3rd Best News Website in the Middle East BUSINESS | 14 QATAR SPORT | 17 Fed finalises UNDER SIEGE Hamilton breaks rules to help 91ST Schumacher’s record unwind big banks DAY with his 69th pole Sunday 3 September 2017 | 12 Dhul-Hijja 1438 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Volume 22 | Number 7273 | 2 Riyals Emir greets Crowds throng Eid events despite siege President of Vietnam Eid festivities were held EMIR H H Sheikh Tamim bin with fervour from Al Hamad Al Thani sent a cable Wakrah Stadium to Katara of congratulations to Presi- dent of the Socialist Republic Cultural Village and several of Vietnam, Tran Dai Quang, attractions for children drew on the occasion of his coun- a large number of families to try’s National Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin the Summer Entertainment Hamad Al Thani also sent a City and various malls similar cable. Prime Minis- across the country. ter and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani also sent The Peninsula a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Vietnam, n array of colourful shows at Nguyen Xuan Phuc. dozens of indoor and outdoor venues offered quality enter- tainment to a large number of Qatar slams visitors on the second day of EidA Al Adha, including tourists from Kuwait, Oman and Turkey. attacks against Eid festivities were held with fervour from Al Wakrah Sports Club Stadium to Rohingyas Katara Cultural Village and several chil- dren-specific attractions drew families to THE State of Qatar con- the Summer Entertainment City and var- demned yesterday the violent ious malls across the country. attacks on the Rohingya Mus- At Katara, visitors were entertained lims in the state of Rakhine in with a range of amusement activities, the Republic of the Union of especially shadow performances inspired Myanmar which left dozens by the region’s history and heritage. The- of people dead and thousands atre performances based on the ‘Tales of more displaced. the Arabian Nights’ were the main The Ministry of Foreign attraction. A massive crowd attended the Tom and Jerry show at the Doha Festival City as part of the celebrations on the second Affairs expressed, in a state- The shadow theatre performances are day of Eid. Pics: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula ment, the State of Qatar’s based on the Arabian tales, the history of alarm regarding reports of the ‘Roman Empire’, ‘Alice in Wonder- violations and atrocities com- land’ and the all-time favourite, watching performances of Pakistani hit which was watched by a large number mitted against Rohingya ‘Aladdin’. showbiz stars Shahid Ali Khan, Khwaja The third summer edition of citizens and expatriates. Muslims. The statement Apart from shadow performances, live Masoud, Nadiya Gul, Deepa and Mariya A number of families headed to the stressed that the government acrobatic shows were staged. The organ- Khan. of Doha Comedy Festival Sealine Beach, Aqua Park, Aspire Park, of Myanmar must remain isers also presented gifts to children. Meanwhile, visitors arriving from will be held today, bringing Souq Waqif and Souq Waqif at Al Wak- committed with international The Ministry of Interior and the Min- Kuwait, Oman and Turkey to celebrate together a diverse line-up of rah for a variety of outdoor activities. law in terms of protecting istry of Administrative Development, Eid Al Adha in Qatar were treated to a stand-up comedy stars. Today, the third summer edition of civilians and achieving a Labour and Social Affairs organised ‘Eid special reception at Hamad International Doha Comedy Festival will be held, bring- reconciliation. Al Adha Celebrations for Communities’ Airport. → See also pages 2, 3, 4 & 20 ing together a diverse line-up of stand-up → See also page 7 at Asian Town where Indian and Bangla- Saif Al Kuwari, Director of PR and comedy stars. deshi artistes staged a range of musical Communication at Qatar Tourism Author- The show featuring Mo Amer, Maz and cultural shows. ity (QTA), commented, “Eid is about once again this Eid by welcoming our Jobrani, Nemr Nemr, Vir Das and Qatar’s Qatar condemns Pakistani expatriates, particularly creating and sharing memorable moments brothers and sisters from Oman, Kuwait very own stand-up comedy pioneer, migrant workers, spent the second day of with family, neighbours and friends, and and Turkey at Hamad International Hamad Al Ammari, is set to be held at attack in Samarra Eid at the Al Wakrah Sports Club Stadium we are delighted to uphold the tradition Airport.” Qatar National Convention Center and He added: “We are particularly excited will begin at 8pm. to have them join us for the fun and joy- The Summer Entertainment City THE State of Qatar con- ful season that coincides with the last offered unique roaming and colourful demned yesterday the attack week of Qatar Summer Festival, which parades, theatre