Qatar’s Cabinet convened on September 16 at the Amiri Diwan under the chairmanship of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, approving key legislative and policy measures and addressing regional security concerns.
Among the decisions, the Cabinet endorsed a draft law on precious metals and gemstones, prepared jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology. This new legislation, which will be forwarded to the Shura Council for further review, is intended to replace an existing 1978 law. The update aims to strengthen regulatory oversight of the sector by aligning with international standards, thereby enhancing protections for consumers and market participants.
In addition, ministers approved a draft decision to reorganize the Permanent Committee for the Registration of Pharmaceutical Companies and Their Products. This measure updates the committee’s mandate for pharmaceutical registration, superseding a regulation from 2000 to reflect advancements in registration procedures.
The Cabinet also reiterated its foreign policy positions by condemning several recent attacks it characterized as violations of regional sovereignty and international law. It condemned ballistic missile and drone strikes launched by Houthi forces targeting civilian areas in the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif, which reportedly caused civilian injuries and property damage. The government described these attacks as “shameful and reckless aggression,” emphasizing their breach of Saudi sovereignty and international legal norms.
Furthermore, the Cabinet denounced drone attacks originating from Iraq targeting the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Medina regions, labeling the actions as a dangerous escalation against civilian and economic infrastructure. The statement reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia’s security is considered inseparable from Qatar’s own and from the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The Cabinet also condemned renewed Iranian attacks on Jordan, describing them as serious violations of Jordanian sovereignty and territorial integrity. The attacks were criticized for breaching international law, the United Nations Charter, and the principles of good-neighbourly relations.
In domestic affairs, the Cabinet reviewed progress reported by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education regarding the implementation of the National Framework for Promoting Values and Morals in Qatari Society. This initiative, driven by the Shura Council, aims to preserve national identity and social cohesion in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The ministry was tasked with continuing oversight and coordination with relevant entities.
The meeting concluded with an assessment of Qatar Tourism’s 2025 annual report, as well as outcomes from Qatar’s participation in the 114th International Labour Conference held in Geneva in June and the first session of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in July.