DOCSLIB.ORG

Qatar Extends QR3 Bn Guarantees to Banks

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

TOTAL PRIZES MORE THAN QAR 8 MILLION OPEN AL DANA ACCOUNT! THE BIGGEST MEGA PRIZE QAR 2.5 MILLION Offer valid from 5th of March 2020 to 31st January 2021 INDIVIDUAL PRIZE IN QATAR! 2 WINNERS QAR 1 MILLION EACH 457 LUCKY WINNERS QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 SHA`BAAN 6, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4907 QR 2 Fajr: 4:11 am Dhuhr: 11:39 am Asr: 3:07 pm Maghrib: 5:50 pm Isha: 7:20 pm Business 8 Sports 11 Six-month loan deferment Tokyo organisers eye PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH : 28°C to help 450 SMEs deal with July 2021 for delayed LOW : 21°C COVID-19 impact: QDB Olympics: Reports Qatar extends QR3 bn More measures in place guarantees to banks to ward off coronavirus Govt support will Non-emergency help companies services at private pay their rents and salaries clinics suspended QNA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA UPON the directives of the THE Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin suspended some non-emergency health Hamad al Thani to support services at private clinics and hospitals 3 more recover from virus; the economic and financial as part of preventive and precautionary sector within the framework measures to limit the spread of coronavirus of the precautionary meas- (COVID-19) in the country. 44 new cases registered ures to combat the spread of The move also aims at ensuring the THREE more people recovered from infection are related to travellers who the coronavirus (COVID-19), health and safety of patients and healthcare coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday, have returned to Qatar, while others are Prime Minister and Minister workers. bringing the total number of recoveries due to contacts with some previously- of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid In a circular, the MoPH said the ser- to 48 in the country, the Ministry of diagnosed cases. bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al vices such as dental clin- Public Health (MoPH) The new cases have been put into Thani on Sunday allocated ics, dermatology and laser BATTLE has announced. quarantine where they are receiving the guarantees to local banks clinics, plastic surgery clin- AGAINST Forty-four more necessary medical care, it added. worth QR3 billion. Central Bank (QCB) said the Development Bank (QDB) to ics and surgical procedures people also tested So far, 18,877 people have been The guarantees were in amount of QR3 billion comes banks. have been suspended until COVID-19 positive for coronavirus, tested for the virus in Qatar. line with the Amir’s directives within the support package The Qatar Central Bank, further notice. taking the total number The statement said the MoPH is to support and provide finan- for granting soft loans without in cooperation with the Qatar The MoPH has also directed to stop diet of confirmed cases to 634. tracing those in contact with new cases cial and economic incentives commissions or fees for the Development Bank, will set and sliming centres, physiotherapy clinics In a statement on Sunday, the and checking all citizens who have worth QR75 billion for the affected companies to support standards and mechanisms and complementary medicine of all kinds. MoPH said some of the new cases of recently returned to Qatar. (TNN) private sector. salaries and rents through for the implementation of the In a statement, the Qatar guarantees issued by Qatar plan. Khater condoles Qatar welcomes return of with B’desh envoy over virus death Bahrainis to their homeland Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokes- person for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs QNA home , as requested by the HE Lolwah bint Rashid al Khater met DOHA State of Qatar to the relevant Ambassador of Bangladesh HE Ashud authorities in the Kingdom Ahmed in Doha on Sunday. QATAR has welcomed the de- of Bahrain, is a step in the Khater, who is also the Spokesperson cision of Bahrain to allow its right direction, the statement of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Man- citizens who were transiting noted. agement, conveyed Qatar’s condolences to through Doha from Iran to “As the health and safety the government and people of Bangladesh return home. of these Bahraini citizens is on the death of Bangladeshi citizen who In a statement on Sunday, paramount at this time , the passed away from coronavirus. The meet- the Government Communica- Ministry of Public Health in ing reviewed the latest developments of Industrial Area sterilised tions Office (GCO) said Qatar Qatar will communicate with coronavirus in Qatar and the world. Khater wished that Bahrain had ac- global crisis. its counterpart in Bahrain to affirmed that Qatar is keen on providing The Ministry of Municipality and Environment, in cooperation with the Public Works cepted Doha’s offer to fly the It is