HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received a telephone call from President Francois Hollande of France.
Discussions during the call dealt with bilateral relations between Qatar and France and ways of enhancing them, in addition to the latest developments in the region.

New ambassadors appointed

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued following Emiri decisions:
1. No 19 of 2015, appointing Dr Ahmed Abdullah Ahmed Ali al-Kuwari ambassador to Mexico.
2. No 20 of 2015, transferring Fares Rumi Mohamed Shaheen al-Nuaimi, ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, to the post of ambassador at the Foreign Ministry’s headquarters.
3. Decision No 21 of 2015, appointing Zayed Saeed Rashid al-Kmeit al-Khayareen ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
The decisions are effective starting from their date of issue and are to be published in the official gazette.

Instruments of ratification
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued an instrument of ratification to approve a memorandum of understanding for co-operation in education and higher education and scientific research between the governments of Qatar and Ethiopia signed in Addis Ababa on 10/4/2013.

Decisions, decrees ratified

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday ratified a number of cabinet decisions expropriating some properties for public interest.
The decisions are effective starting from their date of publication in the official gazette.

Emir approves agreement
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued Decree No 25 of 2015 approving the agreement to form a joint co-operation committee between the governments of Qatar and Ethiopia, which was signed in Addis Ababa on 5/11/2015. The decree shall have the force of law, in accordance with Article 68 of the Constitution.      
The decree is effective from the date of its issuance and is to be published in the official gazette.

Cabinet decision approved

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani approved Cabinet decision No 18 of 2015 to form a national committee to implement international health regulations 2005.
The Emir also approved Cabinet decision No 19 of 2015 amending the organisation of some administrative units constituting the Qatar Tourism Authority and setting their terms of reference.

Minister meets US envoy
HE the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Dr Abdullah Saleh Mubarak al-Khulaifi met US ambassador to Qatar Dana Shell Smith. Talks dealt with aspects of co-operation between Qatar and the US and ways of enhancing them, in addition to issues of common concern.  Ministry of Labour officials attended the meeting.

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