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The development of increasingly powerful models is central to the unfolding AI revolution. But this revolution has a second, equally important component: the adaptation and adoption of AI models across the economy, both to lower the cost of existing products and services, and to create new or improved products and services capable of advancing economic and social development. Whereas model development is happening largely in the United States and China, diffusion can and must take place everywhere.Overall, AI will follow a J-curve pattern. At first, there is a huge amount of investment – in areas like physical infrastructure, software, business-model adaptation, data consolidation, and human-capital development – which does not yield immediate benefits. During this period, there is downward pressure on productivity, broadly defined to include benefits not measured by conventional national income accounts.Then the technology’s value-creation potential kicks in, and the curve slopes upward. Since we haven’t yet reached this point, it is impossible to say exactly what this upswing will look like – the J-curve’s height and slope. By and large, investors seem to be betting on a massive payoff, but a distinct sense of uncertainty still permeates discussions about AI, and some predict that the technology will fall short of expectations, leading to a bust. Who turns out to be right will depend far more on diffusion than development.So far, AI diffusion has been uneven, with some sectors (especially technology, finance, and professional services) embracing the technology, and others (including large-employment sectors like health care and construction) lagging behind. While such disparities are not surprising at this point, their persistence would lead to a flatter J-curve, representing muted returns on today’s investments and delays in growth and productivity gains. Put differently, whether or not we currently have an AI investment bubble will be largely determined by the pattern and speed of diffusion in the next few years.Diffusion happens through multiple channels, the fastest of which is arguably software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers. Providers such as Google Search, Microsoft Office, Copilot by Notion, Salesforce, and Adobe are already embedding AI into their offerings. AI can also be incorporated into scientific processes relatively quickly. And with the major developers of large language and multimodal models providing application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow for the quick creation of tailored AI models, progress may pick up in other areas.Open-source models – so far seen more in China than in the US – create even more opportunity, because they enable increased specialization and competition, including from smaller firms and countries that lack the massive computing infrastructure needed for the largest models. But there are still barriers to entry: a reliable electricity supply, robust computing capacity, and accessible mobile-internet connectivity are prerequisites to broad adoption.Trade – especially of inputs like advanced semiconductors – also makes a difference. So does human capital: from advanced AI engineering and high-level strategic management to user-related skills, an economy needs to ensure access to an array of capabilities through education, reskilling, and labor mobility. The final piece of the puzzle is data. Where data systems are fragmented, incomplete, inaccurate, or inaccessible, training effective models will be slow, at best.While AI diffusion depends significantly on private-sector initiatives, policy frameworks and regulatory structures also matter. China’s leaders understand this. As Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei recently observed, China has adopted a practical approach aimed at using AI to address real-world development and economic challenges. So, while developing increasingly capable large models is a high priority, so is deploying AI broadly, in order to secure the rapid gains in service quality, efficiency, and productivity that will be needed to offset the effects of rapid population aging.China’s government is actively directing innovators toward these outcomes. Beyond encouraging the large tech platforms to build open-source models, China’s government has tasked them with developing or enabling applications in specific sectors, such as autonomous driving, health care, robotics (in manufacturing and logistics), supply-chain management, and green technologies. China’s government also regularly sponsors developer conferences and competitions.Such efforts have paid off. For example, China accounts for over 30% of total global manufacturing output. In 2024, China accounted for 54% of all robot installations globally. The country now boasts almost half the world’s installed robots – at just over 2mn. Relative to the US, China’s policy framework is much more engaged and geared toward providing direction with respect to applications and adoption across sectors in the economy. By contrast, US tech giants and well-funded AI startups are pushing the boundaries of large models, often in pursuit of artificial general intelligence and artificial superintelligence. While diffusion channels are open, their use is being left largely up to the private sector.That may work in a few sectors, like tech, finance, and professional services, with the resources and know-how to experiment and then adopt. But private actors alone are unlikely to address the factors inhibiting AI adoption in specific sectors, such as data fragmentation, capacity deficiencies, regulatory hurdles, and scale problems. The likely – and unnecessary – result is a two-speed pattern of diffusion, leading to subpar economic growth, negative distributional outcomes, and the erosion of the economic underpinnings of national security.When it comes to defence, the US government has long recognized that some state guidance is appropriate to ensure that private-sector innovation advances public goals. AI diffusion demands a similar approach. Something like this hybrid, active, pragmatic, and sector-specific approach is needed across a wide swath of the economy. Failure to do so will result in subpar economic growth, problematic distributional outcomes, and a weakening of the economic underpinnings of national security.When it comes to diffusion, watching, waiting, and hoping is not a strategy. —Project Syndicate(Michael Spence, a Nobel laureate in economics, is Emeritus Professor of Economics and a former dean of the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University and a co-author (with Mohamed A El-Erian, Gordon Brown, and Reid Lidow) of Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World (Simon & Schuster, 2023)). 

