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The “Development” organizes a workshop on addiction research

The Ministry of Social Development and Family, represented by the Department of Family Affairs, in partnership with the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute - Qatar University, conducted a training workshop entitled “How to be creative in developing research ideas on addictive substance use disorders in children and adolescents”, which targets research teams from different actors in the countries with specialty.

The workshop was presented by Dr. Khaled Ahmed Abdel-Jabbar, a consultant psychiatrist and cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Ministry. The workshop was devoted to address the needs of members of research teams interested in issues related to addiction in children and adolescents in different centers to identify the diagnostic criteria for disorders related to various addictive substances, as well as concepts related to addiction, its diagnosis, available treatment opportunities and rehabilitation, which helps research teams to develop creative research ideas related to addiction and its complications in children and adolescents for the benefit of the society.


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MSDF and Katara Cultural Village Foundation Exchange Expertise in Internal Auditing
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As part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of expertise among government institutions, the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Internal Audit Department, organized a workshop with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation to exchange expertise and transfer knowledge in the field of internal auditing. The workshop was held on October 7 at the Ministry's headquarters.

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MSDF Launches E-Platform for Managing Associations and Private Institutions
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The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has launched the e-platform for managing associations and private institutions, as part of its efforts to keep pace with Qatar's digital transformation, enhance user experience and develop the services provided to associations and private institutions registered under Decree-Law No. (21) of 2020 on Associations and Private Institutions. The platform facilitates access to information and services and reflects the Ministry's commitment to providing advanced digital services that meet the needs of all segments of society.

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MSDF Organizes Third National Forum for Social Workers
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MSDF Minister Participates in the Second Global CSR Forum in Riyadh
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H.E. Mrs. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family (MSDF Minister), participated in the second edition of the Global CSR Forum, held in Riyadh under the theme "From Commitment to Impact," with the participation of a number of ministers, officials, experts and specialists in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

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