Middle East Finance Spotlight: Al Baraka Group CEO Houssem Ben Haj Amor was named among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs for 2026, as the bank group pushes transformation and tighter coordination across subsidiaries. UK Sustainability & Awards: South Ayrshire’s Land Energy was shortlisted for the 2026 Ayrshire Business Awards in the Driving Sustainability category, highlighting its sustainable wood pellets and briquettes business. Ghana Work Rules for AI: Ghana’s business leaders met in Accra to tackle how AI and data protection intersect with employee privacy, focusing on responsible adoption and governance. Pakistan Power Privatization: Pakistan’s cabinet committee ordered faster privatisation consultations for three power distribution firms—IESCO, FESCO and GEPCO—aiming to speed up the process. India Investment Accountability: West Bengal will publish a white paper reviewing what happened after eight Bengal Global Business Summits, including how many commitments turned into signed deals. Aviation Pricing Shift: American Airlines will end free economy-to-business upgrades on select routes, switching eligible customers to premium economy instead. Logistics IPO Watch: India’s Shiprocket says emerging tech businesses now drive over a quarter of revenue and is preparing for a ₹1,618-crore IPO next week. US Trade & Transit Fund: The US launched the Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund with $201M to spur private investment along the Middle Corridor. Energy Quality Check: India’s oil marketing companies say nationwide testing shows E20 petrol remains within quality limits, rejecting contamination claims.