Energy & Geopolitics: Oil prices jumped toward $100 as fresh Iran-linked attacks in the Gulf (including Kuwait airport damage) revived supply-risk fears and kept US-Iran talks uncertain. Trading Tech in Dubai: Reltrix launched in Dubai to replace fragmented brokerage systems with an integrated trading infrastructure ecosystem for brokers, exchanges, and prop firms. AI Distribution via Telecom: VEON says telecom is the cheapest way to distribute AI services, positioning itself as an AI engagement layer across its digital portfolio. Power Project in Abu Dhabi: EWEC awarded the 2.6GW Taweelah C IPP to a TAQA-led consortium, with a PPA to 2050 and design aimed at enabling future carbon capture. Life Sciences Localisation: M42 and Arcera signed an MoU to advance biopharma localisation in Abu Dhabi using genomics data and late-stage development expertise. Cyber/Internet Security: Censys added new integrations across AI, SIEM, SOAR and threat-intel workflows, including Microsoft Sentinel and Google SecOps. Road Safety Tech: Dulsco expanded fleet safety with 24/7 in-vehicle monitoring cameras and telematics across UAE operations. AI in Education: Samsung Gulf Electronics partnered with GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar, setting up a Samsung AI Lab and joining the Samsung Certified Schools program. Conservation Science: Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi signed a framework partnership with IUCN to scale biodiversity and species protection programmes. Finance & Digital Payments: A UAE-focused piece argues the future of finance is digital, embedded and intelligent as cashless adoption accelerates.