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The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) concluded the first phase of its 2026 training program at Zekreet Camp, in the presence of HE Lekhwiya Deputy Commander Staff Major General Mohammed Misfer Al Shahwani, along with senior military and security officials from across the country. The ceremony marked the graduation of nine training courses organized by the Internal Security Force Training Institute, with the participation of 489 trainees from military and security entities in the country, as well as participants from sisterly countries. **media[448253]** The event also featured a joint final exercise simulating multiple security threats, aimed at enhancing operational readiness and rapid response capabilities. The graduated courses included the foundational Lekhwiya Operations Course for officers, explosives handling, riot control for other ranks, urban combat operations, three foundational Lekhwiya Operations courses for other ranks, in addition to motorcade skills, joint patrols, and motorcycle training courses. **media[448255]**The training plan is designed to meet the needs of various Lekhwiya units and external entities, contributing to improved performance efficiency and strengthened personnel readiness in line with evolving security challenges.

The Ministry of Labour, in partnership with the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT), conducted a three-day intensive training program to strengthen national capacity in identifying and addressing human trafficking in line with international and national standards.The program brought together NCCHT staff supporting hotline operations, personnel from humanitarian care homes, and labour inspectors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for early detection of trafficking cases and effective intervention. The initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to secure a dignified life for all residents and foster a thriving, knowledge-based society.As part of Qatar's National Human Trafficking Action Plan 2024-2026, the training underscores ongoing efforts to harmonise and coordinate national measures across government bodies and civil society. It reaffirms the nation's commitment to human rights, Islamic law, the Constitution, and legislation that protects human dignity and prohibits all forms of exploitation.Participants engaged in specialized modules covering legal frameworks, trafficking indicators, national referral mechanisms, and the operational roles of specialised units and labour inspectors in enforcing the law and supporting victims. The training also emphasised a human-rights-centred approach, promoting protection, prevention, and rehabilitation.Human trafficking remains one of the most egregious violations of contemporary human rights, with profound impacts on individual dignity and fundamental freedoms. Effective counteraction requires collaborative efforts, activation of joint coordination mechanisms, strengthened national and international partnerships, and broad awareness of the risks and strategies to combat this crime.Through such initiatives, Qatar continues to build national expertise, raise societal awareness, and foster strategic alliances aimed at preventing and combating human trafficking at national, regional, and global levels.