Amir Directs Allocation of $480M in Support of Palestinian People
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Ramadan Timing Today's Iftar: 6:10pm Tomorrow's Imsak: 03:20am BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 0808 Kahramaa, Umm Al QFA extendss HHoul Power sign pact Sanchez’s to increase water contract untilntil ddesalination capacity 2022 Tuesday 7 May 2019 | 2 Ramadan 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7884 | 2 Riyals Get your Box of Joy every day on Ooredoo Apppp Amir receives well-wishers Amir directs allocation on the advent of Ramadan of $480m in support Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received of Palestinian people scores of well- wishers on the QNA/DOHA role as a result of the crises Palestinian Authority, and advent of the Holy and challenges it has faced $180m to provide urgent month of Ramadan Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin over the past years, resulting humanitarian relief support at Al Wajba Palace Hamad Al Thani has directed in the failure to provide the for the UN programs in Pal- last evening. H H allocation of $480m for basic services and basic needs estine and support electricity the Amir received brethren Palestinians in the of the Palestinian people in all services to ensure access to Prime Minister and West Bank and Gaza Strip. age groups, particularly the the various sectors of the Pal- Interior Minister H E This support comes to health and education sectors.. estinian people, especially Sheikh Abdullah bin reflect the bonds of broth- The Palestinian citizen’s during the holy month of Nasser bin Khalifa Al erhood and the ties of Arabism need for education and health Ramadan, and to meet the Thani, Speaker of and religion between the care are the most funda- summer season in which elec- the Shura Council, Qatari and Palestinian mental of the basic rights that tricity is increasingly needed. H E Ahmed bin peoples, in order to help the the international community Finally, the State of Qatar Abdullah bin Zaid brotherly Palestinian people must cooperate to provide to calls upon the international Al Mahmoud, and to obtain their necessary life all the Palestinian people in community and all its com- Their Excellencies needs in the difficult circum- light of the continued Israeli ponents to fulfill its humani- Sheikhs, Ministers, stances imposed by the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian tarian and moral responsibil- the Ministries’ occupation forces, and the territories and the denial of ities and to assist the brotherly Undersecretaries, decline in the international the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to Shura Council humanitarian support pro- Palestinian people to sover- overcome the humanitarian members, and vided to them, and the related eignty over their land and crisis they face. The State of citizens. United Nations programs resources. Qatar has allocated Qatar also reiterates its full `P2 besides the continued ina- $300m in grants and loans to commitment to stand by the bility of the Palestinian support the health and edu- brotherly Palestinian people economy to fulfill its required cation budget of the for all their legitimate rights. Amir exchanges Sheikha Moza officially Ramadan greetings with dedicates first media Iran President QNA museum in Arab World DOHA FAZEENA SALEEM The ‘Media Majlis’ situated at the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin THE PENINSULA Northwestern University in Qatar, Hamad Al Thani exchanged in the Education City, explores and greetings with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar examines media, journalism, and Hassan Rouhani, on the advent Foundation (QF), officially dedicated the first communication of the past, present, of the holy month of Ramadan museum of the content of media, journalism, and and futures through global, regional, in a telephone conversation last communication in the Arab world, yesterday. and local aspects. evening. The ‘Media Majlis’ situated at the North- western University in Qatar, in the Education Amir receives City, explores and examines media, journalism, narratives exist to be explored and challenged and communication of the past, present, and rather than simply accepted; and how connecting phone call from futures through global, regional, and local with different voices, standpoints, and ideas Bahrain PM aspects.The ceremony was also attended by H extends the boundaries of our understanding, E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice- nourishes critical and original thought, and QNA Chairperson and CEO of QF; H E Dr Hamad bin enriches lives,” she added. The Media Majlis, a DOHA Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Minister of State; Morton new type of museum, is an active space, bringing Schapiro, President of Northwestern University people together to engage with exhibitions and Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin and several other dignitaries. programs challenging standard narratives, where Hamad Al Thani received a Speaking at the dedication ceremony, stories and ideas are discussed with