The State of Qatar participated in the fifth edition of the Arab Sustainable Development Week, which commenced Sunday at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo.
The Qatari delegation is headed by Minister Plenipotentiary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Zuwaidi.
The Arab League is hosting the event over four days under the theme "Sustainable Solutions for the Future: Embracing Resilience, Adaptability, and Progress in the Ever-Evolving Arab World,"
The Arab Sustainable Development Week aims to promote a comprehensive approach to sustainable development that fosters economic growth, social inclusion, environmental preservation, and good governance. It also seeks to enhance cooperation among Arab and regional entities to remove obstacles, overcome challenges, and achieve common goals in the Arab region. This includes the effective utilization of available resources and the exchange of knowledge and joint initiatives to address regional challenges.
The event features a variety of activities and discussion sessions focused on technology and innovation, climate change, finance, food security, sustainable development in conflict-affected countries, human security, sustainable tourism, and cooperation among Arab entities to meet the current needs and aspirations of the region's peoples.
Key highlights include the third Al Baraka Regional Conference on "Innovative Strategies for Poverty Alleviation: Integrating Islamic Economy with Sustainable Development" and the first High-Level Arab Regional Forum on Sustainability and Risk Reduction in Investment in the Arab Region.
Additional sessions will address "Achieving Sustainable Development: Economic, Social, and Environmental Dimensions in Facing Challenges," and "Financing Sustainable Development: Innovative Strategies for Poverty Challenges." Youth-focused dialogue sessions will cover topics such as "The Role of Law in Arab Economic Integration: A Youth Perspective," "Youth and Challenges in Modern Media," and "National Security, Youth, and a Sustainable Future."
