Cabinet affirms continuation of COVID measures
THE Cabinet has affirmed the continuation of precautionary measures in force to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, on Wednesday took the decision after listening to the explanation provided by HE Minister of Public Health on the latest developments to limit the spread of coronavirus.
The Cabinet then approved a draft law on the protection of trademarks, copyrights and related rights of the International Football Association (FIFA), and referred it to the Shura Council.
Among the provisions contained in the draft law are requiring the registration of FIFA trademarks, the submission of works, audio recordings, performances of artistes and FIFA radio programmes with the office, at the request of FIFA or its representative for this purpose, and the power of attorney must be notarized.
The Cabinet then approved a draft decision of the Minister of Justice to rename the chairperson and members of the Committee of Experts Affairs, and to define its system of work and remuneration.
It also took necessary measures to ratify a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Interior of Qatar and the National Police of Ukraine regarding cooperation in preventing and combating crime.
The Cabinet also approved the draft air services agreement between the governments of Qatar and the government of Uzbekistan.