Wael Mahdi

Wael Mahdi
Business Saudi Energy Minister: Exit from Oil Cuts to Be Gradual

Saudi Energy Minister: Exit from Oil Cuts to Be Gradual

OPEC and non-OPEC countries will exit from oil production cuts gradually and smoothly in order not to shock markets in the early part of 2019, when demand will…

Wael Mahdi (Kuwait)
Business Kuwait Oil Minister: No Plan to Exit Oil Cuts

Kuwait Oil Minister: No Plan to Exit Oil Cuts

Kuwait’s oil minister Bakhit al-Rashidi said on Wednesday there is no plan or intention so far to exit from a production-cutting agreement among OPEC and non…

Wael Mahdi (Kuwait)
Business Gazprom

Russia Experiences Record Year in Oil, Gas

The year 2017 witnessed record levels in oil and natural gas production and gas exports to Europe, which is the most important market for Russian gas. …

Wael Mahdi (Kuwait)
Business oil

Kuwait’s Newly Appointed Oil Minister Shows Optimism for Growing Demand

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) reception was packed with dozens of well-wishers on Thursday who came to congratulate Kuwait's new Minister of Oil and…

Wael Mahdi (Kuwait)
Business Vienna Likely to Extend Oil Production Cuts

Vienna Likely to Extend Oil Production Cuts

OPEC and Russia seem to be moving toward extending the oil production cut agreement until the end of 2018, but have hinted reconsidering the agreement when…

Wael Mahdi (Vienna)
Business OPEC

OPEC Meeting Caught between Internal Approval of Extension and Russian Stalling

Despite talks about extending the oil cut deal up to six months, many sources affirmed that Thursday’s OPEC meeting will not carry any surprises since members…

Wael Mahdi (Vienna)
Business UAE Optimistic on Extending OPEC Deal

UAE Optimistic on Extending OPEC Deal

Several states including UAE expressed optimism towards reaching an agreement regarding extending oil cut during Thursday’s oil markets' meeting, according to…

Wael Mahdi (Vienna)
Business Market Divided Over OPEC Deal, Saudi Pushes Toward 9-Month Extension

Market Divided Over OPEC Deal, Saudi Pushes Toward 9-Month Extension

The oil market seems to be convinced that OPEC and non-OPEC producing countries will renew the current oil cut deal after it concludes in March. However, the…

Wael Mahdi (Vienna)