Hamad Port Explores New Vistas with China
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2018 RABI AL-AWWAL 1, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4448 QR 2 LIGHT RAIN Fajr: 4:27 am Dhuhr: 11:19 am HIGH : 30°C Asr: 2:27 pm Maghrib: 4:50 pm LOW : 25°C Isha: 6:20 pm America 9 Business 10 Sports 13 Twelve killed in deadly Investors’ wealth rises to Bassem matches Julien for tied California bar shooting QR582 bn as QSE gains 1st finish in opening LGCT class Amir to take part in first Paris Peace Forum Amir will also participate in the Internet Governance Forum at the UNESCO headquarters SATYENDRA PATHAK According to sources, the forum is designed to be the presented at the event. begin on November 12. DOHA Amir will be in Paris on Sun- annual meeting for projects, According to sources, the The forum, under the theme day to take part in the inaugu- ideas and initiatives which ef- Amir will also participate in the ‘Internet of Trust’, will discuss THE Amir His Highness Sheikh ral ceremony of the forum that fectively contribute to better Internet Governance Forum proposed regulatory frame- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani will aims to achieve peace through international cooperation on (IGF) to be held at the UNESCO works, global trends, potential take part in the first Paris Peace better global governance and key global issues, fairer and headquarters in Paris. risks, and good and bad prac- Forum on the invitation of the to reduce international ten- more equitable globalisation, A major event on the global tices which have been adopted French government. sions through cooperation and a more effective multilat- governance of the Internet, the or are under discussion. Slated to begin on Novem- between states to face cross- eral system. 13th edition of IGF, is being or- The French president will ber 11, the three-day forum boundary challenges, collec- Several heads of state and ganised by the French govern- be present at the forum, which is part of the drive by French tive management of global government, representatives ment under the auspices of the is one of a series of major in- President Emmanuel Macron common goods, and better of major international organi- United Nations. ternational events to be held at to reaffirm the importance of regulation of the internet and sations and stakeholders from A global forum for multi- Paris focusing on digital tech- multilateralism and collective communications. civil society are expected to be stakeholder dialogue on all pub- nology, along with the Paris action in responding to current In response to the rising among the thousands of partici- lic policy issues related to the Peace Forum and the GovTech global challenges. tensions in today’s world, the pants. Some 119 projects will be Internet, the three-day IGF will Summit. Argentinian FM, trade team to visit Saudi Arabia bars 3 mn Doha soon: Envoy Hamad Port explores ARGENTINIAN minister of Palestinians from Hajj foreign affairs, accompanied by a trade mission includ- SAUDI Arabia has barred more states, who have no access to ing representatives from than 1.5 million Palestinian citi- any other form of travel docu- diverse sectors such as zens of Israel from travelling on ment allowing them to go to energy, food, hospitality and new vistas with China temporary Jordanian passports Saudi Arabia. infrastructure, will be visiting to perform Hajj and Umrah in A Jordanian source, with an Doha soon to explore bilat- Makkah, according to a report inside knowledge of his coun- eral cooperation and further published on the ‘Middle East try’s diplomatic affairs, told the strengthen ties between MoU signed to find joint employment and investment opportunities Eye’ (MEE) website. MEE that the Saudi decision Qatar and Argentina, the nd The measure is part of Saudi is part of a bilateral agreement Argentinian Ambassador to 2 phase of Hamad Port expansion to be announced this year: Sulaiti Arabia’s new policy to stop is- with Israel to put an end to the Qatar HE Carlos Hernandez suing visas for Hajj and Umrah “Palestinian identity and the said on Thursday. SANTHOSH CHANDRAN to Palestinians in Jordan, Leba- right of return for refugees”. DOHA non, East Jerusalem, and, most “Saudi Arabia is pressuring (PAGE 2) recently, to Palestinians living Jordan to naturalise the Pales- QTERMINALS, which operates in Israel, who hold temporary tinian refugees in Jordan, Pal- Hamad Port, Qatar’s gateway travel documents issued by Jor- estinians in East Jerusalem, and to the world trade, on Thursday dan or Lebanon - a policy that now Palestinians in Israel. The signed a Memorandum of Un- became effective on September same could happen in Lebanon. derstanding (MoU) with China 12, said the report. Then, you will not have a Pal- Harbour Engineering Com- The Saudi move affects 2.94 estinian refugees problem,” the pany (CHEC). The MoU aims million Palestinians across these source said. (TNN) to create