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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 8 Sir Geoff : Qatar will host a great Qatar-EU air transport World Cup deal implementation in 2022 process ‘moving ahead’ published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11456 February 12, 2020 Jumada II 18, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani participating in Qatar National Sport Day activities yesterday. He His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani taking part in the activities of the Qatar National Sport Day in Lusail joined in a walking exercise at Al Shaqab and also watched a purebred Arabian horse show. Promenade yesterday. Page 20 Amir leads Sport Day celebrations is Highness the Amir Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani, HE various organisations and federations, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa al-Thani, a other dignitaries and Qatari sportsper- Sheikha Moza joins in QF Sport Day celebrations Hparticipated in the activities of number of Sheikhs and ministers and sons also took part in activities organ- the Qatar National Sport Day yesterday horse riding enthusiasts also partici- ised on the occasion. morning along with citizens and resi- pated along with His Highness the Fa- The events held by diff erent organi- dents of the country. ther Amir, QNA said. sations and companies not only raised People of diff erent ages turned out in Meanwhile, Qatar Foundation (QF) awareness of the importance of leading large numbers at the various designated Chairperson Her Highness Sheikha an active and healthy lifestyle but also venues from the early hours yesterday Moza bint Nasser yesterday attended enabled their staff and family members to engage in a wide range of sports and QF’s National Sport Day celebrations. to interact in a casual and cordial en- fi tness activities. The activities were also attended by vironment. Besides, they also allowed Besides individuals, Qatari minis- HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, the public to take part in a wide array of tries, sports federations, various insti- Vice Chairperson and CEO of QF. In ad- sporting activities. tutions and private entities organised dition, some of Qatar’s top sporting fi g- Parks and popular destinations such or participated in the events and activi- ures as well as members of the commu- as Museum of Islamic Art Park, Katara ties lined up to mark the special occa- nity participated in the QF activities. - the Cultural Village, Aspire Zone, Al sion. HE the Prime Minister and Minister Bidda Park, Doha Corniche, among His Highness the Amir took part in of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa several others, saw a huge turnout of walking and jogging exercises on the bin Abdulaziz al-Thani took part in the people from early yesterday. Lusail Promenade with a number of activities of the Ministry of Interior People braved chilly winds to take world champions, Olympic athletes, (MoI), organised by Qatar Police Sports part in various types of sporting activi- a number of Qatari Women’s Sports Federation on the occasion of the coun- ties at these and several other venues Committee players and Aspire Acad- try’s Sport Day, yesterday morning. around Doha and beyond, and children emy students, the offi cial Qatar News He played football at Suhaim Bin Ha- in particular could be seen having a Agency (QNA) reported. mad Stadium, Qatar Sports Club, with great time trying their hand at diff erent His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh a number of senior offi cials and em- games and exercises. Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani also par- ployees of the MoI. He also participated The Supreme Committee for Deliv- ticipated in Qatar Sport Day activities in other sporting activities held on this ery & Legacy marked the occasion by yesterday morning. The Father Amir occasion, with a number of persons opening three public parks at Al Bayt carried out a walking exercise at Al with special needs. Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium and the Shaqab and also watched a purebred HE the prime minister also opened former Al Ersal Station training sites Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, yesterday attended Qatar Foundation’s National Sport Arabian horse show. the Olympic Cycling Lane on Al Khor cluster, which is located in Onaiza, near Day celebrations. The activities were also attended by HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Road yesterday morning. West Bay. Pages 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20 Foundation. Some of Qatar’s top sport figures as well as members of the community also participated in the activities. Khalifa al-Thani, His Highness Sheikh A host of other ministers, offi cials of Sport Pages 1, 2, 3, 8 PICTURE: AR al-Baker Page 20 In brief Prime minister opens QATAR | Phone talk Amir condoles with Olympic Cycling Lane Chinese president His Highness the Amir Sheikh E the Prime Minister and Qatar Cycling Federation and Qa- Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held Minister of Interior Sheikh tar Sports Federation for Special a telephone conversation with HKhalid bin Khalifa bin Ab- Needs. Chinese President Xi Jinping to dulaziz al-Thani opened the Olym- During the celebrations, Ashghal express his condolences and pic Cycling Lane on Al Khor Road announced opening of Al Dayeen sympathy to him and the friendly yesterday morning, as part of his and North Lusail interchanges. Chinese people on the victims of the participation in the activities of the The interchange at Al Dayeen was coronavirus outbreak, wishing the Qatar’s National Sport Day. opened yesterday while the one at infected people a speedy recovery. The prime minister rode a bicy- North Lusail will be opened on Feb- During the call, the Amir also voiced cle along with a number of minis- ruary 14. confidence in China’s ability to ters and officials from Qatar Olym- HE al-Subaie said Ashghal con- control this epidemic, stressing pic Committee and Ashghal, more tinues to secure achievements in dif- Qatar’s support and willingness than 500 cyclists and persons with ferent infrastructure works. to help in this regard. The Chinese special needs. “The Olympic path for cycles will president thanked the Amir for the HE the Minister of Municipal- serve the sport sector while the two support and Qatar’s assistance in ity and Environment Abdullah new intersections will facilitate traf- transporting the epidemic-control bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Sub- fi c movement to residential areas materials via Qatar Airways. The aie, HE the Minister of Culture and many surrounding vital facili- two leaders also touched on the and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin ties,” the minister said. strategic relations between the two Nasser al-Ali and Ashghal presi- Extended over 33km, the 7m countries, expressing satisfaction dent Dr Saad bin Ahmad al-Mu- wide Olympic cycling track will with the level they have reached in hannadi and other dignitaries at- host international sports compe- recent years, and confirmed their tended the function. titions. The track, with 29 tun- determination to develop them in all The event was attended by of- nels and five bridges, has been fields, especially with regard to the ficials and employees from Ash- designed to allow speeds up to Silk Road initiative. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani riding a bicycle along with other dignitaries. ghal, Qatar Olympic Committee, 50km per hour. Page 3 Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 QATAR Off icial Prime Minister participates in Sport Day activities QNA Doha E the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Amir greets HSheikh Khalid bin Kha- lifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani par- ticipated in the activities of the Iran president Ministry of Interior, organised by Qatar Police Sports Federa- tion (QPSF) on the occasion of is Highness the Amir National Sport Day. Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- The Prime Minister partici- Hmad al-Thani, His High- pated in a football game that was ness the Deputy Amir Sheikh held in the Suhaim Bin Hamad Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani Stadium in Qatar Sport Club, and HE the Prime Minister and with a number of senior offi cials Minister of Interior Sheikh Kha- and employees of the Ministry of lid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al- Interior. Thani have sent cables of con- He also participated in a gratulations to Iranian President number of diff erent sport ac- Hassan Rouhani on the occasion tivities with people with special of his country’s National Day. needs in the stadium. Foreign Ministry organises several events to mark Sport Day QNA Doha he Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised yester- Tday a number of activi- ties on the occasion of Qatar National Sport Day, with the participation of HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Moham- ed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi, HE the Secretary- General of the Ministry of For- interest in ensuring healthy life sport is a common language and cultural ties between peo- missions abroad organised vari- eign Affairs Dr Ahmed bin Has- for all people living in Qatar. spoken and communicated by ples, adding that the Ministry ous sporting events on the occa- san al-Hammadi, and a number In press remarks, he said that all, and it also unites peoples be- of Foreign Affairs attaches great sion of National Sport Day. of diplomats, heads of diplo- this importance is refl ected in hind a noble mission. importance to it, especially on The country’s missions in matic missions, ministry’s of- Qatar’s hosting of international For his part, HE the Minister the country’s Sport Day.