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MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2020 23 RABIA I - 1442 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 8436 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Recharge using the app and get health insurance as a gift! Amir sends QA files lawsuit in congratulations to President-elect English High Court Joe Biden QNA — DOHA against Al Arabiya Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on THE PENINSULA — DOHA Saturday a cable of congratu- lations to H E Joe Biden on the Qatar Airways (QA) has brought occasion of his victory in the claims in the English High Court The Al Arabiya presidential elections in the against the Al Arabiya news United States of America, channel relating to a video simu- video included an wishing him success and lation published in August 2017 animation which further development and pros- which purported to explain the depicted a Qatar perity in the friendship effect of the illegal blockade on Airways aircraft between the two countries. Qatar and Qatar Airways. Deputy Amir H H Sheikh In a 130 page judgment of the being intercepted Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, English High Court published on and potentially and Prime Minister and Min- November 6, 2020, the court dis- being shot down by ister of Interior H E Sheikh missed Al Arabiya’s application to a fighter jet in the Rashid Mishlash Al Khayarin, Director of Al Daayen Municipality, and Muhammad Ibrahim Al Khalid bin Khalifa bin contest the jurisdiction of the context of the Sada, Assistant Director of the Public Parks Department, with other officials during the opening Abdulaziz Al Thani also sent English court to hear the claims. of Al Sakhama Park, yesterday. cables of congratulations to The judgment followed the service illegal blockade. H E Joe Biden on the occasion of extensive evidence and a three- The video was of his victory in the presi- day court hearing. widely viewed in dential elections in the United Qatar Airways Group Chief the UK and MME opens two parks in States of America. Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is deter- worldwide and Technical tests of mined to protect its business from caused a storm of such spurious and politically media outrage at Al Daayen Municipality Lusail Tram begin motivated attacks such as this, the time. and we have confidence that the SANAULLAH ATAULLAH under sustainability devel- teria, and play areas. IRFAN BUKHARI English High Court will deliver THE PENINSULA opment goals of the Qatar The new public parks are THE PENINSULA justice in this dispute. This National Vision 2030. being built according to the judgment is welcomed and it an The Ministry of Municipality The opening ceremony of international standards. Park After successful launch of Doha important step forward for Qatar and Environment (MME), ‘Sakhama Park’ and ‘Wadi facilities include modern play Metro last year which is Airways in its quest for justice.” represented by the Public Lusail Park’ was attended by areas equipped with various providing a hassle-free transport The Al Arabiya video included Parks Department and Al Rashid Mishlash Al Khayarin, varieties of games and rubber to commuters, Qatar Rail has an animation which depicted a Daayen Municipality, inaugu- Director of Al Daayen floor for the safety of the now started technical tests of Qatar Airways aircraft being rated yesterday two public Municipality; Muhammad children. Lusail Tram in Lusail City. intercepted and potentially being politically motivated anti-Qatar parks — Al Sakhama and Wadi Ibrahim Al Sada, Assistant Pergolas (shades) at the “We have started the tech- shot down by a fighter jet in the publications by the news channel. Lusail — in the Municipality. Director of the Public Parks parks were designed specially nical tests of the Lusail Tram context of the illegal blockade. Despite arguments by Al Arabiya, This is a part of a major Department and a number giving touch of Qatari heritage in Lusail City, and therefore we The video was widely viewed in the judge found that Qatar project of the Ministry of of officials. to make the parks more beau- urge drivers and pedestrians the UK and worldwide and caused Airways had demonstrated that it Municipality and Envi- Al Sakhama Park has been tiful. There are fountains and in that area to abide by traffic a storm of media outrage at the has real prospects of showing at ronment to build new built on an area of 6,250 artificial waterfalls at public signals on the roads to ensure time, with the UK’s Daily Mail trial that the video was false and/ advanced parks in all possible square meters including 2,240 parks. Facilities of public their safety,” Qatar Rail said in commenting that it constituted “a or conveyed a false impression areas across the country and square meters green area with parks are also equipped with a tweet yesterday. chilling warning that (Saudi and that it was published mali- renovate the old ones ena- 16 palm trees, a cafeteria, and free wifi connection and Lusail Tram is a tram Arabia) could blast a Qatari pas- ciously, with the motive of bling citizens and expatriates play areas. solar-powered mobile service for convenient travel senger plane out of the sky” and harming Qatar Airways. to do exercise and spend their Wadi Lusail Park is charging stations. within the new city of Lusail. which the UK’s Independent Al Arabiya’s arguments that free time with their