Nation Thursday, February 7, 2019 03 ’s law promotes Paraguayan team hails advanced media freedom, bars prison sentences in courtroom technology at QICDRC International Forum of Com- QICDRC welcomes mercial Courts, of which Qatar publishing cases chief justice of is one of the founding members. Established by Law No 2 of QNA of publications, publishing, Paraguay 2009, QICDRC is a specialised, media activities and arts, and world-class court that offers in support of the freedom of Tribune News Network QFC-registered businesses a THE State of Qatar’s draft opinion and expression and Doha distinguished disputes resolu- law on media, which was ap- freedom of the press and me- tion platform, and gives them proved by the Cabinet last dia in Qatar. It also comes in Qatar International Court access to independent, impar- year, puts emphasis on free- response the United Nations and Disputes Resolution Cen- tial and reputable judges. The dom of press and includes Universal Declaration of Hu- tre (QICDRC) welcomed on court adheres to Law No 2 of articles guaranteeing no pris- man Rights in which Article Wednesday a delegation from 2017, which issues Qatar’s arbi- on sentences in publishing 19 provides that everyone the Supreme Court of Justice tration law in civil and commer- cases, the Director of the De- shall be guaranteed the right of Paraguay led by Chief Justice Faisal Rashid al Sahouti, CEO of QICDRC welcomes a delegation from the Supreme Court of Justice of cial matters, and establishes the partment of Publications and to freedom of opinion Dr Jose Raul Torrres Kirmser Paraguay led by Chief Justice Dr Jose Raul Torrres Kirmser in Doha on Wednesday. court as a specialised arbitrator. Art Works at the Ministry of and expression. to learn about QICDRC’s dis- Through its adoption of Culture and Sports, Abeer tinguished legal framework and Middle East. tion’s visit to QICDRC reaffirms tion’s visit to QICDRC comes as international legal standards, Shaheen al Kuwari has said. The importance of free- discuss aspects of cooperation. The team also toured the our commitment to contribut- a part of its plans to establish a QICDRC helps to attract direct In an exclusive inter- Faisal Rashid al Sahouti, courtroom and the arbitration ing to the development of the similar specialised court in Par- foreign investment to Qatar, view with QNA, Kuwari said dom of expression lies in CEO of QICDRC, introduced facilities available at QICDRC. overall legal framework around aguay in efforts to position the position Qatar as a trustwor- the draft law prepared by three main aspects which the delegation to the special- They were introduced to the the world, and reflects our ef- country as a trustworthy inter- thy international business hub, the Ministry of Culture and are the respect for human ised legal framework adopted at advanced technologies used to forts to build a unique legal national business destination and contributes directly to the Sports includes provisions dignity, free exchange of QICDRC, and explained its role enhance effectiveness and con- model through international and attract foreign investments. country’s economic develop- relating to the organisation ideas and views and the as a trustworthy legal platform venience during court hearings collaborations and partner- QICDRC has also invited ment and diversification efforts of press, printing houses, that helps establish Qatar as a and arbitration sessions. ships,” said Sahouti. the Paraguayan Supreme Court in line with the Qatar National circulation of publications, flow of information key global commerce hub in the “The Paraguayan delega- The Paraguayan delega- of Justice to join the Standing Vision 2030. publishers, establishment and management of cinemas Kuwari added that the and theatres, organisation of new draft law incorporated works of art, film production, the publications and pub- radio and television broad- lishing Law No 8 of 1979 casting, advertising, media and the decree Law No16 300 healthcare workers receive specialist services and public relations. of 1993 on regulating the The draft law has also practice of advertising, adopted the establishment public relations, artistic training in sepsis and VTE care: Naimi of a committee in the Minis- production and artistic try of Culture and Sports for works as the main legisla- Tribune News Network improvement and creating op- standing and adhering to key select improvement projects. the registration of journalists tions in the fields of the Doha portunities to share this exper- international best practice pro- With participants from differ- competent to accept the af- ministry’s work. tise across the health system is tocols in relation to the care of ent disciplines across HMC, Pri- fairs of journalists and media On the main features of NEARLY 300 healthcare pro- essential to helping an organi- patients with suspected sepsis mary Health Care Corporation professionals, she said. the new draft law, she said viders working across Qatar’s sation deliver better and safer and VTE is among the tangible (PHCC), Sidra Medicine, and Through the draft law, that the draft law adopted health sector have received patient care. HHQI is a first-of- achievements of the National Qatar Red Crescent Society, the Qatar has affirmed its some basic amendments specialist training to improve its-kind resource that aims to Patient Safety Collaborative. groups have been coached on keenness to support media concerning the press, which sepsis and venous thromboem- facilitate sustainable healthcare Many facilities now document a how to support and encourage a freedom, based on the po- is considered one of the most bolism (VTE) care, according to improvement,” said Naimi. 95 percent compliance with the culture of continuous learning, litical and social awareness important means of expres- Nasser al Naimi, deputy chief of In recent years, the HHQI Sepsis Six - a bundle of medical improvement and safety across of citizens and its recogni- sion, in line with article 19 quality, Hamad Medical Corpo- has made tremendous pro- therapies designed to reduce the healthcare system in Qatar. tion of their right to know of United Nations Univer- ration (HMC), and director of gress supporting healthcare mortality in patients with sep- Naimi says Qatar’s NPSC the full truth through a free sal Declaration of Human the Hamad Healthcare Quality organisations in their quality sis. They are also seeing a VTE is another example of how and constructive media Rights and Article 19 Inter- Institute (HHQI). improvement efforts to deliver risk assessment rate of nearly health sector collaborations that can distinguish truth national Covenant on Civil He said that since the insti- safer and more effective pa- Nasser al Naimi 100 percent in higher-risk pa- are improving patient