Qatar Triumphs Against All Odds Under 2 Years of Siege
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BUSINESS | 14 SPORT | 17 Warren proposes Federer, Nadal $2trn ‘green set up French manufacturing’ Open semi-final plan blockbuster Wednesday 5 June 2019 | 2 Shawwal 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7913 | 2 Riyals 98 D) Eid Mubarak Amir performs Eid prayer, receives well-wishers Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other dignitaries performed Eid Al Fitr prayer at Al Wajba praying area yesterday morning. After the prayer, H H the Amir received well-wishers at the Al Wajba Palace. `P2, 3 QNA Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Shammari, who led the prayer, erment of humans on earth. Shura Council members, and Qatar and its people, as well as to DOHA and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa delivered the Eid sermon in H H the Amir received scores citizens. the Arab and Islamic world. Al Thani took part in the prayer. which he thanked God for his of well-wishers on the advent of H H the Amir also received H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Speaker of the Shura Council grace on Muslims as they com- Eid Al Fitr at Al Wajba Palace heads of diplomatic missions Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikh Al Thani performed yesterday H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid pleted the fast and highlighted yesterday morning. accredited by the State of Qatar, Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Per- morning Eid Al Fitr prayer with Al Mahmoud along with a group the benefits of fasting. He called His Highnesses received after as well as army and police sonal Representative of H H the citizens at Al Wajba praying area. of Their Excellencies Sheikhs, on the Muslims to stay com- Eid prayer Prime Minister and officers, and heads of national Amir, H H Sheikh Abdullah bin H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ministers, members of the Shura mitted to good deeds in respect Interior Minister H E Sheikh institutions and departments. Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikh Councils, ambassadors, and cit- of the orders of Allah. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa The well-wishers expressed Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Per- izens also performed the prayer. He also called for promoting Al Thani, H E Speaker of the Shura their sincere congratulations and H E Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al sonal Representative of H H the Court of Cassation Judge and forgiveness and cooperation, as Council and his deputy, Their blessings to H H the Amir, praying Thani, and a number of Their Amir, H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Supreme Judiciary Council well as reform, saying it was one Excellencies Sheikhs, Ministers, to Allah that it brings goodness Excellencies Sheikhs attended Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikh member Dr Thaqeel Sayer Al of the reasons of the empow- Ministries’ Undersecretaries, and prosperity to the State of the reception. Municipal Minister Qatar triumphs against all stresses importance of odds under 2 years of siege reducing air pollution THE PENINSULA countries, continued with its THE PENINSULA existence of all on earth to live DOHA expansion plans and expanded its DOHA in a healthy manner and to work network to several destinations glo- together, hand in hand, at the Qatar’s grit and determination has defeated bally, making it the fastest growing Minister of Municipality and international, regional and two years of siege. The unjust siege, which airlines in the world. Hamad Inter- Environment H E Eng. Abdullah national levels to protect the was imposed during Ramadan on June 5, national Airport also maintained its bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al environment. 2017, has entered in its third year on the growth momentum and launched Subaie has said that the Ministry He added that the partici- second day of Eid Al Fitr. several new initiatives and project to spares no effort to reduce air pation of Qatar in the cele- These two years have been the period of further increase travellers conven- pollution and its causes in a bration of the World Envi- Qatar’s triumph against all odds. The country ience. Qatar Airways and Hamad statement issued on the occasion ronment Day aims to started and completed many world-class International Airport have won many of World Environment Day emphasise the importance of projects successfully, showing that Qatar’s global awards and recognition in the which falls on June 5. the environment for all, in the indomitable spirit and strong determination last two years. The Minister said that spirit of joint action to pre- is far more stronger than the evil intentions Qatar General Electricity and reducing air pollution is one of serve the planet and reduce of blockading countries. Water Corporation (Kahramaa) the top priorities of Ministry’s air pollution of all kinds and The intention of blockading countries opened the Water Security Mega Res- strategic plans, as well as the sources. behind imposing the siege was to create crisis ervoirs Project, which is the largest of national strategic development He pointed out that the for Qatar, but it turned into an opportunity. its kind in the world, in Umm Salal Ali plans with the participation of adoption of “fight air pollution” During the last two years all the sectors in December 2018. In March this year, the concerned ministries and as a slogan for the celebration of Qatar’s economy boomed and many ambi- Qatar Electricity and Water Company authorities to achieve environ- of this year 2019, has clear tious mega project became reality. The multi- opened Umm Al Houl Power Plant, mental sustainability, as one of indications on the need to alert billion dollar project Hamad Port, one of the in Umm Al Houl with the capacity of the pillars of Qatar National everyone that the air we largest ports in the region, played a crucial generating 2,520 megawatt of elec- Vision 2030, under the wise breathe has become a chal- role in breaking siege. The port, opened in tricity and 136.5 million gallon leadership. lenge to live a healthy life, due 2017, emerged as Qatar’s main gateway to drinking water per day. He said that joint work to high rates of pollution the world trade and ensured uninterrupted Qatar’s economy became between government and caused by the phenomenon of supply to the residents and all the sectors. resilient and kept moving on growth private sector has contributed climate change due to mis- The 40,000-seater Al Janoub Stadium, trajectory. Over 32,000 new com- in reducing air pollution and its conduct of individuals, groups the first brand new stadium built by Qatar, panies have been established in sources in accordance with and countries. was officially opened last month, making it Qatar during the on-going blockade, environmental standards, He called upon all indi- a memorable moment in the country’s registering a 34 percent growth through best environmental viduals and sectors to complete sporting history. The opening ceremony compared to the two years before friendly practices, converting what has been initiated through came exactly two years after Qatar unveiled the siege. to clean energy and green joint action and concerted Khalifa International Stadium was unveiled Qatar has made significant economy and reducing energy efforts to change practices into in front of 50,000 fans who turned at the November last year, making it first new progress in food production in the past two consumption, to achieve envi- positive actions in reducing air venue for the 2017 Amir Cup final. national library to open anywhere in the years as local production of agricultural, fish, ronmental sustainability and pollution, stressing the impor- The whole world watched in awe as Qatar world in this millennium. The library offers animal, and dairy products has jumped by 400 preserve biodiversity in Qatar. tance of collective efforts, and opened the iconic National Museum of Qatar residents access to nearly one million books, percent since 2017. Country’s self-sufficiency The Minister said that this their impact on maintaining a in March this year. The museum grabbed the periodicals, and special collections, including in food production jumped up after blockade annual environment event is sustainable environment to attention of global media which described it its famed Heritage Library. rising fresh chicken to 124 percent and fresh meant to remind the world of ensure a decent and healthy as an immersive and experiential museum. Qatar Airways, which was denied to milk to 106 percent to meet the local demand. the most important global envi- living for us and for next gener- Qatar National Library was opened in access to the airspace of by the blockading `P4, 5, 6 ronmental risks that threaten the ations. `P7 02 HOME WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE 2019 PRAYER TIMINGS FAJR 03. 15 AM SHOROOK 04. 43 AM Amir performs Eid Al Fitr prayer ZUHR 11. 32 AM MAGHRIB 06. 24 PM ASR 02. 56 PM ISHA 07. 54 PM WEATHER TODAY 30oC 38oC Minimum Maximum Misty at places at first becomes hot day- time with slight dust and some clouds at times. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed yesterday Eid Al Fitr prayer with citizens at Al Wajba praying area. H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Khalifa Al Thani; H H HIGH TIDE 04:26–18:25 LOW TIDE 1:09 – 12:09 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 Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department H E Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al Thani took part in the prayer.