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www.thepeninsula.qa Saturday 4 July 2020 Volume 25 | Number 8308 13 Dhul-Qa'da - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 11 SPORT | 16 QFZA leads Hamilton, discussion on Mercedes global trade excel in resilience & FDI practice Amir makes inspection visit to Salwa Beach Resort Amir inspected the resort’s facilities, which include 115 villas and chalets; a 246-room five-star hotel; aquatic theme park and conference centre. QNA — DOHA Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday made an inspection visit to the Salwa Beach Resort, located in the southwest of the country on an area of 3.2 million square meters, during which His Highness was briefed on the devel- opments and stages of the project progress. H H the Amir also inspected the resort’s facilities, which include 115 villas and chalets; a 246-room five- star hotel; aquatic theme park; con- ference centre; ball room; spa; yacht club and marina; diving centre and a shopping centre. His Highness also viewed the green areas of the resort. H H the Amir thanked those in charge of the project for their efforts in constructing this tourist facility, "The inspection visit of H H the Amir, may and instructed them to expedite its Allah protect him, to the Salwa Beach Resort completion and opening in order to is part of His Highness' great interest in meet the marine tourism and leisure developing the tourism sector according needs in the State of Qatar and to to Vision 2030. This sophisticated tourism facility — the largest of its kind in support the tourism sector in it. H H Qatar — will be a unique destination for enthusiasts of leisure tourism in the the Amir was accompanied by a Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during an inspection visit to the region and will represent a paradigm shift for the tourism industry in Qatar. lineup of senior officials. Salwa Beach Resort, yesterday. Qatar: International community The coronavirus MoPH: 756 new COVID-19 should focus on fight against epidemic should not be cases; 1,986 recoveries COVID-19 and conflict resolution allowed to create incentives to escalate THE PENINSULA — DOHA “This is of great concern as this QNA — DOHA violence, nor should population group includes the Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al conflict resolution efforts The Ministry of Public Heath highest percentage of the The State of Qatar affirmed that Thani at the virtual high-level yesterday announced the regis- elderly and people with chronic the international community meeting of the United Nations be delayed or postponed. tration of 756 new confirmed conditions.” should not only focus on current Security Council on “pandemics cases of COVID-19 while 1,986 The Ministry asked people fight against the coronavirus and security”. H E Ambassador Sheikha Alya people recovered from the to be careful and protect the (COVID-19) pandemic and Her Excellency said that this Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani virus bringing the total number most vulnerable. “While the overlook efforts to resolve discussion comes at the right time of cases recovered in Qatar to restrictions of COVID-19 are existing conflicts in the regions and as COVID-19 affects the 88,583. gradually being lifted in Qatar, of the world. world in a way we have not seen the United Nations Antonio humanitarian relief efforts, as it In addition, the Ministry it is important for everyone to The State of Qatar said that before, and affects the three main Guterres last March, and his call made just two days ago a new announced three new deaths, play their role in controlling the strong global cooperation is pillars of the United Nations, to stand together in the face of pledge to donate $100m in for people aged 42, 77, and 77- virus by following precau- necessary and that work must namely “peace, security, devel- the global threat posed by the humanitarian aid to Syria, in all were receiving the necessary tionary measures: adherence be done together to confront the opment and human rights.” COVID-19 pandemic. addition to a contribution of $10 medical care. All new cases to physical distancing, wearing COVID-19 pandemic, but none- The Ambassador also She noted that at a time million to the World Health have been introduced to iso- a face mask and washing your theless, common and effective expressed concern about the when the world is celebrating Organization, and a contribution lation and are receiving nec- hands regularly.” solutions must be found to the impact of COVID-19 on the the seventy-fifth anniversary of $10m to the Global Alliance for essary healthcare according to Most importantly, the Min- current crises and tensions in the most vulnerable groups, of the establishment of the Vaccines and Immunization. their health status. istry has said, it is vital that world in order to stop hostilities including