TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018 RABI AL-AWWAL 5, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4452 QR 2 PARTLY CLOUDY Fajr: 4:30 am Dhuhr: 11:20 am HIGH : 30°C Asr: 2:26 pm Maghrib: 4:48 pm LOW : 24°C Isha: 6:18 pm 2019 Father Amir, Sheikha Moza attend Sidra Medicine’s grand opening A new era of healthcare: Sheikha Moza CATHERINE W GICHUKI betes, cardiovascular diseases DOHA and other serious illnesses.” Sheikha Moza added that THE Father Amir HH Sheikh Sidra created a national ge- Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani nome database, in collabora- and Qatar Foundation (QF) tion with the Qatar Genome Chairperson HH Sheikha Project, which will form the Moza bint Nasser on Monday building blocks for “preci- attended the official inaugura- sion medicine,” and facilitate tion of Sidra Medicine, a spe- an exchange of knowledge cialty hospital for women and that will allow us to under- children. stand diseases on a deeper Accompanied by children level. on the stage, Sheikha Moza “I am pleased to announce officially inaugurated Sidra the successful completion of Medicine. the first phase of the Qatar Prime Minister and Minis- Genome Project. We have ter of Interior His Excellency completed whole genome se- Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser quencing of 10,000 Qataris. bin Khalifa al Thani, along We have developed the Qatari with ministers and other dig- gene chip (Q chip), which car- nitaries, also attended the ries the genetic information grand opening. of each patient, in collabora- In her speech, Sheikha QF Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser officially inaugurating Sidra Medicine. (HHOPL/AR AL-BAKER) tion between Qatar Genome Moza said, “As a leading centre Project, Qatar Biobank, Weill for innovation and excellence We can say that Sidra Medicine is perhaps one of Sidra Medicine is unique in Cornell Medicine-Qatar, as in the field, Sidra Medicine’s its pioneering role in using well as Hamad Medical Cor- research capabilities helped the most ambitious and far-reaching projects in robots for paediatric surgery, poration and Sidra Medicine,” The Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani and Qatar transform the healthcare sys- Qatar over the past two decades. particularly in the Heart Cent- Sheikha Moza said. Foundation (QF) Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the tem in Qatar, ushering in a — QF Chairperson HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser er, as well as its contributions grand opening of Sidra Medicine on Monday. (HHOPL/AR AL-BAKER) new era of healthcare. Indeed, to scientific discoveries in dia- Continued on page 20 Ô Hamad Port sees 3-fold rise in container arrival post-blockade: Minister SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA THE current volume of con- Sheikha Jawaher patronises QU graduation ceremony tainers and general cargo arriving at Hamad Port has QNA The ceremony started versity President Dr Hassan tributed by their experiences increased three times since DOHA with verses from the Holy Rashid al Derham expressed to build a promising female June 2017 when the unjust Quran recited by College of pride over Qatar and the Qa- generation that Qatar needs, blocked was imposed on Qa- HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Sharia student Reem Emad tari community’s recognition calling on the graduates to tar, Minister of Transport Hamad bin Suhaim al Thani, Sheikh. and honour of women. work effectively in serving and Communications and wife of the Amir HH Sheikh Sheikha Jawaher hon- He expressed optimism the state which is currently Chairman of QTerminals HE Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, oured the outstanding fe- about Qatari female intel- facing fierce attack that re- Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti patronised the graduation male students and handed lectuals’ promising and pio- quires maximum effort in has said. ceremony of Qatar Universi- over certificates to 2,562 neer role for the good of our defence of “our homeland The minister was speaking ty’s 41st batch of 2018 at the graduate students in various country and our wise leader- and leadership”. on Monday at an event to cel- university’s New Sports and disciplines. ship. Derham thanked the ebrate the major milestones Events Complex on Monday. In a speech, Qatar Uni- faculty members who con- More on page 2 Ô of handling 2 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) and 5 million tonnes of general ‘Thawadi misquoted’ cargo in a record time of less than two years. DOHA In a brief interview on “This remarkable feat has This remarkable feat has been achieved in record Israeli air raids kill 3 Palestinians as tensions rise the sidelines of the Paris Peace been achieved in record time time with operations at Hamad Port only starting