UAE Business & Trade: AD Ports Group has completed its Dh3.1bn ($835m) acquisition of Brazil’s CLI, expanding its ports footprint in South America and taking over sugar and grain export terminals in Itaqui and Santos. UAE Finance & Policy: The CBUAE and Syria’s central bank signed an MoU to boost cooperation on payments, monetary policy, fintech, climate risk, financial inclusion and regulatory capacity building. UAE Innovation & Space: ADFD launched its first dedicated satellite capacity via Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, aiming for near real-time monitoring of development projects using AI-enabled multi-sensor satellites. UAE Aviation & Travel: Emirates launched its first-ever Dubai–Helsinki daily A350 service, while Emirates also announced new A350 flights from Orlando to Dubai with Premium Economy. UAE Business Culture: Sharjah’s Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show spotlighted 20 Emirati women designers debuting under the Emirati Goldsmiths platform. Global Finance Watch: Japan expanded sanctions on Russia, adding UAE-linked items to its shadow-fleet and industrial restrictions. Sports & Business Risk: Manchester City filed a “comprehensive” appeal after a guilty Premier League ruling, with the UAE warning the UK could face fallout for future investment.