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Amir congratulates Kenyan president THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Presi- AMIR MEETS ECUADOR’S VICE-PRESIDENT Shura panel approves dent of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta on his country’s Independence Day on Thursday. (QNA) draft law on medical Deputy Amir greets Kenyan president treatment abroad THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent a cable of congratula- tions to President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) The Shura Council’s Services and Public Utilities Committee, at a meeting held under the chairman- PM congratulates Kenyan president ship of its Rapporteur Mohammed bin Mahdi al Ahbabi on Thursday, discussed a draft law on or- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al ganising medical treatment abroad and decided to Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta on his approve the draft law and submit its recommenda- country’s Independence Day. (QNA) tions to the Shura Council. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the MoFA holds farewell ceremony for Italian envoy International Medical Affairs Office at Hamad Medi- cal Corporation (HMC), Conference Chairperson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday held a farewell ceremony in honour Dr Saad al Kaabi, Director of Medical Relations for of Italian Ambassador to Qatar HE Pasquale Salzano on the occasion of the end of his Overseas Dr Ghalia al Harmi, Director of Legal Af- tenure in Qatar. The ceremony, which was held at the Diplomatic Club, was attended by The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Vice-President of Ecuador Otto Ramon Sonnen- fairs Department in the Ministry of Public Health Dr Ambassador HE Salem Abdullah al Jaber, director of European Affairs Department; and holzner and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday. They reviewed cooperation Ali Jaber Dharman and member of the Higher Com- Ambassador HE Ibrahim Yousef Fakhroo, director of Protocol Department. A number of between the two countries in various fields, and a number of issues of mutual interest.(QNA) mittee for Treatment Abroad Dr al Hareth bin Rashid heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the country attended the function. (QNA) al Khater. (QNA) Shafallah Center, Harvard varsity Foundation stone is laid for sign agreement for cooperation Tribune News Network Military Medical City project Doha Shafallah Center, which QNA operates under the umbrella Doha of Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW), and the Fran- THE foundation stone for the Military cois Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Medical City project was laid on Thursday Center for Health and Hu- in the presence of Chief of Staff of Qatari man Rights at Harvard Chan Armed Forces Lt-General (Pilot) Ghanem School of Public Health, have bin Shaheen al Ghanim. signed a memorandum of un- The Medical City project aims to pro- derstanding (MoU). vide high-quality medical services for of- The MoU aims to increase ficers, individuals, armed forces person- cooperation between the two The project will lead to the development of a rights-based best-prac- nel and their families. organisations and help them tice approach to the care, and treatment and diagnosis of children A number of senior officers of the to achieve their common ob- and young people with intellectual and mental health disabilities. armed forces, in addition to those respon- jectives through a sustainable, sible for the Medical City project, attend- field-tested framework, provid- support network and outreach derscores Qatar civil society ed the ceremony. ing a rights-based approach to and community services. organisations’ commitment to On the sidelines of the ceremony, the intellectual disability services. The project will lead to the improving the lives of people Chief of Staff took a tour of the project The agreement also aims development of: a rights-based affected by intellectual and during which he was briefed about the to strengthen the capacity of best-practice approach to the mental health disabilities. This medical city, its capacity and the services regional and national stake- care, treatment and diagnosis of agreement provides the frame- it will provide, as well as the medical spe- Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces Lt-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanim with other holders through a sustained, children and young people with work to develop new and in- cialties it will cover. officers at the foundation stone ceremony for the Military Medical City project on Thursday. rights-based programme of care intellectual and mental health novative approaches, leading and treatment for children and disabilities; a sophisticated un- to advances that will transform young people with intellectual derstanding of factors that are the level of care and treatment and mental health disabilities. specific to the MENA region; in Qatar and throughout the As part of the programme, and a sustainable model of care region.” Jordanian Senate chief lauds Qatar’s support a model will be established to that can serve as a ‘centre of ex- Her Highness Sheikha evaluate the existing approach cellence’ to transform working Moza bint Nasser, founder of QNA try’s economy and its assis- Fayez said consultations Fayez affirmed his coun- to care for children and young practices and make a positive QFSW, founded the Al Shafal- Amman tance in alleviating impact of continue between the two try’s keenness to expand the people with intellectual and impact throughout the region. lah Center in 1999. The centre regional conditions on Jor- countries on various issues, horizons of the relationship in mental health disabilities. The Amal Abdullatif al Mannai, provides first-class education- PRESIDENT of the Jordani- dan’s economic growth and stressing the strong Jordani- political, economic and invest- model aims to improve the hu- CEO of QFSW, highlighted the al and rehabilitation services an Senate Dr Faisal al Fayez levels of unemployment. an-Qatari ties and the efforts ment fields, in order to serve man rights and well-being of importance of the agreement. for people under the age of 21 has lauded the continuous In a statement to the to build on it further in dif- the common interests, and the people with disabilities, paying She said, “The agreement years with mental disabilities Qatari support for his coun- Qatar News Agency (QNA), ferent fields. causes of the Arab nation. special attention to the family with Harvard University un- and autism. NATIONAL DAY ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT DARB AL SAAI Region’s 1st international literary fest kicks off Tribune News Network Doha

JLF Doha, the region’s first international literature festival, opened at Qatar National Library (QNL) on Thursday evening, bring- ing the spirit and splendour of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival to Qatar. The festival runs through December 13 and 14 and is open to the entire com- munity to enjoy a programme of lively discussions, stimulating lectures, story- telling and theatre workshops and live music performances. The weekend’s events also give visitors ary event to Doha, which explores diversity er workshop, ‘Shakespeare in Movement’, an opportunity to be part of a narrative of and creates a platform to celebrate world presented by actor and playwright Kim The Qatar National Day celebrations started with the hoisting of Qatari flag at Darb Al Saai on Thurs- global literature and South Asian culture, literature and commonality between our Pereira, will immerse participants in a per- day with the participation of many local organisations. The ceremony was held in an atmosphere with an expansive outdoor area hosting In- cultures.” formance of Shakespeare’s verse and prose. charged with emotions of patriotism, pride and national identity highlighted by a parade presented by dian food stalls and other snack shops. At- Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jef- Dr Sohair Wastawy, executive director Police College where 320 students displayed their skills in three different groups. Darb Al Saai is set to tendees will get to purchase gifts and books frey Gettleman presented the keynote ses- of QNL, said: “We are delighted to offer the receive visitors for 10 days until December 20. (Meriam Jelliti) at the library’s first pop-up store. sion, ‘In Denial: A Betrayal of the Earth’, in global literary community space and free- The festival started with a musical which he spoke of his experiences as a cor- dom at the library to unleash their ideas recital by violinist and composer Sharat respondent in Africa and South Asia and and creativity. The atmosphere at the festi- Chandra Srivastava and Ravinder Kumar the pressing issues of famine, conflict and val’s opening night was incredible, and we Soni, which was followed by the inaugural the perils to the environment. expect more of the same over the next two address, ‘Each Other’s Stories’. Gettleman said, “I believe Qatar has days as Qatar’s creative community joins its The exchange between Dr Abdulaziz al really shown a commitment to the arts voices and ideas with those of the world’s Horr, director of Diplomatic Institute; Na- through Qatar National Library, so it is greatest writers.” mita Gokhale, author and co-director of the wonderful to see the library embrace one The third and final day of JLF Doha festival; and Sanjoy K Roy, managing direc- of the best literature festivals in the world. opens with the delicate musical rendi- tor, Teamwork Arts, which produces JLF, I hope this continues to grow over the com- tions of Barnali Chattopadhyay and Deb- highlighted the significance of the festival ing years, and people take full advantage of jit Patitundi. for Qatar’s literary scene and the Qatar In- all the talent and interesting speakers here.” Award-winning Qatari writer and poet dia 2019 Year of Culture. The stimulating programme continues Kaltam Jabor M al Kuwari will take part The festival is sponsored by the Minis- on Friday with sessions on a range of sub- in a multi-vocal reading of poetry in which try of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Ooredoo. jects, from William Dalrymple’s history of different languages and styles converge in Sanjoy K Roy said, “We are excited to the East India Company to an evening with a joyous celebration as six poets read from bring a version of the world’s biggest liter- legendary actress Sharmila Tagore. A theat- their work.