Somalia's FM visits Azerbaijan, talks energy cooperation: What we know Somalia and Azerbaijan agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields during the Somali foreign minister’s visit to Baku. Somalia
Saudi mining licenses soar as kingdom hunts critical metals: What to know The Saudi government has cleared hurdles for the mining industry in its pursuit of critical materials. Saudi Arabia
Analysis UAE hedges against global economic volatility with EU trade agreement The UAE is doubling down on bilateral free trade agreements as it hedges against economic headwinds fueled by the United States' universal tariff policy. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
UAE's ADNOC eyes US acquisitions amid Trump's energy boom Close political ties between the UAE and the Trump administration are likely to bode well for Abu Dhabi-based firms looking to tap the American shale boom. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Saudi Arabia to pursue two-track approach for Trump presidency By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Analysis Iran coal mine tragedy highlights prevalent corruption, workers' plight By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Saudi Arabia's SABIC sees second quarter profit rise by 85% to $580M The company's results are encouraging news for the petrochemicals sector, which has been weathering a downturn since the COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi Arabia
China’s Baosteel ups investment in Saudi steel plate venture to $1B A subsidiary of the world’s largest steelmaker, China Baeowu Steel Group, will have a 50% stake in a major new Saudi-based venture. Saudi Arabia
UAE main destination for smuggled African gold, report claims Swissaid estimates that 405 metric tons of gold, mostly mined by small-scale or artisanal miners, were smuggled out of Africa in 2022 and ended up in the UAE. United Arab Emirates
UAE eyes Zambia mine as minerals race heats up against Saudi Arabia, China Wealthy Gulf countries are racing against China, Europe and the United States for minerals critical to powering the global green transition. United Arab Emirates
