Qatar–Iran Pilot Dispute: Iran urged Qatar to move detained Iranian pilots to an onshore hospital, saying their offshore holding conditions are harming health and calling for ICRC support and an air ambulance; Qatar has denied holding pilots and says it invited Iranian experts and offered access to its search-and-rescue details. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar joined Jordan and 11 Arab and Islamic states condemning Israeli strikes on Syria’s Abu Al Duhur military airbase, warning they violate international law and risk escalation. Qatar Foreign Policy: Qatar strongly condemned an Israeli drone attack on a civilian vehicle in Damascus countryside that injured civilians, calling it a breach of Syria’s sovereignty and international law. Humanitarian Response: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) launched a $1m Yemen project under UN OCHA’s Yemen Humanitarian Fund, targeting over 55,000 displaced and local people in Al Hudaydah with health, nutrition and cash assistance. Domestic Governance: MOEHE decided to open six new public schools and appoint/transfer 17 principals ahead of the 2026–2027 academic year. Education & Capacity: HBKU began its 2026–2027 orientation for about 900 new students and launched new programs including AI and data engineering. Economy Under Strain: Reports say Qatar cut government spending, with overseas aid funding reduced sharply, as the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption hit LNG revenues. Sports Administration: Qatar Cricket Association chief Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Thani was elected to the ACC Executive Board for 2026.