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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2018 SAFAR 28, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4445 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 4:26 am Dhuhr: 11:19 am HIGH : 32°C Asr: 2:29 pm Maghrib: 4:51 pm LOW : 26°C Isha: 6:21 pm Gulf / Middle East 9 Business 12 Sports 16 ‘Saudi Arabia sent experts to QNB seminar puts spotlight on Mayweather to fight cover up Khashoggi murder’ global economic developments baby-faced kickboxer Amir to speak on Qatar policies PM MEETS WITH ICRC PRESIDENT Solid industrial at Shura Council session today output to boost Qatar’s growth SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA QATAR’S economic growth is expected to accelerate as the industrial production is grow- ing at a solid pace in the coun- try, FocusEconomics has said in its latest report. The report has forecast an economic growth of 2.8 percent for Qatar in 2019, which is up 0.1 percent from last month’s projection. Qatar’s growth ac- celerated in the second quarter (Q2) , with growth being driven by output increase in the con- struction sector, which contin- ues to benefit from 2022 FIFA World Cup infrastructure build- up, the report said. There was also a strong ex- pansion in the manufacturing THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani will sector in Q2, the report said. inaugurate the 47th ordinary session of the Advisory (Shura) Turning to Q3, the report said, Council at its headquarters on Tuesday morning. The Amir will Qatar’s economy appeared to inaugurate the new session with a comprehensive speech perform well with industrial addressing a number of the most prominent current policies The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani meets with International Committee of the production growing at a solid of Qatar at the internal and external levels, and its positions Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer , who visited Qatar along with a delegation on Monday. They discussed aspects of cooperation pace in August and July. on various regional and international issues. (QNA) between Qatar and ICRC, besides a number of other topics of mutual concern. More on page 12 Ô US renews QATAR SLAMS BAHRAIN FOR USING ITS NAME IN INTERNAL DISPUTES Iran sanctions, UN group to discuss Doha Qatar has condemned Tehran defiant Bahrain for using its name in political AGENCIES disputes and internal Declaration feats today conflicts, following the re- THE Donald Trump adminis- tration in the US is restoring cent verdict on Bahraini all sanctions lifted under the Doha Declaration affirms Qatar’s commitment to building global cooperation citizen Ali Salman, which 2015 nuclear deal in a bid to is known in the media pressure Iran. as the Qatar spy case — an accusation Doha denies. They will hit oil exports, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK on Tuesday in New York fo- shipping and banks, and make DOHA cuses on the achievements of In a statement issued on Monday, Qatar’s Ministry of it difficult to do business with the global programme for the Foreign Affairs called on relevant institutions in Bah- the oil-rich nation. THE achievements of the Doha Declaration and efforts rain to respect public opinions, at the local, GCC and US Secretary of State Mike Doha Declaration’s four-year to achieve the goals of its global levels. It urged the Bahraini authorities to stop Pompeo said Iran must “act global programme will be a main initiative, namely Edu- like a normal country, or see key point of discussion when cation for Justice. dragging Qatar into their internal matters to score po- its economy crumble”. the United Nations Office on The meet will also discuss litical points, which have proved to be narrow-minded President Trump says that Drugs and Crime meets in the value of education as a and not worthy of states. he wants to get Iran back to New York on Tuesday. source of security from drugs, the negotiating table. The programme, being crime and terrorism, and as a Iran’s President Hassan implemented with the finan- major contributor to the rule Rouhani has vowed to “break” cial support of Qatar, aims to of law through change and the sanctions. help countries achieve a posi- modernisation. Saudi grilled at UN on rights “We will proudly break the tive and sustainable impact The meeting will be ad- sanctions,” he told a meeting on criminal justice, corrup- Officials linked to the Doha Declaration’s global programme address dressed by Qatar’s Perma- Delegations grilled Saudi Arabia on of economic officials. tion prevention and the rule a meeting discussing its prisoner rehabilitation activities. (FILE) nent Representative to UN its human rights record at the United European countries which of law. Sheikha Alya bint Ahmad bin are still party to the accord The Doha Declaration was