Economy 2025-02-05
Houthis prey on Yemen's poor as they manipulate cooking gas supply
As Yemenis remain mired in poverty, the Iran-backed group has been controlling their access to domestic gas to ensure it receives the profits.
Economy 2025-02-03
Sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ aim to curb Iranian regime's malign activities
Ghost fleet tankers delivering sanctioned Iranian oil help the regime fund its regional proxies and spread mayhem through the Middle East.
Economy 2025-01-24
Leaked emails shed light on IRGC's oil sanctions evasion methodology
Using 'dark fleet' tankers and other deceptive practices, the IRGC has been overseeing the sale of billions of barrels of sanctioned oil.
Economy 2024-12-13
Iraq opens new Gulf port docks in push for economic diversification
The expansion of Grand al-Faw Port will facilitate oil and gas exports and help to reduce Iraq's dependency on regional neighbors.
Economy 2024-12-11
New sanctions on 'shadow fleet' target illicit exports of Iranian oil
The Iranian regime has been using a 'shadow fleet' of tankers to sell oil to foreign markets to fund its regional interference, circumventing sanctions.
Economy 2024-11-18
Lebanese economy better off without Hizbullah's financial arm, economists say
Al-Qard al-Hassan has profited from Lebanon's economic crisis while drawing scrutiny from international money laundering regulators.
Economy 2024-11-18
US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis
Companies, individuals and vessels associated with Al-Qatirji Company have raised funds through the sale of Iranian oil to Syria and China.
Economy 2024-10-30
Saudi-Egypt investment accords send 'smartly timed' message of regional stability
The agreement, signaling a desire for regional peace and prosperity, stands in contrast with the violence fueled by the Iranian regime.
Economy 2024-10-10
Decline in wheat imports via al-Hodeidah port makes bad situation worse
Wheat imports to al-Hodeidah port have fallen by more than half as a result of the Houthis' ongoing attacks in the Red Sea and beyond.
Economy 2024-10-07
Saudi Arabia, Gulf states boost US ties with new LNG, military deals
New deals reflect the extent of mutual trust and the strength of the strategic partnerships in all fields between the United States and Gulf states.