U.S. nonfarm productivity grows at a 1.4% annualized rate in second quarter
Revised BLS data show output grew faster than hours worked, while unit labour costs increased.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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U.S. producer prices rise 0.4% in August
A rise in goods prices led the monthly increase, while final-demand prices were 5.4% higher over 12 months.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dubai opens first Environment Conference and Exhibition
The two-day event addressed environmental and sustainability issues across six themes.
Dubai Government Media Office
Dubai green economy summit to put governance and finance on October agenda
The 21–22 October WGES programme will examine policy, infrastructure, business transition, food and water security.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
BME and CATL sign Egypt battery plant agreement
Egyptian battery maker BME and China’s CATL signed a contract on September 13 to establish a battery systems plant. The first phase is planned for annual capacity of 1 gigawatt-hour and investment above EGP 2 billion, reported by SIS as about US$39 million.
State Information Service of Egypt
Egyptian Cabinet report examines changing global trade policies
A September 6 Cabinet research bulletin said supply-chain resilience, energy and technology security and reduced dependence on single sources are increasingly shaping trade and investment. It highlighted local value added as a measure beyond export growth.
State Information Service — IDSC Contemporary Economic Horizons
Egypt reviews priorities for economic conference and transformation program
A September 20 Cabinet meeting reviewed a planned national economic conference and the National Economic Transformation Program. The program aims to support a private-sector-led economy, boost exports, create jobs and improve living standards.
State Information Service — Cabinet meeting on economic conference and transformation program
Jordan external exports grow 10.3% through July
Jordan total exports rose 10.3% to JD6.395 billion in January–July 2026, according to provisional Department of Statistics figures reported by Petra. Domestic exports increased 4.6% to JD5.509 billion, while re-exports climbed 67.2% to JD886 million.
Petra
Farm study identifies water as a major constraint in Jordan
Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center completed a water–energy–food–ecosystems assessment covering 300 farms, Petra reported. The assessment recorded a mean index of 0.42 on a scale from zero to one and identified water as a major constraint on agriculture.
Petra / National Agricultural Research Center
Qatar property sales reach QAR 654.4 million in the 39th week
Aqarat reported 133 sales for September 20–26, with higher total value alongside fewer transactions.
Qatar News Agency
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)
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)
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