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Over 20% Public Transport Modes to Be Eco-Friendly By TUESDAY JULY 16, 2019 DHU AL-QADAH 13, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4687 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 3:25 am Dhuhr: 11:40 am HIGH : 42°C Asr: 3:05 pm Maghrib: 6:27 pm LOW : 33°C Isha: 7:57 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 10 Sports 13 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN Masraf Al Rayan posts net profit Lack of love fuels Djoko Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera of QR1.07 billion in H1 desire to be the best alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 DEPUTY AMIR MEETS OUTGOING TUNISIAN ENVOY PM WITNESSES TEST OPERATION OF ART SYSTEM Over 20% public transport modes Amir greets Turkish to be eco-friendly president QNA DOHA by 2022: Sulaiti THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim QNA bin Hamad al Thani on DOHA Monday sent a cable of congratulations to Turkish PRIME Minister and Minister of President Recep Tayyip Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Erdogan on the occasion The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met outgoing ambassador Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani wit- of his country’s Democracy of Tunisia to Qatar HE Salah al Salhi at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. The Deputy Amir nessed the test operation of the and National Unity Day. granted the outgoing ambassador the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of his Automatic Rapid Transit (ART) role in enhancing bilateral relations, and wished him success in his future assignments System conducted by the Ministry and further progress and prosperity for the relations between the two countries. For his of Transport and Communica- part, the ambassador thanked the Deputy Amir and the state’s officials for the coop- tions (MoTC) on Al Khor Express- Amir condoles eration he received which contributed to the success of his work in the country. (QNA) way on Monday. with Amir of The ART System uses an in- novative, modern and environ- Kuwait ment-friendly transit mode. With intelligent controls, it is a rail-less THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim system for urban public trans- bin Hamad al Thani on Mon- Now, motorists can object to port, which is essentially a cross- day sent a cable of condo- over between buses and trams. It Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin lences to the Amir of Kuwait also integrates electrical and me- Khalifa al Thani takes a ride in the Automatic Rapid Transit System on Al HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad traffic violations via Metrash2 chanical systems and uses quick- Khor Expressway on Monday. al Jaber al Sabah on the charge batteries. death of Sheikh Hamoud QNA The ART features customised, tion sector in Qatar through using Adel al Hamoud al Jarrah al DOHA modern interior and exterior de- the world’s latest transportation Sabah. (QNA) signs that take into account the system. This contributes to achiev- THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) has needs of people with disabilities. ing economic and environmental launched two new services for the public Built with a bi-directional driv- balance in the transportation sec- through the “Matrash 2” application. ing mode with a speed of up to tor’s infrastructure projects. It will Second round of The first service allows the public to 70kmph and the capacity to carry also offer a distinct and unique ex- contest registered traffic violations and 307 passengers, the ART System perience during the various events exams to begin the second service to report traffic viola- is powered by electricity and cov- Qatar hosts, particularly the 2022 on July 21 tions using “Communicate with us” op- ers a range of 25km with only 10 OThe ART System uses FIFA World Cup as it will be an tion of Metrash2. minutes of quick charging and an innovative, modern and exceptional experience for fans and THE second round of examina- In a statement, Lieutenant-Colonel 70km with three hours of full visitors with high-quality services tion for the students enrolled environment-friendly transit Mohammad Rabia al Kuwari said the charging. mode that provide smooth mobility to in day and adult education for service to contest a traffic violation With intelligent communica- stadiums, residences and tourist the academic year 2018-19 will through the Metrash2 allows the public tion systems, ART trains are given OWith intelligent controls, attractions,” he added. begin on July 21 through July 29. to file an objection to the traffic violation priority at intersections on the it is a rail-less system for ur- Sulaiti said the ART is a cross- The Ministry of Education and charge within a period not exceeding 14 line. In the absence of rails, ART ban public transport which over