Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani have each sent cables of condolences to HH Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the passing of Sheikha Suad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Sheikha Suad was the wife of Sheikh Fadhel Al-Khaled Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
According to Qatar News Agency, significant local initiatives and developments have been reported. Qatar Charity has equipped dialysis centers in Eldamer city and Elbauga district hospitals in Sudan with modern dialysis machines. This move aims to enhance healthcare services in the River Nile State. On the financial front, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) announced the successful closure of its 3-year, $1 billion unsecured, dual-tranche Term Murabaha Financing Facility, marking a milestone in the bank's endeavors.
In the academic sector, Qatar University (QU) is set to commence the new academic semester tomorrow, welcoming over 29,000 students. Meanwhile, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) conducted its Student Orientation Program, attracting a record number of new enrollments.
Further, HE Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry of Uzbekistan, Laziz Kudratov, met with Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli to discuss avenues for mutual cooperation. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) released its Q2 2025 report, detailing efforts in wildlife conservation, natural reserves development, and enforcement of environmental violations.
In sports, Qatar secured the bronze medal at the 22nd Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships, held in Malaysia. The tournament will continue until August 28, 2025. The Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSAF) wrapped up its Summer Sports for All 2025 Program at Lusail Sports Hall. In football, Umm Salal triumphed over Al Shahania with a 2-0 victory, earning their first points in Week 2 of the 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League. Meanwhile, Al Duhail suffered a loss to Al Wakrah, with Amine Zouhzouh scoring the decisive goal at the Khalifa International Stadium.