New ministries will ‘create thousands of jobs’
The creation of five new ministries by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will pave the way for a large number of job opportunities for Qataris, local Arabic daily Arrayah has said. |
It will also promote the strategy of Qatarisation of positions in the public sector, they have said.
The daily reported a large number of citizens as saying that the restructuring of a number of ministries and other bodies, which is aimed at limiting duplication of functions, merger and creation of new administrative units in addition to improved budget planning, will support the administrative apparatus by employing qualified Qatari staff in public positions. They added that the restructuring will also allow for employment of new graduates in many sectors, which are suitable for their specialisations.
The citizens said the creation of the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Youth & Sports, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Ministry of Development Planning & Statistics and Ministry of Administrative Development will promote the process of holistic development in the country.
A citizen said the trend to promote economic development and activate the role of various institutions will support the continuation and execution of existing and new projects and this, in turn, will provide thousands of jobs to citizens in the public and private sectors. He added that the new ministries need to employ a large number of staff specialised in various fields in order to successfully perform their duties.
The new ministries should not only employ young graduates, but also experienced Qatari citizens, he further said.
Another citizen pointed out that the newly-created ministries will endeavor to make radical changes in the fields of economy and internal and external investments. The new departments will develop all utilities, including transportation and other services, and activate the role of youth and sports in the State of Qatar.
He added that the creation of ministries such as transport, communications & information technology will help many Qatari youth find jobs in their fields of interest.
International Family Institute to hold seminar in December
Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) will organise an international seminar later this year to discuss the various changes, which are brought about by population and demographic dynamics, affecting the Arab family. |
The seminar, to be held on December 2-3, will also assess the policy implications of these changes. It will bring together international, regional and national population scientists, policymakers and researchers involved in the study of the Arab family.
Speaking on the event, DIFI executive director Noor al-Malki al-Jehani said: “We aim to provide scientific evidence-based research that sheds light on the changes impacting the Arab family in order to create a solid base for the policymaking process, which we believe will meet the needs of today’s Arab family. We trust these policies will assist the Arab family in fulfilling its role and contributing to the overall growth of the society.”
The seminar will address five main topics related to Arab families: marriage and family formation; trends and patterns in fertility and family size; population migration and the family; adolescents and the family and; intergenerational and gender issues affecting family cohesion.
Scientists and researchers interested in presenting their works at the seminar can submit an online proposal on the DIFI website by August 15. Submissions must include a short 250-word abstract and an extended abstract of 2-4 pages, including tables/charts.
The seminar will be held in Arabic and English. Abstracts and final papers may be submitted and presented in either language.
Call to sight Ramadan crescent moon
The Crescent Sighting Committee at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has called on all Muslims in the State of Qatar to sight the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan on Monday evening, Sha’baan 29, 1434AH, corresponding to July 8, 2013. |
The committee also called on whoever sees the crescent moon to report to the Ministry’s headquarters in the “towers area” in Dafna and attest his testimony.
The committee will hold a meeting after Maghrib prayer.
Hypermarket unveils Ramadan offer
Masskar hypermarket is ready to greet holy Ramadan by offering attractive prices on more than 700 daily need items in addition to some 300 odd items for which the government has announced price reduction. |
Masskar has restricted entry for families only from afternoon onwards.
Zarabi department store, a group of Masskar, is offering QR25 gift voucher on every purchase of QR100 on garments, footwear and ladies bag.
Masskar also plans to conduct various festivals for different food products like dates, dry fruits, vegetable, fruits, meat and Arabic sweets during Ramadan.