Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to near standstill after renewed US-Iran escalation, with only two tankers transiting early Thursday and more ships reportedly switching off AIS, raising monitoring and safety concerns. UAE Humanitarian AI Push: The UAE Aid Agency ran a workshop bringing 40 donor entities together to build skills and capacity for using AI in humanitarian action, aiming to improve preparedness and emergency response. Abu Dhabi Health & Longevity Angle: Abu Dhabi is advancing its life sciences ambitions, with DoH–Abu Dhabi highlighting new partnerships to strengthen the HELM cluster and explore a regional logistics hub for innovative medicines. Circular Economy for Aviation: Dubai’s Supreme Council of Energy is exploring producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from organic waste, aligning with circular economy goals and cleaner aviation. Marine Nature in Focus: Abu Dhabi Environment Agency completed a long-term survey mapping oyster beds across emirate waters, supporting better marine habitat protection. Tech for Transport Safety: Kazakhstan signed a term sheet with UAE AI firm Presight to develop a national operational intelligence platform for safer, more resilient transport networks. Heat & Road Safety: UAE car-repair experts warn that extreme summer heat can damage plastics, rubber and electronics in parked vehicles, leading to leaks and malfunctions. Wildlife Coexistence: A UAE herpetologist urges residents to avoid panic and harmful pest-control responses during snake, scorpion and spider encounters, stressing native wildlife’s role in local heritage.