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World Bank projects Tanzania growth of 6.1% in 2026
A 2 October update says private-sector-led growth needs to translate into better-quality jobs.
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UK population rose to 69.5 million in mid-2025
The ONS estimated the UK population at 69.5 million in mid-2025, an annual increase of 227,700 people or 0.3%.
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UK median household disposable income reached £39,200
The ONS estimated median UK household disposable income at £39,200 in the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, up 3.5% from the previous financial year.
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UNHCR estimates Ukrainian refugees contributed 2.4% of Poland’s GDP in 2025
A third Deloitte study prepared for UNHCR and released on 1 October put the contribution at about PLN 94 billion; refugee employment rose from 69% to 76% in a year.
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Abu Dhabi announces more than AED300 million for public-transport systems
The project covers bus and journey management plus digital fare collection; the contract has been awarded to Conduent.
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DOF receives letter of intent for offshore contract classified at $50m–$100m
DOF said on October 2 that it had received a letter of intent for a large offshore contract expected to use an I-class vessel in the first half of 2028; the company defines “large” as $50 million–$100 million.
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MTN Ghana discloses about $202 million in spectrum licence fees
MTN Ghana disclosed licence fees of US$100.9 million for 700 MHz spectrum and US$101.1 million for the 3 GHz band awarded by Ghana’s communications regulator.
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Absa and Thunes deepen partnership for cross-border payments in Africa
Absa and Thunes said October 1 they would expand their collaboration on cross-border payments across Africa; Thunes says its network reaches more than 140 countries.
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Abu Dhabi launches family-planning framework with five goals and 63 actions
Developed over two years, the framework translates its goals into 15 strategies and 63 actions, with 16 public- and private-sector organisations exploring pilots.
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Musaffah plan projects AED227 billion in annual GDP contribution at full implementation
Abu Dhabi's plan phases industrial-district redevelopment and projects support for about 269,800 jobs when fully implemented.
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Airtel Money sets IPO offer price at £1.96 a share
In an October 1 filing with the UK regulator, Airtel Money set its initial public offering price at £1.96 per share, implying an estimated market capitalisation of about £5.3 billion.
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Murray-Darling Basin storage fell 88 gigalitres in a week
ABARES’s October 1 update put Murray-Darling Basin storage at 14,991 GL, or 67% of total capacity.
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