Fuel Shock, Again: India’s oil marketing companies lifted petrol and diesel by ₹3 per litre nationwide after months of stability, blaming higher global crude costs tied to West Asia tensions and a weaker rupee—rates vary by city. Public Health & Youth Targeting: The WHO warned that nicotine pouches are spreading fast, calling out “aggressive” marketing that’s engineered for addiction and outpacing regulation. Brand Partnerships: American Express Middle East is now the official payment partner for Bahrain’s Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, offering cardholders presale access and fast-lane perks. Mobility Ecosystems: NAVEE launched its MENA Istanbul Partner Summit, pitching an integrated land-water-sky electric mobility lineup to retailers across the region. Local Marketing Wins: UK’s RSPB Bempton Cliffs reported 135,561 visitors (+18%) after targeted social and regional promotion. Entertainment Meets AI: Netflix is reportedly preparing a generative-AI animation studio (“INKubator”), using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines.