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Qatar Emphasizes International Cooperation in Combating Crime and Cybercrime

Strategic Insights

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Qatar has underscored its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in combating crime and cybercrime, highlighting its efforts to promote criminal justice and support global initiatives aimed at preventing and addressing these issues. The country has taken significant steps, including the establishment of the Regional Center for Cybercrime Prevention in Doha in collaboration with the United Nations. Qatar has also shown its dedication to combating human trafficking through a comprehensive national plan. Additionally, the country is preparing to host the 11th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in December 2025, demonstrating its commitment to act in the spirit of responsibility and shared interests to combat corruption.

Key Takeaways:

  • Qatar participated in the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, highlighting its efforts to promote criminal justice and combat crime.
  • Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Yusuf Al Mal, the Legal Advisor to HE the Minister of Interior and Head of Qatar's delegation, emphasized the country's support for the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime.
  • Qatar has established the Regional Center for Cybercrime Prevention in Doha in collaboration with the United Nations to serve as a platform to support countries' capacities and strengthen regulatory frameworks in this field.
  • The country is involved in regional preparations for the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention.
  • Qatar is preparing to host the 11th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in December 2025.
  • The country has a comprehensive national plan to combat human trafficking.
  • Qatar has called for accelerating the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime, stressing the importance of international cooperation in addressing cybercrimes.
  • The country's efforts to combat corruption are in line with its commitment to act in the spirit of responsibility and shared interests to strengthen international solidarity for peace and development.

Statistics:

  • Average annual global losses due to cybercrime: $603 billion (Source: QNA)
  • Number of countries participating in the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: 34 (Source: UNODC)
  • Total number of countries signed on to the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime: 45 (Source: UNODC)
  • Date of the 11th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption: December 2025 (Source: QNA)
  • Current global prevalence of human trafficking: an estimated 40.3 million victims worldwide (Source: ILO)

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency (QNA)
  • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • International Labour Organization (ILO)

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