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Qatar Tribune
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Cabinet approves draft law on unified system for volunteering in GCC
QNA Doha The Cabinet has approved — in principle — a draft law issuing a unified system (law) for volunteering work in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and a draft of its executive regulations. The two drafts' preparation comes within the framework of the Ministry of Social Development and Family's strategy, which aims to enhance social responsibility, spread the culture of volunteering in society, organise volunteering work, ensure its practice with freedom and choice, preserve the rights of volunteers and volunteering organisations, and define the duties of each of them. The Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, took the decision at its regular meeting on Wednesday. The Cabinet also approved the draft Cabinet Decision to add a member to the Steering Committee of the Qatar Internet Exchange Point project, established by Decision No (24) of 2018. Prepared by the Communications Regulatory Authority, the draft aims to connect financial institutions subject to the supervision of the Qatar Central Bank to the Internet Exchange Point, in a way that ensures business continuity in the financial sector and supports its vital requirements. The Cabinet approved a draft agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) regarding the establishment and financing of a regional office for UNITAR in the State of Qatar; a draft core contribution agreement between the Qatar Fund for Development of the State of Qatar and the United Nations World Food Programme for multilateral funding for the years 2025-2026; and a draft letter of intent between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation in the field of mediation and facilitation. The Cabinet also approved a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic affairs between the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the State of Qatar and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; and a draft air services agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Nauru. The Cabinet concluded the weekly meeting by reviewing a report on the outcomes of the participation of Qatar's delegation, headed by the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in the 16th International Economic Forum Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum (Republic of Tatarstan - May 2025), regarding which it took the appropriate decision.
Qatar Tribune
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Cabinet approves draft law issuing unified system for volunteering work in GCC countries
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the following: The Cabinet reviewed the topics on its agenda. It approved - in principle - a draft law issuing a unified system (law) for volunteering work in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and a draft of its executive regulations. The two drafts' preparation comes within the framework of the Ministry of Social Development and Family's strategy, which aims to enhance social responsibility, spread the culture of volunteering in society, organize volunteering work, ensure its practice with freedom and choice, preserve the rights of volunteers and volunteering organizations, and define the duties of each of them. The Cabinet also approved the draft Cabinet Decision to add a member to the Steering Committee of the Qatar Internet Exchange Point project, established by Decision No. (24) of 2018. Prepared by the Communications Regulatory Authority, this draft aims to connect financial institutions subject to the supervision of the Qatar Central Bank to the Internet Exchange Point, in a way that ensures business continuity in the financial sector and supports its vital requirements. The Cabinet approved a draft agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) regarding the establishment and financing of a regional office for UNITAR in the State of Qatar; a draft core contribution agreement between the Qatar Fund for Development of the State of Qatar and the United Nations World Food Program for multilateral funding for the years 2025-2026; a draft letter of intent between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Federal Departmentآ of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation in the field of mediation and facilitation; a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic affairs between the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the State of Qatar and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; and a draft air services agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Nauru. The Cabinet concluded the weekly meeting by reviewing a report on the outcomes of the participation of Qatar's delegation, headed by the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in the 16th International Economic Forum 'Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum'(Republic of Tatarstan - May 2025), regarding which it took the appropriate decision.
Qatar Tribune
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Deputy PM meets UK defence secretary; bilateral pacts signed
QNA London Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by a delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of joint interest and ways to enhance them, in addition to the latest regional and international developments. As part of the visit, an MoU was signed with the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst. The MoU was signed by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the UK HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, and Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Major General Nick Cowley. An agreement was also signed to extend the joint Qatari-UK No 12 Squadron. It was signed by Commander of Qatar Amiri Air Force HE Maj Gen (Pilot) Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Dosari, and Chief of the Air Staff of the UK Royal Air Force Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton. To mark the occasion, the UK Secretary of State for Defence hosted a luncheon in honour of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs. The meeting and luncheon were also attended by Ambassador Sheikh Abdullah and a number of senior military officers from both sides.
