UAE-Iran Funds: Reuters reports the UAE has agreed to unlock $10bn–$20bn in frozen funds for Iran, with a first $3bn tranche already delivered, reportedly in return for Iran halting attacks; the UAE Foreign Ministry denies any transfer or release of frozen Iranian assets. Hormuz Watch: With peace-deal chatter lifting US stocks and easing oil prices, shipowners are still cautious as reopening the Strait of Hormuz may not mean a clean return to normal flows, keeping logistics and insurance risks in focus for the region. UAE Market Impact: A UAE-focused analysis warns that prolonged Hormuz disruption can raise construction and delivery costs through rerouted shipping and longer lead times, which may eventually feed into property pricing. CBUAE x World Bank: The Central Bank of the UAE and the World Bank Group signed an agreement to boost financial inclusion, literacy, consumer protection and dispute resolution, including digital fraud prevention. Dubai Finance & Courts: A DIFC court waived service in a case tied to enforcing a $628m Russian award, involving claims of forged documents. Meta Outage: Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp) suffered a major outage, with reports varying across the UAE. Business Deals: GFH Bank signed an MoU with OCTO to develop a $300m logistics and industrial real estate platform across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Air Travel: Etihad expanded Europe links with new routes, including Kraków and Palma de Mallorca.