in fields including energy, communications, space and healthcare during a visit by US…

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Business  Saudi Arabia is seeking to expand agreements with other countries to avoid double taxation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Signs 56 Agreements to Prevent Double Taxation

In line with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is seeking to strengthen its international presence by attracting foreign capital for investment, obtaining tax…

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Business Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar sign the agreement (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Sign Electricity Interconnection Agreement

Saudi Arabia and Iraq signed the executive report on the principles of the electricity interconnection agreement between the two countries implementing the…

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Business The Saudi-US trade relationship is witnessing a growth in non-oil goods exchange (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, US Set Record Levels of Non-Oil Trade Exchange

Trade relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia recovered from the pandemic's low levels in 2020, recording high exchanges of oil and non-oil goods…

Business US President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia could boost the investment partnership between the two countries (Reuters)

Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Raises Prospects of Strengthening Investment Partnerships

President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia will likely raise the level of economic partnerships and increase bilateral trade and investments between the US…

Business An aerial view shows an oil factory of Idemitsu Kosan Co. in Ichihara, east of Tokyo, Japan November 12, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Picture taken on November 12, 2021. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Oil Rises on Prospects of Less Aggressive US Rate Hike

Oil prices rose on Friday amid prospects of a less aggressive US rate hike, although worries about a recovery in demand capped gains. Brent crude futures…

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Business A picture taken on April 6, 2017 shows a part of the port in the Israeli mediterranean coastal city of Haifa. - AFP

Israel to Sell Haifa Port to India’s Adani Ports, Gadot Group for $1.2 Billion

Israel said on Thursday it will sell Haifa Port, a major trade hub on its Mediterranean coast, to winning bidders Adani Ports of India and local chemicals and…

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Business A gas station in Cairo (AP)

Egypt Raises Domestic Fuel Prices for 6th Time in a Row

Egypt raised on Wednesday its domestic fuel prices for the sixth time in a row along with the prices of diesel, which it has managed to sell at fixed price for…

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Business The Saudi Minister of Industry, during a previous visit to an industrial city (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Modon Proceeds Towards Completing Infrastructure in Saudi Industrial Cities

Saudi industrial cities are witnessing tangible progress to become the preferred investment destination. During the past year, the Saudi Authority for…

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Business An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013.. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Israel Inflation Rate Seen Reaching 14-Year High of 4.5% In June

Israel's inflation rate in June is expected to reach its highest level in nearly 14 years and maintain pressure on policymakers to keep raising interest rates…

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Business Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Potential Large US Rate Hike

Oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent breaking above $100 a barrel, as investors weighed tight supplies against the prospect of a large US rate hike that…

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Business Marrakech will host the US-Africa Business Summit 2022 next week. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

US-Africa Business Summit in Marrakech Seeks to Create Sustainable Partnerships

Morocco’s Marrakech city is scheduled to host the US-Africa Business Summit 2022 between July 19 and 22. The event, which will be held under the…

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