Maher Chmaytelli
Dubai, Riyadh
As seen in:
MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN UK,
Bloomberg Businessweek,
Bloomberg Markets Magazine,
Bloomberg News,
Business Insider,
Daily Mail,
MSN South Africa,
Reuters
and
Award winning journalist, Energy Analyst @AsharqBusiness Bloomberg, ex Editor-in-Chief @CNNBusinessar, @Reuters Iraq Bureau Chief, @Bloomberg Gulf Bureau Chief
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Maher Chmaytelli
Tankertrackers.Com Locates Seized Greek Tankers In
Two Greek oil tankers seized by Iran last week are located in Iranian waters, monitoring service TankerTrackers.com said in a Twitter post on Thursday. "We now have a visual confirmation that the hijacked Greek Suezmax tanker Prudent Warrior is in the anchorage of Bandar Abbas, Iran," the online service which tracks and reports shipments and storage of crude oil said in the post. The second vessel, the Delta Poseidon, also a Suezmax tanker, is being held north of Larak island, it added.
Several people were injured on Monday when a gas cylinder exploded inside a restaurant in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi, police said, adding that civil defense was trying to contain the ensuing fire. Several shops were damaged, four buildings were evacuated, police added. Pictures published by local media showed glass debris and some rubble strewn along the sidewalk. The restaurant is located in Khaldiya, a district close to the sea front. (Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli)
Saudi king to stay in hospital after undergoing colonoscopy - SPA
/ May 08, 2022 23:10 pm +08 DUBAI/CAIRO (May 8): Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a colonoscopy on Sunday afternoon, the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said, citing the royal court. It said the results of the colonoscopy were fine, and did did not say exactly how long the kind would be in hospital.
Saudi Arabia says buys 625,000 tonnes wheat in tender
Published Apr 4, 2022 5:39AM EDT Saudi Arabia's main state wheat buying agency the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) has agreed to buy 625,000 tonnes of wheat in an international tender, SAGO said on Monday. Adds detail April 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's main state wheat buying agency the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) has agreed to buy 625,000 tonnes of wheat in an international tender, SAGO said on Monday. SAGO said it made the purchase at an average price of $422.47 a tonne.
Lebanon banks to sell dollars at approved rate starting March 28: central bank
Lebanese banks will be allowed to sell the local currency for U.S. dollars and vice-versa starting March 28, on the basis of the rate determined by the central bank's "Sayrafa" platform, the central bank said on Friday. There will be no limitation on the volume of currency exchanged at the banks, it added in a statement. Fuel imports will be based on an exchange rate of 22,200 Lebanese pounds per dollar, until March 29, it said.
UAE: Keen to Cooperate With Russia on Energy Security
DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates is keen to cooperate with Russia on improving global energy security, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in Moscow on March 17. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has drawn a raft of Western sanctions and disrupted global energy markets, putting a spotlight on Gulf energy exporters, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, as consumers look for supplies to replace Russian oil.
Saudi crown prince says he does not care if Biden misunderstands him - The Atlantic
Author of the article: Reuters Maher Chmaytelli Article content DUBAI — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said he does not care whether U.S. President Joe Biden misunderstood things about him, saying Biden should be focusing on America’s interests, in an interview with The Atlantic monthly published on Thursday.
Saudi crown prince says he does not care if Biden misunderstands him - The Atlantic
By Maher Chmaytelli DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said he does not care whether U.S. President Joe Biden misunderstood things about him, saying Biden should be focusing on America's interests, in an interview with The Atlantic monthly published on Thursday.
Saudi Aramco finds new gas fields in four regions
Follow US To stay updated about the latest events, interesting videos, trending news and lifestyle information in Qatar, follow us on our Facebook & YouTube Page!
Israel, UAE Sign Tourism, Healthcare Agreements
Flags of United Arab Emirates and Israel flutter during Israel’s National Day ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 31, 2022. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/Files Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 8 (Reuters) – Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed cooperation agreements in the tourism and healthcare industries, diplomats and state media said on Twitter on Tuesday.
Iraq's federal court has suspended former foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari's presidential bid while it looks into corruption allegations dating back to 2016, the state news agency reports, one day before parliament is due to elect a new president. Zebari, a prominent Kurdish politician who served as Iraq's foreign minister for more than a decade, was finance minister when he was sacked by parliament in 2016 over alleged corruption. He denied the accusations.
