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The Shura Council will discuss the topic of strengthening parental care and supporting family cohesion in its weekly session slated for Monday. This discussion falls within the Council's focus on issues related to family building and the protection of children, considering the family as the fundamental building block of society, and its associated dimensions that contribute to consolidating social stability and reinforcing values ​​among future generations.The inclusion of this topic on the Council's agenda comes within the framework of its legislative and oversight priorities related to social issues with a direct impact. The Council is scheduled to review the report of the Social Affairs, Labor, and Housing Committee regarding the request for a general debate on the aforementioned topic, which addresses a number of contemporary challenges facing families and society. These efforts embody the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 and its development strategies, and reflect the directives of the wise leadership, which emphasizes the role of parents in raising children, preserving national identity, and strengthening family cohesion.

The "National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar," organised by the National Planning Council (NPC) under the theme "Sustaining Prosperity in Qatari Society," discussed key priorities in social development, including strengthening family cohesion, safeguarding cultural identity, promoting social integration, enhancing quality of life, and advancing cultural and social tourism as contributors to national progress.The panel featured Her Excellency Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr al-Nuaimi, His Excellency Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani, His Excellency Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim al Mahmoud, and His Excellency Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali al-Kharji.The session stressed that progress under the Third National Development Strategy is reflected not only in economic indicators but also in the resilience of Qatar’s social fabric. Speakers highlighted expanding family support, improving health and wellbeing, and strengthening cultural participation. His Excellency Secretary-General of the National Planning Council Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak al-Khalifa reaffirmed that Qatar National Vision 2030 places the family at the heart of sustainable development.