Trump plans high-level Arab talks at UNGA, Egypt seeks end to Iran war, and Dubai cuts road journey times

President Donald Trump plans to engage in high-level talks with Gulf and Arab officials at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with key issues expected to involve Iran, its proxies, and the ongoing conflict with the United States. Dr Anwar Gargash, an adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, advocates for a "new mindset" in relations with Iran and emphasizes the importance of diplomacy.

Meanwhile, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi met with CIA director John Ratcliffe, while sources suggest Cairo is facilitating communication between the involved parties and conducting separate talks with them.

The controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran's North American tour led to Macklemore being removed from the lineup, as they both expressed differing views on the conflict in Gaza. In a significant infrastructure development, Dubai has completed a major expansion of Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street, aiming to reduce the average journey time from 20 minutes to just five minutes. This AI-assisted report compiles original material from The National, curated and edited by human journalists.