Category: Qatar

Geneva, November 25, 2025

The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar in Geneva, in cooperation with the Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairsآ in the GCC States and the International Labor Organization (ILO), organized a high-level event held at the headquarters of the ILO in Geneva, on the sidelines of the 355th session of its Governing Body, during which a study was launched highlighting the progress made by the GCC countries in building effective wage protection systems (WPS).
The event witnessed a high-level attendance, with the first part featuring keynote addresses by HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri, HE ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo, and HE Mr. Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidli, HE Director-General of the Executive Office of the Council of Ministers of Labor of the GCC Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidli.
In her keynote remarks at the panel discussion, HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr. Hind Abdul Rahman Al Muftah emphasized the effective interdependence and integration of wage protection mechanisms in the State of Qatar.
Her Excellency indicated that enhancing the protection of workers’ rights and establishing fair labor practices are a priority for the State of Qatar. She noted that the Ministry of Labor has adopted an integrated system that includes the WPS, grievance mechanisms, and the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund to ensure effective protection at all stages.
Her Excellency stressed that the integration of these three mechanisms provides a comprehensive framework for protection, promotes decent work, ensures compliance with laws, and reflects the State of Qatar’s commitment to a fair and transparent labor market that protects workers’ rights and promotes social justice.
The joint study reviews the important steps taken by the GCC countries to ensure that wages are paid on time and correctly, through the establishment and development of WPS that comply with international labor standards.
The ILO considers these systems a pioneering innovation at the regional level aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in wage payment practices.

The Hague, November 25, 2025

The State of Qatar won membership in the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the 2026-2028 term.
This was declared during the 30th Conference of the OPCW States Parties, currently convened in The Hague.
This achievement broadly reflects the confidence of the international community and international organizations in Qatar constructive role in support for the OPCW objectives, strengthening the effective enforcement of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and complying with its provisions, thereby contributing to bolstering global security and peace. 

Doha | November 25, 2025

HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar Karim Morcos.
The meeting discussed areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Doha | November 25, 2025

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who is visiting the country.
The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and develop it, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.

Doha | November 25, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Special Envoy of the French President, Paul Soler, who is currently visiting the country.
The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories in light of the ceasefire agreement, as well as the situation in Sudan, Libya, and Chad. The two sides also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest.

Geneva, November 24, 2025

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva has announced the selection of the State of Qatar to host the 9th Session of the Ninth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2028), in recognition of the country’s capabilities and commitment to supporting the international agenda for disaster risk reduction.
HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, said, “The State of Qatar is honored to host the Ninth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2028. This historic milestone reflects our steadfast commitment to advancing resilience, safeguarding communities, and contributing meaningfully to global efforts at a pivotal moment before the conclusion of the Sendai Framework. We look forward to welcoming partners from around the world to Doha, where together we will accelerate collective action, address emerging risks, and help shape the next chapter of international cooperation for a safer and more resilient future.”
Qatar’s selection was widely welcomed given its vision, capabilities, and dedication to advancing the global disaster risk reduction agenda, as well as its strong political leadership and support for UN agencies and multilateral action.
The GP2028 will be held at a crucial juncture, five years after the mid-term review of the Sendai Framework and two years before its conclusion in 2030, giving the upcoming session strategic importance in shaping the post-2030 vision for disaster risk reduction.
The platform will also represent a pivotal opportunity for the international community to chart a course for disaster risk reduction that goes beyond current frameworks, with Qatar playing a central role in this global endeavor.

Muscat, November 23, 2025

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met on Sunday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, in Muscat.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, particularly in the areas of mediation and conflict resolution.
They also discussed the latest developments in the region, especially in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, in addition to several other issues of mutual concern.

Abu Dhabi | November 23 2025

The State of Qatar participated in the Core Focus Group meeting within the Global Coalition Against ISIS, held in Abu Dhabi, with broad participation from international bodies concerned with combating terrorism.
The State of Qatar was represented by HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab.
His Excellency expressed appreciation for the efforts made to organize this meeting during his speech and affirmed the State of Qatars full support for the work of the Core Focus Group in preventing the resurgence of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, through strengthening civil cooperation in combating terrorism, supporting rehabilitation and reintegration efforts, and countering the organizations financing, movements and propaganda.
His Excellency reiterated the State of Qatars firm commitment to the mission and objectives of the global coalition, and its support for all efforts to mobilize all necessary resources to enhance security and stability in both the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic and the sisterly Republic of Iraq.

Vienna, November 22, 2025

The State of Qatar has called for the prompt and sincere implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2803, issued on November 17, 2025.
The resolution calls for the complete withdrawal of Israel from Gaza, the establishment of a local government composed of Gazans, and the initiation of reconstruction efforts, seen as a first step toward realizing the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
This came in a statement delivered by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar and its Permanent Representative to the UN and International Organizations in Vienna Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi, before the session of theآ Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, addressing the situation in Palestine.
His Excellency highlighted the dire conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, condemning the continued killing and displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza by Israeli occupation forces, as well as the violence perpetrated by settlers with the support of the Israeli government. He urged the international community to fulfill its responsibility to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian and other Arab territories and to support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He stressed that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide committed against the Palestinian people do not expire with time, calling for accountability for the perpetrators and urging relevant international organizations to fulfill their roles in this regard.
His Excellency also appealed to all countries and humanitarian and relief organizations, especially the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), to expedite the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people to alleviate the catastrophic conditions they are enduring under siege and occupation.

New York, November 22, 2025

The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, responsible for social, humanitarian, and cultural affairs, unanimously adopted the resolution titled “Preparatory Procedures for Marking the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family”.
The State of Qatar facilitated the consultations on the draft resolution, represented by Sheikha Al Maha bint Mubarak Al Thani, Second Secretary at Qatar Permanent Mission to the UN in New York.
In its resolution, the Committee affirmed that provisions related to the family, stemming from major UN conferences and summits and their follow-up processes, continue to provide guidance on public policy for strengthening family-oriented elements in policies and programs, considering them part of a comprehensive and integrated development approach.
The resolution further encourages member states to invest in in these policies and programs, as well as to promote enhanced intergenerational interaction, including intergenerational living arrangements and parenting education, to advance inclusive urbanization for all, active ageing, intergenerational solidarity, and social cohesion.
It also encourages governments to continue their efforts to implement the objectives of the International Year of the Family, in addition to developing strategies and programs aimed at strengthening national capacities to address priorities relating to family issues.
At the final session of the committee, the representative of the Republic of Iraq, in its capacity as the country that submitted this year draft resolution on behalf of the G77 and China, expressed gratitude to the State of Qatar for the steadfast efforts of Sheikha Al Maha in facilitating the negotiations and bridging viewpoints to reach consensus.
Since 2004, Qatar has consistently forged ahead in facilitating negotiations on draft resolutions on behalf of the G77 and China, including during Qatar chairmanship of the G77 and China in 2004.