#Geopolitical tensions

Global financiers head to Saudi Arabia for Riyadh investment forum

Global financiers head to Saudi Arabia for Riyadh investment forum

Last year, deals worth $17.9bn were agreed at the forum and organisers say they expect $28bn in deals to be announced this year.

OPEC+ doing ‘noble’ job of balancing oil market, says UAE

OPEC+ doing ‘noble’ job of balancing oil market, says UAE

UAE energy minister said OPEC+ has sacrificed more than others but the critical element is that it is staying together

Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Middle East tensions

Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Middle East tensions

Jordanian authorities urged all airlines to carry reserve fuel for “operational reasons” and is effective until 2200 GMT on Tuesday

Emirates, flyDubai latest airlines to amend Beirut flights

Emirates, flyDubai latest airlines to amend Beirut flights

The Dubai-based airlines join a number of other carriers that have suspended, delayed, or cancelled flights to Beirut

UAE reduces petrol, diesel prices for August 2024

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2024 announced

The fuel price committee raised retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.06 fils per litre in August

IMF cuts Middle East growth outlook on geopolitical tensions

IMF cuts MENA growth outlook on geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions

Gulf economies are seen growing 2.4 per cent this year, a downward revision of 1.3 percentage points from October

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil nudges higher after OPEC+ extends output cuts

OPEC+ is extending voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day into the second quarter and this is expected to cushion the market

OPEC+ reportedly mulls extending voluntary oil output cuts

OPEC+ to consider extending voluntary oil output cuts, sources say

OPEC+’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia has said that the cuts could continue past the first quarter if needed

Geopolitical tensions to complicate WTO deal-making in Abu Dhabi

How geopolitical tensions will complicate WTO deal-making ahead of Abu Dhabi meeting

Trade ministers will gather for a meeting in Abu Dhabi from February 26 to 29, where they will try to broker global trade agreements