families stretching on an area of 8,370 To make the public parks The network includes four newspaper described as “beyond the Dubai courts would be a more in a healthy environment. square meters, including modern, safer and durable lines and 25 stations above- provocative”. appropriate forum for the claims The public parks which 2,360 square meters of green lamp posts have been set up ground and underground. Qatar Airways claims that the were decisively rejected by the reached near 100 across the areas with 17 palm trees and at the parks. To protect the Lusail Tram connects to the video was false and misleading judge noting the impact of the country also aims at a football field on an area of environment, lighting system Doha Metro through two inter- and that it was intended to deter illegal blockade and the “hostile increasing greenery cutting 960 square meters, and a bas- are fitted with energy saving change stations at Lusail and customers from flying with Qatar environment for Qataris in the carbon footprint and plant ketball field on an area of 970 bulbs. Many solar-powered Legtaifiya, according to Qatar Airways, being part of a series of UAE”. rear species of local trees sq meters, as well as a cafe- system are also installed. Rail website. `P3 GORD accredits S&P affirms Qatar rating 2022 FIFA World Apartments, which must No minimum Landlords will be fully furnished, can be requirement in have one month Cup Qatar stadiums located anywhere, though terms of the number to register their with stable outlook operating team preference will be given to of properties interest in THE PENINSULA — DOHA “We expect the rebound to properties in The Pearl- landlords must leasing their be linked to increased hydro- — DOHA THE PENINSULA Qatar and Lusail City. supply. properties. S&P Global Ratings has carbon prices and gradually affirmed Qatar’s sovereign abating effects of the pandemic. To ensure sustainable opera- credit rating at AA-/Stable/A-1+, Despite our expectation of tions and maintenance of the with stable outlook. current account deficits stadiums during the FIFA “The stable outlook indi- through 2021, Qatar’s external World Cup Qatar 2022 and cates our view that, despite a balance sheet remains strong, beyond, the Gulf Organisation sharp economic contraction with liquid external assets con- for Research & Development and low hydrocarbon prices, tinuing to offset the country’s (GORD) certified a group of 34 we expect Qatar’s credit profile stock of external debt by a engineers, operators and will remain resilient, supported sizable margin,” said S&P. “We facility management profes- by its wealthy economy and expect the government will sionals on November 5. strong government and provide extraordinary liquidity Titled GSAS Operations external net asset positions,” support to the banking system Certified Green Professional said S&P Global Ratings yes- in case of sudden reversals in (CGP) Workshop, the course terday in a report. capital flows related to nonres- was organised in collaboration “We also expect that the ident funding,” it added. with the Supreme Committee Apartment owners asked to register their government will provide timely Despite low oil prices, for Delivery & Legacy (SC) at extraordinary liquidity support S&P expects Qatar would the site of Al Janoub Stadium interest in leasing properties for Qatar 2022 to the banking system in the continue to generate sur- – one of the eight stadiums to less likely event of sudden and pluses in its budgetary host 2020 FIFA World Cup. THE PENINSULA — DOHA and aims to ensure the coun- furnished. The apartments can sharp reversals in foreign accounts on the general gov- Attending the training were try’s existing housing stock is be located anywhere, though flows,” it added. ernment level. “The country’s representatives from SC and The owners of residential apart- fully utilised during the tour- preference will be given to prop- The report noted that strong general government Mosanada – the facility man- ments are being encouraged to nament, the SC said on its erties in The Pearl-Qatar and despite the sharp COVID-19- net asset position remains a agement organisation respon- register their interest in leasing website. Lusail City. induced decline in economic credit strength. The govern- sible for providing the facility their properties to visitors both Landlords will have one There is no minimum activity and low hydrocarbon ment’s large liquid financial management consultancy in the lead-up to and during the month to register their interest requirement in terms of the prices, income levels in Qatar assets, averaging about 185 services for the infrastructure FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. in leasing their properties. They number of properties landlords remain among the highest of percent of GDP in 2021-2023, projects of SC. Founding The Supreme Committee should register their interest by must supply and there is no rated sovereigns, supporting its provide it with a strong buffer Chairman of GORD, Dr. Yousef for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is completing this survey by commitment to lease the prop- strong credit profile. High GDP during economic and Alhorr said: “With most World currently assessing the quantity December 7. erties from the SC. Rental fees per capita, rebounding to an financial shocks,” it said. Cup stadiums in Qatar now and quality of properties which Landlords must take note of will be determined at a