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Qatar, Sierra Leone Agree to Widen Ties BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Tokyo Olympics the next goal for INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2-6, 24 COMMENT 22, 23 QP to buy 25% stake in Qatar’s U-23 REGION 8 BUSINESS 1-6, 12-16 S African exploration 24,345.75 8,837.65 63.83 ARAB WORLD 8 CLASSIFIED 7-11 -1175.21 -121.65 -1.62 INTERNATIONAL 10-20 SPORTS 1-8 block from Total players -4.60% -1.36% -2.48% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 TUESDAY Vol. XXXVIII No. 10721 February 6, 2018 Jumada I 20, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Saudi Arabia In brief criticised for QATAR | Offi cial Emir congratulates ‘violating rights president of Cyprus His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime of Muslims’ Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa QNA Egyptians, Jordanians as well as peo- al-Thani sent yesterday cables of Jakarta ple from several African countries. congratulations to Nicos Anastasiades The report referred to the activi- on his re-election as President of ties carried out by the commission Cyprus. n international monitor has last month, such as the launching heavily criticised Saudi Arabia of an extensive international media QATAR | Aviation Afor its mismanagement of Is- campaign against Saudi Arabia’s mis- lamic holy sites and its politicisation management of religious sites, the Qatar Airways to launch of religion. distortion and destruction of Islamic direct fl ights to Hatay The International Commission to archaeological sites, politicisation of Qatar Airways will launch its non-stop Watch Saudi Administration of Mus- worship, use of Islamic platforms in service to the Turkish city of Hatay on lim Places “Al Haramain Watch” in its the country for marketing political April 4, it was announced yesterday. His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani holding talks with the President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, at fi rst monthly report for January 2018 decisions and depriving Muslims of The new three-times weekly route to the Emiri Diwan yesterday. has pointed out several major viola- their right to perform rituals for po- the airline’s fifth gateway in Turkey will tions by the Saudi authorities against litical reasons. be served by an Airbus A320, featuring the right of Muslims to practise their Al Haramain Watch denounced the 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats religion freely and without restric- abuse of Muslims by the Saudi au- in Economy Class. Hatay, also known as tions and its failure to manage the holy thorities and denying them the right Antakya, was one of the largest cities in places in the kingdom. to perform religious rites without any the Roman Empire, and is known for its The report, based on fi eld moni- convincing justifi cation. Al Haramain many well-preserved ancient Roman Qatar, Sierra Leone toring by the staff of the Al Haramain Watch called on the Saudi authorities mosaics, as well as its traditional Watch, included violations such as to stop such practices and the need products including olive oil soap, fine the practice of political extortion at to respect international law and the Page 3 silk and delicious local cuisine. the expense of Haj quotas and ma- UN Charter signed by Saudi Arabia, in jor corruption in the management of particular Article 18 of the Universal QATAR | Technology agree to widen ties Haj and Umrah. It also discussed the Declaration of Human Rights and Ar- Qatar celebrates ‘Safer use of mosques as platforms for po- ticle 18 of the International Covenant Internet Day’ today litical purposes, changing the place of on Civil and Political Rights. prayer, the arrest and deportation of Al Haramain Watch was established Qatar joins the world in celebrating zEmir, President Koroma Qatar, Sierra Leone energy ministers meet the Safer Internet Day today (February pilgrims illegally and raising the fees earlier this year with the aim of exert- hold talks for performing rituals. ing pressure on Saudi Arabia to ensure 6), reiterating the importance of zA number of agreements, HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr ing future plans for generating energy awareness and education about Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada met with the using natural gas and renewable energy. The report included facts and fi g- good management of the holy sites and Internet safety. The Qatari society MoUs signed Minister of Energy of Sierra Leone, Henry Representatives of Nebras and Qatar ures about the pilgrims, testimonies the preservation of Islamic historical is one of the most Internet-based Olufumi. The meeting was also attended Mining talked about the two companies and complaints provided by people of sites and the non-politicisation of Haj diff erent nationalities, most notably and Umrah. communities and one of