Dubai has launched a Mainland Business Activity Permit for free zone companies, enabling them to operate in the local market and participate in government tenders, while reducing costs and risks and enhancing growth opportunities.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre announced a strategic partnership with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to develop an integrated global infrastructure for tokenized commodities, aiming to integrate physical commodities into blockchain-based financial systems.

The UAE Central Bank's gold reserves rose by 32% over eight months to reach 30.329 billion dirhams in August 2024, surpassing the 30 billion dirhams threshold for the first time. Demand, savings, and time deposits also saw significant growth during the same period.

Hamas announced an agreement to end the war in Gaza, including the withdrawal of occupation forces, entry of aid, and prisoner exchange, calling on President Trump and guaranteeing countries to ensure full implementation.

Mortgage loan applications in the US declined for the second consecutive week, with the mortgage application index falling 4.7% for the week ending October 3, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Prince Salman bin Sultan, Emir of Madinah Region, inaugurated the 25th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Ziyarah Research under the patronage of King Salman. The forum includes participation from over 60 government, private, and non-profit entities and features workshops, scientific sessions, and innovative projects.

Iron prices in Egypt stabilized on Thursday, October 9, 2025, ranging between 39,200 and 40,000 EGP per ton among distributors. Factory prices range from 38,000 to 38,500 EGP, with an approximate 1,000 EGP increase per ton for consumers depending on the region and company type.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the dollar exchange rate against the Egyptian pound was recorded at several major banks, ranging between 47.43 and 47.62 EGP for buying and selling.

Gold prices in Egypt stabilized on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after hitting record highs yesterday. UBS forecasts gold to reach $4200 per ounce in the coming months due to international economic factors.

Moroccan security forces at Ibn Battuta Airport in Tangier arrested a French citizen of Algerian origin wanted internationally for kidnapping, detention, and death threats after abducting a Belgian citizen in Brussels in 2024 and detaining him in France.