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Qatar, Italy Sign Pacts on a Wide Range of Areas BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Infantino, Thawadi confi dent Qatar among leading of a great countries in business continuity, resilience World Cup published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11009 November 21, 2018 Rabia I 13, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief MbS may have QATAR | Reaction Qatar condemns Kabul known of celebration hall blast Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the explosion that took place in a celebration hall Khashoggi in Kabul and left several people killed and injured. In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs reiterated the Qatar’s firm stance in rejecting violence murder: Trump and terrorism regardless of the motives and causes. The statement expressed Qatar’s condolences to the families of victims as well z US president vows unstinting as the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the injured a support to Saudi Arabia speedy recovery. zKhashoggi killing a terrible crime, UNITED NATIONS | Diplomacy His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte during the off icial says White House but prefers Saudi UN chief hails reception ceremony accorded to him at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome yesterday. Page 3 al-Nasser’s leadership UN Secretary-General Antonio position over CIA fi ndings Guterres underlined that the UN Alliance of Civilizations has been Agencies tal of offers since Trump took office is ably led by HE Nassir Abdulaziz Washington less than $15bn, and the value of ac- al-Nasser over the past six years, tual signed contracts is significantly during a period of unprecedented lower than that, a Guardian report challenges to peace and security. S President Donald Trump has said. The UN secretary-general expressed Qatar, Italy sign expressed his unstinting sup- He said: “If we foolishly cancel these his gratitude for al-Nasser’s vision Uport for Saudi Arabia and ques- contracts, Russia and China would be and leadership in enhancing tioned whether the crown prince Mo- the enormous benefi ciaries - and very dialogue with stakeholders and hamed bin Salman (MbS) knew about happy to acquire all of this newfound strengthening the work and the murder of the Washington Post col- business. It would be a wonderful objectives of the Alliance. He umnist Jamal Khashoggi. gift to them directly from the United appointed Miguel Angel Moratinos pacts on a wide In an extraordinary statement issued States!” Cuyaube of Spain as the High yesterday - which begins with Trump said in his statement: “The Representative for the Alliance of the words “ The world is a very dan- crime against Jamal Khashoggi was a Civilizations to succeed al-Nasser, gerous place! ” - Trump quotes Saudi terrible one, and one that our country from January 1, 2019. offi cials as describing Khashoggi an does not condone.” “enemy of the state”. The president said that “representa- REGION | Confl ict The 649-word statement appears tives of Saudi Arabia say that Jamal range of areas to be a presidential act of defiance Khashoggi was an ‘enemy of the state’ UN prepares ground for against the CIA, which has report- and a member of the Muslim Brother- Yemen peace talks edly concluded that the Saudi prince hood.” UN envoy Martin Griff iths was zAmir, Italian PM witness signing of agreements ordered the killing, and the Senate, Trump added: “My decision is in preparing yesterday to head to war- which is considering bipartisan leg- no way based on that.” But he did not torn Yemen to lay the groundwork QNA islation that would suspend weapons explain why he mentioned the smear for peace talks in Sweden, after Rome His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani tweet- sales to Saudi Arabia among other against Khashoggi at all. fresh fighting shook the flashpoint ed yesterday: “My visit to Italy and my talks with the President and Prime punitive measures. Defending Trump’s stance, Sec- city of Hodeida. Griff iths – whose Minister there would give a strong push to the partnership between our two Trump wrote: “Our intelligence retary of State Mike Pompeo told eff orts at kickstarting peace talks atar and Italy signed two co- countries at the vital fi elds related to investment, sports, security and diplo- agencies continue to assess all infor- a news conference that the United collapsed in September – is again operation agreements and a macy. Qatari-Italian concord transcends bilateral issues to matters related to mation, but it could very well be that States was obligated to adopt poli- trying to get the Iran-aligned Qnumber of memorandums of the stability of the region and the security of the world.” the crown prince had knowledge of this cies that furthered US national se- Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed understanding yesterday in the pres- tragic event - maybe he did and maybe curity interests. government to the negotiating table ence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh he didn’t!” Nicholas Burns, the under-secre- by the end of the year. Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Ital- MoU for co-operation in youth and The two sides also signed an MoU “That being said, we may never tary of state for political aff airs in the He is expected to meet with Houthi ian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at sports, for enhancing communication on food security and co-operation in know all of the facts surrounding the George W Bush administration, off icials in the capital Sanaa today. Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome. and active participation of youth, and agriculture and agro-food industries, murder of Mr Jamal Khashoggi. In any said: “This Trump statement on the Page 12 The agreement on scientifi c and ed- supporting volunteering and training to strengthen the protection of plant case, our relationship is with the King- Khashoggi murder is beyond em- ucational co-operation between Qatar opportunities; and another for co-op- and animal genetic resources and dom of Saudi Arabia.” barrassing. It is shameful. He cites REGION | Rights University and Sapienza University of eration in healthcare services, biomedi- phytosanitary issues, as well as re- As he has in the past with Vladimir uncritically the MbS smear that Rome aims at exchanging information, cal research, pharmaceutical products search and strategic projects on food Putin, Trump put offi cial denials of Khashoggi was a traitor. He argues Saudi activists face experiences and lecturers, and joint and modern medical equipment. security. To Page 4 wrongdoing from Riyadh on a par with the US can’t afford to alienate Riy- torture: campaigners implementation of scientifi c projects, US intelligence assessments. adh due to oil and Iran. He is silent Saudi activists, including women, especially through interaction in joint He said: “King Salman and Crown on our most important interest - detained in a government meetings and courses. Italian ambassador lauds Qatar-Italy ties Prince Mohammad bin Salman vigor- justice.” crackdown this year have faced A scientifi c co-operation agreement The state visit of His Highness the visit of His Highness to Italy…further ously deny any knowledge of the plan- Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minis- sexual harassment and torture between Qatar Foundation and Sapien- Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad confirms the excellent relations ning or execution of the murder of Mr ter Mohammad Javad Zarif said it was during interrogation, rights groups za University of Rome aims at consoli- al-Thani to Rome underscores the between Italy and Qatar and our Khashoggi.” “shameful” that Trump had pledged said yesterday. The activists, held dating and promoting co-operation in robust relationship Qatar shares long-standing and sincere friend- Trump’s statement makes a series support for Saudi Arabia despite the since May in Dhahban prison on the educational and scientifi c fi elds. with Italy, according to Italian ship,” he said in a statement to Gulf of false or unsubstantiated claims, murder of dissident journalist Jamal the western Red Sea coast, have The Amir and the Italian prime min- ambassador Pasquale Salzano. “The Times. Page 4 suggesting that Riyadh is buying Khashoggi in its consulate in Istan- faced repeated electrocution and ister also witnessed the signing of an $110bn in US weapons. The actual to- bul. Page 20 flogging, leaving some of them unable to stand or walk, Amnesty International said, citing three separate testimonies. The reports come as Saudi Arabia faces intense global criticism over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. 8th Katara Dhow Festival opens BANGLADESH | Media Photographer freed By Joey Aguilar “It has become a bridge between peoples and number of visitors at the festival while Staff Reporter cultures, strengthening Katara’s mission to reach several stalls, including Casa Italia (organ- aft er months in prison out to the world,” Dr al-Sulaiti stressed. ised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce Award-winning Bangladeshi Apart from Qatar, other countries who are and Italian embassy in Doha), offer handi- photographer and activist Shahidul ultural performances, a wide range of ma- taking part and supporting this year’s fi ve-day crafts, souvenirs, sea instruments and Alam was released from prison rine competitions and workshops marked festival include Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, India, equipment, as well as several items such as yesterday after more than 100 Cthe start of the 8th Katara Traditional Greece, Italy, and Zanzibar, and will conclude shipbuilding tools, ropes, sail and dredging days behind bars, in a closely Dhow Festival yesterday at the Katara beach. on Saturday. machine, among others. watched freedom of speech case. HE Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada, along Dr al-Sulaiti noted that Katara prepared a The stalls also showcase live demonstra- The 63-year-old Alam was arrested with diplomats, other dignitaries and sen- well-thought-out programme for the much- tions of pearl extracting from oyster and other on August 5 for making “false” and ior Katara officials led by general manager, anticipated event, featuring a diverse range of sea-related techniques.
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