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Qatar Participates in Delphi Economic Forum in Athens
His Excellency renewed the State of Qatar's commitment to continue its international role in various avenues, whether developmental, humanitarian, environmental, or in human rights.His Excellency said that the State of Qatar, in its capacity as the holder of the second largest gas reserves in the world, responded to the global energy crisis by increasing gas production and expanding partners, including European partners, and thus contributed to strategies to reduce greenhouse gases at the global level, since gas is a clean energy and a moderate price.He said that the State of Qatar gives priority to mediation efforts to resolve regional and international disputes, revitalize dialogues, multilateral conferences, cultural activity and intellectual production in general, pointing out that the State of Qatar is proud of hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which was held for the first time in the Middle East and the Arab region, and what this sporting event constituted as a prominent occasion
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/10/06/qatar-participates-in-delphi-economic-forum-in-athensQatar's Permanent Representative to UN Meets ICRC President
.- April 20HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with HE President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.The two sides discussed the close partnership between the State of Qatar and the ICRC, in addition to the latest developments on the work of the ICRC office in its various regions, particularly in the Middle East.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/09/29/qatar's-permanent-representative-to-un-meets-icrc-presidentQatar Co-organizes 10th IDSDP Celebration
., April 11 The United Nations (UN) departments of Global Communications and Economic and Social Affairs, in partnership with the permanent delegations of the State of Qatar and the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, organized an event entitled "Scoring for People and the Planet" at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)., The event included several key discussions moderated by US sports journalist Tabitha Lipkin, and the participation of Argentine soccer player and vice-president of the Italian Inter Milan FC Javier Zanetti, in addition to a number of sports figures, as well as several UN member states' permanent representatives and other UN representatives., In this regard, Her Excellency stressed during her statement that sustainability was at the heart of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 hosting, pointing out that this edition has transformed the way future World Cup editions and other major sporting events will be organized, thanks to the State of Qatar's comprehensive sustainability strategy, considered the first of its kind., During the event, a recorded speech was shown of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Fahad Al Khater who said that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was not just a sports tournament, rather a launch of economic, social, and environmental development in the State of Qatar and the region.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/09/20/qatar-co-organizes-10th-idsdp-celebrationQatar's Permanent Representative to UN: Cultural Diplomacy Serves National Interests
diplomacies, such as the initiative to organize cultural years, which included several countries, like Japan, the UK, Brazil, Turkey, China, Germany, Russia, India, France, and the US.Her Excellency also pointed to the great role of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and the smart strategic partnerships with international cultural institutions, and the membership of the State of Qatar in the largest of these institutions, adding that the international conferences and forums hosted by the State of Qatar every year play a role in building bridges of human and civilized communication, such as The Doha Forum, which is hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) and the World Innovation Summit for Healthcare (WISH), which are organized by Qatar Foundation.She pointed out that the State of Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was the largest example of integration and harmony between well-known traditional diplomacy, and cultural and sports
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/08/28/qatar's-permanent-representative-to-un-cultural-diplomacy-serves-national-interestsQatar, ICRC Sign Agreement to Open ICRC Headquarters in Doha
. - March 09The State of Qatar and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) signed Thursday an agreement to open a headquarters for the Committee in Doha.The agreement was signed for Qatar by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and for the ICRC by HE President of the Committee Mirjana Spoljaric Egger.The opening of the ICRC headquarters in Qatar aims to promote bilateral partnership between the two sides in various areas of humanitarian work of common interest, strengthen capabilities and coordination at the level of the international humanitarian movement, activate joint activities and actions in a way that contributes to achieving the goals of the two sides, and strengthen partnerships and activities between the ICRC and the local authorities in the State of Qatar.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/08/17/qatar-icrc-sign-agreement-to-open-icrc-headquarters-in-dohaQatar Renews its Commitment to Support UNHCR Programs
dignity.Her Excellency stressed the need for the international community to redouble efforts to protect refugees and displaced persons, provide more humanitarian and development assistance, and support their host communities, to alleviate their suffering and improve their living conditions.Her Excellency said that the State of Qatar and Qatari charitable and humanitarian institutions, based on their humanitarian duties and belief in the necessity of joint cooperation and strengthening international solidarity, were keen to strengthen and develop strategic partnerships and coordinate efforts with many international humanitarian organizations in order to support refugee issues in many parts of the world.Her Excellency pointed to the multiplicity of aspects of support provided by the State of Qatar to refugees and the communities hosting them, which included protection, provision of humanitarian and medical assistance, implementation of relief and development projects, rehabilitation of vital and sports
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1444/03/15/qatar-renews-its-commitment-to-support-unhcr-programsDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs: Qatar and Russia Agree that Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan Be Independent of Political Developments
HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs noted the importance of exchanging experiences on organizing sporting events, expressing the State of Qatar's aspiration to benefit from the Russian experience in this field.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/02/04/deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-qatar-and-russia-agree-that-humanitarian-aid-to-afghanistan-be-independent-of-political-developmentsDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Stresses Strong Qatar-US Relations, Ongoing Coordination on Afghanistan
There is no spot on the earth that we cannot reach if we want to, and we have shown this over and over again, and I repeat that our work is to remain attentive and to continue in developing our capabilities."
