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THURSDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11108 February 28, 2019 Jumada II 23, 1440 AH

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Qatar urges India and Pakistan to Doha IPU meet exercise restraint

QNA aims to raise Doha

atar has announced that it is monitoring the developments international Qin India and Pakistan with great concern and called on all parties to exercise restraint and to give voice to wisdom. In a statement yesterday, the Min- co-operation istry of Foreign Aff airs welcomed the calls made by offi cials in both coun- O Preparations for the tries, stressing that they did not want 140th session of the further escalation. The statement called for eff orts to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani meeting with Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo at the Inter-Parliamentary resolve the existing dispute through Amiri Diwan yesterday. Union’s (IPU) General diplomatic and political channels and Assembly complete non-escalation. “Both countries have great weight and infl uence in their surroundings. By Ayman Adly Therefore, the State of Qatar wishes Staff Reporter the governments of the two countries Amir issues directive to support to shoulder their responsibility as great powers to safeguard regional and in- reparations for the 140th ses- ternational peace and security and the sion of the Inter-Parliamentary interests of both peoples,” it added. Somali budget with QR73mn PUnion’s (IPU) General Assembly HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid are complete, HE the Advisory Council al-Mahmoud addressing the envoys QNA directed to support the Somali govern- This is the third visit of Farmaajo Speaker Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid yesterday. Doha ment budget for 2019 with QR73mn. to Qatar since his election in February al-Mahmoud has said. The discussions, attended by a 2017. With Doha set to host the event from dressing the ambassadors and heads of number of ministers, covered a number The delegation accompanying Pres- April 6 to 10, HE the Speaker yesterday diplomatic missions in Qatar at a meet- is Highness the Amir Sheikh of regional and international issues of ident Farmaajo included the Minister said Qatar has made sure that all nec- ing, organised to brief the diplomats on Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani common interest. of Finance Abdirahman Duale Beyle essary arrangements for the success preparations for the upcoming event. Hdiscussed with Somalia’s From the Somali side, the discus- and Minister of Ports and Marine of the event have been put in place to HE al-Mahmoud told the envoys that President Mohamed Abdullahi Far- sions were attended by members of the Transport Mariam Aweis Jama. guarantee a positive outcome of the all necessary logistical preparations for maajo the strong bilateral relations offi cial delegation accompanying the Qatar has strong relations with joint parliamentary work. The upcom- the event have been completed, includ- between the two countries and ways president. Somalia which are an example of the ing IPU meeting in Doha is expected ing sending invitations by express mail to boost and develop them in various His Highness the Amir hosted a strong ties inherent in the two coun- to further contribute to enhancing in- to the targeted participants. Besides, fields. luncheon banquet at the Amiri Diwan tries’ common history. The mutual ternational co-operation to maintain copies of such invitations will be sent to During the talks held yesterday at in honour of the Somali president and visits of senior officials of the two world peace and prosperity in more ef- Qatari embassies as well as the missions the Amiri Diwan, the developments in the delegation accompanying him. The countries have strengthened these fective ways. of the participating countries in Doha. Somalia were reviewed and the Amir banquet was attended by ministers. ties. He made these observations while ad- To Page 2 Gulf Times 2 Thursday, February 28, 2019 QATAR PM meets Iraqi education minister Cabinet approves draft law on biometric signature

