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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 34 QFB’s alternative Proteas down asset classes deliver Lankans in solid returns dead rubber TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2016 • 20 Jumada II 1437 • Volume 21 • Number 6750 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Emir receives PM meets European delegation phone call from Emir to open Morocco King DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received yes- Dimdex at terday a telephone call from King Mohammed VI of Morocco. They discussed bilateral relations between the brotherly countries and means of enhanc- ing them, besides exchanging QNCC today views on issues of common con- cern, reports QNA. yesterday by the Dimdex organis- Emir sends ing committee, Brig Dr (Eng) Thani More than 58 A Al Kuwari, Chairman of Dim- message to countries and dex, said: “Over 58 countries from around the world are participating Tunisia President 180 companies in the exhibition, and over 9,000 to participate in maritime, security and defence DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim industry-related visitors, in addi- bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday maritime expo. tion to 180 international and local a message to Tunisian President companies, among them 20 percent Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi per- Qatari companies, showcasing the taining to bilateral relations, latest technologies to meet maritime reports QNA. By Sidi Mohamed security challenges”. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday Qatar’s Foreign Minister The Peninsula Defence ministers from several with a delegation from the Qatari-European Friendship Association at the European Parliament, chaired H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdul- countries, including France and the by Ramona Manescu, the head of the Group, on a visit to Qatar. They reviewed cooperation between rahman Al Thani conveyed the UK, are going to attend the event, in Qatar and the European Parliament. message during a meeting with addition to 20 naval commanders Essebsi in Tunis. DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim and 10 Chiefs of Staff, he said. bin Hamad Al Thani will open the Qatar Armed Forces is expected 5th edition of the Doha Interna- to sign some deals on the sidelines tional Maritime Defence Exhibition of the exhibition. (Dimdex) at the Qatar National Eight warships from as many as University plans post-graduate interpretation course Convention Centre (QNCC) this seven countries arrived at the Doha morning. Port early yesterday to be part of the The three-day event, which lasts event. By Mohammed Osman tion, says an expert. Dr Amal Almalki, “We are in touch with the January last year by the State Cab- until Thursday is being organised by During a media trip which lasted The Peninsula Dean of the College of Humanities authority concerned at the Minis- inet that defines experts, including the Qatar Armed Forces. three hours at sea, reporters wit- and Social Science at Hamad bin try of Justice to make sure that the translators. The theme of this year’s The exhibition will cover an area nessed the reception of the first two Khalifa University (HBKU) said that law makes a difference between the conference being attended by over of 25,000 square metres, while the of these warships such as those from DOHA: The law which regulates the university has plans to introduce work of an interpreter and a transla- 200 participants is “Politics of Trans- previous edition of the expo covered Morocco, India and Pakistan. the work of translation needs to dif- a master’s programme in interpreta- tor,” said Dr Amal Almalki. lation: Representations and Power”. only 15,000 square metres. ferentiate between interpretation tion (simultaneous) in addition to the She was speaking about the At a press conference held → Continued on page 2 (simultaneous) and written transla- current two programmes. draft law which was approved in late → Continued on page 2 Qatar play China today Qatar players practising on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against China in Xian yesterday. Unbeaten Qatar are looking to finish off their Group C engagements with an all record in the five-team group having won seven successive matches in the Group. → See also page 29 Saudi swaps prisoners with Yemen rebels AFP It did not specify whether the UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh prisoners were combatants or Ahmed announced last week that the civilians. combatants have agreed to a cessa- RIYADH: Rebels who control the The swap follows another tion of hostilities from midnight on Yemeni capital Sana’a have released exchange of one Saudi soldier for April 10, followed by talks in Kuwait nine Saudis in exchange for 109 Yem- seven Yemenis earlier this month on April 18. Previous negotiations enis, the Riyadh-led coalition fighting amid tribal mediation that has helped have failed and earlier ceasefires them said yesterday, in the latest sign reduce violence along the Saudi- were not respected, but analysts say of tensions easing before peace talks. Yemeni border. a more conducive atmosphere pre- “Nine Saudi prisoners have been Efforts have been building to vails ahead of the new round of talks. recovered and 109 Yemenis who were bring an end to the devastating Andreas Krieg of the Department arrested in the military operations conflict in Yemen, a year after the of Defence Studies at King’s College zone” near the border have been Saudi-led coalition launched air London said the prisoner swap is “a handed over, the coalition said in a strikes against the Iran-backed Shia sign of Saudi goodwill” before the statement. Houthi rebels. Kuwait negotiations. 