AI in Islamic Finance: Awqaf and Wahed MENA signed an MoU to pilot an AI platform that classifies and analyzes Sharia-compliant equities for Qatar’s endowment investment system. Public-Data Justice: Qatar’s Investment and Trade Court launched a “Code of Judicial Rulings” digital archive to publish commercial judgments with greater transparency. Health Research: WCM-Q and Qatar University reported modeling work suggesting a future HSV-1 vaccine could prevent tens of millions of infections over coming decades. Connectivity for SMEs: Vodafone Qatar rolled out Business WiFi Pro, a managed WiFi service with centralized control and security features for multi-branch businesses. Food Security Roadmap: USQBC Doha and IFC unveiled a Qatar agrifood investment roadmap aimed at strengthening resilient food systems through cross-border investments. Healthcare Standards: Sidra Medicine achieved ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation with distinction, highlighting nursing practice and patient-care quality. Energy & Water Saving: Kahramaa launched Summer 2026 campaigns (“Keep it Sustained” / “We Want It to Last”) to cut electricity and water use during peak demand. Aviation Tech: Starlink-backed in-flight connectivity keeps expanding, with airlines including Emirates and Wizz Air moving to adopt satellite WiFi.