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Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets & Energy: Global markets weighed firmer US inflation (April CPI 3.8%) against cautious optimism from Trump’s Beijing visit, while analysts warned oil demand is starting to weaken—an early sign of “demand destruction” as energy shocks from the Iran war keep costs sticky. Middle East F&B & Hospitality: American Express Middle East is now the Official Payment Partner of Bahrain’s Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, adding presale access and fast-lane entry that also extends to select food and beverage outlets. Egypt Real Estate & Education: IMKAN Misr signed an MoU with AASTMT to allocate 45 feddans in Alburouj (New Heliopolis) for a new campus—another push to bundle lifestyle, services, and learning in one integrated community. Food Prices Pressure: Separate reporting points to how higher energy and supply disruptions are feeding into everyday food costs, with tomatoes cited as a clear example of price spikes hitting restaurant menus. Local Life & Travel: A Morocco travel warning story highlights how the country’s food and atmosphere can “recalibrate” visitors’ expectations—good for tourism, but a reminder that demand is being shaped by price and experience.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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