Business
Jordan employment programme reports 61,580 subsidized contracts
The ministry said women held 51.2% of the contracts recorded since mid-2022.
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Infrastructure
Jordan opens passenger-transport permits for underserved areas
New rules give approved operators three months to meet technical requirements before renewable one-year permits.
Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia completes sewer projects worth more than SAR214 million
The works include a wastewater treatment plant with capacity of 6,250 cubic metres a day.
Agriculture
Two UAE convoys deliver 259 tonnes of food supplies to Gaza
The two convoys entering the territory this week comprised 20 trucks, WAM reported.
Infrastructure
Kinshasa–Brazzaville road-rail bridge work launch scheduled for June 2027
The two governments’ meeting set an implementation timetable, with construction launch planned for a future date.
Business
McEwen agrees to sell Ontario properties for US$55 million
The company signed a definitive agreement to transfer two mining properties and a surface parcel near Timmins to Discovery Mining.
Agriculture
FAO selects Emirati farmer among 100 women recognised for agrifood work
Khadija Darwish Alqubaisi was selected for the UN agency’s agrifood and rural-development initiative.
Business
Twenty trainees graduate from Nigerian oil and gas skills programme
NCDMB said 20 people completed a 12-month human-capital programme run with Heritage Energy and H&W Energy.
Agriculture
FUNAAB receives 80 bags of poultry feed for farm training
Hybrid Feeds’ donation will support the Farm Practical Year programme, which is expected to benefit more than 1,800 penultimate-year students.
Technology
Serpro schedules public-sector AI governance week for November
The free event is planned for November 4–6 in Brasília and online, focusing on how public bodies can oversee AI systems.
Energy
Brazil’s ANP and Guarulhos Procon agree on fuel-market inspections
The agreement covers fuel-price collection and joint enforcement, lasts 60 months and transfers no funds.
Fiscal Policy
DR Congo plans US$60m Treasury bond auction for 13 October
The 13 October schedule includes a two-year dollar bond and six-month indexed Congolese-franc Treasury bills.