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The emirate of Abu Dhabi recorded Dh95.8 billion through 21,416 registered home sales during the first 9 months. Total real estate transaction value for the period reached Dh175.7 billion
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Saudi Arabia's Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture has inaugurated a new agricultural processing and marketing facility in Riyadh, being developed by Leen Alkhair Trading Co. With an annual capacity of over 500,000 tonnes, this 29,000 sq. meter facility aims to enhance local produce usage, improve food supply chain efficiency, and cater to both consumers and the food service sector, with completion expected by September 30, 2027.
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Following a strong jobs report on Friday, Fed fund futures were suggesting a roughly 80% chance the central bank hikes at its December 8 to 9 meeting
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Market bets on the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank raising rates in December were less confident, a day after the tech-led Nasdaq index suffered its deepest one-day drop since April 2025
