Doha, November 05 (QNA) - Qatari newspapers have devoted extensive and prominent coverage to the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently underway in Doha, reaffirming Qatar's pivotal role in advancing dialogue, collective action, and human-centered development at the global level.

In their Wednesday editorials, the newspapers underscored the profound significance of the summit, which reflects Qatar's unwavering conviction that multilateralism is not merely an option, but the only viable path to addressing global challenges and fostering peace, justice, and sustainable development for all nations.

The dailies also highlighted the visionary address delivered by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, praising it as a beacon of wisdom, moral clarity, and foresight. They emphasized that His Highness' speech charts a new international course, rooted in equity, solidarity, and shared responsibility, steering the global community toward a more just and balanced development paradigm that upholds human dignity, expands opportunity, and places the well-being of every individual at the center of progress.

Al-Arab affirmed that the speech delivered by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the Second World Summit for Social Development, which opened in Doha on Monday, stood as a significant event in itself. It presented a comprehensive vision that transcended conventional formal addresses, placing social development within its broader framework -- the framework of humanity, dignity, stability, and international partnership.

The newspaper stated that His Highness' speech marked a new direction in development relations, one that redefines global priorities and reinforces Qatar's influential role in shaping the future of development internationally. It added that the speech did not simply cite programs or enumerate achievements, but instead focused on Qatar's development philosophy -- a shift from a welfare-based model to one rooted in empowerment, reflecting a qualitative transition from a policy of protection to one of participation. Social development in Qatar has become a national project centered on the individual as both the foundation and ultimate aim of development. Within this context, HH the Amir announced the 2025-2030 strategy of the Ministry of Social Development and Family under the theme "From Care to Empowerment," in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. This transformation includes enhancing the quality of education, expanding opportunities for economic empowerment, improving healthcare and family services, and providing social protection based on justice and equal opportunity.

Al-Arab noted that the most striking aspect of HH the Amir's speech was the linkage between development and peace. His Highness emphasized that development cannot flourish amid instability, and that lasting peace must be a just peace -- not temporary arrangements that ignore root causes or leave populations suffering. In this context, His Highness highlighted the plight of the Palestinian people and their right to live in dignity in their homeland, pointing to the catastrophic effects of the recent Israeli attacks. He stressed the need for an international commitment to ensure reconstruction and support the Palestinian people until they secure their legitimate rights. His Highness also addressed the situation in Sudan, drawing attention to the tragic events in El Fasher, Darfur, and calling for a political solution that preserves Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

In conclusion, Al-Arab underlined that these political messages were not separate from the summit's agenda, but rather underscored the principle that social development cannot be isolated from human justice. Development is a value-based system linked to freedom, dignity, and justice. Thus, HH the Amir's speech connected issues that may appear distinct but are fundamentally united by the central role of the human being. The most important milestone in this discourse was the announcement of the adoption of the "Doha Political Declaration," the summit's outcome document following extensive consultations among member states. This declaration establishes a political and ethical framework for the development process in the coming years, representing a transition from intentions to implementation. It sets forth an action plan to promote social inclusion, combat poverty, create decent work opportunities, and strengthen human rights and human dignity.

Al-Watan affirmed that the State of Qatar firmly believes in multilateral action as an indispensable path to confronting global challenges and advancing peace, justice and sustainable development. It stressed that the international system must embody the values of humanity, justice and equality. Qatar champions these principles through close cooperation with the United Nations and international organizations, by providing humanitarian and development assistance, contributing to solutions to shared challenges such as cybersecurity and climate change and by empowering youth to participate effectively in international decision-making.

The newspaper noted that convening this important summit in Doha carries highly significant messages, foremost among them Qatar's prominent status as an active, strategic partner of the United Nations and its role as a symbol of dialogue, partnership, and hope.

The paper stated that the speech delivered by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is the Chair of the Second World Summit for Social Development, reaffirmed principled positions on the most pressing issues related to the conditions necessary for promoting social development, supporting international efforts aimed at eradicating poverty, increasing employment opportunities, and enhancing all that ensures human dignity and achieves social inclusion—paving the way toward a more prosperous and just future for all.

HH the Amir emphasized that social development is not a matter of choice—it is a fundamental necessity, a statement of profound meaning and great importance. It underscores the need for the entire international community to unite in order to turn aspirations into tangible reality, by renewing commitment to the United Nations Charter and to multilateral cooperation within its institutions, and by redoubling efforts to establish the value of social development as a fundamental prerequisite for achieving security, prosperity and stability for all, Al-Watan added.

The newspaper concluded by saying that His Highness expressed Qatar’s belief that lasting peace — unlike temporary settlements — is the just peace. HH the Amir recalled the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people, stressing that they are in dire need of all possible support to address the catastrophic consequences of the brutal Israeli aggression and to resist the establishment of an apartheid system in Palestine. HH call upon the international community to redouble its efforts and extend support to the Palestinian people in reconstruction and meeting the basic needs of this steadfast people until justice is achieved and their legitimate rights are exercised on their soil and their homeland.

Al-Raya stated that the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, served as a beacon of wisdom and a charter for the human conscience, outlining a new path for the world toward fair cooperation and balanced development.

The newspaper pointed out that His Highness’s speech was a humanitarian message addressing both minds and hearts, calling for cooperation rather than conflict, mercy rather than aggression, and justice rather than force to be the guiding principle in relations among nations.

It considered that Qatar’s hosting of this summit was neither a coincidence of time nor place, but a reflection of its journey that placed humans at the center and goal of development. Thanks to the vision of His Highness the Amir, Qatar has become a global model in human empowerment, the promotion of education, and the support of humanitarian initiatives through the Qatar Development Fund, Qatar Charity, and other institutions whose contributions have reached numerous peoples around the world.

Al-Raya concluded by saying that HH the Amir’s speech combined the power of words with the depth of vision, addressing the world’s conscience in the language of humanity rather than politics alone. The words of His Highness’s speech carried the essence of leadership attuned to human suffering and the eloquence of a vision that blends realism with aspiration, reason with emotion and politics with humanity.

In turn, The Peninsula newspaper, emphasized that Qatar’s hosting of the Second World Summit for Social Development underlines its growing leadership in shaping global dialogue on human progress.

In its editorial, the newspaper stated that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, affirmed in his speech that the event “affirms the spirit of solidarity and international cooperation in addressing the challenges that hinder economic growth, and slow down the achievement of human development goals, which will threaten social peace.

As newly elected Chair of the Summit, HH the Amir emphasised that Doha’s commitment to hosting the meeting “stems from our firm conviction in the importance of collective action on issues that should not be contentious,” pointing out that challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and social inequality “require collective cooperation and effective solidarity, The Peninsula added.

The newspaper concluded by saying that HH the Amir reaffirmed Qatar’s steadfast partnership with the United Nations and its leading role in supporting humanitarian and development efforts. “The State of Qatar will remain an active partner in the international community and a supporter of social development efforts,” HH the Amir declared. (QNA)