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QATAR | Page 7 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar’s Olympic wait continues INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2 – 11, 32 COMMENT 30, 31 14 outlets fi ned REGION 12 BUSINESS 1 – 6, 12 – 16 aft er loss to 16,136.35 8,748.62 31.30 ARAB WORLD 13 CLASSIFIED 7 – 11 for fl outing law on +251.13 -100.24 +0.96 INTERNATIONAL 14 – 29 SPORTS 1 – 12 South Korea +1.58% -1.13% +3.16% discount sale price Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXVI No. 9980 January 27, 2016 Rabia II 17, 1437 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Graduation ceremony HMC to In brief QATAR | Weather hold CPR Strong wind to continue Strong wind has been forecast for the third consecutive day in Qatar today in addition to a weak chance of light rain at places. The maximum temperature of 20C is training expected in Doha and at Mesaieed, Wakrah and Abu Samra, followed by 19C at Al Khor, Ruwais and Dukhan. The minimum temperature of 15C is forecast at Mesaieed, Wakrah and Abu Samra, followed by 16C in Doha and at Al Khor and campaign Dukhan, and 17C at Ruwais. CPR is a basic life support only CPR technique at these locations. technique that can be used if an More than 400 mannequins will be REGION | Sport individual’s breathing and heart used in the events to help the public Qatar in Asian suddenly stop learn hands-only CPR, and 50 stations handball fi nal will be set up along the Doha Corniche By Joseph Varghese to demonstrate and teach the technique. Qatar’s unbeaten run in the 17th Staff Reporter “The rate of bystander CPR per- Asian Handball Championship in formed by members of the public varies Bahrain continued yesterday when internationally from 10% to 70% but in they beat Saudi Arabia 22-13 to enter n a fi rst for the region, Hamad Med- Qatar the rate is less than 10%,” stated the final. In today’s title-decider, ical Corporation (HMC), along with HITC director Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Qatar will face Bahrain who defeated Ithe Supreme Council of Health, will Saifeldeen. Japan in the other semi-final. host an awareness campaign on Cardi- “It is crucial that we all work togeth- opulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) tech- er to improve this rate. Many people do nique on Friday and Saturday. not realise that CPR is a simple tech- ARAB WORLD | Peace CPR is a basic life support tech- nique that they can learn quickly and UN invites warring nique that can be used if an individual’s use if they need to. breathing and heart suddenly stop. “It is just two simple steps that peo- parties to Syria talks Chest compressions keep blood and ple can learn very fast. We know that The UN yesterday invited Syria’s oxygen circulating in the body, and if cardiac diseases are on the rise. Most government and opposition to administered quickly, could prove life- cardiac arrests happen outside the hos- peace talks in Geneva yesterday. saving. pital environment and the role of the Page 13 In addition to performing CPR, peo- public is very important in saving such HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday presided over the graduation ceremony of the third batch of ple can call 999 immediately to seek lives,” he said. students of Al Zaeem (leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Atiyyah Air College at Al Udeid Air Base. The ceremony was medical assistance. Research shows “Even in the most capable response attended by HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, a number of that starting CPR can immediately system, ambulances take seven to ministers and senior armed forces and interior ministry off icers. The Emir honoured outstanding graduates of the third double a person’s chance of survival. eight minutes to reach the spot. Every batch. Page 2 Held under the patronage of HE the minute after a cardiac arrest, there is Minister of Public Health Abdullah bin 10% reduction in survival possibility,” Khalid al-Qahtani, the campaign will the offi cial highlighted. take place on the Doha Corniche, the The main event will be on the Doha Wakrah Corniche, Katara - Cultural Vil- Corniche. “We will set up 50 stations at lage, City Center Doha, Landmark Mall, the Doha Corniche seafront for about The Gate Mall and Gulf Mall between 2km from Sheraton Park. Every station Ooredoo fi bre customers 3pm and 9pm on Friday. On Saturday, the will have simple mannequin and mat- campaign will be held only in the malls. tress and the volunteers will have no An awareness video on CPR, released medical uniform to highlight the idea by HMC, has become a huge hit on Gulf that it can be done by anyone in the Times Facebook page with more than pubic. We expect thousands of people receive speed upgrade 60,000 people being reached. to witness and benefi t from this event. Teams from Hamad