Strait of Hormuz: Trump says US mine-clearing is done, but Iran’s deputy foreign minister insists the strait is still closed and warns US mine-detection ships could be targets; Iran and Oman are working on a phased transit corridor and joint mine-clearing plan. Saudi Digital Security: SDAIA issues deepfake guidelines to curb AI-made fraud and biometric impersonation, pushing safeguards like consent, data protection, and digital watermarks. Cyber Threats: Researchers report an Iranian-linked espionage group (Tortoiseshell/Mirage Kitten) expanding into Europe with new malware including a backdoor and reverse SSH tunneling. Vision 2030 Tech & Infrastructure: Saudi Arabia boosts digital services and governance, positioning itself as a “platform state” with thousands of online services and massive Absher usage. Nuclear Deal Watch: Trump sends the US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress, but ties it to Saudi normalization with Israel/Abraham Accords. Energy Storage: Saudi Power Procurement Company signs battery storage contracts totaling 2,000MW for four hours, signaling a bigger standalone storage push. AI Boom in Saudi: Al Moammar Information Systems expands a Humain-backed data center project to 250MW, lifting the brothers’ fortune to about $1.4B. LEAP 2026 Culture-Tech: Misk Art Institute launches Creative Forum 2026 at KAPSARC, focusing on how AI and digital transformation are reshaping storytelling and creative collaboration. Sports Media Deal: DAZN acquires EverPass Media; TKO becomes a minority shareholder, strengthening DAZN’s US venue distribution footprint.