HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani chaired the Cabinet’s regular meeting yesterday at the Amiri Diwan.
Following the session, HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi said the Cabinet opened its proceedings by commending the participation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in the GCC Consultative Summit, which was convened on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Cabinet further praised the outcome of talks held between the Amir and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during the latter’s recent working visit to Doha. The two leaders reviewed avenues for advancing bilateral ties, alongside pressing regional and international issues. The Cabinet underlined that the discussions had reinforced relations between the two brotherly countries and would help carry co-operation to wider horizons across multiple sectors, in service of the shared interests of their peoples.
Turning to its agenda, the Cabinet was briefed on the Shura Council’s endorsement of a draft law amending several provisions of Law No 4 of 2008 on real estate leases. Drawn up by the Ministry of Municipality, the draft seeks to bolster the campaign against illegal subdivisions of property units, mitigate the consequences of unregistered tenancy contracts, lower the fees levied on registering such contracts, and expedite the settlement of rental disputes.
The Cabinet also gave its approval to a draft law exempting spare parts for civil aircraft used within airport premises from customs duties. Prepared by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the General Authority of
Customs, the measure is designed to fulfil relevant international and regional commitments and to support the civil aviation sector, in keeping with the Authority’s wider strategy to modernise the customs framework and streamline procedures.
In addition, the Cabinet sanctioned a draft co-operation programme between the Ministry of Justice of Qatar and the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Morocco covering the period 2026-2027, a draft master agreement between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council, and a draft Memorandum of Understanding on judicial assistance for victims of human trafficking between the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and the Qatar Lawyers Association.
The session closed with a review of the two annual reports submitted by the Standing Population Committee, on which the Cabinet took the appropriate decision.
Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has announced the launch of a new economic television channel called QBC, the first of its kind in Qatar. The channel will broadcast in 4K and will be supported by accompanying digital platforms, providing in-depth economic coverage, connecting Qatar to global markets and audiences.
HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, chief executive officer of Qatar Media Corporation, said the launch responds to the nation’s ambition to support the national economy and highlight its growing achievements across key sectors. He noted that the channel will reflect developments across the Qatari, Gulf, and global economies, stressing that investment in media is a cornerstone of sustainable development for future generations. He added that the launch marks a strategic milestone in the QMC’s media plan to expand its portfolio of specialised channels.
Issa Abdullah al-Hetmi, acting director of QBC, said the channel’s test transmission will start on May 5 at 9am. He added that QBC will feature a wide range of economic programmes and specialised news bulletins, with real-time reports and in-depth analysis spanning key sectors including energy, finance, technology, stock markets, and real estate. This will enhance its credibility among investors, decision-makers, and the wider public.
Al-Hetmi said the channel marks a major milestone in strengthening business and economic journalism.
He noted that QBC has brought in a hand-picked team of specialists, built a network of correspondents across leading global financial centres, and deployed the latest broadcast technologies to deliver accurate, exclusive content.
He added that the channel has secured strategic partnerships with leading global economic agencies to provide direct market updates, further strengthening its standing as a pioneering platform that empowers audiences and opens up new horizons for future economic opportunities.
Qatar Media Corporation said it remains committed to growing its portfolio of specialised media platforms to reflect national priorities and strengthen its professional presence across the media landscape, guided by a vision that responds to today’s needs while anticipating future opportunities.