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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi. During the call, HH the Amir reassured the Indian prime minister about the welfare of the Indian community residing in Qatar. In response, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for Qatar's care and attention towards Indian nationals, particularly under the current exceptional circumstances. The two leaders also discussed the recent military developments in the region, with Modi condemning the Iranian aggression against Qatar as a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reaffirming India's solidarity with Qatar and its people. Both leaders stressed the importance of restoring regional peace and stability, calling for an end to escalation and a return to political dialogue and negotiations as the path to managing the crisis and safeguarding regional security.

Qatar Charity, in co-operation with the Centre for Indian Community (CIC) – Qatar, organised a large Iftar gathering for members of the Indian community at Shantiniketan Indian School in Barwa Village.The event was attended by around 3,000 men, women, and children from the Indian community, as well as several staff from Qatar Charity. It was held in a Ramadan atmosphere that reflected the values of fraternity and coexistence.The Iftar gathering was organised with the support of philanthropists in Qatar, as Qatar Charity continues to implement its Ramadan initiatives aimed at promoting the values of giving and social solidarity, as part of its Ramadan campaign “Good Starts With You.”The event featured Islamic lectures on the virtues of fasting and the importance of Ramadan as the month of the Qur’an. The speakers encouraged attendees to make the most of the holy month through worship, supplication, reflection on the Qur’an, and charitable giving.Ali Ibrahem AlGreeb, director of Donor Relations at Qatar Charity, said the event reflects the organisation’s commitment to strengthening community partnerships and channelling the generosity of donors in Qatar to support various communities in Qatar.R S Abdul Jaleel, president of the Centre for Indian Community – Qatar, said Qatar Charity plays a leading humanitarian role in supporting the Indian community. He noted that the organisation provided nearly QR2mn in 2025, in addition to food, in kind, and financial assistance to low-income families.Abdul Raheem, in charge of the Indian Community Fund, said the Iftar event aimed to introduce the fund and explain how it operates under Qatar Charity, while supporting the community members facing difficult living conditions. He praised Qatar Charity’s humanitarian efforts in serving the community.Abdul Latif K C, managing director of Shanti Niketan Indian School and Advisory Council member of the Centre for Indian Community, said that the Indian Community Fund under Qatar Charity provides a structured and legally regulated framework to meet the needs of the Indian community, particularly in education, healthcare, and social support.Qatar Charity continues to organise several Iftars for resident communities across Qatar, aiming to reinforce social bonds and provide a suitable spiritual atmosphere during the holy month of Ramadan through accompanying awareness programmes. 

The Center for Indian Community (CIC) Rayyan Zone organised a recreational trip under the theme ‘Harmony’. From morning until 9pm, participants took part in a variety of competitions, divided into five teams — Ghazal, Ababeel, Camel, Leopard, and Tiger. The Ghazal team, named after Palestine’s national bird, emerged as the overall champions. Leopard and Ababeel teams secured the second and third positions, respectively. The event was inaugurated by zonal president T K Sudheer, with leadership and co-ordination provided by Abdul Hameed Edavanna, Ahmad Shafi, and Abdul Wahid. The children’s activities were led by Shibili Sibgatullah and Ashraf A P. Prizes were distributed by zonal vice presidents Suhail Shanthapuram and Subul Abdul Aziz, along with secretary Abdul Jaleel M M. The visual presentation of the skit that won first place in the inter-zone arts competition was inaugurated by Thaneema zonal director Muhammad Rafeeq Thangal. More than 300 participants, including children and families, took part in the recreational trip, managed by volunteer captains Siddiq Vengara, Tahir T K, Muhammad Rafeeq, and Fahad E A K, along with a team.