Latest news in Qatar? September 12th, 2026

Here are the key headlines and developments in Qatar for September 12, 2026:

• Regional Security & Solidarity: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong statement condemning the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, describing attacks on civilian and economic infrastructure as violations of international law and expressing full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
• Diplomatic Talks: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held high-level phone discussions with regional counterparts, including Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah and Saudi officials, focusing on regional stability and maritime security.
• Major Business Win: Qatari holding company Estithmar Holding announced that its subsidiary, Elegancia Arabia Trading, secured an 829 million Saudi Riyal electromechanical engineering contract for the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia.
• Culture & Public Art: Qatar Museums announced a new major permanent installation by artist Gerhard Richter, designated for the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park in Doha.
• Weather Advisory: The Qatar Meteorology Department cautioned residents about reduced horizontal visibility late at night and into the morning hours across coastal areas due to mist and fog formation.