Oil falls below $71 as US-Iran talks continue, Gulf exports rebound Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in an X post on Wednesday that Iran and the United States had made "positive progress." Iran
Newsletter: Business & Tech The race to restore Hormuz US and Iranian negotiators are seeking a lasting agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran pushes for long-term control over the strategic waterway. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Trump earns $810M from UAE-backed crypto firm: What to know According to the disclosure, Trump earned $810 million from crypto token sales and sales of interests in UAE-backed World Liberty Financial. United Arab Emirates
Kuwait's Zain eyes $1.5B mobile network in postwar Syria: What to know The Kuwaiti company is planning to invest more than $1.5 billion in Syria after securing a license to operate there, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Syria
Interview Saudi labor localization will take ‘generation or two': Armada CEO Olivier Badard CEO of Armada Holding
Analysis Why the Hormuz oil shock never became an energy catastrophe By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In Iraq and Algeria, TotalEnergies signs major deals The deal between Iraq and TotalEnergies has been delayed for years and aims to help Iraq fix its longstanding power issues. Iraq
UAE sees higher Chinese car sales as China faces decline at home China relied on overseas markets to maintain 56% of its vehicle sales in June, and the Middle East is a hot spot. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Morocco's agricultural independence to get boost from green ammonia plant The project by the state-owned company in Tarfaya will help the North African country meet the domestic demand for the compound, which is a crucial ingredient in nitrate fertilizers. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Saudi Arabia, Kuwait's gas dispute with Iran tests recent detente Kuwait and Saudi Arabia consider the Durra gas field to be theirs, but Iran claims a part of it. The issue shows disagreements remain between Riyadh and Tehran following the resumption of diplomatic relations. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Qatar joins Gulf IPO spree as post-World Cup economic plans advance Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysts skeptical new Iran-US arrangement would significantly impact oil market Tehran has been increasing its output over the last year despite the sanctions on its oil industry. Iran
Turkey raises taxes up to 20% on basic goods as deficit, inflation linger The move follows changes to Turkey’s monetary policy and a new cabinet following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s reelection. Turkey
UAE breaks foreign direct investment record as Saudi Arabia sees 59% dip Israel and the United Arab Emirates led the Middle East and North Africa for the highest FDI inflow — the purchasing of assets in another country — and globally placed 15th and 16th, respectively, according to a UNCTAD report released Wednesday. United Arab Emirates
UAE COP28 president calls on oil firms to 'deliver climate action' Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber gave a televised address to delegates at the OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, a meeting of oil executives and OPEC ministers. United Arab Emirates
OPEC on hunt for new members, secretary-general says The oil cartel currently has 13 members, and 10 more countries form the OPEC+ group. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Arabia to launch new sports investment group: report The Financial Times report follows the merger between the Saudi-funded LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, but challenges remain as the kingdom eyes investment in golf, tennis and possibly American football. Legacy: Gulf
At OPEC, Saudi Arabia defends oil cuts with Russia despite mild market reaction The kingdom's energy minister called for more industry transparency, despite several news organizations being prohibited from reporting on the OPEC conference he was speaking at. Saudi Arabia