UAE Humanitarian Response: The UAE’s third relief plane reached Nepal with a search-and-rescue team and 20 tonnes of aid, as part of President Mohamed bin Zayed’s US$10 million directive to support recovery after deadly floods and landslides. Abu Dhabi Energy Governance: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled chaired an ADNOC Board Executive Committee meeting, reviewing reliable energy delivery amid regional navigation disruptions and progress on ADNOC’s LNG marketing and trading platform targeting 47 mtpa beyond 2030. UAE Sports Diplomacy: President Sheikh Mohamed received the UAE youth handball team after qualifying for the 2027 World Championship, praising sport as part of the country’s broader development push. Foreign Worker Rules: The UAE published three grounds that can bar private-sector foreigners from getting a new work permit for 12 months, including resigning during probation in certain cases. Regional Security Context: US sanctions hit a Turkish bank over alleged Iran-linked oil-finance flows, as Washington escalates “Operation Economic Outcast” alongside ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions. International Defence Ties: India’s Air Chief Marshal met UAE Air Force leadership to explore deeper military and defence cooperation. Sharjah Cost-of-Living: Sharjah raised the minimum decent-living standard for government employees to AED20,000 per month, expanding support for families and retirees.