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3rd Best News Website in the Middle East BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 29 Qatar’s investment Mo Farah to ‘run in Turkey his heart out’ exceeds $19bn in Doha Thursday 11 January 2018 | 24 Rabia II I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 22 | Number 7403 | 2 Riyals Emir receives letter from King of Morocco Emir, President Repressive of Paraguay review ties regimes cause QNA DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday held via telephone of terrorism a conversation with President of the Republic of Paraguay THE PENINSULA H E Sheikh Mohamed Horacio Cartes. bin Abdulrahman Al The telephone conver- DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister Thani says the siege sation reviewed bilateral and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh relations and means of Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al countries have not boosting and developing Thani has said the allegation of provided evidence them, in addition to a set of supporting terrorism on Qatar to international issues of mutual interest. by siege countries is a tool to community except gain sympathy in Western Fun Fair at countries while extremist clippings of their policies pursued by repressive newspapers to prove Mall of Qatar regimes are the main cause of their allegations terrorism. from Monday The Deputy Prime Minister against Qatar. THE PENINSULA also revealed that the reason for the UAE media onslaught on the two months before the Gulf crisis Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from H M King Mohammed VI DOHA: A three-month Fun State of Qatar before start of Qatar noticed media attacks from of the Kingdom of Morocco, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to boost cooperation between Fair extravaganza, featuring Gulf crisis was the presence of the UAE-based media outlets and both countries and achieve common interests. The message was handed over by Morocco’s Minister unique entertainment for wife of an Emirati opposition contacted them to to solve the of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita, during a meeting with H H the Emir visitors, is set to kick off at figure who entered Qatar and problems bilaterally. and his accompanying delegation at Al Bahr Palace, yesterday. The Minister conveyed greetings of H Mall of Qatar on Monday. left for London in 2013. “The response of the UAE M King Mohammed VI to H H The Emir, wishing him good health and happiness and the Qatari people Organised in partnership Speaking on Qatar TV was conditional with the extra- progress, development, and prosperity. For his part, H H the Emir entrusted the Moroccan Minister of with QSports, Mall of Qatar’s “Truth” last night, the Deputy dition of the woman and they Foreign Affairs with his greetings to H M King Mohammed VI and wished him happiness and the brotherly family fun event will run Prime Minister said Abu Dhabi stopped cooperation. Then Moroccan people further progress and prosperity. from January 15 to April 15 had asked to hand over the Qatar approached Saudi Arabia in front of AlRayyan Hotel woman to the UAE. and briefed them on the situ- Doha. Throughout the event, “His Highness the Emir ation,” he said. Mall of Qatar is set to excite Sheikh Tamim assured them that The Deputy Prime Minister shoppers with over 15 dif- Doha would not be used as a said that the then Crown Prince ferent activities such as platform to attack the UAE or any of Saudi Arabia Prince Qatar to seek international paintball, a wind-tunnel, other country and as long as the Mohammed bin Nayef and and a trampoline park. Vis- woman is not guilty of our law, Prince Mohammed bin Salman itors looking for a thrill can morality and values do not allow said their country would not arbitration to end blockade enjoy the indoor wind tunnel the extradition of a woman.” become part of the dispute and that will run from January The Deputy Prime Minister supported the Qatari stance. MOHAMMED OSMAN documentation of violations and the High Commissioner for 15 to March 15. pointed out that the woman’s “They said they would work to THE PENINSULA damages inflicted by the Human Rights (OHCHR) which passport was withdrawn by the contain the differences, and we blockade imposed on the State documented the human rights →REPORT ON PAGE 6 UAE embassy in Doha. He said will act as a mediator.” DOHA: All options are available of Qatar and affected the gov- violations related to the siege that all differences before the with the State of Qatar to ernment, individuals, com- imposed on Qatar and the GCC Al Wakrah issues start of Gulf crisis were minor but →CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 approach international forums panies; Qatar has begun to seek crisis. and seek arbitration through the means of arbitration to get The report proved that the 209 building international courts, other the unjust blockade ended, Al measures made by siege coun- permits in Dec organisations or the UN institu- Khater stressed describing the tries did not differentiate tions for bringing the blockade UN report as an added value between the government of DOHA: Al Wakrah munici- to an end, said Lulwah Al Khater, which strengthened the evi- Qatar and its citizens and resi- pality has topped the country Spokesperson for the Ministry dence of the violations and the dents. It was against the claims in terms of number of of Foreign Affairs. legal position of Qatar. of siege states that the measures building permits issued in “The report of UN technical She added that the State of were only directed against the December last year. A total of mission from the Office of the Qatar hopes that the issues can government of Qatar. 209 permits were issued in High Commissioner for Human be resolved through diplomatic “This is a baseless claim, and Wakrah municipality, which Rights (OHCHR) which has come channels and dialogue, but it has been proved wrong by the is 30 percent of total permits from a neutral international maintained that residents and report. Qatar does agree with issued in the country. body is satisfactory, compre- citizens whose rights have been what has been confirmed in the The Ministry of Devel- hensive and has included violated deserve to be compen- report that measures taken by opment Planning and Sta- important points,” she said, sated and the government will the blockading countries, espe- tistics said this in the monthly while addressing a press briefing do its utmost in this regard. cially the economic ones are an statistics on building permits yesterday. Al Khater highlighted the economic warfare,” she said. issued yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed After more than seven report issued by the UN tech- bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaking on Qatar TV. months are spent on nical mission from the Office of →CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 →REPORT ON PAGE 2 Local brands to shine at jewellery and watches expo from Feb 21 RAYNALD C RIVERA Nouf Jewellery by Nouf Al Meer, some of their latest creations at exudes Qatar’s rich culture to the “It is important to give these Six jewellery brands THE PENINSULA Hairaat by Nada Al Sulaiti, Ghada the six-day show. world through unique pieces designers platform to showcase by local designers Al Buainain by Ghada Al Al Meer, who blends western inspired by amazing Qatari and sell their works. Many of the to feature at show DOHA: A number of Qatari Buainain, Ghand Jewellery by fashion and oriental feminism in architecture culture and heritage. young designers don’t have their brands are set to steal the spot- Hissa and Jawaher Al Mannai, her designs, have created Inspired by her mother’s gifts, own showrooms and this exhi- as part of the Young light at the much anticipated 15th Leila Issam Fine Jewellery by “Qatar”, which consisted of Shikha Mohammad finds beauty bition will provide them the Qatari Designers edition of the Doha Jewellery and Leila Issam Abu Issa, and Alghla bracelets and rings bearing the in traditional jewellery designs. opportunity to get in touch with initiative under the Watches Exhibition from Jewellery by Shikha Mohammad. colors of the Qatari flag. Using gold and pearls, stones and the market and to continue being Patronage of Prime February 21 to 26 at Doha Exhi- While Al Meer, Al Sulaiti and She has collaborated with diamonds, she creates pieces in the market,” said Mazen Abd bition and Convention Centre Al Buainain already joined the renowned Qatari artist Ahmed specially made for the women of Rabbo, Vice-President of Audi- Minister and Interior (DECC). show last year; Al Mannai, Abu bin Majed to transform his the Qatari society and every toire, Middle East, adding the Minister H E Sheikh Six jewellery brands by Issa and Mohammad are first- Tamim Al Majd portrait into a woman who loves jewellery. event also gives opportunity for Abdullah bin Nasser Qatar’s homegrown designers timers to the exhibition. Their limited edition handmade On its second year, the YQDs homegrown designers to work bin Khalifa Al Thani. will feature at this year’s show designs will be showcased pendant, which will be “a symbol initiative is a major highlight of with international brands. as part of the Young Qatari alongside well-known brands of power and strength for the the exhibition which shows that DJWE 2018 will feature more Designers (YQDs) initiative under from all over the world. Qatari people.” nurturing young creativity is one than 400 brands and over 40 new features and services such the Patronage of Prime Minister This talented group of young Al Sulaiti draws inspiration of the key pillars of DJWE exhibitors from 10 countries as the DJWE Forum, daily and Interior Minister H E Sheikh designers have crafted designs for most of her designs from allowing young emerging Qatari spread on a 29,000sqm exhi- industry talks, watches and Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa inspired by their country and Qatari nature integrating it with talent to shine alongside well- bition space.