Prime Minister Opens Al Daayen Naval Base
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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 England win cricket World Cup in Super QFC bolsters ties with Over key Hong Kong entities drama published in QATAR since 1978 MONDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11245 July 15, 2019 Dhul-Qa’da 12, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Prime minister opens Al Daayen Naval Base Personnel of the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security demonstrate their capabilities after the formal inauguration HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani is briefed about the facilities at the of the Al Daayen Naval Base yesterday. base after he formally inaugurated it yesterday. zGeneral Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security gets state-of-the-art facility to secure maritime borders QNA launched a number of new naval boats Base to enhance safety of whole region: Kuwait US commander lauds security co-operation with Doha belonging to the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security. He also Qatar; praises facilities at Al Daayen Naval Base witnessed a presentation by the de- A Kuwaiti security off icial confirmed establishment of such developed naval E the Prime Minister and Min- partment’s search and rescue team. that the Al Daayen Naval Base is a bases, based on modern methods in Commander of the US Naval Forces to enhance security and they have ister of Interior Sheikh Abdul- HE the prime minister toured a new addition to maritime security and marine protection and coast security. Central Command and US 5th Fleet common concerns about maritime Hlah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al- number of new buildings of the de- protection of regional waters from He also praised the naval equipment Vice Admiral James Malloy has security in this region. Qatar and the Thani inaugurated yesterday Al Daayen partment, during which he was briefed various dangers, praising the modern and the possibilities related to support praised the level of military and US have the same objectives and Naval Base, the new building of the on the most important facilities and equipment installed at the base. and backup, which was reviewed dur- security relations and co-operation tasks and look forward to greater General Directorate of Coasts and Bor- equipment that are compatible with The Director General of the Kuwait ing the inauguration ceremony, add- between the United States and Qatar. co-operation and they work together ders Security, in Sumaysimah area in the nature of the coastal and border Coast Guard, Brigadier General Mu- ing that what he saw was something Speaking to journalists on the side- at every opportunity as the capacity northern Qatar. security tasks, and raises the level of its barak Salman al-Amiri, told reporters special for the coast guard forces. lines of the inauguration ceremony of of the Qatari navy and coast guard The inauguration ceremony was at- performance to meet the requirements on the sidelines of the inauguration The Director General of the Kuwaiti Al Daayen Naval Base yesterday, he grows. tended by a number of ministers, senior of maritime security. ceremony of Al Daayen Naval Base, Coast Guard praised the strong said the United States has a long-term Vice Admiral Malloy praised the facili- offi cials and ambassadors accredited to Built on a total area of 639,800sq m, that the base will provide greater relations between Qatar and Kuwait, relationship with the Qatari army, ties of the naval base, stressing that it Qatar. Al Daayen Naval Base is located in the support and safety for the region as a stressing the keenness of the two navy and coast guard, and they work was an important step to improve the A documentary fi lm shown on the oc- middle of the country’s eastern coast, whole from smugglers, infiltrators and countries to develop and strengthen closely together and look forward coast guard’s capacity, and “this gives casion featured the stages of develop- in order to facilitate the securing of all maritime criminals. them in order to serve the two peo- to increasing co-ordination and co- the US more opportunities to collabo- ment of the General Directorate of Coasts territorial waters of the state and bor- He said all Gulf countries aim to ples and enhance security and peace operation in the future. rate and communicate and to work and Borders Security, its potentials, spe- der posts. secure their waters, by working on the in the region and the world. — QNA He said the two countries co-operate closely with the Qatari side”. — QNA cialities, its role in securing maritime The base is equipped with advanced borders and preventing smuggling and systems required for marine security, illegal migration, its search and rescue which will contribute to securing the base will conduct maritime patrols to marine services to citizens and residents. of Coasts and Borders