Jordan approves incentives for automotive manufacturing in Zarqa
The Cabinet-approved package targets vehicle manufacturing and assembly investment in the Zarqa Development Zone.
Jordan News Agency (Petra)
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Jordan targets 5% annual export growth under 2026–29 strategy
The Cabinet-approved national strategy aims to lift manufactured exports from JD4.7 billion to JD7.9 billion by 2029.
Jordan News Agency (Petra)
DRC export-price bulletin shows copper and cobalt benchmarks easing
The ministry’s 5–10 October bulletin lists copper at US$14,649.30/t and cobalt at US$39,086/t before lower reference values.
DRC Ministry of External Trade, National Price Bulletin Commission
NERC publishes October energy caps for Port Harcourt distribution area
The regulator’s six-page schedule lists unmetered-customer caps by feeder across Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
South Sudan’s Kenya visit to include talks on Lamu refinery project
The president’s office said the two countries would discuss their potential roles in supporting the new refinery project in Lamu.
Office of the President, Republic of South Sudan
Kuwaiti crude rises $4.89 to $108.10 a barrel
QNA, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, reported a Thursday Kuwaiti crude price of $108.10 per barrel, up from $103.21.
Qatar News Agency (QNA), citing Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)
Qatar reserves and foreign-currency liquidity reach QAR 262.3bn
QNA, citing Qatar Central Bank data, reported a 0.46% year-on-year rise in September reserves and foreign-currency liquidity.
Qatar News Agency (QNA), citing Qatar Central Bank data
QNB reports 4% rise in nine-month net profit
QNB Group reported QAR 13.3 billion in net profit for January–September, while operating income rose 8% to QAR 36 billion.
QNB Group — Financial Results For The Nine Months Ended 30 September 2026 (official issuer release)
Irbid industrial exports rise 7.3% to $934.1 million in nine months
Exports reported by the Irbid Chamber of Industry reached $934.1 million in January–September 2026, according to its chairman speaking to Petra.
Jordan News Agency (Petra), reporting Irbid Chamber of Industry figures
Russia’s oil and gas budget revenue was RUB 5.471 trillion in January–September
The Finance Ministry’s preliminary estimate put total federal revenue at RUB 29.639 trillion and spending at RUB 34.825 trillion.
Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation
Sudan minister cites 5.8m tonnes from previous crop season
The minister also gave an indicative 3m-feddan winter plan, including 1m feddan for wheat.
Sudan News Agency (SUNA)
Kassala committee reports stable supplies, with sorghum prices rising
A 4 October review found staple and fuel supplies stable but reported higher prices, especially for sorghum.
Sudan News Agency (SUNA)
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