Heat & health: A red heatwave alert forced Tour de France stage nine to be shortened by 30km in France, with officials citing conditions “compatible with” the warning—another reminder that extreme heat is reshaping outdoor events. UAE energy innovation abroad: Abu Dhabi-headquartered SmartWatt and India’s BSES Rajdhani Power formalised a Muruna Initiative engagement in New Delhi, using AI plus battery storage and distributed energy resources to build demand-side flexibility and a future AI command-and-control centre. Water & power conservation for kids: DEWA’s Youth Council ran a “Electricity and Water Heroes” workshop at Dubai Summer Camp 2026, teaching children aged 5–15 practical habits to cut waste and protect the environment. Marine ecology work: Abu Dhabi Environment Agency completed a long-term survey mapping oyster beds across emirate marine waters, supporting better protection of local ecosystems. Sustainability at global forums: A UAE-linked delegation in Geneva advanced AI-driven climate finance and green value infrastructure discussions at WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good. Education push: Sheikh Mohammed congratulated UAE top high school graduates, reinforcing education as a national project.