Qatar Projects QR0.5 Bn Surplus Budget for 2020 Budgeted Expenditure Highest in QR11.5 Billion Earmarked for the Past Five Fiscal Years New Projects in 2020
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TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2019 RABI AL-AKHIR 20, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4818 QR 2 Fajr: 4:50 am Dhuhr: 11:29 am Asr: 2:27 pm Maghrib: 4:47 pm Isha: 6:17 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 16 Sports 19 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building QFC hosts key panel on Flamengo all set for their LIGHT RAIN MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN HIGH : 24°C Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera Islamic finance at Doha entry vs Al Hilal on a day LOW : 19°C alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 Forum of reunions The world’s best footballers are here. And we’re loving it. AMIR MEETS HAMAS CHIEF AMIR APPROVES 2020 GENERAL BUDGET Qatar projects QR0.5 bn surplus budget for 2020 Budgeted expenditure highest in QR11.5 billion earmarked for the past five fiscal years new projects in 2020 SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Monday issued Law No 26 of 2019 approving the The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Dr Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of the Political Bureau of the Palestin- state’s general budget for the year ian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), and the accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. The meet- 2020. The law is effective as of Janu- ing reviewed the most important developments in Palestine. Dr Haniyeh briefed the Amir on the latest developments in ary 1, 2020 and shall be published in the Palestinian arena, especially the unfair blockade under which the Palestinian people in Gaza Strip are suffering. Dr the Official Gazette. Allocations to Salaries and Wages Haniyeh thanked the Amir for the valuable efforts undertaken by Qatar to support the Palestinian people. The Amir af- Qatar on Monday unveiled a sur- have increased to QR59 billion, up firmed the firm and supportive stance of Qatar for the Palestinian people to achieve their legitimate rights.(QNA) plus budget of QR500 million for 2020. The budgeted expenditure for by 3.3 percent 2020 is the highest in the past five Ashghal is responsible for majority fiscal years. The expenditure is esti- of new projects amounting to mated at QR210.5 billion, up by 1.9 Amir holds percent compared to QR206.6 bil- QR8.5 billion lion in 2019. phone call with Too early to talk about The total revenue in 2020 is ex- Infra projects account for the largest pected to stay unchanged at QR211 bil- share of the major project expendi- US president lion, based on an oil price assumption ture in the 2020 budget real progress with of $55 per barrel. As a result, Qatar THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim expects a surplus of QR0.5 billion in The budget includes allocations for bin Hamad al Thani held a 2020 budget as compared to a surplus the development of 13 new housing telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia: FM of QR4.4 billion in 2019. areas for nationals US President Donald Trump In a statement on Monday, Min- on Monday. During the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK istry of Finance said the highest tion of major approved projects,” the “It highlights the country’s com- phone call, they reviewed DOHA budgeted expenditure in the past ministry said. mitment to complete the projects the strong strategic rela- five fiscal years reflects the coun- For next year, Qatar plans to on time in leading sectors, including tions between the two coun- DEPUTY Prime Minister and Min- try’s commitment to the completion spend QR90 billion on major pro- healthcare, education, and transporta- tries and the importance of ister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh of multiple development projects jects, a 0.6 percent increase from tion, along with those related to host- enhancing them. They also Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al across multiple sectors, including QR89.5 billion in 2019 with infra- ing of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 as discussed a number of is- Thani has said it was premature to those related to National Develop- structure accounting for the largest per the approved schedule,” it added. sues and the latest devel- talk about real progress with Saudi ment Strategy 2018-2022. part of project spending. The country also plans to award opments in the region and Arabia over the blockade but opening “The 2020 budget is designed Major Projects, which consti- new projects worth QR11.5 billion international arena. (QNA) channels of communication between to achieve efficiency in the current tute almost 43 percent of the total next year. Doha and Riyadh was a step forward. expenditure while maintaining the expenditure, represent the largest In an interview with Al Jazeera, allocations required for the comple- share of the overall budget. More on page 16 Sheikh Mohammed said it will take Qatar provides time to rebuild trust between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours after the air, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin support to UNRWA sea, and land blockade was imposed Abdulrahman al Thani. two and half years ago. 1 mn kilos of vegetables marketed in Qatar: Mahaseel QATAR, represented by the “We are still at a very early stage… a Turkish military base. Qatar Fund For Development There is some progress ... because we The FM said Qatar will not offer MAHASEEL for Marketing and Agricul- farmers, with the aim to increase the (QFFD), and the United Na- have [broken] the stalemate with the any concessions that will “affect our tural Services Company (a subsidiary quantity and enhance the quality of their tions Relief and Works Agency Saudis,” he said. sovereignty and interfere with our of Hassad) on Monday said that it has local produce. “We are happy to market for Palestine Refugees in the Sheikh Mohammed said the ter- domestic or foreign policy”. marketed one million kilograms of local one million kilos of local vegetables Near East (UNRWA) signed an rorism accusation has been proved to “From our perspective, we want vegetables in the Qatari market, since since the beginning of the current agri- agreement to provide support have “no basis at all” by the interna- to understand the grievances and we the beginning of the current agricultural cultural season, and we are honored by aimed at protecting access to tional community. want to study and assess them, and season. About 160 local farms have the confidence that the local farms own- basic services for Palestinians The blockading countries have look for the solutions that can safe- registered with Mahaseel to benefit ers have placed in Mahaseel’s marketing affected by the conflict in demanded that Qatar cease interac- guard us in the future from any other from the marketing and agricultural services,” Hassad CEO Mohamed Badr Syria. (QNA) PAGE 6 tions with their rival Iran, shut down potential crisis,” Sheikh Mohammed services provided by the company to al Sadah stated. PAGE 17 Al Jazeera Media Network, and close added. National Day Parade at Corniche to begin at 9:30 am TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Committee advised the public DOHA wishing to attend the National Day Parade to take necessary Doha Metro extends hours of THE National Day Parade will safety measures in anticipation begin at the Corniche in the of weather conditions and urged operation for QND celebrations morning of Wednesday, Decem- the parents to take care of chil- ber 18, the Security Committee dren and ensure their safety. DOHA Metro will extend its hours of ed their journey to their final destination for National Day Events has an- He also stressed the impor- operation to help commuters celebrate by 1am,” the tweet said. nounced. tance of following the instruc- Qatar National Day (QND), Qatar Rail Doha Metro is also running a Speaking at a press confer- tions of the Organising Commit- has announced. temporary Metrolink service to Darb Al ence on Monday, Brigadier Ali tee and security men to facilitate From December 17 to December Saai, the main venue for QND celebra- Khajeem al Adhba, head of the access to event areas in the Doha 21, it will operate from 6am till 1am tions. The service will be available from Security Committee for Qatar Corniche, noting that there are and on Friday from 2pm to Joaan station on the Gold Line from National Day Activities and Di- special places for families. 1am. “Customers Dec 14 to Dec 20. The Metrolink will rector of Missions and Estab- Meanwhile, the Organising are advised that be available from 9am till 1pm lishments Security Committee, Committee of the Associated Ac- they should and further from 3:30pm said the National Day Parade will tivities of Qatar National Day Cel- have complet- to 10pm. (TNN) start at 9:30 am on December 18. Brigadier Ali Khajeem al Adhba, head of the Security Committee for Qatar ebrations will host 12 mega cul- He urged the people to be National Day Activities, announces the details of the National Day Parade tural, musical and sports events present ahead of time. Corniche at a press conference on Monday. on December 18 in 10 venues in Road will be closed from 6am. collaboration with Asian commu- He said 16 parking locations to and from Corniche in shuttle gathering points and enter the nities, companies and schools. have been specified for the public buses. He said people can also events area. to park their vehicles and move use the Doha Metro to reach the The head of the Security More on page 8 Nation Tuesday, December 17, 2019 05 MAHMOUD MEETS OMANI SHURA VICE-CHAIRMAN Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met Vice- Chairman of Oman’s Shura Council Dr Abdullah bin Ali Abdullah al Omari, on the sidelines of the second meeting of the Executive Council and 12th Plenary of the Asian Parliamen- tary Assembly in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday.