Qatar has made its first contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, by donating $10 million. The announcement was made by Qatar’s Minister of Public Health HE Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari during the Fund's conference held recently in Canada. "Fighting TB and providing access to health services to refugees and displaced populations in the Middle East region are an important priority for Qatar," said HE Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari. Programmes supported by the Global Fund in the Middle East include essential HIV, TB and malaria services to key and vulnerable populations including refugees, internally displaced people, women, children and other populations in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was launched in 2002 with the goal of getting governments, civil society and private donors to work together to fight the big three infectious diseases.

Qatar participated in The Our Ocean Conference, held at the headquarters of the US State Department in Washington on 15 and 16 September. Qatar was represented in this conference by HE Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi. Our Ocean conference focused on the key ocean issues including marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, and climate-related impacts on the ocean. The conference was attended by a number of world leaders, foreign and environment ministers, scientists, philanthropists, heads of civil society and heads of companies across 90 countries.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and His Excellency Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah attended the graduation ceremony of Qatari graduate Mr. Abdulrahman Al Hinzab at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Mr. Hinzab is the second Qatari to have graduated from West Point. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. Vice President Joe Biden provided the ceremony’s commencement speech.

The Embassy of the State of Qatar published the second issue of "Q" magazine. The magazine tackled culture and art and how they are defined by people and their communities. In the opening remarks, Ambassador Mohammed Al-Kuwari wrote: "Q [...] gives an inside view of Qatar's long-held affinity and appreciation for art in its most diverse senses, showing how people across the country are blending Qatar's ancient traditions with our thriving modernity." He added: " Art is intrinsic to our national identity as Qataris." To recieve an issue of Q magazine, please contact the embassy here.

During the High Level Thematic Conversation on Children and Youth Affected by Violent Extremism, which was held at the U.N. headquarters, HE Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani reiterated that Qatar rejects all forms of violent extremism, which has precarious effects on children and youth. He stated that eradicating terrorism requires a collective commitment and a long-term strategy to address the root causes, while taking into account the particular environments affected by extremism.

Qatar will give 10 billion USD to humanitarian and development programs across the world in the coming decade, according to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The Minister made the announcement on the final day of the inaugural World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey. Speaking at the summit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said almost half of the funds would be used for education initiatives to help curb the spread of extremism, violence and “loss of hope,” QNA reported.

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani joined leaders from across the world at the 16th Annual Doha Forum, focusing on promoting stability and prosperity around the globe. The Doha Forum featured prominent intellectual and political leaders, including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President of the UN General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft, and Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. The three-day forum brought together diverse perspectives to discuss how nations can unite in combatting global threats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with local and international research and study centers, organized the forum

Qatar’s Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid Al-Attiyah and Defense Secretary Ash Carter, met at the Pentagon on May 18, 2016 and affirmed the longtime security partnership between the United States and Qatar. They discussed a range of issues related to mutual security interests, including countering violent extremism from groups like Daesh.

Join us Saturday May 7 from 10am to 4pm for the Around the World Embassy Tour 2016 to learn more about Qatari culture and traditions

HE Assistant Foreign Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with chair of the Carter Center's board of trustees Jason Carter. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation between Qatar and the Carter Center. A number of Foreign Ministry officials attended the meeting.