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Page 01 Oct 25.Indd 3rd Best News Website in the Middle East BUSINESS | 21 QATAR SPORT | 29 UNDER SIEGE Over 1,500 RD Qatar brace for firms seek ‘siege 143 noisy crowds, compensation’ DAY tough teams Wednesday 25 October 2017 | 5 Safar 1439 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Volume 22 | Number 7325 | 2 Riyals Emir, Sudan President hold talks Qatar hails Kuwait QNA mir H H Sheikh Tamim Emir’s appeal bin Hamad Al Thani held a session of offi- cial talks with President of the for Gulf unity ERepublic of the Sudan, Field Marshal Omar Hassan Al Bashir, QNA at the Emir Diwan yesterday. During the talks, they he Ministry of Foreign The Foreign Ministry reviewed bilateral relations and Affairs underlined that the hailed the appeal discussed a number of issues of TState of Qatar highly made by H H the common concern, especially the appreciates what the Emir of Emir of Kuwait to developments in the region. the State of Kuwait H H Sheikh The talks were attended by Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al preserve the rights Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdul- Sabah said in his speech at the of future generations lah bin Hamad Al Thani. The opening of the session of the by the current session of talks was also Kuwaiti National Assembly generation of Gulf attended by a number of Their regarding the Gulf crisis. Excellencies the Ministers. In a statement, the Foreign leaders. From the Sudanese side, it Ministry hailed the appeal made was attended by Their Excellen- by the Emir of Kuwait to pre- cies members of the delegation serve the rights of future Qatar has a strong accompanying President of the generations by the current gen- belief in the fairness Republic of the Sudan. The Emir eration of Gulf leaders, saying Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with President of the Republic of of its position in hosted a luncheon in honour of that their rights require not to this crisis and the Sudanese President and his the Sudan, Field Marshal Omar Hassan Al Bashir, at the Emir Diwan yesterday. Deputy Emir escalate the situation and has- accompanying delegation. H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani was also present. →See also page 2 ten to heal the wounds caused its adherence to by the crisis between countries dialogue based on that are linked by close bonds mutual respect, of brotherhood and unity of on the basis of faith, destiny and common Russian President interests. its principles and Law to regulate district Throughout its history, the values. meets Minister of State of Qatar has pursued all Finance at forum means of reconciliation and Despite the systematic adopted civilized and peaceful media campaign that is involv- Moscow cooling system soon approaches to resolve conflicts, ing its symbols, government QNA as established by its active and people, and the unfair and Sanaullah Ataullah “This law, which will be the distributing chilled water from diplomacy for decades, thereby, illegal measures it has been he President of the The Peninsula first of its kind in the region, will a central source through pipes. the State of Qatar announces subjected to during the past Russian Federation incentivise businessmen to IDCHC kicked off here yes- its response to the appeal of the months, the State of Qatar, TVladimir Putin met atar will soon issue a law invest in this technology and terday in the presence of Emir of Kuwait. proudly stands by the civilized with Minister of Finance of for regulating District customers to switch from con- Minister of Energy and Industry The statement underlined and moral position of the Qatari the State of Qatar H E Ali QCooling System (DCS), an ventional air conditioning HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al that Qatar has a strong belief in people, in response to the call Shareef Al Emadi yesterday, energy-efficient air-condition- system to DCS,” said Al Kuwari, Sada. The two-day conference the fairness of its position in this of H H the Emir of Kuwait and during his participation in ing system that will help speaking with media persons on is being organised by Marafeq crisis and its adherence to dia- in line with the approach laid the “Russia Calling!” invest- reducing electricity consump- the sideline of the International Qatar in cooperation with Kah- logue based on mutual respect, down by Emir of Qatar H H ment forum in Moscow. tion by up to 40 percent and District Cooling & Heating Con- ramaa and Euroheat & Power. on the basis of its principles and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al At the outset of the investment cost of commercial ference (IDCHC) held at Ritz Addressing the conference, values. Thani in his address to the peo- meeting, the Minister of projects by around 10 percent, Carlton yesterday. Kahramaa President said it These principles are not ple of Qatar on 