The Cabinet’s recent meeting in Doha, Qatar, was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. After the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, issued a statement outlining the topics discussed. The Cabinet approved various initiatives, including a draft law on supporting innovation and scientific research, as well as a draft decision to establish the Qatar Foundation for Supporting Innovation and Scientific Research. The foundation aims to elevate standards, manage resources, and develop capacities necessary to establish a national knowledge-based economy.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved a draft decision for the employment system at the General Authority of Customs and amended provisions for a Standing Committee for Rescue and Relief Operations and Humanitarian Aids. The goal is to unify efforts in implementing tasks related to rescue, relief, and humanitarian aid, by including representatives from the Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Charity. The Ministerial Committee for National Local Content was also established to approve the national policy and strategy for local content, goals for the National Local Content Program, key performance indicators, and targets for enhancing local content.
Furthermore, the Cabinet took measures to ratify an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding the regulation of employment for workers from Kazakhstan in Qatar. They also approved a draft air services agreement between Qatar and Iceland, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation and joint news exchange between Qatar News Agency and the Russian international media group, “Rossiya Segodnya.” These agreements aim to strengthen relationships and enhance cooperation between the respective countries and media agencies.
In conclusion, the Cabinet meeting in Doha, Qatar, focused on various initiatives to support innovation, scientific research, and local content development. The establishment of the Qatar Foundation for Supporting Innovation and Scientific Research demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge-based economies and enhancing productivity in various state sectors. The approval of agreements with Kazakhstan and Iceland, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding with Russia, highlights Qatar’s efforts to strengthen international relationships and promote cooperation in various sectors. The decisions made at the Cabinet meeting reflect a commitment to progress and development in Qatar’s economy and partnerships with other countries.
