Cabinet holds weekly meeting

English , Qatar - قطر , Snippets , / Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Doha, January 15 (QNA) – HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet’s regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday afternoon.
HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi shared key outcomes of the meeting. The Cabinet praised the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Strategy and Qatar National Manufacturing Strategy for 2024-2030, launched under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth.” These strategies aim to diversify Qatar’s economic sectors, enhance sustainable growth, and increase the private sector’s contribution to GDP, aligning with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Cabinet also reviewed the Shura Council’s approval of a draft law on the state emblem, ensuring legal protection and regulating its usage. A draft law on drones was also approved and referred to the Shura Council, focusing on safety, security, and innovation in drone activities.
Additionally, the Cabinet discussed the classification of tourist areas, aiming to position Qatar as a top global tourist destination. Draft decisions were approved to categorize areas based on their attractions, including archaeological and environmental features.
The Cabinet ratified agreements and memorandums of understanding in several sectors, including cooperation in international land transport with Turkey, air transport with Algeria, museums with Oman, and higher education with Djibouti. Other agreements focused on public prosecution cooperation with Paraguay and security cooperation with El Salvador.
The meeting concluded with a review of reports, including progress on Qatar’s National Framework for Promoting Values, Qatar Development Bank’s annual report, and participation in international environmental and health forums.