US-Iran War Fallout: The Pentagon’s inspector general says the Iran campaign (Operation Epic Fury) cost about $33.4bn and triggered “strategic inventory shortfalls,” with munitions spending of $22.3bn and industrial bottlenecks slowing resupply. Qatar Governance & Digital Services: Qatar is moving toward proactive government, with 1,650 of roughly 2,300 services now fully digitised, aiming to deliver services before residents even request them. Business Registration Reform: Qatar’s Dar Al Sharikat will unify company registration and licensing across economic zones, including QFC and free zones, with tax and immigration services bundled for investors. Anti-Corruption Push: Qatar will host the sixth Arab Anti-Corruption Convention session Sept 21–23, with proposals including a Doha Declaration and a mechanism to review implementation. Regional Legal Cooperation: Qatar’s Public Prosecution joined the Arab Public Prosecutors Association in Egypt, discussing governance changes and a permanent headquarters plan. Qatar-India Diplomacy: India’s new ambassador pledged deeper Qatar ties and said community centres will get more daily passport and police-clearance slots. Sports & Culture: Qatar’s shooting contingent heads to the Asian Games in Japan aiming for medals, while Qatar’s participation at the Amman Book Fair highlights cultural ties and AI’s impact on publishing. Volunteering: Qatar’s Arab Volunteer Day event will honour 100 volunteers under the theme “Honouring Giving, Celebrating Impact.”