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unique offerings make it a pre- opportunity in this exhibition nerships with the exhibiting The exhibition features more than 360 mium destination in the re- as it provides a platform to countries,” Khalaf said. companies from Qatar and other nations gion for hosting key business gather as much investors and Qatar can be a good place events. Today, Qatar is acces- businessmen as possible un- for complementary industries, sible from all over the world der one roof which will reflect he said adding the free zones SATYENDRA PATHAK & blockade on Qatar are taking and 73 percent of the world’s positively on us and the coun- would attract thousands of in- HISHAM ALJUNDI part in IPEC along with more population can enter the coun- try," he said. vestors from across the world. DOHA than 19 Qatari government try visa-free.” Khalaf said the exhibition “We must make the best and semi-government organi- Furthermore, he said, Qa- will not only benefit the par- of this opportunity and ensure THE International Products sations. tar’s hospitality industry of- ticipants, but will also benefit continuity of such meetings Exhibition and Conference In total, the exhibition fers the best guest experience other businessmen who will and events in Qatar which (IPEC) will be an ideal plat- features more than 360 com- in the Middle East, in addi- come to visit the exhibition guarantees constant exposure form to discuss economic panies from Qatar and the tion to an abundance of local and find more opportunities in to the world of business and challenges facing the Middle participating countries. In ad- expertise and resources. Com- their countries, which adds to investment,” he said. East, North Africa and Central dition, more than 2,000 indi- plemented by the support QTA Qatar Consumers Complex Qatar’s reputation worldwide To be held from October Asia, Qatar Tourism Authority viduals have registered to at- extends to sector stakehold- QTA Acting Chairman Hassan Companies Chairman Ali Hassan in being a business hub. 8-10, IPEC will seek to build (QTA) Acting Chairman Has- tend IPEC, which will witness ers, Qatar has emerged as one al Ibrahim al Khalaf “Many sectors need to be bridges, find solutions, im- san al Ibrahim has said. four discussion forums and of the top destinations in the covered in this exhibition. prove the current situation in In a statement ahead of the presentations by 22 senior of- region to the host world-class a sustainable development an investment and industrial Education is a very important world trade and economic de- three-day IPEC beginning on ficials.” business events, he said. strategy in all fields, and now hub in the region as it lies in sector as Qatar has well-estab- velopment, and create a plat- Monday, Ibrahim said govern- There can not be a better Qatar Consumers Com- the country is approaching its the centre of the Arabian Gulf lished education institutes and form for the exchange of best ment delegations and compa- platform to discuss issues re- plex Companies Chairman Ali goals with such a large-scale and enjoys excellent infra- there further scope for invest- practices and the strengthen- nies from 11 friendly countries lated to trade than IPEC, he Hassan al Khalaf said, “Qatar exhibition.” structure. ment in this area. Also in the ing of relations between the that have been supporting Qa- said. has developed rapidly in the Khalaf said the strategic “We as businessmen in field of medicine, we are look- parties concerned of the par- tar since the imposition of the Ibrahim said, “Qatar’s past 20 years and has made location of Qatar has made it Qatar are finding a precious ing forward to establish part- ticipating countries.

