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Global business and economy news — Page 76

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NBK launches Reach programme for Kuwaiti students in the UK

National Bank of Kuwait’s NBK Reach programme aims to connect Kuwaiti students studying in the United Kingdom with banking careers through practical experience, professional mentoring and early exposure to the sector.

Source: National Bank of Kuwait
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SAMA says iPhone Tap to Pay will launch soon in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s central bank said Tap to Pay on iPhone will soon let merchants accept contactless payments on compatible iPhones. The planned service covers mada cards, other contactless cards and digital wallets; SAMA gave no exact launch date.

Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)
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SAMA discusses bank readiness for open-banking payment initiation

Saudi Arabia’s central bank used a 16 September forum with banks to discuss readiness for Payment Initiation Services and wider business use of open banking. Its announcement reports a consultation agenda, not a new licence or broad service rollout.

Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)
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HRDF reports 26 labour-market partnerships through July

Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund said it signed 26 strategic partnerships in January–July 2026. The programmes target training, preparing and employing more than 16,000 Saudi nationals; HRDF said SAR 1.96 billion in support was allocated, not that the amount had been spent.

Source: Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)
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Saudi ministry launches AI excellence initiative focused on workforce skills

Saudi Arabia’s human-resources ministry launched an AI Excellence Centre initiative with the communications ministry and two private-sector partners. It plans three working papers and expert dialogues; the announcement reports no measured productivity gains or employment target.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD)
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Fils Al-Reef approves JD648,000 in September electricity support

Jordan’s Fils Al-Reef programme approved JD648,000 in September for electricity support to about 204 homes and sites. The figures are allocations, not proof of installation, jobs created or realized benefits.

Source: Jordan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, reported by Petra
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Irbid industrial exports rise 7.3% in first nine months

The Irbid Chamber of Industry says certificate-linked industrial exports reached $934.1 million in January–September 2026, up 7.3% year on year. Leather and garments accounted for $823 million, making the export mix highly concentrated in one industry group.

Source: Petra, reporting the Irbid Chamber of Industry chairman
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Jordan real-estate trading rises 16% year on year in September

Jordan’s Department of Lands and Survey reported JD720.5 million in September 2026 property trading. The nine-month total was JD5.1 billion, down 1% year on year, so the monthly rise does not erase weaker year-to-date activity.

Source: Jordan Department of Lands and Survey, reported by Petra
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Norway’s consumer prices rose 3.4% year on year in September

Statistics Norway said CPI rose 0.5% in September and 3.4% over 12 months. The tax-adjusted CPI excluding energy rose 3.0% year on year.

Source: Statistics Norway (SSB) — Consumer price index, September 2026
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Norway’s first-hand domestic sales prices rose 8.2% year on year

SSB’s PIF index rose 1.8% in September and 8.2% over 12 months. It covers domestically produced and imported goods sold in Norway; the fuels group rose 69.9% year on year.

Source: Statistics Norway (SSB) — Price index of first-hand domestic sales, September 2026
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