Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha, December 02 (QNA) - In their editorials today, Qatari newspapers shed light on a number of topics, most notably, the EU Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, (LIBE) approval of exempting citizens of the State of Qatar from entry visas to the Schengen area countries. They also highlighted the State of Qatar's continuous support for the Palestinian people's struggle to regain their land, sanctities and rights, and its emphasis on the need to find a just settlement for the Palestinian cause that guarantees the establishment of an independent, sustainable and viable Palestinian state. On the local issue, the newspapers noted the great strides made by the State of Qatar in the field of sustainable transport, which reflects the great ambitions in the field of transition to clean and renewable energy. Al-Raya daily newspaper pointed to the significant qualitative developments in the transport sector in the State of Qatar, which came to keep pace with the comprehensive and sustainable development that the State of Qatar is experiencing, stressing that Qatar has made great strides in the field of sustainable transport, which reflects the great ambitions in the field of transition to clean and renewable energy. In this context, the newspaper noted the Ministry of Transportation's assertion that the action plans of the electric vehicle transformation strategy have begun to enter a new phase within the framework of concerted efforts made by the executive authorities in the country with national companies to achieve the goals of this strategy, pointing out that the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) supplied, installed and operated 37 charging units for electric vehicles at WOQOD stations spread over 22 locations in Doha and its borders, in addition to Al Khor, Al Wakra and border crossings, as part of supporting the country's efforts to implement the transformation strategy for electric vehicles, which have become a major contributor to the service of the guests and fans of the Qatar World Cup Qatar 2022. The newspaper indicated that the Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with national companies and executive authorities, has supplied and installed more than 650 electric charging equipment for buses, distributed in stations and depots of public transport buses that were opened during the current year, in addition to a number of Doha Metro stations sites, and other sites located within the approved electric bus routes that serve public transport operations and transport the tournament fans to become a permanent legacy of clean energy transportation after the tournament, which enhances Qatar's leading position in the field of mass transportation with clean energy. Al-Raya concluded by stressing that the State of Qatar has made great strides in the field of sustainable transport, which reflects the great aspirations in the field of transition to clean and renewable energy, noting that Qatar's winning of hosting the FIFA World Cup contributed greatly to accelerating the pace of sustainable development processes in the country, in line with the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. For its part Al-Sharq daily newspaper said that the (LIBE) exempting citizens of the State of Qatar from entry visas to the countries of the Schengen area, which was approved yesterday, reflects the success of the continuous efforts of Qatari diplomacy represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mission of the State of Qatar to the European Union. Under the title "Schengen visa", the newspaper explained that the approval of the exemption does not require further deliberation in the European Parliament, and that the next step includes the start of deliberations in a tripartite commission representing the Council of the European Union, the Commission and the Parliament to formulate the text of the Schengen visa exemption agreement between the State of Qatar and European Union in preparation for its signing and implementation. In the context enhancing the strength of the Qatari passport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spares no effort in signing more agreements with friendly countries, pointing out that exempting Qatari citizens from the visa requirement to enter the United Kingdom is also on the way, Al-Sharq said. The newspaper concluded its editorial by saying that these steps confirm the advanced level of relations and partnership between the State of Qatar, the European Union and the United Kingdom in all fields, and are an indication of the success of the great efforts made by Qatari diplomacy, with regard to its commitment to taking care of the interests of citizens abroad, and to facilitate their travel procedures to all parts of the world. Al-Watan daily newspaper said in its editorial that the State of Qatar has always affirmed that realizing security, stability and peace in the Middle East is closely linked to reaching a comprehensive solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, and finding a just settlement for the Palestinian cause that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost of which is ensuring the establishment of an independent, sustainable and viable Palestinian state on the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and on the basis of the principle of the two-state solution and the Arab peace initiative, in implementation of the resolutions of international legitimacy. the newspaper stressed that any solution to this conflict, apart from granting the Palestinian people their legitimate rights, will not yield any result, and will only lead to the continuation of the state of instability in the occupied Palestinian territories. Under the headline 'Commitment to the Palestinian Right', the newspaper referred to the State of Qatar's reaffirmation of its commitment to continuing solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people, who continue their just struggle to restore their land, sanctities, and inalienable rights. In this context, AL-Watan noted HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani's affirmation before the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, that the right to self-determination comes at the forefront of these rights, as well as her Excellency's assertion on the need to end the Israeli occupation of all the occupied Arab land, including the occupied Syrian Golan and Lebanese territories, clarifying that this is the way to achieve sustainable settlement of the Palestine cause, as peace and stability in the region will not be achieved without the two-state solution. Al-Watan concluded its editorial by saying that any disregard for these facts means pushing matters into chaos and instability, and this is what the international community must work to prevent by pushing for a long-awaited, just, peaceful solution. On the same topic, The Peninsula daily newspaper noted the State of Qatar's support for the Palestinian people's ongoing struggle for their rights. The newspaper said that the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed on 29 November is an important annual occasion to remind the world of the justice of the Palestinian cause and the right of the Palestinian people to restore all their legitimate and inalienable rights, foremost of which is their right to self-determination, ending the occupation, and establishing their independent and sovereign state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. It pointed that the State of Qatar reiterated its continued support for their just struggle to restore land, sanctities, and inalienable rights that are supported by all international and humanitarian laws and principles. It further pointed to the statement made by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani before the UN 77th session of the General Assembly, where she asserted that the right of self-determination comes at the fore-front of those rights to ensure the establishment of an independent, sustainable, and viable Palestinian state on the borders of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital. Sheikha Alya stressed the need to end the Israeli occupation of all the occupied Arab land, including the occupied Syrian Golan and Lebanese territories, clarifying that this is the way to achieve sustainable settlement of the Palestine cause. Peace and stability in the region will not be achieved without the two-state solution, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, and in implementation of the resolutions of international legitimacy, The Peninsula said. It pointed that Israel has for years continued its attacks on the Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces and settlers, in a clear violation of international laws and in attempts to alternate the historical and legal status of the sacred place in East Jerusalem. The Peninsula concluded its editorial saying "In light of the international community's clear dis-regard for the suffering of the Palestinian people, daily assassinations of Palestinian youth and Israel's rejection of all proposed solutions, it has added to the wound by appointing the most extremist far-right and fascist government which has a history of hostility toward Palestinians. What the Palestinian people are facing on a daily basis of criminal practices at the hands of the Israeli occupation forces did not leave room for maneuvering for any party in the world, which makes it so important to face the truth and recognize their right to freedom and establish their independent state, with East Jerusalem as its capital." (QNA)