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QA named world’s best airline HIA expansion Airline wins four prestigious prizes at 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards plan firmly in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK PARIS This is a great day for Qatar, and I am place: Sulaiti QATAR Airways (QA) has won four delighted to have been prestigious prizes at this year’s 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards, includ- here today to witness Qatar Tenders to be floated in two months ing the highest accolade of “World’s Best Airways being recognized as the Airline”. ‘Best Airline of the Year’ for the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QA also became the only carrier to fifth time.” DOHA win the best airline award five times (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2019) in the — HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti, THE Hamad International competition’s history. Minister of Transport &Communications Airport’s (HIA) expansion QA has been named the “Best Airline plans are firmly in place and in the Middle East” for the third successive a tender for the same will year. The airline has also won the “World’s ognition will spur us all at Qatar Airways be floated in the next two Best Business Class” accolade for the to even greater heights and we look for- months, Minister of Trans- fourth year in succession. It also retained ward to delivering our world-class prod- port and Communications the World’s Best Business Class Seat uct to millions of passengers in the com- HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti award for its patented Qsuite product. ing years.” has said. Minister of Transport and Com- Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted said: The minister dismissed munications HE Jassim bin Saif al Su- “To be named as the World’s Best Air- reports on some social me- laiti, who attended the Skytrax Awards line is a great recognition of Qatar Air- dia platforms about halting HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti. ceremony, said: “This is a great day for ways’ high standards, and recognises the of expansion works as false. Qatar, and I am delighted to have been hard work and dedication from every He urged people to check given the impetus to move here today to witness Qatar Airways be- Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti and Qatar member of staff to satisfy customers. To the veracity of such infor- forward. ing recognised as the ‘Best Airline of the Airways chief Akbar al Baker at the Skytrax Awards ceremony in Paris on Tuesday. achieve this accolade for a fifth time is mation from the official site “Thanks to the wise Year’ for the fifth time.” a remarkable achievement, and we con- of the ministry or HIA. leadership, most major pro- QA Group Chief Executive Akbar our customers by winning these four our constant innovation and service gratulate them for this unique success.” He said, “The airport jects were completed before al Baker said, “The Skytrax Awards are awards. Being the first airline to be standards set the benchmark in our in- More than 100 customer nationali- has won many awards. I the scheduled dates. The widely recognised as the most prestig- named ‘Airline of the Year’ for the fifth dustry,” Baker added. ties participated in the survey with 21.65 am confident that in the was supposed ious in the airline industry, so to have time is a landmark achievement and, He said, “The fact that the Skytrax million eligible entries counted in the coming years the airport to officially open all lines in won so many prizes at the 2019 ceremo- combined with three other major Skyt- Awards are voted for by travellers makes results. Survey entries were screened by will progress and reach a 2020, but we launched the ny is a truly memorable experience for rax awards, is testament to the tireless them especially meaningful for all of us Skytrax to identify IP and user informa- higher level.” Red Line two months ago Qatar Airways.” efforts of the entire Qatar Airways team. in the industry. Aviation is a competitive tion, with duplicate, suspect or ineligible On the Metro project, and the rest of the lines will “We are thrilled to be recognised by It is a proud moment for the airline as business, and to have received such rec- entries deleted. Sulaiti said, “We have start- be opened before the end of ed partial operation of the the year.” Red Line. By the end of the Regarding Hamad Port, year, two additional lines, he said, “The volume of the Green Line and the goods transiting through GANHRI’s new vision UN calls for independent Golden Line, will be opera- the port exceeded all our tional.” expectations. Looking at the He said the buses for huge traffic, the port will be seeks to bolster rights probe into Morsi’s death transporting Metro passen- expanded before the earlier gers will be eco-friendly. scheduled date.” AGENCIES tions of Mr Morsi’s detention, “We have launched several On Qatar Airway win- bodies, says Marri CAIRO/ISTANBUL including access to adequate electric buses. This will be ning Skytrax Awards, he medical care, as well as suf- increased by 30% by 2022. said, “In the past two years QNA THE United Nations has called ficient access to his lawyers Qatar 2030 will see Qatar as we have participated in the NEW YORK for an “independent inquiry” and family, during his nearly a