Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a Ramadan iftar banquet honoring heads of diplomatic missions, Qatar's ambassadors abroad, and senior Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials.
According to Qatar News Agency, HH the Amir, along with HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, each sent congratulatory cables to HE Rob Jetten following his swearing-in as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed chaired a regular Cabinet meeting at noon.
HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie highlighted Qatar Environment Day as a vital occasion to assess environmental progress and community involvement in achieving Qatar National Vision 2030.
In diplomatic engagements, HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with HE Ambassador of Rwanda, Igor Marara. HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani engaged with private sector representatives from the Qatar Chamber and QBA.
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi bid farewell to HE Ambassador of Portugal Paulo Neves Pocinho, marking the end of his tenure. Additionally, HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed and Spain's Secretary of State for Trade Amparo Senovilla led a session on trade and investment cooperation during the Qatar-Spain Strategic Dialogue.
Qatar, through its Ministry of Justice, participated in the Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law meeting, focusing on the regional action plan for 2026-2027. The country also took part in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
Lastly, the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, alongside Tajikistan and under the GCC's auspices, organized a side event titled "Youth and Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a Human Rights Future" during the Human Rights Council's 61st session.