safety from rumours and false and Political Rights. tute was established by HMC in tient-centred care. tients, such as trauma patients and care. He said the NPSC and fabricated news. She noted that the im- 2014, hundreds of healthcare Last year, the institute suc- healthcare sector with an initial and high-risk pregnancies,” is based on the IHI Break- The draft law was pre- portance of freedom of ex- professionals working across cessfully initiated the National focus on reducing sepsis-related noted Naimi. through Series, an internation- pared in the framework of pression lies in three main the country have joined forces Patient Safety Collaborative mortality and improving the To date, nearly 300 health- ally approved model to achieve modernising legislation aspects which are the respect to collaborate on a number (NPSC), in partnership with the management of patients at risk care professionals, working in innovative initiatives that aim and keeping abreast of the for human dignity, free ex- of improvement projects, all US-based Institute for Health- of VTE, a disease that includes 38 teams across 12 facilities to support and encourage a technical and technologi- change of ideas and views aimed at ensuring the best pos- care Improvement (IHI). The deep vein thrombosis (DVT) have engaged in targeted ses- culture of continuous learn- cal development in the field and the flow of information. sible patient care. NPSC aims to raise safety stand- and pulmonary embolism (PE). sions designed to help them ing, improvement and safety “Training staff in quality ards across the country’s public “Healthcare staff under- learn and work together on across the healthcare system. QAFCO, AGRICO and Yara open centre to test local greenhouse technologies

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Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAF- CO), AGRICO and Yara International ASA (Norway) on Tuesday opened a Hydroponic Trial and Demonstration Center in to test local green- house technologies, nutrient manage- ment and best horticultural practices. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY IN QATAR The centre was officially opened by QAFCO Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Abdulrahman M al Suwaidi, AGRICO General Man- ager Nasser al Khalaf and Yara Inter- June 27 - July 18, 2019 national ASA Chief Executive Officer The Trial and Demonstration Center’s growing area is 3,750 square metres estab- and President Svein Tore Holsether. lished on a plot near AGRICO in Al Khor. Application deadline: • Priority - March 1, 2019 • Regular - April 15, 2019 The objective is to develop a sus- tainable crop management system security in Qatar.” by AGRICO using technology, knowl- suited for the Qatari climate that Holsether said, “Yara Interna- edge and expertise accumulated dur- achieves high yields and productivity tional is committed to helping to de- ing 10 years of experience operating while conserving precious local water velop Qatar’s agricultural sector. We in protected in Qatar. A three-week pre-university resources and limiting any negative have achieved the first step and to- The centre, a culmination of an impact of production on gether with our partners established agreement signed by QAFCO), AGRI- program for academically-talented the local environment. the very first demonstration centre of CO and Yara International ASA (Nor- Speaking on the occasion, Suwai- such kind in Qatar. way) on October 15, 2018, is jointly high school students currently di said, “QAFCO supports such ini- “We already see tremendous operated by the three companies. tiatives similar to this demonstration results from our mutual coopera- All crops in the Trial and Demon- centre to share agricultural best prac- tion when Yara’s deep knowledge stration Center are grown in hydro- studying in year 10 or year 11 tices, techniques and lessons learned in crop nutrition successfully com- ponics, a method of growing fruits with the Qatari agricultural sector as bined with the local expertise of and vegetables without the use of a contribution to Qatar’s goal of agri- AGRICO and QAFCO to make Qa- natural soil. cultural self-sufficiency.” tari farming sector more efficient QAFCO, AGRICO and Yara plan Khalaf said, “We are very proud and ensure sustainable growth. Our to share the data generated and the of the cooperation between private joined team is working together to lessons learned from the Trial and and public sector to develop the lo- achieve our ultimate goal to impact Demonstration Center to educate cal production with higher the whole Qatar farming sector and support Qatari farmers. Ac- yields and quality. The fruitful result positively in terms of economic vi- cordingly, multiple training ses- from the hard work of every party can ability and environmental impact.” sions are planned during the grow- be seen today in the demonstration The Trial and Demonstration ing season. Furthermore, the centre centre. This cooperation and devel- Center’s growing area is 3,750 square will conduct workshops for schools The Summer College Preview Program (SCPP) is an exceptional opportunity opment is aligned with the Amir His metres established on a plot near AG- and institutions who are interested Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad RICO Farm in Al Khor. in learning more about agriculture for motivated students to prepare for programs at top American, Canadian or al Thani’s vision 2030 to achieve food The centre was designed and built and hydroponics. British universities. The skills taught at SCPP will: • give students a preview of university life Experience Fashion & Beauty Month at DFC • improve math and English skills • improve SAT and ACT scores Tribune News Network exciting events, to create memorable treatments at the station inside the Doha moments for its visitors. fashion bubble located by the Main and much more…. Fun-filled weeks await shoppers, Entrance Luxury node. 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Fashion shows will take place by provide free makeup sessions in the The fashion event ‘Fashion & the fashion forward retailers at DFC first two weeks, followed by skincare Beauty Month at Festival City’ will during the weekends, to exhibit their treatment in the 3rd week, while bring stylists, beauty enthusiasts and latest collections with new designs Virginia Commonwealth University fashion trendsetters together for an of Abayas on display throughout the (VCU) will provide instructions and exciting month, focused on fashion first week of the month. advice during the Fashion Design shows, beauty classes, skincare con- Visitors and shoppers will also Workshops which will take place in sultations, Abaya galleries and other be treated to free hair, skin and nails the last week of February.