The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) held a key meeting with Ministers of Commerce and Foreign Trade to enhance collaboration between the government and private sector. Discussions focused on aligning efforts to drive economic development, address challenges in key industries, and boost Qatar’s global investment appeal.
With flu season underway, the Hamad General Hospital Trauma and Emergency Department’s Patient and Family Advisory Council urges everyone in Qatar to get vaccinated promptly. Flu vaccines, which offer up to 70% protection, are updated annually to combat changing virus strains.
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani launched the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Strategy and Qatar National Manufacturing Strategy 2024-2030 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth.” Unveiled at the Qatar National Convention Centre, these strategies aim to boost industrial resilience, innovation, and private sector participation, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030.
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Wednesday, January 8, Amiri Order No. 7 of 2025, designating Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah the rank of Prime Minister. In another decision, HE Eng. Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari was appointed as the Minister of State.
Qatar has condemned, in the strongest terms, the publication by official accounts affiliated with the Israeli government of maps claiming occupied Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, to be historically as part of Israel.
Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Official Spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said ceasefire talks were ongoing between Hamas and Israel at the technical committee level. However, he said no firm timeline could be given for realization of the ceasefire deal.
Qatar has emerged as the safest country in the Middle East for expats to live in in 2025, and the eighth safest in the world, according to a study by Expatriate Group. While Singapore topped the list, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland, Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Qatar, Finland, and Estonia followed in that order.