QNA provisions of Decision No 40 of 2- Declaring the two awards tions on a report on the out- Doha 2017 concerning the establish- and the schedule for accepting comes of the work of the Na- ment of the National Commit- nominations. tional Civil Aviation Security tee for Combating Drugs. 3- Evaluating the intellectual Committee during the period he Cabinet’s regular This committee, which is and creative performance of the from 1/7 to 31/12/2018. meeting, chaired by established at the Ministry of candidates for the State’s Rec- The committee, which is es- THE the Prime Minister Interior, is specialised in setting ognition Award, identifying the tablished at the General Civil Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin up public policy, co-ordinating winners, and announcing the Aviation Authority, is spe- Khalifa al-Thani, yesterday ap- offi cial and non-offi cial ortseff fi nal result. cialised in the development of proved a draft law on biometric in the fi eld of combating and 4- Proposing the necessary public policies related to the signature. preventing all kinds of drugs, fi nancial allocations for the two security of civil aviation, co- Following the meeting, HE supporting and co-ordinating awards. ordination between ministries, the Minister of Justice and Act- the eff orts of the state’s various The Cabinet also approved government organs and other ing Minister of State for Cabi- organs in this fi eld, co-ordinat- the proposal of the Ministry of entities concerned with the net Aff airs Dr ing with the Ministry of Public Education and Higher Educa- implementation of the nation- HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani met Issa Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi Health regarding its plans and tion on the dates of study and al civil aviation security pro- the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq, Dr Qusai al-Suhail, and his stated that the draft law al- programmes in combating and holidays in schools for the aca- gramme, and the procedures accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their visit to Qatar. During the meeting they reviewed lows the use of modern scien- preventing drugs and treating demic years 2020/21, 2021/22 and instructions to protect co-operation relations between both countries and ways to boost and develop them, especially in tifi c tools to control and detect and rehabilitating of drug abus- and 2022/23. civil aviation operations from the fields of education and scientific research, in addition to a number of topics of common interest. perpetrators of crimes through ers. It also approved a draft air acts of unlawful interference, Page 22 the establishment of a database The Cabinet also approved services agreement between follow-up their implementa- for biometric identifi cation of a proposal to reform the com- the governments of Qatar and tion, and evaluating of existing voice, eye, face, hand and teeth. mittee of the Board of Trustees Haiti. standards and procedures in The Cabinet then reviewed of the State’s Recognition and The Cabinet also gave its nod accordance with technological topics on its meeting’s agenda Encouragement Awards. to the participation of Qatar developments related to civil as following: This committee, established in the Hannover International aviation security and other re- The Cabinet approved a at the Ministry of Culture and Industrial Exhibition in the lated technologies. draft law amending some pro- Sports, is responsible for su- Federal Republic of Germany 2- A letter from HE the Min- visions of Decree Law No 14 pervising the awards issues in (1-5/4/2019). The Cabinet then ister of Municipality and Envi- for 1993 concerning passports order to achieve their goals, in reviewed the following topics ronment on the outcome of the and to refer it to the Advisory particular the following: and took the appropriate deci- Global Forum for Food and Ag- Ooredoo boosts Council. 1- Supervising the imple- sion thereon: riculture and the International The Cabinet approved a draft mentation of the general policy 1- A letter from the Ministry Green Week (Berlin, January home Internet decision to amend some of the of the two awards. of Transport and Communica- 2019). Souq Waqif honey expo opens today

