04 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Nation to host UNAOC Experts dissect correlation between Fellowship delegation QNA among peoples on the basis politics and energy in M-E and Gulf of the values of rights, justice and equality. 2011 Arab uprisings, recent Qatar will host a delegation QCAC, established in Another theme of the seminar was China’s and protests in Sudan and Algeria from the UN Alliance of Civi- 2010 by a Cabinet decision, Japan’s relations with the Middle East and Africa were also debated at the semi- lizations (UNAOC) Fellowship seeks to advance the objec- nar, notably the rise and de- from July 5 to 10 as part of the tives of the Alliance of Civi- Tribune News Network in energy, both oil and natural mands of popular movements, fellowship’s 2019 programme lizations as a soft power tool Doha gas. military-civilian relations and themed ‘The Role of Women of preventive diplomacy The participants examined the contested political legiti- in Peacemaking and Conflict through cooperation with all AL Jazeera Centre for Studies the impact of the ‘Deal’ on the macy. Prevention’. actors at the regional and in- and Doshisha University in region in the context of the di- The case of Libya as divided The 2019 UNAOC Fellow- ternational levels. Japan held a joint seminar in lemma of the Palestinian cause by two power centres in Tripoli ship delegation is visiting Qa- QCAC works to strengthen Kyoto recently to discuss sev- and the future of the two-state and Tubrouk was also dis- tar, in coordination with the the role of Qatar in highlight- eral dynamics in the Middle solution. cussed as case of armed escala- Qatar Committee for the Al- ing the contribution of Is- East and Gulf region. They also addressed the The joint one-day seminar was held in the Japanese city of Kyoto. tion and complexity induced by liance of Civilization (QCAC), lamic civilisation, along with The one-day event, which emerging new crisis between foreign intervention. to learn about Qatar’s history other civilisations, to human saw the attendance of a num- the United States and Iran after most of Japan’s energy needs. parative vision of the two coun- The final panel was devot- and historical and cultural progress and its role in pro- ber of Arab and Japanese re- Washington’s withdrawal from Another theme of the semi- tries’ policies towards the two ed to ongoing dynamics in the landmarks; achieve closer moting dialogue, resolving searchers, focused on current the nuclear deal 14 months ago nar was China’s and Japan’s regions, in terms of economy, Middle East in light of the US cooperation between races, conflicts and disputes and political developments, such and the ramifications of this relations with the Middle East investments, and diplomatic foreign policy, the trajectory of religions and cultures; and emphasising the values of tol- as the long-awaited ‘Deal of the tension on energy security, and Africa. The panelists at relations. Arab uprisings in the medium establish bases of solidarity erance, solidarity and peace Century’ and the recent shifts as the Gulf countries provide the seminar proposed a com- As a second wave of the and long terms. and exchange of experiences among peoples.

Temporary closure of some lanes Ministry recalls Ford Explorer at Intersection from today model of 2019 Tribune News Network The Ministry of Commerce and In- Doha dustry, in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, dealer of Ford in The Public Works Authority Qatar, announces the recall of Ford (Ashghal) will implement a tem- Explorer model of 2019 due to Anti- porary closure of some lanes on Lock Brake System (ABS) module Onaiza Intersection known as that is not configured with the right Sports Club Intersection from software. Thursday, July 4, 2019 for a pe- The recall campaign comes with- riod of two months in coordina- in the framework of the Ministry’s tion with the General Directorate continuous efforts to protect con- of Traffic. sumers and ensure that car dealers The closures will include one follow up on vehicle defects and re- lane in each of the four left turns pairs. of the intersection; one of the The Ministry said that it will co- three main lanes on Onaiza Street ordinate with the dealer to follow known as Al Istiqlal Street in the up on the maintenance and repair direction to Road and one works and will communicate with of the three main lanes on Al customers to ensure that the neces- Markhiya Street in the direction to reach the desired destinations Street to three lanes instead of sary repairs are carried out. to Intersection The closure aims to facilitate two. Road users are advised to The Ministry urges all customers On both directions of Onaiza development of Onaiza Intersec- use alternative routes if possible to report any violation to its Con- Street, the free right turn head- tion b dding a fourth lane on the to avoid any possible congestion. sumer Protection and Anti-Com- ing to Intersection and main carriageway of Onaiza Street Ashghal will instal road mercial Fraud Department, which Lejbailat Intersection will be and increase the number of the signs to guide motorists of the processes complaints, inquires and closed. Khalifa Street can be used left turn lanes from diversion. suggestions. (tnn) MoCI recalls Ferrari GTC4 Lusso and GTC4 Lusso T Tribune News Network to break and prevent the door necessary repairs are carried Doha Over Bowden cable may be from being opened when using out. loose which creates tension the external handle. The ministry has urged all The Ministry of Commerce and on the doorlock mecha- The recall comes as part of customers to report any viola- Industry (MoCI), in cooperation nism, causing the cable the ministry’s efforts to protect tion to its Consumer Protection with Alfardan Sports Motors, consumers and ensure that car and Anti-Commercial Fraud dealer of Ferrari in Qatar, has retaining slot to breakand dealers follow up on vehicle Department, which processes recalled Ferrari GT C4 Lusso prevent the door from being defects and repairs. complaints, inquiries and sug- and GTC4 Lusso T model of opened when using the The ministry said that it gestions through Call center: 2018. external handle. would coordinate with the 16001, email: [email protected]. According to the ministry, dealer to follow up on the qa, Twitter: @MOCIQATAR the vehicles were recalled be- maintenance and repair works and Instagram: MOCIQATAR cause the Bowden cable may on the door lock mechanism, and would communicate with and mobile app for android be loose which creates tension causing the cable retaining slot customers to ensure that the and IOS: MOCIQATAR MME, MoI map out mechanisms to monitor and protect Qatar coasts, borders QNA Doha

The Environmental Representatives were Operations Department at the Ministry of Mu- briefed on the terms of nicipality and Environ- reference and the work- ment (MME) and the ing mechanism of the General Directorate of Environmental Operations Coasts and Borders Se- Room in case of crises curity at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) held and marine environmen- a coordination meeting tal reports. on Wednesday to acti- vate the cooperation and coordination mechanism on monitoring and protecting the borders and coasts of the State. Representatives of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment were briefed on the functions of the ministry concerning the marine environment and the preservation of the sea and the border coasts of the State, as well as the terms of reference and the work- ing mechanism of the Environmental Operations Room in case of crises and marine environmental re- ports. The operating systems of the operating room, early warning systems in emergency situations and response methods for environmental communica- tions received, as well as communication numbers and hotline to deal with various environmental cases and communications were also defined. The meeting attendees representing the authori- ties concerned in both ministries agreed that the joint authorities should be developed on future cases.