audiences. telephone call yesterday from Sheikha Hind said: “At Qatar Foundation, we con- Sheikha Moza and Sheikha Hind toured the HRH Prime Minister of the tinue to be a platform for the expression and first exhibition of the Media Majlis titled ‘Arab Kingdom of Bahrain, Prince exploration of different ideas and perspectives, identities, images in film’. It explores the deep H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, officially Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, where people are encouraged to challenge the and complicated meanings of identity in film, as opening the Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, the first during which he congratulated status quo through knowledge.” well as the ideas and connections that influence interactive museum in the region dedicated to media, journalism and the Amir on the occasion of the “The Media Majlis demonstrates how people’s understanding of that theme.`P3 communications content. holy month of Ramadan. Inspection drive intensified to Doha Metro Red Line South starts from tomorrow ensure provision of safe food SACHIN KUMAR THE PENINSULA transport sector. “We are pleased additional trains for the Doha Metro SIDIG MOHAMED /THE PENINSULA to announce the soft opening of project, making the total number of section 1 of Doha Metro Red Line trains serving the project 110. To ensure provision of safe food at eateries or Iftar tents, The Ministry of Transport and this Wednesday,” Qatar Rail said The additional trains will serve all municipalities of Qatar have intensified their Communications announced in its twitter handle yesterday. to increase the capacity of the metro inspection drives across the country. yesterday that the Doha Metro Red Doha Metro is one of the fastest system, especially when Qatar hosts The municipalities through keen vigilance are ensuring Line South will start its initial oper- driverless trains in the world and will the FIFA World Cup 2022, which is that food laws are not being violated in the holy month of ation for the public from tomorrow. be the fastest in the region, which will expected to attract over a million Ramadan when demand for outdoor food is increased This Line extends from Al Qassar to Oqba Ibn Nafie, Free Zone, Ras Bu able to reach 100km. The trains will visitor during the tournament. The manifold either it is being sold at eateries or served for Al Wakra. Out of the 18 Red Line Fontas and Al Wakra,” said the deliver a safe, reliable and fast com- trains will also serve the future free at Iftar tents. stations, the initial operation will Ministry of Transport and Commu- muter service for passengers. expansion of the Doha Metro lines. An official of the Ministry of Municipality and Envi- include 13 stations. nications in a statement, yesterday. Some of the ultra-modern fea- Doha Metro Stations are envi- ronment said that people should have satisfaction that “The initial operation includes “Operation timings will be from tures of the trains include digital ronmentally-friendly. Stations have all food items are controlled and many measures are 13 out of 18 Red Line stations: Al Sunday through Thursday from media and signage, integrated been designed and built embracing being taken to ensure safety of food items before they Qassar, DECC, QIC West Bay, Cor- 08:00 to 23:00,” it added. journey planning, self-service sustainability standards. Building are sold. niche, Al Bidda (Interchange Opening of section 1 of Doha machines ticketing and intelligent materials used have a high recycled “Actually the drive began a month ago which focuses Station), Msheireb (Interchange Metro Red Line, which is part of air-conditioning. Last year in content. LED used to minimise more on eateries to monitor their readiness because Station), Al Doha Al Jadeda, Umm Doha Metro project, marks a sig- October, Qatar Railways Company energy consumption and recycled some of them prepare food in large quantities for Ghawalina, Al Matar Al Qadeem, nificant milestone for country’s signed an agreement to procure 35 wastewater in the cooling system. Ramadan tents,” said a source at the Ministry of Munic- ipality and Environment. `P4 02 HOME TUESDAY 7 MAY 2019 Amir receives well-wishers on advent of Ramadan Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received scores of well-wishers on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan at Al Wajba Palace last evening. H H the Amir received the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Ahmed bin Abdulla bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, and Their Excellencies Sheikhs, Ministers, Ministries’ Undersecretaries, Shura Council members, and citizens. H H the Amir exchanged greetings and congratulations with the well-wishers on such a blessed occasion, praying for its return with good and blessings for the State of Qatar and its people. H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Representative of H H the Amir; H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, and H E Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al Thani attended the reception along with a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs.