Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hit a near standstill, with only two tankers crossing early Thursday as US-Iran tensions escalated and ships increasingly turned off public AIS tracking—raising risks for regional navigation and trade. Clean Mobility in Dubai: Dubai’s Community Development Authority signed with UAEV to roll out EV charging stations across Majlis and community venues, supporting the emirate’s Net Zero push and improving access for residents and visitors. EV Charging Expansion: DEWA announced “DEWA International,” a wholly owned subsidiary aimed at exporting Dubai’s energy and water know-how globally, while Dubai also moves ahead with ultrafast EV charging infrastructure for cleaner transport. Space for Navigation Accuracy: A UAE-designed Leonav-1 satellite launched to test low-Earth-orbit navigation signals, aiming to boost accuracy and efficiency for next-gen global navigation systems. Sustainability Education: SEWA launched its Future Engineer Summer Camp 2026, training 12–14-year-olds with workshops and field visits focused on electricity, water and sustainability. Marine Conservation: Abu Dhabi Environment Agency completed a long-term survey mapping oyster beds across emirate waters, supporting healthier coastal ecosystems.