21 July 2017, Finance conveyed the said Kahramaa Chief yesterday. He said that the law will make was the first time that Qatar new and are not reflections of calls upon citizens, residents greetings of the Emir of Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, the DCS affordable for firms and con- hosted this conference, and the current circumstances. The and all media in Qatar to avoid Qatar H H Sheikh Tamim President of the Qatar General sumers. The law will also have also the first time it is being State of Qatar has been always slipping into the abuse of Gulf bin Hamad Al Thani to Electricity & Water Corporation rules and regulation for contracts held outside Europe. This pursuit of unity in the Gulf, the symbols or drifting behind what President Vladimir Putin, (Kahramaa) said that the law for between service providers and reflects Qatar’s reputation at achievement of the common is promoted from the siege and his wishes of more regulating DCS is in in final stage consumers, said Al Kuwari. international level, he said. Gulf goal and the fulfillment of countries of outdated tribal progress of the bilateral and will be soon be sent to the DCS is a cooling system that all commitments to preserve rifts. relations in all fields. State Cabinet for approval. works by producing and →Continued on page 8 the GCC, the statement added. →Continued on page 8 The President of Russia entrusted the Finance Min- ister to convey his greetings to H H the Emir of Qatar, Qatar committed to and his keenness on devel- Sri Lankan President in oping the relations between Opec’s decision to the two countries. The two sides also dis- Doha to boost bilateral ties cut oil production cussed means of promoting and strengthening cooper- Fazeena Saleem meeting aims to attract Qatari The Peninsula ation in the economic and The Peninsula investors to seize the investment investment fields. opportunities available for for- atar will support any The Minister of Finance ri Lankan President eign investment in the island decision Opec may assured the Russian Presi- Maithripala Sirisena’s visit nation. The visit will also wit- Qmake regarding reduc- dent of the interest and Sto Qatar aims at further ness signing of six agreements ing production in its keenness of Qatar on enhancing bilateral ties between between Qatar and Sri Lanka. upcoming meeting to be held expanding the horizons of the two countries. The high-pro- “The two-day visit of the Sri in November, Minister of economic cooperation and file visit will boost cooperation Lankan President to Qatar will Energy and Industry H E Dr. joint investments between between the two countries in further boost the cooperation Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada the two countries. several sectors including energy, between the two countries. It said. If the upcoming confer- trade and investment, said ASP will enhance the bilateral diplo- ence of the the Organisation of Liyanage, Ambassador of Sri matic relationships and common the Petroleum Exporting Coun- Lanka to Qatar. interests in other areas includ- tries (Opec) sees the need to Ooredoo launches Sirisena’s two-day official ing trade and investment,” ASP extend the reduction of oil pro- visit to Qatar begins today and Liyanage, told The Peninsula. duction, Qatar will support it. operations in Gaza he is scheduled to hold bilateral “Besides several high level →Full report on page 8 discussions with Emir H H meetings between the Sri President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, OOREDOO Group yesterday Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Lankan President and Qatari Maithripala Sirisena, arrived in Doha yesterday on an official announced that its operat- Thani as well as with high level dignitaries, there will be six visit. The President and the accompanying delegation were PAGE 9 ing company in Palestine, officials tomorrow. The Presi- important agreements that will welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Wataniya Mobile, has offi- dent will meet the Sri Lankan be signed between Qatar and Sri UN mission to visit Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin cially launched its residents in Qatar today. Lanka, including one related to Doha on Nov 18 to Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to operations in Gaza. Qatar-Sri Lanka Business the energy sector,” he added. find out siege and Investment Meeting will also Sri Lanka H E Rashid bin Shafea Al Marri, and Sri Lanka’s →Full report on page 7 be held today. The business →Continued on page 7 Ambassador to Qatar H E Don Prince Solomon Anura Liyanage. repercussions 02 HOME WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2017 Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the President of the Republic of Sudan, Field Marshal Omar Hassan Al Bashir, during a reception at the Emiri Diwan, yesterday.
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