Energy

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a joint declaration cementing U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation, but they have yet to settle the more divisive issues, mainly domestic enrichment.

The International Energy Agency sees demand increasing as rising living standards in developing countries and geopolitical anxieties push policymakers to favor energy affordability and reliability over aggressive decarbonization.

Without mutual recognition mechanisms, Gulf exporters may face higher compliance costs and potential exclusion from European markets despite genuine emission-reduction efforts.

A decision by President Trump to bring the hammer down on Rosneft and Lukoil could be just what the doctor ordered for Gulf oil exporters.

By linking domestic renewable energy capacity with industrial-scale production and export corridors, Oman is building a framework to transform its hydrogen ambitions into a sustainable and globally relevant industry.

The Middle East and North Africa will experience an unprecedented level of energy demand between now and 2035, pushing Gulf countries to find new ways to meet that demand.

Cheap Russian pipeline flows could weaken Asian LNG demand, depress global prices, and force Gulf exporters to rethink the foundations of their growth strategies.

Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in natural gas and renewables, as it targets an end to the use of oil in power generation by the end of the decade.