Doha, 11 Sept. 2024 (QNA)

Two-day Third National Human Rights Forum concluded today in Doha. The conference was held on September 10 and 11 under the title ' Protecting Children's Rights in a Safe Digital Environment: Challenges and Prospects for Empowerment and Protection'. It was organized by National Human Rights Committee in partnership with Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Communications and Information Technology; Ministry of Education and Higher Education; Ministry of Social Development and Family; National Cybersecurity Agency; Office of the Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Among other institutions participating included Ministry of Justice; Ministry of Culture; Public Prosecution; National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking; Qatar University; Hamad Bin Khalifa University; United Nations Office for Documentation and Training in the Field of Human Rights for Western Asia; Al Jazeera Media Network; and other concerned institutions.

The forum highlighted the legislative and technical progress made by State of Qatar to enable children to have safe access to the digital space, in line with the  national values expressed in the Permanent Constitution of the State, and in a manner that achieves Qatar's National Vision 2030.

The participants in 2-Day conference appreciated the efforts of all parties concerned with children's digital rights.  The forum sessions were enriched by a group of experts and specialists from government agencies, civil society, and the private sector, in addition to the active participation of children themselves.

Secretary General of National Human Rights Committee of Qatar (NHRC), Sultan Hassan Al Jamali announced the communiqué at the conclusion ceremony of Third National Forum for Human Rights.

Following are the salient points of the communique:

1.  Develop the legislative structure to keep pace with digital development, in a manner that includes criminalizing all forms of violence and crimes committed against children in the digital environment, including prohibiting inappropriate and harmful content to the life and healthy development of children.

2. Adopt policies and measures to enable children to have safe access to the digital environment, and continuously develop preventive tools to keep pace with the evolving risks and challenges in the digital space, and encourage innovations in the world of technology, while ensuring high standards of safety, including obligating platforms on the Internet to conduct periodic risk assessments with the aim of exploring and addressing the harmful effects of their services on children's rights, and ensuring that commercial companies respect children's privacy and protect their interests.

3. The need for legislative and administrative measures to ensure the protection of children's rights to digital learning, and to enhance their ability to control the information they share via the Internet, and their right to express their opinions and safe digital participation, including interaction via social media, and to protect them from exploitation and abuse and protect their personal data, and to provide the opportunity for children's voices to be heard in all measures taken regarding them.

4. Enabling children and their families to access effective redress mechanisms, by simplifying child-friendly complaint procedures, and enhancing the capacities of law enforcement, public prosecution and judiciary officials to address violations related to the digital environment through various means, including international cooperation.

5. Establishing a department for artificial intelligence and digital rights at the National Human Rights Committee, developing monitoring tools, and working to include children's rights in the digital environment in its guidelines and annual reports, and contributing to the establishment of an international platform to develop discussion on the best measures and practices to prevent violence and exploitation of children in the digital environment.

6. Raising awareness and educating parents is very important. Parents must be aware and cognizant of the risks of using technology. The private sector must also play a role in the issue of digital programs and platforms that are created and developed, or in setting policies for their proper use. The private sector must play a role in developing electronic games in a purposeful and educational manner that includes all the standards that protect children from any type of violence, bullying, or violation of religious or social principles.

7. Tighten penalties for the circulation of pornographic sites and sites that encourage children to commit suicide and self-harm, and work to strengthen prevention mechanisms, including designing digital materials and platforms that enhance national and religious identity.

8. Work to develop unified regional standards for the production of digital content directed at children, taking into account cultural and religious diversity, and ensuring the provision of appropriate and safe content for all children. In this regard, cooperation should be strengthened between government institutions, civil society organizations, communications and technology companies, and digital platforms.

9. Implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child ratified by the State of Qatar, enhancing bilateral, regional and international cooperation in all matters related to children's participation in the digital space, and supporting international efforts and initiatives aimed at protecting children's rights in the digital environment.

