Qatar’s Financial Resilience: The Qatar Central Bank says international reserves and foreign currency liquidity hit QR262.2bn in July, with total official reserves rising to QR220.5bn, underscoring buffers against Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Labour Diplomacy: Qatar’s Labour Minister met DR Congo’s ambassador to discuss ways to deepen bilateral labour cooperation. International Cooperation: The Minister of State for International Cooperation held talks with Switzerland’s ambassador and separately with Türkiye’s ambassador on strengthening relations. Regional Peace Track (DRC): Qatar-linked mediation is credited as the eastern DRC peace process gains momentum, with 15 detainees released to support stability. Gaza Standoff: Netanyahu rejected a US-backed “Board of Peace” roadmap, saying IDF withdrawal from Gaza will not happen until Hamas is fully disarmed. Security Architecture Watch: A new Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact adds Turkiye to a collective-attack clause, fueling debate over shifting regional alignments amid US-Iran tensions. Energy & Trade Routes: Russia floated exploring a rail link to the Indian Ocean to reduce reliance on chokepoints like the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. Qatari Economy & Investment: Qatar’s Q1 2026 FDI survey shows inward FDI up to QR172.2bn, with growth tied to mining, finance, and manufacturing. Sports & Society: Al Shamal signed Tunisia midfielder Mohamed Romdhane from Al Ahly; and Qatari beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan were named Asia’s best.