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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, Oman Discuss Cooperation in Industrial Sector

UAE, Oman Discuss Cooperation in Industrial Sector

UAE and Oman discussed the importance of cooperation and investment in the industrial sector, advanced technology and quality infrastructure. This came…

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Business 4 Strategic Goals, 21 Initiatives to Raise Efficiency of Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Spending

4 Strategic Goals, 21 Initiatives to Raise Efficiency of Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Spending

Saudi Arabia’s State Properties General Authority (SPGA) said that it is working on its vision of maximizing the effectiveness of the state’s real estate and…

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Business Saudi Arabia Crude Oil Exports Rise for 4th Month in a Row

Saudi Arabia Crude Oil Exports Rise for 4th Month in a Row

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports rose in August for a fourth consecutive month to the highest since January 2021, the Joint Organization Data Initiative (JODI)…

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Business UAE, Turkey Discuss Boosting Economic Cooperation

UAE, Turkey Discuss Boosting Economic Cooperation

The UAE and Turkey held talks to enhance economic cooperation with the aim to support the development agendas led by the two countries and achieve common…

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Business Egypt to Increase GDP Growth to 5.4%

Egypt to Increase GDP Growth to 5.4%

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait said that the country aims to reduce the budget deficit to 6.7 percent and increase the GDP growth to 5.4 percent. …

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Business Iraq Says Oil Prices Above $80 is 'a Positive Indicator'

Iraq Says Oil Prices Above $80 is 'a Positive Indicator'

Iraq's oil ministry spokesman said that an oil price above $80 is "a positive indicator" but needs long-term stability. The oil ministry cited Asim Jihad on…

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Business Fire Erupts at Kuwait Oil Refinery

Fire Erupts at Kuwait Oil Refinery

A fire erupted on Monday at a major oil refinery in Kuwait, the state-owned oil company said, reporting that some workers suffered from smoke inhalation and…

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Business Oil Prices Climb as COVID Recovery, Power Generators Stoke Demand

Oil Prices Climb as COVID Recovery, Power Generators Stoke Demand

Oil prices hit their highest level in years on Monday as demand recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted by more custom from power generators turning away…

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Business UAE Says to Continue Investing in Energy Sector

UAE Says to Continue Investing in Energy Sector

UAE Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said his country continues to invest in the energy sector to meet growing demand and ensure stability in global markets…

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Business Shekel Surplus Weighs Down Palestinian Economy

Shekel Surplus Weighs Down Palestinian Economy

Palestinian businesses flush with too much Israeli cash: it may not be the most talked about aspect of the occupation, but experts warn it is a growing concern…

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Business Cyprus, Egypt Sign Deal to Speed up Electricity Grid Linkage

Cyprus, Egypt Sign Deal to Speed up Electricity Grid Linkage

An undersea cable linking the electricity grids of Cyprus and Egypt could be key to helping both countries transition to a green economy and meet their…

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Business Saudi PIF Unveils ‘The Rig.’ Project: World’s First Tourism Destination on Offshore Platforms

Saudi PIF Unveils ‘The Rig.’ Project: World’s First Tourism Destination on Offshore Platforms

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Saturday the launch of “THE RIG.”, a new tourism project that is inspired by offshore oil platforms. …

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Business Moody’s Downgrades Tunisia’s Rating

Moody’s Downgrades Tunisia’s Rating

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has downgraded Tunisia’s long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer ratings to Caa1 from B3 and maintained the…

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Business Saudi Non-Oil Exports Surge to Record Values

Saudi Non-Oil Exports Surge to Record Values

Saudi non-oil exports jumped 37% to a record SAR125.3 billion ($33.4 billion) in the first half of 2021, compared to SAR91.7 billion in the first half of 2020…

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Business Dubai Launches Circular Economy Committee

Dubai Launches Circular Economy Committee

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Circular Economy Committee to bring public and private entities together to support the circular economy. …

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Business China's Central Bank Says Evergrande Risks 'Controllable'

China's Central Bank Says Evergrande Risks 'Controllable'

China’s central bank said Friday that financial risks from China Evergrande Group’s debt problems are “controllable” and unlikely to spill over, amid growing…

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Business Bitcoin Tops $60,000 on US Fund Approval Hopes

Bitcoin Tops $60,000 on US Fund Approval Hopes

Bitcoin breached the $60,000 mark for the first time since April on growing optimism that American regulators will greenlight the first US futures exchange…

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Business UAE, South Korea Launch Trade Partnership Talks

UAE, South Korea Launch Trade Partnership Talks

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-Koo announced that the UAE and South Korea on…

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Business Saudi Energy Minister Says Gas Markets Need a Regulator

Saudi Energy Minister Says Gas Markets Need a Regulator

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that the OPEC+ alliance must take into account achieving balance in the oil market during 2022. “We…

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Business Shell Names Wael Sawan as Head of Gas and Renewables

Shell Names Wael Sawan as Head of Gas and Renewables

Royal Dutch Shell has appointed Wael Sawan as head of its integrated gas and renewables division, replacing Maarten Wetselaar who will leave the energy company…

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Business Saudi FII Signs 16 Global Partnerships

Saudi FII Signs 16 Global Partnerships

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) announced signing 16 partnerships with international corporate companies to make an impact in five key areas: artificial…

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Business Greece, Egypt Sign Deal for Subsea Power Link

Greece, Egypt Sign Deal for Subsea Power Link

Greece and Egypt on Thursday clinched an agreement that sets the stage for an undersea cable that will transmit power produced by renewables from North Africa…

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Business UAE Signs MoUs to Kick-Start Fourth Industrial Revolution Program

UAE Signs MoUs to Kick-Start Fourth Industrial Revolution Program

The UAE signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 12 industrial entities to kick-start the newly-announced Fourth Industrial Revolution Program, known as …

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Business OPEC Reduces 2021 Oil Demand Forecast, Expects Gas Price Surge to Help

OPEC Reduces 2021 Oil Demand Forecast, Expects Gas Price Surge to Help

OPEC has cut down its world oil demand growth forecast for 2021 while maintaining its 2022 view, its monthly report showed on Wednesday, but it said surging…

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