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HE the Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari met separately with the Minister of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ahmed Shide; the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Kuchkarov; and the Minister of Oil and Gas of the State of Libya, Dr Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadiq.The meetings were held on the margin of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Washington, DC. During the meetings, bilateral relations were discussed, areas of joint co-operation were explored, and key economic, investment, and trade developments were discussed, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali.During the call, the Ethiopian PM affirmed his solidarity with the State of Qatar and his deep concern over the Israeli attack that targeted Qatar, stressing that it is a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms and a serious threat to the security of the State of Qatar and the countries of the region.He hailed the role of His Highness the Amir and the State of Qatar in resolving conflicts and mediating efforts around the world. Dr. Ali. also offered his condolences to His Highness the Amir for the martyrs who were killed in the treacherous attack.For his part, His Highness the Amir affirmed that the State of Qatar will take all necessary measures to protect its security and territorial integrity, and to maintain its sovereignty in the face of the treacherous Israeli attack.His Highness the Amir expressed his gratitude to the Ethiopian Prime Minister for his sincere feelings and his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar and its people.

The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, joins the international community in marking the United Nations International Day to Protect Education from Attack.This year’s observance comes amid a worsening global education crisis. As of early 2025, as many as 85mn children affected by wars, armed conflict, and emergencies are entirely out of school — a staggering rise from the 72mn reported in 2023.Among these children, 52% are girls, over 20% are children with disabilities (more than 17mn), and approximately 17% (15mn) are forcibly displaced, either as refugees or internally displaced persons.This educational catastrophe is not confined to a few regions — nearly half of all these out of school children are found in just five protracted crisis zones: Sudan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Pakistan.The deliberate targeting and disruption of education systems, from bombing schools to displacing families, are not only violating children's rights but also inflicting enduring damage on societal stability.At the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, the EAA Foundation and QatarDebate hosted a special Youth Hub dialogue in Geneva under the theme “Words Uniting Worlds: Action for Education.”The session opened with remarks by Maryam al-Attiyah, chairperson of the Qatar National Human Rights Committee, and Nada al-Nashif, the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, alongside Patricia Danzi, a senior Swiss official.Moderated by Jennifer Vaughan, spokesperson for the UN Special Envoy for Syria, the dialogue featured youth advocates Noor al-Thani and Ahmad al-Naimi from QatarDebate, as well as Randa al-Dawoudi and Manveer Singh Sandhu from the EAA–OHCHR Youth Rights Academy.The discussion highlighted how young people worldwide are confronting the growing threats to education in conflict-affected contexts and calling for stronger global accountability to safeguard the right to learn.The EAA Foundation also unveiled “Reshaping Action”, a powerful multi-format exhibition that confronts the devastating impact of war on education. Through striking photojournalism, immersive installations, and reflective art, the exhibition highlighted the resilience of children and teachers striving to learn amid bombed schools in Gaza and Sudan, underground lessons in Ukraine, and makeshift classrooms in Rohingya refugee camps.More than a showcase of images, Reshaping Action served as a global call to defend the right to learn, urging leaders and the international community to #UniteToProtect education in times of crisis and to stand with the more than 222mn children worldwide whose futures are threatened by conflict and displacement.The UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack was established through a resolution spearheaded by Qatar and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the United Nations General Assembly in 2020. Supported by 62 countries, the resolution declared September 9 as the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack.