Summary of Local News Released Wednesday

Here is a summary of local news released on Wednesday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged cables of congratulations with Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies leaders of Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolence to his brother President of the brotherly People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune for the victims of the traffic accident in the state of Tamanrasset in the south of the country, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Doha on Wednesday afternoon, for Jeddah in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, heading the delegation of the State of Qatar in the 18th Consultative Meeting of Their Majesties and Highnesses Leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the GCC-Central Asia Summit, which will both be held later on Wednesday in Jeddah, KSA.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is leading the State of Qatar's delegation, participating in the 18th Consultative Meeting of Their Majesties and Highnesses leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and to the GCC-Central Asia Summit.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived Wednesday in Jeddah in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the 18th Consultative Meeting of Their Majesties and Highnesses Leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the GCC-Central Asia Summit, which will both be held later on Wednesday.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated, along with his brothers Their Majesties and Highnesses leaders of GCC countries and heads of delegations, in the 18th Consultative Meeting of leaders and representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met HE President of the friendly Republic of Kyrgyzstan Sadr Japarov at His Highness's residence at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jeddah today, on the sidelines of the GCC-Central Asia Summit.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his aspiration that the18th Consultative Meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the first GCC-Central Asia Summit, that were held in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Jeddah city on Wednesday evening after participating with his brothers Their Majesties, Excellencies, Highnesses and representatives of the leaders of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) countries in the18th Consultative Meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the first GCC-Central Asia Summit in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged cables of congratulations with Their Highness and Excellencies Crown Princes and Deputy Heads of Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year.

- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani exchanged cables of congratulations with Their Excellencies heads of governments of Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year.

- HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said gas will be needed as a safer reliable base load in the energy mix for most nations for decades well beyond 2050.

- The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change received a report of a red spot in Qatari territorial waters.

- The visit of HE President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the State of Qatar on Tuesday drew the attention of the Turkish newspapers, which dedicated large spaces to it on their front pages, and to the talks that HE the Turkish President had with HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, which they described as significant.

- HE Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi met with HE Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.

- The Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation participated in the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov meeting with heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow.

- The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Department, on Wednesday organized the first awareness forum on the handling of hazardous materials. Representatives of more than 45 customs clearance companies attended the forum.

- The Ministry of Labor announced the launch of the activities of the summer internship program for the year 2023, for Qatari students, as part of the activities of the National Program for Job Localization in the private sector.

- HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqil Al Nabit visited MacDill Air Base in the US state of Florida, where he met during the visit with HE Commander of the US Central Command Lieutenant General Michael Corella.

- HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqil Al Nabit met today with Chief of Staff of the US Air Force General Charles Brown, at the US capital Washington.

- HE President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Albania Ali bin Hamad Al Marri, on the occasion of the end of his tenure.

- Qatar University (QU) concluded the 10th Eastern Mediterranean Pharmaceutical Symposium (EMPS), which saw a wide participation of students from different countries in the region under the theme 'Healthcare System through the Pharmacist's Eyes.' - Several experts and researchers reviewed the main historical joints and challenges that the Arab Majlis went through during different periods in light of the digital development that the world witnessed Wednesday.

- The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) organized a legal educational workshop for members of the Doha Youth Center on cybercrime, its risks, nature, and the procedures followed in case of exposure to it, as part of the summer activities organized by the Doha Youth Center.

- HE Consul-General of the State of Qatar in Guangzhou, inaugurated the State of Qatar's pavilion in the Guangzhou Library, the in the world in terms of numbers of visitors.

- The Continued and Professional Education Directorate (CPE) at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has partnered with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) to launch an IT Technician program and Emergency Technician program as part of the bureaus "Mahara" initiative.

- The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to further develop investment and trade between the two countries.

- Qatar Chamber (QC) announced that it will host the meeting of the General Assembly of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, scheduled to be held next December in Doha.

- Chief Executive Officer of Qatari Diar Eng. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah said the real estate in Qatar is one of the fastest-growing sectors in economy and occupies the second rank after energy by attracting investments that exceeded QR 82 billion during 2022.

- Qatar Fuel Co. announced its financial results for the first half of 2023, which saw its net profits decline 12.19% to QR 440.177 million, compared to QR 501.318 million.

- Preparations are underway for the World Volleyball Challenger Cup (Qatar 2023), which is scheduled to take place in Doha at the Aspire Sports Hall from July 28 to 30.

- Al-Markhiya Club announced today the signing of Portuguese Diogo Rochinha from Sporting Lisbon to join the first football team, on a one-season loan contract with an option to buy.

- Qatar Sports Club announced the signing of Brazilian footballer Bruno Tabata from Brazilian Palmeiras club, on loan for one season.

- Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC) has announced the details of the Sixth Youth Research Forum 2024 which is due to be held on March 6-7, 2024.

- Qatari newspapers highlighted in their editorials on Wednesday the important meetings held in Doha yesterday, pointing to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's meetings and talks with HE President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and HE Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida.

Source: Qatar News Agency