Middle East Escalation: The US and Iran traded strikes for a seventh straight night, with reports of hits on bridges, rail, airports and logistics sites, while Bahrain and Kuwait reported air-defense activity and damage to power and water facilities—raising fresh concerns for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Aviation & Travel Disruption: Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights after Kuwait International Airport operations were temporarily suspended amid missile/drone threats; the US State Department also urged Americans to reconsider travel to and through the region. Urban Mobility Projects: Abu Dhabi began widening the E20 highway to five lanes each way plus ramps, bridges and new signals around Khalifa City and the airport area; in Bishkek, road works are reopening some streets but adding closures and a full shutdown at a key intersection from July 20. UK Transport Updates: Solihull’s A45 junction upgrade starts with restrictions from July 27, with bridge removal in mid-August and works running to spring 2028. Maritime Jobs Boost: The £200m Immingham RoRo terminal project hit a milestone, targeting May 2028 opening and 900 jobs. Airport Labor Watch: Kenya aviation workers issued a seven-day strike notice over unfulfilled labour agreements, threatening passenger and cargo operations. Public Safety/Rules: Lanzarote approved new taxi “sensitive area” rules at the airport and Arrecife port to cut peak waiting times. Tech for Transport: A new report highlights wide-scale AI use in integrated transport systems, aiming for proactive monitoring and scheduling across infrastructure and passenger flows.