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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Al-Kaabi takes Argentina stun part in Gas All Blacks for Exporting fi rst-ever win Countries Forum over NZ ministerial meeting published in QATAR since 1978 SUNDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11733 November 15, 2020 Rabia I 29, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir condoles with Mozambique leader His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent WISH 2020 yesterday cable of condolences to Mozambique’s President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on the victims of the armed attack that targeted several villages and a football stadium in begins today; northern Mozambique, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. In his cable, the Amir affirmed Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless Dr Fauci to of the motives and reasons. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani also sent a similar cable to Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho. address meet QRCS launches Warm O Qatar Foundation’s global health initiative Winter Campaign to feature world-class speakers, top issues Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its annual Warm Winter he 2020 edition of the World groups with respect to contracting Campaign for 2020-2021, with Innovation Summit for Health the virus. the theme of #DignityIsPriceless. Tunisian President Kais Saied is being greeted upon arrival at Doha International Airport by HE the Deputy Prime Minister and T(WISH) kicks off today virtu- Peter Sands, executive director of the Under Licence No 1299/2020 by the Minister of State for Defence Aff airs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah and HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin ally under the banner ‘One World Our Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculo- Regulatory Authority for Charitable Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali. Health’. sis and Malaria - in conversation with Activities, the new campaign is The summit will present ‘In Con- BBC broadcaster, Mishal Husain - will aimed at meeting the food and versation’ moderated sessions with refl ect on the impact of resources being winterisation needs of around some of the world’s leading healthcare pulled from diseases like malaria, TB 42,200 families (253,260 people) fi gures facing the pressures of fi ghting and Aids to address Covid-19. ‘In Con- in 10 countries, QRCS has said in a Covid-19 and other epidemics. versation’ sessions are open for all to statement. Page 4 Attendees will be able to hear from attend, giving the public the opportu- Tunisian president’s visit nity to watch fi rst-hand some impor- Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the Na- 94 to face prosecution tional Institute of Allergy and Infec- tant conversations shaping the future tious Diseases, a member of the White of healthcare. for not wearing masks House coronavirus task force and also a More than 300 individuals comprise The competent authorities at the to cement ties with Qatar world-renowned HIV/Aids researcher, the full line-up of confi rmed speak- Ministry of Interior (MoI) have as he speaks with Fiona Godlee of The ers at WISH 2020. They include World referred 94 people to the Public BMJ about how he thinks the current Health Organisation (WHO) director- Prosecution for not wearing n response to an invitation from He also noted that His Highness the as one of the most important inves- Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic will general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- masks in places where they are His Highness the Amir Sheikh Amir was the second leader to visit tors in Tunisia and as one of its most end. sus; England’s former chief medical mandatory. Announcing this ITamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Presi- Tunisia after Kais Saied assumed of- important financial and economic He will further talk about the im- offi cer (until 2019), Prof Dame Sally through a post on social media dent of the brotherly Republic of Tu- fi ce in October last year, and that visit partners, as Tunisia hosted an in- portance of flexibility with adopt- Davies; WHO Special Envoy on Cov- yesterday, the MoI said this comes nisia, Kais Saied, arrived in Doha yes- was the fourth for the Amir to Tunisia ternational investment conference ing new approaches, based on data, id-19, Dr David Nabarro; and Sweden’s in implementation of a Cabinet terday, on a state visit to the country. in four years. “There are only a few “Tunisia 2020”, which came at the to address the pandemic as well as chief epidemiologist Dr Anders Teg- decision and Decree Law No 17 of His Highness the Amir will dis- countries that have received such vis- initiative of His Highness the Amir. the disparity among different ethnic nell, among others. To Page 2 1990 on infectious diseases, and cuss with the Tunisian President at its in such a space of time”. The Amir’s