Qatar’s water security push: ACCIONA says its RAF3 and Umm Al Houl desalination plants supply nearly half of Qatar’s freshwater, positioning water reliability as a core pillar for national resilience across the GCC’s growth plans. Digital infrastructure for sustainability: Ashghal highlighted how BIM and GIS are feeding Qatar’s National Digital Twin to improve planning, delivery, and asset management. Innovation pipeline: QSTP opened applications for Season 18 of Stars of Science, aiming to turn Arab ideas into ventures through mentorship and venture-building support in Qatar. Energy and water conservation campaign: Kahramaa launched its Summer 2026 “Keep It Sustained/We Want It to Last” drive to cut electricity and water use. Local community services: Awqaf inaugurated the Saeed bin Salem Al Mohannadi Mosque in Umm Birka, expanding religious services for a growing residential area. Media-academia link: Qatar Press Center signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar University to train and develop the next generation of media professionals. Accessibility at UN: Qatar reaffirmed its disability rights commitment at the UN CRPD conference, stressing inclusion and participation. World Cup backdrop with environmental angle: FIFA’s 48-team tournament is drawing scrutiny over climate costs and heat impacts, while Qatar’s own sustainability and water efforts stay in the spotlight.