OPEC+ meets amid tensions after UAE exit shakes oil alliance

The OPEC+ alliance, which brings together major oil-producing countries, has held its first major meeting following the departure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a development that has raised questions about the group’s cohesion and future influence on global energy markets. The meeting included key producers such as Saudi Arabia......

Israel deploys Iron Beam laser system to UAE amid Iran attacks

Israel has deployed its laser-based air defense system to the United Arab Emirates to help counter sustained missile and drone attacks launched by Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional military cooperation. The move underscores deepening security ties between Israel and Gulf partners following the Abraham Accords. The system,......

Morocco joins Artemis Accords to expand role in space cooperation

Morocco has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th country to endorse the international framework governing responsible space exploration. The announcement was made in Rabat during a joint appearance by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The agreement places Morocco within......

Russia says OPEC+ will endure despite UAE exit, rules out oil price war

Russia has expressed confidence in the stability of the OPEC+ alliance, stating that cooperation among major oil producers will continue despite the recent decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the group. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak emphasized that the departure of one member is unlikely to disrupt the broader coordination......

Brent oil tops 115 dollars as UAE exit reshapes supply outlook

Oil prices surged to multi-month highs as Brent crude crossed the 115 dollar mark, driven by a sharp shift in global supply expectations following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the OPEC alliance and rising tensions between the United States and Iran over maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz. Traders reacted to the......

Oil prices extend rally as Trump threatens Iran OPEC tension

Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified around Iran and global supply risks deepened. Traders reacted to renewed threats from United States President Donald Trump and escalating uncertainty in the Middle East, pushing crude benchmarks to multi month highs. Brent crude futures climbed to......

UAE exit from OPEC raises risk of further departures

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has intensified scrutiny of the oil cartel’s cohesion, as analysts warn that tensions over production quotas could push other members to follow. The move highlights long-standing divisions within the group, particularly between countries investing in higher output capacity and those......

Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stake to investor consortium led by HOF Capital

Porsche has agreed to sell its holdings in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, marking a major strategic exit from a high-profile automotive partnership. The German carmaker is divesting its 45 percent stake in the Bugatti Rimac joint venture as well as its 20.6 percent share in Rimac Group, as part of a broader......

IEA warns Hormuz crisis could reshape global energy flows

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger lasting changes in global energy markets, even if the passage reopens. Executive director Fatih Birol said the era of heavy dependence on a single maritime chokepoint is nearing its end, adding that restoring stability could take......

White House signals financial support for UAE amid Iran war risks

The White House said the United States is prepared to provide financial support to the United Arab Emirates if the ongoing war with Iran worsens the country’s economic outlook. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett stated that such assistance remains a contingency measure and is not expected to be required under current conditions. The......

UAE warns of yuan oil trade shift over dollar access

The United Arab Emirates has warned it may begin settling oil and gas transactions in Chinese yuan if the United States does not provide a dollar liquidity backstop. The message was delivered during high-level meetings in Washington between the UAE central bank governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, US Treasury officials, and Federal Reserve representatives.......

Dubai probes death of Egyptian doctor Diaa El Awadhi

The Egyptian doctor and social media nutrition figure Diaa El Awadhi has died in Dubai under circumstances still under official investigation. Authorities in United Arab Emirates have not confirmed a final cause of death or whether criminal factors were involved. His disappearance and the delayed discovery of his body triggered widespread......

Air Arabia resumes flights to Beirut as regional air travel gradually recovers

Air Arabia has become the second United Arab Emirates airline to announce the resumption of flights to Beirut, signaling a gradual recovery in regional air travel following recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline confirmed that it plans to restart services between Sharjah and Beirut from April 23, according to information......

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