Doha, Here is a summary of local news released on Monday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from HE President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the victims of the coal mine fire in central Kazakhstan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qatar University (QU), chaired the first meeting of QU Board of Trustees for the academic year 2023-2024, held at the Amiri Diwan on Monday.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the victims of the coal mine fire in central Kazakhstan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from HE Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil Mauro Vieira.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov on the victims of the coal mine fire in central Kazakhstan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
- HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani underlined making more efforts to mitigate climate change and its challenges facing countries around the world as well as the accompanying impacts that threaten economies, ecosystems, and way of life.
- HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem laid the foundation stone of Energy City Qatar, first General Directorate Of Awqaf endowment project in Lusail City.
- HE Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Labor Organization Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met Monday with HE Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo on the sidelines of the meetings of the Board of Directors of the ILO in Geneva, Switzerland.
- HE Minister of Justice Masoud bin Mohammed Al Amri met separately on Monday with HE Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar Samir Halilovic and HE Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Salehabadi.
- The Shura Council held on Monday its second meeting of third ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the Shura Council's 52nd annual session at Tamim bin Hamad Hall, under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.
- HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim received a written message from HE Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ahmed Al Safadi, pertaining to parliamentary relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them.
- The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the results of 'National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey' conducted, which was carried out in cooperation with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and targeted individuals aged 50 or older in Qatar.
- The joint international exercise (Ferocious Falcon-5) 2023 began Monday, under the patronage of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, and in the presence of HE Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Staff Lt. General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al Nabit.
- The Doha Data Forum, which was organized by the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, came to a close on Monday with the Doha Declaration for inclusive data ecosystems and effective decisions, including many important items and recommendations in 4 main axes: comprehensive data systems, data governance, data for sustainable development, and the Doha Data Forum.
- The State of Qatar participated in the 14th extraordinary meeting of the Security Media Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states, which was held today via video conference technology.
- The State of Qatar participated in the 41st meeting of the General Directors of Traffic of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held remotely on Monday.
- Qatar University (QU), launched on Monday, the 4th International Sustainability Conference (ISC2023), which brings together for two days, researchers, academics, policymakers, and business experts to discuss the latest research and technologies to address global challenges.
- Chairman of Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA) Dr. Hashim Al Sayed said that economic crimes have today become one of the most serious challenges facing countries owing to the devastating effects they have economically, socially and politically.
- The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), participated on Monday in the 9th meeting anti-corruption Ministerial Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the Omani capital, Muscat.
- HE Speaker of the House of Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marinko Cavara met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Bosnia and Herzegovina Meshaal bin Ali Al Attiyah.
- The National Cyber security Agency (NCSA) organized 17 awareness workshops during October, with the participation of approximately 700 trainees.
- Qatari striker Al Moez Ali expressed his delight at being among the top three players in Asia.
Source: Qatar News Agency