Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and witnessed four agreements spanning government, energy and investment in Abu Dhabi.
Indonesia recorded a $10.61 billion trade surplus in January to September 2026, as non-oil and gas exports offset a $23.60 billion oil and gas deficit.
Health
Dengue has killed 418 people in Bangladesh this year, with October the deadliest month at 173 deaths, as experts warn the outbreak will persist.
Travel
Ankara is targeting a total of $70 billion in tourism earnings for the upcoming year. Türkiye eyes $70 billion tourism revenue. This financial plan aligns with Türkiye’s Medium-Term Programme, which outlines revenue goals for the next three years. After reaching $70 billion in 2027, the programme projects $73.5 billion in 2028 and $78.5 billion in 2029. The plan anticipates increases of $3.5 billion in 2028 and an additional $5 billion in 2029. Achieving the 2029 target would mean about a 20% rise in annual earnings compared to last year’s figures. Last year, Türkiye set a record with $65.2 billion in tourism income.
Technology
The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable with a passport-style design, a nano-texture inner display and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip.
