Qatar Economy & Markets: Qatar Stock Exchange opened Wednesday slightly lower, with the QSE index down 0.07% to 9,850 points as Real Estate, Transportation, Insurance and Telecoms weighed on sentiment. Real Estate & Investment: Cityscape Qatar returns to DECC from Oct 27–29 with 400+ live projects, aiming to turn buyer interest into deals after last year’s QR500m+ activity. Sustainability & Infrastructure: Ashghal completed a final GSAS sustainability audit for Qatar University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences building, targeting a 4-star design rating. Humanitarian & Health: QRCS launched an ophthalmology project in Bangladesh for Rohingya refugees and host communities, including free exams, eyeglasses, and 400 cataract surgeries. Diplomacy & Regional Talks: Qatar says it is working with China and others to revive US-Iran negotiations and urges the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Education: The Education Ministry met government school principals to review 2026–27 priorities, focusing on teacher empowerment and improving student performance. Tech & Industry: Qatari engineers will hold an AI-in-construction conference on Nov 22, spotlighting digital transformation and sustainability. Sports: The QSL Cup kicks off Sept 20 with 19 teams after Al Sadd’s withdrawal.