Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, as Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, presided over the council's third meeting in 2025 on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting focused on pivotal economic strategies and investment opportunities for the State of Qatar.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani led the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. In addition, the Prime Minister met with HE President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) David Miliband and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Ayman Al Safadi, who were visiting the country.
Qatar and the European Union engaged in their fourth Joint Committee meeting on Wednesday, reviewing progress in the comprehensive air transport agreement between the two parties. Moreover, the State of Qatar participated in the International Conference on the Role of Women in Contemporary Society held in Avaza, Turkmenistan.
HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with HE Minister of the Interior of Spain, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez, along with his delegation. Additionally, HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari disclosed key aspects of Qatar's General Budget for 2026, including sectoral expenditure and government contracting plans.
HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired the Workforce Planning Committee's sixth regular meeting. Meanwhile, HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the State's National Day 2025 celebrations at Darb Al Saai.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched the ALIF Program with Scale AI at the World Summit AI Qatar 2025. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Public Health organized a national symposium focusing on public health emergencies management.
The Ministry of Social Development and Family concluded its "16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women" campaign. Furthermore, Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry revealed three new AI projects to enhance investor services at the World Summit AI Qatar 2025.
HE Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani presented the awards for the 11th Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding. HE Attorney General Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi emphasized the importance of integrity and transparency in achieving justice.
HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, met with HE US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee. Additionally, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad held discussions with officials from Somalia and Turkmenistan regarding international cooperation.