tions. Qatar provides the building international coop- Saif al Thani, Advisor to the Nations in Geneva as it faced a designed to curb Iran’s nu- adopted at the end of the 13th largest support in the history eration and contributing to Minister of Interior HE Ma- torrent of international condemnation clear activity say they will help United Nations Congress on of UNODC by any country, global peace and stability. jor General Abdullah Yusuf over the killing of journalist Jamal businesses bypass the sanc- Crime Prevention and Crimi- which is effectively reflected It has contributed to ad- al Mal and Chairman of the Khashoggi. Member states also tions. But there are doubts nal Justice held in Qatar in in the development and pro- dressing crime, especially in Follow-up Committee for the about how successful this will April 2015. It was one of the motion of policies in various cybersecurity, and has a posi- World Programme for the criticised abuses of the Saudi-Emirati be. largest programmes imple- areas. tive impact on international Doha Declaration and UNO- coalition’s role in the war in Yemen in Monday’s so- mented together between a Doha Declaration af- peace and security. DC Executive Director Yury called “Universal Periodic Review”. PAGE 9 More on page 9 Ô country and the United Na- firms Qatar’s commitment to The UNODC’s meeting Fedotov. MoFA probing allegation against envoy in Eswatni National Museum of Qatar to open on March 28 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK al Thani (1880-1957), son of While it has modernised its The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is currently NMoQ tells the story of Qatar and its DOHA the founder of modern Qa- infrastructure, it has still re- investigating an incident involving its Charge tar. The palace, in earlier mained true to the core cul- people from more than 700 mn years ago UNDER the patronage of the times, was both the home of tural values of our times.” d’affaires at Qatar’s Embassy in Eswatini (formerly Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin the Royal Family and the seat Jean Nouvel’s dynamic Swaziland) and two journalists from the Times of Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, of government, and was sub- architectural design echoes Swaziland. Pursuant to the investigation, Qatar is the National Museum of Qatar sequently the site of the origi- the geography of Qatar while now in possession of a report from Eswatini’s foreign (NMoQ), housed within a spec- nal National Museum. evoking the history and cul- tacular new building designed Jean Nouvel’s new ture of the nation. affairs ministry that says, “We have investigated the by architect Jean Nouvel, will 40,000-square-metre build- According to Nouvel, Qa- allegations that the Charge d’affaires held journalists open to the public on March ing incorporates the palace tar has a deep rapport with hostage at the Embassy of Qatar and found these to 28, 2019, Qatar Museums said while seamlessly integrating the desert, with its flora and be untrue.” in a statement on Monday. innovative artworks com- fauna, its nomadic people, The immersive and expe- missioned from Qatari and and its long traditions. The report concludes: “Based on this evidence it is riential NMoQ tells the story international artists, rare and “To fuse these contrasting clear that the Charge d’affaires has been subjected to of Qatar and its people from precious objects, documenta- stories, I needed a symbolic unprofessional conduct on the part of the reporters, more than 700 million years ry materials, and interactive element. Eventually, I re- who have made false allegations against him.” Qatar, ago to today, giving voice to learning opportunities. membered the phenomenon the country’s rich heritage Qatar Museums Chairm- of the desert rose: crystalline however, will continue to investigate the incident and culture and expressing a person HE Sheikha al Ma- forms like miniature architec- to determine whether any of Qatar’s own rules and vibrant community’s aspira- yassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa tural events that emerge from protocols regarding media engagement were violated. tions for the future. al Thani said, “Qatar is an the ground through the work “We take the freedom of the press very seriously The new museum em- ancient land, rich in the tra- of wind, salt, water and sand,” braces, as its centerpiece, the ditions of the desert and the he said. and if we determine that such violations have The National Museum of Qatar is housed within a spectacular new restored historic Palace of sea, but also a land that host- occurred, we will take appropriate action,” MoFA said. building designed by architect Jean Nouvel. Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim ed many past civilizations. More on page 20 Ô 02 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O.