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Amir to meet EXCISE Businesses must GOODS President of & TAXTAX RATESRATES Iraq tomorrow file transitional QNA TAXABLE PERSON DOHA Release for consumption 1EXCISE TAX IS TRIGGERED Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet at the excise tax return SUPPLY OF EXCISE Amiri Diwan tomorrow with 50%50% TAX RATERATE President of the Republic of Iraq GOODS CARBONATEDCARBONATED DRINKDRINKSS THE PENINSULA With no threshold for Dr. Barham Salih, who will DOHA transitional excise arrive on an official visit to Doha today. H H the Amir and the Iraqi All businesses that import, tax return filing, any President will hold talks on the produce, and store/stockpile business that has bilateral relations between the excise goods will need to account excise goods in their GENERAL TAX RETAIL two brotherly countries, ways AUTHORITY SELLER 100%100% TTAXAX RATRATEE for excise tax and file a ‘one-time’ Excise Tax included ENERGY DRINKDRINKSS of promoting them and issues of stocks will need to file Payment of Excise transitional excise tax return on 2 2 in the wholesalwholesale price mutual concern. the goods they held for business transitional excise tax Tax due to the General Tax Authority purposes one-day prior to returns no later than January 1, 2019, said the General January 31, 2019. Amir sends message Tax Authority (GTA), yesterday. FINAL CONSUMER The authority has urged the 100%100% TAXTAX RATERATE to President of businesses that import, produce, pay the tax due on a quarterly Excise Tax included SOURCE: GENERAL TOTOBACCOBACCO PRODUCTSPRODUCTS Venezuela 3 in the retail price and store/stockpile excise goods basis. TAX AUTHORITY to comply with excise tax. The law stipulates that a QNA With no threshold for transi- period of 90 days from the date DOHA tional excise tax return filing, any of entry into force of the law for purposes such as hotels, conven- excise tax due on any excise As part of Qatar’s plans to business that has excise goods in businesses that carry out the ience stores, tobacco shops, etc are goods leaving the tax warehouse. reduce the country’s dependence Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin their stocks will need to file tran- importation or local production not required to register with the Businesses should ensure ful- on hydrocarbon resources, the Hamad Al Thani has sent a sitional excise tax returns no later of excise goods will be given to GTA for excise tax purposes yet are filment of compliance GTA is implementing excise tax written message to President than January 31, 2019. Businesses them to adjust their conditions still liable to pay a one-time tran- obligations. and taking measures to improve of the Bolivarian Republic of must pay the excise tax no later regarding tax registration. sitional excise tax returns. GTA reserves the power to voluntary tax compliance. Issued Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, than 30 days after filing the tran- For businesses that intend to Businesses may also apply conduct assessments on taxable under Act No. (25) of 2018 and pertaining to bilateral relations sitional excise tax return. conduct activities that require for a tax warehouse licence. A tax persons and may subsequently implemented on January 1, 2019, and ways of enhancing them. In a statement, the authority tax registration after the law has warehouse is a location in which impose penal measures which the excise tax is imposed on The message was handed said that businesses that import come into force, must register an authorised person (warehouse may entail imprisonment for a certain unhealthy goods over by Qatar’s Ambassador or produce excise goods or busi- within 30 days prior to the keeper) is permitted to store or period not exceeding one year including tobacco products, to Venezuela, Rashid bin nesses that wish to operate a tax activity that requires produce excise goods under an and/or a fine not exceeding three alcohol, energy drinks and Mohsen Fetais, when Exec- warehouse must register with registration. excise tax suspension times the tax amount payable as special purpose goods incurring utive Vice-President of Ven- the GTA; keep accounting books Businesses that only hold a arrangement. The warehouse per Act No. (25) of 2018 on excise a 100 percent tax and carbonated ezuela, Dr. Delcy Rodriguez, and records; file tax returns and stock of excise goods for business keeper will be liable for the tax Law Articles 16, and 18. drinks incurring a 50 percent tax. met him yesterday.

US envoy for resolving Gulf People with special needs to get enhanced dental care FAZEENA SALEEM will be referred to the specialised full-fledged operation room The clinic is equipped with designed door which is wide crisis resigns THE PENINSULA clinic at the AWH. Also, follow up which receive patients once a state-of-the-art medical enough to allow access to clinics will be run by the PHCC. week for dental care under equipment, which meets global patients with mobility QNA To enhance dental care for “This will help us to see general anaesthesia sees around standards, and is staffed with a impairment. The clinic is also WASHINGTON people with special needs, a more patients,” said Dr Abdul- three cases. medical team comprising one spe- equipped with a special lifting specialised clinic at Hamad hakim Ahmad Al Yafei, Senior “We see both adults and cialised senior consultant and two apparatus, which can lift an As US Secretary of State Mike Medical Corporation (HMC)’s Al Consultant Pediatric and children. A majority of 70 specialists. As well as there are con- object up to 400 kg in weight, Pompeo yesterday started his Wakra Hospital (AWH) will soon Special Needs Dentistry and percent patients who visit us sultants in other specialities of den- thus enabling treatment of visit to Middle East from collaborate with the Primary Head of Dentistry Department have autism. This specially tistry in demand such as perio- patients while they are seated on Jordan, the US State Health Care Corporation (PHCC) at AWH. designed clinic provides a more dontics and endodontics. The clinic their wheelchairs. Department envoy to resolve to expand its existing services. The first of its kind spe- accessible and accommodating provides oral and dental health The operation room is uti- the Gulf crisis, Anthony Zinni, Early detection and initial cialised dental clinic for people service that is intended to be less care such as tooth extraction, filling lized for radiology imaging under has resigned. care for dental problems of with special needs at AWH was stressful for patients with special in addition to some prosthodontics general anaesthesia for those Zinni resigned after real- people with special needs will be opened in October 2015. The needs. It is an alternative to and treatment of caries and patients who experience diffi- ising he could not help resolve provided by the PHCC’s health weekly clinic receives between regular dental clinics,” Dr Al gingivitis. culty when they undergo radi- the Gulf dispute “because of centres and complicated cases Clinic 40 to 60 patients. A Yafei told The Peninsula. The clinic has a specially ology imaging. the unwillingness of the regional leaders to agree to a viable mediation effort that we offered to conduct or assist in implementing,” he Ooredoo marathon to witness FTA to give fillip to fashion told CBS News. Zinni also felt there was no need for his involvement record number of participants industry in the region with the Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA) concept, a RAYNALD C RIVERA Carla Bruni, Valentino’s cre- security alliance that he was SACHIN KUMAR Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, St. Regis Doha, Qatar THE PENINSULA ative director Pierpaolo Pic- asked to introduce to regional THE PENINSULA Chief Operating Officer, Museums, Sports Corner, cioli, Vogue Italia’s deputy leaders, since other members Ooredoo said at a press Radio Olive, Radio Suno and The fashion industry in Qatar editor-in-chief Sara Sozzani of the administration are car- Ooredoo Doha Marathon 2019 conference. Burrda Sport. and the entire MENA region Maino, Russian supermodel rying it forward. is set to witness record number “We can’t wait to see all the “We have a record- is set to receive a big boost Natalia Vodianova, InStyle US Anthony Zinni, a retired of participants, as some 4,000 runners at the start line on breaking 4000 participants with the recently launched editor Laura Brown, Marine Corps general and participants are set to take part Friday and we wish them all signed up and ready to take Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA), a renowned Lebanese fashion former head of US Central in this year’s edition. The the very best of luck in their their places at the start line on first-of-its-kind initiative designer Zuhair Murad and Command, had agreed to marathon is set to be held on race,” he added. January 11, for the full mar- which provides funding, Balmain’s creative director work as a special adviser to Friday, with the gathering At the press conference, athon and for all the other race mentorship and international Olivier Rousteing, and the secretary of state on point located at the Museum Ooredoo also announced an categories as well. We’re exposure to most deserving French-Algerian model Middle East issues at the of Islamic Art park. impressive list of prominent delighted to be able to make new talents in the region. Farida Khelfa are some of the request of then-Defense Sec- “We’ve always been proud sponsors including Qatar this event accessible to all, The first ever grantees of biggest names in global retary Jim Mattis and then- to host the Ooredoo Doha Airways, Huawei, Aspire, Star- from serious marathon runners the