FeaturedMacroeconomyGulf economies set for 10.3% rebound in 2027 if oil flows recover, says World BankInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 8, 2026October 8, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 8, 2026October 8, 2026 The World Bank expects GCC output to contract by 4.3% in 2026, with the disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz affecting energy exports and other activities... Read more
EnergyFeaturedMiddle East crude exports return to pre-Iran war levels as ‘Hormuz Plus One’ kicks inInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 6, 2026October 6, 2026 At least 16.5 mbd of crude oil left the region between September 1 and 28, matching the pre-war average excluding Iran... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasIran war: Middle East oil exports recover, LNG traffic gains momentumInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 29, 2026September 28, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 29, 2026September 28, 2026 While Saudi Arabia and the UAE led the export rebound, a recovery in energy flow via the Strait of Hormuz played a big role as well... Read more