The EU employment rate for people aged 20–64 reached 76.4% in the second quarter of 2026, Eurostat reported on 11 September. It was 76.3% in the first quarter.
Labour market slack remained at 11.0% of the extended labour force. This measure includes people with unmet employment needs beyond the unemployed and should not be equated with the unemployment rate.
Investment commitments reported at end-June were 141 percent higher than in 2021. Oman also outlined port cargo, refinery capacity and dry-dock activity.
The platform will focus on the Qatar Investment Authority’s local portfolio. The government also outlined five-year expectations for US$38.5 billion in infrastructure projects and US$22.5 billion in private investment.
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Total value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
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