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Why 2026 Will Be a Tough Year for Middle Eastern Oil Producers

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The continued production of surplus oil, combined with falling prices and the accelerating global shift toward clean energy, has complicated the fiscal outlook for Middle Eastern oil-exporting countries. The International Energy Agency estimates that in 2026 the global oil market will face an average surplus of 3.8 million barrels per day, while oil prices are expected to […]

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Why Arab States Are Trying to Prevent a U.S. Attack on Iran

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Amid growing speculation about a possible U.S. military strike on Iranian targets—triggered by the horrific killing of thousands of protesters by Iran’s security forces—American news media report that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman are lobbying Washington to prevent military action against Iran. Oman’s foreign minister visited Tehran on January 10, 2026, at the height of the protests, just two

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Hope and Anxiety Over Syria’s Economic Revival

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Amidst cautious optimism about reviving Syria’s economy, the country this month hosted two delegations from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to discuss support for its reconstruction. On the eve of the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria’s economic indicators under new President Ahmed al-Sharaa are showing signs of improvement. The World

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