QATAR | Page 28 BUSINESS | Page 1 GWC earns Q1 net INDEX profi t of DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2-6, 28 COMMENT 26, 27 REGION 7 BUSINESS 1-7, 13-16 Umm Slal Interchange QR50.5mn 20,523.28 10,336.30 52.61 ARAB WORLD 8, 9 CLASSIFIED 8-12 -113.64 -0.06 -0.04 INTERNATIONAL 10–25 SPORTS 1–8 opens for traffi c -0.55% -0.01% -0.08% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXVIII No. 10428 April 19, 2017 Rajab 22, 1438 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals PM launches In brief expanded QATAR | Offi cial Emir condoles with Saudi King Salman RAF A3 HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh water plant Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday sent cables of By Ramesh Mathew southern side of Wakrah will be fully condolences to King Salman bin HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani formally launching the expanded RAF Staff Reporter operational in the fi rst quarter of 2018 Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia A3 station yesterday as HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada and QEWC managing director and about 136mlgd of desalinated wa- on the crash of an armed forces Fahad bin Hamad al-Mohannadi look on. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam ter would be available from the plant helicopter in which 12 people died. he QR1.75bn Ras Abu Fontas A3 when it is completed. Already 36mlgd The victims were participating in the (RAF A3), one of the major de- of water is supplied from the project, coalition forces in support of Yemen Tsalination projects to supply which is also using the RO technology. legitimate government carrying out potable water to Qatar’s residents, was The water production from Umm their duty at Ma’arib governorate. formally dedicated yesterday by HE the Al Houl would be about one-fourth of HH the Emir, HH the Deputy Emir Prime Minister and Interior Minister the country’s total requirements. The and HE the Prime Minister asked Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa plant also has a capacity to produce Allah Almighty to grant them Regional and local car al-Thani, at Wakrah. 2,520MW of power, making it the sec- Paradise and their families patience The project’s expansion took a lit- ond largest of the country, after Ras and solace. tle more than 18 months. The station, Girtas on the country’s northern side. using superior reverse osmosis (RO) Also speaking, Qatar Electricity and QATAR | Disputes technology for the desalination proc- Water Company (QEWC) managing debuts at motor show ess, has the capacity to supply an addi- director Fahd bin Hamad Ahmed al- MME launches online tional 36mn gallons of water (mlgd) to Mohannadi said water and electric- ‘rental payment’ service By Joey Aguilar the country’s water networks. The fi rst ity production from their company The Ministry of Municipality and Staff Reporter phase of the project, with a capacity has reached its pinnacle and the plants Environment (MME) has launched of 22mlgd, had been operational since have achieved maximum utilisation in the online issuance of a “rental September last year. the more than 44 years since its com- payment certificate”, which is ight regional debuts and 14 lo- While speaking at the ceremony, HE mencement. off ered by the off ice of the rental cal car launches highlighted the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr The QEWC is second largest utility disputes committee that pertains to Ethe opening of the Qatar Mo- Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada expressed in Mena region. It is the main supplier MME Financial Aff airs Department. tor Show (QMS) 2017 yesterday at the hope that the expanded project, which of electricity and desalinated water in The service is now available free Doha Exhibition and Convention Cen- is one of the most advanced stations of Qatar with a market share of 62% of of charge through MME website at tre (DECC). its kind in the Middle East and North electricity and 79 % of the water. www.mme.qa. Rashid Muhsin al- The fi ve-day event, under the pa- Africa (Mena), would help eff ectively The company has a electricity gen- Nadilah, head of the off ice, pointed tronage of HE the Prime Minister and meet the country’s growing water eration capacity of 5,432MW and wa- out that the certificate is considered Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin needs. ter desalination capacity of 258mlgd, an off icial statement from the Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, is jointly The application of the RO technolo- while the total power generation ca- off ice indicating the name of the organised by Qatar Tourism Authority gies, said the minister, would help the pacity in Qatar is 8,750MW and water tenant (the payer), the name of the (QTA) and Fira Qatar. station contribute to sustainable devel- desalination capacity is 328mlgd. beneficiary (the landlord), and the HE the Minister of Transport and opment in line with the goals and objec- The available power generation ca- sum of the monthly rent, duration Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti tives of the Qatar National Vision 2030. pacity in Qatar currently exceeds its and the date of deposit at the off ice. al-Sulaiti led the show’s offi cial open- cuts a ribbon to open Qatar Motor Show 2017 yesterday as HE the Minister of Al-Sada said the technology is requirements by 2,700MW. The service is now available only for ing and VIP tour, which was attended Municipality and Environment Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi and other cost-eff ective as well as environment- The company has experienced re- individuals. by dignitaries, government offi cials, dignitaries look on. PICTURE: Noushad Thekkayil friendly and it would help the station markable growth over the decades in prominent businessmen, diplomats, remain independent from the produc- line with the rapid development of QATAR | Weather and guests. Fiso Raptor; Lincoln’s Continental; the rarest and most iconic pieces in tion of electricity. the country’s economy and growth in Speaking to reporters after the tour, Ram’s 1200 and 1500 limited editions; the world, which are presented by the The minister also indicated that population. This has contributed to an Windy conditions to the minister described QMS, which Hyundai’s Ioniq Hybrid; and Genesis’s Sheikh Faisal Museum, strategic part- Umm Al Houl Power and Water Project, increase in the demand for electricity. prevail in country features 110 vehicles, as an exceptional G90; and G80. ner Mawater, and Alfardan. which is currently being built on the Page 2 Strong winds, dusty conditions show that contributes to the country’s Alfardan Sports Motors, the offi cial Mawater, a classic car and motor- and low visibility are expected to economy. dealer of Ferrari in Qatar, also unveiled cycle club, is organising a daily classic continue aff ecting the country He noted that the Qatar government the brand-new 812 Superfast in a glit- car parades from the VIP parking of over the next few days, intensifying is always trying to help and support tering ceremony at the event. DECC at 3pm until April 22. during the weekend, the Qatar the private sector, especially in doing “After months of preparation, we The classic sedan parade will take Met department said yesterday in business in the country. are pleased to raise the curtain on the place today followed by a sport mus- British PM May calls for a report. The weather off ice has In a statement published by the offi cial 2017 edition of the show, an event that cle cars parade tomorrow. On Friday, also issued a warning for off shore Qatar News Agency, al-Sulaiti said: “The is proudly led by local talents,” QTA’s a GCC mixed classics parade will hit areas. Weather charts indicated current edition of the exhibition area has Exhibitions Department director the road followed by a pick-up classic early election in June the continuation of northwesterly seen an increase by 18% from the previ- Ahmed al-Obaidli said in a statement. trucks parade on the concluding day. windy conditions. The wind speed ous one which includes 38 exhibitors.” “It sheds light on what our nation has Batabit, a centre that aims to eff ec- Reuters to ask parliament to back her move to is expected to range from 15-25/30 He also stressed the importance to off er within the technology and au- tively participate in building a genera- London bring forward the poll from 2020. knots today, while the sea level will of raising public awareness on the tomotive sector.” tion of responsible riders, will host a But, after thinking “long and hard” be 6-8ft. “Stronger northwesterly need to use hybrid cars, featured by a Themed ‘Driving to Innovation,’ speed bikes parade today and a series during a walking holiday, she decided it windy conditions” were likely across number of companies at the show, to QMS 2017 also features the latest tech- of biking parades (choppers and spi- ritish Prime Minister Theresa was necessary to try to stop the opposi- all areas in Qatar on Thursday and help preserve the environment. nology, innovation, and performance ders parades) until April 22 at the Doha May called yesterday for an tion “jeopardising” her work on Brexit.