Saudi-Canada Tech & Trade Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first Saudi visit in 26 years highlights expanding ties across trade, tech, education, and critical minerals, with a coordination council set to guide the next phase. Autonomous Mobility Regulation: Abu Dhabi launched dedicated licence plates for self-driving cars, with “Auto Drive” and “Test” categories to help authorities monitor autonomous operations and enforce standards. Saudi Talent for EVs: Ceer welcomed 40 Saudi engineers into permanent roles after Waed scholarship training, and also signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen local talent pipelines for the automotive sector. Defense Tech Procurement: AeroVironment (AV) said Italy’s MoD officially designated the MQ-31A capability for its JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft system, moving the platform into Italy’s formal military inventory. Healthcare Infrastructure in the Gulf: Arabian Gulf University signed contracts for IT systems and non-medical furnishings for Bahrain’s Saudi-funded King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, aiming to boost education, research, and clinical operations. Science & Education Wins: Saudi Arabia secured five awards at the International Physics Olympiad in Colombia and won the right to host the 2027 edition. AI in Healthcare Training: A narrative review flags a gap between fast AI adoption in medicine and limited formal AI education in medical curricula, calling for better integration. Geopolitics Watch: Multiple reports keep spotlighting Strait of Hormuz tensions and their knock-on effects for Gulf energy flows and regional planning.