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Global Oil Prices Surge Near $108 Following Saudi Pipeline Shutdown After Attacks

Global Oil Prices Surge Near $108 Following Saudi Pipeline Shutdown After Attacks

Oil prices surged near $108 a barrel after Saudi Arabia halted its vital East-West oil pipeline following attacks, heightening global supply concerns.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
US Federal Reserve Faces Pressure to Raise Interest Rates Amid Spiking Oil Prices and Inflation Risks

US Federal Reserve Faces Pressure to Raise Interest Rates Amid Spiking Oil Prices and Inflation Risks

Traders anticipate the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this week as surging oil prices from the ongoing Iran war heighten inflation risks. The central bank faces mounting pressure amid rising energy costs and a turbulent bond market.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Navigating the New Era of Geopolitical Disorder in the Global Energy Sector

Navigating the New Era of Geopolitical Disorder in the Global Energy Sector

As the global energy sector faces unprecedented geopolitical disorder and fragmented trade, industry leaders gather in Abu Dhabi to navigate new economic realities, security vulnerabilities, and technological shifts.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Why Brics Succeeds as a Global Bridge Rather Than a Traditional Bloc

Why Brics Succeeds as a Global Bridge Rather Than a Traditional Bloc

The Brics group functions best not as a traditional geopolitical bloc, but as a vital bridge connecting diverse nations with competing interests across the globe.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Dubai's Etihad Rail Station Set to Transform UAE Transport and Property Sectors

Dubai's Etihad Rail Station Set to Transform UAE Transport and Property Sectors

The new Etihad Rail station in Dubai, opening on September 30, promises to slash travel times to Abu Dhabi and reshape local transport and property markets.

The National|September 14, 2026
Melting Arctic Ice Opens the Door for New Commercial Shipping Routes Amid Middle East Security Concerns

Melting Arctic Ice Opens the Door for New Commercial Shipping Routes Amid Middle East Security Concerns

As Middle East conflicts threaten traditional trade routes through the Suez Canal, climate change is opening the Arctic to shipping, highlighted by the recent arrival of the first South Korean container ship in the United Kingdom.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Halt Attacks on Russian Diesel Infrastructure Amid Record Global Fuel Prices

Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Halt Attacks on Russian Diesel Infrastructure Amid Record Global Fuel Prices

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure to help curb soaring global fuel prices.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Dubai Tourism Bounces Back with Nearly 900,000 Visitors in August Amid Regional Conflict

Dubai Tourism Bounces Back with Nearly 900,000 Visitors in August Amid Regional Conflict

Dubai's tourism sector showed a strong recovery in August with 869,000 international visitors, marking the highest monthly figures since the Iran conflict began.

The National|September 13, 2026|1
Dubai Implements Major Traffic Diversions Around Al Safa Street and City Walk

Dubai Implements Major Traffic Diversions Around Al Safa Street and City Walk

The Roads and Transport Authority has implemented major traffic diversions around Al Safa Street and City Walk as part of ongoing development projects to improve traffic flow in Dubai.

The National|September 13, 2026
How the War on Iran Exposes the Geopolitical Boundaries and Limitations of BRICS

How the War on Iran Exposes the Geopolitical Boundaries and Limitations of BRICS

The recent BRICS summit in New Delhi revealed the bloc's internal divisions and limitations regarding the US-Israel war on Iran, highlighting the challenges of uniting diverse national interests into a single geopolitical strategy.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
Commercial Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Commercial Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz resulting in one death, while regional tensions mount and Houthi rebels claim an attack on a Saudi military base.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026
Abu Dhabi's New Off-Plan Mortgage Framework Set to Boost Property Market and Investor Confidence

Abu Dhabi's New Off-Plan Mortgage Framework Set to Boost Property Market and Investor Confidence

Abu Dhabi's new off-plan mortgage framework allows buyers to arrange financing during construction once 50 percent of the home's price is paid, boosting market confidence and flexibility.

The National|September 13, 2026
Industry Minister Khaled Hashem Calls for Unique Identity to Boost Egyptian Furniture Sector

Industry Minister Khaled Hashem Calls for Unique Identity to Boost Egyptian Furniture Sector

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem emphasized the need to build a distinctive identity for Egyptian furniture and strengthen designer-manufacturer links during an expanded meeting with industry stakeholders.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026|1
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir Inspects Railway Maintenance Workshops to Boost Safety and Operations

Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir Inspects Railway Maintenance Workshops to Boost Safety and Operations

Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir inspected railway maintenance workshops in al-Farz on Saturday, reviewing overhaul operations and emphasizing strict technical safety standards for Egyptian National Railways facilities.

Egypt Independent|September 13, 2026|1
Trump's Territorial Ambitions Spark a New Wave of Investment in Greenland

Trump's Territorial Ambitions Spark a New Wave of Investment in Greenland

President Donald Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland are inadvertently accelerating a new wave of international investment and drawing increased attention from both the US and the European Union.

The National|September 13, 2026|1
Inside a Family's Dh150,000 Four-Bedroom Villa in Dubai's Town Square

Inside a Family's Dh150,000 Four-Bedroom Villa in Dubai's Town Square

Ryan Baird and his family explain why they traded rising rent in The Springs for a spacious four-bedroom villa in Dubai's Town Square for Dh150,000 a year.

The National|September 13, 2026
Iraq Shuts Borders with Iran and Launches Investigation Following Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Pipeline

Iraq Shuts Borders with Iran and Launches Investigation Following Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Pipeline

Iraq has temporarily closed three border crossings with Iran and initiated a joint investigation after confirming that drone attacks on a major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline were launched from its territory.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026
Federal Appeals Court Rejects US Energy Department Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

Federal Appeals Court Rejects US Energy Department Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

A federal appeals court unanimously ruled that the United States Energy Department exceeded its authority by ordering the JH Campbell Generating Plant in Michigan to stay open past its retirement date.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1
Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attack Amid Widening Iran Conflict

Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Critical Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attack Amid Widening Iran Conflict

Saudi Arabia has shut down a vital oil pipeline following a drone attack originating from Iraq, compounding energy supply concerns as the Iran conflict widens.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026|1
Egyptian TV Host Amr Adib Warns of Severe Domestic Impact as Global Oil Prices Surpass $104

Egyptian TV Host Amr Adib Warns of Severe Domestic Impact as Global Oil Prices Surpass $104

Egyptian TV host Amr Adib warned that global oil prices exceeding $104 per barrel could severely impact Egypt's fuel market, which was originally budgeted at $75 per barrel.

Egypt Independent|September 12, 2026|1