Gulf Security & Energy Routes: Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after new U.S. strikes, warning it could halt negotiations; the flare-up also threatens efforts to restart Strait of Hormuz transits, with the U.S. Navy planning an expanded route off Oman—raising fresh risks for oil and gas flows that matter to the UAE and the wider region. Heat & Water-Smart Gardening: An Abu Dhabi organic gardening advocate says summer isn’t the end of planting in the UAE—shift to protecting plants, focusing on soil health, and using deep early-morning watering to cut evaporation. Dubai Sustainability Tech: Dubai Municipality launched a world-first AI-powered park design challenge for Al Safa 2 Park, aiming for more sustainable, accessible public space concepts with a Dhs200,000 prize pool. Wildlife Protection: Oman authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle an endangered Omani spiny-tailed lizard at Muscat airport, underlining ongoing Gulf efforts to curb wildlife trafficking. UAE Green Economy Leadership: UAE delegates highlighted climate-resilient growth and the role of critical minerals in the clean-energy transition at London Climate Action Week.