Qatari newspapers on Tuesday shed light on an array of topics, most notably Qatar's tireless efforts and vital role in enhancing regional and international stability and overcoming obstacles to reviving the nuclear agreement, through various initiatives and mediations.
The newspapers also highlighted the qualitative leaps that Qatar has made in building information and communication technology and innovation over the past few years to reach sustainable digital development.
The Qatari dailies also focused on the awareness campaign launched by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) to raise awareness of the impact of heat stress in the work environment on workers' rights to life and physical, mental, and psychological health.
Globally, the newspapers warned of the dangers of burning copies of the holy Quran, which reflects the increase in hate speech and racism against Muslims in Europe, and all Muslims in general, and threatens coexistence in these societies, unless European governments intervene to confront this phenomenon by criminalizing insulting religions.
In its editorial titled "Qatar... Continuous Efforts to Enhance Stability in the Region", Al-Sharq newspaper said that the State of Qatar spares no effort in working tirelessly to overcome all obstacles to reviving the nuclear agreement, as part of its efforts to enhance stability in the region.
Al-Sharq underlined Doha's vital and important role in supporting efforts to achieve regional and international stability, through its various initiatives and numerous mediations made to contribute to strengthening international peace and security, for the good and prosperity of peoples in the region and the world.
In this context, Al-Sharq pointed to the phone call HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held yesterday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The phone call touched on several files, including the latest developments in the Iranian nuclear agreement.
The phone call followed the talks held by HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi in Tehran with HE Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Ahmadian, and Chief Nuclear Negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani. Dr. Al Khulaifi noted that exchanged views with Ali Bagheri Kani on the latest developments in the talks to return to the nuclear agreement, and the latest regional and international developments, stressing his aspiration for continued coordination and consultation to serve the security and stability of the region, Al-Sharq added.
Following Al Khulaifi's visit, the Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed in a statement the mediation role carried out by the State of Qatar for the return of all parties to the agreement, which is an affirmation of confidence in the Qatari efforts which are characterized by integrity and concern for the stability of the region, Al-Sharq said.
Commenting on another topic, Al-Raya newspaper said that the State of Qatar has made quantum leaps in building information and communication technology and innovation over the past few years, by making it a strategic goal to reach sustainable digital development, recognizing the importance of harnessing technology in favor of realizing a comprehensive and sustainable renaissance at all levels, especially in the development of government work.
The paper highlighted the assertion of HE President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa of the great importance of the training program 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the government sector: opportunities and challenges" in developing government services and raising their efficiency, as well as identifying the ethical considerations associated with the use of these technologies, and the extent to which they relate to cybersecurity.
Qatar is experiencing a comprehensive renaissance at all levels. In order to maintain the continuity of this renaissance and the continuous wheel of development and construction, the State is always keen on the continuous development of government performance, by harnessing technology and benefiting from the advantages of artificial intelligence, the paper noted.
Qatar has made many great achievements in fields related to innovation, technology and research. With the growing use of artificial intelligence technologies internationally, and the positives and negatives it entails, Qatar has been keen during the last period - as confirmed by the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau - to include artificial intelligence technologies in many initiatives, with the aim of improving the efficiency of government service, given the recent trends in the application of artificial intelligence, its implications and risks, as well as the ethical issues related to it, Al-Raya added.
The State of Qatar occupies a prominent position in international indicators in the field of harnessing technology to develop government work, as well as the transition to a knowledge economy based on digital solutions, especially since science, technology and innovation are among the driving engines towards achieving sustainable development, Al-Raya concluded.
Source: Qatar News Agency