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ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Thursday 27 June 2013 18 Shaaban 1434 - Volume 18 Number 5743 Price: QR2 The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued a decree stipulating that the official title of H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be H H the Father Emir. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Emir outlines vision, mission The Emir H H DOHA: In his inaugural address to the nation as Emir, Sheikh Tamim H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Hamad Al Al Thani, yesterday made it clear that his focus was on Thani announces the progress of the nation and a 20-member hinted at an extensive overhaul of various ministries. Cabinet. He said the restructuring of the ministries, a project that began last year, was necessary to avoid I ask him (H H duplication and overlapping of work and improve efficiency. Sheikh Hamad) The Emir later announced not to deny us a major Cabinet reshuffle and named the former minister of his opinion and state for interior affairs, H E advice when Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, as Prime necessary: The Minister with additional charge Emir. of Interior Ministry. At least five new ministries including for youth affairs and sports, administrative develop- H E Sheikh ment, defence, and information Abdullah bin technology and communications have been created. Nasser bin Khalifa H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Al Thani named Attiyah has been named Foreign Minister, while a dozen new faces, Prime Minister and including a woman — H E Dr The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Interior Minister. Hessa Sultan Al Jaber, Minister the Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah. for IT and Communications — have been inducted into the Cabinet. Calling on fellow Qataris to to per capita income. It is rather are not achieved then how would responsibility in such organisa- H E Dr Khalid Other new faces include H E be productive, dedicated to the to do with one’s productivity, per- it be possible that we continue tions would, thus, have no right bin Mohamed Al Ali Sherif Al Emadi (finance and nation and focus on performance, formance and dedication to the with such investments. They to continue,” the Emir warned. economy), H E Jassim Seif Ahmed the Emir said wealth without nation,” said the Emir. could backfire,” said the Emir. He said Qatar would avoid sec- Attiyah is Foreign Al Sulaiti (transport) and H E these traits could be counterpro- Investment in sectors like edu- If there is bad planning in an tarianism and respect all religions Minister. Saleh bin Ghanem Al Ali (youth ductive as it could make an indi- cation, health, sports and culture organisation or there is misman- in the region and the world, as and sports). vidual lethargic and unproductive. will continue because they are agement and lack of performance, religious divisions would prevent The new Cabinet has 20 mem- “Everyone knows that people’s key to the development of an efforts should not be made to modernisation and development. Many new faces bers that includes the Prime living standards cannot improve individual. paint a nice picture. Wrongdoing The focus will be on maintaining Minister as well as the Deputy without economic growth, but “But we will keep a close track should not be brushed under the Qatar’s Islamic and Arab identity. in the Cabinet. Prime Minister, H E Ahmed bin whereas human resource develop- on the outcome of such invest- carpet. THE PENINSULA Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud. ment is concerned it is not linked ments and if the desired results “Those holding positions of Continued on page 17 THURSDAY 27 JUNE 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Aspire, Messi Foundation to fight malaria in Africa FC Barcelona’s Argentinian star Lionel Messi travels to Senegal later this month to support the project DOHA: Aspire Academy has joined almost all of these can be avoided by by up to 95 percent in certain regions. “Our approach is to use the power of forces with Argentina and FC Barcelona using bed nets. Football Combating However, of the 650 million individu- football to prevent this horrible disease, star Lionel Messi (pictured), and the Malaria is a very special project to me als at risk in Africa, only 125 million but we will also be working closely with Lionel Messi Foundation to combat because I know it will help save thou- currently have bed nets. local medical practitioners to ensure tab- malaria in Africa through football. sands of young lives, and I’m delighted The Football Combating Malaria lets and drips are administered as soon The prestigious sports academy runs to be involved and throw my support project will support the Programa as possible if malaria symptoms appear a humanitarian football project in 10 behind it.” National de Lutte le Palu (PNLP), in the villages we are working in.” African countries as part of its global The Aspire Academy’s Football an existing anti-malaria programme Minister of Health for Senegal, Prof scouting programme, Aspire Football Combating Malaria project, which has that is working to eradicate the dis- Awa Marie Coll-Seck, said: Dreams. the support of many African national ease throughout Africa. “Aspire Academy’s campaign Football Messi will travel to the Aspire football associations, leading players Ivan Bravo, Director General of the Combating Malaria is an innovative Academy branch in Senegal at the end and major pharmaceutical companies, Aspire Academy, said: “It is fantastic campaign that is to be applauded. The of this month to show his support and will see the Aspire Academy distribute that Lionel is so passionate about the engagement off all sectors of society association with the Aspire Academy’s an initial 400,000 mosquito bed nets Football Combating Malaria. His visit is crucial to put an end to malaria Football Combating Malaria project across the 10 countries in Africa that to Senegal will really help spread the deaths, a disease that is preventable which aims to reduce malaria infection the Aspire Football Dreams project message to children and their families and treatable.” in Africa. currently operates in. This will grow to in Africa that malaria can be avoided Fifa President Joseph S Blatter has Speaking ahead of his visit to Senegal, one million bed nets each year through- by using bed nets. Aspire Football already pledged to support the fight Lionel Messi said: “I know my trip to out Africa. Dreams will distribute 400,000 bed against malaria, along with many high Senegal will be difficult because I will The initiative will also see a medical nets initially and this will grow to one profile players including: Roger Milla see the suffering that malaria causes, person placed in every town where the million nets each year across Africa. (Cameroon), Kolo Toure and Didier but I know that we have a great chance Aspire Football Dreams project is active of medication to treat any detected cases. We have 86 coordinators in Senegal alone, Drogba (Ivory Coast), Michael Essien to use the power of football to help save to identify and control malaria symptoms Bed nets are the most effective pre- who will manage the distribution of the (Ghana), Frédéric Kanouté (Mali), and lives. Every 90 minutes 180 children die in players and their families involved in ventive measure for large scale deploy- nets, and visit families to ensure they are Landon Donovan (USA). from this horrible disease in Africa, but its scouting program, with the provision ment, reducing the incidence of malaria being used correctly. THE PENINSULA Qatar Airways supports Montreal contest MONTREAL, CANADA: Qatar Airways Chief to support such a prestigious winner will be named at the Qatar Airways is the co- Executive Officer Akbar Al event and help the Montreal end of the competition on presenter of Mosaïcultures Baker said: “We are proud to Botanical Garden brighten up September 29. Internationales Montréal 2013 be the co-presenting spon- the city even more.” This year, more than 50 crea- (MIM2013) at the Montreal sor of the 2013 edition of the Qatar Airways’ partnership tions from 20 countries are on Botanical Gardens. Mosaïcultures Internationales with the international horti- show. Almost two years to the day in Montreal. The botanical mas- cultural competition includes The event will test the par- since the launch of its inaugu- terpieces are truly impressive, a variety of activities that will ticipants’ ingenuity as they ral route to Montreal, Qatar showcasing wonderful talent allow MIM2013 visitors to travel compete to win the Grand Airways participated in the from around the world. around the world without ever Honorary Award given by the opening ceremony of MIM2013, “These exhibits show the leaving the city. international jury, as well as kicking off what has become the rich and vibrant experiences The Land of Hope exhibit at the Qatar Airways People’s world’s most prestigious com- this great city of Montreal the Montreal Botanical Gardens Choice Award. petition of horticultural art, offers year round to its own is open until September 29. Visitors will also be invited to and reinforcing the compa- citizens, as well as to travel- Visitors will have a chance to the Qatar Airways International ny’s strong ties with the local lers visiting Montreal either win a prize trip for two when Hub to discover the countries community. for the first time or on a they place their votes for their represented in the competition.