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QF, TED Launch Tedinarabic INDEX BUSINESS | Page 1 QATAR 2-3, 16 COMMENT 14, 15 QATAR | Page 16 ARAB WORLD 4 BUSINESS 1-12 Masraf Al Rayan INTERNATIONAL 4-13 SPORTS 1-8 Al Tarfa posts half yearly Intersection DOW JONES QE NYMEX net profi t of opened 26,085.80 9,297.80 39.60 aft er main QR1.08bn +10.50 -39.32 -0.95 +0.040% -0.42% -2.34% upgrade works Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 TUESDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11609 July 14, 2020 Dhul-Qa’da 23, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Total Covid-19 recoveries cross 100,000-mark QF, TED launch TEDinArabic The total number of Covid-19 recoveries in Qatar crossed the 100,000 mark yesterday as the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported 884 new z Two-year partnership seeks to bring solutions, inventions and stories from Arabic speakers to the attention of a worldwide audience healings in the last 24 hours. In a statement, the MoPH said a total of 100,627 people have recovered atar Foundation (QF) and TED one can make a diff erence to the world speakers being selected to give TED from the virus in the country so far. yesterday launched TEDinAra- through the power of ideas, the state- Talks at a fl agship event in Doha in 2022, The ministry also reported 418 new Qbic – a two-year initiative that ment notes. which will mark the culmination of the confirmed cases of Covid-19 yesterday will provide a platform for thinkers, re- HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al- partnership and bring the TED confer- along with the deaths of two more searchers, artists and change-makers Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of ence experience to the heart of the Mid- persons - aged 70 and 79 years. The around the world to share ideas with Qatar Foundation, said: “Language is dle East, “showcasing the boldest and MoPH reiterated that while the Covid-19 a global audience, in the Arabic lan- more than just a means of communi- most inspiring ideas to emerge from the restrictions are gradually being lifted guage. cation; it infl uences the way we think Arabic-speaking world”. in Qatar, it is important for everyone to The partnership has created TED’s and how we frame our perceptions on a Through its partnership with QF, play their role in controlling the virus by fi rst initiative to focus on sharing solu- subconscious level. TED will also build a custom digital following precautionary measures such tions, inventions and stories in Arabic, “With TEDinArabic, I hope we can destination to serve as a vault for TE- as adherence to physical distancing, with its aim being to place ideas that continue the process of amplifying DinArabic’s content library. This li- wearing a face mask and washing can change perceptions, benefi t socie- ideas from our region to a global audi- brary will house content focusing on hands regularly, among others. Page 2 ties and inspire others into the inter- ence in a language that is synonymous topics of the greatest relevance to the national spotlight. with innovation and new thinking. HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Arabic-speaking world, including blog US virus surge blamed The creation of TEDinArabic “re- “We are proud to be partnering with Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar articles, TED-Ed video lessons, and fl ects Qatar Foundation’s commitment TED, with whom we share the belief Chris Anderson, head of TED. Foundation. custom video content. on lax safety measures to preserving and celebrating the rich- that everyone’s mind and voice can The impact of TEDinArabic will en- Top infectious disease expert ness of the Arabic language and pro- make a diff erence, as together we aim tive language, and the nuance and Arabic speakers throughout the world dure after the partnership between QF Anthony Fauci yesterday ascribed moting its enduring relevance to the to build a new culture of idea-gener- richness that comes with doing so — to new and diverse audiences, mag- and TED concludes in 2022, with its the surge in US coronavirus cases world, and to providing platforms for ation that stretches across the Arab the TEDinArabic initiative is an im- nifying their reach and impact. High- website and content remaining live and to the country’s failure to shut down people to share their knowledge, per- world and beyond.” portant step in that journey. As we quality content produced in Arabic will accessible in order to continue spark- completely, then a rush to reopen spectives and ideas”, QF has said in a Chris Anderson, head of TED, said: bring this programme to life, together be amplifi ed by the initiative, which ing the imagination of Arabic speakers too soon, and urged a commitment statement. “We are thrilled to partner with Qatar with Qatar Foundation, we are grateful will include an idea search stretching everywhere and empowering them to to guidelines to snuff out the disease. TED is a non-profi t organisation Foundation to bring ideas from Arabic- for the support of an organisation that across the Middle East with selected keep sharing their ideas. He stressed basic protections devoted to ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’, speaking regions to the world. shares our passion and dedication to ideas being celebrated at events across To fi nd out more about TEDinAra- including physical distancing, and the partnership with QF is built “We at TED have always valued the education and ideas.” the region in 2021, the statement adds. bic, one can visit https://tedinarabic. wearing masks, avoiding crowds on a collective recognition that every- power of delivering talks in one’s na- TEDinArabic will spread the ideas of The idea search will see 16 Arabic ted.com/ar Page 16 and washing hands. “Those things, as simple as they are, can turn it around. I think we can do that and that’s what we’ve got to do,” he said. AlKhater briefs envoys on lifting of curbs Lebanese man freed by Barwa plans to develop 2 US as part of secret talks A Lebanese man accused of financing housing projects in Wakra Hezbollah was freed from jail in the United States last month as a result of arwa Real Estate Group is un- port the fi nancial position of the group indirect contacts between Tehran and dertaking two new projects in Al and contribute to the development of Washington that are expected to yield BWakra as part of its initiatives to sustainable returns for the company, more releases, three senior off icials achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 in it had said while disclosing the fi rst said. Kassim Tajideen was released terms of improved living conditions for quarter results of this year. on June 11, and arrived in Lebanon all groups in the society. last week. Two of the sources said his In a regulatory fi ling with the Qatar One of the two projects will release was part of the same track that Stock Exchange, Barwa said the neces- be allocated as an integrated last year yielded the release of Nizar sary procedures are being completed housing complex for Zakka, a Lebanese businessman with for contracting to start the implemen- workers and the other as an US permanent residency, from Iran, and tation of two new projects in Al Wakra. integrated residential city for Sam Goodwin, a US citizen, from Syria. It is planned that one of the two low-income families projects will be allocated as an inte- Narrow re-election win grated housing complex for workers Barwa is keen on promoting part- and the other as an integrated residen- nership with the government to de- for Poland’s president tial city for low-income families. velop realty development projects that Polish President Andrzej Duda HE the Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management Lolwah bint However, the fi ling was devoid of fur- contribute to meeting the needs of squeezed past a europhile rival to win Rashid AlKhater held two remote separate meetings with ambassadors of Arab and African countries, to brief them on ther details regarding the cost of con- citizens and residents and contribute re-election, off icial results showed the plan to gradually lift restrictions imposed in Qatar as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and answer struction, the expanse of the project and to achieving the Qatar National Vision yesterday, but the narrow victory their questions and inquiries about the four phases of lifting restrictions. The ambassadors praised the measures taken expected to time of completion. 2030 and also meets the needs of or- put allies in the populist right-wing by Qatar to preserve the health of all, especially the provision of free high-quality healthcare services to all who live in Barwa will continue to study the ganising the 2022 World Cup in fulfi l- Law and Justice (PiS) party on the Qatar. HE the Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Aff airs for International Development Dr Khalid bin Rashid al-Mansouri available land stock space to deter- ment of the group’s role as one of the back foot. Seeking close ties with US took part in the two meetings. (QNA) mine its optimal use in order to sup- largest real estate developers in Qatar. President Donald Trump, Duda has vowed to tighten already restrictive laws. The incumbent won a new Ooredoo launches environment protection campaign five-year term with 51.03% of Sunday’s vote against 48.97% for Warsaw’s liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who Many countries taking ‘wrong had vowed to mend ties with the European Union.
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