Amir to Embark on Rwanda, Nigeria Visits Today QNA/ the PENINSULA Fields, in Addition to a Number the Relationship Between 16, 2013
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BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 08 Qatar-Canada China favourites trade volume as battle for jumps 42% to continental QR671m in 2018 supremacy begins Sunday 21 April 2019 | 16 Sha'baan 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7868 | 2 Riyals Amir to embark on Rwanda, Nigeria visits today QNA/ THE PENINSULA fields, in addition to a number The relationship between 16, 2013. Nigeria as well opened in different sectors including agreements were signed during DOHA of issues of common interest. Nigeria and Qatar spans over its diplomatic mission in Qatar construction, energy, hospitality the visit. The visits will also witness several decades. Both countries with the arrival of Ambassador and health. Deputy Prime Minister and Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin the signing of a number of are active members of various Shuaibu Ahmed in 2013. The high-level visits of offi- Minister of State for Defence Hamad Al Thani will embark on agreements and memoranda of international organizations such The two countries hold cials from Qatar and Rwanda Affairs, H E Dr Khalid bin state visits to the Republic of understanding in a number of as the United Nations (UN), the similar views on international has strengthen relations Mohamed Al Attiyah, met with Rwanda and the Federal areas of cooperation. Organization of Islamic Coop- and regional issues and believe between the two countries. The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Nigeria, today. H H the Amir will be accom- eration (OIC) and many more. as well as advocate for peaceful President of Rwanda and Republic of Rwanda, Albert H H the Amir will hold talks panied by an official Diplomatic relations means of resolving international Chairman of the current session Murasira, and his accompa- with the leaders of the two delegation. between the two countries were disputes. of the African Union, Paul nying delegation in March 2018. countries and senior officials on The visit will further established in 2010. The There are over 10,000 Kagame, visited Doha in The meeting focused on mil- bilateral relations and means of enhance the relation of Qatar Embassy of the State of Qatar in Nigerian expatriates living in November 2018 for an official itary ties and the ways to enhancing them in various with Nigeria and Rwanda. Abuja was opened on December Qatar who are working visit to the country. Several enhance them. EAA Foundation launches ‘Dynamic Futures Qatar’ FAZEENA SALEEM "The uniqueness of THE PENINSULA the Dynamic Futures Education Above All (EAA) Foun- Qatar scholarship dation, for the first time in Qatar, programmes lies has launched one of the most in its focus on innovative and comprehensive scholarship programme in the civic engagement, region. The first edition of the and Qatar’s role ‘Dynamic Futures Qatar’ in investing in programme awarded 32 schol- expatriates and arships to students in Qatar on Thursday. valuing their potential The scholarship is offered contribution to Qatar’s MoPH signs pact with University Hospital of Heidelberg under EAA Foundation’s pro- future." Minister of Public Health H E Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari with officials from the University Hospital of Heidelberg and Hamad Medical gramme Al Fakhoora, with the Corportation during a ceremony to sign an agreement, which aims at promoting cooperation, sharing knowledge and sharing experiences support of the Ministry of in health-related fields as well as treating patients, in Germany. `P3 Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The potential contribution to Qatar’s ‘Dynamic Futures Qatar’ schol- future,” said Fatima Al Khater, arship programme aims to President of the Dynamic provide young adults between Futures Qatar programme, EAA 17 and 25 years old, who have Foundation. Kahramaa sees spent most of their formative “We are delighted to have Katara Hospitality’s Bürgenstock years in Qatar, with access to four of the most acclaimed insti- 3,000 violations higher education. tutes coming forward to support and warnings The awarding ceremony us in this noble endeavour, and expects 100% rise in Qatari tourists held at the Qatar Faculty of we are especially grateful to in two years Islamic Studies (QFIS) audi- Awqaf officials for bestowing tre- SACHIN KUMAR During the event, guests Thani and then Swiss Federal torium at Education City was mendous trust upon us and sup- THE PENINSULA were introduced to the three Councillor Johannes Schneider- SANAULLAH ATAULLAH attended by representatives porting us in working to enhance luxury properties of Switzer- Ammann, Minister of the THE PENINSULA from EAA Foundation, Dr the access to education for these Katara Hospitality owned The land’s largest deluxe hotel group Economy, at the Bürgenstock Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed exceptional youth,” she added. Bürgenstock Selection, Switzer- that are united under The Bür- Resort Lake Lucerne official Fahad Saud Al Hanzab, Head Al Thani, Director General of the ‘Dynamic Futures Qatar’ is land’s