Quick read Japan's Abe says would welcome Oil market is balanced, Qatar’s nominal Britain to TPP: FT JAPAN would welcome Britain GDP grows 17.9% "with open arms" into a Trans says energy minister Pacific trade pact, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the Financial in 2018 Q2: MDPS Times on Sunday. Abe, one of British Prime Minister Theresa Ministry of Energy and Industry signs MoU with Qatar University May's closest international The real GDP growth at 2.5% allies, also said he hoped both sides in Britain's deadlocked QNA The nominal gross value Brexit negotiations with the Eu- DOHA added (GVA) estimate of ropean Union (EU) would be able mining and quarrying activi- to reach a compromise to avoid THE Ministry of Develop- ties is estimated at QR62.83 a disorderly Brexit. British Trade ment Planning and Statis- billion in Q2 2018, which Minister Liam Fox said in July he tics (MDPS) have released shows an increase of 36.6 would consult the public about the preliminary estimates percent compared to 2017 a possible bid to join the Pacific of Gross Domestic Product Q2 at QR45.99 billion. trade group that includes Cana- (GDP) at current and con- Compared to the previ- da, Australia and Mexico, once stant prices for the second ous quarter (Q1 of 2018) Britain leaves the EU. May's gov- quarter (Q2) of 2018. revised estimate, there has ernment has touted the freedom Qatar's gross domes- been an increase of 9.5 per- to strike new trade deals outside tic product (GDP) at cur- cent in the GVA of mining the EU as one of the main eco- rent prices (nominal GDP) and quarrying sector. nomic benefits of Brexit, but its increased by 17.9 percent The real GVA of mining ability to do so could yet depend year-on-year in the second and quarrying in 2018 Q2 is on the outcome of negotiations quarter of 2018, according to estimated at QR98 billion, a in Brussels. Both sides are hop- data released by the Ministry decrease of 1.1 percent com- ing to agree a deal by November, of Development Planning pared to Q2 2017 (QR 99.06 but the stalled negotiations have and Statistics on Sunday. billion). left some investors worried that The GDP at constant However, compared to Britain could end up leaving the prices (real GDP) increased 2018 Q1 revised estimate, bloc without a deal. (REUTERS) by 2.5 percent year-on-year. there has been an increase of The quarterly GDP at 3.9 percent in the real GVA current prices in Q2 of 2018 of this sector. condensate is estimated at QR171.51 The nominal GVA es- exports down 46% in billion, compared to the timate of non-mining and 6 months to Sept estimate of Q2 of 2017 at quarrying activities is esti- Minister of Energy and Industry HE Mohammed bin Saleh al Sada and Qatar University President Dr Hassan bin Rashid al Derham shake hands QR145.50 billion. When mated at QR108.68 billion IRANIAN exports of ultra-light after signing an agreement in Doha on Sunday. compared to previous quar- in 2018 Q2, an increase of crude oil known as condensate ter (Q1 of 2018), an increase 9.2 percent compared to fell 46 percent in the six months QNA the ministry to announce the sideration in the upcoming on the changes in the market, of 2.6 percent was recorded 2017 Q2 (QR 99.52 billion). to Sept 22 from a year earlier, DOHA signing of a Memorandum of OPEC meeting. stressing that the involved at QR167.11 billion, Compared to the previ- the semi-official news agency Understanding (MoU) with He said that OPEC and parties were committed to The quarterly GDP at ous quarter (2018 Q1) re- ISNA reported on Sunday, quot- THE oil market is balanced in Qatar University (QU), Sada non-OPEC members par- having the market in balance. constant prices in 2018 Q2 vised estimate, a decrease of ing figures form Iran’s cus- terms of supply and demand, said the oil market has been ticipating in the agreement The MoU to develop QU's reached QR204.36 billion, 1 percent has been recorded. toms. The condensate exports Minister of Energy and In- witnessing a lot of develop- to lower production were legal capabilities was signed an increase of 2.5 percent The real GVA of these amounted to 4.644 million dustry HE Mohammed bin ments recently. constantly monitoring these by Sada and QU President Dr compared to 2017 Q2 (QR activities totalled QR106.36 tonnes in the six-month period, Saleh al Sada has said. Some of those develop- changes, pointing out that Hassan bin Rashid al Derham. 