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Saudi Aramco says claims it is in talks with Ukrainian firms for drones are “inaccurate”

The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Aramco was in talks with at least two Ukrainian companies to buy interceptor drones

Reuters
Reuters

13 March, 2026

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Industry, Energy

Despite massive IEA reserve release, oil prices rise as tankers hit in Iraqi waters

The International Energy Agency agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil to help rein in prices that have spiked due to supply shocks

Reuters
Reuters

12 March, 2026

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Industry, Energy

IEA considers largest oil reserve release in history — here’s what it means

The International Energy Agency is considering the largest release of emergency oil reserves in its history as markets reel from supply disruptions linked to the war with Iran.

Reuters
Reuters

11 March, 2026

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Industry, Energy

Trader’s view: What’s next as oil whipsaws after a $120 surge?

Oil markets are reassessing the geopolitical risk premium after Brent surged to nearly $120 before falling, writes Sasha Foss, Energy Analyst at CSC Commodities, a division of Marex

Gareth van Zyl
Gareth van Zyl

10 March, 2026

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Industry, Energy

Brent crude tops $85 for first time since 2024

Global financial markets have been rattled by the conflict, with both the emerging market equities and currency indexes falling to three-week lows

Reuters
Reuters

03 March, 2026

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Industry, Energy

Oil prices rise as US and Iran extend talks into next week

The US and Iran held indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday after President Donald Trump ordered a military build-up in the region

Reuters
Reuters

27 February, 2026

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Industry, Energy

For the first time since 2020, Middle East–China oil shipping costs hit $200k a day

The surge in oil shipping costs follows increased crude exports from the Middle East as traders have accelerated charters

Reuters
Reuters

26 February, 2026

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Industry, Aviation

Dubai’s DAE Capital closes in on Macquarie AirFinance deal

The potential deal comes as aircraft demand surges, with Boeing and Airbus unable to produce enough jets to keep pace with airline demand

Reuters
Reuters

23 February, 2026

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Industry, Energy

Oil closes at six-month high amid US-Iran tensions

Geopolitical tensions are forcing oil prices to rise, with brent crude reaching $71.66 a barrel

Reuters
Reuters

20 February, 2026

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Industry, Retail

Primark widens GCC push with Qatar, Bahrain stores

As Primark readies its UAE debut, the value fashion retailer has confirmed further GCC expansion plans with new stores lined up in Qatar and Bahrain

Gareth van Zyl
Gareth van Zyl

29 January, 2026

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