Economy
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: 5.8 million refugee children were out of school in 2025
A 2 October report says 44% of 13.1 million school-aged refugee children were out of school.
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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 expects 130 speakers and participants from 100 countries at health summit
Announced for October 20–22, the summit's more than 175 exhibitors and 100-country participation are event forecasts, not completed counts.
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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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EMA safety committee assessed 85 medicine reports in October
PRAC’s monthly figures list nine safety signals, 49 risk-management plans and 16 post-authorisation studies.
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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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