www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 17 SPORT | 24 Opec to hold informal Al Rayyan ready for ministerial meet the ‘tough game’ in Algiers: Al Sada against Umm Salal FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2016 • 21 DHUL HIJJA 1437 • Volume 21 • Number 6928 2 Riyals thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Qatar provided $1.6bn Deputy Emir and PM visit new MoI building for Syrian people: FM Foreign Minister addresses a summit on refugees in New York and highlights Qatar’s role to alleviate suffering of Syrian people in and outside the country. The Peninsula DOHA/NEW YORK: Qatar has pro- vided nearly $1.6bn to help alleviate Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani the suffering of the Syrian people in addressing a summit on refugees, in New York. and outside Syria, through interna- Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by Prime Minister and Interior tional humanitarian organisations and donor conferences, Foreign allocate $20m to finance education Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, yesterday visited the new building of Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin QDB unveils $100m and professional development for the Ministry of Interior in Wadi Al Sail area. The Deputy Emir was briefed on the building, its design, Abdulrahman Al Thani said yesterday. refugees, which is part of its pledge to facilities and modern equipment. The Deputy Emir also toured the Museum of the Police and was Addressing a summit on refugees education initiative provide $100m for the benefit of Syr- briefed on modern security equipment and techniques. called by US President Barack Obama ian people, at the London Conference, in New York on the sidelines of the for 400,000 Syrians held last February in support of Syria 71st session of the General Assembly and the region, said the Minister. of the United Nations, the Minister The Peninsula He added that Qatar is now hosting said Qatar had funded the UN High more than 60,000 Syrians who are liv- Replacement of Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ing with their Qatari brothers, as well Ministry invites nominations for programmes in 2013. During 2013- DOHA: Qatar yesterday launched as the reunion of 7,000 people to their Galaxy Note 7 2014 Qatar provided more than $121m a $100m initiative to provide edu- families living in Qatar. for refugees in Turkey and Jordan. cation and training to 400,000 The Minister also addressed a Education Excellence Award devices likely The Minister also referred to Edu- Syrian refugee children and youth meeting held by Friends of Syria on the cate A Child (EAC), a programme of in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week Qatar-based Education Above All and Turkey. The five-year initia- session to discuss the future of Syria. By Mohammed Osman the prizes will be announced on (EAA) Foundation, which succeeded tive ‘Qatar Upholding Education He said participation of the Syrian The Peninsula January 16, 2017. Winners will be in securing the return of 600,000 for Syrians’ Trust’ (QUEST) was opposition in the political process honoured under the auspices of the The Peninsula Syrian refugee children to schools. launched by Qatar Development stems out of their keenness in a polit- Emir on March 1, said Dr. Hamda Their number is expected to go up to Bank (QDB) on sidelines of the ical solution to the crisis. Al Sulaiti, Chairperson, Develop- one million by the end of this year. 71st session of the UN General The Minister described the oppo- DOHA: The Ministry of Educa- ment Committee, which is part of He said Qatar has allocated $20m Assembly in New York. sition’s vision for a political solution tion and Higher Education said the award committee. DOHA: The Ministry of Economy for education and training of a million Minister of State for Foreign as comprehensive. He added that it yesterday it will start receiving Dr. Al Sulaiti, along with Has- and Commerce said yesterday Syrians, adding Qatar had sponsored Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al proves the accusations by the Syrian nominations for its annual Edu- san Al Mohammadi, Chairman, that replacement will be avail- education of 100 Syrian refugee stu- Muraikhi announced the launch. regime about the unwillingness of the cation Excellence Award from Executive Committee, and Direc- able for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 dents, at Sorbonne in Paris. opposition to find a political resolution October 16 until November 14. tor, Public Relation Department at devices that were recalled from “The experience of long years → See also page 2 were wide off the mark. The award, patronised by Emir the ministry, highlighted the pro- the local market earlier this of suffering of Arab peoples have He also highlighted the views of H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad gramme for this year’s award. month for potential defects