The UK government announced that London will host a three-day international conference to discuss Gaza's recovery and reconstruction, with £20 million in urgent humanitarian aid to be allocated during the Sharm El-Sheikh summit.

Abu Dhabi Customs is participating in GITEX Global 2025, showcasing the Smart Customs Translator, an AI-powered interactive platform facilitating customs communication in over 90 languages to improve service efficiency and reduce errors.

The Victory team won the third round of the Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship in Zhenzhou, China, with Alec Wikstrom finishing first and Sean Torrente second. The Sharjah and Abu Dhabi teams completed the top positions.

The 21st International Education Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah attracted over 30,000 visitors including students and parents, featuring participation from more than 100 universities and academic institutions from 16 countries, showcasing the latest academic programs and diverse specializations.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the 10th edition of the "Expand North Star" exhibition, the world's largest event connecting startups with investors, featuring over 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors from 180 countries.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting open trade as a pillar of sustainable development. The UAE's non-oil foreign trade with G20 countries exceeded $231.6 billion in the first half of 2025, growing 19.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that recent Israeli airstrikes on southern towns carry messages directed at him, following his call for reconstruction funding. He questioned the credibility of the US sponsorship of the ceasefire agreement amid ongoing Israeli violations.

The UK government announced that London will host a three-day international conference to discuss Gaza's reconstruction, allocating £20 million in humanitarian aid and affirming a leading role in the upcoming peace plan.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, warns of a possible major correction in US stock markets within six months to two years amid concerns over inflation and geopolitical tensions.

Iron prices in Egypt stabilized on Monday 13-10-2025, with prices ranging between 38,000 and 40,000 Egyptian pounds per ton depending on the factory and governorate.