On Monday, the Olympic flame was lit in Greece, and the traditional torch began its 68-stage three-month journey to Paris, where it will arrive on July 25 to signal the start the following day of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. As the torch relay travels the length of France, and global interest in the … Read more
World Defense Show sees Saudi officials engage in multitude of meetings, agreements RIYADH: Senior Saudi officials have conducted multiple meetings with high-ranking representatives from various countries on the sidelines of the ongoing World Defense Show in Riyadh. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with his British counterpart Grant Shapps on Feb. 4 during … Read more
LONDON: The International Energy Agency on Thursday raised its global oil demand growth forecast for next year despite an expected economic slowdown, citing an improvement in the outlook for the US and lower oil prices. Despite the upgrade, there is still a sizeable gap between the IEA, which represents industrialized countries, and the Organization of … Read more