Government

DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressedthe State of Qatar’s appreciation for the determination of both the American and Iranian sides and their commitment to moving forward in resolving differences through negotiations and peaceful means. In this context, it commendedthe partnership and efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as all regional and international parties, to de-escalate tensions and bring viewpoints closer together, culminating in the agreement on this Memorandum. The Ministry reaffirmedthe State of Qatar’s full support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing regional security and stability and reaching sustainable solutions to outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and good-neighbourliness, in a manner that contributes to opening new horizons for cooperation, development, and prosperity, and serves the common interests of the peoples of the region and the world.

Education

Doha, Qatar:The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, alongside several assistant undersecretaries and the Ministry's leaders. In a statement on Sunday, MoEHE shared that this project is part of its efforts to upgrade educational services afforded to students with disabilities and to establish state-of-the-art and comprehensive educational climates that would help bolster their capabilities and enable them to effectively learn and engage based on top-notch pedagogical practices. The Department of Special Education and Inclusive Education took on the mantle of retrofitting this chamber and operationalizing its educational programs, the statement reads. It added that this is a fitting move that aligns with the sensory and developmental needs of students receiving special education services, and ensures they can thoroughly capitalize on instructional and assistive technologies. The Principal of Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls, Latifa Saad Al Nuaimi, said having these educational chambers in place stems from an enduring belief that all students have God-given capabilities and talents that deserve to be unearthed, as they are entitled to an educational environment that embraces their varied needs. The project included the Immersive Reality Room, which offers an educational environment that simulates real-life experiences utilizing interactive digital technologies that help advance students' knowledge, kinetic abilities, and communication skills, offering them a more interactive educational opportunity that is closely linked to real-life experience. By and large, the project also includes a fully integrated interactive sensory room that combines sensory stimulation and emotional regulation. The space is designed to be customized to each student's individual needs, supporting attention, focus, communication, and interaction with the surrounding environment, and enhancing readiness for learning and engagement in educational activities. Intriguingly, the school has been retrofitted with an ultraviolet illumination room that helps develop visual and spatial awareness through secure and guided sensory activities. This is alongside a chamber for Assistive Technology (AT) showcasing a plethora of kits and modern educational technologies, including interactive carpets (interactive floor systems) and sensory tents, transforming the learning process into an interactive experience that combines movement, exploration, and learning. This project demonstrates MoEHE's commitment to enhancing inclusive education, as well as ancillary services for students with disabilities in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. This vision emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital and offering fair and thoroughgoing educational opportunities that help community members effectively engage in the path toward national development.

General

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center strongly condemns the circulation of misleading media reports and allegations that lack the most basic standards of accuracy and objectivity and target the State of Qatar in an apparent attempt to cast doubt on its consistent positions and pivotal role in supporting regional and international security and stability. The Center affirmed that these allegations are merely the latest in a series of biased media campaigns aimed at distorting facts and undermining Qatar’s sincere efforts to promote dialogue and strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding among peoples and nations. The Center commended the professional efforts made by the International Media Office in refuting the allegations published by The Washington Post on June 12 and presenting facts and documentation that leave no room for doubt that QatarEnergy enjoys a well-established global reputation and a strong record of transparency and professional commitment, independent of political considerations. The Center noted that established media institutions bear an even greater responsibility to adhere to the highest professional standards when covering sensitive international issues, which requires careful verification and scrutiny of information before publication. The Qatar Press Center stressed that credibility remains the cornerstone of journalism and that commitment to facts and respect for readers’ intelligence are the true measures of a media institution’s professionalism and standing. The Center called for confronting all forms of media misinformation that seek to distort facts and undermine confidence in the responsible positions and constructive efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar at both the regional and international levels.