Qatar-US-Iran Diplomacy: The Shura Council welcomed the US-Iran MoU aimed at addressing outstanding issues, including guarantees for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, praising Qatar’s mediation role and hopes it will strengthen regional security and stability. World Cup Qatar Focus: Qatar earned its first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, then turn to a crucial Group B clash against co-host Canada in Vancouver; coach Julen Lopetegui is working on fixes after the opening-game VAR/technical controversy and late equaliser. Infrastructure & Roads: Ashghal says it has completed Phase 7 of the Road Improvement Project in Western areas, delivering 39 km of road works plus lighting, pedestrian paths, drainage and parking across multiple districts. Islamic Finance & Education: Qatar hosts the 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference today on “Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems,” while Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar’s CMU-Q Library has won the ALA “Library of the Future Award” for its AI guidance programme. Banking: Moody’s affirmed Qatar International Islamic Bank’s A2 rating with a stable outlook, citing capital, liquidity and strong provisioning. Tourism Training: Qatar Tourism opened registration for its Tour Guide Training Programme series, targeting residents and citizens to build licensed guide capacity for the summer season.