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Qatar Pledges LDC5 Success in Cooperation with Partners

The State of Qatar pledged the success of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) and is looking forward to hold the first part of the conference on Mar. 17, 2022 and adopt the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) for Least Developed Countries (LDCs). This came in a statement made by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after adopting a resolution submitted by the Group of 77 (G77) and China, in which the dates of the LDC5 were set under "Further modalities of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries."



His Highness will sponsor the Scientific Excellence Day tomorrow

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani would kindly include, under his generous patronage, tomorrow morning, Wednesday, the 15th Scientific Excellence Day Award ceremony, under the slogan "With Excellence We Build Generations", which will be held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, according to the Amiri Diwan.


Qatari Diar wins the award for the best sustainable housing project in the world

Qatari Diar, a global leader in sustainable real estate development, won the award for the best sustainable housing project in the world for its Chelsea Barracks project, at the International Property Awards held on February 25. The company won the British edition of the award last year in the UK, and the Chelsea Barracks project competed in the global edition after winning the British edition thanks to its environmentally responsible design and a plethora of sustainability certifications. Thus, Qatari Diar has now won all copies of the award for the best sustainable housing project, which is on three levels: Britain, Europe and the world. The global edition, which Al Diar recently won, is considered the most prestigious accolade that can be obtained in this field, because it is the best in the world, and thus cements the position of the workers on the Chelsea Barracks project as leaders in the field of global sustainability. Occupying a 12.8-acre site, Chelsea Barracks is a mixed-use development incorporating traditional gardens in London's Belgravia neighbourhood, embracing the neighborhood to form public green spaces and pathways that punctuate the site. Every little detail of the project enhances sustainability as it (ie, sustainability) is at the heart of the developers' vision, as 40% of the site area is dedicated to green spaces, and the design and materials used in construction all support this vision, and as a result, the project was awarded a platinum rating from the system Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Chelsea Barracks was recognized as the most sustainable project in Europe and one of 16 projects globally to achieve this rating, What helped the project receive its global accolade recently, an International Property Award. On this occasion, Eng. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, CEO of Qatari Diar, said: “We are delighted that Chelsea Barracks


Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, the opening of the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum will occur next March 31

Under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar Museums will open on March 31, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 3-2-1, next to Khalifa International Stadium. The Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, which is a member of the Olympic Museums Network, will become one of the most innovative and technologically advanced museums dedicated to sports in the world and the largest in terms of area, with an area of 19,000 square metres. Through the history and legacy of sports around the world and the Olympic Games. Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums Board of Trustees, said in a statement issued by Qatar Museums today, “The opening of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum coincided with the convening of the International Football Association Conference (FIFA), which is the best indication of the importance of sport in Qatar National Vision 2030. Her Excellency stated that the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum crystallized its idea during the 2006 Asian Games that were held in Doha, noting that its opening comes after Qatar's impressive performance in the Tokyo Olympics, and before hosting the World Cup next November. She added, "Culture and sports are two sides of the same coin, and this is the ideal time to celebrate our country's investments in culture and sports, which are two pillars that also support Qatar's investments in education and health." She concluded her speech by saying, "This opening promises to celebrate Qatari athletes with the world, and is a testament to the wise leadership's interest in human development in all fields." In a statement on this occasion, Mrs. Angelita Teo, Director of the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage and President of the Olympic Museums Network, said: "The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum's joining the Olympic movement in order to promote the Olympic Games and values ​​is extremely important." She expressed her wishes for the success of this ambitious project, and to visit it in the near future.


Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Affirms Qatar's Support for UNHRC in Facing Global Challenges

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani underlined that the State of Qatar has followed with great concern the military escalation in Ukraine, adding that it is critical at this stage to engage in constructive dialogue within diplomatic means to resolve this crisis. He stressed that the State of Qatar assures its respect for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. In a recorded speech before the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, His Excellency said, "We stress the need to commit to the Charter of the United Nations and the established principles of international law, including obligations under the Charter to settle international disputes by peaceful means, to refrain from the threat or use of force, and to adhere to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States. "Guaranteeing the safety of civilians should be at the utmost priority in these circumstances. What is most concerning, above all, is the difficult humanitarian situation millions of refugees will face should this conflict continue. This urgent situation requires the solidarity of the international community to develop emergency plans to address the refugees' needs, in parallel with efforts to resolve the crisis by peaceful means," HE the Foreign Minister added.


HH The Amir Receives Two Members of U.S. House of Representatives

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received on Thursday morning two members of the U.S. House of Representatives at his office in Al Bahar Palace. HH The Amir received Their Excellencies Members of the House of Representatives of the United States of America Brian Mast of Florida and Clay Higgins of Louisiana, on the occasion of their visit to the country. During the meeting they reviewed the friendship and strategic cooperation relations between the two countries in several fields, and ways of developing it. A number of regional and international developments of common interest have also been reviewed.


US Special Envoy for Afghan Women and Girls Rights Tours Afghanis Temporary Facilities in Qatar

HE the US Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri toured the temporary facilities allocated for housing and caring for the Afghani bothers, who are temporarily being hosted by the State of Qatar until they reach their final destinations. During the tour, Amiri met with Afghan women in the temporary facilities, reviewed their conditions and the services provided to them as well as their educational, sports, recreational and health facilities. She expressed the United States of America's appreciation for the efforts the State of Qatar exerted to care for and host families and children who have been evacuated from Afghanistan.


His Highness the Amir: I reviewed Qatar's ambitious plans and are committed to supporting the transition to low-carbon energy before the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said, on his official account on Twitter, that his speech today at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum Summit reviewed Qatar's ambitious plans in the gas sector and its commitment to support the transition to low carbon energy in the production chain. This is the text of His Highness' tweet: "In the last three days, we hosted the sixth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Doha. In my speech today at the summit, I reviewed Qatar's ambitious plans in the gas sector and its commitment to support the transition to low carbon energy by investing in removing more carbon from the production chain." His Highness the Emir had indicated on many occasions Qatar's affirmation of its commitment to support the transition to low carbon energy by working to remove more carbon from the gas production chain. In his speech during the summit, His Highness announced the operation of the largest facility ever in the Middle East for carbon sequestration and sequestration with an annual capacity of 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually for several years, and this capacity will reach about 9 million tons by the year 2030.