in thrashed hopes about the ability of Staffan de Mistura, UN special envoy Al Thani, is conferred on distin- Dr. Al Sulaiti said the govern- the battery. politics and international law to find and alleviate their sufferings, saying for the Syria crisis, indicating that the guished Qatari students in different ment offers the annual Education Replacement will be made for a fair and lasting solution to the con- Qatar continues to support UNRWA opposition was serious in finding a fields. Excellence Day Prize to distin- devices that were sold out before flicts and crises in the region,” the programmes, especially in the field solution. The first step towards a res- In a press conference at the guished Qatari students in different September 15, starting with model Minister said. of education, including building and olution is to find out the reasons of the ministry’s headquarters, the award fields to spread a culture of creativ- number (SM-N930) with a screen He also stressed Qatar’s contin- renovation of schools at a cost of crisis before proceeding towards a committee said judging commit- ity and excellence in Qatari society. dimension of 5.7 inches. uous support for efforts to help the nearly $6m. political transition in accordance with tees will finalise assessment from The replacement programme Syrians and Palestinian refugees Qatar has renewed its pledge to the Geneva conference, he added. November 15 to December 15 and → Continued on page 2 has been launched in collabo- ration with Samsung, said the ministry. Traders have hinted that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Mowasalat launches 150 school buses with more safety features devices will enter the local mar- ket probably from next week. The ministry said the recall campaign for all Samsung Gal- By Raynald C Rivera private vehicles and school buses. The new axy Note 7 devices will continue The Peninsula Karwa school buses further supports the min- until December 31 offering three istry’s efforts to promote security and safety in options to customers. student transport. They can seek a replace- Al Hilal said Mowasalat is operating a fleet ment of the damaged device DOHA: Mowasalat yesterday expanded its bus of 2,300 school buses, including spare ones. with a new one or replace the fleet with the launch of 150 school buses sport- The new school buses come with 26, 35, and 40 damaged device with another ing fresh look and enhanced safety features. seats. Fifteen are equipped for special needs. device of their choice and pay The beige coloured buses are a significant Mowasalat has expertise in recruiting the difference. addition to the Karwa fleet servicing schools right drivers, train them in our Karwa Driving The customers can also seek a under the Ministry of Education and Higher School, give them exposure to school trans- refund from the shops concerned Education this academic year. portation safety awareness programmes and or the dealers. “The new buses meet international stand- workshops held by competent authorities in Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users ards and embrace safety standards and latest Qatar, he said. can now check whether their technology. They will have 4,000 trips a day The They have enhanced safety features, devices suffer due to a defect in and transport an average 56,000 schoolchil- including seatbelts, emergency exits, first aid the battery, by visiting Samsung’s dren,” said Khalid Nasser Al Hail, Managing kits and reverse cameras and sensors. The official website (www.samsung. Director, Mowasalat. buses are marked with stickers for motorists com) and follow the illustrated Al Hail said Mowasalat had signed an to identify them as school buses and exercise procedures. agreement 10 years ago with the ministry to extra caution while driving by them. They are The ministry said that it has transport schoolchildren, with a focus on safety also equipped with stop signs that alert other collaborated with Samsung on and comfort. vehicles when dropping off students. Other fea- issuing informative bulletins that Minister of Transport and Communication H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti (fourth left), Minister The ministry has been keen to ensure safety tures that enhance safety and security include demonstrate how to distinguish and security in student transport. Recently, it ignition switch that does not operate when the of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammadi between a faulty Galaxy Note 7 issued a circular to all Independent schools engine compartment door is open. (fifth left), Nasser bin Mohammed Al Malki (third right), Chairman, Board of Directors, device and a new and secure one, and KGs, urging students and staff to adhere Mowasalat, and other officials with the new school bus during the launch at Mowasalat’s through the device’s box as well to safety and security guidance when using → Continued on page 2 Head Office yesterday.