BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Business events Sadd see off industry seen to play Wehdat to key role in Qatar’s remain in hunt economic growth published in QATAR since 1978 SATURDAY Vol. XXXXII No.11893 April 24, 2021 Ramadan 12, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021 draw on April 27 Qatar will host the draw for the facilities exactly a year before Qatar FIFA Arab Cup 2021: Qatar (host Amir, Deputy Amir, FIFA Arab Cup 2021 at Katara Opera hosts the first FIFA World Cup in the nation), Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, House in Doha on Tuesday, April 27 Middle East and Arab world. The finals Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, PM congratulate at 9pm local time. The tournament of both events are set to take place on Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Moroc- Benin president will be contested by 23 Arab nations. 18 December – Qatar’s National Day. co, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, The draw will be attended by a lim- Matches will take place at six Qatar Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim ited number of off icials, in line with 2022 tournament venues, some of Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday sent Qatar’s Covid-19 protocols. which have hosted top-level football and Yemen. Further details about a cable of congratulations to the The FIFA Arab Cup will be held at in recent months, while others are in the tournament format and match Benin President Patrice Talon on the the end of 2021 and is seen as a vital the final stages of construction. calendar will be confirmed in due occasion of his re-election for a new opportunity to test operations and The 23 nations participating in the course. Sport Page 1 presidential term. His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani also sent cables of congratulations to Benin President Patrice Talon on the occasion of his re-election for a new HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki presidential term. Qatar in ‘net zero al-Subaie addresses the forum. Covid recoveries rise, new cases fall There has been a substantial producers forum’ Qatar committed increase in the number of Covid-19 recovered cases in Qatar as well as a steady decline in new cases The forum will devise strategies, which include methane over the past five days, according abatement and advancing the circular carbon economy approach to ensuring access to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) statistics. As many as 1,297 cases recovered in the last 24 hours atar, along with four other The forum will devise strategies, net zero emission strategies. We be- while 798 new positive cases were countries, will form a ‘unique’ which include methane abatement lieve that our engagement in this to a sustainable recorded, the MoPH announced Qco-operative forum, a plat- and advancing the circular carbon forum is an important mission con- yesterday. The number of recovered form for oil and gas companies to economy approach. The strategies sistent with, and supported by, our cases and new cases, respectively, develop pragmatic net zero emission also include development and de- ambition to create a better and more during the previous four days are as strategies, HE the Minister of State ployment of clean-energy and carbon sustainable future for humanity,” HE world: minister follows: April 22 (976, 800); April 21 for Energy Aff airs Saad bin Sherida capture and storage technologies, di- the Minister of State for Energy Af- (757, 819); April 20 (733, 885); April 19 al-Kaabi announced yesterday. versifi cation from reliance on hydro- fairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi said. (728, 896). Page 3 Apart from Doha, the other mem- carbon revenues, and other measures The establishment of the forum QNA edition of the carbon neutral 2022 FIFA bers of the ‘net zero producers forum’ in line with each country’s national comes as part of ways to discuss how Doha World Cup and to build a sustainable are the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and circumstances. the oil and gas sector can support the legacy for future generations consist- Quarantine exemption Norway, which collectively represent “Qatar is pleased to be among this implementation of the Paris Agree- ent with the viability and benefi ts of for Covishield vaccine 40% of global oil and gas production, distinguished group of signatory na- ment on climate change and the goal E the Minister of Municipal- net-zero solutions. it was explained in an offi cial state- tions that will undertake this unique of achieving net-zero emissions by ity and Environment Abdullah The minister pointed out Qatar’s The Indian embassy yesterday said ment. co-operative endeavour to develop 2050. Hbin Abdulaziz bin Turki al- support for development works that Qatar authorities have confirmed Subaie stressed that Qatar is pursuing aim to promote sustainable agricul- that those who have obtained a complete governmental approach to ture, renewable energy and food secu- Covishield vaccine in India are confront the factors of climate change rity in many countries through Silatech eligible for quarantine exemption Israeli forces target Palestinian protesters in all its aspects, referring to the state’s Foundation, where Qatar, working with at the time of entry into Qatar. eff orts at home and abroad to ensure partners, was able to reduce the envi- “Passenger should have obtained access to a more sustainable world. ronmental impact of agriculture and two doses, completed 14 days after The minister made the statement as increase food security in the 18 coun- the second dose and carry the a keynote speaker during the virtual tries in which it operates, while con- vaccine certificate,” the embassy sub-session on adaptation and recov- tributing to the creation of more than tweeted. “As per the new advisory ery, held on the sidelines of the leaders’ 1.7mn job opportunities for youth in by Qatar authorities, with eff ect from summit on climate through video con- Africa and the Middle East. tomorrow, passengers travelling ferencing. The minister commended Qatar’s to Qatar are required to carry a He said Qatar is deeply committed pledge to contribute $100mn to sup- negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test to dealing with issue of climate change, port small island developing states and certificate from an accredited lab noting that preserving and developing least developed countries in dealing done within 72 hours of arrival.” the the environment is one of the four main with climate change, natural hazards Indian embassy added. pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030, and environmental challenges. which forms the basis for the state’s He concluded his speech by call- plans for responsible development. ing for collective global action to ad- Qatar beat Canada The minister highlighted the manner dress climate change, stressing Qatar’s in beach volleyball in which Qatar has managed, since 2017, commitment not only to slowing down to move away from importing nearly the eff ects of climate change, but also The Qatari men’s beach volleyball 90% of its food needs to being 100% self- to building a stronger foundation for team defeated Canada in suffi cient in many agricultural products, comprehensive and sustainable global the Cancun beach volleyball He stressed the country has rapidly growth that will benefi t everyone for competition in Mexico yesterday. risen to the challenge, by spreading ad- decades to come. The duo of Sherif Younes and vanced farming techniques and adopt- The minister stressed his keenness Ahmed Tijane prevailed over their ing a range of supply chain solutions to to jointly work to ensure the success of Canadian counterparts 21-17, 23-21 increase effi ciency, reduce waste, and this eff ort. in Group G. The competition plays cut water consumption. Inviting Qatar to attend this session, in an important role in determining The minister highlighted how Qatar which US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom who will play in the Tokyo Olympics supports the eff orts of sustainabil- Vilsack, and US Secretary of Homeland 2020. The Qatar beach volleyball ity and resilience at the international Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, took part, team is ranked 12th highest in the level, noting the country is a founding has come as a direct result of Doha’s suc- world. (QNA) member of the “One Planet” initiative cess in improving its food security at an as it works to accelerate the integration exceptional time, as well as its important of climate change issues into global as- eff orts at the international level to sup- RAMADAN THOUGHT Israeli security forces disperse Palestinian protesters outside the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City yesterday, amid set management. This is in addition to port countries in working to achieve sus- tensions following clashes between Palestinians and far-right Jews. Page 7 Qatar’s commitment to host the fi rst tainable food security. O you who believe! Enter perfectly in Islam (by obeying all the rules and regulations of the Islamic religion) and follow Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese not the footsteps of Shaitan Qatar’s electric vehicle charging (Satan). Verily! 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