India’s ties with the Middle East have historically revolved around three pivotal elements: human resources, remittances, and oil. Moreover, India’s blueprints in the Middle East have been characterized by a careful balancing act, maintaining warm relations with Israel and the Arab states. Previously, India did not have that kind of leverage in the region. However, since it departed … Read more
Abstract The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) wields substantial influence over global oil prices, making it a focal point of interest for economic analysts, policymakers, and researchers. This research paper explores OPEC’s role in shaping global oil prices and investigates the far-reaching implications of this influence on the economies of Middle Eastern member … Read more
In the cutting-edge geopolitical landscape, the sector order that has prevailed since the cease of the bloodless struggle is a process of a profound shift. Emerging powers are complex in the mounted order, leading to a resurgence of power opposition, reinforced conventional army alliances, and the emergence of smaller confederations on a global degree. Many … Read more
The global dynamics are undergoing significant change. Once isolated, Saudi Arabia is becoming more and more prominent as established patterns break down. The Kingdom is brought to light due to its strategic location, abundant petrochemical reserves, and ambitious modernization plans. This raises significant concerns regarding Saudia’s influence on the developing global order and its effects … Read more
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a long-standing rivalry in the region of the Levant between the Israeli state and the Palestinian people. This conflict includes the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem West Bank, and Khan Younis. This conflict began in the 20th century. The main areas of this conflict include the status of Jerusalem, water rights, Jewish settlements, … Read more
Islamabad, 16 February 2024(WAI): The Government of Pakistan is actively considering integrating a $10 billion Saudi Aramco refinery project into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as disclosed by sources in the Petroleum Division. Pakistani officials and representatives from Sinopec Engineering Group (SEG) in Beijing unveiled Aramco’s proposal to involve Sinopec as a technical and equity … Read more
Islamabad, 13th Feb 2024(WAI): Pakistan’s export landscape witnessed significant changes in the first half of the 2023/24 fiscal year, according to data released by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) on Monday. Exports to high-priced European and North American markets experienced a decline during this period, contrasting with China maintaining its position as Pakistan’s … Read more
Islamabad, 30 January 2023(WAI): The Pakistan Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday organized a “Mind Matters” workshop. This initiative is supported by Ayesha Ahmed, the Ambassador’s Spouse. It focuses on empowering women and addressing mental health within the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. The workshop aimed to encourage open discussions about mental health among women, … Read more
Riyadh, 14 December 2023 (WAI): Mohammed Aljadaan, the finance minister of Saudi Arabia, has been named the next Chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), the IMF’s policy advisory body. Aljadaan will serve a three-year term beginning on January 4, 2024. As of January 3, 2022, Nadia Calvio, the First Vice President of … Read more
Dhahran, 13 December 2023 (WAI): Aramco, the Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum and gas business, has announced that it has finalized arrangements to purchase a 40% ownership share in Gas and Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO). Khalid Riaz, the CEO of GO, and Yasser Mufti, the executive vice president of products and customers at Aramco, inked the … Read more
