Qatar diplomacy & regional stability: Qatar’s Prime Minister stayed longer than expected in Switzerland as stakeholders pushed to keep the US-Iran ceasefire and move talks forward, with Doha reiterating support for launching negotiations through dialogue. US-Iran talks via Qatar: The US and Qatar are exploring a plan to let Iran access about US$6bn of frozen funds in Qatar for humanitarian purchases like food and medicine, under international supervision, as part of the wider framework tied to sanctions relief. Local transport push: Qatar is rolling out a Bicycle Master Plan to boost cycling and micro-mobility, aiming to close the gap between bicycle ownership and actual use in the transport system. Marine conservation: Qatar’s environment officials visited whale shark aggregation sites to review monitoring, habitat protection, and research data to support evidence-based conservation. Business links: Qatar Chamber held a Qatar–Thailand meeting in Bangkok to deepen trade and investment ties, noting trade reached about QR12.4bn in 2025. Aviation & travel: Qatar Airways reported its summer network recovery to 85% of pre-crisis levels and announced new executive roles to strengthen operations and the customer journey. Sports & community: Qatar Football Association sent support to Canada midfielder Ismael Kone after his serious injury, while Qatar Rail received a CIHT health-and-safety commendation in London.