UAE Space & Expo Pride: President Sheikh Mohamed met the UAE Expo 2025 Osaka Pavilion team in Abu Dhabi, praising their date-palm-inspired design after it won a Gold Award at the iF Design Awards 2026. Environment & Security: Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed said the UAE-led “Green Shield 2026” operation in the Amazon led to 839 arrests and more than $280m seized over 17 days. Space Mission: MBRSC is preparing the Rashid 2 Rover for a mission to the moon’s far side to build a detailed lunar database. Dubai Real Estate: Dubai Land Department data shows 7,981 land plots sold worth Dhs125bn in seven months, signaling continued developer momentum. Abu Dhabi Mobility: Abu Dhabi is pushing walkability into earlier planning, aiming to make walking safe, comfortable and natural for residents. Weather Watch: NCM expects rain to continue in parts of the UAE into the weekend, with drivers urged to take care in low visibility. Business & Trade: The UAE and Syria restructured their business council to boost private-sector partnerships across key sectors. Energy Links: Dana Gas began supplying natural gas to Iraq’s Kirkuk power generation via the Khor Mor field. Sports: UAE Pro League released final shortlists for its 2025–26 awards ceremony on 10 August in Abu Dhabi.