Middle East and Africa
UAE pledges to cut emissions by 47% by 2035
The UAE is still planning to increase fossil fuel production and consumption by 2030.
Saudi Aramco says quarterly profit drops 15% on low oil prices
The world's largest crude oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, reports a Q3 profit drop of 15 per cent, reflecting lower oil prices and ongoing...
The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit as industry weathers Mideast wars and awaits US election
The UAE opens its oil summit, eyeing production boosts amid volatile prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
More than 100,000 electric cars are now being imported into Ethiopia each month.
Carlyle sells holding in Tunisia-focused Mazarine Energy to CEO
Carlyle exits Mazarine Energy, selling majority stake to CEO van Kersbergen for continued growth in Europe and Africa.
Gender inclusion in solar PV is needed to expand energy access in Africa and Asia
Limiting women’s participation in the solar PV sector exacerbates skills shortages needed to develop, install, operate and service solar solutions.
Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings enters non-binding deal to buy McLaren’s automotive business
Abu Dhabi's CYVN plans to acquire McLaren's automotive business, which could see a boost in EV technology.
QatarEnergy takes 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq
QatarEnergy takes a 50 per cent stake in TotalEnergies’ 1.25 GW solar project in Iraq, aiming to boost Iraq’s power supply by 2027.
Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa
Floods worsened by climate change are displacing millions in Africa, jeopardizing food security, and escalating climate risks.
Italy’s Eni and BP resume onshore drilling in Libya after 10-year hiatus, NOC says
Eni and BP will resume drilling and exploration in Libya, 10 years after conflict in the country stopped their activities in the North...
