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Central Banking & Currency: Pakistan’s central bank says new banknote designs are finalized and sent to the federal cabinet, while SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad points to a recovery story—reserves up to about $17bn, remittances headed past $41bn, and a healthier external account despite Middle East uncertainty. Fuel Costs & Small Firms: Trade lobbies warn that fuel price hikes will ripple through transport, production, and household costs—an economy-wide shock that hits small businesses hardest. Halal Business Rules: Singapore’s halal push is expanding fast, but certification still means recipe changes, audits, and paperwork—yet it can unlock bigger procurement opportunities. MENA Tech for SMEs: OneMetric opens a Dubai office to help firms modernize HubSpot and RevOps with AI-led go-to-market support. Energy Security Watch: Greece’s HELLENiQ ENERGY reports results while stressing supply security amid the Middle East crisis. Water as a Business Constraint: In Sudan, prolonged outages and service collapse are turning drinking water into a daily, costly struggle for households and small restaurants.

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