Strait of Hormuz Security: Iran launched drone attacks on Bahrain while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, as the region remains tense after US strikes—GCC states, including the UAE, condemned the escalation and warned it threatens stability. Disaster Response: Venezuela’s earthquake death toll climbed to 1,430 with tens of thousands missing, as rescuers race against time and older, weaker buildings are blamed for widespread collapse. UAE Climate & Cooling: Empower marked World Refrigeration Day by highlighting district cooling as a more efficient, lower-emissions way to meet growing cooling demand. Pharma Resilience: Dubai Science Park and Emirates Drug Establishment convened pharma leaders to strengthen supply chains and innovation across the UAE’s pharmaceutical ecosystem. Healthy Eating Tech: A Sharjah school’s facial-recognition vending machine is shortlisted for a global healthy-lives award, aiming to block allergy-triggering and unhealthy choices. Sustainable Finance: Nasdaq Dubai listed a $500m sukuk by The Arab Energy Fund, adding depth to the region’s impact-focused energy financing. Local Markets: Bayut and dubizzle reported signs of recovery in Abu Dhabi’s property market, with demand indicators and agent activity holding steady.