Qatari Delegation Meets Myanmar Junta Ministers for Energy, Mining Talks

As Myanmar’s military regime tries to drum up foreign investment in its struggling energy sector, a Qatari delegation led by former defense minister and deputy prime minister Mohammed Al Attiyah met junta ministers in Naypyitaw on Tuesday to...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 2, 2025

KARACHI/RIYADH- October 2, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) fell slightly to Rs75.00 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, down from Rs75.01 on October 1 and notably lower than the July 28 peak of Rs76.03, according to currency...

Neom and civils firms accused of ‘alarming dehumanisation’ of workers in Saudi Arabia

Neom and leading civil engineering and construction firms have been accused of fostering an “environment of alarming dehumanisation” of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia in a report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. The report...

Kuwait before oil

Missionary Dr Charles Mylrea’s memoirs capture Kuwait’s pearl-diving glory, desert life and bustling trade routes in the early 20th century By Mahmoud Zakaria “In 1911 it was estimated that 800 pearl-diving boats, manned by about 20,000 men, left...

Saudi Health Ministry receives UN award for wellness initiatives

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has received a 2025 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its policies targeting obesity and noncommunicable diseases, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The award was presented by the World Health Organization and...

Oil slumps to 16-week low on U.S. shutdown and possible OPEC+ plans

Oil prices slid for a third day in a row to a 16-week low on Wednesday as a U.S. government shutdown fed worries about the global economy, while traders expected more oil supply to come on the market with a planned output boost by OPEC+ next...

Bill Burr Ripped For His Defense Of Performing In Saudi Arabia, Comedian Dragged For Being A Sellout And Hypocrite

Eric Canha-Imagn Images Audio By Carbonatix Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at a recent comedy festival in Saudi Arabia. Burr is just one of many A-list comedians who took a check from the country that murdered U.S.-based journalist...

Oil prices sink to 4-month lows on oversupply concerns

LONDON: Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, extending a run of declines into a fourth day, with Brent hitting its lowest since early June due to concerns about oversupply in the market. Brent crude futures fell 58 cents, or 0.9%, to $64.77 a...

Sanctions and Houthi Threat Boost Fuel Oil Demand

Contrary to earlier expectations, global demand for fuel oil has jumped the most since 2019 as longer routes to avoid the Houthi threat around the Red Sea and the surge in shadow fleet numbers have contributed to higher fuel oil use in the...

U.S. Gulf Coast Fuel Oil Imports Hit 25-Year High As Sanctions Change Flows

Fuel oil imports into the U.S. Gulf Coast surged in September to the highest level in a quarter century, reflecting the impact of sanctions constraining Venezuelan and Russian crude exports and forcing refiners to improvise with alternative...

DFNI x Air4casts: Tracking the Travelling Luxury Consumer

In this latest edition of our Traveller Insights Series, produced exclusively for DFNI by leading travel retail data experts Air4casts, the focus is on the much sought-after affluent air traveller. This elusive group of travellers is often...

Saudi Arabia leverages World Defense Show to boost aerospace ambitions

At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s bid to become a regional defense and aerospace power is Vision 2030, a sweeping national plan to diversify the economy and build domestic industries. A cornerstone of this vision is an ambitious target: to localize...

OPEC Output Rose as Saudis Finished First Stage of Revival, Survey Shows

The kingdom’s decision to open the taps, which broke with years of effort to defend oil prices by restraining supply, could reflect political considerations. Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, heads to Washington next...

Italian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Rome, Riyadh Share Goal of Middle East Peace

Riyadh - Zeinab Ali After half a century, the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the World Bank is entering a new stage, as the relationship evolves from traditional advisory support to a global platform for knowledge transfer. Saudi Arabia’s...

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism advances global workforce agenda at WTTC Global Summit, unveiling joint “Future of Work” report

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has successfully concluded a dynamic program at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 25th Global Summit in Rome. The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to chart the future...

Arabian Mills to invest $123mln to expand output at Riyadh, Hail plants

Arabian Mills for Food Products Co’s board has approved three new projects in Riyadh and one in Hail at an estimated cost of 461 million Saudi riyals ($122.92 million). The initiatives will boost production and enhance operational capabilities,...

America’s “Missile Crisis”: Ukraine, Iran Wars Drain U.S. Reserves; Pentagon To Boost Patriot, THAAD, LR-ASM, PrSM Production

Two concurrent wars, with indirect US involvement, have exposed the sorry state of war preparedness within the Pentagon, which is alarmed at the depleting stocks of its missile arsenal. The Pentagon is worried that its depleting stockpiles are...

Riyadh International Book Fair to Kick off on Thursday

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 will kick off on Thursday at the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. Running through October 11, the event is being organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. Featuring over...

Oil prices recover slightly after hitting 16-week lows, driven by G7 sanctions pressure on Russia

SINGAPORE: Oil prices saw a slight recovery in early Asian trade on Thursday after hitting 16-week lows, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising to $62.09 per barrel and Brent trading at $65.68. This recovery was fueled by renewed expectations...

NFPA, Modon tie up to enhance fire safety standards in Saudi industries

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Modon, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to promote and elevate fire safety standards in industrial facilities across...