International Day of Older Persons 2026: A Call to Adopt Comprehensive Policies Ensuring Dignity, Productivity of Older Persons
Doha, September 30 (QNA) - The State of Qatar joins the rest of the world on October 1st in observing International Day of Older Persons, under the theme 'The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.' Established by the UN General Assembly on Dec. 14, 1990, this day highlights one of the most significant contemporary demographic shifts, the unprecedented rise in life expectancy, and the resulting opportunities and challenges for individuals, societies, and economies.
International Translation Day: Experts Stress Language Rights, Arabic Content as AI Reshapes Translation
Doha, September 29 (QNA) - The right to be understood is at the heart of this year's International Translation Day, as the global observance spotlights linguistic diversity and language rights and the vital role of translation, interpreting and terminology in ensuring access to essential services, information and knowledge.
Doha Investment Platform: Promising Economic Gateway to Future
Doha, September 27 (QNA) - In a significant move reflecting the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to sustain growth amidst regional and international uncertainty, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani announced the launch of the Doha Investment platform, featuring investment opportunities exceeding $60 billion over the next five years.
UN...Seven Candidates Vie to Succeed Guterres as Secretary-General
Doha, September 24 (QNA) - The second term of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the organization's ninth chief, will end on December 31, as a behind-the-scenes race is underway to select his successor, who will take office on January 1, 2027, and lead an organization confronting a more divided and turbulent world than the one Guterres inherited nearly a decade ago.
UN/ Global Health Security: Qatar's Effective Contributions to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness, Response
Doha, September 24 (QNA) - Global health security faces extremely complex challenges and stakes due to growing environmental problems, the frequency of pandemics, escalating security crises and economic difficulties, as well as the reduction in financial allocations for specialized organizations, which limits the effectiveness of preventive programs and the control of epidemics and diseases, despite the growing international calls for collective action to protect humanity from the repercussions of any future pandemic.
UN/ Qatar’s Leading Contributions to Supporting UN Efforts to Implement "Right to Development"
Doha, September 23 (QNA) - Adopted by the United Nation's General Assembly on December 4, 1986, the Declaration on the Right to Development celebrates its 40th anniversary this year as a foundational pillar establishing development as an inalienable human right.
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