Qatar, Ecuador Ink Pacts to Boost Ties
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3, 2018 MUHARRAM 23, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4411 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 4:10 am Dhuhr: 11:24 am HIGH : 39°C Asr: 2:48 pm Maghrib: 5:20 pm LOW : 30°C Isha: 6:50 pm First 5G network in the world! Amir, Ecuador president discuss Amir invites Ecuador president to visit Qatar, Ecuadorian president praises ways to develop bilateral relations praises Ecuador’s position on just causes Qatar’s handling of Gulf crisis Qatar, Ecuador ink pacts to boost ties QNA QUITO ECUADORIAN NATIONAL ORDER THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Ecuado- OF MERIT FOR THE AMIR rian President Lenin Moreno dis- cussed the ways to boost relations between the two countries in vari- ous fields, especially economy, trade and tourism. During a meeting at the Presi- dential “Carondelet Palace” in the capital Quito, the Ecuador president welcomed the Amir and the accom- panying delegation and expressed the hope that this visit would con- tribute to deepening relations be- tween the two friendly countries. Moreno said the meeting with the Amir dealt with ways of enhanc- ing cooperation in various fields, es- pecially energy and infrastructure. The Amir thanked the presi- dent and the Ecuadorian people for their hospitality and warm re- ception accorded to him and the The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met President of the National Assembly of Ecuador Elizabeth Cabezas accompanying delegation. and its members, at the Assembly’s building in Quito on Tuesday. The Amir said the relation- ship between the two countries is Amir arrives in Lima solid and strong, stressing that this Amir receives key to capital Quito visit will be a new start to further THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has received the key to THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin strengthening the relations. Quito City, the capital of Ecuador, as a guest of honour to the republic and as Hamad al Thani arrived in Lima The Amir expressed Qatar’s an expression of the depth of friendly relations between the two countries. on Monday for an official two-day confidence in the Ecuadorian econ- Mayor of Quito Mauricio Rodas handed over the key to the Amir. visit to Peru. (QNA) omy and the investment climate, and the outcome of the technical energy, tourism, infrastructure, en- Amir invited the Ecuadorian presi- environmental protection and na- The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani was presented with the National Order meetings in this field. The Amir vironmental protection, youth and dent to visit Qatar, and the Presi- ture was signed between the two of Merit by Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno at the Presidential “Carondelet Palace” on praised Ecuador’s positions on the sports sectors. dent welcomed the invitation. countries. An MoU to establish a Monday. The Ecuadorian president said this Merit is a tribute to the good relations of friend- just causes in the Arab world. Moreno praised Qatar’s firm The Amir and Ecuadorian Joint Ministerial Committee for ship and cooperation between the two countries. The Ecuadorian president paid tribute to The Amir and the Ecuadorian stance on the Palestinian issue, and president witnessed signing of an Economic, Commercial and Tech- Qatar, saying Qatar is a model for states that are fighting for a more equitable world based president affirmed their keenness Qatar’s handling of the Gulf crisis. agreement and a number of mem- nical Cooperation between the two on rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The Amir thanked to promote the political dialogue Moreno expressed the importance oranda of understanding (MoUs) countries was also signed. the president for this honour which shows the strong relations and mutual trust between between the two countries in ad- of resolving the crisis through dia- between Qatar and Ecuador. the two countries. PAGE 20 dition to effective cooperation in logue and diplomatic means. The An agreement in the field of See also pages 2, 3 & 20 Ô Visa waiver, many other deals to be signed Committee set up to examine A great opportunity to boost ties with during Amir’s Latin America: Qatar’s envoy to Peru visit to Argentina: grievances and complaints inister of Administrative Development, Labor representatives of the Ministry of Administrative atar’s Ambassador to Peru HE Ali bin Hamad al Sulaiti has Hernandez Mand Social Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Development, Labor and Social Affairs, one of Qdescribed the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al (PG 2) Jafali al Nuaimi, who is also chairman of the griev- whom shall be a member and rapporteur of the Thani’s visit to Latin America as a precious opportunity