02 TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2016 HOME Foreign Minister Master’s programme in interpretation planned stresses Qatar’s Continued from page 1 support The unfortunate events in Belgium last week and the closure of the air- Speaking to this daily on the side- port have made us both anxious and for Tunisia lines of the 7th Annual International adamant in having our panellists Translation Conference yesterday from Belgium join us. Our team has which kicked off at Qatar National worked closely on their travel logistics QNA Convention Centre (QNCC) and con- and I am very happy to say our col- tinues for two days, she said: “We have leagues from Belgium are here with a plan to introduce after two years a us today”. Three of five from Belgium DOHA: Foreign Minister H E master’s programme in interpretation were managed to join the conference Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrah- (simultaneous) due to its importance said Al Malki. man Al Thani yesterday stressed for society and its close relation to The conference brings local and Qatar’s backing to Tunisia in all security, safety and achieving justice”, international scholars, political com- economic and social challenges as patients in hospitals and people mentators, media personalities, and the latter is facing. facing trials in courts, for instance, the general public together to discuss The Foreign Minister also need their help. some of the most critical challenges expressed Qatar’s solidarity with One of the aims of the conference in the field. Tunisia in light of the increase in is to raise social awareness about the Keynote speakers included Dr terrorist attacks in Tunisia. importance of translation, its role in Henri Awaiss, Dean of the Faculty of He was speaking at a joint communication and society’s per- Languages of Saint Joseph University, press conference with his Tuni- ception about translators should be Beirut, Dr Joselia Neves, Associate sian counterpart Khemaies changed, Al Malki stressed. Professor at Hamad Bin Khalfia Uni- Jhinaoui. In her opening remarks, Al Malki versity, Dima Khatib, journalist, writer Sheikh Mohamed said his visit pointed out that “this translation con- and translator, and Sultan Sooud Al to Tunisia was to discuss bilateral ference, which started seven years Qassemi, a well-known columnist and relations and offer help to Tuni- ago as a small intellectual gathering, commentator on Arab affairs based in sia in its fight against terrorism. has become an yearly reference for the United Arab Emirates, previously He said he discussed with academics, media specialists and dip- listed in Arabian Business as one of Jhinaoui economic and social lomats, as well as the general public”. the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs affairs and the progress of Qatari This year’s theme has resonated in the “Thinkers” category. projects in the country. positively with the academic and pro- Al Qassemi said: “It’s been five He said his meeting with Jhi- fessional communities and has proven years since I had a small role in naoui was a good opportunity to yet again that the fields of translation translating some of the events that discuss the latest regional devel- and interpretation are interdiscipli- occurred during the Arab Spring. I’ve opments in Libya and Syria. nary and span any field that has a never been asked to speak about that On the Libyan crisis, Sheikh human component to it.” experience until now and it has really Dr Amal Al Malki (right), Dean, College of Humanities and Social Science, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, with Mohamed said all parties involved Asked why the theme of politics been a journey of self-discovery.” other panellists (from left) Dr Henri Awaiss, Dean, Faculty of Languages, Saint Joseph University, Beirut; Sultan in the country should work on was chosen for this year’s confer- “It is interesting to hear what Sooud Al Qassemi, Columnist and Commentator from the UAE; and Dr Joselia Neves, Associate Professor, reaching a political solution. ence, she said politics plays a major other professionals have to say HBKU, listen to Dima Khatib, Journalist, Writer and Translator, at the conference yesterday. On the Syrian crisis, he said role in this region which is in turmoil about the politics of translation and Pic: Salim / The Peninsula the political resolution to the cri- and facing refugees crisis, so poli- the translation of politics.