www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 14 SPORT | 23 QQatar Executive’s Lekhwiya trounce Gulfstream on Al Sadd to win ddisplayis in Bahrain Sheikh Jassim Cup FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2016 • 12 Rabia II 1437 • Volume 20 • Number 6683 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar ‘Pictionary’ to Emir meets President of Mexico reinforce Arabic language sought published for elementary students and a strategic curricula developed Forum makes incorporating modern technology. recommendations H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson, QF, addressing the forum to develop Arabic on the first day had drawn attention teaching methods to the popularity of electronic linguis- tic jargons among Arab children and to address linguistic youth, which, she said has done dam- challenges faced by age to the Arabic language. She also called for production of Arab children electronic games and modern enter- tainment in the Arabic language. The forum proposed partnerships with more centres and institutions The Peninsula concerned with the Arabic language and enhancement of Arabic teach- ing standards and skills. It stressed the need for engaging Arab families Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto at the Emiri Diwan yesterday, in the presence of DOHA: The second Renaissance of and outlining their role in the trans- Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, along with Nieto’s delegation. Talks dealt with relations between both countries Arabic Language Forum ended at fer of linguistic knowledge. and ways of enhancing them in all fields, including economy and investment. → See also page 2 Qatar National Convention Center Dr Ali Al Kubaisi, Director-Gen- (QNCC) yesterday with recommen- eral, WORAL, said: “The challenges dations to develop Arabic teaching facing the Arabic language oblige methods to address modern linguis- us all to analyse and study the cur- tic challenges faced by Arab children. rent linguistic climate to find the best Recommendations by an elite solutions. It is a logical step to start PM opens new Counter Cybercrime Centre HQ group of academics called for sup- with children, who will transfer this porting media production targeting knowledge to many more genera- children in the Arabic language and tions to come. QNA After the inauguration, the Pre- with modern security techniques, prosecution. It works with the Public creating a ‘Pictionary’ which rein- “On the final day of the event, a mier toured the branch and the centre. through which patrol personnel are Relations Department at the Minis- forces language through visual cues. committee of educational experts He was briefed by officials on the deployed in specific locations to secure try of Interior to increase community The two-day event was organised and linguistic professionals proposed work mechanism of the branch and a geographical area. awareness about the dangers of cyber- by World Organisation for Renais- solutions to support the upbringing DOHA: Prime Minister and Interior services it offers to facilitate investi- The centre is the most modern in crimes and how to avoid them. sance of Arabic Language (WORAL), of the Arab child, which I’m certain Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin gation by security patrols. the region in terms of applying state- Staff Major General Saad bin Jassim a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), will pave the road for a bright future, Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani opened The services include providing of-the-art techniques and equipment Al Khulaifi, Director-General, Pub- under the theme ‘Linguistic upbring- worthy of the Arabic language’s glori- the operations, control and security security patrols with data and intel- to deal with cybercrimes. It investi- lic Security, and directors of various ing of the Arab child - The reality and ous history and in line with its current monitoring branch and the new head- ligence to help them quickly capture gates and gathers evidence in cases departments of the ministry were also prospects for the future’. ambitions,” he added. quarters of the Counter Cybercrime criminals and prevent crimes. of cybercrimes. It also checks elec- present at the opening ceremony. The forum recommended that an Centre at the General Directorate of The branch is the liaison point for tronic devices and prepares technical updated basic Arabic vocabulary be → Continued on page 2 Criminal Investigation. security patrols which are equipped reports based on directives of public → Picture on page 2 Al Jazeera seeks Another foggy morning in Doha release of three OIC condemns attacks ‘abducted’ crew in Yemen’s Taiz on Saudi missions in The Peninsula Tehran and Mashhad DOHA: Al Jazeera Media Network has called for the immediate release The Peninsula manifestations. Saudi Foreign Minis- of Al Jazeera Arabic news team ter Adel bin Ahmad Al Jubeir told the believed to have been kidnapped meeting that attacks on Saudi mis- in the city of Taiz in Yemen. sions came within the framework of Correspondent Hamdi Al Bokari DOHA: An extraordinary meeting of the aggressive policies of the