Sudan faces a worsening crisis of counterfeit and expired drugs amid weak official oversight and escalating war, leading to significant human and economic losses.

The US dollar dropped by 63 pips to 7.1089 yuan per dollar on Monday, with the yuan allowed to fluctuate by 2% around the central bank’s reference rate in the foreign exchange market.

Gold funds in Egypt have grown rapidly in asset size and trading volume since early 2025, driven by rising global gold prices and increased local demand for safe investments amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

China's Hainan Province will host the 11th annual international conference of the World Free Zones Organization in October 2025, with over 1,500 senior policymakers, business leaders, investors, and free zone experts participating to discuss the future of global trade and investment.

WETEX 2025 hosts 18 international pavilions from various countries with participation from 3,100 companies representing 65 nations, aiming to enhance global cooperation in sustainability, energy, water, and environment sectors.

The UAE government delegation visited the Philippines to participate in the Government Knowledge Exchange Forum aimed at enhancing partnership and sharing expertise in government modernization, attended by the Philippine President and senior officials from both countries.

Dubai Islands recorded AED 58.1 billion in real estate sales during the first eight months of 2025, with 8,101 diverse transactions. Palm Jumeirah and Jebel Ali Palm topped the list of the most investment-attracting projects.

Dr. Nayef bin Abid Al-Zari, Director General of Education in Riyadh, participated in the 95th National Day celebrations with students at Saqr Quraysh Elementary School, emphasizing the importance of instilling citizenship values and preparing students for a promising future.

The Mayor of the Eastern Province inaugurated the "Wahdat Watan" monument in Al Khobar, symbolizing the unification of the Kingdom. The monument is located at the intersection of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Road and Prince Turki Road. The initiative aims to enhance the urban landscape and aesthetic identity of cities through national monument competitions.

Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority, emphasized that the non-banking financial sector is a key driver of the national economy. The stock exchange is ready for new listings amid rising liquidity and trading. Regulatory efforts focus on transparency, combating financial fraud, and supporting investment in gold funds, real estate, and the voluntary carbon market.