Doha: On the domestic front, Al-Arab newspaper noted that the State of Qatar continues its efforts to care for and empower people with disabilities, working to provide them with opportunities for education, care, empowerment, and independence.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to provide educational vouchers to Qatari students with disabilities enrolled in nurseries and specialized educational service centers comes within the framework of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's strategy to enhance the quality of education and enable people with disabilities to access educational and rehabilitation services from an early age.
The proposal reflects the attention the State pays to people with disabilities and its commitment to supporting their journey towards empowerment and active participation in society, in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030 and based on Law No. (22) of 2025 concerning persons with disabilities. This law promotes the principles of inclusion, equal opportunities, and independence. The editorial highlighted the efforts of specialized centers and institutions providing training and rehabilitation programs for various categories of people with intellectual disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, and multiple disabilities. These centers play a role in rehabilitating, empowering, and caring for people with disabilities through the provision of psychological care, guidance and counseling programs, and therapy sessions, in addition to efforts in raising community awareness and supporting initiatives that serve people with disabilities and improve their living conditions.
Al-Sharq newspaper highlighted Qatar's role and efforts exerted by its relief and humanitarian teams in Venezuela, noting that HE the Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela awarded the Heroes of Venezuela medal to Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) in recognition of their humanitarian efforts during rescue and relief operations. The relief teams continue, through the air bridge, to provide humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to those affected in Venezuela. This initiative embodies the humanitarian role of Qatar and its commitment to extending a helping hand to friends around the world.
According to the newspaper, the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to send an air bridge to Venezuela immediately after the two earthquakes affirmed Qatar's contribution to international efforts aimed at alleviating human suffering and its response in dealing with disasters. The editorial concluded by emphasizing that honoring the Qatari relief teams reflects Qatar's humanitarian presence and its commitment to the duty of supporting all peoples around the world in times of crises and disasters.
Meanwhile, the Peninsula reported that Qatar's steady march towards sustainable development is increasingly being shaped by a governance model emphasizing forward-looking legislation, institutional coordination, and technological innovation. The latest legislative achievements and the Cabinet review of government performance demonstrate the country is not only responding to present-day needs but also building the legal and administrative foundations required for long-term resilience and competitiveness.
The Peninsula noted that the cooperation between the Cabinet and the Shura Council throughout the legislative session reflects a mature institutional partnership guided by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's vision. This collaboration has enabled the adoption of laws affecting every aspect of national development, from traffic safety and state property management to judicial reform, environmental protection, inclusive education, and combating human trafficking. Artificial intelligence is being deployed through a unified national strategy to improve government services, strengthen policy-making, and modernize legislation itself. From AI-assisted building permits to smart legislative advisory systems, technology is becoming an enabler of faster, more efficient, and evidence-based governance.
The Peninsula concluded that moving to legislation aligned with national priorities, supported by pre and post-implementation impact assessments, represents a sophisticated model of public policy. These initiatives demonstrate Qatar is preparing its institutions for future challenges and opportunities.