Qatar–Singapore Ties: Qatar and Singapore held the third meeting of the Implementation Monitoring Mechanism of their High-Level Joint Committee in Doha, co-chaired by Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and Vivian Balakrishnan, reaffirming close relations and agreeing to deepen cooperation, including updating the GCC–Singapore trade deal and preparing for an ASEAN–GCC foreign ministers meeting during the UN General Assembly week. UNGA Prep: Qatar says it has completed preparations for high-level participation in the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, with officials set for bilateral and multilateral meetings aimed at strengthening partnerships and reducing regional tensions. Hormuz Diplomacy: A Qatar Press Center seminar in Doha warned that prolonged disruption to the Strait of Hormuz could hit global energy markets and food security, stressing sustained diplomacy and mediation to prevent escalation. Digital Business Push: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched new digital services, including an online e-commerce licence covering 194 activities, alongside upgrades to its official website to simplify business setup and operations. Labour Safety: Qatar’s Ministry of Labour wrapped up a three-month heat-stress awareness and inspection campaign, targeting workers and employers with seminars, workshops and field inspections. Environment & Community: Qatar marked World Cleanup Day with beach and island clean-ups collecting about 1,603kg of waste and recyclables, while World Ozone Day celebrations honoured youth creativity on ozone-layer protection. Finance & Banking: AlRayan Bank began the execution phase of its Government-to-Bank digital integration initiative to improve banking services, efficiency, risk management and fraud prevention. Tourism Calendar: Visit Qatar unveiled a 2026–2027 Qatar Calendar featuring 560+ events, positioning it as a year-round platform for residents and visitors.