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Qatar's Permanent U.N. Delegation Holds High-level Meeting on Hosting Sports Events
New York/Information Office/ 19 February 2016/ Qatar's permanent delegation to the United Nations held a high-level meeting to discuss the value of hosting major sporting events as a social, economic, environment and sustainable development., The meeting came in conjunction with the sports day that was jointly held with Germany, South Korea, Russia, Tunisia and the United Nations Sport for Development and Peace., It focused on leading sports events that provide unique opportunities for host nations to achieve long-term development as well as economic benefits that go beyond the sports aspect., It reviewed the role of sport in motivating children to exercise, the promotion of women's status, providing job opportunities, health and raising standards of living., At the end of the meeting, Qatar's permanent representative to the U.N., HE Ambassador Sheikha Aliaa Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, stressed the significance of major sporting events on sustainable development, noting that it is important to include that matter in a U.N. resolution in order to highlight the positive contributions of sporting events to peoples, societies and regions as a tool for implementing the new agenda of sustainable development., Delegation Holds High-level Meeting on Hosting Sports Events
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2016/02/19/qatar's-permanent-u-n-delegation-holds-high-level-meeting-on-hosting-sports-eventsEmiri Diwan Announces Qatar Sport Day Holiday
Doha/Information Office/ 12 February 2017/ The Emiri Diwan on Sunday announced that on the occasion of Qatar Sports Day, marked annually on the second Tuesday of February, Tuesday 17 Jumada-al Ula 1438 AH corresponding to 14 February 2017 will be an official holiday., Emiri Diwan Announces Qatar Sport Day Holiday
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1438/05/15/emiri-diwan-announces-qatar-sport-day-holidayOfficial Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
Doha, May 16 Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr., Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/05/16/official-spokesperson-for-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-meets-us-deputy-assistant-secretary-of-stateMOFA Spokesperson: Mediators Yet to Receive Hamas' Response on Latest Cease-Fire Proposal
Doha, June 06 Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Dr., MOFA Spokesperson: Mediators Yet to Receive Hamas' Response on Latest Cease-Fire Proposal
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/06/06/mofa-spokesperson--mediators-yet-to-receive-hamas'-response-on-latest-cease-fire-proposalPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to Participate in 79th UNGA, Says MOFA Spokesperson
Doha, September 17 HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani will be part of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, said Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Dr., impossible to remain silent about the repeated massacres of the occupation, Al Ansari said, stressing the importance of holding the Israeli occupation accountable for these ongoing crimes.Al Ansari highlighted several meetings HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater had held in Doha, on the sidelines of the 5th Observance of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack.Her Excellency held meetings with HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Yemen Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and HE State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Ali Mohamed Omar, HE Executive Director of the World Food Program, Cindy McCain, HE President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Kate Forbes, and HE Spokesperson, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to Participate in 79th UNGA, Says MOFA Spokesperson
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/09/17/prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-participate-in-79th-unga--says-mofa-spokespersonUN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Presented by Qatar, Monaco on Sports Role in Sustainable Development
New York, November 15 The United Nations General Assembly, during its 79th session, adopted a resolution by consensus recognizing sport as an enabler of sustainable development., The resolution was introduced by the State of Qatar and the Principality of Monaco as co-chairs of the Group of friends of sport for sustainable development.Through this resolution, the General Assembly emphasized the importance of implementing the United Nations' 2018 Action Plan on leveraging sport for development and peace., It took note of resolution 79/1 titled Our Common Agenda and its annexes, which, among other points, recognize the protection and promotion of culture and sport as integral components of sustainable development.Before the resolution's adoption, Second Secretary at Qatars Permanent Mission to the United Nations Talal Abdulaziz Al Naama delivered a statement during the discussion under agenda item (12) on the UN Secretary-General's report on leveraging the power of sport to achieve sustainable development and peace., He affirmed Qatars commitment to continuing its role in promoting international cooperation on sports and contributing to achieving sustainable development and peace.Al Naama highlighted Qatars efforts in enhancing its sports infrastructure to the highest standards and its success in hosting major sporting events., Furthermore, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with Qatar, launched a campaign to leverage the power of football to promote health and well-being for all.He also mentioned Qatars annual National Sports Day, an official occasion involving state institutions, officials, and all members of society, aimed at raising community awareness about the importance of sports., UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Presented by Qatar, Monaco on Sports Role in Sustainable Development
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/11/14/un-general-assembly-adopts-resolution-presented-by-qatar--monaco-on-sports-role-in-sustainable-developmentAdvisor to Prime Minister, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets British Parliamentary Delegation
Doha| December 08, 2024 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and is the official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr., Advisor to Prime Minister, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets British Parliamentary Delegation
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/12/08/advisor-to-prime-minister--spokesperson-of-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-meets-british-parliamentary-delegationAdvisor to Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Meets Canada PM's Foreign and Defense Advisor
Doha| December 08, 2024 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr., Advisor to Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Meets Canada PM's Foreign and Defense Advisor