International This is the fi rst of many more initia- oredoo has launched a ma- truly world-class network for all of and their digital lifestyles,” he add- Training Centre (HITC) and about 250 tives to come later.” jor speed upgrade for fibre Qatar and will continue to deliver ed. healthcare volunteers from Qatar Red The offi cial also pointed out that Ocustomers, boosting its top- incredible home fibre upgrades for The Ooredoo fibre network is Crescent Society, Primary Health Care since the launch of HITC some 15 years level packages to deliver the fastest our customers.” available across Qatar, with more Corporation, Medical Services Depart- ago, the centre has formally certifi ed fibre speeds in Qatar for free. With a 300Mbps speed, cus- than 258,000 homes and businesses ment at the Ministry of Interior, Medical more than 200,000 people for CPR The speed increase, which will tomers can download a two-hour, currently benefiting from super- Services Corps of the Qatar Army and and this campaign aims to increase the be rolled-out in the coming weeks, standard-definition movie (1.5 giga- fast Internet and next generation the Medical Unit at Qatar Petroleum, will number and increase the awareness of will see Ooredoo fibre customers on bytes) in less than 40 seconds; and a services. conduct demonstrations on the hands- such an important lifesaving skill. the 50Mbps and 100Mbps plans see two-hour, high-definition movie (5 Since its launch in 2011, the fibre their packages upgraded, signifi- GB) in 2.2 minutes. network has not only transformed cantly enhancing speeds and per- The speed upgrade is free and per- the broadband Internet market but formance. manent for home fibre broadband also the digital entertainment in- With the upgrade, all 50Mbps and Next Generation Mozaic TV dustry in Qatar, enabling customers plans will receive a double speed customers who are connected to the to enjoy Next Generation Mozaic TV increase to 100Mbps, while exist- Ooredoo Fibre network. with high-definition programming ing 100Mbps plans will be boosted “Alongside the need for a standard and a range of advanced features. to 300Mbps – the fastest home fixed home connection, more and more of Prospective customers can view line connection ever offered – free our customers are streaming videos, the fibre availability map on Oore- of charge. playing online games and connect- doo’s website. The map allows Ooredoo Qatar CEO Waleed al- ing their smart phones, tablets, and customers to check if they are in a Sayed said: “We have promised to connected TVs to the Wi-Fi in their fibre-ready “Green” area and shows continually enhance all aspects of homes,” said al-Sayed. customers how to apply for a fibre the Ooredoo Supernet, and this lat- “To reflect this change in daily upgrade. est speed improvement gives our data consumption, we have deliv- Full details of all plans, pricing customers the fastest home fibre ered a speed upgrade that will truly and offers is available at www.oore- Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifeldeen, flanked by other HMC off icials, announcing the CPR speeds in Qatar. We are building a enhance the customer experience doo.qa, on the “At Home” section. campaign. Qatar launches fast-track customs clearance initiative he General Authority of Cus- ance agencies and shipping agents. nomic development of the country and latest systems and technology to sup- The Customs Authority in Qatar plays Qatar into an eff ective partner in fa- toms (GAC) in Qatar has The launch of Al Nadeeb is consid- support the economic diversifi cation port this progress.” a pivotal role in contributing to these cilitating global trade by providing Tlaunched a major marketing ered a milestone in the modernisation policy of the Qatari government. Al-Mohannadi recalled that Al Na- developments,” he pointed out. customs services characterised by campaign to help build awareness for of customs processes as it delivers top- GAC director Ahmed bin Ali al- deeb was developed after extensive Al Nadeeb already serves more than complete transparency, full security its single-window customs clearance of-the-line clearance services to the Mohannadi said: “Al Nadeeb provides studies into the requirements of vari- 130,000 users including 15,000 ma- and safety through an advanced risk system called Al Nadeeb. trade community in Qatar. our customers with the world’s most ous economic sectors in the country jor trading companies, 827 customs management system. The GAC has also launched Al Na- The launch of the smartphone app effi cient, reliable and trustworthy cus- with the primary objective of deliver- clearance agencies and 200 shipping Al Nadeeb is fully integrated into all deeb smartphone application to facili- further enhances the services of Al toms clearance services through the ing effi ciency, fl exibility and transpar- agents.