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3rd Best News Website in the Middle East BUSINESS | 18 SPORT | 24 Brexit: May In-form Qatar too ggoo meets top all out for victoryry financiers against Oman Friday 12 January 2018 | 25 Rabia II I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 22 | Number 7404 | 2 Riyals 1,000 world experts Defence Minister attends Military College graduation discuss cardiac care FAZEENA SALEEM The three-day conference, THE PENINSULA attended by over 1,000 eminent experts across the DOHA: Over 1,000 cardiology experts across the globe gathered at the 14th Gulf globe, is discussing advanced Heart Association Conference and the 11th treatment methods in the Gulf Vascular Society Symposium that field of cardiology. began yesterday in the presence of Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari. The Minister also inaugurated Dr Jeroen Bax, President of European an exhibition being held on the sidelines Society of Cardiology, and Dr David Wood, of the conference at the Sheraton Grand President of World Health Federation Doha Resort and Convention Hotel. addressed the opening session. The three-day conference is discussing Dr Amr Badr, Consultant, Cardiology, advanced treatment methods in the field Hamad Medical Corporation and Director The Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College celebrated the handing out of graduation certificates to 124 candidates of cardiology. There are several sessions Of Heart Failure Clinic , speaking to media of the 13th batch at the college’s educational building. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Deputy Prime and workshops that will provide partici- on the sidelines said that the issues that pants with information on comprehensive will be discussed during the conference Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and in the presence of Chief approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, will improve patient care. of Staff H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanim bin Shaheen Al Ghanim. At the end of the ceremony, the Deputy Prime and treatment of common heart conditions. “We have eminent experts from all Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs handed out the awards to the honourees. → See also page 2 The exhibition showcases different local over the world to discuss about the latest and international institutions involved in treatment methods and research findings cardiac care. in cardiac care. When we meet together, During the opening session, H E Dr we exchange experience and share Hajar Ahmed Hajar Al Binali, Conference knowledge. This will definitely make a Flower Festival Chairman, delivered a presentation on the great impact on patient care,” he said. Real estate trading volume development of cardiac care in Qatar. He Further, three workshops were also 2018 attracts highlighted the journey from first pace- held yesterday by local international reached QR32.7bn in 2017 maker in-plant to opening of the Heart experts. The workshop on electrocardiog- huge crowd Hospital and its impact on reducing mor- raphy speakers discussed methods to dif- THE PENINSULA 580 transactions worth QR6.5bn. AMNA PERVAIZ RAO tality rate in the country. ferentiate between heart rhythm problems January recorded 414 transactions THE PENINSULA Several other experts including Dr Mary which causes slow heart beats, and how DOHA: Qatar’s real sector showed amounting to QR3. 4bn. Walsh, President of the American Associ- to identify life threatening irregularities. robust performance last year and In August, the ministry registered DOHA: Flower Festival 2018 ation of Cardiology, Dr Sidney Smith, Past- emergent resilient in 2017. The volume 340 transactions worth QR3.8bn, officially opened its doors President of American Heart Association, → CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 of real estate transactions amounted while the number of transactions reg- yesterday for public at winter to QR32.7bn last year, according to the istered in April was 340 amounted market of Al Mazrouah (near annual bulletin of the sales contracts. to QR2.4bn. Umm Salal) organised by the The movement of real estate In May the number of transactions Ministry of Municipality and trading recorded 3,988 real estate registered was 411 worth QR3.03bn, Environment. transactions during the year, showing followed by November which regis- Locally grown vegetables, an increase of about 119 percent com- tered 396 transactions worth QR2.5bn; fruits, flowers and orna- pared to trading in 2016, QNA March which a total of 382 transac- mental plants are attracting reported. The Ministry of Justice has tions were registered with a value of huge crowds at the second issued the annual bulletin of the sales QR2.4bn. February registered 289 Flower Festival 2018. This contracts registered in the Ministry’s transactions worth QR1.6bn. In July, festival will continue for three Real Estate Registration Department the Ministry registered transactions