Latest news in Qatar? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
Key developments in Qatar include:
- Qatar participated in the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, where the Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, highlighted expanding economic partnerships, trade relations, and investment opportunities within Qatar’s free zones.
- Qatar Airways announced plans to scale up its winter operations, targeting nearly 1,800 weekly flights across more than 170 destinations alongside an accelerated rollout of Starlink inflight connectivity covering over 150 widebody aircraft.
- New regulations under Decision No. 10 of 2026 were introduced by the Ministry of State for Energy Affairs to protect public electricity and water networks, setting strict guidelines for construction, excavation, and landscaping near Kahramaa infrastructure.
- Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud held diplomatic discussions condemning recent regional attacks on Saudi Arabia and reiterating Qatar’s focus on supporting stability and de-escalation.