QATAR | Page 7 Cruise season kicks off with launch of new passenger terminal published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11344 October 23, 2019 Safar 24, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir attends Japan emperor’s enthronement ceremony In brief HIA passenger ARAB WORLD | Confl ict Russia, Turkey reach capacity to soar deal on Syria border Russia and Turkey agreed yesterday to ensure Kurdish forces withdraw from areas close to Syria’s border to 60mn a year with Turkey and to launch joint patrols, in a deal hailed as “historic” By Santhosh V Perumal Cup and beyond. It is also a strong by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Business Reporter sign that Qatar’s economy is robust After marathon talks in Russia’s and acts as a further economic stimu- southern city of Sochi, Erdogan and lus, providing excellent opportunities his Russian counterpart Vladimir amad International Airport for local and international contrac- Putin announced the deal just hours (HIA) is all set for a second tors,” he said. ahead of a deadline for Turkey to Hmassive expansion, which will The second phase of HIA’s expansion restart its assault on Syrian Kurdish see annual passenger capacity soar comprises twin phases with the fi rst forces. Page 13 to 60mn and construction of a giant phase of the current expansion com- 10,000sq m indoor tropical garden as prising the central concourse linking His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani participated in the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito SPORT | Football well as a 268sq m water feature. concourses D and E. To Page 9 of Japan which took place at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo yesterday. A number of dignitaries including heads of state and Moreover, the expansion – which governments and representatives of international organisations participated in the ceremony. The Amir also attended the dinner Tickets of FIFA Club will also see the construction of a new banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito in honour of the distinguished guests participating in the ceremony. Pages 4, 17 World Cup for sale cargo terminal that will increase ca- Qatar Airways to take Fans are one step closer to the pacity handled to an estimated 3.2mn record delivery of action today with the opening of tonnes a year – comes as part of Qatar’s airplanes in 2020 the Visa Presale for the FIFA Club well calibrated strategy to transform World Cup Qatar 2019 presented HIA into ‘destination in its own right, Qatar Airways, which on average Cityscape 2019 exhibition opens at DECC by Alibaba Cloud. As of 2pm than just a gateway’. receives an aircraft in 10 days, is (Doha time), Visa cardholders can These were disclosed by Qatar Air- set to take delivery of 40 airplanes E the Minister of Commerce featuring exceptional projects and real He noted that the Qatari real estate purchase tickets to see the club ways Group Chief Executive HE Akbar next year, a global record in terms and Industry Ali bin Ahmed estate and investment opportunities. market is witnessing favourable con- champions of each confederation, al-Baker at the 8th edition of Cityscape of delivery of maximum numbers Hal-Kuwari opened yesterday He said the exhibition represents a ditions for investors, registering more along with Al Sadd SC representing Qatar 2019, which got underway in by any carrier in any calendar year. the eighth edition of “Cityscape Qatar competitive platform for companies competitive prices during the current hosts Qatar, battle for the highest Doha yesterday. This was disclosed by Qatar Airways 2019” exhibition at the Doha Exhibi- from the Middle East, the United King- year, which contributed to attracting honour in global club football. “The expansion of Hamad Inter- Group Chief Executive HE Akbar al- tion and Convention Center (DECC). dom, Europe, the Far East and North investors looking for high-quality real This exclusive opportunity will be national Airport is a vital part of the Baker at a function to announce the In a speech, HE the Minister ex- Africa, to attract the interest of investors. estate. He explained that the volume available at FIFA.com/tickets until future success of the Qatar Airways expansion of Hamad International pressed his happiness at the opening HE the Minister welcomed the fi rst time of transactions recorded an annual in- October 31 at 13:00 CET (15:00 Doha Group, and of course of the country’s Airport. Page 9 the 8th edition of Cityscape Qatar with participation of Tunisia in the exhibition crease of 20% during the fi rst quarter of time). Sport Page 1 preparations to host the 2022 World the participation of several countries through a specialised national pavilion. 