BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Duhail advance as Rayyan put INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2-9, 24 COMMENT 22, 23 REGION 11 BUSINESS 1-7, 13-16 it across QNB set to lift foreign 25,178.61 8,663.04 61.39 ARAB WORLD 11 CLASSIFIED 8-12 -157.13 +410.38 -0.65 INTERNATIONAL 10, 12-21 SPORTS 1-8 ownership limit to 49% Saudi’s Al Hilal -0.62% +4.97% -1.05% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 TUESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10756 March 13, 2018 Jumada Il 25, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Deputy Emir opens Dimdex 2018 In brief nder the patronage of His High- Mongolia’s Minister of State for De- ness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin fence Aff airs Nyamaagiin Enkhbold UHamad al-Thani, the 6th Doha and India’s Western Naval Command International Maritime Defence Exhi- Vice Admiral Girish Luthra. bition and Conference (Dimdex 2018) Speaking at the inauguration, Bar- QATAR | Offi cial was opened by His Highness the Deputy zan Holdings managing director Nasser Emir sends message Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al- Hassan al-Naimi said their company Thani at the Qatar National Convention comprises three key pillars including to Lebanese president Centre yesterday. investing in defence and security com- His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim The opening ceremony was attended panies, research and development, and bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday by a number of defence ministers, chiefs participating in strategic military forc- a written message to Lebanese of staff and military leaders from various es procurement. President Michel Aoun, pertaining countries along with a number of am- Barzan Holdings is one of the main to bilateral relations and means bassadors accredited to Qatar, members sponsors of the three-day event. of boosting and developing them. of the Qatari Armed Forces and more Al-Naimi explained that Barzan Qatar’s ambassador to Lebanon than 1,000 delegates. The exhibition Holdings has been established by the Ali bin Hamad al-Marri handed is held under the theme ‘World-Class Ministry of Defence as a strategic mili- the message during a meeting Platform for Technology, Maritime & tary investment company aimed at yesterday with the Lebanese Defence Industry Capabilities.’ supporting Qatar in becoming a hub for president. HE the Deputy Prime Minister and the development of next-generation Minister of State for Defence Aff airs Dr defence products by enhancing na- QATAR | Offi cial Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, and tional sovereignty, human capital and Commander of the Qatari Emiri Naval transfer of knowledge. Emir congratulates Force HE Major General Abdullah bin At the meeting HE Dr Khalid bin Mo- Mauritian president Hassan al-Sulaiti were present at the hamed al-Attiyah presented His High- His Highness the Emir Sheikh opening ceremony. ness the Deputy Emir with a ceremo- Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Speaking on the occasion, Major nial shield. They toured the sprawling Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for General al-Sulaiti said: “The ex- venue of the exhibition. Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent Defence Aff airs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah are briefed on the maritime and military defence equipment at Dimdex 2018 hibition is the direct result of our The Deputy Emir was briefed on the cables of congratulations to the which opened in Doha yesterday. leadership’s wise vision that reflects maritime and military defence equip- President of Mauritius, Ameenah Qatar’s continuous role in enhanc- ment of the participating companies, Gurib-Fakim, on her country’s ing the region’s security and stabil- navigational technology systems, com- National Day. HE the Prime Minister ity, and unifying naval efforts for the munication systems, radars, missiles and Interior Minister Sheikh major impact it has on the regional and maritime mines, defence systems, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al- and global security.” electronic warfare and other maritime Thani also sent a similar cable to the He said “the turmoil being experi- industries and services. Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind enced in parts of this geographically At the exhibition, a number of ses- Kumar Jugnauth. Qatar, Morocco to forge strategic region calls the need for com- sions will be held as part of the Middle bining eff orts, enhancing co-ordina- East Naval Commanders Conference. REGION | Banking tion, and exchanging information and About a dozen warships from the UK, experiences to achieve the objectives the US, India, Italy, Pakistan, Oman, Qatar attends GCC we all aspire to.” and Bangladesh have also arrived at the monetary meetings strategic partnership While thanking His Highness the Hamad Port as part of the event. Qatar participated in the 69th Emir, Major General al-Sulaiti said his Dimdex also supports in the GCC Committee of Governors of QNA wise guidance and direction has en- strengthening of Doha’s position as Monetary Agencies and Central Rabat hanced the standards of the expo and a business hub by attracting visitors, Banks, and the 47th Meeting of the latest has exceeded all the previous exhibitors, decision-makers, and dig- the Board of Directors of the Gulf editions. nitaries from across the world. The Monetary Council held yesterday atar and Morocco have ex- Later the Deputy Emir met separate- exhibition is off ering global companies in Kuwait. Qatar’s delegation to the pressed a strong will to ly with Turkey’s Minister of National useful trading and business opportuni- meetings was led by HE Governor Qstrengthen bilateral co-op- Defence Nurettin Canikli, Greece’s ties in vital and active markets. of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh eration in order to forge a strategic Minister of Defence Panos Kammenos, Pages 8, 9 Abdullah bin Saud al-Thani. The partnership during the 7th meeting of Board of Directors of the Gulf the Qatari-Moroccan Joint Supreme Monetary Council include Qatar, Committee held in Rabat yesterday. Qatar plays a major role in anti-terror fi ght Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. The partnership is aimed at meet- Governor of the Central Bank of ing the aspirations of His Highness Qatar, a pivotal state in the region, and maritime security sectors. He Kuwait MohamEd al-Hashel said the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- Qatari and Moroccan prime ministers speaking after the conclusion of the 7th has a major role and tangible said it is a great opportunity for the that the 69th GCC Committee of Thani and King Mohamed VI as well meeting of the Qatari-Moroccan Joint Supreme Committee in Rabat yesterday. partnership with allied states in Ministry of Interior to participate in Governors of Monetary Agencies as the peoples of the two brotherly combating terrorism and drying up and to be introduced to the latest in and Central Banks held yesterday countries, HE the Prime Minister and tween the two countries will be activat- mittee was an opportunity to review its sources, Director General of Public marine security. was fruitful and successful. Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ed which will also contribute to boost- the outcome of co-operation in various Security Staff Major General Saad bin “Participation is also important Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani has said. ing the volume of investments between fi elds, especially trade, fi nance, invest- Jassem al-Khulaifi yesterday said. to reduce smuggling and protect QATAR | Weather In a speech, he expressed thanks to Qatar and Morocco. The next meeting ment and culture. He pointed out that At a press conference held on the borders and maritime assets, to Morocco for the warm welcome and of the Qatari-Moroccan Joint Supreme economic, investment and trade co-op- sidelines of Doha International ensure the safety of navigation and Strong winds the positive atmosphere that prevailed Committee will be held in Qatar. eration between the two countries is the Maritime Defense Exhibition and shipping, and other matters and expected today during his visit and the meetings. For his part, Moroccan Prime Min- engine that drives bilateral co-operation. Conference (Dimdex 2018), he said tasks carried out by the Ministry of Strong winds are expected in some The prime minister said both sides ister Dr Saadeddine Othmani lauded Both the countries have great potential organising the exhibition comes as Interior,” he said. places by this afternoon, the Qatar held several meetings and signed a the solid and established foundations and the will to achieve the desired goals, part of promoting the defence and “Dimdex in its sixth edition, Met department has said. The number of agreements, including the that characterise Qatari-Moroccan within a global economy that is charac- security capabilities of Qatar and witnessed great development and weather off ice has also issued a establishment of a joint commercial relations and his satisfaction with the terised by openness, he said. the sisterly countries to combat large participation from major warning for strong winds and high committee and the opening of a ship- qualitative development of the course The Moroccan prime minister urged terrorism and secure their maritime global companies specialised in the seas in off shore areas today. The ping line between Moroccan ports and of these relations. He confi rmed the the businessmen of the two countries borders. Al-Khulaifi highlighted the maritime defence field, including marine warning for fresh to strong Hamad Port, stressing that this will existence of a strong shared will to up- to double their eff orts to develop a importance of Qatar’s organising Barzan Holdings, which is the northwesterly winds will be in place contribute to trade exchange between grade these relations.