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Amir's Tunisia Visit Opens New Horizon in Ties www.thepeninsula.qa Tuesday 25 February 2020 Volume 24 | Number 8178 1 Rajab - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 09 Govt’s strategic Qatar doing great initiatives help job to boost boost QIB’s athletics in growth region: Radcliffee Moving house? FREE Wi-Fi Ooredoo device & FREE installation! ONE *Terms & Conditions Apply Biggest edition of Amir’s Tunisia visit opens new horizon in ties Doha jewellery The talks dealt with a number of regional exhibition begins and international issues of common concern to the two countries, most importantly the RAYNALD C RIVERA THE PENINSULA latest developments of the Palestinian cause and the Libyan crisis. The two sides stressed Prime Minister and Minister of the importance of promoting joint Arab Interior, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani action. inaugurated yesterday the 17th and biggest edition yet of Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhi- QNA — TUNIS members of the Qatari Embassy bition (DJWE) at Doha Exhibition in Tunisia. and Convention Centre (DECC). Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin H H the Amir was accorded Organised by Qatar Hamad Al Thani and President an official reception upon National Tourism Council of the Republic of Tunisia, H E arrival. (QNTC) under the patronage Kais Saied held an official talks During the talks, the two of H E the Prime Minister and session at Carthage Presidential sides discussed ways to enhance Minister of Interior, the six-day Palace in Tunis yesterday. cooperation between the two luxury event features 129 Talks during the session brotherly countries, especially exhibitors from 14 countries pertained to the close bilateral in the fields of economy, showcasing 500 local and relations between the two investment, security and international brands, spread countries and means to develop defence, as the two sides agreed across 33,000sqm area. these relations in all fields in to create an effective mech- “Doha Jewellery & Watches addition to a number of regional anism to accelerate the pace of exhibition is one of the biggest and international issues of work between the two coun- events in Qatar, offering vis- common concern. tries within the Joint Higher itors the opportunity to expe- H H the Amir arrived in the Committee, in order to rience the quality and crafts- capital Tunis yesterday on a overcome all difficulties facing manship of hundreds of the two-day official visit to the everything that would world’s finest gemstones and Republic of Tunisia. strengthen and develop rela- jewellery collections all under H H the Amir was welcomed tions in various fields. one roof. It helps attract tens of upon arrival at Tunis-Carthage The talks also dealt with a thousands of tourists to Doha International Airport by the number of regional and interna- each year – including celeb- President of the Republic of tional issues of common concern rities, media, and industry Tunisia, H E Kais Saied; Gov- to the two countries, most impor- influencers,” said H E Akbar Al ernor of Tunis City Shazli tantly the latest developments of Baker, Secretary General of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the President of the Republic of Tunisia, H E Kais Boualak, a number of Their the Palestinian Cause and the QNTC and Group Chief Exec- Saied, in Tunis, yesterday. `P3 Excellencies high-ranking Libyan crisis. The two sides utive of Qatar Airways. Tunisian officials; Ambassador stressed the importance of pro- H E Al Baker added: “It is no of the State of Qatar to Tunisia, moting joint Arab action. On the Tunisian side, it was two countries are a model of direct investments in Tunisia, surprise therefore, that DJWE is H E Saad bin Nasser Al Their Excellences members attended by a number of Their successful and advanced rela- with over $3bn invested in the growing year after year, and the Humaidi; Ambassador of the of the official delegation accom- Excellencies Ministers and tions on the Arab level, as Qatar sectors of telecommunication, 17th edition is the largest to date Republic of Tunisia to the State panying H H the Amir attended senior officials. ranks first in the Arab world and banking and tourism to name a in terms of exhibitors and exhi- of Qatar, H E Sami Al Saidi, and the session. The relations between the second globally in terms of few. bition space." `P3 02 HOME TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2020 TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2020 HOME 03 Amir's Tunisia visit opens new horizon in ties OFFICIAL NEWS Amir sends congratulations to President of Estonia Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Estonia, H E Kersti Kaljulaid, on the anniversary of her country’s Independence Day. The Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- rior, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, also sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Min- ister