TUESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2019 JUMADA AL-AKHIR 7, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4543 QR 2 PARTLY CLOUDY Fajr: 4:53am Dhuhr: 11:48 am HIGH : 22°C Asr: 3:01 pm Maghrib: 5:26 pm LOW : 17°C Isha: 6:56 pm Business 12 Sports 16 QNCC looking for regional markets Plucky Pliskova says ‘ready to export cement: Chairman to battle the best again’ Walk and get up to 1 GB of free data on National Sport Day Qatar, France to AMIR HONOURS WINNERS OF STATE AWARDS launch strategic dialogue: FM Says move a qualitative leap in Qatar-France strategic relations QNA DOHA QATAR and France on Mon- day signed a declaration of intent to establish a strate- gic dialogue between the two countries. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani honoured the winners of the Qatar’s appreciative and incentive state awards in sci- “The common and firm ences, arts and literature. Those honoured were Dr Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Turki al Subaie in the field of education, Mohammed Jas- approach in the relations be- sim al Khulaifi in museums and archeology, Dr Saif Saeed Saif al Suwaidi in economics, Dr Yousif Mohammed Yousif al Obaidan in tween Qatar and France calls political science, Dr Hamad Abdulrahman al Saad al Kuwari in earth and environmental sciences, and Mohanna Rashid al Asiri al for constructive steps. The Maadeed in the field of earth and environmental sciences, Dr Huda Mohammed Abdullatif al Nuaimi in allied medical sciences and declaration of intent signed nursing, Dr Asma Ali Jassim al Thani in allied medical sciences and nursing, Salman Ibrahim Sulaiman al Malik in art of caricature, for the establishment of a stra- and Abdulaziz Ibrahim al Mahmoud in the novel. The Amir commended the winners’ efforts and their distinguished performance tegic dialogue between the and role in their work, wishing them every success in rendering service to their homeland. The winners expressed their thanks to two countries constitutes a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh the Amir for the honour and said it’s a source of pride for them. (QNA) PAGE 20 qualitative leap in the strate- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani and Minister of Europe and gic partnership between Doha Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian at a press and Paris,” Deputy Prime conference in Doha on Monday. Minister and Minister of For- eign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- O The dialogue will focus on several aspects, The strategic Amir greets hammed bin Abdulrahman al such as reaching a political solution in Libya dialogue Refrain from abusing people, Thani said at press conference that leads to elections and achieves stability in between Qatar and Iran president on Monday. He was speak- France is based on the country, thus resulting in security and stabil- DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh ing at a joint press conference ity in the region. The dialogue will also focus on very strong with Minister of Europe and communities & symbols: GCO Tamim bin Hamad al Thani ways to resolve the Syrian crisis. foundations and will Foreign Affairs of the French on Monday sent a cable of create the right QNA Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian O France supports Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 ground for In a press statement on Monday, the congratulations to President in Doha on Monday. FIFA World Cup as football brings together coordination and DOHA GCO said it is following with regret of the Islamic Republic of The agreement covers people of Qatar and France. action, especially at the mutual abuses that have over- Iran Hassan Rouhani on the many areas such as defence, the level of building THE Government Communications shadowed social media outlets re- occasion of his country’s security, health, education, O France’s stance on the measures taken by a Office (GCO) has called upon all cently. National Day. (QNA) number of neighbouring countries against Qatar partnership and culture, sports, economy, strategic vision. citizens and residents in Qatar to The GCO said that the call to investment and combating calls for resolution through dialogue avoid using abusive language for stop abuse on social media is de- terrorism. It also covers fol- –Jean-Yves Le Drian, French minister –HE Sheikh Mohammed people, communities and their sym- rived from the directives of the low- up steps in the develop- bin Abdulrahman al Thani bols in the social media outlets and Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad CRA, QFCA sign ments of the bilateral relations elsewhere in keeping with the true prin- al Thani in his first speech after the pact to boost between the two countries as ciples of Islam and genuine Arab ethics. blockade. PAGE 2 well as the implementation of logue