QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune SUNDAY JULY 19, 2020 DHU AL-QA’da 28, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 5002 QR 2 Fajr: 3:27 am Dhuhr: 11:40 am FINE Asr: 3:05 pm Maghrib: 6:27 pm HIGH : 41°C LOW : 33°C Isha: 7:57 pm World 8 Business 9 Sports 13 China rolls out mass Nakilat best bet for equity Hamilton claims 90th testing in Xinjiang after investors to participate in career pole, record-equalling new virus cases Qatar’s LNG growth: Report 7th in Hungary Amir checks on health of Kuwait Amir QNA Amir checked on the health of HH DOHA the Amir of Kuwait, praying to Al- lah the Almighty to bestow upon His HIS Highness The Amir of State of Highness good health and wellness. Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Later, HH The Amir also held a Thani on Saturday held a telephone telephone conversation with HH The conversation with His Highness The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Amir of State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. Sabah to check on the health of HH During the phone call, HH The the Amir of the State of Kuwait. Kuwaiti Amiri order assigns Crown Prince to take over some of constitutional jurisdictions QNA Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs in Kuwait Kuwait Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al Sabah as saying: “An Amiri Order was issued as- THE Kuwaiti Amiri Diwan has an- signing His Highness the Crown Prince nounced that an Amiri Order was is- to take over some constitutional jurisdic- sued assigning Crown Prince HH Sheikh tions of His Highness the Amir, tempo- Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to rarily.” take over some constitutional jurisdic- His Highness the Amir of State of tions of the Amir of Kuwait, temporarily. Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) quot- Al Sabah was admitted to hospital on ed a statement issued on Saturday by Saturday for medical checkups. COVID-19 recoveries reach 103,023 Qatar Rail’s Doha Metro wins AS many as 410 people tested positive for coroanvirus (COVID-19) in Qatar on Saturday, the Ministry of Public CIHT international award Health (MoPH) said in its daily report. The last 24 hour also saw 426 people recovering from QNA the virus, taking the total number of recoveries in Qatar to DOHA 103,023. Sadly, an 81-year-old patient receiving necessary medical care succumbed to the virus, taking the death toll QATAR Rail was recognised to 154. The MoPH said all the new cases have been kept internationally on Satur- in isolation and are receiving necessary healthcare accord- day after the Doha Metro ing to their health status. “Measures to tackle COVID-19 in received the Chartered Local dates Qatar have succeeded in flattening the curve and limiting Institute of Highways & the spread of the virus and the number of new daily cases Transportation (CIHT) in- to hit market and hospital admissions continues to decline each week,” ternational award 2020. the MoPH added. (TNN) The award recognises on July 20 outstanding examples of highways and transportation THE Ministry of Munici- infrastructure or services pality and Environment from outside the UK and Ire- Rail’s Doha Metro the first ued Qatar’s clearly articu- (MME), represented by the land. project in the region to win lated vision for an integrat- Agricultural Affairs Depart- 33 work sites shut for flouting rule The company said the this prestigious award. ed transport network and ment, has announced that project won the award after A panel of impartial judg- Qatar Rail’s well thought- fresh dates (locally called QNA Al Thumama, Azghawa and Al Khor areas. being shortlisted alongside es with a diversity of experi- out planning and design, Al Rutab) from local farms DOHA The Ministerial Resolution No 16 of 2007 mega projects in the US, Af- ence and opinion recognised effective engagement and will be available at all Al prohibits work between 11.30 am and 3 pm rica, Asia and the Balkans. Doha Metro’s outstanding communication with stake- Meera branches from July A total of 33 work sites have been closed for during June 15 and August 31 every year. The The established and achievement by looking for holders and successful 20. Fresh dates of different three days for violating the provisions decision obliges companies to work long-running CIHT awards excellence from the start of delivery on performance varieties will be available at of Ministerial Resolution No 16 of out a schedule in which it sets daily opened their doors to inter- the project through to imple- measures. fixed prices at all Al Meera 2007 regarding outdoor work hours working hours in accordance with the national projects for the first mentation and execution. branches. (TNN) during summer. provisions of the decision. time last year, making Qatar In particular, judges val- Continued on page 2 The violations