Global Village Scam Alert: Dubai Police warned residents about fake websites and social media accounts selling Global Village Season 31 VIP packages, urging buyers to use only the official Coca-Cola Arena website and to avoid “too good to be true” prices. UAE-Israel Claims: A UAE official source denied that Abu Dhabi warned Israel about the October 7 attack, saying such security discussions aren’t handled at the level of national leaders. Dubai Leadership Message: Sheikh Mohammed shared a message to Dubai’s youth recalling the “Ration Card Years,” urging resilience and lessons from hardship. Abu Dhabi Tourism Skills Push: DCT Abu Dhabi launched the Visitor Experience (VX) Academy, enrolling 38,643 learners across 260 organisations to standardise hospitality across airports, hotels, attractions and cultural sites. Regional Travel Disruption: Flights across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah were cancelled or delayed due to Iran-war-related disruptions, with passengers told to check status before heading out. Sports & Culture: UAE Jiu-Jitsu team departed for Japan for the Asian Games; Dubai Parks and Resorts theme parks are set to reopen on October 7.