BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 299 Thales Group to Al Sadd trouncence reinforce Qatari Nasaf, inch closerloser to presence knockout stageage Wednesday 14 March 2018 | 26 Jumada II I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7465 | 2 Riyals Freedom to roam with Bill Protection! Terms & conditions apply Qatar condemns Nine vessels PM meets Turkish Defence Minister explosion attempt targeting convoy to strengthen of Palestinian PM QNA coastal security DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed strong condem- nation and denunciation over SIDI MOHAMED It was agreed to the explosion attempt THE PENINSULA buy nine vessels targeting the convoy of Pales- of different sizes, tinian Prime Minister Rami DOHA: The Ministry of Interior including three Hamdallah in the Gaza Strip. (MoI), represented by the In a statement, the General Directorate of Coasts vessels with a length Foreign Ministry described and Borders Security, yesterday of 48 metres, and the attempt as a desperate act signed a Memorandum of six vessels with a to disrupt Palestinian recon- Understanding (MoU) with length of 24 metres ciliation. The statement urged Turkeys Ares Shipyard to the Palestinian parties to provide nine marine vessels to used to support unite and move forward to enhance the capabilities of the the capabilities of achieve the reconciliation and Coast Guard and the Qatari Qatari forces while the aspirations of the Pales- border forces. tinian people. The MoU was signed in the conducting special The statement reiterated course the sixth edition of the operations within the Qatar’s full support to the Pal- Doha International Maritime territorial waters of estinians for self-determi- Defence Exhibition and Con- Qatar. nation and the restoration of ference (Dimdex). all of their legitimate rights, The Director of Coasts and Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani meeting including the establishment of Borders Security Staff Brig. hosted last night an official gala with Minister of National Defence of Turkey, Noureddine Ganikli, on the occasion of his participation an independent and sovereign (Navy) Ali Ahmed Al Badeed, dinner in the presence of the in the sixth edition of DIMDEX 2018. State on the 1967 borders with said that this deal is part of the Qatari Chief of Staff Major Jerusalem as its capital. agreements signed earlier by General (Pilot) Ghanim bin the Directorate in order to Shaheen al Ghanim, at Sheraton Trump dismisses enhance its capabilities in car- Grand Doha Resort & Con- rying out its security tasks, vention Hotel. Tillerson, names securing the territorial waters The gala dinner saw the of the state of Qatar and devel- presenting of ceremonial QP signs pact to develop, operate CIA Director as oping the Directorate. shields to naval ship com- Secretary of State He pointed out that it was manders of visiting warships agreed to buy nine vessels of including the Qatari Fast attack Al-Bunduq oil field with Abu Dhabi WASHINGTON: US President different sizes, including three craft HUWAR (Q05); the Trump yesterday ousted vessels with a length of 48 Destroyer INS KOLKATA of the Secretary of State Rex Till- QNA meters, and six vessels with a Indian Navy; the Frigate BNS Bunduq field is equally owned spare no effort to take advantage erson and nominate Central length of 24 meters used to BANGABANDHU of the Bang- by both sides. of the field’s full potential during Intelligence Agency Director support the capabilities of ladesh Navy; the Frigate CARLO DOHA: Qatar Petroleum signed On this occasion, President the next period of its life for the Mike Pompeo to replace him. Qatari forces while conducting MARGOTTINI from Italy; the a concession agreement with the and Chief Executive Officer benefit of all parties,” he added. The Washington Post special operations within the Destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG- Abu Dhabi Supreme Petroleum (CEO) of Qatar Petroleum, Saad Moreover, the signing of the reported that Trump also territorial waters of the state of 102) of the US Navy; the RFA Council (on behalf of the Sherida Al Kaabi, reaffirmed new agreement comes as the nominated CIA Deputy Qatar and the protection of CARDIGAN Bay and HMS MID- Government of Abu Dhabi), Abu Qatar Petroleum’s commitment original concession agreement Director Gina Haspel to the marine vital installations for oil DLETON of the Royal Navy of Dhabi National Oil Company to its international reputation as expired on March 8, 2018. It will position of the Director of and gas, as well as supporting the UK; the KASSAB Fast attack (Adnoc), United Petroleum a trustworthy national oil govern the continued devel- CIA, becoming the first Qatari forces patrols. craft from Oman; and the Fast Development Co Ltd (Japan), and company and a reliable energy opment and