Textile Circularity Push: The UAE has launched “Naseej,” a national initiative to tackle about 220,000 tonnes of textile waste each year by coordinating policy, recycling, awareness and circular business across the textile value chain. Health Regulation: The Emirates Drug Establishment approved oral Wegovy (semaglutide) for long-term weight management in adults with obesity or weight-related conditions, marking the UAE as the second country globally to authorize the oral form. Clean Infrastructure Collaboration: DEWA and Etihad Rail explored cooperation to build low-carbon, integrated infrastructure, linking clean power expertise with rail logistics and net-zero goals. Water Stewardship Tech: Electro Scan joined the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), aiming for measurable, auditable water replenishment solutions for water-neutral growth. Disaster Resilience Talks: BRICS DRR delegates from 11 countries, including the UAE, will meet in Puri (June 3–5) to focus on resilient infrastructure, anticipatory response and DRR financing. Language & Service Standards: Dubai issued a law creating a Community Development Authority to strengthen social services and protect vulnerable groups, while the UAE is also drafting its first Arabic-language law for customer-facing roles and conference translations.