Energy prices concerned 73.3% of Scottish businesses in BICS wave 164
Construction and transport firms reported still higher concern in the survey estimates.
Scottish Government (gov.scot)
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Scottish survey finds energy prices remain a leading business concern
Weighted BICS estimates put energy concern at 78.5%; 36.9% reported AI use.
Scottish Government (gov.scot)
Scotland’s June 2026 census records 5.16 million hectares of farmed land
Cattle numbers reached 1.67 million while sheep remained below their five-year average.
Scottish Government (gov.scot)
Scottish consultation draws 316 responses on rental-home efficiency proposals
The analysis reports views on proposed EPC band C targets for new and existing tenancies.
Scottish Government (gov.scot)
Azerbaijan energy ministry issued 149 permits in Q3
The ministry’s third-quarter total included export-control, import, transit and restricted-circulation permits processed through ASAN Service Center No. 7.
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s nine-month GDP rises 1.5%; oil and gas GDP declines 1.2%
The State Statistical Committee reported 1.5% real GDP growth for January–September, with oil-and-gas GDP down 1.2% year on year.
State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Jordan industry grew 4.6% in Q2, chamber says
The Jordan Chamber of Industry said the sector grew 4.6% year on year in Q2 and contributed about 40% of national growth.
Jordan News Agency (Petra), citing Jordan Chamber of Industry
UAE: World Bank updates per-capita growth and inflation outlook
The World Bank’s October 2026 outlook gives United Arab Emirates estimates and forecasts for real GDP per-capita growth and inflation.
World Bank Group
DR Congo: World Bank estimates 2026 growth and inflation
The World Bank’s October 2026 outlook gives Democratic Republic of the Congo estimates and forecasts for real GDP growth and inflation.
World Bank Group
Republic of Congo: World Bank estimates 2026 growth and inflation
The World Bank’s October 2026 outlook gives Republic of the Congo estimates and forecasts for real GDP growth and inflation.
World Bank Group
Egypt: World Bank fiscal-year estimates for growth and inflation
The World Bank’s October 2026 outlook gives Egypt estimates and forecasts for real GDP per-capita growth and inflation.
World Bank Group
Iraq: World Bank outlook for per-capita growth and inflation
The World Bank’s October 2026 outlook gives Iraq estimates and forecasts for real GDP per-capita growth and inflation.
World Bank Group
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