annual FTA Prize chosen fashion scene who comprise Secretary of State Rex Till- Marathon and have been kLink, AlKass Sports Channels, to families taking part in from a rigorous selection the judging panel who will erson, both of whom have incredibly encouraged to see Katara Hospitality, Lekhwiya, shorter distances together,” process will be announced select four to five winning since left the administration. it go from strength to strength Ministry of Interior, Ministry said Al Kubaisi. during FTA’s inaugural event designers for FTA’s inaugural During his ongoing Middle each year. This year, we’re of Culture and Sports, Qatar This year’s prize fund is in Doha this March, according 2019 cycle. East trip, US Secretary of State delighted to confirm it’s a Sports for All Federation, also the best ever, with the first to Danya Taha, curator at “Fashion Trust Arabia is a Mike Pompeo will also visit record year on all fronts; we’ve Damaan Islamic Insurance placed male and female runner FTA, while speaking to non-profit initiative which Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, got more participants than Company (Beema), Qatar Ath- in the open category standing reporters yesterday. supports designers in all the Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, ever, more sponsors than ever letics Federation, Evergreen to take away an impressive Italian-French super- Middle East and North Africa. Oman and Kuwait. and more prizes than ever,” Organics, Recharge Qatar, The QR45,000 each. `P2 model and singer-songwriter `P2 02 HOME WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY 2019

Qatar condemns Seminar on electoral process for CMC polls held explosion in Tikrit THE PENINSULA Department and member of the DOHA: The State of DOHA Supervisory Committee. Qatar expressed its strong During the seminar, the condemnation and denunciation The Supervisory Committee for executive procedures for the of the car explosion that took Central Municipal Council first stage of the CMC elections place in Tikrit, north of Iraq, (CMC) Elections yesterday including voters registration killing two policemen and injuring organised an introductory was explained. Officers also five civilians. In a statement seminar for the Heads and introduced different constitu- issued yesterday, the Ministry Members of Voters Registration encies and its electoral centres of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Committees for the Central and clarified the most State of Qatar’s firm stance in Municipal Council Elections important administrative and rejecting violence and terrorism 2019 at Civil Defence head- legal requirements. regardless of the motives and quarters. The electronic system used causes. The Ministry confirmed The seminar was attended for the electoral process was the State of Qatar’s solidarity by Brigadier Abdulrahman Al explained especially in the with the Iraqi government and its Farahid Al Malki, Chairman of stage of voters’ registration fol- support for any measures to be the Technical Committee for lowed by the stage of deletion taken to maintain security. The CMC Elections and member of and addition in voters list and statement expressed the State the Supervisory Committee; issuing the final list. of Qatar’s condolences to the Brigadier Abdulrahman Majid Qatari citizens who meet families of the two victims as well Al Sulaiti, Director of Planning the conditions can register in The participants at the seminar on Electoral Process for CMC Elections 2019. as the government and people of and Quality Department and the voters’ list through Iraq, wishing the injured a speedy Committee Member; and Major Metrash2 mobile app. recovery. QNA Mubarak Ali Majid, assistant The concerned officers registered in the voters’ lists registration process in their registration process will begin director of Elections advised all citizens who haven’t previously, to initiate the constituencies. The voter on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Airshow trainings at Al Udeid Air Base

DOHA: The Directorate of Open Wi-Fi at public places new Moral Guidance of the Ministry of Defence announced that Al Zaeem Mohamed bin Abdullah trend for fishing data: Expert Al Attiyah College will carry out airshow rehearsals at Al MOHAMMAD SHOEB attackers’ modus-operandi No security system Udeid Air Base from 8am to THE PENINSULA and methodology also keep can be hundred 11:30am during the period from on changing. Information percent foolproof, January 13 to 17 and from 19 Providing ‘open Wi-Fi’ facilities security can be breached from to 22 January. The College will at public places such as cafes, anywhere. Anyone can be a as there are cases also conduct the graduation restaurants and malls, is cybercriminal. He can be a when cybercriminals ceremony’s airshow on January becoming a new trend among well-dressed sophisticated used technology and 23 in the same area from 7:30am cybercriminals for fishing data individual sitting in a cafe 3D printing facilities to 11am. The Directorate of and breaching information next to your table. So one Moral Guidance of the Ministry security systems, said a senior should never get connected to print duplicate of Defence called on those who official of a Doha-based IT to open Wi-Fi networks if you faces to breach the Cezary Murawski, General Manager, Remah IT and Advanced Electronics, speaking at a Media Roundtable on Cyber Security, frequent that area to exercise services and consultancy firm, want to protect data, because face recognition caution for their own safety. QNA yesterday. a lot of the open and anon- held at The Gate Mall in Doha yesterday. “Information security is ymous Wi-Fi could be fake security facilities in PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA Parachute drills to one of the biggest challenges ones designed for fishing smarphones. and hot topics around the data.” based on hybrid model com- aim to reach a wider audience be held in Sealine world. It’s a big issue for com- Murawski acknowledge bining on-site (usually existing) and showcase our rich portfolio panies to ensure data security. that no security system can be and off-site teams. These to help companies in their suc- DOHA: The Directorate of So every firm should routinely hundred percent foolproof, as 360° Security Services Port- services address a need of cessful journey.” Moral Guidance of the Ministry review vulnerability there are cases when cyber- folio, which is based on 4 pillars access to advanced know-how He added, “If your data is of Defense announced that assessment, penetration test criminals used technology and – Predict, Prevent, Respond, with the ability of participation valuable enough, it can be the Qatari Armed Forces and security scanning to ensure 3D printing facilities to print and Detect. in monitoring and response stolen. Our approach is to make will conduct parachute drills maximum level of security of duplicate faces to breach the Murawski also offered activities. it as difficult as possible for an “Paramotor” in Sealine area valuable information,” Cezary face recognition security facil- detailed insights into the meth- Commenting about Remah attacker to steal any valuable during the period from January Murawski, General Manager, ities in smarphones. odology opted by Remah and its products, Murawski information by designing 20 to February 28 from 6am Remah IT & Advanced Elec- He also presented the wide official to deliver expected said: “Our vision, as an infor- systems that not only detect to 12 noon. The Directorate of tronics told reporters a round- portfolio of the company and results. The company’s SOC mation and data security and deter known attacks but Moral Guidance of the Ministry table discussion. the latest trends in information Services are designed to help leader, is to provide world- also that detect breaches in of Defense called on those who Murawski, also a security security that will enable Qatari with resourcing challenges. class, innovative, value-added security by unknown exploits, frequently visit the area to take expert for the IT industry, companies to enhance their These services are redefined services and guidance to our and to have a system in place precautions for their own added: “With the rapid data security. security operations to meet the customers and establish a to quickly react to any breach safety. QNA advancement in technology Murawski shared in depth next generation of emerging regional position of leadership. in a manner that minimizes the and fast changing industry, information about the Remah cyber threats, which are usually Through this media meet, we damage.”

German Football Association team visits AZF FTA to give a fillip to fashion

QNA Business Manager of the German moving towards achieving its sports medicine accredited by industry in the region DOHA National Football Team and board vision to become the reference of FIFA among the 49 centres and FROM PAGE 1 member of the association Oliver global sports excellence by 2020. clinics in the world. A high-level delegation from the Bierhoff, fitness coach for German Both parties will hold a detailed The delegation then visited It was developed under the German Football Association national teams Nicklas Dietrich, meeting on Wednesday. Aspire Academy where they took patronage of H H Sheikha Moza visited Aspire Zone Foundation head of team management for the The delegation then visited a look at the facilities and estab- bint Nasser, who is the Honorary (AZF) to discuss ways of cooper- German team and head of sales Aspetar to take a closer look on lishments of the academy, which Chairperson, and co-chaired by ation between the two parties and and e-marketing at the the sports medicine department, includes dormitories, football H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint to benefit from the foundations’ association. orthopedic Surgery, the centre for coaching centre and school and Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and expertise in caring for champions The visit is part of the associ- sports injury surgery, sports den- other facilities. Fashion Trust founder Tania and developing their talents, ation’s plans to create a new tistry, medical imaging and diag- The delegation concluded its Fares,” said Taha. managing sports events and facil- sports academy in Frankfurt, in nostic radiology, rehabilitation tour by visiting Khalifa Interna- Fares founded Fashion Trust ities according to highest global addition t