Latest news in Qatar? September 18th, 2026

Key developments and news concerning Qatar around September 18, 2026:

• Regional Security & Diplomacy: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation following a cross-border drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia’s Taif governorate. Doha reiterated full solidarity with Riyadh, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security is integral to Qatar’s own and to the broader GCC collective security system.

  Qatar news agency+ 1

• Mediation & International Engagements: Senior Qatari security officials, alongside Turkish counterparts, engaged in diplomatic talks in Kabul aimed at easing border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

  Amu TV

• Economic & Trade Policy: Following Amiri Decree No. (45) published in the Official Gazette, Qatar announced an upcoming increase in customs tariffs on select agricultural products and chilled poultry varieties, set to take effect within 60 days to support domestic production.

  ILoveQatar.net