Latest news in Qatar? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
Foreign Affairs & Regional Security
- Condemnation of Regional Attacks: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned renewed military strikes launched by Iran targeting sites across Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Doha described the actions as a severe violation of state sovereignty and international law, holding Tehran legally responsible and calling for immediate restraint to avoid further destabilizing the region.
- Diplomatic Engagements: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held official farewell meetings with departing ambassadors from Turkey and Cyprus, while the State of Qatar also concluded its participation in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings.
- Fuel Prices Set for September: QatarEnergy announced the domestic fuel pricing structure for the month of September. The price of Premium Gasoline (91) decreased slightly to QAR 2.00 per liter, while Diesel remains steady at QAR 2.05 per liter and Super Gasoline (95) holds at QAR 2.10 per liter.
- Aviation Expansion: Qatar Airways confirmed the resumption of scheduled flight routes to four destinations across Saudi Arabia, including Qassim, Taif, Tabuk, and Yanbu.
- AEMOB Forum 2026: Final preparations are underway at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) for the Autonomous, Electric, and Intelligent Transportation Forum (AEMOB 2026), set to run from September 7 to 9.
- Web Summit Preparations: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee announced expanded initiatives aimed at connecting local Qatari startups and private sector enterprises with international investors ahead of the next edition.
- Crackdown on Illegal Services: The Ministry of Interior, alongside the Ministry of Public Health, announced the apprehension of three foreign nationals for operating unlicensed cosmetic and medical clinics, issuing a public advisory to only utilize verified, licensed practitioners.