UAE–Red Sea Security: The UAE strongly condemned a Houthi attack on a Saudi-flagged vessel in the Red Sea, calling it a grave threat to navigation and reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Shipping Disruption: More oil tankers reportedly diverted after Houthi warnings, as US-Iran tensions spill into key maritime routes and oil prices jump. Tourism Push: Dubai launched “A Dubai Invite,” offering residents rewards worth over AED 3,000 (about $800) to bring friends and family between July 20 and Oct. 31. National Data Overhaul: Sheikh Mohammed approved a statistics modernization programme, updating GDP measurement with 2024 as the new base year and integrating tax and administrative data. Youth & Community: Abu Dhabi rolled out the “Where Life Pulses” initiative to help children and youth turn ideas into real business projects during Abu Dhabi Summer Sports. Business & Travel Links: Kenya and Dubai launched a Kenya Business Council to boost trade and investment, while Etihad and Air Peace signed an interline agreement connecting 20 destinations across Nigeria and West/Central Africa. Finance Results: FAB reported H1 2026 net profit of AED 10.73bn, and ADCB posted H1 net profit of Dh6.737bn (+34%). Tech & Regulation: FANR launched the UAE’s first National Environmental Radiation Measurements Portal for real-time radiation monitoring. Sports & Culture: Abu Dhabi announced the Ghatareef readiness programme for Emirati youth, and Sphere Abu Dhabi named AtkinsRéalis and ALEC to lead delivery ahead of its 2029 opening.