GAZA Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed three Forum, later published by Agence with operations at Hamad Palestinians and destroyed a Hamas TV France Presse, SC Secretary Port only starting as recently as recently as October 2016. Hamad Port is building on Monday, as renewed violence General Hassan al Thawadi was as October 2016. Hamad Port being transformed from a feeder port to a hub port, a threatened to derail efforts to end months misquoted regarding other coun- is being transformed from a testament to Qatar’s world-class infrastructure. of unrest. The flare-up came after a deadly tries hosting training camps during feeder port to a hub port, a Israeli special forces operation in the Gaza the World Cup. “Where teams are testament to Qatar’s world- — HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti Strip on Sunday that left Hamas vowing hosted is an issue that is part of class infrastructure,” the min- revenge. On Sunday, a clash erupted during the operational plan. This decision ister said. time. Its success lies in hav- markets as well as servicing the covert operation in the Gaza Strip that is taken by FIFA and the respective “This important achieve- ing diversified and expanded the country’s major projects,” killed seven Palestinians, including a local national associations. Nothing is ment is a clear indication of the business base. The port Sulaiti said. commander for Hamas’s armed wing, as well decided yet and it remains under the status that Hamad Port is playing a significant role as an Israeli army officer. PAGE 10 discussion,” the SC said in a has gained in such a short in meeting the needs of local More on page 12 Ô statement. (TNN) Gulf crisis should be resolved at earliest: French envoy SATYENDRA PATHAK talking about World War of Qatar’s dedication to inter- don’t have with all countries. DOHA One, the conflict was limited We have seen in national law, multilateralism, These Qatar-France specific to a few European countries the past how dialogue and mediation; and exchanges will happen within REGIONAL crises like the un- and it extended to 74 coun- regional given its active role on the in- weeks or months. These ex- just blockade of Qatar should tries in the world. So it is conflicts have spread to ternational scene in support changes will further demon- be resolved at the earliest, important for all the coun- of development, humanitar- strate the depth of relations French Ambassador to Qatar tries to remain constantly rest of the world and ian aid and disaster relief.” between the two countries,” HE Franck Gellet has said. vigilant and ensure that re- became threat to global The ambassador said he said. Talking to Qatar Tribune gional conflicts are resolved security. So it is that relations between “We are talking all the on the sidelines of an event to before they spread to other important for all the France and Qatar time about the issues facing MME DRAINS OUT 48.2 MN commemorate the centenary regions,” the envoy said. countries to remain have elevated from the region. As we know we are of the 1918 Armistice that Citing the first Paris Peace political level to stra- very good friends. We con- ended the First World War, Forum as an ideal platform vigilant and ensure tegic level. sult each other on all aspects GALLONS OF RAINWATER Gellet said the rest of the for highlighting issues like the that regional conflicts “By saying strate- of the regional situation, not THE Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) drained world cannot ignore regional blockade of Qatar, Gellet said, are resolved before it gic level I mean there only about the Gulf issues but nearly 48.2 mn gallons of rainwater from different municipalities crises like the one Qatar is “I am sure the blockade of Qa- spreads to other regions. will be specific level broader. There are many chal- with the help of 302 tanks, 63 pumps and emergency response facing, and they should be re- tar will be raised along with of exchanges lenges in the region that raise teams between Sunday and Monday noon, a press release said. solved on a priority basis. other world issues during the — HE Franck between many questions and concerns The municipal emergency teams started their work soon after the “We have seen in the forum. The views of Qatar Gellet, French France about global security. Qatar is rains to ensure smooth traffic on all streets. Meanwhile, the Qatar past how regional conflicts are very important for all of envoy and a key actor on all these ques- Meteorology Department has forecast fresh spell of thundershow- have spread to the rest of us who, in Doha, know bet- Qatar tions,” he noted. ers on Tuesday. PAGE 3 the world and became threat ter the challenges our friends which to global security. As we are are facing. It is also because we Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O.