Qatari Newspapers Editorials
Doha, January 15 (QNA) - In their editorials on Monday, Qatari newspapers highlighted HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's meeting with chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Central Municipal Council (CMC) at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday, noting that the meeting affirms the wise leadership's belief of the importance of the CMC in enhancing national development and the values of effective participation in community service and contributing to achieving the goals of the Third National Development Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The newspapers unanimously agreed that HH's continuous support for the CMC has a great impact on the advancement of its progress, and supports its members, each in their respective constituencies, to continue giving for the advancement and prosperity of the nation, since the council's opinions, as HH the Amir has affirmed, are valued and heard by all parties.
In its editorial titled "Enhancing Values of Participation", Al-Watan newspaper said that after a successful experience represented by electing members of the CMC, Qatar culminated the popular participation in decision-making with the Shura Council elections, which achieved an amazing success, in which Qataris presented a model for free and fair practice, and reflected a high level of awareness and great interaction among all people, as the primary motive for everyone was to serve the country and achieve the lofty goals of its advancement and progress.
The paper noted HH the Amir's emphasis, during his meeting with the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Central Municipal Council, on the importance of the CMC in promoting the advancement of the country, enhancing the values of effective participation in serving society and contributing to achieving the goals of the Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. HH the Amir also expressed high appreciation of the CMC's role in urban and civil development across the country, wishing its members success in performing their tasks and responsibilities for the benefit of the country and society.
Al-Watan concluded its editorial by saying that this important meeting affirms HH's keenness to enhance the values of participation in order to make this experience a success and move it forward. This was expressed by members of the Council who praised the dedicated attention bestowed upon the CMC and its members, appreciating His Highness's vision and lofty directives in meeting the aspirations of citizens and the quality of services provided to them. They also expressed their keenness for the council to work to its full potential to serve the nation and the citizens. This meeting will certainly give a strong impetus to the council to devote its role in urban and civil development across the country.
In turn, Al-Sharq newspaper affirmed that HH the Amir's meeting with chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Central Municipal Council (CMC) came to show HH's keenness to continually support the work of the council as a channel for communication between the citizen and the various service ministries, as HH stressed the importance of the CMC in promoting the development of the country, enhancing the values of effective participation in serving society and contributing to achieving the goals of the Third National Development Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The paper indicated that during the meeting, HH the Amir expressed his deep appreciation for the council's role in urban and civil development across the country, wishing its members success in performing their tasks and responsibilities for the benefit of the country and society.
The paper also highlighted the care that HH the Amir gives to the CMC and its members, and to citizens, as his talks with CMC's members expressed the extent of HH's keenness to invest in building generations.
In conclusion, Al-Sharq said that HH the Amir's meeting of the CMC's members and his continued support of the Council has a great impact on the advancement of its career, and supports its members to continue giving for the prosperity of the nation, as the council's opinions are appreciated and heard by all parties.
In its editorial, Al-Raya newspaper said that serving Qatar and supporting its development process is the highest goal for everyone, as every individual in Qatar contributes to building its future through national efforts to achieve sustainable development, until Qatar occupied the highest international rankings in development and prosperity.
The newspaper said that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Sunday morning at the Amiri Diwan with chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Central Municipal Council (CMC), which illustrate that the wise leadership believes in the importance of the Municipal Council in enhancing the development process of the State, as well as the values of effective participation in community service and contributing to achieving the goals of the Third National Development Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The newspaper explained that during the meeting, His Highness expressed deep appreciation for the CMC's role in urban and civil development across the country, wishing its members success in performing their tasks and responsibilities for the benefit of the State and society. For their part, the CMC members extended their sincere thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir for the dedicated attention bestowed upon the CMC and its members, appreciating His Highness's vision and lofty directives in meeting the aspirations of citizens and the quality of services provided to them.
Al-Raya stressed that the wise leadership attaches great importance to the work of the Municipal Council to raise the levels of service for the people of Qatar, especially in the fields of organizing buildings, planning lands, roads, commercial, industrial and public shops, and researching the planning, economic, social, financial and administrative aspects of municipal and agricultural affairs.
The newspaper concluded by saying that there is no doubt that HH the Amir's meeting with the chairman, vice-chairman and members of the Central Municipal Council comes after the launch of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which is the last stage of the Qatar National Vision 2030 that was launched in 2008 and aims to transform Qatar into a developed country capable of achieving sustainable development and ensuring the continuation of decent living for its people, generation after generation, especially since the Municipal Council has essential roles in achieving this strategy in order to enhance the development process, prosperity and renaissance of Qatar.
On a different note, Gulf Times newspaper said that the State of Qatar has embarked on the vital phase towards moving to the ranks of developed countries by launching the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, last Wednesday, adding that this is the final stage on the path to achieving the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
In its editorial, the newspaper said that the National Development Strategy aims to strengthen Qatar’s ability to face challenges and accelerate economic growth at an average annual growth rate of 4% until 2030 by expanding the production of gas, supporting the sectors contributing to economic diversification and creating specialized economic clusters.
The State of Qatar will continue to commit to its vital role in the international arena, supporting peace and stability and contributing to the peaceful settlement of conflicts through its approach that emphasizes dialogue and mediation as two basic pillars of conflict resolution, the newspaper noted,
The newspaper concluded its editorial by stressing that Qatar will also continue to strengthen its initiatives for humanitarian and development aid, including ensuring that it swiftly and efficiently reaches the people who need it most.
In turn, The Peninsula newspaper said that Qatar stands as a beacon of commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, with a profound dedication to reducing its carbon footprint, noting that at the forefront of these efforts is the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs), a key initiative in the government's strategy to combat climate change and safeguard biodiversity.
The newspaper added that Qatar secured the ninth spot on the esteemed Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2023 by Arthur D Little, explaining that the index highlighted Qatar's alignment with its ambitious Qatar National Vision 2030. It also emphasized the nation's relentless pursuit of sustainable practices.
It pointed out that the Ministry of Transport is steadfast in its commitment to a fully electric public bus system by 2030, adding that the nation achieved its 2022 milestone, converting 25% of its public transit bus fleet to electric power.
The Peninsula concluded its editorial by stressing that Qatar's journey toward sustainability is not just a commitment; it's a transformative voyage shaping the future of mobility in the region. (QNA)