largest deluxe hotel group, genstock Selection brand: the opening ceremony on September of Monitoring section at General Department of Awqaf, a comprehensive programme is expecting the number of Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa 28, 2018 was a strong symbol of Conservation and Energy Effi- Dr Aisha Al Mannai, from and it offers recipients the oppor- tourists from Qatar to double this Lausanne, the Hotel Schweiz- this joint project. ciency Department at Qatar Hamad Bin Khalifa University, tunity to gain civic engagement year compared to previous year. erhof Bern & THE SPA and the “Katara Hospitality invested General Electricity and Water a member of the Shura Council, skills, as well as benefit from eco- The group has launched summer Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort 1bn Swiss francs in renovating Corporation (Kahramaa) has Director of the Muhammad Bin nomic empowerment activities. offer that is expected attract Lake Lucerne. three iconic properties in said that leaving outdoor lights Hamad Al Thani Center for This holistic scholarship design more tourists this year. Edgar Doerig, the Ambas- Lausanne, Bern and Lucerne and switched on during day is Muslim Contribution to Civili- supports students throughout “Last year we had over 3,000 sador of Switzerland to Qatar, created 1,100 new Jobs in doing among most common viola- zation, and several other guests. their studies and prepares them people from Qatar visiting the Qatari Government representa- so. Thanks to this substantial tions of the conservation law. “We believe that, by to become productive citizens hotel and this summer we are tives and business-leaders and investment, The Bürgenstock He said that the Department investing in human capital, we who can contribute in mean- expecting to have 100 percent members of media were present Selection became one of Swit- recorded about 3,000 violations enable young people to play a ingful ways to the community, more. I am expecting 6,000 during the event. zerland’s largest hotel operators and warning of the Law No. 20 key role in building their com- both during their studies and people from Qatar. I am confident Ambassador Doerig said that redefining luxury hospitality in of 2015 for the conservation of munities and unlocking their full after graduation. that we can achieve these many the important investment and Switzerland. electricity and water con- potential. The uniqueness of the The programme is spon- tourists,” Saeid Heidari, Managing presence of Katara Hospitality All three welcome guests to sumption during last two years. Dynamic Futures Qatar schol- sored together with the General Director of The Bürgenstock in Switzerland stands as a key- properties with dramatic con- Leaving outdoor lights arship programmes lies in its Department of Endowments at Selection told The Peninsula element of the excellent bilateral temporary design, award- switched on from 7am to until focus on civic engagement, and the Awqaf and includes four speaking on the sidelines of event relations between the two coun- winning restaurants and world- 4:30pm is against the conser- Qatar’s role in investing in expa- prominent universities and col- held the residence of the Ambas- tries. The participation of Sheikh class spa facilities,” said Heidari vation law. Al Hanzab said that triates and valuing their leges in Qatar. `P3 sador of Switzerland to Doha. Nawaf bin Jassim bim Jabor Al during the event. `P2 most of the violators were issued warning to rectify the situation by using photocells or timers to control outdoor lights, MOTC launches govt cloud, media analytics services repairing water leakage and fixing other errors. THE PENINSULA The first is a government with MOTC to be compliant with crises for action. It will also help administration, maximize He said that the conservation DOHA cloud based Infrastructure as a global systems and standards. them in the preparation of the opportunities to make better use law was amended two years ago Service (IaaS). It utilises dedi- Media Analytics Service necessary reports in this regard of public funds in accordance which increased the fine for vio- The Ministry of Transport and cated government network and allows government entities to easily and through dashboards with the Qatar National Vision lation of wasting water Communications (MOTC) has focuses on delivering the service monitor, follow and analyse provided by MOTC to service 2030 that aims to ensure fast QR20,000 which is reduced launched the Government Cloud over a private and highly secure what is being published about subscribers. and reliable accessibility to with reconciliation QR10,000. Service in association with environment for government them on social media and tradi- “We are glad to launch these information technology with “The fine for the wastage of MEEZA and Media Analytics entities. This helps those entities tional electronic media, thus two new services as part of reduced operational and capital electricity is QR10,000 which is Service, adding both of them to to reduce cost on connectivity as helping them monitor infor- MOTC’s plans for achieving the expenditures,” said MOTC reduced with reconciliation a list of shared services MOTC well as improve agility.