AI & Border Security: A new look at “The Intelligent Border” explains how AI-based customs risk scoring is struggling against legacy, rule-heavy systems and policy-change delays that criminals can exploit by splitting shipments and tweaking documents. UAE Energy Engineering: Technip Energies secured a major ADNOC Offshore engineering services contract with Larsen & Toubro, covering EPCIC and upgrades for new offshore facilities. UAE Fintech Funding: Fasset, a UAE-based AI-powered stablecoin neobanking platform, raised $68m in Series C, valuing it at $1bn and expanding its regulated settlement network. Cyber Defense Expansion: EDGE launched a Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence with the Brazilian army, aiming to train, respond to incidents, and develop cyber defense capabilities for Latin America. Healthcare Innovation: NYU Abu Dhabi researchers unveiled a biodegradable 3D-printed gastric stent for post-surgery leaks, designed to dissolve in the body. Education & Skills: ADEK’s Work Placement Programme placed 578 high school students in supervised workplace experiences across sectors including technology and healthcare. Local Tech Policy: UAE approved new unified higher-education violation rules, effective Sept 12, 2026, standardising penalties and compliance steps. Smart Cities/Infrastructure: dnata expanded its Cargo Integrated Command Centre to give a single operational view across DXB and DWC, using live data feeds to speed decisions.