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Petra received 43,901 visitors in September as foreign arrivals remained weaker
Nine-month attendance was 2.8% below last year; Jordanian visitors increased while foreign visitor numbers fell more sharply.
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World Bank projects a 6.4% contraction in Lebanon’s economy in 2026
The Summer 2026 Lebanon Economic Monitor says renewed conflict reversed the previous year’s recovery and intensified pressure on public finances and household incomes.
Economy
Jordan tourism income rises to $1.14 billion in August
The central bank reported a 17.2% annual increase, while growth across the first eight months was 2.9% and varied by visitor group.
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IMF projects 1.7% growth for Saudi Arabia in 2026
The July country review says disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz affected oil and non-oil activity; the forecasts are conditional and subject to uncertainty.
Economy
OECD unemployment rate falls to 4.9% in July
The unemployed total falls to a one-year low of 34.7 million.
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G20 merchandise imports rise 6.7% in the second quarter
OECD figures measure seasonally adjusted changes in current US dollars.
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EU records €21.8 billion goods trade deficit in the second quarter
The energy product deficit widened from the previous quarter.
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Türkiye’s 2025 services trade surplus reaches $63 billion
The ministry reported services exports of $124.9 billion.
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Turkic Economies 2025 report examines the green transition
The ministry highlighted the regional study’s energy and circular economy focus.
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EU total market production falls 0.1% in June
The composite indicator combines industry, construction, services and trade volume.
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Three categories account for 46% of EU household spending
Eurostat’s September assessment examines the distribution of January 2026 consumption expenditure.