pioneer in alternative en- Paris Exhibition in the be- into the death of former Egyp- six years in custody,” Rupert ergy sources,” he said. lief that Qatar Airways has THE new Strategic Plan tian President Mohamed Morsi, Colville, spokesman for the UN He said the blockade reached the world stage. (2020-2022), which the Glob- who died aged 67 after collaps- High Commissioner for Human imposed on Qatar by some Qatar Airways has won al Alliance of National Human ing in a Cairo court on Monday, Rights, said. Morsi, who was neighbouring countries has many of Skytrax Awards.” Rights Institutions (GANHRI) according to state media. buried on Tuesday, was a top is working on, aims to launch The United Nations human figure in the Muslim Brother- a vision that will have the rights office has called for a into Morsi’s death. hood and the first democratical- power of influence and per- “prompt, impartial, thorough “Concerns have been ly elected president in Egypt’s First Ihsan school opens to provide suasion among governments, and transparent investigation” raised regarding the condi- modern history. PAGE 7 free education to non-Arabs (PG 2) people and competent parties in various international plat- forms. This will strengthen the unity and effectiveness Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri. of national human rights in- QF initiative stitutions, National Human for adoption at the next Gen- Rights Committee (NHRC) eral Assembly in spring 2020 to support MME allocates QR750 million for two Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh in Geneva. private sector al Marri has said. The meeting was also at- Marri, who is also the Sec- tended by GANHRI’s Chair- ATAR Foundation Re- landscaping, beautification projects retary-General and Vice Presi- person Dr Carlos Alfonso Ne- Qsearch, Development dent of GANHRI, said the new gret Mosquera, who is also the and Innovation (QFRDI) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and other civil works. strategic plan would encour- Ombudsman of Colombia, and has marked the launch of DOHA For the second project, the age and support the establish- heads and coordinators of the its new funding initiative, MME has earmarked QR500 ment of new national human regional networks of national ‘Innovation Coupon’, by THE Ministry of Municipality million. rights institutions in countries human rights institutions signing an agreement with and Environment (MME), rep- There are four public parks where they do not exist. across the world. its first beneficiary, ADGS, resented by the Public Parks projects within the plan. The The plan is also to urge Discussions during the a local private sector SME. Department, has announced works include rehabilitation governments and countries to meeting focused on assessing ADGS sells a suite of prod- new projects for beautification of Garden strengthen the independence the performance of the global ucts that utilise artificial and landscaping. and Ras Abu Aboud Park. The and functions of national hu- alliance over the past period, intelligence (AI), behavioral A total sum of QR750 mil- project includes opening of man rights institutions and to identifying the restrictions biometrics, and emergent lion has been allocated for new gardens in Al Gharafa and remove various obstacles for and challenges facing it or behavior. Innovation Coupon the two projects which will Umm Al-Sinim. the implementation of their impeding its goals in the past, is aimed at Qatar-based be used for landscaping and A specialized team from tasks and visions, he added. and the goals that it aspires to SMEs or start-ups in all beautification. The two pro- the Public Parks Department This came during a two- achieve in the future, and then sectors and industries that jects will be implemented in has been formed to oversee day consultative meeting of determining the strategy to be are engaged in the develop- the coming years. QR500 million has been earmarked for renovation and opening of parks. the projects in coordination GANHRI in New York. The developed to achieve the goals ment of new technology-rich For the first project, a to- with the committee of super- meeting aims to develop the in the coming period. products and services. tal of QR250 million has been in Doha — , Beheira, streets will be beautified with vising the beautification of new Strategic Plan (2020- PAGE 16 earmarked for the beautifi- Jleiah, Khalifa, Marrakiah, landscaping, re-building of roads and public places in the 2022), which will be submitted Continued on page 2 Ô cation of seven main streets and Qutaifiya. These sidewalks, interlock, walkways country. 16 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 The Last Word

Qatar first in ME to SULAITI ATTENDS PARIS AIR SHOW OPENING CEREMONY, MEETS FRENCH OFFICIALS launch Aviation Cyber Security guidelines

