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Türkçe sürüme geçDevelopments in the world economy, international trade, finance, energy, agriculture and food supply. Source-linked reporting appears in this section. Page 71.
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The Jordan Valley Authority reviewed design criteria for rehabilitation of about 52 km of canal, funded by Germany’s BMZ through KfW. The work remains at design review; cost, construction timing and water savings were not reported.
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The second cohort completed a two-month programme split between UAE training and practical sessions in Shenzhen, earning Huawei’s HCIA certification.
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The World Bank’s 8 October Poverty and Equity Brief says Nigeria’s national poverty rate rose from 40.1% in 2019 to 56.2% in 2023 and is estimated at 63% for 2026. The latest figure is a forward estimate, not a new household survey.
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The Bank of Russia said asset-backed securities offerings reached a record 479 billion rubles in September, while stock purchases fell to their lowest level since January.
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Incoming payments through the central bank payment system were 3.3% above the 2026 second-quarter average in September; Q3 growth was 0.8%.
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE signed a memorandum providing for technical and economic studies on rail connectivity, electricity interconnection and power exchange. Environmental feasibility is also included for electricity links; the agreement announces no construction decision, financing or delivery timetable.
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The 8 October briefing separates roughly 5.8 million tonnes of output in the previous season from current-season area estimates and reported farm financing.
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The MoU covers cross-border digital commerce, applied research, demonstrations and training; its first-year milestone is a 2027 Dubai finale of the Tetrix Agentic World League.
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The new Create AI Agents Championship shifts Dubai’s competition toward autonomous agent systems; organisers say the previous app contest received 15,564 applications across three editions.
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The three countries’ petroleum ministers discussed East Mediterranean resource development and infrastructure for access to European markets at an EMGF high-level roundtable. Egypt’s ministry highlighted the countries’ complementary roles.
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Equinor reported a revised NOK 26.5 billion cost estimate for Snøhvit Future in 2026 value on 7 October. Its schedule remains unchanged, with onshore compression planned for 2029 and electrification for 2030.
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Iraq’s Planning Ministry and the World Bank discussed preparation of a five-year country partnership strategy. The notice confirms a consultation, not a finalized strategy, project financing or timetable.
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