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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Al-Attiyah confi dent as Dakar Rally Oman off ers Qatari businessmen looms investment projects in agri sector published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11023 December 5, 2018 Rabia I 27, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals ‘QMC Now’ Amir visits Doha International Book Fair app launched atar Media Corporation Amir’s visit (QMC) has launched a new Qapplication programme (app) for smart devices - QMC Now. The app is available in the App Store for iOS devices. to Malaysia will enhance The QMC Now app includes the live streaming and transmission schedules and programme details for the following television channels and radio channels: Qatar Televi- bilateral ties sion, Alkass Television, Qatar Ra- dio, Quran Radio, Urdu Radio, QBS he visit of His Highness the exchange of visits at diff erent levels. Radio, Sout Al Khaleej Radio, 88FM Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad “This is the second visit of His High- Sout Al Khaleej and Oryx Radio. Tal-Thani to Malaysia is a clear ness the Amir, and it is a clear expres- Available for free, the app re- expression of the depth of the relation- sion of the depth of the relationship quires “iOS version 11.4 or later, and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday visited the 29th Doha International Book Fair, which is ship between the two countries, Qa- between the two countries. The rela- is compatible with iPhone, iPad and being held under the theme “Doha, A City of Knowledge and Conscience” at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The tar’s ambassador to Malaysia Fahad bin tionship is based on the principles of iPod touch”. Page 3 Amir toured the pavilions of the exhibition where he was briefed on the participation of the various government organisations Mohamed Kafood has said. mutual respect for the sovereignty of and cultural institutions, as well as Arab, Qatari and international publishing houses. The Amir was also briefed on the latest The Amir will hold discussions with states, non-interference in internal af- publications, books and manuscripts displayed at the exhibition. Page 2 Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir fairs and the establishment of the best Mohamed tomorrow and honour the relations between them,” he said. winners of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad The envoy expressed the hope that al-Thani International Anti-Corrup- this important visit will have posi- tion Excellence Award at a ceremony in tive repercussions on the excellent No doubt MbS behind Khashoggi murder: US senators Kuala Lumpur on Friday. relations between the two countries, “The visit of His Highness the Amir which will benefi t the people of Qatar to Malaysia is of particular importance and Malaysia. wo key US Republican sena- ald Trump’s party run counter to the situation all the way through it,” in the light of Qatar’s policy to expand “The in-depth offi cial talks between tors , Bob Corker and Lindsey the White House narrative down- Senate Foreign Relations Committee its relations with sisterly and friendly His Highness the Amir and Malaysian TGraham, said yesterday after playing possible links between the chairman Bob Corker told reporters countries in all political, economic and Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed on a briefi ng by the CIA’s director they crown prince and the October kill- after CIA director Gina Haspel briefed cultural spheres,” Kafood explained Thursday, will be of great importance have “zero” doubt Saudi Arabia’s ing of journalist and palace critic a small group of senators. in a statement to Qatar News Agency in laying solid foundations for enhanc- crown prince Mohamed bin Salman Khashoggi at the kingdom’s Istanbul Fellow Republican Senator Lind- (QNA). ing bilateral relations in the framework (MbS) directed the murder of journal- consulate. sey Graham, who has urged Trump to “Qatar’s relationship with Malaysia of seeking opportunities to develop po- ist Jamal Khashoggi. “I have zero question in my mind take a far tougher stance against Riy- dates back to decades and it is one of litical co-ordination and co-operation The explosive new declarations that the crown prince directed the adh over the killing, also attended the the distinguished relations that have and economic relations between the two by members of President Don- murder and was kept appraised of hour-long briefi ng. Page 16 covered many sectors and witnessed countries. To Page 22 Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, December 5, 2018 QATAR Amir visits Doha International Book Fair His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani visiting the 29th Doha International Book Fair at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday. The Amir toured the pavilions of the exhibition where he was briefed on the participation of the various government organisations, cultural institutions, and Arab, Qatari and international publishing houses. He was also briefed on the latest publications, books and manuscripts displayed at the exhibition. Amir receives message from Bouteflika In brief New book discusses vision of Amir for Qatar’s development Amir sends cable of condolences to new book written by of the Amir on diff erent issues ture in the society. Kuwaiti leader Mariam Yassin al-Hamadi such as the Palestinian cause, Qatari novelist Abdullah Fa- Adiscusses the main aspects helping the poor and confl ict- khroo published his fi fth novel of the vision of His Highness the stricken countries around the entitled Refused Heart Syn- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad world through donations and drome. Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani sent al-Thani in building Qatar’s in- developmental projects. In addition, a number of Qa- yesterday a cable of condolences stitutions and achieving sustain- The Doha International Book tari writers and media profes- to the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh able development in the country. Fair also witnessed a cultural sionals and residents of Qatar Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Addressing a seminar held as symposium on the Arab novel signed a number of cultural pub- on the death of Sheikha Bazza part of The Doha International and challenges facing the Arab lications. Mohamed al-Ali al-Malek al- Book Fair yesterday, al-Hamadi world, presented by Dr Ahmed In this year’s edition of the Sabah. Separately, His Highness stressed that the Amir’s recent Abdul Malik and Qatari novelist Doha International Book Fair 427 His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has received a verbal message from the the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah speeches at the Advisory Coun- Mohamed Ali Abdullah. publishing houses, representing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways of developing bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the cil and at the UN refl ect a clear Meanwhile, at the book-sign- 30 Arab and foreign countries them. The message was conveyed by the Algerian Vice-Minister for National Defence and Chief Prime Minister and Minister of understanding of sustainable ing ceremony at the pavilion of are participating. About 122,000 of Staff of the People’s National Army, Lt General Ahmed Gaid Salah, when the Amir met him and Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin development through Qatar Na- the Qatar Forum for Authors, Dr titles are being exhibited. the accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan off ice yesterday. Lt General Ahmed Gaid Salah Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani also tional Vision 2030, which calls Hassan Abdul Rahim al-Sayed The exhibition also includes conveyed the greetings of President Bouteflika to the Amir, wishing him good health and happiness sent cables of condolences to the on citizens and residents to in- signed his book Constitutional several ministries and state in- and Qatar progress and prosperity. The Amir reciprocated the greetings and wishes of the Algerian Amir of Kuwait on the death of novate through developmental Waqf which includes various le- stitutions, cultural and artistic president. The meeting also reviewed the fraternal relations between Qatar and Algeria and means Sheikha Bazza Mohamed al-Ali and industrial initiatives. gal articles to raise awareness of events and a special training of supporting and developing them, in addition to the latest developments in the region. al-Malek al-Sabah. She also discussed the views the legal and constitutional cul- workshop. - QNA Qatar participates in meeting of Arab health ministers Qatar takes part in meeting Qatar participated yesterday UK fi rms signing deals worth in a joint meeting of Arab ministers of social aff airs and of Council of Europe panel health in Cairo, with a delegation headed by ambassador Ibrahim £1.5bn with Qatar for World Cup bin Abdulaziz al-Sahlawi, the QNA road map which was adopted in Permanent Representative of Strasbourg preparation for the membership Qatar to the Arab League. of Qatar to the Council of Europe By Anthony Harwood worth of trade which British fi rms to see British business winning British Prime Minister There- The meeting discussed the Convention on Integrated Safety, Gulf Times Correspondent made in Brazil around the World contracts and making these fan- sa May had talks with His High- development of an Arab strategy Security and Service Approach London Cup there in 2014 – where UK fi rm tastic events the spectacle they ness the Amir of Qatar Sheikh to promote the rights of older delegation from Qatar is at Football Matches and Other Blue Cube provided the seating in are. Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at persons in the Arab countries and participating in the meet- Sports Events known as St Denis the stadiums. Downing Street in July, during ensure decent living for them in A ing of the Standing Com- Convention. This replaces the ritish fi rms are signing The World Cup deals between “Our world class which they discussed how the recognition of their role in Arab mittee of the Council of Europe Convention on Spectator Vio- £1.5bn worth of contracts Britain and Qatar are part of a construction companies UK could help deliver the World societies.