World Cup Security: The 2026 FIFA World Cup’s 48-team, 104-match scale brings an “unprecedented” security load for US, Canada and Mexico, with federal agencies, local police and private teams using drones, robot dogs, X-ray trucks and AI cameras amid war-linked regional tensions. Qatar AI Spotlight: Microsoft-linked data puts Qatar in the world’s top ten for practical AI use in daily life, with AI market growth to about $59m in 2026 and smart-program gains in mobility and digital services. Local Tech & Governance: Awqaf secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management, while Qatar Foundation rolls out the “Rasekh” framework to align international education with Arabic and local context. Construction Rules Update: Qatar’s Municipality minister approved 20+ amendments to villa and palace regulations, including higher limits and new flexibility for internal mezzanines and extensions. Sports Media in Doha: beIN SPORTS unveils trilingual World Cup coverage plans across MENA, promising up to 17 hours daily live programming from Doha studios. E-commerce Skills: Qatar Chamber wraps an e-commerce training programme for local businesses, covering online store management and digital marketing. Health & Climate Risk: A new report warns extreme heat is pushing toward the wet-bulb survivability edge, with dangerous impacts starting well before 35°C. Ride-hailing Oversight: Qatar’s Transport Ministry lists licensed ride-hailing operators and warns of legal action against violators.