ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Thursday 28 November 2013 24 Moharram 1435 - Volume 18 Number 5897 Price: QR2 GCC to set up Man United integrated hammer logistics firm Leverkusen 5-0 Business | 21 Sport | 32 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Emir meets Lebanese caretaker PM Three camels Dubai wins bid hit by MERS DOHA: The deadly MERS virus ( Middle East Respiratory to host 2020 Syndrome) has been detected in three camels linked to a human case in Qatar, the Supreme Council of Health and the Ministry of Environment World Expo announced yesterday. The finding was made in coop- eration with the Netherlands Emir congratulates Dubai ruler Health Ministry’s National Public Health Institute and the Erasmus PARIS: Dubai yesterday beat tree style fireworks extrava- Medical College. off opposition from Brazil, ganza lit the night sky at the The three camels are living in Russia and Turkey to win the Burj Khalifa tower which stands the same farm and the infection right to host the 2020 World 828-metres high. There were was linked to two human cases Expo, sparking celebrations in jubilant crowds at Dubai’s shop- of MERS that had already been the city and a stunning fire- ping malls and other pyrotechnics cured, the SCH said yesterday. works display at the world’s displays. The city kicked off the The finding came as a result tallest building. presentations by pitching itself as The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati at Al of joint efforts by the Supreme The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim a futuristic, glitzy city. Bahr Palace in Doha yesterday. Council of Health, the Ministry bin Hamad Al Thani congratu- The victory for Dubai — home of Environment, the Netherlands’ lated by telephone UAE Vice to the world’s tallest tower, largest Health Ministry’s National Public President, Prime Minister and man-made island and one of the Health Institute and the World Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed world’s busiest airports — means Health Organization (WHO). bin Rashid Al Maktoum on win- the World Expo will be hosted by Cigarette firms pressuring Qatar THE PENINSULA ning the bid, QNA reported. an Arab country for the first time. The city beat Russia’s Dubai’s win confirmed the Ekaterinberg in the final round growing importance of Gulf states QU president of voting in Paris to clinch a pres- for international events. to remove graphic warnings tigious event that is credited with “We renew our promise to clarifies remark delivering a huge boost to tourism astonish the world in 2020,” DOHA: Global cigarette com- of the total smokers (16,000 households, who were selected and business in the host city. Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed panies are pressuring Qatar adults) against 12.9 percent non- randomly from different parts of DOHA: Qatar University (QU) Dubai, the economic and trans- bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said to remove the graphic warn- Qataris (35,000 adults). Among the country. Labour camps were President, Dr Sheikha Abdulla port hub of the United Arab after the win. ing labels on cigarette packets, Qataris, 21.3 percent of the smok- not included in the survey. Al Misnad, has been under Emirates, won 116 votes in the “Dubai Expo2020 will breathe indicating the positive impact ers were men against 0.6 percent The survey also found that attack in the local social media third round, comfortably beating new life into the ancient role of of the country’s efforts to fight women. Among non-Qataris, 19.6 14,000 adults ( 3.4 percent) smoke for comments she made dur- Ekaterinberg with 47. There was the Middle East as a melting pot smoking, a senior official of of the smokers were men against Shisha (4.9 percent women and ing a recent panel discussion at one abstention. for cultures and creativity,” he the Supreme Council of Health 4.6 percent women. 1.6 percent women). Among Dalhousie University in Canada The four candidate cities, said in a statement. He promised (SCH) said yesterday. The number of cigarette smok- Qataris, there were 4,000 adults about efforts to transform the which also included Brazil’s Sao the Dubai expo will “undoubtedly Currently there are about ers in the country has been found smoking Shisha ( 5.3 percent men country’s national university. Paulo and Turkey’s Izmir, had stand out as the best edition in 51,000 smokers in Qatar (20.2 to be 10 percent of the adult popu- and 0.4 percent women) against Her alleged statement that pulled out all the stops during the history of the event in terms percent men, 3.1 percent women) lation while 0.7 