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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 17 SPORT | 24 Qatari-Russian Djokovic, Murray panel decides to set-up French Open boost trade final blockbuster SATURDAY 4 JUNE 2016 • 28 SHA’BAAN 1437 • Volume 21 • Number 6817 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Sheikha Moza meets Italian PM Emir receives call Launch of new from Indian PM DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim National Health bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a phone call from Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. They reviewed bilateral relations Strategy on June 19 and aspects of developing them, in addition to discussing a set of issues of mutual interest. Modi will 30 percent last year and according arrive in Doha today on an offi- to a preliminarily report, road acci- cial visit. The Emir will receive Three hospitals for dents have come down by 30 percent him tomorrow at the Emiri Diwan, labourers will be so far this year. where they will review bilateral “Around 50 percent reduc- relations and means of boosting opened within next 18 tion in road accident in two years them. A number of agreements will months in Industrial is a remarkable achievement. In be signed during the visit. Area, Al Khor and this area we have surpassed some advanced countries. The accident Mesaieed. rate in Qatar is lower than countries such as US in terms of accidents per Emir gets call from vehicle, said Al Thani. Regarding the violation of sum- IOC President By Sanaullah Ataullah mer timing that will come into effect The Peninsula from June 15 till end of August, Al DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim Thani said that companies found bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday violating summer timing will be received a phone call from Presi- suspended and severe action will be dent of the International Olympic DOHA: The new National Health taken like banning the issuance of Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach. Strategy 2017-2022 with special new visas among others, he added. H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Education Above All foundation, is greeted by Italian They reviewed bilateral coop- focus on workers’ wellbeing will be Three hospitals for labour- Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, in the Palazzo Chigi in Rome, yesterday. They discussed topics related eration and prospects of promoting launched on June 19. ers will be opened within next 18 to providing quality education to refugees. Pic: AR Al-Baker → Report on page 2 them, in addition to discussing a The strategy plans to reduce acci- months in Industrial Area, Al Khor set of issues of common concern. dents related to occupational health and Mesaieed, said Dr Al Thani. and safety by five to 10 percent, said Replying to a question about Dr Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad the response of companies to com- Al Thani, Director of Public Health ply with rules, he said no company at the Ministry. The ministry aims to intends to be in trouble by violat- Fresh dates to hit market after Ramadan decrease the accidents by three per- ing health and safety rules. We are cent each year for next six years. doing our best to make them under- Some 90 percent of the goals of stand through various awareness The Peninsula year could boost production and earn — are expecting some types of fresh quantities back home to give as a public health and those related to programmes and gradually we will them good money. dates from neighbouring countries, special gift to friends and relatives. the occupational health and safety achieve our goals, he said. Good quality fresh dates are especially Oman and Saudi Arabia “Watering and cleaning palm of National Health Strategy 2011-16 Dr Al Thani was speaking expected to begin coming from during the first week of Ramadan. trees are very necessary for a good have been accomplished, he added. on the sidelines of an awareness DOHA: Not many varieties of fresh local farms to the market only after Dates see huge demand during harvest but at the same time it is “We are coordinating with a programme held at the Medical dates would be available to make Iftar Ramadan. However, some unpop- Ramadan, being an essential compo- a very painful job, especially the German company to improve our Commission to mark the World Day meals sweeter this Ramadan, as the ular varieties may be available by nent of Iftar”. If ready in Ramadan the cleaning,” said Danish, an expatri- occupational health and safety for Safety and Health at Work under fasting month arrives before the fruit mid-Ramadan. farmers could make good money from ate labourer working in a farm near system. We made remarkable the slogan “pressure in worksites”. is ready to be picked. Shopkeepers at the Omani Market fresh dates. Al Khor city. achievements in several health sec- Date farmers say that the good — a