AI & Industry: Aamal subsidiary APC has launched the APC Maintenance Hub, an AI-powered platform to automate maintenance workflows, improve troubleshooting, and streamline spare-parts inventory. Smart Infrastructure: Project Qatar 2026 opened with broad participation, spotlighting construction, building and smart solutions aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. Space Intelligence: Finland’s ICEYE completed a €1bn funding round valuing it at over €10bn to expand sovereign space-based intelligence for governments. Digital Commerce Trust: Visa’s Stay Secure study says 90% of people in Qatar use AI for shopping, but only 28% trust AI agents to complete checkout—highlighting a trust gap. Public Health & Research: Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted a Science Café on obesity, diabetes and metabolic diseases, linking prevention with technology and precision medicine. Education & Scholarships: Education Above All and Awqaf celebrated Qatar Scholarship Programme milestones, including the completion of 500 scholarships and recognition of graduates. Local Governance: Qatar’s updated villa and mansion planning requirements aim to give more design flexibility while supporting sustainable urban development. Qatar-Canada Links: QBA welcomed a Canadaian Qatari business delegation focused on health tech and medical research ahead of a planned investment summit. Payments Innovation: Nepal connected its payment system to India’s UPI for real-time cross-border remittances, a first direct link between the two fast-payment networks. World Cup Tech & Security: Coverage continues on how the 2026 tournament is driving new tech—from AI cameras to robotics—while facing an unprecedented security challenge.