Good morning from The National on May 25, 2026.Here are the latest developments in the Emirates:President Sheikh Mohamed took part in a phone call to discuss the Iran conflict with leaders of other countries including US President Donald Trump.The leaders discussed “regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions that support regional security and stability”, according to a report on Sunday by state news agency Wam.Later on Sunday, Mr Trump told negotiators to "take their time" to secure a US-Iran deal as an agreement inched closer. Mr Trump earlier said a deal with Iran was “very close” to being complete, with the final details, still under discussion, to be announced soon, subject to approval by Gulf allies and other partners.Mr Trump also said on Sunday the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place “until an agreement is reached, certified and signed”, a day after announcing that an agreement ​with Tehran had ‌been largely negotiated.Also:A ​senior ​Iranian ⁠source told Reuters on ⁠Sunday that ​Tehran has not ⁠agreed to hand over its highly enriched uranium ⁠stockpileThe Strait of Hormuz will not return to its prewar status under a potential agreement between Iran and the US, according to details published by Tasnim News AgencyA Bahraini court sentenced nine people to life imprisonment and two others to three years in jail in two espionage cases linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Bahrain News Agency reportedRead the latest on the Iran war in our live blog hereUAE aid convoys deliver 930 tonnes of relief to Gaza before Eid Al AdhaAid from the UAE enters Gaza. Photo: Operation Gallant Knight 3Convoys carrying aid from the UAE entered the Gaza Strip last week to deliver essential supplies to civilians before Eid Al Adha.The four convoys carried aid including food and Eid clothes, state news agency Wam reported on Sunday.“The food and clothes aid were transported by 60 lorries in four convoys,” said Mohammed Al Kaabi, a member of the UAE humanitarian aid mission in Al Arish, Egypt. “Two of them carried Eid Al Adha clothes to the people of Gaza.”More than 540 tonnes of the aid consisted of garments for children, men and women, provided by the Emirates Red Crescent.Ali Al Shouk has more hereNo increase in fees for Dubai private schools in 2026-2027More than 95 per cent of private school pupils are now learning in person, despite the disruption caused by the war. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential CourtThere will be no increase in private school fees in Dubai in 2026-2027.“Dubai’s private school sector continues to demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to evolving developments, ensuring continuity of learning through a flexible and sustainable regulatory framework that strengthens the sector’s stability and competitiveness,” said Shamma Al Mansouri, director of licensing and educational services at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, which oversees private education in Dubai.The emirate remains committed to ensuring the stability and sustainable growth of the private education sector, while balancing the interests of all stakeholders and supporting families, Ms Al Mansouri added.Alan Williamson, chief executive of education group Taaleem, said: “At a time when many families are navigating wider regional uncertainty and increased financial pressures, this is a thoughtful and supportive measure that places the well-being of families and students at its heart."Read more hereFact of the dayConstruction and engineering company Alec Holdings has won a $1.7 billion contract to lead the development of the highly anticipated Sphere Abu Dhabi. Read the full story hereToday's must-readsFront pageSee more of The National’s award-winning journalism in your Google search results – click here to add us to your preferred sources.Did you enjoy this newsletter? The National produces newsletters across an array of subjects. You can sign up to them here