UAE–Egypt Real Estate & Leisure: Majid Al Futtaim and MIDAR have signed a $3.1bn New Cairo deal, expanding beyond malls into large-scale residential communities, with plans that could top $4bn and include a future shopping and entertainment zone. Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Push: Abu Dhabi’s ADPIC says it oversees 600+ projects worth over Dh200bn, spanning housing, transport, healthcare, education and utilities. Dubai Property & Lifestyle: Arada has started the pre-launch phase of 100 Avenue Road in London (Swiss Cottage), its first London project after acquiring Regal. Sports & Culture Exchange: BIFA is set to launch its inaugural China Culture & Art Festival in Hainan, using football-linked cultural programming to connect BRICS and Global South partners. International Yoga Day in the UAE: Around 1,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at Louvre Abu Dhabi for “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” echoing events worldwide. Equestrian Spotlight: Emirati riders swept podium places in France at the Emirates Global Endurance Village Series opener. Global Tech & Finance: A report highlights how India’s UPI is spreading internationally, including Cambodia, as a model for instant digital payments. Oil Markets: Brent slid after US-Iran talks in Switzerland, with Tehran saying it secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports. Digital Safety: Coverage notes the UAE’s under-15 social media ban and the push for healthier digital habits.