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China reports 4.5% economic growth in third quarter of 2026
China’s gross domestic product grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, QNA reported on 19 October, citing Yonhap and Chinese statistical data.
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Gold reaches $4,175.60 an ounce in 19 October trading
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,175.60 an ounce in trading reported by QNA from Singapore on 19 October 2026. US December gold futures reached $4,196.40.
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Syria and World Bank agree on multi-donor reconstruction fund
Syria and the World Bank Group agreed to establish a multi-donor recovery and reconstruction fund, QNA reported on 18 October 2026, citing a Syrian statement.
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GCC telecom ministers review roaming and digital services
GCC postal and telecommunications ministers reviewed regulation, roaming and internet-based services at their 30th meeting in Bahrain on 18 October 2026, QNA…
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Saudi stock index gains 83 points as 200 companies advance
Saudi Arabia’s main stock index closed at 10,189.77 on 18 October 2026, gaining 83.23 points on turnover of 2.3 billion riyals, according to QNA.
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Muscat index falls 0.29% despite higher trading value
The Muscat 30 index ended the 18 October 2026 session at 7,656.14, down 21.9 points or 0.29%, QNA reported.
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Kuwait market closes 0.40% lower
Kuwait’s all-share index fell 33.87 points, or 0.40%, to close at 8,442.06 on 18 October 2026, according to QNA.
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Qatar weekly property sales reach 696.5 million riyals
Qatar recorded property sale contracts worth 696.5 million riyals during 11–17 October 2026, up 15.6% from the preceding week, QNA reported using Aqarat data.
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Qatar wins co-chair role in Arab competition network merger group
Qatar’s competition protection department won a co-chair role in the Arab Competition Network’s mergers and acquisitions working group, QNA reported on 17…
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Qatari business delegation explores partnerships in southern France
A Qatari business delegation explored trade and investment opportunities in southern France, including meetings in Cannes, Nice and Provence-Alpes-Côte…
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WhatsApp tests location-request button with details still uncertain
WhatsApp is testing a button that lets a user request another participant’s location within a chat, QNA reported on 18 October 2026, citing Android Authority.
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Google outlines added Android safeguards against scam messages
Google outlined additional Android protections against scam messages and sensitive-data exposure during screen sharing, according to a QNA report dated 15…
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