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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme ''Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress'' at the Sheraton Doha Hotel Saturday.The opening ceremony was attended by a number of heads of state and government, and chiefs of regional and international organisations.**media[390369]**The ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, His Excellency Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim, a number of ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Qatar, and forum guests.**media[390371]**During the ceremony, His Highness the Amir presented the Doha Forum Award to Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni, recognising their contributions to supporting children's education in Palestine and Afghanistan, in partnership with the Education Above All Foundation.HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani delivered a speech on the occasion.**media[390370]**Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, also delivered a keynote address on this occasion. His Highness the Amir affirmed that this year's Doha Forum is held amid regional and international circumstances that require the concerted efforts of all to reduce tensions and support peace and sustainability in the region and the world.His Highness said, in a post on his official account on X, that this year's Doha Forum is held amid regional and international circumstances that require the concerted efforts of all to reduce tensions and support peace and sustainability in the region and the world, by consolidating justice, promoting human development, and upholding the principles of peaceful solutions to various conflicts.His Highness the Amir wished the forum's guests success and prosperity, and welcomed them to Qatar.

The State of Qatar participated in the opening ceremony of the North Bund International Shipping & Aviation Forum 2025, held in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The State of Qatar's delegation to the forum was led by His Excellency Consul General of the State of Qatar in Shanghai, Rashed bin Mubarak Al Khater. The Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai Municipality, Chen Jining, attended the ceremony, alongside the Minister of Transport of the People's Republic of China, Liu Wei, and the Mayor of Shanghai, Gong Zheng, in addition to high-level international participation.