IPEC's Role in Enhancing Qatar's Trade Highlighted
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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 8 ‘Natural gas Qatar to account for 26% of athletes global aim to energy mix shine in by 2040’ Jakarta published in QATAR since 1978 SUNDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10964 October 7, 2018 Moharram 27, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir concludes Latin America tour His Highness the Amir Sheikh accompanying delegation during the Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani visit, during which they discussed concluded yesterday a state visit to means of enhancing friendship and Argentina, the last stop of his tour co-operation relations between the of a number of friendly countries in two countries in various fields as well In brief Latin America, which also included as the exchange views on a number Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay. of regional and international issues Amir sent a cable to Argentina of common concern. President Mauricio Macri, expressing The Amir wished President Macri his thanks and appreciation for the best of health and happiness and the QATAR | Offi cial warm welcome and appreciation friendly people of Argentina further Amir congratulates accorded to him and the development. PM-designate of Iraq His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to Adel IPEC’s role Abdel Mahdi on his appointment as Prime Minister-designate of HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi visiting the “Kashta Tours 2018” exhibition Iraq, wishing him success and the organised by the Simaisma Youth Center. Iraqi people further progress and prosperity. in enhancing ARAB WORLD | Confl ict Rebels shift ing arms Minister hails youth initiatives from Idlib buff er zone Qatar’s trade Syrian rebels said yesterday they have begun withdrawing heavy to support local industry arms from a planned buff er zone for northwestern Idlib province, ahead of a deadline to set up the QNA production and special requirements Simaisma Youth Center organises demilitarised area. The Turkey- Doha needed by young people in camp- the Kashta exhibition annually and for highlighted backed National Liberation Front ing seasons and various trips to the the seventh year in a row as an impor- (NLF) “has started pulling out its mainland. tant way to link heritage with reality QNA ference refl ects the government’s inter- heavy weapons from the zone”, E the Minister of Munici- HE the Minister of Municipality and and customs and traditions. Doha est in supporting Qatar’s trade and eco- the rebel coalition’s spokesman pality and Environment Environment was speaking during his It represents an opportunity to sup- nomic relations with other countries by Naji Mustafa said. The buff er zone, HMohamed bin Abdullah al- visit to the exhibition “Kashta Tours port the youth’s advancement towards exploring new markets for Qatari prod- agreed last month between rebel Rumaihi has praised the efforts of 2018” organised by the centre with the industries and crafts, especially those number of businessmen and ucts and by enhancing the presence of backer Ankara and government ally the Simaisma Youth Center in sup- participation of 31 Qatari companies, related to Qatari heritage in addition private sector actors in Qatar foreign investments in Qatar. Moscow, aims to separate regime porting youth initiatives to develop noting that all these eff orts aim to link to developing their skills and involve Ayesterday highlighted the im- Sheikh Hamad highlighted the impor- fighters from the myriad insurgent the local industry and the national heritage to reality and customs and them in the development process of portance of the role of the fi rst Interna- tance of the exhibition in contributing to and jihadist forces of the Idlib product through presenting the local traditions. the State. tional Products Exhibition and Confer- the development of trade and economic region. Page 15 ence (IPEC) in promoting trade between development, as the conference’s events Qatar and regional and other countries. will focus more on shaping the future of AMERICA | Politics The event, taking place at Doha Ex- development in the region by presenting hibition and Convention Centre from ideas and perspectives on various trade Senate confi rms Trump tomorrow until October 10, will high- and economic matters, in addition to re- pick to Supreme Court light the most important investment viewing initiatives made at the national, The US Senate confirmed President Turkish police believe Saudi opportunities and explore ways to governmental and commercial levels. Donald Trump’s Supreme Court overcome the challenges of expanding He also said the conference will fea- pick Brett Kavanaugh yesterday in investments in the region. ture a wide range of important global the closest such vote in more than journalist was killed at consulate They said the exhibition will open issues, with a greater focus