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a series of seasonal student activity centres as part of its spring holiday programme for 2025. The initiative, which runs until December 31, aims to help students make productive use of their school break by developing skills, nurturing talents and strengthening personal and social development, the ministry said.  In a statement, the ministry explained that the centres are designed to provide a safe and supportive educational environment, while promoting national values, a sense of belonging and loyalty to the country. The programme also focuses on enhancing students’ academic, behavioural and social skills.  The activities are open to Qatari and resident students enrolled in government schools, as well as Qatari students attending private schools, aged between six and 18. Six centres have been selected across the country to ensure broad geographic coverage - three for boys and three for girls. **media[397336]**The boys’ centres are based at Khalifa Secondary School, Saad bin Muadh Primary School and Doha Preparatory School. The girls’ centres are located at Al Markhiya Primary School, Al Khor Secondary School and Sowda bint Zam’a Preparatory School.  The ministry highlighted strong co-operation with several state institutions to deliver a wide range of educational, health, sports and awareness programmes. The Ministry of Interior is participating through departments specialising in safety, traffic, community policing and human rights, while the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs is offering programmes that promote religious and moral values.  The Ministry of Public Health is also contributing through health awareness workshops and by providing nursing staff at the centres to respond to emergencies. In addition, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, youth centres, the Qatar Sports for All Federation, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the Social Development Center (Nama) and the Qatar Red Crescent are supporting the initiative with sports, recreational activities, training courses and workshops in handicrafts and practical skills. Officials said the programme reflects ongoing efforts to support students’ holistic development beyond the classroom.

The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled on Sunday the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work.This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media professionals engaged in social affairs.The Award represents the first official national Qatari award dedicated to honoring individuals, families, institutions, and key actors who have contributed with outstanding efforts and innovative, sustainable initiatives in service of the Qatari community.The award operates within an organized MSDF-led institutional framework, embodying the values of magnanimity, social responsibility, and active citizenship that characterize the State of Qatar.The award is a national initiative that intends to build an excellence culture in social work based on recognition, encouragement, and motivation within an evaluation system and accurate judging standards that ensure transparency and credibility, said CEO of the Award Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al Ishaq.Al Ishaq noted that HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi issued a ministerial decision appointing the Award's vice-chair and members of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the provisions of Amiri Decision No. 16 of 2025, establishing the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work.He added that the decision designated Khalifa Essa Al Kubaisi as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, along with the appointment of representatives from relevant government entities, namely Nasser Abdulaziz Al Mugaisib, representing MSDF; Najla Faisal Al-Thani, representing the Ministry of Culture; Fawaz Abdullah Al Musaifri, representing the Ministry of Sports and Youth; Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi, representing the Ministry of Education and Higher Education; Najla Majid Al Khulaifi, representing the Council of Ministers Secretariat General; Saud Ahmed Al Buainain, representing the Government Communications Office; Rana Madi Al Hajri, representing the Audit Bureau; and Al Anoud Ali Al-Thani, representing the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority.Al Ishaq further elaborated that the decision encompassed the appointment of independent members with proven expertise and competence