Economics and Policy Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell and Total are among the 46 international oil companies to prequalify to bid for offshore gas exploration contracts in Lebanon More from Executive Saudi crude exports rose to over 7.45 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, a rise of 363,000 from January, official figures from the Joint Oil Data Initiative (JODI) showed. More from Reuters Jordan said yesterday it was against military intervention in Syria, as more US troops head to Amman amid a warning by President Bashar al-Assad that the crisis could engulf the kingdom. More from AFP Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in several villages across Bahrain yesterday as authorities vowed to ensure security at this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix. More from The National Lebanon successfully closed a $1.1 billion eurobond issue Thursday with 20 percent of the bond snapped up by