the most QNA by Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister, Samura strategies for investing outside the country active social media users in the region. Doha Kamara, and the accompanying delega- as well as their plans to study investment Qatar is a regional leader in adopting tion, as well as a number of off icials from opportunities in Africa in general and in the latest mobile technology and the Ministry of Energy and Industry, Kah- Sierra Leone in particular. is on the road to becoming a smart is Highness the Emir Sheikh ramaa, Nebras Power and Qatar Mining. The two sides agreed to exchange nation. The government invests in the Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani The two sides discussed the co-operation information on investment opportunities society eff ectively and continuously, Hheld a session of offi cial talks between the two countries. Olufumi in energy and mining in Sierra Leone and by developing policies and applying with Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai briefed Dr al-Sada on the general situation the possibility of exchanging visits at the World Cup referees modern technology in the country. Koroma at the Emiri Diwan yesterday. of the energy sector in his country, includ- technical level in the near future. At the beginning of the session, the WORLD | Politics Emir welcomed the president and his accompanying delegation, stressing The session was attended by a MoU between the foreign ministries of gather in Qatar Emergency in Maldives, that the visit will enhance the existing number of ministers. both countries on procedures for polit- former leader arrested co-operation between the two coun- From the Sierra Leone side, it was at- ical consultations on issues of common AFP Collina, now president of the FIFA ref- Maldives President Abdulla Yameen tries. tended by members of the offi cial del- concern and an MoU on co-operating Doha erees’ committee. declared a 15-day state of emergency President Koroma expressed hope egation accompanying the president. in youth and sports. He urged the assembled referees to in the honeymoon islands yesterday, that the visit will further develop rela- Earlier on his arrival at the Emiri Di- The signing ceremony was attended retain their “hunger” to be selected for before heavily armed troops stormed tions between the two countries to in- wan, the president was accorded an of- by a number of ministers. eferees from four countries Russia. the country’s top court and a former clude various fi elds. He also expressed fi cial reception. From the Sierra Leone side, it was at- boycotting Qatar attended a “The months between today and president was arrested in a deepening his sincere thanks to the Emir for the His Highness the Emir and the Sierra tended by members of the offi cial del- Rhigh-profi le FIFA World Cup the day when the World Cup in Russia political crisis. The tiny tourist humanitarian, medical and relief as- Leone President witnessed the signing egation accompanying the president. seminar in Doha yesterday, despite the kicks off , this period is everything,” he archipelago has been plunged into sistance provided by Qatar when Sierra of a number of agreements and memo- The Emir hosted a luncheon banquet ongoing Gulf political crisis. said. chaos recently, with the president Leone was hit by fl ooding and the out- randums of understanding between the at the Emiri Diwan in honour of Presi- Representatives from Saudi Arabia, The referees will practice using the pitted against the Supreme Court break of Ebola epidemic. two countries. dent Koroma and his accompanying United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after he refused to comply with its During the talks, the Emir and the The agreements were on encour- delegation. The banquet was attended Egypt were at the opening of the ref- during their stay in Doha, said Mas- Thursday order to release nine political president discussed bilateral relations aging and protecting mutual invest- by a number of ministers. erees’ seminar, an almost week-long simo Busacca, FIFA’s head of referee- dissidents. Yesterday, police arrested and the prospects for enhancing them ments, on economical, trade and tech- President Koroma later left Doha at event which will help football’s gov- ing, ahead of its expected use in Rus- Yameen’s estranged half-brother and in various fi elds, especially in econ- nical co-operation and on air services the end of an offi cial visit to Qatar. The erning body decide on the fi nal list of sia. former president Maumoon Abdul omy, trade, agriculture and tourism. between the two countries. Sierra Leone delegation was seen off those who will offi ciate at this year’s Asked how many referees would Gayoom, who had sided with the main They discussed a number of regional They also witnessed the signing of a at Hamad International Airport by HE World Cup in Russia.
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