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Qatar Chamber Underscores Private Sector's Important Role BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Abbas’ triple brings Pakistan closer to win QNB’s 9-month profi t jumps 6% to QR10.8bn over Australia published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10968 October 11, 2018 Safar 2, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Deputy Amir honours outgoing Kenyan envoy Qatar Chamber Our Say underscores private sector’s important role By Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka By Peter Alagos Editor-in-Chief Business Reporter Gulf Times atar Chamber will continue to forge ties with local and inter- Qnational partners to continue fl ies high with its bid to strengthen the country’s pri- vate sector, which is leading the drive Aviation page towards economic diversifi cation, ac- His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani met yesterday at the Amiri Diwan with the outgoing cording to its chairman, Sheikh Khalifa The invention of the hot air balloon Kenyan ambassador to Qatar Galma Mukhe Boru, who called on him to greet him. The Deputy Amir granted the ambassador bin Jassim al-Thani. in the 18th century gave wings to the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of his role in enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, and wished Speaking to Gulf Times on the side- the indomitable human desire to him success in his future assignments and further progress and prosperity. For his part, the ambassador extended thanks and lines of the International Product Ex- fly. Since that time, revolutionary appreciation to the Deputy Amir and the State’s off icials for the co-operation he received which contributed to the success of hibition and Conference (IPEC 2018), technological advancements have his work in the country. which concluded yesterday, Sheikh transformed the way human beings Khalifa underscored the importance of Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa move from place to place. Though expanding private sector ties with local bin Jassim al-Thani. initially a prerogative of the rich, and international partners. flying has now become accessible He also lauded Qatar’s international 69 local companies and 294 interna- and aff ordable to almost all people partners, especially countries that had tional businesses to the Doha Exhibi- the world over. It is a major form of supported the country immediately af- tion and Convention Centre. cargo transport as well. QFFD announces $150mn ter the economic blockade was imposed In a speech delivered after inaugu- Today aviation enables the free by four Arab nations on June 5, 2017. rating the event, HE the Prime Minis- movement of people and goods “Qatar’s private sector had played an ter and Interior Minister Sheikh Ab- around the globe. It helps people important role in mobilising eff orts to dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani live better lives and is a catalyst for aid to ease crisis in Gaza bridge the gap and cushion the impact stressed on the “vital role” played by development. of this unjust siege. We were able to the private sector in executing national It plays a unique role in connecting QNA negatively aff ects the vital facilities, The United Nations and its various meet the needs of the market, prevent- strategies and plans to achieve Qatar business to markets, uniting family Doha including educational and healthcare institutions have issued numerous ing any shortages in essential goods, National Vision 2030. and friends, discovering new institutions, especially in the hot sum- calls warning of the consequences of particularly food products,” Sheikh “We count on its capabilities and po- cultures and lands, bringing people mer months and in the cold winter. what is happening in Gaza and leaving Khalifa emphasised. tential as it proved its aptitude for de- together to solve problems, building pon the directives of His High- Over the past 10 years, the Strip the humanitarian situation to explode. Underlining its role as a private sec- veloping many economic sectors of the understanding and developing ness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin has been subjected to two wars that It also called on the international tor leader, Sheikh Khalifa stressed that economy and limiting the repercus- global insights. This year alone the UHamad al-Thani, Qatar Fund for destroyed the infrastructure, includ- community to rush to relief the Pal- Qatar Chamber signed 15 memoran- sions of the unjust blockade on Qatar. global airline industry will transport Development (QFFD) has announced ing educational and health projects in estinians and to fi ll the defi cit caused dums of understanding (MoUs) with Similarly at the event’s panel dis- 3.78bn passengers and 52.7mn $150mn in emergency aid to alleviate which Qatar contributed to along with by violation by some states of their of- other international chambers. cussion, HE the Minister of Finance tonnes of cargo, according to IATA, the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip the international institutions and Eu- fi cial and humanitarian obligations to Aside from hosting a number of for- Ali Sherif al-Emadi said private sector the global body of airlines. which has been besieged for years. ropean countries. the Palestinian people. eign trade delegations, Sheikh Khalifa growth stood at more than 4%, “which Better economic prosperity across About 2mn people live in the Gaza This support comes within the con- QFFD in compliance with the direc- said Qatar Chamber also organised in- exceeded offi cial expectations.” the globe, especially in emerging Asia Strip in an area of only 365sq km and text of alleviating the suff ering of the tives of His Highness the Amir, and his ternational business trips to connect In another panel discussion, QNB means more people are now able to cannot move beyond this narrow geo- brotherly Palestinian people, who affi rmation that Qatar will continue Qatari companies with foreign counter- Group CEO Ali Ahmed al-Kuwari fly. The global air transport sector graphical area, where they are also lost many of their children, youth to support the Palestinians, will work parts and expand Qatar’s trade network. noted that private sector contribution supports 65.5mn jobs and $2.7tn in prohibited from many items necessary and women either in confrontations urgently to activate this package of as- Private sector contribution to eco- to GDP stood at 68%, an achievement global economic activity, according for a decent life, in addition to the daily with the Israeli occupation forces or sistance through the United Nations nomic development and diversifi ca- that runs parallel to the objectives of to new research released by the Air suff ocating conditions, where elec- because of poor living conditions and Development Programme and the tion had been the central theme at the Qatar National Vision 2030. Page 2, Transport Action Group (ATAG). tricity is cut off most of the day, which poor healthcare. concerned international bodies. three-day IPEC 2018, which gathered Business Page 1 The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Qatar’s GDP was nearly QR20bn, 3.3% of the country’s total GDP in 2017, which according to World Travel & Tourism Council may rise by 8.7% annually to QR44.9bn in the 2018-2028 period. Over the last US raises pressure on Saudi over missing journalist 20 years, the national carrier Qatar Airways has been one of the aviation Reuters wanted to get the bottom of what he Pressure appeared to be building re-appeared. Turkish sources said they industry’s biggest success stories. Washington/Istanbul called “a very serious situation.” worldwide on close US ally Saudi Ara- believe Khashoggi was killed inside the Following the illegal blockade on In a fresh clue, a pro-government bia on the whereabouts of Khashoggi, a building and removed, allegations that Qatar, the national airline provided Turkish daily yesterday published pre- prominent critic of Saudi policies, who Riyadh dismisses as baseless. a “lifeline through Qatar Airways S President Donald Trump in- liminary evidence from investigators it was last seen entering the Saudi consu- Trump, in comments in the Oval Cargo” by maintaining critical creased pressure on Saudi Arabia said identifi ed a 15-member Saudi in- late in Istanbul to get documents for his Offi ce, told reporters he had raised medical, food and manufacturing Uyesterday to provide informa- telligence team involved in Khashog- planned marriage. Khashoggi’s case with Saudi Arabia “at supplies to the country. To Page 7 tion on what happened to missing Saudi gi’s unexplained disappearance on His Turkish fi ancée, Hatice Cengiz, the highest level” and more than once in [email protected] journalist Jamal Khashoggi and said he October 2. Jamal Khashoggi who was waiting outside, said he never recent days. To Page 16 Sidra Medicine surgeons separate conjoined twins in a Qatar fi rst By Joseph Varghese tion was possible, a multidisciplinary “The twins were born on May 25 Hamad and Tamim are recovering and to all for the tireless eff orts to save the Staff Reporter team from HMC and Sidra Medicine at 33 weeks and fi ve days. They were are back to normal feeds and expected lives of our boys.” arranged for the delivery and care for transferred to Neonatal ICU at Sidra to live normal, independent lives. Mali ambassador Cheick Ahmed the separation. Medicine after they were stabilised by “By successfully separating con- Tidiany Diakite was also present dur- aking huge strides in Qatar’s Soon after birth at HMC, the twins June 3. The fi rst procedure was tissue joined twins, one of the most complex ing the announcement ceremony and healthcare sector and provid- were transferred to Sidra Medicine, un- expansion by plastic surgery on July 24. surgical procedures there is, we are thanked the government of Qatar, Sidra Ming the most advanced surgi- der the care of a highly specialised team Two months later on September 24, the proud to showcase the calibre of our Medicine and HMC for the great feat.
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