ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Monday 21 October 2013 16 Dhul-Hijja 1434 - Volume 18 Number 5859 Price: QR2 Qatar bourse Lorenzo wins index adds thriller in 28.37 points Australia Business | 19 Sport | 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Crackdown on All that remains illegal repair of vehicles Hit-and-run cases on the rise DOHA: An apparent rise in hit- As a solution to the increasing and-run cases has prompted the hit-and-run instances, some resi- authorities to intensify a crack- dents have proposed that CCTV down on automobile garages cameras be installed in parking that repair damaged vehicles areas in shopping complexes and without approval of the Traffic other public places. They said Department. the victims of such incidents are The campaign also targets facing problems in getting their garages said to be operating in cars repaired and they are denied some parts of the country without insurance cover for someone a licence. Such facilities, mostly elese’s mistake. based in remote areas, are said “Some drivers involved in to have become a safe haven for minor accidents would run away vehicles getting involved in hit- just because they may be in a and-run accidents and other uni- hurry. Such people can at least dentified road mishaps. leave a message, along with their Motorists who meet with an contact number,” said a resident. accident could run away for vari- Garages receiving dam- ous reasons — they may not have aged vehicles for repair with- a valid driver’s licence or the road out approval from the Traffic Investigators survey the site of a train derailment near the hamlet of Gainford, near Edmonton in Canada, yesterday. The Canadian National Railway permit, or the insurance policy of Department will face closure for train was carrying petroleum crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas. the vehicle might have expired. one month, in the first instance. They would not report the acci- They would be allowed to resume dent at the Traffic Department functioning if they give a written for fear of being fined or legal undertaking to the Department action and subsequently fail to that the mistake will not be get an approval for repair. repeated. World Cup stadium design next month Quoting a source, a local In case of a repetition of the Arabic daily said yesterday that offence, the facility will be closed DOHA: The design of Qatar’s Another major highlight of the authorities have zeroed in on for three months. The same first in the series of proposed the event would be the exclusive some illegal garages doing repairs offence, if repeated for a third ‘2022 World Cup stadiums’ is announcement of the revolution- Talks on date change in Dec on vehicles involved in “dubious” time, can lead to closure for a set to be unveiled at the high- ary ‘superstadio technology’ by KUALA LUMPUR: AFC and commercial partners, into road accidents. similar period and legal action profile “Coliseum Summit” here international experts. Renowned President Shaikh Salman an open and transparent proc- Last year, a man was killed in a against the facility, including a next month. stadium designer, Prof Volkwin bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa will ess of dialogue and exchange,” hit-and-run incident and the car permanent cancellation of its Coliseum, the international Marg will be sharing his thoughts present a plan of action on how Sheikh Salman said. was later found waiting for repair licence. conference on stadium businesses, on the new designs and share his to implement the ‘consultation “Until the upcoming FIFA in an illegal garage, said the daily, The current crackdown com- will be held on November 16 and wealth of knowledge on stadium process’ for the 2022 FIFA Executive Committee in stressing the importance of the plements a campaign launched 17. “The unveiling of the design design in general. The home of World Cup dates in December, December, I will present a campaign. by authorities recently to remove of new Al Wakra stadium will be football, Wembley Stadium, will it emerged yesterday. proposed plan of action on Some garages have failed to all abandoned vehicles from the the major highlight of the two- send a team of consultants to The AFC president will make how to implement such a get their licences renewed fol- Industrial Area. Garages that day event. This will be the first- talk about the 2013 Champions’ a detailed announcement at a complex and broad consulta- lowing the tough safety regula- dump vehicles awaiting repair in ever concrete evidence of Qatar’s League final and what it takes to FIFA Executive Committee tion process. tions imposed by the Civil Defence public spaces are also being tar- preparations in the run up to the make a safe and enjoyable event. meeting set to be held