DOCSLIB.ORG

Roads to Be Clear of Rainwater Today

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Roads to Be Clear of Rainwater Today SUNDAY OCTOBER 21, 2018 SAFAR 12, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4429 QR 2 THUNDERY RAIN Fajr: 4:18 am Dhuhr: 11:20 am HIGH : 34°C Asr: 2:37 pm Maghrib: 5:03 pm LOW : 28°C Isha: 6:33 pm Europe 11 Business 12 Sports 16 Over half a million march to Milaha to continue expanding Qatar coach pep talks his boys demand second Brexit vote fleet, says CEO ahead of Indonesia U-19 clash Roads to be clear of rainwater today PM visits Ashghal’s control Saturday’s rain three times Ashghal working on permanent room to oversee mitigation heavier than usual average solution to waterlogging Qatar drenched as a year’s rain falls in one day DOHA Qatar was hit by widespread flash flooding on Saturday as it received almost a year’s worth of rainfall in one day. Roads became impassable, air traffic was disrupted and homes were flooded, while shops and universities closed. Al Jazeera’s senior meteorologist Steff Gaulter tweeted that one part of the capital Doha had experienced almost a year’s worth of rain on Saturday. “Abu Hamour now reporting 59.8mm. (Doha average annual rainfall is 77mm.),” she wrote. By early evening it was estimated that 61mm of rain had fallen. Qatar Airways has diverted some flights. Some Qatar-bound flights were diverted to Kuwait and Iran and the airline warned its passengers to expect further problems. “Due to weather conditions over Doha, flights are subject to delays for departure and arrivals,” Qatar Airways said on Twitter. Sunday will be a Adverse weather to regular school day continue until Monday ADVERSE weather conditions in Qatar, which DOHA Sunday will be a regular school day in was marked by torrential rains, flooding and Qatar, the Ministry of Education and Higher thunderstorms on Saturday, will continue Education said on Saturday. until Monday, according to the Civil Aviation There will be no suspension of classes on Authority (CAA). Scattered thunderstorms, ac- account of the rains, it added. companied by strong wind at times, are likely However, the ministry said, some schools to continue, causing rising dust and poor vis- will not be able to receive students on Sunday ibility in places, the CAA said on Twitter, citing because of the rain-induced practical difficul- the latest weather charts. Qatar Meteorology Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Rumaihi oversees control-room operations tackling rain-related issues ties and that parents of children studying in Department urged all to be cautious, and in Doha on Saturday. such schools have been informed about it. avoid marine activities. HISHAM ALJUNDI downpour. said, adding that it would take continuous follow-up around nation continues between the solve the problems of water DOHA The rainfall that Qatar re- some time for the large quanti- The Ministry of Municipality the clock,” he assured. ministries of the municipality, harvesting in the main roads by ceived on Saturday was three ties of water to be completely and Environment on The minister said the vari- environment and interior dur- morning (on Sunday),” he said. PRIME Minister and Minister times greater then the usual pumped out. ous municipalities worked in ing the rainy season through He pointed out that the Pub- of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- average, Minister of Munici- The volume of rainfall is Saturday deployed more coordination and were able to the National Command Center lic Works Authority is working lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al pality and Environment HE much greater than expected at than 450 tankers and 85 respond to 500 distress calls to (NCC), which brings together all to develop permanent solutions Thani visited the Public Works Mohammed bin Abdullah al this time of the year, he said. pump-mounted vehicles to Ashghal from areas including Al service providers in the country. for the draining of rainwater. Authority’s (Ashghal) control Rumaihi said. The ministry has deployed drain water from roads Shamal , Al Khor, Al Wakra and “In order to reduce the ef- The Mesaimeer tunnel will room in Doha following the Highlighting the rain-mit- more than 450 tankers and Al Shahaniya during the rain. fects of the rains, work is under- become functional after the unprecedented rains through- igation efforts initiated by the 85 pump-mounted vehicles to Ashghal Chairman Dr. Eng. way to expand the drainage net- completion of an estuary, which out the country on Saturday. ministry, Rumaihi said, “All drain the water from the roads, around 86mm in those places. Saad bin Ahmed al Mohannadi work through the establishment will absorb surface water from He oversaw the opera- roads and tunnels will be cleared the minister added. It usually does not exceed 30 said the volume of rain that fell of a seaport as part of the Me- sub-networks located in differ- tions of the emergency teams by the morning (on