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What does the US energy secretary want from Riyadh?
At a highly sensitive time, the US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright lands in Riyadh – the capital of global economic and political decision-making. This visit carries implications far beyond......
Oil markets become desensitized to Fed meetingsAt its January and March 2025 meetings, the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent, reflecting a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties, including recent......
Is OPEC responsible for Aramco’s lower dividends?Saudi Aramco announced that it expects to declare total dividends of $85.4 billion in 2025, down from $124.2 billion in 2024. This decrease follows a 12 percent decline in net income, from $121.3......
Aramco’s forecasts outperform those of international organizationsFor years, the oil industry has faced wide-ranging forecasts on global oil demand growth, creating uncertainty in markets and influencing upstream and downstream investment decisions. However, a......
Uncertainty is the only certainty in today’s oil landscapeRecently, US President Donald Trump pressured Iraq to fully resume Kurdish crude oil exports. The Kirkuk-to-Ceyhan pipeline – which has a theoretical capacity of over 1 million barrels per day (bpd)......
From desert to destination: Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a global business hubThe global economic landscape is undergoing a transformation, and Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a major player. The Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable influx of multinational corporations......
Riyadh rising: How Saudi Arabia became the most influential in global diplomacyThe world watched as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shook hands in Riyadh’s historic Diriyah Palace. It was more than just a diplomatic courtesy – it was......
The US Sovereign Fund: Inspired by Saudi Arabia’s successWhen the US President Donald Trump announced on February 3, 2025, that he was signing an executive order to establish a US sovereign wealth fund, the news sent shockwaves through economic and......