were detected dur- The notice of schedule must be ing field visits carried out by inspec- displayed in a place that is easy for all tors of the Labor Inspection Depart- workers to see, and which inspectors ment of the Ministry of Administrative can observe during their visits. Qatar condemns Development, Labor, and Social Affairs The companies are also required Iraq bombings between July 5 and July 16. The companies that to provide air-conditioned spaces for the workers, flouted the rules were engaged in the contract- cool water, light clothes, and allocate rest periods QNA ing sector in Al Wakrah, Rawdat Al Hamama, Al at different times to protect them from the risk of DOHA Kharaitiyat, Lusail, Umm Al Seneem, Al Kheesa, heat stress. Qatar has condemned the two bombings that occurred in Basra and Saladin gover- norates in Iraq, killing at least three people. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign UDC begins construction works in Gewan Island Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and QNA commercial and residential main entrance’s cable-stayed versified residential and retail terrorism regardless of motives DOHA district. bridge, a landmark and en- products on offer. and causes. The statement Once completed in 2022, gineering masterpiece which The island’s design incor- offered Qatar’s condolences to THE United Development they will have 586 apartment connects The Pearl-Qatar to porates a number of sustain- the families of victims as well Company (UDC) held a cer- units from one to four bed- Gewan Island, continue. It ability features, including re- as the government and people emonial concrete pouring to rooms, 101 public retail, enter- demonstrates UDC’s commit- ducing the use of vehicles by of Iraq, wishing the wounded a announce the launch of con- tainment and dining outlets, ment to its strategy and the encouraging walking and bik- speedy recovery. struction works at Gewan comprehensive leisure facili- development timeline of all ing through dedicated pedes- Island, starting with Crystal ties for residents, and 1,456 its projects despite the current trian and cycling networks. Residence’s 15 mixed-use underground car parks. challenging situation. The island also imple- buildings and the climatised Most recently, UDC had The commencement of ments a centralised waste outdoor Crystal Walkway, the awarded the contracts for construction of Crystal Resi- collection system that is both QNB named ‘Best island’s retail hub. building, landscaping and dence is a major milestone for environmentally friendly and Crystal Residence’s low- infrastructure works on the UDC as it constitutes the spine cost-efficient. Bank in Qatar’ by Ceremonial concrete pouring to announce the launch of construction rise buildings sit at the heart of island, while dredging activi- of Gewan Island due to its cen- Euromoney (PG 9) works at Gewan Island. Gewan Island within a vibrant ties and construction of the tral location as well as its di- Continued on page 2 02 Sunday, July 19, 2020 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Turkey celebrates 4th anniversary of failed coup, thanks Qatar for support He thanked HH the Amir and the The Turkish government has de- ing control of the Turkish state from The Turkish people will always remember people of Qatar for their firm sup- clared FETO group as terrorist and within. port to “our democratically-elected criminal organisation and banned He said the banned organisa- Qatar’s valuable and solid support government after the heinous coup all its activities after the failed coup tion had also established media attempt on July 15, with phone calls, attempt. houses to shape the public opinion ASHRAF SIDDIQUI strengthening bilateral relations and official visits, statements and social Ozmert said the terror group for and against any person, group DOHA discussing regional and international media messages”. used children and their parents as or idea. It also started meddling issues of common concern. He said the Turkish people will ‘Chosen One’ with the seemingly in- in business transactions and gov- QATAR and Turkey enjoy excellent Turkish President Erdogan was always remember Qatar’s valuable nocent promise of better education ernment tender process, launder- relations which is reflected from in Qatar on a short visit at the begin- and solid support. and jobs by providing financial help ing, infiltrating critical state posts, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ning of July along with his delega- The Turkish diplomat said that and support in academics. eliminating opponents, illegal recent short visit to Qatar despite the tion and met the Amir His Highness just one year after the coup, Qatar “The whole purpose was to sub- wiretapping, fabricating evidences, coronavirus pandemic, said HE Mert Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.