U.S.-Iran Financial Pressure: The US Treasury moved to cut Banque Misr UAE’s access to the US banking system, proposing to revoke its correspondent banking ties and citing about $1.8bn processed for firms linked to Iranian shadow networks, as part of “Operation Economic Outcast.” Back to School Flexibility: Federal government workers in the UAE can use flexible hours on the first week of the 2026–27 school year—up to three hours off for parents to drop off and pick up children, with rules also covering nursery staff. Child Online Safety: The Ministry of Interior urged parents to supervise children’s online activity, warn against sharing personal details, and get to know virtual contacts after a reported missing child was found safe. Sports in Abu Dhabi: The Fatima bint Mubarak Academy Women’s Basketball Cup kicked off in Abu Dhabi with seven teams, running Aug 27–31, alongside Emirati Women’s Day themes. Abu Dhabi Events & Culture: ADIHEX 2026 opened at ADNEC with strong attendance, spotlighting falconry, equestrian sports and Emirati heritage, while the National Academy for Childhood Development will bring Emirati values to visitors through interactive learning. Connectivity Boost: TDRA granted Starlink a 10-year licence to provide satellite broadband services in the UAE, expanding options beyond terrestrial networks. UAE Sports Abroad: UAE’s national golf team heads to Beijing for the Nomura Cup, and UAE Youth Muay Thai won 11 medals at an Arab youth championship in Libya. International Sports: Bahrain edged UAE 81–80 in FIBA Asia Cup pre-qualifiers, handing UAE their first defeat in three games.