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Brent oil premium to Dubai may fall on Libya resolution-JPMorgan

Brent crude's premium to Dubai may fall in the months ahead as a sudden resolution to the Libyan conflict could result in a faster-than-expected recovery in the OPEC member's oil production, J.P. Morgan analysts said.

July 12, 2011 1:34
 
The business of battles: Libya’s wealthy use cash to take fight to Gaddafi

The business of battles: Libya’s wealthy use cash to take fight to Gaddafi

With a Kalashnikov rifle costing $3,000, businessmen in Libya use their wallets to fight for a cause, proving the wallet is just as effective as the weapons, if not more.

July 12, 2011 1:15
 
Through thick and thin: Arab Spring may not affect oil firms

Through thick and thin: Arab Spring may not affect oil firms

While oil companies remain vigilant, most are not worried about the effects of Arab Spring and are positioning themselves for regime change and inevitable losses, according to a Reuters report.

June 16, 2011 2:15
 
Libyan conflict keeps Qatar’s British ambition at bay

Libyan conflict keeps Qatar’s British ambition at bay

Source says Qatar decision-makers focused on Libya crisis; Small Qatar stake could shore up Centrica shares; Seen twinning big gas buyer with biggest exporter

May 18, 2011 3:16
 

Saudi Arabia seeks extra gasoline imports

Plans to buy 180,000T in April-June through two tenders; Collapse of Libyan demand leads to Med overhang; BP and Litasco win supply deal - trade source

March 29, 2011 3:41
 
Building a revolution from scratch

Building a revolution from scratch

Angus MacSwan looks at how Libya builds its rebel structure, involving both the youth and professionals across the sector, with exiles returning to help the cause.

March 24, 2011 5:00
 

Rejoicing in Libya’s Benghazi

Signs of increased morale after French jets bombed pro-government tanks

March 21, 2011 4:55
 

Hundreds Flee East Libya City After Bombardment

Hundreds of cars full of civilians headed out of Benghazi on Saturday and drove to rebel-held areas of Libya further east after Muammar Gaddafi's forces bombarded the city, a Reuters correspondent said.

March 19, 2011 2:54
 
Sanctions and unrest are familiar turf for Gaddafi

Sanctions and unrest are familiar turf for Gaddafi

Defeat of rebels would ensure short-term survival; After that, Libya faces sanctions, possible insurgency; Gaddafi dealt with both of these in the past; Insurgency now likely to be on a bigger scale.

March 15, 2011 4:07
 

At Arab League, Oman Urges Action On Libya

Reflecting Gulf view, Oman urges Arab action on Libya; No-fly zone, rebel recognition on agenda, deal unlikely; League in contact with Gaddafi envoys, rebel council

March 12, 2011 6:28
 

UAE sees no capital outflows due to unrest -Central Bank

Dollar peg not seen at risk from potential outflows; C.bank gov says not worried about inflation; Inflation seen in very low single-digits

March 10, 2011 3:51
 

Jazeera says Gaddafi wants to meet rebels to step down

Gaddafi proposed the meeting of the General People's Congress, or parliament, to the interim council based in the rebel-controlled city of Benghazi.

March 8, 2011 10:27
 
Best of the Web: March 4, 2011

Best of the Web: March 4, 2011

Oscars’ Red Carpet; Middle East: Dictators v. Despots; Checking out job applicants on Facebook? Better ask a lawyer; Apple iPad 2 Event; The One Country That's LOVING The Middle East Crisis.

March 4, 2011 3:38
 

Air strikes hit Libyan towns, army pushed back- rebels

Rebels reinforce town of Ajdabiyah.

March 3, 2011 12:36
 

East Libyans burn Gaddafi book, demand constitution

Green Book outlines Gaddafi's political, economic ideas.

March 3, 2011 10:32