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On the occasion of Qatar National Day, observed annually on December 18, the Amiri Diwan has announced that Thursday, December 18, 2025, will be an official holiday. Employees will resume work on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani Monday received at his Amiri Diwan office, the credentials of new ambassadors to Qatar. His Highness the Amir received the credentials of ambassador of South Sudan, Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel and ambassador of Greece Christos Kapodistrias. In addition, His Highness the Amir received the credentials of ambassador of Georgia, Varlam Avaliani.**media[394052]**His Highness the Amir welcomed the new ambassadors and wished them success in their missions, as well as further development and growth in the relationship between Qatar and their countries. For their part, the ambassadors conveyed the greetings of the leaders of their countries and their wishes to the people of Qatar for enduring progress and prosperity. The ambassadors were accorded an official reception ceremony upon arrival at the Amiri Diwan. 

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received, at his office at the Amiri Diwan, Monday, the credentials of five new ambassadors to Qatar.His Highness the Amir received the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan, Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel; Ambassador of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, Bilal Kabalan (pictured); and Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, Christos Kapodistrias. In addition, His Highness the Amir received the credentials of Ambassador of Georgia, Varlam Avaliani, and Ambassador of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.**media[394126]**His Highness the Amir welcomed the new ambassadors and wished them success in their missions, as well as further development and growth in the relationship between Qatar and their countries. The ambassadors conveyed the greetings of the leaders of their countries and their wishes to the people of Qatar for enduring progress and prosperity. The ambassadors were accorded an official reception ceremony upon arrival at the Amiri Diwan. 

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment (SCEAI) , chaired the council's third meeting in 2025, held Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan.In attendance were His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, Vice Chairman of the Council, and His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, alongside Their Excellencies the council members.The Council deliberated on the decisions and recommendations of the second meeting in 2025 and the project follow-up report. It was also briefed on the progress report concerning the nation's economic priorities and took appropriate decisions accordingly.The Council also discussed the latest updates from the Ministry of Public Health regarding health insurance for citizens. It was briefed on the proposals of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the national direct investment plan and the establishment of a company to manage local assets.The Council discussed items on the agenda and took the appropriate decisions accordingly. 

His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's weekly meeting Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan.Following the meeting, His Excellency the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi stated the following:At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet welcomed the results of the 8th meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Co-ordination Council, held on Monday in Riyadh, co-chaired by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.The Cabinet affirmed that the deep-rooted historical relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia have moved to a new stage in light of what was included in the joint statement issued at the conclusion of the Coordination Council meeting, and its emphasis on the importance of continuing to support and develop joint co-ordination in priority areas, including political, security, military, energy, industry, economy, investment, trade, technology, infrastructure, culture, tourism and education, in a way that meets the aspirations of the two fraternal peoples and supports security, peace and prosperity in the region.The Cabinet praised the agreements and memorandums of understanding signed that would open new horizons for the strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly the agreement to link the two countries by high-speed electric train, which connects the cities of Doha and Riyadh, as it is a major strategic initiative that is consistent with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia Vision 2030, and that contributes to facilitating the movement of tourists and trade and enhancing communication between the two fraternal peoples.The Cabinet praised the success of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025, which was inaugurated by His Highness the Amir. The two-day forum was held under the theme "justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress." This edition was distinguished by holding high-level dialogue sessions, in which an elite group of decision-makers, thought leaders, opinion leaders, and experts participated. The sessions were characterised by depth and objectivity, and addressed the key regional and international issues and how to address current challenges, which confirmed the role of the forum and the strength of its influence, and embodied the approach of Qatar's diplomacy that calls for dialogue and supports peaceful solutions, achieving justice, human dignity, and respect for the rights of peoples.The Cabinet welcomed the signing of the historic peace and economic agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington, which complements previous agreements that Qatar and the US helped to facilitate and strengthen, and represents an important step toward ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, consolidating regional stability, and enhancing co-operation in East and Central Africa.The Cabinet also welcomed the signing by the Government of Colombia and the self-declared EGC of the "Doha Agreement to reinforce the commitment to peace" following two rounds of mediation in Doha, which was reached through the efforts of Qatar and its partners, and included a commitment to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population, end the armed conflict, and open a path for both parties toward building a sustainable peace.The Cabinet then considered the topics on its agenda. The Cabinet approved the draft decision to specify the items that government agencies are obligated to provide from national products. The draft decision, prepared by the Ministry of Finance, aims to ensure that national products are given priority, and to promote the growth and competitiveness of local industry, which supports maintaining appropriate prices for those products.The Cabinet also approved the draft Cabinet decision to establish and form a committee to manage the work of the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2026. The preparation of the draft decision comes within the framework of the Communications Regulatory Authority's preparations to host that conference, which is scheduled to be held in Doha in November 2026.The Cabinet decided to approve a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) for co-operation in the field of technical and vocational education and training between the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Qatar and the Ministry of Culture and Innovation of Hungary, and a draft MoU in the field of academic co-operation between University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) in Qatar and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia. The Cabinet concluded its meeting by discussing three reports and making the appropriate decisions regarding them. These included a report on the results of the visit of His Excellency the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to Lebanon in October 2025, a report on the results of participation in the second session of the Qatari-Portuguese Joint Committee for Economic, Commercial, and Technical Co-operation (Lisbon — October 2025), and a report on the results of participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.  

