Overview
- President Trump issued an executive waiver that pauses or reduces many sanctions, trade restrictions and proposed tariffs tied to Russia, with the White House saying the action serves US national interests.
- Egypt's National Defence Council publicly declared full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and pledged to provide all necessary support for the kingdom's security and stability.
- Egyptian parliament members paused a secret emergency session and will resume discussions about specific aid measures for Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to parliamentary sources.
- Senior UAE and Saudi officials held high‑level talks in Abu Dhabi that federal statements described as consultations to strengthen bilateral coordination on regional security.
- Western security voices are urging legal changes to let private operators better defend critical infrastructure from drone attacks while Dubai reported strong trade growth for the first half of 2026 and local football matches produced notable results that reshaped league standings.