Digital Payments in Qatar: Qatar Central Bank enabled cash withdrawals and balance inquiries on ATMs using the tokenization feature of the national HIMYAN card via Apple Pay, letting users skip the physical card while boosting security and convenience. US-Iran Nuclear Talks (Switzerland): US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to formally launch a 60-day push with Iran on nuclear curbs, sanctions relief, regional security and oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—amid Lebanon tensions and renewed Strait-of-Hormuz uncertainty. Qatar’s Mediation Role: India’s ambassador to Qatar praised Qatar’s “central and constructive” mediation in ending the West Asia hostilities, calling it another proof of Doha’s diplomacy-led approach. Qatar Mobility Plan: Qatar is aiming to raise bicycle and micro-mobility use through a Qatar Bicycle Master Plan, responding to tech-driven transport changes and the gap between bicycle ownership and actual transport contribution. Marine Conservation: Qatar’s environment ministry carried out field visits to monitor whale shark aggregation sites and review marine turtle conservation work, supporting evidence-based protection of key habitats. Qatar-Germany Business Links: Qatar Chamber joined a Qatar–North Rhine-Westphalia roundtable in Berlin to expand trade, investment and private-sector partnerships.