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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 UAE Energy Minister: Insufficient Investments in Oil, Natural Gas Industry Push Prices Up

UAE Energy Minister: Insufficient Investments in Oil, Natural Gas Industry Push Prices Up

UAE Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said on Monday that insufficient investments in the oil and natural gas industry could lead to a hike in energy prices. …

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Business OIC Backs Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host World Expo 2030

OIC Backs Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host World Expo 2030

Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen has stressed the OIC’s support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030 in…

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Business IMF Expects GCC Reserves to Grow by $300-$350 Bln in Three Years on Higher Oil Prices

IMF Expects GCC Reserves to Grow by $300-$350 Bln in Three Years on Higher Oil Prices

The International Monetary Fund expects the foreign reserves of the six oil-rich Arab countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to increase by $300-$350…

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Business Saudi 3Q GDP Growth at 6.8%, Highest Since 2012

Saudi 3Q GDP Growth at 6.8%, Highest Since 2012

Saudi Arabia's economy grew 6.8% year-on-year in the third quarter, the fastest growth since 2012, official data showed on Tuesday. "This positive growth…

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Business Turkish Cenbank Raises Required Reserve Ratios for Forex Deposits

Turkish Cenbank Raises Required Reserve Ratios for Forex Deposits

Turkey's central bank said on Tuesday it had raised the reserve requirement ratios for forex deposits by 200 basis points and lowered the upper limit for…

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Business World Bank: Slow Steps for Palestinian Economic Recovery

World Bank: Slow Steps for Palestinian Economic Recovery

The Palestinian Territories' economy is showing "signs of recovery" but still faces serious challenges including "very high unemployment and deteriorating…

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Business Oil Gains on Rosier Outlook for Global Economy, Fuel Demand

Oil Gains on Rosier Outlook for Global Economy, Fuel Demand

Oil prices rose for a third session on Tuesday as the passage of a US infrastructure bill, Chinese exports and the global post-pandemic recovery lifted the…

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Business Lebanon’s PM Says IMF Talks Progressing Well

Lebanon’s PM Says IMF Talks Progressing Well

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Monday that preliminary talks with the International Monetary Fund were advancing well and a revised financial…

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Business Saudi Tadawul to Offer 36 Mn Share in IPO

Saudi Tadawul to Offer 36 Mn Share in IPO

The Saudi Tadawul Holding Group, the kingdom's stock exchange, announced its intent to proceed with an initial public offering after receiving approval from…

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Business Libya Seeks to Restore its Shares in Global Energy Markets

Libya Seeks to Restore its Shares in Global Energy Markets

Libya is seeking to restore its shares in the global oil and gas markets, after establishing production stability at 1.2 million barrels per day, announced…

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Business Egypt Central Bank Approves Instant Payment Regulations

Egypt Central Bank Approves Instant Payment Regulations

Egypt's central bank has approved regulations designed to allow people to make instant electronic payments between bank accounts using their mobile phones, it…

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Business Saudi TRSDC to Become World's Largest 100% Renewables-Based Tourism Site

Saudi TRSDC to Become World's Largest 100% Renewables-Based Tourism Site

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has finalized its utilities deal with a…

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Business Saudi-French Agreements Boost Aviation Safety

Saudi-French Agreements Boost Aviation Safety

French President Emanuel Macron will visit Saudi Arabia next year to further boost the strategic partnership between the two countries and create long-term…

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Business Indonesia Allows UAE Funds to Invest in High-Yielding Financial Instruments

Indonesia Allows UAE Funds to Invest in High-Yielding Financial Instruments

Indonesia’s state wealth fund said it has inked a new agreement that will allow funds from the United Arab Emirates to be placed in a variety of its high…

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Business Dubai Merges Economy, Tourism Departments to Raise Efficiency, Competitiveness

Dubai Merges Economy, Tourism Departments to Raise Efficiency, Competitiveness

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, ordered merging the economic and tourism departments to bolster the emirate’s…

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Business Tunisia Resumes Technical Talks with IMF on Rescue Package, Says Central Bank

Tunisia Resumes Technical Talks with IMF on Rescue Package, Says Central Bank

Tunisia has restarted talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a rescue package, the central bank said on Saturday, after President Kais Saied's…

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Business Saudi Arabia Begins Inventory of Overseas Agricultural Investments

Saudi Arabia Begins Inventory of Overseas Agricultural Investments

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced the launch of the overseas agricultural investment inventory program, which targets the…

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Business Saudi Companies Suspend Commercial Dealings with Lebanon

Saudi Companies Suspend Commercial Dealings with Lebanon

Chairman of the Council of Saudi Chambers Ajlan al-Ajlan revealed that all Saudi national companies have stopped all of their dealings with Lebanese companies…

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Business Moody's Affirms Saudi Arabia's Rating at ‘A1’ with ‘Stable’ Outlook

Moody's Affirms Saudi Arabia's Rating at ‘A1’ with ‘Stable’ Outlook

Ratings agency Moody's on Friday affirmed Saudi Arabia's rating at 'A1'and changed its outlook to "stable" from "negative", compared to its report published in…

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Business Egypt Attracts Investments with Promising Development Opportunities

Egypt Attracts Investments with Promising Development Opportunities

Egypt has become more attractive to investments with its promising development opportunities, especially in infrastructure, information technology, and…

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Business Kuwait Nominates Former Governor as New OPEC Chief

Kuwait Nominates Former Governor as New OPEC Chief

Kuwait has nominated its former governor to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham al-Ghais, to lead the oil producer group…

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Business S&P: Turkey's Unpredictable Policies Makes it Challenging to Attract Investment

S&P: Turkey's Unpredictable Policies Makes it Challenging to Attract Investment

Turkey's economic outlook is being clouded by the prospect of dollarization, unpredictable policies, and currency volatility, which makes it challenging to…

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Business UAE, Indonesia Sign Agreements, MoUs

UAE, Indonesia Sign Agreements, MoUs

The UAE and Indonesia signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoU) in key sectors, such as diplomatic cooperation, digital financial…

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Business Despite Oil Wealth, Poverty Fuels Despair in South Iraq

Despite Oil Wealth, Poverty Fuels Despair in South Iraq

In Iraq's southern province of Basra, the oil flows freely but little of the wealth trickles down to the people, and many struggle to make ends meet. Sajad,…

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