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Qatar Buys Grosvenor House Hotel in London BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Tight battle expected for GCT runner-up China is Qatar’s third largest trade partner position published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10996 November 8, 2018 Safar 30, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Iraqi president meets FM Qatar buys In brief QATAR | Offi cial Grosvenor Amir sends message to Venezuelan president His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has sent House hotel a written message to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, pertaining to bilateral relations and means of boosting and developing them. The message was handed over by Qatar’s ambassador to Venezuela Rashid in London bin Mohsin Fetais during a meeting Iraqi President Barham Salih met HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin with the Executive Vice President of Abdulrahman al-Thani in Baghdad yesterday. During the meeting, HE Sheikh Mohamed conveyed the greetings of His O The historic hotel marks Katara Hospitality’s Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez. Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to President Salih, and his wishes of further progress and prosperity to the people of Iraq. The Iraqi president reciprocated the Amir’s greetings and wishes. During the meeting, the two sides third acquisition in the United Kingdom discussed bilateral relations and means to promote them besides topics of mutual interest. The foreign minister also met Qatar hails Moroccan separately with Chairman of the State of Law Coalition Nuri al-Maliki, Chairman of al-Fath Alliance Hadi al-Amiri, the head of the atara Hospitality is expanding was the fi rst hotel in London at that time king’s call for frank National Wisdom Movement Ammar al-Hakim, President of the National Alliance Dr Iyad Allawi and President of the National its global portfolio with the ac- to have a separate bathroom and entrance dialogue with Algeria Axis Coalition Khamis Khangar. He reiterated Qatar’s commitment to supporting the stability of Iraq and the region. Page 3 Kquisition of JW Marriott Gros- lobby for each bedroom and running venor House, a historic hotel on the chilled water in every bathroom. Qatar has welcomed the call of famed Park Lane in London’s Mayfair When the hotel fi rst opened, it was Moroccan King Mohamed VI for a district, refl ecting trust in the UK mar- also the headquarters of the Interna- frank and direct dialogue with Algeria ket as part of Qatar’s £5bn investment tional Sportsmen’s Club. Its facilities to overcome the situational and plan. included Turkish baths, a swimming substantive diff erences between the The acquisition brings Katara Hos- pool, squash courts and a gymnasium. two parties, and commended the Doha Declaration event at UN pitality’s portfolio of properties in The hotel is now one of the world’s move, hoping it to be the beginning operation or under development to truly great hotels, providing travellers of a constructive and fruitful 40 and marks the company’s third ac- with an unrivalled blend of historical dialogue. In a statement yesterday, quisition in London after The Savoy, A signifi cance and elegant accommoda- the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs said focuses on Education for Justice Fairmont Managed Hotel and the Adria tion. Qatar believes that opening channels Boutique Hotel. Operated by Marriott International of dialogue and diplomacy would he Education for Justice (E4J) Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi, has Global Programme on Doha Declara- The announcement further builds on under the JW Marriott brand, Grosven- heal the diff erences. It stressed that initiative has inspired chil- said. tion supported by Qatar, the event fea- Katara Hospitality’s vision for iconic or House is a fi ve-star hotel that off ers Qatar is confident of the wisdom of Tdren and youth in the spirit He made the observation while tured a panel representing Unesco, the properties in strategic markets to com- 496 luxurious guest rooms, extensive both leaderships, their desire to settle of innovation to create a society free speaking at a high-level event at the United Nations (UN) youth envoy, Qa- mit signifi cant investment over the facilities including 5-star amenities, a long-standing diff erences and their from drugs, crime and extremism, United Nations headquarters in New tar’s mission to the UN and the United long term. fi tness centre and 31 meeting rooms. keenness to uphold the interest of HE the Secretary-General of Qa- York City on Tuesday. Nations Offi ce on Drugs and Crime Opened in 1929 and frequented by Each room off ers space, privacy and their peoples for good and prosperity. tar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Held within the framework of the (UNODC). To Page 9 royalty and celebrities, Grosvenor House many modern comforts. To Page 10 Gulf Times Thursday, November 8, 2018 3 QATAR Foreign Minister holds meetings in Iraq Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi met HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, in Baghdad, yesterday during his off icial visit to Iraq. They discussed bilateral relations and ways of supporting and developing them, in addition to issues of common concern. HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani also met Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali al-Hakim. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and means of boosting them, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common concern. HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani also held a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Iraq, Mohamed al-Halbousi. Ooredoo, Msheireb Properties partner to provide Cabinet praises fi bre infrastructure in Msheireb Downtown Doha oredoo announced tions that can encour- yesterday its age social interaction, Opartnership with respect the local culture, Msheireb Properties to and provide greater care provide fibre infrastruc- for the environment. Amir’s speech to ture to its flagship devel- Ooredoo’s industry- opment, Msheireb Down- leading digital infrastruc- town Doha, the world’s ture, provided through its first sustainable down- Qatar Data Centre, will al- town regeneration project. low Msheireb Downtown Msheireb Downtown Doha to react and predict Doha is set to leverage Oore- Ooredoo chief business off icer Sheikh Nasser bin citizens’ needs in real-time. Advisory Council doo’s industry-leading Hamad bin Nasser al-Thani and Msheireb Jamal al-Kuwari, acting technology infrastructure Properties acting chief off icer-Commercial Jamal chief offi cer-Commercial, QNA siege and the plans cur- The Cabinet then re- enant on Economic, Social to transform the way that al-Kuwari shake hands after announcing the agreement. Msheireb Properties, said: Doha rently being implemented, viewed topics on its meet- and Cultural Rights (ICE- people think about urban “Sharing integrated real-time are a reason for being proud ing’s agenda as following: SCR) and the International living, and to improve their doo is providing its world- economy, providing social in- insights on citizens is vital for of the wise leadership of His The Cabinet approved a Covenant on Civil and Po- daily lives. The combina- class fi bre infrastructure to frastructure, and supporting Msheireb Downtown Doha he Cabinet’s regu- Highness the Amir and a draft decision to determine litical Rights. tion of Ooredoo’s network strengthen the smart city of- environmental sustainability.” to become a world-class lar meeting, chaired source of pride for all citi- the periods of registration The Cabinet took the infrastructure, cloud-based fering of Msheireb Downtown Msheireb Downtown smart city. We’re dedicated to Tby HE the Prime zens who stand united be- in the Commercial Register. necessary actions to ratify digital citizen services, and Doha, one of the smartest city Doha’s long-term digital partnering with Ooredoo on Minister Sheikh Abdul- hind their leadership. Under the provisions of the Multilateral Competent robust cybersecurity solu- districts in the world. roadmap, developed in building our smart core that lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa It also stressed that the the draft decision, the period Authority Agreement on tions will enable smart liv- “Ubiquitous connectiv- partnership with Oore- can future-proof our infra- al-Thani, hailed the speech Amir’s speech, which con- of registration in the Com- the exchange country-by- ing, shopping, and leisure. ity is at the heart of Msheireb doo, outlines how the structure, and support smart of His Highness the Amir tained useful guidance and mercial Register shall be for country reports. Ooredoo COO Yousuf Ab- Downtown Doha’s goals district leverages new buildings, shops, and facili- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad lofty values and meaning, not less than one year and a The Cabinet also ap- dulla al-Kubaisi said: “Oore- of transforming the local and emerging innova- ties.” al-Thani, at the opening of and which called for work maximum of fi ve years for proved a draft agreement on the 47th ordinary session ethics and performing it commercial companies and the Promotion and Protec- of the Advisory Council on in the best way and with a individual establishments. tion of Mutual Investments Tuesday. sense of duty and respon- The registration can be between the governments of Following the meeting, sibility towards society and renewed for similar periods. Qatar and Somalia, a draft which was held at the Amiri the State, will guide nation- The branches of non- agreement on the promo- Diwan, HE the Minister of al action in all fi elds. Qatari companies and tion and protection of mu- Justice and Acting Minis-
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