The UAE has achieved a new milestone by leading the winners of the 2025 Global Free Zones Awards, with JAFZA ranking first as the best industrial zone regionally and second globally, and DMCC winning the best free zone in the knowledge category.

Traditional crafts in Ajloun are a vital part of cultural identity and enhance domestic tourism by highlighting the Ajloun mahbash and heritage pieces in museums. The cultural directorate supports these crafts through training and workshops to preserve them for future generations.

Oil prices experienced slight changes in early Asian trading after falling over 1% due to reduced war risk premiums following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Weekly prices remain up about 1.2%.

US oil prices fell below $60, the lowest in six months, as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect amid an oversupplied market.

The 'Jordan National Trail March 2025' began on October 10, covering 675 kilometers from Umm Qais to Aqaba, with participation from adventurers worldwide. The event promotes sustainable tourism and supports local communities by creating job opportunities.

Dr. Yousef Al-Shawarbah visited the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and Aqaba Development Corporation to review plans for national economic development, cooperation in environment and technology fields, and the 3D printing project for coral reef restoration under the Blue Economy initiatives.

The Coptic Orthodox Church is expanding in East and Central African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia through spiritual, educational, and developmental services that enhance its humanitarian role. The church focuses on education, literacy eradication, and youth empowerment in these countries.

Cairo courts have issued appellate rulings against investors and executives for stock market violations including price manipulation and delayed financial reporting, imposing hefty fines and activity bans in some cases.

Gold prices in Egypt remained stable on October 10, 2025, with 21-carat gold priced at around 5335 Egyptian pounds. Globally, gold neared $3975 per ounce amid expectations of US interest rate cuts.

Supply investigations in Giza seized an unlicensed facility recycling used car oils and filling them with a fake brand in Badrashin, in addition to two unlicensed flour sifters containing large quantities of subsidized flour and bran.