Qatar Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Afghanistan
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MONDAY AUGUST 16, 2021 MUHARRAM 8, 1443 VOL.14 NO. 5338 QR 2 Fajr: 3:46 am Dhuhr: 11:38 am DUSTY Asr: 3:07 pm Maghrib: 6:10 pm HIGH : 43°C LOW : 34°C Isha: 7:40 pm World 5 Business 8 Sports 12 Fuel tank explosion kills 28 in Net profit of QSE firms rise 28% Son Heung Min strike provides crisis-hit Lebanon; 79 wounded to QR20.5 bn in 2021 H1 Tottenham win over Man City AMIR INVITED TO ATTEND REGIONAL SUMMIT TO SUPPORT IRAQ QNA office on Sunday. DOHA At the outset of the meet- ing, the Iraqi National Secu- HIS Highness the Amir of rity Adviser conveyed to HH State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim the Amir the greetings of Ira- bin Hamad Al Thani received qi President Dr Barham Salih a written message from and Prime Minister Mustafa Amir condoles Prime Minister of Al Kadhimi, and the sisterly Repub- their wishes of eve- with Turkish lic of Iraq Mustafa The regional ry success to HH Al Kadhimi and an summit to sup- the Amir, and to President invitation to HH to the Qatari people participate in the port Iraq will be further progress QNA regional summit held in Baghdad and prosperity. DOHA to support Iraq, on August 28 For his part, which will be held HH the Amir en- HIS Highness the Amir in Baghdad on Au- trusted Qasim Al of State of Qatar Sheikh gust 28. Araji to convey his greetings Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The message was deliv- to the Iraqi President and on Sunday sent a cable of ered by Iraqi National Secu- the Prime Minister, wishing condolences and sympathy rity Adviser Qasim Al Araji them good health and the to President of the Republic during a meeting with HH Iraqi people further progress of Turkey Recep Tayyip Er- the Amir at the Amiri Diwan and prosperity. dogan on the victims of the torrential rains that struck several states in Turkey, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Qatar calls for immediate 76.6% of eligible Amir greets population now fully President of India on I-Day ceasefire in Afghanistan vaccinated: MoPH HIS Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh MoFA affirms the need to Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday sent a cable of work urgently for a congratulations to President of the Republic of India peaceful transfer of power Ram Nath Kovind on the QNA anniversary of his country’s DOHA Independence Day. (QNA) QATAR has called for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in all Afghan territories. Qatar said it is closely following the fast-paced de- velopments in the Afghan capital, Kabul. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Af- fairs (MoFA) affirmed the need to work ur- gently for a peaceful Taliban enters Afghan presidential transfer of power that UDC launches first would pave the way palace after Ghani flees for a comprehensive residential villa political settlement to TALIBAN fighters have entered the A senior interior ministry official told compound at The include all Afghan par- Afghan presidential palace after the Reuters news agency that Ghani TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tered in Qatar so far. ties and achieve security President Ashraf Ghani fled the left for Tajikistan. DOHA With this, the MoPH said, Pearl-Qatar (PG 8 ) and stability in the country. country amid the group’s rapid ad- Ghani later said in a statement 78.3 percent of the total The statement stressed the vance on the capital, Kabul. posted on Facebook that he fled to Almost 76.6 percent of the population have received need to ensure the safety of civilians in all afghan Ghani’s departure came amid prevent further bloodshed. “The Tali- eligible population – 12 years at least one dose of the territories. negotiations for a peaceful trans- ban have won with the judgment of and above -- have received COVID-19 vaccine, while 66.4 The statement reiterated the commitment of fer of power after Taliban fighters their swords and guns, and are now both the doses of the COV- percent have received both HBKU begins new Qatar to continue working with the United Nations encircled Kabul after capturing 26 of responsible for the honour, property ID-19 vaccine, while 90.3 the doses. and international partners to realise lasting peace in the country’s 34 provincial capitals and self-preservation of their country- percent have got at least one “If you are eligible for the academic year (PG 16) Afghanistan to fulfil the aspirations of its people for in less than two weeks. men,” he said. (AGENCIES) PAGE 5 dose of the vaccine, accord- COVID-19 vaccine but have security, stability and development. ing to the Ministry of Public not yet booked your appoint- Health (MoPH). ment, act now; get vaccinated In a Twitter post, to protect yourself and your the MoPH said a total of family, and support the return 