well known traditional market for Expatriates going on vacation also tors. Road accidents decreased by → Continued on page 2 rains that the country received this dates near the Doha central market take fresh and dried dates in large → Continued on page 2 02 SATURDAY 4 JUNE 2016 HOME Sheikha Moza and Italian PM Philippines marks Independence Day discuss education to refugees QNA Drawing on the work of her ini- H H Sheikha Moza bint tiatives, as well as her role as a UN advocate for the 2030 sustainable Nasser, Chairperson development goals, Sheikha Moza ROME: H H Sheikha Moza bint of the Education discussed with the Prime Minister Nasser, Chairperson of the Edu- Above All foundation, how refugee communities often cation Above All foundation, was discussed with Italian describe education as their top pri- welcomed by Italian Prime Minister ority, recognising the opportunity Matteo Renzi, in the Palazzo Chigi in Prime Minister Matteo that education gives them to ful- Rome, Italy . Renzi topics related fil their lives and for their families Sheikha Moza and the Prime to providing quality to prosper. Minister discussed topics related education to refugees. Education Above All, which Her to providing quality education to Highness established in 2012, has refugees. invested to provide primary edu- Philippine Ambassador Wilfredo C Santos (centre) cutting the ribbon to mark the 118th celebration Her Highness heard first hand cation for almost seven million of country’s Independence Day in the presence of UFOQ Chairman Ed Anami and other officials, at from Prime Minister Matteo Renzi alongside other world powers, to children and is on track to reach Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, yesterday. on what the Italian Government alleviate the suffering in Syria and 10 million by the end of the year. Pic: Kammutty V P/The Peninsula is doing to help refugees in Italy, support diplomatic efforts to end This will include over one million and what efforts it is undertaking, the conflict. Syrian refugees. Heya: A premier platform for Gulf designers QRC and WFP join hands to assist displaced Iraqis By Fazeena Saleem The Peninsula The Peninsula food with kitchen utensils to ena- ble displaced Iraqis to cook for DOHA: Women fashion entrepre- themselves. neurs from the region claim that “Since this crisis began, the Qatar’s leading fashion exhibition DOHA/BAGHDAD: The United support WFP has shown the dis- Heya is a premier platform for estab- Nations World Food Programme placed populations of Iraq is lished and up-and-coming Khaliji (WFP) and Qatar Red Crescent remarkable. Now we’re joining designers. (QRC) have teamed up to provide efforts to reach more people with Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibi- much-needed food assistance to the necessary food, and we look tion is Qatar’s biggest showcase of 100,000 displaced Iraqis in Anbar forward to further collaboration in contemporary Arabian fashion crea- governorate and surrounding the future to help WFP assist more tions launched in 2007 and has been camps. people in need with its life-saving attracting exhibitors from across the Working with WFP to prioritise food assistance,” said General Sec- GCC and beyond to showcase an and reach the most vulnerable peo- retary Representative of QRC Issa FROM LEFT: Shaikha Al Sulaiti, Nabila Al Aissaoui and Farah Al Bakri. Pic: Salim M/The Peninsula array of Gulf-designed clothes and ple, QRC is providing a food basket Mohamed Al Ishaq. accessories. to 100,000 people in Anbar gover- As the holy month of Ramadan Its ninth edition is being held product will continue make orders,” are sold at our boutique.” This year shops. We both work for weddings norate. The QRC contribution has approaches, the QRC is also plan- under the theme ‘Elegance Re- said Al Aissaoui. we have such four new Qatari bands and it’s a an opportunity for us work allowed WFP to reach more people ning to distribute more than 1,500 imagined’ until Monday at Doha “This time we are having a new as Doore, Atiyabi, Ta’Marbuta and together in the future,” she added. in need in these areas with vital food food rations to displaced Iraqis Exhibition and Convention Centre. Eid and Ramadan collection of Aaliya.” Heya is organised by Qatar assistance. in the northern Kurdish region of The Peninsula spoke to a cross sec- abayas and jalabia. Some are with Jo La Mode is exhibiting a collec- Tourism Authority (QTA) in part- “We are working closely with Iraq (KRI) in coordination with tion of exhibitors among the 200 Morocan hand work and embroidery. tion of more than 100 abayas and Al nership with Design Creationz as the QRC to ensure that necessary WFP. customised boutiques. The fabric is mostly chiffon, silk and Bakri claims that their products are part of its efforts to empower the food continues to reach the most WFP requires nearly $73m to “Heya is helping women fash- French brocade,” she added.

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