AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUniversal Service Policy: Qatar’s CRA has opened a public consultation on a draft Universal Service Policy to boost digital inclusion, covering broadband data plus basic incoming voice calls and SMS, with affordability and quality-of-service rules; submissions close Oct 20. Digital & AI Cooperation: Qatar’s communications minister met Finland’s trade delegation to discuss expanding ties in digitalisation and AI, including partnership opportunities with Finnish tech firms. Education Milestone: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) ranked 126th in the THE World University Rankings 2027, the first Arab university in the top 150. Housing Services Reminder: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) urged Eskan housing beneficiaries to update data and documents on the Eskan platform before Oct 13 to avoid service interruptions. Economy Update: Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon GDP grew 2.6% year-on-year in Q2 2026, while hydrocarbon GDP fell 50.7% amid trade-route disruptions. Refugee Extension: About 1,100 Afghan refugees in Qatar’s As-Sayliyah camp have been told the camp will stay open for nine more months, though their future remains uncertain. Weather Watch: Hot conditions continue into the weekend, with haze or mist possible early mornings and strong offshore winds.
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