QOC signs MoU with Ministry of Public Health

October 07,2024
06-May-2023

QOC signs MoU with Ministry of Public Health

DOHA – The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has signed  on Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding with  the Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health , with purpose of bettering society’s  physical  activity and turning  people’s lifestyle to be more healthier.

H.E the QOC Secretary General, Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain signed this MoU on behalf of the QOC , H.E Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri ,  Assistant Minister of Public Health for Health Affairs inked on behalf of the Ministry.

This MoU states that  both organizations will  join  effort together to enhance Health and sport  , improve physical activity exercise  and  taking  public health to better levels. 


In a post- signing statement, H.E the QOC Secretary General, Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain said  Human development is one of most significant pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 , this is why the QOC spares no effort to keep increasing  the society  physical activity rate for all.

“ To make this part of  our national vision true, the QOC organizes several community programs that targeting all age groups with different abilities”  confirmed HE Secretary General.

“ We are truly grateful to sign this MoU with Ministry of Public Health  to ensure that promoting  physical activity is a key for a better public health, which is also  an integral part of the QOC 2023-2030 strategy”.  Said H.E Secretary General.

“ The QOC is always looking forward to invest and  develop human element  , that  with effort of achieving all-out development and making cognitive legacy  sustainable”. Added H.E Secretary General.

Going on the same concept  , H.E Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri ,  Assistant Minister of Public Health for Health Affairs said  this MoU  will increase cooperation between the two organizations in some projects that could  support community and create a better lifestyle for all .  

“ Ministry of Public Health is putting  all effort to  enhance partnership with all sectors  nationwide , based on its  strategy ( Health in all policies)” said H.E Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri.

H.E Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri  has pointed out  to  several partnerships the  Ministry has signed in this respect, among them  ( Sports For Health partnership ) , between  Ministry of Public Health, WHO, FIFA and  Supreme Committee For Delivery & Legacy. 

This distinctive partnership with the QOC is  an outcome of successful effort on row to improve the public health, to create a sustainable legacy and make society individuals more healthier in the future.” Added H.E Dr. Saleh Ali Al Marri.