Qatar, Italy Vow to Strengthen Relations Amir and Italian Prime Minister Discuss Ways to Boost Cooperation in Economy, Investment and Defence Fields
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BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 12 Regency Group Barshim to and Dell spearhead Team Technologies Qatar at Asian Athletics sign MoU Championships Thursday 4 April 2019 | 28 Rajab 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7851 | 2 Riyals Qatar, Italy vow to strengthen relations Amir and Italian Prime Minister discuss ways to boost cooperation in economy, investment and defence fields. Developments in Libya figure in talks. Giuseppe Conte hails National Museum of Qatar as inspiring and iconic. New premises of Italian Embassy opens. Italian Prime Minister tours Al Bayt Stadium. QNA Al Bayt Stadium; inaugurated authentic DOHA Italian products corner at Lulu Hyper- market, Al Messaila. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al During the visit to the National Thani and the Prime Minister of the Museum of Qatar the Prime Minister Italian Republic, Giuseppe Conte, held was accompanied by Chairperson of yesterday a session of official talks Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa pertaining to bilateral relations and bint Hamad Al Thani. H E Sheikha means to enhance them in all fields, Mayassa provided a detailed presen- particularly in the fields of economy, tation of the museum’s pieces and investment, and defence. collections. The session, which was held at the The Prime Minister viewed the geo- Amiri Diwan, also discussed a number logical development of Qatar, pearl col- of regional and international issues of lections, as well as an exhibition on the joint interest, particularly developments history of Qatar before discovering oil in Libya. and gas. The talks session was attended by Conte said at the conclusion of his Prime Minister and Interior Minister tour that he would like to "congratulate H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin the State of Qatar and its people for the Khalifa Al Thani, and a number of Their inspiring and the iconic museum that Excellencies the Ministers. On the Italian gives shape to the vision of the country." side, it was attended by members of the He added that his visit to the official delegation accompanying the museum showed that it embodies a Prime Minister. vision of "a community whose strength The Italian Prime Minister was also comes from culture and knowledge accorded an official reception at the where people with different traditions Amiri Diwan. H H the Amir hosted a and values contribute to the social luncheon banquet in honour of the development of each and every one." Italian Prime Minister and the delegation He stressed that protecting national Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giuseppe Conte, at the Amiri accompanying him, at the Amiri Diwan. heritage is a goal both countries are Diwan, yesterday. The banquet was attended by committed to, as it helps ensure the H E the Prime Minister and Interior Min- future generations can know their roots Salzano, and Acting Executive Director Committee for Delivery and Legacy accomplished so far. ister and a number of Their Excellencies and identity as they embark on building of the museum Ahmed Namla. Hassan Al Thawadi and a number of The Prime Minister left Doha yes- the Ministers. a better future. Prime Minister of the Italian those in charge of the stadium’s terday evening. The Italian Prime Min- The Italian Prime Minister spent a The tour was attended by Ambas- Republic and his accompanying dele- construction. ister and his accompanying delegation busy day in Doha and visited National sador of the State of Qatar to the Italian gation also visited Al Bayt Stadium in Al The Prime Minister listened to a were seen off on departure at Hamad Museum of Qatar; inaugurated new Republic, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki Khor. detailed presentation on the progress international airport by Minister of Italian embassy premises at Alfardan Al Jahni; Ambassador of the Italian He was welcomed upon arrival by of the construction process, in Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Office Tower in West Bay; paid a visit to Republic to the State of Qatar, Pasquale Secretary-General of Supreme addition to viewing what has been Al Kuwari. `P2, 3 Qatar Airways wins six TripAdvisor Cabinet approves draft law on Travellers’ Choice Airline Awards public-private sector partnership THE PENINSULA QNA DOHA license, for development by the between the Government of the DOHA private sector, build operate State of Qatar and the Gov- transfer (BOT), build-transfer- ernment of the Republic of Peru. Qatar Airways has been named The Cabinet has approved a draft operate (BTO), build own operate The Cabinet also took the ‘World’s Top 10 Airline’, ‘World’s law regulating the partnership transfer (BOOT), operations and necessary measures to ratify, Best Business Class’, ‘Middle East between the public and the maintenance (OM) or any other cooperation agreement between Best Airline’, ‘Middle East Best private sector. Prime Minister