Doha, October 14 (QNA) - Qatar's Cabinet has called on government ministries and institutions to use HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's address to the Shura Council as a guiding framework for their work in the coming period, as it approved draft legislation on children's rights and digital protection.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting in Doha on Wednesday, a day after HH the Amir outlined national priorities at the opening of the Shura Council's new legislative session.

Following the meeting, HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim Al Mohannadi said the Cabinet praised HH the Amir's address, which reviewed the challenges Qatar had faced in recent months and highlighted the country's resilience, institutional preparedness and priorities for the next phase of national development.

The speech emphasized the importance of economic diversification, efficient government institutions and social solidarity, while calling for greater commitment to public service, the protection of public funds and the national interest.

Expressing his appreciation for HH the Amir's prudent policies on the regional and global levels, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs instructed ministers to develop plans and programs to implement the address's objectives.

The Cabinet also reaffirmed Qatar's foreign policy priorities, including cooperation with Gulf states, support for the Palestinian cause, and the pursuit of dialogue and peaceful solutions to regional crises.

It praised cooperation between the Shura Council and the executive branch, highlighting the importance of legislation that supports the private sector and strengthens Qatar's investment environment.

Moving to the regional developments, the Cabinet strongly condemned repeated Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing them as a serious violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security, civilians and civil aviation.

It reaffirmed Qatar's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for measures taken by the kingdom to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

The Cabinet said Saudi Arabia's security was inseparable from Qatar's security and the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

On the agenda, the Cabinet approved draft legislation on children's rights and digital protection, alongside measures to strengthen safeguards for children and regulate radiation-related activities.

The proposed child rights law, prepared by the Ministry of Social Development and Family as part of its 2025-30 strategy, aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for children's care and protection, ensuring they grow up in a safe and stable environment.

The Cabinet said the draft law would be published for 10 days on Qatar's Al Meezan legal portal and the Sharek platform to gather public feedback before undergoing legislative review.

The Cabinet also approved a draft law on the digital protection of children, following a study coordinated by the Cabinet's General Secretariat in consultation with relevant authorities. The Ministry of Social Development and Family was tasked with taking further measures based on a separate study into digital safety among children and young people in Qatar.

Also, the Cabinet approved a draft decision by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to introduce a radiation practice code covering nuclear gauges and well logging.

Prepared in cooperation with QatarEnergy, the proposed rules aim to establish safety requirements for the possession, use, transport and storage of radioactive sources, in line with standards issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The measures are intended to strengthen oversight and protect workers, the public and the environment from radiation exposure. The draft will be published for seven days of public consultation before legislative review.

The meeting concluded with the Cabinet approving draft memorandums of understanding on cooperation between the Qatari and Armenian justice ministries, and on transport and supporting logistics services between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Other matters reviewed included reports on government service fees, civil aviation security, labor cooperation with the Republic of North Macedonia and agricultural cooperation and food security among GCC states. (QNA)