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Sunday, Oct 13, 2024

Pope Francis Visits East Timor: A Landmark Journey for Unity and Hope

Pope Francis' East Timor Visit Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Independence Referendum with Open-Air Mass.
Pope Francis made a historical visit to East Timor, his first since the country's 2002 independence, receiving a warm welcome from citizens in Dili and President Jose Manuel Ramos-Horta. The visit, aligning with the 25th anniversary of the UN-backed independence referendum, features an inspirational open-air Mass aiming to foster hope and unity in the predominantly Catholic nation.

Meanwhile, the global sukuk market is set for a strong performance in 2024, driven by significant sovereign issuances from Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Particularly, Saudi Arabia's robust economic diversification under Vision 2030 has led to impressive sukuk issuance, contributing 37% of the GCC's total issuance in the first half of 2024.

Over in Egypt, the trade deficit has seen a notable reduction by 5.1% in June, reaching $2.87 billion, thanks to falling commodity prices and increased petroleum product exports. The International Monetary Fund noted positive recovery signals for Egypt's economy, crediting recent government measures for enhancing macroeconomic stability.

On the subject of economic strides, Saudi Arabia reported a remarkable 213% increase in non-oil exports to Qatar in Q2 2024, amounting to SR5.79 billion. This boost is part of the Kingdom's broader economic diversification strategy, showcasing growth in exports to several countries, including Bahrain, the UAE, China, and India.

In related news, Saudi Arabia's Al-Masane Al-Kobra Mining Co. is set to expand its gold production efforts in line with Vision 2023 goals. AMAK's focus on the Khutainah project and adjacent sites in Najran aims to increase production, diversify its mining portfolio, and enhance sustainability by linking facilities to the national electricity grid.

Finally, Riyadh has introduced an innovative solar-powered parking system to improve city parking management. The Riyadh Parking project, featuring over 60 solar-powered payment machines and numerous guidance panels, is set to launch next month, aiming to streamline parking organization across 12 neighborhoods while offering convenient digital and traditional payment methods.
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