form adopted by H E the Prime the Government of the State of Major’, ‘Middle East Best and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Minister, upon the proposal of Qatar and the International Business Class’, and ‘Middle East Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa the competent minister. Organisation for Migration, basic Best Economy Class’ by TripAd- Qatar World’s Top 10 Airline Al Thani chaired the Cabinet The Government or the com- agreement between the Gov- visor Travellers’ Choice Airline Airways World’s Best Business Class regular meeting held yesterday petent administration may, on its ernment of the State of Qatar Awards 2019. Middle East Best Airline at the Amiri Diwan. Following own initiative or at the suggestion and the United Nations Chil- The TripAdvisor Travellers’ wins the meeting, Minister of Justice of the private sector, identify a dren’s Fund and agreement Choice Airline Awards are based Middle East Best Major and Acting Minister of State for project for its implementation between the United Nations High on millions of honest reviews Middle East Best Business Class Cabinet Affairs H E Dr. Issa bin through partnership. Commissioner for Refugees from travellers around the world, Middle East Best Economy Class Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi stated Meanwhile, the Cabinet (UNHCR) and the Government and reflect best service, quality that Cabinet considered topics approved a draft law amending of the State of Qatar. and customer satisfaction. on the agenda. The Cabinet some provisions of Law No. (32) It also took measures to Qatar Airways Group Chief “This year’s achievements by Business Class’ and ‘Best Economy approved a draft law regulating of 1995 on the prevention of ratify terms of reference Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: Qatar Airways in the Travellers’ Class’ as well as being named as the partnership between the damage to the plant envi- between the United Nations rep- “Thank you to all our passengers Choice Airline Awards demon- one of the ‘World’s Top 10 Airlines’ public and the private sector. ronment and its components. resented by the United Nations who awarded us with these six strates our promise to set the is an incredible and proud The partnership between the The amendments come within Office for the Coordination of Travellers’ Choice Awards. We highest standards and deliver the achievement for Qatar Airways.” government and the private the framework of modernising Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) are delighted that our continued absolute best quality of service to TripAdvisor is the world’s sector shall be made under the legislation, to address the and the State of Qatar and rep- pursuit of excellence is recog- our passengers. These awards are largest travel site with more than partnership contract in problems created by the prac- resented by the Government of nised by TripAdvisor travellers some of the most respected acco- 730 million traveller reviews of accordance with the provisions tical reality in this area, and to the State of Qatar on the estab- around the world. This is a lades in travel and to be awarded hotels, airlines, restaurants and of this law. The partnership shall tighten the penalties for violating lishment of an Office for the ringing endorsement for all the ‘World’s Best Business Class’, in attractions, making TripAdvisor be in accordance with one of the the provisions of the law. Coordination of Humanitarian hard work that our team has put addition to the Middle East awards one the most recognised names following regulations: Allocation The Cabinet also approved Affairs in Doha, the State of in to serve our customers. for ‘Best Airline’, ‘Best Major’, ‘Best in the travel industry. `P4 of land through rent or use a draft air service agreement Qatar. `P3 02 HOME THURSDAY 4 APRIL 2019 Qatar, Italy vow to strengthen relations Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted yesterday a luncheon banquet in honour of the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, Giuseppe Conte, and the delegation accompanying him, at the Amiri Diwan. The banquet was attended by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and a number of Their Excellencies the Ministers. H H the Amir and the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic held a session of official talks pertaining to bilateral relations and the means to enhance them in all fields, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, and defence. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte visited National Museum of Qatar. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chairperson of Qatar Museums, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa A Thani, who provided a detailed presentation of the museum’s pieces and collections. He viewed the geological development of Qatar, pearl collections, and an exhibition on the history of Qatar before discovering oil and gas. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte (left) and Pasquale Salzano, Ambassador of Italy to the State of Qatar, during the inauguration of new premises of the Embassy, yesterday.