Doha: For its part, Al-Arab stated that Arab and international media closely followed the speech delivered by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the UNGA 81 in New York, which highlighted His Highness' call to contain crises through diplomatic means, establish a regional system of collective security, and his firm positions on the Palestinian cause and political developments across several Arab nations.
According to Qatar News Agency, The speech drew widespread attention from Gulf, Arab, and international media outlets for its messages that reflect Qatar foreign policy approach, the newspaper added. This approach is rooted in strengthening multilateral relations and actively engaging with global issues, including Qatar's successful mediation contributions that reinforce UN principles. This confirms that the State of Qatar remains an active global partner committed to peaceful dispute resolution and seizing opportunities to foster international peace.
Al-Arab added that Gulf media outlets paid particular attention to HH the Amir's call to resolve the Gulf crisis through diplomatic means, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation, and return to the negotiation table to avert war and achieve a lasting solution ensuring security and stability for all regional states, grounded in respect for state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.
Al-Arab concluded by noting His Highness' consistent commitment, since assuming power in 2013, to participate in the annual sessions of the UNGA and deliver speeches to world leaders. Through these speeches, His Highness outlines Qatar's firm positions and active role in shaping solutions to global challenges, contributing to the core goals of the United Nations, which include maintaining international peace and security, supporting sustainable development, promoting human rights, and engaging in collective efforts to address global issues.
For its part, the English-language newspaper The Peninsula highlighted HH the Amir's address to the UNGA 81 as significant not only for its assessment of the crises confronting the region, but also for the principles it set out on how nations can withstand uncertainty while continuing to build for the future.
The newspaper noted a particularly important message that resilience does not emerge when a crisis begins. It is built through years of planning, preparedness and investment. HH the Amir pointed to Qatar efforts to secure supply chains, strengthen national institutions, maintain strategic reserves and develop trusted partnerships. This approach has enabled the country to protect its development priorities even amid severe regional disruption.
Another central message concerned the credibility of the international order. His Highness forceful remarks on Palestine placed the principle of equal application of international law at the heart of the global debate. He highlighted the continuing suffering in Gaza, the situation in the occupied West Bank and Israeli violations affecting neighboring states, the paper added.
The Peninsula concluded by highlighting the importance of functioning state institutions across the Arab world, and support for sovereignty, territorial integrity, development and reconstruction in Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Lebanon and Yemen, further explaining that preparedness, development, strong institutions, respect for international law and human dignity are not separate priorities, but mutually reinforcing foundations for a more stable world.
Al-Watan highlighted HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani's participation in a closed-door meeting convened by HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, HE Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Andy Burnham and HE Prime Minister of Canada Dr. Mark Carney. The meeting reflects Qatar's steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause, which remains at the forefront of Doha's diplomatic priorities as it continues its efforts to alleviate Palestinian suffering and advance a peaceful resolution fulfilling their aspirations. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated State of Qatar's condemnation of Israel's publicly declared rejection of the roadmap aimed at completing the implementation of US President's comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza. His Excellency stressed the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities and exert pressure on Israel to fulfill its obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement and halt its ongoing violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, in a manner that ensures full implementation of the roadmap and ultimately leads to the achievement of peace and stability in the Gaza Strip.
In its conclusion, Al-Watan called on the international community to pressure Israel to halt its crimes and engage in a genuine, long-overdue peace process. Such action, the paper argued, is essential not only to stop the ongoing killing, abuse, and displacement endured by the Palestinian people, but also to advance a comprehensive, lasting political settlement.
