Regional Diplomacy: Qatar’s PM and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani renewed Doha’s full support for de-escalation and urged implementation of the US-Iran MoU, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, during a call with Kuwait’s FM Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Gaza Ceasefire Pressure: Hamas urged mediators and the “Board of Peace” to push Israel to approve the second-phase Gaza roadmap, halt killings and incursions, and implement first-phase commitments. Strait of Hormuz Talks: Turkey’s Erdogan urged Trump to pursue talks with Iran and offered Ankara’s support for diplomacy as the 60-day US-Iran deadline expired and tanker traffic progress stalled. Qatar Sports Partnerships: Lusail Sports Club signed multiple deals for the 2026-27 season, including renewals with GWC Group and Rafeeq as official delivery partner for QSL competitions. Local Economy & Housing: Real estate trading volume topped QR1.8bn in July; Doha and other municipalities led activity. Education & Community: DI enrolled nearly 249 students for master’s and doctoral programmes; Education City welcomed 800+ new students for the new semester. Visa Update: Macau SAR passport holders can get free tourist visas on arrival in Qatar for up to 30 days. Culture & Heritage: Qatar Museums and UNESCO will host a coastal and maritime heritage conference on Aug 20.