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Mofa Issues Advisory for Qatari Citizens Travelling Abroad www.thepeninsula.qa Tuesday 28 July 2020 Volume 25 | Number 8332 7 Dhul-Hijja - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 15 PENMAG | 19 SPORT | 24 Qatar takes part in Classifieds Andy Murray Arab Ministerial and Services ‘mentally’ Council for section planning for Electricity meeting included US Open Do it online now. Change or upgrade your Upgrade Shahry plan from home! Amir honours outgoing German envoy Amir sends MoFA issues cable of condolences advisory for to President Qatari citizens of Tanzania QNA — DOHA Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin travelling abroad Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin QNA — DOHA “Keep official documents Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday such as passports, airline tickets cables of condolences to H E The Consular Affairs and valuable personal holdings President of the United Department at the Ministry of in safe places. Avoid providing Republic of Tanzania Dr. John Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued the passport or ID card as a Pombe Joseph Magufuli on the a set of guidelines and advices guarantee to any party in any death of the country’s former to Qatari citizens wishing to way. If non-Qatari workers and president Benjamin William travel abroad in order to facil- non-Qatari helpers are trav- Mkapa. itate their travel and stay and elling, the sponsor must inquire Prime Minister and Min- protect them from any diffi- about the visas and procedures ister of Interior H E Sheikh culties or obstacles they may followed in this regard, The Khalid bin Khalifa bin Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at the Amiri Diwan yesterday with the Ambassador encounter during their travel. Consular Affairs Department at Abdulaziz Al Thani also sent a of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Qatar, H E Hans-Udo Muzel, who called on the The Qatari citizens who the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cable of condolences to H E Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. H H the Amir granted the want to travel abroad have has advised Qatari citizens. Prime Minister of the United been advised to observe and They have been advised Ambassador Al Wajbah Decoration in recognition of his role in contributing to enhancing bilateral Republic of Tanzania Kassim follow the instructions issued by that it is preferable not to carry relations, wishing him success in his future missions, and further progress and prosperity in the Majaliwa on the death of the countries in relation to corona- jewelry and precious objects relations. The Ambassador expressed thanks and appreciation to H H the Amir and the State’s country’s former president virus and also ensure the validity while travelling and pay officials for the cooperation he received that contributed to the success of his work in the country. Benjamin William Mkapa. of the passport and the ID card attention to children in gath- (in case of travel with them) and erings and markets. “Prevent ensuring that the validity is not the security services in the host less than 6 months. country from inspecting the Qatar announces plans to bid for 2032 Olympics They have been advised to place of residence unless the THE PENINSULA — DOHA obtain entry visas from countries permission to search from the Never before has an Olympic Games that require pre-entry visas. They competent authority is pre- have been further asked to be sented. Identify the official The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) been held in the Middle East. The committed to the host country’s capacity of people asking you yesterday announced it has formally Olympic rings are a symbol of peace, laws and regulations, adhere to to show your personal identity,” submitted to the International Olympic unity and hope for people around the travel conditions and global avi- said the Consular Affairs Committee (IOC) its request to join the non- world, including the people of our ation regulations, and not carry Department at the Ministry of committal “Continuous Dialogue” to host region. Today’s announcement marks prohibited items. Foreign Affairs. `P4 a future edition of the Olympic and Paral- ympic Games, as early as 2032. Qatar the beginning of a meaningful dia- delivered the request via an official letter logue with the IOC’s Future Host to the IOC’s headquarters in Lausanne, Commission to explore our interest Switzerland. further and identify how the Olympic Commenting on the announcement, Games can support Qatar’s long-term Guidelines and advices to Qatari citizens QOC President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said: development goals.” wishing to travel abroad “Never before has an Olympic Games been held in the Middle East. The Olympic H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Obtain entry