Yemen–Saudi Security: Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted and destroyed six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, after brief “potential danger” alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Tabuk and other areas, with the coalition warning it will respond firmly to further escalation. Iran–UAE Sanctions: The UAE central bank has largely barred Iran’s Bank Melli from processing transactions in the country, citing money-laundering and terrorism-financing violations, as Iran also reports all Iranian airline flights to the UAE have been cancelled amid US restrictions. Yemen Frontlines: Yemen’s government forces say they repelled overnight Houthi attacks on the Hejat al-Abd supply route critical for Taiz and Aden. Qatar Diplomacy & Security Cooperation: Qatar took part in UNGA Gaza early-recovery talks and in the Arab Interior Ministers Council coordination meeting in Tunisia. Qatar Business & Industry: Qatar Free Zones Authority signed a strategic MoU with Aethon International to expand advanced manufacturing in Qatar’s free zones. UAE–Regional Economy: Alfred Holdings launched CreditMarket.ae and HolidayMarket.ae, extending its consumer-finance and travel push. Sports & Culture: Bahrain celebrated a first swimming gold at the Asian Games, while a viral Emirates in-flight moment featured an Indian passenger gifting a LEGO creation to a cabin crew member.