UAE-Serbia Diplomacy: President Aleksandar Vučić met UAE leader Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Belgrade, pitching Serbia’s EXPO 2027 vision and promising a new chapter of cooperation, including scholarships for Serbian students in science, tech and AI. Energy & Economy: Austrian utility Verbund says drought cut its first-half earnings by €370m, highlighting how low river levels are hitting hydropower across Europe, with Serbia also reporting major output strain. Climate & Infrastructure: Heat and record-low Danube levels are disrupting shipping and power cooling, with Hungary and Romania reducing nuclear output as the river drops further. Public Health Response: Belgrade’s Get Going for Change movement urges a formal heatwave protection plan—adjusting work hours, adding water stations, and boosting street cooling and animal care. Transport & Tourism: Air Serbia expands connectivity with year-round Belgrade–Dubrovnik flights and launches direct Belgrade–Toronto service after more than 30 years. Politics & Polling: A Vreme-cited survey by New Serbian Political Thought puts the student opposition ticket at 39.6% versus 37.5% for the ruling SNS, with a no-confidence debate also in the air. Culture & Media: Prime Video sets an Aug. 20 release for the Djokovic documentary “The Wolf in Winter,” tracing the tennis star’s rise from war-torn Belgrade.