www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 28 UDC finalises sale El Jaish looking of The Pearl Office to maintain Tower 2 supremacy Thursday 15 December 2016 | 16 Rabia I 1438 Volume 21 | Number 7011 | 2 Riyals National Day events PM meets Cuban envoy cancelled as Qatar grieves for Aleppo The Peninsula & Agencies Solidarity with Aleppo n a show of solidarity with the peo- ple of the besieged Syrian city of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Aleppo, Qatar has cancelled all Hamad Al Thani yesterday National Day celebrations slated for directed that all National Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with Ambassador of December 18. Day celebrations on the Republic of Cuba, Emilio Caballero Rodriguez, in Doha yesterday. They discussed bilateral cooperation IEmir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and means to enhance them in all fields. Al Thani yesterday directed that all December 18 be cancelled National Day celebrations on December in solidarity with the people 18 be cancelled “in solidarity with the of Aleppo. people of Aleppo who are being subjected to the worst kind of repression, torture, fighting resumed, crowds of civilians displacement and genocide,” the Qatar could be seen gathered in the streets of News Agency reported yesterday. rebel areas from the early hours, some Neighbourhood stores can renew licence The National Day will be an official clutching bags of belongings, to await holiday, but all the celebrations and fes- evacuation. Some had slept in the open, tivities lined up by the government and despite the cold and a fierce storm that The Peninsula those mentioned in its Article 1. Exten- Declaration issued at the summit and its different companies, institutions and brought heavy rain and high winds. Many sion of licences will be on a yearly closing statement that included deci- organisations have been cancelled. were hungry, after weeks without regu- he State Cabinet yesterday basis with a maximum period that sions and recommendations towards Shelling and air strikes sent terrified lar meals because of dwindling food approved a draft decision by the ends on December 31, 2019. the joint Gulf work and the ambitions residents running through the streets of supplies caused by the army's siege. TMinister of Economy and Com- Prime Minister and Interior Min- of its peoples, and stresses the common Aleppo yesterday as a deal to evacuate The UN has expressed concern over merce that amends some provisions ister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser diligence for maintaining security, sta- rebel districts of the city was in danger allegations that men have gone missing of Decision No. 239 of 2011 on regu- bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the cab- bility and prosperity of the region. of falling apart. The Syrian Observatory after crossing to government areas, and lations for granting temporary licences inet's regular weekly session, held at The Cabinet also welcomed the for Human Rights reported "very intense on Tuesday said it had credible reports to open commercial and public shops its premises at the Emiri Diwan. joined communique issued by the clashes on every front line. of at least 82 civilians, including 11 in residential areas. The Cabinet welcomed the results summit held between GCC leaders and Turkish President Recep Tayyip women and 13 children, being executed Under the amendment, licences of the 37th GCC Supreme Council sum- UK Prime Minister Theresa May, which Erdogan said he would speak with Rus- in recent days. for commercial and public shops mit held in Bahrain on December 6 and took place on the sidelines of the GCC sian counterpart Vladimir Putin later in Hundreds of Kuwaitis protested out- located in residential areas can be 7 with participation of the Emir H H Supreme Council summit, during bid to rescue the deal. French President side the Russian embassy yesterday to renewed provided that they are oper- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. which they agreed to the launch of a Francois Hollande joined Washington's condemn Moscow's support for the Syr- ational during implementation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister GCC-UK strategic partnership to pro- call for international observers to be sent ian regime besieging rebel-held Aleppo. decision (No. 239 of 2011) and carry of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ahmed bin mote closer ties in all fields. in to oversee the evacuation. Before the → See also pages 8 & 10 out any of the activities other than Abdullah Al Mahmoud said that the Sakhir → Continued on page 4 Friendly match draws over 5,000 tourists; generates QR9.6m The Peninsula takes individuals temporarily out of their home communities he first-ever Match of to participate in sport and rec- Champions has attracted reational activities, whether by Tover 5,000 international competing, watching, or visit- visitors to Qatar particularly ing sports associated attractions from the neighbouring Kingdom and facilities. Sports tourists also of Saudi Arabia and generated travel for sport education and an estimated QR9.6m for the The Match of Champions sport-related business events, local economy. is testament to the as well as to improve their The large number of foot- health and well-being. ball fans that visited Qatar to growing strength of Al Qurese added, “We rec- attend the friendly between FC Qatar's position as a ognise the unique power that Barcelona and Al Ahli SC, which destination for global sport has in bringing people took place at Doha’s Al Gharrafa sporting events and its from around the world together Stadium on Tuesday night, illus- potential to significantly in celebration of athletic excel- trates the value that sporting contribute to the growth lence. With Qatar hosting a great events can have for the tourism number of world-class compe- sector in Qatar, according to a of the tourism sector and titions across a multitude of senior Qatar Tourism Authority overall economy. sporting disciplines, we are (QTA) official. working closely with our part- Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Mar- ners to attract international keting and Promotion Officer at sporting events and its potential sports tourists to visit Qatar.” Qatar Tourism Authority said: to significantly contribute to the Later this month, Qatar will “The hosting of this Match of growth of the tourism sector and host the Italian Super Cup Champions is testament to the overall economy.” (Supercoppa Italiana) final growing strength of Qatar's posi- Supporters of Saudi Arabia’s between Juventus and AC Milan. tion as a destination for global Professional League champions, The match, which is scheduled Al Ahli SC and Spanish giants, to take place on December 23 at FC Barcelona, were able to ben- the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium efit from enticing travel (Al-Sadd Stadium), is expected packages including air travel, to bring an additional boost to SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Corporate Social Responsibility THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 2016 accommodation and match tick- visitor arrivals this month, with The weekly supplement issued by The Peninsula to enhance the role of companies and institutions in society development. 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