UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi: The 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened at ADNEC, with delegates expected to adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration setting priorities for the next five years, including work on cybercrime, trafficking, money laundering and the responsible use of AI. Work-life shake-up in the UAE: A study on four-and-a-half-day schedules found most employees felt more motivated and reported better balance, though many said their working days became more stressful. Dubai legal reforms: Abu Dhabi courts are pushing bilingual case-file access in English for non-Arabic speakers to make civil and commercial justice more investor-friendly. Medical malpractice rulings: Dubai courts ordered a hospital and doctor to pay Dh2m after a patient was left permanently disabled following an unnecessary surgery, and another case saw a Dh7m payout over an unauthorised hysterectomy. Digital economy crackdown: Dubai’s Digital Economy Court is tackling crypto fraud and other tech disputes, while Dubai’s cyber authorities unveiled a real-time zero-trust dashboard with Microsoft for government entities. Road and safety updates: Abu Dhabi lowered speed limits to 80km/h in fog-hit areas, and Dubai is set to restrict trucks on key roads from October 1. Gaza diplomacy debate: UAE delegation staying seated during Netanyahu’s UNGA speech sparked online backlash and praise, with Emirati influencers defending the decision. Dubai crime cases: A WhatsApp drug dealer was jailed for three years, and Dubai Customs arrested a man accused of smuggling 8.9kg of marijuana disguised as henna.