Dubai has risen the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI, to the eighth position, representing its highest ever-ranking. The city is the only financial centre within the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, MEASA, to appear within the top 10 rankings, placing it alongside other pivotal financial hubs such as London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Real economic growth in the UAE, as estimated by Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, exhibited Y-o-Y growth of 2.2 percent in Q2 -2019, lower than in the previous quarter. The bank expects national economy to grow 2.4 pc in 2019, driven by faster growth in the non-oil sector.

Строительство "Турецкого потока" начинается, во время честной и открытой процедуры государственная компания из Саудовской Аравии стала исполнителем проекта. Пока некоторые нас спрашивали об отношениях с соседями, с Россией, с Саудовской Аравией, сегодня был подписан договор. 90% труб для "Турецкого потока" уже доставлено в Болгарию из России, и уже завтра мы начнем развозить их по трассе, финансирование обеспечено, 308 км газопровода будет построено до конца января 2020 года

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the world’s largest single-site project to generate renewable energy. It will have a capacity of 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030 with investments of AED 50 billion. It is based on the independent power producer (IPP) model. This model contributed to world record prices for solar energy projects. According to a study published by Japan's Nikkei Asian Review, the UAE's interest in renewable energy production has contributed to its global cost reduction. Through its projects, the solar park will accelerate the shift towards adopting and using solar energy.

Azerbaijan's economy is continuing to recover from a banking crisis and recession. Real GDP growth reached 1.4 percent in 2018 and 2.4 percent in the first half of 2019, supported by increases in natural gas production and activity in the services sector.

в ходе разговора Владимир Путин и Мухаммед Бен Сальман Аль Сауд обсудили ситуацию на глобальном рынке углеводородов, в том числе ход реализации договоренностей в формате ОПЕК+, а также выразили обоюдный настрой на продолжение тесной координации в целях дальнейшей стабилизации мировых цен на нефть

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced it has joined the International Maritime Security Construct to secure the Mideast's waterways.

The alliance protects the interests of its members and their merchant ships when passing through maritime corridors. Its operation area covers the Strait of Hormuz, Bab Al Mandab, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf.

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh stressed the non-political nature of oil, saying the US was using oil as a weapon which was not the right approach.

Bulgaria’s state gas company signed a €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) contract on Wednesday with Saudi-led group Arkad to build a gas pipeline to carry mainly Russian natural gas.

The E-Fusion Initiative aims at bringing together the French nuclear supply chain and Emirati companies around projects for the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programe. The initiative is co-headed by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the French Nuclear Industry Association (GIFEN).

«Ведется постоянная работа по наращиванию двустороннего сотрудничества между Россией и Турцией в торгово-экономической области по всем направлениям, в том числе в энергетике по проекту “Турецкий поток” и АЭС “Аккую”, - сказал Александр Новак.

“Благодаря выстроенному конструктивному диалогу мы достигли существенного расширения взаимовыгодного российско-иранского взаимодействия в различных областях торгово-экономического сотрудничества, включая энергетику. Считаем, что реализация решений по итогам июньского заседания межправкомиссии в Исфахане будет важным шагом к укреплению двустороннего сотрудничества между нашими странами”, - добавил глава Минэнерго России.

During the news conference, it was disclosed that production at Khurais resumed 24 hours after the attack. Meanwhile, Mr. Nasser stated that production at Abqaiq is currently 2 million barrels per day and its entire output is expected to be restored to prior rates by the end of September.

The US made another request to import-dependent Japan to join the coalition, and leaders are expected to discuss it at the UN General Assembly in New York next week.