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Egypt Seeks Faster Progress on Libya Gas, Refining and Power Projects

Business Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a press conference with Minister of Information Diaa Rashwan (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt, March 25, 2026. (Reuters)

Egypt Seeks Faster Progress on Libya Gas, Refining and Power Projects

Egypt aims to accelerate energy projects with Libya, including gas pipeline links, refining of Libyan crude in Egypt and an electricity interconnection,…

Business GCC transport ministers pose for a group photo following the 27th committee meeting in Kuwait. (GCC Railway Authority)

GCC: Railway Agreement Sets Joint Framework for Project Implementation and Operation

Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said on Sunday that the signing of the General Agreement on the GCC Railway Project…

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Business A factory in Madinah’s industrial city. (SPA)

Mega Projects Drive Growth for Saudi Small and Medium Factories

Mega projects in Saudi Arabia are offering increasing opportunities for small and medium-sized factories to expand their businesses and integrate into local…

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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 OPEC+ Meeting Cancelled over Disagreement on Production Level

OPEC+ Meeting Cancelled over Disagreement on Production Level

A dispute over production levels caused the cancellation of the OPEC+ meeting, which was scheduled to be held on Monday. A row erupted at the meeting last…

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Business Saudi Arabia's Housing Supply Grows 29%

Saudi Arabia's Housing Supply Grows 29%

Saudi real estate market showed a growth in the number of new housing units by 29 percent, according to official data. Construction of over 106,000 new…

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Business ‘Flyadeal’ Set to Focus on Flights to Saudi Tourism Projects

‘Flyadeal’ Set to Focus on Flights to Saudi Tourism Projects

Saudi Arabia’s “Flyadeal,” a low-cost airline owned by the flag carrier Saudia, revealed it would be drafting strategic plans for boosting the connectivity of…

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia Targeting 330 Million Airline Passengers a Year by 2030, Says GACA Chief

Saudi Arabia Targeting 330 Million Airline Passengers a Year by 2030, Says GACA Chief

Saudi Arabia plans to increase the number of international aviation routes from 99 to over 250 and more than triple total annual passenger traffic from 109…

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Business Turkish Inflation Hits 2-yr High with Surprise Jump to 17.5%

Turkish Inflation Hits 2-yr High with Surprise Jump to 17.5%

Turkish annual inflation jumped to a two-year high of 17.53% in June, exceeding a forecast of 17% and continuing an extended rise after a brief dip,…

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Business  SAMA Shows Recovery in Demand on Imports

SAMA Shows Recovery in Demand on Imports

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA)’s indicators have shown a recovery in imports in the Kingdom. A recent drop to record lows in Saudi Arabia’s…

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Business Green Finance Surges in Middle East in First Half of 2021

Green Finance Surges in Middle East in First Half of 2021

Green financing linked to sustainability projects in the Middle East and North Africa region increased by 38 percent and reached $6.4 billion in the first half…

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Business Qatar Petroleum Acquires Stakes in Offshore Exploration Blocks in South Africa

Qatar Petroleum Acquires Stakes in Offshore Exploration Blocks in South Africa

Qatar Petroleum made agreements with TotalEnergies to acquire stakes in three offshore exploration blocks in South Africa. Under the terms of the…

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Business Saudi Arabia Stresses Need to Preserve OPEC+ Achievements

Saudi Arabia Stresses Need to Preserve OPEC+ Achievements

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on Sunday voiced neutrality towards the OPEC+ meeting scheduled for July 5 but reaffirmed that the Kingdom’s…

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Business Suez Canal Makes $3 Bln Revenue in First Half of 2021

Suez Canal Makes $3 Bln Revenue in First Half of 2021

Egypt’s Suez Canal earned revenue of $3 billion in the first six months of 2021, canal authority official revealed on Sunday. The record is up 8.8 percent…

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Business Ministry of Energy: UAE is Most Committed to OPEC+ Agreements

Ministry of Energy: UAE is Most Committed to OPEC+ Agreements

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has affirmed that the UAE is a longstanding and committed member of OPEC, and OPEC+, and has been a reliable partner…

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Business High Vaccination Rates Trigger Domestic Tourism Boom in Saudi Arabia

High Vaccination Rates Trigger Domestic Tourism Boom in Saudi Arabia

Despite the host of dire repercussions it caused, the coronavirus pandemic did positively impact domestic tourism, especially in Saudi Arabia. After a year of…

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Business Egypt’s January-June Tourism Revenues Were $3.5-4 Bln

Egypt’s January-June Tourism Revenues Were $3.5-4 Bln

Egypt’s tourism revenues were between $3.5 billion to $4 billion during the first half of 2021 and the country received about 3.5 million tourists from January…

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Business Saudi Arabia Mobilizes to Boost Dates Exports to China

Saudi Arabia Mobilizes to Boost Dates Exports to China

As part of its active strategy for unlocking more markets for its exports, Saudi Arabia is eyeing the Taiwanese market for its dates and dairy trades. The…

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Business Saudi Arabia’s NDMC Appoints New Acting CEO

Saudi Arabia’s NDMC Appoints New Acting CEO

The board of directors of Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center has approved the appointment of Hani AlMedaini as acting CEO, NDMC said in a statement…

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Business IMF Approves $200 Million Increase in Jordan Borrowing Access

IMF Approves $200 Million Increase in Jordan Borrowing Access

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it had released $206 million to Jordan and approved Amman's request to expand the program by $200 million to…

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Business Israeli PM Approves 50 Mln Cubic Meters Sale of Water to Jordan

Israeli PM Approves 50 Mln Cubic Meters Sale of Water to Jordan

Israel’s newly-elected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett approved the immediate sale of 50 million cubic meters of water to Jordan, to be followed by another 50…

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Business Cyberattack Hits Hundreds of US Businesses

Cyberattack Hits Hundreds of US Businesses

A US IT company urged customers to shut down their servers Friday after cyberattackers smuggled ransomware onto its network platform. Kaseya said Friday…

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Business DP World Acquires Leading US-based Logistics Provider

DP World Acquires Leading US-based Logistics Provider

DP World has announced the acquisition of 100 percent of syncreon for an enterprise value of $1.2 billion. The transaction is subject to customary…

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Business Kuwaiti Sovereign Fund Posts 33% Annual Growth in Returns

Kuwaiti Sovereign Fund Posts 33% Annual Growth in Returns

Returns for Kuwait's sovereign fund, the Future Generations Fund, grew 33% in the year to March 31, the finance ministry said on Twitter. The fund is…

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Business Israel, UAE ational Airlines Announce Cooperation Deal

Israel, UAE ational Airlines Announce Cooperation Deal

The UAE and Israeli flag-carriers announced a codeshare cooperation deal on Thursday, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two nations following…

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Business OPEC+ Delays Meeting to Friday

OPEC+ Delays Meeting to Friday

OPEC+ delayed its ministerial meeting until Friday to hold more talks on oil output policy, OPEC+ sources said on Thursday. OPEC+ sources earlier said the…

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Business Sudan Increases Fuel Prices after Subsidies Removed

Sudan Increases Fuel Prices after Subsidies Removed

Sudan has increased fuel prices for the first time since subsidies were removed, energy minister Jadein Ali Obeid said on Thursday. The price of gasoline…

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Business Saudi CMA Approves ACWA Power IPO

Saudi CMA Approves ACWA Power IPO

The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved the request of the International Company for Water and Power Projects (ACWA POWER) application for public…

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