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Shell records more than double profits as war rages in the Middle East

ALBAWABA - British oil and gas company Shell has seen its profits more than double compared to the same period last year as oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The company’s net profit hit $9.84 billion dollars in the second quarter of the year after Brent oil prices jumped from $60 a barrel in January to $114 in early May at the peak ...

“The Aramco postponement is a benefit for the country, and the acquisition of SABIC makes more sense,” Haddad told the Citi Middle East Media Summit. (AFP)

October 4th, 2018 - 06:53 GMT

Why Is Delaying Saudi Aramco's IPO Good for the Country?

Saudi Arabia is mostly exporting its oil through its western ports on the Red Sea. (Shutterstock)

October 4th, 2018 - 05:59 GMT

Saudi Joins the $64 Billion CPEC With Oil Refinery in Pakistan

A total of 570 energy projects worth USD 77 billion are currently looking for financing. (Shutterstock)

October 4th, 2018 - 05:48 GMT

570 Arab Energy Projects Face a Financing Gap of $77 Billion

Banking regulators should work with banks to adopt good practices in the management of human, natural and financial resources. (Shutterstock)

October 4th, 2018 - 05:27 GMT

This Is Why Arab Banks Should Implement Green Banking

OPEC and Russia capped oil output in January 2017 to drive up prices. (Shutterstock)

October 4th, 2018 - 05:14 GMT

Saudi Arabia, Russia Will Not Lower Oil Prices, Despite Trump's Plea

The government announced earlier that it plans to raise a stake in Banque du Caire on the EGX, as part of its plan to float shares of public companies and banks on the stock exchange to raise between EGP 6bn and EGP 8bn per year. (Shutterstock)

October 3rd, 2018 - 07:38 GMT

Banque Du Caire Will Go Public, Raising up to EGP 8 Billion per Year

Essam al-Zamil was charged with a range of accusations, including membership of a terrorist organization. (PressTV)

October 3rd, 2018 - 07:29 GMT

Saudi Charges Economist Issam Al Zamil With "Terrorism" Because of His Critical Views on Bin Salman's Vision

EU member states will set up a legal entity to facilitate legitimate financial transactions with Iran. (Shutterstock)

October 3rd, 2018 - 07:18 GMT

Here's Why EU's Plan to Help Iran Ahead of US Sanctions Can Be Problematic

In regards to debt instruments, the minister explained that Egypt is facing challenges, in terms of high interest rates, foreigners’ liquidation and market exit, whether in government financial instruments or the stock market. (Shutterstock)

October 3rd, 2018 - 07:14 GMT

Egypt Sets 4-Year Limit to Reduce Public Debt to 70 Percent

KIF 2018 announced a series of projects across diverse sectors of the economy from infrastructure development, renewable energy, to the digital transformation initiatives of the country. (Shutterstock)

October 3rd, 2018 - 07:00 GMT

Kuwait Is Ready for Your Investments; Here's How

In order to implement these energy programs and projects, the Kingdom attaches great importance to the issue of encouraging investment in the energy sector in general and in the renewable energy sector in particular. (Shutterstock)

October 3rd, 2018 - 06:59 GMT

Morocco Vows to Invest Over $ 40 Billion in Energy Sector by 2030

GCC banks have now recognized most of the impact of the softer economic cycle on their asset quality. (Shutterstock)

October 3rd, 2018 - 06:55 GMT

Report: GCC Banks to Stay Strong Next Year, but With Conditions