10. Enhancing access for persons with disabilities to a safe digital environment, and raising the quality of digital access services and assistive technology to support children with disabilities.

11. Integrating artificial intelligence into school curricula, supporting safe ethical design and responsible use, allocating resources for children's programs based on artificial intelligence, and developing the capabilities of teachers, administrators and parents in artificial intelligence.

Chairperson of the NHRC, Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, emphasized the need to act on the conclusions from the third edition of the National Human Rights Forum. She highlighted that the forum and its recommendations are crucial for creating a safe digital environment for children.

Al Attiyah pointed out that ensuring digital security for future generations is now an urgent priority and requires a collaborative effort from state institutions and parents alike.

She stressed the need for widespread awareness of the factors necessary to build a secure digital world. The forum's recommendations, crafted with input from experts across cyber, legal, and security fields, underscore the importance of addressing these issues.

Al Attiyah urged all stakeholders to intensify their efforts to foster a digital environment that safeguards children's rights, who are fundamental to developmental progress.

Brig. Ali Hassan Al Kubaisi, Director of the Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department in Ministry of Interior had highlighted on the opening day of conference MoI’s role in combating electronic crime at all levels.

He stressed that there is a development in electronic crime globally as a result of rapid technological development, indicating that combating electronic crimes, including those directed at children, is one of the key priorities of the MoI.

Doha, 10 Sept. 2024 (QNA)

2-Day third edition of National Human Rights Forum took off today at the Hotel Le Royal Meridien Lusail emphasizing the importance of the efforts made by the State of Qatar through laws, legislation, policies, and technical measures to protect children in the digital environment.

Present on the occasion were Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser AlMisned, Minister of Social Development and Family; Engineer Abdulrahman bin Ali AlFarahid AlMalki, President of the National Cyber Security Agency; Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh AlNaimi, Under Secretary Ministry of Education and Higher Education; Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiya, Chairperson, National Human Rights Committee of Qatar;  Reem Mohammed AlMansoori, Assistant Under Secretary, Digital Society Development, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT); Col. Ali Hassan Ali AlKubaisi, Director, Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department, Ministry of Interior; Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, United Nations; and Anthony MacDonald, Head of UNICEF Office, Qatar.

Among speakers on the first day of the forum also included Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Vice President of the National Human Rights Committee; Dr. Hind Ali Hamad Al Muraikhi, a senior researcher at the Qatar Computing Research Institute at Hamad Bin Khalifa University;  Noor Ahmed Al Ishaq, legal researcher at the National Office for Personal Data Protection at the National Cybersecurity Agency; Hamad Mohammed Al Dosari, Assistant Public Prosecutor, Dr. Khaled Al Ansari, Head of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine and Head of the National Team for Child Protection from Violence and Neglect at the Ministry of Public Health.

The speakers highlighted the significant role of families in monitoring and protecting their children. The forum featured several sessions on its first day. The first session focused on policies, programs, and technical measures to empower and protect children in the digital world. This session was moderated by Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Vice President of the National Human Rights Committee, and included five papers.

The participants in this session explained that the primary protection for children in the digital space starts with the family, which is responsible for monitoring their children. They noted that achieving this by the family would protect children by 80%, with the remaining protection depending on other efforts.
They also referred to the legislation, laws, policies, and measures prepared by the State of Qatar to protect children in the digital space, emphasizing that the family remains the key point for monitoring and following up on children at home.

The participants recommended the integration of the digital environment into the section dedicated to children's rights in the National Human Rights Committees annual reports.

They also suggested including children's rights in the digital environment in the guidelines prepared by the committee for educational institutions at various levels primary, preparatory, and secondary. Additionally, they called for stringent standards to ensure companies respect children's privacy in the electronic products and services they offer, and for providing necessary guidance to children on recognizing and avoiding digital threats.

They advocated for the issuance of a specific law on artificial intelligence to ensure the safety of its applications and the legitimacy of its objectives, particularly concerning the best interests of the children.

They proposed preparing a code of conduct with guidelines on digital content regulation based on human rights principles, including the best interests of the children, privacy, and the cultural identity of the Qatari society.

In the second session of the forum, Dr. Hind Ali Hamad Al Muraikhi, senior researcher at the Qatar Computing Research Institute at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, presented a paper on Qatar's national AI strategy and its role in digital empowerment of children.

She explained that the strategy established the foundations for building AI in the country and focuses on children, as they frequently interact with AI through educational programs or electronic games.

Dr. Al Muraikhi mentioned that Qatar launched its AI strategy in 2019, developed in collaboration with the Qatar Computing Research Institute, with the goal of making Qatar a global leader in this field. The strategy includes six pillars: education to inform individuals, access to data, ensuring job development, supporting businesses, focusing on research, and ensuring ethics in AI program development to protect user data.

She also discussed the challenges children face due to their use of AI, including privacy and security concerns. She highlighted fears regarding the privacy of childrens data and the security risks associated with storing and processing this data without their knowledge.

She recommended addressing the gap in AI education to ensure that all target groups are fully aware of how to use AI correctly. She also emphasized the need to design AI programs ethically and to support learning through AI by creating educational experiences that make children effective users of these programs.

Noor Ahmed Al Ishaq, legal researcher at the National Office for Personal Data Protection at the National Cybersecurity Agency, presented a paper titled on policies, standards, and guidelines for protecting children in the digital environment.

She confirmed that modern technologies have both positive and negative aspects. Among the negatives is the violation of digital space users' rights, with children constituting about a third of digital space users according to a 2017 OIC report.

Al Ishaq discussed the measures and mechanisms adopted in Qatar to protect children's rights against digital threats. These measures include the establishment of the National Office for Personal Data Protection, which oversees the implementation of the law, issues and develops initiatives, policies, and tools for legal compliance, and raises awareness while representing Qatar in international forums on personal data protection.

She stressed the need for coordination and cooperation with child rights organizations to achieve the goal of protecting children's right to privacy.

Hamad Mohammed Al Dosari, Assistant Public Prosecutor, addressed the issue of protecting children who are victims of cybercrimes. He noted that while information technology has seen tremendous development, it has also revealed serious negatives such as the exploitation of children online.

He pointed out that criminals use various methods, such as sending gifts and enticing children through social networks, which requires enhancing family awareness and protective measures.
Al Dosari also reviewed Qatari legislation aimed at combating child exploitation, highlighting legal measures that criminalize these acts and impose strict penalties on offenders. He emphasized the importance of educating families about digital space dangers and implementing effective precautionary measures to protect children, such as monitoring their online activities and activating security features on devices.

Dr. Khaled Al Ansari, Head of Pediatric Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine and Head of the National Team for Child Protection from Violence and Neglect at the Ministry of Public Health, in his paper on psychological support for children who are victims of abuse and digital violence, stated that internet use has increased since 2021. Despite its benefits, it exposes children to widespread risks.

He mentioned that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding screen use for children from birth to 18 months, selecting high-quality programs under parental supervision, and setting limits on screen time.

Dr. Al Ansari emphasized the importance of raising children's awareness of new risks, suggesting enhanced regulatory systems, parental training, and the development of monitoring and support mechanisms to ensure children's safety in the digital environment.

He recommended maintaining cultural and religious identity during global events like Safer Internet Day, using celebrities to promote digital safety culture, and organizing training courses for parents on blocking inappropriate content. He proposed establishing a committee to handle complaints and issues related to customs and traditions and developing mechanisms to monitor digital content in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy.

Shanghai, 10 Sept. 2024

QatarEnergy inaugurated the first conventional-size LNG vessel under its historic shipbuilding program. The 'Rex Tillerson' was named after the former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil as a tribute to his life-long accomplishments in the energy sector.

The traditional naming ceremony was held at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in the Chinese city of Shanghai. Present on the occasion were Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President and CEO of QatarEnergy; Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO of QatarEnergy LNG; Ms. Jia Haiying, Member of the Party Leadership Group; and Chief Financial Officer of China State Shipbuilding Coproration (CSSC); Chen Jianliang, Chairman of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding; Takeshi Hashimoto, President and CEO of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines; Zhu Bixin, President of China COSCO SHIPPING Corporation Limited; QatarEnergy’s first Chinese shipowner, and senior executives from QatarEnergy and QatarEnergy LNG.

Marking this historic event, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi on the occasion said 'Mr. Tillerson’s legacy will always be remembered in Qatar and around the world, particularly for his wisdom, warmth, and sincerity, which drove one of the oldest Qatari relationships with international oil companies towards greater prosperity. We are grateful for Rex’s friendship and partnership with Qatar, and his long-lasting marks on the global energy industry'. He wished the new vessel 'Fair Winds and Following Seas' as it carries Tillerson’s legacy to all corners of the world.

AlKaabi added that This event embodies our commitment to meet the world’s growing need for cleaner energy and to be part of the global economic development for decades to come. As the first ship in our new LNG fleet, the Rex Tillerson will undoubtedly play a significant role as she carries Qatari-produced LNG to many receiving terminals across the globe. It is our honor to name the first vessel in Rex Tillerson’s name as a tribute to his life-long accomplishments and as a symbol of a special friendship, he said.

Rex Tillerson in his address said: 'During my almost 42-year career with ExxonMobil Corporation, one of the highlights was working with Qatar to develop its LNG trade. Under the wise leadership of the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the continuing wise leadership of the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad AlThani, Qatar has become the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas to the world'.

He added that he was deeply honored to have this magnificent ship carry his name. He hoped that it will have many years of safe service delivering energy the world over'.

In addition to the Rex Tillerson, QatarEnergy celebrated the naming of a second vessel 'Umm Ghuwailina'. The 2 vessels are part of 12 conventional-size LNG vessels contracted with the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard – all equipped with the latest maritime technology ensuring optimal operational efficiency and compliance with the most stringent environmental regulations reflecting QatarEnergy’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The two vessels, set to be delivered ahead of their contracted delivery schedule, are under long-term charter by QatarEnergy Trading (QET).

With the highest and most advanced safety, technical, and environmental standards, the vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art dual-fuel engines, generators, and boilers to further reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.

Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Al-Kaabi thanked the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard for a world-class craftsmanship, and for a long-lasting partnership, and the vessel’s owners, managers, and vessel captains for their trust and confidence as the 'Rex Tillerson' and 'Umm Ghuwailina' take to sea.

Doha, 09 Sept. 2024

beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), the leading sports and entertainment networks in the world, and Qatar University (QU), Qatar’s primary institution of higher education, have renewed their long-term cooperation agreement for a further four years.

The agreement was signed at beIN’s headquarters by Tareq Zainal, Chief Financial & Human Resources Officer at beIN MEDIA GROUP and Dr. Mohammed Diab, Qatar University’s Vice President of Student Affairs, in the presence of representatives from both organisations.

Under the agreement, beIN will continue to provide educational and professional opportunities to QU students. In addition to the ample new opportunities for students, QU will work alongside beIN to further create and offer professional training and development programmes for the global broadcaster’s employees.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Tareq Zainal, Chief Financial & Human Resources Officer, beIN MEDIA GROUP, said: “beIN’s continued collaboration with QU reaffirms our commitment to support national development, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 to create a knowledge-based economy and develop the leaders of tomorrow. Moreover, as one of the world’s leading media groups, beIN recognises the importance of inspiring the next generation of aspiring media professionals and growing the media industry in Qatar.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohammed Diab, Vice President for Student Affairs at Qatar University, praised the collaboration between Qatar University and the leading global media group, beIN. He emphasized that this partnership has yielded significant results over the past years. Dr. Diab affirmed Qatar University's commitment, as a center of expertise, to supplying the Qatari labor market with qualified human resources across various fields and disciplines. He also highlighted the university's goal to leverage the global expertise and reputation of beIN to provide further inspiration to its students and graduates. The training opportunities available at beIN will be a valuable addition, greatly supporting the academic and professional development of QU students.

