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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar won’t decide on 48-team World Cup until it has Qatar is stronger despite seen FIFA siege: Commerce minister study published in QATAR since 1978 TUESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11036 December 18, 2018 Rabia II 11, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir invited to attend Arab Summit in Tunisia All set for Qatar National Day festivities today z National Day parade will begin at 2.45pm at Doha Corniche z More than 20,000 seats are available for the audience z 23 assembly points for more than 20,000 vehicles z Buses to transport the public to the celebration site z Fireworks for 10 minutes from 8pm z 5 large screens installed at diff erent locations along Corniche z Al Kass TV channel off icial broadcaster His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received yesterday a written message from Tunisian President Beji Kayed Sibsi, inviting him to attend the 30th ordinary session of the Arab Summit to be held in Tunisia in March 2019. The message was delivered by Tunisian Defence Minister Abdelkareem Zubaidi when the Amir met him at the Amiri Diwan off ice yesterday. Zubaidi conveyed President Sibsi’s greetings and wishes of health and happiness to the Amir and to the people of Qatar further progress and prosperity. The Amir reciprocated the Tunisian president’s greetings and wishes. The meeting reviewed the fraternal relations and co-operation between Qatar and Tunisia and means of enhancing them. Amir receives greetings on Qatar National Day His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has beIN Media Group received a cable of greetings on the occasion of the Qatar National Day from HE the Advisory Council migrates to Eutelsat Speaker, Ahmed bin Abdullah bin His Highness the Personal Representative of the Amir, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, participated in Qatar’s Ardha, which Zaid al-Mahmoud. was held in the Amiri Diwan yard on Doha Corniche to celebrate Qatar National Day. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa In his cable, HE al-Mahmoud eIN MEDIA GROUP, the home beIN SPORTS channels HD, HD5, al-Thani and a number of their excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries and citizens took part in the Ardha. Page 36 said: “On the occasion of Qatar of sports and entertainment in HD6, HD7, HD8 and HD9 will be National Day, it gives me pleasure, bthe Mena region has announced available on Frequency MHz 11054. n an atmosphere fi lled with national on my behalf and on behalf of that it is migrating its transponder beIN SPORTS channels beIN pride and loyalty, the Qatar Nation- the Advisory Council’s members, capacity from Nilesat over to Eutelsat News, HD10, HD1 MAX and HD4 Ial Day 2018 will be celebrated to- to offer Your Highness the most 8 degrees West. MAX will be available on Frequency day across the country with gaiety and sincere congratulations and This move comes as part of beIN’s MHz 12604. pomp and a variety of activities. blessings. We take this glorious commitment to providing its viewers “The switch of satellites provides The Doha Corniche is decorated national occasion to renew the and fans with the best possible tech- an increase in platform security and to host the National Day parade from pledge of loyalty to Your Highness nology and uninterrupted coverage control, and improved resilience 2.45pm, the highlight of the celebra- and reaffirm our determination in satellite TV broadcasting, a state- overall. These eff orts were made to tions. The Organising Committee of to serve our nation and our loyal ment from the company said. ensure beIN MEDIA GROUP can Qatar National Day 2018 has completed citizens, asking Allah, the Almighty “Starting from December 15 until continue to provide its viewers and all preparations to ensure the festivities for many happy returns of such December 31, beIN subscribers can fans with its unrivalled library of take place in the best possible way. a dearest national occasion and watch content on all the available entertainment, live sport action and The main platform has been recent- wishing Your Highness the best frequencies. After the 31st of Decem- major international events in the ly expanded and beautifi ed. Qatar’s of health and happiness and ber, subscribers will need to ensure highest standards available across all fl ags (Al Adaam) have been raised on more progress and welfare to our their set top boxes are reconfi gured to its platforms,” the statement added. the lighting poles to fl utter in the sky, beloved country.” avoid any interruptions.” The majority of set top boxes will echoing the depth of national belong- His Highness the Amir has sent beIN SPORTS channels HD1, HD2, be reconfi gured automatically. For ing and evoking the history of ancient a reply cable of thanks to the