AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Mediation: Qatar says it is still shuttling messages to narrow gaps between Washington and Tehran as indirect talks continue, with officials stressing no alternative to a peaceful settlement and renewed focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani again called Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal,” while Doha reiterated it will keep prioritising diplomacy even as tensions rise. Energy & Markets: Oil prices edged up after Trump denied sanctions relief for Iran, keeping pressure on global supply expectations; Qatar’s mediation efforts continue alongside Hormuz-related risk. Finance: Qatar Central Bank issued QR4.1bn in Government Ijara Sukuk for the Ministry of Finance, with bids reportedly reaching about QR9.2bn. Qatar-Saudi Economy: The Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council’s Economy, Trade and Industry committee met to boost trade and private-sector cooperation, citing 2025 trade growth and early-2026 momentum. Tech & Public Services: Qatar’s AI push highlights faster, simpler government and cultural services, while the Interior Ministry urged residents to use prepaid cards and safer online practices to cut cybercrime losses. Business & Culture: Qatar Chamber hosted Finland talks on tech and digitalisation cooperation; Doha Film Institute’s Geekend returns Oct 1-3 in Lusail.
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