Education & Philanthropy: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) renewed its AED11m support for the “Dubai Schools” project for 2026-2027, marking a third straight year backing Emirati students and future-ready learning. Dubai Policing Rules: Dubai’s Crown Prince Court issued a resolution setting strict rules for body-camera use in enforcement and court execution procedures, including encrypted storage and privacy limits. Housing Relief in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi froze rent increases across residential, commercial and industrial properties, keeping renewals at 0% and requiring new leases to match the prior rental value. SME Growth: Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone teamed up with DHL Express UAE to help SMEs scale globally via DHL’s GoTrade training and export-readiness support. Energy & Industry: Core42 said it more than tripled US data-centre capacity to 60MW in New York, while AD Ports Group agreed to buy Brazil’s CLI agribulk port operator for about $835m. UAE in the Middle East: UAE-linked reports and denials continue amid Iran-US talks and wider regional tensions, with oil prices slipping as negotiations are reviewed. Sports & Culture: UFC Abu Dhabi adds a return bout featuring former Versace model Dulatov, and Abu Dhabi hosted NHL alumni nostalgia with Claude Lemieux’s comeback trail.