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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).

The third Arab Cultural House "Al Diwan" Book Fair has wound up in Berlin, Germany. The three-day event brought together around 100 Arab and foreign publishing houses. The final day featured a panel discussion titled "From the Sands of Seleen to the Sidewalks of Berlin", highlighting poetic dialogues between Modern Standard Arabic, Nabṭī, and German. The panel delved into the art of poetry, particularly the nuances of translating verse with fidelity to meaning and intent and explored the impact of machine translation on literary works. Another panel discussion revolved around the contemporary Arabic novel in the Gulf region, with women writers in the spotlight, as well as the Qatari novel model. It focused on the evolution of Gulf literature, emphasizing the progressive stages of the Qatari novel, the underlying influences, and the leading role of women in shaping the Gulf literary scene. The Arab Cultural House in Berlin, affiliated with the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Germany, organizes this annual book fair as part of its cultural activities aimed at realizing the vision of forging connections and mutual understanding among nations.

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).

Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, on Sunday extended his condolences to the government and people of Qatar following the deaths of several members of the Amiri Diwan in a traffic accident in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In a post on X, Aboul Gheit said that he is praying to Almighty Allah to bestow upon the deceased His mercy and forgiveness, and grant their families patience and solace.

The Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt expressed its deep sorrow and grief over the death of three members of the Amiri Diwan in a tragic traffic accident in Sharm el-Sheikh, which occurred while they were performing their official duties.The deceased were identified as Saud bin Thamer Al-Thani, Abdullah Ghanem Al Khayarin, and Hassan Jaber Al Jaber. The accident also left two others injured: Abdullah Issa Al Kuwari and Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Buainain.In a statement issued on Sunday, the embassy confirmed that it had immediately begun following up on the incident with the relevant Egyptian authorities. The statement added that the bodies of the deceased and the injured will be transferred to Doha today on a Qatari flight, noting that the injured are currently receiving the necessary medical care at Sharm El Sheikh International Hospital.The embassy extended its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.It also expressed its appreciation to the concerned authorities in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt for their cooperation, attentiveness, and prompt response in following up on the incident and providing all necessary assistance.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani chaired the Cabinet’s weekly meeting at the Amiri Diwan Wednesday.Following the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi stated the following: The Cabinet reviewed items on its agenda and approved a draft law amending certain provisions of Law No 3 of 2016 concerning the registration of births and deaths. The Cabinet also approved a draft memorandums of understanding (MoU) on co-operation in the fields of youth and sports between Qatar and Cyprus; a draft MoU on co-operation in sports between Qatar and Lebanon; a draft MoU on mutual recognition of seafarer certificates between Qatar and Tanzania; a draft MoU between the National Archives of Qatar and the Oman National Records and Archive Authority on historical documentation, archives management, and preservation; and the draft second executive programme of the co-operation protocol between Qatar and Jordan in the field of youth for the years 2025-2027.The Cabinet concluded its meeting with a review of four reports, and appropriate decisions were made regarding them.The reports included the annual report on the activities of the Competition Protection and Anti-Monopoly Practices Committee for the years 2023-2024; a report on the outcomes of Qatar’s participation in the Arab Labour Conference (Cairo — April 2025); a report on the results of Qatar’s participation in the Fourth Tashkent International Forum (Uzbekistan — May 2025); and a report on the results of Qatar’s participation in the 7th session of the Qatar-Kazakhstan Joint Higher Committee (Astana — July 2025).

