Doha, Here is a summary of local news released on Tuesday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of six new Ambassadors to the State at his Amiri Diwan office on Tuesday morning.
- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of the mother of HRH Prince Mohamed bin Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
- HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of the mother of HRH Prince Mohamed bin Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of the mother of HRH Prince Mohamed bin Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met at his Amiri Diwan office on Tuesday with HE Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Dr. Naledi Pandor, who is visiting the country.
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Tuesday a phone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Penny Wong.
- HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE French Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin at the headquarters of the French Ministry of the Interior.
- The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) participated in the 8th edition of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH 2023) organized by Enterprise Singapore and held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Conference Centre in Singapore, from October 31st to November 2nd.
- HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Canada's Representative on Hostages Issues Julie Sunday, who is visiting the country.
- HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Sierra Leone Mohamed Swaray, who is visiting the country.
- HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Law of the Republic of Singapore K Shanmugam, on the sidelines of his participation in the opening of Milipol Paris 2023.
- HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Tuesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians in the Diaspora and Envoy of HE the President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Kacou Houadja Leon Adom, who is visiting the country.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater headed the State of Qatar's delegation, which arrived Tuesday in Arish and Rafah cities of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt to deliver an additional aid package to the fraternal Palestinian people.
- HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani joined HE Minister of the Interior of the French Republic Gerald Darmanin in the opening of the Milipol Paris 2023 exhibition on Tuesday.
- The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) signed a cooperation agreement with the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) to put together and establish a joint diploma program in Dawah and Islamic Sciences.
- The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) organized a nature and wildlife forum on the terrain of Qatar being a sustainable heritage worthy of preservation, in the presence of a number of officials, experts, academics, and those interested in wildlife.
- HE Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Becirovic, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Bosnia and Herzegovina Meshal bin Ali Al Attiyah.
- Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said that the crime of the Israeli occupation's bombing of the headquarters of the Qatar Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza (QCRG) must not go unnoticed, pointing that the State of Qatar looks forward to the solidarity of the international community in condemning this crime and the symbolism it represents in the context of repeated Israeli crimes.
- HE Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Saleh Ali Al Kharabsheh stressed that his country is keen to exchanging experiences, enhancing investment opportunities available in the field of energy and mineral wealth, and placing all capabilities at the disposal of the sisterly State of Qatar.
- HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of South Africa Mubarak bin Nasser Al Khalifa confirmed that the reception of HE President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the talks HH the Amir and President Ramaphosa are set to hold on Wednesday during His Excellency's visit to the State of Qatar, reflect the strength of bilateral relations, highlighting that this is His Excellency's first visit since he was elected as President of South Africa in 2018.
- HE Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the State of Qatar Ghulam Hoosein Asmal emphasized the great importance of the visit of HE President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa to Doha, noting that the visit is eagerly anticipated by both countries and will strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between them.
- HE the First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari met with members of the Canadian Qatari Business Forum (CQBF) headed by the Vice-Chairman of CQBF Joe Armestrong.
- Spokesperson to President of the Republic of South Africa Vincent Magwenya, said that the visit of HE President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa was a culmination of three decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations next May.
- Two Qatar Armed Forces aircraft headed Tuesday to Al-Arish, the Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 54 tons of aid include a field hospital, shelter kits, and food and medical supplies provided by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), and Qatar Charity (QC), in preparation for delivery to Gaza.
- The Interregional Seminar on Threat Assessment and Risk Management began Tuesday in Doha, hosted by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA). (MORE)
Source: Qatar News Agency