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The Qatari-Omani Joint Committee held its 24th session meetings in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, over two days.The Qatari side was headed by His Excellency the Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, while the Omani side was headed by Minister of Finance Sultan bin Salim al-Habsi.During the meetings, the committee discussed the full spectrum of bilateral co-operation between the two fraternal countries, foremost among which were economic, commercial, investment, and development co-operation. The discussions also addressed ways to further strengthen the partnership in a manner that serves mutual interests and contributes to advancing joint Gulf co-operation.In this context, HE al-Kuwari emphasised the importance of these meetings and their role in advancing bilateral relations, saying: "The meetings of the Joint Committee reflect the depth of relations between our two countries and serve as an important platform to strengthen economic and investment co-operation, develop practical partnerships, support Gulf integration, and open broader horizons for sustainable development across various sectors."In turn, al-Habsi said: "This Joint Committee represents an exemplary model of bilateral co-operation, at a time when there is a growing need to enhance joint efforts to achieve progress, prosperity, and sustainable economic and social development for our two fraternal peoples."The committee also followed up on the progress of a number of joint projects and considered a set of initiatives and proposals aimed at enhancing co-operation in the sectors of agriculture, telecommunications, transport, tourism, banking services, and education, in addition to exploring investment opportunities available in both countries.The Qatari-Omani Joint Committee held its first meeting in Doha in April 1995, and its sessions have since continued alternately between the two countries, thereby reinforcing the path of joint co-operation and co-ordination. 

The Shura Council held an official round of discussions Tuesday with the Shura Council in Saudi Arabia, which addressed the path of parliamentary relations between the two sides and ways to enhance them, and the development of joint action mechanisms in various regional and global forums.The Qatari side was chaired by His Excellency Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim, while the Saudi side was chaired by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim al-Sheikh, who is visiting Doha as part of boosting co-operation between the two councils.At the beginning of the session, HE al-Ghanim welcomed his Saudi counterpart, emphasising that the enduring ties and clear-eyed directives from both leaderships constitute a solid foundation to support the joint parliamentary action.Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim al-Sheikh expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome, hailing the growing relationship and co-ordination between the Qatar and Saudi Arabia, stemming from the commitment of the leaderships of the two sisterly nations to deepening the collaborative and integrated approach.He stressed that these bonds are rooted in historic ties between the people, founded on shared values, mutual trust, and enduring friendship, emphasising that the relationship is accompanied by a continued commitment to deepen co-operation across a broad spectrum of sectors, reflecting the breadth and depth of the bilateral relationship and paving the way for expanded institutional collaboration, particularly in parliamentary and developmental arenas.Both sides addressed the persistent thriving ties between the nations, especially in light of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's official visit to Riyadh on Monday, and his meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, which culminated in signing a deal on the high-speed electric rail link, alongside an array of memoranda of understanding in the areas of transportation, investment, food security and media.The two Speakers emphasised that these outcomes manifest the strength of the bilateral relationship and support the pathways towards economic integration, in addition to expediting the commercial traffic and connection between the brotherly peoples.Meanwhile, both sides explored a range of topics pertaining to advancing parliamentary co-operation, stressing the importance of co-ordinating positions in the parliamentary, Gulf, Arab, and international fora, thereby enhancing joint action and contributing to achieving the utmost interests of the GCC states, as well as Arab and Islamic nations.They likewise stressed the importance of broadening the programmes of sharing expertise and stepping up reciprocal visits and events, in support of developing legislative and oversight action, as well as cementing parliamentary collaboration tools between the two sides.Thereafter, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to beef up institutional co-operation between the two councils and advance paths of parliamentary co-ordination, in addition to sharing expertise and intensifying parliamentary visits.  

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.

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Long-Term Care and Residential Services at Rumailah Hospital have successfully achieved reaccreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) for the fourth time, following a detailed survey conducted in October 2025.This important milestone covers HMC’s Long-Term Care facilities, including the Enaya and Daam Specialised Care Center and the Residential Care Compound-1, reaffirming HMC’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care. The reaccreditation serves as a strong endorsement of the quality and safety standards embedded in every aspect of service delivery.The Enaya and Daam Specialised Care Center and Residential Care Compound-1 provide 24/7 care and rehabilitation for long-term patients with complex and chronic medical conditions. These specialised centres are the only facilities of their kind in Qatar, offering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to improve patients’ quality of life.The JCI survey, conducted under the 2nd Edition of the JCI Accreditation Standards for Long-Term Care, evaluated all aspects of operations, from clinical care and patient safety to leadership and management systems. The successful outcome confirms HMC’s full compliance with international best practices in long-term healthcare delivery. 

The State of Qatar and the Republic of Djibouti signed two memoranda of understanding on Sunday, one on the establishment of a joint committee for cooperation between the Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Djibouti, and another on holding political consultations on issues of mutual interest between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Djibouti.The memoranda were signed on behalf of the Qatari side by His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and on behalf of the Djiboutian side by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Djibouti Abdoulkader Houssein Omar.

His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar Arman Issagaliyev.During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries in the field of media.

His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Gambia to the State of Qatar, Foday Malang. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries in the media field.

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands David van Weel on the sidelines of the 29th Joint Ministerial Meeting between the GCC and the European Union, currently taking place in Kuwait. The meeting discussed ways to enhance the GCC-Dutch relations and the strategic partnership between the GCC and the European Union, in a manner that serves common interests. The two sides also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments. Albudaiwi commended the Netherlands' balanced positions and expressed hope that it would recognize the State of Palestine, a step that would support efforts to achieve the two-state solution and promote security and stability in the region.