days at Al Mazrouah. in 2017. amounting to 238 worth QR1.8bn, The winter market of Al Meanwhile, the trading volume of while in December it registered Khor-Al Dhakhira will have registered real estate between transactions 261 worth QR1.8bn. the festival from January 18 December 31 to January 4 at the real In September, the number of trans- to 20 while visitors can enjoy estate registration department stood actions registered was 211 amounting flower festival at Al Wakrah at QR171m. The department’s weekly to QR716.9m, followed by June with winter market from January report said that the trading included transactions was 135 worth QR3.5m. 25 to 27. empty lands, residential units and res- The Municipality of Doha Several local companies idential buildings. Most of the trading recorded the highest real estate like Khiratona Farm, Al Safwa took place in Al Wakrah, Doha, Al transactions at the municipal level Farm, Samrat Khataaf nursery, Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, H E Dr Hajar Ahmed Hajar Rayyan, Um Salal, Al Daayen, Al Khor during 2017, with 1084 transactions Global Farm for agricultural Al Binali, Conference Chairman, and other officials opening the exhibition held on the and Al Thakhira representing 27 percent of the total supplies and Al Sulaiteen Agri- sidelines of 14th Gulf Heart Association Conference and the 11th Gulf Vascular Society The annual bulletin showed that number of real estate transactions. cultural and Industrial Symposium at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel yesterday. October 2017 was the highest in terms Complex one of the largest BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA of trading value, which amounted to → CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 farm in Qatar participated in Flower Festival 2018. → REPORT ON PAGE 3 Over 2,400 runners to participate Qatar Fund for Development assistance QSE market EconomicE development cap rises to in sixth Ooredoo Marathon today ssector $952,219 Education Sector QR502.24bn THE PENINSULA spectators, Ooredoo requests that number of lucky Aspire Academy HealthH sector all visitors not participating, stand students were given the chance $53,198,511$ $311,430,887 THE PENINSULA DOHA: Over 2,400 runners are to the side of the road along the to take part in a training session set to take part in the sixth Corniche, or at the Finish and with the athletes, led by Sir Mo HumanitarianH sector DOHA: Investors at Qatar Ooredoo Doha Marathon that Starting line in MIA Park. Farah. The Marathon Master Class Stock Exchange (QSE) became will be held at the Museum of As part of the company’s covered subjects such as warm- $126,533,751$ Total QR24.47bn richer last week Islamic Arts Park. vision to encourage more people ups, pre-race preparation and $886,017,487 as the market cap rose by 5.12 Alongside a host of interna- to get fit and active, Ooredoo, in stamina. InfrastructureIn sector percent to reach QR502.24bn tionally renowned athletes, partnership with Qatar Tourism To ensure that Qatar’s com- $393,902,119$ as compared to QR477.77bn including multiple Olympic Gold Authority, arranged a host of munities had the chance to take at the end of previous week. Medallist Sir Mo Farah, runners activities this week. part in the preparations, the ath- The QSE’s benchmark index from across Qatar’s communities To inspire Qatar’s children letes also took part in a special Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) tweeted on Wednesday, gained 505.19 points or 5.85 will join together to get fit and to live a more active life, some ‘Meet and Greet’ at the Mall of January 10, 2018 “QFFD has provided assistance to many percent last week when the compete for a range of prizes. of the top international athletes Qatar on Wednesday, taking the countries around the world in line with the objectives of bourse closed yesterday at The Marathon will begin visited Qatar Academy Primary time to sign autographs, address international cooperation stated in Qatar National Vision2030 9,135.86 points. Trading value today at 6.30am and end at School yesterday, and spoke the huge crowds and invite them and the SDGs. This is achieved by focusing on projects in last week increased by 76.22 11.30am, and all roads following about the determination it takes all to attend the event. education health and economic empowerment”. Disbursement percent to reach QR1.52bn. the Corniche will be closed during to be a professional athlete and by major sectors for the last three years (2015-2017) this time. To ensure the safety of rewards this brings. A selected → CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 → REPORT ON PAGE 17 02 HOME FRIDAY 12 JANUARY 2018 Military College celebrates graduation of 13th batch QNA DOHA: Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College celebrated the handing out of graduation certificates to the 124 candidates of the 13th batch at the college’s educational building. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr.