AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQatar Economy Pulse: Qatar’s government tender activity surged in Q1, with the Ministry of Finance reporting QR8.6bn in tenders and auctions—up 34% in value and 22% in project count year-on-year—while awarded deals hit QR998bn, including QR6.3bn to local firms and QR2.3bn to foreign companies. Cybersecurity Push: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency ran a “Cyber Shield” workshop for Ras Laffan Power leaders and managers, focusing on cyber governance, risk readiness, and how AI is changing protection for critical infrastructure. Science & Education: Qatar University virologist Dr. Hadi Mohamad Yassine won a Vaccine Research and Innovation Award in Riyadh, while Qatar Olympic Academy unveiled June programmes including “Generative AI for Leaders in Sports” with Google Cloud. Regional Watch: US forces carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran as talks continue in Doha, keeping markets on edge over the Strait of Hormuz.
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