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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESSB | 21 SPORT | 29 Over 121 GW Muguruza stunsns renrenewablee energy Serena to win ininstalleds in 2015 French Open SUNDAY 5 JUNE 2016 • 29 SHA’BAAN 1437 • Volume 21 • Number 6818 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Pedestrians to get Sheikha Moza meets the Pope reflective bracelets greenish yellow reflective bracelet number of accidents. that can be strapped on the arm, to The official said that about 5,000 To keep pedestrians keep motorists aware of the presence reflective bags will be distributed to safe during Ramadan, of pedestrians at night, especially children for Garangao. “We will start Traffic Department when they cross roads. distributing the bags on the first day During Ramadan, the Depart- of Ramadan from our traffic safety will also distribute ment will also distribute Garangao awareness pavilions at major shop- reflective reflective bags to children as a safety ping complexes,” he said. measure against them being knocked Such pavilions will be set up at Garangao bags. down by vehicles during Garangao Landmark Mall, Villaggio and Al nights. Khor Mall, during alternate weeks of “For the first time, we will dis- Ramadan. “For Ramadan, we have tribute safety bracelets to pedestrians prepared a traffic safety awareness By Sidi Mohamed during Ramadan to protect from programme intended for all segments The Peninsula accidents. We have also proposed including motorists and pedestrians,” to build more pedestrian bridges said Odaiba. at several busy commercial streets During Ramadan, trucks will be and the Doha Corniche, where more banned on Doha roads during peak DOHA: As part of a campaign to accidents take place,” Major Jaber hours — from 8am to 9.30am, 1.30 promote safety awareness during Mohamed Rashid Odaiba, Assistant pm to 3pm, and 5.30pm to midnight. Ramadan, the Traffic Department Director of Media & Traffic Awareness The ban will be in force from the first H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser met Pope Francis at the Vatican City yesterday. Talks dealt mainly with will distribute reflective accessories Department told The Peninsula in an day of Ramadan and violators face a the refugee crisis, quality education in conflict zones, and importance of inter-faith dialogue between to pedestrians, said a senior Depart- interview. He cited Salwa Road, Al fine of QR3,000. ment official. Wakra Commercial Street and Grand Islam and Christianity. → See also page 2 The Department will give out a Hamad Street as places with a higher → Continued on page 6 Qatar’s efforts in caring Modi wins hearts of Indian workers for workers praised By Sachin Kumar kurta-pyjama with his trademark mass in bright yellow uniforms. DOHA: Indian Prime Minister Naren- The Peninsula sleeveless jacket, Modi delivered “The way you work is the reason dra Modi praised the efforts of Qatar good news of sufficient monsoon why Indians are appreciated. I to provide the necessary medical care rains back home this year, adding want to offer you all my gratitude.” to workers in general, and Indian work- DOHA: Indian Prime Minister that workers’ efforts have earned Modi arrived in Doha yester- ers in particular, pointing out that Indian Narendra Modi won the hearts of India a good name globally. day on a two-day official visit, the labour in the country reflect the excellent expatriate workers from his coun- “The positive image of India is second leg of his five nation tour. It relations between India and Qatar. Modi try last evening with a speech not because of prime minister, the is the first visit here by an Indian cited Emir H H SheikhTamim bin Hamad promising to solve their problems government or the embassy. India premier since Manmohan Singh Al Thani’s praise of Indian labourers’ and urging them to take care of is famous because of the hard visited in 2008. commitment and discipline at work, dur- Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa their health. work and good behaviour of its ing the recent visit of the Emir to India. Al Thani with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Doha yesterday. Dressed in a white workers,” said Modi addressing the → Continued on page 4 02 SUNDAY 5 JUNE 2016 HOME Sheikha Moza stresses inter-faith dialogue QNA Sheikha Moza cited statistics showing that between 2009 and 2012 Qatar National Library there were at least 30 countries that signs deal to digitise were heavily affected by attacks on VATICAN CITY: H H Sheikha Moza schools. The pope said he was aware bint Nasser yesterday met Pope Fran- and make publicly of the gravity of the situation and cis as part of a private audience at the available Arabic and stressed that every person in conflict Vatican City. Islamic manuscripts areas should be protected, particu- Talks dealt with topics of mutual larly children and, therefore, schools. interest, with a focus on the cur- held in the