Arab Digital Sovereignty: Qatar’s Shura Council speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim says the country is accelerating Digital Agenda 2030 to strengthen digital sovereignty and national security, urging Arab states to update laws for privacy, data protection, and identity as AI reshapes governance. Regional Parliamentary Coordination: The Arab Parliament conference in Cairo calls for a unified stance on security and sovereignty, backs Palestinian rights, and rejects interference targeting Syria and Lebanon while pushing a shared vision for digital sovereignty. Syrian Justice in Focus: Trial begins in Damascus of former Assad-era Grand Mufti Ahmed Hassoun, accused of incitement to murder and legitimizing violence, including “barrel bomb” rhetoric. Disaster Tech & Engineering Lessons: Venezuela’s deadly “doublet” earthquakes (two quakes 39 seconds apart) are linked to building quality and site conditions; Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab used satellite imagery to estimate damage in Catia La Mar. Humanitarian Response Logistics: India deploys a modular field hospital (BHISHM Cubes) under Operation Amistad to support Venezuela’s earthquake response. Industry & Tech Trade: Karl Mayer reports positive outcomes from ITM 2026, citing demand for automation, technical textiles, and digital services, including interest from Türkiye and Syria.