Syria expressed condolences to Qatar for the death of several diplomats in a tragic traffic accident in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, affirming full solidarity with Qatar in this great loss.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's Sustainability and Innovation Center won two awards at the 2025 Sustainability Awards by the US-based Business Intelligence Group, for Best Service in Sustainability and Best Sustainability Team.

Mediation countries in the Gaza ceasefire will sign a guarantee document at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit, including the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and possibly Turkey as guarantor parties.

US President Donald Trump stated that the United States wants to help China and not harm it, expressing respect for Chinese President Xi Jinping and a desire to avoid a recession in China. Trump also threatened to impose additional tariffs starting November due to China's restrictions on rare earth metal exports.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to expand the financial safety margin in the November budget to strengthen public finances against market volatility and rising borrowing costs, potentially requiring additional taxes or spending cuts.

Heavy rains caused flash floods in Salqin city in Idlib countryside, northern Syria, disrupting traffic and washing away soil and stones on roads. The Civil Defense worked to clear the roads and drain water to ensure safety.

Gold prices in Egypt rose on Sunday, October 12, 2025, during the global exchange holiday. The 21-carat gold pound price reached 43,720 EGP, and the 24-carat gold gram price was about 6,245 EGP.

One UNIFIL peacekeeper was slightly injured when an Israeli drone dropped a bomb near their position in southern Lebanon, marking the third such incident in just over a month.

The Algerian government is actively working to curb gas waste in the domestic market and support the energy transition through the 2026 Finance Bill, which includes provisions encouraging investment in clean energy, green hydrogen, and local manufacturing of solar energy components.

The Social Security Investment Fund has increased its purchases on the Amman Stock Exchange in 2025, focusing on leading companies amid positive economic growth, with company profits reaching a record 1.52 billion Jordanian dinars before tax.