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not party to some relevant treaties, the Constitution has provided for all human rights and this is
reflected in laws and practices of the country.
90.
The head of the delegation indicated that they greatly value all the comments and are
appreciative of the universal periodic review, which represents an important national review. The
universal periodic review allowed for understanding that achievements were made but also that
shortcomings and challenges exist. The State will continue communicating with the Council and
the international community in order to further develop its performance.
II. CONCLUSIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS
91.
The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue have been examined by
the State; the recommendations listed below enjoy its support:
1.
To reform the 1980 law on publications and all other related laws to take into
account the evolution of freedom of expression and opinion (Qatar);
2.
To continue efforts to strengthen and protect human rights in accordance with
international standards, in keeping with the cultural values of the Emirati people
(Egypt);
3.
To continue to refuse to apply any standards or principles that are outside the
international principles and standards agreed upon in the field of human rights,
including any attempt to impose any foreign values and customs on the Emirati
people (Egypt);
4.
To continue its achievements in the area of human rights and to take them into
account as an encouraging factor for the promotion and protection of human rights
(Saudi Arabia);
5.
To be complimented for its pioneering and considerable experience in the area of
ending employment of children in camel racing (Bahrain);
6.
To invite the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and
children, to visit the country (Bahrain);
7.
To continue to strengthen its labour regulations and improve the working/living
conditions of workers (Pakistan);
8.
To establish a workshop on education to exchange views and experiences with
developed and developing countries (Kuwait) ;
9.
To take further steps to improve the situation of migrant labourers and domestic
staff (United Kingdom);
10.
To continue dialogue with civil society in the follow-up to and implementation of
the review, and establish a standing forum to facilitate such dialogue and enable
greater mutual understanding (United Kingdom);
11.
To vigorously pursue efforts to promulgate a national law guaranteeing better
protection for children, and that the general principle of the best interest for the
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