Strait of Hormuz Risk: A Qatari LNG tanker, Nakilat’s Al Rekayyat, was hit by a projectile near Oman after exiting the Strait of Hormuz, with a fire reported in the engine room and no casualties; the incident is the first time a Qatar LNG ship has been struck since the Iran war began, renewing worries about shipping safety and war-risk premiums. Energy Markets: Oil and gas prices jumped after the attack, with Brent rising and European gas benchmarks spiking as traders reassessed the fragility of US-Iran talks. Qatar Infrastructure: Parsons won a three-year programme management, construction management and supervision contract for Lusail City’s infrastructure programme north of Doha, extending its long-running Lusail role. Local Economy & Finance: Qatar Stock Exchange opened lower, with the QSE index down 0.14% in early trading as sectors diverged. Public Safety: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior urged extra vigilance to prevent drowning and fire incidents, stressing supervision and safety rules for sea-goers and boat owners. Culture & Sustainability: Qatar Museums received Carbon Neutrality Certification for four major sites, including the National Museum of Qatar and Al Zubarah Fort. Sports & Community: Aspire Summer Camp 2026 kicked off at Aspire Zone with sports, education and activities for children aged 6–14. Foreign Affairs: Qatar condemned bombings near Syria’s Ministry of Tourism in Damascus, expressing solidarity with Syria and wishing a swift recovery for the injured.