Sunday).” Abu Hamour, Muaither mm. during the day outweigh the vol- saimeer tunnel project, which ent locations, stretching over to clear the rainwater from the All pumps in the sew- and Madinat Khalifa were However, the minister ume of rain Doha received in the will be completed in 2020. At 170 square kilometres. It will re- roads and other public places age networks and drainage some of the worst-hit ar- stressed that the situation was whole year. the moment, we are working duce rainwater pools, especially and limit the impact of the systems are working well, he eas, with water level reaching under control. “There will be He pointed out that coordi- hard to work out 24 hours to in the tunnels. PAGE 20 Amiri Naval Forces head meets Fifth Fleet commander QND Organising Commander of the Qatar Qatar’s banking system can absorb Committee unveils Amiri Naval Forces HE slew of events for Major General Abdullah education sector bin Hassan al Sulaiti has any shocks: QCB’s Sheikh Abdullah met with Commander of THE Qatar National Day the US Fifth Fleet, Admiral QNA tries has faded with the continu- of these standards is the Inter- Organising Committee Scott Sterne, at Qatar Amiri DOHA ation of the siege. national Financial Reporting 2018 has unveiled an Naval Forces headquar- Sheikh Abdullah noted Standard (IFRS) No.9, which is array of activities for the ters. They discussed the QATAR’S banking system can that the improvement in the related to financial instruments education sector during cooperation between the easily face unfavourable circum- efficiency of the bank- and financial provisions,” he the celebrations of the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces stances as the banks operating ing sector has helped said. national event in December. and its US counterpart. in the country, both local and enhance the ability of He pointed out that THE events are designed The fight against terrorism foreign, have high capitalisation banks to absorb any the stress tests carried out in a way to enable people to and operations of CTF152 that enables them to tackle in- shocks through the by the QCB are based express their love and loyalty to group, of which Qatar is a ternal and external risks, Qatar application of on the maximum as- Qatar’s wise leadership in line member, were also some of Central Bank (QCB) Governor the latest in- sumptions of shocks with the vision behind Qatar the subjects under discus- Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud al ternational to the banks National Day celebrations, which sion, besides the future Thani has said. supervisory whether through seeks to represent people’s joint bilateral projects. The QCB governor stressed standards. internal or ex- unity as well as their pride in PAGE 2 that the exposure of Qatari “An ternal factors. the national identity of banks to the blockading coun- example PAGE 12 Qatar. PAGE 20 After weeks of lying, Saudi finally admits Khashoggi is dead But the kingdom claims the Riyadh critic got killed US President Donald Spain’s government said on Saturday it was Trump says Saudi expla- “dismayed” by information from Riyadh in a fist fight inside Istanbul consulate nation is credible and Amnesty International says Saudi explanation an “important first step” AFP nalist's body. appeared to be a whitewash of “an appalling RIYADH "Discussions that took place be- assassination”. tween him and the persons who met German Chancellor Angela EU Parliament calls for clarification on circum- SAUDI Arabia admitted on Satur- him... at the Saudi consulate in Is- Merkel says Khashoggi stances of Khashoggi’s death day that critic Jamal Khashoggi was tanbul led to a brawl and a fistfight killers must ‘answer for Regional allies - including Egypt, Bahrain and killed inside its Istanbul consulate, with the citizen, Jamal Khashoggi, their actions’ UAE- issued statements in praise of the king but mystery surrounded the where- which led to his death, may his soul abouts of his body as Turkey kept rest in peace," the attorney general up its investigation. said in a statement. Riyadh pro- In the latest version of events vided no evidence to support its ac- Blame pinned on favoured general from Riyadh, Saudi Attorney Gen- count of the circumstances that led Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appears to have bowed to US pressure to eral Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb said to Khashoggi’s death and it was still blame one of his favoured generals for the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi died after talks at the unclear whether other governments Khashoggi. Gen Ahmed al-Assiri, the deputy head of Saudi intelligence and consulate degenerated into a physi- would be satisfied with it. a figure close to crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has been cal altercation. He did not disclose sacked following Khashoggi’s death.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Highlights of Qatar; Places to Visit, Things to Do, Where to Eat?