plays, extreme sports that targetted a power sta- boasts a wide variety of attractive hospi- acrobatics, Arabic folk dance ‘Dabka,’ and tion in Iraq’s Samarra, which tality, entertainment and retail options ‘Musical Chairs’ etc. left a number of people either throughout the country.” The Barwa Baraha hosted Sri Lankan, dead or injured. The Ministry Qatar Summer Festival’s participat- Bangladeshi and Indian cultural shows of Foreign Affairs renewed, ing malls also staged a number of free while the Barwa Workers Recreation in a statement, the State of entertainment shows for shoppers and Complex at Al Khor organised cultural Qatar’s firm position which families looking for indoor fun in the shows by Asian artistes in Hindi, Urdu, rejects violence and terror- evening. Nepali, Malayalam, and Tamil languages. ism regardless of the motives. Tom & Jerry shows amused children An array of cultural activities at the Sheikh The statement also at Doha Festival City, attracting a large Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani (FBQ) Museum expressed the condolences of number of families, while residents also also attracted visitors. the State of Qatar to the fam- enjoyed the journey to Neverland with Activities included special tours on ilies of the victims, the Peter Pan’s hour-long performances at Indian objects, Qatari heritage, Persian government and people of Lagoona Mall. objects and a specific tour on one of the Iraq, and wished the injured Ezdan Mall’s “Tamim Al Majd: Story unique pieces of the museum — the dou- a speedy recovery. Children enjoy Baraem Show at the Doha Festival City. of A Country” theatre show was also a big ble-sided carpet. → See also page 5 Trump seeks $7.9bn Local cattle farms have made a Visitors arriving from Kuwait, Oman and Turkey to for Harvey aid significant contribution in providing celebrate Eid Al Adha in Qatar were treated to a special US President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers an ini- cattle at competitive prices for sacrifice reception at Hamad International Airport. As they waited tial request for a $7.9bn down payment toward Harvey relief during Eid Al Adha and directly served for luggage at the conveyor belt, they were greeted with and recovery efforts. He flew to Houston to meet with vic- customers. Widam’s outlets and slaugh- Arabic coffee and dates, given special welcome packages tims of Hurricane Harvey and see the effects of the record- terhouses drew huge crowds on the and serenaded with the tunes of popular Omani, Kuwaiti setting storm. He was joined by his wife, Melania, as he passed first and second days of Eid Al Adha. and Turkish music. out food and hugged, kissed and played with children. → See also page 13 02 HOME SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 Special welcome for Kuwaiti, Omani & Turkish visitors at HIA The Peninsula once again this Eid by welcoming our brothers and sisters from isitors arriving from Oman, Kuwait and Turkey at Kuwait, Oman and Tur- Hamad International Airport.” key to celebrate Eid Al He added, “We are particularly Adha in Qatar were excited to have them join us for the treated to a special fun and joyful season that coincides receptionV at Hamad International with the last week of Qatar Sum- Airport. mer Festival, which boasts a wide As they waited for luggage at variety of attractive hospitality, the conveyor belt, they were entertainment and retail options greeted with Arabic coffee and throughout the country.” dates, given special welcome pack- Today, the third summer edi- ages and serenaded with the tunes tion of Doha Comedy Festival (DCF) of popular Omani, Kuwaiti and will be held, bringing together a Turkish music, said a statement. diverse line-up of stand-up com- Saif Al Kuwari, Director of PR edy stars. The show will feature Mo and Communication at Qatar Tour- Amer, Maz Jobrani, Nemr Nemr, Vir ism Authority (QTA), commented, Das and Qatar’s very own stand- “Eid is about creating and sharing up comedy pioneer, Hamad Al memorable moments with family, Ammari. DCF is set to be held at neighbours and friends, and we are Qatar National Convention Centre delighted to uphold the tradition and the show will begin at 8.00pm. SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 HOME 03 Pakistani singers enthral crowd at Al Wakrah Sports Club Stadium Pakistani singer Alia Khan performs at Eid Pics by Kammutty VP / The Peninsula Al Adha celebrations organised by MoI at Al Wakrah Sports Club Stadium yesterday. A Pakistani singer performs at Al Wakrah Sports Club Stadium yesterday. Eid celebrations at Mall of Qatar and Doha Festival City A scene from a Tom and Jerry show held at the Children painting as part of a Back-to-School Doha Festival City. programme at the Mall of Qatar. Pics by Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula An acrobatic ballet group‘s performance at the Mall of Qatar.