Iran war: US backs Iraq-Syria pipeline revival to reduce Hormuz oil risk
The restoration of the 800km pipeline has emerged as a strategic priority after the Iran conflict exposed the vulnerability of the Gulf’s main energy corridor...
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China’s rare earth curbs risks global manufacturing worth USD 6.5 trillion, says IEA
Energy watchdog says concentrated supply chains leave industries from automobiles to defence vulnerable as geopolitics reshape the critical minerals trade...
Boeing posts record first-half deliveries, nears 737 MAX fix approval
Boeing's deliveries will likely rise in the second half of 2026, as the venture is increasing 737's monthly output from 42 jets to 47...
Volkswagen CEO doubles down on job cuts, weighs ‘intelligent’ plant overhaul
Oliver Blume-led Volkswagen is facing headwinds like tariff costs, stiff Chinese competition, and pressure on its manufacturing networks...
Stripe, Advent launch USD 53 billion bid for PayPal in landmark fintech deal
The all-cash proposal values PayPal at USD 60.50 per share, representing a premium of about 28% to its closing price before news emerged...
Iran war: With just weeks of jet fuel stocks left, how vulnerable is Europe?
Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten to unwind months of frantic effort by European refiners and airlines to keep reserves above crisis levels...
Saudi Re to acquire 22.5% stake in United Kingdom’s Ada Risk Holding
The Kingdom-based reinsurer said the deal would deepen its Lloyd’s market foothold and support its push into international markets...
Bahrain’s Islamic banking industry set to top USD 100 billion by 2027, predicts Fitch
Sukuk growth and rising Islamic banking penetration are outpacing conventional finance, even as the Kingdom’s banks face only limited fallout from the Iran war...
IF Insights: Wall Street’s investment banking rebounds on strong Q2 earnings
Industry biggies post strong second-quarter profits as investment banking and trading eclipse traditional lending as the financial sector's biggest growth engine...
Hormuz Plus One: Gulf Rewires trade around its riskiest chokepoint
In July, Dubai-based DP World added 700 lorries to its regional fleet, a move that will support up to 35,000 additional trips a month across the GCC...