Mar 25, 2021
OPEC output tight amid COVID lockdowns
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is preparing to assess its current policy of holding back millions of barrels of daily supply as the third wave of the…
Mar 11, 2021
Riyadh to reinforce security on oil plants
Saudi Arabia has declared intention to further deter attacks on its oil facilities, in the wake of this week’s assault on the heart of the kingdom’s industry this week by…
Nov 09, 2020
Regional reaction to Trump defeat
There has been widely diverse reaction to the impending exit of U.S. President Donald Trump from the White House. Many Arab leaders congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory, while…
Oct 01, 2020
Kuwait bids farewell to late ruler as new Emir takes office
Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has been sworn in as Kuwait’s new Emir, following the death of his predecessor and brother. Late ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah was laid to rest…
Sep 28, 2016
Iran rejects oil deal by Riyadh
Iran rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia to limit its oil output in exchange for Riyadh cutting supply, dashing market hopes the two major OPEC producers would find a compromise…