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THE Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released Aviation Cyber Security Guidelines in collabora- tion with the Cybersecurity Affairs Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC). The guidelines include standards and princi- ples for securing critical aviation systems, in ad- dition to best practices in electronic security in the field. This has made Qatar the first country in the Mid- dle East to have released such guidelines that aim to face and mitigate electronic threats and attacks in the civil aviation industry. The guidelines are expected to raise the aware- MINISTER of Transport and Communica- On the sidelines of the show, Sulaiti met ness of all stakeholders in the industry in Qatar by tions HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti with French Minister for Transport Elisabeth guiding them in cybersecurity best practices. attended the opening ceremony of the 53rd Borne. They discussed cooperation in the The issuance of the guidelines complies with the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget. fields of aviation and transport and a num- recommendations of the International Civil Avia- French President Emmanuel Macron ber of matters of common interest between tion Organization (ICAO) that has urged all member inaugurated the air show in the presence of the two countries and the means to further states to apply such standards and measures and senior officials from several countries and enhance them. continue cooperation and mutual support at the lo- top aircraft manufacturers of the world. The meeting was attended by Qatar’s cal and universal levels. The aerospace industry’s marquee event Ambassador to France HE Sheikh Ali bin Jas- CAA has praised the efforts and support of the is a occasion to measure the pulse of the sim al Thani and Qatar Airways Group Chief MOTC’s Cybersecurity Affairs Department in releas- $150-billion-a-year commercial aircraft industry. Executive Akbar al Baker. (TNN) ing these guidelines. Aiming to support SMEs and start-ups in the country QA flight touches down for the QF RDI launches ‘Innovation first time in Davao, Philippines Coupon’ funding initiative ADGS receives first grant to support development of its cyber security product

The Ambassador of the Philippines to Qatar HE Alan Timbayan and QA Senior Vice-President Asia Pacific Marwan Koleilat were on board the inaugural flight to Davao. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The fund is designed to benefit companies that have the needed capacity and technical knowledge to develop their products DOHA or services but require more support to resolve a specific technical or business problem. THE first Qatar Airways (QA) flight TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK efit companies that have the needed port ADGS by supplementing their from Doha to Davao, Philippines, DOHA capacity and technical knowledge to capacity to further develop their touched down on Tuesday at Davao develop their product or service but cyber security product ‘STROKK’. International Airport, where it was QATAR Foundation Research, De- require more support to resolve a The software adds an organic se- welcomed with a celebratory water velopment and Innovation (QF RDI) specific technical or business prob- curity layer on any system, in any cannon salute. has marked the launch of its new lem. The fund will award up to 50 language, and renders stolen pass- QA flight QR936 departed Davao International Airport Economy Class. Passengers will be funding initiative ‘Innovation Cou- percent of the problem-solving costs words useless to hackers by learn- Hamad International Airport (HIA) Manager Engr Rex A Obcena said: able to enjoy the airline’s superior pon’ by signing an agreement with for a period of up to six months. ing the way an individual types to on Tuesday at 02.45 and landed in “Davao International Airport is the entertainment system, Oryx One, its first beneficiary ADGS – a local Dr Richard O’Kennedy said: “The clearly recognise the user. STROKK Davao at 17.20 local time. main airport serving Davao City and offering a wide variety of entertain- private sector SME that sells a suite development of the Innovation Cou- is currently being purchased by cus- The Ambassador of the Philip- Davao Region in the Philippines. It ment options. of products that utilise artificial in- pon highlights our commitment to tomers in highly cyber security sen- pines to Qatar HE Alan Timbayan is the busiest airport on the island of The Philippines is an important telligence (AI), behavioural biomet- foster local product innovation and sitive industries, such as finance, was joined by QA Senior Vice-Pres- Mindanao and one of the busiest in air freight market for QA, with the rics and emergent behaviour. support the development of SMEs banking, defence, the armed forces ident Asia Pacific Marwan Koleilat the Philippines. We look forward to carrier’s cargo arm offering a weekly The signing ceremony was held in Qatar. The initiative will sup- and intelligence services in several on board the flight to Davao. welcoming all passengers on Qatar capacity of 350 tonnes each way on at the QF RDI offices, where Dr port startup businesses to overcome countries. QA Group Chief Executive Ak- Airways’ weekly return flights.” the Doha-Manila-Doha route and Richard O’Kennedy, vice-president many of the growth challenges they ADGS is working to port its se- bar al Baker said: “Qatar Airways With numerous beaches and 70 tonnes on the Doha-Clark-Doha for Research, Development and In- face and the fund can help them im- curity solution from a Windows to a is very proud to extend its reach resorts, Davao City, on the south- route. With the introduction of novation at QF, and Dr Salvino Sal- prove vital aspects of their business.” Unix-based environment. The ADGS into the Philippines by launching ern Philippine island of Mindanao, flights from Doha to Davao