unfortunate that Bah- inform them of the results of high quality healthcare to all its residents. Authority, Lekhwiya, Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Public Health, has Bahraini citizens home on a rain has launched allegations, the coronavirus tests that have For his part, the ambassador thanked carried a campaign to disinfect and sterilise the Industrial Area from Street No 1 private charter flight, instead of false accusations and politised been conducted,” the GCO Qatar for the measures it had taken to to Street No 32 with an area equivalent to 12 million square metres. The sterilisa- prolonging their waiting time. the humanitarian situation of said. preserve the safety of all, affirming the ap- tion was completed in a record time of no more than two days. Ten field teams The statement said Qatar its citizens attempting to tran- Qatar wishes the Bahraini preciation of the Bangladeshi community were formed to complete the task. A total of 57 cars and 89 employees of the stands ready to play its hu- sit home. citizens good health and safe- in the country. (QNA) ministry were engaged to complete the work. (QNA) manitarian role during this Allowing them to return ty, it added. QU develops mask, ventilator to fight virus 16 more arrested for flouting TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK emerging coronavirus. DOHA The new masks contain home-quarantine pledge a delicate external electrical A research team from the wiring network covered with TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK prescribed period. Department of Mechanical a layer of epoxy for two rea- DOHA and Industrial Engineering sons. The violators are: SJC extends (DMIE) of the Qatar Univer- The first reason is to SIXTEEN more citizens 1. Abdul Nasser Ahmed sity’s College of Engineering close all pores that exist were arrested on Sunday Ahmed al Shaiba suspension of (QU-CENG) has developed in the prints produced by for violating the home- 2. Rashid Hadi Rashid al designs using 3D printers this widespread type of 3D quarantine pledge they Sable al Marri court sessions for medical products manu- printers (FDM) that use ABS undertook as part of ef- 3. Abdullah Hayel Nazel THE Supreme Judiciary factured in QU-CENG labo- plastic or ‘BC’ and the sec- forts to contain the spread Rashid al Anzi Council (SJC) has extended ratories and workshops to well as face mask for medical fection, knowing that the ond reason for covering and of coronavius (COVID-19). 4. Abdullah Hussein Ali the suspension of sessions benefit the medical service personnel and to reduce the design of the mask filters fixing the battery-powered Qatar has approved al Ateeq al Marri of the Court of Appeal, Court sector in Qatar. chances of infection. will be done in collaboration wire mesh to heat the outer home isolation as a sec- 5. Abdullah Mohammed of First Instance, Labour Dis- These new designs in- In a statement, QU- with Qatar University Col- part of the mask to a degree ond option for families Salem al Bahah al Marri putes Settlement Commit- clude a ventilator which is CENG said these designs lege of Medicine. higher than 70 degrees Cel- returning to the country 6. Abdullah Ali Bakhit tee and the Rental Disputes used in hospitals as an in- also include door knobs Protective masks are de- sius, which is higher than from abroad, provided they Ali al Athbi Settlement Committee for a tegral part to provide the that help opening the doors veloped for doctors and the the degree which the virus sign a pledge to remain un- period of two weeks starting necessary treatment for pa- without touching the knob community using 3D print- endures according to some der self-quarantine for a Continued on page 2 from Sunday. tients with chest diseases, as to reduce the chances of in- ers to protect against the studies. 02 Monday, March 30, 2020 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Quick read Doha Municipality sanitises Amir sends message to president of Argentina THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has sent a Souq Waqif and major sites written message to President of Argentina Alberto Fernandez, pertaining to bilateral relations and the means to bolster them. Ambassador of Qatar to Argentina HE Batal bin Mojab TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK al Dosari delivered the message during a meeting with the DOHA President of Argentina. (QNA) THE Doha Municipality, FM receives phone call represented by the Gardens from Italian counterpart Department of the Services Affairs Department, in coop- DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE eration with a number of agri- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani on Sunday re- cultural companies, conduct- ceived a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs and In- ed a sanitisation campaign at ternational Cooperation of Italy Luigi Di Maio.
Recommended publications
  • QF Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence and Innovation

