Saudi Arabia outlines oil export plans amid escalating Houthi attacks Saudi authorities said on Monday they were extending the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport after deadly attacks over the weekend by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. Saudi Arabia
Iraq devalues dinar 13% as Hormuz disruption hits oil revenue The central bank said in a statement that it had revised the official exchange rate to 1,520 Iraqi dinars per dollar from around 1,320. Iraq
Explainer Rubio says Iran ‘lost’ Hormuz. Has it? US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran has “lost complete control” of the waterway, pointing to the recovery in Gulf oil exports in September. Iran
Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials agreed to bolster military cooperation under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify. Turkey
Mideast oil exports surpass prewar levels despite pipeline, ship attacks By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis As Iran’s grip on Hormuz weakens, what leverage does Tehran have left? By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Oil spill darkens Egyptian tourist town Ahead of the Cop27, an oil spill in Egypt highlights the country’s inability to deal with environmental disasters. Egypt
On visit to Algeria, France’s Macron advances post-colonial reconciliation The presidents of France and Algeria signed Aug. 27 a pact for a new partnership between the two countries, announcing the setting up of a joint historian commission to explore the colonial period, alleged French crimes and the bloody eight-year independence war. Algeria
Israel to invest more in Egyptian renewable energy projects Israel plans to invest more in the field of power generation with renewable energy in Egypt, after two Israeli companies announced a major plan to carry out several projects to this effect. Egypt
UAE non-oil trade increases as Gulf state seeks reduced oil dependence The news follows trade agreements the Gulf state made with Israel and India. United Arab Emirates
Oil smuggling in Syria worsens pollution in Euphrates River The residents living near the Euphrates River in northeast Syria are suffering the consequences of water pollution mainly caused by oil spills resulting from smuggling operations between the areas held by the Kurdish forces and the Syrian government. Syria
Leaking tankers threaten health, livelihoods along Yemen's coast A series of recent pollution incidents in the port of Aden has brought newfound urgency to addressing the hazardous vessels. Legacy: Gulf
Oil prices fall to another low Saudi Arabia has benefited from high oil prices this year, though prices appear to be falling somewhat on the back of production increases. Legacy: Gulf
Security unrest sparks protests in southern Libya, threatens oil output The Libyan oil sector is once again threatened amid security and political turmoil, most recently with protests breaking out in the oil-rich southern region, which has been marginalized for years. North Africa
Saudi Arabia secures funding for electricity interconnection with Egypt Egypt just approved a plan to ration electricity, though the government said there is not a shortage of power. Egypt
Fourth Turkish drilling ship begins energy exploration in Mediterranean Past Turkish energy exploration activities took place in waters claimed by Greece and Cyprus, leading to significant tensions. Turkey
Saudi Arabia-China relations strengthen with Aramco-Sinopec deal The ties between China and Saudi Arabia are largely based on trade and energy cooperation. Saudi Arabia
OPEC+ agrees to small oil production increase US President Joe Biden may have been hoping for a larger boost in production. Legacy: Gulf