on the vaggio, senior director, Implementa- Beneficiaries must use at least 25 team will use QF RDI’s award to our third gateway into this beauti- is a coastal commercial centre near Doha-Clark-Davao-Doha route ef- tion and RDI Office Management, percent of the awarded amount to employ external support in order to ful country. The inclusion of Davao Mount Apo, the country’s highest fective June 18, exporters in Davao formalised the award with ADGS cover the contracting costs of a lo- allow the company to continue its into our global network further peak. Davao City is the largest city will be offered direct connection to President Hassan al Ansari and Gen- cal research institute – such as QF expansion. demonstrates our commitment to outside of Manila and the fourth destinations in Europe, the Middle eral Manager Christophe Billiottet. research institutes and QF partner Ansari said: “We are very proud the Far East region, a highly im- largest in the Philippines in terms East and the Americas via Doha. Innovation Coupon is aimed at universities – or other local expert to be the recipients of the very first portant market for Qatar Airways. of population, with over 1.4 million DOHA - DAVAO: Friday (QR936), de- Qatar-based SMEs and startups in company or individual, thereby tak- coupon and it will allow us to re- With 50 weekly passenger flights to residents. parts Doha 02:45hrs, arrives Davao all sectors and industries that are ing advantage of the local innovation solve a process that will ensure we and from the Philippines, we take The airline will operate its Davao 20.50hrs; engaged in the development of new ecosystem in developing new prod- continue delivering our innovative great pride in our role of enabling service once a week with a Boeing DAVAO - DOHA: Friday (QR936), de- technology-rich products and ser- ucts and services. product to local, regional and inter- trade and connecting international 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats parts Davao 22:20hrs, arrives Doha vices. The fund is designed to ben- Innovation Coupon will sup- national markets.” businesses.” in Business Class and 232 seats in 03:15hrs.

Grammy winner VM Bhatt, flute protege Shashank to mesmerise Doha with ‘jugalbandi’

SATYENDRA PATHAK mirdangam. “Since it’s the launch event is being celebrated by Qatar Gov- DOHA The foremost disciple of leg- of Beats and Tunes Events, we ernment as the India- Qatar Year endary Indian musician Pandit wanted this to be considered as of Culture.” GRAMMY award winner Pandit Ravi Shankar, Bhatt belongs to an part of India-Qatar Year of Cul- Formed with an objective to Vishwamohan Bhatt and flute pro- elite body of musicians that traces ture 2019, and the Indian Am- host Indian classical music (vo- tege Shashank Subramanyam are its origin to the Mughal emperor bassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran cal and instrumental) events in all set to enthrall the audience with Akbar’s court musician Tansen and agreed to the idea and joined us Doha by bringing top-notch musi- their jugalbandi in Doha on Friday. his guru the Hindu mystic Swami for this,” Beats and Tunes Events cians from India to Qatar, Beats Entitled ‘Unison of Strings and Haridas. Director Varshini Gopal told Qa- and Tunes Events will be hosting Wind’, the jugalbandi is being or- A Padma Bhushan and creator tar Tribune. events on Friday evenings at re- ganised as part of the ongoing Qa- of the Mohan Veena, Bhatt will be Asked why a jugalbandi was puted venues in Doha. tar-India 2019 Year of Culture. performing after almost 18 years preferred as a launch event for Apart from Indian expatriates, The launch event of Doha- in Doha. With blinding speed and Beats and Tunes Events, Varshini Varshini said, a cross section of based Beats and Tunes Events, the faultless legato, Bhatt will present Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt. Shashank Subramanyam. said, “When we host events in mixed nationalities are also expect- jugalbandi will see Vishwamohan his pristine, pure, delicate yet fiery Katara with a multicultural audi- ed to attend these musical events. Bhatt playing ‘Mohan Veena’ and music in front of a select multicul- A Grammy award nominee, “Music binds us all”. ence, it’s better with instrumental “Plans for our next two events Shashank playing the flute. tural Doha audience. Shashank is arguably the best bam- Established in January this music than vocal. When you bring for the year, Hindustani Music To be held at the Drama Theat- While Bhatt will be perform- boo flutist in the world. year, Beats and Tunes Events is in some musicians together to per- concert on September 27 by San- er of Cultural Village Foundation ing for the second time in Doha, it A first-of-its-kind jugalbandi in owned by Noora Mannai, a lead- form, then jugalbandi is the best. jeev Abayankar and a Carnatic (Katara), the show will also see will be the fourth performance for Doha, this Indian classical music ing Qatari businesswoman, and “There cannot be a better tim- music concert on November 15 by Amita Dalal on sitar, Himanshu his jugalbandi partner Shashank in show is conceptualised to justify Varshini Gopal, a multi-talented ing for this bonding between a Qa- Trichur Bros, are also finalised,” on tabla and Patri Satish Kumar on Qatar. Beats and Tunes Events’ tag line of Indian woman residing in Doha. tari and an Indian national as 2019 Varshini said.