BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar’s automobiles FIFA World Cup/ sector witnesses AFC Asian Cup: robust demand Qatar aim to seal growth: PSA top spot with win over Oman published in QATAR since 1978 MONDAY Vol. XXXXII No. 11937 June 7, 2021 Shawwal 26, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir gets phone call FM meets EU ambassador from Paraguay leader His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received QM, Russia’s Hermitage a phone call yesterday evening from Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez. During the call, they reviewed the two countries’ eff orts in combating the (Covid-19) pandemic. Museum sign MoU President Benitez thanked the Amir for the medical aid provided by Qatar to Paraguay. They also Agreement signed reviewed the bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various during SPIEF outlines fields, as well as issues of common concern. (QNA) Page 2 collaboration between both entities on Amir congratulates numerous initiatives king of Sweden His Highness the Amir Sheikh atar Museums (QM) signed a Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His memorandum of understand- Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Qing (MoU) with one of Russia’s Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent most renowned museums, the State yesterday cables of congratulations Hermitage Museum, during the St Pe- Ahmad al-Nalma and Mikhail Piotrovskiy at the signing ceremony. to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden tersburg International Economic Fo- on his country’s National Day. HE rum (SPIEF 2021). Speaking at the signing ceremony in the respective cultures and traditions.” the Prime Minister and Minister of The MoU outlines the collaboration St Petersburg, QM CEO Ahmad Musa During the signing ceremony, Her- Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin between both entities on numerous in- al-Namla, said: “QM looks forward to mitage Museum director Mikhail Pio- Abdulaziz al-Thani also sent a similar itiatives, including exhibitions, public what promises to be a fruitful partner- trovsky noted: “The agreement is for cable of congratulations to Prime programmes, workshops and lectures ship with the State Hermitage Museum. co-operation in various fi elds, such as Minister Stefan Lofven. to foster education, increase access to The initiatives outlined in the MoU will study of Islamic art and holding of re- HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh knowledge, and facilitate research. go a long way to further nurturing the ciprocal days. We have conducted the Qatar condemns Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met yesterday with ambassador of Both entities will also share museum cultural landscape in both countries and Hermitage Days in Doha and we will attack in Somalia the European Union to Qatar Dr Cristian Tudor. During the meeting, they best practices for the benefi t of edu- providing citizens and residents with a have the Doha Days in Hermitage. Our reviewed co-operation relations between Qatar and the European Union. cation, professional development and culturally enriching experience in which plans also include quite a few exchang- Qatar has strongly condemned (QNA) mutual co-operation. they can expand their knowledge about es of various exhibitions. To Page 3 the attack that took place near a bus station in Mogadishu killing two people and injuring a number Gopac office opened in Qatar of people, including soldiers. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs reiterated Al Jazeera journalist leaves Qatar’s firm position of rejecting violence and terrorism regardless hospital day after Israeli arrest of the motives and reasons. It also expressed Qatar’s the condolences to the families of the victims and the l Jazeera Arabic journalist Gi- rest drew sharp condemnation from government and people of Somalia, vara Budeiri left hospital yes- press freedom advocates and media wishing the injured a speedy Aterday after receiving treat- watchdogs. recovery. (QNA) ment for injuries sustained during The Doha-based media network’s her arrest by Israeli forces on Satur- Jerusalem correspondent was ac- France to allow day. cused of assaulting a female po- Budeiri’s left hand was fractured lice offi cer, and not presenting her vaccinated visitors when she was arrested while cover- credentials, claims both she and Al France will allow fully vaccinated ing a demonstration in the occupied Jazeera strongly deny. The Israeli al- travellers from Qatar with a valid visa East Jerusalem neighbourhood of legations were also contradicted by to enter without quarantine upon Sheikh Jarrah. footage shot of Budeiri’s arrest. arrival. “From June 9, Qatari or third- Israeli police also destroyed “I’m trying to be OK, but they country travellers from Qatar may equipment belonging