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Quick read Amir meets outgoing ambassador of Bangladesh Vodafone adds smart locks to The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met range of smart home devices Amir exchanges greetings on with Ambassador of Bangladesh New Hijri Year to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed at the Vodafone Qatar has expanded its Qatar’s other smart home products, such The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Amiri Diwan Office on Wednesday range of smart home devices to now in- as smart door sensors. Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday exchanged on the occasion of the end of clude smart locks for keyless smart liv- This latest development follows cables of greetings with the leaders of his tenure in the country. HH the ing. The latest edition of the Danalock Vodafone Qatar’s launch in June of a Arab and Muslim countries on the occa- Amir granted the ambassador Al V3 wireless Bluetooth and Z-Wave smart new Digital Smart Home Consulting for sion of the new Hijri Year. (QNA) Wajbah Decoration in recognition lock lets users easily control access to customers looking to begin their jour- Amir congratulates president of his role in enhancing relations their home with their smartphone. ney to enjoy the many lifestyle benefits between Qatar and Bangladesh, With its simple Danish design and of a smart home. The service provides of Afghanistan wishing him success in his future advanced encryption algorithm, the Da- expert advice on what’s new in smart The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin assignments and further progress nalock V3 offers a secure and elegant home technology and how to transform Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable and development in the relations door lock experience. Users can cre- any room, apartment or villa into a smart of congratulations to President of Afghani- between the two country. The am- ate an unlimited number of digital keys environment with Vodafone’s smart stan Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on his bassador thanked HH the Amir for their family members and friends devices. With Vodafone’s other smart country’s Independence Day. (QNA) and the officials in Qatar for the and program each user’s access level by home devices, residents and homeown- cooperation he received, which choosing permanent or temporary ac- ers can monitor their homes with smart Deputy Amir exchanges contributed to the success of his cess. Compatible with any standard door cameras, detect water leaks with smart greetings on New Hijri Year work in the country. (QNA) with its country-specific adapters, the water sensors, move doors and windows The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Ab- Danalock V3 is globally compatible and through smart sensors, activate their dullah bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday can work in conjunction with Vodafone electronic devices with smart plugs. (TNN) exchanged cables of greetings with crown princes and deputy heads of state of Arab and Muslim countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year. (QNA) Deputy Amir congratulates Mahmoud highlights role of parliaments in boosting ties president of Afghanistan Qatar’s policy under the lead- the Austrian Parliament, is of great its humanitarian stances towards achieve the goals for which it was The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh ership of the Amir His Highness importance and considered one of states and peoples, on top of which established. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al the most significant parliamen- are the Palestinian people, who are The Fifth World Conference of sent a cable of congratulations to President Thani is based on respecting the tary events, as it brings together suffering from blockade and arbi- Speakers of Parliament, in which of Afghanistan Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ghani principles of international laws, the speakers of parliaments in the trary measures imposed by the oc- Secretary-General of the UN An- on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) strengthening cooperation and world and provides an opportunity cupying entity. tonio Guterres will prticipate, dis- friendship among countries and for exchanging ideas and experi- The Shura speaker added that cusses issues of health, climate, PM exchanges greetings on helping them overcome challenges ences that are beneficial for parlia- Qatar has provided various types economy, science and technol- New Hijri Year posed by natural disasters, said mentary work. of material and moral support, ogy, as well as the participation of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Speaker of the Shura Council HE Mahmoud highlighted the including providing field hospi- women and youths in political and Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al role of parliamentary diplomacy tals, drugs and equipment to a parliamentary work, issues of de- Thani on Wednesday exchanged cables of Mahmoud. in enhancing cooperation be- number of countries, the most mocracy and the changing role of greetings with prime ministers of Arab and Mahmoud was speaking dur- tween peoples and contributing HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al recent of which is to Lebanon parliaments in the 21st century, in Islamic countries on the occasion of the ing the Fifth World Conference of to achieving international peace Mahmoud. after the Beirut port explosion addition to improving governance new Hijri Year. (QNA) Speakers of Parliament, which be- and security and