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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 Tunisia Witnesses Slight Improvement in Tourism Indicators

Tunisia Witnesses Slight Improvement in Tourism Indicators

Tourism sector revenues in Tunisia have slightly improved and were estimated at around 1.9 billion Tunisian dinars (about $678 million) in the first 10 months…

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Business Iraq's External Public Debt Decreases to $20 Bln

Iraq's External Public Debt Decreases to $20 Bln

Iraq's external public debt has fallen to $20 billion, the state news agency (INA) reported on Saturday, citing the prime minister's adviser for financial…

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Business Johnson & Johnson Plans to Split Into 2 Companies

Johnson & Johnson Plans to Split Into 2 Companies

Johnson & Johnson said on Friday that it is planning to break up into two companies, splitting off its consumer health division that sells Band-Aids and Baby…

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Business Saudi Arabia's Fruit Production Jumps 194% in 6 Years

Saudi Arabia's Fruit Production Jumps 194% in 6 Years

Saudi Arabia's production of fruits witnessed a jump of 194 percent in six years, reaching 2.7 million tons by the end of 2020, compared to 930,000 tons six…

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Business Jordan, Egypt, Iraq Sign MoU on Industrial Integration

Jordan, Egypt, Iraq Sign MoU on Industrial Integration

Jordan and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in industrial integration between Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq. Jordan News…

Business Turkish Lira Hits New Depths

Turkish Lira Hits New Depths

The Turkish lira continued its dive into uncharted territory on Thursday, touching a new low of 9.975 to the dollar after a jump in US inflation exacerbated…

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Business ''Tanmiah'' Embarks on One Million Tree Initiative

''Tanmiah'' Embarks on One Million Tree Initiative

In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in achieving self-sufficiency and responsible sustainable production, ''Tanmiah'' Saudi Food Company, listed in Saudi…

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Business CEO of ROSATOM MENA Center: Nuclear Energy Prevents Emission of 2 GtC of Carbon Annually

CEO of ROSATOM MENA Center: Nuclear Energy Prevents Emission of 2 GtC of Carbon Annually

Prices in the energy sector have jumped since the beginning of 2021, as a result of an increased demand with a shortage of supply. Prices of gas rose by more…

Sabri Najeh (Cairo)
Business Emirates Airline Says Its on ‘Recovery Path’

Emirates Airline Says Its on ‘Recovery Path’

Emirates Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said there’s still some way to go before operations could be restored to pre-pandemic levels and return to…

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Business Evergrande Makes Overdue Interest Payments

Evergrande Makes Overdue Interest Payments

Chinese developer Evergrande met a deadline to pay overdue interest on three US-dollar bonds before their grace periods ended, a report said Thursday,…

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Business Oil Prices Steady after Falling on Signs US May Release More Reserves

Oil Prices Steady after Falling on Signs US May Release More Reserves

Oil prices were steady on Thursday after falling in the previous session on concerns rising inflation in the United States, spurred by climbing energy costs,…

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Business Saudi Arabia’s Almunajem Foods Announces Intention to Go Public

Saudi Arabia’s Almunajem Foods Announces Intention to Go Public

Saudi Arabia’s Almunajem Foods on Thursday announced its intention to go public followed by a stock market listing. Riyadh-based Almunajem – which imports,…

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Business Turkish Lira Sags to Another All-Time Low vs. Dollar

Turkish Lira Sags to Another All-Time Low vs. Dollar

Turkey's lira slid 1.3% to a new all-time low on Wednesday, as higher-than-expected US inflation data extended a losing streak for the currency that has been…

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Business Egypt’s Annual Inflation Falls to 6.3% in Oct from 6.6% in Sept

Egypt’s Annual Inflation Falls to 6.3% in Oct from 6.6% in Sept

Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation slipped to 6.3% in October from September's 20-month high of 6.6% but the month-on-month CPI figure rose to 1.5%…

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Business Azerbaijani Energy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: OPEC+ Efforts Boost Balance, Organize Global Markets

Azerbaijani Energy Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: OPEC+ Efforts Boost Balance, Organize Global Markets

The world’s future lies within the “energy mix” concept, but oil will remain a primary energy source for decades to come, said Parviz Shahbazov, Azerbaijan’s…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business Aramco: Oil Spare Capacity to Decrease with Return of Jet Demand

Aramco: Oil Spare Capacity to Decrease with Return of Jet Demand

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on Tuesday that the spare oil production capacity worldwide could be reduced next year with the return of air travel, ending…

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Business Saudi Arabia Says Climate Fight Shouldn’t Shun Any Particular Energy Source

Saudi Arabia Says Climate Fight Shouldn’t Shun Any Particular Energy Source

Saudi Arabia's top energy official said on Wednesday that efforts to combat climate change should not undermine global energy security or shun any particular…

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Business Saudi Energy Minister Stresses Need to Address Climate Change Concerns

Saudi Energy Minister Stresses Need to Address Climate Change Concerns

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed the need to strengthen energy security and diversity, and to promote the economies of individual…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business Morocco Explores Gas Market After Row with Algeria

Morocco Explores Gas Market After Row with Algeria

Morocco is exploring the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) after Algeria ended gas supplies via a key pipeline, Bloomberg reported on Monday. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Rabat)
Business Oman to Cap Motor Fuel Prices at October Rates until End of 2022

Oman to Cap Motor Fuel Prices at October Rates until End of 2022

The Sultan of Oman has ordered a cap on motor fuel prices at October rates until the end of 2022, state media reported on Tuesday. The government would bear…

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Business Saudi Arabia to Develop Seven Logistics Zones in Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia to Develop Seven Logistics Zones in Eastern Province

The head of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority, Rumaih Al-Rumaih, revealed on Monday that the national transport strategy aims to bring the Kingdom’s…

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Business Saudi Digital Government Authority Launches Regulatory Sandbox

Saudi Digital Government Authority Launches Regulatory Sandbox

The Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA) has launched the regulatory sandbox for government technology companies to enhance digital government services in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia Allows Non-Saudis to Invest in Real Estate Funds in Makkah, Madinah

Saudi Arabia Allows Non-Saudis to Invest in Real Estate Funds in Makkah, Madinah

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has allowed the financial market institutions to accept subscriptions of non-Saudis in the real estate fund that…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business Climate Change Threatens to Destroy 65 Economies, Topped by Sudan

Climate Change Threatens to Destroy 65 Economies, Topped by Sudan

The 65 most vulnerable nations, topped by Sudan, will see GDP drop 20 percent on average by 2050 and 64 percent by 2100 if the world heats up 2.9 degrees…

Asharq Al Awsat (Glasgow)