Here is a summary of local news released Sunday: – HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.
– HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.
– HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Wazed, on the anniversary of her country’s Independence Day.
– The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) hosted The National Digital Agenda (NDA) 2030 Visioning Workshop. The event attracted a significant number of attendees and participants involved in developing Qatar’s digital ecosystem.
– The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) stressed that it is necessary for owners of commercially licensed service villas to adhere to the authorized commercial activities and the needed requirements to avoid legal accountability.
– The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and the Program of Social Policy and Program Evaluation (PROSPER) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) signed a collaboration agreement to conduct a research project titled ‘Risk Assessment of Communicable Diseases among Workers in Qatar.’ – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has defined the obligations of car dealerships towards consumers when purchasing or reserving vehicles within the framework of the Ministry’s keenness to protect the rights of consumers when contracting to purchase or reserve vehicles.
– The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation authorities’ approval of a law allowing the return to four settlements in the West Bank, and considered this step a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, the principles of international law, and relevant UN resolutions, as well as a blatant violation against the rights of the Palestinian people.
– The State of Qatar participated in the 122nd session of the Permanent Council of the Francophonie held via video conference technology under the chairmanship of HE Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) Louise Mushikiwabo.
– The State of Qatar affirmed that the drug problem takes on international and regional dimensions affecting all sectors and areas of life, stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of development, prevention, and protection of Arab peoples from threats, including drug and addiction issues.
– The supervisory committee of the Central Municipal Council elections announced a timetable for the 7th Central Municipal Council Elections.
– HE Assistant Undersecretary for Real Estate Registration and Authentication Affairs at the Ministry of Justice Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi revealed an ambitious plan for digital transformation in real estate registration and documentation services, with the aim of providing complete e-government services to upgrade the level of services provided to the public, improve the SAK application and prepare a comprehensive employee, in order to contribute to enhancing employees’ experiences in the real estate registration and documentation sectors.
– In collaboration with Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) concluded a three-day hackathon for government services in the State of Qatar with the participation of 35 innovators from 17 government agencies.
– In cooperation with the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia, QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, organized a virtual training workshop through ZOOM titled, “Introduction to the Art of Debate.” – Dr. Mootaz Derbala, Sr. consultant of Gastroenterology and Hepatic diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation, stated that the majority of liver patients with stable conditions can fast during the month of Ramadan without possible complications. However, patients with acute hepatitis, Esophageal varicose, and ascites and Hepatic Encephalopathy (Coma), should refrain from fasting.
– The office of Qatar Charity (QC) in Gaziantep has started, since the first day of Ramadan, to distribute nearly 120,000 Iftar meals to those affected by the earthquake and the floods. The focus was placed on the people who lost their homes, and moved to live in tents and shelters, like Syrian refugees, orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity, and needy families.
– As part of the ongoing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the projects carried by offices and representations of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) abroad, a delegation from QRCS paid an M&E visit to the Society’s projects and services it carries in Yemen.
– The Qatar University (QU) Young Scientists Center concluded the Fifth Youth Research Forum 2023 as part of its mission to provide opportunities to develop scientific research skills for young researchers from Qatar and the world and to enrich their careers.
– Qatari heritage represents a continuous source of artistic and aesthetic inspiration for many artists, and a broad social approach, given its values, ideas, beliefs, customs and traditions that represent the memory of individuals and societies. Heritage is also a source of knowledge, as it reflects the experiences and identity of nations.
– Qatar Chamber has established a committee for gold and jewelry to address obstacles facing this sector and work to develop it as it is considered one of the most important economic sectors.
– In their Sunday editorials, Qatari newspapers agreed that Islamophobia is growing from the stage of beliefs to public incitement and deliberate provocation, adding that this phenomenon is considered a violation of human rights, which calls for an international rally against racism and hatred of Muslims and finding ways to enact international laws to combat these phenomena effectively and seriously.
– Maintaining its momentum from last year’s global tournament, Qatar welcomed a total of 730,000 visitors in January and February 2023, marking an increase of 347 percent from the previous year.
– Ooredoo Group announced Sunday that the Council Chamber of the Court of Cassation in the State of Kuwait issued a decision rejecting the appeal and obliging the appellants to pay an amount of KD 43.817 million (roughly QR 510 million), in favor of Ooredoo Kuwait.
– HE Ambassador of the Republic of Guyana Safraaz Ahmad was crowned champion for the first edition of Ramadan Table Tennis Championship for Ambassadors after defeating HE Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia Drago Lovric at Lusail Sports Hall.
– Director of Communication and Public Relations at the Aspire Zone Foundation Nasser Abdullah Al Hajri said that the 10th Ramadan Sports Festival will kick off on Tuesday, adding that the festival has become an annual tradition awaited by sports fans.
Source: Qatar News Agency