UAE Digital Governance: Dubai approved a real-time census and population growth monitoring project, using smart systems and continuously updated data to help government planning and policy-making. Telecom & AI Services: e& reported H1 2026 growth with revenue up 11.6% to AED38.1bn and net profit up 2.4%, driven by subscriber expansion and AI-enabled digital experiences. AI Ecosystem Launch: IoBM’s H.E. Muhammad Umair Saeed unveiled Yoojel, a UAE-based AI ecosystem with separate student, corporate and creative platforms. Retail & Mobility Tech: ROX expanded in the UAE with an Abu Dhabi showroom, a major aftersales centre and a Jebel Ali parts hub to speed ownership support. Health Tech & Regulation: Abu Dhabi will restrict how unhealthy foods are displayed in supermarkets and online from Jan 1, 2027, shifting visibility to curb impulse buys. Education & Training: Gulf Medical University’s dentistry college highlighted a 120-chair teaching hospital and ADC-accredited BDS programme with simulation-based clinical training. Archaeology with Radar: Khalifa University used radar to map potential pre-Islamic structures at Al Sinniyah Island in Umm Al Quwain, guiding future excavations. Cybersecurity Awareness: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed reviewed Abu Dhabi Police and Cyber Security Council programmes aimed at safe use of modern technologies and building student skills.