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Ashghal Plans to Develop West Bay North Beach Area BUSINESS | 17 SPORT | 23 QP pushing ahead Ferreira sees with expansion tough challenge despite blockade for Al Sadd Wednesday 9 May 2018 | 23 Sha’baan I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7521 | 2 Riyals Egypt hinders Ashghal plans to Qatari team from taking part in Arab develop West Bay League meetings North Beach area QNA DOHA: An official source at Qatar Media Corporation Ashghal has invited vision plans from expressed deep regret that the architects to develop a high-quality beach Egyptian authorities had hindered issuance of visas to park with promenade, a family zone that the delegation of the State of includes children’s beach with sea pools, Qatar to participate in the sports facilities including beach sports, meeting of the 91st Ordinary transport nodes and cycle route. Session of the Standing Committee for Arab Infor- Al Duhail beat Al Ain in AFC Champions League match mation and the 49th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab ANISHA BIJUKUMAR and hospitality offering within Al Duhail’s players celebrate after scoring a goal against UAE’s Al Ain during their AFC Champions Ministers of Information, from THE PENINSULA the City and wider Doha Munic- League Round of 16 match played at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, May 7 to 9, at the headquarters ipality,” Ashghal announced on yesterday. The Qatari giants continued their unbeaten streak in the AFC Champions League with a of the League of Arab States. DOHA: The Public Works its website. brilliant 4-2 win. →SEE ALSO PAGE 24 Qatar Media Corpora- Authority (Ashghal) is planning It adds: “As a prime water- tion’s Media Consultant to develop West Bay North front location, the site holds con- Abdulrahman Nasser Al Beach area — the sea facing area siderable potential to add sig- Obaidan, told Qatar News ahead of Sheraton — into a nificantly to the City experience Agency (QNA) yesterday, that sustainable and attractive whilst enhancing and protecting Qatar Media Corporation has waterfront destination of choice. the existing real estate value of Cruise season brings 65,675 visitors done all the procedures For the purpose, Ashghal West Bay. The development required to obtain visas for has invited vision plans from shall therefore be developed to RAYNALD C RIVERA support and operators of which ran from October 2017 the members of the dele- architects to develop a high- meet the needs of a wide range THE PENINSULA tourism landmarks. until April 2018, witnessed five gation to participate in these quality beach park with prom- of potential users including res- “To us cruise tourism is one maiden voyages to Doha, made meetings, but did not receive enade, a family zone that idents and visitors alike.” DOHA: A total of 65,675 visitors of the most important sectors that by MSC Splendida, Mein Schiff any official response from the includes children’s beach with The document titled “Vision arrived on Qatar’s shores during will help us excel and grow as a 5, Crystal Symphone, Europa 2 Egyptian authorities in this sea pools, sports facilities Competition for West Bay North 2017/18 season, marking a 39 destination,” Hassan Al Ibrahim, and Crystal Serenity. regard to date, and they were including beach sports, Beach Development”, also percent increase compared to Acting Chairman of QTA, said Data gathered by QTA shows informed of the issuance of transport nodes and cycles throws light on the project the previous season, Qatar while talking to reporters on the that most visitors aboard cruise only one visa. route along the waterfront. objectives saying to create a Tourism Authority (QTA) said sidelines of the event. ships this season were Al Obaidan, head of the “The Public Works distinctive and activated water- yesterday. “The probability of people European, with the largest delegation to participate in Authority seeks to develop West front that creates a new desti- The announcement was visiting the destination is 16 portion being German (44 the meetings of the Com- Bay North Beach area within nation offering that is family done during the closing cer- times higher that they visit percent, 20,275 visitors). Italian mittee and the Council, con- Doha City to create a major orientated providing appro- emony yesterday in which QTA Qatar on a cruise ship and they and British visitors formed the firmed that visa procedures viable, connected, sustainable priate attractions and facilities recognized the efforts of immi- enjoy their experience,” he said. second and third largest groups had been initiated earlier to and attractive destination of for residents and visitors alike. gration, port and customs offi- The visitors were on board respectively. ensure participation. choice that can complement the cials; tour guides and tour oper- 22 cruise ships, 14 of which were existing recreational, leisure →CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 ators, providers of logistical mega-ships. The cruise season, →CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Trump pulls US Offers and discounts from Iran nuclear agreement, to galore this Ramadan revive sanctions SACHIN KUMAR “Ramadan is an important THE PENINSULA month for us because the sale REUTERS is highest in this month com- DOHA: With holy month of pared to other months during WASHINGTON: US Pres- Ramadan approaching near, the year,” a Marketing Manager ident Donald Trump companies have begun to of a car dealer told The yesterday pulled the United announce offers and discounts Peninsula. States out of an international for customers. Retailers are not far behind agreement aimed at Automobile dealers, in attracting customers. Most of stopping Iran from obtaining retailers, hotels and restaurants the retailers have already a nuclear bomb, and said he have lined up appealing started Ramadan related cam- would reimpose economic packages to attract customers paigns under which they are sanctions on Tehran imme- during the holy month. offering various items on diately. The decision is likely Car dealers are leading the reduced prices. to raise the risk of conflict in pack, when it comes to doling “During the holy month, the Middle East, upset Amer- out offers. Their catchy adver- demand for rice, oil, milk, ica’s European allies and tisements are greeting cus- dates, juices increases sharply. disrupt global oil supplies. tomers by saying that they can There is a tendency among “This was a horrible one- save up to QR50,000- customers to stock some food sided deal that should have QR60,000 by buying cars items for the coming months, never, ever been made,” during the month. which is one of the main Trump said at the White The dealers are offering reasons for spike in demand,” House. “It didn’t bring calm. freebies such as free regis- a senior official of a retailer It didn’t bring peace. And it tration and insurance for told The Peninsula. never will.” vehicle for one to two years, More than 500 essential Trump said he was willing extended warranty, cash back consumer goods including food to negotiate a new deal with and free road-side assistance. and non-food items have Iran, but Tehran has already To make it easier to own a car, already become cheaper after ruled that out and threatened they have also announced flex- the Ministry of Economy and unspecified retaliation if ibility in payments. Some car Commerce (MEC) released dis- Washington pulled out. makers are giving option of counted price list for various Iranian state television zero percent down payment for items for Ramadan. said yesterday that Trump’s buying a car while other It is also a good time for decision to withdraw was schemes allow to pay some part those looking to buy electronic “illegal, illegitimate and of the down payment in phases. items as showrooms are undermines international Additionally, the customers offering zero percent interest agreements.” The Iran deal will also be offered gift vouchers on instalments and free may remain partially intact, and lucky draw coupons. extended warranty on TVs, even without the United Ramadan is a crucial month for speakers, mobile phones, home States. car makers as customers con- appliances and watches. sider it auspicious to buy cars →SEE ALSO PAGES 7, 15 during the holy month. →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 02 HOME WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 2018 Central Nursery produces 2.6 million saplings in a year THE PENINSULA Environment Department at the Head of the Organising Com- Ministry in collaboration with mittee of the Forum. DOHA: Using advanced agricul- Social and Economic Devel- He said that Public Parks tural technology, the Central opment and Environment Pro- Department succeeded in Nursery of the Ministry of Munic- tection Department. adopting advanced agricultural ipality and Environment produces Minister of Municipality and technologies which suits plants 2.6 million saplings of various Environment said that the Min- in the climate of Qatar. “The flower plants and trees in a year. istry reached at an advanced Central Nursery produces 2.6 The figure was revealed at stage in the sector of plantation million saplings including Qatar-Turkey Forum for Flower and making greenery across the 600,000 of various flower plants Gardens which was opened by country by using advanced agri- and trees,” said Al Khori. Minister of Municipality and Envi- cultural technologies to improve He said that the Forum was ronment, H E Mohamed bin the traits of trees genetically successful as about 30 companies Abdullah Al Rumaihi yesterday. which suits to the desert climate. from Qatar and 25 companies Over 50 Qatari and Turkish “The Forum showcased many from Turkey for producing companies producing and trading plants and flowers suitable to flowers and tree plants are par- flowers and decoration plants and Qatar climate,” said Turkish ticipating. The Forum will pro- their representatives participated Ambassador to Qatar, Fikret Ozer, vides opportunities to the busi- in the forum.
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