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ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Home | 2 Business | 17 Sport | 26 SCH campaign Export value El Jaish aim focuses of SMEs at to bounce on healthy QR2.4bn back in Qatar habits. last year. Stars League. TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2015 • 29 Dhul-Hijja 1436 • Volume 20 Number 6582 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 PM, Kuwait official hold talks Emir and UN Crackdown chief discuss regional issues DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim on consumer bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a phone call from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. They reviewed the latest develop- ments on the regional and inter- law violations national arenas, particularly the situation in Libya. The UN Secretary-General expressed his gratitude and Ministry detects 130 violations in outlets appreciation to the Emir for Qatar’s efforts in supporting the DOHA: The authorities have intensified stop instantly when brakes are applied at dialogue team by cooperating monitoring on shops violating the con- a high speed, the ministry said. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with with the secretary general’s spe- sumer protection law. The Ministry of Meanwhile, the ministry last month Kuwait’s Attorney-General Counsel Dirar Ali Asousi yesterday. They reviewed bilateral relations. cial envoy to Libya, Bernardino Economy and Commerce has closed down conducted intensive inspection campaigns Leon, under the umbrella of the a tyre shop in New Ghanim area for one across the country and detected 130 vio- United Nations, to reach a com- month for selling balloon tyres that do not lations of the consumer protection law. prehensive political agreement meet the Qatari standards and specifica- The violations varied from non-compliance to form a consensus government tions. The ministry inspectors detected with the declared price list and failure to Stop Syria bombing, EU tells Russia that brings back to Libya politi- another 130 violations of the consumer abide by the promotion requirements. A cal and social unity and works to protection law last month. failure to display the prices of commodities LUXEMBOURG: The ing the assets of the spouses New York in late September, achieve the aspirations of the fra- Qatar has banned the import and use of topped the violations, with 21 cases. European Union urged of senior figures, although no when Europe and the US ternal Libyan people. balloon tyres for passenger vehicles unless The second most common violation Russia yesterday to halt its names have been added to looked to Russia for help. Emir praised the efforts of the accompanied by a certificate of conform- was lack of compliance with the declared aerial bombing campaign the EU’s list. Meanwhile, senior Saudi secretary general’s special envoy ity with technical requirements specified price list during promotions. The third in Syria but the bloc’s 28 “The recent Russian mili- Arabian officials told Rus- to Libya in bringing closer points in technical regulations namely GSO major violation was related to description member states failed to tary attacks ... are of deep sia’s leaders that Moscow’s of view and reaching a common 51/2007, GSO 52/2007 and GSO 53/2007. of goods and a failure to display them in agree among themselves on concern and must cease military intervention in ground to move steadily towards The tyres should also have the techni- the proper manner, with 20 cases each in whether President Bashar immediately,” ministers said Syria would have “dangerous stability, security, construction cal requirements mandatory for balloon both the categories. The penalties include Al Assad should have any in their most strongly-worded consequences”, escalating and growth. tyres. The violation was detected during administrative closure and fines ranging role in ending the crisis. statement on Russia’s inter- the war there and inspir- surprise raids conducted by the Ministry between QR5000 and QR 30000. Seeking a common front vention. “The military esca- ing militants from around inspectors. The outlets faced temporary The Ministry said it is going to fur- in their criticism of Russia’s lation risks prolonging the the world to join in, a Saudi Emir greets leaders closure for repeating the violation, the ther intensify the campaign against such dramatic military interven- conflict, undermining a politi- source said. ministry said in a statement yesterday. violations. The cases will be referred to tion in Syria, EU foreign cal process, aggravating the Saudi Arabia will continue of Spain, Belarus The closure will be publicised at the the authorities concerned further action. ministers warned that air humanitarian situation and to strengthen and support DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim expense of the violating company, as per The ministry urged all consumers to strikes designed to support increasing radicalisation,” the moderate opposition in bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable provisions of the consumer protection inform the Consumer Protection Depart- Assad could also deepen the said the ministers, meeting Syria, the source said, citing of congratulations to King Felipe law. The ministry had earlier announced ment if they come across any violation. 