BUSINESSBU | 15 SPORT | 20 Brexit and Al Sadd and Al election will Duhail meet kekeep BoE playing in QSL waiting game blockbuster Saturday 2 November 2019 | 5 Rabia I 1441 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 8063 | 2 Riyals PM opens Qatari-Turkish Business Forum in Ankara We concluded our visit to the Republic of Turkey where we were delighted to meet our brothers in Ankara. This visit marked an important step in the intentions of cooperation between our two countries and people. We exchanged views on various regional, international, investment and other issues. The Qatari-Turkish consensus continues to achieve the broader prospects for cooperation. QNA praised the efforts of the ANKARA Turkish private sector and the aspiration to enable the Qatari Prime Minister and Interior and Turkish businessmen to Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah establish successful projects for bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani the benefit of the two and Vice-President of the countries. Republic of Turkey, Fuat Oktay, H E the Prime Minister pointed opened yesterday the Qatari- out that this meeting reflects the Turkish Business Forum keenness to communicate “Investment Opportunities in between the two sides, exchange Qatar”, organised by the Ministry views, and highlight the promising of Commerce and Industry of the investment opportunities and State of Qatar, the Qatar Chamber coordinate joint efforts to consol- and the Turkish Ministry of idate economic integration with Customs and Trade in Ankara, the Republic of Turkey, in Turkey. addition to overcoming obstacles H E the Prime Minister to achieve greater prosperity and delivered a speech on the progress for both parties and occasion, saying that the contribute to the consolidation common denominators between of the State’s march in achieving the two countries constitute a its national vision aimed at trans- solid base for the development forming the State of Qatar by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with Vice-President of the Republic of Turkey, Fuat and strengthening of economic 2030 to a developed country Oktay, and other officials during the Qatari-Turkish Business Forum in Ankara, yesterday.` and trade relations between the capable of achieving sustainable P2 two countries, in addition to the development. significant development wit- Vice-President of the sisterly praised the escalating trade and the forum brings together the most economy, based on the comple- expressing hope to increase the nessed in bilateral trade relations Republic of Turkey, Fuat Oktay, economic relations between the prominent members of the mentary characteristic of each number of Qatari businessmen under the agreements concluded, has affirmed the solid relations State of Qatar and the Republic of business from Qatar and Turkey. other, provides unique opportu- in the field of assessing oppor- especially the economic and trade between Qatar and Turkey, Turkey, noting that the two coun- He expressed confidence that nities for cooperation for both tunities for investment in the partnership, which is a clear evi- noting that the two countries tries are currently celebrating the the Qatari-Turkish Business sides based on the concept of prof- tourism sector, food, health and dence of the effectiveness of the offer a model of solidarity for the 46th anniversary of diplomatic rela- Forum will further consolidate the itable cooperation. manufacturing in Turkey. decisions and actions taken in whole world by supporting each tions, and are proud of the level of existing relations with the friendly The Turkish Vice President A number of Their Excel- recent years in implementation of other under difficult cooperation between the two coun- and brotherly State of Qatar and praised Qatar’s remarkable lencies ministers, senior officials, the directives of the leaders of the circumstances. tries. He welcomed the Prime Min- contribute to the continuation of progress in becoming a brand for several business owners, and two countries. In his speech, “Investment ister and the accompanying del- mutual cooperation. He pointed out investors, especially in the field Turkish businessmen attended Also, H E the Prime Minister Opportunities in Qatar”, Fuat Oktay egation, at the forum, noting that that the Qatari and Turkish of energy and technology, the opening ceremony. `P15 Over 800 Nearly QR4.5bn deals signed surgeons attend during QITCOM 2019 world pediatric THE PENINSULA /DOHA government entities’ tendering congress in Doha processes in compliance with Minister of Transport and applicable laws and regulations THE PENINSULA/DOHA Communications, H E Jassim bin governing tenders and auctions Saif Al Sulaiti, has announced and, with the objectives to Sidra Medicine launched the 6th that the volume of deals signed increase efficiency and improve World Congress of the World during the QITCOM 2019 is transparency in government Federation of Associations of about QR4.5bn. H E the Minister procurement management. Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS said on the sidelines of the “We are glad to announce 2019) yesterday, with the closing ceremony of QITCOM this project today, which con- attendance of over 800 surgeons 2019 that the fifth edition was the tributes to achieving the goals of from more than 80 countries. largest in terms of the volume of the Qatar Digital Government The international congress, contracts signed, where this value 2020 Strategy in addition to the held for the first time in the includes all contracts signed by solutions it will provide in terms of Middle East and Qatar, started the parties involved in QITCOM enabling digital transformation in the yesterday and will conclude on 2019. government sector,” said Assistant November 4 at the Qatar Meanwhile, the Ministry of Undersecretary of Government Infor- National Convention Center. Transport and Communications mation Technology Sector, MoTC, The conference aims to (MoTC) yesterday announced the Hassan Jassim Al Sayed. Yousef Al improve the surgical care of commencement of implementing Naama, CEO, malomatia, said: “In children around the globe, the e-tendering solution project malomatia, we are committed to driving collaboration, education Winners of Qatar Digital Business Awards 2019 announced on the sidelines of the closing day providing the best expertise and and training beyond borders. It of the QITCOM 2019. The project practices in modern technology Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, presenting QITCOM 2019 Award also aims to ensure every child aims to provide a government- that realize Qatar’s National Vision (Best Accessible Booth), to Qatar National Bank (QNB) during the closing ceremony at Qatar National in the world has access to good ` wide standardised electronic (QNV 2030) of a vibrant quality healthcare and Convention Center, yesterday. P3 solution to automate knowledge-based society.” treatment by a pediatric medical or surgical specialist. Sidra Medicine is hosting WOFAPS 2019 to ensure Pedi- Silk Road Exhibition and Conference begins tomorrow atric Surgeons have access to the latest updates in the field, THE PENINSULA technologies of all types which November 5 is set Several local and interna- and opportunities for training DOHA are part of shipping services, to attract invest- tional firms from public and with some of the world’s transport and port management ments and spe- private sectors are participating leading pediatric surgeons. The Under the patronage of Minister in the participating countries. cialized modern in the exhibition, which is spon- conference aligns with Sidra of Transport and Communica- It also provides an oppor- technology to the sored by Mwani Qatar, the Main Medicine’s mission to provide tions, H E Jassim bin Saif Al tunity for direct meetings state of Qatar, and represented by Al Sharq Media Sponsor; Qatar Airways, as comprehensive healthcare Sulaiti, the Silk Road Exhibition between exhibitors and many provide opportunities for Management, strive to promote Official Carrier & Gold Sponsor; services including the training and Conference will begin decision-makers from public and building agreements and mutual Qatar’s projects and vision by Milaha and Qatar Rail as Gold and education needed for tomorrow at Doha Exhibition private sectors participating in cooperation between Qatar and organizing exhibitions and Sponsor; and General Authority healthcare practitioners, espe- and Convention Center. the event. the Silk Road States in various conferences that attract mutual of Customs along with Qterminals cially in lower income coun- The Exhibition aims at pre- The three-day Exhibition fields. investments between Qatar taking part in the Exhibition as tries. `P3 senting the state-of-the-art which will conclude on Dar Al Sharq Group, and the world. Silver Sponsors. `P3 02 HOME SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2019 PRAYER TIMINGS OFFICIAL NEWS FAJR 04. 24 AM SHOROOK 05. 42 AM Amir sends ZUHR 11. 17 AM MAGHRIB 04. 55 PM congratulations to ASR 02.29 PM ISHA 06. 25 PM President of Algeria DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh WEATHER TODAY Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelkader Ben- salah, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. Prime Minister and Interior Minister, H E Sheikh Abdul- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, also sent a cable PM meets Turkish Defence Minister, opens business forum of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the Peo- The Prime Minister and Interior ple’s Democratic Republic of Minister, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Algeria, Noureddine Bedoui, Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, with the on the occasion of his coun- Defence Minister of the Republic of try’s National Day. QNA Turkey, Lieutenant General Hulusi Akar, at the ministry’s headquarters Amir sends in Ankara, yesterday morning. They reviewed aspects of joint cooperation condolences to between the two countries in the fields President, Prime of defence, in addition to several issues Minister of Pakistan o o related to regional and international 28 C 33 C affairs.