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DIFC announces Dubai Future Finance Week programme
The 2–6 November programme lists more than 850 speakers, 85 events, 12 forums and 14 stages.
Source: Dubai International Financial Centre
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FAO says 7.8 million people faced acute food insecurity in South Sudan
About 7.8 million people, or 55% of South Sudan’s population, faced acute food insecurity at IPC Phase 3 or above from April to July 2026, according to FAO’s country brief dated 7 September. Around 73,000 people were in IPC Phase 5, Catastrophe. FAO identified the most severe conditions in counties in Upper Nile and Jonglei.
Source: FAO Global Information and Early Warning System
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KIB prices inaugural $500m five-year senior sukuk
Kuwait International Bank reported a 5.502% annual profit rate and said a separate 10 September notice recorded completion of the issuance and settlement.
Source: Kuwait International Bank
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Iraq and ILO launch 2026–2029 decent-work programme
The new framework focuses on workforce skills, inclusive employment, economic diversification, job quality and social protection.
Source: International Labour Organization / United Nations in Iraq
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Saudi Justice Ministry signs AI framework with HUMAIN
A framework agreement signed at LEAP covers digital platforms, AI models and technical integration for judicial services and operations.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
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Saudi National Water Company signs four digital infrastructure deals
NWC signed two agreements and two MoUs at LEAP, including digital infrastructure with Google Cloud and a cloud communications system with Zain.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
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Dubai Islamic Bank closes debut $750 million syndicated facility
The three-year unsecured commodity Murabaha facility attracted about $1.2 billion in commitments; the bank described it as its first syndicated transaction.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Iraq agrees roadmap and working group for micro-credentials
Workshops in Erbil and Baghdad produced agreement on a pilot roadmap and technical group to study short skills credentials.
Source: UNICEF Iraq (with ILO and UNHCR)
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Middle East Energy opens 50th edition in Dubai
The 1–3 September show at Dubai World Trade Centre focused on energy infrastructure, storage and renewable technologies. WAM reported more than 1,500 exhibitors and visitors from over 120 countries.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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SABIC and Lenovo to explore industrial technology cooperation
The companies signed an MoU at LEAP to identify possible collaboration in advanced industry, knowledge transfer and technology.
Source: SABIC
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Azerbaijan presents food heritage and tourism route at Turin festival
The September 24-27 Terra Madre event featured local producers, culinary traditions and a Caucasus Slow Food Travel route.
Source: State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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Egypt net international reserves reached $57.35 billion at end-September
The Central Bank of Egypt reported provisional net international reserves of $57.3482 billion at the end of September 2026. The brief official notice gives the reserve stock at month-end.
Source: Central Bank of Egypt
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