199.30 billion). However, billion in 2018 Q2, an in- down from 8.629 million tonnes Oil prices could even rise ments, Sada said was the in- their goal is to reach a balance The MoU reflects the compared to the previ- crease of 6.1 percent com- in the same period a year due to shifts in sentiment and crease in demand globally between supply and demand. ministry's commitment to ous quarter, an increase of pared to the corresponding earlier, ISNA quoted a customs geopolitical changes, he noted. and geopolitical changes, Sada said the decision to benefiting from the different 2 percent was recorded at quarter in 2017 (QR 100.24 report as saying. (REUTERS) Speaking on the sidelines stressing that all those vari- continue working with the sets of expertise available in QR200.36 billion billion). of a press conference held by ables will be taken into con- agreement will depend largely Qatar. eyes Qatari LPG to address 400,000 tonne shortfall RAHUL PREETH DOHA Qatar, Pakistan trade value jumps 100%: QC Chair

EXPORT of liquefied petro- GIVING a perspective on the depth of the Qatar-Pakistan trade relations, Qatar Chamber Chairman leum gas (LPG), import of rice Sheikh Khalifa said the bilateral trade value registered a 100 percent increase from $782 million and livestock and creation of a dollars in 2016 to $1.6 billion in 2017. The number of Qatari-Pakistani joint companies operat- dispute resolution mechanism ing in Qatar increased to 851 companies in different sectors, he added. “In July 2018, the Qatari dominated the talks between a Pakistani business forum held in Pakistan provided a good opportunity for businessmen of the two Pakistani trade delegation and countries to review enhancing relations and exploring investment climate in each market.” He said Qatar Chamber (QC) officials the launch of a direct sea route between Hamad Port and the Port of in Pakistan helped in Doha on Sunday. increase imports and exports between the two countries. “The door is open for Pakistan companies The visiting side urged QC to cooperate with Qatari firms and establish joint ventures in all fields,” he addded. Sheikh Khalifa to facilitate large-scale export attributed Qatar’s success in overcoming the unjust siege imposed by some of its neighbours last of liquefied petroleum gas year to its strong economy and external relations with friendly countries such as Pakistan. While (LPG) to Pakistan to help plug the Qatari exports to Pakistan jumped from $238.9 million in 2014 to $1.5 billion in 2017, Qatari its shortage. imports during the same period went down from $104.8 million to $85.04 million. (RAHUL PREETH) Pakistan needs more than 1.2 million tonnes of LPG a Qatar Chamber panel headed by Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani meets with Pakistani trade said the two governments would be the China-Pakistan Business Council, said, “Paki- year, according to a last-week delegation led by Tariq Haleem, vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and should work together to arrive Economic Corridor (CPEC). stan has a strategic location. report citing the Pakistan En- Industry, in Doha on Sunday. (JALAL K PATHIYOOR) at a common ground on the bi- “Although the project is We are a gateway to a lot of ergy Ministry. lateral LPG trade. between Pakistan and China, markets. Qatari investors can Of this, nearly 800,000 “We have a big require- of the Federation of Pakistan senior officials including its first Responding to the sugges- it is not a closed-door affair. come and invest in Pakistan tonnes is met with supplies ment of the LPG. This is the Chambers of Commerce and Vice Chairman Mohammed bin tion, Towar said, “We can do Qatar can join in too. It can and cater to the needs of more from local producers, leaving gas for the poor man… If Qatar Industry, told a QC panel. Ahmed bin Towar al Kuwari. something together, with the identify potential areas of in- than 200 billion people in the a shortfall nearly 400,000 could do something, it would The Qatar Chamber pan- Reminding the QC officials private sectors and the gov- vestments,” Haleem said. domestic market and another tonnes, which is addressed be a great help for Pakistan,” el was headed by Chairman of the Pakistan government’s ernments onboard.” Mehmood Arshad, a del- 1.5 billion in China, besides mostly with imports from the delegation head Tariq Haleem, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al recent decision to cut duties Another potential area egation member and Chair- serving other markets such as Gulf, it added. who is also the vice president Thani and comprised several on imported LPG, Haleem of cooperation, Haleem said, man of the Pakistan-Qatar Russia and central Asia.” Economy & Business Monday, Ocotber 8, 2018 13

FLYING HIGH Second business continuity and resilience event to be held in Nov

