Doha, September 30 (QNA) - Here is a summary of local news released Sunday: - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued Sunday Decree No. 71 of 2024, inviting the Shura Council to convene for the fourth ordinary session of the first legislative term - corresponding to the 53rd annual session - on Tuesday (Rabi' Al-Ahkar 12, 1446 AH, corresponding to Oct. 15, 2024 AD).
- HE Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the State of Qatar Roy Akajuwe Kachale.
- HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al-Thani has underscored Qatar's support for all initiatives that strengthen the Arab private sector position in the economic arena, stressing the importance of developing cooperation between business sectors of the Arab world, activating and upgrading the Arab private sector for the advantage of Arab economies and the efforts of achieving the Arab economic integration.
- HE Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the State of Qatar Lillibeth Velasco Pono.
- HE Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor, Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, met Sunday with Chairman and CEO of MSCI, Henry Fernandez.
- HE President of the Investment and Trade Court Judge Khalid bin Ali Al Obaidly was appointed as Expert member in the International Commercial Expert Committee.
- Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli stressed the significance of the 2nd edition of Qatar Real Estate Forum that will be held under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani from Oct. 13-15 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
- The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Center (QICDRC) has devised an initiative to give free legal counseling for those who may lack access to justice due to financial constraints.
- The Ministry of Labour's statistical bulletin for the second quarter of 2024 showed that the Labour Licensing Department received approximately 99,458 applications, including 15,969 for new recruitment, 66,898 for general work permits (personal number extension), and 2,804 applications for special work permits (family sponsorship / GCC nationals / investors / beneficiaries of property ownership, etc.).
- The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has concluded the activities of the 10th Qatar Patient Safety Week, held under the theme "Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety.
- A delegation from Doha Forum Qatars flagship platform promoting diplomacy, dialogue and diversity has completed a week of strategic engagement in Washington D.C. and New York City, on the margins of the General Assembly High-Level Week 2024.
- The State of Qatar participated Sunday in the "Peace and Development in Arab and African Framework" conference at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo.
- Qatar Museums announced its participation in the 2nd edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale, set to take place in Jeddah from Jan. 25, 2025 to May 25, 2025.
- Qatar Charity (QC) has provided urgent food aid to 18,000 flood-affected individuals in Bangladesh.
- Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced that the State of Qatar has been named the guest country at this year's Marrakech Short Film Festival, a significant recognition of the nation's growing influence in the world of cinema.
- The fourth edition of the Katara Space Science Program (KSSP), which kicked off last Tuesday in collaboration with MAPS International, concluded at the Al Thuraya Planetarium in Cultural Village Foundation-Katara, marking a significant gathering of science and space enthusiasts.
- Earthna Center, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), revealed the details of the 9th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week which began yesterday and will continue until Oct. 5.
- The Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council has concluded its 8th Corporate Innovation Leaders Program (CILP), with the participation of a diverse group of corporate leaders, executives, strategists and innovators.
- Organized by the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA) in strategic partnership with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Qatar sustainable development and economic diversification conference will kick off on Wednesday.
- The 5th Gulf narration forum, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, kicked off Sunday, with the participation of writers and critics from Qatar and the GCC member states, along with writers from Jordan and Morocco, guests of the forum.
- Al Shaqab, Member of Qatar Foundation, announced that the Al Shaqab Training Show will be held at the Longines Indoor Arena next Friday from 15:00 to 21:00.
- A number of Qatari referees will participate in managing the matches of the second round of the first stage of the AFC Champions League Elite, and the AFC Champions League Two, as Referee Assessor Abdulrahman Mohammed Hussein was assigned to assess the referees of the match between FC Pohang Steelers of Korea and Shanghai Port FC of China in the AFC Champions League Elite for Group One, which will be held on Tuesday in Pohang, Korea.
- The Qatar U-20 football team has qualified for the 2025 AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to take place in China, after defeating Jordan 3-2 in their match on Sunday at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. The match was part of the Group J qualifiers, which also included Hong Kong and Singapore.
- The draw for the 23rd edition of the Arab Men's Volleyball Championship, scheduled to take place in Bahrain in 2024, placed the Qatar national team in Group B alongside Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. (QNA)