WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 MUHARRAM 26, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4748 QR 2 Fajr: 4:07 am Dhuhr: 11:26 am Asr: 2:51 pm Maghrib: 5:29 pm Isha: 6:59 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 11 Sports 14 'RKD '5LQJ5RDG 6WUHHW 0 -%XLOGLQJ S Africa seeks Qatar’s Qatar’s Fares Ibrahim FINE MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN HIGH : 37°C 1HDU$KOL%DQN $O0HHUD 3HWURO6WDWLRQ $O0HHUD expertise to develop its wins silver medal at LOW : 29°C alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 gas infrastructure Weighlifting Worlds Amir addresses UN General Assembly AMIR CALLS FOR STABILITY OF GULF ‘Dialogue based on mutual respect and lifting the unjust blockade are the means to end Gulf crisis’ QNA cal process in accordance with the NEW YORK relevant Security Council resolu- tions, in particular resolution 2216. THE Amir His Highness Sheikh “Until the Yemenis take control Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has of their affairs and apply solutions called for the stability of the Gulf they reached without foreign inter- region, saying the strategic impor- vention, we find no way except to tance of the region makes its sta- support the United Nations efforts bility a regional and international to end the war and support its UN necessity. Addressing the 74th ses- humanitarian and relief efforts.” sion of the UN General Assembly On Libya, the Amir said the lat- in New York on Tuesday, the Amir est developments are endangering reaffirmed Qatar’s firm position to the country’s national unity and keep the region safe and away from stability. the risks by resolving differences “The latest military operations through dialogue based on com- against the capital Tripoli have led mon interests and respect for the to the non-holding of the compre- sovereignty of its states. hensive Libyan national confer- “Stirring up tensions and dictat- ence, which reveals a new failure ing the will by using siege and sanc- to the collective security system in tions are not in the interest of any of the Middle East region, the double them,” he said. standards and selectivity in the “I have previously pointed out implementation of the interna- to the necessity for the work to es- tional legitimacy due to the sup- tablish a regional security system port extended by some countries that preserves the security and sta- to the military militias against the bility of the Middle East and the legitimate government,” he said. Gulf region in particular. The over- We call on all the active parties in all events confirm the importance of Libya to shoulder their responsibili- this idea and the need for the work ties and respect the will of the Libyan to achieve it.” people towards a peaceful solution, In this context, the Amir point- and we warn that the intervention ed out it was unfortunate that the in the Libyan affairs exacerbates the unjust, unlawful and unjustified complication of the crisis, prevents blockade imposed by some coun- reaching national conciliation and tries on Qatar is continuing. Besides contradicts the Security Council res- Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Coun- olutions, the Amir said. cil (GCC) is the victim of the siege The Amir, in his speech, also paralysing it and making it to lose The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani delivers a speech at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. outlined the efforts made by Qatar its role, he pointed out. to ensure peace and security across “When I stood before you here the world, including the organising two years ago, three months after Amir appreciates the Amir Recent events confirm the Qatar will continue to provide the US-Taliban dialogue and peace the imposition of the blockade, I efforts for Sudan. was confident of the steadfastness of Kuwait, and friendly and necessity of a regional political and humanitarian The Amir’s speech also empha- of the Qatari people and their broth- sised the need for international ac- ers residing in Qatar, of surpassing brotherly countries for their security system for the support to the brotherly tion to counter the climate change the effects of the blockade, and even challenges. “The State of Qatar has of taking advantage of the challeng- efforts to end the siege Middle East: Amir Palestinian people assumed an active role in the inter- es imposed on us despite the cost national efforts on climate change, we paid. I have also been confident sustained aggression, emphasise occupation of the Palestinian ter- tine?” he asked. the continuation of their suffer- in partnership with France, Jamai- since the first day of the campaign our position that the unconditional ritories and the Arab territories in The Amir pointed out that ing for the eighth year. “It’s time ca and the UN, leading the coalition of incitement and distortion, which dialogue based on mutual respect