Sports & Integrity: UAE batter Asif Khan has been banned for 15 months after admitting an anti-doping violation involving a metabolite of mesterolone, with the ICC sanction running from Sept 8, 2025 to Dec 7, 2026. Roads & Commuting: Dubai RTA will open a 5-km Emirates Road expansion on Aug 30, adding two lanes for Sharjah-bound traffic and boosting capacity from 12,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour. UAE Courts: A Dubai court ordered a man to pay Dhs150,000 VAT on Dhs3m legal fees, while another Abu Dhabi case saw a court order compensation of Dhs360,000 for damage to telecom fibre optic cables. Emirati Women’s Day: University of Al Dhaid marked Emirati Women’s Day with messages on women’s leadership and education, while ADNOC’s event highlighted women’s vital role across the energy sector. Business & Finance: Fasset, a UAE fintech stablecoin platform, raised $68m in Series C at a $1b valuation, and Aurora FundAdmin partnered with Avaloq to launch fund administration services in Dubai. Travel & Services: Dubai airport reported a 31.3% passenger drop in H1 amid Iran-war disruptions, and GDRFA Dubai shared Prophet’s Birthday holiday service hours while keeping digital channels available 24/7.