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

Oil Prices Slip as Recession Fears Rumble On, Tight Supply Stems Losses

Oil prices fell on Monday, paring gains from the previous session, as fears of a global recession weighed on the market even as supply remains tight amid lower…

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Business A money changer counts Turkish lira banknotes at a currency exchange office in Ankara, Turkey September 27, 2021. REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan

Turkish Inflation Seen Above 78% in June, Just Below 70% at End-2022

Turkey's inflation is expected to rise above 78% in June and it was seen declining to just below 70% by end-2022, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, as pricing…

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Business Egypt is intensifying its moves to boost the activities of the private sector in the country (Reuters)

Egypt, EIB Boost Cooperation to Enhance Private Sector Engagement

Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said that the fruitful cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB) is reinforcing joint…

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Business Governor of Zakat, Tax and Customs authority Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi led the Saudi delegation to the meetings with the World Customs Organization (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Maintains Role in Drawing Up Global Customs Policies

Saudi Arabia has been re-elected as a member of the Customs Policies and Financial Committees of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…

Business Union Coop on Friday announced its intention to list shares on the Dubai Financial Market. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UAE’s Union Coop Prepares to List Shares on Dubai Financial Market

The Emirati supermarket chain Union Coop on Friday announced its intention to list shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on July 18, as the first retail…

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Business The Red Sea Development Company cooperates with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to set new standards in sustainable development that are compatible with global biosecurity regulations. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Red Sea Development Company Adopts Green Strategy to Support Tourism

As part of its commitment to developing a comprehensive sustainable landscape strategy to embrace the pristine environmental components and enhance…

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Business The agreement comes in line with AD Ports Group’s ambitious expansion plans. (WAM)

Abu Dhabi Ports Group Acquires 70% Equity Stake in Egypt’s Transmar, Transcargo

Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced Friday reaching an agreement to acquire a 70% equity stake in International Associated Cargo Carrier BV, which wholly owns two…

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Business People are seen at the pier of Jeddah Waterfront, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia February 17, 2018. (Reuters)

New Saudi Industrial Licenses Exceed USD 266 Million

Saudi Arabia announced the issuance of 79 new industrial licenses in May, bringing the total since the beginning of 2022 to 411 new licenses. Meanwhile, a…

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Business The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US, April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

IMF Delegation Visits Tunisia Monday to Start Loan Negotiations

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund will visit Tunisia on Monday to start negotiations over a loan program, a central bank official told Reuters…

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Business SGP Chairman Abdullah Al-Zamil and SGP CEO Edward Tah during the signing ceremony. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi-Chinese Agreement to Manufacture 3 Quay Cranes in Dammam Port

Under the supervision of the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Saudi Global Ports (SGP) and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) signed on Thursday…

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Business Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy was announced during an event attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. (WAM)

Abu Dhabi to Pump $2.7Bln in Industrial Sector

The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, launched its Industrial Strategy on Thursday. The government will invest through this strategy AED10 billion ($2.7 billion)…

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Business General Authority for Military Industries in Saudi Arabia organizes a workshop in the capital, Riyadh, to reveal investment opportunities (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Offers 76 Investment Opportunities in Military, Defense Industries

Saudi Arabia has revealed that it has an estimated 76 investment opportunities in six different areas of defense and military industries. Ayma al-Hazmi,…

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Business Unemployment among Saudis fell to 10.1% in Q1 2022. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Unemployment Rate Drops to 6%

The latest official data released on Thursday in Saudi Arabia revealed a drop in the unemployment rate in the Saudi workforce. The total rate of…

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Business OPEC+ sticks to a planned oil output hikes this summer (Reuters)

OPEC+ to Maintain Slight Output Hike in August

OPEC+ agreed on Thursday to stick to a planned oil output hike this summer but avoided discussing policy from September onwards as prices have risen on tight…

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Business Pump jacks operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, US, February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

Oil Prices Ease on Recession Fears, Headed for 3rd Weekly Loss

Oil prices eased on Friday as lingering fears of a recession demand weighed on sentiment, putting the benchmarks on track for their third straight weekly…

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Business “AviLease” aims to be a leading institution across the aviation leasing value chain, maintaining an optimal portfolio of assets with its core focus on leasing, trading and asset management services.

PIF Launches ‘AviLease’ Aircraft Leasing Company

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Thursday the launch of the Aircraft Leasing Company “AviLease”, which aims to be a leading institution…

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Business The new project links wheat imports to direct assistance to the poor and vulnerable population through Egypt’s Bread Subsidy Program. (EPA)

Egypt to Receive $500Mln Loan from World Bank to Address Food Shortage Crisis

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Wednesday a $500 million loan to bolster Egypt’s efforts to ensure that poor and vulnerable…

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Business Dubai aspires to benefit from the success of the DEWA and TECOM’s IPOs by listing more companies and attracting international capital. (AFP)

Dubai Advances in Doubling Financial Market in Wake of DEWA, TECOM’s Successful IPOs

Dubai prepares to list more government and semi-government companies on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). This decision is driven by the great success…

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Business SAMA Governor Fahad al-Mubarak inaugurated the new center. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Banking Sector Stimulates FinTech, Entrepreneurship

The Saudi Central Bank inaugurated the HORIZON Center at al-Bilad Bank to create a coherent environment that ensures support for digital entrepreneurial…

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Business Saudi Arabia seeks to improve the quality of land port services by engaging the private sector. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia to Privatize Customs Zones

Saudi Arabia launched a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for its public-private partnership (PPP) Customs Zone project. The privatization program in Saudi…

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Business The Houston Ship Channel and adjacent refineries, part of the Port of Houston, are seen in Houston, Texas, US, May 5, 2019. (Reuters)

Oil Rises as Supply Concerns Outweigh US Fuel Stocks Build

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday after dipping in early Asian trade, as concerns about global supply tightness outweighed a build in US gasoline and…

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Business Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera. AP

Spain Begins Natural Gas Exports to Morocco

Natural gas has started flowing from Spain towards Morocco through a pipeline that stopped flowing in November amid a diplomatic row between Morocco and…

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Business The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is pictured at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, August 21, 2015. Picture taken August 21. (Reuters)

UAE’s Production Near Maximum Capacity Based on OPEC+ Baseline

The United Arab Emirates' oil production is near to maximum capacity based on its current OPEC+ production baseline, which is 3.168 million barrels per day,…

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

New Companies Law Stimulates Saudi Commercial System

The Saudi Cabinet approved a new Companies Law in line with international best practices to promote the commercial system in the Kingdom. Experts told…

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