later average of $61,600 in 2021- About the ongoing nearing completion, it is about may be available. This is the the following criteria: Resi- stage and the lease duration will 2023 from a low of $56,500 in blockade, S&P said that it does time we took sustainability to the second phase of the Qatar 2022 dential apartments of all sizes be for either one, six or 12 2020, will mitigate the effect not expect the siege to have sig- next stage that comes after accommodation project, which will be considered and the months. Further details will be of weak trend growth expected nificant effect on Qatar’s design and construction. `P2 was launched earlier this year apartments must be fully available from [email protected]. over the forecast horizon. economy. `P2 02 HOME MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2020
QA Cargo, QDB introduce OFFICIAL NEWS initiative to support Amir condoles with President Qatari perfume exports of Philippines
THE PENINSULA — DOHA Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Through this initiative, H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Development Bank (QDB) have the airline will help Thani, and Prime Minister and Min- introduced an initiative to boost exports and sales ister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid support local perfume manufac- of locally manufactured bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani turers in Qatar. The cargo carrier sent yesterday cables of condo- is offering discounted rates to perfumes to lences to President of the Republic local Qatari perfume manufac- international markets of Philippines H E Rodrigo Duterte turers to export to international and provide on the victims of Typhoon Goni markets. opportunities for Qatari which stroke the south of Luzon Through this initiative, the exporters to expand Island, wishing a speedy recov- airline will help boost exports ery for the injured. -QNA and sales of locally manufac- their business activities. tured perfumes to international Amir condoles markets and provide opportu- with Burkina Faso nities for Qatari exporters to initiative that supports Qatari expand their business activities export businesses by offering President Speaker of the Shura Council and Chairman of Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against through business to consumer them an additional way to access Corruption, H E Ahmed bin Abdulla bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, chairing the meeting of GOPAC Executive channels. Local manufacturers, new markets and compete glo- DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Committee via video-conferencing, yesterday. through the airline’s approved bally, while acting as a powerful Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir network of courier companies, catalyst for socio-economic H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad will have access to Qatar development. This initiative per- Al Thani sent yesterday cables of Shura Council Speaker chairs meeting Airways’ extensive global fectly complements QDB’s condolences to President of the network and modern fleet to existing range of SME-focused Republic of Burkina Faso H E Roch of GOPAC Executive Committee transport their products. financial and advisory solutions Marc Christian Kabore on the death Qatar Airways Chief Officer that empower them throughout of his father. -QNA Cargo, Guillaume Halleux, said: the entire entrepreneurial QNA — DOHA various future activities and the fight against corruption, His “We are pleased to support the journey.” Amir congratulates programmes. Highness initiated the estab- growth and success of local Amidst the global pandemic, Speaker of the Shura Council In his speech, he addressed lishment of the Sheikh Tamim exporters and help diversify the Qatar Airways Cargo continues President of Bolivia and Chairman of Global the great attention paid by Bin Hamad Al Thani Interna- economy of Qatar. Being a to operate its scheduled Organisation of Parliamen- Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin tional Anti-Corruption Excel- leading cargo carrier, we are well freighters, passenger freighters, D Amir H H Sheikh Tamim tarians Against Corruption Hamad Al Thani to combat lence Award, which is awarded placed to help businesses in Qatar belly-hold passenger flights and bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir (GOPAC) H E Ahmed corruption, referring to the annually to encourage person- export their products to an inter- charters globally, ensuring the H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdulla bin Zaid Al important issues included in alities who have made distin- national market utilising our continuity of global trade. Al Thani, and Prime Minister and Mahmoud chaired yesterday His Highness’s speech at the guished efforts in this field and state-of-the-art and modern The carrier has remained Minister of Interior H E Sheikh via videoconferencing the opening of the 49th session of in appreciation of their fleet.” agile and adapted to the new Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz meeting of the GOPAC Exec- the Shura Council, including important role. Hamad Salem Mejegheer, normal, displaying commitment Al Thani sent yesterday cables of utive Committee. the holding of the 7th GOPAC The Speaker concluded his Executive Director of Export to excellence and that is one of congratulations to H E the Pres- His Excellency opened the conference in Doha