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ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Qatar Petroleum, Shell halt $6.4bn project Business | 17 Thursday 15 January 2015 • 24 Rabial I 1436 • Volume 19 Number 6311 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Handball Championship begins today Muslim scholars Stiff penalty condemn Charlie Hebdo cartoon for delay in DOHA: A leading association of Muslim academics has criti- cised the decision by French weekly Charlie Hebdo to publish a new cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), salary transfer claiming it would “stir up hatred”. “It is neither reasonable, nor logical, nor wise to publish draw- Cabinet okays ministerial decision ings and films offensive or attack- ing the prophet of Islam,” the DOHA: The Ministry of Labour on payment of the workers’ wages. International Union of Muslim and Social Affairs has proposed WPS aims to ensure that Scholars, based in Qatar and strict penalties on employers employers fulfil their obligation headed by Dr Yousuf Al Qaradawi, who fail to transfer salaries of of paying the workers’ wages in said in a statement. their employees to the bank a timely manner, and in accord- It was the first edition of the within a maximum seven days ance with their contracts and the magazine to be published since from the due date. applicable regulations in the state. gunmen killed 12 people in an The penalties are included in The draft authorizes the depart- attack on its Paris offices last week. the draft ministerial decision on ment at the Ministry of Labour Publication of the drawing Wage Protection System (WPS) and Social Affairs to take the nec- would give further “credibility” to approved by the State Cabinet yes- essary measures to implement the the idea that “the West is against terday. The Cabinet in its regular Wage Protection System (WPS) Islam”. It added that the images meeting also discussed measures for workers under the labour law. One of the artworks installed at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall to celebrate the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship would further “stir up hatred, for issuing the draft law amending A regular meeting of the that begins in Doha today. The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will open the event. See pages 2, 27 & 28 extremism and tension”. AFP some provisions of the labour law. Cabinet chaired by the Prime See also pages 8 & 12 The amendments make it man- Minister and Interior Minister datory for employers to transfer H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser salaries of their employees to a bin Khalifa Al Thani also dis- financial institution in the country. cussed the necessary measures Oil up 5pc from Roof collapses at Landmark 100 licences As per the draft ministerial for issuing a draft law amending decision, the ministry can either some provisions of the labour law multi-year lows BY FAZEENA SALEEM “Civil defence is checking into revoked for stop issuing new work permits to (No. 14 for the year 2004). the safety of the Landmark after the erring employers, or stop all The Cabinet thereafter, NEW YORK: US oil prices DOHA: Panic spread among collapse of a small part of gypsum traffic violations dealings with them, except attes- reviewed the Advisory Council’s shot up more than five per- visitors at the Landmark shop- ceiling at the corridor,” MOI said tation of the labour contracts. recommendations on the draft law. cent in a move attributed ping mall when part of the gyp- on its Twitter account around DOHA: The Traffic Department The curbs can be lifted by the According to the amendment, to bargain-hunting after sum ceiling collapsed at its busy 10.30 am yesterday. revoked 100 drivers’ licences Minister or his representative only workers who have been hired on the contract sank to a new corridor yesterday morning. An employee of a store at the during 2014 for serious viola- after the employer in question annual or monthly salaries are to multi-year low the prior day. The corridor, with an artificial Landmark told this daily yester- tions of the traffic law, a local pays all outstanding wages and be paid once a month, but all other US benchmark West Texas roof with a drawing of the sky, day: “The area is busy even during Arabic daily reported yesterday. submit a proof of it. The minister workers must be paid at least once Intermediate for February leads to the food court, cinemas mornings due to the food court The licences have been can- or his representative will take a every two weeks. delivery jumped $2.59, to and children’s play area making it and cafes. Luckily no one was celled permanently after an decision on what action has to be The Minister of Labour and $48.48 a barrel, on the New the busiest spot. The area is also hurt. If it was in the evening the evaluation of the traffic accidents taken against the erring employer Social Affairs will