to boost ances and complaints committee, on Tuesday an- committee, in addition to representatives of the relations between Qatar and the countries in South America. nounced that preparations have been completed Amiri Diwan, the Office of the Prime Minister, the for receiving complaints from aggrieved employ- Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary Supreme Coun- “After the successful visit of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad ees or those who have complaints concerning cil and the General Secretariat of the Council of bin Khalifa al Thani in 2013 when several agreements were their job entitlements, relevant to the application Ministers. signed, this visit by the Amir will see signing of more agreements of the provisions of the Civil Human Resources The decision stipulates that the committee is on several levels of cooperation,” Sulaiti said. He said that the Population rises Law promulgated by Law No. (15) of 2016. competent to examine grievances and complaints Nuaimi said he is now in the process of submitted by employees regarding their job entitle- relations started in 1989 when Qatar became the first in the to 2.71 million nominating members of the committee for the ments relevant to the application of the provisions region to establish diplomatic ties with Peru and later opened examination of complaints and grievances. In a of the Civil Human Resources Law, and to notify an Embassy in Lima in 2013 which resulted in signing of several Qatar’s population rose more statement on Tuesday, Nuaimi said the committee the concerned parties of the decisions issued by political and commercial agreements between the two countries. is chaired by the Minister of Administrative Devel- the committee within 10 days from the date of than 6 percent at the end of —HISHAM ALJUNDI PAGE 2 September compared with the opment, Labor and Social Affairs and includes two their issuance. PAGE 4 previous month, according to figures released by the Ministry of Development Planning & Statistics (MDPS) on Tuesday. The population at the end of September was 2,718,000, while in August it was 2018-19 cruise season kicks off in style 2,562,000, an increase of 156,000. Cruise ship Boudicca arrives in Qatar with more than 800 tourists and crew members TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ten new cruise ships, including 1st woman Physics DOHA the 345-metre-long Queen Mary 2 which accommodates nearly 4,000 Nobel winner CRUISE ship Boudicca docked at Doha passengers, including 1,253 crew in 55 years Port, Qatar’s gateway to marine tour- members, will make their maiden ism, on Tuesday, signalling the start of trips to Qatar this season. And for the The Nobel the 2018-19 cruise season. first time, the 2018-19 season will see Measuring 206 metres in length and Doha Port receive two mega cruise Prize in 25 metres in width, Boudicca brought ships simultaneously. Physics more than 800 visitors, including crew Hamad Ali al Ansari, manager of has been members, to Qatar’s shores. Public Relations and Communication awarded to Their travel documents were proc- at Mwani Qatar, said, “We are pleased essed post-haste. The new measures with the successful start of one of the a woman for ensure that visitors disembark smooth- busiest and strongest cruise seasons at the first time ly and receive convenient services to Doha Port, which is emerging as one in 55 years. enhance their experience and project of the most important tourism ports in Donna Strickland shares this Qatar’s position as an attractive tour- the region.” ism destination in the region. Maryam Saoud, acting head of year’s prize with Arthur Ashkin, With 43 cruise ships carrying more Tourism Product Support Section at from the US, and Gerard Mourou, than 140,000 visitors expected to dock at QTA, said, “The cruise tourism sec- from France. It recognises their Doha Port during this season which will tor’s growth is a result of fruitful coop- discoveries in the field of laser continue until May 2019, this is set to be eration among all stakeholders. We are the busiest season since the development working on multiple fronts to further physics. PAGE 12 of the cruise tourism sector in Qatar. develop the sector.” PAGE 4 02 Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. HH THE AMIR VISITS ECUADOR Amir receives ‘Key to Capital Quito’ THE Amir His Highness museum and was briefed on Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad the artworks it contains. HH al Thani has received the the Amir was accompanied ‘Key to Quito City’, capital by members of the official of the Republic of Ecuador, delegation. as a guest of honour to the Meanwhile, HH the Amir republic and as an expres- met on Tuesday with the sion of the depth of friendly President of the National As- relations between the two sembly of Ecuador Elizabeth countries.