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Blockade Made Qatar Stronger on All Fronts BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 World Cup will meet high standards: Football offi cials QFC focusing on driving FDI infl ow to Qatar: Al-Jaida published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11031 December 13, 2018 Rabia II 6, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir chairs meeting of SC board of directors His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday chaired the fourth meeting for 2018 of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Blockade made Qatar Committee for Delivery & Legacy at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani; His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad stronger on all fronts: al-Thani, Personal Representative of His Highness the Amir and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors; HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, Prime Minister, Minister of Argentinean FM Interior and board member; and the other board members. z End the Gulf crisis through dialogue: Faurie Amir condoles with French president QNA between the two countries, refl ected communications, renewable energy, oil His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim Doha in the fl ow of high-level mutual visits, and gas and tourism, adding that this is bin Hamad al-Thani sent a cable of pointing out that there are many areas the perfect time for Qatari companies condolences to French President where bilateral relations can be deep- to take advantage of these opportuni- Emmanuel Macron expressing he Gulf crisis that followed the ened mainly through receiving Qatari ties and invest in his country which is his condolences for the victims of siege of Qatar has in fact made investments and increasing exports to a global leader and well known for its the attack that targeted a market Tthe country stronger economi- the Qatari market. food market and is able to contribute to in the city of Strasbourg in east of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, cally and politically, Argentinean For- The minister expressed hope that new Qatar’s food security. Qatar is a big im- France, wishing the injured a speedy Science and Community Development (QF), met yesterday with Argentine Minister of eign Minister Jorge Faurie has said. agreements will be reached during his porter of food, making it a very attrac- recovery. The Amir expressed his Foreign Aff airs and Worship Jorge Faurie. HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, According to him, the crisis pushed current visit to Qatar, which will benefi t tive market for Argentina, he added. strong condemnation for the attack, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, joined the meeting as they discussed Qatar forward to expand its strategic re- Argentine companies and Qatar Invest- The minister expressed his country’s confirming Qatar’s solidarity with potential strategic collaboration between Qatar Foundation and Argentina in education, lations with many countries in the world, ment Authority, noting that the details desire to strengthen bilateral relations France in facing violence. Pages, 2, 20 natural sciences and research. PICTURE: AR Al-Baker/HHOPL strengthen its international standing of two important agreements are being with Qatar by increasing exports of and its participation in all international fi nalised in the fi eld of youth and national agro-industries and diversifying them forums and implement ambitious plans libraries between the two countries, and into other strategic sectors such as to increase self-suffi ciency and achieve that 14 agreements and memorandums software, knowledge-based services, economic independence. of understanding are in their fi nal stages. technology and nuclear research reac- The minister, addressing a press He said that the Argentine delegation tors for the peaceful uses of nuclear en- conference, also stressed the impor- accompanying him includes offi cials ergy in health, among others. National Day celebrations tance of putting an end to the current from public and private sectors who On co-operation with the Hamad Gulf crisis and the need for the parties will discuss promising opportunities Port, the Argentinean Foreign Minister to sit at the dialogue table, pointing for co-operation and investment in the said his country is open to exchange ex- out that his country has good relations sectors of oil and gas, agro-industries, periences with Qatar. On issues related begin at Darb Al Saai with all countries in the region. real estate, infrastructure and tourism. to transport, which is the main sector In an interview with local Arabic Regarding Qataris’ investment in in the development of the economies daily Arrayah, the Argentine minister Argentina, the minister said there are of the two countries, the experience of By Ayman Adly Dr Mohamed Abdullah al-Mahna described his country’s relations with great opportunities for foreign invest- Hamad Port will certainly be useful to Staff Reporter al-Marri, several civilian and mili- Qatar as “excellent” and that there is ments in Argentina, especially in areas strengthen bilateral ties in this area, he tary fi gures and a large number of increasing dialogue and co-operation such as infrastructure, mining, tele- pointed out. To Page 10 citizens and residents. he Qatar National Day The opening ceremony started 2018 celebrations at Darb with the hoisting of the Qatari TAl Saai started yesterday fl ag and a performance by a police with the participation of a large music band, followed by a parade. number of public and private en- A large number of people from tities, off ering diverse activities diff erent nationalities attended and programmes. the ceremony and enjoyed the HE the Deputy Prime Minister various activities on off er, which and Minister of State for Defence have a special focus on children to Aff airs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed engage them in diff erent educa- al-Attiyah launched the activi- tional and fun exercises. ties alongside a number of senior Many children were seen offi cials and dignitaries. dressed in military uniforms The opening ceremony was to refl ect their patriotism and attended by Commander of the love for the country. Several ac- Joint Special Forces Major Gen- tivities at Darb Al Saai also help eral Hamad bin Abdullah al-Fetais foster the patriotic spirit among al-Marri, Director-General of the all visitors in general and young- HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Police College Brigadier General sters in particular. To Page 11 for Defence Aff airs at Darb Al Saai yesterday. Qatar and China hold fi rst round of strategic dialogue QNA hamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, nerships in various fi elds, as well as Beijing while the Chinese side was headed by strengthening opportunities to fur- State Councillor and Foreign Minister ther co-operation in the fi nancial Wang Yi. services sector, including banking and he fi rst round of strategic dia- Both sides stressed the importance insurance and capital markets. logue between the govern- of strengthening the partnership, co- During the talks, an operational plan Tments of Qatar and China was ordinating positions on regional is- for co-operation between Qatar and held yesterday in Beijing, where the sues and increasing co-operation in China was announced in the frame- two sides held comprehensive talks on international organisations. work of the implementation of the “Belt bilateral relations in economic, secu- They discussed exchanging infor- and Road” initiative, in addition to an- rity, cultural and tourism fi elds. mation on available investment op- nouncing the entry of agreement on ex- The Qatari side was chaired by HE portunities, signing agreements in the empting citizens of both countries from the Deputy Prime Minister and Min- fi eld of investment, attracting capital visa requirements into force on Decem- ister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mo- by entering into Qatari-Chinese part- ber 21, 2018. To Page 2 HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, and Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chairing the talks in Beijing yesterday. Gulf Times 2 Thursday, December 13, 2018 QATAR Sheikh Jassim attends ceremony honouring winners of Sheikh Cabinet welcomes Hamad Award for Translation outcome of Amir’s visit to Malaysia QNA prime minister of Malaysia and The notary public shall verify determining the fees for licences Doha UN secretary-general’s repre- the identity, eligibility of the of similar commercial, indus- sentative. person submitting the request trial, public stores and street The Council of Ministers af- and the identity and relation of vendors. he Cabinet’s regular fi rmed that the award and the whom they represent, using of- The Cabinet also approved meeting, chaired by HE Amir’s honouring of the win- fi cial papers. the suggestion of the Ministry Tthe Prime Minister Sheikh ners are part of Qatar’s eff orts to This must be shown on the of Commerce and Industry on Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa combat corruption in the world document needed for attesta- extending the period for those al-Thani yesterday, praised the and respect the values of integ- tion. concerned to meet requirements outcome of the working visit rity, good governance and rule of The notary must also ensure under the provisions of Law No paid by His Highness the Amir law and to harness the resources that the document does not vio- 20 of 2014 amending certain Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- and wealth of countries to serve late the provisions of the law and provisions of Law No 25 of 2005 Thani to Malaysia from Decem- the welfare of their people and regulations and does not lack of regarding the Commercial Reg- ber 5 to 7.
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