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The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has granted Paywise (Dibsy) a license to provide digital payment services in a continuation of the efforts to develop and reinforce the financial technology sector (Fintech).
In a tweet, QCB said that the number of companies under QCB's supervision in the Fintech sector has reached nine companies.
Source: Qatar News Agency
The State of Qatar will participate in the International Labour Conference (ILC) in its 111th session, which will kick off on Monday in Geneva, Switzerland.
In the conference, the State of Qatar's delegation will be headed by HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri.
The conference will conclude on Friday, and its agenda includes a discussion regarding the report of ILO Director-General on advancing social justice, a report on the conditions of workers in the occupied Arab territories, and other reports on apprenticeships, gender equality, social protection for workers, and ways to achieve a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.
The State of Qatar's delegation includes representatives from Qatar Chamber, QatarEnergy and Karwa company. More than 5,000 participants, including heads of state and government, relevant ministers, representatives of employers and workers, and international, governmental and labour organizations, will also attend the conference.
Source: Qatar News Agency
Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW), a Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) affiliate, has concluded several awareness and educational workshops to introduce its employees to the Social Work Culture project, which was adopted by the Foundation in 2017.
In a statement on Sunday, QFSW said that the Social Work Culture project aims to encourage all QFSW employees and its affiliated centers to learn about the essential principles of work, to enhance their ability to face challenges in achieving the lofty humanitarian social mission objectives in the long term, and to discover the common core values and principles among the Foundation's centers.
The 3-day long workshops included explanations of the following concepts: "Servant leadership, effective communication, professional and social responsibility, the spirit of teamwork, continuous development, innovation, professional and social empowerment." In this regard, the acting CEO of the Foundation Rashed Al Naimi stated that QFSW, with all its centers, is keen to develop plans and programs capable of meeting the educational and developmental needs of employees working with various categories, whether for citizens or residents, taking into account the specificities of each category, noting the importance of communication as the main axis of social work to deepen relations with the beneficiaries of the Foundation's services.
He also emphasized QFSW's interest in establishing the essential pillars for building a civil society with a clear ability for continuous development and raising the efficiency and quality of the services provided by the Foundation, aiming to deepen the interaction bridges with families, the local community, and targeted groups.
Al Naimi also expressed his pride and appreciation for what Qatar Foundation for Social Work has reached, confirming his appreciation for the work done by employees in all centers, and commending the values derived from the workshops.
The workshops included several interactive activities, exercises, and competitions in which the employees participated enthusiastically and expressed the importance of these workshops to them because they carry deep meanings directly related to their noble social work.
The employees praised the pioneers of social work who presented these workshops, expressing their benefits and gaining a clearer idea of the culture of social work, the values of social work, and how to apply them in the institution so that they can apply the ideas learned to improve the level of work and cooperation among employees to activate the social role of the institution.
The workshops concluded by distributing certificates to all participants and surveying their opinions on their importance to identify negative points for development and positive points to enhance them.
Source: Qatar News Agency
Over the past few years, Nibras Energy has witnessed significant expansion in its investments in various regions worldwide, particularly in Central Asia, including Turkiye and Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan is the latest destination for Nibras Energy company, with its initial investments focused on signing a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the country. The objective is to build and operate the Syrdarya II Combined Cycle Gas Thermal (CCGT) power plant in the central region of the country.
The project, expected to enter production by the end of 2025 or early 2026, aims to expand Nibras Energy's global asset portfolio. In addition, it seeks to provide communities and cities across the country with access to a reliable and clean energy source.
The presence in Uzbekistan reaffirms the company's stature and the role it plays as one of the major energy companies in Central Asian countries.
Nibras Energy is proud to be awarded this opportunity to develop and manage a large-scale power project in Uzbekistan. It also promises to deliver significant technical and project expertise to support and strengthen the country's power industry.
In its first investment in Uzbekistan, Nebras Power partnered with an international consortium of power companies, including French company EDF (Electricité de France) and Japanese-based Sojitz Corporation and Kyuden Group. The alliance submitted the winning tender to build and manage the 1600 MW power facility in the region of Syrdarya, which is located approximately 150 km south of the capital city of Tashkent.
