What is OPEC and OPEC+? From the “Seven Sisters” oil cartel to today’s Declaration of Cooperation, here’s the complete story of how OPEC was born and who controls oil now.
An in-depth analysis of the trade suspension between the UAE and its trading partner, exploring the core reasons, economic impacts, and future implications
Petroleum—what most of us simply call crude oil—is a dark liquid fuel formed over millions of years. Deep underground, heat and immense pressure slowly cooked the remains of ancient microscopic plants and marine life trapped under thick rock and sediment. Today, this single raw material runs almost everything in global commerce, from daily transport to … Read more
In a major strategic shift, Saudi Arabia joined US airstrikes against Iran-backed militias. Explore the key causes behind this escalation, the risks to Vision 2030, and the regional impact of the Saudi Arabia Iran conflict.
Learn about the Yemen civil war, fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni forces, Red Sea attacks, Saudi Arabia’s involvement, and the impact on global shipping and regional security.
breakdown of the Saudi-Houthi conflict — from tanker attacks to strikes on Hodeidah, Aramco, and King Khalid Air Base.
A simple explainer onWho Are the Houthis are, why they’re fighting Saudi Arabia, and how their attacks on oil tankers are affecting global shipping and prices.
Tensions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are rising after Houthi-Saudi clashes, with Iran reportedly weighing whether to draw the Houthis into targeting shipping through this critical Asia-Europe trade route.
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran following the deaths of American service members, as Iran retaliates against Gulf states and Southeast Asian ministers push for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
The Strait of Hormuz has been in the headlines recently. It is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, located between Iran and Oman. The strait’s importance comes from the sheer volume of traffic that passes through it — cargo ships, container vessels, and oil tankers make it one of the busiest maritime routes … Read more