TuesDAY December 18, 2018 Rabi Al-Akhir 11, 1440 Vol.12 no. 4487 qR 2

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Business 19 Fajr: 4:50 am Dhuhr: 11:31 am Asr: 2:28 pm Maghrib: 4:48 pm Qamco set to enter FTSE EM Isha: 6:18 pm Index: QNBFS report Happy National Day

Amir invited to attend Arab Summit in Tunisia The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Amir receives QND greetings Hamad al Thani on Monday received a written message from Tunisia Presi- QNA national occasion and wish- dent Beji Kayed Sibsi, inviting the Amir Doha ing Your Highness the best to attend the 30th ordinary session of of health and happiness and the Arab Summit to be held in Tunisia The Amir HH Sheikh more progress and welfare in March 2019. The message was Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to our beloved country.” delivered by Tunisian Defence Minister has received cables of con- The Amir has sent a re- Abdelkareem Zubaidi when the Amir gratulations on the occa- ply cable of thanks to the met him at the Amiri Diwan office on sion of Qatar National Day Shura Council Speaker in Monday. At the outset of the meeting, from leaders and presidents which HH the Amir ex- the Tunisian Defence Minister con- of sisterly and friendly changed good felicitations veyed the greetings of the President countries. with the Shura Speaker and of Tunisia and his wishes of further The Amir received a ca- Council’s members, to of- the members on the happy health and happiness to the Amir and ble of greetings on the occa- fer Your Highness the most occasion. to the people of Qatar further progress sion of the Qatar National sincere congratulations and The Amir expressed ap- and prosperity. The Amir entrusted Day from Speaker of the blessings. We take this glo- preciation to the precious the Tunisian Defence Minister to Shura Council HE Ahmed rious national occasion to feelings of the Shura Coun- convey his greetings and wishes of bin Abdullah bin Zaid al renew the pledge of loyalty cil Speaker and the mem- good health to the Tunisian President Mahmoud. to Your Highness and reaf- bers, wishing them the best and more progress and prosperity In his cable, Mahmoud firm our determination to of health and more welfare, to the Tunisian people. The meeting said: “On the occasion of the serve our nation and our progress and prosperity to also reviewed the fraternal relations Qatar National Day, it gives loyal citizens, asking Allah, the people of Qatar. and cooperation between Qatar and me pleasure, on my behalf the Almighty for many hap- Tunisia and the means of enhancing and on behalf of the Shura py returns of such a dearest See also page 11  them. (QNA) It’s time to celebrate Qatari pride, unity and prosperity

Sheikh Jassim takes part in Arda HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Personal Representative of HH the Amir, participated in Qatar’s Arda held at Amiri Diwan yard on the Doha Corniche on Monday to celebrate the Qatar National Day. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani and a number of sheikhs, minis- ters, dignitaries and citizens took part in the Arda. pages 10 & 11 ❍ Doha Corniche decked up for grand ceremonial armed forces parade Tribune news Network ed to draw large number of tar and its modern progress. Doha enthusiastic citizens and resi- The motto of the Qa- Largest flag of Qatar made dents, women and children. tar National Day 2018 ‘As with flowers unveiled The country is all decked Darb Al Saai, the main long as it was proven by up for Qatar National Day venue of the National Day our deeds … Qatar remains The Ministry of Municipality and Environ- (QND) celebrations on Tues- festivities, is hosting varieties free’ reflects the vision of ment, represented by the Public Parks day in an atmosphere filled of entertainment and cultural the Organizing Committee Department, has unveiled Qatar’s with pride, poise, patriotism activities with much fanfare. of Qatar National Day 2018 largest flag made with flowers at the Doha and loyalty. While Souq Waqif has celebrations representing Corniche. About 225,000 flower seedlings The grand ceremonial been a great attraction for loyalty, unity and pride in — 150,000 burgundy flowers and armed forces parade will take both Qataris and expatri- Qatar national identity. 75,000 white flowers — were used in the place on the Doha Corniche at ates, Katara is another ven- The Organising Commit- formation of the flag. The flag is around 2.45pm. ue where many events are tee is keen to make the Na- 200 square meters (110 metres long and The parade will be preced- planned for both children as tional Day celebrations on 20 metres wide). ed by a classic car show along well as adults. Corniche this year a distin- the Doha Corniche. Later in The entire Doha Corniche guished one. the evening, fireworks will wears a festive look decorated The palm trees along the Guinness Book of Records start at 8pm that will last for with colourful flags, bunting Corniche have been decorat- 10 minutes. and festoons. The main plat- ed. The trees and fountains The Joint Special Forces Parachute Jump Al Kass TV channel is the form has been recently ex- have been beautified. Team entered the Guinness Book of Re- official broadcaster of the Na- panded and beautified for the Green spaces, which runs cords for forming the world’s largest night tional Day parade. parade and the celebrations. for kilometres along the Cor- parachute ensemble. The parachute team Besides the celebrations Qatar’s flags have been niche, have been decorated is one of the best in the world and is the at Corniche, venues for the raised on the lighting poles to with roses and seedlings. world’s largest parachute-forming team at National Day celebrations float in the sky of glory, evok- night, and the team has achieved impres- across the country are expect- ing the history of ancient Qa- Continued on page 23  sive formations from air shows. page 13