in the award's programs and initiatives, namely Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Al Ishaq, and Fahad Mohamed Al Attiyah.This falls within the framework of enhancing the independence of strategic direction and consolidating the principles of governance, reflecting the principles of accountability, institutional integrity, and proactive leadership.This decision embodies the legal and institutional framework governing the award and reflects institutional integration among national entities, ensuring sound governance, impartial oversight, and the alignment of the Board of Trustees' work with the award's objectives and national mission, Al Ishaq underlined.Al Ishaq explained that the award comprises five main categories: individuals, families, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and media, noting that the total annual prize pool amounts to QAR 2.7 million, granted to the initiatives demonstrating the greatest impact and sustainability in serving the community.The official outlined the nomination mechanism, clarifying that a select group of experts specialized in social work, community initiatives, corporate social responsibility, and community media will be engaged to nominate eligible individuals, families, institutions, and projects for the award.This process, he said, relies on their professional expertise and direct role in monitoring initiatives that have a national impact.Al Ishaq added that the specialized nomination experts and relevant entities will submit to the Board of Trustees of the award the nomination lists, enclosed by explanatory reports detailing the justifications for each selection.The Board retains the right to request any supporting materials or additional documents, or to decline any nomination that does not meet the award criteria or falls outside the approved scope of authority, he highlighted.Al Ishaq also noted that the award represents a focal point between official and community efforts, serving as a national platform to honor generosity, exchange expertise, and build partnerships across various sectors.The award's executive team will, immediately following the conclusion of the conference, engage with the specialized nomination experts and relevant entities to submit their nominations for the first cycle of 2025, he remarked.In addition, Al Ishaq affirmed that the award is not limited to symbolic recognition alone, but rather represents a national call to adopt responsible institutional practices that keep up with the nation's developmental and social transformations.He emphasized that partnerships with the private sector and media constitute a fundamental pillar in the award's success and in disseminating its messages, with MSDF playing a pivotal role in launching this Award and exercising full oversight, considering it a national initiative aligned with its mandate and role in advancing the social work ecosystem and fostering community engagement in the State of Qatar.The overall framework of the award oversees its vision, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with national strategies and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in the areas of human and social development, and fostering the principle of the transition from care to empowerment.It also supervises the governance of the award and its organizational structure, through the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees, the approval of the executive team and sub-teams- scientific, selection and admission, media, administrative, and financial- as well as the monitoring of evaluation and verification mechanisms, ensuring the highest levels of transparency, integrity, and fairness in selecting the winners.The Ministry's role further includes strengthening strategic partnerships with government entities, the private sector, civil society institutions, and media outlets, contributing to the expansion of the award's impact, promoting a culture of excellence and social responsibility, and encouraging social initiatives with sustainable impact.The award forms part of the MSDF-led national initiatives system, affirming its commitment to supporting institutional social work, recognizing humanitarian efforts, and empowering individuals and institutions to contribute effectively to community development and cohesion.The event concluded by affirming that the Award will contribute to building a national system that strengthens the culture of excellence in social work and highlights Qatar's leading role in sustainable development and enhancing social solidarity.

