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sional relations between The programme aims to sophisticated electronic sys- by Minister of Culture and develop the publishing and The inaugural DPFP will host 42 Qatari, Arab publishers and enhance the establish professional rela- tem that allows them to reg- Sports Decision No 51 of distribution industry by set- and foreign publishers from 22 countries concept of intellectual prop- tions between publishers ister their accounts, organ- 2019, with the aim of rais- ting up and participating erty in addition to bringing ise meeting with publishers, ing the professional level of in specialised professional QNA at a two-day forum featur- publishers from around the and enhance the concept exchange ideas, explore op- the publishing and distri- courses, revitalising the ing seminars from leading world to trade rights for of intellectual property in portunities to acquire and bution industry; promoting cultural movement, coordi- publishing industry experts books and further promot- addition to bringing pub- sell copyright. joint cooperation between nating efforts and positions The Ministry of Culture and at the Doha International ing cultural exchange. lishers from around the The programme will also publishers and distributors; with Qatari associations, fo- Sports, represented by the Book Fair. For his part, Executive world to trade rights for provide participants with distributing the production rums and cultural centres in Qatari Forum for Publishing Speaking at a press con- Director of HBKU Press books and further promot- the opportunity to attend of Qatari authors locally, re- regional and international and Distributors (QFPD), is ference on Sunday, Gen- Bachar Chebaro said, “There seminars and take part in gionally and internationally; forums in cooperation with set to launch the first edi- eral Manager of the QFPD is a partnership between ing cultural exchange dialogs managed by lead- and participating in local the competent authorities tion of the Doha Publish- Ibrahim Abdulrahim al Bu- the Ministry of Culture and ing specialists in the field of and foreign publishing and in the state, and making a ing Fellowship Programme hashim said the DPFP is Sports and HBKU Press to Sports HE Salah bin Gha- publishing. distribution exhibitions in contribution to strengthen- (DPFP) on Sunday, Janu- a specialised professional facilitate this programme. nem al Ali and representa- Seminars will offer expe- cooperation with the min- ing the legal framework to ary 12, in cooperation with programme that will pro- The QFPD and the HBKU tives of the QFPD and the riences of copyright and uni- istry and other competent provide legal protection of Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- vide an opportunity for Qa- Press have been mandated HBKU Press as well as rep- versal copyright market, and authorities; as well as docu- rights intellectual property sity (HBKU) Press. tari publishers to meet with to follow this work. resentatives of Arab and for- will make room for the ef- menting and strengthening and related rights for Qa- The inaugural DPFP will their Arab and foreign coun- The Doha Publishers eign publishers. forts to develop the industry. the relationship between the tari authors, regionally and host 42 Qatari, Arab and terparts. Fellowship Programme will The Doha Publishing The Qatari Forum for forum and cultural and sci- internationally, in coordina- foreign publishers from 22 He said the programme include an opening speeches Fellowship Programme Publishing and Distributors entific bodies. tion with the competent au- countries across the world aims to establish profes- by Minister of Culture and provides publishers with a was established last year The forum also aims to thorities. Qatar to host first international exhibition Celebrate Shop for travel and tourism in November 2020 Qatar at Mall of QTM 2020 seeks to boost Qatar’s tourism and reinforce investment opportunities in the sector Qatar to win big

Tribune News Network rations among them in order to the patronage of Prime Minis- gramme, where professional Doha enhance tourism. ter and Minister of Interior HE buyers and purchasers, which QTM 2020 will also provide Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin include top level senior execu- UNDER the patronage of Prime a platform to create business op- Khalifa al Thani as this reiter- tives and decision makers from a Minister and Minister of Interior portunities for industry profes- ates the government’s support variety of companies and indus- HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser sionals in the tourism and travel to the tourism sector as one of tries, will attend the exhibition. bin Khalifa al Thani, the inaugu- sectors. the pillars of Qatar National Vi- The Hosted Buyer programme ral edition of Qatar Travel Mart Having recognised tourism sion 2030 to diversify the econ- will give exhibitors and attend- 2020 (QTM 2020) will be held as one of the priority sectors fun- omy. Qatar Travel Mart 2020 ees an opportunity to meet in- Doha Exhibition and Conven- damental to expanding Qatar’s will boost Qatar’s position on ternational buyers from Asia, Mall of Qatar CEO Khaled Sam Hosn tion Center (DECC) in Novem- economy and increasing private the international tourism map Europe, Russia, Far East and ber this year. sector investment, the Qatar as a major tourist destination Latin America face-to-face in a Tribune News Network With the support of the Government has come up with Abdel Aziz al Kaabi in the region.” highly-effective environment de- Doha Prime Minister, QTM 2020, various measure to boost tour- For businesses in the travel signed to save time and money, Qatar’s international exhibition ism, including visa-free entry for Qatar is targeting 5.6 million industry, as well as their custom- enabling new business and sign- THE Mall of Qatar announced on Sunday that it is for travel and tourism, seeks to citizens of more 80 countries. international tourist arrivals by ers, technology plays a vital role. ing of new agreements. part of the Shop Qatar celebrations to be held from boost Qatar’s tourism and will As per an announcement by 2023. Investment in the tour- QTM 2020 will feature the latest In addition to the exhibi- January 7 to 31, and will be giving shoppers the reinforce business and invest- the World Tourism Organiza- ism sector is expected to go up in travel and tourism technology tion, QTM 2020 will feature chance to win exciting cash prizes and dream cars ment opportunities in tourism tion, Qatar has now become the to $4 billion by 2028, with the and hospitality automation, with a conference that will enable when spending QR200 at any of its stores. products and services. most open country in