Syrdarya II is contracted to provide power to the National Power Grid of Uzbekistan as part of a 25-year off-take agreement. It will be one of the nation's largest power-generating facilities upon completion and will be instrumental in helping the country meet its growing energy demands from both industry and residential sectors.
Enersok, a newly formed project company, will be tasked with carrying out the construction and management of Syrdarya II. As part of the sales purchase agreement, Nebras will control 33.3 percent of Enersok, while the remaining shares will be divided amongst EDF, Sojitz and Kyuden.
The building of Syrdarya II will follow international guidelines on sustainability and conservation. Operations and maintenance will also adhere to stringent industry and environmental emission standards and protocols. The project has not yet broken ground, but construction is expected to begin by the end of this year and completion is projected by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Source: Qatar News Agency
HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah met with HE Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, during His Excellency's visit to the Republic of Indonesia.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, and bilateral cooperation relations and ways of developing them.
The meeting was attended by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Indonesia Fawziya bint Edrees Al Sulaiti.
Source: Qatar News Agency
The Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted a joint inspection campaign in the Northern Governorate, in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate of the Ministry of Interior.
The campaign resulted in reporting violations related to the Labor Market and Residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action.
The authority stressed its commitment to report any violation through a continuous and intensive inspection plan, in coordination with the relevant government entities.
The LMRA renews its call on all members of the society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labor practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority’s website or by calling the authority's call center.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a cable of thanks from the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, following the issuance of a Royal Order adjourning the first session of the Sixth Legislative Term.
Speaker Al-Musallam extended profound thanks and gratitude to HM King Hamad for HM's constant follow-up on the work of the Council of Representatives, which reflects the royal confidence in the Council's role in achieving the interests of the kingdom and its people.
He lauded HM King Hamad's unwavering care for the "Democratic Monument", the Representatives Council, which is one of the fruits of the royal reform project.
He pledged to remain loyal to HM the King and the cherished homeland, in order to enhance the kingdom's progress and bring about more achievements to its citizens.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, commended the great humanitarian role of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and his support to charity work in Bahrain and beyond. He praised the motivating and inspirational directives of HM the King to the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), lauding the support accorded by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the kingdom's humanitarian march.
This came during the inauguration of the GCC Joint Charity Work Committee, which was set up in line with an initiative by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to form a coordination body for charity work and unify the GCC efforts in delivering humanitarian and relief aids in time of disasters.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed most sincere thanks and appreciation to the GCC leaders for their prominent humanitarian role and support to charity work all over the world. He pointed out the significance of unifying the humanitarian efforts through the committee to promote the culture of charity work among the GCC people.
Representative of Oman, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Suleiman Al-Shehi, expressed utmost thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He also expressed most sincere gratitude to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his support and keenness to unite the charity work efforts in the GCC member states.
Minister of Social Development, Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfour, expressed heartfelt thanks and appreciation to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for the generous initiative and constant support to charity, social and development work in the Kingdom of Bahrain and beyond. He described His Highness’ humanitarian efforts at the local and international level as a model to emulate in the Kingdom of Bahrain and an incentive for the Bahraini youth to continue the path of hard work and excellence.
Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, the RHF Secretary General, extended utmost thanks to HM the King for his tremendous humanitarian efforts in Bahrain and overseas. He also paid tribute to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his support to RHF, commending the leadership of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to humanitarian work through RHF. He expressed hope the GCC Joint Charity Work Committee would help unite policies in accordance with the directives of the GCC leaders.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the GCC Assistant Secretary General for Economic and Development Affairs, Khalid bin Ali Al Senidi, extended heartfelt thanks and gratitude to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his patronage and attendance of the inaugural meeting of the GCC Joint Charity Work Committee. He also expressed thanks to the GCC leaders for their valuable directives and keenness on supporting joint charity work and optimizing services in this regard.
Source: Bahrain News Agency