Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held phone talks with Austria, Kuwait, and Oman, stressing Qatar’s support for de-escalation efforts and solutions that guarantee freedom of maritime navigation and sustainable regional peace. Labour Rights & Policy: Qatar is taking part in the 52nd Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, with Labour Minister Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri leading the delegation and warning that regional conflicts are already hitting trade, transport flows, energy markets, and labour stability. Gulf Security Talks Delayed: Iran and Oman postponed a Persian Gulf foreign ministers’ meeting in Salalah “in the interests of consensus,” with both sides citing the need for conditions for constructive dialogue on restoring safer commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Legal Capacity Building: Qatar’s Ministry of Justice launched three specialised training programmes to strengthen legal argumentation, judicial ruling analysis, appeal drafting, and legal defence skills for government lawyers and judicial personnel. Digital & Education Partnerships: Qatar Foundation’s BOTaina won five Gold Stevie Awards, while UDST signed an MoU with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East to expand academic and applied research in energy-focused digital solutions. Energy & Security Pressure: New strikes around Hormuz and Saudi Arabia, plus Houthi actions affecting shipping and oil infrastructure, are again raising fears of wider disruption.