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TUESDAY AUGUST 20, 2019 DHU AL-HIJJAH 19, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4717 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 3:49 am Dhuhr: 11:37 am HIGH : 40°C Asr: 3:07 pm Maghrib: 6:07 pm LOW : 32°C Isha: 7:37 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 9 Sports 12 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN Oil rises 1% after attack on Saudi QSL launches 2019-20 football season, Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera field, but OPEC report caps gains unveils mobile app, Molten match ball alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 DEPUTY AMIR MEETS US CENTCOM CHIEF Iran tanker heads to Greece as Tehran warns US Qatar to help build against seizure bid port in Somalia Launch of Hobyo port construction project will create many jobs and contribute to Somalia’s economy QNA MOGADISHU AN Iranian tanker at the cen- QATAR plans to help build a tre of an angry confrontation new port in Somalia’s central between Tehran and Wash- town of Hobyo, according to ington sailed for Greece on ministers from the two coun- Monday after it was freed tries. from detention off Gibraltar, This came as Deputy The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met the Commander of the US Central Com- as Iran said any US move Prime Minister and Minister mand (CENTCOM) in the Middle East Gen Kenneth Mckenzie and his accompanying delegation in Doha to seize the vessel again of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries would have “heavy conse- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman in the defence and military fields, as well as the latest developments in the region. (QNA) quences”. PAGE 7 al Thani met Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Soma- lia Hassan Ali Khayre during a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh visit to Somalia on Monday. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani and Minister of Transport and During the meeting, they Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti with Prime Minister of reviewed bilateral relations as Somalia Hassan Ali Khayre in Mogadishu on Monday. PAGE 2 Ashghal paints roads blue to ‘beat the heat’ well as issues of common con- cern. and Minister of Ports and between the two countries. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with an asphalt-cooled sub- have been installed to measure Minister of Transport and Maritime Transport of Soma- Aweys stressed that the DOHA stance that has adverse effects the effectiveness of the material Communications HE Jassim lia Maryan Aweys Jama an- launch of the Hobyo port on solar radiation. The asphalt in reducing asphalt tempera- bin Saif al Sulaiti attended the nounced Qatar’s investment in construction project will EVER wondered why the road cryogenic material was piloted ture. This project was carried meeting. Hobyo port in order to support create jobs for citizens and near the iconic Souq Waqif on up to 200 metres of vehicle out in cooperation with the In a press conference fol- the sisterly Somalia and de- contribute to the country’s was painted blue? The Public lanes on Abdullah Bin Jassim Japanese Oriental Company. lowing the meeting, Sulaiti velop and strengthen relations economy. Works Authority (Ashghal) has Street by Souq Waqif, and was Cooling pavement reflects come out with the answer: It’s also tested on 200 metres of UV rays and absorbs solar radi- a pilot cool pavement project to pedestrian and bicycle paths in Abdullah Bin Jassim Street near ation to a lesser extent and can ‘beat the heat’. front of Katara. Souq Waqif turns blue. have a positive effect on overall Ashghal on Monday com- The study of the project will temperature reduction. Top US research award for 3 killed as Syria air strike hits pleted the implementation of be for 18 months, and based on its wider applicability. HMC anaesthesiologists (PG 2 ) Turkish convoy (PG 7 ) a pilot cool pavement project the outcome, it will determine Special devices and sensors Continued on page 3 Ô Say No To Violence In The Name Of Freedom ONG Kong, “the Pearl of the Orient”, Hong Kong. During the British colonial a hotspot of tourism and investment rule, Hong Kong residents enjoyed no Hfor Qatari people. There are two flights democracy or freedom at all. The Gover- traveling between Doha and Hong nor of Hong Kong was appointed by the Kong every day, taking Qatari tourists there Queen. The legislature body was merely Kong’s GDP exceeded $360 billion, dou- for leisure, shopping and delicacy, expe- an advisory organ to the appointed Gover- bled the amount of 1996. More than 65 riencing the prosperity and charm of this nor. Not a single government official was million people paid visits to Hong Kong, an modern metropolis. elected by the people, and any protests increase of more than six times compared However, since June this year, protests would be cruelly suppressed by the to the number of 1997. Reality has fully against a law revision in Hong Kong has police. At the present, Hong Kong resi- proved that “One country, two systems” is gradually turned into illegal demonstra- dents enjoy their unprecedented demo- the best system to maintain Hong Kong’s tions and violent crimes. Opposition groups cratic rights and extensive freedoms. attacked, would long-term prosperity and stability. and radicals have thrown Hong Kong into The right of peaceful demonstrations is they still gracefully Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong, and it turmoil, violating the law and undermin- fully guaranteed. The Legislative Council support the “calls of justice and democ- is no longer a colony. Hong Kong affairs are ing social orders. Hong Kong’s GDP in the exercises legislative power granted by racy”? If their flags were insulted and po- China’s internal affairs and will never allow second quarter increased by only 0.6%, the Central Government according to licemen were attacked, would they still any foreign interfere. China’s unwavering and more than 18 countries and regions the basic law. The rule of law in Hong claim that “violence is reasonable”? determination to safeguard national sover- have issued travel safety reminders against Kong ranks among the best in the world. It is not difficult for us to find out eignty, security and interests, to implement Hong Kong. The “Pearl of the Orient” has No countries or systems are perfect, that countries interfered by US and “One country, two systems” and to safe- been stained in jeopardy. but should we express our wills through Western politicians like Libya, Syria, Iraq, guard Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability It is true that every resident of Hong insults and violence? Any demands will and Yemen have all ended up in riots, cannot be underestimated. “Nothing is Kong enjoys the right and freedom of be valued and resolved within the frame- recession and devastation. Uncovering more beneficial than stability, and noth- demonstration, but violent crimes are work of “one country, two systems” and the western’s disguise of advocating de- ing is more detrimental than chaos.” At by no means democracy or expressing have gone far beyond the scope of peace- the basic law of Hong Kong, but incit- mocracy and freedom, their real purpose present, Hong Kong’s top priority is to push demands. Violent radicals in Hong Kong ful demonstrations, nearly reaching acts ing violence and insulting sovereignty will is to interfere in Hong Kong affairs, making for a stop to those riots and restore stabil- smashed their ways into legislative building of terrorism. This is against everyone’s never be allowed. it a hot potato for Mainland China, thus ity. This is in the interests of China, and and central government offices, insulted will. Such violence and crimes cannot be Noticeably, behind the clusters of containing China’s rise and development. also in the interests of all countries in the Chinese national emblems and national tolerated by any civilized countries includ- violence, the “black hands” are playing a However, at a time of when globalization is world. We sincerely hope that the brotherly flags, and put up slogans of “revolution” ing Qatar. If we turn a blind eye to it, it will disgraceful role. Western media such as deepening and the interests of all coun- people of Qatar will understand and sup- and “independence”, blatantly challenging endanger the lives and property of Hong the BBC and CNN are distorting facts, ap- tries are deeply cohered, their schemes port China’s efforts, and that Hong Kong China’s sovereign rules and dignity. Armed Kong people, ruin the rule of law, prosper- plauding violence but turning a deaf ear to will not succeed, but likely shoot them- can restore order and stability as soon as with laser guns and petrol bombs, they ity and stability, and destroy the rule of the the law enforcement of Hong Kong police. selves in the foot. possible, so that more Qatari friends could incited hatred against the police, attacked Central Government and the “One country, Western politicians are indulged in double After Hong Kong’s return to China, we visit Hong Kong for business and tour- policemen in lethal means, beat them and two systems”. This is acceptable by neither standards, neglecting all those crimes undertake the “one country, two systems” ism. Let us make joint efforts to enable even bit their fingers off. They wantonly 7 million Hong Kong residents nor by all while colluding with radicals and anti-gov- policy, with “Hong Kong people governing the “Pearl of the Orient” and Qatar’s “The vandalized public facilities, obstructed road Chinese people.

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