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QATAR | Page 16 BUSINESS | Page 1 SEC becomes a hub for video and VR gaming Opec deal won’t alter oil market outlook: IEA published in QATAR since 1978 SATURDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11243 July 13, 2019 Dhul-Qa’da 10, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief QATAR | Reaction Suicide bombing in Afghanistan slammed Qatar has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that targeted a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan, killing and injuring several people. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry Amir leaves Washington of Foreign Aff airs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and ending four-day US visit reasons. The statement expressed Qatar’s condolences to the victims’ QNA the accompanying delegation during families, the government and people Washington the visit. of Afghanistan, wishing the injured a His Highness the Amir also expressed speedy recovery. satisfaction with his talks with the US is Highness the Amir Sheikh president and senior offi cials, which Qatar condemns Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani provided an opportunity for exchanging Benghazi blast Hleft Washington, DC, after a views on the most important regional four-day offi cial visit to the United and international issues of common Qatar has strongly condemned the First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defence system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as States. concern and also contributed to the explosion that took place in Eastern Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, yesterday. The Amir sent a cable to US Presi- consolidation of bilateral relations and Libyan city of Benghazi, killing dent Donald Trump, expressing deep the strategic partnership between the and injuring several people. In a thanks and appreciation for the hospi- two countries in various fi elds for the statement yesterday, the Ministry tality and honour accorded to him and benefi t of the two friendly peoples. of Foreign Aff airs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons. The statement expressed Qatar’s condolences to the victims’ families, the government and people Russian S-400 Workers’ Welfare Forums of Libya, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. AFRICA | Unrest prove successful: ministry Seven killed in attack on Somalia hotel he Ministry of Administrative of the SC Workers’ Welfare Depart- defence systems Development, Labour and Social ment, said: “We are extremely proud At least seven people were killed TAff airs (MADLSA) has studied the impact our Workers’ Welfare Elec- yesterday in a suicide bomb and the impact of the Supreme Committee tions have had over the last few years. gun attack on a hotel in southern for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Workers’ “We have worked closely with our Somalia, a security off icial said. Welfare Forums (WWF) to support the colleagues at the MADLSA and ILO to “We have confirmed the death of replication of joint worker-employer demonstrate the impact of our forums seven people including a former committees in Qatar. and will continue to support their ef- local administration minister and arrive in Turkey The SC introduced WWFs in 2015 forts introducing similar concepts a lawmaker,” said Abdi Dhuhul, to amplify workers’ voices and off er across Qatar.” a security off icial. “The toll may QNA/Reuters showed us that Russia is the most ister Melvut Cavusoglu has con- greater access to remedy. A total of 62 The ministry and ILO are currently increase since the attack is not Ankara compatible country,” Akar said. fi rmed that deployment of the S-400 elections have been held since, with leveraging their three-year technical over yet.” Authorities said a suicide Telling how the contract to purchase Russian missile hardware is going as more than 21,000 workers covered by co-operation agreement to support bomber rammed a vehicle loaded the S-400s from Russia was signed in planned without any problem. the process, sc.qa reported. the establishment of joint committees with explosives into the popular hree cargo aircraft carrying April 2017, Akar said three aircraft had In a joint press conference with Offi cials from the MADLSA and In- with partners from the private sector. Medina hotel in the southern town components of Russian S-400 carried components of the systems to his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis ternational Labour Organisation (ILO) A representative for MADLSA said: of Kismayo before several heavily Tmissile defence systems ar- Murted Air Base in Ankara. held in Ankara yesterday, Casvusoglu Project Offi ce for Qatar have spent the “We have worked closely with the Su- armed gunmen forced their way rived in the Turkish capital Ankara Turkish broadcasters showed foot- said: “The deal is done and is going as last few months observing the SC’s preme Committee to understand why inside, shooting as they