ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Clear definition Bid for World set to empower Championship SMEs sector 2019 backed Business | 17 Sport | 26 Monday 15 September 2014 • 20 Dhu’l-Qa’da 1435 • Volume 19 Number 6189 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 All-woman Lebanon seeks Qatar’s help on abducted troops DOHA: The Lebanese Prime Minister, Tammam Salam, yesterday described his talks with the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ambulance as constructive, saying he dis- cussed issues of concern to both countries and the region. He told a press confer- ence yesterday that the spirit service likely of brotherhood and trans- parency dominated the talks. He said the Emir and H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Many being trained: HMC official bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Interior Minister, DOHA: An all-female ambu- to be pressed into service any expressed support for Lebanon. lance service could soon be a time. This is aside from the Talks focused on issues as a reality in Qatar where there are main ambulance centre. Qatar is result of the uneasy situation in frequent requests for it. divided into seven zones for the the region which had its impact A trainer in Hamad Medical service — Ambulance Hubs 1 to 7. on Lebanon, such as the Syrian The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam at the Emiri Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance The Industrial Area is Hub 7. Al refugees and the need to help ease Diwan yesterday. Department says several women Khor, Al Wakra, mid-Doha, West their suffering and strengthen are being trained for the service. Bay, Al Dafna and Al Rayyan are Lebanon’s role, in addition to Ahmed Nafiz Assobashi, how- the others. There are also three the issue of the Lebanese soldiers and the Lebanese people over the following up the issue. Salam said in Qatar react and respond to ever, gave no time-frame for the ambulance helicopters called air abducted by terrorists. past years,” he said. The issue the General Director of General different Lebanese issues and introduction of the service, in ambulance, as part of HMC’s He said the Emir expressed of the abducted soldiers fac- Security of Lebanon, Major concerns.” an interview published by local Ambulance Service. Qatar’s willingness to help alle- ing inhumane killing is delicate General Abbas Ibrahim, will stay He said Lebanon is a target of Arabic daily Al Watan yesterday. Ambulance drivers are trained viate the crisis, as Lebanon is and requires careful handling in Doha to follow up the issue. terrorists and his country would There are four ambulances and skilled. They and other ambu- home to about 1.3 million Syrian and patience, he said, adding it There are intentions, determi- spare no effort to confront terror- with female staff at mid-Doha lance staff are on 12-hour duty for refugees. is putting burden on everyone, nation and hard work to resolve ism and cooperate with those con- ‘standby’ station centre. four days in a row and then get Salam praised Qatar’s sup- especially their families. the issue, he said, vowing to make cerned. On priorities for Lebanon, Assobashi said they are dis- rest for four consecutive days. port, saying it is not limited to Freeing them safe requires every effort. The issue requires Salam referred to the election of a patched when requests for such On two days, the 12-hour duty a certain issue, project or stance internal unity, Salam said, adding secrecy to facilitate its handling new president and said the politi- ambulances come in. “This service is during day time and then staff but covered several aspects that the assistance of the ‘brothers’ in with every available means, he cal issue was a priority, along with will continue until an all-women must have night shift. As soon as are of concern to both countries. Qatar can make a difference. “We said. Salam said Lebanon-Qatar security concerns. He highlighted ambulance is introduced,” he a driver reports on duty, he must “We came to Doha to extend our must ask our brothers in Qatar relations are deep-rooted and the Lebanese army’s role in com- added. inform the main centre on the thanks to Qatar for its support to help us out of this crisis,” he this is evident in many aspects. bating terrorism and praised He, though, added that a male wireless. He is put on standby to and solidarity with Lebanon said, adding the Emir has been “It is natural that our brothers Saudi support. QNA member of a woman’s family must and ordered to leave as soon as accompany her if she is taken for a request comes in from the area emergency care in an ambulance. that is part of his ‘standby’ cen- Arab states offer