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BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 12 Qatar emerges El Arabi scores stronger despite as Al Duhail blockade: Canada's maintain Ambassador top spot Sunday 25 November 2018 | 17 Rabia I 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7721 | 2 Riyals Qatar-Turkey Supreme Committee to meet tomorrow THE PENINSULA & QNA H H the Amir and the The two leaders will meet in Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Min- H E Al Hammadi stressed anniversary of the establishment DOHA Turkish President will Istanbul and will also witness the ister Sedat Onal. during the meeting the depth of of diplomatic relations which have signing of a number of cooperation Representatives from the two the bilateral relations which he reached unprecedented levels of The fourth meeting of Qatar – chair Qatar–Turkey agreements and memoranda of countries’ different public and described as continuously devel- strength due to the commitment Turkey Supreme Strategic Supreme Strategic understanding between the two private sectors had attended the oping and witnessing remarkable of the leaders and the sense of Committee is set to be held Committee meeting countries in various fields. meeting which discussed a number prosperity at all levels of unity between the two peoples. tomorrow (Monday) in Istanbul, in Istanbul and will The high-ranking officials of of agreements and MoUs that will cooperation. Qatar-Turkey Supreme Stra- under the chairmanship of Amir the Qatar-Turkey Supreme Stra- be signed in the fourth meeting. He added that the exchange tegic Committee was established H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad also witness the tegic Committee had held a The Secretary-General, H E of high-level visits from leaders of under the leadership of H H the Al Thani and President of the signing of a number preparation meeting for the Al Hammadi, had said after the the two countries and from busi- Amir and the Turkish President Republic of Turkey, Recep of cooperation fourth meeting of the Higher said meeting that the strategic nessmen and leading figures in the to act as an important mech- Tayyip Erdogan. agreements. Strategic Committee in Ankara committee has helped sign many private sector is one of the high- anism for strengthening bilateral H H the Amir will discuss on October 5. agreements and memoranda of lights of the two countries’ ties. relations between the two coun- with Turkish President ways to The Qatari side was headed understanding in different fields For his part, the Turkish tries in all fields. The supreme strengthen and develop the stra- by Secretary General of the Min- that were being negotiated for Deputy Foreign Minister lauded strategic committee has held tegic partnership between the regional and international issues istry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr years, the last of which was a the friendship ties the two coun- three meetings so far, during two countries in various fields, of common concern, QNA Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, signing with initials on an eco- tries enjoy and highlighted the two which 40 agreements were in addition to a number of reported yesterday. the Turkish side was chaired by nomic partnership. countries’ celebration of the 45th signed in various fields. Doha Forum: Youth Edition tackles vexing global issues FAZEENA SALEEM Edition has focused on topics THE PENINSULA that are at the centre of global discussions, debates, and The first Doha Forum: Youth agendas – the patterns, causes, Edition aimed to enhance the and impact of mass immi- debating skills of young people gration; and the effects of fake and engage them in discussions news on how we consume, and on issues that are trending perceive, media – and chal- around the world was held in lenged young people to the Education City, yesterday. approach them from different H E Sheikha Hind bint standpoints.” Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chair- “These issues, and others person and CEO, Qatar Foun- like them, will impact on their dation, H E Lulwah Al Khater, lives and their societies. Spokesperson for the Ministry Through their participation in of Foreign Affairs, and several this event, they will be better other dignitaries were present equipped to represent the voice at the Forum. of youth in global conversations The promising event was on topics that truly matter, and hosted by Doha Forum and to encourage and empower QatarDebate, a member of QF their peers to ensure they also and included two panel discus- have their say about our world,” sions in Arabic and English, she said. which featured an elite group The Doha Forum: Youth of QatarDebate alumni. Edition was held in prepa- Sheikha Hind attends QF's annual scholarship awarding ceremony “It has been truly inspiring ration for the 18th Doha Forum, H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO, Qatar Foundation (QF), attended QF’s recent Annual Scholarship to listen