UAE Labor Leadership: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a federal decree promoting Shayma Yousef Mohamed Alawadhi to Undersecretary at MoHRE, strengthening oversight of labour market regulation and workforce development. Workplace Safety in Heat: MoHRE says 12,000+ air-conditioned rest stations will support delivery workers during the Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy (June 15–Sept 15, 12:30–3:00), with workers able to pause or continue using nearby locations via apps. AI, Ethics, and HR Risk: A leaked Microsoft memo alleges a three-phase plan to drive employee dependency on its AI assistant, “Scout,” raising concerns about manipulation and cognitive reliance. AI and Work Design: HR leaders and skills experts argue human judgment, accountability, ethics, and trust must stay central as AI grows in everyday roles. Legal and Compliance Pressure: UK employment tribunals report a sharp rise in claims, with unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and wage issues climbing—while AI-fueled filings by self-represented workers add strain. Inclusive Hiring: Cebu Pacific expands internships for Deaf students via De La Salle–CSB, placing interns in customer service operations for 360 hours. Pay Transparency Basics: A guide urges employers to build a real pay structure (grades and ranges) to prevent unmanaged pay gaps that hurt morale and retention. Cybersecurity for HR Systems: Oracle warns of a PeopleSoft zero-day exploited in mass attacks, urging customers to apply mitigations immediately. Workforce Development: Kenya’s KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project launch the Inuka Tech Fellowship to train young people for AI and data roles.