Qatar’s Digital Health & Services Push: The Ministry of Municipality rolled out 38 new services on the Oun app, including veterinary quarantine, import permits, and veterinary health certificates—aimed at faster, fully online procedures for animal and agricultural transactions. Hajj Health Planning: Awqaf opened registration for the 1448 AH Hajj season (quota: 4,400) from Sept 20 to Oct 20 via hajj.gov.qa, with health-capacity requirements and mandatory health fitness certificates. GCC Health Cooperation: Qatar joined GCC Gulf Health Council and Health Ministers’ Committee meetings in Bahrain, focusing on strategic storage of food and medicines, expatriate workers, and a Gulf food risk assessment centre. Local Wellness & Fitness: Dukhan Bank returned as supporting partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, a functional fitness event at Aspire Zone (Sept 10–14). Community Care & Charity: Qatar Charity marked International Day of Charity with humanitarian food support in Syria and stories showing giving beyond medical aid. Public Health in Focus: A Qatar study highlights how smartphones and WhatsApp are reshaping older adults’ connections, while ageism and the digital divide still block many seniors. Safety Update: A Nigerian woman reported missing after arriving in Doha was found safe in hospital after becoming ill. Regional Health Risk: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau eruption stranded 150,000+ travellers and prompted health advice for people in ash-affected areas to stay indoors and wear masks.