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MIDDLE EAST: First dedicated energy transition fund launched in Oman
Bunkerspot
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July 11, 2025
Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 11 July 2025 Pan-Asia alternative asset manager Templewater and Future Fund Oman (FFO), an Oman Investment Authority (OIA) fund have launched the Energy Transition Fund which is intended to...
Middle East tensions stir fears of $150 oil spike amid Straits of Hormuz crisis
Natural News
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October 7, 2025
Iran-Israel conflict risks spike oil to $150 if Strait of Hormuz closes. Geopolitical risks loom over global markets amid tactical military responses. U.S.-Iran tensions underscore uncertainties over spare oil capacity. Analysts cite $200 billion...
Middle East Crude-Oman hits near three-week high, Dubai edges down
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 10, 2025
The Middle East crude benchmark spot premium of Oman rose to a near three-week high on Thursday, while that of Dubai edged lower. Overall, the Mideast market has been supported by tight supply as producing countries burn more for rising power...
Israel steps up assaults and demolitions in both Gaza and the West Bank
The News Line
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July 10, 2025
ISRAELI occupation forces have escalated assaults, demolitions, and settler-backed attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing widespread Palestinian casualties, mass arrests, and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. On Thursday morning,...
Fury over Labour-run London council's decision to twin with Palestinian city as residents say it won't solve peace in the Middle East but risks dividing community
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
A London council has been accused of 'sectarianism' for twinning with a Palestinian city. Brent, a Labour-run local authority in the north of the capital, voted in May to twin with Nablus in the West Bank to promote 'cultural, social, economic,...
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters to enter Middle East with Ambrosia Gulf
Verdict Food Service
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July 11, 2025
Indian speciality coffee company Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has revealed plans to expand into the Middle East through a partnership with Ambrosia Gulf. Ambrosia Gulf will serve as the company’s master franchisee for the Gulf Cooperation Council...
Undiscovered Gems in Middle East Stocks to Watch This July 2025
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 11, 2025
As Gulf stocks remain steady amid investor anticipation for clarity on U.S. trade policies, the Middle East market continues to demonstrate resilience with mixed performances across key indices. In this environment, identifying promising stocks...
AnalysisWhy Gulf states are rushing to shape Syria’s post-sanctions transition
The National News
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Arab Gulf states are moving quickly to entrench themselves in Syria’s post-Assad future, launching a surge of diplomatic, financial and infrastructure support. The aim is to stabilise the war-ravaged country but also reshape the regional balance...
Middle East: Rescuers search for missing Red Sea sailors
Deutsche Welle
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July 10, 2025
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Middle East Cybersecurity Market Forecast Report 2025-2030 Digital Transformation, State-Sponsored Threats, Regulatory Pressures, And The Rise Of AI-Powered Attacks
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Middle East cybersecurity market is predicted to grow from USD 16.75 billion in 2025 to USD 26.04 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.2%, driven by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and a burgeoning startup ecosystem. As...
Middle East and Africa provide $205M in three strategic contracts to MAXAR accelerating sovereign capabilities in the areas
SatNews
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July 9, 2025
Maxar Intelligence, provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, announces three new multi-year strategic contracts totaling $204.7 million that will help accelerate sovereign defense and intelligence capabilities and space leadership across...
The Normalization Paradox: How Peace Deals Reshape Oppression in the Middle East
OpEdNews
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July 10, 2025
The concept of peace in the Middle East has long been synonymous with fleeting negotiations, shattered ceasefires, and political mirages. However, recent years have unveiled a shift in regional diplomacy, marked by a surge of normalization...
Do Trump and Bibi Have a Longer-Term Middle East Strategy?
Foreign Policy
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This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his third official visit to Washington since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January—the most of any world leader. The two discussed the contours of a potential cease-fire in...
Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits – Between Korea and the Middle East
STIRworld
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My first encounter with the Middle East came alive through the captivating pages of One Thousand and One Nights and the sweeping visuals of David Lean’s epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962). These narratives painted vivid portraits—endless deserts...
Middle East Crude-Benchmarks firm, Saudi August allocation awaited
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 9, 2025
Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Oman, Dubai and Murban held firm on Wednesday, supported by good demand from Asia and higher August official selling prices by Saudi Arabia for Asia. The market is awaiting Saudi’s August crude...
Turkish startups raise $211 million in H1 2025
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
Türkiye's startup ecosystem saw $211 million raised across 91 funding rounds in the first half of 2025, according to data released by the industry monitor startups.watch at an event held at Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ) ARI Teknokent Magnet....
15th Orange Social Venture Prize Africa, Middle East: Orange Cameroun un...
The Guardian Post
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The winners, it was said, presented four outstanding projects, representing the bold, innovative spirit shaping the future of Cameroon and Africa, in the domains of tech and entrepreneurship. The four winners were part of 10 applicants, selected...
‘There is nothing the world can do about it’: Australian takes on controversial Middle Eastern role
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 10, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size East Jerusalem: She could hear it any day now. The sound Najah al-Rajabi has been dreading....
Türkiye's current account deficit narrows to 7-month low
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
Türkiye's current account deficit narrowed to $684 million in May, official data showed on Friday, the lowest gap the country recorded since October last year. The current account has posted deficits for seven consecutive months, following a...
Transforming oil and gas in the Middle East through AI and data
Oil Review Middle East
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Mohamed Zouari, general manager for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at global AI and data cloud company Snowflake, argues that the future of oil and gas hinges on integrating AI and data throughout the value chain Energy, the driver of the...