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THE 2nd Business Continuity and Resilience Conference will begin in Doha on November 20 under the theme "Towards a Reliable Economy.' The focus of the conference will be on integrating best prac- tices in business continuity, and the opportunity to benefit all participants, as well as the role the resilience of the busi- ness environment plays in in- spiring confidence among the business community. The forum will be held un- der the patronage of the Minis- ter of Economy and Commerce HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed al Thani. It is being organised by Si- lah for Marketing and Exhibi- tion with Qatari Businessmen Association as the Strategic Partner and Business Continu- ity Institute in UK and BCI Qa- tar Forum as the Professional Development Partners, after

The focus of the conference will be on integrating best practices in business conti- nuity and the opportunity to benefit all participants

SalamAir Operations Director Majin Ahmed al Salmani speaks at the opening of the airline’s headquarters in Doha on Sunday. the success of the first Confer- ence "Business Continuity ... stability and achievements" which was held in December 2017. The Chairman of Qatar SalamAir sees huge traffic Business Continuity Forum and Conference President Abdul- latif Ali Al Yafei said that risk management, business conti- nuity and flexibility has gained growth on -Doha route momentum recently in Qatar after it helped the country over- come the unjust blockade. mercial visits on this route,” suing tickets to its customers, ant step towards achieving our He said that the fields were Within 10 months of launching of Muscat-Doha route, SalamAir he said. Salmani said, the office will be vision of increasing connectivity also gaining recognition inter- Besides commercial ties, the airline’s headquarters in to thriving tourism and com- nationally for promoting the has carried more than 100,000 passengers on this single route he said, is also attract- Qatar. mercial hubs in the region.” adoption business continuity ing a lot of tourists from Qa- In a release issued by the The opening of the Doha and flexibility tools to meet cor- SATYENDRA PATHAK last year.“We started with five fers guests convenient timing, tar. airline, SalamAir CEO Captain office complements SalamAir’s porate standards and capabili- DOHA weekly flights on Muscat-Do- affordable travel alternatives Mohamed Ahmed said, “The continued expansion that has ties, and to avoid disasters and ha route. Now we operate 14 and connectivity to a wider inauguration of this office is a resulted in increasing its fre- crises of any kind. INCREASED trade ties be- flights a week on this route. network of destinations,” he SalamAir recently signed landmark moment in the ongo- quency from and to Doha to He said that the second edi- tween Qatar and Oman in the This shows the strong inter- said. during Farnborough air- ing progress and expansion of reach 14 flights a week and the tion will focus on providing a recent past have led to huge est from passengers seeking “The traffic on this route is show for 6 additional air- SalamAir and emphasises the addition of four new destina- platform for communication rise in air traffic between a new route between the two much better than our expec- bus A320neo to be deliv- strong bond with our partners tions like Najaf, , between participants and ad- Doha and Muscat, a senior of- cities as well as those using tations and a lot of credit for ered during the first half in Doha.” , . The air- dressing the most important ficial of Oman’s budget airline it as an onward connection,” this goes to increased com- of 2019 With increasing air traf- line also operates flights to issues that are currently impos- SalamAir said on Sunday. Salmani said. mercial ties between the two fic and economic activities be- Muscat, , Suhar, , ing themselves, and their rela- Talking to Qatar Tribune Within 10 months of countries. A lot of business- tween Qatar and Oman, Ahmed Doha, , Karachi, , tion to raising confidence in the on the sidelines of the open- launching of Muscat-Doha men from both the countries “We are opening our first said, “The demand for more , . ability of the Qatari economy. ing of airline’s first office in route, Salmani said, Sala- are travelling on this route. office in Doha to meet the convenient and affordable air SalamAir recently signed Doha, SalamAir Operations mAir has carried more than The traffic will continue to in- rapid growth and continued travel alternative is higher than during Farnborough airshow Director Majin Ahmed al Sal- 100,000 passengers on this crease as the commercial ties rise in interest for the Muscat- ever and we are proud to be for 6 additional airbus A320neo mani said the