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1996 - 2021 SILVER JUBILEE YEAR al khaliji Barshim, reports Samba to take QR185m net part in Doha profit for first Diamond quarter League Business | 13 Sport | 16 FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2021 11 RAMADAN - 1442 VOLUME 26 NUMBER 8601 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Tarsheed helps save Qatar among largest investors in Algeria: Minister Al Kuwari QR300m during 2020 THE PENINSULA — DOHA SANAULLAH ATAULLAH Minister of Commerce THE PENINSULA TARSHEED PROGRAMME and Industry, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said The National Program for IN 2020 REDUCED yesterday Qatar is one Conservation and Energy Effi- of the largest investors ciency (Tarsheed) run by Qatar ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION The in the Republic of General Electricity and Water programme Algeria, with Qatari Corporation (Kahramaa) has also cut investments comprising helped save QR300m during 289 Gigawatt 74.31 percent of foreign 2020. hours carbon investments. “Tarsheed programme in footprint H E Ali bin Ahmed Al 2020 reduced electricity con- Kuwari, and Minister of sumption of 289 Gigawatt hours WATER CONSUMPTION caused by the Commerce in the Peo- (GWh), water consumption of operation of ple’s Democratic 32 million cubic metres (m3) million Republic of Algeria, H E and natural gas consumption 32 electricity and Kamel Rezig, participated of 3,207 million cubic feet cubic metres water sector yesterday in the pro- (MCF), representing a financial about 0.4 ceedings of the Qatari- saving of QR300m,” said Kah- NATURAL GAS Algerian Business Coun- ramaa President Eng. Essa bin million tonnes cil’s first meeting con- Hilal Al Kuwari. vened virtually. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari during the He said that the programme Council was co-chaired also cut carbon footprint caused 3,207 by Chairman of the Qatari Qatari-Algerian Business Council’s virtual meeting yesterday. by the operation of electricity million cubic feet Businessmen Association, and water sector about 0.4 Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, from the Qatari The volume of trade exchange between the two million tonnes last year. side and Kamel Mola from the Algerian side. countries in 2020 amounted to about $36.13m, Al Kuwari was speaking at In his opening speech, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al the Minister pointed out. a virtual event organised by patronage of Amir H H Sheikh He said that the achieve- Kuwari highlighted the strength and durability He added that the investment cooperation Kahramaa yesterday to dem- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is ments of the national pro- of relations between the two countries, referring had seen great progress following the estab- onstrate the achievements of the main pillar to intensify gramme Tarsheed extended to to the historic visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim lishment of the Algerian Qatari Steel company Tarsheed during 2020 on its 9th efforts for environment pro- the legislative and technical bin Hamad Al Thani to Algeria in February 2020, in Algeria. With an investment cost exceeding anniversary. tection to address the climate field, and it undertook a a visit which has contributed to consolidating $2bn, Algerian Qatari Steel is one of the most sig- “The programme, which issue faced by our ecosystem,” number of important initiatives Qatari-Algerian cooperation at all levels, espe- nificant joint projects in the region, Al Kuwari was launched in 2012 under the said Al Kuwari. during 2020. `P2 cially economically and in terms of investment. noted. `P2 Abdullah Talib Al Teachers' presence in schools needed for effective education Marri appointed Ramadan SIDI MOHAMED Many technologies and equipment are among teachers”. Timing Editor-in-Chief THE PENINSULA available only at schools. By using the Regarding the Ministry’s need for new teachers from abroad, Today's Iftar: of Al Arab The Undersecretary of the technology, they can teach students in the he said that the Ministry every 6:03pm Ministry of Education and best possible way,”Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al year recruits teachers especially Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim for some technical specialisations Tomorrow's Imsak: bin Saleh Al Nuaimi said Nuaimi said while speaking to Qatar TV. that are not provided by the 03:32am yesterday teachers’ presence in College of Education, as well as school is important as they can equipment are available only hours and classes has been specialisations related to people schools for boys. impart knowledge to students at school. By using the tech- reduced, in implementation of with special needs. "Teaching is a respected in the most effective way by nology, they can teach students the decisions of the Cabinet, he In addition, there is a need profession and we call on using latest technology. in the best possible way. By added. to recruit male teachers, as most society to support the citizen to “A teacher has a very staying at home, the teachers Al Nuaimi pointed out of those who join the College of join this profession. There are important