Doha: Qatari newspapers highlighted important local topics in their editorials on Friday, most notably HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani’s participation in the Seniors of Honor Forum, which was organized by the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), coinciding with the Arab Day for Older Persons.
In this context, the Qatari dailies highlighted the wise leaderships endeavors to provide a decent life and prosperity for the people, especially the elderly who have spent their lives serving the nation, which is clearly evident in the enactment of legislation and laws that preserve their material, moral and social rights.
The newspapers also noted in their editorials the Cabinet’s approval of the draft water law which reflects Qatars commitment to supporting efforts aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of sustainable development related to water.
On the other hand, the newspapers pointed out the role carried out of the Qa
tari diplomacy in support of the efforts aimed at reducing the escalation in the region and alleviating the suffering of people in Gaza and Lebanon.
For its part, Al-Raya said highlighted the full care that the elderly in Qatar enjoy, referring to HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani’s participation in the Seniors of Honor Forum, which was organized by the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), coinciding with the Arab Day for Older Persons.
Al-Raya affirmed Qatar’s commitment to providing all support and care for the elderly, who are at the forefront of national priorities.
Commenting on another topic, Al-Watan highlighted the Cabinet’s approval of the draft water law which affirms the State of Qatars commitment to supporting efforts aimed at achieving the goals and objectives of sustainable development related to water, and contributing to the International Decade for Action: Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028.
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-Watan underlined that Qatar has taken several measures to manage water as an important resource in an effective and sustainable manner. The General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) launched a national program to maintain energy efficiency and rationalize it, in order to enhance the sustainable use of water and energy, promote sustainable water management, and achieve comprehensive and equitable access to safe drinking water for all, in addition to using innovative solutions and sustainable technologies.
The Cabinet’s approval of the darft water law will contribute to achieving water security, preserving water resources, protecting them from depletion, waste, or pollution; raise the efficiency of water services and their uses, as well as ensuring water quality, and ensuring proper maintenance and operation of water facilities, Al-Watan stressed.
Source: Qatar News Agency