airline has been single route. “This is a big are long term. Qatar is mak- Doha route,” he said. meeting demand with our offer- to be delivered during the first Cheesemakers witnessing massive growth in achievement for a new airline. ing long-term investments in While SalamAir has part- ing. As an agile operator we will half of 2019 to meet the need of traffic on Muscat-Doha route The new route is attracting Oman, which in turn will en- nered with more than 100 continue to look at how we en- its expanding network of desti- in Japan fret over since its launch in November strong interest because it of- sure that would be more com- travel agencies in Qatar for is- hance this service which is a gi- nations. European Union trade deal devalues currency as economic crisis bites AFP NASUSHIOBARA

the acute shortage of foreign the official and unofficial ex- with it the bulk of the coun- IT was three decades ago, but The cbank pegged the Sudanese currency that has been weigh- change rates that had severely try's oil revenues. Kazuhiko Ochiai still remem- ing on the pound. impacted Sudan's economy. Traders expressed sur- bers his first taste of cheese pound at 47.5 against the dollar "The committee decided This devaluation won’t have "For a proper functioning prise at Sunday's sharp de- when he visited France, a pal- that today's rate is 47.5 Suda- much of an impact as of the currency market, the valuation but said the dis- ate pleaser that inspired the AFP over its failure to curb eco- nese pound to a dollar," Abbas international banking central bank needs to have parity between the official former researcher to start pro- KHARTOUM nomic woes including soaring Abdallah, a committee mem- transactions remain good reserves of dollars as and unofficial markets would ducing his own variety in Ja- food prices. ber and head of the bankers' well as Sudanese pounds," continue. pan. SUDAN slashed the official The central bank pegged union, told AFP. cumbersome. said a senior executive of a "This devaluation won't But he now frets that a value of its currency against the Sudanese pound at 47.5 "The committee will now A black market trader said on leading business group in Su- have much of an impact as in- massive EU-Japan trade deal the US dollar by more than against the dollar. Previously, announce the market rate dan. "As for dollar reserves, ternational banking transac- could spark a flood of cheap half on Sunday, the third de- the official rate was 28 to the daily." condition of anonymity. everybody knows the situa- tions remain cumbersome," cheese imported from Europe valuation this year in the face dollar, while the currency had At the end of last year, tion faced by the bank." said a black market trader on that could take a generous slice of a mounting economic crisis. fallen to 45.50 on the black the official rate stood at 6.7 efforts to float the pound as Sudan has struggled to condition of anonymity. out of his own business. The move came just weeks market last week. pounds to the dollar. recommended by the Interna- boost its foreign currency But the IMF has pushed Ochiai makes five kinds of after President Omar al-Ba- The central bank had said It was unclear whether the tional Monetary Fund (IMF) reserves since the south split for unifying the exchange cheese, including brie and a va- shir replaced the government a committee would look into latest devaluation was part of to curb the wide gap between from the north in 2011, taking rates. riety similar to comte. Business has boomed with sales of 20 million yen ($177,500) this year, up from just two million yen when he QCSD conducts 230 started a decade ago. Saturated Lisbon airport puts “We cannot keep up with family transfers in Sept the demand,” said the 74-year- old, who employs just a handful of staff. But he acknowledged QNA in September reached 49,534 Portugal tourism boom at risk concern about the impact of DOHA shareholders, compared to the free-trade deal, which will 49,314 in August, a change of eliminate the hefty 29.8-per- QATAR Central Securities De- 0.45 percent. AFP there are mounting concerns construction and manage- cent tariff currently imposed pository (QCSD) in its month- In September, 2018, 57 LISBON that without rapid invest- ment firm Vinci. The discus- on imported cheese. ly report on Sunday said in foreclosure operations were ments it might soon act as a In 2017, the Humberto sions are well advanced and “I’m worried for the long ownership transfer of the registered, compared to 58 A record number of pas- choke valve on the motor of Delgado airport set a new should be wrapped up soon, term,” Ochiai told AFP at his third market, it conducted 230 operations