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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 Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, speaks at the event. (SPA)

Saudi FII Draws Global Roadmap for Sustainability

Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII) hosted on Friday a global summit in London about Environmental, Social and Governance in emerging markets,…

Business  German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck and Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi shake hands as they meet to sign an agreement on the two countries' energy partnership, in Berlin, Germany, May 20, 2022. (Reuters)

Germany, Qatar Sign Energy Partnership Agreement

Germany and Qatar signed on Friday a declaration to deepen their energy partnership, with a focus on trade in hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as…

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Business A picture shows the Saudi pavilion during the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition, in Dubai on May 10, 2022. (AFP)

UAE Tourism Sector Performance Tops Pre-Pandemic Rates

Figures in the United Arab Emirate' tourism sector have topped pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The figures revealed that hotels attracted nearly six million…

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Business Saudi Arabia continues to push towards industrial production in various activities. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Proposal for Building Korean Industrial Village in Eastern Saudi Arabia

An industrial proposal has been put forward to establish a Korean industrial village in eastern Saudi Arabia. The bid comes as the Saudi Ministry of Industry…

Business Some of the pipelines in the Bu Hasa, Abu Dhabi’s biggest onshore field. (WAM)

UAE's ADNOC Announces Three New Oil Discoveries

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced Thursday three oil discoveries including one at Bu Hasa, Abu Dhabi’s biggest onshore field, with a crude oil…

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Business The Governor of the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), Eng. Abdullah Al-Abdul Karim, addresses the Global Water Summit in Madrid. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Kicks off Implementation of World’s Largest Eco-friendly Water Osmosis System

The Governor of the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), Eng. Abdullah Al-Abdul Karim, said that work has begun to create the world’s largest…

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Business Caption: Dubai opened its airspace in July 2021, enabling it to return to the 2019 performance levels. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Dubai Airport Expects 55.1 Mln Travelers in 2022

Dubai organized 120 events in cooperation with the public and private sectors during 2021, which directly contributed to raising the number of visitors to the…

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Business The Saudi sovereign fund continues to expand its investments in the global entertainment sector. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Acquires Stakes in Nintendo

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has taken a 5.01% stake in Nintendo Co, as the sovereign wealth fund increases its exposure to the Japanese video…

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Business Saudi government and Lucid Motor’s officials at a ceremony to sign agreements for the development of a production facility in the Kingdom, Asharq Al-Awsat

Foundation Stone Laid for First Lucid Plant in Saudi Arabia

US-based Lucid Motors on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for its first-ever electric car plant outside the US at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in the…

Business One of Borouge’s industrial units in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Abu Dhabi's Borouge to Sell 10% of Shares in IPO, List on ADX

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its Austrian chemicals partner Borealis plan an initial public offering of their petrochemicals joint venture…

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Business File Photo: The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Lloyds Bank £90 million for misleading letters, risking customers paying more for home insurance renewals. (Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to Guarantee Access to Cash as Banks Shut Branches

The UK government on Wednesday said it would legally guarantee access to cash as banks increasingly shut branches in the digital age. "Millions of people…

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Business A maze of crude oil pipes and valves is pictured during a tour by the Department of Energy at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Freeport, Texas, US June 9, 2016. REUTERS/Richard Carson /File Photo

Oil Prices Recoup Early Losses on China Hopes, Global Supply Fears

Oil prices rose on Thursday, recovering from early losses, on hopes that planned easing of restrictions in Shanghai could improve fuel demand while lingering…

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Business Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, addresses the media during a joint press conference with the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (AP)

UN Drops Forecast for Global Economic Growth in 2022 to 3.1%

The United Nations on Wednesday significantly lowered its forecast for global economic growth this year from 4% to 3.1%, saying the war in Ukraine has…

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Business Don Pramudwinai, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (Photo: Yazeed al-Samrani)

Riyadh, Bangkok to Implement Bilateral Partnership Agreements

A high-ranking Thai official said that Bangkok and Riyadh were close to implementing bilateral agreements, which were recently concluded by the two sides. …

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Business Customers fuel up at a Shell gas station in Westminster, Colorado October 30, 2008. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Shell Acquires Egypt's Offshore Block 3

A subsidiary of Shell plc, BG International, signed a farm out agreement (FOA) with ExxonMobil Egypt to acquire a 100% stake in the Exxon Mobil-operated North…

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Business A pumpjack brings oil to the surface in the Monterey Shale, California, US April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

Oil Prices Edge Up on China Demand Recovery Expectations, Tight Stocks

Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on expectations that easing COVID-19 restrictions in China will push up demand and as industry data showed drawdowns in US…

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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: Pandemic School Closures Could Inflict Lasting Economic Toll

School closures during the pandemic have set back children's learning in many G20 countries and could have a long-lasting negative impact on GDP in advanced…

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Business A worker sifts wheat before filling in sacks at the market yard of the Agriculture Product Marketing Committee (APMC) on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, May 16, 2022. (Reuters)

Egypt Says India Wheat Deal Agreed but Not Signed Yet

Egypt's supply minister said on Tuesday a deal with India to directly purchase 500,000 tons of wheat outside the usual tender system had been agreed but not…

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Business High-level public and private participation at the Saudi-Thai Investment Forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi-Thai Roadmap to Boost Partnership in 4 Investment Sectors

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih announced that the developed Saudi-Thai road map would be further boosted by the new investments in tourism,…

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Business EXIM announced the 2022 - 2026 strategy, approved by the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund (NDF), during an event in Riyadh on Monday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi EXIM Launches New Strategy to Reach Global Markets

The Saudi Export-Import Bank (EXIM) launched a new strategy to facilitate national non-oil exports to reach global markets for the next five years. The…

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Business Petroleum Minister Tarek el-Molla tours the Petroleum Minister Tarek el-Molla. (Asaharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt Begins Trial Operation of Development Projects in Petrochemical Plants

Egypt inaugurated on Monday comprehensive development projects at the factories of the Egyptian Petrochemical Company in Alexandria. Petroleum Minister…

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Business The Saudi budget achieves a record surplus during the first quarter of 2022. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Quarterly Budget Registers Record Surplus

Official data released on Sunday showed that the Saudi budget for the first quarter of 2022 recorded a surplus of SR 57.4 billion ($15.3 billion dollars). …

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Business The dirham has depreciated by 0.61% against the euro and 0.40% against the US dollar. Reuters

Moroccan Dirham Depreciates by 0.61% Against Euro

The dirham has depreciated by 0.61% against the euro and 0.40% against the US dollar during the period from May 5 to 11, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) revealed on…

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Business Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, speaks during the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 9, 2022. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Set for Oil Output Capacity above 13 Mln Bpd by 2027, Says Minister

Saudi Arabia is on track to lift oil production capacity by more than 1 million barrels per day to over 13 million barrels bpd by the end of 2026 or start of…

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