News



The Consulate General of the State of Qatar participates in the opening of the Qatar Pavilion at the Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem fair

The Consulate General of the State of Qatar in Hong Kong participated in the inauguration of the Qatar Pavilion at the Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem Fair held from 18-22 September 2019. The Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem fair is one of the most important exhibitions held in the region and globally, the fair includes many companies specialized in the field of jewelry from all over the world.


HH the Amir Participates in Climate Action Summit 2019

HH the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the UN Climate Action Summit 2019, which was held by HE UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday, in conjunction with convening the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, in the presence of a number of heads and leaders of the world and representatives of civil society organizations and institutions concerned with the environment internationally.


QFC expands platform to more FinTech providers

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has expanded the number of FinTech activities to be licensed and conducted by companies listed on the QFC platform, in a move which reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the FinTech ecosystem in Qatar.


QNB Joins United Nations Global Compact

As part of its commitment to sustainable development, QNB Group has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, promoting better business practices in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. This new partnership comes within the increasing focus on sustainability as one of the most pressing topics across all industries.


NMoQ Hosts Chinese Art Evening

National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on Monday hosted a Chinese art evening in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in the framework of the Museum's innovative program to learn about the culture of communities in order to engage all communities in Qatar through cultural and artistic exchange.


Al-Sharq, Al-Raya Praise Partnership between Qatar and UN

Qatari newspapers Al-Sharq and Al-Raya praised in their Sunday editorials the participation of the State of Qatar in the meetings of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly and the partnership between Qatar and the UN, which has achieved a qualitative leap in recent years. The newspapers stressed the significance of the participation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the meetings of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in light of the great positive role played by the State of Qatar...


Qatar's Great Efforts in Addressing Climate Change

The State of Qatar attaches great importance to addressing the phenomenon of climate change, and has implemented several projects and initiatives to contribute to efforts aimed at curbing air pollutants and reducing carbon dioxide emissions and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, has a major role in cooperation with international organizations and bodies concerned with the environment and climate change.


Qatar Asserts Its Efforts to Protect Human Rights Stem From Its Permanent Constitution

The State of Qatar has asserted that it efforts to protect human rights stem from the State's Permanent Constitution, which considers the promotion and protection of human rights as the backbone of the comprehensive reform policy (constitutional, economic, social and cultural), pursued by the State. Attention to human rights promotion and protection has been reflected in the development and strengthening of the human rights infrastructure at its legislative, institutional and awareness levels, as emphasized in the Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as in the First National Development Strategy 2011-2016 and the Second 2018-2022.