Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC) H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’, organised by the NPC, will be held today, under the theme ‘Advancing Prosperity in Qatari Society,’ at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
This Forum forms part of the broader NPC National Development Forums to strengthen partnerships across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, and to sustain open national dialogue on the priorities of the Third National Development Strategy (2024–2030), translating the aspirations of the Qatar National Vision 2030 into tangible national outcomes.
The Forum brings together ministers, senior government officials, private-sector leaders, and representatives from civil society, as well as local and international institutions in Qatar, serving as a national platform for discussions on the social development pillar and the role of family, community, and national identity in advancing national prosperity.
The Forum features a panel discussion with H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family;
H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Culture; H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud, Minister of Public Health; and Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Visit Qatar.
This panel highlights the importance of fostering a cohesive society whose members enjoy a high quality of life, guided by a spirit of participation and shared responsibility.
The first theme, ‘Continuing to Enhance Quality of Life for All Citizens and Residents’, examines national efforts to improve healthcare excellence, expand the social protection framework, support vulnerable groups, and promote active and healthy lifestyles for all.
The second theme, ‘Promoting Cohesion in Families and Communities for Balanced and Resilient Living’, highlights the importance of policies supporting family and community initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and enable individuals to contribute to a more resilient and balanced society.
The third theme, ‘Preserving Qatari Culture and Identity in a Vibrant, Cohesive, and Open Society,’ emphasises the essential role that national culture, creativity, and heritage play in reinforcing Qatar’s identity and promoting positive engagement with the world, while showcasing efforts to establish the country as a leading cultural and tourism destination.
Commenting on the occasion, H E Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the NPC, stated that the Forum highlights the central role of the family as the cornerstone of a cohesive society that realises the desired social progress within an environment of high quality of life.
He added that the Qatar National Vision 2030 and successive National Development Strategies have consistently placed social development, and the family in particular, at the heart of development policy priorities, emphasising that continuous, structured community dialogue is a fundamental pillar of the NPC’s work.
He said, “Through the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’, we highlight that social well-being is not an end in itself; it is the foundation of sustainable prosperity and a key driver in realising the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
The Forum reinforces the NPC’s commitment to fostering a culture of dialogue and partnership among all development stakeholders.
It channels national efforts toward a more prosperous and sustainable future, where comprehensive development serves as both an investment in and for people.