in Brazil “In addition, we have con- Department and they may still be geted by this campaign. World Cup to be showcased in An expert from Brazil will talk in the first week of December cluded that there is more than operating on the sly. THE PENINSULA an event”, Coliseum spokesper- about how Qatar can learn from this year, the Asian body said enough time to engage with all son Antony Antoniou told The Brazil’s experience. here yesterday. concerned stakeholders and Peninsula yesterday. “The stadium design and con- Informing the AFC Member consequently there is no rea- “The FIFA bid book contains struction world is a multi-million Associations on the delibera- son to rush any decision to this 49 killed in Iraq violence various designs and guidelines for dollar industry. This is a pres- tions during the FIFA Executive effect,” he said. BAGHDAD: Twin bomb attacks yesterday on a Baghdad cafe proposed stadiums. We have no tigious event that is suitable for Committee meeting held in The football family has been killed dozens of people in one of nine suicide attacks across Iraq, idea about the preferred designs both business and sports busi- Zurich on October 3 and 4, deliberating whether to move which is suffering its worst violence in five years. of Qatar. Given Qatar’s penchant ness companies”. The Coliseum Sheikh Salman said that he has Qatar 2022 World Cup from Nationwide a total of 49 people were killed across Iraq, where a for ‘always the world’s best’, we will bring to the fore key figures been asked to lead the work- its traditional summer date to surge of violence this year, including sectarian attacks, has raised are sure it will be showcasing one and personalities in the industry, ing group of this consultation winter. fears of a relapse into bloodshed that peaked in 2006-2007. of the most exciting designs. The together with their projects and process. In December 2010, Qatar beat The deadliest attack — a roadside bomb followed by a suicide event will also be an opportu- discusses key issues. The event “It is my responsibility to four other countries to win the bombing — hit a cafe in the Shia-majority Al Amil area of south nity for the Qatar 2022 Supreme will see open discussions between include all relevant stakehold- bid race for the 2022 World Cup Baghdad, killing at least 34 people and wounding 50 others, security Committee to give an update on local and international experts, ers of the international pyramid at a historic FIFA vote. and medical officials said. AFP the progress of their preparations city planners and sport venue of football, including FIFA’s TV THE PENINSULA Earlier report on page 6 for the mega event”, Antony said. professionals. THE PENINSULA Fiery protest Free marriage halls almost ready DOHA: A huge complex being The halls are being built in So high are marriage hall built by the government, with at keeping with Emiri directives to rents (about a third of the total least five large marriage halls help and encourage Qatari youth expense) that a civil society group to be allotted to Qatari youths to marry. Young Qataris had last year announced plans to build for free during their wedding, is long been complaining of back- some eight large wedding venues nearing completion. breaking wedding expenses, much to be rented out to needy Qataris The upcoming complex on Al of which went on renting private on reasonable charges. Rafa Road on way to Dukhan is marriage halls or those in star The Social Development Centre expected to be ready next year. hotels. This prevented a large (SDC) in June 2012 even said it National Day revelry is held on number of limited-income young would raise funds for the pur- Al Rafa Road every year. Qataris from tying the knot. And pose from the Qatari community The halls have a capacity of 500 those who nonetheless married through an initial public offering people each and can be temporar- were caught in bank debt traps (IPO). Qatari columnists have ily linked to be used for a large and would spend years repaying been raising the issue for quite wedding. The centrally air-condi- the loans. some time saying that high mar- tioned halls will be fully furnished. Financial strains sometimes riage expenses were a social curse The complex will boast huge park- led to marital discords and even in their community. ing lots, and other facilities. divorce. Some families are so par- Public representative body, The upcoming complex has ticular about the wedding venue the Central Municipal Council An armoured personnel carrier is hit by a Molotov cocktail thrown by anti-government protesters during been designed in keeping with that they tell the groom’s side to (CMC), also took up the matter clashes after the funeral procession of Hossein Mahdi in the Bahraini village of Sitra, south of Manama, Qatari architecture.