In the same context, Al-Watan newspaper said that numerous warnings have been issued by various international organizations about the worsening conditions in Gaza Strip as a result of the continuous aggression by the Israeli occupation army. The Arab League has warned of the continued dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, emphasizing that it will lead to boundless suffering. It confirmed that Gaza Strip is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe due to the dangerous escalation by the Israeli occupation, which has now entered its 17th consecutive day. This is happening amidst power, water, and fuel shortages, as well as the prevention of humanitarian aid from reaching civilians.
In its editorial titled “Catastrophic Situation”, Al-Watan said that Gaza is currently experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe that could lead to a genocide. This is something that the Israeli entity has been striving for, as it imposed a complete blockade on the Gaza Strip since October 7. Estimates from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) indicate that death rates in Gaza, excluding casualties in the context of hostilities, are on the rise due to limited access to essential healthcare services, the newspaper noted.
Al-Watan concluded by emphasizing the necessity for the international community to assume its responsibilities in immediately halting the war on Gaza and the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. It also stressed the importance of allowing the flow of life-saving supplies, medical necessities, and medicines, especially since the military attacks and indiscriminate shelling in all neighborhoods of Gaza constitute a blatant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the Fourth Geneva Convention for the Protection of Civilians, which affected hospitals, schools, mosques, churches, and residential buildings.
In another context, under the title “Facilitating the Employment of Qatari Youth,” Al-Raya newspaper said in its editorial that the issue of employment ranks among the top priorities of the state. To this end, numerous initiatives have been introduced to facilitate the employment of Qatari youth who are seeking jobs in line with their qualifications and capabilities. This is aimed at harnessing their potential for achieving sustainable development in the country and supporting national efforts in filling particularly leadership positions, by creating opportunities for Qatari youth to serve their nation and channel their creative energies towards the advancement of Qatar.
The newspaper highlighted a joint report issued by the Ministry of Labor and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, revealing employment statistics in both public and private sectors for the third quarter of 2023, totaling 1,849 jobs. This represents more than double the number of jobs available in the second quarter. It underscores the diligent efforts made by the state through various entities in both the public and private sectors to pave multiple career paths for citizens, empower them to pursue their professional ambitions, achieve job and societal security and support the economic empowerment of our youth. This is accomplished by providing them with a dignified life through employment and directing their creative energies towards serving the nation and building its future.
The State of Qatar has the right to be proud of the small unemployment numbers among Qatari men and women, through creative initiatives to find jobs for them, not only in the public sector, but also in the private sector, as part of the states plans to nationalize jobs, Al-Raya added.
The platform has witnessed various improvements that have positively impacted the experience of job seekers. One of the most prominent improvements is the inclusion of a feature that allows users to select their preferred sector of employment, whether government, private, or both. Additionally, several technical enhancements have been made to provide a better user experience. The digital interaction allows job seekers to follow the recruitment process or appointment to a job without interference from any party, the paper said.
Source: Qatar News Agency