AI Infrastructure & Sovereign Cloud: Core42 (G42) expands its U.S. AI compute at Lake Mariner, boosting capacity from 18MW to 60MW with added NVIDIA and AMD resources, aiming to scale heterogeneous AI workloads. Payments & Fintech Expansion: OpenFX agrees to acquire Amsterdam-based Embed, adding EEA/UK payments infrastructure and licences, with closing expected in Q3 2026. Autonomous Logistics Funding: UAE driverless delivery firm CargoX raises $250m led by BlueFive Capital and appoints Tomaso Rodriguez as CEO to scale operations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai and beyond. Insurance & DIFC Growth: Allied World opens a regional office in DIFC to expand Middle East (re)insurance coverage, citing strong premium growth in the hub. Real Estate Development: DHG Properties starts work on Helvetia Marine, a premium Dubai Islands waterfront project targeting Q1 2028 delivery. Energy Markets Watch: OPEC+ is likely to raise July output targets despite delivery disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE’s exit. UAE Policy & Cost of Living: Abu Dhabi rent-hike freeze rules are set to affect tenants, while Abu Dhabi also rolls out number-plate-based free-flow parking payments. SME Trade Support: DWTC Free Zone partners with DHL Express to help SMEs export via DHL GoTrade training and market access.