Doha: HE Speaker of the Shura Council, Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, led the council's regular session at the Tamim Bin Hamad Hall, where a proposal for a summer training program for secondary students was discussed. The session began with the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the reading of the agenda by HE Secretary-General of the Shura Council, Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Social Affairs, Labor, and Housing Committee presented a report on the proposal submitted by HE Ahmed bin Sultan Al Asiri. The proposal aims to engage high school students in productive activities during the summer break, aligning with Article No. 22 of Qatar's constitution, which emphasizes the protection and development of children.
HE Al Ghanim emphasized the importance of utilizing summer breaks for rest, entertainment, and capacity-building. He acknowledged initiatives by public and private institutions to provide training opportunities and stressed the need for coordination among these entities.
HE Chairman of the Social Affairs, Labor, and Housing Committee, Abdulrahman bin Yousuf Al Khulaifi, noted that the proposal aligns with the Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on human development. He highlighted the need for virtual training programs to equip students with fundamental skills and mentioned an online platform connecting various training programs.
The Shura members agreed that guiding students during the summer break offers multiple benefits, including character building and skill development. The legislature decided to submit a non-binding proposal to the government to create a national plan targeting Qatari students and addressing labor market needs.
The proposal also suggests using a digital platform to facilitate student access to training opportunities and providing monetary incentives for trainees. It encourages private sector enterprises to launch grooming initiatives as part of their social responsibility.
In addition, the council reviewed the government's statement on regulating media content creation and publishing on digital platforms, forwarding the matter to the Education, Culture, Sport and Information Committee. The session also included discussions on previous proposals related to healthcare appointments and international parliamentary participation.
The meeting was attended by students from the Graduate Studies College of the Police Academy and members of the Student Council of Ali Bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani Secondary School for Boys.