{
  "id": 18923720,
  "title": "Qatar participates in IMO 138th Council Session",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/qatar-participates-in-imo-138th-council-session-18923720",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T11:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737750/qatar/qatar-participates-in-imo-138th-council-session"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State of Qatar participated in the 138th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, held at the IMO Headquarters in London. Qatar's involvement reflects the country's dedication to promoting international collaboration and backing the initiatives of the IMO, which aim to improve maritime transportation, boost safety and security at sea, and promote sustainable and efficient global shipping. During the C 138 meetings, discussions centered on various administrative, organizational, and strategic issues concerning the IMO's functioning. These included boosting the Organization's operational efficiency, tackling threats to crucial shipping routes, and ensuring free navigation and the safety of seafarers, especially in volatile areas such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Qatar remains dedicated to fostering cooperation with IMO Member States and supporting all global endeavours that contribute to the security, stability, and sustainability of the international maritime transportation sector.",
  "summary": "The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, has participated in the 138th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council (C 138), held at the IMO Headquarters in...",
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        "title": "Qatar participates in IMO 138th Council Session",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/qatar-participates-in-imo-138th-council-session",
        "published": "2026-11-08T08:56:41.000Z"
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  "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."
}