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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 Prices Climb More Than 1% to 7-Year Highs

Oil Prices Climb More Than 1% to 7-Year Highs

Oil prices on Monday hit their highest in more than seven years on fears that a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia could trigger US and European sanctions…

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Business Egypt Accelerates Steps to Become Regional Hub for Gold Production

Egypt Accelerates Steps to Become Regional Hub for Gold Production

The Federation of the Egyptian Chambers of Commerce announced launching the first of its kind 2022 Nebu Expo for the production, manufacture and export of gold…

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Business Madinah to Host 120 Startups During Int’l Investment Forum

Madinah to Host 120 Startups During Int’l Investment Forum

King Salman International Conference Center in Madinah will host 120 startups, including 60 global companies, in the Startup Investment Forum (SIF) from…

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Business Saudi 'Arabian Drilling Company' Raises $533 Million

Saudi 'Arabian Drilling Company' Raises $533 Million

The Arabian Drilling Co., a Saudi-based drilling company, has successfully raised SAR2 billion ($533 million) from the local debt market. The transaction…

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Business New Regulation Controls Violations, Regulates Tourism in Saudi Arabia

New Regulation Controls Violations, Regulates Tourism in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi government has recently enabled its Tourism Ministry to control relevant violations in the sanctions list for municipal violations. Official…

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Business Saudi Crown Prince Says 4% of Aramco Shares Moved to Sovereign Wealth Fund

Saudi Crown Prince Says 4% of Aramco Shares Moved to Sovereign Wealth Fund

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the transfer of 4% of Saudi Aramco shares to the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia's sovereign…

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Business Turkey Lowers Taxes on Basic Foods to Fight High Inflation

Turkey Lowers Taxes on Basic Foods to Fight High Inflation

Turkey’s president announced a significant reduction in taxes on basic food supplies Saturday as the country faces rampant inflation and numerous protests over…

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Business Saudi PIF Extends Portfolio by Taking Majority Stakes in Design Company

Saudi PIF Extends Portfolio by Taking Majority Stakes in Design Company

Dubai-listed Depa PLC said on Friday it has entered into an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), whereby the sovereign wealth fund will…

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Business UAE’s Central Bank Gives Green Light to Launch Digital Bank

UAE’s Central Bank Gives Green Light to Launch Digital Bank

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has given the green light to a new digital banking platform known as “Wio” and backed by state holding company ADQ…

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Business Tunisia Gears Up for IMF Talks

Tunisia Gears Up for IMF Talks

Tunisian authorities are gearing up for talks with the International Monetary Fund that is set to hold a series of virtual meetings with the government in…

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Business Worries over Ukraine Invasion Pummel US Stocks, Lift Oil Prices

Worries over Ukraine Invasion Pummel US Stocks, Lift Oil Prices

Wall Street stocks tumbled and oil prices surged Friday as White House warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine reverberated through…

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Business IMF: More Work Needed for Lebanon Aid Deal

IMF: More Work Needed for Lebanon Aid Deal

After two weeks of talks, the IMF said Friday it has advanced efforts to secure an aid program to help Lebanon overcome its "unprecedented and complex"…

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Business Optimistic Ankara Says Inflation Will Fall to 24% this Year

Optimistic Ankara Says Inflation Will Fall to 24% this Year

Turkish inflation will fall to around 24% by year-end and hit single digits by May of 2023, the finance minister said on Friday, painting a far rosier picture…

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Business Saudi Arabia Pushes for Oil Market Balance, Stability

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Oil Market Balance, Stability

Saudi Arabia is exerting strenuous efforts to achieve the stability of the oil sector in the global economy, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. Custodian of the…

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Business SRMG Shares Upgraded to MSCI Saudi Arabia Standard Index

SRMG Shares Upgraded to MSCI Saudi Arabia Standard Index

As the Saudi stock market continues its steady upward movement, MSCI recently announced the upgrade of the shares of the Saudi Research and Media Group -…

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Business Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Drilling Net Profit Rises 6.1% in 2021

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Drilling Net Profit Rises 6.1% in 2021

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Drilling reported on Friday a rise of 6.1 percent in net profit for last year, with revenues boosted by its onshore and oilfield services…

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Business Egypt Inflation Climbs to 7.3% in Jan from 5.9% in Dec

Egypt Inflation Climbs to 7.3% in Jan from 5.9% in Dec

Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation quickened to 7.3% year-on-year in January, its highest since August 2019, from 5.9% in December, data from the…

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Business GFH Reports $84.22 Mn Net Profit

GFH Reports $84.22 Mn Net Profit

GFH Financial Group announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021, with a net profit attributable to shareholders was $23.88 million, up 8.92…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai)
Business Saudi Arabia Completes Institutional Transformation of its Airports

Saudi Arabia Completes Institutional Transformation of its Airports

Saudi Arabia has completed the institutional transformation of its airports towards improving the passenger experience aiming to become among the most…

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Business Egypt Natural Gas Exports to Reach 7.5 Mln Tons this Fiscal Year

Egypt Natural Gas Exports to Reach 7.5 Mln Tons this Fiscal Year

Egypt's natural gas exports are expected to rise to 7.5 million tons by the end of this fiscal year, Petroleum Minister Tarek El-Molla said on Thursday. …

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Business Saudi Arabia Records Fastest Growth since 2015

Saudi Arabia Records Fastest Growth since 2015

Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product grew by 6.8% in Q4 2021, its fastest expansion in six years, official flash estimates showed on Thursday. This rate…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia Fully Acquires Awal Telecom in Pakistan

Saudi Arabia Fully Acquires Awal Telecom in Pakistan

TAWAL, the leading Saudi ICT infrastructure company and one of stc Group subsidiaries, its full acquisition of Awal Telecom in Pakistan. The move, which is…

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Business IMF to Visit Tunisia over Economic Reforms, Central Bank Official Says

IMF to Visit Tunisia over Economic Reforms, Central Bank Official Says

The International Monetary Fund will hold a virtual visit with Tunisian officials on Feb. 14 to discuss the government's economic reform program, a central…

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Business MAWANI Issues Agency License to OOCL

MAWANI Issues Agency License to OOCL

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has issued shipping agent rights to Hong Kong-based container transportation and logistics giant Orient Overseas Cargo Line…

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