Doha, October 18 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Thursday: - Several Arab and international news agencies and media outlets extensively covered the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, delivered at the opening session of the inaugural GCC-EU Summit, held in Brussels on Wednesday.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Thursday a phone call from HE Secretary of State of the friendly United States of America Antony Blinken.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met today via video conference with HE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye Berris Ekinci.
- HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari said that the State of Qatar firmly believes that investing in global health is an investment in global stability, security, and prosperity.
- HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, participated in the opening session of the 35th session of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environmental Affairs, which was held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti met Thursday with HE Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkiye Abdulkadir Uraloglu.
- HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi met today with HE Minister of Education of the United Arab Emirates Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri.
- HE Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti met Thursday with HE Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar Cao Xiaolin.
- In its second meeting held today, under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, the committee concerned with studying the amendment of articles in the constitution hosted HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi.
- HE President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met on Thursday with HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani.
- Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli has met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Saud Al-Thani.
- Acting Director-General of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri met Thursday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi Albert Shingiro, who is visiting the country.
- Acting Director-General of the Qatar Fund for Development Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri met Thursday with HE Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Qatar Kuzmenko Andrii.
- The State of Qatar participated in the Arab Document Day 2024 celebrations, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, Thursday at its headquarters in Cairo.
- The State of Qatar chaired the 45th meeting of the Traffic Directors General in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, which was held Thursday via video conference technology.
- The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF)'s Family Empowerment Department organized a symposium as part of the activities of the Qatar-Morocco Cultural Year 2024.
- The Ministry of Social Development and Family announced Thursday the start of receiving nominations for the GCC Creativity and Excellence Award for Persons with Disabilities.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) celebrated World Food Day, launching, on this occasion, an extensive awareness campaign.
- The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change conducted a comprehensive environmental study of the Khor Al Adaid area.
- The Ministry of Municipality's Food Security Department has held an awareness event to mark the World Food Day 2024.
- The National Archives of Qatar held an event on Thursday to mark the Arab Document Day with the attendance and hosting of a group of educational staff from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE).
- Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the 15th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum (TAF 2024), held in Istanbul under the theme 'Turkiye and the Arab World: A Global Corridor for Investment, Trade, and Technology.' - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed today's trading session down by 1.97 points, or 0.02 percent, ending at 10,733.40 points.
- The price of gold in the Qatari market rose by 0.71 percent during the current week, reaching USD 2,677.125000 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB).
- The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week's trading with a 2.13 percent increase, gaining 224,130 points to stand at 10,733 points compared to last week.
- The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from Oct. 6-10, reached QR 406,621,153, while the total sales contracts for the real estate bulletin for residential units during the same period reached QR 40,911,782.
- The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), organized on Thursday a training workshop titled "Artificial Intelligence and Enhancing Efficiency and Innovation." - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Board of Trustees has decided to introduce two new awards starting from the 2024/2025 season.
- Japan Football Association (JFA) has valued an existing cooperation agreement with the Qatar Football Association (QFA).
- Al Shamal Club has announced signing of Tunisian player Naim Sliti to join the first football team for one season.
- Qatari shooter Rashid Saleh Al Athba won fourth place Thursday at the conclusion of the World Cup Shooting Championship for pistol, rifle and shotgun (men - women) which was held in the Indian capital, New Delhi.
- Rising Qatari tennis star Dana Khalifa claimed a remarkable double victory at the 4th Qatar Asian Tennis Championship (U-14), hosted by the Qatar Tennis Federation.
- A team of students from Qatar has achieved remarkable success at the 10th Gulf Science Olympiad, held recently in Riyadh. (QNA)