Iran Proposes Ceasefire Road Map While Gaza Pledges Reach $2.45 Billion and Syrian Tourism Surges

Today on Trending Middle East, Iran has presented the US with a proposed road map aimed at ending the ongoing war. Sources informed The National that this proposal includes a region-wide ceasefire lasting up to 60 days, the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to the US blockade of Iran.

Meanwhile, the US-backed Board of Peace has put forward a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to initiate the rebuilding of Gaza and the restoration of essential services. In financial updates, the UAE Central Bank has barred Bank Melli Iran from conducting financial transactions between its branches located in the Emirates and Iran following investigations that revealed the lender failed to comply with the UAE's anti-money laundering regulations.

In Syria, visitor numbers more than doubled during the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2025 as the local tourism sector begins to recover. Additionally, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the Emirates Foundation announced a partnership with the Responsible AI Future Foundation to leverage artificial intelligence for social good across the UAE and globally.

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