The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, chaired a regular meeting of the Cabinet at the Amiri Diwan. 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 and decisions made during the meeting.
The Cabinet approved a Draft Law amending some provisions of the Civil Human Resources Law, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the workforce and provide avenues for excellence for government institutions. The draft law also seeks to improve the work environment, regulate the performance evaluation system, organize incentives and rewards, and achieve a balance between family life requirements and job duties in government entities.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved a Draft Law amending some provisions of the law regulating non-Qataris’ ownership and use of real estate, transferring the jurisdiction of the Committee for Regulating Non-Qatari Ownership and Use of Real Estate from the Ministry of Justice to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The aim is to streamline the process and ensure effective regulation in this area.
The Cabinet also approved a Draft Cabinet Decision amending provisions related to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Classification and Evaluation of Contractors, Suppliers, and Service Providers. Furthermore, a Draft Decision was approved by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry adopting a GCC technical regulation as a Qatari technical regulation, which aligns with global and regional developments in the field of specifications.
Moreover, the Cabinet approved the State of Qatar’s accession to the founding statute of the Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development. In addition, a Draft Memorandum of Understanding was approved between the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority in Qatar and the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority in Saudi Arabia for cooperation in enhancing integrity, transparency, and preventing and combating corruption.
Lastly, the Cabinet reviewed a study by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau on the reduction of working hours for female employees (mothers) in government entities during the mid-academic year vacation 2023-2024. After considering the recommendations and feedback from relevant entities, the Cabinet made the appropriate decision regarding this matter.