of the Republic of Estonia, H E Juri Ratas, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. QNA FM sends written message to Kuwaiti counterpart Kuwait: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the President of the Republic of Tunisia, H E Kais Saied, H E Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al in Tunis, yesterday. RIGHT: H H the Amir and his accompanying delegation during a discussion with H Mohammed Al Ahmed Al Sabah, E the President and other officials. has received a written message from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- Amir directs creation of 10,000 more jobs for Jordanians rahman Al Thani, pertaining to the bilateral relations and ways of pro- QNA — AMMAN M King Abdullah II bin Al of academic courses under support of the Jordanian mil- political resolutions to the crises moting and enhancing them. The Hussein expressed their satis- Lusail University’s umbrella, in itary retirement fund with $30 facing the region in order to message was handed over by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin faction with the growth of addition to the exchange of million. maintain stability and security. Ambassador of the State of Qatar Hamad Al Thani and H M King bilateral ties, and stressed their expertise and training that will The talks also dealt with a The session was attended by to Kuwait, H E Bandar bin Moham- Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the commitment to advancing it be carried as part of the prepa- number of regional and inter- members of the official dele- med Al Attiyah, during his meeting Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan further in all fields, particularly rations for hosting the FIFA national issues of joint interest, gation accompanying H H the with H E the Kuwaiti Foreign Minis- held on Sunday an official talks the economic and investment 2022 World Cup in Qatar. led by the Palestinian issue. The Amir. It was attended on the Jor- ter yesterday. QNA session that dealt with the fields. The two sides stressed the H H the Amir directed the two leaders stressed the impor- danian side by President of the strong bilateral relations and the importance of activating the creation of 10,000 job oppor- tance of supporting the Pales- Jordan Football Association FM sends means to enhance them, in Qatar-Jordanian supreme joint tunities in Qatar for Jordanian tinian people in obtaining their H H Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, H message to addition to the latest develop- committee, and enhancing nationals, in addition to the legitimate rights and to establish E Prime Minister Dr. Omar ments in the region. cooperation in the fields of 10,000 job opportunities that their own independent state on Razzaz, and a number of their Italian counterpart During the session, which energy, infrastructure, and were announced in August 2018, the borders of 1967 with East Al excellencies ministers, advisors Rome: The Minister of Foreign was held at Al Husseiniya Palace higher education. The University the opening of a center in Jordan Quds as its capital, and stressed at the Royal Hashemite Court, Affairs and International Cooper- in Amman, H H the Amir and H of Jordan will provide a number to facilitate the process, and the on the importance of reaching and ranking military officials. ation of the Italian Republic, H E Luigi Di Maio, has received a written message from the Deputy Prime Min- ister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, MoPH takes additional measures on novel coronavirus H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- rahman Al Thani, pertaining to QNA - DOHA to the increasing cases dis- number of residential buildings The Ministry affirmed its or inquiries related to commu- bilateral relations and ways of pro- covered in both South Korea equipped with all the amenities keenness to maintain high alert nicable diseases on the hotline moting them. The message was The Ministry of Public Health and Iran and the monitoring of have been prepared to host the in the health sector to detect, numbers 66740951 or handed over by the Ambassador (MoPH) announced yesterday new cases in a number of coun- persons who meet the quar- isolate and report any suspected 66740948. of the State of Qatar to the Italian a number of additional tries in the region, coordination antine standards, while con- cases, as well as raise the degree The Ministry confirmed that Republic, H E Abdulaziz bin Ahmed measures to monitor and detect has been made with the con- tinuing to screen people who of preparedness in combating no cases have yet been regis- Al Malki, during his meeting with any suspected cases of corona- cerned authorities to examine show fever and respiratory the transmission of infection in tered with the novel Corona- the Director-General of the Direc- virus, and has implemented all all travellers coming from coun- symptoms to be transferred to hospitals and health centres.
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