Overview
- Dubai’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone authority says it now runs operations in more than 146 ports across 76 countries supported by a workforce of about 155,000 people, with Jafza restructuring aimed at further expansion.
- Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence launched the Tahnoun bin Zayed Excellence Scholarship to support about 350 outstanding undergraduates over six years starting in the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Palm Hills unveiled the Saadiyat Shores development in Abu Dhabi, a three‑island project spanning 1.8 million square meters with an estimated budget of roughly AED 25 billion.
- In the Arab Cup group stage, Palestine rallied for a 2–2 draw with Tunisia to reach four points, while Morocco drew 0–0 with Oman after Abderrazak Hamdallah was sent off in the 53rd minute and now needs only a draw against Saudi Arabia to advance.
- Italian outlet Il Giornale published a report alleging UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese spoke at a 2022 Gaza event alongside Hamas figures, a claim presented by the newspaper without independent corroboration in the provided coverage.