www.thepeninsula.qa Saturday 6 June 2020 Volume 25 | Number 8280 14 Shawwal - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 07 Touting upbeat Liverpool eye jobs data, Trump clear path to predicts economic title as fixtures recovery in US revealed Amir’s wise leadership made country overcome Amir holds phone conversation with unjust blockade: Shura Council Speaker Cypriot President QNA — DOHA and the efforts of Qatar’s citizens and QNA — DOHA residents. His Excellency added that the The Speaker of the Shura Council, H E country has foiled all the plans of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al blockading countries and became more Hamad Al Thani held Mahmoud, speaking on his behalf and capable, evident by the many achieve- yesterday via telephone a on behalf of members of the council, ments it accomplished in various fields conversation with H E Pres- renewed loyalty to Amir H H Sheikh over the past three years. ident of the Republic of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressing His Excellency stressed the State Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades. pride at His Highness’ wise leadership of Qatar’s firm position of supporting The call dealt with and policies that helped state of Qatar unconditional dialogue that is based bilateral relations and means overcome the impact of the unjust on respecting international law and to enhance them. H E the blockade and continue development not interfering in internal affairs as the Cypriot President thanked H for the country and the citizens while basis for guaranteeing security and H the Amir for the cooper- accomplishing many achievements. stability. His Excellency expressed ation of the State of Qatar’s H E the Speaker of the Shura appreciation to the good efforts made government with its Cypriot Council, in a statement made on the by friendly and brotherly countries to counterpart, and for the role council’s website marking the third resolve the Gulf crisis and revitalize of Qatar Airways in repatri- anniversary of the blockade, said that the GCC, led by the efforts of H H the ating Cypriot citizens home the country has managed to overcome Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh during the coronavirus the unjust blockade thanks to the direc- Sabah Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. pandemic. tives of H H the Amir, the state’s plans, `P3 Main works of 5/6 Park in Onaiza complete People of the Gulf THE PENINSULA — DOHA commemorating three years of steadfastness in the face of countries passed another The Supervisory Committee of the unjust siege with some art- year of their crisis and of Beautification of Roads and works reflecting the meaning the unjust siege imposed Public Places in Qatar has of steadfastness and over- on us since three years, completed implementation of coming challenges of the unfair which failed from the main works of the 5/6 Park blockade through important its first day and now in Onaiza area. The park achievements. includes many facilities On this occasion, Minister nothing is remaining attracting visitors and tourists, of Municipality and Environment, of the blockade except as it contains shaded areas for H E Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin disappointments of families to sit, play areas for Turki Al Subaie said that the Min- the blockaders. H H the children that contain games istry puts great importance on Amir reiterated on every suitable for different ages, construction of parks, play- occasions that Qatar is areas designated for celebra- grounds and stadiums. H E the open for dialogue to end tions and spaces to display Minister also commented that a various forms of artworks. land area of about 160,000 the crisis, but they waste This is in conjunction with square meters has been allo- all opportunities. the third anniversary of resil- cated for implementing the 5/6 ience in the face of the unjust Park project in Onaiza Area. blockade on the State of Qatar. He also added that densely On this occasion, some art- populated areas are chosen to works were displayed on 5/6 construct parks to serve the MoPH: 1,467 Arched on Lusail Expressway largest population possible. and the façade of the National For her part, Chairperson more patients Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), said of Qatar Museums, H E Sheikha a press release. Public Places in Qatar. Also, the Mathaf: Arab Museum of ‘Under the Microscope with Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin These are the artworks committee announced an Modern Art. ‘Poem’ (1963-65), Ashghal’ initiative through a Khalifa Al Thani, said: “It is a recover selected from the open invite for artwork that will be showcased and ‘Poem in Three Verses’ virtual exhibition that was pleasure for me to witness this QNA — DOHA the community in Qatar to take in 5/6 park under the title ‘Al (1963-65) are by the Lebanese launched during Eid Al Fitr. distinguished achievement that part with their artworks in Somoud’, designed by Faisal Al sculptor and painter Saloua Also, artists from Qatar represents the fruit of our joint The Ministry of Public Health memorizing the third anni- Hajri, one of the prominent Raouda Choucair. Fine Arts Association, in coor- cooperation with the Public (MoPH) announced yesterday versary of blockade, which was artists in Qatar. Also Ashghal announced dination with the Supervisory Works Authority (Ashghal) on 1,754 confirmed new cases of launched by Qatar Museums and Two more art works were that a link will be published to Committee of Beautification of the third anniversary of the coronavirus (COVID-19), with the Supervisory Committee of added to the 5/6 park. They are announce displaying the works Roads and Public Places in siege imposed on our beloved 1,467 people having recovered Beautification of Roads and drawn from the collection of of the winning artists of the Qatar, participated in country.” `P3 from the disease in the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of people recovered in the State of Qatar to 40,935. The Qatar Museums unveils It gives me great pleasure to work Ministry also announced that four with Asghal Qatar and Qatar Rail people had died from the virus in on the 3rd anniversary of the the last 24 hours.Over the last 24 public art installations, hours, 18 patients had been blockade. The resilience of our admitted to intensive care due to video projections on 3rd community both Qatari and the virus, bringing the total residents is reflected upon the number of patients currently in intensive care to 238 cases. anniversary of blockade achievements over the years, and The Ministry stated that there more so during the blockade. has been a small decrease in the THE PENINSULA — DOHA so during the blockade. Every number acute COVID-19 positive year we celebrate this moment H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint patients being admitted to To mark the third anniversary of unity through public art intensive care thanks to the of the blockade, Qatar installations”. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani measures taken by the Ministry of Museums (QM) has unveiled a “This year is particularly Public Health and the concerned series of public art installations significant given the affairs of authorities to limit the spread of the by local and international the rest of the world. The for purposeful and focused art Minister. in plaster, and then used that virus, the most important of which artists. COVID-19 pandemic that has and we seek to contribute to Guillaume Rouseré, a form to create a natural- is the early detection of the virus Chosen on the basis of the been brought to the surface enriching the art scene in French artist resident in looking, fossil-like sculpture which can contribute significantly annual 6/5 Open Call Initiative, allows for a moment of Qatar. We also value and praise Qatar, was selected as part of in limestone. to reducing the severity of the as well as a special open call reflection on ourselves and Qatar Museums’ efforts to the recent Qatar Museums Rouseré said: “For me and infection. initiated by QM and the Public how we live together. I am very develop, strengthen and Annual 6/5 initiative Open as for many of the residents The new cases are expatriate Works Authority (Ashghal), the proud of the people living in support the cultural sector at Call to realize his proposal and citizens of Qatar, the workers who were infected with artworks are intended to Qatar, and these photos will be various levels.” “Allow Me”. The work is on speech resonated as a message the virus as a result of contact with inspire hope and commem- treasured in our National “We are happy to choose display in Msheireb Metro of thanks and inclusion into individuals who were previously orate this historic period for Museum photo archives the Musheireb Station - the Station in partnership with Qatari society. Also, this infected, in addition to recording the nation. forever. I thank all those who main station and the largest Qatar Rail. Rouseré’s work statement underpinned the new cases of infection among H E Sheikha Al Mayassa participated, and invite those Doha metro station to translates into sculptural wishes to settle differences in groups of workers in different bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al who still want to participate to showcase this unique work of form an audio recording of peace without compromising regions. The new cases have been Thani, Chairperson of QM, said, continue doing so on our art; which portrays a signif- the poignant and unforget- the security of its people.” identified through track and trace “It gives me great pleasure to website,” said H E Sheikha Al icant national symbolism for table speech delivered by On this Occasion, H E Dr.