Tbilisi: The 4th round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the State of Qatar and Georgia was held on Friday in the Georgian capital.
According to Qatar News Agency, this meeting marks a continuation of the diplomatic engagements between the two nations, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.
In another diplomatic engagement, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with HE Secretary General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand Chatcai Spound Bangchuad, who is currently visiting the country. The discussions centered around enhancing cooperation between Qatar and Thailand, particularly in supporting regional and international security and stability, as well as other topics of mutual interest.
Furthermore, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum in Panama City. The forum, organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, provided a platform for discussions on economic development in the region.
In international news, US President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve member Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank. Simultaneously, Russia announced a temporary halt to airstrikes on Kyiv, following a request from President Trump. This pause in military activities is set to conclude on Sunday.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a warning regarding the financial challenges facing the organization, urging member states to meet their financial commitments to avoid an imminent collapse.
In sports, Doha's Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium hosted the "Match for Hope 2026," a charity football event where Team Chunkz triumphed over Team AboFlah with a score of 8-7. The match featured global football legends and prominent content creators. In the Doha Bank Stars League, Al Rayyan drew 1-1 with Al Duhail, while Al Shamal and Al Sailiya ended their match in a goalless draw.