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BUSINESS | Page 1 QATAR | Page 11 Wataniya Mobile rebranded as Ooredoo Palestine Ajyal fi lm fest promises a host of cinematic delights published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11017 November 29, 2018 Rabia I 21, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief Deputy Amir meets Mexican envoy QATAR | Offi cial Amir congratulates president of Albania 4 new Manateq His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations warehousing to Albanian President Ilir Meta on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani sent a similar cable parks opened to Prime Minister Edi Rama. QATAR | Honour zThe completion of the landmark ment Projects led by its president, Khamis Qatar Charity wins His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani met yesterday at his Amiri Diwan project is in line with the al-Mohannadi. off ice with the outgoing Mexican ambassador to Qatar Francisco Niembro Cibrian. The Deputy Amir government’s thrust to encourage The completion of the landmark project is in prestigious award granted the ambassador the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of his role in enhancing bilateral public-private partnerships line with the government’s thrust to encour- Qatar Charity (QC) has won the Best relations, and wished him success in his future assignments and further progress and prosperity for age public-private partnerships (PPPs) in ma- Arab Charity organisation award for relations between the two countries. The ambassador thanked the Deputy Amir and the state’s By Peter Alagos jor projects and the contribution of the private the second year in a row. QC won the off icials for the co-operation he received which contributed to the success of his tenure in the country. Business Reporter sector in the state’s development projects. award for its professional excellence In 2014, Manateq invited developers in in humanitarian and development warehousing and logistics services to tender work. The award was received by Qatar he four new Manateq warehousing for the construction of the four warehousing Charity’s CEO, Yousef bin Ahmed al- parks inaugurated yesterday by HE parks. Following the tendering process, con- Kuwari, at the The ‘Arab Best Award’ 2018 Tthe Prime Minister and Interior Min- tracts for the project were awarded to the four event organised in Morocco. Page 3 29th Doha Book Fair kicks off today ister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa developers on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) al-Thani celebrate another milestone in the scheme. ARGENTINA | Investigation government’s drive to stimulate more eco- In a speech, al-Kaabi said the newly-opened Argentine judge studying he 29th edition of the Doha International on Friday when it will remain open from 4pm to nomic and commercial activities in Qatar, an projects support Manateq’s vision to promote complaint against MbS Book Fair, organised by the Ministry of 10pm. The theme of the fair is official said. economic diversifi cation in investments that TCulture and Sports under the patronage “Doha, A City of Knowledge and Conscience”. The prime minister inaugurated the Bu add value to Qatar and underlines its mission to The Argentine federal judge reviewing of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- There will be a total of 791 stalls off ering around Sulba, Bu Fesseela, Umm Shaharaine 1 and create a world-class business environment for a Human Rights Watch complaint mad al-Thani, will be held from November 29 to 101,992 titles in Arabic and 17,261 titles in other Umm Shaharaine 2 warehousing parks devel- local and overseas investors and help meet the against Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed December 8, at Doha Exhibition and Convention foreign languages. oped by Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), Qatar National Vision 2030. bin Salman (MbS) has asked the Center (DECC). A number of ministries and government insti- Al Asmakh Real Estate Development, Dohatna “The warehousing parks are set to become Argentine Foreign Ministry to seek More than 420 offi cial publishers from about tutions will have participation at the fair. Logistics Parks, and Barwa Real Estate Group, Qatar’s classic example of world-class logistic information from Yemen, Turkey and 30 countries will participate in the event, which Spain and the embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic respectively. parks that refl ect our trust in the private sector the International Criminal Court, the refl ects the large attendance of Arab and foreign will participate for the fi rst time in the exhibition In a ceremony held at the Bu Fesseela and its commitment to provide quality ware- judge’s off ice told Reuters yesterday. countries taking part in the event. this year. Warehousing Park, Manateq CEO Fahad housing facility with the best of infrastructure, The off ice of federal judge Ariel Lijo Russia will be the guest of honour at the fair On the sidelines of the fair, there will be many Rashid al-Kaabi announced in the presence designs, construction quality and connectiv- said it was seeking information on in the framework of the Qatar-Russia Year of cultural events, which will range from cultural of the prime minister the completion of the ity. Manateq will continue to be a catalyst for any open cases related to the murder Culture 2018. The Russian stall will organise a cafes (a forum for writers and authors), exhibi- facilities, which are under the supervision of growth of a robust private sector in Qatar and of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi number of lectures, shows and workshops. tions of fi ne arts, as well as children’s theatre the Technical Committee to Stimulate Private thereby positively contribute in the economic or war crimes in Yemen. The fair will be open from 9am to 9pm except shows and various workshops. Page 10 Sector Participation in Economic Develop- growth of Qatar,” al-Kaabi said. To Page 6 Gulf Times 2 Thursday, November 29, 2018 QATAR PM meets head of Turkish religious affairs QNL to hold month-long events to mark National Day atar’s history and cul- ly, and participants can paint the 2019, will highlight the nation’s from Qatar University and the Al tural traditions will take Qatari fl ag on traditional incense past with displays of histori- Jazeera Centre for Studies. Qcentre stage at Qatar Na- burners. cal collections of several Qatari On 2 December, families are tional Library throughout De- On 13 December, children are families. invited to take part in placing the cember, as visitors can take part invited to learn about the history A storytelling activity for girls last brick of the world’s longest in a series of lectures, exhibi- of pearling in the Gulf region in will take place on 17 December. LEGO bridge. tions and other activities in cel- ‘A Pearl Journey.’ Other events at the Library in The public can participate in ebration of Qatar National Day. On 11 December, the library December include Decoupage on building this bridge from 4-8pm On 2 December, the library, will host an event entitled, ‘The Dallah’ on 2 December, a work- every day from 28 November to 1 in co-operation with the Qatari Pride of Qatar,’ in which a group shop where women can create December. Society of Al Gannas, will host of Qataris will share their experi- intricate patterns on teapots us- On 10 December, Professor ‘Falcons and Falconry,’ a lecture ences and discuss how they have ing the decoupage technique. James Barr from King’s College highlighting an important as- excelled in their respective fi elds Families are invited to ‘Theat- London will deliver a lecture on pect of Qatari culture. and positively infl uenced society. er Plays for Children’ on 8 De- the Anglo-American rivalry in This will be followed the next On 15 December, distinguished cember, which will include a se- the Middle East. day by a workshop and hunting poets, including Mohamed Ya- ries of puppet shows and shadow The Library’s ‘Wikithon’ demonstration showing the re- sin, Zainab Almahmood, Nasser theatre performances. will take place on 15 December, lationship between falcons and al-Wobair and Hamad al-Braidi, The crucial role translation where participants can learn their trainers. will recite verses in the two most plays in developing understand- how to edit, improve and enrich Visitors will also have the op- common traditions, Faseeh and ing between cultures is the topic Wikipedia articles. portunity to take photos with Nabai, at ‘For the Love of Qa- of a panel discussion on 6 De- The library will participate in HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani trained falcons. tar,’ which will be moderated by cember. the Doha International Book Fair yesterday met the visiting head of Religious Aff airs of Turkey, Dr Ali Arbash, and his accompanying Children can learn about Qa- Saoud al-Maadeed. Entitled ‘Translation: A Mes- with a series of events from 1-7 delegation. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways of developing them, as tar’s past and present through a The ‘Qatar Through Private sage of Peace, a Bridge of Com- December at the Doha Exhibi- well as issues of mutual interest. storytelling session and quiz on Archives’ exhibition, which runs munication,’ the panel will in- tion and Convention Centre. – 10 and 12 December, respective- from 16 December to 31 January clude instructors and translators QNA Cabinet hails outcome of Qatar-Turkey panel meeting