Iran Denies US Claim of Major Progress in Nuclear Dispute
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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 8 Commercial Barshim Bank Group’s returns to half yearly Diamond net profi t League rises 9.2% to action on QR934mn Sunday published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11247 July 17, 2019 Dhul-Qa’da 14, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief PM visits National Control Center of Kahramaa BUSINESS | Energy Iran denies US Qatargas delivers 3,000th LNG cargo to Japan Qatargas has “successfully delivered” the 3,000th liquefied natural gas claim of major (LNG) cargo to Japan since the ever Qatari shipment was made to Kawagoe LNG Receiving Terminal on January 10, 1997. The 3,000th LNG cargo, which was transported progress in onboard ‘Al Jasra’, was delivered to JERA, a joint venture between Chubu Electric and Tokyo Electric. The cargo was delivered to the Kawagoe LNG Receiving Terminal, owned and nuclear dispute operated by JERA. Business Page 1 PAKISTAN | Aviation O Missile programme not negotiable: Tehran Airspace reopens for Reuters in return for the lifting of global sanc- all civilian traffi c Washington/Dubai tions crippling its economy. Pakistan reopened its airspace to Washington has since reimposed international civil aviation yesterday draconian sanctions to throttle Iran’s after months of restrictions imposed HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani visited the National Control S President Donald Trump said oil trade in a policy of “maximum because of clashes with India, which Center (NCC) of Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) in Al Thumama Area. During the visit, the prime yesterday “a lot of progress” pressure” on Tehran to agree stricter forced long detours that cost airlines minister was briefed on the operation mechanism in summer, readiness of electricity and water networks, maintenance and Uhad been made towards ending limits on its nuclear capacity, curb its millions of dollars. “Pakistan airspace emergency plans and reading of control room indicators. He also listened to a detailed explanation about the system’s working a volatile stand-off with Iran, with his ballistic missile programme and end is open for all types of civil traff ic on mechanism, demand forecast, response time and repair of failures. The prime minister then inspected the progress of the top diplomat saying Tehran had sig- support for proxy forces in the Mid- published ATS (Air Traff ic Service) strategic projects implemented by Kahramaa in the sectors of electricity, water, solar energy, customer services and projects nalled willingness to negotiate over its dle East. routes,” according to a so-called implemented by Kahramaa to serve vital projects in the country, including World Cup stadiums, rail stations, economic zones disputed ballistic missile programme. After the threats from Ayatollah Ali Notice to Airmen. Page 16 and many services provided by the corporation. Page 2 But Iran denied that it was willing to Khamenei, Iran’s ultimate authority, negotiate over its ballistic missile pro- Trump struck a conciliatory note, say- gramme, contradicting the chief US ing the United States wanted to help diplomat and appearing to undercut Tehran. Al-Attiyah wins Silk Way Rally President Donald Trump’s statement. “We’ll be good to them, we’ll work Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said with them. We’ll help them in any way UNODC plans to broadcast Iran had signalled it was ready to nego- we can, but they can’t have a nuclear tiate about its ballistic missiles during a weapon. We’re not looking, by the way, White House Cabinet meeting at which for regime change,” Trump told the The Zorbs in Arabic Trump said: “We’ll see what happens. cabinet meeting. But a lot of progress has been made.” “They (also) can’t be testing ballistic By Joey Aguilar signed as a fun yet informative edu- Pompeo appeared to be reacting to missiles.” Staff Reporter cational tool and comprises a set of a comment by Iran’s foreign minister Pompeo told the cabinet meeting animated videos that covers issues that Tehran would discuss its missile Iran had “for the fi rst time” signalled it related to justice, cybercrime, human programme after Washington stopped was prepared to negotiate about its bal- he United Nations Offi ce on rights, gender and integrity. arming allies the United Arab Emirates listic missiles, suggesting this was the Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is Teixeira noted that such initiative is and Saudi Arabia, something the Unit- result of US economic pressure. Tin talks with some countries in now surpassing 300,000 direct bene- ed States is unlikely to do. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad the region to broadcast The Zorbs in fi ciaries, especially teachers, students, His assessment drew a quick denial Javad Zarif told NBC’s Nightly News diff erent languages, including Arabic, and young children, among others, in from the spokesman for Iran’s mission to with Lester Holt programme that once a UNODC offi cial has told Gulf Times. various countries globally. the United Nations, who posted on Twit- the Trump administration removed UNODC launched The Zorbs in Vi- UNODC, he added, also concluded ter: “Iran’s missiles ... are absolutely and sanctions it has restored since leaving enna this year as part of its Education 171 educational tools and materials under no condition negotiable with any- the nuclear deal the “room for negotia- for Justice (E4J) initiative, making this tailored for teachers/educators aimed one or any country, period.” tion is wide open.” group of unique alien characters as at teaching and creating awareness on The exchanges came hours after Asked if that could include its bal- ambassadors of peace, justice and rule issues related to the rule of law and a Iran’s supreme leader upped the ante listic missile programme, Zarif replied: of law. culture of lawfulness. in the brewing confrontation by warn- “If they want to talk about our missiles, “We are now fi ne tuning the Arabic “The Zorbs have been created to basi- ing Tehran would continue removing they need, fi rst, to stop selling all these version (of The Zorbs) and some of the cally teach children values and princi- restraints on its nuclear activity and weapons, including missiles, to our re- tools for broadcast,” said Marco Teix- ples associated with ethical behaviour retaliate for the seizure of an Iranian oil gion.” eira, senior programme manager of and socially-acceptable conducts,” the tanker. The Islamic Republic has repeatedly Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah poses with the 2019 Silk Way Rally winner’s trophy UNODC’s Global Programme for the UNODC offi cial said. “We also launched Tensions have spiralled since Trump ruled out negotiating under sanctions in Dunhuang, China, yesterday. Al-Attiyah and his French co-driver went unbeaten Implementation of the Doha Declara- a series of cartoons which are auxiliary last year ditched big powers’ 2015 nu- duress from Washington. It has long on all the stages in the event, which passed through three countries, including tion, who was in Qatar recently. to the teaching of these elements that clear deal with Iran under which it said its ballistic missile programme is Russia, Mongolia and China. Sport Page 1 The animated series has been de- the Zorbs represent.” To Page 6 agreed to curtail its nuclear programme defensive and non-negotiable. UDC awards Gewan Island marine works to UrbaCon, Promar nited Development Company construction of the island, where the (UDC) has tasked UrbaCon completion of building the boardwalk UTrading & Contracting Com- wall will be by February 2020,” al-Oth- pany and Promar Marine Contracting man said. Company with the execution of marine Al-Khayyat said: “Working with works at Gewan Island. UDC towards Gewan Island project is UDC president and CEO Ibrahim an imperative and exciting point of our Jassim al-Othman signed the agree- business. We look forward for a fruitful ments with UrbaCon Trading & Con- partnership with UDC, where we will tracting Company vice chairman and strive for the highest quality and suc- Group CEO Ramez al-Khayyat and cess to accomplish this project.” Promar Marine Contracting Company Chamoun added: “Being awarded chairman and managing partner Ju- the contract by UDC, one of the most liana Chamoun in the presence of rep- reputable real estate fi rms, means a resentatives from all parties. great deal to our business. We are proud Al-Othman highlighted that the to- to be part of this development initiative tal investment value in Gewan Island that seeks out a fulfi lling, positive and amounts to approximately QR3bn. developed future.” “The agreement with UrbaCon Urbacon Trading & Contracting Trading & Contracting Company and Company is a Qatar-based interna- Promar Marine Contracting Compa- tional construction services company ny demonstrates that Gewan Island’s and grade-one licensed builder, while construction and development works Promar Marine Contracting Company are proceeding according to the plans is a leading marine works construction to complete our latest fl agship project fi rm founded in Lebanon in 1985 and by the expected 2022 deadline. We have expanded towards Gulf market since initiated the preparation works for the 2007. To Page 20 Off icials from UDC, UrbaCon Trading & Contracting Company and Promar Marine Contracting Company at the contract signing ceremony. Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, July 17, 2019 QATAR FM sends message PM visits National Control Center of Kahramaa to Tajikistan Real estate sector counterpart The Minister for Foreign Aff airs of continues to grow Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Muhriddin received a written message from HE the Deputy Prime he trading volume of tions of Umm Salal municipal- Minister and Minister of Foreign registered real estates in ity amounted to QR393,123,139, Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Tlast June at the Minis- while that of Al Rayyan mu- Abdulrahman al-Thani, pertaining try of Justice’s real estate reg- nicipality was QR381,949,880.