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Faisal Faeq

Faisal Faeq is an energy adviser and columnist. He formerly worked with Saudi Aramco and OPEC Secretariat. Twitter:@FaisalFaeq

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Cutting waste: Saudi Arabia paves the path toward circularity

In mid-January, mosques across Saudi Arabia delivered a unified Friday sermon carrying a clear, timely, and deeply rooted message: protect the environment, keep public spaces clean, and prevent harm to people, animals, and nature. 

February 01, 2026

The problem with Venezuela’s oil is technical, not political

Venezuelan crude oil has once again found itself at the centre of global oil market debate, given the recent US attack on the country and subsequent abduction of its president, Nicolás Maduro.

January 06, 2026