Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim chairing the council's session yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council has extended its warmest congratulations to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the Qatari people and residents, on the occasion of Qatar National Day (QND), observed annually on December 18.
At the outset of its weekly session, held yesterday in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, under the chairmanship of Speaker
H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, the Council affirmed that this year’s National Day slogan, “With You It Rises, and From You It Awaits,” embodies the national vision that places human beings at the heart of development and reflects the pivotal role of youth in continuing the journey of building and progress.The Council wished the nation continued growth and prosperity, under the wise leadership of H H the Amir.
On another note, the Council commended the outcomes of the eighth meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council, co-chaired by H H the Amir, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H R H Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, last Monday in Riyadh.
The Council affirmed that the meeting’s conclusions reflect a shared commitment to developing mechanisms for bilateral coordination and expanding areas of joint work in the political, security, defence, economic, investment, energy, technology, and development sectors.
Following this, Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud read out the agenda and the Council approved the minutes of its previous session.
During this week’s session, the Shura Council hosted Secretary-General of the National Planning Council, H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, to discuss a range of national strategic themes related to the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, including its developments and updates.
He highlighted the comprehensive framework provided by the Third National Development Strategy, which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, strengthens the paths of sustainable development, enhances government performance efficiency, and leads to the achievement of balanced economic and social development.
He affirmed the Council’s commitment to continuously monitoring the implementation phases of the National Strategy and supporting efforts aimed at developing policies and enhancing the efficiency of programmes to meet the aspirations of Qatari society.
