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Saudi tourism spending from Europe jumps 21% as arrivals rise nearly 18%
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Saudi reported record tourism growth from Europe in 2025, with arrivals up nearly 18% and spending from European travelers up 21%. The gains came during a year when the kingdom welcomed about 123 million domestic and inbound visitors and says the…
Founders Foundation launches first Green Economy Accelerator
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Founders Foundation has launched its first Green Economy Accelerator, bringing 13 South African entrepreneurs into a nine-month programme that started with an inaugural event in Sandton on August 6, 2026. The initiative aims to help founders in…
Uzbekistan raises growth target as economy accelerates
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Uzbekistan has lifted its 2026 GDP forecast to 8.1% and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is now aiming for 9% to 10% annual growth, a pace well above international projections.
Dalil Information Technology says AI will power borderless digital economies
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Dalil Information Technology outlined a vision for AI as core infrastructure for governments, banks and enterprises as of August 6, 2026, in Dubai.
Global Coalition on Aging, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society to host Silver Economy Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
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The Global Coalition on Aging and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society will bring government, business and health leaders to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 11-12 for Silver Economy Forum 2026. The summit is designed to turn ageing populations into an…
Trump’s Canada Tariff Strategy Framed as Leverage, Not Economic Suicide
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A new episode of On the Record with Christian Briggs examines President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports, arguing the move may be designed to force negotiations rather than trigger a long trade war. The episode weighs higher…
Realty of America taps veteran brokers to lead Carolinas expansion
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Realty of America has named Charles Boyett and Allison Watkins to lead its launch in North and South Carolina as the fast-growing brokerage pushes deeper into the Southeast.
Refurbished medical equipment market seen hitting $30.9B by 2033
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The global refurbished medical equipment market is projected to rise from $18.8 billion in 2026 to $30.9 billion by 2033, according to Persistence Market Research.
Economic Club of Las Vegas plans bipartisan midterm election event
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The Economic Club of Las Vegas will host a bipartisan reception on Aug. 26 at Park MGM to examine how the 2026 midterm elections could affect federal and Nevada policy.
Aidite expands push into digital dental manufacturing
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Aidite (Qinhuangdao) Technology Co., Ltd. is positioning itself as a supplier of CAD/CAM and 3D printing tools for dental labs and clinics as the industry shifts to digital workflows.
Andrew Herrera launches 2026 Brea City Council campaign focused on small businesses
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Community advocate Andrew Herrera has entered the 2026 Brea City Council race with a message centered on small-business growth, economic development and public safety.
HTF contrasts 100G ER and 400G coherent optics for network upgrades
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HTF is pitching a split optical strategy for operators facing rising data traffic: use 100G ER transceivers for shorter, cost-sensitive links and 400G coherent systems for long-haul and data center interconnect upgrades.
HTF pitches 400G OTN muxponders for broadband network expansion
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HTF says 400G OTN muxponders are becoming essential as telecom operators prepare for 2026 traffic growth from AI, cloud, 5G and data center interconnect demands.
K. Stewart Foundation sets Oakland Pride weekend LGBTQIA+ lineup
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The K. Stewart Foundation will host its OUT + EXCELLENT Weekend in downtown Oakland from Aug. 14-16, 2026, bringing together LGBTQIA+ leaders, entrepreneurs and community members for programming, performances and networking.
Fifth Era says autonomous digital economy unicorns top 755
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Fifth Era Partners says the number of autonomous digital economy unicorns has climbed to 755, with a combined value above an estimated $8 trillion.
Riad vai sediar cúpula global de biotecnologia em setembro de 2026
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A Cúpula Mundial de Biotecnologia Médica de Riad acontece de 14 a 16 de setembro de 2026 na capital saudita, com mais de 100 palestrantes e delegações de mais de 70 países. O evento quer acelerar a estratégia nacional de biotecnologia da Arábia…
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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Caribbean Media Exchange has announced seven first-round honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, set for Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
Florida economy tops $1.8 trillion as Vero Beach luxury market targets affluent relocations
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Florida’s economy has grown to $1.8 trillion, putting the state 14th globally and sharpening competition for high-end buyers and relocating wealth.
Syracuse University taps Ryan Schram to lead creator economy center
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Syracuse University has named Ryan Schram the inaugural executive director of its Center for the Creator Economy, which opened last fall and is now expanding its academic and industry footprint.
ECCB highlights stability, reserves growth and a decade-long reform push
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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank released its 2025-2026 Annual Report on July 22, 2026, saying the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union held steady despite global uncertainty and laid out a plan to double the region’s economy over the next decade….
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