US help; IS beheads Briton According to Assobashi, when a tre’s jurisdiction. A380 to join QA fleet on Thursday request for ambulance is made on Ambulance staff call the house DOHA: Qatar Airways’ first A380-800 (superjumbo aircraft of WASHINGTON: Several Arab states, believed to include the UAE 999, an ambulance is dispatched from where the request has come Airbus) will this week be welcomed into its rapidly growing fleet, and Saudi Arabia, have offered to help attack Islamic State (IS) within 45 seconds and reaches the and enquire about the patient to in a ceremony at Hamad International Airport on Thursday. The targets in Syria and Iraq, in a major boost for US efforts to build a caller’s home within 10 minutes. know what kind of emergency inauguration will be held under the patronage of the Prime Minister broad coalition. The offers, reported by senior Western diplomats, The nearest ‘standby’ ambulance it is. If the situation is critical, and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa came in the wake of international condemnation of the murder of centre is informed about it. the ambulance’s alarm system Al Thani. The world’s largest passenger aircraft will operate in a tri- the British hostage, David Haines, and a pledge by Australia to help There are five ‘standby’ ambu- is activated and staff get ready class configuration of First, Business and Economy over twin decks. the military effort. John Kerry, US Secretary of State, said he was lance centres across Qatar, and to deal with the emergency, said QA is to receive four A380s by this year-end. THE PENINSULA “extremely encouraged” by pledges made so far. THE GUARDIAN each has some 10 ambulances Assobashi. THE PENINSULA See also page 4 See also page 10 MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Vodafone Qatar Qatar Airways becomes member of Samena Council DOHA: Samena to receive first Telecommunications Council yesterday announced Vodafone Qatar as the latest addition to its rapidly growing membership A380 this week base which comprises leading telecom operators and service providers from across the South Asia, Middle East, and North Superjumbo to operate on London route Africa region. “As a key player in one of DOHA: Qatar Airways’ highly cabin, will set a new level of com- Samena region’s most active mar- anticipated first A380-800 fort for our passengers, who will kets, where the Samena Council (super jumbo aircraft of Airbus) also benefit from a smooth and routinely seeks opportunities to will this week be welcomed into pleasant passenger experience contribute and participates in the rapidly growing fleet of at the world’s newest airport, industry consultations, Vodafone the airline, at a VIP inaugural Hamad International Airport.” Qatar can benefit significantly ceremony to be held at Hamad The new First Class A380 seat by becoming an important part International Airport (HIA) on is a bespoke design element of the of the Council’s major operator Thursday. new A380, featuring a 90-inch membership base,” said Bocar BA, The ceremony, under the seat pitch, transforming into a CEO of Samena Council. patronage of the Prime Minister fully flat bed, together with an The Najma intersection which opened to traffic yesterday. “Together, Samena Council and Interior Minister H E Sheikh expansive choice of entertainment and Vodafone Qatar can hope to Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa options displayed on individual make tangible contributions in Al Thani, will see Qatar Airways 26-inch television screens. voicing key perspectives on indus- reach another milestone in the The arrival this year of the Widened C-Ring Road opens try developments and needs, and airline’s short history, as it greets airline´s first A380 marks a particularly so for Qatar’s telecoms the world’s largest passenger significant milestone for Qatar DOHA: The Public Works and left were added in order to Ahmed intersection) to Umm market. We are pleased to see aircraft, which will operate in a Airways, whose new home, HIA, Authority ‘Ashghal’ yesterday control and facilitate the traffic Ghuwailina roundabout. Vodafone Qatar among us and we tri-class configuration of First, has been specially designed to announced opening of the first flow. Ashghal had announced earlier look forward to working with Kyle Business and Ecomony Class cater to the aircraft, with five phase of the C-Ring Road project, The sidewalks pavement will be that it started implementing the Whitehill and his team closely,” spread over twin decks. contact gates developed for the a move that will provide relief to completed soon, and the landscap- fourth phase of road development he said. Qatar’s national carrier is set superjumbo.