percent adults use 10,000 non-Qataris (4.8 percent she began from zero a decade ago 20-minute presentations before of preparation and presentation”. aged 15 years above, who consti- smokeless tobacco products. men, 2.4 percent women). when she took over as QU chief voting by the 168 member states According to UAE officials, 40 tute 12.1 percent of the adult pop- The World Health Organisation Nearly 85 percent of men infuriated many Qataris, but in a of the International Exhibitions percent of the estimated 227,000 ulation in the country, according (WHO) survey was carried out smoked Shisha in a café while press statement issued yesterday, Bureau (BIE), headquartered in new jobs expected to be created to the 2013 Global Adult Tobacco by the SCH in collaboration with about 63 percent of women used Al Misnad has clarified that her Paris, which oversees the organi- as a result of Expo will be in the Survey (GATS) released by the the Ministry of Development it at home. comments have been put out of sation of the events. tourism and travel sectors. AFP SCH yesterday. Planning and Statistics among THE PENINSULA context. THE PENINSULA As the news broke, a Christmas See also page 10 Qataris constitute 10.5 percent 8,571 Qatari and non-Qatari Continued on page 6 See also pages 6 & 8 THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME French film on kids’ struggle for education shown at Katara DOHA: Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global initiative of H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, presented French writer and director Pascal Plisson’s documentary On the Way to School (Sur le chemin de l’école) at the The Director of Razfa, Ali Al Mehdi (left) and Assistant Director Abdullah Al Mussaifri and (RIGHT) the Director of Al Koora, Amal Al Muftah (left) and Cinematographer Ajyal Youth Film Festival yesterday. Mohammed Nairoz speaking to the media yesterday. SHAIVAL DALAL It tells the story of children, united by the desire for an education, striving against extreme challenges to get to schools in remote locations in India, Kenya, Morocco and Patagonia, Argentina. EAA has partnered with Doha Film Institute (DFI) to foster community awareness about the Vow to build a strong film culture universal right to education and the plight of out-of- school children. As a sponsoring Friend of the Festival, EAA aims at harnessing the power We will make movies as long as we are breathing: Emerging filmmakers from Qatar of film to raise awareness among young people. BY RAYNALD C RIVERA EAA CEO Marcio Barbosa said: “Seeing strug- gles children face to access education shows why Ajyal Youth Film Festival: Today’s schedule we do what we do and what it means to these DOHA: Emerging filmmakers from DOHA: Wajma (An Afghan Love Story), Afghanistan’s official entry to the children. In our hearts and minds the film bridges Qatar are keen to contribute to Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, is among the films to be the gap between our programmes and our ben- building the country’s film culture screened today. The film, which won the Screenwriting Award at Sundance eficiaries and aligns with our vision to support by making more films. 2013, is an unapologetic look at the reality of women caught in situations access to education for all.” “We have very limited production from where there is no escape. DFI CEO Abdulaziz Al Khater said: “We are in the Gulf… Maybe because of lack Directed by Barmak Akram, Wajma stands out for its vivid settings and proud to be partnering with Education Above of support, young filmmakers give up. naturalistic performances. It will be screened at 10.15pm at Katara 12 Theatre B. All to bring this inspiring film to audiences in But we will continue as long as we are Other films to be shown today include On the Way to School at 7.15pm at Katara Qatar. This moving documentary follows the lives breathing; we will produce new films,” 12 Theatre B; A Shout from Within (10pm, Katara Sony Open Air Cinema); The of young heroes who confront and overcome dan- Abdullah Al Mussaifri, Assistant Way Way Back (6.30pm, Katara 12 Theatre A); When I Saw You (8.45pm, Katara gerous obstacles on their way to the classroom Director of the film Razfa, told the 16 Drama Theatre) and Side by Side (7.30pm, Katara Opera House). — a reality faced by millions of youth across the media yesterday. globe. The film is bound to resonate with audi- The short film is one of the seven efforts in the world of sports, said Ali Her film delves into domestic vio- ences and generate interest in this crucial issue.” which emerged from a seven-day Al Mehdi, Director of the film.