AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRas Laffan LNG blast: Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub explosion killed 13 people, including 12 Indians, and injured 66 as authorities said it was a technical incident during a restart; India’s MEA and embassy are coordinating repatriation, while Qatar’s PM said LNG output will resume “within a few weeks” and stressed a US-Iran hotline is key for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomacy: Qatar’s foreign ministry adviser highlighted the country’s mediation role at a Rome dialogue, calling for stronger GCC-EU cooperation, as Qatar and Italy discussed regional security and bilateral ties. World Cup pressure: Qatar face Bosnia-Herzegovina in a must-win Group B match in Seattle after a 6-0 loss to Canada, with coach Julen Lopetegui urging a fight for Qatar’s first-ever World Cup win. Cyber and digital push: Qatar’s MoCI warned residents about fake government links, while the Education Ministry launched a Digital Transformation Programme under the Government Scholarship Plan to train future tech talent. Business and travel: Qatar Airways ends Airbus A380 flights to Australia (Sydney), and GWC teamed up with Meydan to offer end-to-end logistics and business setup support across the Gulf. Markets: Qatar Stock Exchange closed lower, down 0.36%.
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