on the chal- a century, amid controversy over up new horizons for diverse businesses lenges facing the region, notably the sexual abuse allegations against in Qatar and allow investors direct ac- strategies for managing sustainable him. The Senate voted 50-48 Reuters past year fearing retribution for his what the crown prince off ered is not cess to projects in the country. A large economic growth, developing inter- to approve Kavanaugh as more Ankara critical views on Saudi policies, en- convincing.” He also said what hap- number of politicians, business leaders national co-operation among nations, than 1,000 protesters rallied in tered the consulate on Tuesday to se- pened to Khashoggi was a crime and and government offi cials from across reviewing the future of growth and in- Washington against a nominee who cure documentation for his forthcom- those responsible for his disappear- the Middle East and North Africa novation in airlines and travel trends. had to overcome questions over urkish authorities believe that ing marriage, according to his fi ancée, ance must be tried, Al Jazeera said. (Mena) will participate in the event. One of the topics will focus on the his candour, partisan rhetoric and prominent Saudi journalist who waited outside. Human rights groups have called Qatar Chamber (QC) board member potential of visa-free travel for the lifestyle as a young man. Page 17 TJamal Khashoggi, who disap- He has not been heard of since. on Saudi Arabia to verify Khashoggi’s Sheikh Hamad bin Ahmed bin Abdul- world’s citizens, while other topics will peared four days ago after entering Since then, Turkish and Saudi offi - whereabouts. lah al-Thani, who is also a member of discuss embracing innovative startups Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, cials have off ered confl icting accounts Human Rights Watch called on Tur- the conference’s organising committee, in the region and facilitating the activ- was killed inside the consulate, two of his disappearance, with Ankara say- key to deepen its investigation into said the exhibition is a celebration of ity of small and medium enterprises. Turkish sources said yesterday. ing there was no evidence that he had the case, saying if Saudi Arabia had Qatar’s strong relations with its promi- He stressed the role the exhibition will “The initial assessment of the Turk- left the diplomatic mission and Riyadh detained Khashoggi without acknowl- nent partners from around the world, play in promoting Qatar’s tourism sector ish police is that Mr Khashoggi has saying he exited the premises the same edging it, his detention would consti- and expressed hope that it will contrib- as it will provide an opportunity to learn been killed at the consulate of Saudi day. tute an enforced disappearance. ute to enhancing trade ties with partici- about the tourist places in the country Arabia in Istanbul. We believe that On Friday, Crown Prince Moham- Saudi Arabia’s consul-general in Is- pating countries and open new horizons and familiarise the participating countries the murder was premeditated and the ed bin Salman said Saudi authori- tanbul opened up his mission to Reu- for Qatari investors to enhance their in- with the measures taken by Qatar to en- body was subsequently moved out of ties would allow Turkey to search the ters yesterday to show that Khashoggi vestments in these countries. hance the tourism sector and increase its the consulate,” one of the sources, a kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul for was not on the premises, and said talk On his part, QC second vice-chairman contribution to the country’s GDP as well Turkish offi cial, told Reuters. Khashoggi. of his abduction was baseless. Rashid bin Hamad al-Athba said the con- as the steps taken by the State to attract The sources did not say how they He also criticised Turkey’s crack- AK Party spokesman Omer Celik ference is a blow to the blockade imposed more tourists through diff erent activities. believed the killing was carried out. down following a 2016 failed coup said that authorities would uncover on the country for more than a year, and Al-Athba said the Qatari economy was Turkish prosecutors have begun against President Tayyip Erdogan. the whereabouts of Khashoggi and the proof that it has failed in achieving its not negatively aff ected by the blockade, investigating the disappearance of Yesterday, Yasin Aktay, Erdog- details of his disappearance through goals of weakening the country’s econ- but has gotten more powerful instead. Khashoggi, and Ankara has vowed to an’s AK Party adviser and friend of the investigation. omy. He stressed that the State of Qatar He added that Qatari companies partici- uncover his whereabouts. Khashoggi, told Qatari broadcaster “A journalist disappearing in such a remains an attractive investment desti- pating in the exhibition will benefi t from Khashoggi, who has lived in self- Al Jazeera: “We demand a convincing way is something a confi dent country nations for foreign capital.