4,091,569 COVID-19 vaccine to normal life as soon as pos- QU to begin Fall 2021 semester doses have been adminis- sible,” the MoPH added. with blended learning system Qatargas delivers first Q-Max LNG THE Fall 2021 semester at Qatar University (QU) Cargo to KrK LNG Terminal in Croatia will begin with blended learning system to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of the current health situation and the state’s plan for the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, QU decided Qatar, India conclude to commit to the follow- ing instructions regarding the teaching mode during naval exercise Fall 2021 after consulting QATAR Amiri Naval Forces and Indian Naval Forces have with the relevant authorities. These instructions will remain effective until further notice. Teaching concluded the bilateral naval exercise, which aims to raise the will continue to be primarily online except for students enrolled in some specific courses. Faculty level of cooperation and coordination in various aspects of QATARGAS Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) has deliv- members teaching these courses will communicate directly with their students to notify them that common interest between the two sides in the maritime and ered the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a Q-Max teaching will be on campus. (QNA) PAGE 16 military fields. LNG carrier to the Krk LNG Terminal in Croatia. (QNA) PAGE 8 02 Monday, August 16, 2021 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Quick read FM MEETS IRAQI NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Amir sends greetings to Korean president of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on hammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of met with National Security Adviser Korea Moon Jae-in on his country’s Liberation Day. (QNA) of Iraq Qasim Al Araji on Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they Amir sends greetings to president of Congo reviewed bilateral relations between THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday the two countries and the ways to sent a cable of congratulations to President of Congo (Brazzaville) develop them in all fields. They also Denis Sassou Nguesso on his country’s National Day. (QNA) discussed regional issues and the latest developments in the region, Amir sends condolences to Lebanese president and the need to unify efforts and THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on strengthen the regional dialogue Sunday a cable of condolences to President of Lebanon General mechanism in order to achieve secu- Michel Aoun on the victims of the fuel tank explosion in the town rity and stability in the region. (QNA) of Altalil in the Akkar region, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Deputy Amir sends condolences to Turkish president THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of condolences and sympathy to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the victims of the torrential rains that struck several states in Turkey, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Deputy Amir congratulates Indian president MoTC workshop on port security THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of India Ram Nath Kovind on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) for staff and maritime specialists Deputy Amir sends greetings to Korean president THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of the Repub- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Code and the latest effective ways lic of Korea Moon Jae-in on his country’s Liberation Day. (QNA) DOHA to implement its provisions, as it is the comprehensive mandatory secu- Deputy Amir sends condolences to Lebanese president THE Ministry of Transport and rity system for maritime transport THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani Communications (MoTC) concluded globally in addition to its essential sent on Sunday a cable of condolences to President of Lebanon a training workshop on port security role in strengthening cooperation General Michel Aoun, on the victims of the fuel tank explosion in for its employees and maritime spe- between contracting governments, the town of Altalil in the Akkar region, wishing the injured a speedy cialists from relevant government government agencies, local admin- recovery. (QNA) entities across the country to train istrations and the shipping and port them on the International Ship and industry. Deputy Amir congratulates president of Congo Port Facility Security Code (ISPS At the end of the workshop, THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani Code), inspired by the International MoTC’s Assistant Undersecretary of on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Congo Convention for the Safety of Life at Maritime Transport Affairs Dr Saleh (Brazzaville) Denis Sassou Nguesso on his country’s National Day.