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Gulf producers have lost $15.1 billion in energy revenue since the war began. AFP

Oil prices slide below $100 on Iran war ceasefire optimism

The US has sent a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the conflict

Energy

How the Philippines' state of emergency shows the vulnerability of net energy importers

Energy

Amazon did ‌not elaborate on the extent of the damage or how long it anticipates the disruption to last. Reuters

AWS Bahrain operations disrupted for second time this month due to drone attack

Technology

Iran's closure of Hormuz an act of economic terrorism, Dr Sultan Al Jaber says

Energy

Saudi Arabia hosted a special World Economic Forum meeting in 2024. Reuters

World Economic Forum postpones Saudi Arabia summit over regional conflict

Economy

Oil rallies with Gulf stocks amid uncertainty over talks to end Iran war

Markets

Asian buyers 'severely' affected by LNG disruption, but US could benefit

Energy

Business InsightsWhy the geography of the Gulf matters more in a fragmenting global economy

Energy

Global energy crisis deepens as Iran war dominates industry's biggest event

Energy

The Inside Brief

Mohamed El-Erian calls for Fed 'reboot' and reflects on AI, his career and regrets

In this episode of The Inside Brief with Manus Cranny, Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian shares his insights on monetary policy, market volatility and the challenges facing central banks in a rapidly changing global economy

In today's time-saving economy, buying back hours is business’s next frontier

War energy implications put Gulf logistics to the test

Why no one knows how AI evolution will play out

Why chasing gold and silver gains misses the point

America is paying for its own tariffs and the real cost is yet to come

'My landlord won't return my deposit claiming the property is damaged'

Middle East’s AI future will be won on state capacity, not model quality

Should we worry about market concentration?

What to expect from stock markets in 2026

QuoteIn today's time-saving economy, buying back hours is business’s next frontier

QuoteWar energy implications put Gulf logistics to the test

QuoteWhy no one knows how AI evolution will play out

Why chasing gold and silver gains misses the point

America is paying for its own tariffs and the real cost is yet to come

'My landlord won't return my deposit claiming the property is damaged'

Middle East’s AI future will be won on state capacity, not model quality

Should we worry about market concentration?

What to expect from stock markets in 2026

In today's time-saving economy, buying back hours is business’s next frontier

War energy implications put Gulf logistics to the test

Why no one knows how AI evolution will play out