Economic Stability

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GCC countries secure top global rankings in competitiveness report

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

GCC states have achieved advanced IMD World Competitiveness global rankings across key indicators including - economic performance, government efficiency, business competitiveness and infrastructure - underscoring the impact of reforms aimed at boosting growth and attracting investment.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco CEO calls for greater global alignment to strengthen energy resilience

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Amin Nasser, Aramco President and CEO, has called for closer coordination among governments, energy suppliers and customers to strengthen global energy resilience and better withstand geopolitical disruptions.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Dozens killed as Iran intensifies crackdown; internet blackout persists

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

At least 65 people were killed and over 2,300 arrested during two weeks of anti-government protests that have rocked Iran, said media reports citing a human rights group. The demonstrations have spread to at least 100 cities across Iran’s 31 provinces, in a wave of nationwide unrest over crippling economic conditions.