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Al Khulaifi highlights Qatar's role in supporting political, humanitarian efforts in Gaza at Oslo Forum
OSLO: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has participated as a speaker in the Oslo Forum's first high-level session held under the title 'A different future for the Middle East', as part of this year's edition of the annual peace forum that takes place in the Norwegian capital, Oslo. In his remarks at the session, Al Khulaifi said that the Middle East is undergoing rapid changes that require regional actors not only to manage crises but also to play an active role in shaping the future of collective security. The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the retreat of certain global power centers and the erosion of some multilateral frameworks compel countries in the region to take the initiative and work together to safeguard regional security and achieve lasting stability. He described the situation in Gaza as a humanitarian catastrophe, noting that the deliberate targeting of infrastructure and the widespread suffering of civilians violate international law and necessitate serious international action that goes beyond statements to concrete practical steps. The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the State of Qatar's role in supporting political and humanitarian efforts in Gaza and several other countries in the Middle East, stressing that dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes remain the most effective path to achieving just and lasting peace. He affirmed that shifting from crisis management to solution-building requires activating joint regional action and developing new mechanisms that reflect the region's realities.
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Khulaifi reviews relations with Libyan, UN officials in Tripoli
QNA Tripoli Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya Dr. Mohammad Al Manfi met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi in Tripoli on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed ties between the two countries and the ways to develop them, in addition to regional developments andtopics of common concern. Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of Libya Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh met with Dr. Al Khulaifi and discussed advancing the relationship between Qatar and Libya, particularly in the economic and investment areas, fostering partnerships in the infrastructure and service also discussed the latest developments in Libya. Both sides underscored their joint commitment to elevating their bilateral cooperation to new heights to serve their shared interests, contribute to energising development efforts in Libya, and bolster security and stability in the region. Khulaifi also met with UN Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Hanna Serwaa Tetteh. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between Qatar and the UN, particularly with regard to supporting the political process in Libya,and the UN efforts to achieve security and stability in the country. Dr. Al Khulaifi reiterated Qatar's firm position towards Libya's unity as well as the fulfilment of its people's aspirations for stability and development, and Qatar's full support for the Libyan political process, relevant Security Council resolutions, and all peaceful solutions that preserve its sovereignty.
Observer
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Qatar voices frustration over pace of Gaza talks
DOHA: Qatar's chief negotiator says 'frustrated' by talks for a truce in Gaza in an interview, a month after Israel resumed its strikes on the Palestinian territory and another round of negotiations ended without a deal. "We're definitely frustrated by the slowness, sometimes, of the process in the negotiation. This is an urgent matter. There are lives at stake here if this military operation continues day by day," Mohammed al Khulaifi said. Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, brokered a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas which came into force on January 19 and largely halted over a year of war triggered by Palestinians October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The initial phase of the truce ended in early March, with the two sides unable to agree on the next steps. Hamas has insisted that negotiations be held for a second phase to the truce, leading to a permanent end to the war, as outlined in the January framework. Israel, which had called for an extension to the opening phase, resumed air and ground attacks across the Gaza Strip on March 18 after earlier halting the entry of aid. Late on Thursday, Hamas signalled the group would not accept Israel's newest proposal for a 45-day ceasefire. Israel had wanted the release of 10 living hostages held by the Palestinian group, the militant group said. "We've been working continuously in the last days to try to bring the parties together and revive the agreement that has been endorsed by the two sides," the Qatari minister of state said. "And we will remain committed to this, in spite of the difficulties," he added. During the long mediation process, Qatar has been the target of direct criticism from Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At least two of Netanyahu's aides are suspected of receiving payments from the Qatari government to promote Doha's interests in Israel, prompting an Israeli criminal probe. Qatar has dismissed the attacks as a "smear campaign". Earlier in March, an investigation by Israel's domestic security agency attributed funds from the Gulf state to an increase in Hamas's military strength before the October 7 attack. Qatar has rebuffed the accusation as "false". "We've been receiving those types of criticism and negative comments since the early times of our involvement," Al Khulaifi said. "Critiques without any context, such as the ones that we keep hearing from Netanyahu himself, are often just noise," he added. Al Khulaifi rejected recent remarks from Netanyahu to the US-based evangelical Christian channel Daystar that Qatar had promoted "anti-Americanism and anti-Zionism" on US college campuses. "His claims about Qatar's educational partnerships have been repeatedly disproven. Everything we do is transparent," the Qatari official added. Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes since dawn on Sunday have killed at least 25 people across the Gaza Strip, including women and children. Israel resumed its aerial and ground assault on Gaza on March 18, reigniting fighting after a two-month ceasefire that had paused more than 15 months of war in the coastal territory. "Since dawn today, the occupation's air strikes have killed 20 people and injured dozens more, including children and women across the Gaza Strip," Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency said. In a separate statement later, the agency reported that five people were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a group of civilians in eastern Rafah. Since Israel resumed its offensive last month, at least 1,827 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The overall death toll in the Gaza war has reached 51,201, the majority of them civilians, according to the ministry, figures the UN considers reliable. — AFP
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Ministry of Commerce and Industry launches 'National Product Week'
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) on Sunday launched the "National Product Week" to raise awareness of the importance of national industries and encourage consumers to support national products, thereby contributing to sustainable development. In his speech on this occasion, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at MOCI, Saleh Majid Al Khulaifi said that "National Product Week" is one of the significant initiatives to support national industry, as it highlight the quality of Qatari products and enhances their competitiveness in local and regional markets. He added that this event reflects MOCI's commitment to supporting the industrial sector, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Al Khulaifi said that "National Product Week" serves as an occasion to enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors, as it allows local companies to showcase their products and highlight their competitive potential. He added that the occasion underscores the achievements made in various industries, strengthening the national economy and increasing the competitiveness of local products, especially in the manufacturing sector. The Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial Affairs and Business Development at MOCI said that through its manufacturing industries strategy, the ministry is implementing 15 major initiatives, which include more than 60 developmental projects, aiming to improve the efficiency of the industrial sector and increase investment in it. He added that some of the strategy's goals include raising the industrial sector's contribution to the national economy, increasing the value of non-hydrocarbon exports, and improving Qatar's ranking in the Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) index. For his part, Director of the National Product Competitiveness Support Department at MOCI, Dr. Mohamad Ahmad Al Sayed stated that through this initiative, the ministry seeks to enhance the ability of local companies and manufacturer to compete, which contributes to achieving economic sustainability. He pointed out that the initiative has achieved positive results in recent years, with retail outlets recording a 75 percent increase in sales of national products during the previous edition. Dr. Al Sayed added that MOCI launched a National Product web page on the ministry's website, allowing local factories to request obtaining the Qatari Product logo, a symbol of consumer trust, enhancing the position of local products in the market. The page also provides a platform to file complaints related to harmful international trade practices and industrial constraints, thus, creating a fair, competitive environment that promotes national production sustainability. The Director of the National Product Competitiveness Support Department at MOCI said that recent years have seen noticeable growth in the number of national products and factories, with the number of national products increasing from 1,727 in 2023 to 1,814 in 2024, arriving at 1,815 products thus far this year. Dr. Al Sayed noted that the industrial sector also witnessed growth in terms of the number of factories, from 58 factories in 2023 to reach a total of 929 factories, followed by an additional 64 factories in 2024, bringing the total to 993 factories, with one additional factory registered this year, bringing the total number to 994 factories. Attended by several government body and private sector representatives, the launching ceremony featured a presentation about the national product, in addition to specialized workshops, including one on combating harmful trade practices presented by MOCI and a project development services workshop by Qatar Development Bank. Through this event, MOCI continues its efforts to support and empower the private sector, build trust in the national product, and encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to grow and expand in both local and global markets. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
