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SyriaReconstruction plan published for four districts, funding unspecified.
IraqParliament adjourned a budget session without a vote.
LebanonCentral bank published quarterly reserves figures.
JordanWater authority announced a revised summer allocation schedule.
Saudi ArabiaEnergy ministry confirmed maintenance coordination memorandum.
PalestineMunicipal elections scheduled for three governorates.
EgyptMediation round concluded without a joint statement.
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