    QF Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence and Innovation

    With its roots bound in the soil of this world and its branches reaching upwards toward perfection, it is a symbol of solidarity and determination; it reminds us that the goals of this world are not incompatible with the goals of the spirit The words of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson, Qatar Foundation, that encapsulate the story of the Sidra tree and its message for a nation . The image below proudly carries this message QATAR FOUNDATION’S FORTNIGHTLY NEWSPAPER ISSUE 128 THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015 MILESTONE A thriving world-class organization whose achievements benefit Qatar and the World QF celebrating 20 years of excellence and innovation THE UNIQUE journey of transition education for my children. Education that Qatar is making toward develop- is a principle rooted in a centuries-old ing a knowledge-based economy has, heritage, with branches extending in all for the past 20 years, been supported directions, drinking from the springs with pride and dedication by Qatar of knowledge, whether Eastern or Foundation for Education, Science Western. As soon as I started thinking and Research, and Community De- about this, I was struck. I was struck velopment (QF). by the reality that the need for excep- In the two decades since QF was tional, quality education was not just founded by His Highness Sheikh for me and my family but that it is a Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Fa- universal social issue that needs com- ther Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha prehensive solutions. Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of “From that point, I decided to use Qatar Foundation, it has grown from my position as the wife of the then Heir a vision of the future to a thriving or- Apparent to help children everywhere ganization, aspiring to – and attaining – to achieve their right to an education.
  • Annual Report 2015

    Annual Report 2015

    Annual 15 Report 16 Established in 1995, Qatar Foundation (QF) is the inspirational vision of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Founder of Qatar Foundation, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. Designed to support Qatar on its journey from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy, QF has evolved to offer a full cycle of education that produces future leaders who intend to leave a global impact. With a focus on science and research, community development, and education at all levels, QF drives the future development of Qatar by focusing on its unique mandate: ‘unlocking human potential’. www.qf.org.qa 2 3 Contents 4 Qatar Foundation Boards 6 Education 70 Science and Research 8 Pre-university education 28 Higher education 72 Qatar Science & Technology Park 74 Qatar National Research Fund 10 Qatar Academy Doha 30 Hamad Bin Khalifa University 76 Qatar Genome Programme 12 Qatar Academy Al Khor 32 Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies 78 Sidra Medical and Research Center 14 Qatar Academy Al Wakra 34 Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics 82 Qatar Biobank 16 Qatar Academy Sidra 36 College of Humanities and Social Sciences 84 Research Coordination and Special Initiatives 18 Qatar Academy Msheireb 38 College of Law and Public Policy 86 Policy, Planning, and Evaluation 20 Awsaj Academy 40 College of Science and Engineering 88 Education Training and Development 22 Qatar Leadership Academy 42 Qatar Computing Research Institute 90 Office of Intellectual Property and Technology
  • Qatar National Library Receives Over 677,000 Book Lovers This Year FAZEENA SALEEM According to QNL’S the Community

    Qatar National Library Receives Over 677,000 Book Lovers This Year FAZEENA SALEEM According to QNL’S the Community

    BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 08 Qatar’s growing startup Dakar Rally 2020: ecosystem seeks more I know exactly private sector-led what to expect, investment funds says Al Attiyah Monday 30 December 2019 | 4 Jumada I 1441 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 8121 | 2 Riyals Qatar National Library receives over 677,000 book lovers this year FAZEENA SALEEM According to QNL’s the community. The Library has THE PENINSULA latest newsletter, given the community access to a wealth of resources, including The love for reading and access 710,012 books were books, journals, electronic to information has grown signif- borrowed in 2019 and resources, and a full pro- icantly in Qatar which is evident the library received gramme of over 806 curated from the increasing number of 37,467 new members. events in 2019, including the members and borrowers at the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival Qatar National Library (QNL). The library also in Doha, Qatar’s first interna- According to QNL’s latest received a total of tional literature festival. The newsletter, 710,012 books were 677,023 visitors. Library has held 422 tours borrowed in 2019 and the including of the general Library library received 37,467 new and Heritage Library for 3,608 members. It makes available more than 1.5 participants. A total of 677,023 visitors million pages of historical Since its inception, QNL has came to the library in 2019, records on Qatar and the Gulf, promoted an open-door policy Hundreds of people took part in Qatar National Day activities at Qatar National Library.
  • Guidelines for E-Commerce Introduced

    Guidelines for E-Commerce Introduced

    BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 31 QNB gets approval Al Rayyan and for FOL cap Al Sadd to renew increase rivalry in Qatar Cup Wednesday 18 April 2018 | 2 Sha’baan I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7500 | 2 Riyals Freedom to roam with Bill Protection! Terms & conditions apply PM & Salini Impregilo CEO discuss cooperation UN hails Qatar’s Guidelines for efforts in crime prevention and e-commerce criminal justice QNA VIENNA: The United Nations introduced (UN) has praised the efforts made by the State of Qatar to implement the Doha Declaration THE PENINSULA “In Qatar, the on Crime Prevention and e-commerce Criminal Justice, considering that DOHA: Minister of Transport the global program for the and Communications H E market has shown implementation of this decla- Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti healthy growth ration is a unique initiative in the announced yesterday that the consistent with history of international confer- Ministry has issued the global rates, with the ences on crime prevention. Comprehensive Guidelines for E-Commerce, which is the first e-commerce market →SEE ALSO PAGE 10 of its kind in the Arab region, now estimated at and aims to further boost local $1.3bn,” said Minister QNL extends e-commerce sector. of Transport and The e-commerce market in partnership with Qatar has recorded a robust Communications. growth and is estimated to be Prime Minister and Interior Minister, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, met British Library at $1.3bn, he added. yesterday morning with Chief Executive Officer of Italian Salini Impregilo, Eng Pietro Salini, on the Addressing “E-Commerce use e-commerce among con- occasion of his visit to the country.
  • Sheikha Moza Officially Opens Sidra Medicine

    Sheikha Moza Officially Opens Sidra Medicine

    BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 28 QP honours Federer crashes to outgoing members Nishikori in ATP of Board of Directors Finals opener Tuesday 13 November 2018 | 5 Rabia I 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7709 | 2 Riyals 2019 Sheikha Moza officially opens Sidra Medicine SANAULLAH ATAULLAH Father Amir H H THE PENINSULA Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime DOHA: Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and H Minister and Interior H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chair- Minister H E Sheikh person of Qatar Foundation (QF), Abdullah bin Nasser yesterday attended the official bin Khalifa Al Thani inauguration of Sidra Medicine – a brand new, world-leading and Their Excellencies women’s and children’s hospital in Ministers and local Qatar. H H Sheikha Moza officially and international inaugurated the hospital. VIPs attended the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin opening of the Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani was brand new, world- also in attendance at the cer- leading women’s and emony, together with Their children’s hospital. Excellencies Ministers, local and international VIPs, and guests from the healthcare sector. developed visions for the future In a speech during the cer- in various fields, such as its vision emony, H H Sheikha Moza under- for the health field which was lined that Sidra Medicine in one started by attracting prestigious of the most ambitious projects in international universities, the State of Qatar in the past two including Weill Cornell Medicine decades, which has quickly - Qatar (WCMC-Q) in 2001, as a achieved positive impacts beyond sophisticated plant for the pro- national boundaries, and has duction of medical academic become a regional destination for knowledge, Her Highness said.
  • Qatar Digital Library's Archives Celebrate Long

    Qatar Digital Library's Archives Celebrate Long

    QATAR DIGITAL LIBRARY’S ARCHIVES CELEBRATE LONG-STANDING ARAB EQUINE TRADITION Qatar National Library’s Digital Resources Highlight Horsemanship In The Region Doha, Qatar, 6 March 2016: It is thought the Arabian Peninsula is the place where man first saddled a horse. Since the Pre-Islamic age, Arabs have been famed for their equine glories and extraordinary passion for horses. Various manuscripts and books available on the Qatar Digital Library (QDL), an initiative launched in partnership between Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), the Qatar National Library (QNL) and the British Library, capture the essence of horsemanship and the long-standing equine tradition in the Arab world. Accessible on QDL is a book titled, ‘The Arabian Horse, His Country And People’, authored by Major- General William Tweedie, formerly HBM's Consul-General, Baghdad, and Political Resident for the Government of India in Turkish Arabia. In his book, Tweedie conveys his deep love of Arabian horses. Published in 1894, the book includes portraits of the people of Arabia, various sketches of Arabian horses, and a descriptive glossary of Arabic names for horses. Tweedie noted that when his service was over, he found himself an Arab in regards to his love for horses. He believed that study of Arabian horses and the study of the Islamic faith are intertwined. Horsemanship in the Arab world can be easily seen as a recurring theme in the book. QNL’s digital resources on Qatar’s heritage provide us with an ideal opportunity to explore equestrianism as Qatar successfully concludes the CHI AL SHAQAB 2016 in the landmark venue built within the premises of Education City.
  • Qatar National Library