    Highlights of Qatar; Places to visit, things to do, where to eat? There are a number of attractions and activities within easy reach of the Marriott Marquis Hotel: we are highlighting some here for your convenience. During the conference, you may also ask our volunteers who will be around to make your visit most memorable. Looking forward to welcoming you in Qatar, Ilham Al-Qaradawi; 9ICI Chair Hotspots and Highlights Doha Corniche (10 minutes) A seven-kilometre long waterfront promenade around Doha Bay, the Corniche offers spectacular views of the city, from the dramatic high-rise towers of the central business district to the bold shapes of the Museum of Islamic Art. Traditional wooden dhows lining the Bay evoke echoes of Qatar’s great seafaring past. The Corniche provides a green, vehicle-free pedestrian space in the heart of the capital. Katara (10 minutes) An innovative interpretation of the region’s architectural heritage, this purpose- built development’s impressive theatres, galleries and performance venues stage a lively year-round programme of concerts, shows and exhibitions. Among Katara’s recreational attractions are a wide choice of dining options, including top class restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, and a spacious, well- maintained public beach with water sports. The Pearl (10 minutes) The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island off the West Bay coast featuring Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, residential towers, villas and hotels, as well as luxury shopping at top brand name boutiques and showrooms. A popular dining spot, its waterfront promenades are lined with cafes and restaurants serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining experience.
    [Show full text]
  • THE QATAR GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROJECT Randall C
    LINKING GEOLOGY AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IN KARST: THE QATAR GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROJECT Randall C. Orndorff U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, USA, [email protected] Michael A. Knight Gannett Fleming, Inc., P.O. Box 67100, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17106, USA, [email protected] Joseph T. Krupansky Gannett Fleming, Inc., 1010 Adams Avenue, Audubon, Pennsylvania, 19403, USA, [email protected] Khaled M. Al-Akhras Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Doha, Qatar, [email protected] Robert G. Stamm U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, USA, [email protected] Umi Salmah Abdul Samad Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Doha, Qatar, [email protected] Elalim Ahmed Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Doha, Qatar, [email protected] Abstract During a time of expanding population and aging urban Introduction infrastructure, it is critical to have accurate geotechnical Currently, the State of Qatar does not have adequate and geological information to enable adequate design geologic maps at regional and local scales with detailed and make appropriate provisions for construction. This descriptions, proper base maps, GIS, and digital geoda- is especially important in karst terrains that are prone to tabases to adequately support future development. To sinkhole hazards and groundwater quantity and quality better understand the region’s geological and geotech- issues. The State of Qatar in the Middle East, a country nical conditions influencing long term sustainability of underlain by carbonate and evaporite rocks and having future development, the Infrastructure Planning Depart- abundant karst features, has recognized the significance ment (IPD) of the Ministry of Municipality and Environ- of reliable and accurate geological and geotechnical ment (MME) of the State of Qatar has commenced the information and has undertaken a project to develop a Qatar Geologic Mapping Project (QGMP).
