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Doha: Qatar Airways, the Global Partner and Official Airline of Formula 1, is commemorating the imminent Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix with a limited-edition capsule of F1-inspired premium loungewear, and dining options onboard the award-winning airline. This year’s Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix will be held from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at the Lusail International Circuit. Qatar Airways First Class and Business Class passengers will be presented with sleek limited edition F1 branded loungewear in black and grey respectively. Shirts for First and Business Class passengers showcase the iconic F1 branding elements featured on both the front and back. The loungewear is also now paired with plush inner sole slippers for enhanced passenger comfort. Premium dining options are also provided to guests on F1-themed menu cards, along with F1-themed desserts and chocolates evoking the thrill and excitement of the race. Economy Class dining is supplemented with special cutlery bands and tray mats, along with F1-inspired chocolates offered as a snack. Bringing the fan experience to the skies, Qatar Airways is offering these in-flight experiences on select routes to and from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Product Development, Xia Cai said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to usher in this year’s Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix with our latest limited-edition collectible. Designed for enhanced passenger comfort, our premium loungewear reflects our partnership with Formula 1, which is built on the shared principles of innovation, precision, and luxury. This new launch is the perfect precursor for global fans to soak in the excitement being held at the leading Lusail International Circuit this weekend.” With 24 stops on the 2024 circuit – the most in F1 history – Qatar Airways and F1 are committed to bringing amazing experiences to fans all over the world. Qatar Airways is the Title Partner of four races this year including: Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix 2024; Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2024; Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024; and Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2024. Qatar Airways Holidays has introduced exclusive travel packages featuring return flights with Qatar Airways, premium hotel stays, race tickets, transfers, and other exclusive experiences and benefits. The excitement continues at the racetrack with guided track tours, pit lane walks, and more with the F1 Paddock Club packages, featuring savings of up to 20 per cent on global race packages. As Qatar Grand Prix F1 Fan packages are limited, packages can be purchased by visiting: qatarairways.com /en/sponsorship/f1.html?CID=ORALL923450.

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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Human Resources Department and in collaboration with the Planning and Quality Department, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) to enhance leadership skills of its national workforce, in alignment with its vision for development and modernization. This collaboration aims to strengthen the labor system, thereby advancing institutional excellence. The agreement was co-signed by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, HE Sultan bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi, and General Manager ofQLC, Abdulla Mohammed Khalifa Al Binali. Read Also Qatar chairs meeting of OIC anti-corruption law enforcement agencies, signs Makkah Convention Qatar stresses determination to achieve goals of UNAOC Cabinet approves decision on importing, trading, storing tobacco, cigarettes Based on his cooperation, both the ministry and the centre will carry out a training program targeting diverse leaderships to advance their capabilities and performance in accordance with state-of-the-art corporate performance criteria for one year. The program comprises multiple stages, including candidate selection tests, professional training workshops, culminating with a graduation ceremony for participants, as part of a comprehensive training and development plan under the guidance of HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, to improve the work environment and strengthen the quality and performance of the ministry's human resources. The plan primarily aims to mobilize young leaders and imbue them with best modern training techniques, in collaboration with leading centers in Qatar, particularly theQLC. Assistant Undersecretary for Shared Services Affairs, Khamis Mohammed Al Buafra Al Kuwari, underscored the importance of this agreement in polishing the skills of the ministry's emerging workforce. He highlighted that the program aims to develop leaders capable of achieving institutional excellence in accordance with global standards. For his part, Al Binali lauded the partnership with the Ministry of Justice, affirming that the program is a significant step toward strengthening future cooperation in implementing additional training programs targeting the ministry's second-tier leadership. Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Justice, Abdulrahman Hassan Al Mulla, emphasized the importance of sharing expertise with theQLCto advance human resources. He expressed hope that the program would bring about a paradigm shift in the ministry's competencies and strengthen its modernization efforts. (QNA)

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Doha: Qatar chaired yesterday the second ministerial meeting of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies in the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA). It also signed the “Makkah Al Mukarramah Convention” specialised in anti-corruption law enforcement within OIC member states. In his opening address, President of ACTA HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad emphasised the continued efforts to enhance cooperation and integration among OIC countries in combating corruption, which is a significant scourge and a real challenge to global security and peace, necessitating intensified efforts to develop effective strategies, programs, and action plans to eradicate corruption in all its forms and achieve sustainable development. He stressed the importance of recognising that combating corruption is not merely about slogans or religious texts, but rather a comprehensive system based on values of justice, honesty, integrity, and transparency. It is not only a duty but also a social and collective responsibility that requires everyone -governments, institutions, and individuals- to work together earnestly to achieve a society characterized by integrity and transparency, thereby highlighting and empowering the role of civil society in this field. Al Misnad pointed out that the OIC countries have achieved many accomplishments in combating corruption, whether through enacting necessary legislation and strengthening legal frameworks or establishing strong and effective regulatory bodies. However, challenges remain, and everyone must continue to work on enhancing integrity systems, transparency, and developing monitoring and accountability mechanisms. He reaffirmed Qatar’s keen interest in international cooperation and a participatory approach in combating corruption, and its commitment to strengthening international partnerships by signing numerous memoranda of understanding with regional and international institutions and bodies concerned with combating corruption. He indicated that following this participatory approach in preventing and combating corruption allows a comprehensive understanding of this destructive phenomenon.