 His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Sunday at his Amiri Diwan office with Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to Qatar Plamen Stankov Delev, who called on HH the Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Amir granted the Al Wajbah Decoration to the ambassador in recognition of his role in enhancing bilateral relations between Qatar and Bulgaria, wishing him success in his future missions and further development and progress for the relations between the two countries. The ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir and to the state officials for the cooperation he received that contributed to the success of his work in the country.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Wednesday his office at the Amiri Diwan with Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. At the outset of the meeting, His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz al -Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, to His Highness the Amir, wishing His Highness good health and happiness, and the Qatari people further progress and prosperity. In turn, His Highness the Amir entrusted Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud with his greetings to  King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, and to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, wishing them good health and wellness, and for the Saudi people continued progress and prosperity. During the meeting, the two sides discussed fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to exchanging views on several topics and issues of mutual interest.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Sunday at the Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan with the visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and his accompanying delegation.**media[382315]**The meeting discussed areas of co-operation between the two countries and ways to strengthen and expand them, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani awarded the Hamad bin Khalifa sash to His Excellency Ali bin bin Saeed al- Kumait al-Khayarin in recognition of his role and efforts throughout the period of his service. This took place during His Highness the Amir's meeting with His Excellency al- Khayarin at his office in the Amiri Diwan Monday. For his part, His Excellency al-Khayarin expressed his happiness, gratitude, and thanks to His Highness the Amir for this honour.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and President of the Republic of Slovenia Natasa Pirc Musar held an official talks session at the Amiri Diwan Monday.At the beginning of the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the president and the accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay in Qatar. His Highness noted that co-operation between Qatar and Slovenia encompasses numerous fields, expressing his hope that her first visit to Qatar would contribute to expanding co-operation to broader horizons, fulfilling the aspirations of both friendly nations.**media[380236]**For her part, the president of Slovenia expressed deep gratitude to His Highness the Amir for the warm welcome and generous hospitality. She affirmed her pleasure at visiting Qatar and her country's keenness to further strengthen bilateral co-operation across various sectors. She pointed out that holding the Slovenia-Qatar Business Forum on the sidelines of the visit reflects the development of bilateral co-operation, and expressed her hope that its scope would broaden in all areas.Discussions during the session focused on bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields of co-operation, particularly trade, investment, information technology, and tourism. The two sides also touched on key regional and international issues and developments of mutual interest.**media[380238]**The session was attended by His Excellency Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Mubarak al-Khulaifi; His Excellency Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr al-Nuaimi; His Excellency Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani; His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi and a lineup of senior officials.**media[380237]**On the Slovenian side, the talks were attended by State Secretary for Multilateral Affairs, Political and Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Dr Melita Gabric; State Secretary for International Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Development Resources and Tourism at the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport Matevz Frangez and a number of senior officials from the official delegation accompanying the president.His Highness the Amir and the president of Slovenia held a bilateral meeting during which they exchanged views on a host of topics of mutual interest. His Highness the Amir also hosted a luncheon in honour of the president and her accompanying delegation.The president of Slovenia had arrived at the Amiri Diwan earlier, where she was accorded an official reception ceremony.

