Doha, December 17 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Monday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued Monday Amiri Decision No. 80 of 2024, appointing Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Theyab as President of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA).
- HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received Monday a phone call from HE US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
- HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi honored the winners of the 2022 Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) Scientific Research Awards, for their contributions to furthering sustainability research in the oil and gas field with a focus on OAPEC operations.
- HE Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani met here Monday with HE Minister of Transport of the Republic of Nauru Reagan Winson Aliklik.
- HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Monday in Beirut with HE Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Lebanon Nabih Berri.
- HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz AL Khulaifi met in Beirut on Monday with the Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Joseph Aoun.
- HE Caretaker Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Najib Mikati met here Monday with HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with HE Special Representative of the Secretary-General of NATO for the Southern Neighborhood Javier Colomina, on the sidelines of the meeting of the Policy Advisory Group of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), held in Doha on Sunday.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with HE Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Khaled Badr Al Mutairi.
- The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the Policy Advisory Group of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), held in Doha on Sunday.
- The Shura Council held its regular weekly session in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's premises on Monday under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim.
- A fourth aircraft belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces arrived Monday in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, carrying humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, food and shelter supplies, provided by the Qatar Fund for Development, as part of the air bridge operated by the State of Qatar to provide aid to brotherly Syrian people and contribute to addressing their humanitarian conditions.
- The Lawyers Admissions Committee convened Monday under the chairmanship of HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi.
- Qatar Central Bank (QCB) launched the new Real-Time Gross Settlement System (QA-RTGS), in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, and as a continuation of QCB's ongoing efforts to develop the payment systems infrastructure in the State of Qatar to keep pace with the latest technical developments.
- The Amerigo Vespucci, the historic sailing ship and training ship of the Italian Navy, Ambassador of Made in Italy in the world, stops in the Old Doha Port for the first time in its 93-year history, with Doha being the 30th stop on the Vespucci World Tour, which started from Italy on 1 July 2023.
- The National Planning Council (NPC) unveiled the results of the 2023 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted in partnership with UNICEF.
- Qatar Chamber hosted on Monday a workshop on the Integrated GCC Customs Tariff.
- Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched the latest iteration of its groundbreaking 'EmpowerAbility' career development program, designed to support individuals with disabilities and learning difficulties.
- The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), represented by the Information Systems Department, announced that it has obtained the (ISO/IEC 27001:2022) accreditation certificate for the information security management system.
- In partnership with the Doha Film Institute (DFI), Msheireb Downtown Doha has announced the screening of the documentary 'Ode to Our Land' at Barahat Msheireb on Wednesday, on the occasion of the Qatar National Day.
- Lusail University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Aspire Academy to enhance joint cooperation in the academic, training, and sports fields, in a way that serves the achievement of sustainable development and building generations capable of contributing to the advancement and prosperity of the nation.
- The international training workshop on combating illicit trafficking in cultural property: documentation and preservation concluded in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.
- The local organizing committee for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 has announced a packed program of cultural and entertainment events in the fan zone surrounding Lusail Stadium, which will host the final between Real Madrid of Spain and Pachuca of Mexico, the North American champions, on Wednesday.
- The Qatari Padel team won the bronze medal in the 2024 Gulf Cup, which was hosted by Kuwait over 5 days, with the participation of 6 teams: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman. (QNA)