Dubai Staycations: Dubai’s luxury hotels are leaning on residents as war-hit tourism keeps visitors away, with Palm resorts seeing weekend crowds after slashing rates. Nuclear Oversight: Abu Dhabi issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation. Humanitarian Aid: Four UAE aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food entered Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, with loading and dispatch coordinated from Al Arish. Foreign Policy: The UAE condemned Israel’s targeting of a Lebanese Armed Forces vehicle in southern Lebanon, reiterating support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and offering condolences to victims’ families. Banking & AI: AB Bank launched the pilot phase of its AI-powered digital loan “AB e-loan,” enabling instant approvals and disbursement via its AB Direct app. Oil Markets: OPEC+ is set to add 188,000 barrels per day to production from July, despite ongoing disruptions tied to the Iran war and Hormuz supply strain. UAE–US Tech Deal: Khaldoon Al Mubarak met US Vice President JD Vance to review progress on a $1.4T UAE–US economic and technology framework focused on AI, semiconductors and critical minerals. Travel Safety: A survey says virtually no international travellers feel safer in 2026, with anxiety rising amid Middle East conflict and other global risks.