In an Energy Connects studio interview at Gastech 2026, Amena Bakr, Head of Middle East & OPEC+ Insights at Kpler, discusses with Chiranjib Sengupta the growing importance of energy security amid geop
Indonesia’s central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as its new governor seeks to maintain the rupiah’s recent stability against renewed pressure from rising oil prices
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington September 24, prepared to discuss reviving a $6 billion-a-year trade in US liquefied natural gas, contingent on lifting a 15% Chinese tariff that has blocked American
Iran's aviation officials negotiate with Oman and Iraq as US's Bessent targets carriers seven months into the conflict.
In the last month, Iran-backed Huthi militants in Yemen have joined the Middle East conflict in dramatic fashion — capturing a swath of the Red Sea coastline, launching missiles and drones at Saudi en
Oil dropped for a fourth day, with Brent set for the longest losing run since June, as traders tracked diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and signs cargoes are still getting through the Strait
Brent holding $80-85 range. OPEC+ discipline intact through Q3. Non-OPEC supply growth slowing. Asian demand forecast revised up 0.4% by IEA.
GCC bank profits up 18% YoY. NIMs stabilizing. Loan growth strongest in Saudi (22%) and UAE (16%). DIFC: 47 new fintech licenses Q1.
Dubai residential transactions hit AED 42B in April — monthly record. Saudi giga-project awards reached $18B Q1.
Gulf VC: $1.2B across 84 deals Q1. Saudi startups 37% of total. Fintech and logistics lead. 3 deals above $50M in Riyadh.
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