Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition draws more than 34,000 visitors
The six-day 22nd edition brought together more than 50 exhibitors and 500 brands from 30 countries.
Qatar News Agency (QNA)
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Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear outline access to government debt
Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear announced a link intended to broaden international investors’ access to Qatari government debt.
Qatar News Agency (QNA)
Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy grows 2.6% in second quarter
National Planning Council data showed growth in non-hydrocarbon activity alongside a sharp contraction in the hydrocarbon sector.
Qatar News Agency
UAE and Germany agree new trade and investment cooperation programme
Their 12th Joint Economic Committee reviewed ties across energy, technology, manufacturing and financial services.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
UAE non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED 1.9 trillion in first half
Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi reported the figure at the 2026 AIM Investment Summit in Dubai.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Egypt opens exploration bidding for fourteen oil and gas blocks
EGAS and EGPC areas have separate November and December submission deadlines through EUG.
Egypt Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Khor Mor starts supplying gas to Iraq’s Kirkuk Taza power station
Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum announce first deliveries under a one-year, 100 MMscf/d agreement.
Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum
ADNOC changes crude pricing to a prompt-month Dubai basis
The methodology takes effect on 1 November for Murban, Das, Umm Lulu and Upper Zakum grades.
ADNOC
EU and euro area economic sentiment slip to 97.9 in September
The Commission’s survey shows weaker sentiment and hiring expectations after the recovery that began in May.
European Commission DG ECFIN — September 2026 business and consumer surveys
Euro area inflation rises to 3.8% in September flash estimate
Eurostat’s preliminary reading puts energy inflation at 18.8%; complete September data are due on 16 October.
Eurostat — September 2026 HICP flash estimate
G20 merchandise imports rise 6.7% in the second quarter
OECD figures measure seasonally adjusted changes in current US dollars.
OECD
OECD unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in July
The unemployed total falls to a one-year low of 34.7 million.
OECD
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