Ashghal to Open Southern Doha Expressway, Doha Expressway Link
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02 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Quick read FM MEETS UNGA PRESIDENT-ELECT US embassy Deputy Amir congratulates Deputy Prime Min- Dominican president-elect ister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE issues fresh THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Sheikh Mohammed Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to Luis bin Abdulrahman Rodolfo Abinader on his victory in the presidential elections of Al Thani met with the Dominican Republic. (QNA) President-Elect of the guidelines for 75th United Nations PM congratulates Dominican president-elect General Assembly PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir student visas Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of in Doha on Wednes- congratulations to Luis Rodolfo Abinader on his victory in the day. During the meet- THE Department of Homeland Security has an- presidential elections of the Dominican Republic. (QNA) ing, they reviewed nounced its plan for temporary modifications to F-1 the bilateral relations and M-1 non-immigrant visa requirements for the fall FM, South Korean counterpart discuss ties between Qatar and 2020 semester, to allow students taking in-person DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE the United Nations classes or pursuing a ‘hybrid model’ — that is, a mix- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Wednesday General Assembly, ture of online and in-person classes — to qualify for received a telephone call from South Korea’s Foreign Minister in addition to other non-immigrant student status, according to a press Kang Kyung-wha. During the call, they discussed bilateral coop- issues of mutual release from the US Embassy in Doha on Wednesday. eration and other issues of mutual interest. (QNA) interest. (QNA) STUDENT visas are an important priority for US Em- bassy, Doha, and the embassy is proud of the success Qatari students have achieved at US academic institu- tions, the press release said . “We appreciate the patience of students and their families during this extraordinary time,” the release added. Ashghal to open Southern Doha Expressway, Doha Guidance from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement indicates that students enrolled under a fully online programme at an academic institution should leave the United States. The Department of Expressway link road at Mesaimeer Interchange Homeland Security has announced its plan for tempo- rary modifications to F-1 and M-1 non-immigrant visa TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK will be able to continue on Umm Besher requirements for the fall 2020 semester to allow stu- DOHA Interchange on G Ring Road and then use dents taking in-person classes or pursuing a ‘hybrid the Al Wetiyyat Interchange on Sabah Al model’ — that is, a mixture of online and in-person THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) Ahmad Corridor, passing through Mesai- classes — to qualify for non-immigrant student status. will open the 7-km road linking Doha meer Intechange reaching Doha Express- “We are pleased to announce, however, that many Expressway and Southern Doha Ex- way and February 22 Street. Those com- international students who had planned to stay this pressway at Mesaimeer Interchange on ing from Ras Bu Abboud Street, Al Wakra fall in the United States may still have the opportunity Saturday, July 11, to ensure free and Road and G Ring Road will be able to turn to do so,” read the release. direct traffic flow from Mesaieed, Al right at Umm Besher Interchange and The students would be allowed to stay in the Unit- Wakra and Al Wukair towards Doha, then use the Al Wetiyyat Interchange on ed States while completing their studies.” This tem- February 22 Street and Al Shamal Road Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor via Mesaimeer porary accommodation provides greater flexibility for in coordination with the General Direc- Interchange to reach Doha Expressway non-immigrant students to continue their education torate of Traffic. and 22 February Street. in the United States, while also allowing for proper Ashghal had opened the lanes to Al Commuters travelling from Hamad social distancing on open and operating campuses Wakra in March 2020 and will open the International Airport and Al Thumama across America. other lanes from Al Wakra to improve via Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor will also be Students should contact their Designated School traffic in both directions, since the route able to turn right at the Al Wetiyyat In- Official (DSO) at their academic institution to under- has four to six lanes in each direction to Road from Al Wakra and Al Wukair via Hassan Al Ghanim, from the Highway tersection, passing through Mesaimeer stand the rules for their programme. allow for 20,000 vehicles per hour in southern Doha Expressway, as well as Projects Department, said the new road is Interchange reaching Doha Expressway “Your DSO can tell you whether you should ap- both directions, reducing travel time by two more accesses at Al Wetiyyat Inter- a direct link between the south and north and February 22 Street. Road users com- ply for a student (F-1) visa at this time. International around 70 percent. change on Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor of the country, where road users coming ing from Mesaimeer can use the exit loop students will still have to obtain the appropriate visa The road will enable a direct link with from Al Thumama, Air Force Interchange from Mesaieed in the north can use a di- at Mesaimeer Interchange to reach Nu- and may be subject to other visa processing or travel the Al Janoub Stadiums, Ras Bu Abboud and from Bu Hamour and Mesaimeer to- rect and free route without light signals aija and February 22 Street. restrictions due to COVID-19.” and Al Thumama as it integrates with wards Mesaimeer Interchange. to shorten the journey time by about 70 The three-level Mesaimeer Inter- Meanwhile, the US Embassy has urged residents other major arteries, running from Umm The new openings will offer new al- percent. change is the first of its kind in Qatar, be- to contact consular section at ConsularDoha@state. Besher Interchange on G Ring Road and ternative routes and shortcuts, alleviating Ghanim added that most parts of Me- cause it contains nine underpasses pro- gov with questions regarding their specific situation. Southern Doha Expressway, through Al traffic pressure at Airport Interchange saimeer Interchange opened to traffic so viding free flow traffic. The Interchange Students wishing to apply to US universities for Wetiyyat Interchange on Sabah Al Ah- and Airforce Interchange on Airport far, where about 92 percent of the works contains two main bridges connecting the upcoming academic year are advised to reach mad Corridor, onto Mesaimeer Inter- Street along Al Thumama Interchange on the vital interchange has been com- Rawdat Al khail street and the Industrial out to the US Embassy’s Educational Advising Team change along with Doha Expressway, E on Najma Street and shifting traffic to Al pleted, pointing out that there is a tunnel Area Road in both directions, in addition at [email protected]. Ring Road and Industrial Area Road and Wetiyyat Interchange, Mesaimeer Inter- to be completed and opened soon so that to connecting the E Ring road with the As the guidance unfolds, the embassy staff will Rawdat Al Khail Street. change and the roads connected with like the whole Interchange is open for traffic. southern part of Doha Expressway in one continue to coordinate with the Ministry of Ashghal will open the right access Doha Expressway, Rawdat Al Khail Road, With the opening, those coming from direction, which will facilitate flow of traf- Education & Higher Education to address stu- at Umm Besher Interchange on G Ring Industrial Area Road and E Ring Road. the southern part of Doha Expressway fic in all directions. dents’ concerns. (TNN) QF launches reading programme for expectant mothers ‘Supporting Government QATAR Reads and Qatar National Li- of learning, curiosity and creativity motherhood, and as they navigate this brary (QNL) have announced the offi- from an early age. And this is the over- period of their live,” Henzab said. of National Accord only cial launch of their ‘Mommy to Be’ pro- arching aim of Mommy to Be,” said Upcoming webinars include a dis- gramme, a unique initiative designed Aljazi T Al Henzab, project manager, cussion titled ‘What To Expect When to offer support to expectant mothers Qatar Reads. You Are Expecting’ on July 13 with Dr solution to Libyan crisis’ and those with newborns and toddlers “Mommy to Be is more than just a Mahmoud Zidan, a specialist from the aged aged up to 2 years. programme. It provides access to edu- Obstetrics and Gynecology Depart- Continued from page 1 dialogue and understanding The programme is divided into cational reading materials, interactive ment at Hamad Medical Corporation. must include a clear and effec- three phases: the pregnancy period, the workshops and the opportunity to con- The session will be in Arabic. To reg- “IT has become clear that tive international mechanism postnatal period and child’s early years. nect with likeminded people through ister, visit: https://event.webinarjam. the only way to resolve the to hold countries that do not The reading materials are curated by a discussions and networking events. com/register/145/y1k8rhgq Libyan crisis is to support abide by these agreements to committee of experts from QNL, while “Ultimately, pregnancy is an ex- Qatar Reads, part of Qatar Founda- the Government of National account. the workshops aim to equip expectant The initiative is designed to offer support citing time in a mother’s life, but it tion, offers a range of other programs Accord and the commitment “The international com- mothers with a range of practical skills, to expectant mothers and those with new- can also cause stress and anxiety.