Microsoft Co-Founder and Chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global poverty reduction. In his speech at the opening of the Doha Forum Saturday, he stated that Qatar is one of the world's foremost supporters of social development programs, including health and poverty alleviation. He revealed the launch of a new partnership between the Gates Foundation and the Qatar Development Fund aimed at enhancing economic empowerment, particularly supporting farmers, alongside initiatives in education and health. He highlighted Qatar's pivotal role in supporting international efforts to provide vaccines, including its support for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, describing this role as an investment reflecting a genuine commitment to the world's most vulnerable populations. Thanks to Qatar's humanitarian efforts, His Excellency noted, the country not only helps resolve conflicts worldwide but also provides resources that benefit humanity. He explained that joint efforts between institutions and donor countries, including Qatar, have helped reduce child mortality from 10 million to about 5 million annually, the fastest improvement rate in human history. He noted that last year, 4.6 million children died, compared with 4.8 million this year, but despite this decline, the numbers remain high, requiring continuous monitoring of gains and innovation in health systems. He stated that building an effective health system in poor countries requires no more than USD 100 per person per year, which could prevent 95 percent of deaths from treatable or preventable diseases. He warned that progress remains fragile, as over 100 million people live in conflict zones, complicating access to healthcare services. He revealed that modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, will provide humanity with a historic opportunity to achieve exceptional health milestones, such as developing vaccines against HIV/AIDS and malaria, eradicating polio as humanity's second disease to eliminate, and creating AI-based tools to improve healthcare delivery and connect patients in deprived countries with doctors remotely in multiple languages. He disclosed that his foundation is developing AI models capable of understanding various world languages and dialects, including those in Africa and Asia, enabling people to consult doctors and specialists remotely in their native languages. He stressed that hope lies in ensuring that the poor benefit from the AI revolution from the outset, instead of repeating past scenarios where developing countries lag decades behind in innovation. He expressed confidence that continued international support will enable the world to reduce child mortality to below 2 percent globally and make significant progress in combating poverty and deadly diseases.He concluded that saving the lives of millions of children worldwide is the most important ethical issue of our time, calling for collective efforts among governments, institutions, and communities to achieve historic progress and reach the desired goals.  

Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser al-Misnad held a virtual meeting Wednesday with members of the Palestinian government operations room, chaired by Dr. Samah Hamad, Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of Relief Affairs of the State of Palestine.The talks reviewed bilateral cooperation between Qatar and Palestine and addressed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.Discussions focused on easing the humanitarian suffering of civilians in Gaza, enhancing partnerships in development and knowledge exchange, and coordinating the entry and distribution of aid, particularly ahead of the winter season.The meeting was part of Qatar's ongoing efforts to ensure the effective and sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Representatives from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and around 48 humanitarian organizations and officials took part in the discussions.Meanwhile, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said that Palestinians in Gaza continue to face tremendous hardship, including dire living conditions and insufficient aid one month after the fragile ceasefire went into effect, pointing out that Palestinians are still being killed and injured by Israeli forces almost every day in the areas close to the yellow line, behind which Israel maintains control.In a statement issued in Geneva, MSF emergency coordinator in Gaza Caroline Seguin said, " Palestinians often risk their lives by going back to look for their houses, as this line is still not always clearly marked. To make matters worse, some main hospitals are in areas controlled by Israeli forces, which means safe access to health care is reduced. The Israeli authorities continue to impose significant restrictions on the entry of aid into Gaza. MSF and other organizations are struggling to bring vital aid into Gaza, especially medical equipment, shelters, hygiene items, and spare parts for vital infrastructure," she added.Seguin also noted that thousands of displaced people are living in tents lacking water and electricity, surrounded by accumulated waste and outbreaks of skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal diseases, as winter approaches.The organization called for the immediate and unhindered entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN in New York hosted a high-level dinner discussion for women leaders participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development, on women’s leadership and digital innovation for sustainable development. The event was held at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha in honour of President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, and Deputy Secretary-General of the UN Amina Mohammed.The dinner was attended by Her Excellency the Minister of State for International Co-operation Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser al-Misnad, Her Excellency the Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali al-Jabr al-Nuaimi; Executive Director of UN Women Sima Bahous, as well as a number of heads of delegations and women leaders participating in the Summit.In her remarks, Her Excellency al-Misnad affirmed Qatar’s steadfast commitment to strengthening multilateral co-operation aimed at closing the digital divide and ensuring that the benefits of innovation are accessible to all. She stressed the importance of making technology serve humanity and measuring its success by how it benefits the most vulnerable groups, such as children, women, and persons with disabilities, particularly in conflict-affected areas. She also called on women leaders to work toward implementing and designing policies that contribute to building an inclusive digital future for all.For her part, HE the Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali al-Jabr al-Nuaimi said that Qatar’s approach to social development is centred on a human-focused vision that integrates innovation into policy design and data-driven decision-making. She noted that technology, when guided by ethical and inclusive values, can serve as a powerful tool to enhance human well-being.Her Excellency Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, who moderated the discussion during the dinner, emphasised that the event provided an opportunity to celebrate women’s leadership and its role in shaping a more inclusive digital future.It also served as a platform for reflecting on how innovation can support the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration on Social Development and advance the broader goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Annalena Baerbock highlighted the United Nations’ continued commitment to supporting women’s leadership and ensuring that digital transformation becomes a driving force for inclusion, equality, and sustainable development for all. She added that strengthening women’s leadership in the digital sphere enhances the effectiveness of development solutions in addressing global challenges.Amina Mohammed commended Qatar’s role in advancing sustainable social development and promoting international co-operation toward a more just and inclusive future.She also praised Qatar’s initiatives to empower women and foster innovation as a means to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.Similarly, Sima Bahous praised the Second World Summit for Social Development for providing a platform to reflect on how to place women at the heart of policies and strategies that leverage digital innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, to promote inclusive and sustainable development and help shape a fairer and more equitable future, in line with the goals set forth in the Doha Political Declaration on Social Development.

Hosted by Qatar from November 4 to 6, the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) concluded Thursday with wide international praise for its outcomes and results in terms of advancing social development globally and linking it to sustainable development.At the closing session, the summit reiterated its welcome of the Doha Political Declaration, which was adopted by the conference. The declaration emphasized the inter-connectedness of eradicating poverty, providing decent work opportunities for all, and achieving social inclusion as essential elements for attaining sustainable development.It also provided significant impetus to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.In her address at the Summit's closing session, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock stated that the Doha Summit marks a new beginning for advancing social development globally and achieving many goals related to improving education, healthcare services, communications, and other vital areas that serve societies.She noted that the Doha Political Declaration and its provisions, adopted by the summit, form the basis for building more just, secure, and resilient societies, 30 years after the first summit.She further said that the Second World Summit in Doha marked a turning point, as it moved from diagnosing problems to taking practical steps to solve them, thanks to multilateral efforts involving governmental and international organisations, civil society organisations, and the private sector.The time has come more than ever to capitalize on the great momentum generated by the Doha Summit after listening to and learning about the views of heads of state, heads of government, and all parties concerned with social development, she stressed, noting that the focus should now be on transforming the ideas and proposals presented into tangible innovations, actions, and initiatives by considering how to invest in the financial commitments related to the Sustainable Development Goals.The President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly commended Qatar for its outstanding organisation of the summit and its significant role in the success of this important global event.She also reiterated that sustainable development cannot be achieved without a just and lasting peace, as conflicts not only claim lives but also set back decades of social progress.Following the closing session of the conference, the UN flag was lowered at the Qatar National Convention Centre, officially marking the conclusion of the Second World Summit for Social Development.The summit saw the participation of approximately 8,000 representatives from member states, including heads of state and government, ministers, representatives from the UN, civil society, academia, the private sector, and youth. They all reaffirmed the importance of social development and the well-being of societies and presented practical solutions and proposals for achieving sustainable development through its social dimension.

The Second World Summit for Social Development opened its second day on Wednesday with a plenary session focused on the main global challenges and opportunities related to social development.During the session, participants emphasised the importance of strengthening international solidarity and placing humans at the centre of social policies to achieve sustainable well-being among communities.They called for enhanced co-operation between countries and international institutions to develop comprehensive social policies, with a focus on investing in youth, women, and vulnerable groups to ensure sustainable social development and promote equality and justice.In this context, Minister of Family and Social Services of Turkiye Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas said that development is not measured solely by economic growth indicators, but also by social cohesion, citizens’ quality of life, and human dignity.She added that Turkiye is working to achieve a balance between work, education, health, and social life, ensuring women’s empowerment, protecting children, promoting active and healthy lives for youth and the elderly, and transforming social assistance from temporary support into a sustainable environment that encourages citizens’ active participation in social development.Meanwhile, Minister of Social Development of Oman Dr Laila bint Ahmed al-Najjar emphasised that true development begins and ends with humans, and that justice and equality are fundamental pillars for building a modern state.She explained that Oman follows a comprehensive social strategy that includes combating poverty, promoting social integration, and distributing social benefits fairly, with a focus on supporting families, improving the professional environment for persons with disabilities and the elderly, and using data-driven assessments to enhance social policies.In turn, Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Sanni Grahn-Laasonen stressed her country’s full support for UN reform and its commitment to human rights and gender equality, with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health and rights.She noted that Finland is a leader in social innovation, and that its investments in parental care, free education, school meals, and public childcare have contributed to improving quality of life and empowering women to participate in the labour market. She also emphasised the importance of youth and ensuring the rights of future generations to a dignified life and a sustainable future.

The United Nations on Wednesday launched a new global initiative focused on youth mental health on the margins of the Second World Summit for Social  Development held in Doha.The initiative intends to bolster the cognitive and psychological well‑being of young people, enabling them to confront the mounting challenges in a world characterised by uncertainty and rapid development.Briefing the media about the salient features of the initiative, Felipe Paullier, assistant secretary-general for Youth Affairs at the United Nations Youth Office said the initiative was launched at the summit as it was linked with social development.“It is just the start of something very big. We believe that when we are talking about mental health, well-being, it is really about social development and it is really about the societies we are shaping. And this summit is really about renewing hope, rebuilding trust, and that starts by building communities that embed care, connection, and compassion in our social fabric,” said Paullier. He was accompanied at the press conference by Tanatswa Chikaura, young leader for the SDGs and mental health advocate and founder of Ndinewe Foundation.Paullier noted that young people are not only demanding better mental health support and care, they are demanding transforming the systems and inclusion.“For too long, mental health has been understood primarily as a medical issue. But for young people, the absence of illness does not mean that they are well. Well-being is about much more than a treatment. It's about dignity, it's about belonging, and it's about living with purpose and connection,” he elaborated.He highlighted that true progress requires to shift from narrow focuses on treating symptoms to building systems that nurture inclusion, creativity, and care in the schools, at the workplaces, in the communities, and in the digital space.“And this is even more important at this time of history, where young people are navigating a time of profound uncertainty, living within economic instability, within conflict, within raising inequalities, climate anxiety, and a digital culture that often amplifies isolation instead of connection,” he continued.Paullier said that WHO atlas on mental health shows that one in seven young people live with a mental health condition and suicide remains as one of the leading causes of death among young people. “And the trends are not positive. But if we go beyond the numbers, there are lived realities of millions of young people whose potential to thrive is being stiffed by systems that fail to support this well-being,” he highlighted.The official noted that the new initiative is about taking a different approach, and building that at a global level from an advocacy effort.He highlighted:“ It is about taking an ecosystemic approach to mental health and well-being, grounding it in the realities of young people, and proposing a model which is inclusive, holistic, youthful, and youth responsive. The initiative is grounded in three simple but powerful principles. The first one, mental health is a human right. The second one, there is no future without well-being. The third principle is that care, connection, and community are the real building blocks of the future of our societies.” Chikaura hoped that with the UN Youth Office's flagship initiative on mental health and wellbeing, there could be empathy-led communities that prioritise inclusion, and resilience.“We should not act because people have died by suicide. We should act to prevent people from dying by suicide. I have hope for the future of youth mental health, and I invite everyone to be a part of the solution. Let us make a collective effort to create safe spaces in our communities,” she concluded.

Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Wednesday with the Minister of Social Solidarity of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Maya Morsi, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently held in Doha.Discussion during the meeting focused on cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to several issues of mutual interest.

Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, met Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia, Mulambo Haimbe, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently held in Doha.Discussion during the meeting focused on cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to several issues of mutual interest.

Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Wednesday with Assistant Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), Rania Dagash Kamara, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently held in Doha.The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the WFP, in addition to several issues of mutual interest.