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Opening of Global Hub to Counter Terrorism Carries TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2020 RABI AL-AKHAR 23, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5123 QR 2 Fajr: 4:45 am Dhuhr: 11:26 am FINE Asr: 2:24 pm Maghrib: 4:45 pm HIGH : 25°C LOW : 17°C Isha: 6:15 pm Nation 2 Business 8 Sports 12 Most diabetic foot GWC, Bridgestone Holders France handed complications sign supply chain awkward draw, England preventable: HMC mgmt deal to face Poland ATTIYAH MEETS ICRC PRESIDENT INTERNATioNAL HUB ON BEHAVioURAL INSIGHTS TO COUNTER TERRORISM OPENS IN DohA Opening of global hub to Amir thanks Kuwait Amir for efforts to counter terrorism carries uphold Gulf unity great significance: FM QNA DOHA QNA DOHA Inaugurating HIS Highness the Amir of State of Qatar the hub in Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin DEPUTY Prime Minister and Monday held a telephone conversation with Mohammed Al Attiyah met with President of the International Committee Minister of Foreign Affairs Doha shows HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer and his accompanying delegation in Doha HE Sheikh Mohammed bin that Qatar delivers on its Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah. HH the on Monday. The meeting reviewed issues of mutual concern and ways of en- Abdulrahman Al Thani on commitment, and is set Amir expressed his thanks and appreciation hancing them. (QNA) Monday said the inauguration to strengthen its to HH the Amir of Kuwait for the valuable of the International Hub on partnership with the UN. efforts made by Kuwait to uphold the Gulf Behavioural Insights to Coun- —HE Sheikh Mohammed bin unity, especially the good endeavours ter Terrorism in Doha is an Abdulrahman Al Thani launched by HH the late Amir Sheikh Sabah important occasion that car- Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to end the Gulf ries great significance. crisis as well as his constant concern for The FM said the hub is the the unity of the Gulf Cooperation Council Discover Qatar launches first-of- its- kind in the region O FFICIAL PAGE OF THE HUB (GCC) countries and the interests of its peo- and the world. It was one of ples. During the phone call, they reviewed the outcomes of the agree- THE United Nations the fraternal relations between the two first expedition cruise ments signed on the sidelines Office of Counter- countries and the ways to develop them, of the Doha Forum in the Terrorism (UNOCT) as well as the most prominent regional and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK presence of the UN Secretary- has launched the international developments, in addition to DOHA General. official page of the all that would enhance joint GCC action. In a speech at the inaugu- International Hub DISCOVER Qatar, the destination ration ceremony on Monday, on Behavioural management subsidiary of Qatar Air- the FM said Qatar’s hosting Insights to Counter ways, has launched its very first expe- of the hub reflects the strong Terrorism in Doha Amir, Sultan of Oman review ties dition cruise series, which will offer cooperation with the United on the United Nations website and its English edition can be HIS Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh guests an awe-inspiring experience Nations in achieving its goals. accessed at the following link: https://www.un.org/counterter- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday held a while travelling in luxury and comfort He said that HH the Amir rorism/behavioural-insights telephone conversation with HM Sultan Haitham around Qatar’s coastline. tures while the highly trained crew will stressed that sentiment in his Or at the short link: https://bit.ly/OCT-BI bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman. During the The cruises, which are designed ensure safe travel in comfort and style. UN General Assembly speech. Or its Arabic edition can be accessed at the following link: phone call, they reviewed close fraternal relations for seasoned and adventurous travel- Customers will also have the oppor- The FM noted that inau- https://www.un.org/counterterrorism/ar/behaviouralinsights between the two countries and ways to support lers, provide a unique opportunity to tunity to extend their travel to a ten- guration of the hub in Doha Or at the short link: https://bit.ly/OCT-BI-ar and enhance them for the good of the two broth- observe the largest gathering of the night, eleven-day package, including shows that Qatar delivers on The permanent delegation of Qatar to the United Nations erly countries and people. (QNA) world’s largest living fish – the Whale a three nights stay in Doha, to explore its commitment and is set to in New York has participated with information materials for the Shark – in the Al Shaheen marine the city’s cultural heritage