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Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov reviewed gas projects with Qatar’s Power International Holding leaders on 15 October. Installation continues at the Kashagan plant designed for 1 billion cubic metres annually, with commissioning planned for 2027.
The Bank of Russia’s table published on 16 October puts RUONIA for 15 October transactions at 13.91% per year. Calculation status is standard, and the rate matches the 13.91% reported for 14 October.
The State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted seminars on renewable energy integration and practical AI applications on 14–15 October. Training under cooperation with Germany’s Clausthal University of Technology was supported by GIZ’s EU-backed green Turkmenistan project.
Azerbaijan’s central bank reported on 16 October that the economic indicators working group met online on 14 October. Participants reviewed work under the 2026 action plan on budget transparency, debt sustainability, inflation and the investment climate.
Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee reported on 16 October that January–August textile exports totalled US$2.1 billion. Exports rose 26.9% from the same period a year earlier; textiles represented 9.4% of total exports.
Egypt’s planning and economic development ministry reported on 15 October that Minister Ahmed Rostom met ITFC chief Adeeb Al-Aama in Bangkok to review existing cooperation. The discussion covered the US$1.5 billion annual work program signed in May 2026 to support food and energy needs.
Jordan Chamber of Industry president Fathi Jaghbeer said partnerships with Australia could strengthen technical capacity in exploration, processing efficiency and environmental practice. In remarks to Petra on 15 October, he highlighted a shift from raw material extraction towards higher-value chemical and mineral manufacturing.
Kuwait Bourse’s All Share Index lost 57.67 points in the Thursday, 15 October session, closing at 8,475.93. QNA’s closing report puts the daily decline at 0.68%; the index level is measured in points rather than money.
QNA’s 15 October report says the Qatar Stock Exchange index fell 2.17% over the week, its fifth consecutive weekly loss. A separate session report puts Thursday’s close at 8,810.17 points, down 120.96 points on the day; weekly and daily changes cover different periods.
Jordan’s government communication ministry’s September activity report highlights the Irtiqa framework launched to assess public institutions’ digital maturity. As reported by Petra on 15 October, it comprises 10 main areas, 16 dimensions and 34 standards to help institutions identify priorities and improvement plans.
Majid Al Futtaim Holding CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail said AI agents play a role in about 9% of the group’s customer transactions through recommendations, choices or purchase direction. WAM’s 15 October report quotes him at the Sharjah Investment Forum saying the share was virtually zero a few months earlier.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that the 25th WPC Energy Congress, held in Riyadh on 11–15 October, concluded with more than 33,000 registrations. Participation covered 135 countries and 489 media representatives, with sessions addressing oil, gas, energy efficiency and AI applications.
