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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 UNGC Seeks to Attract 50 Saudi Companies for Sustainability Development Program

UNGC Seeks to Attract 50 Saudi Companies for Sustainability Development Program

The Federation of Saudi Chambers signed on Thursday an agreement to host the UN Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, with direct support from the…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business Companies Shut Ukraine Operations, Assess Impact of Sanctions on Russia

Companies Shut Ukraine Operations, Assess Impact of Sanctions on Russia

Japan Tobacco and a Coca-Cola bottler were among firms shutting factories in Ukraine on Thursday following Russia's invasion, while UPS and FedEx Corp…

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Business Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally as Traders Weigh Russia Sanctions

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally as Traders Weigh Russia Sanctions

Equities bounced back Friday from the previous day's rout with investors taking their lead from a rally on Wall Street after Washington decided against…

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Business ACWA Power-led Consortium Reaches Financial Close for $1.302 Billion Red Sea Project

ACWA Power-led Consortium Reaches Financial Close for $1.302 Billion Red Sea Project

A consortium led by ACWA Power has reached financial close for the $1.302 billion Red Sea multi-utilities project in Saudi Arabia. ACWA Power, in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business UAE Says it Seeks to Commit to Int’l Standards, Prevent Malicious Practices via Corporate Tax

UAE Says it Seeks to Commit to Int’l Standards, Prevent Malicious Practices via Corporate Tax

Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Younis Al-Khoori said that the use of federal tax on companies as of June 2023 strengthens the UAE’s commitment to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi)
Business Global Consortium Acquires 49% of Aramco

Global Consortium Acquires 49% of Aramco

Saudi Aramco announced that an international investor consortium, led by affiliates of BlackRock and Hassana, acquired a 49 percent stake in Aramco Gas…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business Oil Breaks $100, Havens Rally, Equities Drop as Russia Enters Ukraine

Oil Breaks $100, Havens Rally, Equities Drop as Russia Enters Ukraine

Oil prices broke past $100 and safe havens surged while equities tumbled Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "military operation" in…

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Business IMF Reports ‘Good Progress’ in Tunisia Talks

IMF Reports ‘Good Progress’ in Tunisia Talks

The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had made "good progress" in talks with Tunisia ultimately aimed at a possible rescue package to avert what…

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Business Egypt Plans to Raise Debt Maturity to Ease Pressure on Public Treasury

Egypt Plans to Raise Debt Maturity to Ease Pressure on Public Treasury

Egypt plans to raise its average debt maturity to 3.7 years from 1.3 years to ease pressure on the public treasury, the country’s finance minister said on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Business Addas: Work Underway for Regulations Allowing Foreign Investment in Makkah

Addas: Work Underway for Regulations Allowing Foreign Investment in Makkah

CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites Abdulrahman bin Farouk Addas revealed that the authority has entered the phase of…

Saeed al-Abyad (Makkah)
Business IMF Calls for Structural Economic Reforms in Tunisia

IMF Calls for Structural Economic Reforms in Tunisia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission concluded virtual talks on Tunisia by calling on the authorities to implement structural economic reforms. …

Mongi Saidani (Tunis)
Business Omani Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Muscat to Announce Joint Industrial Zone Soon

Omani Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Muscat to Announce Joint Industrial Zone Soon

Saudi Arabia and Oman aim to announce joint industrial and economic zones soon, Oman’s ambassador revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat. Faisal bin Turki Al Said…

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Business GECF Concludes Summit in Qatar, Calls for Int’l Dialogue on Energy Security

GECF Concludes Summit in Qatar, Calls for Int’l Dialogue on Energy Security

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) concluded its sixth summit, held under the slogan of 'Natural Gas: Shaping the Energy Future' in Qatar. The 11 gas…

Merza al-Khuwaldi (Doha)
Business Turkish Lira Driven to Mid-January Low by Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Turkish Lira Driven to Mid-January Low by Ukraine-Russia Crisis

The Turkish lira weakened as much as 1.5 percent against the dollar on Tuesday, nearing its weakest level this year, after Russia escalated tensions in eastern…

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Business Oil Pulls Back on Fading Supply Worries Over Ukraine Crisis

Oil Pulls Back on Fading Supply Worries Over Ukraine Crisis

Oil prices took a breather on Wednesday after surging to seven-year highs the previous session as it became clear the first wave of US and European sanctions…

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Business Washington Targets Russian Debt in Sanctions Sweep

Washington Targets Russian Debt in Sanctions Sweep

The US government broadened restrictions on trading of Russian government debt on Tuesday in a bid to punish Moscow for ratcheting up its conflict with Ukraine…

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Business Sudan Govt Reverses Decision to Raise Price of Cooking Gas

Sudan Govt Reverses Decision to Raise Price of Cooking Gas

The Sudanese government reversed on Sunday a decision to raise the price of cooking gas only a few hours after announcing the hike. In a statement…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum)
Business Saudi Aramco Shares Soar Over 4%

Saudi Aramco Shares Soar Over 4%

Shares in Saudi Aramco soared over 4 percent to an all-time closing high in Monday’s trading session on the Saudi stock exchange. Saudi Aramco rose 4.1…

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Business Dubai Airport Is Busiest for Global Travel as Virus Persists

Dubai Airport Is Busiest for Global Travel as Virus Persists

Dubai's main airport said Tuesday it has retained its top place as the world's busiest for international travel with around 29 million passengers shuttling…

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Business Saudi Aramco in Talks on More Investments in China

Saudi Aramco in Talks on More Investments in China

Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with partners in China about further investments in the country, CEO Amin Nasser said on Monday. "China is an important…

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Business Oil States Agree to Maintain OPEC+ Agreement to Achieve Energy Market Balance

Oil States Agree to Maintain OPEC+ Agreement to Achieve Energy Market Balance

Major oil countries have stressed the need to adhere to the OPEC+ agreement, due to its paramount importance in balancing the energy market and avoiding future…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia's Crude Oil Production Exceeds 10 Mn Barrels

Saudi Arabia's Crude Oil Production Exceeds 10 Mn Barrels

Saudi Arabia's crude oil production increased by 110,000 barrels per day (bpd) on a monthly basis in December to 10.02 million barrels per day, according to…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Business Saudi, Egyptian Housing Ministers Review Urban Projects

Saudi, Egyptian Housing Ministers Review Urban Projects

Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Assem el-Gazzar, visited Saudi Arabia and inspected major housing projects in Madinah. A…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Business Saudi Arabia, Mauritania Seek to Expand Partnerships in Various Sectors

Saudi Arabia, Mauritania Seek to Expand Partnerships in Various Sectors

Saudi Arabia has called to increase the volume of trade exchange with Mauritania in various economic sectors, especially in agriculture, fisheries, and…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)