Egypt debt to fall below 90% of GDP by end of June - minister
CAIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Egypt’s debt should fall below 90% of gross domestic product by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, Finance Minister Mohamed Maiit told a news conference on Wednesday in Cairo, exceeding the government’s prior expectations. The country’s total export revenue reached a record high of $45.2 billion in 2021, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told the conference.
Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria Original
Published Jan 26, 2022 4:16AM EST Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed deal with Jordan on Wednesday that aims to ease crippling power shortages by transmitting electricity across neighbouring Syria, after Washington assured Beirut it should not fear its sanctions on Damascus.
Qatar's Amir confirms deal on gas supply to Germany
Amir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz The Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed optimism on Friday that an agreement between the United States and Iran could be achieved, voicing readiness to help in the matter.
Drone attack on US base foiled, Iraqi security sources say
BAGHDAD, January 3 (Reuters) – Two armed drones were shot down on Monday as they approached an Iraqi military base housing US forces near the Baghdad international airport, Iraqi security sources said, adding that no one was injured in the incident. The attack came as Iran and its allies in Iraq marked the second anniversary of the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani was killed in a drone strike near Baghdad airport ordered by then US President Donald Trump.
Iranian Claims That US Tried to Detain Tanker False, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon on Nov. 3 rejected claims by Iran's Revolutionary Guards that they thwarted an attempt by the United States to detain a tanker carrying the Islamic Republic's oil in the Sea of Oman. "I've seen the Iranian claims, they are absolutely totally false and untrue ... it's a bogus claim,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters. "The only seizing that was done was by Iran," Kirby said. Recommended Reading
Iraq plans billions of dollars of energy contracts with Saudi Arabia -media
Contributor Published Nov 1, 2021 12:38AM EDT The Iraqi government plans to sign energy contracts worth tens of billions of dollars with Saudi Arabia, the state newspaper Al-Sabaah reported on Monday, citing Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar. DUBAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The Iraqi government plans to sign energy contracts worth tens of billions of dollars with Saudi Arabia, the state newspaper Al-Sabaah reported on Monday, citing Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar.
Saudi Sago buys 1.268 mln T of milling wheat at $377.54/tonne
Published Nov 1, 2021 3:56AM EDT Saudi Arabia’s main state wheat buying agency, the Saudi Grains Organisation (SAGO), said on Monday it had bought about 1.268 million metric tonnes of milling wheat at an average price of $377.54 per tonne. Adds table DUBAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia’s main state wheat buying agency, the Saudi Grains Organisation (SAGO), said on Monday it had bought about 1.268 million metric tonnes of milling wheat at an average price of $377.54 per tonne.
Kuwait's KNPC says output, exports not affected by fire at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery
Published Oct 18, 2021 1:55AM EDT A fire broke out on Monday in the sulphur removal unit of the Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery in Kuwait but operations and exports have not been affected, the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) said, reporting no casualties.
Tiroteio em Beirute foi massacre e terá consequências, afirma líder do Hezbollah
Os confrontos que estouraram em Beirute na quinta-feira (14) foram um “massacre” e seus perpetradores devem ser responsabilizados, disse a emissora de TV pró-iraniana al-Mayadeen, citando o líder do Hezbollah no parlamento libanês neste domingo (17). “O que os criminosos … fizeram foi um massacre e terá consequências importantes”, disse Fadallah, de acordo com o canal baseado em Beirute.
Lebanon restores power supply after fuel shortage shuts down grid
Lebanon’s power supplies were back to normal on Sunday after a blackout the previous day when the country’s two biggest power stations shut down because of a fuel shortage, the energy ministry said. The closure piled further hardship on Lebanese struggling with job losses, soaring prices and hunger wrought by the country’s worsening financial meltdown. Army supplied fuel to the two key power stations that had run out of fuel, Al Jazeera reported.
Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman with ferocious winds, killing three
04 October 2021 MAHER CHMAYTELLI, NADINE AWADALLA, AND ENAS ALASHRAY Dubai, United Arab Emirates Reuters Tropical Cyclone Shaheen killed at least three people as it slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious winds and heavy rain, flooding streets, prompting evacuations from coastal areas and delaying flights to and from the capital, Muscat. As the cyclone approached, a child who had been swept away by water was found dead, the state news agency said, and another person was missing.
Third Tanker Carrying Iranian Fuel Underway To Lebanon
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies.
Saudi Arabia Slashes Crude Oil Prices to Asia
Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, slashed prices of all crude grades to Asian customers in October versus September, but left prices to northwestern Europe and the U.S. steady. The deep price cuts come as lockdowns across Asia to combat the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus have capped fuel demand in the region.
Missile attack on Saudi oil region foiled
A ballistic missile attack aimed at Saudi Arabia's oil-rich eastern region has been intercepted, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi group in Yemen says. The missile was intercepted on Saturday over the city of Dammam, according to a source familiar with the matter who declined to be named and social media reports. The coalition blamed the attack on the Iran-aligned Houthi forces. There was no immediate claim of responsibility in Houthi-run media.
UAE to Temporarily Host 5,000 Afghans at US Request
DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates has agreed to host 5,000 Afghan nationals to be evacuated from their country for 10 days on their way to a third country at the request of the United States, the Gulf Arab state’s foreign ministry said on Friday. “The evacuees will travel to the UAE from the Afghan capital of Kabul on U.S. aircraft in the coming days,” the ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency WAM. The foreign ministry told Reuters they would be hosted for 10 days.
Bank c. Lebanese to provide $ 225 million in financing for fuel
A statement issued after a meeting of officials including President Michel Aoun and central bank governor Riad Salameh said the ministry of energy would issue fuel prices. BEIRUT, Aug 21 (Reuters) – The Lebanese central bank will open a temporary account providing additional subsidies for fuel imports up to a maximum of $225 million until the end of September, senior Lebanese officials decided on Saturday, in a bid to ease the fuel crisis. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Vessel Attacked Off Oman
Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Lisa Barrington and Maher Chmaytelli July 30, 2021 A vessel was attacked off the Omani coast, in the Arabian Sea, on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Friday. The vessel was located about 152 nautical miles (280 km) northeast of the Omani port of Duqm when the incident happened, the agency, which provides maritime security information, said in an email, adding that it was not an act of piracy.
UAE Proposes Postponing Decision to Extend OPEC+
Maher Chmaytelli July 5, 2021 Credit: Maksym Yemelyanov/AdobeStock The United Arab Emirates on Sunday said it supported an increase in oil output from August but suggested deferring to another meeting a decision by OPEC+ on extending its global oil supply pact beyond April 2022, state news agency WAM reported.
BP raises gas production from Oman's Block 61 - ONA
Data is currently not available Contributor Published Jun 30, 2021 3:27AM EDT Credit: REUTERS/© Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters BP Plc raised natural gas production from Oman's Block 61 from 1 billion cubic feet per day to 1.5 bln cubic feet per day, the state-run Oman News Agency reported on Wednesday.
Oman reports record number of COVID-19 deaths in 72 hours -Oman News
A total of 5,517 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 Testing Kit for the coronavirus test. Image used for illustrative purpose. Getty Images By Maher Chmaytelli, Reuters News DUBAI - Oman reported a record number of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the past 72 hours, with 119 dying from the disease during this period, the newspaper Oman News said on Sunday. A total of 5,517 people were diagnosed with the virus in the same period, it said.
Saudi Fransi Capital says price range for Tanmiah Food IPO set at 59 to 67 riyals/share
ipo|27 June, 2021 Tanmiah Food Company plans to offer 30% of its shares Saudi traders monitor stock information at the Saudi stock market in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia August 25, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri By Maher Chmaytelli, Reuters News DUBAI - Saudi Fransi Capital has started a book building process in preparation for Tanmiah Food Co's initial public offering, setting a price range of 59 riyals ($15.73) to 67 riyals ($17.87) per share, the investment banking group said in a statement on Sunday.
Bahrain extends support program for businesses hit by COVID-19 pandemic
Cinemas and entertainment venues, gyms, coffee shops, hair salons and kindergarten are among businesses benefiting from this program Image used for illustrative purpose Employees of Bahrain City Center block a Rolex outlet during early hours of morning in Manama, September 11, 2013.
Iran says nuclear talks closer to deal, Russia says much work remains
https://www.reuters.com-Reuters Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, Abbas Araqchi, attends a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, September 1, 2020. European Commission EbS – EEAS/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo DUBAI June 17 (Reuters) – Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have come closer than ever to an agreement, but essential issues remain to be negotiated, the top Iranian negotiator said on Thursday.
UAE central bank raises benchmark interest rate in step with Fed
Published Jun 17, 2021 4:54AM EDT Credit: REUTERS/Stringer . The United Arab Emirates central bank raised its key overnight interest rate by 5 basis points on Thursday, in step with a similar move by the U.S. Federal Reserve a day earlier. Adds detail, background DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates central bank raised its key overnight interest rate by 5 basis points on Thursday, in step with a similar move by the U.S. Federal Reserve a day earlier.
