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CNBC Morning Squawk roundup covers Chick-fil-A expansion, AI wearables and oil tanker attacks

CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter bundled several unrelated items: Chick-fil-A's growth plans, Gen Z sports betting trends, and new AI-enabled smart glasses from Oakley Meta and Ray-Ban. The newsletter also reported fresh attacks on oil tankers near Oman and Iran, a G7 pledge to release diesel reserves to ease fuel costs, and OPEC+'s decision to leave production targets unchanged for November.

cnbc.com · 2026-10-05

Taco Bell to Re-Enter UAE Market After 14-Year Absence via Americana Deal

Taco Bell has signed an exclusive development agreement with restaurant operator Americana Restaurants to relaunch in the United Arab Emirates, a market it exited without explanation in 2012. The Yum! Brands chain previously ran several locations across the UAE, including in Dubai. Americana's chairman, Mohamed Alabbar, framed the comeback around Taco Bell's brand appeal to younger consumers seeking bold flavors and value.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-02