BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Corinthia Hotels Djokovic sign deals for survives scare to properties at set up Tsitsipas The Pearl-Qatar, semi-fi nal Gewan Island published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11695 October 8, 2020 Safar 21, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Order to arrest suspects in money-laundering HE the Attorney-General Dr Ali bin Fattis al-Marri has issued an Amir, Erdogan discuss order to arrest a number of people suspected of carrying out money- laundering operations. This comes strategic ties, regional after the first indications from the competent authorities reported the existence of a large movement and international issues of funds suspected of being among the crimes that fall under the crimes of money laundering is Highness the Amir Sheikh quet were attended by a number of punishable by law. The Attorney- Tamim bin Hamad al-Tha- ministers. General has issued an order for an Hni yesterday discussed with Earlier upon his arrival at Doha In- investigation to begin. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Er- ternational Airport on a working visit dogan bilateral strategic relations and to the country, Erdogan and the ac- Webpage for non-Qatari the means to enhance them in all fi elds. companying delegation were met by The Amir and the Turkish president HE the Deputy Prime Minister and ownership of real estate exchanged views on the latest regional Minister of State for Defence Aff airs The Committee for the Regulation and international developments as well Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah and of Ownership and Use of Non- as issues of joint interest, in the meet- Turkish ambassador Mehmet Mustafa Qatari Property has launched a ing that took place at Al Bahr Palace. Goksu. webpage for non-Qatari ownership Afterwards, the Amir held a lunch- After concluding the visit, the Turk- and usufruct of real estate on the eon banquet in honour of the Turkish ish president left Doha and he was seen Ministry of Justice’s website. president and the delegation accom- off at Doha International Airport by HE The launch of this webpage panying him. Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah and came within the framework of The meeting and the luncheon ban- Goksu. Page 16 introducing the provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 28 of 2020, Amir meets Argentine ambassador determining the areas in which Amir chairs SC Board meeting non-Qataris may own and benefit from real estate. Page 4 Barwa Bank rebrands into Dukhan Bank Marking the start of an “exciting” new banking journey, Barwa Bank announced its rebranding into Dukhan Bank, with eff ect from this month. The announcement was made yesterday in the presence of HE the Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al-Thani, HE the Deputy Governor of the QCB, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qasim al- Thani, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani, chairman and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani chaired yesterday at the Amiri Diwan the third meeting of the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met at the Amiri Diwan managing director of Dukhan Bank, Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) of 2020 that was held via video conference, in off ice yesterday with ambassador of the Argentine Republic Carlos Alberto and the bank’s board of directors. the attendance of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. His Highness the Personal Representative of the Amir and Vice Chairman Hernandez, who called on the Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of Business Page 1 of the Board of Directors Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani attended the meeting. HE the Prime Minister, Minister of Interior his tenure in the country. The Amir wished the ambassador success in his future and member of the Board Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, along with the other members, also attended missions, and the relations between the two countries further progress and Cabinet approves draft the meeting. The meeting focused on the latest developments of the World Cup 2022 stadiums’ construction projects. The prosperity. For his part, the ambassador expressed thanks and appreciation to meeting also reviewed the operational plans for the competition, in addition to discussing plans to enhance the experience the Amir and the state’s off icials for the co-operation he received that contributed law on school aff airs of fans and visitors in 2022. Page 16 to the success of his work in the country. Page 2 The Cabinet yesterday approved a draft law by HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education on forming a committee that will deal with the aff airs of schools. This came at the Cabinet’s regular meeting Al Bayt stadium leaves chaired by HE the Prime Minister 2 new schools join QF’s and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani at the Amiri Diwan. The FIFA chief speechless committee will have the powers mentioned in Law No 32 of 2019 on education ecosystem staff regulations for schools. Page 2 O Infantino praises Qatar’s World Cup preparations Sheikh Mishaal named IFA President Gianni Infantino stringent health and safety protocols atar Foundation (QF) has Kuwait crown prince praised Qatar’s preparations to to protect workers from Covid-19. brought the Swiss Internation- Fhost the fi rst World Cup com- Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Qal School of Qatar and Lycée Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al- petition in the Middle-East and Arab Education City stadiums have all Franco-Qatarien Voltaire under the Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah named world, during a visit to Al Bayt Sta- been inaugurated and are fully oper- umbrella of its Pre-University Educa- yesterday Sheikh Mishaal al-Ahmad dium yesterday. ational, with three others – Al Bayt, tion (PUE), it was announced yester- al-Jaber al-Sabah as Crown Prince, Infantino was briefed on the sta- Al Rayyan and Al Thumama – in the day. Minister of Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan dium, with its design resembling fi nal stages of construction. All eight The two institutions will join Aff airs Sheikh Ali Jarrah al-Sabah a traditional Arab tent. He also venues will be completed well in ad- the existing portfolio of schools announced. Al-Sabah family blessed took part in a seven-a-side match vance of the tournament. at QF which cater to children aged Sheikh Mishaal al-Sabah on taking played at the stadium, that will “I am very pleased with Qatar’s six months through to high school, off ice, wishing him success, Kuwait’s host 60,000 fans and located in progress ahead of the tournament. within an ecosystem that, for the News Agency (KUNA) reported. Al Khor. The striking arena will be We have seen the plans, but when past 25 years, has been committed to Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in on inaugurated in the coming months you see the reality, it is even more providing tailored learning experi- September 30 after the death of and has been confirmed as the impressive. Qatar has been able ences that nurture creative, innova- Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, venue for the opening game of the to continue to advance during the tive thinkers, change-makers, and who died at the age of 91 after two tournament. last six months while the world future leaders. months in hospital in the US. “It is an absolute pleasure to play stood still from infrastructure With more than 7,000 students al- football at this amazing stadium, preparations to important devel- ready enrolled in schools under PUE, Trump symptom-free where on 21 November 2022, we will opments such as the recent labour the Swiss International School of Qa- kick off the greatest FIFA World Cup reforms announced by the govern- tar (SISQ) and Lycée Franco-Qatarien for 24 hours: doctor ever,” said Infantino. ment. If I was confident before, Voltaire are set to add nearly 2,500 new President Donald Trump has “Al Bayt Stadium is incredible: a now I can say I am even more,” In- students. been free of Covid-19 symptoms true football stadium. It has a real fantino said. HE Dr Ali al-Marri, Attorney- for 24 hours and has not had a football feel and a local touch. The He noted that everything will be General of Qatar and chairperson of HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, HE Dr Ali al-Marri and Buthaina fever in four days, his doctor said tented shape makes it truly unique, close during the 2022 World Cup, al- the SISQ and Lycée Franco-Qatarien Ali al-Nuaimi interact at the signing ceremony. yesterday. “The president this and the Arabic patterns in the roof lowing fans from all nationalities to Voltaire, said, “I would like to extend morning says ‘I feel great,’” doctor are just beautiful. I am speechless,” gather in the same public areas and my thanks and appreciation to Her on the principle of two civilisations “Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire has Sean Conley said in a brief update. he added. enjoy Qatar’s mild temperatures at Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, and three languages.” the honour and the privilege of sign- “His physical exam and vital signs, Preparations for Qatar 2022 have that time of the year, stressing that it Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, for Buthaina Ali al-Nuaimi, president of ing, at the start of the 2020-21 aca- including oxygen saturation and continued despite the pandemic will be a World Cup like no other was her tremendous efforts at a local and PUE said, “In the year that marks the demic school year, a partnership with respiratory rate, all remain stable following the implementation of or ever will be.