    [Show full text]
  • Coastal Geomorphology of the Qatar Peninsula
    _________________________________________________________________________Swansea University E-Theses Coastal geomorphology of the Qatar Peninsula. Alsheeb, Ali I. M How to cite: _________________________________________________________________________ Alsheeb, Ali I. M (1988) Coastal geomorphology of the Qatar Peninsula.. thesis, Swansea University. http://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43167 Use policy: _________________________________________________________________________ This item is brought to you by Swansea University. Any person downloading material is agreeing to abide by the terms of the repository licence: copies of full text items may be used or reproduced in any format or medium, without prior permission for personal research or study, educational or non-commercial purposes only. The copyright for any work remains with the original author unless otherwise specified. The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holder. Permission for multiple reproductions should be obtained from the original author. Authors are personally responsible for adhering to copyright and publisher restrictions when uploading content to the repository. Please link to the metadata record in the Swansea University repository, Cronfa (link given in the citation reference above.) http://www.swansea.ac.uk/library/researchsupport/ris-support/ COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE QATAR PENINSULA by Ali I. M. Alsheeb B.Sc Qatar University, Qatar M.A. Pittsburgh University, U.S.A. Thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Geography, Swansea University, University of Wales, May 1988 ProQuest Number: 10821559 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a com plete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted.
    [Show full text]
  • Amir Calls for Lasting Solution to Palestine Issue
    SPORTS | 18-19 AmirA cup final todayto at Khalifa InternationalIn stadiumm Saturday 19 May 2018 | 3 Ramadan I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7531 | 2 Riyals Amir calls for lasting solution to Palestine issue H H the Amir said that the recent massacre President of the Republic of perpetrated against peaceful demonstrators Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on deepens the sense of injustice and the sideline of the summit. The meeting, dealt with the inactivity of international legitimacy. strategic bilateral relations between the two brotherly coun- “Gaza Strip has been transformed into a large tries and means to further deepen concentration camp for millions of people.” and enhance these relations. H H the Amir and President Erdogan also exchanged views on the H H the Amir and Turkish President hold talks. current regional and international issues, especially the serious developments in Palestine. THE PENINSULA In his speech, H H the Amir its people, this 70 year old said that the siege imposed on the ISTANBUL: Amir H H Sheikh bloodshed cannot be stopped. Gaza Strip must be stopped by a Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani He said the situation in the political decision, and a just yesterday addressed the opening occupied Palestinian territories solution to the Palestinian session of the Emergency Summit needs sincere positions and question must be imposed as the of the Organization of Islamic political will to take meaningful last case of colonialism that con- Cooperation (OIC) on Palestine. steps to eliminate the occupation. tinues to be a cause of concern H H the Amir said that “This is a prelude to any just for the world.
    [Show full text]
  • Arabian Adventures Qatar
    ARABIAN ADVENTURES QATAR Arabian Adventures Qatar As an inbound tour operator to Qatar, founded in 1987, Arabian Adventures Qatar was built on the vision of creating a business that would provide exceptional travel experiences for clients visiting Qatar. We at Arabian Adventures Qatar believe in the value of honesty, transparency and a positive attitude, consistently endeavoring to achieve and deliver the best experiences to our clients. We are constantly focused on one goal - to manage any program, whether it is for an individual traveler or a group of 1,000, with infinite attention to detail and unwavering commitment. Throughout our tours, you will discover this multifaceted country, a land of hospitality and cultural heritage combined with an immense development program. Offering sand, sea, city and beyond tour packages, we are proud to say that we have provided the most adventurous yet safest tours in Qatar. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle List of Services Charms of Doha Doha City Tour Doha City Tour Extension Desert Delights Half-Day Desert Safari Full Day Desert Safari Overnight Desert Safari Marina Magic Dhow Cruise with Lunch/ Dinner Fishing Trip Beyond The Ordinary Dukhan/ West Coast Tour Shahaniya Tour North of Qatar Tour Marhaba Doha Airport Transfers Hotel Booking Qatar has been blessed with such beautiful scenic views. Every angle is a picturesque view. Arabian Adventures Qatar can take you to best locations in Doha so you can get acquainted with the culture and lifestyle of the locals. • Doha City Tour • Doha City Tour Extension Doha City Tour The Pearl - Qatar, a Riviera style man-made island developed in an exclusive environment in Doha.