on speech, wishing the meeting Development & Promotion at the reasons it has become the ident Luis Alberto Arce on the meeting, stressing the impor- December 9 and 10. success and coming up with QDB said: “Through its part- largest international carrier and occasion of his inauguration as tance of its agenda, which He explained that based on decisions that achieve the nership with Qatar Airways, QDB grown its market share even President of the State of Bolivia, includes the organisation’s the position of His Highness in goals of the organisation. is introducing yet another during the pandemic. wishing him success, and the Bolivian people further progress and development. -QNA Qatar registers low stroke rate and efficient rehabilitation Amir congratulates President of FAZEENA SALEEM imised functional disability in stroke sur- THE PENINSULA vivors,” he said. Seychelles The QRI provides a range of world- Qatar has reported a low rate of stroke class integrated rehabilitation services Amir H H Sheikh Tamim cases per year compared to other coun- and the most technologically advanced bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir tries and majority of survivors have patient centred care for patients with H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al regained their functional ability as a result stroke from early stages until community Thani, and Prime Minister and Min- of an efficient rehabilitation programme, reintegration. The sate-of-the-art rehab ister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid said a senior official yesterday. service is delivered using rehab robotics, bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani Qatar has reported low incidence of cognitive rehabilitation and psychological sent yesterday cables of congrat- stroke with 58 per 100,000 people approaches by a multidisciplinary team. ulation to H E President Wavel annually. The structured stroke rehabil- In 2019, some 375 patients were Ramkalawan on the occasion of itation service at the Qatar Rehabilitation admitted at QRI for stroke rehabilitation. his swearing-in as President of the Institute (QRI) has helped majority of Among them 350 were discharged and Republic of Seychelles, wishing patients regain independence and their average length of stay was 35 days. him success and for the relations improve quality, according to Chair- Between January and October this of the two countries further devel- person of Physical Medicine and Reha- year, 575 patients were admitted to QRI opment and prosperity. -QNA bilitation (PM&R) at Hamad Medical Cor- for stroke rehabilitation. Among them, Qatar Rehabilitation Institute has cared for 575 stroke survivors, between January poration, Dr. Rafat Mohammed Abdullah 550 were discharged and their average and October of this year. Saad. hospital stay was 29 days. “South Asian migrants in Qatar suffer “We usually take patients for reha- circumstances, intervention if needed, per patient per day. The institute also pro- 190 new COVID-19 from strokes at younger age than Qatari bilitation within three days after the management of risk including needs of vides, inpatient rehabilitation, day care natives. Most common risk factors for stroke. The rehabilitation process is very vulnerable adults, follow up plans,” said rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, cases, 201 stroke incidence in Qatar are hyper- effective when we take patients at an Dr. Saad. community rehabilitation, functional tension (77.9%), diabetes (77.9%) and acute stage,” said Dr. Saad. “Stroke patients have access to robotic rehabilitation, cognitive rehabil- recoveries: MoPH hypercholesterolemia (28.5%),” he said, The combination of conventional advanced facilities at QRI, which include itation and mobile rehabilitation services, while speaking at a webinar on ‘Stroke physiotherapy with adjunct treatments hydrotherapy pools, advanced gyms, a according to the condition of the stroke THE PENINSULA — DOHA Rehabilitation in Qatar.’ such as robot-assisted gait training and specialist sensory room, and an Assisted survivor. “At QRI, the stroke rehabilitation pro- aquatic therapy contribute to better and Living Unit in which patients can relearn The Stroke Rehabilitation in Qatar The Ministry of Public Health gramme is aimed at prevention of stroke faster patient outcomes and culminate simple daily tasks and readjust to life at webinar was held as part of the WISH — (MoPH) yesterday announced in future, management, compensation, into a shorter ‘length of stay’ in QRI for home,” he said. Doha Healthcare Week (DHW) taking the registration of 190 new maintenance and reintegration into the patients. For individuals whose recovery is place from November 8 to 14. DHW is confirmed COVID-19 cases. society. Effective rehabilitation interven- “The structured rehabilitation stroke considered to be slow or prolonged, QRI being held ahead of the World Innovation According to the Ministry, tions initiated early after stroke has programme helps to enhance functional provides low intensity, high frequency Summit 2020, which will begin next among them 39 were travellers enhanced the recovery process and min- abilities, review care needs, social interdisciplinary therapy for 2-3 hours week. returning from abroad. Also, 201 people have recovered from the virus, One arrested for violating quarantine rules S&P affirms Qatar rating with stable outlook bringing the total number of FROM PAGE 1 recovered cases in