went. yesterday, said Turkey’s national de- age of huge Russian Air Force AN-124 planned, and we are organising every- WWF meetings and elections – demo- these forums have proven successful. fence minister. cargo planes offl oading equipment at thing related to the receiving process,” as cratic platforms protecting workers We have been encouraged by the level of BRITAIN | Diplomacy “Three planes were planned for the air base. he responded to a question on the arrival engaged on 2022 FIFA World Cup Qa- participation and voter turnout in their Police launch probe today. As planned, all the aircraft ar- “The training of our personnel for of the fi rst deployment of the S-400. tar projects. elections and recognise they help raise rived and all activities planned for to- installing and operating the Russian “There are no issues in the proc- So far, 62 WWF elections have been the voice of workers in Qatar. We will into DC envoy leaks day have been completed. This proc- S-400s has been ongoing in both ess of receiving the hardware and will held at 32 diff erent accommodations continue working with the SC to under- British police said yesterday it had ess will continue in the coming days,” Turkey and Russia,” said Akar, add- continue so in the future,” he added. covering 16,000 workers – roughly stand their process and implement best launched a “criminal investigation” Anadulo news agency quoted Hulusi ing that the process would continue In the fi rst comments from Wash- 57% of the SC’s workforce. practice. The experiences gained will into the leak of British diplomatic Akar as telling reporters. in the coming days. ington, acting Defence Secretary MADLSA and ILO representatives have be applied to the committees as we roll cables critical of US President Donald Stressing the threats facing Tur- Possible procurement of US Pa- Mark Esper said the US position on already attended four WWF elections and them out nationwide in the near future.” Trump that led to the resignation of key, Akar pointed to the country’s triot missiles is also being evaluated the issue has not changed. 10 WWF meetings in order to gain an in- Houtan Homayounpour, head of the the UK ambassador to Washington. longstanding eff orts to acquire long- by Turkish offi cials and institutions, The United States has threatened sight into establishing joint committees – ILO Project Offi ce for Qatar, added: London’s Metropolitan Police said range air and missile defence systems. Akar said. to impose sanctions on Ankara, say- mandated by Qatar’s Labour Law – aimed “The SC’s elections have played a crit- its terrorism command, which “There are some principles that The 2017 contract with Russia fol- ing Russian military hardware is not at preventing and resolving issues be- ical role amplifying the voices of work- investigates potential breaches of we have set in this regard. In line lowed lengthy eff orts to purchase an compatible with Nato systems and tween employees and employers. These ers. We value the opportunity to learn Britain’s Off icial Secrets Act, had with these principles, we have had air defence system from the US with that the acquisition may lead to Tur- committees will be rolled out across Qa- more about their success to help dem- initiated the probe into the leaking of negotiations with China, Russia, the no success. key’s expulsion from an F-35 fi ghter tar over the next 12 months. onstrate the importance of dialogue Kim Darroch’s correspondence. US, and France. These negotiations Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Min- jet programme. Mahmoud Qutub, executive director between employer and employee.” Federer in Wimbledon final Qatar tourism sees ‘positive trend’ this summer By Peter Alagos so this summer is witnessing a very tions”, such as Georgia, Armenia and Business Reporter positive trend,” he said. Azerbaijan, as well as Greece. In May, QNTC secretary-general “There is a mix of younger expa- and Qatar Airways Group chief exec- triates and Qataris who are exploring mmigration policies and initia- utive HE Akbar al-Baker announced other destinations and new places as tives launched by the Qatar Na- the launch of SiQ – which is described alternatives to popular vacation spots Itional Tourism Council (QNTC) as “Qatar’s biggest summer pro- in Europe and the US. The new gen- have helped the country witness a gramme” and runs until August 16. eration wants something diff erent; “positive trend” this summer season, HE al-Baker said QNTC’s main there is a surge among younger tour- according to an industry expert. objective this summer season “is to ists who want to go to Georgia, Arme- “Thanks to the marketing and pro- bring public and private stakeholders nia and Azerbaijan. motional programmes of QNTC, as together under one summer theme “These are the new, key destina- well as the government’s easing of campaign that can be packaged to tions coming up for the youth, as well visa policies for more than 80 coun- Rehan Ali Syed both citizens and residents of Qatar, as for a lot of families.