UAE–Germany Economic Push: Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi and Germany’s Katherina Reiche co-chaired the 12th UAE-Germany Joint Economic Committee in Munich, agreeing practical steps across energy, renewables, advanced tech and AI, industry, logistics, healthcare, finance, education and research. Big Investment Signal: Germany’s Friedrich Merz called the UAE’s €40bn pledge a “powerful signal,” with focus areas including AI, data centres, digital infrastructure and energy (plus €10bn for Bavaria). Energy Deals: RWE and Masdar discussed offshore wind participation, while ADNOC and partners signed intent letters for future LNG supply and deeper gas/LNG collaboration with SEFE. BRICS Tech & Trade Angle: UAE leaders arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit as Modi urged secure sea lanes and safer supply chains, with talks expected to cover trade, energy and defence. UAE AI in Healthcare: Emirati students won at AI Builders Summit 2026 with tools to triage patients, route them to the right specialists, and reduce empty operating rooms. Maritime Industry Growth: DP World’s Tartus port modernization adds new mobile harbor cranes under an $800m program, while Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard formed a JV to expand India’s ship repair capacity. Cyber & AI Security: Anthropic said state-linked actors tried to misuse Claude for cyber intrusions and weapons design, prompting safety interventions. Northern Sea Route Test: China completed its first regular cargo run along the Northern Sea Route, using a Dubai Tower voyage to cut transit time and bypass Middle East chokepoints. Odisha Outreach via UAE: Odisha secured Rs 2.43 lakh crore in investment proposals during its UAE roadshow, including AI data centres, LNG storage, green energy and ship repair.