Food Safety in Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health has launched an optional service letting food handlers take the licensing exam outside Qatar at accredited centres, with results used to support professional practice licensing without retaking the test locally. Patient Care & Sports Medicine: Aspetar is leading medical support for Qatari athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, while HMC is highlighting early diagnosis and brain health during Alzheimer’s Month. Public Health Workforce: MoPH also rolled out the food handler examination service to strengthen food safety system capacity and workforce competence, with reports provided in Arabic and English. Regional Security & Health Risks: Qatar condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, warning the escalation threatens regional security and stability. Shipping Disruption: Maersk introduced emergency freight rates tied to Strait of Hormuz disruption, with extra charges up to US$4,800 per container affecting ports including Qatar. Cybersecurity Watch: US lawmakers urged action to blacklist three India-based companies over alleged hack-for-hire and data theft, raising broader concerns for organisations handling sensitive health and legal data.