humanitarian will not be able to teach stu- that “The Ministry has spared Education programs are many privileges that are offered message in building societies dents effectively,” he said while no efforts in providing the females. Another reason for to the teachers, which we hope and his or her presence is very speaking to Qatar TV precautionary measures and hiring new teachers is the will encourage Qataris to join," much needed in the school yesterday. vaccination to prevent the increase in the number of stu- Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi because many technologies and The number of teaching spread of the coronavirus dents and the opening of new said. THE PENINSULA — DOHA Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Sharq World Cup fans will use eco-friendly transport: SC Media Group, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah THE PENINSULA — DOHA “Using our environmentally- Al Thani, has issued a decision friendly transportation systems, appointing Abdullah Talib Al Qatar will provide safe, reliable, such as the Doha Metro, light rail Mass public transport will Marri as Editor-in-Chief of Al and accessible transportation trams, and fuel-efficient buses, help fans get around Arab newspaper. solutions during the FIFA World will greatly reduce overall during the World Cup. In The step comes within the Cup 2022. The country has also carbon emissions,” said Thani framework of institutional and implemented a host of Al Zarraa, the SC’s Mobility addition to tram and bus improvement of work, sustainable projects that will Director. services, the new Doha attracting Qatari cadres, reduce the environmental “And due to Qatar 2022 Metro will help fans enhancing their presence, and impact and provide numerous being a compact tournament, assuming leadership positions legacy benefits. fans arriving in 2022 will only travel seamlessly in the Dar Al Sharq Group. To mark Earth Day 2021, the have one return plane journey, between hotels, sta- Abdullah Al Marri is one of Supreme Committee for which will significantly reduce diums, and tourist attrac- the distinguished media per- Delivery & Legacy (SC) high- overall carbon emissions (com- sonnel, who held the position lights the projects which will pared to previous tions. The metro will be of Deputy Editor-in-Chief of help reduce the country’s tournaments).” the transportation Al Arab newspaper, during carbon footprint and achieve its More than one million fans backbone of Qatar 2022. which he demonstrated high goal of staging the first carbon- are expected to arrive at Hamad competence. He also held the neutral World Cup. International Airport during the It directly connects the position of Managing Editor of Along with hosting the first World Cup. The airport is rec- airport with five Qatar Al Raya, in addition to other World Cup in the Middle East ognised as one of the most sus- 2022 stadiums, with the media positions. and Arab world, Qatar will tainable in the region after Al Arab newspaper is the stage the most compact edition retaining its Level 3 Airport remaining tournament first and oldest Qatari daily of the tournament in modern Carbon Accreditation (ACA). The venues reachable via that started publishing in 1972, history. Sixty-four matches ACA is the only institutionally- and last year it joined Dar Al over 28 days will take place in endorsed, global carbon man- metro and bus services. Sharq Group, becoming the close proximity, with the agement certification pro- fourth daily published by the maximum travel distance gramme for airports worldwide. Group, which include The between stadiums just 75km. Besides, the airport recently Peninsula English newspaper, One of the major environ- joined a local campaign called reduced carbon emissions by Qatar’s efficient use of water and bus services, the new Al Sharq and Lusail Arabic mental benefits of Qatar 2022 Tarsheed, which led to approximately 1,000 tons. Run and electricity. Doha Metro will help fans newspapers, in addition to a is the elimination of domestic increasing the air conditioning by the Qatar General Electricity Mass public transport will travel seamlessly between number of important media flights during the temperature by 1C during the & Water Corporation (KAH- help fans get around during the hotels, stadiums, and tourist platforms. tournament. winter period. This initiative RAMAA), Tarsheed promotes World Cup. In addition to tram attractions. `P2 02 HOME FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2021 OFFICIAL NEWS Amir sends condolences to Head of Chadian Transitional Military Council Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences PRAYER to the head of the Transitional Military Council of the Republic of Chad, General TIMINGS Mahamat Idriss Deby, on the death of his father, the President of the Repub- PRAYERPRAYRRAAAY TIMINGSMINNGG lic of Chad Idriss Deby. Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin FAJR 03.43 am Abdulaziz Al Thani also sent cables of condolences to the head of the Transi- tional Military Council of the Republic of Chad General Mahamat Idriss Deby, on SUNRISE 05.05 am the death of his father, the President of the Republic of Chad Idriss Deby.
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