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Faisal Faeq

Faisal Faeq is an energy adviser and columnist. He formerly worked with Saudi Aramco and OPEC Secretariat. Twitter:@FaisalFaeq

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OPEC rises above global oil media speculation

Despite media rumors to the contrary, last week’s OPEC+ meeting ended with full consensus showing the world that the organization continues to be defined more by shared goals than differences.

December 09, 2020

King Salman’s G20 speech a roadmap for economic sustainability

King Salman’s speech at the G20 was a global document of reassurance. His speech ended with a sentence restoring hope to all people of the world. This came amid the fragile global economic situation and health crises that need reassurance.

November 23, 2020

Saudi leadership generating dynamic future for Kingdom’s electricity sector

Saudi Arabia’s wheel of reforms continues to turn despite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its severe impact on the global economy.

The Kingdom has never stopped moving ahead toward achieving its ambitious Vision 2030 goals.

November 17, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s economic clout makes it key global player

The US presidential election always creates a buzz around the world, dominating global and social media platforms. The strong ties between Saudi Arabia and the US form the basis for peace in the Middle East — and global security.

November 09, 2020

For the first time, Saudi non-oil income outstrips oil income

The Saudi Ministry of Finance has revealed the budget of Saudi Arabia for the third quarter in 2020, which indicated that the volume of revenues amounted to SR215.6 billion with expenditures of SR256.3 billion.

October 30, 2020