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Iraq Finalizes 48 Deals With US Partners in Oil and Energy During Premier Visit
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi oversaw the signing of 48 agreements with American companies and entities during a visit to…
Russian Agricultural Exports Expand 26 Percent in First Half of 2026 to Surpass 20 Billion Dollars
Russian agricultural exports increased 26 percent in the first half of 2026 to exceed 20 billion dollars, the federal centre…
Bank of Italy Raises 2026 Inflation Forecast to 3.1 Percent on Higher Price Expectations
The Bank of Italy has increased its projected inflation rate for 2026 to 3.1 percent while noting rising price expectations…
SEWA Completes Natural Gas Project to Supply Dibba Al Hisn
The Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas Authority completed its natural gas project in Dibba Al Hisn on Thursday, linking the…
CMU-Q Dean Says Human Capital Represents Qatar’s Top Business Advantage
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar dean Michael Trick stated on Friday that human capital is Qatar’s top business advantage, underscoring…
Major Chinese Carriers Project First-Half Losses Reaching $1.33 Billion on Fuel Surge and Demand Weakness
On July 17, 2026, China's top airlines warn of heavy losses as Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern…
Moonshot AI Debuts Massive Open-Source Kimi K3 Model Rivaling Leading US Systems
Beijing-based Moonshot AI released its Kimi K3 model on July 17, 2026, which topped AI coding leaderboards and delivered frontier-level…
PayPal Board Deems Stripe-Advent $53 Billion Takeover Bid Undervalued
On July 17, 2026, PayPal's board determined that a $53 billion takeover proposal from Stripe and Advent International undervalued the…
Fitch Affirms AA- Rating for First Abu Dhabi Bank With Stable Outlook
First Abu Dhabi Bank reinforced its position among the world’s highest-rated banks with AA- equivalent credit ratings after Fitch Ratings…
Eurostat Data Confirms Trade Deficits Across Euro Area and EU for May 2026
Eurostat reported on July 16 that the Euro area and European Union recorded trade deficits in May 2026 with the…
Gold Set for Biggest Weekly Loss in Six Weeks on Iran Conflict and Rate Concerns
Gold was on track for its biggest weekly loss in six weeks on July 17, 2026, falling 3.2 percent as…
UAE Joint Committee Activates Seventh Fuel Station Safety Initiative Nationwide
The seventh National Fuel Station Safety Campaign launched across the UAE on July 17, 2026, with the Joint Security and…