Qatar Economy & Credit: Fitch affirmed Qatar’s ‘AA’ rating with a stable outlook, citing easing risks to LNG facilities and a rebound tied to North Field expansion. Trade Data: Qatar’s Export Unit Value Index rose 17.64% in Q2 2026, showing resilience despite market volatility. Maritime Environment: Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to MARPOL Annex VI, aiming to cut ship air pollution and protect the marine environment. Cyber & Education Integrity: NCSA reiterated personal data privacy principles under Law 13/2016, while Qatar tightened safeguards against fake or unaccredited university degrees via verification and equivalency rules. Health & Research: Sidra Medicine is trialling newborn genome sequencing to position Qatar as a research-driven paediatric care hub. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar took part in the 166th Arab League Council session in Cairo, with focus on Palestine and condemning Iran’s attacks. Food Security & Logistics: Hamad Port handled over 90,000 tonnes of grain in May–July, reinforcing Qatar’s supply-chain capacity. Infrastructure & Industry: Ampo Poyam Valves supplied 5,550 valves for QatarEnergy’s North Field South LNG project. Education Access: Free and discounted private school seats climbed to 16,500. Israel-Qatar Tensions: Netanyahu again called Qatar “hostile” and defended claims about Qatari funds linked to Gaza aid. Regional Disruption: Indonesia suspended flights at Soekarno-Hatta after Anak Krakatoa ash, affecting routes including Doha.