Russian Unemployment Rate Hits Historic Low of 2.1% in November 2025
Russia's unemployment hit a record low of 2.1% in Nov 2025, but labor shortages may threaten economic growth and raise wage pressures.
Saudi Stock Market Closes Sharply Lower, TASI Drops 1.04% Amid Broad Sector Pressure
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Kuwait Stock Market Closes Mixed: Premier Market Dips, Main and All-Share Indices Gain
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Syria to Launch New Currency in January 2026 Under Presidential Decree
Syria will launch a new currency on Jan 1, 2026, dropping two zeros, to boost confidence and aid economic recovery after Assad's fall.
Egyptian Exchange Closes Higher: EGX30 Up 0.85% on Blue-Chip Gains
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Qatar's Economy Grows 2.9% in Q3 2025 Driven by Robust Non-Hydrocarbon Activities
Qatar's Q3 2025 GDP grew 2.9% year-on-year, led by 4.4% growth in non-hydrocarbon sectors, reflecting economic diversification.
Cryptocurrency's Paradoxical Year: Historic Peaks Meet Billion-Dollar Losses
2025 saw record crypto highs and billion-dollar hacks, with sharp crashes and losses, raising doubts about the sector's mainstream viability.
ACWA Power to Build Azerbaijan's First Seawater Desalination Plant with SAR 1.5 Billion Investment
ACWA Power will build Azerbaijan's first seawater desalination plant, investing SAR 1.5B, with a 27.5-year contract and full ownership.
Banque Misr Reports EGP 68.3 Billion Profit in 9 Months Driven by 36% Loan Surge
Banque Misr posted EGP 68.3B profit in 9 months, aided by a 36% loan surge and record EGP 4.1T assets, despite high rates and sector challenges.
Toyota Bets on Hybrid Vehicles as US Demand Drives 10 Million Production Target
Toyota aims for 10M vehicles in 2026, driven by US hybrid demand amid EV range, infrastructure, and policy concerns.
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