Qatari Newspapers Editorials -1-

Commenting on another topic, Al-Arab newspaper said in its editorial that the participation of the State of Qatar in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, comes in light of the countrys commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan as an original option adopted in the Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to transform Qatar by 2030 into a developed country capable of achieving sustainable development and ensuring the continuation of a decent living for its people. At a time when the United Nations and Member States are redoubling their efforts to create an international economic environment conducive to achieving development, the State of Qatar is making great efforts to continue achieving its development plans in accordance with the Qatar National Vision 2030, especially since the issue of sustainable development is at the forefront of Qatars concerns, which views the development process as a participatory approach that respects all human rights, and is based on joint efforts in the society, the paper added. Al-Arab concluded its editorial by stressing that the State of Qatar is considered at the forefront of countries that have announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions seriously and effectively, in addition to its prominent role as an active member in international efforts related to combating climate change, supporting global plans to preserve the planet from increasing carbon emissions, raising the level of environmental awareness among various individuals in the society, and improving patterns of behavior towards environmental resources. Locally, Al-Watan newspaper said that the State of Qatar works to ensure the provision of the best level of health care, preventive and curative health services according to the highest standards, that ensures a healthy future for all residents, and the provision of appropriate health services at the appropriate time and place. Over the past few years, the country has been able to bui ld a world-class public health system, thanks to the multi-sectoral approach to health and well-being, as the country has invested greatly in enhancing the health and well-being of the population and achieving sustainability, guided by the wise vision of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to fulfill the Qatar National Vision 2030, the paper added. At the conclusion of its editorial, Al-Watan noted that the State of Qatar has become the first country to have all its municipalities to obtain the title of 'Healthy City' from the World Health Organization (WHO), in addition to Qatar's Foundation Education City obtaining the title of 'Healthy Educational City', and Qatar University (QU) receiving the title of 'Healthy University'. In turn, English-language newspaper The Peninsula noted that Qatar's efforts over the years to improve road safety and infrastructure have led to improved indicators including a fall in the number of fatal road traffic accidents in recent years. In its editorial titled "Impro ved Road Safety", the paper said that according to Data from the National Planning Council (NPC), serious road accidents resulting in deaths have fallen by more than 32 percent over the past two year, adding that this improvement is a result of concerted efforts by the Ministry of Interiors General Directorate of Traffic to raise awareness and ensure compliance with traffic rules, not least the speed limit and use of seatbelts. Building a modern and most advanced road infrastructure, along with the annual inspection regime ensuring vehicles fitness have also contributed to improved road safety indicators, the paper added. The Peninsula concluded by stressing that its is vital for all road users, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, to adhere to road safety guidelines for the safety of everyone. Source: Qatar News Agency