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's weekly meeting Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan.Following the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi stated the following: At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet welcomed the outcome of the 11th meeting of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee, which was held on Oct 22, under the chairmanship of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The Cabinet affirmed that the outcome of the session, as reflected in the joint statement issued and the MoUs signed, has elevated the distinguished historic relations between the two countries to a new stage of constructive co-operation in various fields, establishing a fruitful strategic partnership with mutual understanding on various regional and international issues.The Cabinet then considered the topics on its agenda. It approved a draft Cabinet decision to amend the organisation of certain administrative units within ministries, other government bodies, and public authorities and institutions. The draft decision, prepared by the Civil Services and Government Development Bureau in co-ordination with the relevant authorities, aims to establish an administrative unit related to information security and data governance in all government entities.This step is intended to strengthen the digital protection system, ensure the optimal use of government information and data security, and support digital transformation in accordance with the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, on secure and sustainable foundations.The Cabinet also decided to approve a draft agreement between the governments of Qatar and Burundi on the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance, as well as a draft letter of intent between Qatar's Public Works Authority and the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China regarding co-operation in the fields of infrastructure development and investment.The Cabinet concluded its meeting by reviewing two reports and taking the appropriate decisions thereon. The first report was submitted by the task force on the implementation of recommendations related to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The second was a report on the results of the participation in the 21st meeting of the Ministers and Heads of Civil Service Authorities in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries (Kuwait — September 2025).

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting, held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan.Following the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the following:At the outset of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the participation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the Sharm El Sheikh Summit for Peace, which was held on Monday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. During the summit, His Highness participated in the signing ceremony of the agreement to end the war in Gaza, along with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the President of the Republic of Turkiye, and the President of the United States of America.The Cabinet emphasized that His Highness's participation in the summit was the culmination of the State of Qatar's efforts, along with its partners, to end the war in the Gaza Strip and the suffering of its residents, and in adherence to its firm stance in support of the rights of the fraternal Palestinian people.The Cabinet voiced hope that the outcomes of the Sharm El Sheikh Summit for Peace would contribute to accelerating practical steps toward implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Qatar's qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals.The Cabinet also congratulated the Qatari people, the national team, and its technical and administrative staff on this historic sporting achievement, which is proudly added to the country's list of achievements in various fields. It wished the team success in the upcoming stages of the tournament.On the other hand, the Cabinet voiced its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased Amiri Diwan employees who passed away while on duty in Sharm El Sheikh, praying for mercy for them, to inspire their families and loved ones with patience and solace, and a speedy recovery for the injured.The Cabinet then considered the topics on its agenda, where it decided to approve a draft law on international treaties and agreements, and refer it to the Shura Council. The draft law, which was prepared by the Ministry of Justice in light of Article 68 of the Constitution, aims to establish the general framework for regulating the procedures for concluding and joining international agreements and treaties, activating the roles of the competent authorities and clarifying the competencies, enhancing transparency and legal oversight, harmonizing national legislation with international obligations, and strengthening the state's position in its international relations.The Cabinet also approved a draft Amiri Decision on procedures for concluding international treaties and agreements and cooperation agreements in administrative and technical fields. The draft decision, prepared by the Ministry of Justice in coordination with the Council of Ministers Secretariat General, aims to establish executive procedures for the draft law on international treaties and agreements, define procedures for signing and joining, assign roles and responsibilities, strengthen mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of concluded agreements, and achieve maximum benefit from them in accordance with the purposes for which they were concluded.The Cabinet decided to join the agreement concluded under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of diplomatic training between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Institute) and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania (Diplomatic Academy), a draft MoU for cooperation in the health field between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, a draft agreement between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Kazakhstan on the transfer of convicts, and a draft MoU in the field of academic cooperation between the University of Doha for Science and Technology in the State of Qatar and Ankara University in the Republic of Turkiye.The Cabinet concluded its meeting by reviewing four reports and taking appropriate decisions regarding them. These include: the two annual reports for the years (2023, 2024) of the Permanent Committee for Industrial Area Affairs, the first semi-annual report for 2025 of the Permanent Water Resources Committee (PWRC), the national periodic report of the Ministry of Culture on the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for the period (2020-2024), and a report on the results of the 11th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Labour Committee (Kuwait - September 2025).