King Salman has granted Saudi citizenship to Travis Kalanick, Uber's co-founder, and John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea International Group, honoring their expertise and competence after their recent conversion to Islam.

Iraq's coach Graham Arnold relies on a strong offensive lineup against Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, aiming to secure an advantage before facing Saudi Arabia. The match is a key step towards World Cup qualification.

Global energy markets shifted after the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas, causing oil prices to drop while the US dollar remained strong. Regional tensions continue to influence oil price volatility and dollar stability.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines with warnings of a possible tsunami. The epicenter was located 62 kilometers southeast of the town of Manay in Davao Oriental.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will provide 29 million euros in additional humanitarian aid to Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need to implement the ceasefire agreement quickly, and ruled out any German military involvement in Gaza.

Yas Sorop leads Al Ahly training for the first time after his official appointment as head coach. The team prepares to face AS Kigali in the CAF Champions League on October 18. Sorop arrived in Cairo from Copenhagen to take charge for two seasons, replacing Jose Ribeiro.

Nineteen World Bank executive directors issued a statement supporting continued climate change programs, challenging the US and some countries' reservations. The statement backs allocating 45% of annual funding to environmental and climate projects, highlighting divisions ahead of the Bank's 2025 annual meetings.

Taaleem Holding Group reported a net profit of AED 164.5 million with a 19.2% growth during the 2024/2025 academic year, alongside a 20.1% increase in operating revenues and a recommendation to distribute a 15% cash dividend to shareholders.

Dr. Nasr Abdel Karim stated that Gaza's reconstruction requires between $60 and $65 billion and a timeframe of 10 to 15 years, emphasizing the importance of political and security conditions for success, and thanked Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their mediation efforts to stop the war in Gaza.

Gold prices held steady above $4,000 per ounce on Friday, October 10, 2025, supported by expectations of US interest rate cuts and easing Middle East tensions. Global gold funds saw their highest inflows since March 2022 amid increased demand for safe havens.