    [Show full text]
  • Keeping History Alive – Guide to Heritage Sites in Qatar Taking Qm Beyond the Walls Taking Qm Beyond the Walls – – Introduction Content
    KEEPING HISTORY ALIVE – GUIDE TO HERITAGE SITES IN QATAR TAKING QM BEYOND THE WALLS TAKING QM BEYOND THE WALLS – – INTRODUCTION CONTENT From Bronze age settlements to medieval palaces, 19th century forts, villages, Heritage SITES Location MAP 7 towers and mosques, the Qatar Museums team excavates, restores, protects and promotes heritage sites of Qatar that flourished long ago. We put local communities, Archaeological Heritage 9 young and old, in touch with their past, reminding them of the skills, wisdom and the AL ZubaRAH ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE 10 struggles of their ancestors. FREIHA 16 RuwaYda 18 Our goals are to dig into the past and discover its traces, to protect heritage sites and safeguard them for future generations, and to develop them in order to attract MURwab 20 visitors and educate them about Qatar’s rich culture and history. Architectural Heritage 23 BARZAN TowERS 24 AL KHOR TowERS 28 THE WELL OF AIN HLEEtaN 30 OLD PALacE IN DOHA 32 AL REKAYat FORT 36 AL THAGHAB FORT 38 AL JUMAIL VILLAGE 40 Cultural AND natural heritage 43 AL JassasIYA Rock CARVING SITE 44 JAZIRat BIN GHANNAM 48 RAS ABROUQ, ZEKREET FORT AND 50 East-WEst/WEst-East BY RICHARD SERRA For general inquiries please contact QM Cultural Tourism Unit: OTHER Information 55 THINGS to havE IN MIND WHEN VISITING 56 Division of Cultural Heritage Cultural Tourism Unit [email protected] +974 4402 8305 School visit to Al Zubarah Fort OTHER INFORMATION – LOCATION MAP 4 5 TAKING QM BEYOND THE WALLS HERITAGE SITES LOCATION – – LEGEND LOCATION MAP AL RUWAIS PARKING Road
    [Show full text]
  • HIA to Handle 53 Mn Fliers a Year by 2022
    SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2019 SAFAR 14, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4762 QR 2 Fajr: 4:15 am Dhuhr: 11:20 am Asr: 2:40 pm Maghrib: 5:10 pm Isha: 6:40 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 9 Sports 14 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building Malaysia an attractive Kipchoge smashes FINE MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN HIGH : 37°C Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera destination for Qatari mythical two-hour LOW : 31°C alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 investments: Kuwari marathon barrier Quick read FIRST ANOC WORLD BEACH GAMES BEGINS FM: Region desperately needs Qatar calls for dialogue to ease up tensions in Ecuador framework for long-term peace QATAR “follows with much con- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK gion desperately needs a sus- “More importantly, in or- cern” the recent developments DOHA tainable framework to ensure der not to use ethnic diversity taking place in Ecuador, Ministry long-term peace and stability. and minorities as an excuse of Foreign Affairs Spokesper- DEPUTY Prime Minister and The foreign minister said to intervene, we must build son HE Lolwah al Khater has Minister of Foreign Affairs HE the sequence of events in the re- countries that respect the rules said. The country has been Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- gion demonstrated the practical of coexistence in the interna- in unrest for the last 10 days rahman al Thani called for the need for a sustainable approach tional community, hoping that with protests following an end expansion of the regional secu- to regional collective security.
