Summary of Local News Released Saturday

Here is a summary of local news released Saturday: - HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with HE Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Rabab Fatima, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. - HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi participated Saturday in a media briefing organized by the Ministerial Committee Assigned by the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, prior to the Security Council meeting No. 9734 on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian cause, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. - HE Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley met with HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. - HE Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell met with HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. - HE Vice-Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, emphasized that the State of Qatar's permanent constitution embodies the aspirations for building a modern state that strives for peace and sustainable development for present and future generations. - HE President of the Investment and Trade Court Judge Khalid bin Ali Al Obaidly emphasized the critical importance of international commercial courts in promoting justice and providing an environment conducive to global economic growth. He stressed the need for enhancing international cooperation to improve mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes efficiently and swiftly. - HE President of the Investment and Trade Court Judge Khalid bin Ali Al Obaidly met in Beijing with HE President of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China Judge Zhang Jun. - The State of Qatar participated in the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on antimicrobial resistance, held in New York under the theme "Investing in the present and securing our future together: accelerating multisectoral global, regional and national actions to address antimicrobial resistance." HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari represented the State of Qatar in the meeting. - Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $10 million contribution agreement with the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. - Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have signed a USD 7 million agreement to provide critical support to Palestine Refugees in Syria. - Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) participated in the China Arbitration Summit 2024, and events of the China Arbitration Week from 23-29 September in Beijing- Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) participated in the China Arbitration Summit 2024, and events of the China Arbitration Week from 23-29 September in Beijing - Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) participated in the China Arbitration Summit 2024, and events of the China Arbitration Week from 23-29 September in Beijing. - The Shura Council participated in the 11th consultative meeting of the Association of Senates, Shoora and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA), held in the capital of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, over two days, under the theme "Strengthening the Joint Parliamentary Action of the Global South Countries to Face Environmental, Technological and Development Challenges." - The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry o f Endowments and Islamic Affairs, is participating in the 30th European International Competition for Memorization and Recitation of the Holy Quran 2024. - Qatar Foundation has launched Green Island, a unique recycling hub designed to promote eco-friendly living practices, coinciding with the beginning of Qatar Sustainability Week 2024 which commenced Saturday. - The value of private sector exports in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 amounted to QR 2.62 billion, making a 3.5 percent increase on a quarterly basis compared to QR 2.53 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the quarterly report released by Qatar Chamber. - Ooredoo Qatar announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, at CONTEQ Expo 2024. - Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) successfully listed its $300 million Tier 1 capital sukuk on London Stock Exchange (LSE) as part of its first tranche of capital, designed to strengthen the bank's capital b ase while seizing opportunities in the international sukuk market. - Qatari publishing houses participating in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 are making a notable presence at the event, showcasing prominent literary and intellectual works of authors from Qatar. - Hadaba, an initiative under Hamad Bin Khalifa University's (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP), conducted the Summit of the Future: Hadaba Edition in parallel to the UN's Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow. - The 14th edition of Al Galayel Championship for Traditional Hunting will kick off Sunday, with the participation of 16 teams competing to win the tournament. - The draw of 14th Al Galayel Championship for Traditional Hunting for 2025 was held, unveiling that 16 teams divided in 4 groups will take part in the tournament Source: Qatar News Agency