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/01/30/deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-state-for-defense-affairs-stresses-strong-qatar-us-relations-ongoing-coordination-on-afghanistanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, UK Secretary of State for Foreign Visit Temporary Facilities Housing Afghan Citizens
The visit included getting to know the operations team at the facilities, the procedures and services provided to Afghan citizens, and checking the service, education, sports, recreational, and health facilities in addition to meeting some of the families and children., HE Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, along with the ministry's evacuation team, provided an overview of the procedures and the work taking place at the temporary facilities, and shed light on aspects of the comprehensive care provided to Afghan citizens and their families as well as students, education and journalism cadres who were evacuated.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/01/25/deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-uk-secretary-of-state-for-foreign-visit-temporary-facilities-housing-afghan-citizensQatar Affirms its Interest in Addressing Challenges to International Peace and Security, including Food Security
In this context, the statement spoke of the deliberate and relentless measures undertaken by the government, including significant investment in food research, agricultural policies, irrigation infrastructure, market upgrades, roads, ports and strategic storage reserves, pointing out that Qatar achieved the highest position at the level of Arab countries in the global food security index last year.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/10/20/qatar-affirms-its-interest-in-addressing-challenges-to-international-peace-and-security-including-food-securityQatar Donates One Million Euros to Restore 8 Children's Football Fields in Germany
Berlin / Information Office / May 18 The State of Qatar, through the Qatar Fund for Development, donated one million euros to restore 8 children's football fields in the German state of Rhineland, after the sports infrastructure collapsed due to floods last year., For his part, the President of the Rhineland State Football Association, Walter Desch, confirmed in a statement to the newspaper "Frankfurter Allgemeine" and German channel Sport1, that the Qatari initiative helped the Federation take a big step towards restoring sports life in the region, and enabled the clubs to continue their mission in providing their services to the young generation. ., ball hilft) Foundation's Board of Directors, expressed his happiness with the initiative of the State of Qatar, and indicated that these donations will give his foundation the opportunity to provide immediate and direct assistance to the sports sector, so that children and young people do not stop playing football., Meanwhile, Rheinland Zeitung newspaper reported that more than five clubs that had not found a place for ten months to play football due to the collapse of the sports infrastructure, will soon be able to restore their activity thanks to the amount of one million euros provided by the Qatari people to the state clubs.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/10/17/qatar-donates-one-million-euros-to-restore-8-children's-football-fields-in-germanyQatar Announces $2 Million Contribution to Address Threat of 'Safer' Oil Tanker off Yemeni Coast
This came in the State of Qatar's speech, delivered by HE Qatar's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Nasser bin Ibrahim Al Langawi, at the high-level pledging conference for Yemen, co-sponsored by the UN and the government of the Netherlands, to address the threat of "Safer" oil tanker.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/10/11/qatar-announces-$2-million-contribution-to-address-threat-of-'safer'-oil-tanker-off-yemeni-coastGeneral Assembly Welcomes Qatar's Hosting of 2022 FIFA World Cup
The resolution was submitted by the State of Qatar and sponsored by 106 countries, under the item "Sport for Peace and Development; Building a Peaceful and Better World Through Sport and the Olympic Ideal"., By the terms of the resolution, the 193-member organ emphasized that sport has an important role to play in the promotion of peace and development, respect for human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, in particular football, given its universal popularity., The Assembly encouraged all Member States to support sport as a tool to promote peace and development, including through the continued contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and dialogue among civilizations., HH the Amir also underlined: "The impact of such sports events is not confined only to fun, but rather goes beyond that to a lofty and higher stages that lead us to rapprochement and mutual acquaintance between the peoples of the world.", HE Sheikha Alya affirmed the keenness of the State of Qatar, alongside the countries sponsoring the draft resolution, to present the draft at a time coinciding with the celebration of the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, stressing the State of Qatar's belief in the important role of sport, especially football, in promoting peace, security, sustainable development and human rights, as the three main pillars of the United Nations.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/09/08/general-assembly-welcomes-qatar's-hosting-of-2022-fifa-world-cupQatar Mexico Football Cup 2022 Concludes
HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mexico Mohammed bin Jassim Al Kuwari said that the tournament is a vivid example of sports diplomacy in preparation for Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/08/28/qatar-mexico-football-cup-2022-concludesQatar Supports UNOCT with USD15 Million Annually for Three Years
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs stated that Qatar's national expertise and capabilities contribute to the UNOCT activities, such as the Global Program for the Security of Major Sporting Events and promoting sport and its values as a tool to prevent violent extremism, which is implemented in partnership with the International Centre for Sport Security in Doha.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/08/25/qatar-supports-unoct-with-usd15-million-annually-for-three-yearsMission of UN International Organization for Migration Celebrates International Migrants Day in Qatar
He pointed out that the last stage witnessed fundamental legislative and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening and protecting the rights of migrant workers in the State of Qatar and creating a safe and balanced work environment in line with the standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO), as the sponsorship system was abolished and replaced with a contractual system.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/05/17/mission-of-un-international-organization-for-migration-celebrates-international-migrants-day-in-qatarEmbassies, Consulates of Qatar Mark National Day
The ceremony was attended by HE MP Lee Chae-ik, chairman of the Qatari-Korean parliamentary friendship committee, and chairman of the friendship and sports committee of the Korean parliament, in addition to several officials in the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a number of heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions, heads of international organizations and agencies operating in Korea, a group of businessmen, representatives of Korean companies, and public figures in various fields and specializations., His Excellency spoke about the role of sports and culture in bringing people together, noting that cultural and sports exchanges between the two countries have reached an advanced stage with the presence of many Korean sports stars in the State of Qatar., His Excellency said that the State of Qatar is living historical moments and is moving forward to hosting an unparalleled version of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and this is the essence of sport in bringing cultures and peoples together, and everyone will realize the heritage and values of the region when it receives fans from all over the world a year from now.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/05/14/embassies-consulates-of-qatar-mark-national-dayUS Special Envoy for Afghan Women and Girls Rights Tours Afghanis Temporary Facilities in Qatar
During the tour, Amiri met with Afghan women in the temporary facilities, reviewed their conditions and the services provided to them as well as their educational, sports, recreational and health facilities.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/07/21/us-special-envoy-for-afghan-women-and-girls-rights-tours-afghanis-temporary-facilities-in-qatarWinners of Third Qatar Global Award for Dialogue Among Civilizations Announced
State of Qatar which was at the forefront of the world countries in supporting the United Nations initiative for the Alliance of Civilizations, and hosted many important events, most importantly is the Fourth Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in 2011, and the UN Alliance of Civilizations' (UNAOC) Fellowship Program (2011-2019).HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi expressed his aspiration for more cooperation and partnership with Qatar University in various aspects and fields of the Alliance of Civilizations through the implementation of many initiatives and projects included in the State of Qatar's plan for the Alliance of Civilizations, foremost of which is Qatar Global Award for Dialogue Among Civilizations.He congratulated the winners and extended sincere thanks and gratitude to the members of the jury for their sincere efforts, perseverance and dedication to work for the success of this event which promotes the State of Qatar as a sponsor, Ibrahim Al Ansari, Dean of the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qatar University, spoke about the Colleges efforts during the past period in preparing this edition of the Award, noting its role in the file of the Alliance of Civilizations, and its contributions to implementing the provisions of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the States plan in this file.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1443/05/30/winners-of-third-qatar-global-award-for-dialogue-among-civilizations-announcedQatari Ambassador to Nepal: Qatar's Progress and Development Achieved by Proper Planning
The Qatari ambassador to Nepal spoke about the similarities between Qatari, Arab and Nepalese culture, saying that they all treasure family values and ties, adding that he feels at home given the similarity between the Nepalese society and Qatari values.
https://mofa.gov.qa/en/qatar/latest-articles/latest-news/details/1442/02/13/qatari-ambassador-to-nepal-qatar's-progress-and-development-achieved-by-proper-planning20 of 885 results