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BUSINESSB | 14 SPORT | 16 US and Title-chasing China hold Al Sadd calm aheadad ‘constructive’ of big Al Duhail trade talks game: Ferreira Saturday 30 March 2019 | 23 Rajab 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7846 | 2 Riyals New Ooredoo tv Google, Android, Android TV, Chromecast and other related marks Your hero for family entertainment and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Amir attends African Super Cup final Camel Racing Festival for Sword Qatar to of H H the Amir begins today QNA/DOHA Today will see the launch of the annual camel racing mark Earth festival on the sword of H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, which concludes on April 10. The festival is organised by the camel racing committee. The committee said that it finalised all prepara- Hour tonight tions for the race, which is considered as one of the most prominent in the Gulf region. The committee The Minister of will conduct rigorous drug tests before races for all Municipality and participants, and after for the winners. The Environment H E committee allocated 50 trophies for the event. The 12 days will see a total of 352 races. Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Arab Foreign Ministers adopt final draft Subaie called on all of declaration for tomorrow’s Summit segments of society QNA/TUNIS to participate in this global event. Arab Foreign Ministers concluded their preparatory meeting for the 30th Arab Summit, yesterday, with IRFAN BUKHARI It adds: “Earth Hour Qatar the adoption of a final draft of the declaration to be THE PENINSULA will be planning to organise submitted to Arab leaders for approval. The State activities to inform and raise of Qatar participated in the Foreign Ministers’ To raise awareness on environ- awareness across the country. meeting with a delegation led by the Minister of mentally-friendly practices and They will partner with various State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al renew commitment for saving organisations and stakeholders Muraikhi. planet earth’s biodiversity for to run campaigns and activities Foreign Ministers’ meeting was dominated by a future generations, Qatar, on Earth Hour.” consensus on most Arab issues on the summit’s agenda alongwith the world will observe Kahramaa will mark Earth despite extensive discussions that took place among the lights-out event tonight from Hour at Kahramaa Awareness participating delegations on the final draft of the decla- 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Park where authorities will not ration, mainly regarding the wording of the Arab position To express solidarity with only organise awareness pro- on the issue of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. global movement, almost all grammes on environment but All the Foreign Ministers agreed to condemn the government and private entities will also highlight Qatar’s efforts American position and to stress that the occupied will turn off non-essential lights towards sustainability including Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the final of the 2019 African Golan is a Syrian Arab land under the force of inter- with afresh resolve to address Kahramaa’s ambitious and suc- Super Cup between Tunisian club Esperance and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca at national law and international legitimacy. sustainability related issues cessful Tarsheed programme. Al Gharafa Sports Club, yesterday. Raja Casablanca defeated Esperance (2-1). `P2 & 4 threatening the planet. Different luxury hotels as Starting as a symbolic lights well as malls of the country out event in Sydney in 2007, have also planned various Earth Hour, coordinated by innovative programmes to Celebrities take part in Love Ball Arabia World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and mark Earth Hour apart from other volunteer organisations, pledging to turn off non- is now the “world’s largest essential lights for an hour. to support children with special needs grassroots movement for the Minister of Municipality and environment, inspiring millions Environment H E Eng. Abdullah RAYNALD C RIVERA The signature fundraising event created children with special needs,” Vodianova of people to take action for our bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, THE PENINSULA by Russian supermodel and philanthropist said while speaking to local media. planet and nature”. said yesterday that the Ministry Natalia Vodianova was held under the “It is really important to show that “Building on last year’s was working diligently through In its first foray in the Arab region, Love Ball patronage of H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint inclusion and education matter for all. This success events, participation and strategic plans consistent with witnessed celebrities and dignitaries descend Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of is something not just words