Syria launches gas project with Saudi firm in latest Gulf energy partnership The project is the latest in a series of Gulf-backed investments aimed at rebuilding Syria's energy sector after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Syria
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
Interview Saudi labor localization will take ‘generation or two': Armada CEO Olivier Badard CEO of Armada Holding
Brazil signs $12.65 billion in deals with UAE, China amid struggling economy Brazil signed agreements worth $2.53 billion with the UAE and $10.12 billion with China. Legacy: Gulf
Agriculture, mining and industry offer clearest path for Algeria's economic diversification In a bid to diversify its economic revenue sources, Algeria has been attempting to raise domestic and foreign investment in non-energy sectors. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
UAE's advanced logistics industry makes it well placed to export to Africa The CEO of the UAE Trade Center said that the Emirates was a good trading partner for countries like Kenya and Ghana. Legacy: Gulf
Qatar’s takeover of Manchester United unlikely as Glazers plan to stay put: report An ESPN report suggests that current owners may want to hold onto the club and try and double its value. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Arabia boosts sovereign fund with 4% Aramco transfer Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the completion of a 4% transfer of Saudi Aramco shares on Sunday from state ownership to Sanabil Investments. Legacy: Gulf
Israel in budget deficit in another fallout post Moody’s downgrade The credit rating agency downgraded Israel’s credit outlook due to the judicial reform controversy in the country. Israel
Airlines suspend Sudan flights after Saudi plane hit by gunfire A number of Middle Eastern airlines have banned flights after the power struggle between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group turned deadly on Saturday. Legacy: Gulf
Analysis Why is trade between Algeria and Spain still at a standstill? Since last June, the two countries have severed business and trade relations over Spain's support of Morocco's claim to the contested Western Sahara. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Oil flow from Iraqi Kurdistan to Turkey remains stopped, threatening sector Oil flows to Turkey remain frozen following the agreement between Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. The impasse could hurt the autonomous region’s oil sector and revenue. Turkey
Saudi Arabia opens four special economic zones with eye on foreign investment The special economic zones offer incentives such as competitive corporate tax rates, 100% ownership of companies and flexibility in employing foreign labor. Legacy: Gulf
Breaking | Last Updated: April 14, 2023, 8:33 pm Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit outlook Despite calls by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, Moody's has changed Israel's credit outlook from "positive" to "stable." Israel
From fields to clouds: the Middle East's bid for the digital economy In recent years, the Middle East has made efforts to capitalize on the massive long-term upside of the digital economy. This new Pro Trend Report takes a deep dive into those efforts and if they'll pay off.