The Ministry of Youth and Sports is in charge of enabling the younger generation, and to enhance their capabilities and recognizing the role they play in nation building. It also oversees improving the State's sports standards to reach levels of excellence. This involves overseeing the bodies in charge of youth and sports affairs in the State; supporting these bodies, monitoring their activities and coordinating among them; licensing and setting conditions for setting up of youth and sports clubs, centers, and associations. In addition to this, the Ministry is responsible for organizing participation of Qatari youth in local, Arab, and international conferences, tournaments, competitions, camps, journeys, and festivals; grooming the talented and outstanding amongst them; and participating in organization of national sports events and activities.