'Bubble effect': Weight loss drug fueled growth is putting the pharma sector at risk, report finds

Surging demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs leaves the pharmaceutical sector at risk from a “bubble effect” as profitability soars, new research suggests. Demand for the likes of Wegovy and Zepbound has driven research and development returns to their highest level in years, but a report published by Deloitte on Monday suggests this is…

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Estonia, Azerbaijan see potential for expanding freight transport in railway sector (Exclusive)

Shorouk Express Transport Materials 12 December 2025 09:23 (UTC +04:00) Photo: World Bank Estonia and Azerbaijan are exploring opportunities to expand their railway freight transport and digital integration, aiming to boost trade volumes and enhance logistics efficiency between the two countries. Access to paid information is limited If You already have…

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Pharma sector slams Commission after Wastewater Directive excluded from Environment Omnibus

Shorouk Express The Commission presented its Environmental Omnibus package today (10 December), aimed at simplifying EU environmental legislation across several areas, including permitting, emissions standards, hazardous-waste treatment, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and the use of geospatial data.One area where changes had been anticipated was the EPR obligations for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors under the…

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Turkmenistan sets 2030 emissions target while energy sector dominates output, EDB says

Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 12. Turkmenistan has advanced its climate commitments through a series of national strategies and policy initiatives, Trend reports, citing data from the latest Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) report on carbon pricing policy opportunities in Central Asia and Azerbaijan. The country revised its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2023, setting a…

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