HD3, HD4, HD2 MAX and HD3 MAX more information on beIN’s frequency Qatar and its modern progress. Advisory Council Speaker in which will now be available on Frequency change, please call +97444222000 or The parade is being organised under he exchanged good felicitations MHz 11013. visit: www.bein.net/serviceupdate. the motto of Qatar National Day 2018, with the Advisory Speaker and the ‘As long as it was proven by our deeds members on the happy occasion. … Qatar remains free’, and refl ects the The Amir expressed appreciation to vision of the Organising Committee so the precious feelings of the Advisory as to depict enhanced loyalty, unity and facilities have been provided along the 26 ambulances on standby along the Council Speaker and the members, pride in the Qatar national identity. parade route, starting from the Shera- Corniche and surroundings, to provide wishing them the best of health ‘Ties with Qatar deep, solid’ The palm trees along the Corniche have ton Doha to Fardat Al Shuyakh. the necessary medical services, in ad- and more welfare, progress and been decorated threefold compared to last More than 20,000 seats are available dition to public toilets and special toi- prosperity to the people of Qatar. year. The green spaces, which spans many for the audience to witness the parade. lets for the disabled. His Highness the Amir has received uwaiti Deputy Prime Minister He hoped Qatar would enjoy security, kilometres, have been decorated with roses There are approximately 23 assem- The National Day parade will be pre- cables of congratulations on Qatar and Foreign Minister Sheikh stability and sustainable development. and other fl owering plants and illuminated bly points, accommodating more than ceded by a classic car show along the National Day from leaders and KSabah Khaled al-Hamad al- Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled with dazzling lights. 20,000 vehicles. Also buses will be of- Doha Corniche. The festivities will presidents of sisterly and friendly Sabah yesterday termed the relations al-Jarallah also congratulated the The preparations also include the fered to transport the public from these conclude with fi reworks for 10 minutes countries. with Qatar as “deep and solid”. Qatari people and said he was look- towers areas that has been lit and deco- points to the celebration site along the from 8pm. Al Kass TV channel will be His highness the Deputy Amir Speaking to reporters during a re- ing forward to witnessing further ac- rated. The scenes in the sea also refl ect Doha Corniche. the offi cial broadcaster of the parade. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani ception held by the Qatari Embassy complishments in Qatar. the national atmosphere with tradi- Five large screens, installed at diff er- received cables of congratulations to mark the country’s national day, Qatari ambassador to Kuwait Bandar tional boats spread along Corniche. ent locations along the Corniche, will from crown princes and deputy Sheikh Sabah al-Khaled said “big al-Attiyah said he was honoured to serve The National Day Organising Com- show visuals from the parade. Further, More National Day crown princes of sisterly and achievements in Qatar and the devel- in Kuwait, and praised the Amir Sheikh mittee has called upon all citizens of there are large screens inside the new Al stories on Pages 12, 15, friendly countries. opment of infrastructure all the way Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah for Qatar to participate in the parade and Bidda Park and Souq Waqif. HE the Prime Minister and Minister to the 2022 World Cup are a source of advocating the security and stability of enjoy the various military and civil- In addition, 31 food carts will be pro- 16, 17, 18, 19, 33, 34, 35, 36 of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin appreciation that makes us happy.” the Gulf region.- KUNA ian shows. All necessary amenities and vided along the Corniche. There will be Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani received cables of congratulations from heads of governments of sisterly and friendly countries. ‘Justice’ named 2018 ‘Qatar Airways added 23 destinations in 18 months’ ‘Word of the Year’ “Justice” is what most people sought atar Airways has added some 23 nect passengers around the globe. Nang, Vietnam to begin on December 19. Business Class’ by the 2018 World Air- on Merriam-Webster, among the new destinations over the past Al-Baker said: “One of the advan- “New routes to both Isfahan (Iran) line Awards, managed by international world’s most popular dictionaries, Q18 months, something which tages Qatar Airways enjoys is having and Valletta (Malta) have already been air transport rating organisation Skytrax. as the US publisher named that has never been achieved by any other the fl exibility of diff erent aircraft types announced for 2019.
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