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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar continues being effective partner for landlocked developing countries: Minister
QNA Ashgabat The State of Qatar affirmed that it will continue to play its role as an effective strategic partner in confronting challenges and responding to global needs. Qatar has spared no effort in supporting the aspirations of landlocked developing countries and assisting them in their journey toward achieving sustainable development, under the wise directives of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, which embody a solid approach to strengthening cooperation and partnership with the international community. This came in the State of Qatar's statement, delivered by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, under the theme 'Driving Progress through Partnerships.' Her Excellency expressed the State of Qatar's welcome to the adoption of the Awaza Program of Action (APoA) 2024–2034, recognizing the structural challenges facing landlocked developing countries, particularly those related to transportation, transit, and logistics, which limit their ability to achieve regional integration and integrate into the global economy. She added that, in affirmation of its concern for the situation of the least developed countries (LDCs), including the LLDCs, the State of Qatar is proud of hosting the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries in March 2023, and to continue its pioneering role in implementing the Doha Program of Action (DPoA) 2022-2031. She indicated that in this context, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), is working to finance two projects within the program's outputs, which are concerned with enhancing food security and supporting countries' resilience and crisis-response capabilities. The State of Qatar is also preparing to host the high-level meeting for the mid-term review of the Doha Program of Action in 2027, to follow up on progress and enhance the implementation of commitments until 2031. Her Excellency highlighted that the State of Qatar is a major investor in the United Nations Development Program Accelerator Labs Network project. She added that last year, it also launched its initiative to swap debt for investment in education, in partnership with the World Bank, based on its belief that education is a fundamental pillar of renaissance and progress. HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation also noted the State of Qatar's readiness to host the Second World Summit for Social Development, affirming its unwavering commitment to social development issues and in line with its vision of placing people at the centre of development and strengthening international partnerships toward building more just, prosperous, and sustainable societies. In this context, she said that the international community affirmed, through the outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, known as the Sevilla Commitment, its commitment to continuing to implement the Doha Program of Action for the Least Developed Countries and the Program of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries (2024-2034). HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad pointed out that the document called for strengthening efforts to achieve sustainable development and accelerating the integration of landlocked developing countries, least developed countries, and small island developing states into the international trading system by improving infrastructure, especially digital infrastructure, developing statistical systems, removing trade barriers, expanding partnerships, and facilitating access to concessional financing. She reiterated the State of Qatar's full commitment to working with all partners at various levels to implement the Awaza Program of Action and to continue its support for landlocked developing countries in their quest to achieve sustainable development and prosperity for their people.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Qatar introduces jail and QR100,000 fine for privacy violations in major cybercrime law update
Qatar's amended cybercrime law imposes a jail term of up to one year and a fine of QR100,000/Representative Image TL;DR: Qatar 's amended cybercrime law imposes a jail term of up to one year and a fine of QR100,000 for violating an individual's privacy by publishing or sharing their images or videos without consent, especially via digital platforms. The law took effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette on August 4, 2025, aiming to strengthen personal privacy protection amid growing concerns over unauthorized online content sharing. This amendment complements Qatar's broader Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016) that sets detailed obligations and protections for personal data processing in the country. A new legal amendment published in Qatar's Official Gazette (Edition No. 20, August 4, 2025) introduces tough penalties for violating the privacy of individuals, specifically targeting the unauthorized publication or circulation of a person's images or videos especially online, without their consent. This amendment, Law No. 11 of 2025 (adding Article 8 bis to Law No. 14 of 2014 on combating Cybercrime), was approved by the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Key provisions: Criminal Penalties: Offenders who publish, circulate, or share images or video clips of individuals in public spaces, without their consent or in situations not permitted by law (such as via internet or any information technology), face imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to QR100,000, or both. Scope: The law specifically addresses digital and online violations, covering any type of publication through information networks or information technology. Immediate Effect: The law is in force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (August 4, 2025). Legal text (Article 8 bis): 'Punishment by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, and by a fine not exceeding (100,000) one hundred thousand Qatari Riyals, or by either of these two penalties, shall be inflicted upon anyone who infringes upon the privacy of individuals while they are in a public place, by publishing or circulating images or video clips of them without their consent or in circumstances not permitted by law, through information network or any other information technology. ' Context: This measure strengthens privacy rights in Qatar, responding to rising concerns about unauthorized use of images, videos, and personal data online. It is part of a broader legal framework on personal data protection, which also includes hefty fines for companies and data controllers (up to QR5 million for certain severe breaches under other laws), but this penalty specifically targets individual violations of privacy in public and digital spaces. Qatar now imposes up to one year in prison and a QR100,000 fine for anyone found guilty of privacy violations, especially relating to the online sharing of photos or videos of people without their consent, even in public places. The law took effect immediately upon publication and applies to all digital platforms and technology-based distribution. FAQ 1. What is the penalty for violating privacy in Qatar under the new law? Offenders face imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine up to QR100,000 for sharing images or videos without consent. 2. Does the law apply only to online violations? Yes, it specifically targets unauthorized publication or circulation of images/videos via the internet and other digital technologies. 3. When did the new privacy violation law come into effect? The law took effect immediately after being published in the Official Gazette on August 4, 2025. 4. What law does this amendment relate to? It amends Article 8 of the existing Cybercrime Law (Law No. 14 of 2014), adding provisions focused on privacy protection. 5. Is this separate from Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law? Yes, it complements more comprehensive data protection legislation (Law No. 13 of 2016) addressing broader data privacy issues.
ILoveQatar.net
12-07-2025
- Politics
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar sends Lekhwiya rescue team to Syria for firefighting and humanitarian aid
In implementation of the directives of H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a team from the Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) arrived at Aleppo International Airport, representing the Standing Committee for Rescue, Relief and Humanitarian Assistance in sisterly and friendly countries. The step comes in the framework of the team's participation in firefighting operations in areas of the Latakia countryside on the Syrian coast, in addition to providing urgent humanitarian aid to help mitigate the effects and repercussions of these fires. The initiative embodies the State of Qatar's commitment to supporting the brothers in the Arab Republic of Syria, and supporting them during times of emergency and disasters through immediate response to urgent humanitarian needs.
Kuwait Times
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Qatar Amir honors Kuwait envoy
Qatar Amir honors Kuwait envoy DOHA: Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani awarded the Al-Wajbah Medal to Kuwaiti Ambassador to Qatar Khaled Al-Mutairi in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The Qatari Amiri Diwan said that this came during the Amir's reception of the ambassador at his office on the occasion of the end of his tenure in Qatar. Al-Mutairi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Qatari Amir and the country's officials. — KUNA
Kuwait News Agency
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
كونا : Kuwait PM congratulates Qatari Amir on 12th anniversary of post assumption
25/06/2025 LOC15:04 12:04 GMT KUWAIT, June 25 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of his post assumption. (end) gta
