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Barakah Under Fire: A drone strike hit an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, sparking a fire but with UAE regulators saying no radioactive release, no injuries, and no impact on safety systems. Regional Tensions: The attack landed as Trump escalated Iran rhetoric (“the clock is ticking”) and Saudi said it intercepted three drones entering from Iraq—raising fears a fragile ceasefire could fray. Diplomatic Pushback: India called it a “dangerous escalation” and urged restraint; Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the strike and backed UAE sovereignty. Energy Shockwaves: With Strait of Hormuz disruption still driving shipping chaos, ADNOC’s listed firms reported resilient Q1 results despite volatility. Infrastructure Speed-Up: Abu Dhabi launched a unified framework to streamline infrastructure approvals and NOCs, aiming faster delivery. Culture & Travel: TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 added 21 Asian entries, while the European Film Festival returns to Abu Dhabi this week.

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