Qatar Diplomacy: Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke by phone with Jordan’s Ayman Safadi, stressing Qatar’s support for diplomatic efforts to secure freedom of maritime traffic and lasting regional peace. GCC Labour Coordination: Qatar’s Labour Minister Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri represented the country at the GCC Council of Labour Ministers meeting, discussing the Arab Labour Conference in Cairo (Sept 13-20). Regional Security: Qatar joined Arab and Islamic condemnation of drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, calling them a violation of international law and pledging support for Saudi security. Payments & Banking: Doha Bank became one of the first Qatar banks to join the AFAQ Payments System, enabling secure local-currency transfers across GCC via its mobile app. Humanitarian Impact: Qatar Charity reported QR809mn in humanitarian and development work from January to end-July 2026, reaching over 10mn people in 44 countries. Business & Tech: Media City Qatar and Es’hailSat launched satellite packages for licensed firms, while Snoonu rolled out a “Cross-Border Commerce” platform to help regional brands sell in Qatar without a local presence. Culture & Sports: S’hail 2026 concluded at Katara, highlighting falconry heritage and new falcon vet care; Qatar also hosted the FISU weightlifting event bringing 116 student athletes from 21 countries to Doha.