AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiplomatic Ties: Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman met Ireland’s FM Helen McEntee and witnessed an MoU on political consultations, as both discussed regional stability efforts after the US-Iran MoU. Biometric Travel: Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport launched “Fast Pass” facial recognition for eligible passengers to speed up check-in, security and boarding. Roads & Infrastructure: Ashghal started Package 1 works for the Izghawa and Al Thumaid roads project (about QR688m), targeting safer internal networks for 669 citizen plots. Excise Tax Update: Qatar’s GTA introduced a tiered excise tax mechanism on sweetened drinks from July 6, with transitional declarations via Dhareeba. Maritime Resumption: Qatar’s Transport Ministry said all maritime navigation activities can resume normally for all vessel types, reversing a prior temporary advisory. Economy & Markets: QSE opened higher, while Qatar’s ports handled 493,105 TEUs in H1 2026. Sports & Culture: Katara summer camps kicked off with nearly 190 participants; Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan won Asia’s Best men’s beach volleyball players.
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