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan 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 speech of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly's 80th session, which was held on Tuesday, at the UN's headquarters in New York. His Highness the Amir began by placing the international community before its legal and moral responsibilities, through his call to adhere to the rules and principles upon which the United Nations was founded, and the need to work to restore the strength of the collective security system, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, and the return of the effectiveness of international legitimacy.The Cabinet emphasized that the facts and realities presented by His Highness the Amir in his speech regarding the treacherous Israeli aggression against Qatar, the state terrorism practiced by Israel, and the war of extermination it is waging against the Palestinian people and insisting on continuing, clearly demonstrated the true objectives of the policies and practices of its Prime Minister.The Cabinet expressed its pride in the affirmation contained in His Highness the Amir's speech of the State of Qatar's principles and its commitment to its approach of standing with the values and principles upon which the international community is supposed to be based, and contributing to resolving crises.His Highness the Amir also indicated that Qatar is firmly convinced that peace cannot be achieved in our region without resolving the Palestinian issue. The Cabinet praised the keenness expressed by His Highness the Amir in his speech to ensure that Doha remains a global capital hosting major political, economic, and sporting events, and a center that brings together leaders and decision-makers from around the world to consult and formulate realistic solutions to common global challenges. It also emphasized that the State of Qatar remains faithful to its commitment to championing truth, building bridges of peace, and promoting justice in international relations.The Cabinet also hailed His Highness the Amir's participation in the conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, which was held on Monday, in New York, as well as His Highness the Amir's participation in the multilateral meeting held by the United States of America in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the presence of a number of heads of state and governments, and delegations of countries. On the other hand, the Cabinet welcomed the results of the official visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Sep. 17.The Cabinet affirmed that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's fruitful discussions with King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, have opened new horizons for enhancing the solid fraternal relations between the two countries and developing bilateral cooperation in various fields, for the benefit of their two fraternal peoples.The Cabinet considered the topics on its agenda, where it approved a draft law amending some provisions of Decree Law No. 24 of 2019 regulating and managing the strategic stock of food and consumer goods. This draft law was prepared with the aim of achieving the necessary speed to provide strategic goods in the country, raising the efficiency of stock management, and enhancing food security.The Cabinet approved a draft Cabinet decision amending the organization of some of the administrative units comprising the Ministry of Finance. The draft resolution includes the addition of two administrative units to the administrative units comprising the Ministry: the information security and data governance department and the fourth industrial revolution center.The Cabinet decided to approve accession to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, the Ministry of Labour's proposal to join the Global Coalition for Social Justice, the Qatar Central Bank's proposal to join the Basel Consultative Group (BCG), the draft contribution agreement between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in the State of Qatar and the United Nations, represented by the Development Coordination Office (DCO), for 2025-2026, the draft contribution agreement between the QFFD in the State of Qatar and the UNICEF to support the Generation Unlimited initiative for 2025-2026, the draft flexible voluntary contribution agreement between the QFFD in the State of Qatar and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for 2025-2026, the draft air services agreement between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of the Republic of Uganda, and the draft memorandum of cooperation in the field of international humanitarian law between the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law at the Ministry of Justice in the State of Qatar and the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy.The Cabinet took note of the audited separate and consolidated financial statements of the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024, the annual report on the authority's activities for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the audited financial statements of the Civil and Commercial Court (Qatar International Court) and the Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar Financial Centre for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2024, and the annual activity reports for each of the two courts for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.The Cabinet concluded its meeting by reviewing two reports and taking appropriate decisions regarding them. These included: a report on the results of participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit (Washington - May 2025), and a report on the results of participation in the first session of the Qatar-Greece Joint Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation (Doha - June 2025).

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday, where they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support them across various fields, in addition to discussing regional developments and efforts to achieve peace and stability for the benefit of all peoples of the region. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the accompanying delegation, expressing his pleasure with this visit, which reflects the depth of relations between the two countries. For his part, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, reiterated the Islamic Republic of Pakistan's full solidarity with the State of Qatar and its people, and its support for all measures that Qatar may take to preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He stressed that the blatant Israeli attack constitutes a violation of Qatar's sovereignty, contravenes all international laws and norms, and undermines the security, stability, and prospects for peace in the region. He commended the efforts of HH the Amir to achieve peace and stability in the region. In this regard, HH the Amir voiced his deep appreciation to the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for his solidarity, sincere fraternal feelings, and his country's supportive stance toward the State of Qatar and its people. During the meeting, HH the Amir and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual concern, particularly the current situation in the Middle East. The two sides stressed the importance of strengthening dialogue and diplomatic solutions as the optimal way to overcome regional crises and maintain regional and global security. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, and a number of their senior officials. On Pakistan's side, the meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and a number of senior official members of the accompanying delegation. Following the meeting, HH the Amir and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held a bilateral meeting during which they exchanged views and opinions on a number of issues of mutual interest.