Qatar to markets outside the region,” it 131,276. All the new cases have QNA — DOHA force in the country, approved Mohammed Abdulrahman “Although the siege of Qatar said. been introduced to isolation by health authorities represented Mahmoud Sayouda. by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, S&P expects that gov- and are receiving necessary The competent authorities in the Ministry of Public Health The concerned authorities Egypt, and the United Arab ernment policy would continue healthcare according to their arrested yesterday one person (MoPH) to ensure the in the State called on citizens and Emirates could continue for to focus on prudent devel- health status. The Ministry who violated the requirements achievement of public safety and residents who are subject to some time, we do not expect opment of the hydrocarbons further said that measures to of the home quarantine, he to curb the spread of the coro- quarantine to fully adhere to the this to significantly affect the sector, alongside further tackle COVID-19 in Qatar have committed to following. navirus. The arrested person is requirements set by the Ministry Qatari economy in our base- attempts to promote the private succeeded in flattening the It is in implementation of being referred to the prosecution of Public Health, to ensure their case scenario, given its very sector and diversify the curve and limiting the spread the precautionary measures in has been identified as safety and the safety of others. strong gas exports largely to economy. of the virus. GORD accredits 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar stadiums operating team FROM PAGE 1 The Global Sustainability As Mena's first performance based Assessment System aims green building certification system, the The founding Chairman of GORD, Global Sustainability Assessment System Dr. Yousef Alhorr added: “Now is the to curb projects’ carbon (GSAS) aims to curb projects’ carbon time for Qatar’s stadiums to gear up for footprint linked with their footprint linked with their design, con- setting yet another benchmark by incor- struction and operations primarily porating green principles in their oper- design, construction and through three certifications – GSAS ations phase. To this end, GORD is proud operations . Design & Build, GSAS Construction Man- to be a part of SC’s journey by providing agement and GSAS Operations. the necessary knowledge, skillsets and Speaking about Mosanada’s plans to tools within the sustainability realm were incorporated during the design, implement GSAS Operations, Sailatha through its GSAS Workshop series.” construction, handover and commis- Theagaraj, Senior Sustainability Engineer The event was marked by the sioning stages.” at Mosanada, said, “We are currently presence of Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al Representing Mosanada’s senior working on strategising sustainability Ishaq, Al Janoub Stadium Manager, who leadership Adam Wood, Deputy Director for the SC stadiums to achieve the GSAS said, “Qatar’s stadiums meet all the of Business Solutions at Mosanda, said, Operations certification. Achieving the required sustainability measures to “GSAS operations is the framework that GSAS operations certification is itself a obtain GSAS certificates with outstanding has been used and approved for ensuring statement that we are very sustainable ratings. For these projects, sustainability that the stadiums are sustainably and are performing and achieving all the started from the very beginning. When operated. At Mosanada, we make sure sustainability requirements. This training we issued the documents for tendering, that all aspects of the operations of the session will help us get there easily and Representatives from SC and Mosanada at workshop held at the site of Al we had specified the sustainability stadiums are sustainable and are setting will bridge the gap between what is Janoub Stadium. measures we were looking for. These world leading trends.” expected and where we are.” MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2020 HOME 03 QU marks ISO accreditation for its units
THE PENINSULA — DOHA The units obtained the internationally recognised ISO The Chief Strategy and Devel- opment Office at Qatar 9001:2015 standard certification, which is concerned University (QU) organised a with determining a quality management system’s ceremony in recognition of the requirements. Chief Strategy and Development university units’ efforts in Office, Social and Economic Survey Research Institute, obtaining the ISO certificates by Research Support Department (Grants and Contracts), achieving institutional excel- lence through the pursuit of and Student Learning Support Center all got certified. quality management. Dr. Hassan Al Derham, President of Qatar University, attended the ceremony along administration make informed and belief in working on insti- with Directors of university decisions and provide high- tutional excellence through the units and several university quality services. A well-estab- pursuit of quality employees. lished QMS can save time, management. The units obtained the money, resources, and reduce “Qatar University’s Institu- internationally recognised ISO errors and improve operational tional Excellence strategy has 9001:2015 standard certifi- performance. set institutional excellence as a cation, which is concerned with The Facilities Call Center of strategic goal for it as one of its determining a