UK Chancellor Healey said he wants to define limits on rising costs in the economy.

Sept 2, 2026 — Under joint witness of the two heads of state, National Development and Reform Commission director Zheng Shanjie signed an MOU with Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad to align Belt and Road Initiative cooperation with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and advance practical, cross-sector projects. Zheng, representing the National Data Administration, also signed an MOU with Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to deepen digital-economy policy dialogue and promote practical cooperation in digital sectors.

Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Ansari said on Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi at a forum that the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict shows Gulf Arab states should not rely solely on strategic ties with the United States to guarantee their security. He added Gulf states must recognize that achieving self‑sufficiency in security is the only way out.