UAE Finance & Youth: The UAE Ministry of Finance held a “MoF Youth” forum in Dubai to spotlight youth participation in the financial work ecosystem, with officials stressing skills-building and responsibility for future development. Malaysia Governance Probe: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered a forensic investigation into Xeraya Capital, a Khazanah subsidiary, after board-raised governance concerns tied to past life-sciences investment transactions. Green Energy Financing: AMPIN Energy Transition secured $195m in green project finance for a 100MW hybrid solar-wind-plus-battery project in Andhra Pradesh, arranged by SMBC and Rabobank and structured under green and Equator principles. Qatar Market Mood: Qatar’s QSE index fell 3.38% on the week amid selling pressure, regional tensions, and lack of dividend catalysts, with analysts pointing to 9,528 as a key support level. Corporate Finance Moves: Commercial National Financial authorized a 4% share repurchase program; Morgan Li named Mike Cogan as permanent CFO; Absa backed a €456m credit package for Genser Energy’s growth. Public Finance & Housing: Canada’s housing push may take until 2033 to fully show results, while Saskatchewan reported strong starts momentum and Maldives highlighted debt repayments boosting investor confidence. Local Oversight Watch: A North Carolina audit found Newland bypassed bidding and board oversight on $418k+ of spending and missed audits, while New York AG Letitia James issued guidance on hospital financial aid rights.