in August, down sengers using Lisbon's air- Portugal's economy. record of 26.7 million say both sides. small factory in the mountain- family transfers in September by 1.72 percent. QCSD also port is proving a bittersweet In 2017, the airport set passengers, a 66 percent But for airlines, the wait is ous city of Nasushiobara, north compared to 114 in August, registered 224 decommission- achievement as daily delays a new record of 26.7 million uncomfortable. of Tokyo, as colleagues busily The company also con- ing operations in September, and a lack of space to park passengers, a 66 percent in- increase over four years "The delivery calendar shaped and wrapped speciality ducted 247 inheritance trans- compared to 146 in the previ- planes threatens to strangle crease over four years. And for our new planes is set, but cheeses. fers in September, compared ous month, down 53.42 per- the goose laying golden eggs traffic is up another 11 percent I don't know yet if I'll have “I think the price competi- to 594 in August, a decreasing cent. for Portugal's economy. over the first eight months of little-used secondary runway space to park them. It's re- tion will be fierce. It’s hard for by 58.42 percent. In addition, In addition, 127 account Tourists flocking to Lis- this year. at the current airport, located ally frustrating," the chief us to lower the price because it 16 exception transfers were openings for new sharehold- bon to soak up some sun The Portuguese govern- in the city's northern sub- executive of TAP, Antonoaldo takes time and effort for small made in September, compared ers were registered in Septem- and while away evenings lis- ment, national airline TAP urbs, will be closed to make Neves, said at a recent con- cheese makers,” he said, add- to one in August, a change of ber, compared to 56 in August, tening to Fado music in the and the tourism sector all space to park planes. ference. ing that milk is much cheaper 1.500.00 percent. down by 126.79 percent; 5,822 city's bars has been one of agree: construction of a sec- The Montijo project, "If we don't move forward in Europe than in Japan. QCSD said that the total account statements were is- the bright spots in Portugal's ond airport for the capital which would take overall ca- with the necessary speed, all The deal signed in July number of defined sharehold- sued in September, compared economy, which was wracked needs to get underway. pacity to 50 million passen- of Portugal will be left be- -- the largest ever negotiated ers reached 955,883 share- to 4,267 statements in August, by the eurozone debt crisis at The plan under discussion gers per year, has been the hind," he said. by the EU -- creates a huge holders in September, com- a change of 36.44 percent; 715 the start of the decade. is to convert Montijo airbase subject of discussions since TAP is the principal air- free-trade area covering nearly pared to 955,810 in August, a attestations were issued in But with Lisbon's Hum- on the opposite side of the February last year between line at Lisbon airport, and one-third of global GDP, elimi- change of 0.01 percent. September, compared to 347 berto Delgado airport having Tagus river from Lisbon into the government and ANA, the constraints there could be- nating tariffs for everything “The number of sharehold- in August, a change of 106.05 already in 2016 passed its a civil airport. operator of 10 Portuguese air- gin to stunt their company's from Japanese cars to French ers who have a bank account percent. capacity forecasts for 2025, As a stop-gap measure, a ports that is owned by French growth next year. cheese. 14 Monday, October 8, 2018 Economy & Business

UK appoints BOOSTING METRO RAIL PASSENGERS MEC spots 51 Penney as commercial new HMTC for violations in MEAP region September

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE UK’s Department for International Trade has THE Ministry of Economy welcomed Simon Penney and Commerce has spotted 51 in the new role of Her Maj- commercial violations during esty’s Trade Commissioner its inspections in September (HMTC) for the Middle East 2018. Afghanistan and Pakistan The inspection campaign (MEAP). was to ensure the compliance Appointed by the UK’s of suppliers (retail outlets) Secretary of State for Inter- with Consumer Protection national Trade, Liam Fox, the Law, MEC said in a statement former banking chief execu- on Sunday. tive becomes the most senior The campaign comes with- UK trade figure to be based in in the framework of the min- the MEAP region. istry’s efforts to monitor mar- In this new role, Penney kets and commercial activities will drive the UK’s trade and in a bid to crack down on price