issue the York Mercantile Exchange. located near three popular cafes scene could have been different as in the country. A driver working as per the law. required regulations to ensure European benchmark Brent at the shopping mall. many people cross that place to with a leading company in Qatar The Labour Inspection payment of workers’ salaries in oil gained $2.10, to $48.69. AFP No one was injured in the inci- the play area and cinemas.” also faced similar action recently. Department may request a time in compliance with the law. See also page 17 dent according to the Ministry of Continued on page 6 Continued on page 6 detailed report from the employer THE PENINSULA Interior (MOI). THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2015 HOME 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com QM unveils artworks to celebrate Qatar 2015 Three art pieces installed at Lusail multipurpose hall DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) bronze sculpture entitled “The yesterday unveiled three pub- Challenge 2015”, produced in five Emir to open lic art pieces especially com- months by Iraqi artist Ahmed Al missioned to celebrate the Bahrani. championship 24th Men’s Handball World The third is a “calligraffiti” Championships in Doha. piece by Tunisian artist eL Seed DOHA: The Emir H H The artworks are a result who blends traditional Arabic Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad of collaboration between QM calligraphy with contemporary Al Thani will patron- and the Qatar 2015 Organising street art. ize the opening of the 24th Committee. It includes poetry quotes by IHF Men’s Handball World They are installed at the Lusail Sheikh Jassem bin Mohammed Championship – Qatar 2015 multipurpose hall as part of an bin Thani, the Founder of Qatar. at the Lusail Sports Hall this ongoing public art programme to This is Seed’s second project in evening. bring culture to the streets. Qatar. His first in 2013 involved Several heads of state and They include two murals cre- painting four underground tun- heads of delegations of the ated by Qatari artist Mohammed nels on Salwa Road with artis- countries participating in the Al Nasif and inspired by Qatari tic graffiti themes and quotes on tournaments will attend the culture, development and identity, education, history and opening. progress. other aspects of life in Doha. QNA The second artwork is a large THE PENINSULA Top global artistes to perform at Twenty-Four Funzone until February 1 DOHA: International artistes Sport enthusiasts will enjoy Back on the ground, visitors will entertain guests at the daily sport highlights, activities can also enjoy billiards and air Twenty-Four Funzone from and challenges like Speed Ball, hockey tables and admire the tomorrow until February 1. Goal Wall, Pool Tables, and table graffiti artist walls which will be The Funzone beside Doha Golf football. There will also be video set up outdoor. Club is a huge pop-up big top ded- games. All guests will be invited to icated to art, fun and sport. Guests who would like a solo share Funzone experiences with On Saturday, Chico and The thrill will be invited to leap from family and friends using funny Gypsies will stage a word-class a 40-metre-high platform with photocalls or the ‘selfie wall’, con- concert. the Funzone’s onsite bungee nected to personal social media During the following days, jump. accounts, thanks to connected Cirque Eloize, All Star Band, Those wishing to share extreme wristbands. mentalist Frederic Sharp and experience with a friend can A wide range of food will be other international artistes will pair up to be thrown 35-metre available at the venue. entertain fans with music, circus, through the air inside the reverse Twenty-Four Funzone is open trial biking and magic shows. bungee. from 8pm to 2am everyday for A special concert by Kool & And for those who prefer a those aged 18 and above. Entry The Gang, the famous 1980s band, more peaceful aerial view of fee is QR100 convertible to food performing their brand of crazy Doha, a hot-air balloon ride could and beverages. funk will close the events. be the perfect option. THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 Woqod opens second vehicle inspection centre DOHA: Qatar Fuel (Woqod) yesterday inaugurated its second centre for vehicle inspec- Reduction in retail fuel tion (Fahes), in Mesaimeer. The centre close to the company’s fuel station, offers a single prices unlikely: Official window service system, ensuring motorists’ comfort and smooth workflow. BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB prices. Overall, the government The facility, equipped with will have lower revenues from oil all contemporary technologies, DOHA: Qatar Fuel (Woqod) exports due to the lower price of is built at an estimated cost of yesterday said it is highly crude and refined products.” QR18m, over an area of 6,500sqm.

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