Qatar Calls for Steps to End Hate Speech Against Islam and Muslims
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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 MPHC posts Azarenka, 2020 net profi t Muguruza set up of QR532mn on exciting semi clash revenues of QR2.4bn at Qatar Total Open published in QATAR since 1978 FRIDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11843 March 5, 2021 Rajab 21, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir attends Qatar Total Open matches Qatar calls for steps to end hate speech against Islam and Muslims QNA contexts through which Muslims in a Geneva number of parts of the world are ex- posed to practices that violate their rights and freedoms within the frame- atar has affi rmed the responsi- work of the so-called Islamophobia. bility of the international com- “While we condemn in the strongest Qmunity and all governments, terms these practices, we are concerned especially in countries experiencing an that manifestations of hatred and hos- increase and rise of extreme right-wing Ali Khalfan al-Mansouri. tility towards Islam and Muslims are groups, to confront hate speech that embodied in negative stereotypes that fuels feelings of hostility and violence need to take eff ective measures to pre- lead to prejudice and discrimination against Muslims. vent direct and indirect discrimination against Muslims, which leads to their This came in the statement delivered against Muslims, to abolish all restric- exclusion from social, political and by HE the Permanent Representative tions imposed on individuals for mani- civil life, as it often results in adopting of Qatar to the United Nations Offi ce festing their religion, combat nega- legislative and executive measures that in Geneva Ambassador Ali Khalfan al- tive and discriminatory stereotyping contribute to further violation of their Mansouri, during an interactive dia- practised by law enforcement agencies, rights,” he said. logue with the Special Rapporteur on establish and strengthen mechanisms The Permanent Representative noted His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attended yesterday the competitions of day 4 of the 19th Qatar freedom of religion or belief at the 46th for monitoring and reporting viola- that permitting these practices cannot Total Open 2021 for women’s tennis held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The Amir watched the regular session of the Human Rights tions and holding those responsible ac- express the values of the civilised world match between Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka played in the quarter-finals, which ended with a 6-2, 6-4 Council. countable. nor can it be justifi ed under the pretext win for Azarenka. The Amir watched the match between Czech Karolina Pliskova and American Jessica Pegula, where HE al-Mansouri said Qatar shared He added the report of the Spe- of spreading freedoms as freedom does Pegula secured 6-3, 6-1 win to qualify for the semi-finals. The match was attended by a number of Sheikhs, ministers and the Special Rapporteur’s opinion of the cial Rapporteur clarifi ed the diff erent not mean violating the rights of others. tennis fans, amidst precautionary measures taken to curb the spread of Covid-19. (QNA) Sport Page 1 FM gets call from US Special Envoy for Iran Sheikha Al Mayassa takes part in Zekreet beach cleanup HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani received yesterday a phone call from US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley. During the call, they reviewed co-operation between the two countries and the latest developments in the region, especially in Iran. — QNA QCB announces bank holiday on March 7 Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that Sunday, March 7, will be an off icial holiday for all banks and financial institutions operating under its supervision, Qatar News Agency reports. In a press statement, QCB said the closure of banks, money exchange outlets, investment and financial companies, insurance firms and insurance broker companies on this date is pursuant to the Council HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM), yesterday took part in a beach cleanup organised of Ministers’ Decision No. 33 of at Zekreet by Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP Qatar), in collaboration with QM. “Great achievements start with small steps. We had 2009. The said decision stipulates a great beach cleaning up at Zikreet,” HE Sheikha Al Mayassa tweeted. “Be part of the #KeepQatarClean campaign! Start to reduce the use of that the first Sunday of March each plastic, stop littering, join the forces to protect our coastal areas and sea life from plastic waste.” On Wednesday, which was World Wildlife Day, year shall be an off icial holiday for HE Sheikha Al Mayassa had announced the launch of the #KeepQatarClean campaign. “I am pleased to launch the #KeepQatarClean campaign all banks operating in Qatar. The