general, and the ensuing unlawful permanent peace in the region is for the Syrian people to have secu- concerned with funding climate preceded the blockade that the and the lifting of the unjust block- practices, and in particular the ex- possible only by guaranteeing the rity, decent and just life, through activities and carbon pricing,” he Arab, Gulf and world public opin- ade is the only means to end this pansion of settlements, Judaisation rights of the Palestinian people, reaching a political solution that added. ion will soon realise the concealed crisis. We renew our deep appre- of the city of Jerusalem, the unjust the establishment of the Palestin- will fulfill the aspirations of all The Amir said Qatar has pur- objectives of the propaganda cam- ciation to the sincere efforts of His and strangling blockade of Gaza ian State on 1967 borders with East the sections of the Syrian people. sued a consistent policy to protect paign against Qatar, that is driven Highness Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad strip, intensifying the settlement in Jerusalem as its capital, and the Qatar will continue to carry out and promote human rights. “We by tendencies of domination, the al Jaber al Sabah, the Amir of the the occupied Syrian Golan Heights termination of Israeli occupation of its humanitarian obligation in are keen to honour our commit- imposition of tutelage and control sisterly State of Kuwait, and the and changing its nature- all these all occupied Arab lands, including providing political support and ment to defend individual and over the potentials of other states, endeavours of the brotherly and practices are happening in open de- the Syrian Golan Heights and the humanitarian aid to the brotherly collective rights. Qatar has made and the real objective of making ac- friendly countries to resolve this fiance of the UN and its resolutions Lebanese territories. Syrian people to alleviate their suf- significant achievements in terms cusations that were quickly proved crisis,” the Amir said. to the extent that Israel regards the “Qatar will also continue to fering.” of workers’ rights and working con- to be untrue,” he said. The Amir, in his speech, airspace violation of the region as provide political and humanitarian The Amir also emphasised Qa- ditions in coordination with the In- “In line with our firm policy of slammed Israel for the atrocities permissible. For how long would support to the brotherly Palestin- tar’s concern about the unity of ternational Labour Organization.” respect for international law and being committed against the Pales- the international legitimacy remain ian people,” he said. Yemen as well as its territorial in- the peaceful resolution of differ- tinian people. unable to find who would enforce The Amir also pointed to the tegrity and sovereignty, stressing More on page 20 ences and disputes, we, who have “The continuation of Israeli its respect when it comes to Pales- tragedy of the Syrian people and the necessity to complete the politi- Fee hike in pvt schools evokes Doha Metro’s Red Line 19 killed, 300 wounded as quake mixed response from parents to open on Fridays too strikes Pakistan’s North-East (PG 10) MERIAM JELLITI DOHA Metro’s Red Line South will be open for the public dur- DOHA ing weekends also from Friday, September 27, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) has announced. QC launches electronic system to THE recent hike in tuition fees by some private schools has ON September 27, Friday, the public can use the line from evoked mixed response from parents in Qatar. Some find the 2pm to 3am, while on other Fridays, the metro line will be measure customer satisfaction (PG 11) hike unreasonably high while others feel it’s affordable and open from 2pm to 11 pm only. justifiable. From Saturday through Thursday, the public can use the Talking to Qatar Tribune, one such unhappy parent Ahmed line regularly from 6am to 11 pm. Metrolink and Metroexpress said, “Two of my sons are studying in a private school, which services will be available during these timings, the MoTC said. is known for the quality of education it provides. However, I The line, which is under initial test operation, extends Mid-term exams from Oct 13 must say the fees are very high. For a father like me who has from Al Qassar to Al Wakra. The initial operation includes 13 THE Student Assessment Office at the Ministry of Educa- five children, it is too much. The problem is, we have to meet out of 18 Red Line stations: Al Qassar, DECC, QIC West Bay, tion and Higher Education has announced that the mid-term Grab your copy of other miscellaneous expenses also, such as transportation Corniche, Al Bidda (Interchange Station), Msheireb (Inter- examinations for the academic year 2019/2020 from grades and stationary costs, besides tuition fee.” change Station), Al Doha Al Jadeda, Umm Ghawalina, Al Matar 1 to 11 will begin on October 13.