joint employment opportunities and investments across the world. CHEC is a leading provider of services in Engineering-Pro- Al Jazeera bags 3 Fresh spell of rains curement-Construction (EPC), likely from today Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), and Public-Private-Partnership Awards in London QATAR is likely to receive moder- (PPP) for both public and pri- ate rainfall on Friday and Sat- vate sectors. Its diverse infra- AL Jazeera English Chan- the award in the ‘Arts and urday, and moderate to heavy structure portfolio includes nel has won three awards in Culture’ category. In addition, rains on the following two days, marine engineering, dredging The MoU was signed by Chief Executive Officer of QTerminals Neville Bissett and President of CHEC Tang ‘Politics and Business’, Al Jazeera correspondent according to Qatar Meteorology and reclamation, roads and Qiaoliang in the presence of Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti ‘Arts and Culture’, and won in the ‘International Department (QMD). The Met bridges, railways, airports, and Chinese Ambassador to Qatar HE Li Chen. (HANSON K JOSEPH) ‘International Affairs Affairs Documentary’ cat- department has urged people to municipal works, environmen- Documentary’ catego- egory for ‘The Cut’ film, be cautious as thunderstorms tal and hydraulic engineering, and agreed upon later. sides around the world. identify and invest in potential ries at the 14th AIBs which follows Al Jazeera’s are likely in some areas, ac- power plant and energy, equip- The MoU was signed by “The new cooperation will maritime investment opportu- Awards held in London Fatma Naib’s personal companied by strong winds and ment assembly and resource Chief Executive Officer of further boost Qatar’s ranking nities around the world. It will on Wednesday. journey - from Somali- poor visibility due to dust. (TNN) exploration. QTerminals Neville Bissett and worldwide and open up new also support China’s ‘One Belt, ‘The 101 East - land and Kenya The signing of the MoU President of CHEC Tang Qiao- horizons for growth and devel- One Road’ initiative and the China: Spies, Lies to Sweden - to comes as part of Hamad Port’s liang in the presence of Minis- opment in all sectors,” he said. Qatar National Vision 2030,” & Blackmail’ was explore the ongoing initiatives to expand its ter of Transport and Commu- On the expansion of Ham- Bissett said. awarded in the ‘Pol- traditions and Qatar slams armed operations network by identify- nications HE Jassim bin Saif ad Port, Sulaiti said the second QTerminals is a terminal itics and Business’ controversies attack on California ing new locations and increas- Ahmed al Sulaiti and Chinese phase would be announced be- operating company jointly es- category. The film inherent to fe- (PG 2 ) ing investments. Ambassador to Qatar HE Li fore the end of this year, adding tablished by Qatar Ports Man- looked at how Chi- male genital nightclub Under the MoU, the two Chen. its implementation would be- agement Company (Mwani nese authorities mutilation, sides will be working on mech- Speaking to the media on gin early next year. Qatar) and Qatar Navigation exert control on also known anisms concerning funding, the occasion, Sulaiti said the “Hamad Port serves as a (Milaha) to provide container, citizens at home as “cutting”. Qatar condemns designing, construction, op- MoU aims at creating joint em- big gateway for increasing in- general cargo, RORO, livestock and abroad. Iraq explosion (PG 2 ) eration and management of the ployment opportunities and ternational trade traffic. This and offshore supply services in ‘Sudan’s Forgot- More on page 2 Ô opportunities to be discussed investments between the two long-term agreement aims to Phase 1 of Hamad Port. ten Films’ won Over 3,500 arrive in Doha aboard German cruise ship QNA its ability to promote the DOHA maritime tourism industry in Qatar in line with the TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff Ministry of Transport and 4 docked at Doha Port, Qa- Communications’ strategic tar’s gateway to marine tour- plan.” ism, on Thursday marking “Doha Port is now in the luxurious vessel’s maid- redevelopment mode and en call to Qatar. The ship is will be a future hub port carrying more than 2,522 for cruise ships and luxury passengers and 1,006 crew. yachts of all sizes. Once SpectacularSpecpectcttaacuacularar aairshowirsrshow s seseteett Mwani Qatar, in coordi- complete, the port will be nation with the authorities ready to host multiple mega concerned, provided all facil- ships at the same time,” to wow Doha tomorrow ities to passengers, ensuring Khanji said. their easy and safe entry to The port’s transforma- THE skies of Doha in front of the Corniche will host some of Qatar and enabling them to tion into a major cruise the most amazing aircraft of the world on Saturday and Sun- undertake tours in the short- port in the region will bring day (November 10-11), starting at 1.45 pm.