Qatar recorded many achievements on all fronts in 2023 as the country continued to make its mark in global peace, diplomacy, economy, sports, health, and every other indices of human development.
In the past year, Qatar has solidified its position as the primary mediator on the global stage, leaving a significant impact on negotiations, peace talks, and the resolution of crises and disputes that even major world powers have struggled to resolve.
Through meticulous mediation efforts, Doha has gained widespread international trust and credibility, elevating Qatari diplomacy to a milestone in world politics.
Over the span of a decade, Qatar has entered a new and distinct political phase, assuming crucial roles in resolving disputes both regionally and globally. These roles are rooted in Doha’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace worldwide, utilizing effective tools and strategies that ensure a mutually beneficial foreign policy for all conflicting parties.
During a speech before the 78th UN General Assembly on September 19, 2023, His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emphasized this approach. He highlighted that while peaceful dispute resolution may be lengthy and challenging, it is far less costly than engaging in wars. His Highness stressed the importance of striving to end the injustices faced by people, particularly in the region. Since the onset of the ongoing Israeli occupation’s aggression against the Gaza Strip, for example, Qatar has continued to play a pivotal role in engineering negotiations to halt the attacks, deescalate the situation, prevent further bloodshed, and safeguard civilians. Qatar’s efforts have resulted in the first temporary ceasefire on November 22, allowing for the exchange of numerous prisoners and the delivery of humanitarian aid, including essential fuel supplies, to Gaza.
Economy-wise, the Qatari economy has become among the world’s most promising economies, thanks to the approach drawn up by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the national economy and shift towards a new knowledge-based economy.
In sports, some of the notable achievements of Qatar in 2023 included securing 14 medals (five gold, six silver, and three bronze) while participating in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23–October 8.
The highlighted are just a few of the many remarkable achievements Qatar recorded in the past year, which offers an inkling of what 2024 will be as yet another year of landmark accomplishments for this amazing country.