2019. Pages 8, 9 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 3 QATAR Ooredoo Announces Major Upgrade of Network Most Important Network Upgrade in Recent Years to Revolutionise Connectivity and Ensure 5G Future Use Cases oredoo, Qatar’s leading the near future where the best telecommunications medical professionals, located Ooperator, today anywhere around the world, will announced an exciting upgrade be able to diagnose and treat programme for its network, patients here in Qatar using 5G in line with the significant technology. growth that our beloved Qatar The telecommunications has witnessed lately in various leader is demonstrating its fields and to ensure offering the commitment to its own corporate most advanced services to all social responsibility strategy residents, including future 5G and the aims of Qatar Vision use cases, in partnership with 2030 - sustainability, economic global mobile giant Ericsson. growth and environmental The telecommunications management – with the roll-out leader announced it is working of its 5G network; despite the with industry giant Ericsson to phenomenal capabilities of the upgrade existing network. The new 5G network, the technology upgrade, which is being rolled currently being deployed out over a period of several provides vastly superior 5G weeks, will bring new levels Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi performance with the smallest of innovation to healthcare, site footprint and the lowest education and industry as a key COO Ooredoo Qatar possible energy consumption. driver behind the ambitious 5G Speaking of the network expansion plans, with Ericsson vehicles by piloting the world’s upgrade, Yousuf Abdulla al being chosen as a partner first 5G-enabled aerial taxi Kubaisi, Chief Operating thanks to its long-established drone; it trialled on-the-go Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said: position as market leader and WiFi in moving vehicles; remote “We’re delighted to be working technology pioneer. medical treatment was shown to with such a major international Ooredoo will leverage be possible with haptic gloves, powerhouse to ensure Qatar is Ericsson’s industry-leading scanners and joysticks; the at the forefront of technological Ericsson Radio System, 5G latest VR and AR experiences advancement, in line with New Radio solutions and its were showcased; 5G-enabled our corporate strategy which 10 Gbps microwave network to security for mega-events has aligns with Qatar Vision 2030. fully digitally transform and been displayed at mega-events; We have long been pioneers modernise its existing mobile and many more. in the development of a full network in order to ensure it is Ooredoo is the first operator in commercial 5G network, laying fully prepared to introduce the the world to launch 5G services the foundations for a bold latest technologies in line with and the recent Emir Cup was an and ambitious future, and Qatar National Vision 2030 and ideal opportunity for Ooredoo we are excited to see its rapid ahead of 2022’s events. to showcase some of the most progression in partnership with Ericsson. This upgrade 5G has been much anticipated exciting 5G developments represents a major expansion in Qatar and across the world, and demonstrate how 5G will of our 5G network in Qatar as given its potential to change the revolutionise healthcare and we work towards 5G becoming way internet users experience sports enjoyment. Its ground- mainstream in the country.” connectivity. A 5G network breaking Virtual Stadium and has the capacity to allow the 5G Connected Ambulance Al Kubaisi added: “By investing 10,000 times the volume of were both put to the test; the in high-speed and low-latency traffic compared to LTE, and Virtual Stadium allowed fans 5G technology, we will be able provides peak capacity of 10 to experience a completely to meet the growing data traffic Gbps. Ooredoo has already new way of enjoying sports - demands and deliver the high- showcased a number of exciting combining Virtual Reality with quality network required to offer use cases to give the public an user engagement and interaction the very best Smart City services insight into just how much the and the 5G network - while for Qatar. Our partnership with 5G network will change lives: the 5G Connected Ambulance Ericsson will help us develop it demonstrated autonomous allowed attendees a glimpse into Qatar beyond all current expectations; it will enable people’s digital lives. We are mal service are encountered. its Smart Cities, its Internet beyond excited to see how the Technical staff have assured of Things capabilities and its future of Qatar unfolds, and we customers any disruption is ex- potential to host immersive are proud to be working with pected to be minor and short- mega-events. 5G-enabled Ericsson to make 5G dreams a lived, with the post-upgrade services will have an enormous reality.” benefits far outweighing any impact on our everyday lives; minor inconvenience in the they will be instrumental in A comprehensive communica- short term, and customers are developing the kind of Smart tion plan has ensured custom- encouraged to contact Ooredoo Cities in which we want to ers have been made aware of the with any queries about service live, in transforming society network upgrade, in case any provision while the upgrade is and industry and in enhancing temporary interruptions to nor- underway.