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2 days ago | globalnews.ca | Hadeel Al Sayegh |Manya Saini

Saudi oil giant Aramco, a longtime cash cow for the kingdom, expects oil demand to remain resilient this year and sees further upside if the U.S. and China successfully resolve their trade dispute. Washington and Beijing agreed to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs earlier on Monday, in a deal that surpassed expectations as the world’s two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade war that has stoked fears of recession and roiled financial markets.

6 days ago | zawya.com | Saliou Samb |Hadeel Al Sayegh |Maxwell Akalaare Adombila

CONAKRY - The Guinean government's move to revoke Emirates Global Aluminium's (EGA) mining license stemmed from the company's failure to fulfil its commitment to construct an alumina refinery, people familiar with the matter have told Reuters. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Guinea has launched a process to revoke the EGA licence, escalating a dispute that began in October with the suspension of the Emirati company's bauxite exports and mining operations.

2 weeks ago | zawya.com | Hadeel Al Sayegh |Manya Saini

ECONOMYGrowth supported by activity in the non-oil sectorMay 1, 2025DUBAI - Saudi Arabia’s economy grew in the first quarter, supported by activity in the non-oil sector as the kingdom pushes on with diversifying away from hydrocarbons. The kingdom's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.7% year-on-year in the first quarter, flash estimates by the government's statistical authority showed on Thursday.

2 weeks ago | ca.marketscreener.com | Amy-Jo Crowley |Hadeel Al Sayegh |Paul Sandle

LONDON (Reuters) -Banijay, the French TV production group behind "Big Brother" and backed by the Arnault family, has held discussions about a possible offer for British broadcaster ITV's studio business, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Banijay has also explored a full takeover of ITV, which would involve securing investment from a third party, the first person said.

1 month ago | zawya.com | Jana Choukeir |Hadeel Al Sayegh

DUBAI: Kuwait has begun taking executive steps to merge two of its state-owned oil firms, news agency Kuna reported on Tuesday, as the OPEC producer seeks to restructure its energy industry. Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) plans to acquire Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC), Kuna reported citing KNPC Chief Executive Officer Wadha Al-Khateeb. KNPC is in charge of Kuwait's refining industry while KIPIC is responsible for facilities at the Al Zour refinery.