Venezuela to Double Oil Output by 2030, US Energy Secretary Says

Caracas, September 02 (QNA) - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright today said he expected Venezuela's oil production to exceed two million barrels per day by 2030.

Iraqi Prime Minister Highlights Developing Partnerships in Energy, Economy with US

Baghdad, September 02 (QNA) - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi met Wednesday with a delegation from the US-based Atlantic Council, led by Director of the Iraq Initiative within the Council's Middle East Programs, Victoria J. Taylor, during their visit to Baghdad.

European Stocks Close Lower

Brussels, September 02 (QNA) - European stock indices closed lower today, impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates.

Syrian FM, European Delegation Confer on Deepening Ties, Economic Cooperation

Damascus, September 02 (QNA) - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani met with a delegation from the European Union led by Director for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf Henrike Trautmann during their visit to Damascus.

QSTP Launches Revamped Incubation Program With 52 Startups

Doha, September 02 (QNA) - Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched its revamped Incubation Program with the Fall 2026 cohort, welcoming 52 local and international startups across 19 sectors.

QFC, AlRayan Bank Sign MoU to Strengthen Islamic Finance and Capital Markets

Doha, September 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlRayan Bank to facilitate access for QFC firms to banking services and strengthen cooperation in Islamic finance and capital markets in Qatar.

Italy's Producer Price Inflation Hits Highest Level Since February 2023

Rome, September 02 (QNA) - Italian producer prices accelerated in July to their highest level in about three and a half years, amid higher energy costs, data from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) showed Wednesday.

US Stock Indexes Open Mixed

New York, September 02 (QNA) - The main US stock indexes opened mixed on Wednesday.

Muscat Stock Exchange Closes Lower

Muscat, September 02 (QNA) - The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index closed on Wednesday at 7,611 points, down 3.96 points, or 0.05 percent, compared to the last trading session which closed at 7,611 points. 

QSE Index Closes Lower

Doha, September 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed 101.52 points lower on Wednesday, down 1.03%, to settle at 9,751.31 points.

Kuwaiti Oil Price Rises

Kuwait, September 02 (QNA) - The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by USD 6.46 to USD 96.11 per barrel (pb) in Tuesday's trading, compared to USD 89.65 pb in the previous session, according to figures released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. 

Kuwait Bourse Closes Lower

Kuwait, September 02 (QNA) - Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Wednesday as the All Share Index lost 37.07 points to reach 8,866.65 points, a decrease of 0.42 percent.