Security, the base cal facilities, civil defence, manufactur- operations, and other specialities. maritime borders of the country and prevent infi ltration and smuggling of Established according to a model that accommodates all its units, as well as a ing and maintenance workshops, operat- During the ceremony, HE the Prime tightening the security control and pro- prohibited materials and control mari- takes into account the functions and sophisticated seaport with a depth of 6m. ing rooms, offi cers’ accommodation and Minister and Minister of Interior tection of all its coasts. Forces from the time violations. They will also provide competences of the General Directorate Besides, it has sports, training and medi- other facilities. Page 2 In brief QATAR | Offi cial Retail opportunity at metro stations a boon to local fi rms Amir congratulates president of France By Joey Aguilar Green Line; and about four or fi ve on His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim Staff Reporter the Gold Line, it is learnt. bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness QNB Group, the largest fi nancial in- the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah stitution in the Middle East and Africa, bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday atar Rail is off ering retail oppor- also opened a branch at the Msheireb cables of congratulations to French tunities at various Doha Metro Metro Station (central station) in May President Emmanuel Macron on his Qstations, from the Red Line to aimed at providing customers with country’s National Day. HE the Prime the Green and Gold Lines, aimed at easy access to leading banking services Minister and Minister of Interior supporting local small and medium anywhere in Qatar or through its inter- Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin enterprises, and promoting economic national network. Khalifa al-Thani sent a similar cable activities in the country. It is learnt that the Doha Metro, once to Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. Gold Line’s 10 stations from Ras Bu fully operational, is expected to fur- Abboud to Al Aziziyah will have 55 retail ther boost Qatar’s retail sector, as many REGION | Nuclear units and 33 ATM locations while Green malls and business establishments Line’s Al Riff a station will have eight such as Mall of Qatar, Villaggio Mall, European powers call retail kiosks and two ATM locations. City Center Doha, and Galeries Lafay- for end to Iran tension Red Line’s fi ve stations from Katara ette at Katara – the Cultural Village, Three key European powers to Lusail and Hamad International Doha Metro, once fully operational, is expected to further boost Qatar’s retail sector. among others, will be easily accessible yesterday called for dialogue and Airport (Terminal 1) will have 19 retail to a large number of residents and visi- an end to the escalation over Iran’s units and 11 ATM locations. retail mix, partitioned shell and core service repair, and government entity); (literally means ‘the act of passing tors. nuclear programme, as tensions Registration is now open for retailers retail space with fl ooring, right to oc- food and beverage (café, quick serv- by’) convenience stores at Red Line’s The Doha Metro is also expected to further intensified between Tehran and the application closes on August cupy term of fi ve years with fi xed fee, ice restaurant, juice bar, and speciality Msheireb and Doha Exhibition and boost Qatar’s tourism industry, giving and the United States. The statement 29, according to Qatar Rail. and fee exclusive of service and utility food); convenience stores; and general Convention Centre stations, giving ex- visitors easy, safe, and cheaper access by the leaders of Britain, France Qatar Rail said its “unique retail (water and electricity) charges. retail (stationery, electronics, fl orist, ceptional services to metro commuters to a number of tourist destinations, and Germany expressed concern proposition will be the fi rst” in the Retail spaces will comprise of four accessories, gift/souvenir shop, book in Qatar. including Souq Waqif, Souq Al Wak- that the 2015 deal over Iran’s country, off ering: business access to types: services (banks, telecom, money store, sports shop, and nutritional sup- The company plans to open around rah (with Metro-Link buses), National nuclear programme risked further retail commuters and neighbourhood exchange, courier, pharmacy, travel plements); as well as ancillary (ATMs). 10-15 ‘MAAR’ stores at metro stations: Museum of Qatar, and Katara – the unravelling. Page 7 customers, modular shop with diverse agent, health and beauty, laundry, quick Al Meera earlier opened its ‘MAAR’ six along the Red Line, four on the Cultural Village. Gulf Times 2 Monday, July 15, 2019 QATAR HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani inaugurating the Al Daayen Naval Naval boats belonging to the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security staging an ecercise.