ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Tuesday 26 March 2013 14 Jumada I 1434 - Volume 18 Number 5650 Price: QR2 Cyprus bags Fulton smashes €10bn second deal century Business | 19 Sport | 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Restrictions on fishing in April and May DOHA: The Fisheries Department is putting curbs on fishing during the breeding season that lasts from April to May, but officials have allayed fears of shortages which might lead to a price rise. Fishing boats and trawlers will need written permission from the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Environment to ven- ture on fishing expeditions dur- ing the breeding period. The idea is to help protect fish reserves in the Qatari waters by introducing curbs on fishing. A boat or trawler The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani receiving Arab leaders at the Doha International Airport yesterday. From left: Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Bashir, Omani Deputy Prime will not be allowed to go fishing Minister for Cabinet Affairs Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. more than thrice a month in April and May. Moreover, every trip by a boat or trawler, or stay in the waters, should not exceed four days, local Arabic daily Al Raya reported yesterday quoting head Summit may call for Syria ceasefire of the Fisheries Department, Mohamed Saeed Al Mohannadi. Al Mohannadi said that April and May are the breeding time for Arab leaders start two-day conclave in Doha today; Syria’s Alkhatib to address meeting Al Shafi and Hamour fish (both of which are in demand in the coun- DOHA: Arab leaders are set meet here on Sunday to set the The League instead provided opposition. Alkhatib has, how- all resolutions with regard to try) that account for some 40 per- to kick off their coveted con- agenda of the Summit, to allot recognition to Syria’s National ever, said that he will address Palestine are implemented. The cent of the fish stock found in the clave at the Doha Sheraton Syria’s vacant seat at the League Coalition, accepting it as the the Summit ‘in the name of question of the League’s reform region. The official, however, said this morning, and are likely to to the opposition was not without legal representative of the people the Syrian people’ and head is also expected to be debated at he did not see any shortage in fish press in their communiqué at controversies and disagreements, of Syria. the Syrian delegation to the the Summit. catch and supplies that could lead the end of the meet tomorrow aljazaeera.net said. However, ahead of the Arab Summit. Meanwhile, among the top to a price rise. If the weather is the United Nations Security Algeria and Iraq expressed Summit, there have been impor- The Arab Summit, 24th in a Arab leaders who are not attend- good, there would be enough catch Council to ensure a ceasefire in their reservations against the tant developments in Syria. The series, is being held under the ing the Summit are the presidents and supplies, he said. Syria and sponsor a dialogue for move while Lebanon chose to Syrian Free Army has refused to slogan ‘Arab Nation—Current of Algeria and Iraq, aljazeera.net THE PENINSULA peaceful transfer of power. remain aloof on the issue of invit- accept Ghassan Hitto, who was Situation and Future Perspective’. said. There are six Arab leaders The disagreement over allot- ing Syria’s opposition National elected by the National Coalition Although, important issues who will not be taking part in the Saudi heat on Skype ting Syria’s opposition the coun- Council to the Arab Summit. to head the Syrian provisional such as Palestine and the reform coveted conclave, the website said. try’s long-vacant seat at the Arab The Arab League, it may be government, as Syria’s first rebel of the Arab League currently However, a number of key Arab RIYADH: Internet applica- League is in the spotlight and it is recalled, suspended Syria’s mem- prime minister. remain overshadowed by the leaders and senior representa- tions such as Skype, Viber and feared it might sideline the main bership earlier after President The chairman of Syria’s drama that has been unfolding tives converged here yesterday WhatsApp face being banned issues, among them Palestine and Bashar Al Assad refused to imple- National Coalition, Ahmed involving the Syrian opposi- to take part in the Summit and in Saudi Arabia if operators fail the reform of the Arab League ment its peace plan, whereas sev- Alkhatib, who is here, announced tion, it is likely the Arab lead- they included the Tunisian and to allow authorities in the king- itself, reports aljazeera.net. eral member-countries (of the his resignation — a move that ers, in their final communiqué, Palestinian presidents. dom to censor them, industry The decision of Arab foreign League) continued diplomatic ties brings to surface the disarray would call upon the UN Security THE PENINSULA sources said yesterday. ministers at their preparatory with Damascus. within the ranks of the Syrian Council to make sure that More photographs on page 2 Full report on page 9 TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Emir, Heir Apparent receive Arab leaders The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led well-wishers to welcome Arab leaders arriving to take part in the Arab League Summit in Doha. TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 Study calls for new HMC team to assess risk Annual Research Day observed DOHA: A research sug- gests that Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) should take steps to enhance risk manage- ment in its hospitals. The risk management corporate com- After excessive mittee at HMC should create research of a risk assessment team to con- duct a proactive risk assessment proactive risk for patient safety, according to assessment it was the study. A proactive risk assessment at found that very few a healthcare facility would help tools were used at understand what could happen, HMC. how it could be prevented and try to identify contributing fac- tors before any accident happens. The Minister of Business and Trade H E Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz Al Thani and QCCI Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani with Barwa Chairman “After excessive research of Hitmi Ali Khalifa Al Hitmi, Al Kahleej Bank Chairman and Managing Director Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal bin Thani Al Thani and other officials during the proactive risk assessment it was proactive risk assessment tools launch of the Electronic System for Public Assemblies Management and Organisation at the St Regis in Doha yesterday. (SALIM MATRAMKOT) found that very few tools were to reduce the impact of incidents used at HMC,” says the research or other negative experiences conducted by Dr Moza Al Ishaq that have the risk of causing and Dr Jameela Alkhowaiter injury, accident or other loss to Company meetings to go electronic on ‘Using a Proactive Risk the patient, visitors or staff,” the Assessment at Hamad Medical research suggests. Corporation.’ “Its important to know that DOHA: The Ministry of Abdulaziz Al Thani, said the The panellist can answer the It was discussed at the Annual there is a little evidence show- Business and Trade, in asso- introduction of the new system questions as they see it. This Research Day held recently at the ing the effect of using proactive ciation Barwa Real Estate, will is part of the ministry’s ongoing can also be used to exercise their Hamad Medical City, where many risk assessment in the health care introduce an electronic system reforms to create a business- votes in the assembly. oral and poster presentations organisations. to manage the general assem- friendly environment in the coun- By using the new system, the were given, providing an oppor- “There were also no studies blies and boards of directors of try in line with QNV 2030. members who are unable to attend tunity for interactive discussions conducted to address which tool public and private companies in The new commercial law that is the meeting can also register their among local and international can be sued for improving and the country. The Department undergoing final touches contains opinion from outside the confer- researchers and experts. enhancing patient safety,” the of Companies Monitoring at the a specific article that mandates ence hall. The risk management corpo- study adds. ministry held a demonstration to harness the advancement in Salem Salem Al Mannai, rate committee is responsible to HMC has achieved a signifi- of the new system yesterday. technology to enhance the coun- Assistant Director, Companies determine a schedule for reassess- cant increase in research over The handheld device (pic- try’s business environment. This Monitoring Department, said the ment of identified risk to verify the last seven years since the tured) with a keyboard of the size e-system is in line with this deci- department officials are attend- whether risk reduction strategies introduction of Qatar National and shape of a mobile a hand set sion, he said. ing the general assemblies of over were implemented and are being Research Fund. can be used for voting and express Using the new gizmo, the 400 companies. The officials are followed. It was granted over QR45m for the board members and company attendees of a company annual spending a minimum three hours HMC should use more risk 13 research proposals last year. shareholders opinion online.