The Prime Minister congratulated his Malaysian counterpart on the occasion of Malaysian National Day, while the Central Bank denied issuing any circular about foreign currency exchange rates. The National Committee for Import Regulation and Financing also reviewed the mechanism for handling import requests.

Hamid Al-Shatri, head of Iraq's National Intelligence Service, met with PUK leader Bafel Talabani to convey Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani's directives to support security and stability in Sulaymaniyah. Meanwhile, Kurdistan's Ministry of Finance began selling assets of Nalia and Chavi Land companies to recover large debts.

UAE authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle 89,760 amphetamine pills following intelligence provided by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior. Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect regional security.

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior intensifies measures against deviant groups and detects ISIS movements in Kirkuk. A woman was injured during a clash with a drug dealer. The International Coalition arrested two prominent ISIS members in a security operation in Kirkuk.

Syrian Minister of Communications Abdul Salam Heikal met with his Saudi counterpart Abdullah Al-Sawaha in Riyadh to discuss strategic tech partnerships and ways to develop the digital economy and empower youth in this field.

Ahmed Sayed Zizo apologized to Al Ahly fans after the team's 2-0 defeat to Pyramids in the Premier League, emphasizing that the apology is a duty and that such shortcomings will not be repeated.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejects tax increases to cover the budget deficit, affirming the coalition's commitment to its contract which does not include tax hikes, despite Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil's openness to higher taxes on the wealthy in 2027.

Land preparation for 239 acquired properties in Muharraq City's first development phase is progressing on schedule, with construction started to restore and build 300 housing units. The phase also includes developing 63 streets, providing over 360 parking spaces, and establishing a visitor center to inform the public about the project.

The Bahraini Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs emphasized the essential role of youth in advancing the judicial sector during a dialogue meeting of the "Future Bet" program organized by the Bahrain Institute for Political Development. The Minister highlighted development initiatives, the Ministry's support for the national economy, and ongoing digital transformation in the judicial sector.

أدى حادث قطار مطروح إلى مقتل 3 أشخاص وإصابة 103 آخرين، وأعاد الجدل حول عوامل الأمان في السكك الحديدية المصرية، فيما تجري تحقيقات لمعرفة أسباب الحادث بعد خروج 7 عربات عن مسارها وانقلاب 2 منها.