Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani engaged in discussions with HE President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations across various fields. In addition, the Amir extended congratulations to HE President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani also sent a congratulatory cable to President Orsi and held a meeting at the Amiri Diwan with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Kombos. The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, met with HE Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry of Cyprus Giorgos Papanastasiou, while HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi held talks with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Fuad Hussein.
The State of Qatar condemned the bombing of Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis by Israeli occupation forces, which resulted in civilian casualties, considering it a violation of international law. Qatar participated in the Extraordinary Session of the OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, addressing ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
Economically, Qatar Central Bank launched the second phase of its Primary Dealer Framework, advancing the development of Qatar's capital markets. Qatar Chamber completed a four-day training program titled 'Gold Science: Investment and Savings.' The Ministry of Public Health announced price reductions for 1,019 pharmaceutical products, with discounts ranging from 15 to 75 percent.
In humanitarian efforts, Qatar Red Crescent Society inaugurated a residential center for Syrian cancer patients in Turkiye, in collaboration with the Independent Doctors Association. The Zakat Affairs Department continues to offer zakat calculation services nationwide.
Qatar Rail extended the timings for the 'Back to School' event at Sport City Station, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education launched activities for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Qatar Anti-Doping Commission introduced a new awareness program, 'Leaders,' promoting fair play and integrity in sports.
The Ministry of Labour introduced its first cohort of inspectors to enforce the Nationalisation of Jobs Law. MEEZA secured a QR 800 million Commodity Murabaha bank facility from Dukhan Bank.
Sports activities included Mesaimeer SC's General Assembly approving new proposals, the Qatar Stars League announcing the 2025-26 QSL Cup details, and Qatar's national cricket team narrowly defeating Kenya at the ICC Men's World Cup Challenge League. Qatari shooters won three medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship, and the Qatar Football Association announced the squad for the Gulf Youth Cup in Saudi Arabia.