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FRIDAY JANUARY 1, 2021 JUMADA AL-AWWAL 17, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5144 QR 2 Fajr: 4:58 am Dhuhr: 11:37 am PARTLY CLOUDY Asr: 2:35 pm Maghrib: 4:56 pm HIGH : 24°C LOW : 17 °C Isha: 6:26 pm World 5 Business 7 Sports 10 China’s rst COVID vaccine QGMD emerges as top Three-time champion Attiyah hustled to market as race to Qatari stock with 234% awaits Dakar Rally 2021 with inoculate 1.3 bn speeds up gain in 2020 the number 301! BYE BYE 2020! WELCOME 2021 Investment opportunities Amir exchanges New Year greetings galore in mega QNA DOHA HIS Highness the Amir beach resorts of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged cables of greetings on Thursday with MoCI, in association with QNTC, will unveil leaders of friendly countries on the occasion of the New Fireworks erupt over Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House to welcome the New Year 2021. The world be- the investment opportunities on January 13 Year, wishing them good gan ushering in the New Year, with pandemic controls muting celebrations for billions of people eager to bid farewell health and happiness and to a virus-ridden 2020. After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from COVID-19, fresh waves TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK their people further pro- of infection have sparked renewed lockdowns and forced would-be revellers to extend their 2020 tradition of watching DOHA gress and prosperity. events from the sofa. The eagerly awaited rst seconds of 2021 fell on the Pacic nations of Kiribati and Samoa from 1000 GMT, with the uninhabited Howland and Baker Islands the last to tip over into the New Year, 26 hours later. New THE Ministry of Commerce and In- Zealand, which has won plaudits for its handling of the coronavirus, followed an hour later with large crowds gathered dustry, in cooperation with the Qatar in Auckland to watch a reworks display. In Australia’s largest city, Sydney, reworks lit up the glittering harbour with a National Tourism Council (QNTC), is 132 face action dazzling display at 1300 GMT, but few spectators watched in person. (AFP) PAGE 6 organising an event to announce in- vestment opportunities to establish for violating beach resorts in Qatar, in partnership COVID-19 protocol between the public and private sec- tors. G Investment opportunities The event is planned to take place include establishing on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at large beach resorts in MoCI relaxes COVID-19 curbs the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Ras Abrouq, Fuwayrit This initiative comes within the and Bin Ghannam framework of Qatar’s efforts to achieve in amusement centres, parks the Qatar National Vision 2030, aimed G The investment at consolidating economic diversifica- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion and supporting non-oil sectors, opportunities aim at DOHA especially the tourism sector. enhancing public-private QNA The tourism sector largely contrib- partnership DOHA STARTING from Sunday (January utes to strengthening Qatar’s leading 3), amusement centres and parks position as one of the most prominent THE designated authorities on can resume recreational activities tourist destinations regionally and Thursday referred 107 people with an operational capacity not ex- globally. moci.gov.qa/en/investor-registration. to the Public Prosecution for not ceeding 50 percent. According to the ministry, the in- The QNTC has been entrusted wearing masks in places where The Ministry of Commerce and G Amusement centres and parks can resume recreational activities vestment opportunities aim at enhanc- with carrying out strategic industry they are mandatory. Industry (MoCI) has announced the with an operational capacity not exceeding 50% from Jan 3 ing public-private partnership. planning and policy development; the They also referred 25 oth- fourth stage of the gradual lifting of G The resumption of entertainment activities will take place in These opportunities include estab- development and implementation of ers to the Public Prosecution for COVID-19 restrictions on recrea- three stages lishing large beach resorts of various a comprehensive plan to promote in- violating the rule of maximum tional activities at amusement cen- sizes in Ras Abrouq, Fuwayrit and Bin vestment opportunities in the tourism four people in a vehicle, includ- tres and parks. Ghannam. sector; destination marketing and pro- ing the driver, except for cases The resumption of entertain- The ministry has invited investors motion for both leisure and business when they are members of one ment activities will take place in be relaxed. entry, with the exception of chil- wishing to attend the announcement events; and the management of regula- family. three stages. The decision stipulates that rec- dren. of investment opportunities to register tory affairs, including the swift and ef- The measure is in line with The