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NHRC chief, US officials discuss Oman, Kuwait embassies join MME tree-planting initiative protection of human rights Chairman of the National State for Democracy, Human Human Rights Committee Rights and Labour Steven Gil- (NHRC) Ali bin Smaikh Al len. Talks during the meeting Marri on Wednesday held a dealt with a number of human video conference meeting with rights issues, aspects of joint US Assistant Secretary for De- cooperation and the ways to mocracy, Human Rights and improve mechanisms for the Labour Robert Destro and US promotion and protection of Deputy Assistant Secretary of human rights. (QNA)

QP committed to safe, healthy environment for all employees Continued from page 1  complex energy landscape. The strategy reaffirms Qa- The strategy is underpinned tar Petroleum’s commitment The embassies of Oman and Kuwait in Qatar have joined the Ministry of Municipality and Environment’s (MME) Public Parks Department in planting trees at Unaizah Park for fami- by Qatar National Vision to achieving a world-class lies as part of an initiative to plant #OneMillionTrees in #Qatar. Kuwait Embassy’s Acting Chargé d’Affairs Nasser Saqr Al Ghanim and Oman Embassy’s Director-General of Com- 2030 and the United Na- safety culture that ensures mercial Representation Office Hamad bin Jabr Al Mahrouqi took part in the event along with Parks Department Assistant Director Mohamed Ibrahim Al Sada, Doha Municipality’s tions’ Sustainable Develop- a secure, safe and healthy Nasser Darwish and other officials. (TNN) ment Goals, and bridges environment for employees, the effort to reduce planet- stakeholders, partners, con- warming emissions while en- tractors and the communities suring clean and affordable in which it operates. energy supplies. It stipulates Qatar Petroleum is also Official urges parents to get their children vaccinated against flu adding more than 4GW of placing significant atten- electric power from carbon- tion on improving its en- CATHERINE W GICHUKI Al Kohji said it was more im- ence more severe complica- duces the risk of flu infections. free renewable energy to its vironmental footprint and DOHA portant this year to get the flu tions due to the flu. Vaccinate “Studies revealed that the portfolio in Qatar that would enhancing the resilience of vaccine. your children against the flu flu vaccination leads to reduc- eliminate more than 5 mil- biodiversity in Qatar, and the A top official of the Primary “Changing seasons as well infection, its serious symp- ing the risk of flu infections, lion tons of CO2 emissions enhancement of local habi- Health Care Corporation as children interacting with toms and prevent its spread visits to a physician and ab- per year. tats to improve the quality of (PHCC) has urged parents to each other at school in particu- to others.” senteeism from work as well Anchored on three main life. allow their children to get free lar during the COVID-19 pan- Kohji urged people to book as reducing children’s admis- pillars -- Climate Change The strategy also places seasonal flu vaccine available demic may lead to the spread an appointment for the shot at sion to the hospital due to Mitigation, Operational Re- emphasis on Qatar Petro- at the PHCC health centres, of seasonal flu during the up- any PHCC health centre. coronavirus infections,” Kohji sponsibility and Social and leum’s determination to con- HMC outpatient clinics, and coming months,” she said. “Take an appointment for said. Economic Development tinue providing access to re- designated private and semi- According to her, children your vaccination at any PHCC More information, includ- – QP’s (QP) sustainability liable and affordable energy, private clinics and hospitals are more vulnerable to get se- health centre to receive the flu ing where to get the flu vac- strategy is designed to meet while creating significant across Qatar. vere complications as a result Dr Sadriya Al Kohji vaccine free of charge,” she cine in Qatar and FAQs about the economic, environmental shared economic value by National Lead for Healthy of the flu. said. the flu and COVID-19, can be and social challenges in an developing and diversifying Children and Adolescents She said, “Children aged who are under two years, are She added that according found on the campaign web- increasingly competitive and local economies. Strategy at PHCC Dr Sadriya below five, especially those most vulnerable to experi- to studies, getting a flu shot re- site www.fighttheflu.qa

Over 3,300 healthcare professionals register for Qatar Health 2021 meet Guy Ritchie, Miramax Tribune News Network disciplinary tracks, preceded by Health conference and it is im- Doha one-day pre-conference work- portant to view strategies and & STX Films’ untitled shops and symposia. real-life applications in the light More than 3,300 healthcare The keynote speaker for the of COVID-19. spy film set to begin professionals have registered for event is Dr Michael Ryan, World “So much has changed over Qatar Health 2021, which will be Health Organization’s director of the last 12 months,” Dr Thani production in Doha held virtually for the first time Health Emergencies Programme, said. “Qatar Health 2021 focuses from January 20 to 23, 2021. who is considered one of the pre- on providing quality care dur- Qatar Health 2021 Pandem- eminent experts throughout the ing mass gatherings with the in- Tribune News Network ic Mitigation: Best Practice for COVID-19 pandemic. clusion of recent developments Doha Disaster Medicine, Mass Gath- Other international speakers and best practice in pandemic erings and Trauma Systems is Dr Hassan Al Thani, head of the Dr AbdulWahab Al Musleh include Dr Abdinasir Abubaka, mitigation. It shall also provide Guy Ritchie’s highly anticipated upcoming untitled a collaborative effort between Hamad Trauma Center acting manager and programme opportunities in professional de- film will kick off production on Thursday in Doha. It Hamad Medical Corporation gatherings and trauma systems lead, Infectious Hazard Prepar- velopment for a wide variety of will also shoot in Antalya, Turkey. (HMC) and the Ministry of Pub- with its large halls and virtual plus our pre-conference pro- edness Unit, Health Emergen- healthcare professionals from The film reunites Ritchie once again with action- lic Health (MoPH) in prepara- promoters, this provides an im- gramme which will hone skill of cies Programme, WHO Regional a diverse set of disciplines and thriller phenomenon Jason Statham, marking their tion for the FIFA World Cup mersive experience to all the at- the participants in specific areas, Office for the Eastern Mediter- practice. second film together for Miramax following Wrath 2022. tendees. including nursing during COV- ranean; and Dr Ali Khan, dean “The virtual platform enables of man, and will also feature Aubrey Plaza (Happiest The conference will be held “We are very excited to be ID-19. of College of Public Health, us to reach a wider audience and season, parks and recreation) Cary Elwes (Saw, The on a virtual platform for the first holding Qatar Health 2021 in a “I am proud to say that we University of Nebraska Medical gives attendees an immersive and Princess bride, Stranger things) and Bugzy Malone time with a live streaming of all completely virtual space,” said Dr have sourced the best local and Center. hands-on experience.” (The Gentlemen). sessions to all attendees. Attend- AbdulWahab Al Musleh, Qatar international speakers for what Dr Hassan Al Thani, head You can still register for Qatar “Guy and Jason have repeatedly impressed audi- ees will have the option to view Health 2021 co-chair. “This will will be a challenging yet informa- of Hamad Trauma Center and Health 2021 by going to: https:// ences with their collabo- the conference in a new 360 de- give attendees important updates tive programme.” deputy chair of Qatar Health www.hamad.qa/EN/All-Events/ rations, and we’re looking gree format and engage in real life on the latest research and science Qatar Health 2021 will offer a 2021 Conference, said much Qatar-Health-2021/Pages/de- forward to bringing this ‘The film marks our simulation of a conference setting related to disaster medicine, mass three-day programme with multi- has changed since the last Qatar fault.aspx production to the city of third collaboration Doha, Qatar, a growing with Ritchie, adding to market in the entertain- our expanding list of ment and media space” nearly 20 projects says beIN Media Group having been released 21 Qatari and Arab artists showcase works at Katara expo chairman, Nasser Al Khelaifi. or currently in produc- Ailyn Agonia Other attractions in the col- “The film marks our tion since beIN’s DOHA lection include the works of third collaboration with acquisition of Mubarak Al Malik which pay Ritchie, adding to our ex- Miramax’ Dozens of artworks celebrating tribute to the traditional me- panding list of nearly 20 diverse themes, including tra- tallic face-covering called ‘bat- projects having been released or currently in produc- ditions, humanity, pop culture ula’ (or battoulah), and Ahood tion since beIN’s acquisition of Miramax - a testament and life events, were unveiled at Al Dafa’s paintings featuring to our continued success achieving the target goals we an exhibition titled ‘21’, which prominent cartoon and animat- set forth for the studio’s evolution while remaining opened in Building 19 at the Cul- ed characters like Donald Duck, committed to prioritizing investments in innovative tural Village Foundation (Katara) Bugs Bunny and the lovable and culturally relevant films.” on Wednesday. star of widely popular American In the film, MI6 guns-and-steel agent Orson For- The art event inaugurated by animated TV series Spongebob tune (Statham) is recruited by a global intelligence Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Squarepants. agency to track down and stop the sale of a deadly general manager of Katara, and Eman Al Sulaiti offers por- new weapons technology that threatens to disrupt the attended by a number of dignitar- Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and other dignitaries preview works on display at an exhi- traits of women, Ali al Mulla world order. Reluctantly paired with CIA high-tech ies features the works of 21 Qatari bition titled ‘21’, which opened in Building 19 at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Wednesday. portrays a human figure in vi- expert SARAH FIDEL, Fortune sets off on a globe- and Arab artists who are part of brant colours and Nour ElHadi trotting mission where he will have to use all of his the thriving art scene in the coun- commitment to serving as a hub actions such as reading a news- the event as an opportunity for presents festive portrayal of life charm, ingenuity and stealth to track down and infil- try. The event was held in com- and a meeting place for artists, paper. He said his artworks cel- her to work with friends in the in- scenes. trate billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds. pliance with the health protocols creators and intellectuals, provid- ebrate the symbolism of a rooster dustry. She said, “I am so happy The other featured artists Ritchie will direct and produce from a screenplay and precautionary measures in ing them with a platform to ex- as the sense of pride and strength. to be part of this event because I in the major art event are Has- written by Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies (The Gen- view of the pandemic. change experiences and various At the same time, he added, his met and worked with my friends.” san Manasrah, Sumam Ismael tlemen, Wrath of Man), with revisions by Ritchie. At- Commenting on the occasion, artistic experiences that enrich works demonstrate the tensions Thamer Al Dossari shared Azzam, Nadya Al Qawbari, kinson will also produce. Bill Block will produce for Sulaiti said the event serves as a the local and regional cultural and conflicts across the world. that all the participating works Ameera Al Aji, Maryam Al Maad- Miramax, which is also fully financing the film, and preview of sorts of Katara’s activi- and artistic scene. Omar, who has staged a number were produced by the artists in hadi, Hassan Al Salat, Yasser Al STX will distribute directly in the US, UK and Ireland ties for the new year and the 21 Among the featured artists is of exhibitions in the past, lauded a workshop in Katara in which Mulla, Amira Radhi, Mubarak and in the rest of the world through its network of in- artists completed their work spe- Omar Al Shehabi whose works the gathering of local artists in everyone worked diligently for a Al Malik, Ahmad Nooh, Hazim ternational distribution partners. STXfilms had great cially for the exhibition. notably present roosters dressed one art event. period of ten days, so the works Al Hussain, Huda Basahal and success last year with Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, which He also stressed Katara’s like humans, mimicking human Noor Al Shammari described were varied and distinctive. Fatma Al Sharshani. grossed $115 million at the worldwide box office.