UAE-Ireland extradition: Daniel Kinahan has lost his final appeal in Dubai and is set to be extradited to Ireland to face trial, with authorities preparing the handover after his arrest in April under an Ireland-UAE agreement. Gulf travel disruption: More airlines are suspending or cutting Gulf services over security concerns, with multiple carriers pausing Dubai/Abu Dhabi routes and passengers facing longer routings and last-minute changes. UAE aviation ties: The UAE and Egypt agreed to a phased five-year expansion of air traffic rights, aiming to boost connectivity, tourism and investment. Abu Dhabi economic governance: ADNOC Drilling approved a $262.5m dividend after reporting resilient first-half results, citing steady operations and growth in oilfield services. Middle East security spillover: The US is weighing stricter mobile-phone controls for troops in the region after commanders warned social media could help Iran assess strikes. Digital diplomacy and law: Russia escalated its crackdown on Telegram by seeking an international arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, while Australia also moved to take legal action over alleged terrorist content. Regional logistics push: Iraq urged deeper transport and port cooperation with the UAE and Gulf states, arguing economic integration can support longer-term stability amid Iran-war fallout. Energy infrastructure: DEWA said its electricity transmission investments now exceed $2.7bn, including major substation and transmission line commissioning in H1 2026.