quality man- Facilities and General Services components’ transformation A group photo of QU officials at a ceremony marking the ISO accreditation for its units. agement system’s requirements. Department has also obtained initiatives. This can be achieved Chief Strategy and Devel- the certification of ISO 18295- by implementing the gov- opment Office, Social and Eco- 1:2017 standard, an interna- ernance system, which will representative of the Institute; 18295-1:2017 standard.” as a whole,” he added. nomic Survey Research tional quality standard dedi- work based on quality Dr. Mohammed Al Salem, “We are extremely proud of Chief Strategy and Devel- Institute, Research Support cated to the call centre industry standards and operational Director of Research Support your achievement, which is the opment Officer Dr. Khalid Al Department (Grants and Con- reflecting the organisation’s effectiveness frameworks. Department (Grants and Con- result of the continuous Khanji said, “The adoption of ISO tracts), and Student Learning commitment to professionalism “First, I congratulate Dr. tracts); Dr. Yasser Hussein, improvement of your services, certification standards reflects Support Center all got continuous improvement of the Khalid Al Khanji, Chief Strategy Director of Student Learning which could not have been the university’s interest in certified. quality of customer service. and Development Officer, and Support Center for obtaining achieved without fruitful coop- assisting its departments and The Quality Management In a statement, Dr. Al Dr. Darwish Al Emadi, the pre- the certification of ISO eration with your team. It is centres to the highest degree of System (QMS) enables the Qatar Derham said, “I am pleased to vious representative of the 9001:2015 standard. I also con- always important to improve professionalism in performing University offices, departments, express my gratitude, and I office; and Dr. Kaltham Al gratulate Eng Mai Fetais, the quality of your services pro- their duties and providing divisions, and centres to set up appreciate the cooperation I Ghanim, Director of Social and Director of Facilities and vided to increase the satis- services. It is expected that a and improving internal opera- receive from you in matters of Economic Survey Research General Services Department faction of customers, larger group of departments and tions. This system follows a continuous improvement, Institute, and Dr. Hassan Al for obtaining the certification employees, stakeholders, sup- centres will obtain similar cer- methodology that helps the which indicates your keenness Sayed, the previous for Facilities Call Center in ISO pliers, and society, university tificates in the coming period.” Ashghal launches pilot project to QRCS, WHO provide psychosocial support services in Syria THE PENINSULA — DOHA support services for the inter- disorders, provide psychiatric nally displaced people (IDPs) drugs free-of-charge for the improve, rehabilitate roads network In partnership with World Health who live in remote areas where cases that require therapeutic Organization (WHO), Qatar Red such services are not available. interventions, and conduct THE PENINSULA DOHA Crescent Society (QRCS) is To that end, mobile clinics awareness raising activities such working on a project to deploy are deployed, including physi- as community mental health The Public Works Authority mobile psychological clinics in cians trained under WHO’s education on how to deal with (Ashghal) has adopted new northern Syria. Mental Health Gap Action Pro- trauma and difficulties of life. technology for quick mainte- It is part of the efforts to gramme, to provide individual Also, the project involves nance and restore the road respond to the coronavirus mental health consultations. holding remote psychological network to its optimal shape (COVID-19) pandemic in relation It covers 15 districts in north- support sessions to alleviate the and quality to address the to mental health and psycho- western Syria whose population impact of war and COVID-19 on challenges of preserving road social support in the north- do not have access to mental children. Activity bags are dis- efficiency and lifecycle amid western parts of the country. health centres. tributed to the parents and care increasing traffic loads on it. The purpose of the project is During weekdays, three providers, containing materials As part of the preventive to provide integrated, immediate, mobile psychological clinics to be used in psychological operation and maintenance and culturally high-quality make regular visits to those suf- support and at-home training for plans for Qatar’s road mental health and psychosocial fering psychological issues or children. network, Ashghal has launched a pilot project to apply the technology of Asphalt rejuvenation / fog seal on a local road with a length of 1km in Ain Khaled area, with the aim of improving, preserving and extending its life. Ashghal works to develop Ashghal has launched a pilot project to apply the technology of latest methods and techniques Asphalt rejuvenation/fog seal on a local road with a length of of maintaining road networks 1km in Ain Khaled area. by finding pioneering solu- tions to maintain their effi- Qatar, is implemented at an and maintenance and ciency and durability, using early stage on roads with enhancing customer the best international prac- slight defects with the aim of satisfaction.” tices and advanced mecha- giving a fresh appearance to This technology will be nisms, which support the the asphalt surface, and applied in different areas of the country’s strategy to achieve ensure that it’s free of defects. country in cooperation with sustainable development. On his part, Eng. Jamal Al consultants, contractors and This technique includes Ansari, Assistant Manager of local suppliers in proportion applying a bitumen layer Roads Operation and Mainte- to the condition of each road, mixed with different materials nance Department, said: “With the traffic loads, and the most to restore the required elas- the rapid development and appropriate time for ticity of the asphalt and raise growth of the roads network implementation. its efficiency, which in turn and the increase in traffic This technology is con- helps resist weather factors loads, the challenges of pre- sidered one of the quick main- such as oxidation and serving road efficiency and tenance solutions to restore the hardness of the asphalt, iso- lifecycle are increasing. road network to its optimal lates surface water and rain “Therefore through the shape and quality, as it takes water, prevents it from application of this technology, only two hours to work on 1km, seeping into road layers, and Ashghal aims to address these and it can be applied in dif- helps asphalt resist cracks. challenges aimed at enhancing ferent colours for each lane on This technology, which is traffic safety, reducing the the road according to the type being used for the first time in total cost of road operation of use and their need. Man arrested for burglary, thefts THE PENINSULA - DOHA doors and glass. Investigation procedures against him. The team seized many stolen goods Criminal Investigation The Criminal Investigation from his residence. Department calls on the public Department arrested an Arab The accused was referred and shop owners to install suspect who broke into several to the competent authorities in security cameras and surveil- shops in the country. preparation for presenting him lance devices and to comply He confessed to committing to the Public Prosecution Office with security requirements to burglary and thefts by smashing to complete the legal ensure safety. Technical tests of Lusail Tram begin
FROM PAGE 1 says that it has a compre- traditional Qatari boat used for It further says that trams are hensive plan for establishing a pearl fishing. The design greener and cope better with network of light trains, which concept focused on the sea rep- traffic than buses. They are also will connect the various dis- resenting dhow pearl fishing much more efficient in terms tricts. The train network will and bringing in the calm, cool, of road usage as one train have low energy consumption, elegant and tranquil elements replaces about 40 cars which supporting Qatar’s vision for of that medium to the design. take up a far larger area of road continuous development and Lusail tramway is com- space. Lusail tram will soon ensuring the project is environ- posed of five cars per single become the main transpor- mentally friendly. unit, with each 33-meter long tation hub for visionary Lusail Earlier in 2018, Qatar Rail car to carry over 207 pas- City - the largest single sus- had received the first Lusail sengers. Each tramway features tainable development being Tram at Hamad Port. The two classes: common and undertaken in the State of design of the Lusail Tram was family class. The cars will be Qatar. inspired by ‘Al Mehmel’, which fully low floor to enable easier Lusail City on its website signifies ‘The Dhow’ – the old access for all passengers. 04 HOME MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2020 Doha enjoys great regional, global Qatar attends La Francophonie meeting position: Qatar’s envoy to Mexico QNA — PARIS The State of Qatar participated, QNA — MEXICO CITY Ambassador Al Kuwari said via video conferencing, in the Qatar is an important that working hours have meeting of the 112th session of Ambassador of the State of centre for sport in the been set for summer work, the Permanent Council of La Qatar to Mexico, H E and workers are not Francophonie, which was Mohammed bin Jassim Al region and the World allowed to work during the chaired by Secretary-General of Kuwari, affirmed the high and Cup is an opportunity to day. the International Organization great standing of the State of transcend all differences He said that starting this of La Francophonie, H E Louise Qatar, regionally as well as year, a new wage law was Mushikiwabo. globally. between cultures and applied, so that the minimum Ambassador of the State of In an interview with the people... We welcome wage is at least 11,000 Qatar to the French Republic and Mexican channel Milano, H E everyone to the State of Mexican pesos, adding that the Qatar’s representative to the the Ambassador said that the reforms that have been done International Organization of La State of Qatar is an important Qatar. It will be a will benefit workers and Francophonie, H E Sheikh Ali bin centre for sport in the region distinguished experience improve their safety. Many Jassim Al Thani, represented the and the World Cup is an through which the accusations about conditions State of Qatar in the meeting. opportunity to transcend all of workers in 2022 World Cup The participation of the State differences between cultures audience learns about stadiums are unfounded, H E of Qatar in the meeting falls and people. Qatari culture, customs, said. within