ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Qatar’s Torrente wins riveting race Sport | 28 Sunday 16 November 2014 • 23 Muharram 1436 • Volume 19 Number 6251 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 UAE lists Muslim Rota auction Brotherhood as terrorist group DUBAI: The United Arab raises $21m Emirates has formally desig- nated the Muslim Brotherhood and local affiliates as terrorist groups, state news agency WAM reported yesterday citing a cabi- for charity net decree. The Gulf Arab state has also designated Nusra Front and the Islamic State, whose fighters are Racehorse fetches $800,000 battling Syrian President Bashar DOHA: The fifth Reach Out the top lot was the horse ‘Njoud Al Al Assad, as terrorist organisa- To Asia (Rota) Gala Dinner Shaqab’, whose father Marwan Al tions, along with other Shia mili- saw $21m raised for educational Shaqab is the most accomplished tant groups such as the Houthi The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Prince projects in needy countries in a Arabian racehorse, having been a movement in Yemen. charity auction last night. three-time world champion and Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia at the fifth Reach Out To Asia Gala Dinner at the palace of Sheikh Ali bin Abdulla The UAE has also designated The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim two-time US national champion. Al Thani last night. Al Islah group, a local Islamist bin Hamad Al Thani, the Father The horse, along with a Hermes group banned in the UAE for its Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin saddle, fetched $800,000. the bestowing of Rota’s Lifetime a decade old, was very strong, and This is the first time Rota alleged link to Egypt’s Muslim Khalifa Al Thani as well as Prince Other items that went under Achievement Award on Prince lauded the milestones achieved has auctioned projects in vari- Brotherhood, as a terrorist group. Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud of the hammer included a black fac- Awaleed by Rota Chairperson by Qatar since the Father Emir’s ous countries, including “Bring UAE authorities have cracked Saudi Arabia attended the bien- eted necklace worn by Angelina H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint accession to power in 1995, such as Back Hope” for Syrian refugees down on members of Al Islah and nial event at the palace of Sheikh Jolie at the premiere of her movie Hamad Al Thani, who lauded his Qatar becoming the country with in Lebanon, “Try” for young peo- jailed scores of Islamists convicted Ali bin Abdulla Al Thani. Salt in Germany, which was sold generosity. The Saudi prince has the highest GDP per capita. ple in the West Bank in Lebanon, of forming an illegal branch of the Twelve lots were sold at the for $500,000, a Mini Paceman car donated more than 10 billion riyals Sheikha Al Mayassa under- “What If” to help schools in Brotherhood. Al Islah denies any auction, including seven pieces designed by globally acclaimed art- to charities and projects around scored Rota’s commitment to bet- Tunisia, “Give Them A Chance” such link. donated by celebrities and compa- ist Damien Hirst, which fetched the world. tering the lives of people in needy to help educate young people in nies and five projects in Palestine, $600,000, and a motorbike signed Accepting the award, Prince countries in Asia in terms of edu- Nepal, and “You Can” to help US pledges $3bn Nepal, Pakistan, Tunisia and by champion Italian racer Giacomo Alwaleed said that his strategic cation “to guarantee better future schools in Pakistan. Lebanon. Agostini, sold for $350,000. partnership with Qatar and its for the children of today who will THE PENINSULA for climate fund Among the seven donated pieces, A highlight of the event was leadership, which was more than be the leaders of tomorrow.” Continued on page 8 BRISBANE: President Barack Obama has pledged a $3bn US contribution to an international fund to help poor countries cope with the effects of climate change. More GCC expats getting visa on arrival at Abu Samra The Green Climate Fund will work with private sector invest- DOHA: Many expatriates from Qatar by road from other GCC entry visa rules all GCC states He told the latest edition of the relatives of expatriates, could ment and help spur global markets GCC countries visiting Qatar states. follow for residents with valid in-house magazine of the police avail of the visa-on-arrival facility, in clean energy technologies, cre- by road (through Abu Samra “And they are taking advan- residence permits. department, Al Shurta (meaning the official replied in the negative. ating opportunities for entrepre- border post) are availing of the tage of the visa on arrival facility However, the residence permit ‘Police’ in Arabic) in an interview “No, they need a regular visa neurs and manufacturers. visa-on-arrival facility. to enter Qatar,” said Brigadier of the expatriate who is seek- that the passports of those com- — either a tourist or a visit visa The UN has set an informal A senior official in charge of the Sheikh Nasser bin Abdullah Al ing the facility must mention his ing into Qatar availing of the visa- issued in advance — to enter goal of raising $10bn for the fund border post said that a number of Thani. profession. on-arrival facility should be valid Qatar through the border post,” before a meeting of environment expatriate professionals, including The visa-on-arrival facility for Al Thani is director of the bor- for at least six months. said Al Thani. ministers in Peru, next month. doctors, engineers, accountants expatriates based in other GCC der post, which is open for traffic Asked if foreign visitors to THE PENINSULA See also page 9 and journalists, were travelling to countries is part of the unified round-the-clock. other GCC states, including Continued on page 8 REUTERS SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Qatar keen on Sheraton to enhancing human rights: open for sneak NHRC member DOHA: Member of the Nationa l Human Rights Committee in peek today Qatar Mariam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah said yesterday that the Qatari day for human rights represents a turning point for Official re-opening in December advancing the culture of human rights, something already found DOHA: Sheraton Doha hotel look forward to celebrating more in Arab and Islamic culture. will re-open today to give its milestones in future years,” he Al Attiyah said in a speech guests a sneak peek into the res- said. marking the event that the decree toration of one of Doha’s most The special sneak peek of that established the National recognised landmarks, Katara Sheraton Doha will give local Human Rights Committee Hospitality that owns Sheraton residents and guests access to reflected a long-term vision of said yesterday. The 32-year-old the lobby and public areas, with the country’s wise leadership. five-star hotel, which was closed the hotel team offering tours of She added that there were many since March this year for reno- all the renovated areas of the developments in human rights vation, is scheduled to re-open hotel, including guest rooms, the issues, not only in Qatar, but on in December. All bookings for convention centre, the recrea- a regional and international scale. guest rooms and other restau- tion centre and food and bever- She added that each year brings rants will open next month. age outlets. new developments to issues related “The inimitable Sheraton Doha While the hotel will not be A view of the Sheraton Doha hotel. to human rights in the country. has occupied a special place in operational until its official re- She highlighted the expected legis- the hearts of Qatar’s residents opening in December, Sheraton convention center and other to house nine food and bev- As a part of the sneak peak, lative amendments to Labour Law, for more than three decades. It Doha will open its all-day dining meeting spaces. All public areas erage outlets in total includ- Sheraton Doha is reaching out announced by Foreign Minister has proudly hosted numerous outlet, Al Hubara, and its lobby and recreation facilities have also ing South American eatery, to local community and loyal H E Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al special events in that time and café, Atrium Lounge, during the been enhanced. The renovation Latino Steakhouse, Al Shaheen guests to share their cherished Attiyah in May. She expressed her holds many cherished memories sneak peek period. upgrades the hotel with modern Lebanese Restaurant and the memories and early pictures of hope that the amendments will be for Qataris and Qatar’s residents,” The hotel is currently working standards in operational, build- Irish Harp. the Sheraton Doha through social finalised in the near future. said Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim its final stages of the extensive ing management and technol- Katara Hospitality has part- media platforms. The best contri- She added that the develop- bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman renovation, which includes the ogy systems, while retaining its nered up with the Private butions will be put on display in ment of human rights work in of Katara Hospitality. “We are refurbishment of all 371 guest iconic 1980’s characteristics and Engineering Office (PEO) for the hotel lobby, upon its official Qatar was a result of the leader- excited to celebrate a new chap- rooms and suites, the 35,000 heritage. the restoration of Sheraton Doha opening in December.