resolving inter- incident. He affirmed in this re- and combating terrorism and ex- gan on Wednesday via video con- national disputes and issues by wars and absence of progress and gard the keenness of Qatar to tremism. PM congratulates president of ferencing. diplomatic means in accordance development. strengthen its support to the UN The delegation of the Shura Afghanistan The conference will continue with the principles of internation- He addressed the preventive and its various bodies in the hu- Council participating in the con- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for two days. al law. and precautionary measures taken manitarian field. ference included members Nasser HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz The speaker of the Shura Coun- He also noted the pivotal role by Qatar to curb the coronavirus Mahmoud stressed the impor- bin Sulaiman Al Hayder, Moham- Al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of cil explained that this conference, that parliaments play in achieving (COVID-19) pandemic and pro- tance of supporting and strength- med bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi, Saleh congratulations to President of Afghani- organised by the Inter-Parliamen- sustainable development goals in vide treatment and care to all citi- ening the role of the Inter-Par- bin Abdullah Al Mannai and stan Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on his tary Union (IPU), in cooperation order to liberate the world’s na- zens and residents in the country, liamentary Union and giving it Reem bint Mohammed Al Man- country’s Independence Day. (QNA) with the United Nations (UN) and tions from the clutches of poverty, stressing Qatar’s commitment to all the means that enable it to soori. (QNA) Qatar set out ambitious 2022 priorities for growth Ashghal begins upgrading Continued from page 1  procedures *The framework for the at the Ministry of Interior is The Cabinet also approved 2. Data collection and use MME with regard to partner- concerned with developing and the Ministry of Transport and of Al Sadd Intersection Priorities (2022): 3. Legislation and regula- ships between the public and designing policies and plans Communications’ proposal to 1. The comprehensive na- tions amendments and their private sectors and their next in the field of traffic, studying renew the membership of the Tribune News Network the project will also improve the tional executive plan for the enforcement steps. traffic problems and proposing Coordination Committee be- Doha signal-controlled intersection to urban planning, infrastructure 4. Improve municipal and Implementing the strategy: solution methods, coordinat- tween the entities operating at ensure free-flowing traffic at Al and transportation sectors. public facilities This topic covered the following ing and cooperating between Hamad International Airport The Public Works Authority Sadd Intersection. 2. Administrative frame- In the field of shared ser- headings: the various bodies whose work for a period of three years, effec- (Ashghal) has announced the The project will be imple- work for urban planning. vices: After preparing the strate- affects the good regularity and tive from September 13, 2020. commencement of upgrading mented by JH Construction 3. Real estate sector devel- Aspirations (2030): Achieve gic plan, the following steps will flow of traffic, and proposing the This committee established works on Al Sadd intersection Company under the supervision opment strategy. the highest level of management focus on developing the opera- development of traffic related at the General Civil Aviation Au- as part of the Road Improve- of Gulf Engineering and Indus- In the urban beautification efficiency and outstanding per- tional plan, including: the first legislation, road engineering thority is specialised in several ment Works in Various Areas of trial Consultancy. Construction field: formance through continuous phase - the strategic plan (Feb- and transportation in line with specialisations, including: Greater Doha - Phase 9 project. works are scheduled to be fully Aspirations (2030): Beauti- work on capacity building and ruary - April 2020), the second international standards and the Coordination of work Expansion of the intersec- completed in the 4th quarter of fication of cities and increasing digital transformation. phase - the operational plan requirements of the continuous among all entities operating at tion, development of infrastruc- 2021. green spaces to promote sus- Priorities (2022): (May - July 2020). development of roads and trans- HIA to facilitate the operations ture utility services and upgra- tainable urban health. 1. Performance Manage- Reporting details, including portation. and activities of air transport, dation of Al Sadd Street and Traffic Diversion Priorities (2022): ment System continuing to report on progress The report referred to the the movement of aircraft, pas- Jawaan Street at a length of 3.2 In order to facilitate the 1. Improve the level and 2. Capacity building and hu- made until the new mechanisms follow-up of the implementa- sengers, goods and mail to and km are part of the upgradation implementation of these road- quality of green spaces. man resource development for reporting performance are tion of the plans of the National from the state, in accordance work. works, the number of lanes 2. Increase green areas. 3. Digital transformation fully implemented according Traffic Safety Strategy 2020- with applicable laws and regula- Eng Mooza Al Sowaidi, available on Al Sadd Intersec- 3. Community cooperation. and improvement of the techno- to the operational plan, and 2022 and the development of tions, and to provide the neces- head of Doha City Projects Sec- tion will be reduced for about In the area of municipalities: logical infrastructure the proposed reporting mecha- its objectives, the activities of sary requirements to facilitate tion at Ashghal, emphasised the 1.6 km on Al Sadd Street in the Aspirations (2030): Ensure Opportunities for private nisms. The Cabinet reviewed the the National Traffic Safety Com- the work of the airport activities. importance of Al Sadd Junction section between Al Amir Street that a high level of satisfaction is sector participation: This axis annual report of the work of the mittee and the National Road The Cabinet reviewed report and its significant location at the and C Ring Road from Friday, achieved when citizens and resi- covered a number of titles, in- National TrafficS afety Commit- Safety Office, and highlighted 46 of the work of the National intersection of two of the most August 21, 2020, until March dents use the services provided cluding the following: tee and its recommendations the award received by the Com- Committee for Prohibition of congested streets in the area 31, 2021. by municipalities. * Specific areas that include and took the appropriate deci- mittee for the best global project Weapons from Jan 1 to April 30, -- Al Sadd Street and Jawaan The diversion will be imple- Priorities (2022): potential opportunities for pub- sion in its regard. in sustainable transport man- 2020, and took the appropriate Street. Both roads serve many mented as follows: 1. Improve service delivery lic-private partnerships. This committee established agement and road safety. decision in its regard. service facilities, shops, com-  For commuters on mercial centers and educational Jawaan Street heading towards and health institutions. Sport Intersection or Nasir Bin “These works are part of Sulaiman Al Suwaidi Intersec- Ashghal’s efforts to improve the tion, one left-turn lane will be ‘Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, Khalifa Avenue projects on schedule’ existing services and utilities closed. and upgrade the road network  For commuters on Al Santhosh Chandran sidelines of an event recently, Emadi approximately 37 kilometres. in Doha City to cope with the Sadd Street coming from Al Doha said, “Most of the Ashghal projects are Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor has the national economic develop- Amir Street, the number of progressing ahead of schedule. Sabah longest bridge, deepest and longest ment and social growth require- lanes will be reduced to four The Public Works Authority (Ash- Al Ahmad Corridor will also be com- bi-directional tunnel in Qatar. With ments in Qatar,” he said. lanes instead of five, as the ghal) has completed more than 70 per- pleted on time and various roads of a length of 1,200 metres, the cable- The project’s scope will in- through lane dedicated for ve- cent works of the prestigious Sabah Al this project will be opened to traffic stayed bridge on the corridor extends clude road developments at a to- hicles going straight ahead will Ahmad Corridor and over 91 percent within the timeframe.” from Road to Al Bustan tal length of 3.2 km, provision of be closed. works of the Khalifa Avenue project, Most of the roads in the project Street and crosses over Halul Intersec- 6.4 km of pedestrian footpaths  Motorists on Al Sadd despite the hurdles posed by the COV- will be opened to traffic this year itself, termed a corridor instead of road due tion on Mesaimeer Road and Faleh Bin and cycle paths, landscaping Street coming from C Ring ID-19 pandemic, Yousef Abdulrahman said Emadi, adding that the corridor is to its great importance and uniqueness Nasser Intersection on Salwa Road. works and upgradation of street Road will have the number of Al Emadi, director of Projects Affairs scheduled to be finished in four phases. of construction. Upon completion, the Khalifa Av- lighting systems. It will also im- lanes reduced from six to four, at Ashghal, has said. Both projects are The works of the corridor com- The corridor includes upgrada- enue Project will deliver approximately prove infrastructure utilities in as the through lane and left- expected to be finished on time and ac- menced on February 24, 2019. It is tion of E Ring, F Ring, Mesaimeer, Al 11.6 kilometres of dual carriageway the area, such as sewer network turn lane will be closed. cording to schedule, even though there named after HH the Amir of Kuwait Bustan, Bu Erayyen and roads with four lanes in each direction. This rehabilitation, upgradation of Ashghal said it will install was a minor slowdown in the works Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al and sections of Al Markhiya Street. In is in addition to seven major inter- the TSE network and surface road signs to advise road users due to the pandemic, he said. Sabah in celebration of the strong addition, Ashghal will enhance 12 kilo- changes, service roads along sections water drainage network, and of the closure, and has request- The major road project is sched- brotherly relations between the two metres of local and peripheral roads of the road, and cycle, pedestrian and providing protection for the ex- ed all road users to abide by the uled for completion in 2021. countries. intersecting with the corridor. The to- camel paths that will be set up on the isting power lines and telecom- speed limit and to follow the Speaking to Qatar Tribune on the It is the first project in Qatar to be tal length of the roads of the project is south side of Street. munications cables. Besides, road signs to ensure their safety.