Doha: On the domestic front, Al-Watan newspaper highlighted the upcoming launch of the National Cyber Drill, organized by the Qatar National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) this November, as a significant advancement in strengthening Qatar’s digital infrastructure. This initiative represents a qualitative transformation in the mechanisms used to assess national compliance with regulatory and legislative frameworks amid a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
According to Qatar News Agency, this year’s edition of the drill will feature an unprecedented regional dimension with Qatar hosting the first joint Arab cybersecurity exercise, an initiative undertaken with the Arab League’s Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers. This reflects a strategic vision to bolster collective Arab cybersecurity cooperation and enhance regional resilience against growing cyber threats.
Al-Watan further noted that the Arab scenario for this year’s exercise has been specifically tailored to the systems of official cybersecurity institutions in each participating state. It will simulate cross-border threats targeting the digital infrastructure of the entire region, marking a significant step in regional cybersecurity collaboration.
In another context, Al-Arab newspaper highlighted Qatar’s leadership in the field of engineering and technology sciences, as confirmed by the 2025 report of the Arab Citation and Impact Factor for Scientific Journals (ARCIF). The newspaper emphasized that this accomplishment underscores Qatar’s prioritization of scientific research and technological development, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Al-Arab concluded by noting that the ARCIF serves as a scientific benchmark measuring the progress of Arab intellectual and research output. Qatar’s achievement is distinguished by both quantitative and qualitative progress in fields that shape the future, reflecting its ambitious, knowledge-based vision for sustainable national development.
Meanwhile, The Peninsula newspaper reported on HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser’s attendance at the Qatar Foundation Annual Alumni Forum 2025. The event celebrated the achievements of graduates from the Qatar Foundation’s unique educational ecosystem and the enduring ties among them.
Since its inception in 1995, the Qatar Foundation (QF) has aimed to drive positive impact by advancing education, supporting scientific research, and fostering sustainability, The Peninsula noted. The 2025 forum marked the inaugural presentation of the QF Alumni Awards, recognizing alumni who have significantly contributed to society through social responsibility and civic engagement.
The Peninsula added that over 19,000 students have graduated from QF’s institutions, equipped to be leaders and active social citizens. The QF Alumni Programme, of which the forum is part, was created to maintain alumni connections and support a global network.
For its part, The Gulf Times reported on the broader global economic landscape, noting that while US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies dominate headlines, new investment patterns have been reshaping global production. According to the latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), FDI inflows to Africa surged by 75% to $97 billion, while those to Southeast Asia increased by 10% to $225 billion.
The Gulf Times concluded by highlighting the broader restructuring of multinational supply chains toward Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central America, with the Middle East emerging as a major source of FDI.