visas from countries that require rings are a symbol of peace, unity and hope Al Thani, QOC President pre-entry visas. for people around the world, including the Avoid providing the passport or ID card as a people of our region. Today’s guarantee to any party in any way. announcement marks the beginning of a meaningful dialogue with the IOC’s Future Qatar has earned the reputation of a undergone a rapid transformation as part Must inform the customs officer about the cash Host Commission to explore our interest world-class destination for major sporting of National Vision 2030. Qatar has he or she has (if it exceeds €10,000 or $10,000) further and identify how the Olympic events. It is this proven track-record and developed state-of-the-art sporting venues before it is discovered to avoid charges or confiscation. Games can support Qatar’s long-term wealth of experience, along with our and transportation networks as part of its development goals.” desire to use sport to promote peace and preparations to host the FIFA 2022 World In the event of any problem, it must be reported to the “For many years, sport has been a cultural exchange, that will form the basis Cup. Hosting a future edition of the Olympic nearest embassy or consulate of the State of major contributor to our nation’s devel- of our discussions with the and Paralympic Games would further accel- Qatar and notify the officials. opment. From athletics to cycling, gym- Commission.” erate Qatar’s human, economic, social, and nastics to football, tennis to volleyball, Over the last decade, Qatar has environmental development. `P3 Al Bayt Stadium achieves outstanding sustainability rating Sale of subsidised sheep QNA — DOHA allows natural sunlight to help the Venue Manager, Al Bayt point for the people of Al Khor to citizens begins turf grow. Stadium Dr Nasser Al Hajeri, said: long into the future.” Al Bayt Stadium has become the Most of the construction mate- “We are very proud to have been Al Bayt's legacy features are QNA — DOHA second FIFA World Cup Qatar rials were manufactured in Qatar, awarded a five-star sustainability also notable. Seats from the upper 2022 tournament venue to while 20 percent of the materials rating from GORD. This is tes- tier will be removed after the The sale of subsidised sheep to citizens began yesterday achieve a five-star sustainability came from recycled sources. A tament to the hard work of eve- World Cup and repurposed to based on the initiative launched by the Ministry of rating. number of key products were ryone involved in this massive create sporting facilities in Qatar Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Ministry The 60,000-capacity stadium responsibly sourced, including project - including all our con- and overseas. The sky box level of Municipality and Environment and the Widam Food in the northern city of Al Khor, steel, glazing, wooden doors and tractors and stakeholders. This will be turned into a five-star Company, within the framework of the joint national which will host the opening precast concrete. LED lighting is stadium will be the focus of the hotel, while a shopping center, initiative to encourage local production, subsidize sheep match of Qatar 2022, received the used throughout the venue, along worlds attention when it hosts the food court, gym and multipurpose meat prices and create a balance in supply and demand Global Sustainability Assessment with water-efficient fixtures and opening match of Qatar 2022 - hall will be incorporated into the that contributes to reducing price in the markets. System (GSAS) certification from fittings. and will continue to be a focal stadium building. `P3 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a the Gulf Organization for statement that sheep will be sold at subsidized prices Research & Development (GORD). from Monday, July 27 to August 2, 2020 (the third day of Al Bayt received three GSAS cer- The 60,000-capacity stadium in the northern city of Eid Al Adha). tificates in relation to the sta- Al Khor, which will host the opening match of Qatar The Ministry said that it was agreed with the Widam diums sustainability: for its Food Company to provide approximately 12,000 heads design, construction practices and 2022, received the Global Sustainability Assessment of Arab sheep, 3,000 local and 9,000 Syrian sheep, to be efficiency of its energy center. System (GSAS) certification from the Gulf sold at subsidized and discounted prices for citizens at Earlier this year, Education City Organization for Research & Development (GORD). QR1,000 for the local sheep (35kg and more) and QR950 Stadium became the first Qatar for Syrian sheep (45kg or more). 2022 venue to achieve a five-star The sale of sheep will take place at the Widam slaugh- GSAS rating. Khalifa International terhouses in Al Wakrah, Al Shamal, Al Khor, Al Mazroua Stadium and Al Janoub Stadium and Al Sheehaniya.
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