Oil prices continued their strong gains in trading on Monday, after recording their largest weekly increase in more than a year on Friday, amid increasing risks of a regional war in the Middle East. By noon on Monday, Brent crude futures rose 94 cents, or 1.2%, to $78.98 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose $1.09, or 1.51%, to $75.51 a barrel. Brent rose more than 8% last week, its largest weekly increase since January 2023, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 9.1%, its largest weekly increase since March 2023. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Al-Sayeh Engages with WHO Libya Office on Health Initiatives
October 9, 2026
Abu Dhabi:Al-Sayeh Haider Al-Sayeh, Head of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), met with WHO Representative Shible Sahbani to discuss methods for strengthening national disease control efforts, aiming to enhance health services for the Lib…