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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…

Sara bin Shamran (Riyadh)
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 Saudi Crown Prince Launches Soudah Development Company

Saudi Crown Prince Launches Soudah Development Company

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced on Wednesday the launch of the Soudah…

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Business Chair of Japan Automaker Suzuki to Step Down

Chair of Japan Automaker Suzuki to Step Down

Suzuki's chairman Osamu Suzuki will retire after more than four decades at the helm of the Japanese carmaker, the company said Wednesday. The 91-year-old,…

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Business German Economy Grew 0.3% in 4th Quarter, Better Than Thought

German Economy Grew 0.3% in 4th Quarter, Better Than Thought

The German economy grew 0.3% in last year's fourth quarter compared with the previous three-month period, official data showed Wednesday - a better performance…

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Business Saudi: Legislation to Support Localization of Pharmaceutical Industry

Saudi: Legislation to Support Localization of Pharmaceutical Industry

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar al-Khorayef said his ministry will set the necessary legislations and regulations to localize…

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Business Iranian Oil Exports Fall by 250,000 Barrels in February

Iranian Oil Exports Fall by 250,000 Barrels in February

Iranian crude oil exports have fallen in February by about 250,000 barrels per day, tanker tracker Petro-Logistics said Tuesday, suggesting a jump in shipments…

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Business Saudi Arabia: 70 Companies Invest $ 6.4 Billion in Military Industries Sector

Saudi Arabia: 70 Companies Invest $ 6.4 Billion in Military Industries Sector

The number of local and international military industry companies operating in Saudi Arabia reached more than 70 with an estimated investment volume of SR24…

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Business KSA: Govt E-Platform Aims to Attract Foreign Investment Companies

KSA: Govt E-Platform Aims to Attract Foreign Investment Companies

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that more efforts would be exerted to attract investment opportunities, announcing the imminent launching of…

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Business Khartoum Reviews Decision to Seize Lands Owned by Saudi Investors

Khartoum Reviews Decision to Seize Lands Owned by Saudi Investors

Sudan’s Minister of Investment, Dr. Al-Hadi Muhammad Ibrahim, underlined on Monday a strategic plan to solve issues pertaining to Saudi investments in his…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business SAGO to Buy 355,000 Tons of Wheat Produced by Saudi Investors Abroad

SAGO to Buy 355,000 Tons of Wheat Produced by Saudi Investors Abroad

The Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) announced on Monday completing procedures for purchasing 355,000 tons of wheat from Saudi companies investing abroad. The…

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Business Tourism to Tunisia Drops 80 Percent

Tourism to Tunisia Drops 80 Percent

Tunisia's Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts has revealed an 80 percent drop in visitors to Tunisia in 2020, compared to last year. This means that the…

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Business EU Removes Morocco From 'Grey' List of Tax Havens

EU Removes Morocco From 'Grey' List of Tax Havens

The European Union (EU) announced removing Morocco from its “grey” list of tax havens. The decision recognizes Morocco’s efforts to comply with…

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Business Egypt's Sovereign Fund Looks at Franchisers as it Markets Petrol Stations

Egypt's Sovereign Fund Looks at Franchisers as it Markets Petrol Stations

Egypt's sovereign wealth fund is widening its net as it looks for potential buyers of the military's fueling station chain Wataniya Petroleum Co by adding…

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Business Saudi Arabia, UAE Ink MoU on Defense Industry Cooperation

Saudi Arabia, UAE Ink MoU on Defense Industry Cooperation

UAE's Economic Council and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the…

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Business Saudi Arabia on Road to Recovery, Expected Increase in Foreign Capital- Report

Saudi Arabia on Road to Recovery, Expected Increase in Foreign Capital- Report

An international report has revealed that Saudi Arabia is on the road to recovery, with an expected increase in investment capital. The kingdom has managed…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business ADNOC's Thamama Center Generates $1.1b in Business Value

ADNOC's Thamama Center Generates $1.1b in Business Value

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Monday that its Thamama Center of Excellence (Thamama) has generated $1.1 billion (AED4.04 billion) in…

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Business Turkish Finance Minister Defends Predecessor's Forex Reserves Policy

Turkish Finance Minister Defends Predecessor's Forex Reserves Policy

Turkey's finance minister has defended the foreign exchange reserve policy of his predecessor Berat Albayrak, saying transactions that had led to a sharp fall…

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Business Jeddah Port Receives World's Largest LNG-powered Ship

Jeddah Port Receives World's Largest LNG-powered Ship

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port has received the first and largest container ship in the world completely powered by environment friendly liquefied natural…

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Business First Visit by Egyptian Minister to Israel in 5 Years

First Visit by Egyptian Minister to Israel in 5 Years

Tel Aviv and Cairo have agreed to expand cooperation in the energy field. The announcement was made during a visit by Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and…

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Business Saudi Defense Firm SAMI Targets $5 Bln Annual Revenue by 2030

Saudi Defense Firm SAMI Targets $5 Bln Annual Revenue by 2030

State-owned Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) aims to generate annual revenue of $5 billion by 2030, its chief executive said on Monday, part of a drive…

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Business SAMI Signs Defense Venture Deal with Lockheed Martin

SAMI Signs Defense Venture Deal with Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has signed an agreement to set up a joint venture with US firm Lockheed Martin to enhance the Kingdom's defense and…

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Business Iraq Seeks Int’l Investors in 750 MW Solar Projects

Iraq Seeks Int’l Investors in 750 MW Solar Projects

Iraq is seeking international investors to build seven solar power plants, with a total capacity of 750 megawatts (MW) as it aims to develop its renewable…

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Business Saudi Arabia to Invest Over $20 Bln in Military Industry in Next Decade

Saudi Arabia to Invest Over $20 Bln in Military Industry in Next Decade

Saudi Arabia will invest more than $20 billion in its domestic military industry over the next decade as part of aggressive plans to boost local military…

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Business Fitch Affirms Turkey’s Credit Rating at 'BB-'

Fitch Affirms Turkey’s Credit Rating at 'BB-'

Fitch Ratings revised Turkey's outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its credit rating at 'BB-'. “Turkey's return to a more consistent and…

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Business Sudan Floats Currency, Part of Measures to Overhaul Economy

Sudan Floats Currency, Part of Measures to Overhaul Economy

Sudan took the unprecedented but expected step of floating its currency Sunday, meeting a major demand by international financial institutions to help…

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