A/HRC/14/37 ensure detailed study, in-depth analysis and coordination with all stakeholders, as well as with the Qatari national human rights committee. 209. Several recommendations were already or currently being implemented, and they were consistent with the State’s objectives and strategies. Moreover, Qatar’s support for most of the recommendations and the many steps taken at both the national and international levels to promote fundamental human rights stemmed from its endeavour to improve human rights and promote constructive cooperation with relevant human rights mechanisms. This was confirmed by Qatar’s acceptance of the recommendation to extend an open and standing invitation to special procedures mandate holders. 210. Qatar could not accept some recommendations, as they related to issues that were incompatible with the provisions of Islamic law, the Constitution and laws, or contradicted national identity. Some temporary difficulties, such as the lack of technical capacities, prevented Qatar from acceding to more conventions at the present time. 211. Qatar’s position on the 24 pending recommendations was outlined in the addendum to the report of the Working Group (A/HRC/14/2/Add.1). 212. A total of 11 recommendations had been accepted; 8 of them were regarded as either already implemented or in the process of implementation. They included recommendations 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17–21 and 24 (A/HRC/14/2, para. 85). 213. A total of 13 recommendations did not enjoy the State’s support. They included recommendations 1–6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 22 and 23 (A/HRC/14/2, para. 85). 214. The delegation stressed that, although only four months had passed since Qatar was reviewed by the Working Group, it was pleased to report on the implementation of a number of constructive recommendations, as well as on its commitment to implement others in the near future. The follow-up to the recommendations accepted was no less important than preparing and discussing the report before the Working Group. In this respect, the national committee that prepared the national report would continue its work as a mechanism for following up on the implementation of recommendations. 215. The delegation added that no effort would be spared to build and strengthen capacities through technical cooperation with human rights mechanisms. In this regard, Qatar wished to benefit from the activities and programmes of the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region in Doha, inaugurated in May 2009, in order to contribute to the training of national human resources and to the development and building of capacities. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 216. Saudi Arabia noted that the acceptance by Qatar of most of the recommendations and its constructive approach towards the universal periodic review process were clear evidence of its commitment to promote and protect human rights. Qatar’s policy of openness and the hosting of numerous international conferences on development, democracy, human rights and peace were testament to its political will to continue the reform process and the promotion of all rights. It commended Qatar for the numerous steps taken to guarantee the provision of social services, in particular in the areas of health and education. 217. Cuba noted the detailed information provided by Qatar during the interactive dialogue. Qatar’s achievements in the promotion and protection of all human rights for all people had been confirmed during its review. In particular, Cuba underscored Qatar’s advances in education, health, the rights of people with disabilities and many other areas. In addition, Cuba highlighted Qatar’s cooperation with other developing countries, as well as 80 GE.12-17781