Doha  05 June 2022

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar summoned today Dr. Deepak Mittal,  Ambassador of India and handed him an official note, expressing the disappointment of the State of Qatar and its total rejection and condemnation to the controversial remarks made by an official in the ruling party in India against Prophet Mohammed (may blessings and peace be upon him).

Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi,Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State, handed this note to the Ambassador of India.

The State of Qatar welcomed the statement issued by the ruling party in India in which it announced the suspension of the party's official from practicing his activities in the party due to his remarks that angered all Muslims around the world. Noting that State of Qatar is expecting  a public apology and immediate condemnation of these remarks from the Government of India, pointing out that allowing such Islamophobic remarks to continue without punishment, constitutes a grave danger to the protection of human rights and may lead to further prejudice and marginalization, which will create a cycle of violence and hate.

The note indicated that more than two billion Muslims across the world follow the guidance of Prophet Mohammed (may blessings and peace be upon him) whose message came as a message of peace, understanding and tolerance, and a beacon of light that Muslims all over the world follow.

The State of Qatar affirmed that these insulting remakes would lead to incitement of religious hatred, and offend more than two billion Muslims around the world, and indicate the clear ignorance of the pivotal role that Islam has played in the development of civilizations around the world, including in India.

The State of Qatar reaffirmed its full support for the values of tolerance, coexistence and respect for all religions and nationalities, where such as these values distinguish Qatar's global friendships and its relentless work to contribute to the establishment of international peace and security.

Doha, 02 June 2022

RICHARD Peck, past World President of Toastmasters International (2020-2021), a prestigious self developing communication and leadership worldwide forum, was recently on a visit to Qatar. His wife, Bettyann Peck, was chief guest at a two-day District 116 (Qatar) Annual Educational Conference that was recently held at the Torch Hotel Doha.

Richard Peck said that Qatar as District in Toastmasters International (TMI) worldwide fraternity, has been number one for the past three years in a row.

He said that it will remain steady and strong in future as well. “They have got a five-year strategic plan and are continuously working to ensure they maintain their top position on the world level.”

The former worldwide president of TMI said the local leadership has a plan to have international president from Qatar. “When you have a team working that way, that’s the only way you can achieve since everyone is looking in the same direction,”

DTM Peck said. Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) is the highest educational attainment during the course of learning and practicing communication skill, while the world’s stewardship is the highest position to earn while working on leadership journey.

“I have observed that there’s unlimited growth in Qatar as the majority are expatriates and as they continue to come in, there is constant need to improve communication and leadership skills. As such, it’s endless as I could see in this area. There is a possibility of having two districts in Qatar because of the ongoing growth.”

He said there is huge potential for further growth in District 116 as there are untapped areas including large a corporate sector and educational institutions. “The requirement is to develop the confidence level of teachers to face their students. it’s the job of the leaders to identify those who require self development and provide them the platform.”

Replying to a question on how District 116 Qatar is different from other 125 districts around the world, he said that as a past president one looks at each district with uniqueness. “There are a number of districts in the United States and each of these districts has its own uniqueness. So it’s not about comparing country from country or district to district. The basic requirement is to watch improvement in a member. We are a member-based organisation and one has to look at the
stand point, members gaining confidence. With regular practice, leaders and speakers both improve.”

He said the body language and delivery of words are two ways of sending a message, and each member of the audience sees it in a different way.

About the difference between communicator and leader, he said one can be a great communicator without being a leader but one cannot be a great leader without
being a good communicator. “A leader must know how to pass on a message,” he explained.

Bettyann Peck, spouse of the DTM, holds highest educational recognition in TMI fraternity as DTM (Distinguish Toastmaster), like her DTM husband who also
held highest leadership position as World President Toastmasters International for the year 2020-2021.

They got married in 2001 and it was only around 2016 that she got influenced and wanted to develop her communications skills while accompanying her husband on various visits participating in speech contests or attending Toastmasters directors meetings. On her husband’s advice, she joined another club to
groom herself.

Richard Peck has been a telecommunication engineer by profession, one of the three siblings of a small family. During his college tenure, on advice of his college counsel, he started writing a brief on the books he was reading. He could not understand at that time why his counsel was persuading him to develop writing skills until he became an engineer and had to make professional presentations.

It was in 2006 when he got influenced by Les Brown, a well known motivational speaker, as he heard him. He started dreaming to become a speaker like him.
It was on his advice that Richard Peck joined Toastmasters Club and his journey continues.

Talking about his first visit to Qatar, he said he is an open minded person and whenever he travels he enjoys meeting people. “I have been interacting with
individuals in Qatar. Qatar is a friendly and warm country and people are absolutely wonderful, engaged and amazing hospitable. Great stories to share, great cultures to explore.”

 

Pictures: 2022 Annual Division 116 Conference

New York, 03 June 2022 (Anadolu News)

Turkey’s move to change its official name to "Türkiye" at the UN following a request by Ankara has received wide media coverage in the international press.

Anadolu Agency first announced that the UN had registered “Türkiye” as the country’s new name.

The Associated Press, NPR, CBS, Al Jazeera, France 24, Canberra Times, WBTV, Greek newspaper Kathimerini, Greek City Times and many websites announced the news, citing Anadolu Agency.

The new brand "Türkiye" is now in place in foreign languages.

Earlier, speaking to Anadolu Agency, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said they received a letter from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu addressed to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres requesting the use of "Türkiye" instead of "Turkey" in the international arena.

The spokesman said the country's name change became effective from the moment the letter was received.

Cavusoglu announced the letter's official submission to the UN and other international organizations on Tuesday.

"Together with our Directorate of Communications, we have been successful in preparing a good ground for this. We have made it possible for the UN and other international organizations, countries to see this change to using 'Türkiye,'" Cavusoglu said at Anadolu Agency's Editor's Desk at the agency's headquarters in the capital Ankara.​​​​​​​

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The name of the country was used as "Turkiye" for the first time in the session attended by Turkish diplomat Ayse Inanc, United Nations security council at UN Headquarters in New York, United States

Doha, 02 June 2022

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in his recent speech at the inauguraal ceremony of World Economic Forum in Davos, assured that 2022 FIFA World Cup ' will be a special one. We believe that sport is a tool, for positive change, promotes tolerance and respect,  empowers youth,  and inspired unity'.

HH The Amir said, ' We stand by that belief , and I hope you will join us to discover the beautiful game, as it is played in our country'.

HH The Amir told the World Economic Forum that ' our common interest, our common responsibility, and the common destiny of all humanity, requires partnership, so that all of us,  can live in peace'.

H. E. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister, Interior Minister of State of Qatar and Chairman of the Security Committee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, opened recently the FIFA World Cup Security Last Mile Conference.

Present on the occasion at the extremely successful conference were ministers, dignitories, ambassadors, more than 40 delegations from the participating countries of FIFA World Cup 2022 and international security institutions.

The conference sent a loud message around the world about Qatar's readiness to host a safe and secure mega world event.

Editor, www.asiantelegraphqatar.com talked to some of the delegates on how they see the  forthcoming event's preparations.

H. E. Alfonso Zegbe, Special Envoy of Mexico for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Head of Strategy and Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico said that the World Cup 2022 is very important for us as we will be one of the biggest crowd of fans at the world cup wearing green T-shirts, carrying national flag and in different traditional colourfull dresses.

He said, Moreocer, Mexico is also one of the host countries along with the US and Canada of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He said that Mexico has rich experience in organizing the mega event since it has hosted 1970 and 1986 World Cups.

The Mexican Special Envoy said that the 2022 World Cup is an opportunity in a way to create an awareness and to learn about each others cultures, traditions and local customs, and to enjoy a nice, secure and safe stay  in one of the world's safest environment of Qatar.

The Security Last Mile Conference, he said was very important for Qatar to showcase to the participting delegates the wonderfull people of Qatar and a country of traditions in the Arabian Gulf, a country with rich experience in holding major regional and international sports events and now ready to host mega FIFA World Cup for the very first time in the Middle East.

Valdecy Urquuza, Interpol Vice President for Americas, who has experience of managing the international police cooperation for the World Cup Brazil 2014.

He said that Interpol is the main global hub for the world international police cooperation, a platform of 195 member countries.

Interpol is able to connect mega event host country with other member countries, supports local agencies in providing data base facility that can provide intelligence and tools to mitigate any security risk for holding safe and secure tournament.

He said since World Cup Brazil 2014,  he has been working closely with colleagues in Qatar and has seen the state of the art infrastructure for the World Cup security.

Urquiza said that Qatar has developed an outstandimg  framework for international police cooperation,  Establishing of International Police Cooperation Center has been announced during the Security Last Mile Cooference, which is probably one of the best ones ever he has seen in any major sport event.

He said there is a strong cooperation from the participating countries and also strong cooperation from Interpol. However, for a mega event like of FIFA Wirld Cup,  there is always a collective aporoach and Qatar has done a wonderful job in engaging other countries. 'From what we have seen during the conference that in all respect, it is not only that the world cup will be very safe and secure, but they are going to leave a kegacy for future host countries to adopt the same framework'.

Interpol participating official said that he has seen the presentations and Qatar is absolutely ready to host the event, which will be enjoyed by each and everyone.

Doha, 02 June 2022 (QT)

Pakistan and Qatar recently held fifth session of the Joint Committee in Islamabad.

Qatar’s delegation was led by Mohammed Ali Al Meer, expert in the Assistant Undersecretary’s Office for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour, while the Pakistani side was headed by Ishrat Ali, secretary for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, along with representatives of Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE), Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) and National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).
The two sides had a productive deliberation on the export of high professional and skilled Pakistani nationals in the fields of medicines, engineering and information technology through government-to-government channel.

Development of online platform for general recruitment through establishment of job portals between the two countries to ensure transparent, swift and efficient recruitment of Pakistani workers to Qatar was proposed to facilitate employers and companies of Qatar.

The Qatari delegation was also apprised about the role of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in providing technical training to Pakistani manpower.

The delegation also visited Construction Technology and Training Institute (CTTI) working under the patronage of NAVTTC to examine the training programmes imparting different skills and expertise.

The Pakistani delegation expressed satisfaction on the worker-friendly policies of the Qatari government and overall working and living conditions of Pakistani workers.

The Qatari side appreciated the role of Pakistani diaspora in the development of Qatar and welcomed further collaboration to enhance Pakistani manpower in Qatar through efficient and transparent recruitment mechanisms.