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Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Mohammed Al Bedaiwi stressed the importance of evaluating and developing the digital infrastructure of the General Secretariat and its affiliated organizational units, to keep pace with developments in this field.This came during a workshop held by the General Directorate of Digital Transformation and Information Technology, at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat, with the participation of the assistant secretaries and heads of organizational units at the General Secretariat.The workshop aimed to review the efforts implemented and discuss the strategic guidelines for the future operational model for digital transformation. This workshop comes in support of decision-making and aligning digital initiatives with the institutional work needs of the GCC General Secretariat. 

His Excellency the Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani met with Spain's Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez, and the accompanying delegation. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in security fields and ways to enhance and further develop them, besides touching on issues of mutual concern. The meeting also witnessed the signing of a joint action plan between the interior ministries of the two countries in the areas of information exchange, counter-terrorism, and crime prevention, along with a joint statement between Lekhwiya and the Spanish interior ministry to advance security co-operation mechanisms. HE Sheikh Khalifa and Gomez signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides.  

Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted on Monday a delegation from the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD). QC and TUSIAD held a meeting where the Qatari side was headed by HE First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari while the Turkish delegation was led by TUSIAD board member, Cagatay Ozdoru.The meeting was also attended by HE Second Vice-Chairman of QC Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, and board members Dr Mohamed bin Jawhar Al Mohamed and Shaheen bin Mohamed Al Mohannadi.The meeting touched on trade and economic relations between the two countries and ways to develop them, in addition to reviewing key areas of cooperation between the Qatari and Turkish private sectors. It also highlighted the investment climate and opportunities available in both countries.Mohamed bin Twar stressed the strength of economic relations between Qatar and Turkiye, noting that recent years have witnessed rapid growth in bilateral ties, supported by mutual visits at the level of leaders, officials, and business delegations, as well as the shared commitment to building strategic partnerships that serve the interests of both countries and open new horizons for the private sector.He noted that Turkiye is an important trading partner for Qatar, with the volume of trade exchange between the two countries reaching around QAR 4.5 billion last year.He pointed out that hundreds of Turkish companies are operating in Qatar across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, industry, services, and logistics. He also stressed that Turkiye represents a key investment destination for Qatari business owners, with Qatari investments expanding in sectors such as real estate, food, industry, and tourism.QC First Vice-Chairman emphasised that the meeting presents an important opportunity to enhance cooperation between Qatari and Turkish companies and explore new partnerships in sectors of mutual interest. He also affirmed the Chamber's keenness to strengthen cooperation with economic institutions in Turkiye and its readiness to provide all forms of support to enable the private sectors in both countries to benefit from the available opportunities.For his part, Cagatay Ozdoru praised the close relations between Qatar and Turkiye, noting that TUSIAD is the largest and most influential organisation representing the business sector in Turkiye, encompassing major industrial and financial companies and business families.He highlighted the Turkish side's interest in forming commercial alliances with Qatari companies to establish investments in Turkiye, stressing that the Association can serve as a key reference for information required by Qatari investors seeking to invest in the Turkish market. He also called on Qatar Chamber to organise a visit for a Qatari business delegation to Turkiye to explore the available investment opportunities.QC Second Vice-Chairman Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba stressed the deep relations between the two countries, noting that many Qatari investors own significant investments in Turkiye and are looking forward to further expanding them. He added that, on the other hand, there are numerous investment opportunities in the Qatari market that Turkish businesspeople can seize, especially given the many advantages and incentives offered by the State of Qatar to attract foreign investments.The meeting concluded with a discussion session between business representatives from both sides, during which they explored prospects for future cooperation and the investment opportunities available in Qatar and Turkiye. 

The Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mussa Azzan Zungu, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Tanzania, Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi.During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud co-chaired the eighth meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh Monday.At the outset of the meeting, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia welcomed His Highness the Amir and the accompanying delegation in Riyadh. He highlighted that the brotherly relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia are strong and historic.His Royal Highness praised the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council's role in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, affirming that Saudi Arabia is committed to advancing them for the interests of the two brotherly peoples.**media[391474]**For his part, His Highness the Amir thanked the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia for the warm welcome and magnanimous hospitality, affirming that he was glad to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the framework of the eighth meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council.His Highness further pointed out that the agreements signed by the two countries during this visit reflect the level of partnership and the tremendous cooperation between them, emphasizing that Qatar is committed to reinforcing its fraternal cooperation with Saudi Arabia for the ambitions of the two brotherly peoples in support of security, peace, and prosperity in the region.During the meeting, both sides discussed the brotherly relations between the two countries and aspects of cementing them in a variety of partnership areas, particularly in the priority fields, including political, security, military, energy, industry, economy, investment, trade, technology, infrastructure, culture, tourism, and education, in addition to reviewing the latest developments on issues of mutual interest to the two countries on the regional and global stages.His Highness the Amir and the Crown Prince witnessed the exchange of the high-speed electric rail link agreement between the governments of the two countries.**media[391475]**They also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Invest Qatar and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at heralding them toward offering innovative solutions in the field of direct investment promotion, and the exchange of an MoU in the field of food security between the Ministry of Municipality in Qatar and the General Authority for Food Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The meeting was attended by His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, His Excellency Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, His Excellency Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Mubarak al-Khulaifi, His Excellency Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, His Excellency Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Excellency Minister of Sports and Youth Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani, His Excellency Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani, His Excellency Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Thani, His Excellency Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi, His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh al-Khulaifi, alongside a lineup of ministers and members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir.From the Saudi side, the meeting was attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud; Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud; Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif al -Saud; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah al-Saud; Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan al-Saud; Minister of State, Cabinet Member, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban; Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi; Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al- Jadaan; Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Falih; Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadel al-Ibrahim; and HE Minister of Media Salman bin Yousuf al-Dossary; along with a number of ministers and high-ranking officials.Thereafter, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud signed the minutes of the eighth meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council.His Highness the Amir and the Crown Prince previously held a bilateral meeting ahead of the meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council and discussed a range of issues and subjects of shared interest.The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia held a luncheon banquet in honour of His Highness the Amir and his accompanying delegation. 

Qatar and Switzerland Monday held a new round of political consultations in Doha, aimed at strengthening bilateral co-operation. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency the Director of the European Affairs Department at Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fahad bin Mohammed Kafoud. The Swiss delegation was led by ambassador Monika Schmutz Kirgoz, Assistant Foreign Minister for Middle East and North Africa Affairs. Officials discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to deepen co-operation across shared areas of interest. The talks form part of an ongoing dialogue intended to develop ties and co-ordinate positions on regional and international issues.  

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) CEO Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal al-Thani held a meeting with Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer Dawood Salman al-Ghrairi during a visit, alongside his accompanying delegation, to Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed co-operation efforts and exchange of experiences in the fields of trade and investment. The meeting also highlighted the investment opportunities and outstanding benefits offered by Qatar’s free zones to attract companies to invest and establish their businesses in Qatar. The meeting was attended by senior officials from QFZ and was followed by an introductory tour of the Business Innovation Park at Ras Bufontas Free Zone. 

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Charles Bradford Cooper, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting discussed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the areas of military and defense cooperation, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sunday met with Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of Russia, who is currently visiting Qatar. The two sides discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in the trade, investment and industrial sectors, as well as ways to further develop the ties. Qatar highlighted its economic policies supporting the private sector, in addition to the country’s pro-investment legislation, incentives and expanding opportunities offered to attract investors and business leaders to the Qatari market. 

His Excellency Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Thursday with the Minister of Culture and Youth of the Republic of Costa Rica Jorge Rodriguez Vives. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop them in the cultural field.

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met Sunday with Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Edi Rama, who is visiting the country.The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. 

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.