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UAE Security Update: The UAE Ministry of Defence says its air defences intercepted six hostile drones/UAVs in 48 hours, with no casualties, and says the drones involved in the May 17 Barakah nuclear plant attack all came from Iraqi territory. Government Efficiency: Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid honoured winners of the 2nd Zero Bureaucracy Award and announced the next phase—Zeroing Out Bureaucracy using Agentic AI—to speed up services. Space Push: Hamdan bin Mohammed launched a Dh1 billion International Space Cooperation Programme to back space R&D and link UAE researchers with global partners. Rail Connectivity: Etihad Rail says Fujairah Passenger Station is ready and passenger services are set to roll out this year in phases connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah. Hajj & Family Life: MoHAP issued Hajj 2026 health readiness guidance, while ICP launched a “Year of Family” passport entry stamp. Markets & Travel: UAE markets rebounded strongly, and Cebu Pacific plans to restart Manila–Dubai flights in July after safety checks.

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