collection Following the meeting, Sheikha rent refugee crisis; providing quality of Biblioteca Moza witnessed the signing of a mem- education in conflict zones and the orandum of understanding between importance of inter-faith dialogue Apostolica Vaticana. Qatar National Library and the Bib- between the Muslim and Christian lioteca Apostolica Vaticana to digitise faiths to address global issues. and make publicly available invalua- Sheikha Moza expressed gratitude ble Arabic and Islamic manuscripts, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser witnessing the signing of an MoU between Qatar National Library and the to the pope for his outspoken support important now than ever. held in the collection of Biblioteca Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan, and commitment to refugees, noting Pope Francis expressed apprecia- Apostolica Vaticana. Member of Board of Trustees, QNL, and Qatar’s candidate for the post of the Unesco Secretary-General is that he had inspired people across the tion for Sheikha Moza’s work through The agreement was signed by also seen. world through his words and deeds. the Education Above All Foundation, H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikha Moza stressed that his which provides access to education Kawari, Cultural Adviser at the Emiri the Unesco Secretary-General; and be available through Qatar Digital worldwide free access to an extensive message of unity and hand of friend- for millions of out-of-school children Diwan, Member of Board of Trustees, Mons Cesare Pasini, Director of the Library, a world-class, online portal collection of historical items related ship to all peoples and faiths are more around the world. QNL, and candidate for the post of Vatican library. The manuscripts will launched in October 2014 to provide to the Middle East. Premier visits HGH QC opens religious complex in Italy The Peninsula Islam and its teaching. Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassem Al Thani, President, Board of Directors, QC, opened the facility, in DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has opened the presence of Youssef bin Ahmed a religious complex comprising a Al Kwairi, CEO, QC; Dr. Ahmed Al mosque, a school, a Dawa centre and Hammadi; QC’s directors and a rep- facilities for cultural, social and sports resentative from the bishop. Sheikh activities in Saronno, Italy. Hamad expressed gratitude and hap- The “Salman Bin Jassim Centre’ will piness for the opening of the centre introduce Islam, its principles and val- built by QC, which has become a des- ues and serve the Muslim community tination for the Muslims in the city; Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser and provide a platform for cultural dis- they go not only to perform their rit- bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday visited Hamad General Hospital to cussions among Muslims and others. uals, but also to help build the city. He check on the workers who were injured in a fire last Wednesday More than 3,500 people in the city thanked authorities which allowed at the labour accommodation of a company working on the Salwa and the Muslim communities in the the Muslims to establish their places Tourism project. The Premier ordered necessary services and neighbouring areas will benefit. Peo- of worship and said this indicates the Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassem Al Thani (right), President, Board medical care for the injured and wished them a quick recovery. ple with curiosity about Islam also can greatness of Italy’s humanitarian val- visit the centre for information about ues and democracy. of Directors, Qatar Charity, inaugurating the complex in Saronno, Italy. 04 SUNDAY 5 JUNE 2016 HOME Al Meera shoppers to get tips on healthy food The Peninsula encourage healthy eating habits in Qatar, and it is part of the Min- istry’s efforts to promote healthy DOHA: Shoppers at several Al lifestyles that lower the risks of Meera outlets will get tips on chronic non-communicable dis- healthy food, under a new initia- eases, such as cardiovascular tive launched by ‘Sahtak Awalan: disease, diabetes and cancer,” Your Health First’ campaign. said Sheikha Dr Al Anoud bint Sahtak Awalan is the flagship Mohamed Al Thani, Director, health campaign of Weill Cornell Health Protection and Non-com- Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). municable Diseases at the Ministry. It recently signed a memoran- Dr Al Anoud stressed the dum of understanding with the importance of the campaign as Ministry of Public Health and Al it focuses on replacing common Meera Consumer Goods Company bad eating habits with good ones, Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani holding talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra to launch the ‘Your Healthy Choice’ especially at the start of the fasting initiative in four Al Meera super- month of Ramadan.

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