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The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) has launched a project to assess teacher competency in the three compulsory subjects (Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history) in private schools and kindergartens for the 2025-2026 academic year. In a statement, the MEHE said that this strategic step aims to enhance the quality of private education and improve learning outcomes in core national subjects, noting that the project establishes a unified professional framework to ensure the implementation of compulsory curricula according to clear standards, in a way that contributes to improved teaching performance and the promotion of effective educational practices. This, in turn, enables the continuous development of the learning environment in private schools. The MEHE added that the project will be implemented through an official circular regarding the use of the electronic form, the organisation of introductory workshops for schools, and performance monitoring through periodic reports and feedback collection to ensure continuous improvement. It added that the assessment results will serve as a primary reference for professional competency reports and professional development programmes for teachers. It pointed out that this project represents a qualitative leap in the private education system, embodying Qatar's commitment to raising the quality of education and empowering teachers, thus enhancing the country's position as a leading educational destination, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which considers investing in human capital the foundation for building an advanced knowledge-based society. **media[381502]** Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz al-Naama affirmed that teachers are the cornerstone of the educational process. Without teachers, no educational system can thrive or progress, he noted, saying that the project aims to support teachers and develop their professional performance. He also pointed out that it is a developmental tool designed to enhance teachers' capabilities and improve their teaching practices, reiterating his thanks and appreciation to teachers as partners in the success of education and the shaping of the future. For her part, Director of the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department and Acting Director of the Private Schools Licensing Department Dr. Rania Mohammed stated that the evaluation criteria are based on official classroom visits and student performance results, with a sizable portion of the evaluation weight dedicated to student success to support the quality of educational outcomes. She further said that the preparation of the standards went through precise stages such as reviewing Arab and international standards and adopting the evaluation items systematically, noting that the project was subject to a pilot application in fifty schools and kindergartens, which included training specialists, conducting classroom visits and collecting feedback to enhance the realism of the standards and developing them.

The Muslim World League has welcomed the outcomes of the final communique issued by the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, which was held in Doha. Secretary-General of the League, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al Issa, praised the summit and its statement for embodying values of solidarity and unity in the face of Israeli aggression against Qatar, describing it as an attack on all Arab and Islamic countries.He emphasized the firm rejection of any attempts to justify this aggression under any pretext. At the same time, Dr. Al Issa highlighted the summit's outcomes, which hold the Israeli government responsible for undermining any prospects for peace in the region through its aggressive policies, including genocide, ethnic cleansing, starvation, blockades, settlement activities, and its expansionist policies — leading up to the recent treacherous attack on Qatari territory.He noted Qatar's role as a key mediator in efforts to secure a ceasefire and end the war on Gaza, describing this as a dangerous escalation and an attack on diplomatic efforts to restore peace.Dr. Al Issa also stressed the importance of the statement's rejection of Israeli occupation rhetoric, which employs "Islamophobia" to legitimize its violations of international law and distort the image of Arab and Islamic countries.He further commended the UN General Assembly's adoption of the "New York Declaration" regarding the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, viewing it as a clear expression of international support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.