Saudi shopping malls open only to vaccinated people from August -State TV
"Having received at least one vaccine shot will be a condition for entering commercial facilities," the ministry said People shop at a supermarket after the Saudi government eased a curfew and allowed stores to open, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 29, 2020.
Iraq increases Basra Light crude price to Asia in July
oil and gas|10 June, 2021 Iraq increased the price of its Basra Light crude to Asian customers to +$1.45/barrel above the average of the Oman/Dubai crudes in July Image used for illustrative purpose. A worker is seen at the Zubair oilfield in Basra, Iraq May 9, 2018.
Kuwait approves Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Fourth vaccine approved by Kuwait Johnson & Johnson coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is seen at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Gaelen Morse By Maher Chmaytelli, Reuters News DUBAI - Kuwait has approved the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson , the state-news agency KUNA reported on Tuesday. It is the fourth vaccine approved by Kuwait after those of Pfizer BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Moderna.
Saudi Arabia finalizes plan to provide support to sports clubs - State TV
Saudi Arabia has finalized a plan to provide support to sports clubs, state TV reported, citing the sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal Soccer Football - World Cup - Saudi Arabia Training - Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia - June 13, 2018 Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi speaks with players during training. Image for illustrative purposes.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul market system breaks down, State TV says
The exchange in a separate statement said it suspended market activity "due to an unexpected technical issue out of the company’s control...(and) is working on rectifying the issue as soon as possible" Screens within the Saudi stock exchange showing trading data. Image used for illustrative purpose.
Saudi Arabia's SAGO agrees to buy 562,000 tonnes of wheat
Published May 31, 2021 4:03AM EDT Saudi Arabia's state grain organisation (SAGO) has agreed to buy 562,000 tonnes of wheat for delivery between August and September at $299.55 average price per tonne, it said on Monday. Adds purchase breakdown from paragraph two DUBAI, May 31 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's state grain organisation (SAGO) has agreed to buy 562,000 tonnes of wheat for delivery between August and September at $299.55 average price per tonne, it said on Monday.
Dubai ruler dissolves tribunal for settling disputes with home lenders
Published May 17, 2021 7:47AM EDT Dubai's ruler dissolved by decree a special tribunal formed after the global financial crisis over a decade ago to settle disputes related to real estate lenders Amlak Finance and Tamweel, the government media office said on Twitter on Monday.
Saudi Arabia will organize pilgrimage to Mecca this year under special conditions to guard against COVID-19
Last year, Saudi Arabia allowed a limited number of domestic pilgrim to perform the Haj Muslims maintaining social distancing pray in the Grand Mosque for the first time in months since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions were imposed, after they were allowed by the Saudi authorities, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia October 18, 2020.
Iraq to invest $3 bln in Basra gas over the next five years - news agency
Data is currently not available Contributor Published May 3, 2021 3:59AM EDT Credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/IRAQ Iraq plans to invest $3 billion in the Basra Gas Company over the next five years, the Iraqi News Agency reported on Monday. DUBAI, May 3 (Reuters) - Iraq plans to invest $3 billion in the Basra Gas Company over the next five years, the Iraqi News Agency reported on Monday.
Washington denies Iran state media report saying prisoner swap agreed-World News , Firstpost
By Parisa Hafezi and Maher Chmaytelli DUBAI (Reuters) -The United States on Sunday denied a report by Iran's state television that the arch-foes had reached a prisoner swap deal in exchange for the release of $7 billion frozen Iranian oil funds under U.S. sanctions in other countries.
Washington denies Iran state media report saying prisoner swap agreed
Author of the article: Reuters Parisa Hafezi and Maher Chmaytelli Richard Ratcliffe, husband of British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and their daughter Gabriella protest outside the Iranian Embassy in London, Britain March 8, 2021.
Iran state media says Tehran, U.S. agree to prisoner swap and release of frozen funds
Published May 2, 2021 9:49AM EDT Credit: REUTERS/PATRICK T. FALLON Iranian state television said on Sunday that Tehran would free four Americans accused of spying in exchange for four Iranians held in the United States and the release of $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds.
Unconfirmed reports of vessel attacked off Saudi Arabia -Dryad
Published Apr 27, 2021 5:34AM EDT Dryad Global is receiving "unconfirmed reports" that a vessel, possibly the NCC Dammam oil tanker, has been attacked off the Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu, the maritime security group said on Twitter on Tuesday.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Maher
Contact Maher, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack