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PM: National Day Reflects Citizens' Unity Qatari Unstoppable investments Al Attiyah in UK reach clinches Hail £40bn Baja 1 Business | 01 Sport | 08 SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER 2020 28 RABIA II- 1442 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 8470 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Recharge using the app and get health insurance as a gift! Amir, Palestinian PM: National Day reflects citizens’ unity President to meet DOHA QNA — Qatar National Day carries great tomorrow, review Prime Minister and Minister of Interior significance in the hearts and bilateral ties H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin minds of all citizens and residents Abdulaziz Al Thani has underlined that of the country. QNA — DOHA the National Day of the State of Qatar is an important day in the memory of Efforts of the Ministry of Interior Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin citizens, as it reflects the values of unity was reflected clearly in the low Hamad Al Thani will meet between citizens, and carries great crime rates compared to tomorrow (Monday) with significance in the hearts and minds of international levels, particularly President of the State of all citizens and residents of the country. in terms of major crimes. Palestine H E Mahmoud Abbas, Speaking to Qatar News Agency who will arrive in the country (QNA) to mark the National Day cele- Qatar was ranked as the highest today for a working visit. brations, H E Prime Minister and Min- country in the Middle East and H H the Amir and the Pal- ister of Interior said that the National North Africa, and 27th in the estinian President will discuss Day is a historic occasion of when the world in the Global Peace Index relations between the two founder of the state Sheikh Jassim bin 2020 and the safest in the world brotherly countries and ways Mohammed bin Thani placed the foun- to support and enhance them, dation for establishing the State of Qatar. according to Numbeo Crime in addition to the latest devel- The Prime Minister and Minister of Index. opments in Palestine. Interior congratulated Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Interior is overseeing a number of pro- Minister and Minister of Interior said that Qatar, from the outset, relied on highly- Coasts and and all citizens and residents on the grams that came out of the second the efforts of the Ministry was reflected effective strategies that saw the state occasion, expressing hope that the National Development Strategy 2018- clearly in the low crime rates compared allocate all its resources to contain the Borders Security country continues to enjoy security and 2022, in addition to the strategy related to international levels, particularly in pandemic and maintain the safety of stability. to the main pillars of Qatar National terms of major crimes. everyone living in the country. patrols stop On the achievements of the Ministry Vision 2030, by focusing on having a He noted that the State of Qatar was He added that the Ministry of Interior of Interior this year, the Prime Minister security performance that is in line with ranked as the highest country in the assumed its responsibilities in enhancing Bahraini cruiser and Minister of Interior said that the Min- they highest standards. Middle East and North Africa, and 27th the efforts of protecting society and con- QNA — DOHA istry, like other state institutions, is doing His Excellency said that the Ministry in the world, in the Global Peace Index taining the virus, by following up on the its best to provide high-quality services. worked on expanding the services 2020 which is produced by the Institute implementation of the Cabinets decision He added that the Ministry built on its available on its website or its mobile app, for Economics & Peace. That is in in that regard, particularly the measures In the context of its usual achievements of the past few years by whether geographically or in terms of addition to being ranked the safest in related to the Ministry of Interior, in activities of monitoring continuing to execute on its strategy in the type and number of services, in an the world during the first half of 2020 addition to the measures announced by and protecting the Qatari 2020. attempt to save the time of service according to Numbeo Crime Index. the Supreme Committee for Crisis territorial waters, the The Prime Minister and Minister of seekers. On combating the coronavirus Management Coasts and Borders Interior noted that the Ministry of As for the security field, Prime (COVID-19), he said that the State of `FULL STATEMENT ON PAGE 8 Security patrols stopped a Bahraini cruiser in the “Fasht Al-Dibel” area within the borders of the Celebration mode in Qatar Qatari waters by 1.3 nautical miles, the Ministry of Interior announced. as National Day nears In a statement, the Ministry said: “Coasts and SIDI MOHAMED It is also to commemorate the Borders Security patrols THE PENINSULA founding of the State of Qatar by the found that there were three founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed sailors on board, one Bah- The Doha Corniche, and many other bin Thani on December 18, 1878, who raini national and the rest places are decorated with rows of the laid the foundations of the modern state from one of the Asian Qatari flag to celebrate the National Day, of Qatar, under whom Qatar became a nationalities as they were which falls on December 18 of each year. single, coherent entity and an inde- fishing using traps,” adding Qatari flags have been installed along pendent, unified country. that they are referred to the the Corniche Street, where the main cel- The National Day parade is the most competent prosecution to ebrations will take place. Also, historical prominent event in the state’s celebra- complete the legal proce- sites such as the Souq Waqif have been tions of this great occasion as thousands dures against them. adorned with flags. Other major of citizens and residents enthusiastically buildings and shopping malls have also participate in the celebrations. been draped in the Qatari flag and beau- All the Armed Forces will participate tiful lighting, which has become an in the parade, displaying the latest mil- Honour for HMC annual symbol of National Day itary equipment to demonstrate their full Adult Allergy celebrations. combat readiness. A building in Lusail City illuminated in Qatari national colours as part of National Day Citizens, in showing patriotism and The Doha Corniche is expected to celebrations. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/ THE PENINSULA and Immunology fealty to the homeland, have also host celebrations, though in a limited adorned their homes with the Qatari flag. capacity due to the coronavirus Division Citizens and residents have had their cars pandemic. volunteers combating the COVID-19 ancestors’ heritage, as this celebration fitted with the national flag in posters, Recently, the Armed Forces, the spread participated in the parade. aims to celebrate and appreciate Qatar’s THE PENINSULA — DOHA small flag posts, and stickers. Amiri Guard Forces, and the Ministry The National Day affirms the heritage. The National Day is celebrated to of Interior conducted a successful pre- identity and history of the state. It On this day, Qatar remembers how Hamad Medical Corporation’s deepen belonging and loyalty to the event parade. Many high-ranking offi- embodies the ideals and hopes upon it succeeded in achieving its national (HMC) Adult Allergy and Immu- homeland, highlighting all manifesta- cials were present at the rehearsal. For which the state was established and the unity and how it became a distinct nology Division has been desig- tions of solidarity, unity, and pride in the the first time, doctors and nurses at the continued adherence to these ideals, country. Citizens and residents express nated as a Center of Excellence national identity of the State of Qatar. Hamad Medical Corporation and and the keenness to revive the love and loyalty to the country. by the World Allergy Organi- zation – a worldwide alliance of allergy and clinical immu- nology societies. MME launches drive to ensure proper worker accommodations The Minister of Public Health, H E Dr. Hanan SANAULLAH ATAULLAH The violation at partitioned amended Law No. 22 of 2019 provisions of aforementioned over five workers in a place Mohammed Al Kuwari has THE PENINSULA residential units was recorded to evacuate erring labour two laws, H E Minister of inside family residential areas highlighted the achievement under the law for regulating camps. Municipality and Environment is considered violation of the as another example of Qatar’s To ensure a suitable accommo- buildings. However, labour The Ministry of Municipality had issued Ministerial Decision provisions of the law. Therefor, continued success in the dations for workers where they camps received tickets of vio- and Environment asked citizens No. 105 of 2020 to specify legal actions will be taken journey towards providing a can enjoy a decent life with lations following the Law No. and expatriates to adhere to the family residential areas where against the practice. world-class healthcare system safety and security, Al Rayyan 15 of 2010 for banning labour laws to avoid legal actions labour accommodations are not The decision stipulates for through the delivery of high Municipality has launched accommodations inside family against them. allowed. issuing warning against the vio- quality, international standard inspection campaigns at labour residential areas and the Implementing the As per the decision, housing lator – either landlord or tenant patient care. camps inside family residential or both of them. In addition, a “The Adult Allergy and areas and partitioned villas and violation will be booked for the Immunology Division provides residential units. Municipal inspectors issued 92 practice asking to evacuate the essential care, support, and The municipal inspectors warnings to erring labour camps property for running labour education to our community.
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