Agriculture
Syria estimates this season’s peanut crop at 17,970 tonnes
The Agriculture Ministry’s preliminary estimate covers about 6,256 hectares; growers report irrigation, input-cost and processing constraints.
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Agriculture
Raqqa seed branch resumes work after about 14 years
The branch set a target of about 7,500 tonnes of durum and soft wheat seed for the coming season.
Economy
Sharjah records 9,891 new real-estate investors
Sharjah recorded 9,891 new real-estate investors and 46,125 traded properties in the first nine months of 2026.
Infrastructure
Syria moved 25.27 million tonnes of freight in nine months
Ministry figures cover January through September 2026.
Education
Ajman approves lifelong-learning framework; report identifies 256 providers
Ajman approved a lifelong-learning framework. Its 2026 report identified 256 providers in the emirate.
Education
Two school complexes reopen in Aleppo and Tartous
Rehabilitated schools are intended to serve nearly 2,000 students.
Education
Sharjah university establishes UNESCO Chair for Arabic, AI and digital heritage
AUS signed an agreement with UNESCO to establish a chair on Arabic, AI and digital heritage.
Energy
First Saudi Aramco diesel shipment reaches Baniyas
The Starling began unloading about 63,784 tonnes of diesel.
Health
Abu Dhabi health mission to China held 32 meetings and site visits
The health and life-sciences delegation discussed potential cooperation in AI, precision medicine and new therapies in China.
Business
Abu Dhabi establishes company to take TAMM platform to global markets
TAMM Global was established to operate the digital public-services platform, license its intellectual property and partner with governments abroad.
Health
Abia reports 25 eye-care centres and 31,152 screenings
Abia State says it has established 25 eye clinics and vision centres across its 17 local government areas. The state’s Eye Health Management Bureau reported the programme’s cumulative outputs at a World Sight Day event in Umuahia on 15 October.
Culture
Abu Dhabi calendar announces events for late 2026 and early 2027
The announced programme includes art fairs, a biennial, festivals, a museum opening and sports events.