Gold Watch: Dubai gold prices stayed near the year’s lows after global bullion slid on renewed Israel-Iran tensions and stronger US data; 24K was around Dh521.75/gram and 22K about Dh483.00. UAE Courts & Crime: A Dubai court ordered a former shipping firm ex-manager to repay over Dh2.1m after embezzlement, with compensation set at Dh2.3m plus interest. Digital Assets in Dubai: BitGo MENA launched regulated electronic trading in the UAE under VARA oversight, combining OTC and institutional-grade execution. Wealth Tech Expansion: Vault22 is expanding its UAE digital wealth platform, adding an AI assistant for budgeting, portfolio tracking and cashflow alerts. AI Venture Moves: Abu Dhabi’s Fikra Ventures named Mohamed Nabil as Prism56 co-founder/CTO and Moatassem Abdelhaleem as its first EIR to boost AI company creation across the Gulf and Europe. Business & Jobs: UAE industrial jobs fair will offer direct recruitment and interviews, while UAE work permits get a major upgrade aimed at speeding hiring. Regional Security: Israel and Iran traded strikes again, raising fears of a wider regional flare-up that could spill into Gulf stability and markets. Humanitarian/Workforce Pressure: Kerala’s CM V.D. Satheesan urged India’s PM to step in after Dubai’s Iranian Hospital closure left Indian healthcare workers facing visa and job uncertainty. Transport & Infrastructure: RTA says a new Sheikh Zayed Road-to-Dubai Harbour bridge is 90% complete, with phased openings planned this June and July. Travel & Connectivity: Riyadh Air announced five new destinations and brought forward its London launch, including a Dubai start date of June 18. Lifestyle: STORY Hospitality is joining GHA Discovery, giving guests access to global rewards and experiences across 1,000+ hotels.