Qatar Startup Push: USQBC Doha and the World Bank Group’s IFC launched a Qatar startup ecosystem study and roadmap, aiming to accelerate innovation, venture capital and scaled investment in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Cybersecurity Skills: NCSA and Community College of Qatar signed a cooperation deal to boost cybersecurity training, research and capacity building, aligning programmes with labour market needs. Digital Government Upgrade: MCIT unveiled a new, “Life Moments” version of Hukoomi, turning services into an interactive gateway for key life events. Privacy for AI in Practice: Integral launched a Privacy Sanitization app on the Databricks Marketplace, bringing privacy risk assessment into customer Databricks environments. Healthcare Research: Sidra Medicine published a Frontiers in Endocrinology case report on targeted treatment for severe acquired hypothalamic obesity in a young child, highlighting precision medicine. Urban Planning Update: Qatar’s Municipality Ministry ran a workshop updating villa and mansion design and planning requirements. Islamic Finance Tech Angle: Doha Islamic Finance Conference opened under “Agentic Systems,” spotlighting how advanced systems may shape the sector.