World Oceans Day in UAE: POWERCHINA marked the 18th World Oceans Day with a mangrove planting drive at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary, backing long-term coastal protection with DECCA and project partners. Construction & emissions-smart building: Dubai Municipality approved a modular construction system from Dubox, aiming to cut timelines and reduce waste by manufacturing building parts off-site. Child safety online: The UAE set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, with tighter safeguards for 15–16-year-olds and a transition for platforms. Road safety push: Dubai Police launched a campaign targeting speeding, phone distraction, lane deviation and tailgating, alongside an online quiz with Nissan prizes. Water & climate policy: Bonn climate talks ended with key questions unresolved, while Turkey floated a COP31 push to meet at least one-third of energy needs from electricity by 2035. Strait of Hormuz watch: Iran’s new transit authorisation rules are raising concerns for shipping and LNG flows, even as some traffic starts moving again. UAE humanitarian relief: The UAE expanded aid to disaster-hit communities in Syria and the Philippines, plus Ebola support in DR Congo and Uganda. E-invoicing readiness: A UAE study found national readiness at 57.5% ahead of the 1 Jan 2027 mandate, with many firms still moving from awareness to operational setup.