    [Show full text]
  • Medical Policy Agreement
    SECTION C: QLM QATAR PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK – EMERALD PLUS You can choose from the listed provider which can meet with your members’ requirements within the area of cover of your selected plan: CONTACT DETAILS PROVIDER NAME TELEPHONE No. FAX No. PROVIDER TYPE ADDRESS HOSPITALS AL AHLI HOSPITAL 44898000 44898989 In-Outpatient Bin Omran Street Hilal West Area near The Mall R/A, In-Outpatient AL EMADI HOSPITAL 44666009 44678340 along D Ring Road AL MAGHRABI EYE, ENT & D Ring Road near Safeer Center Opp to In-Outpatient DENTAL CENTER 44238888 44646377 Hassan Al-Abdulla Dental Center C Ring Road near Andaloos Petrol In-Outpatient AMERICAN HOSPITAL 44421999 44424888 Station, Muntazah DOHA CLINIC HOSPITAL 44384333 44384395 In-Outpatient New Mirqab Street, Al Fareej Al Nasr Opposite to American Hospital, C Ring In-Outpatient TURKISH HOSPITAL 44992444 Road, New Salata ASTER HOSPITAL 44440499 In-Outpatient D Ring Road, behind Family Food Center HAMAD HOSPITAL & PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERS On Re-imbursement Basis with (NO) co-insurance Doha POLYCLINICS AL-SAFA POLYCLINIC 44322448 44360572 Outpatient # 39 Al-Kinana St., Al-Nasr AL JAZEERA MEDICAL CENTRE 44351155 44351128 Outpatient Al Jaidah Building, Gulf Street AL JAZEERA MEDICAL CENTRE - MUAITHER BRANCH 44886464 44886363 Outpatient Building No. 312, Furousiya Street AL JAZEERA MEDICAL CENTRE - Building No. 24, Al Seliya Street, BUSIDRA BRANCH 44446062 Outpatient Maither South AL JAZEERA MEDICAL CENTRE - WAKRAH BRANCH 44446030 44140051 Outpatient Building No. 1890, Al Wakrah Road AL MANSOUR
    [Show full text]
  • Durham Research Online
    Durham Research Online Deposited in DRO: 25 January 2012 Version of attached le: Published Version Peer-review status of attached le: Peer-reviewed Citation for published item: Sillitoe, P. and Alshawi, A.A. and Al-Amir Hassan, A.K. (2010) 'Challenges to conservation : land use change and local participation in the Al Reem Biosphere Reserve, West Qatar.', Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine., 6 (1). p. 28. Further information on publisher's website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-6-28 Publisher's copyright statement: This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Additional information: Use policy The full-text may be used and/or reproduced, and given to third parties in any format or medium, without prior permission or charge, for personal research or study, educational, or not-for-prot purposes provided that: • a full bibliographic reference is made to the original source • a link is made to the metadata record in DRO • the full-text is not changed in any way The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. Please consult the full DRO policy for further details. Durham University Library, Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3LY, United Kingdom Tel : +44 (0)191 334 3042 | Fax : +44 (0)191 334 2971 https://dro.dur.ac.uk Sillitoe et al. Journal of Ethnobiology
    [Show full text]
  • Nadal Bounces Back from Slow Start to Reach Semis
    SPORT Saturday 19 May 2018 PAGE | 18 PAGE | 19 Al Rayyan confident Belmadi sees exciting of eending season with final, hopes to Amir Cup title complete treble Qatar drawn with UAE at AFC U-19 Championship THE PENINSULA the line for the participating knockout stage due to goal dif- sides as the top four teams will ference, will be aiming to do JAKARTA: Former champions also secure their spots in the better against Vietnam, Australia Qatar yesterday were drawn in FIFA U-20 World Cup next year and Jordan in Group C. Group A of the AFC U-19 Cham- in Poland. Two-time champions and pionship along with hosts Indo- Indonesia, who will be 2016 runners-up Saudi Arabia nesia. hosting the prestigious tour- are grouped with Tajikistan, The other teams in Group A nament for the third time, were 1985 winners China PR and include the United Arab Emirates crowned champions in 1961. Malaysia in Group D. and Chinese Taipei in the Defending champions Japan, The draw ceremony yes- 16-team event that kicks off in who earned their first title in the terday began with a traditional Indonesia on October 18 this previous edition, will face Indonesian performance by year. Thailand, DPR Korea and Iraq, dancers from the Liga Tari Qatar won this champi- who have won the title five times Mahasiswa Universitas Indo- onship in 2014 to seal their berth in Group B. nesia Krida Budaya, showcasing at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup Twelve-time champions local folklore dances and music, held in New Zealand.
