Qatar, Equatorial Guinea Ink Slew of Pacts
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TUESDAY JUNE 1, 2021 SHAWWAL 20, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5273 QR 2 Fajr: 3:16 am Dhuhr: 11:32 am DUSTY Asr: 2:56 pm Maghrib: 6:23 pm HIGH : 43°C LOW : 34 °C Isha: 7:53 pm World 7 Business 8 Sports 12 Denmark accused of helping Crude surges to $70 on Federer dares to dream as he US NSA spy on Merkel, others strong demand hopes cruises into second round Qatar, Equatorial Guinea ink slew of pacts Amir, President of Equatorial Guinea hold official talks Equatorial Guinea keen to strengthen ties with Qatar: President Mbasogo His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo held officials talks at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. PAGE 16 QNA HH the Amir welcomed the his country’s keenness to develop culture, in addition to exchanging cluded a pact on mutual exemption HH the Amir hosted a luncheon DOHA President and the accompanying and strengthen bilateral relations views on a number of issues of com- from entry visa requirements for banquet in honour of the Presi- delegation, wishing him a pleasant and cooperation with Qatar in vari- mon concern. diplomatic, special and service pass- dent of the Republic of Equatorial HIS Highness the Amir of State of stay, and the relations of the two ous fields to achieve the interests of After the talks, HH the Amir and ports, an air services agreement, an Guinea and the accompanying del- Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al countries further development and both countries. the President of Equatorial Guinea agreement to encourage and protect egation at the Amiri Diwan. Earlier Thani and President of the Repub- growth in various fields. They discussed bilateral re- witnessed the signing ceremony of a mutual investments, an agreement upon arrival at Amiri Diwan, the lic of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro For his part, the President of lations and the ways to enhance number of agreements and a memo- on economic, commercial and tech- president of Equatorial Guinea was Obiang Nguema Mbasogo held of- Equatorial Guinea expressed his and develop them, especially in randum of understanding between nical cooperation, and a MoU on accorded an official reception. ficial talks at the Amiri Diwan on thanks to HH the Amir for the warm the fields of investment, economy, the governments of the two countries. conducting political consultations on Monday. reception and hospitality, stressing energy, transportation and agri- The agreements and MoUs in- issues of mutual interest. See also page 16 Fuel prices go up for June Sheikha Jawaher honours 374 CUSTOMERS will have to pay more for fuel in Qatar. Announcing the fuel prices for June on outstanding QU female graduates Monday, Qatar Petroleum said premium-grade QNA petrol will cost QR1.85 DOHA Qatar confronts per litre, while the super grade petrol will retail at QR1.90 per litre. COVID with largest Both fuel grades saw a jump of 5 dirhams in their fares from May. HER Highness Sheikha Jawa- Diesel, on the other hand, is priced at QR1.75 per litre for June, her bint Hamad bin Suhaim vaccination drive (PG 6) 10 dirhams more than its price in May. (TNN) Al Thani, the consort of HH the Amir, patronised the 2020 graduation ceremony of Qa- tar University’s 43rd batch of female students at the QU Sports and Events Complex on Monday. 38km-long shared pedestrian cycling A number of members of the QU’s Board of Trustees and QU Vice-Presidents at- path opens on Al Khor Road tended the ceremony. HH Sheikha Jawaher gave THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened the shared pedestrian and cycling tracks on a speech in which she recalled the eastern side of Al Khor Road, integrating with the Olympic Cycling Track on the western her memories of Qatar Univer- side, giving more opportunities for hobbyists to practice cycling and jogging, ensuring complete sity, from which she graduated safety. The track is 38 km long and 6 metres wide, passing through 18 underpasses, to provide and returned as a postgradu- HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, the consort of HH the Amir, patronised the graduation a smooth and uninterrupted movement. In order to facilitate better use of the tracks along the ate student. ceremony of Qatar University’s 43rd batch of female students at QU Sports and Events Complex on Monday. road, 80 cycle-parking points, 100 benches and 20 resting areas are provided. To provide more Her Highness urged the safety, Ashghal announced installation of 6 cycling counters for cyclists, including four on the students to continue education, whole world the importance Olympic cycling track, and two others on the common pedestrian and cycling track. PAGE 2 study, and scientific research of investing in science and sci- for the sake of the nation’s ad- entific research. Empowering women stems vancement, as this is the best At the end of her speech, way to build a conscious and Her Highness thanked HH the from firm conviction of wise responsible person who can Amir and the university fac- contribute to the service and ulty, congratulating the gradu- leadership: QU president advancement of the country. ate students and wishing them She referred to His High- continued success in their sci- QATAR University President tion of the position Qatari ness the Amir of State of Qa- entific life. Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham women have achieved in tar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Her Highness honoured has affirmed that empower- shaping the future of the Al Thani’s affirmation in his the 374 outstanding female ing Qatari women to play country and that the state is speeches regarding the pri- graduates out of the total their roles in building the witnessing its renaissance ority of investing in people, number of 2,455 in various nation is an authentic Qatari across all fields. which is evident in Qatar Na- disciplines. approach and a policy that Regarding the role of tional Vision, to achieve sus- QU President Dr Hassan stems from the firm convic- Qatari women in the country’s tainable development. Rashid Al Derham honoured tion of the country’s wise efforts against COVID-19, he She praised the level that HH Sheikha Jawaher on the leadership. said that the pandemic has QU has reached in the global occasion of her graduation In a speech during the proved that Qatari women, rankings, and the efforts of from the graduate studies of graduation ceremony for the whenever they are put to the the university administration College of Business and Eco- Class of 2020 on Monday, he test and given responsibility, and all its employees, indicat- nomics. said the celebration of the are up to the responsibility ing that the COVID-19 pan- new QU batch is a celebra- and challenge. (QNA) PAGE 16 demic has made clear to the Continued on page 16 02 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. AMIR MEETS TUNISIAN PRIME MINISTER The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Interior of Tunisia Hichem Mechichi and his accompany- ing delegation at his Amiri Diwan Office on Monday. During the meeting, they re- viewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and the means of enhancing them, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common concern. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani. (QNA) Shura calls for stronger efforts WHO appoints Qatar’s Hanadi to its External Review Group to achieve QNV 2030 objectives TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in Long-Term Care Facilities to help DOHA ensure that the most vulnerable peo- QNA specialisations to work in the ple were better protected against COV- DOHA government sector and others. NATIONAL Lead for Older People in ID-19. These goals are also achieved Qatar Dr Hanadi Al Hamad has been Speaking after the appointment, THE Shura Council on Monday by paying attention to the pro- appointed to the World Health Organi- Dr Hanadi said, “Working as part of a reviewed the report of the Ser- tection of the Qatari family, by zation’s (WHO) Exter- global team focused on vices and Public Utilities Com- addressing the causes leading to nal Review Group. the wellbeing and care of mittee on the briefing presented the high rate of divorce and find- The External Review older people helps to en- to the Council by President of ing solutions to overcome mate- Group supports the sure that we learn from Planning and Statistics Author- rial obstacles to those who are WHO to review clini- best practice internation- ity Dr Saleh bin Mohammed Al about to marry. cal guidelines to ensure ally and gives us a plat- Nabit on the State’s efforts re- Shura also stressed on the that advice and support form to share the ongoing garding the Qatar National Vi- need to address the imbalance provided by the WHO improvements in older sion (QNV) 2030 and the chal- in the demographic composition is built on international people’s services that we lenges it faces. between citizens and expatriates best practice. are delivering in Qatar.” At the beginning of the meet- by rationalising the recruitment The appointment She added, “This ap- ing chaired by Shura Speaker of workers whose increase has follows wide-ranging pointment is a great HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin negatively affected society eco- collaborations between privilege, but most im- Zaid Al Mahmoud via videocon- nomically and socially so that a the WHO and Dr Ha- portantly is recognition ferencing, the Council praised greater rate of highly specialised nadi and her team over Dr Abdulla Al Ansari, HMC’s of the professionalism the tireless efforts of the Amir technical labour is used.