AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGCC Financial Integration: Qatar Central Bank joined the AFAQ Payments System, completing central-bank participation across all GCC states; Doha Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank and Dukhan Bank also joined, bringing GCC participating banks to 74. Judicial Capacity Building: Qatar’s Ministry of Justice, via the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, launched a four-month legal and judicial sciences training programme for judicial assistants, covering family, cybercrime, penal and civil/commercial litigation, evidence and enforcement. International Legal Training: QICDRC opened registration for its Oct. 20–22, 2026 in-person training on International Commercial Courts, aimed at lawyers and legal professionals. Regional Security & Shipping: Iran says it will declare a “restricted” maritime zone beyond the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels could be placed on a sanctions list, as US-Iran tit-for-tat strikes keep oil and shipping risks elevated. Qatar Economy & Finance: QCB data show banking assets broadly stable in July while lending rose; QNBFS reports assets at QR2.194tn and loans at QR1.482tn. Qatar Events & Culture: QES 2026 wrapped up after three days, while S’hail 2026 opens Tuesday at Katara with 14 countries participating. Aviation Disruption: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption stranded about 170,000 passengers and disrupted flights, including routes affecting Doha.
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