to the voice of youth scheduled to be held on Awarding Ceremony. Sheikh Salman bin Hassan Al Thani, Chief Financial Officer, QF; Machaille Al Naimi, President of Community being applied to such rigorous, December 15 and 16 in Doha. constructive, and insightful dia- “Today we celebrate the Development, QF; Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari, Director General, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and the deans of the higher logue about some of the key launch of Doha Forum’s new academic institutes based at Education City were present. During the ceremony, students from QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa issues that our world is experi- edition, the first ever youth University and QF’s partner universities were awarded QF merit scholarships. It also saw the awarding of Qatar Scholarships encing today, and will continue edition, in partnership with provided by QFFD – with whom QF has established a partnership to enhance learning opportunities for young people from Qatar to experience,” said H E Sheikha QatarDebate and Qatar Foun- and around the world – to enable gifted students to access a QF education. Hind. dation,” said Lulwah Al Khater “The Doha Forum: Youth in her opening remarks. `P2 Qatar welcomes 427 publishers to take part in DIBF Algeria’s call for ILO, FIFA laud Qatar’s human SIDI MOHAMED books. Despite difficult circum- exhibition,” the Minister said. holding AMU meeting THE PENINSULA stances and the economic and He also announced the start rights and labour reforms political burdens, he and his of the renovation of the Dar Al QNA The 29th edition of the Doha generation attached particular Kutub in order to be the cultural DOHA QNA commitment to respect workers International Book Fair (DIBF) importance to the books, not beacon for the researchers while BRUSSELS rights in general, not just World will start on Thursday with the only to their people in Qatar, but preserving it as an archaeo- The State of Qatar has welcomed Cup facilities’ workers. They participation of 427 publishing for the whole region,” Minister logical building. It is the oldest the call of the People’s Demo- The International Labour Organ- added that Qatar adopts the houses representing 30 coun- of Culture and Sports, H E Salah public library in the Gulf region cratic Republic of Algeria for isation (ILO) and FIFA hailed the highest standards of safety and tries around the world. bin Ghanem Al Ali, said in a since its establishment in 1962. holding a meeting of the Foreign reforms adopted by the State of security during the construction The event will be held under press conference held yesterday The website of the Doha Inter- Affairs Ministers Council of the Qatar to protect human rights of 2022 World Cup stadiums, in the patronage of Amir H H at the Doha Sheraton Hotel. national Book Fair (https: ///29. Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), as and expatriate workers. addition to the adoption of new Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al The theme of this year’s Fair dohabookfair.qa/) was also an important step to activate the This came during a seminar laws, notably the abolition of the Thani at the Doha Exhibition is ‘Doha, A City of Knowledge launched yesterday. joint Arab action. held in Brussels by the sponsorship law, and the law of and Convention Center (DECC) and Conscience’. “The Ministry Director of the Doha Inter- In a statement yesterday, European Parliament, that dis- regulation of entry and exit of next to the City Center Mall and purchases important books for national Book Fair, Jassem Al the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cussed the importance of expatriates. will conclude on December 8, Qatari publishing houses to dis- Buainain, said that 30 countries expressed the State of Qatar’s respecting human rights Chief of the Fundamental 2018. tribute them in many regions, are participating in the 29th hope that the upcoming standards and laws during the Principles and Rights at Work “A hundred and thirty-three including refugee camps in edition of book fair, and the meeting would revive the organisation of major sporting Branch of the ILO Governance years ago when the books were some poor countries. In focus is on specialised pub- AMU in order to achieve the events. and Tripartism Department precious and cherished, our addition, the Ministry has always lishing houses in children’s objectives set forth in its The representatives of ILO Beate Andrees said that the ancestors, led by Sheikh Jassim supported the Qatari publishing books and young people that founding treaty, which would and FIFA stressed that Qatar has progress made by Qatar in these bin Mohammed Al Thani, houses. The exhibition fees have “achieve our vision to create a contribute to closer ties made substantial changes in areas is indeed a model for realised the importance of the also been exempted from the conscious generation”. `P4 between member states. recent years to ensure its development.