Iraq’s Basra Oil Company signs a five-year Halliburton deal to manage Bin Omar and Sindbad oil fields and raise crude and gas output.

World Bank approval of $265m will support Morocco’s 300 MW Ifahsa hydropower storage project and help integrate more renewable power.

South Korea’s exports reached a record US$102.25 billion in June, led by semiconductors and a US$36.15 billion trade surplus for Korea.

World Bank approves a US$700 million loan to support Jordan’s private investment, job creation, finance access and reform agenda.

Gold extended losses after a weak quarter, with dollar strength and U.S. Treasury yields weighing on demand for non-yielding bullion.

World Bank says 18% of MENAAP residents face food insecurity as regional demand is projected to rise 67% by 2050, with food systems strained.