Qatar-UK Defence Talks: Qatar’s Deputy PM and Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Britain’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth in Doha to discuss expanding defence cooperation and joint coordination amid regional security shifts. Qatar Toy Festival: The 4th Qatar Toy Festival wrapped up at DECC with a record 148,000 visitors, featuring 7 themed zones, 63 international brands and 480 stage shows, alongside a Summer Camp for 417 children. Nuclear Safety MoU: Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU to boost cooperation in nuclear safety and radiation protection, including knowledge exchange, joint working groups and emergency preparedness. Gaza Condemnations: Qatar joined foreign ministers from Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in strongly condemning Israeli violations in Gaza, especially attacks on healthcare and civilian infrastructure. Environment Monitoring: MoECC showcased its “Smart Observer” marine boat to monitor marine conditions using remote operation and advanced sensing. QSE Performance: Qatar Stock Exchange rebounded this week, with the main index up 1.9% to close above 10,000 points. Transport & Daily Life: Commuters again flagged vehicles parked at or near Doha Metro and bus stops as a continuing problem for access and safety. Sports & Culture: Qatar’s Saif Mohammed set new records with a 5.83m pole vault silver in Germany, while Qatar’s Awqaf ministry took part in the 46th King Abdulaziz Holy Quran memorisation competition in Makkah.