and tradi- strengthen its partnership Hub, such as the media advisory on the Hub’s opening event, zone. tions, visit must-see attractions and with the UN. Qatar will con- as well as a graphic design in Arabic and English, and a number Discover Qatar offers customers landmarks, as well enjoy the colourful tinue its active participation of tweets that will be published on the twitter account of United 80 referred to Public Prosecution an eight-night, nine-day expedition commerce and culinary offers within in international counter-ter- Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism on this occasion, and other for not wearing face masks cruise package on board a luxury expe- Souq Waqif’s vibrant alleyways. rorism efforts, he added. information that are available at the following link: https:// dition ship on full-board basis. Cruise season will start in April The FM confirmed that the trello.com/b/QCWk73Zl/unoct-doha-hub. (QNA) THE designated authorities on Monday referred Guests will enjoy five-star services, 2021 and will run seven consecutive commitment of Qatar to host- 80 people to the Public Prosecution for not wear- elegant accommodation, sight-seeing weekly departures. Prices start from ing the hub stems from its pol- regional and international focusing attention on that ing masks in places where they are mandatory. discoveries and exploration adven- $5,295 per person. icy that is based on the Islamic framework that deals with the segment of society in all na- The measure is in line with the Cabinet decision, culture of rejecting violence in root causes of terrorism. tional and international pro- decree law no 17 of 1990 on infectious diseases, all forms regardless of the mo- He said, as a result, the grammes in order to build and the precautionary measures in force in the tives and reasons, in addition hub will focus on children societies immune to extrem- country to contain the spread of COVID-19. The to its belief that the counter- and youth given they serve as ist ideas. authorities called on the public to adhere to the Mo I launches online cheque reporting service (PG 2) terrorism measures can’t suc- the fuel for extremist groups, precautionary measures. (QNA) ceed without a comprehensive something that requires Continued on page 2 Ceremony to honour winners of Anti-Corruption Excellence Al Rayyan Stadium to host Amir Cup final Award to be held in Tunis tomorrow THE honouring ceremony for The award is granted in four at 50% capacity on December 18 the winners of the 5th edition categories -- The Award for Life- of Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad time/Outstanding Achievement, VINAY NAYUDU cent of the capacity of the Al Rayy- of-the-art Al Rayyan Stadium which The match will kick off at 7pm. Al Thani International Anti- The Award for Youth Creativity DOHA an Stadium — one of the venues will become the fourth FIFA World To ensure the safety of all those Corruption Excellence Award and Engagement, The Award for for FIFA World Cup 2022 — will Cup 2022 venue to open in Qatar wishing to attend the Amir Cup fi- will be held in Tunis, Tunisia, on Innovation, and The Award for THE prestigious Amir Cup 2020 be used to accommodate fans, ac- following the Khalifa International, nal, QFA and the Ministry of Pub- Wednesday, in cooperation with Academic Research and Educa- final will see the return of a large cording to the Local Organizing Al Janoub and the Education City lic Health (MoPH) has asked every the United Nations. tion. The honouring ceremony is number of fans to stadia in Qatar on Committee (LoC) of Qatar Football Stadium. person to undergo a coronavirus test Members of the Supreme held every year and coincides the National Day – December 18. Association (QFA). The inauguration of the stadium before being allowed to buy a ticket Committee of the Award and with the celebration of the Amid strict health and safety The Amir Cup final will also will mark exactly two years prior to and attend the match. the Advisory Board choosing the International Anti-Corruption protocols, approximately 50 per- mark the inauguration of the state- the FIFA World Cup final in 2022. The tests are being conducted award winners and a number Day, which the United Nations at designated ticketing centres be- of international dignitaries will marks on December 9 of each fore a fan can purchase a ticket. attend the ceremony. year. (QNA) A test result is obtained in about half ● Inauguration of Al Rayyan an hour. Stadium, the fourth World Cup Priority access to tickets is being venue to open, on National Day granted to fans of both the finalists clubs (Al Sadd and Al Arabi), and will mark exactly two years frontline healthcare workers in the prior to the FIFA World Cup battle against the COVID-19 pan- final in 2022 demic.
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