Qatar Tribune
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Cabinet approves decision on employment system for state lawyers
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani has chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the following: The Cabinet considered the topics on its agenda, where it was informed of the Shura Council's approval of a draft law on combating doping in sports. The draft law aims to establish a comprehensive legislative framework to combat doping in sports in the State of Qatar, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention Against Doping in Sports. The Cabinet gave - in principle - approval to a draft law amending certain provisions of Law No. 23 of 2006 on the Legal Practice Law, and to present a draft on the 'Sharek'platform for a period of seven days to express any views and observations regarding it. The preparation of a draft law by the Ministry of Justice comes as a first step within an integrated plan that the ministry is working on, in coordination with the relevant authorities, to comprehensively update the legal organization of the legal profession, and within the framework of the ministry's strategy aimed at raising the efficiency of legal work in the country and contributing to strengthening the legal and practical capabilities of all components of the justice system in the country, in addition to harmonizing the provisions of the law with the provisions of Amiri Decree No. 3 of 2025 on the organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice in a manner that meets the requirements of state litigation lawyers to enable them to carry out their duties in representing ministries and other government agencies, public bodies and institutions before judicial authorities at home and abroad. The Cabinet also approved the draft Cabinet decision amending some provisions of Decision No. 12 of 2024 on the Establishment of a Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry to the State of Qatar (Hayya Platform). The draft decision, prepared by the Ministry of Interior, aims to expand the committee's mandate, with the goal of attracting targeted groups with distinguished residencies and facilitating their entry and residence procedures in the country. These groups include investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals with talents in the fields of technology, science, creativity, sports, culture, and the arts. The Cabinet approved the draft Cabinet decision on the employment system for state lawyers. The draft resolution, which was prepared by the Ministry of Justice, comes within the framework of redefining the procedures for appointing state lawyers and organizing their employment affairs in a manner that is consistent with the tasks assigned to them in light of the competencies stipulated by Amiri Decision No. 3 of 2025 on the organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice. The Cabinet also approved the draft Cabinet decision on procedures for initiating lawsuits related to government agencies. The draft resolution, prepared by the Ministry of Justice, comes within the framework of the national initiative to develop justice systems aimed at achieving prompt justice. It aims to regulate the procedures for managing lawsuits filed by or against government agencies, establish appropriate legal foundations for activating reconciliation and settlement initiatives, and create an effective and appropriate legal framework for utilizing the services of law firms in accordance with the latest methods. The Cabinet approved a draft agreement between the governments of the State of Qatar and the Italian Republic on security cooperation in the field of securing the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, a draft agreement between the governments of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Benin on regulating the employment of workers from the Republic of Benin in the State of Qatar, in addition to a draft cooperation agreement between the two governments in the field of higher education and scientific research, as well as a draft memorandum of understanding on mutual recognition of seafarerscertificates between governments of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Benin. The Cabinet also approved the draft core contribution agreement to support the core budget of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for the years 2025-2026 between the Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the draft core contribution agreement between QFFD and the World Health Organization (WHO) for the years 2025-2026, and the draft letter of intent between the government of the State of Qatar and the WHO regarding the Qatar cooperation strategy 2024-2030. The Cabinet wrapped up its meeting by reviewing the results of the work of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking for 2024, and a report on the results of the participation of the State of Qatar's delegation, headed by Minister of Commerce and Industry, in the Qatari-Russian Business Forum.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Cabinet approves draft legislation on traffic law
QNA Doha The Cabinet has approved a draft legislation issuing the traffic law and referred it to the Shura Council. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, took the decision on Wednesday. The preparation of the draft legislation is part of the Ministry of Interior's strategy, which includes among its objectives the regulation and development of traffic movement, as well as enhancing traffic security and safety. The draft legislation also takes into account developments in the nation's infrastructure, road usage, automotive technology, and the strengthening of mechanisms and methods for detecting traffic violations in a way that serves the public interest. At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet hailed the National Data and Statistics Strategy that was launched under the sponsorship of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and the President of the National Planning Council (NPC) HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, and Vice President of NPC HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, the strategy is based on a three-pronged approach, mainly: achieving the highest level of data and statistical reliability through the National Statistics Center, building an integrated and interconnected national data system, and utilizing data technology, big data, and artificial intelligence in operations. In addition, the Cabinet approved its draft decision amending some provisions of Decision No. 4 of 2020, to establish the Permanent Committee for Addiction Treatment Affairs. The draft decision aims to reorganize the committee in alignment with the administrative updates in the country, bolstering its effectiveness and enabling it to better achieve its objectives. The Cabinet decided to approve the draft of the Core Contribution Agreement for Unrestricted Financial Resources (2025–2026) between the Qatar Fund for Development and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the draft memoranda of understanding on cooperation and exchange of news between Qatar News Agency (QNA), Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), Vietnam News Agency (VNA), and Guinea-Bissau News Agency (ANG). The Cabinet wrapped up its meeting by reviewing the annual report of the Standing Committee for Rescue, Relief, and Humanitarian Aid in Afflicted Areas in brotherly and friendly countries, and the report on the outcomes of the participation of the State of Qatar's delegation, chaired by HE the Minister of Commerce and Industry, in the opening ceremony of the State of Qatar's pavilion at the international Expo 2025 Osaka.
