Qatar-Oman Economic Push: Qatar’s Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani met Omani counterparts in Muscat to deepen trade, investment, and private-sector cooperation, aiming for stronger economic integration. GCC Youth Recognition: The GCC honored Qatari youth and the “Fazat Al-Adaam Youth” initiative, spotlighting leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Judicial Confidence for Investors: The CEO of the Qatar International Court marked its 15th anniversary, stressing how an independent judiciary supports rule-of-law principles and improves Qatar’s investment environment. Tax Skills Buildout: Qatar’s General Tax Authority celebrated the first “Tax Specialist” certificate cohort and signed new cooperation deals with Qatar Finance and Business Academy and Qatar University to expand training. Competition Law Compliance: MoCI and Saudi Arabia’s competition authority held a virtual workshop on pre-implementation rules for economic concentration transactions, clarifying what’s allowed before approval. Labour Partnership Talks: Pakistan’s overseas employment minister said Islamabad and Doha are working toward a Pakistan-Qatar Human Resource Corridor with certified skills and demand-driven mobility. Regional Security Shock: Iran and the US exchanged heavy fire again, raising fresh war fears and rattling markets, with Qatar among states condemning renewed Iranian attacks. Local Traffic Enforcement: MoI warned against parking that blocks home entrances/exits, citing QAR300 fines and traffic points.