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/12/08/advisor-to-prime-minister-and-foreign-affairs-spokesperson-meets-canada-pm's-foreign-and-defense-advisorAdvisor to Prime Minister and Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Singaporean Defense Official
Doha, December 09, 2024 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr., Advisor to Prime Minister and Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Singaporean Defense Official
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/12/09/advisor-to-prime-minister-and-spokesperson-of-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-meets-singaporean-defense-officialQatar's Permanent Mission to UN Holds High-Level Side Event on Women's Empowerment in Sport
She emphasized that sport and human rights are interconnected and mutually reinforcing., Emphasis should be placed on respecting the religious privacy of women, especially when designing sports facilities and establishing rules for participation in regional and global sporting tournaments, she added., She pointed out that Qatar has devoted a special day for sports that is held annually., Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, highlighted the massive potential of sport in breaking barriers and making social change, emphasizing that sport promotes the values of unity, cooperation and resilience and contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)., For their part, the speakers thanked the State of Qatar for its persistent interest in empowering women in sport, praising its outstanding efforts, alongside its initiative to dedicate a fund to women empowerment in sport., Qatar's Permanent Mission to UN Holds High-Level Side Event on Women's Empowerment in Sport
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2025/02/25/qatar's-permanent-mission-to-un-holds-high-level-side-event-on-women's-empowerment-in-sportQatar's UNGA Participation Underscores Belief in International Action, Highlights Global Influence, Says MOFA Spokesperson
. - September 26Advisor to Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Dr., The Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a number of meetings with: HE United States' Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, HE United States' Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf, HE Special Representative of US President for Afghanistan Thomas Wes, HE United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, HE Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, HE President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljari, and Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates.Dr., HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HH President of the International Peace Institute Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad Al Hussein, and HE High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell hosted a ministerial dinner on the Middle East, he added.The Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the participation of HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi in a number of meetings held on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UNGA, including: the annual ministerial consultative meeting of the ministerial council of the Arab League, the ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with the Association of Caribbean States, the ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with the United Kingdom, the ministerial meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) on the coordination mechanism for development assistance to Palestine, the Security Council session, Kabba, HE Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konakovic, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua Denis Moncada Colindres, and HE High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Angel Moratinos, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ali Sabri.The Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater took part in a number of international forums, including: the High-Level meeting on Global Development Initiative (GDI) Cooperation outcomes for the Sustainable Development Goals, High-level Ministerial Event, Vincent Biruta, HE Lord of Wimbledon and Minister of State for the Middle East, and South Asia and United Nations at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Lord Tariq Ahmad, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abshir Omar Jama.In addition, the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Qatari air bridge completed mission in delivering aid to brothers affected by floods and torrents in eastern Libya as the seventh and eighth planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi last Sunday carrying 58 tons of humanitarian and relief assistance as an urgent response to the current humanitarian situation.He added that the assistance included shelter essentials, electricity generators, foodstuff, as well as relief and medical items provided by the Standing Committee for Rescue and Relief Works and Humanitarian Aids for Afflicted Areas in Brotherly and Friendly Countries, Qatar Fund For Development, Qatar's UNGA Participation Underscores Belief in International Action, Highlights Global Influence, Says MOFA Spokesperson
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1445/03/11/qatar's-unga-participation-underscores-belief-in-international-action-highlights-global-influence-says-mofa-spokespersonOfficial Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reaffirmed Qatar's Commitment to Sparing Children from Ravages of War
., April 23 Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr., He highlighted Qatar's success in brokering a 7-day ceasefire, during which prisoners were exchanged between the Palestinian and Israeli sides.The spokesperson reiterated that Qatari diplomatic efforts continue through Gulf, Arab, and United Nations platforms, pointing out that HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani will meet the Greek Foreign Minister on Wednesday., He pointed out Qatar's mediation efforts that have yielded positive results on numerous occasions, leading to the return of over 109 individuals to their families and halting the war multiple times.Regarding the possibility of a military operation in Rafah, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any Israeli attack under the current situation in Rafah is entirely unacceptable amidst the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from nearly daily targeting of Palestinians confined and besieged within only 10 percent of the Gaza Strip's area., Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reaffirmed Qatar's Commitment to Sparing Children from Ravages of War
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2024/04/23/official-spokesperson-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-reaffirmed-qatar's-commitment-to-sparing-children-from-ravages-of-warSpokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: QR 253 Million Qatar's Humanitarian Aid for the Earthquake Victims
Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr., Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed the participation of the State of Qatar in the work of the 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC), which is scheduled to begin on Friday, Feb. 17 and continue until the 19th of the same month, pointing out that Qatar is keen to participate in this conference as one of the most important conferences concerned with global security in general.He pointed out that HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will represent the State of Qatar in this important conference, which is being held this year under exceptional circumstances on the humanitarian and political levels, pointing out that His Excellency will meet with a number of his foreign minister counterparts participating in this conference, and will also participate in a number of side meetings., Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: QR 253 Million Qatar's Humanitarian Aid for the Earthquake Victims
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/07/25/spokesperson-for-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-qr-253-million-qatar's-humanitarian-aid-for-the-earthquake-victimsSpokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Our Stance on Syrian Crisis Depends on Regime's Moves, Arab Consensus on Them
., March 23 Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr., Regarding the Qatari stance on the decisions of the Afghan caretaker government regarding preventing girls from education, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Qatar has repeatedly condemned these decisions, indicating that it started early in positive communication with the Afghan government, and practical mechanisms were put in place to achieve the wishes of the Afghan people and meet their aspirations., Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr., Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Our Stance on Syrian Crisis Depends on Regime's Moves, Arab Consensus on Them
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/09/01/spokesperson-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-our-stance-on-syrian-crisis-depends-on-regime's-moves-arab-consensus-on-themAssistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Ministers of Several Countries
Geneva / Information Office / February 28 HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Friday separately with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles Danny Faure, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, HE Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Cameroon Lejeune Mbella Mbella, HE Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova Aureliu Ciocoi, HE Minister of Human Rights, Family and Women of the Federative Republic of Brazil Damares Alves, on the sidelines of a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva., Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Ministers of Several Countries
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2020/02/28/assistant-foreign-minister-and-spokesperson-for-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-meets-foreign-ministers-of-several-countriesQatar's Embassies, Consulates Abroad Continue National Sport Day Activities
In Khartoum, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sudan organized sporting events to mark Qatar Sports Day., The Charge d'affaires said that organizing a sports day aims to promote the importance of doing sports and ultimately helps realize Qatar National Vision 2030., The embassy held sports matches in football, tennis, and volleyball., The consulate held a wide range of sporting activities., In Los Angeles, the General Consulate of the State of Qatar in Los Angeles organized sporting events on the occasion of the country's sports day., Qatar's Embassies, Consulates Abroad Continue National Sport Day Activities
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2020/02/12/qatar's-embassies-consulates-abroad-continue-national-sport-day-activitiesForeign Ministry Spokesperson Participates in IFRI Round Table
Paris / Information Office / June 11 HE the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah Rashid Al Khater participated in a round table at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI) in Paris, on ''reproduction of inclusiveness in the Middle East: dow does the West responds''., Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Participates in IFRI Round Table
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/06/11/foreign-ministry-spokesperson-participates-in-ifri-round-tableOfficial Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets US Officials
Washington – Information Office – 04 April HE Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah Al Khater met separately with HE Deputy Spokesman for the US Department of State Robert Palladino, and HE Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Tim Lenderking, during her visit to the United States., HE the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held meetings with a number of US think tanks, including the Stimson Center, the Carnegie Center, the United States Institute of Peace, the Wilson Center, the Aspen Institute, the McCain Institute, the Brookings Center and the Center for the National Interest., During the visit, HE the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in a session of the Gulf International Forum in Washington, where she highlighted that the Qatari-US relations are proceeding in an excellent manner, pointing to the convening of the second strategic dialogue between the two countries last January, the expansion of Al Udeid military base in Qatar, and the signing of memorandum of understanding on combating the financing of terrorism between Qatar and the United States., Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets US Officials
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/04/04/official-spokesperson-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-meets-us-officialsQatar's Embassies, Consulates Mark Sport Day with a Variety of Sporting Events
In Valletta, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Malta organized a sports event to mark Qatar's national sports day., The events included Bowling among other sports., In Zagreb, the Embassy of Qatar in Croatia organized an event on the occasion of the National Sport Day included various sport activities., In the National Sport Day, people across the State of Qatar exercise all kinds of sports in open areas with friends and family., The students who attended the activities of the Sport Day took part in various sports and physical exercises., Qatar's Embassies, Consulates Mark Sport Day with a Variety of Sporting Events
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/2019/02/13/qatar's-embassies-consulates-mark-sport-day-with-a-variety-of-sporting-eventsQatar's Embassies, Consulates Mark Sport Day with a Range of Sporting Events
In Vienna, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Austria organized sport events on the occasion of the Sport Day to highlight importance of sport and its positive impact on the life of the citizen., The program included several sport activities, including football, basketball, volleyball and other sport competitions., The events included various sport competitions., In Athens, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Greece organized sport events on the occasion of the Sport Day., The program included various sporting events., Qatar's Embassies, Consulates Mark Sport Day with a Range of Sporting Events
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