Published July 27, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is preparing for a visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at discussing Baghdad's future role within OPEC+ and regional energy cooperation.Unlock the following note to examine I...
Published July 13, 2026
Iraq has announced plans to increase its crude oil production capacity to 7 million barrels per day (bpd) over the next three years while seeking a larger production quota within OPEC+, reflecting Bag...
Published July 8, 2026
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan visited China between 30/6/2026 and 1/7/2026. During his visit, Prince Faisal met with the Vice President of China Han Zheng, and his Chinese...
Published July 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its long-term energy partnership with China following the recent U.S.-Iran conflict, with Riyadh increasingly viewing Beijing as its most reliable long-term energy custome...
Published June 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia is assessing the implications of Iranian oil’s return to international markets, following Washington’s decision to partially lift sanctions on Iranian oil and gas exports. Unlock the foll...
Published June 18, 2026
Amid ongoing developments in the Middle East and a changing geopolitical landscape, ties between UAE and Russia have continued to strengthen. Growing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and dipl...
Published May 7, 2026
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on 6/5/2026.The visit came a week before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese President ...
Published May 6, 2026
The UAE is evaluating a limited yuan settlement channel for crude exports to China as Abu Dhabi explores crude payment diversification.Unlock the following note to explore the proposed settlement stru...
Published April 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia is reacting strongly to the UAE’s decision to exit OPEC+, viewing it as a strategic move with broader geopolitical implications.Unlock the following note to explore MBS’s position on the ...
Published April 29, 2026
The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC+ marks a major shift in Gulf energy policy, with implications for production strategy, market positioning, and regional dynamics.Unlock the following in-depth report to...
Published February 16, 2026
The European Union’s decision to fully phase out Russian pipeline gas and LNG by 2027 is accelerating forced divestments across Europe’s energy sector.Abu Dhabi is positioning itself to navigate these...
Published February 5, 2026
Saudi Arabia is seeking to broaden its energy engagement with BRICS countries in 2026, viewing the bloc as an increasingly important demand and trading reference.This note explores:- Saudi views on BR...