to Al Jazeera broke my hand and I spent all the re-enter France without quarantine cameraman Nabil Mazzawi. Her ar- night in the hospital,” Budeiri told Al upon arrival if they already have a Jazeera. fully valid visa and are otherwise She said had bruising on several fully vaccinated,” the French other areas of her body, a headache, embassy in Doha tweeted yesterday, and pain in her back and her leg that adding that it is working to reopen makes it hard to walk. the visa service in the coming weeks Budeiri has worked as a journalist for those who do not already have a for Al Jazeera since 2000. She was fully valid visa. Page 3 wearing a fl ak jacket marked “press” when she was arrested and holds 2 Fahes centres to remain an Israeli Government Press Offi ce (GPO) card. open until midnight Budeiri sustained a fractured hand Budeiri was reporting on a sit-in HE the Speaker of the Shura Council and Chairman of the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption Qatar Fuel (Woqod) has announced while being violently arrested in marking the 54th anniversary of the (Gopac) Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al- Mahmoud speaking to guests at the inauguration ceremony of the General that Fahes will extend its work Sheikh Jarrah. Naksa, or “setback”. Secretariat Off ice of the organisation in Qatar, yesterday. Page 4 timings at the Mesaimeer and Wadi Al Banat inspection centres from June 9, operating from 6am until midnight, in order to serve customers better. The gates will close at 11.30pm. In a post on Twitter Saudi to host Formula 1 race in Dec Qatar Airways to resume yesterday, Woqod also announced the reopening of the Fahes Industrial Area inspection centre audi Arabia will become the 33rd country to host a 1 is the pinnacle of motorsports, it’s the biggest event that Sharjah fl ights on July 1 for light vehicles from tomorrow, round of the Formula 1 world championship when it Saudi Arabia will host. It’s very important for the Kingdom, in co-ordination with the General Sshowcases the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on for our youth, for the sport, for the economy, and for tour- Directorate of Traff ic. The work December 5 this year. ism.” atar Airways has announced timing will be from 6am-6pm, and The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place in the na- Jeddah is a picturesque city of around 3.5mn people, that it will resume services to the gate will close at 5.30pm. tion’s second-biggest city by population – Jeddah, on the situated on the beautiful Red Sea coast. The fi nal track lay- QSharjah, UAE, starting July 1 west coast of the country. The race will be run on a street out is still to be confi rmed, but it’s set to be situated on the with a daily fl ight. The Sharjah services Boko Haram leader track, however there are plans for the Saudi Arabian Grand Corniche - a 30km coastal resort area of the city. As such, will be operated by the airline’s state- Prix to move to a purpose-built circuit at some point in the the track is expected to hug the seafront, providing a stun- of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner is dead, says rival future. ning natural backdrop for the action. featuring 22 seats in fi rst class and 232 Boko Haram’s leader Abubakar Arab News quoted Prince Khalid bin Sultan al-Faisal, Organisers had revealed earlier that the venue will fea- seats in economy. The Sharjah services will be operated Shekau killed himself in a fight chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federa- ture the fastest street circuit in the sport. The resumption of services will en- by Boeing 787 Dreamliner. against rival jihadist fighters, the tion (SAMF), as saying: “It means a lot. We know Formula They predicted the race in the Red Sea port city of Jed- able passengers fl ying from and to rival Islamic State West Province dah will see average speeds of around 250kph (155mph) and Sharjah to benefi t from the airline’s Qatar Airways fl ight QR 1037, will (ISWAP) group said in audio released the circuit will run over 6.175km (3.8 miles), making it the extensive international network in depart from Sharjah at 5.55pm and yesterday, two weeks after reports second longest track on the calendar. Asia, Africa, Australia and the Ameri- reach Doha at 6.05pm (local timings). emerged that he had died. “Shekau “The fastest street track in Formula 1 history –- that’s cas, which currently stands at more “As travellers return to the skies with killed himself instantly by detonating what the drivers will be taking to when they line up for the than 130 destinations with plans to Qatar Airways, they can take com- an explosive,” a voice speaking in inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on December increase to more than 1,200 weekly fort knowing that they are travelling the Kanuri language resembling 5,” F1 organisers said.