    [Show full text]
  • Victory for Qatar As CERD Rejects UAE, Saudi Objections
    FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2019 DHU AL-HIJJAH 29, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4726 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 3:55 am Dhuhr: 11:35 am HIGH : 43°C Asr: 3:04 pm Maghrib: 5:56 pm LOW : 31°C Isha: 7:26 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 8 Sports 11 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN QSE up 3.17% in a week as With eyes on Bolt’s mark, Lyles Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera Qatari funds remain bullish outguns Gatlin in Zurich 100m alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 Amir appoints AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM KUWAIT AMIR Sheikh Saud Victory for Qatar as as new envoy to Jordan CERD rejects UAE, QNA DOHA THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Saudi objections Thani on Thursday issued Amiri Decision No. 30 of hammed Abdulaziz al Khulaifi 2019 appointing Sheikh Committee on the welcomed the committee’s de- Saud bin Nasser bin Jas- cision. sim bin Mohammed al Elimination of Racial “We are very pleased that Thani as Ambassador Ex- Discrimination the committee decided to traordinary and Plenipo- move forward and examine the tentiary to the Hashemite champions Qatar merits of the inter-state com- Kingdom of Jordan. QNA munications submitted by Qa- The decision is ef- GENEVA tar. Today marks a new era in The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Thursday received a written message from the Amir fective starting from the the role of human rights treaty of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah.
    [Show full text]
  • QNHG 2018-2019 Newsletter Issue 2
    QATAR NATURAL HISTORY GROUP 2018/2019 SEASON Newsletter n°2 QNHG Newsletter – March 2019 We’re planning to have a 40th anniversary picnic ! e’d like to revive the QNHG picnics tradition, and take this Wopportunity to celebrate our 40th anniversary. So mark your calendar for Friday April 12th. QNHG visit at Zubarah, with Dr Ferhan, We’ll be heading to the West coast, South February 2019 of Umm Bab, to a little known family beach, with shaded playgrounds and facilities. Bring your chair, extra shade, food and drinks. Overseas Trips We have a group of QNHG explorers who will head to Ethiopia, from April 5th to the 9th. The country is often referred to as the birthplace of humanity, and has so much to offer in terms of culture, history and biodiversity. We’ll have some fun, enjoying the beach and discovering the area… 4x4 or SUV is necessary since getting to this destination involves some off road driving... On their list : Addis Ababa city, National Museum, Mt Entoto, Debre Zeit, Abiata Shalla National Park, and some of the Rift Valley lakes. We’re already planning for the next season, with Oman, Turkey, Kenya or Ethiopia in mind… So stay tuned ! 1 QNHG Newsletter – March 2019 Cyanobacteria and toxins in Qatar Help Needed! esearch conducted by our wonderful talks coordinator has been featured At QNHG we’re all volunteers. We Rin Fortune Magazine. Here is an have some open positions for the excerpt of their press release : steering committee: Led by Harvard-trained ethnobotanist Dr. Paul - Ramble coordinators Alan Cox, research by a 50-scientist - Social secretary international consortium, has highlighted the potential of the dietary amino acid L-serine as Please contact Thierry Lesales a means of slowing protein misfolding [email protected] characteristic of Alzheimer's, ALS, and other progressive neurodegenerative diseases.
    [Show full text]