How countries failed to steer shipping to net zero, and where they go next

Negotiators from across the world met in London this month at the UN shipping agency’s headquarters to adopt landmark rules to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions. Though the rules had been agreed on in April, the meeting at the International...

American sanctions on Russian oil: India’s balancing act in new global geopolitics

The United States’ decision to impose direct sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, represents a decisive intensification of economic pressure in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and the West. The designations,...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ‘unfurl landmark ECF’ to deepen trade, investment, and strategic ties

Framework signals new era of economic partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh Initiative focuses on key sectors—energy, IT, mining, tourism, agriculture, and food security High-impact joint projects under study, including electricity...

Ukraine and UNIDO: Partnering for industrial recovery

On October 27, 2025, Ukraine’s Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, Oleksiy Sobolev, met with a delegation from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) led by Deputy Director General Yuko Yasunaga. The parties...

Classrooms Scattered, Records Burnt, Sudanese Higher Education Fights for Survival

Khalid Mustafa Medani’s grandfather once served as dean of what would become Sudan’s University of Khartoum, helping transform Gordon Memorial College from a colonial training ground for civil servants into one of Africa’s leading universities....

Saudi Arabia and Singapore forge trade pact enabling instant settlements

Singapore’s DBS Bank and Saudi Banque Saudi Fransi have unveiled a historic partnership to revolutionize cross-border transactions across the Gulf-Asia axis. The strategic partnership offers same-day settlements and real-time payment facilities,...

Oil, LNG scores victory against green bunkers amid stalling IMO talks

Fossil fuels could remain the preferred marine energy at the expense of low-carbon fuels, with the International Maritime Organization’s new decarbonization rules hanging in the balance, according to industry participants. Supporters of the UN...

Saudi Arabia’s expansion projects in Al-Mahra face growing public rejection of military presence

Saudi Arabia’s expansion projects in Al-Mahra face growing public rejection of military presence Sana’a – SABA Public anger continues to escalate in Al-Mahra Governorate over the ongoing Saudi military presence in the governorate’s strategic...

Djuric: Riyadh conference opportunity to present Serbia, make new contacts

RIYADH - By attending the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, which has brought together more than 40 world leaders and the top figures in science, technology and business, Serbia is catching up with the latest trends when it comes...

Global South driving int'l energy demand growth: Aramco CEO

RIYADH, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser said here Tuesday that global energy demand continues to grow, driven mainly by developing economies, with hydrocarbons remaining essential for decades. Speaking at the ongoing...

Adnoc Drilling says fluctuating oil prices will not affect future revenues

Adnoc Drilling, the Middle East's biggest drilling company by rig count, does not see fluctuating oil prices affecting its revenue streams, its chief financial officer has said. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company unit continues to post higher...

Methane Emissions From Big Meat Exceed Those From Big Oil and Gas

The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are responsible for emitting more climate-warming methane than all of the countries in the European Union and United Kingdom combined, according to a new assessment published Monday. Livestock, mostly...

Aramco CEO: Oil demand is strong and the market is watching Russia sanctions

The CEO of Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco stated on Tuesday that crude oil demand had been strong before sanctions were imposed against major Russian oil companies Rosneft, and Lukoil. He also said the Chinese demand was healthy. When...

Stephenson Harwood opens up in Saudi Arabia with new partner hire

UK-based law firm Stephenson Harwood is expanding its Middle East practice with a new operation in Saudi Arabia. The company has set up a three-partner team in Riyadh and Al Khobar. Partner Marcus Latta will join the firm in Riyadh from rival...

Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security

Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security As business leaders gather in Riyadh this week for the Saudi-Greek Business Council, the timing could not be more fitting to reflect on one of the Eastern...

Qatar’s rooftop solar opportunity

Climate commitments More broadly, the state's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency represent a policy direction that supports the deployment of distributed solar systems, including rooftop PV. Qatar has committed...

Morocco seals major energy deals in 2025 across renewables, gas, and storage

Morocco recorded a surge of energy agreements in 2025 across renewable power, gas infrastructure, and battery storage, marking one of the country’s most active years in the sector, according to a new report by the Attaqa energy platform. The...

CMA CGM plots expansion in Saudi Arabia with $450m Jeddah terminal JV

French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has taken another step to expand its terminal footprint in the Middle East, signing a term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) for a potential joint venture to build and operate...

Aramco CEO: Company Serves as Cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030

Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser described Aramco as a cornerstone of the Saudi Vision 2030, highlighting the company's work across the hydrocarbon sector, renewable energy, local content initiatives, and supply chain assets, all...

Iran welcomes Saudi–Pakistan security pact, calls for Muslim unity

"The signing of a strategic agreement between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a matter that pleases us," Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, wrote on X. "The Islamic world is in need of this...