UAE Humanitarian Response: The UAE Search and Rescue team has started field operations in Nepal’s Rasuwa area, working with local authorities and using drones plus 3D mapping to speed up searches after deadly floods and landslides. Mobility & Payments: Salik renews its technology partnership with TransCore for another five years, keeping costs steady while expanding upgrades and exploring AI for smoother toll and mobility services. Energy Cooperation: Three UAE-backed solar plants (about 20MW) have been inaugurated in Comoros, with battery storage added to cut diesel dependence and support cleaner power for thousands of households. UAE-Crypto VAT Rule: The Federal Tax Authority sets new VAT requirements for crypto payments, forcing firms to convert digital currency to dirhams using approved exchanges and strict record-keeping. Travel Disruption: Emirates says Dubai–Jakarta flights on Sept 5-6 were delayed or cancelled after volcanic ash temporarily shut Jakarta’s main airport. Dubai Courts: A driver was fined Dh5,000 for hitting a pedestrian at a crossing and fleeing, while the vehicle owner was fined Dh1,000 for letting an unlicensed driver use the car. Sports (Dubai): India crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup, chasing 56 after Pakistan were bowled out for a record-low 55. Abu Dhabi Culture: Dubai Culture rolls out the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Al Shindagha and Etihad museums to help visitors with non-visible disabilities get discreet support.