UAE Capital Markets: Dubai Islamic Bank priced a $1bn Additional Tier 1 Perpetual Non-Call 6-year sukuk at a 6.250% profit rate, with demand topping $2.3bn (2.3x oversubscription), underscoring investor confidence in GCC credit. Trade & Exports: Etihad Credit Insurance signed an MoU with Export Finance Australia to boost UAE-Australia trade and enable co-financing for eligible projects in energy, infrastructure and digital transformation. Startup Funding: RAKEZ teamed up with the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund to expand funding, mentorship and market-expansion support for innovators and growth-stage firms. Dubai Real Estate: Dubai Holding Real Estate and Commercial Bank of Dubai launched a new mortgage option for off-plan buyers, enabling financing from the 30% construction stage after a 50% payment threshold, with digital pre-approval for salaried customers. Corporate & Infrastructure Deals: BlueFive Capital acquired a 49% stake in LeasePlan Emirates, while GFH Bank and OCTO plan a $300m logistics and industrial platform across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Logistics Push: Gulftainer unveiled plans for the Al Dhaid Multi-Modal Trade Corridor in Sharjah, targeting 1.5m TEUs annual capacity and linking Khorfakkan Port with Etihad Rail. STEM & Education: EGA is building STEM labs in UAE schools and universities to develop future industrial talent, with 2,600 students expected to benefit annually. Regulation & Pharma: Dubai will host the 11th GCC Regulatory Affairs Summit (22-26 June) focusing on pharma regulation, safety, quality and digital transformation. Geopolitics Impact: Gulf stocks slipped as fresh US-Iran strikes raised uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and regional risk appetite.