with an aim in mind to preserve Qatar’s natural resources, whilst advocating the importance of protecting and maintaining a sustainable living,” statement added that all these she tweeted. “I am very happy that we are able to realise and grow this initiative as I will be sharing with you interesting facts about Qatar’s institutions will reopen on Monday, archaeological sites and retweet your activities on #KeepQatarClean.” Images courtesy of HE Sheikha Al Mayassa’s Twitter account Page 12 March 8. — QNA Renew health card Myanmar protesters don protective gear online, says HMC Hamad Medical Corporation Upgraded Al Sadd Street opened (HMC) is encouraging people in Qatar to renew their health card through the Hukoomi portal. “In hree lanes in each direction of continuing. Surface water and storm- view of the current Covid-19 public the busy Al Sadd Street are now water drainage network lines along Al health emergency, Hamad Medical Topen for traffi c upon comple- Sadd Street and the implementation Corporation is encouraging tion of the infrastructure works six and protection of infrastructure serv- citizens and residents to renew months ahead of schedule, the Pub- ice lines such as telecommunications their health card and those of lic Works Authority (Ashghal) an- and electricity lines as well as laying their family members online 24/7 nounced yesterday. The development new asphalt layers are completed. by accessing http://hukoomi. is part of Road Improvement Works in Engineer Jamal highlighted the im- gov.qa or this link: https://portal. Various Areas of Greater Doha – Phase portance of upgrading Al Sadd Inter- www.gov.qa/wps/portal/services/ 9. section as well as Al Sadd and Jawaan renewHealthCardPortal,” HMC said According to Ashghal, the scope Streets as they are located in a vital in a tweet. “The measure is taken of overall works to be implemented area that serve many service facilities, for the protection and safety of within the project aim to upgrade Al shops, commercial centres, and edu- our patients,” it added. Those with Sadd Intersection and develop infra- cational and health institutions. queries can contact Nesma’ak at structure utility services in the in- In addition to the upgrading of Al HMC on 16060. tersecting streets as well. These are Engineer Ali Sami Jamal Sadd Intersection, works are under- in addition to upgrading Al Sadd and way to fi nish works on Al Sadd Street Jawaan Street at a length of 3.2km. ment is keen to accelerate the pace of and Jawaan Street which include pro- CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY Overall progress on the project has the project as the main carriageway viding and upgrading service roads as reached 40%. of Al Sadd Street has been opened for well as beautifi cation and landscaping While announcing the opening, Ali traffi c six months ahead of schedule works alongside both streets and on See Pages Sami Jamal, project engineer at Doha after completing all works on Al Sadd the median. All works are scheduled Protesters wearing protective equipment take part in a demonstration against City Projects Section in the Roads Intersection and surrounding streets. to be completed in the fourth quarter 4,5 & 6 the military coup in Yangon, yesterday. Projects Department, said the depart- The works on the service road are of 2021. To Page 3 Gulf Times 2 Friday, March 5, 2021 QATAR Minister visits schools to check on exam progress Commander of Amiri Land Forces HE the Minister of Education meets Pakistan Chief of Army Staff and Higher Education Dr Mohamed Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi visited a couple of schools to check on the progress of the mid-term 2 examinations and their compliance with Covid-19 safety measures. HE the Minister visited Khalifa Model School For Boys and Compass International School, where he reviewed the measures taken to ensure the health of students, teachers and administrative staff , the Ministry of Education and Higher Education said in a statement yesterday. HE the Minister urged school principals to continue adhering to the precautionary measures HE the Commander of the Amiri Land Forces Major General Saeed Hussain al-Khayarin met with and provide an optimal Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting, HE al-Khayarin environment to support appreciated the eff orts of the Pakistani Army, stressing the depth of brotherly relations between students during the exams. Qatar and Pakistan. They reviewed, during the meeting, defence and security co-operation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them. The meeting was attended by a number of senior off icers from both sides. QU Health launches new PhD programme in Health Sciences new programme at Qatar University and offer the opportunity for clinical and impact on the improvement of the healthcare (QU) merges Biomedical Sciences, population health research, QU has said in system and attract more nationals as well.