'Qatar's Remarkable Progress Has Improved Quality Of Life For All'

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Arsalan Altaf | The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's national development agenda and drive to build an advanced society have led to improved quality of life for all citizens and residents in the country, said an official.

Vice-Chairman of the Permanent Population Committee (PPC), Sultan Ali Al Kuwari said state's attention to population's welfare is driven by Qatar's endeavours to build an advanced society based on the principle of respecting human rights and continuously improving living standards for the population, as envisioned by Qatar National Vision 2030. Al Kuwari was speaking at an event to mark World Population Day, held at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) yesterday. The event was held in cooperation with Qatar Museums and the National Planning Council (NPC) under the theme“Towards a Better World”.

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“Qatar has the right to be proud of its comprehensive development in various fields, which has led to its remarkable progress in all areas of life, particularly economy, education, and health. This progress has enabled it to join the ranks of countries with very high human development,” he said.

Al Kuwari said Qatar ranked 40th globally in the latest Human Development Report issued by the United Nations Development Program for the year 2023-2024. According to the report, per capita gross national income has reached $95,944, while life expectancy at birth stands at 81.6 years. Mean years of schooling in Qatar are 10.1, while expected number of years of schooling are 13.3.

The PPC vice-chairman said this annual occasion aims to raise awareness of population-related issues, focus attention on the urgent nature of these issues and their importance in the context of comprehensive development plans and programmes, and the need to find solutions to these issues.

“World Population Day is an opportunity to recognise our common humanity, our diversity, and our shared responsibilities to care for each other, to care for our planet, and to create a better world,” Al Kuwari said.

PPC works to set the state's population policy and follows up on its implementation. It also monitors and studies the profound transformations taking place and issues affecting the state's population situation, and thereby providing decision-makers with an objective picture of the population.

Earlier inaugurating the event, NMoQ Director, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Than said World Population Day is a vital platform to raise awareness about global population challenges and call for sustainable solutions, noting that this year's celebration included representatives from government agencies, international organisations, non-governmental organisations and academia, to discuss strategies and initiatives aimed at advancing population-related action plans.

He said Qatar Museums seeks to provide an authentic and inspiring cultural experience through a growing network of museums, archaeological sites, festivals, public art installations, and artistic programmes. He also underlined cooperation with PPC to intensify efforts to protect cultural heritage and enhance its understanding and appreciation.

Also speaking on the occasion, Abdullatif Al Jasmi, Director of Cultural Heritage Protection at Qatar Museums, emphasised the significance of hosting World Population Day. He said:“Qatar Museums is honoured to host World Population Day celebration this year, highlighting our commitment to safeguarding our cultural heritage and promoting its understanding and appreciation. By transforming expert research into engaging narratives, we aim to make Qatar's rich history accessible and relevant to all visitors. Our efforts preserve these sites and inspire a sense of ownership, pride, and responsibility among communities, ensuring their protection for future generations.”

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