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ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Monday 23 December 2013 19 Safar 1435 - Volume 18 Number 5922 Price: QR2 Spain to take India in thrilling action against draw against Bankia sales South Africa Business | 17 Sport | 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Emir meets head of Syrian National Coalition Envoy: Qatar, Egypt Free shares for relations strong DOHA: Qatar has strong ties with Egypt and there are no problems in relations between the two countries, according to disadvantaged the Qatari ambassador to Egypt Saif bin Mokadem Al Buainain. Al Buainain who is also perma- nent representative of Qatar in Qatari citizens the Arab League said economic cooperation between the two countries received a major boost with the launch of a new Qatari New IPO offers several benefits company with capital of EP500m investment in Egypt, almesry- oon.com reported. The number of DOHA: To make sure that the The Minister of Energy and Egyptians in Qatar is estimated at fruits of development reach even Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin 180,000 out of the 2m in the coun- the most disadvantaged sec- Saleh Al Sada said yesterday’s try. There are no restrictions on tions of the Qatari society, the offer for Qataris is the first of Egyptian investors in Qatar and country yesterday announced a series to come in the coming they are free to set up their own several new privileges to the months. The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Head of the Syrian National Coalition Dr Ahmed Saleh businesses. THE PENINSULA citizens. “Qatar is in the process of Taama Al Khidhr at Al Bahr Palace yesterday. The government will distrib- launching a long-term invest- ute 750 shares of the Mesaieed ment and saving programme for Petrochemical Holding Company the citizens. There will be a series (MPHC) as a gift to each disad- of share issues to be offered by vantaged citizen, including those certain state-owned enterprises receiving social security benefits in the form of IPOs in Qatar. All Qaradawi says no ties with Brotherhood and people with special needs. Qatari nationals will have the All the citizens will have a rare opportunity to personally partic- DOHA: Noted Doha-based “I would differ with them in He respects his father but he there are others who don’t like benefit of getting additional free ipate in and benefit from these Islamic scholar Dr Yousuf Al a number of issues. In the first can differ with him. Of course democracy and freedom and who share — Incentive Share — while share issues.” Qaradawi, a known supporter round of the presidential elec- he opposed my Fatwa but later had been ruling the country for purchasing shares of MPHC. The objectives of the new initia- of the Muslim Brotherhood in tions in Egypt I supported Abdul he realised that it was a wrong over 60 years,” he added. For each share purchased in the tives are to allow Qatari families Egypt, said he had no relations Monem Abu Al Futooh (a former stance and now he is against the A strong critic of the military Initial Public Offering (IPO), the to create wealth as well as invest with the organisation and he Brotherhood member) although military coup.” takeover in Egypt, Al Qardawi eligible investor will receive one and save for their future. These differed with it on many issues. the Brotherhood was against him. Asked why did he always talk was asked how could he support additional Incentive Share, free IPOs will give Qatari families the “My relations (with the I supported Mohammed Mursi in against stability and reconcilia- the Sudanese government that of charge over the period, it was opportunity to take part in the Brotherhood) ended 20 years the second round because Ahmed tion in Egypt, Al Qaradawi said: came to power through a mili- announced yesterday. economic success of the country ago and I am now working for Shafik was his opponent, who rep- “This is not my stand, nor the tary coup. MPHC, a unit of state-owned and benefit from its growth story, the whole Muslim world,” said resented a continuation of the stand of the Muslim Brotherhood. “I refused to visit Sudan and energy giant Qatar Petroleum, he said. Al Qaradawi, in an interview Mubarak rule,” he added. The Egyptian people voted for I asked the (Sudanese) govern- will go for a QR3.23bn IPO of its The MPHC’s incentives to the with Al Watan daily, when asked Asked about his son Abdul the Brotherhood and gave them ment many times to conduct free shares from December 31. Qataris is not an isolated one but if he had any ties with Muslim Rahman who differed with Al a majority in the first elected par- elections and not wait until people In a move to encourage savings is part