gov- and his crew Abdulaziz Al Sabri and the foreign ministers of the Organi- ernment of Iran and its continued Moneer Al Sabai were last seen on sation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in interference in the internal affairs Monday night. Jeddah yesterday condemned attacks of the countries in the region. Dr Mostefa Souag, Acting on Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic missions He said Iran seeks to spread sedi- Director-General, Al Jazeera in Iran earlier this month. tion, unrest and chaos and incite Media Network said: “We call on In a statement, OIC said it “con- sectarian strife in the region. the immediate release of our col- demns the aggressions against the “This attack was part of ongoing leagues Hamdi Al Bokari, Abdulaziz missions of the Kingdom of Saudi Ara- attacks on the diplomatic missions Al Sabri and Moneer Al Sabai. Street lights remained switched on at 8.19am on Doha-Al Wakrah Road, as thick fog blanketed the city bia in Tehran and Mashhad” Such in Iran for 35 years. Tehran govern- “They were covering events in yesterday. The foggy morning the country has been experiencing over the past three days is expected “aggressions” contravened interna- ment did no exert any efforts to stop the besieged city of Taiz, reporting to continue today. Pic: Salim / The Peninsula tional law and the OIC Charter, which this tampering against the sanctity of on the human cost to the conflict. member state Iran rejected, the state- diplomatic missions. Iran only issued “Our colleagues were doing ment said, news agencies reported. some condemnatory statements while their job of reporting the story and It also denounced “Iran’s inter- the host government’s responsibility informing the world on what is tak- ference in the internal affairs of the is to take actions,” Saudi Press Agency ing place in Yemen. states in the region and other mem- SPA quoted Al Jubeir as saying. “Al Jazeera holds their abduc- Oman plans to set up first budget airline ber states (including Bahrain, Yemen He said the attacks on Saudi mis- tors responsible for their safety and and Syria and Somalia) and its con- sions in Iran were condemned by security,” Souag said. tinued support for terrorism”. countries of the world and regional “It is tragic to see that in times Reuters and Investment Company (MNDIC) grow 40 percent by 2019, and comple- Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin and international organisations, of conflict, news organisations con- — a venture involving the Muscat ment its real estate and entertainment Mohamed Al Attiyah led the Qatari including the UN Security Council, tinue to be targeted. municipal government and several projects, MNDIC’s Chief Executive delegation to the meeting, attended by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Journalists should have the free- DUBAI: Oman plans to establish its state funds, including top sovereign Khalid bin Hilal Al Yahmadi said in a representatives of 37 member states. and the Arab League. dom to do their work without the first budget airline to boost tourism wealth fund -- State General Reserve statement yesterday. He did not reveal Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Min- He Al Jubeir urged OIC to take a fear of intimidation, abduction or as the plunge in global oil prices Fund — said it had been awarded an a time-frame for establishing the air- ister and Foreign Minister Sheikh strict stance emanating from the prin- unlawful arrest,” he added. encourages the sultanate to diver- air services operator licence by the line or plans to obtain planes. Last Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah, ciples of its Charter and principles of Al Jazeera is in contact with sify its economy beyond oil and gas Public Authority for Civil Aviation. October, the government approved a also Chairman of the meeting, reit- international conventions and laws. related parties in Taiz to secure production. The airline will help meet Oman’s restructuring of the flag carrier, loss- erated support for Saudi measures the trio’s release. Muscat National Development strong air traffic demand, expected to making Oman Air. to combat terrorism in all forms and → Picture on page 3 02 FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2016 HOME Emir holds talks with President Nieto of Mexico They also discussed regional and international issues of mutual con- Both leaders cern, including developments in the witness the signing Middle East, especially the situation in Palestine, Syria and Yemen. of agreements to Following the talks, the Emir boost cooperation in and Nieto witnessed the signing several areas of agreements and memoranda of understanding between both coun- tries. These included an agreement on cooperation in cultural and artis- QNA tic fields, an MoU on cooperation in energy field, agreements on coopera- tion in education, sport, the exchange of news between Qatar News Agency DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin and the Mexican news agency; an MoU Hamad Al Thani held talks with Mex- between the Supreme Committee for ican President Enrique Pena Nieto at Delivery and Legacy and ProMexico, the Emiri Diwan yesterday.