Cabinet Nod for Draft Law on Regulating Drones
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1996 - 2021 SILVER JUBILEE YEAR Ooredoo CEO Hosts Qatar shares ready to insights at take on SPIEF India Business | 13 Sport | 20 THURSDAY 3 JUNE 2021 22 SHAWWAL - 1442 VOLUME 26 NUMBER 8642 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Cabinet nod for draft law Amir honours Ambassador of Tanzania on regulating drones QNA — DOHA the meeting, the Cabinet was interest that conflicts or is briefed by H E Minister of likely to conflict with the The Cabinet which met Public Health on the latest duties or responsibilities of his yesterday with Prime Minister developments in efforts to position or job, including his and Minister of Interior H E curb coronavirus (COVID-19). commitment to integrity, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin The Cabinet affirmed the con- impartiality, and the preser- Abdulaziz Al Thani in the chair tinuation of work with the vation of public money and gave approval of draft law precautionary measures taken the public interest. regulating unmanned aircraft. to combat the pandemic. And the preventive The draft law has been pre- The Cabinet also approved measures that the employee pared to regulate all activities the draft law on combating must, according to the provi- related to drones in order to conflicts of interest and sions of the draft law, disclose maintain the security and safety referring it to the Shura Council. cases that may lead to a con- of air navigation in the country, The draft law included, among flict of interest when occu- protect lives and property, its provisions, defining the pying the position or position, ensure the optimal use of these employee as every person who by completing the disclosure aircraft, in accordance with the occupies a position or a job, form prepared for this best international standards whether permanently or tem- purpose, and submitting it to and practices, reduce risks porarily, in one of the bodies to the department or unit con- cerned with legal affairs or its representative in the entity to which it belongs. Undersecretaries of the Ministry and those of their ranks shall submit the afore- mentioned disclosure form to the ministers they report to. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met yesterday at the Amiri Diwan office with Ambassador Ministers and those of their of United Republic of Tanzania to the State, H E Fatma Mohammed Rajab, who called on H H the ranks shall submit the afore- Cabinet approves draft law on combating conflicts of Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of her tenure in the country. H H the Amir granted interest and refers it to the Shura Council. mentioned disclosure form to the Prime Minister. the Ambassador of Tanzania Al Wajbah Decoration in recognition of her role in enhancing relations between Qatar and Tanzania, wishing her success in her future missions, and further development The law stipulates that the employee must disclose cases Cases of conflict of interest where the employee is pro- and growth for the relations between the two countries. H E the Ambassador expressed thanks and that may lead to a conflict of interest when occupying a appreciation to H H the Amir and the State’s officials for the cooperation she received that contributed position, by completing the disclosure form. hibited from doing any act or behaviour, or making a decision, to the success of her work in the country. Approval given for establishing Doha University for related to an act of his job or position, or abstaining from it, Science and Technology. if it constitutes or results in a conflict of interest. Qatar University sees impressive rise Cabinet nod for draft decision of the Minister of Interior And mechanisms to combat defining the medical examination and the rules and levels conflict of interest, where the of medical fitness for members of private security service employee must, in the event of in THE Asia University Rankings companies. any conflict of interest, disclose it immediately, and prevent THE PENINSULA — DOHA The achievement is all the So, it’s a testament to the any harm to the public interest, more impressive given a record strength of Qatar University that arising from the operation of which the provisions of this law and in this he may waive the Qatar University (QU) has 551 universities from 30 coun- it has either maintained or drones, and define the respon- apply, and whoever is entrusted interest that results in the con- achieved its highest-ever finish tries and regions included in this improved its position in the sibilities of the concerned by the court to carry out a flict or leave the position or in the Times Higher Education year’s table, making these the rankings every single year since authorities in this regard, and mission of arbitrators, experts public position he occupies. (THE) Asia University Rankings, most competitive rankings yet. they were launched. It’s a truly the regulation of the use of and bankruptcy administrators, The employee may be dis- the 2021 edition. Phil Baty, Chief Knowledge incredible achievement.” drones by various authorities. liquidators and judicial guards, missed, transferred or sus- Climbing an impressive 17 Officer at THE commented on The THE Asia University Following the Cabinet as the case may be. pended from work, as the case places from 52nd in 2020, QU the achievement, saying: “The Rankings 2021 use the same 13 meeting, Minister of Justice The definition of a conflict may be. ranked 35th this year and has THE Asia University Rankings performance indicators as the and Acting Minister of State of interest is any situation in The Cabinet also gave managed to maintain or improve are becoming increasingly com- THE World University Rankings for Cabinet Affairs H E Dr. Issa which an employee or a approval of establishing Doha its position in every edition of the petitive every year, with more but are recalibrated to reflect bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi person associated with him University for Science and Tech- annual Asia University Rankings universities across more coun- the attributes of Asia’s institu- stated that at the beginning of has a material or moral nology. `P3 since it began in 2013. tries and regions participating. tions. `P3 COVID-19 infection Foreign Minister inaugurates Qatar’s pavilion at SPIEF recovery status QNA — ST. PETERSBURG events that involves traditional Qatari arts, which will help vis- added to Ehteraz Deputy Prime Minister and itors get to know more about Minister of Foreign Affairs H E the Qatari people, expressing THE PENINSULA — DOHA Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- his delight at being present in rahman Al Thani yesterday the historic city of St. Status of recovery from inaugurated the State of Qatar’s Petersburg. The Deputy Prime COVID-19 infection is among pavilion participating at the Minister added that he was a new set of features available 24th St. Petersburg Interna- present with a high-level dele- on Ehteraz contact tracing tional Economic Forum, taking gation to the conference, which application, said the Ministry place from June 2 to 5 in the has become an important of Public Health (MoPH). Russian Federation. platform for enhancing com- The application now pro- The inauguration ceremony mercial and economic ties vides details including a person’s was attended by Minister of between countries. health card number, date of last Transport and Communication He expressed his thanks to COVID-19 test and its corre- H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, the Russian government and the sponding result. For recovered Minister of Commerce and conference’s organisers for their people, Ehteraz app shows the Industry and Acting Minister of keenness to have the State of recovery date, the date of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Qatar participate this year as a infection and the number of days Kuwari, Minister of State for guest country. He also thanked after the infection. Energy Affairs H E Eng. Saad bin the Russian people for their The health status of the Sherida Al Kaabi. hospitality. He expressed his person is still reflected through H E the Deputy Prime Min- hope that representatives of the the QR code on the health ister and Minister said in a Qatari and Russian business status page of the application. speech to mark the occasion sector will reach good agree- The QR code will be sur- that the State of Qatar’s strong ments and place plans for future rounded by a golden frame if participation in the conference cooperation. a person is fully vaccinated. was a result of its understanding Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Following the inauguration, For individuals who have of the importance of bilateral Thani during the inauguration of Qatar's pavilion at SPIEF, yesterday. the Deputy Prime Minister not been tested for COVID-19, cooperation with the Russian accompanied by H E Minister the health card details may not Federation, noting that it has field. cooperation and increasing in addition to Qatari companies of Commerce and Industry and appear below the health status. seen marked development in He added that Qatar was bilateral trade volume. that will be very active in Acting Minister of Finance and In many places recovered recent years in the political, confident in the strength of the He said that the State of holding meetings, events, and the Russian Deputy Prime Min- people get the same ease of economic, commercial, Russian economy, and looks Qatar’s delegation includes signing dozens of deals. He also ister Alexander Novak toured entry like the vaccinated investment, cultural, and sports forward to strengthening public and private institutions, said that there will be cultural the Qatari pavilion.