{
  "id": 13976686,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia shifts from major supplier to key energy partner, expert says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-shifts-from-major-supplier-to-key-energy-partner-expert",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:28:43.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/ehvihh0m1"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia is transitioning from being a major energy supplier to a key player in shaping the global energy sector, according to mining and energy expert Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani. The Kingdom's hosting of an international energy conference underscores its growing influence and strategic position in the industry. Al-Qahtani emphasized that Riyadh's ability to hold such a conference speaks volumes about its international standing and its role in steering the future of the global energy system. The expert highlighted the Kingdom's strategic assets, including its strong production capacity, substantial investment power through various channels like the sovereign wealth fund, and robust economic ties with major energy consumers worldwide.",
  "summary": "Mining and energy expert Mohammed Al-Qahtani says Riyadh’s hosting of the conference highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in shaping the global energy sector.",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-faces-challenge-of-repeated-and-simultaneous-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:16:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UK considers further support to Saudi Arabia, Burnham says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/uk-considers-further-support-to-saudi-arabia-burnham-says",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:24:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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