4-1/2-year civil war that has in Luxembourg. positions outlined by Defence VI of Spain on the occasion of his the requirements to be observed while The department is ready to receive com- killed 250,000 people. After years of inaction in Minister Mohammed bin Sal- country’s National Day. importing and selling tyres in the country. plaints and suggestions from the public Ministers also sought to Syria, the EU is now des- man and Foreign Minister Emir also sent yesterday a The sale of balloon tyres is banned as they through the toll free no 16001, its twit- further pressure Assad by perate to stem the flow of Adel Al Jubeir in their meet- cable of greetings to President put people’s lives at risk. ter and instagram accounts or its smart agreeing to broaden the EU’s migrants into Europe. Its ings in Russia with President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus The tyres are behind most of the acci- phone applications. economic sanctions criteria stark criticism of Moscow Vladimir Putin and Foreign on the occasion of his re-election dents on the roads and they cannot han- Picture on page 3 to people benefiting from underscores just how far Minister Sergei Lavrov. as President of the Republic of dle excessive heat or high speeds. Balloon his government, a move diplomatic efforts have fal- Belarus. tyres overheat at high speeds and do not THE PENINSULA essentially aimed at freez- tered since a UN meeting in REUTERS QNA Qatar-Maldives match today QNB in talks to Qatar to continue Eid Charity spends QR222m buy Finansbank support for for Syrian refugees DOHA: Qatar National Bank Libyan dialogue (QNB) announced its involve- DOHA: Qatar to continue its DOHA: The Sheikh Eid Chari- relief projects in the affected ment as a potential bidder for support for efforts aimed at the table Association has spent areas including 600 medical staff, ‘Finansbank’, National Bank of success of the Libyan dialogue QR222m to support Syrian ref- stationed at first aid points, field Greece’s Turkish subsidiary. held under the auspices of the ugees in Turkey, Iraq, Jordan hospitals and other healthcare The bank said in a release pub- United Nations (UN), which and Lebanon. A portion of this facilities, said Ali bin Khalid Al lished on Qatar Exchange website seeks to reach political agree- money was also spent on people Hajri from the Association. that certain preliminary discus- ment and announce government displaced inside Syria. More than Around 50 relief crew died sions have been held to date. How- of national unity. seven million Syrians benefitted while carrying out humanitar- ever, no material developments In a statement released yes- from the aid. ian services. Team members are necessitating respective disclosures terday, the Foreign Ministry Some QR102m was spent on putting their lives at risk rescuing have taken place. QNB will make welcomed proposals reached by foods while shelter and clothing the injured and handling patients. the disclosures to QE as required, Libyan dialogue team in the last projects cost QR67m. Expenses Measures have been taken to which will represent the only offi- round held at the Moroccan city for medical supplies stood at ensure security for the trucks cial statements on this matter, the of Skhirat overseen by the United QR47m. More than QR5m was carrying relief items inside in release added. Nations Support Mission in Libya spent on psychological support Syria. Stores are being protected. QNA (UNSMIL) to form a government for children, women and patients. Then a plan is being made to dis- of national unity. The ministry Some QR165m was spent on tribute the aid to needy people, Poverty expert wins expressed thanks to UNSMIL’s displaced people inside Syria and said Al Hajari. The continuation staff and the Special Representa- another QR25m on refugees in of the crisis in Syria has pushed Economics Nobel tive of the Secretary-General for Jordan. Aid provided to refugees the Association to make long Libya Bernardino Leon for their in Lebanon cost QR22m. More term plan for relief to provide STOCKHOLM: US-British Qatar football players are seen during a training session in Doha yes- efforts in facilitating the dialogue than QR5m was spent in Turkey suitable accommodation to dis- microeconomist Angus Deaton terday. Qatar take on Maldives in their 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 and leading up to this crucial stage and some QR1m in Iraq. placed Syrians. won the Nobel Economics Prize Asian Cup joint qualifying match at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium today. of the agreement.