UAE Real Estate Finance: DIB launched a shariah-compliant off-plan home finance product for freehold properties, letting buyers pay only profit during construction while tranches tie to developer milestones. Food Safety for Families: Jordan’s JFDA urged stricter school canteen rules for the 2026–27 year, including banning meat-derivative items and energy drinks, plus careful parent meal choices. Retail & Consumer Watch: Walmart shares slid after softer U.S. same-store sales growth, a sign shoppers are more cautious. Trade Impact on Shoppers: U.S.-Canada talks collapsed, triggering new up-to-50% tariffs and Canada’s pledge to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. New Customer Service Line: Maldives’ MWSC rolled out hotline 1575 for customer care, keeping 105 for emergencies. New Store Openings: Makro Philippines secured Ayala Land leases for new wholesale locations across Mega Manila and Southern Luzon, while IRO Sushi opens a Worcester Park branch with promos. AI for Business Ops: AWS launched a $1B effort to deploy AI specialists inside companies to move projects from testing to day-to-day use faster. Product Recalls: UK FSA issued an E.coli STEC recall for specific Summit Foods snack wraps with use-by dates up to Sept. 5, 2026.