Doha, October 16 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Tuesday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived Tuesday in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium to chair the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the first GCC-EU summit, scheduled for Wednesday at the headquarters of the European Union.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the inauguration of the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, at Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Shura Council's headquarters on Tuesday morning.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stressed that two goals incorporate the constitutional and legislative amendments: Ensuring the unity of the people on the one hand, and equal citizenship in terms of rights and duties on the other.
- HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim hailed the speech delivered by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the inauguration of the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, noting the key achievements mentioned in the speech and HH the Amir's directives for the upcoming phase.
- HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari held separate meetings on Tuesday with HE Minister of Health of the Republic of Tunisia Dr. Mustapha Al Ferjani and HE Minister of Health of the Republic of Djibouti Dr. Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, who are both currently visiting to participate in the 71st session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean.
- The Shura Council held Tuesday its first meeting of the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the Shura Council's 53rd annual session at "Tamim bin Hamad Hall", headed by HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.
- HE Secretary-General of the Shura Council Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud praised the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani before the Shura Council Tuesday, stressing that His Highness' speech presented directives and an insightful vision that enhances the path of national action and lays clear foundations for the next stage in all sectors.
- HE Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti praised the contents of the lofty speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, which laid the foundations for work directions in the next stage.
- HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the Shura Council's 53rd annual session, covered many aspects that show Qatar's vision towards local, regional and international issues.
- HE Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani praised the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the opening of the Shura Council's 53rd annual session, describing it as a guiding compass that sets the path for the upcoming period, enhancing the economic and social well-being of the country.
- HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Jehani Al Malki, affirmed the significance of the first summit between Their Majesties and Highnesses leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
- HE Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani praised the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during the opening of the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, underscoring that it addressed all important issues in terms of the state's economic development and its domestic and foreign policies.
- The State of Qatar called on member states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to join efforts within the framework of UNESCO's action plan for the Executive Board's decision to protect education from attacks, and to protect this basic right as there is no safe future without education.
- The State of Qatar participated in the World Humanitarian Forum held Tuesday in London, organized in collaboration with the Doha Forum.
- The State of Qatar chaired the 22nd meeting of the General-Directors of institutes of public administration from the gulf cooperation council (GCC) countries, held Tuesday in Doha, with the participation of the esteemed General-Directors from GCC member states.
- HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, met Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Caspar Veldkamp, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU), held in Brussels.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met on Wednesday with HE UK Foreign Secretarys Representative for Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Mark Bryson-Richardson, on the sidelines of the World Humanitarian Forum in London.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, met Tuesday with HE Director for Pakistan and Afghanistan at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Andrew McCoubrey, on the sidelines of the World Humanitarian Forum in London.
- Members of the Regional Office of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean elected the State of Qatar, represented by HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari as the Chair of the committee's 71st session.
- HE President of the Supreme Judiciary Council and President of the Court of Cassation Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Mohannadi has praised the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during the opening of the 53rd annual session of the Shura Council, stressing that it was comprehensive and reinforced the state's vision to achieve further progress and development in all fields.
- HE EU Ambassador to the State of Qatar Dr. Cristian Tudor stressed that the EU-GCC Summit of Their Majesties and Their Highnesses heads of state of GCC countries and EU member countries, which will take place in Brussels Wednesday will be a key milestone to give a further boost to the region-to-region partnership, given its the first-ever Summit at the level of heads of state.
- HE Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf region Luigi Di Maio commended the significant efforts made by the State of Qatar - the current Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) president, to organize the First GCC-EU summit to provide an opportunity to discuss multilateral political issues and bilateral agenda.
- Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement, demonstrating a shared commitment towards enhancing their strategic partnership in postal activities and mail transportation to and from Doha.
- United Development Company (a Qatari public shareholding company) signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Investco Holding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), worth QR 793.4 million, in exchange for 40% of its stake in Qatar District Cooling Company (Qatar Cool).
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in partnership with Qatar Charity and the Friends of the Environment Center, launched a training program entitled "Our Planet, Our Responsibility" to discuss the latest developments in environmental issues and review the most important humanitarian and economic solutions at the student level, in order to sustain the planet Earth.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education concluded today the first edition of the "Takatuf" conference for people with disabilities in private schools and kindergartens.
- Vodafone Qatar won three awards at the recent 8th Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit 2024 in Doha.
- In collaboration with Sidra Medicine, Msheireb Museums hosted the 5th session of the Science Cafe series at Bin Jelmood House.
- The Qatar U-17 beach handball team will meet their Jordanian counterparts, Wednesday, at the start of their journey in the 3rd Asian Men's Youth Beach Handball Championship, hosted by the Thai capital, Bangkok, and running from October 16 to 25.
- The Qatari beach volleyball team will start matches in the Joao Pessoa Elite16 Tour on Thursday, which will continue until October 20. (QNA)