UAE-Iran Tensions: The UAE condemned Iran’s “hostile attacks” with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq’s Kurdistan region, calling it a violation of sovereignty and pledging support for regional security. Cabinet & AI Push: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid chaired the UAE Cabinet and set three messages for government teams, including a major shift toward Agentic AI in services and an AI curriculum for all UAE schools. Energy Resilience & Climate Goals: A senior energy official said the UAE saw “zero disruption” to power and water supply during the regional conflict, while renewable capacity surged 63-fold to 8.2 GW and clean energy supplied 32.4% of electricity in 2025. Humanitarian Aid: The Ahmed bin Zayed Foundation pledged Dh3 million to support Gaza’s Palestinian amputees via the Step of Hope programme under Operation Gallant Knight 3. Education & Mobility: The UAE scholarship programme has supported 668 students from seven countries, with 338 graduates, and the UAE also invited Qatar’s Emir to the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. Business & Diplomacy: The UAE and Colombia discussed strengthening economic ties, including trade and investment cooperation. Sports: Abu Dhabi will host the UAE’s first-ever professional sumo competition on September 26. Work Rights: The UAE published seven legal entitlements guaranteed to domestic workers, including paid rest, annual leave, sick leave limits, and the right to keep personal identification documents.