the context of its constant Regarding Qatar’s prepa- and traditions. Ambassador Mohammed desire to participate in the rations to host millions of fans bin Jassim Al Kuwari also various summits, ministerial around the world, the Ambas- spoke, in another interview conferences, and meetings held Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France and Qatar’s representative sador said, “We welcome eve- H E Mohammed bin Jassim with Mexican News Channel by the organization at all levels, to the International Organization of La Francophonie, H E Sheikh ryone to the State of Qatar. It Al Kuwari, Ambassador of 13, about the cultural and and its commitment to the values Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, participating in the meeting virtually. will be a distinguished expe- the State of Qatar to Mexico tourism aspect of the State of of Francophonie since its rience through which the Qatar. accession to the International new financial regulations of the Francophonie witnessed the audience learns about Qatari He pointed out that Organization of La Francophonie organisation. official return of Burundi to the culture, customs, and there are many tourist as an associate member in 2012. Member states and govern- Francophone organisations after traditions.” pleted next year, he added. attractions in the State of During the meeting, the ments also welcomed the adopting the decision to lift the Preparations continue to Although the current Qatar and places that can members of the Permanent progress achieved in a number suspension of multilateral coop- host the first edition of the period is considered difficult be visited such as museums, Council of la Francophonie of pilot projects for Franco- eration on it and decided to lift World Cup in the Middle East due to the circumstances of markets, and beaches, in praised the work accomplished phonie, notably the project of the suspension of the mem- and the Arab world. the coronavirus (COVID-19) addition to the hospitality by the Secretary-General and her teacher mobility in the Franco- bership of the Republic of Mali Four of the tournament’s pandemic, work continues and diversity of customs work team regarding the admin- phone countries and the estab- in the Francophonie, encour- stadiums have been com- in the infrastructure as and traditions that charac- istrative and financial transfor- lishment of a youth radio station aging the Malian authorities to pleted, and construction con- planned, the Ambassador terize the State of Qatar, mation of the organization, and in the Sahel region. continue restoring the constitu- tinues on the rest of the sta- said. which makes the visit its contribution to the sound On the other hand, the Per- tional order in a sustainable and diums, which will be com- On workers’ rights, distinctive. management, and approved the manent Council of La credible manner. PHCC urges patients with chronic conditions to get flu vaccine THE PENINSULA — DOHA Protection at the Preventive reduce your risk of getting sick addition, pregnant women, it is more important than ever to illnesses. As we enter the winter Health Directorate at Primary with flu and possibly being hos- older adults, and young children ensure that you are vaccinated months and into the flu season, Patients with chronic conditions Health Care Corporation pitalised from severe below the age of five years are this year if you do have under- the goal is to avoid an overlap have been urged to ensure that (PHCC), Dr. Khalid Al Awad said, complications.” also encouraged to take the flu lying chronic health conditions,” of two respiratory-borne dis- they are vaccinated against the “Flu vaccines are updated each Individuals who need to be shot as they could also be at said Dr. Al Awad. eases, namely influenza and flu this year. Flu vaccination is year to keep up with changing vaccinated against influenza, high risk of severe influenza. To avoid a dual infection of COVID-19,” said Dr. Al Awad. especially important for people viruses. Also, immunity wanes include those with chronic “Last year, Qatar witnessed influenza and COVID-19, Dr. Al “I urge patients with chronic with chronic conditions because over time; annual vaccinations medical conditions such as a large number of people diag- Awad, recommends that underlying health conditions, they are at higher risk of devel- are recommended for the best asthma, chronic obstructive nosed with influenza. Unfortu- patients, specifically those with falling under the higher risk oping serious flu complications. possible protection against flu. pulmonary disease (COPD), nately, many patients with chronic conditions “take flu out group, to ensure that they take Manager of Health If you are at high risk of devel- heart disease, cancer, cystic chronic diseases were hospi- of the equation” by getting vac- the annul flu shot. Whilst com- oping serious flu fibrosis, diabetes, human talised due to this. Many more cinated this year. monly practiced public health complications, immunodeficiency virus or individuals presented flu like ill- “COVID-19 is truly a trans- measures are good to ensure vaccination is acquired immune deficiency nesses across the system. To forming pandemic and we’re you protect yourself against the especially syndrome, kidney and liver reduce the spread of the influenza not through with it yet. Patients flu, the flu shot is the best way important. When disease. 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