{
  "id": 14274201,
  "title": "Qatar participates in 84th session of Executive Bureau of Arab Social Affairs Ministers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/qatar-participates-in-84th-session-of-executive-bureau-of-arab-social",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/13/10/2026/qatar-participates-in-84th-session-of-executive-bureau-of-arab-social-affairs-ministers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar joined the 84th session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, taking place in Cairo, as part of the League of Arab States. The delegation was led by Undersecretary HE Khalifa bin Issa Al Kubaisi. The visit aimed to enhance cooperation among Arab nations in social development and protection, with a focus on empowering families and vulnerable groups.\n\nHis Excellency emphasized the importance of coordinating among Arab countries to tackle growing social and development challenges. He also discussed Qatar's commitment to its social development system, which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030. Both initiatives prioritize people, families, family cohesion, community participation, and quality of life.\n\nThe Undersecretary introduced the Ministry of Social Development and Family's strategy, 2025-2030, under the slogan \"From Care to Empowerment.\" This strategy shifts focus towards sustainable social and economic empowerment, including family stability, women's empowerment, vulnerable group support, and community partnerships.\n\nRegarding international efforts, His Excellency highlighted Qatar's role in following up on the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted in Doha. He underlined the importance of translating commitments from the Doha Political Declaration on Social Development into practical initiatives and programs. Strengthening partnerships, sharing expertise, and developing follow-up mechanisms were also emphasized.\n\nHis Excellency reaffirmed Qatar's dedication to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. The issuance of Law No. 22 of 2025 on their rights signifies progress towards a legislative framework supporting their rights, equal opportunities, and service access. Furthermore, Qatar is preparing to host the Fourth World Summit on Disability in 2028, stressing the need for Arab cooperation, experience sharing, and policy development to empower persons with disabilities and foster inclusive societies.",
  "summary": "<p>Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, participated in the 84th session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo.</p> <p>Qatar was represented at the meeting by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Family HE Khalifa bin Issa…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates in panel discussion at Warsaw Security Forum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/minister-of-state-at-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-participates-in",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:45:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}