UAE Foreign Policy: The UAE condemned renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, calling them a flagrant violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability. Regional Diplomacy: Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire between Iran and the US to revive an interim deal, as tensions keep rattling Gulf shipping and energy markets. BRICS Cooperation: The UAE joined the Third BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur, backing work on sustainable transport, decarbonisation, smart mobility and SAF, with a joint declaration roadmap. Payments & Finance: The UAE rolled out Jaywan, the national payment card scheme, and FAB launched the Jaywan Debit Card for domestic use. Digital Government: The World Economic Forum recognised UAE PASS as a global GovTech model for integrated digital government infrastructure. Business & Investment: Khalifa Fund expanded its financing ecosystem with seven integrated programmes to support enterprise growth; Invest bank won Fitch’s first long-term issuer rating of BBB+ (stable). Humanitarian Aid: The UAE sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Venezuela and also delivered major relief shipments to Gaza. Economy & Industry: Sanad reported Dh4.31bn revenue in H1 2026 (+35%); Dubai Chamber launched a Kenyan Business Council to boost trade links. Travel & Mobility: Saudi introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, while UAE flight disruptions continue amid the US-Iran escalation.