UAE–US Security Talks: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met US UN envoy Mike Waltz in Abu Dhabi to review regional developments and the fallout of Iranian attacks on UAE and neighbours, with focus on maritime security, energy supplies and global economic stability. Hormuz Shockwaves: As US-Iran strikes escalate again, Trump claims a secret US mission moved 100 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz and warns Tehran will “pay the price” if talks stall; markets also point to “ghost” tanker activity keeping crude flows moving. Food Security Risk: A WFP-linked warning says the Iran war is driving a hunger crisis, with 45 million more people facing critical food insecurity due to Strait disruption and higher trade/shipping costs. UAE Jobs & Industry Talent: MoIAT and ADNOC-backed Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026 drew 4,500 Emirati job seekers and offered 1,000 roles, with 800+ progressing in recruitment. AI for Higher Education: UAE’s higher education ministry convened leaders to explore how AI can reshape university models and align skills with future workforce needs. Cyber Resilience Push: Mastercard’s Cyber Pulse report highlights rising cyber risk in EEMEA and urges sustained resilience beyond awareness. UAE Healthcare Innovation: Hub71 Access Programme cohort includes Matregenix, developing synthetic nanofibre biomaterials aimed at making regenerative medicine more affordable.