women and children, United Nations, COVID-19 Concluding the statement, The Ministry further said people continue to protect the and facilitate greater access to and on the millions of displaced sounded the alarm in order to Her Excellency stressed that that measures to tackle elderly and those with chronic humanitarian relief. The corona- people in conflict areas and find effective multilateral coop- with the assumption of the State COVID-19 in Qatar have suc- medical conditions. virus epidemic should not be refugee camps around the eration. “There should be no of Qatar to chair the Donor ceeded in flattening the curve The Ministry said that allowed to create incentives to world, where fresh water is doubt that it is only through sol- Support Group for the Office for and limiting the spread of the anyone suffering from escalate violence, nor should scarce, sanitation is unavailable, idarity and international coop- the Coordination of Humani- virus. The number of new daily COVID-19 symptoms should conflict resolution efforts be malnutrition is widespread, and eration we can overcome this tarian Affairs, the impact of this cases and hospital admissions either contact 16000 helpline delayed or postponed. health care infrastructure is threat that affects us all, and pandemic on the current has gradually declined over the or go directly to one of the des- This came in Qatar’s torn by ongoing war and vio- enable the most vulnerable humanitarian crises and its past few weeks. ignated health centers to statement delivered by Per- lence. She also affirmed the groups to confront and recover immediate consequences on “We are seeing a rise in the undergo the necessary checks: manent Representative of the support of the State of Qatar to and to rebuild better,” she said. vulnerable populations in con- number of deaths in recent Muaither, Rawdat Al Khail, State of Qatar to the United the call for a global cease-fire She expressed Qatar’s pride flict-affected environments will weeks and this is due to the Umm Slal, or Al Gharafa Health Nations H E Ambassador made by Secretary-General of in intensifying its support for remain a strongly present issue. people who were infected at Centers. “This is important as the height of the virus several the earlier the disease is weeks ago. There has been an detected the easier it will be to increase in cases among fam- receive the right treatment and M7 to launch online group mentorship programme ilies,” the Ministry said, adding, recover from it.” RAYNALD C RIVERA Group mentorship association with Doha Film will accommodate 15 THE PENINSULA development program Institute (DFI). The session, participants. QATAR UPDATES which will run from 5pm to This programme follows the C VID-19 After the success of its online aims to expose 6pm, will be led by Mentors success of M7’s biweekly online ON 3 JULY 2020 coaching sessions, M7, a creatives from all Meriem Mesraoua, DFI Grants coaching sessions which creative startups hub dedicated disciplines of design Senior Coordinator and Amna launched in April and ran for to innovation and entrepre- Al Binali, DFI Development. seven weeks featuring local and NEWNEW TOTALTOTAL NEWNEW CASESCASES ACTIVEACTIVE neurship established by Qatar to relevant subjects They will be joined by film- international industry leaders RECOVERIES RECOVERIES ANNOUNCEDANNOUNCED CASES Museums, has announced it will makers that received grants who gave their insights on rel- kick off an online group concerning the future such as Hamida Al Kuwari and evant topics such as nurturing 1,986 88,583 756 9,949 mentorship programme on of their industry. Amal Al Muftah. creativity and skills during dif- Monday. The next session will be ficult times, making use of tech- In an Instagram post, M7 “Understanding Design Thinking” nology in the fashion business, said the “group mentorship next generation of creatives to be held on Thursday from testing products in the market, development program aims to expand their skills and 6pm to 8.30pm with Dr. Thomas developing a business plan, and expose creatives from all disci- connect with leaders and Modeen, co-founder of Architects promoting products through a NEW C VID-19 GLOBALLY plines of design to relevant sub- innovators in their fields, it Independent, a multi-disciplinary programme of marketing and DEATHS jects concerning the future of added. design and research practice, as public relations. their industry.” The series of sessions which mentor. Each of the sessions 3 11,033,879 525,148 6,186,741 Focusing on a wide range will be conducted via Zoom will Those interested to attend reflected one of M7’s founding TOTAL DEATHS TOTAL TOTALTOTAL TOTALTOTAL of topics, the programme, begin on Monday with “How the sessions can book by email principles: to inspire, Equip, POSITIVE DDEATHSEATHS RERECOVEREDCOVERED which will run from July 6 to to Write a Winning Film Grant to [email protected].