investment ambitions across manipulation and to protect the region, overseeing trade consumer rights. promotion and investment, MEC said that violations trade policy and export fi- included offering promotions nance. without obtaining the neces- sary licence from the compe- tent authority, failing to use in statements and ads relating to the product, failing to comply with the manda- tory bulletin of vegetable and fruit prices, falsely describing or advertising the service in a misleading way and failing to cooperate with a judicial of- Qatar Rail Managing Director and CEO Abdulla Abdulaziz al Subaie and GCC Careem General Manager Khaled Nuseibeh (left) shake hands after signing taxi fare promotion deal in ficer. Doha on Sunday. The ministry imposed Simon Penney penalties on violators, which includes administrative Penney, said, “The UK’s closures and fines rang- trading relationship with the ing between QR5,000 and region is already strong, but Careem to offer discounts QR30,000 in line with the its true potential has not yet laws and decisions govern- been tapped. ing the work of the Consumer “We want to work in part- Protection Department, the nership with businesses and MEC said. governments to identify op- for Doha Metro travellers The ministry stressed that portunities for greater collab- it will not tolerate any viola- oration. Healthcare and life tions of the Consumer Protec- sciences, education, creative tion Law and its regulations services and technology are The ride-hailing company signs taxi fare promotion agreement with Qatar Rail and will intensify its inspec- sectors where UK innovation tion campaigns to crackdown has much to contribute.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK company said in a statement Subaie said, “This is the sec- with a giant firm like Qatar Rail. on violations. Ambassador to Qatar HE DOHA on Sunday. ond agreement we have signed Careem is driving affordability The MEC said it will refer Ajay Sharma said, “The GCC The agreement comes as offering taxi fare promotion for and making ride hailing acces- those who violate laws and is a key partner for the UK QATAR Rail has signed an a part of Qatar Rail’s first and metro passengers. We are con- sible to the masses. ministerial decisions govern- and our trade and investment agreement with Careem Qatar last mile strategy, through This partnership allows us fident that our partnership with “This partnership allows us ing the work of the depart- relationship with Qatar is go- to offer special discounts to which the company aims to to provide Qatar’s residents Careem Qatar would positively to provide Qatar’s residents and ment to competent authorities ing from strength to strength. metro passengers who book a provide comprehensive so- and visitors with a contribute to our customer visitors with a world-class serv- that will in turn take appropri- In addition to being a major taxi to travel from and to Doha lutions to complete the full world-class service through overall experience. ice through our great customer ate action against perpetrators investor in the UK, Qatar of- Metro stations. transportation cycle for the our great customer service “Meanwhile, we will con- service and cutting-edge tech- in order to protect consumer fers significant opportunities The agreement was signed metro users. tinue our efforts to facilitate in- nologies.” rights. for UK business. I am sure by Qatar Rail Managing Di- The deal also boosts metro and cutting-edge techs tegrated solutions for custom- Careem is considered as one The ministry has urged all that with Simon Penney’s ap- rector and CEO Abdulla Ab- ridership, paving the way to GCC Careem General ers and ultimately increase the of the top ride-hailing app in consumers to report violation pointment we will be able to dulaziz al Subaie and GCC Car- achieve the company’s vision Manager Khaled Nuseibeh metro ridership ” the MENA region, and or infringement complaints do even more together.” eem General Manager Khaled to be the most-favoured mode Nuseibeh said, “We are ex- Pakistan serving more than 24 through call centre (16001) or Nuseibeh in Doha, the rail of transport in Qatar. tremely proud to be working million users in the region. email ([email protected]) QFC event sheds light on importance The Duke Collection of tech sector in Qatar’s economy from Dunhill TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nesses given that digitalisation DOHA of the local economy remains a key component of economic THE Qatar Financial Centre diversification, in line with the (QFC) has concluded the tech Qatar National Vision 2030.” edition of its regular Fast, For- Jaida added, “Our goal for ward