Gulf Health & Supply Disruption: Saudi banks have reportedly blocked or delayed payments to UAE accounts since mid-May, raising alarms for cross-border business ties that many healthcare firms rely on. Regional Conflict & Care Access: The US expanded strikes on Iran, hitting bridges and port infrastructure while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US-allied countries including Qatar and Kuwait, where a desalination plant was damaged—an indirect hit to water and public health systems. Airstrikes Across the Region: Bahrain and Kuwait reported Iranian attacks and interceptions, with Kuwait’s power and desalination damage prompting calls to rationalize electricity use. Heatwave Strain on Services: Tunisia imposed rolling power cuts as demand surged during extreme heat, risking further stress on hospitals and cooling-dependent care. Livestock Health & Trade: Nigeria reaffirmed plans to eradicate peste des petits ruminants by 2030 via surveillance, lab strengthening, and targeted vaccination. Animal Traceability Push: Kenya rolled out ANITRAC digital livestock IDs to meet buyer demands for origin and health history, including export opportunities to the Middle East. Renewables for Resilience: Oman’s Future Fund approved a 6 GW integrated solar cell and module plant in Sohar, supporting long-term energy stability. AI Governance: Xi Jinping urged global cooperation on AI governance at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, with new international coordination efforts announced.