Overview

• Leaders from the United States, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to the war, the release of hostages and expanded humanitarian access in Gaza.
• U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington presented a 21-point proposal that covers freeing remaining hostages, a permanent ceasefire, phased Israeli withdrawal, governance in Gaza without Hamas, a multinational security role and Arab financing for reconstruction.
• Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders he would prevent Israeli annexation of West Bank territory, an assertion reported by multiple sources that has not been formalized.
• Syria’s official news agency said President Ahmed Al‑Shar’ah met Trump in New York during UNGA, underscoring intensified regional engagement.
• In Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid set new citywide priorities at the Leaders’ Forum, and Alek Holding opened IPO subscriptions in a 1.35–1.40 dirham range for 20% of the company, with final pricing due October 1 and a planned October 15 listing.