Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani praised the efforts made by the friendly Italian Republic to ensure the success of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Meanwhile, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, who is visiting Qatar. The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of a relief convoy operated by the World Food Programme in North Kordofan state in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan, considering it an egregious violation of international humanitarian law principles. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Culture will host the activities of the Tajikistan Cultural Week starting Sunday, as part of Qatar's vision to promote civilizational dialogue and expand cultural exchange with various countries. Additionally, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the launch of its "AI Agent Factory," an integrated digital platform designed to develop, manage, and deploy intelligent solutions based on AI agents to enhance the efficiency of government services and modernize work processes. The Ministry of Culture organized a poetry evening within the Damascus International Book Fair to mark Qatar's participation as a guest of honor. The fair is held under the theme "A history we write, a history we read" until February 16. Furthermore, the Ministry of Culture concluded the Kazakhstan Cultural Week, which was held in collaboration with its Kazakh counterpart from February 4-7 at the Darb Al Saai permanent venue in Umm Salal. HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with several US officials during an official visit to Washington, D.C. In another development, the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a technical cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the Human Rights Commission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue participated in the 2026 Global Faith Forum in Washington, D.C., under the theme: "Building a culture of kindness for the common good." Meanwhile, Qatar Chamber discussed strengthening cooperation with the US Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the private sector's role in enhancing trade relations and exploring potential areas of cooperation. The Qatari Para Sports team secured 14 colored medals during their participation in the 5th West Asia Para Games in Muscat. Qatari driver Abdulaziz Al Kuwari clinched the Qatar International Rally title, part of the 2026 Middle East Rally Championship. The young camel races began as part of the annual festival of the Purebred Arabian Camel Racing on the Sword of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HE President of Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel, and Badminton Federation, Nasser bin Ghanim Al Khelaifi, affirmed the significance of the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open for the WTA 1000 women's tennis tournament, hosted by Qatar for the 24th time. Additionally, Msheireb Downtown Doha concluded its winter season as a premier destination, recording 5 million visits since November 2025.