Qatar-China Tech Tourism: Visit Qatar’s CEO wrapped up a China trip by signing AI-focused MoUs with Fliggy and Huawei to launch a “Smart Travel Guide to Qatar,” plus smarter trip planning, navigation and payments via Huawei services. QSTP Innovation Pipeline: Qatar Science and Technology Park opened applications for Season 18 of Stars of Science (until June 26), aiming to turn Arab ideas into ventures with mentorship, office support and venture-building in Qatar. HMC-QU Research Boost: Hamad Medical Corporation and Qatar University signed a joint research funding initiative to back collaborative projects tied to Qatar’s health priorities. AI for Sports in Qatar: Qatar’s startup ecosystem climbed to 73rd globally in StartupBlink’s 2026 index, with Doha among the fastest-growing cities—fueling more tech talent for local and regional innovation. World Cup Tech & Security: As the 48-team 2026 World Cup kicks off next week, reports highlight an unprecedented security setup using drones, robot dogs, X-ray trucks and AI cameras amid geopolitical tensions and AI disruption fears. Regional Energy Shift: Arab renewable capacity rose to 39.2 GW in 2025, with Qatar adding 0.9 GW, led largely by solar. Legal/Exam Pressure: Qatar-linked attention continues as courts push CBSE to resolve delayed Class 12 improvement results for Gulf students.