Doha: The State of Qatar has issued a strong condemnation of the repeated Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. Qatar views these actions as blatant violations of the sovereignty of both countries and a breach of international law.
According to Qatar News Agency, the State of Qatar also condemned the armed attacks on police and army personnel in Balochistan Province in Pakistan, which resulted in fatalities. Qatar expressed its commitment to supporting the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to strengthen the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, contributing to the promotion of international peace and security.
The Ministry of Culture of Qatar will represent the country as the guest of honor at the 40th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in Jordan. Additionally, Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) confirmed that its LNG carrier Al Rekayyat was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai participated in bilateral meetings with international ministers and heads at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. He also met with HE Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden on the sidelines of the event.
HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi emphasized the readiness of Qatar's institutions to deal with regional developments and exceptional circumstances. HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with HE Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office for Labour of Tanzania, Deus Clement Sangu, in Qatar.
In diplomatic engagements, HE Director-General of Qatar News Agency Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met with HE Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar, Dr. Adish Mammadov. HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met with Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management Howard Marks in New York.
HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi held separate meetings with HE Ambassador of Georgia to Qatar Varlam Avaliani and Charg© d'Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy in Doha, Mohamed Barghouti.
Amendments to Qatar's State Audit Bureau Law are set to take effect on July 25, 2026, introducing new enforcement powers, criminal penalties, and financial disclosure requirements to enhance public-sector oversight. Additionally, international reserves at Qatar Central Bank rose by 1.24% year-on-year in June.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced a new sports scholarship pathway, enabling talented athletes to pursue university education while continuing their sports careers. Msheireb Museums announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Programme, "Reflections of Creativity and Art," offering workshops and interactive activities for all ages.