The overall balance of business leaders’ opinions in the Central Bank of Congo’s August barometer rose to 44.3% from 44.0% in July. The indicator measures managers’ assessments, not an output growth rate.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported 6,745 new commercial registrations, 11 factory start-ups and a 12.5% rise in private-sector exports during the second quarter of 2026.
Amman Design Week has extended its 2026 programme to Iraq Al-Amir and, for the first time, Aqaba. Exhibitions, workshops and craft activities run through October 17.
An evaluation says Norway’s shared state purchasing agreements saved NOK 1.5 billion over four years; current agreements cover about 1.3% of total state procurement.
Source: Norwegian Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance
A new initiative links university learning with practical technology training through three tracks and partnerships with Mawaheb, QudraTech, Inception42, Intel, Oracle and upGrad.
The second edition accepts orchestral works up to 10 minutes and piano works up to five minutes; the top award includes AED130,000 and a 2028 festival premiere.
The Jordan Tourism Board and VFS Global signed a promotion partnership aimed at attracting more visitors from Gulf countries. The announcement cites joint campaigns and tourism packages tailored to Gulf travelers.
Norway has reopened consultation on draft rules requiring service ships in petroleum, offshore wind and other marine sectors to meet national collective-agreement pay standards.
Source: Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
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