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TUESDAY MARCH 9, 2021 RAJAB 25, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5201 QR 2 Fajr: 4:34 am Dhuhr: 11:45 am FINE Asr: 3:08 pm Maghrib: 5:41 pm HIGH : 29°C LOW : 19 °C Isha: 7:11 pm World 7 Business 8 Sports 12 Meghan’s explosive interview Qatargas completes NFB living Bautista Agut withstands barrage about royal life shakes Britain quarters expansion of aces to overpower Opelka AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM SAUDI KING ACTIVITIES Of ‘DOHA, CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD 2021’ bEGIN Our belief in Islamic culture and heritage is deep-rooted: PM TNN & QNA many scientific literature in various DOHA sciences, arts and literature moved to Europe and the world, and was His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a verbal message from the Custo- PRIME Minister and Minister of In- translated into Latin language until dian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The message pertains terior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa they became basic references in their to the deep fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and the ways of enhancing them, in addition to the most bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has said Qa- universities and a source of enlighten- prominent regional and international developments. The message was conveyed by HH Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs tar’s belief in Islamic culture and ment for European and humanity. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud during a meeting with HH the Amir at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the heritage is deep-rooted and Qatar The minister noted that the Mus- outset of the meeting, HH Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conveyed the greetings of the Custo- has adopted, sponsored and imple- lim world today must realise the dian of the Two Holy Mosques to HH the Amir, wishing HH the Amir every success, and the Qatari people further progress mented dozens of initiatives and importance of benefiting from the and prosperity. For his part, HH the Amir entrusted HH Prince Faisal to convey his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy pioneering projects. cultures of other nations, building Mosques, wishing him good health and the Saudi people further progress and prosperity. (QNA) “Our culture is enlightenment, be- cultural diversity from engaging oth- cause it contains great human values ers, so that diversity becomes a core that deserve to be taken as a slogan for part of the culture, and a value worthy the activities of Doha, Capital of Cul- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of care and development that Muslim ture in the Islamic World, which were HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin world strives for today. launched today (Monday) under the Abdulaziz Al Thani. He stressed that this year Doha patronage of His Highness the Amir. will be a cultural space full of poten- No change in quarantine exemption Our belief in Islamic culture and her- and Islamic Affairs, Qatar Foundation tial for cultural work and a mirror for itage is deep-rooted and Qatar has for Education Science and Commu- diversity and dialogue with the other, adopted, sponsored and implement- nity Development (QF), Qatar Muse- which also bears witness to the rich- period at present: Dr Al Maslamani ed dozens of initiatives and pioneer- ums, the Cultural Village Foundation ness of local culture and Qatar’s role ing projects to enhance and embody (Katara), and other state institutions. in promoting culture in the Islamic TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the exemption period from the quar- them,” the PM said in a tweet. Qatar Charity and the Social and world, calling for continued efforts in DOHA antine may extend to six months or Under the patronage of His High- Sporting Activities Support Fund order for future generations to enjoy more.” ness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh (DAAM) are golden sponsors. more human dignity, more breadth of HAMAD General Hospital Medical Dr Al Maslamani said, “The sci- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the ac- A special episode on the launch creativity, making culture a platform Director Dr Yousef Al Maslamani has entific committee in the Ministry of tivities of “Doha, Capital of Culture ceremony of “Doha, Capital of Cul- for dialogue and joint action in the in- said that there is no change in quar- Public Health reviews these matters in the Islamic World 2021” began on ture in the Islamic World 2021” was terest of building minds and building antine exemption period for people and the reports of hospitals around Monday and will continue for a year broadcast on a number of local and the future of humanity. after receiving the two doses of the the world and even the reports issued under the slogan of “Our Culture is Arab stations like Qatar TV, the media For his part, Director-General of COVID-19 vaccine until more scien- by the different countries that have Enlightenment.” partner, Al Rayyan channel, Al Araby ISESCO Dr Salim bin Mohammed Al tific data is available. vaccinated large numbers of their “Doha, Capital of Culture in the TV, and Al Jazeera Mubasher. Malik congratulated Qatar for having At present, the quarantine ex- population.” Islamic World 2021” activities, which In a speech, Minister of Culture Doha as the Capital of Culture in the emption is valid for a period of three Dr Yousef Al Maslamani. “Certainly the strategic committee will take place over the course of 2021, and Sports Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali Islamic World, saying it reflects the months, starting 14 days after the sec- will not hesitate to take the appropri- are being held under the supervision said culture reflect nations’ beliefs status of Doha and its history. ond dose of the vaccine. extend up to six months or more,” Dr ate decision if the data are available of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and determines relations between dif- He praised the efforts of the Qa- “The available data shows that it Al Maslamani told Qatar TV on Mon- confirming that this procedure will be in cooperation with the Islamic World ferent societies, highlighting that cul- tari government in preparing for the is possible to exempt from quarantine day. appropriate,” he said. Educational, Scientific and Cultural ture plays an important role in defin- year-long event. for a period of three months. If addi- He said, “For us as recipients, the He said people become 95 percent Organization (ISESCO), the Qatar ing the identity of any given society. At the conclusion of his speech, tional information reveals that the ef- vaccine has actually been in existence immune to COVID-19 two weeks after National Committee for Education, He pointed out that the history of he called on member states and Qa- fectiveness of the vaccine can extend for only three months. But if the man- receiving the vaccine’s second dose. Culture and Science, and the strategic the Islamic world’s culture is a testa- tar in particular to support its pro- up to six months or a year, then this ufacturers say the vaccine has proven “People refusing the second dose partners in the country, namely, the ment to the important role that gen- grammes and projects in order to ad- would be a good thing. Then the peri- the same efficacy after six months or of the COVID-19 vaccine in Qatar are Ministry of Education and Higher Ed- erations of scholars, thinkers, writ- vance joint cultural work and protect od of exemption from quarantine may a year, this will be a good thing, and very rare,” he added. ucation, the Ministry of Endowments ers and artists have contributed to in the Islamic world’s heritage. Qatar 2022: SC boasts of 4.5 mn Take COVID-19 jab, get 10% discount: Widam fans on its social media platforms WIDAM Food Company has QNA urged community members EAA offers DOHA to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 by offering discounts scholarships EVER since Qatar won the bid to host for those who received the vac- the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, the cine. The company said, “Get to 59 students Supreme Committee for Delivery and a 10 percent special discount Legacy (SC) has been telling the story from all company branches QNA of the host country’s journey. for getting the corona vaccine. DOHA From the state-of-the-art stadiums, Also, the offer is valid for one month.” (TNN) major infrastructure projects, tourist Expanding higher educa- attractions and legacy programmes, tion opportunities for youth the SC’s social media channels offer a across Qatar, Education behind-the-scenes glimpse of prepa- Contracts to clearly mention tasks, Above All Foundation’s Al rations while looking forward to what Fakhoora programme, in fans can expect from Qatar in 2022. work hours of domestic workers collaboration with the Min- The SC has launched a range of istry of Awqaf and Islamic social media platforms in recent years DOMESTIC workers coming to Affairs (ADLSA), said Alix Nasri, Affairs, awarded a total of and is currently prominent on Face- Qatar will soon have their work Technical Specialist, Labour 59 students with a Dynamic book, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and hours, tasks, leave and over- migration and employment at ILO Futures Qatar Scholar- YouTube. From the state-of-the-art stadiums, major infrastructure projects, tourist attractions and time entitlements clearly de- Doha Office. It looks at bringing ship as part of the Qatar It is also one of the first major legacy programmes, the SC’s social media channels offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse fined in their labour contracts, the rights of domestic workers on Scholarship Programme, Qatari organisations to have a pres- of preparations while looking forward to what fans can expect from Qatar in 2022.