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Maritime Security: A ship anchored off the UAE near the Strait of Hormuz was seized by unknown people and is now heading toward Iranian territorial waters, according to UKMTO—another reminder of how fast shipping risk is rising in the region. UAE Finance Outlook: The UAE Banking Federation says local banks remain well-positioned to sustain strong performance, pointing to capital, liquidity and Central Bank support amid the Iran-war backdrop. Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Push: At ADIS 2026, officials stressed “execution excellence” as Abu Dhabi ramps up delivery models for large projects worth $200bn and targets 40,000 homes by 2029. Real Estate & Deals: Aldar bought a Dubai residential community project for AED 1.1bn, while Arada secured a $100m sustainability-linked Islamic loan with FAB backed by SACE. Markets Watch: Gulf stocks mostly edged higher as investors track the Trump–Xi meeting for any Iran-war breakthrough.

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