    Qatar National Library

    QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY 1 PO Box: 5825, Doha - Qatar Email: [email protected] Website: www.qnl.qa For all Qatar National Library news and updates, follow our social media accounts. TheQatarNationalLibrary QNLib @QNLib Qatar National Library QatarNationalLibrary QNLibrary 2 VISION To be one of the world’s preeminent centers of learning, research, and culture; a guardian of the region’s heritage; and an institution that promotes discovery and the nourishment of the human spirit. 03 MISSION To spread knowledge, nurture imagination, cultivate creativity, and preserve the nation’s heritage for the future. Qatar National Library (QNL) will achieve its mission by creating and sustaining an intuitive and trusted information environment in a culturally and technologically superior setting and by developing innovative programs and services. 04 05 ABOUT QNL Qatar National Library (QNL) acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage collection, QNL fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, QNL provides equal access for all Qatar residents to an environment that supports creativity, independent decision- making and cultural development. Through all its functions, QNL provides leadership to the country’s library and cultural heritage sector. QNL also supports Qatar’s transition from a reliance on natural resources to become a diversified and sustainable economy by providing support to students, researchers, and the public to promote life-long learning and empower individuals and communities for a better future.
  • Page 01 Jan 08.Indd

    Page 01 Jan 08.Indd

    ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Novak Djokovic eases into quarter-finals Sport | 27 Thursday 8 January 2015 • 17 Rabial I 1436 • Volume 19 Number 6304 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Doha International Book Fair opens Palestinians Flying Qatar join ICC despite US opposition UNITED NATIONS: The Palestinians formally joined the Airways to International Criminal Court yesterday in a move that would allow them to lodge war crimes complaints against Israel as of April, the United Nations and get cheaper the ICC said. The decision drew fresh oppo- sition from the United States, Fuel surcharge to be reduced which argued that the state of Palestine should not be allowed BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB aircraft, which is scheduled to to join the ICC as it is not “a sov- begin commercial operations ereign state”. DOHA: Flying with Qatar from February 15 on the Doha- UN Secretary-General Ban Airways (QA) may become Frankfurt route. The press con- Ki-moon accepted the request relatively cheaper soon as the ference was held at the Premium from the state of Palestine to join national carrier yesterday Terminal of Doha International the ICC and said the court will announced plans to reduce Airport, which was attended by be able as of April 1 to investi- fuel surcharge keeping in view over 150 local and international gate serious crimes committed on the significant fall in crude oil journalists. THE PENINSULA the Palestinian territories. Sidiki prices in global market. Continued
  • Qatar National Library As Part of a Countrywide Knowledge

    Qatar National Library As Part of a Countrywide Knowledge

    ISSN 2434-2122 LIS 2018 Vol.1, No.1 August 8-10, 2018, Bangkok, Thailand Qata National Libra as at o a ountywide nowledg Infrastutue Maria Henkela, Julia Bartha, Julia Gremma and Wolfgang G. Stocka* aDepartment of Information Science, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Universitätsstraße, Düsseldorf, Germany *Corresponding Author: [email protected] ABSTACT Qatar National Library (QNL) opened in autumn 2017; the official inauguration happened in April 2018. QNL combines a national library, a public library, and an academic library in one institution. The library aims at becoming the knowledge hub of Qatar, seeing itself as a “third place” and an important driving force of Qatar’s knowledge-based economy. For about ten years, Qatar has been heavily investing in the infrastructure of knowledge institutions. Besides the public Qatar University, the state attracted famous international universities to open branch campuses in a newly constructed knowledge cluster called “Education City.” QNL is located in Education City as well. Its development is part of the country-wide efforts to construct a competitive knowledge economy, which is supposed to guarantee the country’s wealth. We report on the library’s manifold offers and discuss critically the book culture and reading habits in Qatar, the level of information literacy of Qatari nationals and expats as well as the location of QNL on the outskirts of Doha. Keywods: Qatar National Library (QNL), Qatar, Education City, Knowledge Infrastructure, Reading, Information Literacy, Knowledge Society, Third Place 1. Introduction Once rapidly grown due to large oil and gas reserves, the governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are nowadays aware of ending resources and declining demand of oil- and gas-burning countries due to electric mobility and enhanced ecological awareness.
  • Annual Report

