Baku:English-language newspaper The Peninsula emphasized the significance of the recent address by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Shura Council, noting it serves as a guiding framework for government work. The address highlighted economic diversification, efficient institutions, social solidarity, and the safeguarding of public funds as key objectives. The newspaper remarked that the Cabinet's call for ministries and institutions to develop plans to implement these objectives is a timely step towards measurable progress.
According to Qatar News Agency, The Peninsula also underscored the reaffirmation of Qatar's foreign policy priorities, including Gulf cooperation and support for Palestine, as outlined by the Cabinet. The commentary highlighted Qatar's solidarity with Saudi Arabia in response to territorial attacks, stressing the importance of strengthening GCC states' coordination to preserve regional security and stability.
In another editorial, Al-Arab newspaper focused on Qatar's commitment to environmental sustainability, as reiterated by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The editorial highlighted the country's efforts to balance developmental demands with natural resource preservation. These efforts align with Qatar National Vision 2030, aiming to create a sustainable future.
Al-Arab also noted Qatar's leadership role in regional environmental initiatives, such as the Green Gulf initiative, and its global partnerships with organizations like UNESCO, UNEP, and WHO. These collaborations are part of Qatar's strategy to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
Additionally, Al-Sharq highlighted Qatar's contributions to refugee support on the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. The newspaper reported that Qatar's efforts extend beyond financial aid to include strategic partnerships with the United Nations, providing essential services to over 9.5 million refugees and displaced individuals. The Qatar Fund for Development has contributed over $544 million in this area since 2012, and the Education Above All Foundation aims to provide education to 200,000 refugee children by 2028.
Al-Sharq concluded that Qatar’s support for international humanitarian organizations is an investment in humanity and shared international responsibility, emphasizing the need for sustained resources to address displacement effectively.