UAE Cybersecurity & Payments: Dubai’s cyber chief warned residents to be wary of AI-powered deepfakes, phishing and voice cloning, urging people to double-check unusual money requests and suspicious messages. Abu Dhabi Tourism Rules: Abu Dhabi expanded holiday-home eligibility and tightened listing rules, requiring a valid DCT licence and banning listings on digital platforms without the licence number. UAE Data Centres Policy: UAE plans to overhaul data-centre regulation and stop public disclosure of facility locations to reduce military targeting risks, with the minister calling data centres more critical than roads or bridges. Regional Geopolitics & Oil Risk: Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis traded fresh strikes, raising concerns for global oil supply routes as Red Sea traffic faces renewed pressure. Crypto & Sanctions: The US sanctioned an Iran-linked crypto exchange, saying it processed payments tied to Hormuz-related shipping, as part of efforts to isolate Iran economically. Business & Trade: RAK Chamber explored deeper economic cooperation with the Dominican Republic, focusing on trade links and reciprocal business visits. Finance & Rates: UAE gold prices rose after the Fed rate decision, while the UAE also lifted its base rate to 3.9% following the US hike.