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The IMFSaid Last Month That Growth in the Non-Oil Sector Was Expected to Accelerate as the Kingdom Moved Ahead With Economic Reforms. (Shutterstock)

September 18th, 2018 - 07:18 GMT

IMF Confident Saudi Can Meet 1.9 Percent GDP Forecast

Saudi Arabia’s economy can achieve an International Monetary Fund forecast of 1.9 percent gross domestic product growth this year, the central bank governor said on Sunday.

Iran’s oil exports are currently close to pre-sanction levels of around 2.5 million barrels per day. (Iberorusa)

June 13th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

European companies line up for Iranian oil deals

An explosive device hidden in plants outside BLOM bank headquarters in the Verdun neighborhood went off shortly after 8 pm on a mainly deserted street last night. (AFP/Anwar Amro)

June 13th, 2016 - 04:22 GMT

Beirut's BLOM Bank bombing keeps spotlight on Hezbollah funding debate

The Baltim South West well is located 12 kilometres from the coast, 25 metres deep, and 10 kilometres north of the Nooros field. (File photo)

June 12th, 2016 - 04:26 GMT

BP, Eni confirm new 'significant' gas discovery in Egypt's Mediterranean

Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government gather in Sirte's centre as they advance to recapture the city from Daesh on June 10, 2016. (AFP/Mahmud Turkia)

June 11th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Libyan forces ‘retake port’ from Daesh bastion in Sirte

US President Barack Obama approved broader authorities for the US military in Afghanistan, including allowing US forces to accompany Afghan troops when battling Taliban insurgents. (AFP/File)

June 11th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

US President Obama approves extended intervention in Afghanistan to fight Taliban

Palestinian director Mai Masri (L) with the star of 3000 Nights Maisa Abd El Hadi, at the Toronto Film Festival. (AFP/Jeff Vespa)

June 9th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Mai Masri interview: 3000 Nights is based on a real story

British Airways suspended flights to Sharm El Sheikh in November 2015 following a plane crash in Sinai which killed 224 people, mostly Russian tourists. (Twitter)

June 8th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

British Airways hopes to resume flights to Sharm El Sheikh in September

Displaced Iraqi families, who fled their homes in Fallujah due to fighting between Iraqi government forces and Daesh, queue for food rations and other emergency supplies on June 6, 2016. (AFP/Ahmad Mousa)

June 8th, 2016 - 11:30 GMT

Civilians fleeing Fallujah say Daesh uses food to recruit new fighters

The plan also aims to improve the quality of services provided by the government and achieve a prosperous and sustainable future. (File photo)

June 8th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Saudi's National Transformation plan: First details revealed

Jordanian anti-terrorism units pass in front of the intelligence services office at the Baqaa refugee camp. (AFP/File)

June 7th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Suspect arrested in connection with Jordan’s Baqaa incident

A gunman apparently acting alone killed five Jordanian intelligence agents on Monday in a daylight attack on their Baqaa office. (AFP/File)

June 7th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Jordan slams assault on Baqaa branch, labelling the incident as a ‘terrorist attack’

Daesh militants parade through the streets of Raqqa. (AFP/File)

June 4th, 2016 - 09:04 GMT

Syrian army enters Raqqa province, advances toward Daesh stronghold