the Mid- share of the tourism sector in global travel industry experts industry professionals to stay The Mall of Qatar will celebrate Shop Qatar, or- To be held under the theme dle East and the 8th most open GDP to reach $36.57 billion. The showcasing innovative and up- abreast of the latest news in ganised by Qatar National Tourism Council, with ‘discover people, place and cul- in the world, in terms of visa tourism and hospitality sector is to-date technology to the discern- tourism sector. Besides, the ex- spectacular shows such as acrobatic aerial acts, DC ture’, QTM 2020 will bring to- facilitation. Qatar is also one of also expected to grow, keeping ing customer. QTM 2020 will be hibition will embrace the Glob- Justice League super heroes, the cheerful Masha & gether key government and pub- the fastest-growing tourist desti- with the FIFA guidelines to have introducing new technology pro- al Village that acts as a hub to The Bear and much more. lic sector authorities, domestic nations with massive growth ex- 60,000 hotel rooms by 2022. viders into the budding travel and connect different parts of the For the first time, Mall of Qatar will mark Chi- and foreign tourism entities as pected in the next few years. Abdel Aziz al Kaabi, VP of tourism industry in Qatar. world under one roof showcas- nese New Year celebrations with traditional Chi- well as travel and tourism pro- As per the Qatar National Nextfairs, said: “We are proud Another highlight of QTM ing heritage and philosophies nese entertainment, roaming parades and activities fessionals to enhance collabo- Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, to hold this exhibition under 2020 is the Hosted Buyer pro- of different countries. showcasing the country’s rich history and cultural heritage from January 24 until 31. “We are proud to be part of Qatar National Tourism Council’s initiatives as a partner in Shop Qatar festival for the third consecutive year, at- tracting tourists and residents alike. As the nation’s mall, we are committed to provide the most diversi- fied entertainment and we promise our shoppers a packed calendar of world-class events!” said Khaled Sam Hosn, Mall of Qatar CEO. During the closing ceremony on January 31, Mall of Qatar will host a celebrity singer to per- form live on the iconic 360-degree Oasis stage. The performance will take place after the an- nouncement of the names of the winners of Shop Qatar is targeting 5.6 million international tourists by 2023, and investment in tourism sector is expected to go up to $4 billion by 2028, with the share of the tourism sector in GDP to reach $36.57 billion. Qatar final raffle draw. Ashghal opens second flyover at Interchange

the pressure on Doha Ex- 65% of the upgrade pressway, especially at the Al works at Umm Lekhba Gharrafa interchange known as Immigration and Al Interchange completed intersections. It will also ensure smooth traffic flow for those Tribune News network coming from , Doha Markhiya, Madinat Khalifa and Duhail and heading towards THE Public Works Author- Al Shamal Road, Sabah Al Ah- ity ‘Ashghal’ has opened the mad Corridor, and second 537-metre flyover at Gharrafat areas to Al Umm Lekhba (Landmark) luqta and Al Rayyan. Interchange to enable smooth Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor traffic flow from extends for approximately 25 to Doha. The new flyover consists of two unidirectional lanes from Al Markhiya to Doha and will accommodate around kilometres from Hamad In- The new flyover is part of 4,000 vehicles per hour. ternational Airport to Umm Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor pro- Lekhba Interchange (known ject and has been opened in heading towards Doha via 22 and Doha south. rections in addition to Al Sha- as Landmark Interchange) on coordination with the General February Street. It is worth mentioning mal road and the underpass of Doha Expressway. Its scope Directorate of Traffic in order It also offers an alterna- that 65 percent of the Umm the old interchange linking Al includes the upgrade of seven to improve traffic situation in tive route for motorists com- Lekhba interchange develop- Markhiya Street and Sabah Al (7) main roads namely, E Ring, the area. ing from commercial facilities, ment, known as Landmark In- Ahmad Corridor. F Ring, , Al Bustan, The new flyover consists of complexes and many educa- terchange, has been completed. Umm Lekhba interchange Bu Erayyen, and sec- two unidirectional lanes from tional and health institutions in The construction of this huge is the largest interchange tions of Al Markhiya Street. Al Markhiya to Doha and will addition to those coming from and vital interchange is under- in Qatar with a length of 11 Once completed in 2021, accommodate around 4,000 Qatar University. way around the clock to com- kilometres. The interchange of Umm Bishr on the G-Ring pressway, Al Markhiya Street Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor will vehicles per hour. It will ease The bridge comes two plete it this year. accommodates more than Road where it is located at an and Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor. significantly contribute to the pressure on Immigration Inter- months after the opening of the Once completed in the 20,000 vehicles per hour. Five altitude of 35 metres. The interchange is located relief of traffic congestion on section, offering a parallel route 820 metre long first flyover at last quarter of 2020, the new bridges consist of two lanes in Umm Lekhba Interchange in a densely populated area Doha Expressway, in particular to Khalifa Street towards Doha. Umm Lekhba connecting Al interchange will significantly one direction, while the other is considered to be the north- with vibrant commercial ac- 22 February Street. The new The flyover serves the Hateem Street and 22 Febru- improve traffic to shorten the four bridges include one lane ern gate of Doha and a “distri- tivity owing to the presence of corridor will be a vital alterna- residents of Duhail, Madi- ary Street. The two flyovers journey time by more than in one direction. bution station” due to its stra- many government entities, ed- tive and parallel route that will nat Khalifa and Al Markhiya, cross 22 February Street to 70 percent. The bridges pro- The interchange is the tegic location. It is located at ucational and health facilities serve thousands of daily com- as well as commuters from form three lanes easing traf- vide nine arteries that provide second highest interchange a point where Al Shamal Road as well as commercial markets. muters from the north to the Al Corniche and Al Gharrafa fic between 22 February Street smooth traffic flow in nine -di in Qatar after the interchange intersects with the Doha Ex- The interchange will ease south of Doha.