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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 UK Working on Support for Energy-Intensive Industries

UK Working on Support for Energy-Intensive Industries

Britain is working out how to support energy-intensive industries hit by soaring gas prices, business minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Sunday, describing the…

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Business Study Finds ‘Unprecedented Change’ in Demand for Electricity in Saudi Arabia

Study Finds ‘Unprecedented Change’ in Demand for Electricity in Saudi Arabia

Electricity demand in Saudi Arabia is undergoing unprecedented changes following the implementation of efficiency measures and energy price reforms, according…

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Business UK Starts Trade Deal Process with GCC

UK Starts Trade Deal Process with GCC

The UK kicked off the process to sign a trade deal with Saudi Arabia and a group of other Gulf states, its latest post-Brexit target as it seeks deeper…

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Business IMF Says Will Decide 'Very Soon' on Whether Georgieva Keeps her Job

IMF Says Will Decide 'Very Soon' on Whether Georgieva Keeps her Job

The International Monetary Fund said Friday it will decide "very soon" whether its embattled managing director Kristalina Georgieva keeps her job. An…

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Business China Evergrande's Offshore Bond Default Imminent

China Evergrande's Offshore Bond Default Imminent

China Evergrande Group is expected to default on its offshore bond payment obligations imminently, investment bank Moelis & Co, which has been selected as an…

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Business Turkish Lira Briefly Touches New Record Low

Turkish Lira Briefly Touches New Record Low

The Turkish lira weakened to a record low against the dollar on Friday, hit by concerns over the credibility of monetary policy as well as underlying strength…

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Business Egypt Hikes Local Fuel Prices in Quarterly Review

Egypt Hikes Local Fuel Prices in Quarterly Review

Egypt has raised domestic fuel prices in a quarterly review that links energy prices to international markets, the official gazette said early on Friday. …

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Business Performance of Saudi Airlines Nearly Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Performance of Saudi Airlines Nearly Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Sources working in the aviation sector said on Thursday that the air transport movement witnessed high growth, reaching 90 percent of pre-pandemic operation…

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Business UAE to Invest $163 Billion in Clean Energy to Achieve 2050 Net-zero Targets

UAE to Invest $163 Billion in Clean Energy to Achieve 2050 Net-zero Targets

The United Arab Emirates announced the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The initiative…

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Business FedEx Express Moves to Direct-serve Presence in Saudi Arabia

FedEx Express Moves to Direct-serve Presence in Saudi Arabia

The world’s largest express transportation company FedEx Express is moving to a direct-serve presence in Saudi Arabia. FedEx Express will invest more than…

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Business Riyadh Airports Company Joins Airports Council International

Riyadh Airports Company Joins Airports Council International

The Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), which operates King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, has joined the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific…

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Business Saudi Arabia, Sweden Discuss Enhancing Economic Cooperation

Saudi Arabia, Sweden Discuss Enhancing Economic Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi has met with a number of Swedish officials in Stockholm, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday…

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Business Oil Extends Losses as US Mulls Strategic Reserve Sales

Oil Extends Losses as US Mulls Strategic Reserve Sales

Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, as the United States said it was considering selling oil from its strategic…

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Business China Urges Gas Importers to Bear Surge in LNG Prices

China Urges Gas Importers to Bear Surge in LNG Prices

China urged its liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers to procure more supply to fix its energy crisis, while providing little financial support for firms…

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Business Fitch Ratings Hails Future Directions of Saudi Arabia's Financial Policies

Fitch Ratings Hails Future Directions of Saudi Arabia's Financial Policies

The international credit rating agency Fitch confirmed the positive future directions of the financial policies that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to…

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Business Global Shares Rise as Receding Debt Fears Spur Wall St Rally

Global Shares Rise as Receding Debt Fears Spur Wall St Rally

Global shares rose Thursday, tracking a rally on Wall Street spurred by signs of progress on resolving the standoff in Congress over the federal debt ceiling. …

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Business APICORP’s Debut Green Bonds Raise $750m

APICORP’s Debut Green Bonds Raise $750m

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), a multilateral development financial institution focused on the energy sector, announced that it has…

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Business Iraqi Oil Minister Says Oil at $75-$80 a Barrel Fair to Producers, Consumers

Iraqi Oil Minister Says Oil at $75-$80 a Barrel Fair to Producers, Consumers

Iraq's oil minister said that oil at $75-$80 a barrel was a fair price for producers and consumers, adding that his country was seeking to expand its…

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Business Iraq, UAE Sign Contract to Build 5 Solar Power Stations

Iraq, UAE Sign Contract to Build 5 Solar Power Stations

Iraq has signed a contract with a United Arab Emirates-based renewable energy developer to build five solar power plants in the oil-rich country with a…

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Business How to Invest in Cryptocurrency Without Buying Any

How to Invest in Cryptocurrency Without Buying Any

Cryptocurrencies are inherently cryptic — it’s right there in the name. And if you follow Warren Buffett’s advice to never invest in businesses you can’t…

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Business UAE’s Fertiglobe Plans IPO of 13.8% Stake

UAE’s Fertiglobe Plans IPO of 13.8% Stake

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and chemical producer OCI N.V. plan an initial public offering (IPO) of 13.8 percent of the shares in fertilizer joint…

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Business Egypt, Saudi Arabia Award Contracts to Link Power Grids in $1.8 Bln Project

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Award Contracts to Link Power Grids in $1.8 Bln Project

Egypt and Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Electricity Company and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, signed the contracts for the award of…

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Business Saudi Arabia to Redefine Tasks of Energy Ministry to Eliminate Challenges in Petrochemicals Sector

Saudi Arabia to Redefine Tasks of Energy Ministry to Eliminate Challenges in Petrochemicals Sector

Saudi Arabia has decided to redefine the tasks of the Ministries of Energy and Industry to eliminate the challenges facing the sector of petrochemicals. …

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Business Lebanese Energy Minister Discusses in Cairo Speeding Up Import of Egyptian Gas

Lebanese Energy Minister Discusses in Cairo Speeding Up Import of Egyptian Gas

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El-Molla, met on Monday with the Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water, Walid Fayyad, to discuss…

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