of a series of IPOs that QP Brotherhood’s international wing. Qardawi on his Fatwa regarding liament in the country. They also revolt,” replied the scholar. for the young generation, it was intends to undertake during the Asked about his statements the military takeover in Egypt, elected the Muslim Brotherhood “I condemned the way the secu- announced that 50 percent of the next 10 years under the directives supporting the Brotherhood, Al the scholar said: “In Islam we candidate in the presidential rity forces (in Sudan) treated the shares subscribed for at the IPO of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim Qaradawi said: “I am free in my raise our kids with freedom and elections. The constitution was demonstrators recently… I don’t on behalf of minors cannot be bin Hamad Al Thani. feelings and I don’t deny that I we don’t want them to be pho- approved in 2012 by almost two- accept rule without free elections. traded on Qatar Exchange for as THE PENINSULA was raised under the Brotherhood tocopies of their parents. Abdul third of the Egyptian people.” This is my principle,” he added. long as those subscribers remain Continued on page 6 for about 70 years. But now I am Rahman is a poet and writer “The Brotherhood didn’t put THE PENINSULA minors. See also page 17 independent.” and he has a role in political life. themselves above the people but Continued on page 2 MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QMA: 2014 to be Qatar Brazil Year of Culture Cultural, sport activities to be held throughout the year DOHA: Qatar Museums and the UK. Qatar’s Ministry Both nations share a passion Authority (QMA) yesterday of Culture, Arts and Heritage for football that will guide several announced that 2014 will be the is a key partner in each Year of activities in the upcoming year. Qatar Brazil Year of Culture. Culture, sending four artists to “Focusing on culture, com- Being observed under the the launch event in Brasilia. munity and sport, Qatar Brazil patronage of QMA Chairperson, “We are proud of the legacies 2014 will start with a packed year H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint built and partnerships created by of events in both countries and Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Years of Culture and eagerly continue for generations to come,” Qatar Brazil 2014 will be the await a year of exploring shared said Qatar Brazil 2014 Project third consecutive Year of Culture passions, talents and cultural Head Rafah Mouafak Barakat. launched by QMA, following links with our friends in Brazil,” QMA is committed to consoli- Qatar UK 2013 and Qatar Japan said Al Hayki. dating Qatar’s efforts to become 2012. Miguel Blanco, QMA’s Director a vibrant centre for arts, culture The announcement was made of Strategic Cultural Relations, and education, fostering ideas and during Qatar National Day cel- added, “From a traditional souq nurturing artistic talent. ebrations at the Qatari Embassy in downtown Tokyo to Damien Through the past Years of in Brasilia, Brazil. In addition to Hirst’s thought-provoking debut Culture, QMA has built lasting a speech by Mohammed Al Hayki, into Qatar’s emerging arts scene, legacies between Qatar and the Qatar Ambassador, the event fea- I am confident that we will people of Japan and the UK. tured Qatar and Brazil national reach new heights with Qatar Launched during Qatar anthems, traditional crafts and Brazil 2014. The Years of Culture Japan 2012, the $100m Qatar cuisines. embody QMA’s wider philosophy Friendship Fund continues to Sergio Bruane Solon de Pontes, and objectives, nurturing artistic help Japan rebuild after the dev- Secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of talent, creating opportunities and astating 2012 tsunami while an Tourism, and Cristovam Buarque, developing skills to serve Qatar’s ambitious partnership between Senator, were among the guests. emerging art economy.” the British Library and Qatar The announcement follows the Qatar and Brazil have enjoyed Foundation continues to digi- successful conclusion of the Qatar close cultural and educational ties tise more than 500,000 pages of UK 2013 Year of Culture, which in recent years with the launch historical documents following engaged more than 350,000 peo- of initiatives and high-level visits Qatar UK 2013. ple in over 90 activities in Qatar exploring collaborations. THE PENINSULA Anti-Mursi protester number ‘a lie’ Continued from page 1 slated for mid-January, Al Qaradawi said, “This is Al Qaradawi said reports that 30 million people a meaningless referendum because the Egyptians protested against Mursi’s rule were a lie. had approved a new constitution in 2012 in a free “Mursi stayed in power only for one year and from referendum.