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AI boom and trade resilience to Middle East crisis lift outlook, but gains to be uneven
World Trade Organization
According to the latest "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" released on 8 October, merchandise trade volume is now expected to grow by 3.9% in 2026, up from the March forecast of 1.9%, before increasing further to 4.1% in 2027 (see Chart 1). The...
Huafeng Industrial Group at MEE Dubai 2025: Expanding Middle East Energy Market
EIN Presswire
BAODING, HEBEI, CHINA, October 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9, Middle East Energy Dubai connects electrical equipment manufacturers with regional utilities, EPC contractors, and industrial...
C3is Inc. Announces Attractive Voyage Charter Contract for its Aframax Tanker, Delivery of the Second MR Product Tanker and Robust NAV/Share
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C3is Inc. (Nasdaq: CISS) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing drybulk, crude oil and petroleum products seaborne transportation services, announced today that, through a separate...
Iraq Eyes Syria Truck Route to Bypass Hormuz Oil Risk
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq is preparing to ship crude oil by truck across Syria to the Mediterranean, hunting for a workaround to the Strait of Hormuz as maritime threats endanger a critical stream of government revenue, Bloomberg News reported.
Iraq Plans Syrian Route for Crude Exports Around Hormuz Risks
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq is preparing to move crude oil by truck through Syria to the Mediterranean as it seeks an alternative export route amid growing shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports.
Larch Networks and Dorado to Showcase Commercially Available Ethernet AI Fabric and Orchestration at OCP Global Summit
EIN Presswire
10 switches running Larch Hardened SONiC and Dorado Cruz orchestrating and monitoring solution allow creation of accessible AI systems.
Germany Reaffirms Support for Israel, Backs Palestinian State
MENAFN
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin’s commitment to Israel while also supporting the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel as the preferred route toward lasting peace and security in the region.
Pakistan Condemns Deadly Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, that reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300 others.
Bangladesh Rebukes Fatal Houthi Attack on Airport in Saudi Capital
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladesh “strongly and unequivocally” condemned Saturday’s deadly attack by Yemen’s Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, restating its firm solidarity with Riyadh, according to an official statement issued...
Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Pakistan strongly denounces the Houthi group's assault on the main airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, which reportedly killed at least 12 people and left more than 300 others injured, according to a statement issued on Sunday....
Bangladeshi Scholar Dies in Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Bangladeshi Islamic scholar Nasrullah Al-Badr was killed in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to Saudi media reports, as the incident’s death toll continued to rise.
Iran’s IRGC Says Supertanker Hit Mine, Exploded in Hormuz
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that an oil supertanker struck a naval mine and exploded as it tried to leave the Strait of Hormuz by an unauthorized southern route.
Turkmenbashi hosted 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Central Asia
President of Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, October 8 - On October 8, the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Central Asia was held in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.
Saudi Energy Chief: “No One Can Break Our Resolve” Amid War
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia will keep energy flowing “under all circumstances,” its energy minister told global counterparts in Riyadh on Sunday, casting the Kingdom as resilient after months of regional conflict.
Iran Threatens USD2T US Tech Assets, Accuses CENTCOM Chief
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian security official has accused the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) of running oil-smuggling operations in the Strait of Hormuz with help from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) military.
Supertanker Hits Mine in Hormuz, 3rd Vessel Since Saturday
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A supertanker capable of carrying roughly 2 million barrels of crude struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, setting off an explosion in its engine room, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran said.
Ships Near UAE Ordered by Radio to Leave Anchorages: UKMTO
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Multiple vessels anchored off Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates were ordered by radio to abandon their positions Saturday evening, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
European Leaders Condemn Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Several European officials and leaders condemned the latest Houthi attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, expressing support for the kingdom and calling for an end to attacks on civilian...
Gaza Olive Harvest Shrinks as War Damages Farms, Blocks Access
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Palestinian farmers in the Gaza Strip are struggling through another difficult olive harvest as yields decline, agricultural land remains damaged and access to many groves is restricted by Israeli military control and areas beyond the...
Engine Failure Halts Ship Traffic in Istanbul Strait
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Maritime traffic through Istanbul Strait was temporarily suspended on Sunday after a Malta-flagged chemical tanker suffered an engine malfunction while heading toward Italy, according to Türkiye’s maritime safety authorities.
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