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The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, hosted a ministerial roundtable in Doha on Sunday to discuss key priorities shaping the future of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, ahead of the opening of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26).The roundtable, chaired by HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai and held under the title "The Doha Declaration: Leading Digital Transformation Towards a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future," brought together ministers and senior officials from ITU Member States.Held as part of the ministerial program accompanying PP-26, the roundtable provided a platform for dialogue and the exchange of views on major developments transforming the ICT sector, as well as on areas requiring stronger coordination and international cooperation in the years ahead.HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai said the discussions came at a time of rapid change across the communications and information technology sector, underscoring the need for collective efforts to keep pace with emerging opportunities and challenges.He said the Plenipotentiary Conference would offer an important opportunity to define the ITU's priorities for the years ahead and strengthen its capacity to support Member States. He expressed hope that the discussions in Doha would contribute to building broader consensus on shared priorities and channeling international cooperation toward tangible outcomes.The roundtable addressed a range of issues, including meaningful and universal connectivity, the development of networks and services, and the resilience and continuity of digital infrastructure. Participants also discussed the opportunities and challenges associated with emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and satellite communications.The discussions also focused on the Doha Declaration and explored shared messages that could help guide international cooperation and strengthen countries' ability to harness the benefits of technological progress. 

The State of Qatar participated in a ministerial roundtable meeting on healthcare in the Gaza Strip, hosted by the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The State of Qatar was represented by His Excellency Minister of Public Health Mansour bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud.His Excellency stressed that the humanitarian catastrophe facing civilians in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli aggression constitutes war crimes, emphasizing that the world cannot remain silent in the face of this tragedy.His Excellency called for immediate action to stop the aggression, save lives, and protect health facilities and their workers.His Excellency also highlighted the role played by the State of Qatar, its leadership and people, in standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the State of Palestine as a whole, and its commitment to assisting them. He also noted that Qatar continues its efforts to find a just solution despite the treacherous attack launched by Israel against the State of Qatar in a desperate attempt to undermine any hope for peace and an end to the war.During the roundtable meeting, participants heard firsthand testimonies from doctors and healthcare workers who worked in the Gaza Strip, who provided vivid accounts of the tragedies they experienced there.The roundtable was attended by the British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, HE Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and President of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Dr. Younes Al-Khatib.His Excellency Minister of Public Health also participated in a number of events accompanying the meetings of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, including the event 'One Vision, One Future: Rallying Global Momentum on NCDs for Generations to Come,' organized by the Sultanate of Oman, 'The Political Economy of Implementing Primary Health Care: Key Policy Shifts,' organized by the Republic of Kazakhstan, and "A Global Movement to Improve Survival and Reduce Suffering for Children with Cancer and other Catastrophic Diseases,' organized by the Republic of Uzbekistan and the World Health Organization, in addition to other entities.