attendance of this im- in line with the precautionary and the Amiri Diwan today means of sup- The Tunisian ambassador stressed portant event had a great impact on preventive measures put in place porting and strengthening the strong the visit confi rmed the exceptional giving a new impetus to the relations Ooredoo Ride of Champions sees ‘record’ turnout to curb the spread of Covid-19 in bilateral relations between the two nature of bilateral relations and the between the two countries, especial- the country. brotherly countries, and issues of keenness of the leaderships in the two ly on the economic and investment common interest. countries to consolidate them. It also side. The Amir announced before the Qatar’s top investment Sami al-Saidi, Tunisian ambassador affi rms that Qatar stands by and sup- opening session of the conference to Qatar had announced in press state- that Qatar would direct an amount climate showcased ments that President Kais Saied’s visit O Kais Saied arrives in of $ 1.25bn in support of the Tuni- HE Ahmad al-Sayed, Minister of State to Qatar will extend over three days, Doha on state visit sian economy, and to strengthen and and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones during which talks will be held with consolidate its development path. Authority (QFZA), has showcased the country’s leadership and senior of- O Amir, Tunisian leader According to earlier reports, Qatari Qatar’s attractive international fi cials. to hold talks today exports to Tunisia have increased six investment climate at a virtual Los The Tunisian ambassador affi rmed times during 2011-2019, while Tuni- Angeles World Aff airs Council & that the visit is important on more O Qatar, Tunisia enjoy sian exports to Qatar rose by 10 times Town Hall event. The event focused than one level, as it “refl ects the high excellent relations during the same period. on the impact of the Qatar Free pace of exchange and consultations Major Qatari enterprises like Oore- Zones on the US-Qatar business between the two brotherly countries. ports Tunisia, he said, expressing hope doo and Qatar National Bank (QNB) and investment relationship, Within less than one year, and under that the visit will give additional im- have invested heavily in the telecom Qatar’s role in 21st century global an exceptional global circumstance petus to the partnership between the and banking sectors, respectively, in economic integration, geostrategic overshadowed by the Coronavirus two countries. Tunisia. characteristics of Qatar important pandemic (Covid-19), two visits are Qatar and Tunisia have close his- Qatar, through the Qatari-Tunisian to financial markets and foreign accomplished, the fi rst of which was torical relations distinguished in many Friendship Fund, has been encourag- investors, Covid-19 recovery plans His Highness the Amir made to Tu- fi elds. Qatar stood by the Tunisian ing private initiatives and projects for The 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Champions featured more than 1,700 champions from and major developments in the nisia after a few months of the presi- people and their revolution since the creating thousands of jobs for Tuni- ages 3-68, with 71 nationalities represented in its fourth edition on Friday. The event Qatar Free Zones international dential and legislative elections in Tu- beginning until it achieved its goals. sian youth, and fostering entrepre- is organised annually by Qatar Cyclists Centre under the sponsorship of the Ministry ecosystem. Page 2 nisia”. Qatar has maintained its position neurship. Page 3 of Culture and Sports. Page 16 10 Covid patients die in Romania hospital fi re MoJ launches ‘Absher’ service Ten Covid-19 patients were killed when fire broke out in an intensive care unit in northeast Romania yesterday. The fire occurred in the Katara Towers fi rst hotel early evening in the intensive care of the hospital in the town of Piatra Neamt. It was under control an hour later. “Ten people have been to get GSAS 5-star rating declared dead and seven people are in critical condition,” including a doctor, said a source. Those killed he Katara Towers development in Lusail were all intubated and in intensive Marina District has become the fi rst hos- care. Tpitality project in Qatar to receive a Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) De- Coup attempt foiled sign & Build (D&B) 5-star rating certifi cate at the design stage, Katara Hospitality has announced. in Armenia The Global Sustainability Assessment System Armenia prevented an is the Mena region’s fi rst performance-based assassination attempt on Prime green building certifi cation system utilised by Minister Nikol Pashinyan and buildings, districts and infrastructure projects the seizure of power by a group to assess their environmental impact. With the of former officials, the National project design assessed by sustainability experts Security Service (NSS) said at the Gulf Organisation for Research & Develop- “Katara Hospitality is one of the fi rst investors yesterday.