first phase, which will start reational activities managers must Individuals who do not wear from December 31, 2020 until January ficient execution of all tourism licenses the Cabinet decision, decree from January 3, will see the curbs adhere to the precautionary and masks are denied entry, and visitors 7, 2021, on the following website: www. and similar services. law no 17 of 1990 on infectious on outdoor playgrounds, kids’ out- preventive measures outlined by the are required to keep their masks on diseases, and the precaution- door games, billiards and bowling Ministry of Public Health and the while they are inside the entertain- ary measures in force in the being lifted. Ministry of Administrative Devel- ment centres, except for children country to contain the spread of In the second phase, which will opment, Labour and Social Affairs, under 10 years old. coronavirus (COVID-19). begin on January 11, electronic and shall comply with the following Visitors’ temperatures must be Woqod opens new The designated authorities games and trampolines will be al- guidelines: measured, and individuals whose called on the public to adhere lowed. Visitors are allowed entry only temperature is over 38 degrees Cel- petrol station in to the precautionary measures In the third stage (from Janu- after checking their health status sius are denied entry. Lebsayyer (PG 7) in place to ensure their safety ary 24), restrictions on bouncers, code in the EHTERAZ app, and only and the safety of others. inflatable games, and ball pits will those with a green code are allowed Continued on page 2 Eligible community members can book appointment for COVID-19 vaccine soon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Everyone who needs to be DOHA vaccinated will get it through- QA brings forward out the year. Quam arcu, nec COMMUNITY members eli- In the first phase of Qatar’s launch of Seattle gible for the COVID-19 vac- COVID-19 vaccination cam- bratent nonser aer flights to Jan 29 (PG 2) cine will be able to book an paign, vaccines are being prior- seras (PG 12 ) appointment on phone or on- itised for people most at risk of Petrol, diesel to cost line soon, according to a post severe complications from the on Qatar Media Corporation’s virus — people aged 70 years Twitter handle @covid19qa- and above, people with severe more in New Year tar. chronic conditions and health- “Vaccinations at health care workers with repeated ex- PETROL and diesel will be costlier in the New Year with Qatar centres will only be given to posure to COVID-19. Petroleum increasing the fuel price for January. Qatar Petro- people with pre-arranged ap- “People who are eligible leum has set the price of diesel at QR1.30 per litre during pointments and all other com- MoPH is working with pharma rms for early for the vaccine at this stage the month of January, as compared to QR1.15 per litre in WISE launches munity members who do not will be contacted directly by December. Similarly, a litre of gasoline super (95) will cost meet the criteria for the early arrival of next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines the Primary Health Care Cor- QR1.35 in January as against 1.25 in December. The price of new initiative to phase of the campaign are poration (PHCC) by SMS or premium grade gasoline (91) also witnessed a rise, as Qatar develop teaching kindly requested to wait until lic Health (MoPH) is work- shipment of vaccines arrives phone call to arrange their Petroleum set its price at QR1.30 per litre for January as it is their turn,” the tweet said. ing with the pharmaceutical in Qatar as early as possible appointment,” according to @ against QR1.20 for December. (TNN) methods (PG 12 ) It said the Ministry of Pub- companies to ensure the next in 2021. covid19qatar. 02 Friday, January 1, 2021 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Quick read Deputy Amir exchanges New Year greetings Qatar Airways advances launch THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani ex- changed cables of greetings on Thursday with crown princes and vice-presidents of friendly countries on the occasion of the New Year, wishing them and their peoples good health, happiness, of Seattle ights to January 29 progress and prosperity. (QNA) Throughout the pandemic, PM exchanges New Year greetings The airline’s four weekly services to QA never stopped flying to the Washington State’s largest city will launch US in order to take more than PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin 260,000 Americans home to Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani exchanged cables of greetings almost two months ahead of schedule their loved ones, with flights to on Thursday with heads of government of friendly countries on Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth the occasion of the New Year, wishing them and their peoples TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hancing its connectivity with maintained during the entire further progress and prosperity.