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G20 trade accelerated in Q2 2026, boosted by merchandise imports and services trade
29.08.2026

G20 trade accelerated in Q2 2026, boosted by merchandise imports and services trade

PARIS, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- G20 merchandise trade accelerated in Q2 2026. Measured in current US dollars, quarter-on-quarter import growth rose markedly to 6.7%, from the 5.2% growth recorded in the previous quarter, reflecting strong increases in a number of G20 economies. G20 merchandise exports growth remained broadly flat at 5.9%. Preliminary estimates also point to an acceleration in services trade, with exports rising by 3.4% and imports by 2.5%, as compared to 2.0% and 1.5% respectively in Q1 2026.

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RAK Chamber explores trade, investment opportunities at UAE-Lebanon Business Forum
28.08.2026

RAK Chamber explores trade, investment opportunities at UAE-Lebanon Business Forum

BEIRUT, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has explored new business and investment opportunities during its participation as part of the UAE’s official delegation at the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum.On the sidelines of the forum, Mohamed Mosbbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, signed a cooperation and twinning agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Zahle and the Bekaa in the Republic of Lebanon, represented by the Chamber's President, Mounir Al-Tini.The agreement aims to enhance investment and business opportunities and open wider channels for companies and investors in Ras Al Khaimah and Lebanon.Al Nuaimi emphasised that the Chamber attaches great importance to strengthening and formalising partnerships with chambers of commerce around the world, reflecting its commitment to expanding economic and trade cooperation.He said the private sectors on both sides are ready to move from exploring opportunities to establishing concrete partnerships, adding that cooperation agreements provide an institutional framework for companies and investors to identify promising opportunities and build long-term partnerships.Al Nuaimi said the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum highlighted opportunities to expand trade and investment cooperation between the two countries' business communities and develop joint investments and projects.He added that the forum discussed the competitive advantages and promising economic potential of the UAE and Lebanon, as well as ways to leverage them to boost bilateral trade and investment.

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Arabian Travel Market 2026 Postponed to August
20.03.2026

Arabian Travel Market 2026 Postponed to August

Due to the ongoing war and increasing uncertainties in the Gulf region, the largest tourism fair in the Gulf, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has postponed its 2026 edition to the end of summer. According to a statement made by RX, the event will take place from May 4 to May 7, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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