Infrastructure Workforce: Qatar’s Ashghal says Qatari nationals make up 60% of its workforce and 57% of its engineering staff (741 engineers), reinforcing local leadership on public works. Highway Resilience: India’s NHAI ramps up monsoon readiness in Himachal Pradesh with slope stabilization, drainage upgrades and emergency teams for landslide-prone stretches. Rail & Cross-Border Trade: Kazakhstan’s KTZ files for a Hong Kong IPO to fund a China-Kazakhstan rail link, as freight shifts toward Central Asian land routes. Freight by Rail: China-Europe freight trains keep growing, with Xi’an–Almaty trade via the corridor hitting 5.32 billion yuan in 2025 (+19.1%). Aviation Fuel Security: Nepal Oil Corporation introduces a digital locking system for aviation fuel tankers to prevent leakage, theft and unauthorized access. Maritime Chokepoint Watch: Iran-linked claims and tracking point to continued Strait of Hormuz disruptions and route-control disputes, even as diplomacy hints at gradual normalization. Global Logistics Disruption: Yemen’s imports fell sharply in May amid conflict-driven shipping disruptions, pushing up diesel, gasoline and rice prices. Industrial Gas Supply: Texas helium shortages intensify as Middle East conflict triggers force majeure and allocation cuts for labs and small businesses. Rail Operations Growth: Indian Railways reports June freight up 4% to 142.21 million tonnes and passenger momentum alongside premium network expansion. Maritime Risk: A Greece-Cyprus shipping risk briefing warns threats now come as connected chains across routes, not isolated hotspots.