Saudi Arabia reconciles with Lebanon
The Saudi-Lebanese crisis came to a head in the fall of 2021, after a Lebanese official was revealed to have harshly criticized Saudi Arabia’s campaign in Yemen
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Wind power to substitute hydrocarbons?
The worldwide wind power market is forecast to jump from around 730 gigawatts this year to 1,200 GW by 2025 with a $17.8bn market value, according to the Global Wind Energy Council’s 2022 Wind Energy Outlook report
Turkey optimises regional policy
Turkey has been on a diplomacy drive over the past year to reset relations with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
The West is suffering the consequences of poor energy decisions
There has been an unspoken assumption that the West knows what it’s doing because it has been doing it longer than the East. Almost all developed economies are in Western Europe and North America. Yet recently, the tables have turned in …
Is the world’s black gold set for another boost?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) crude production fell in March for the first time in more than a year with Western sanctions hitting Russia’s oil flows, and disruptions in Kazakhstan and …
The allure of Middle East hydrogen
With European and Asian gas prices hitting historic highs, even expensive hydrogen begins to look more attractive, but production costs need to drop significantly and production must be scaled up if it is to become an alternative to fossil …
Saudi Arabia to allow one million pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has decided to increase the annual number of Hajj pilgrims to 1 million people, the Saudi Press Agency with reference to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reports. Not only about the subjects of the kingdom, but also …
UAE will not cease cooperation with Russia within OPEC+
The United Arab Emirates' energy minister on Monday reaffirmed an oil alliance with Russia, as governments across the globe shun Moscow over its operation in Ukraine, …
F1 Grand Prix race results: Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian GP
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling battle with Charles LeClerc. The Red Bull driver, second for most of the race, took the lead with just a few laps to go and …
Saudi Arabia asks UN Security Council to hold meeting in connection with Houthis attacks
Saudi Arabia has called on the UN Security Council to hold a special meeting on the Houthis attacks against the kingdom. The message to the Security Council emphasizes that the attacks on the country are carried out by the Houthis with …
Saudi Arabia reach 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Saudi Arabia qualified for the 2022 World Cup on Thursday without even playing a game thanks to Japan’s 2-0 win over Australia in Sydney. Two late goals from Kaoru Mitoma not only gave Japan a deserved win after an entertaining …
Russia-India: first case of dedollarisation
India and Russia will have currency swaps in place to finance trade in rupees and rubles, bypassing the US sanctions regime against Russia
Russian and Saudi top diplomats discuss Ukraine and Yemen
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed his Saudi counterpart, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, about Russia’ special operation in Ukraine and peace talks with Kiev, the Russian foreign ministry said on Monday. …
Oil jumps as EU mulls Russian ban
EU governments will consider whether to impose an oil embargo on Russia
Will China pay in yuan for Saudi oil?
Saudi Arabia is in active talks with Beijing to price some of its oil sales to China in yuan
Boris Johnson to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE in push for more oil
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold talks with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as he bids to end the West's "addiction" to Russian oil and gas. Johnson will meet with Crown Prince …
Iran ‘temporarily suspends’ direct talks with Saudi Arabia
Riyadh and Tehran previously said they hoped the talks could ease tensions but downplayed expectations of breakthroughs
UAE sows confusion in oil market as it faces lower Russian supply
The Gulf state would not act on its own to raise production and remained committed to OPEC+ policy
Saudi, UAE leaders declined calls with Biden
Leaders in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declined calls with President Biden as the war in Ukraine intensified, Middle East and U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal. "There was some expectation of a …
Saudi Arabia sees Israel as potential ally
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, said he sees Israel as a "potential ally" with shared interests, not an enemy