opens new and very Sheikh Mohammed said media sector (PG 3 ) the agreements between them. strong prospects for coopera- they exchanged views on Sheikh Mohammed ex- tion in various sectors such regional issues, especially pressed hope that the dialogue as security, defence, energy, the Gulf crisis, the Palestin- HANSON K JOSEPH will be an important extension economy and other sectors of ian issue, Syria and ways to MORE RAIN of the bilateral cooperation interest to both countries. confront the phenomenon of mechanisms and will open up The FM said that Jean- terrorism. LIKELY TODAY broad prospects for strengthen- Yves held very positive discus- For his part, the French ing cooperations between Qa- sions in Doha. minster congratulated Qatar THE country received some show- tar and France. Earlier in the day, the Amir on its national football team’s ers on Monday, with chances of The FM said the strate- HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad recent victory of the Asian thundery rain in the early hours gic dialogue is based on very al Thani met with the Minister Cup. He said the Qatari team of Tuesday, the Qatar Meteorology strong foundations and will of Europe and Foreign Affairs played very well hence their Department has said. Sporadic create the conducive ground of the French Republic. The victory is a source of national light rain was reported from a Vodafone Qatar for coordination and action, meeting dealt with the his- pride to Qatar and is a good number of places. There were posts net profit especially at the level of build- torical relations of friendship indication for the 2022 World also reports of thundery rain ac- ing partnership and strategic between the two countries, Cup in Qatar. companied by hail in some parts of QR118mn in vision of the two countries. and regional development in of the northern areas. 2018 (PG 12 ) He said the strategic dia- the region. Continued on page 2 Ô Freebies galore as landlords prefer occupancy over rent Get, set, go! It’s time to celebrate sports RAHUL PREETH ants in an increasingly com- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion and Higher Education DOHA petitive market,” real estate DOHA US Olympic will celebrate the sports day service firm DTZ has said. at Al Yarmouk Preparatory LANDLORDS in Qatar pri- The incentives coupled PREPARATIONS are on in medalist Ibtihaj School for Boys with the par- oritised occupancy over rent with oversupply in the mar- full swing to celebrate the ticipation of sports federa- last year as they increas- ket have made premium Qatar National Sport Day to take part in tions, families and children. ingly offered incentives such apartments more affordable (NSD) on Tuesday. A host Sport Day QOC, through sports as rent-free periods, and in in Qatar as tenants started of fun and sporting activities federations, will organise some cases capital contribu- trading up their mid-range have been lined up at differ- activities (PG 6) a number of events and ac- tions for fit-outs, according to homes for premium ones, ent venues across the coun- tivities for all categories and a real estate research report. the report noted. The fall in try to celebrate National ages of people in order to at- “Following two years residential rents has slowed Sport Day with the participa- The Sports Day Commit- loon race at Al Bidda Park. events. tract maximum participants. of falling rents, the past six in recent months, it said, tion of citizens and residents tee organises many sports There will be special events The sports day is a unique Katara will host a num- months have seen rents sta- adding that the increasing from all segments of society. events launched by the Min- in Aspire Zone, Katara and initiative and is dedicated to ber of events, including a bilise to some degree. How- affordability of premium This year’s sports day is istry of Culture and Sports the Corniche. highlighting the importance weightlifting show, and the ever, rental incentives such apartments has increased especially remarkable, as it and the Qatar Sports For All In addition to that, Qa- of sports in the lives of mem- public will be able to partici- as rent-free periods and demand for units in West comes amidst joy after the Federation (QSFA), includ- tari clubs will be dedicated bers of communities. pate in the competitions for rents that are inclusive of Bay and The Pearl Qatar. national football team was ing a number of events that to various sporting events. The Qatar Olympic Com- all age groups. utility bills are being offered crowned the 2019 Asian Cup will be innovative this year, Public parks will also be mittee (QOC) in cooperation as incentives to attract ten- Continued on page 2 Ô champions. such as the fun race or bal- hosting variety of sports with the Ministry of Educa- More on page 6 Ô 02 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O.