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Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’
Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’

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Saudi Arabia wants to send 10 million barrels of oil a day around Hormuz. A former Treasury official says it may barely move prices
Saudi Arabia wants to send 10 million barrels of oil a day around Hormuz. A former Treasury official says it may barely move prices
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Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
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Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
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The way we consume energy is changing. Abu Dhabi’s integrated system has already embraced that change 
By H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al JarwanOctober 21, 2026
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
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By Alicia AdamczykMay 23, 2025
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By Christiaan HetznerMay 22, 2025
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Former U.K. prime minister Theresa May says ex-world leaders need to stop commenting on everything: ‘be a measured voice’
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Decentralizing computing power is key to avoiding an AI divide between the wealthy and the Global South
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Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion promise to the U.S. needs oil prices to stay high—which will likely anger Trump
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In the reeling energy sector, an unexpected OPEC production hike plus tariff fears send oil prices plunging 7%
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