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The Conversation· Nov 7, 2025Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts Nearly 60% of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are either children under 18 or adults who are 60 or older.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025UAE touts $148B investment in AI Some Gulf countries are investing heavily into AI, with the Emirates taking a notable lead in data center capacity and attracting foreign investment.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Bahrain revamps investment rules to attract super-rich The country looks to pitch itself as a global wealth management hub and attract the type of super-rich residents that have flocked to the neighboring UAE.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Qatar doubles down on Egypt’s coastline with $3.5B land buy Gulf countries are moving away from providing aid to Egypt and instead focusing on investment opportunities.
Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Economic integration key to cementing Middle East peace Expanding the Abraham Accords depends on business, not just diplomacy.
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Semafor· Nov 7, 2025Chinese exports show unexpected fall in October Economists had projected another month of growth with declining trade with the US supposedly offset by increased shipments to the rest of the world.
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