Oil prices rose about 3% Monday on fears that escalation in the Middle East could disrupt oil supplies from the region. Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.91%, to $81.32 a barrel, while US crude futures rose $2.22, or 2.97%, to $77.05 a barrel. Brent reached $81.35 a barrel during today's trading session, its highest level in 11 days. Source: Qatar News Agency
GCC Countries Lead Global Workers’ Remittances with $161 Billion in 2025
October 4, 2026
Abu Dhabi:Gulf Cooperation Council countries achieved the highest global value of outward workers’ remittances in 2025, totaling around $161 billion.