events. The event offered hosting the Fast, Forward Tech a unique networking opportu- event was to ensure that we nity for firms registered on the continue to foster and nurture QFC’s platform to share their the firms registered with us, business ideas, proposals and and to provide these businesses project updates, the company with a supporting environment said in a statement on Sunday. that is conducive to their con- The event reflected the im- tinued growth.” portance of the technology sec- Emadi said, “The event was tor in Qatar’s economy, which another great opportunity to was estimated to be approxi- QFC Authority CEO Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida speaks at an event in learn more about the work of mately $3.9 billion in 2017 , Doha recently. businesses registered on the THE Duke collection of ing timeless luxury with As a finishing touch, the and is expected to grow by an QFC platform, and for the QFC fine leather bags and ac- considered contemporary collection also includes impressive 2.3 percent per an- The event included panel Protiviti Member Firm, BCT to engage in important and rel- cessories is engineered design. 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This offers sig- are critical elements of our tive and discreet, combin- weekenders and holdalls. and chrome. ficer, QFC Authority. by QFC licenced-firms KPMG, nificant opportunities for busi- technological progress.” Just Real Estate offers latest luxury investment in heart of London TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Houses of Parliament, London and roof terrace. vibrant cities in the world,” he DOHA Eye, complemented by pano- “JRE has, in a short space said. ramic views of historic Chelsea of time, earned a reputation This premium project is JUST Real Estate (JRE), the and Battersea. and growing stature in inter- the latest offering from JRE leading property service pro- Designed by the renowned national property circles, and following the signing of a his- vider in Qatar, has announce David Walker Architects and in line with our client-first ap- toric partnership with Ber- the latest overseas premium developed by luxury UK real Amenities proach we constantly strive to keley Group, which enables investment opportunity in its estate developer, Berkeley secure unrivalled investment the property service provider ever-expanding portfolio of Group, The Dumont is a col- The Dumont features studio, opportunities for our clients to facilitate interested clients high-end properties. lection of 162 private studio, one, two, three and and the chance to own prime with real-time information JRE brings an unrivalled one, two, three and four-bed- four-bedroom apartments with real estate in established glo- and prices on property in Lon- prospect to own prime, ultra- room apartments. amenities centered around bal markets, with high return don without having to go back modern real estate in the heart The Dumont will form part residents’ living, and flexible potential,” JRE Chairman to the developer, enabling in- of London, one of the world’s of the innovative Albert Em- payment option Nasser al Ansari said. vestors to make quick, well- most iconic cities. bankment Plaza, which will “The Dumont offers all of informed decisions. The Dumont, situated on offer an approximately 26,747 that and more. The work of The Dumont offers flexible the coveted Albert Embank- sq ft of office and 11,650 sq ft ry property have been created expert architects and develop- payment plans with 10 percent ment, is an exclusive riverside of retail and restaurant space. as an extension of residents’ ments, with interiors carefully down payment, 10 percent on address overlooking an expan- There will also be an oppor- living space and features an crafted by thoughtful design- handover with the remain- sive stretch of the world-fa- tunity to acquire commercial infinity pool, spa and gym, ers, this project offers truly ing 80 percent payable across The Dumont, situated on the coveted Albert Embankment, overlooks mous River Thames and many space in three of the renovated ten-pin bowling alley, private stunning property, resembling the length of the construction an expansive stretch of the world-famous River Thames and many of of London’s most illustrious railway arches. cinema, games room, a so- hotel-style, private living, right project, scheduled for comple- London’s most illustrious landmarks landmarks, including The Amenities within this luxu- phisticated residents’ lounge in the heart of one of the most tion in Q1, 2020. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, October 8, 2018

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