operation of the woman to hold the post in the The Director of Coasts and attack missile craft PNS Bunduq Company Limited provider at all times and under shared field. Bunduq Company US history. Borders Security said that these HIMMAT and Maritme Patrol (operator) for the continued all conditions. He said: “We are Limited, which operates and Trump’s announcement vessels will enhance the Vessel PMSS BASOL from development and operation of delighted to sign this concession manages Al Bunduq field, was of Tillerson’s dismissal came presence of coastal security Pakistan. the shared Al-Bunduq offshore agreement, which will ensure established in 1970 and is fully in a tweet, where he said, forces for all 24 hours in the At the dinner, Major General oil field. the continued development and owned by United Petroleum “Mike Pompeo, Director of Qatari territorial waters, adding Abdullah bin Hassan Al Sulaiti, The signed agreement operation of the Al Bunduq oil Development Co Ltd, a Japanese the CIA, will become our new that these vessels include the Commander of the Qatar Emiri replaces the original concession field for many years to come. I company owned by Japanese Secretary of State. He will do latest technology of marine Naval Forces, delivered a agreement signed in March 1953 would like to take this oppor- shareholders Cosmo (45%), JX a fantastic job! Thank you to boats, including surveillance speech welcoming the esteemed between the ruler of Abu Dhabi tunity to thank our Japanese Nippon (45%) and Mitsui (10%). Rex Tillerson for his service. cameras and radars, which guests attending Dimdex 2018 and D’Arcy Exploration partners for their outstanding Al Bunduq offshore oil field, Gina Haspel will become the helps the Coast Guard forces to official gala dinner, in which he Company Limited, which was performance during more than shared between the State of Qatar new Director of the CIA, and have comprehensive coverage hopes would offer a fruitful net- amended several times since four decades of the field’s life, and Abu Dhabi, was discovered the first woman so chosen.” of all coasts of the state of Qatar. working opportunity in a then, according to a press and for their safe and environ- in 1965 and commenced pro- The Senate will now have to The Doha International friendly atmosphere. statement by QP . In March 1969, mentally friendly operations.” duction in 1975. The field’s crude vote on the appointment of Maritime Defence Exhibition & Qatar and Abu Dhabi signed an “We are confident that oil production is exported to Japan both Pompeo and Haspel in Conference (Dimdex 2018) →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 agreement stipulating that Al Bunduq Company Limited will and other Asian markets. their new positions. More than 300 exhibitors from 37 countries to take part in AgriteQ The Ministry of Municipality and According to the Ministry’s senior SANAULLAH ATAULLAH Environment, in a press conference official, the exhibition will showcase THE PENINSULA held yesterday, announced that it has various agriculture produce, latest completed the preparations to host the innovated technologies and equipment. DOHA: Qatar’s move towards self- exhibition. Associated activities like sessions on a sufficiency in the field of agriculture “The exhibition reflects the stra- number of agriculture issues to boost got yet another boost as over 300 tegic pursuit of self-sufficiency in agri- the capacity of local farmers will also exhibitors from 37 countries - record cultural production, which aims at be held at the exhibition. Local farmers number of participants - will showcase increasing the country’s domestic pro- will offer agriculture produce in large latest technology, equipment and duction capacities and reduce its quantity at attractive prices at the exhi- 10th National Student Research Exhibition various agro-products in the Qatar dependency on imported products”, bition. Separate areas will be available International Agricultural Exhibition said Sheikh Dr Faleh bin Nasser Al for the entertainment of all age groups FROM LEFT: Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr Mohammed bin (AgriteQ). The expo, which is a premier Thani, Assistant Undersecretary of the of children. The exhibition space for Abdul Wahed Ali Hammadi, Minister of Municipality and Environment, H E Mohamed platform for Qatar’s agriculture sector, Ministry’s Agricultural Affairs, Live- the event has expanded to four huge bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi, Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed will begin from March 20. The sixth stock and Fisheries. halls to accommodate the large number bin Saleh Al Sada, Sheikh Faisal and other officials at the 10th National Student edition of the three-day exhibition will The exhibition is part of the ongoing of participants. Research