Telecom Modernization in Syria: Zain won a 25-year mobile network licence in Syria after a $747m bid, with a 20-year base plus a 5-year option; Zain will hold 75% and a Syrian entity 25%, targeting commercial launch in Q1 2027 and pledging $800m+ over 10 years for 5G and AI-powered upgrades. Port Tech Upgrade: DP World began Tartous Port modernisation with the first of three new Mobile Harbour Cranes, aiming to lift cargo capacity by ~40% and speed vessel turnaround as part of an $800m concession investment that also includes digitalisation and staff training. Humanitarian Tech in Action: WFP highlighted innovations like SCOUT, an AI tool for supply-chain planning that improved purchasing timing and storage choices, saving $6.2m in 18 months and projecting up to $25m in annual savings. Disaster-Response Engineering: India’s Army launched Operation Amistad in Venezuela with a modular BHISHM Cube mobile hospital and a field hospital for trauma care, surgeries, ICU support, and lab/X-ray diagnostics. Cybersecurity & AI Misuse Warning: The UAE cautioned at UN counter-terrorism events that terrorists are using AI for propaganda and synthetic media, stressing that “technology alone is not enough.” Syria Transition Challenge: Analysts warned Syria’s new leadership still faces a tense task: regulating foreign militants’ legal status and creating clear pathways for integration or return to prevent new extremist recruitment. Education After Disruption: A Syrian refugee student in Northern Ireland graduated in chemical engineering after years of schooling disruption, underscoring how access to education can rebuild futures.