Will China bail out Iran?
When the United States cuts off Iran completely, will China step in? This question comes at a critical time, but the answer is complicated.
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Putin and Saudi Crown Prince discuss OPEC and COVID-19
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, held a telephone conversation thus continuing the dialogue that took place on October 13, the Kremlin press service informs. It is reported that …
The most inauspicious year for a new Iran Deal
The return of Iranian oil will depress prices even further, deepening the pain for the Arab producers. This bodes ill for the chances of a U.S.-Iran deal
Saudi Arabia calls for ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Saudi Arabia on Monday joined international calls for a cease-fire as fierce fighting raged between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces, sparking hostile words from neighboring Turkey. "We are following with great concern the …
Russia dominates wheat market
Russian output will be near a record this season
OPEC+ presses for compliance with oil cuts
Saudi says it's no 'act of charity'
Is Saudi Arabia softening its stance on Israel?
One of Saudi Arabia’s leading clerics called this month for Muslims to avoid “passionate emotions and fiery enthusiasm” towards Jews
Where is future oil demand going to come from?
Primary demand sources will continue to be there despite many governments' net-zero plans
OPEC at 60: An oil cartel on life support
Waning influence and a global shift to cleaner energy sources mean that OPEC's glory days are over
Why Arab states refuse ties with Israel
It was a trip like none other. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on a mission this week to secure normalization between Arab states and Israel, a feat long considered impossible due to the political impasse of the Israeli-Palestinian …
COVID-19 outbreak in Middle East
Iranian president predicts 6 more months of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran as Iraq yet to hit pandemic peak
Where is oil headed?
Oil prices may fall again if there is another surge in Coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia May Be Forced To Cut Oil Prices Once Again
After three consecutive months of raising its crude oil prices, the world’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, is widely expected to make the first cut to its official selling prices (OSPs) since the OPEC+ group started their record …
Saudi King leaves hospital after gallbladder surgery
Saudi Arabia’s 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, left King Faisal hospital in the capital Riyadh after recovery, state news agency SPA reported. The Saudi king was admitted to hospital on July 20 to undergo …
Saudi Arabia may cut September crude oil prices to Asia: survey
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may cut its September official selling price (OSP) for crude sold in Asia, tracking falling Middle East benchmarks and weak refining margins, according to industry sources, Reuters reports. Five sources …
Trump thanks Russia for stabilizing oil
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Russia, Saudi Arabia and Mexico for the OPEC + agreement to cut oil output, concluded in April. "When oil crashed, I got Saudi Arabia, Russia, and others to cut nearly 10 …
Hajj amid pandemic
As few as 1,000 people already residing in Saudi Arabia were selected to take part in the hajj this year
GCC Railway: a train across a fractured Gulf?
The repeatedly delayed rail network could boost regional trade and ease mobility
Ahmadinejad urges to end Yemen conflict - media
Former president of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written a letter to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, inviting him to join hands to end the Yemen war, according to a copy that Ahmadinejad’s office provided to The …
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has successful gallbladder surgery
Saudi Arabia's 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, is recovering after a successful operation to remove his gallbladder, state news agency SPA has reported, after he was admitted to hospital this week, Al Jazeera reports. …
