Doha: HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, has stressed the ongoing threat of desertification to natural resources, food security, and life sustainability, calling for unified efforts by governments and international organizations to develop innovative solutions for environmental equilibrium. According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated Qatar's commitment to a comprehensive political solution to the Syrian crisis that prioritizes the interests of the Syrian people. He also emphasized the significance of the upcoming state visit by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH Consort Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani to the United Kingdom, upon invitation from HM King Charles III, to strengthen bilateral relations. In Riyadh, HE Shura Council Secretary-General Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud m et with his Saudi counterpart, Dr. Mohammed bin Dakhil Al Mutairi, while a Shura Council delegation, led by HE Chairman of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dosari, engaged with Saudi Shura Council Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sheikh. The Shura Council also participated in the 53rd meeting of the Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean via video conferencing. The Ministry of Justice launched the first phase of its digital legal services as part of its digital transformation plan. Concurrently, the Ministry of Labor organized a training session with the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants for private-sector job seekers, including Qatari graduates and children of Qatari women specializing in accounting. The Ministry of Public Health, collaborating with the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, hosted a training workshop on WHO growth charts for children under five. Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education marke d the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an event titled "We're here for them." MATAR received the Best AI Solution - Corporate award for its AI-powered Digital Human for Customer Service at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2024 organized by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The fourth edition of the Doha Forum - Youth Edition will launch in collaboration with the QatarDebate Center. The Web Summit, in partnership with the Government Communications Office and Qatar Development Bank, organized the Runway to Web Summit Qatar kick-off event, gearing up for the summit in Doha from February 23 to 26. Meanwhile, the Qatar Stock Exchange general index slightly dropped by 3.27 points at the start of Tuesday's trading. The latest PMI survey data from Qatar Financial Centre compiled by S and P Global indicated continued improvement in Qatar's non-energy private sector business conditions. Moreover, the QRDI Council, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank, concluded its seventh Strategic Product Management Bootcamp for entrepreneurs and SMEs. The FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 Local Organizing Committee assured it would prioritize accessibility and inclusivity for all fans, including those with disabilities, from December 11 to 18. Additionally, the Qatar Olympic Committee announced the launch of the 1st QOC Half Marathon on the 2025 National Sports Day, February 11, 2025.