Gulf Security: The UAE strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, calling them a flagrant violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned it could halt US war talks amid escalating strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. Humanitarian Aid: Five UAE aid convoys entered Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, delivering 817 tonnes of food and shelter via 68 lorries prepared through the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish. UAE-US Economic Ties: A UAE delegation led by Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri met US Commerce and Treasury officials in Washington, highlighting $40bn+ bilateral trade in 2025 and the UAE’s long-term investment commitment tied to AI, advanced manufacturing and energy. Trade & Diplomacy: UAE Trade Days talks in Panama focused on boosting bilateral trade, investment and supply-chain resilience, with meetings across foreign affairs and business leaders. Travel & Entry: The UAE expanded visa-on-arrival to six more nationalities, offering eligible travellers 14- or 60-day stays with specified fees and overstay fines. Weather: NCM issued a rain alert for parts of eastern UAE, warning of strong winds and possible heavy downpours.