between buses, trams and Higher Education distributed a days from the date of registration of the vehicles use sensors that help is essentially a crossover trains that use quick-charge bat- circular with the schedule and violation. where else using Metrash2. The sender their drivers to follow their virtual between buses and trams teries, something that will con- test centres to principals of The objector will receive a reply should capture the photo of violation rail on road. The three-module ve- tribute to saving costs. OBuilt with a bi-directional public and private schools and through a text message within a period and specify its location before sending hicle is 32 metres long and has the He said about 20 to 25 percent invited the parents to identify driving mode with a speed not exceeding 30 days from the date of it through Metrash2. Traffic Violations width of a normal bus. of up to 70kmph and the of public transport in Qatar will be the locations of the centres. A registration of the objection. Normal Section will verify them and act accord- “The trial operation of ART environment-friendly before the total of 1,567 students in both capacity to carry 307 pas- procedure will apply if the violation is ingly,” Kuwari added. system is the first in the world. sengers, the ART System is start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. general and specialised second- found to have occurred. Regarding the automated response The ministry will assess the trial Qatar seeks to attain high ary school exams, whose results powered by electricity and In case it was found incorrect, the vio- system launched recently by the Directo- operation, which continues for a provides a range of 25km rankings in the public transport were announced on July 2, will lation charge will be dropped. All types of rate on its public service number of 234 specific period of time, to make with only 10 minutes of sector, in the use of environ- take the exams. (QNA) traffic violations, whether recorded man- 4444, First Lieutenant Eid Mohamed al sure the ART System’s battery quick charging and 70km ment-friendly cars and in the ually or by speed radars or surveillance Hajri said the public can inquire about charging and mechanical and with three hours of full ambitious plans of the Ministry cameras can be contested using this ser- traffic violation, driving licence, vehicles electrical systems fit Qatar’s charging of Transport and Communica- vice. However, a violation cannot be con- and number plates, technical examina- weather conditions before go- tions in accordance with the SEC ends summer tested more than once. And it cannot be tion, service for people with disabilities, ing ahead with its deployment,” guidance of the wise leadership, run with 60,000 contested any more after the fine is paid. traffic awareness, traffic patrols and traf- Minister of Transport and Com- “This transit mode, if the test he said. “The second service gives the mem- fic investigations through this number. It munications HE Jassim bin Saif operation is successful, will support visitors (PG 16 ) bers of public the right to report traffic works 24/7 and calls are received in Ara- al Sulaiti said. the diversification of transporta- Continued on page 16 Ô violations, whether on the road or any- bic and English. Doha to host Gulf Cup from QAF’S PEACEKEEPING AIRCRAFT WIN Nov 27 to Dec 9 this year FIRST PLACE IN ROYAL AIR SHOW Qatari Air Force’s peacekeeping aircraft, currently participating in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tive board and the new representative of the the Royal Air Show at the UK’s Yeovilton Air Force base, have won DOHA Kuwaiti Football Federation, Dr Ibrahim al the first position for the best fixed aircraft. Qatar is participat- Ansari. ing in the exhibition with strategic transport aircraft C17/Globe THE 24th edition of Arabian Gulf Cup — the The meeting was attended by Dr Jassim Master and C-130/J-30 Super Hercules. PAGE 3 region’s showpiece national football event – al Shukaily (Oman), Tareq Ahmad (Iraq), Dr will be held in Doha from November 27 to Hamid al Shebani (Yemen) and Dr Ibrahim December 9 this year. al Ansari (Kuwait). The decision was confirmed at a meeting A number of important issues, foremost of the Executive Board of the Arab Gulf Cup of which was the adoption of the Gulf Cup, Football Federation (AGCFF) chaired by were discussed. Qatar Football Association (QFA) chairman The meeting also discussed the nomina- and AGCFF chief Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa tions of members of the Judicial Committees, bin Ahmed al Thani. which include the Disciplinary and Appellate At the beginning of the meeting, QFA Committees in preparation for submission chief welcomed the members of the execu- to the General Assembly for adoption. 02 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O.
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