Qatar National Library: Doha’s Qatar National Library is gearing up for June with a packed mix of family, research and heritage events, from a “Parenting Book Club” on June 3 to open-access publishing guidance on June 9 and a contemporary history series later in the month. Eid waterfront culture: United Development Company wrapped Eid Al-Adha activations across The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, adding experience-led programming like Torba Market at Qanat Quartier and family entertainment over five days. Wildlife entertainment: Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality staged Qatar’s first free-flight parrot show at Al Khor Family Park, featuring the Lander World Parrots team with aerial displays and interactive demos. Qatari creativity on the global stage: Qatari designer Ghada Al Suwaidi brought contemporary Qatari inspiration to Pierre Gasly’s Canadian GP helmet as part of Years of Culture. STEM for students: Qatar is expanding its student innovation ecosystem via the STEM HUB initiative, linking school programs with competitions and incubators to build real-world problem-solving skills. Sports policy inspiration: Pakistan’s Olympic Association says it will propose a Qatar-style performance-based funding model for sports federations under National Sports Policy 2026. Fashion exchange: Authentic Roz founder Rayan Alami showcased Qatari-inspired contemporary fashion at Fashion Art Toronto under the Qatar-Canada-Mexico 2026 Years of Culture banner.