The World Free Zones Organization announced the agenda for its 11th Annual International Conference 2025, hosted by Hainan Province, China, in October 2025, with over 1,500 senior policymakers and business leaders participating. The conference highlights the role of more than 3,500 free zones providing 90 million jobs and contributing about 20% of international trade.

Gold demand in the UAE has risen by 15-25% over six months, driven by its dual role as adornment and a safe investment, with men increasingly buying gold bars for savings and investment.

The UAE offers an integrated system to accelerate yacht purchase and registration, supported by modern legislation, digital services, and public-private partnerships, with clear steps including defining purpose, yacht selection, licensing, and insurance.

Foreign (non-Arab) investments in UAE stocks jumped 65% in 2025 to nearly 25 billion AED, with varied buying and selling trends among Arab, Gulf, and Emirati investors in Abu Dhabi and Dubai markets.

Transport Minister Dr. Nidal Al-Qatamin inspected the Air Navigation and Meteorology Directorate at King Hussein Airport in Aqaba, reviewing projects to improve air navigation and enhance aviation safety, alongside efforts to develop meteorological monitoring equipment according to international standards.

Minister of Investment Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh held a discussion session with investors in Aqaba to address investment challenges and explore incentives that make Aqaba an attractive investment destination.

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has started a maintenance and improvement project for the Desert Road between Al-Humeima and Al-Qweira, spanning 25 kilometers, costing 3 million Jordanian dinars, and expected to be completed within 180 days.

The Environmental Studies Department at Greater Amman Municipality concluded a specialized course on principles of environmental communication and marketing under the SOWAS project, supported by the German government and the European Union, aiming to enhance innovative methodologies in environmental behavior change and train staff on global behavior models and persuasion tools.

The Ifo Institute has lowered its growth forecast for the German economy in 2023 to 0.2%, with unemployment expected to rise to 6.3%. The institute also forecasts a weaker recovery in 2026 at 1.3%.

Volunteering and humanitarian work have been a key pillar in Lebanon for over 15 years, with hundreds of young volunteers engaging in various initiatives to support communities amid ongoing crises.