    Annual Report

    Annual 16 Report 17 Qatar Foundation (QF) is the inspirational vision of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Founder of Qatar Foundation, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. Established in 1995, QF supports Qatar on its transition from a carbon-based economy to a knowledge-based economy. QF endeavors to create an environment that encourages both personal initiative and collaboration by bringing together talented people from across Qatar and the world. It is based on the belief that innovation can only thrive in an environment where knowledge, skills, and capabilities are shared. www.qf.org.qa 2 3 Contents 4 Qatar Foundation Boards 6 Education 54 Research and Development 98 QF HQ 8 Pre-University Education 32 Higher Education 56 Research and Development (R&D) 100 Chairperson’s Office 58 R&D Outreach and Communications 101 COO’s Office 10 PUE President’s Office 34 Hamad Bin Khalifa University 60 R&D Operations 102 Board Management Office 12 Qatar Academy Doha 62 Qatar Science & Technology Park 103 Strategic Planning Directorate 14 Qatar Academy Al Khor 36 Partner Universities 64 Qatar National Research Fund 104 Operations/Procurement Directorate 16 Qatar Academy Al Wakra 66 Qatar Genome Programme 106 Operational Excellence Directorate 18 Qatar Academy Sidra 38 Virginia Commonwealth University School 68 Sidra Medical and Research Center 108 Health Safety, Security, and Environment 20 Qatar Academy Msheireb of the Arts in Qatar 70 Qatar Biobank Directorate 22 Awsaj Academy
  • QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY Annual Report 2018

    QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY Annual Report 2018

    QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY Annual Report 2018 1 Qatar National Library QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY Annual Report 2018 His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Amir of the State of Qatar TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD 1 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES 3 2018 BY NUMBERS 7 QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY TAKES THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE 17 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 21 1. Perform the National Library Role 22 2. Expand and Improve Library Services 26 3. Open Up Collections and Content 32 4. Support Research and Heritage 36 5. Qatar National Library as an Independent Organization 44 6 Qatar National Library FOREWORD I am pleased to present Qatar National Library’s first Annual Report for 2018. This year has been an extraordinary one, a year of community transformation and professional achievements. Like many libraries over the past few centuries, ours came from the dream of one remarkable person who conceived an idea, developed it and persevered to bring it to life. Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation, is that person, the inspiration and brilliance behind the creation of a national library like no other—one which serves the public, supports research and preserves the nation’s heritage in all forms for this and future generations. Architect Rem Koolhaas’ illustrious design symbolically represents the Library’s vision and mission. The building, at 45,000 square meters, provides more than one million books, ground-breaking technology and unparalleled access to digital resources, a dedicated library for children and young adults, and even a restaurant and café. It is a stunning creation, yet it is so much more than just a building.
  • First Batch of Quarantined Individuals Discharged

    First Batch of Quarantined Individuals Discharged

    www.thepeninsula.qa Friday 13 March 2020 Volume 25 | Number 8195 18 Rajab - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 15 SPORT | 20 Airline crisis worsens Al Sadd seek as US puts Europeans revenge against in quarantine Al Wakrah in for a month quarter-final FREE Wi-Fi device! Ooredoo FREE installation! Full fun! ONE *Terms & Conditions Apply Amir hailed by Kyrgyz President First batch of quarantined for Afghan mediation efforts individuals discharged THE PENINSULA — DOHA The Ministry of Public cautionary measure. Many who were released The Ministry of Public Health Health said that they from the quarantine thanked (MoPH) discharged the first are expecting to the government and health batch of 121 individuals who officials for the efforts taken were evacuated from Iran and discharge the first to bring them back to the subjected to quarantine in a patients of COVID-19 country and for the facilities hotel in Doha yesterday after provided during the quarantine testing negative for Coronavirus in Qatar soon. period. (COVID–19). The Ministry also Nine cases of confirmed said that they are expecting to people to be released from quar- COVID-19 were found among discharge the first patients of antine. These 121 people were the group of people repatriated COVID-19 in Qatar soon. evacuated from Iran by a gov- from Iran. The patients at The individuals released ernment plane, and then quar- present are receiving treatment from the quarantine have been antined and tested. They have and are in stable condition. receiving care throughout the undergone three tests all of They are expected to be dis- quarantine period.