but a statement growing awareness on climate the National Development Plan on the Museum of Islamic Art last night in Qatar Museums, as part of the Qatar-Russia that is very dear to the royal family of this change, Qatar will continue the to preserve the environment and support of Shafallah Centre and Naked Heart Cultural Exchange. country through the work of Sheikha Moza hashtag #EarthHourQatar cam- sustain wildlife in accordance Foundation – two entities which help children “The event is part of the year of cultural bint Nasser and Sheikha A Mayassa; both of paign, where people will partic- with Qatar National Vision 2030, with special needs. exchange between Qatar and Russia. This them are great champions of education and ipate in various earth hour activ- under the wise leadership of Golden Globe and Emmy winning is our second event together to raise much inclusion,” she added. ities across the country. They Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin actor Darren Criss, American actress and needed fund for the charity Naked Heart For his part, Ambassador of Qatar to will also use social media Hamad Al Thani. singer Hailee Steinfeld, fashion model Foundation and tonight Love Ball Ara- Russia Fahad bin Mohammed Al Attiyah channels to run an online cam- This came in a statement on and actress Iman and Balmain creative bia’s proceeds will go to two organization: underlined the importance of the event in paign and reach a larger number the occasion of the Ministry’s director Olivier Rousteing were among the Naked Heart Foundation and Al Sha- supporting Naked Heart Foundation and of people this year,” said official participation in Earth Hour the A-list of guests who attended the fallah Center here in Doha. Both organi- Shafallah Center in their noble work helping website of Earth Hour. event today. `P3 charity event. zations support families who raise children with special needs.`P3 Ports witness strong growth in February Foreign investments in Qatar SACHIN KUMAR Hamad Port, Doha Port In 2017, these ports handled 1.26m increase to QR711.8bn THE PENINSULA and Ruwais Port handled tonnes of general cargo, 772,835 TEUs 83,091 tonnes of general containers, 857,429 cattle heads and Qatar’s maritime sector continue to post 578,654 tonnes of aggregates and 3,869 QNA strong performance as ports in the cargo last month compared vessels. The positive momentum in the DOHA country have registered robust growth to 46,764 in Januarry, country’s maritime trade will get in cargo traffic in February. Hamad reflecting 78 percent stronger in the ongoing year as Qatar At the end of Q4 2018, liabilities to non-residents increased by about 0.3 percent Port, Doha Port and Ruwais Port monthly increase. has opened new trade routes and has or QR2.1bn from QR709.7bn at the end of previous quarter to QR 711.8bn, handled 83,091 tonnes of general cargo diversified its source of supply. After official data showed yesterday. last month compared to 46,764 in the unjust siege, the authorities took The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a statement released to January, reflecting 78 percent monthly Hamad Port, one of the largest in several initiatives to strengthen mar- the press that The survey targeted large enterprises in the private sector and increase. the region, was a major driver of growth itime trade and ensure smooth supply some government owned enterprises which accounted for 84 percent of the These ports handled 101,104 heads for country’s maritime sector as it had of goods for residents. value of inward FDI of non-banks enterprises in 2016. Qatar Central Bank of livestock in February against 71,896 major share in total cargo movement. The $7.4bn Port has remained (QCB) surveyed all financial institutions under its supervision. heads, a month before, registering a In February, 131 vessels called at Hamad unfazed by the unjust siege imposed by Other foreign investments accounted for 69 percent or QR491.0bn, fol- growth of around 41 percent. Total 332 Port delivering 99,481 TEU containers, the blockading countries on Qatar as lowed by foreign direct investment in Qatar at QR117.9bn or 17 percent and vessels called at these three ports in 75,643 tonnes of break bulk cargo, the number of vessels calling at the port portfolio investments at QR99.8bn or 14 percent of the total liabilities. February, according to Mwani Qatar 80,311 heads of cattle and 5317 vehicles. and volume of goods has been grown At the end of Q4 2018, stock of inward FDI had decreased by QR5.5bn data. Hamad Port witnessed huge rise in consistently since start of its operation. due to net outflows of FDI and other changes during the quarter. Qatars The movement building materials vessel and cargo movement in 2018 and Mwani Qatar in cooperation with assets with non-residents increased by QR3.9bn from QR385.2bn at the was also strong as the ports handled achieved several milestones. According partners has inaugurated a number of end of the previous quarter to QR389.1bn.