Qatar–Uzbek Trade Push: Qatar Chamber met Uzbekistan’s chamber in Tashkent to boost bilateral trade, activate the Qatari-Uzbek Joint Business Council, and explore deals in areas including halal. Business Regulation Update: Qatar’s MoCI is updating existing companies’ commercial activity classifications from June 1 under the GCC unified economic guide, aiming to improve transparency and data quality without changing business registrations. Exports Watch: Qatar’s Export Unit Value Index rose to 120.99 in Q1 2026, up 10.19% vs Q4 2025 and 4.44% year-on-year, led by mineral fuels and related materials. Logistics Surge: Mwani Qatar says Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports handled 73,173 TEUs in May (+44% vs April), alongside higher bulk cargo and livestock volumes. Workplace Safety: Qatar’s Labour Ministry launched a heat-stress awareness campaign ahead of summer working-hour restrictions. Digital Skills Drive: MCIT convened industry leaders for a Digital Skills Framework roundtable, building a national standard of digital competencies. AI Investment: QIA doubled down on Anthropic, joining a $65bn Series H round, as the firm also moves toward an IPO filing. Energy & Shipping Risk: An MSC container ship was damaged by an explosion off Iraq, renewing Gulf security concerns for commercial routes. World Cup Money & Media: FIFA struck a World Cup broadcast deal with India’s Zee, while Qatar’s football squad news and World Cup-related club compensation continue to dominate sports-business talk.