Since the first agreement was signed in January 2020, there have been many achievements and areas of cooperation between both entities. Most notably, more than 24 QU graduates were provided with job opportunities at beIN, with efforts continuing to attract more top caliber talent. Additionally, both entities provided many training opportunities for QU students and beIN employees respectively. beIN has also played an active part in several notable QU events such as annual career fairs and induction days.

Doha, 09 Sept. 2024

Philippine ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono joined fellow diplomats, various expatriate community groups, and music enthusiasts in the sophomore edition of the Philippine Choral Festival recently at the Qatar National Convention Center.

Dubbed 'Harmonic Horizons: Voices in Unity', the musical event featured stirring performances from the Maharlikans Vocal Ensemble Philippines, an award-winning collective of Qatar-based Filipino professionals led by Maestro Demy Solitario.

The Maharlikans were joined by other community singing and performing groups, including The Doha Players, Liahona Doha Singers, Qatar Concert Choir, The Sacred Voices, and Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy.

The two-hour concert was a musical journey that brought audiences to the Philippines with well-loved classics, such as 'Dumbele' and 'Bituing Walang Ningning', to the recreation of eclectic pop hits 'Mapa' by SB19 and 'This Is Me' from 'The Greatest Showman'.

In her message, Ambassador Pono congratulated the performers for their passion and perseverance in pulling off the event, calling the Filipino talents 'the best cultural ambassadors of the Philippines'.

'Tonight, we witnessed the amazing power of music in transcending differences in culture, race, and beliefs', she said. 'We also witnessed how music promotes unity and harmony in diversity. May you continue to spread the message of love, peace, and unity through your voices'.

Shanghai, 09 Sept. 2024

QatarEnergy has signed an agreement today with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of 6 additional state-of-the-art QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program to 128, including 24 QC-Max mega vessels.

The QC-Max vessels, which will be built at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, a wholly-owned CSSC subsidiary, are the largest LNG vessels ever built with a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters each. The new advanced carriers are scheduled to be delivered between 2028 and 2031.

The agreement was signed during a special ceremony held in Shanghai today, by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi,  Minister of State for Energy Affairs,  President and CEO of QatarEnergy;  Chen Jianliang, Chairman of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Ltd, and Hu Kai, President of China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd.

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani,  CEO of QatarEnergy LNG; Ms. Jia Haiying, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Chief Financial Officer of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC); a number of senior Chinese government officials; and senior executives from QatarEnergy; QatarEnergy LNG and CSSC.

Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi on the occasion said that 'The signing of today’s agreement is underscored by the strategic importance of QatarEnergy’s historic LNG fleet expansion program and its commitment to maintaining a leadership position in the global LNG market'.

He added: "We are very pleased to expand our excellent working relationship with CSSC and Hudong-Zhonghua, one of the world’s premier shipbuilders. We look forward to receiving these advanced LNG vessels and expanding our role in providing the world with the cleaner energy needed for a realistic and practical energy transition.”

The new ship order is a testament to QatarEnergy’s focus on quality and reliability.

The six new advanced vessels are in addition to 18 QC-Max vessels recently ordered from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard. This brings the total number of QC-Max vessels ordered by QatarEnergy to 24, with a total value of about USD 8 billion.

The QC-Max vessels, designed with cutting-edge technology, will enhance QatarEnergy’s capacity to meet the growing global LNG demand while reinforcing its dedication to operational excellence and environmental sustainability.

With enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, these ships are engineered to meet the highest safety and environmental standards, representing a significant advancement in sustainable innovation.

About QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy is an integrated energy company committed to the sustainable development of cleaner energy resources as part of the energy transition in the State of Qatar and beyond.

We are the world leader in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) – a cleaner, more flexible, and reliable source of energy, and an integral partner in the global energy transition. Our activities cover the entire spectrum of the oil and gas value chain and include the exploration, production, processing, refining, marketing, trading, and sales of energy products and commodities.

As “Your Energy Transition Partner”, QatarEnergy is committed to building a better and brighter future by helping meet today’s energy needs, while safeguarding our environment and natural resources for generations to come, bound by the highest standards of sustainable human, socio-economic, and environmental development.

Doha, 08 Sept. 2024

By Ashraf Siddiqui

Doha, 06 Sept. 2024

 The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of State of Qatar hosted 3 day 25^th International Space Radio Monitoring Meeting (ISRMM) in Doha, concluded on 5th of Sept.

The annual multilateral meeting was attended by participants from communications and spectrum management regulatory bodies engaged in satellite monitoring and measurements, as well as representatives from satellite communication companies, equipment manufacturers, and other satellite related organizations.

The three-day meeting explored innovative strategies, address emerging challenges, and collaborated on solutions to ensure the effective and harmonious use of the radio spectrum.

The ISRMM included a symposium for industry experts and a regulator’s expert meeting. The sessions provided insights from various sectors including regulatory bodies, satellite industry, space agencies, monitoring agencies, and other stakeholders on advanced technologies related to space monitoring, geolocation, interference mitigation, in addition to discussing policies, regulations, and recent experiences in this field.

Engineer Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of CRA Qatar emphasized the crucial role of space and satellite technologies in fostering a sustainable and inclusive digital society.

He said that 'Qatar’s commitment to advancing space technology not only aligns with the nation’s vision for sustainable development and economic prosperity but also positions Qatar as a pioneering force in the global space industry'.

He added that 'by investing in these cutting-edge technologies, Qatar aims to drive significant technological innovation, diversify its economy, create new job opportunities, and enhance national security. These objectives are central to support the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, the Digital Agenda 2030, and CRA strategy, reflecting the country's strategic focus on harnessing space technology for long-term growth and global leadership', he added.

Doha, 01 Sept. 2024

QatarEnergy has announced that it will build a new solar power mega project that will more than double the State of Qatar’s solar energy production, significantly contributing to lower carbon emissions in the framework of a realistic energy transition.

The new project will boost Qatar’s PV solar power production capacity to about 4,000 megawatts by building one of the world’s largest solar power plants in Dukhan area, with a production capacity of 2,000 megawatts.

The announcement was made by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, during a press conference held at the headquarters of QatarEnergy in Doha.

Minister Al-Kaabi said: “I am pleased to announce thaf in line with our Sustainability Strategy, we will more than double our solar power production capacity to about 4,000 megawatts by 2030 through the world-scale, 2,000 megawatt Dukhan Solar Power Plant.”

Al-Kaabi said: “I would like to emphasize that developing solar power plants is one of Qatar’s most crucial initiatives to reduce CO₂ emissions, develop sustainability projects, and diversify electricity production, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 4.7 million tons per annum.”

The new solar project will be added to QatarEnergy’s solar power portfolio, which includes the existing Al-Kharsaah solar power plant, which was inaugurated in 2022 with a capacity of 800 megawatts of electricity, and to two solar power projects that QatarEnergy is building in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed industrial cities with a total production capacity of 875 megawatts, and which are expected to start production before the end of this year.

With the addition of the new Dukhan Solar Power Plant, QatarEnergy’s portfolio of solar power projects in Qatar will reach a capacity of about 4,000 megawatts by the year 2030. This represents approximately 30% of Qatar’s total electrical power production capacity.

Minister Al-Kaabi concluded his remarks by expressing sincere thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, for his wise leadership and the continued support of Qatar’s energy sector.

Islamabad, 31 August 2024