Qatar Joins International Seabed Authority Meeting in Jamaica to Discuss Ocean Mining Rules
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . July 25, 2025
- . Update: July 26, 2025 3:25 am
As part of joining international efforts to discuss ocean protection as well as deep-sea mining, Qatar recently participated in a major international conclave. The representative of the country went to Jamaica, where they talked about how to compensate for the underwater mining with the protection of the marine life for come generations. On July 21-25, 2024, Qatar attended the 30th International Seabed Authority Assembly in Kingston, Jamaica. The country was represented in this important ocean governance meeting by Omar Ali Al Ali, who is an Assistant Secretary of the Qatari Standing Committee on Sea Laws.
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority unites the world’s countries to decide on deep-sea mining and the protection of the sea. The presence of Qatar demonstrates the desire of the country to practice sustainable use of the oceans and development. The representative of Qatar made a valuable presentation in favor of the works of the International Seabed Authority in the course of the meeting. He stressed the support of Qatar to the activities of the organization in adhering to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which was adopted in 1982.
Qatar Supports Balanced Ocean Mining and Environmental Protection
During the meeting of the International Seabed Authority, the primary message that Qatar broadcast concerned establishing a proper balance between deep-sea mining operations and the sustainable protection of ocean ecosystems. Al Ali emphasized that the rules that are to be developed by the authority with regard to mining should comprise considerable environmental regulations. The Qatar participant pointed to the necessity of employing scientific studies to make choices regarding deep-sea mining. According to him, this scientific solution is needed in order to safeguard marine life diversity and maintain the oceans’ health for future generations. This is in line with the sustainable development objectives of the world.
Qatar was also warm to a special decision reached by the International Seabed Authority assembly. The assembly has agreed to elaborate on a sort of World Deep-Sea Day, which will annually be celebrated on November 1st. The introduction of this new international day will assist in creating awareness regarding the need to preserve the deep ocean environments. The interest that the assembly showed with regard to sustainable ocean mining is in line with the rising international issues of striking a balance between economic progress and environmental conservation. The active involvement of Qatar shows that this country adheres to the wise management of the ocean and collaboration with the world community in maritime matters.
