Here is a summary of local news released Thursday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will head the delegation of the State of Qatar to participate in the 32nd regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level, which will be held on Friday, in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
- HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani witnessed Thursday evening the graduation ceremony for the seventh cohort of master's students of Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI), at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha.
- HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met Thursday with HE the Republic of Turkiye's Permanent Representative to the ICAO Suat Hayri Aka.
- HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti received a written message from HE Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkiye Adil Karaismailoglu on enhancing bilateral relations in the areas of transportation, ports, and civil aviation.
- HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met Thursday with HE Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Elmi Mohamud Nur, who is currently visiting the country.
- The State of Qatar in the strongest terms the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque courtyards by an Israeli Minister, Parliamentarians, and settlers as part of what was referred to a flag march, considering it a severe violation of international law, and the Hashemite custodianship of religious sanctities in occupied Al Quds.
- The State of Qatar welcomed the extension of the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal for two more months.
- HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the competitions of boy schools of the 16th edition of the Schools Olympic Program (SOP), which were concluded at the Aspire Dome on Thursday.
- HE President of the brotherly Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud called on Qatari businessmen to visit Somalia and explore the investment opportunities which the country offers in all economic sectors.
- The State of Qatar has affirmed that it attaches great importance to utilizing and investing in the enormous potential offered by information and communication technology (ICT), and considers it an essential element to move forward towards achieving sustainable development.
- HE Director-General of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari met here on Thursday with HE Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education in the Federal Republic of Somalia Farah Sheikh Abdulqadir.
- HE President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud left Doha Thursday evening after an official visit to the State of Qatar.
- The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau celebrated Thursday the graduation of the seventh batch of the program to develop the skills of occupants of leadership and supervisory positions in government agencies.
- The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) revealed that the State of Qatar achieved a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), as it attracted USD 29.78 billion in 2022.
- The State of Qatar is participating in the meetings of the 76th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA), and in several accompanying meetings and events, which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 21-30.
- On the eve of International Museum Day, Qatar Creates has unveiled the new documentary exhibition Building a Creative Nation, the first presentation outside the country about Qatar's next generation of cultural institutions.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, announced the start of registration for the national initiative to encourage local production and subsidize sheep meat prices for the blessed Eid Al-Adha, from June 1 to June 13.
- The Industrial Production index (IPI), March 2023 reached to 103.5 points increased by 4.9% compared to the previous month (February 2023), and increased by 4.8%, when compared to the corresponding month in 2022.
- The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) announced the list of the Qatari national team participating in the Arab Athletics U23 Championships, which will be held in the Tunisian capital from May 20 to 24.
- To celebrate International Tea Day, falling on May 21, the Doha Girls Center, under the Ministry of Sports and Youth is organizing a 'Cup Of Tea' event Sunday at its headquarters from 4 to 7 pm.
- Qatari newspapers affirmed in their editorials Thursday the policy of openness, cooperation, and participation adopted by the State of Qatar with various sisterly and friendly countries and peoples. This reflects its keenness to push its relations to new horizons in various fields, serving common interests, goals, and aspirations.
Source: Qatar News Agency