QNA speed at no tracting companies and con- Doha 182 samples of honey tested last year: ministry sumers alike. Al-Suwaid said that foreign he second Souq Waqif The Ministry of Public Health standards. The honey quality companies supply 15 tonnes of Honey Exhibition 2019, revealed that 182 samples of testing labs have international honey, adding that the supply Torganised in co-opera- honey were tested and analysed accreditation. They carry out can increase if the quantities additional cost tion with the Ministry of Com- in 2018 to verify their compli- many physical, chemical and drop. merce and Industry and the ance with the specifications. microbiological tests. The sam- He noted that the amount of oredoo has announced fer our customers and these participation of the Ministry of The ministry’s laboratories carry ples are tested for quantitative local honey produced is more the launch of its new new Home Internet plans rep- Municipality and Environment, out many tests related to the and qualitative evaluation of than the foreign variety. O‘Home Internet’ plans, a resent the best of our fi bre serv- will start today. quality of honey, analysing its sugars to determine their con- Al-Suwaid revealed that 30 new line-up of “ultra-fast Home ices. We’re immensely proud to The event will conclude on components for contamination, formity with the standards. local farms are participating in Broadband off erings catering to be able to off er speeds of up to March 7. among other things, as part of The tests also carried out to this year’s edition. all households - from small to 10Gbps with Ooredoo Supernet, A total of 124 companies from the health ministry’s commit- determine the presence of Al-Suwaidi highlighted that large dwellings”. something only a few countries 20 countries are taking part in ment to ensuring the safety and toxic substance hydroxyl methyl the goal of the exhibition is to This will make home Internet opportunity to ‘onboard’ for as around the world can do, and the second edition. conformity of food items in the furfural in limits higher than the support the Qatari product and speeds up to fi ve times faster at little as QR300 monthly on the being able to provide super-fast The increase is close to 77% local market to the prescribed set standards. introduce it on a large scale to no extra charge, the company entry plan and enjoy 50Mbps internet speeds fi ts perfectly compared to the fi rst edition the public. has said in a statement. Home Internet together with with our vision of improving held in 2018. He added that the exhibition The launch of the fi ve supe- Qatar’s best-in-class Ooredoo people’s digital lives.” Khalid Saif al-Suwaidi, Agency (QNA) that the strong nies have in the local market. also provides SMEs with the rior new Home Internet plans tv and up to 10Gbps for our pre- On the free Internet speed who will oversee this year’s participation this year re- He added that it also refl ected opportunity to showcase their is “underpinned by Ooredoo’s mium top-end off ering,” Oore- boost, she added: “We are exhibition, told Qatar News flects the confidence compa- the exhibition’s ability in at- products. continued commitment to and doo said. pleased to give our existing cus- investment in the country’s only Customers selecting 150Mbps, tomers a free and automatic up- nationwide fi bre infrastructure, 500Mbps, 1Gbps and 10Gbps grade to the new plans so that which will continue to deliver for Home Internet plans will get they enjoy faster Internet speeds the future outstanding world- access to a premium package of at no additional cost, as an ex- Qatar and Ukraine hold civil aviation talks class unlimited broadband to sports and entertainment, while pression of our gratitude and homes in Qatar at speeds of up to all plans automatically include appreciation and as a reward 10Gbps, together with the best- subscription to the StarzPlay for their loyalty. As we’ve men- in-class TV entertainment un- on-demand channel. tioned on previous occasions, Bilateral talks between the civil aviation authorities in Qatar and matched across Qatar and the rest All plans come with “best- the satisfaction of our customers Ukraine have been held in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv. The talks of the GCC”, the statement notes. in-class Wi-Fi, ensuring that all is our top priority, and we hope were co-chaired by Abdulla bin Nasser Turki al-Subaey, president As of today, 99% of all homes household members enjoy the they will enjoy these amazing of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); and Oleksandr Bilchuk, in Qatar can access these new best of the Internet and our great new speeds.” chairman of the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine. The plans and Ooredoo has an- TV”, it adds. Customers on Fibre Home talks resulted in a positive common understanding of ways to nounced that all existing Oore- Manar Khalifa al-Muraikhi, Broadband plans were already enhance co-operation in the field of civil aviation between the two doo Fibre Home customers have director of PR and Corporate upgraded automatically on Feb- countries, the CAA said in a statement on Twitter. Qatar Airways already been upgraded to the new Communications at Ooredoo, ruary 26. Those on other Fibre currently flies twice daily to Kyiv. plans delivering up to fi ve times said of the new service: “We’re Home plans will be contacted to more speed for no extra cost. constantly looking for ways to migrate to the new Home Inter- “Customers now have the improve the experience we of- net plans. Food festival organisers aim to attract more international visitors

rganisers of the Qatar international festival for food International Food Festi- that attracts local, regional and Oval (QIFF) 2019 are aim- international tourists,” said ing to entice more international Mashal Shahbik from QNTC. The meeting in progress. tourists, including transit pas- “The event also aims to show- sengers, to visit and take part in case Qatari hospitality and for one of the country’s most antici- people to taste authentic and di- pated events. verse cuisine in this country.” While citizens of 80 coun- In this edition of QIFF, the Doha IPU meet aims to raise tries can enter Qatar visa-free, festivities will extend to more travellers (all nationalities) with than 35 restaurants around Qatar layovers of fi ve hours or more from March 1 to 31, off ering spe- international co-operation at Hamad International Airport cial food groupings of a three- can request for a complimentary course menu of three diff erent transit visa, allowing them to set menus available at QR45, From Page 1 prosperity for the people. ticipating delegations in Doha enter the country and stay for up QR95 and QR125. Further, he said that the vis- to work together for the benefi t to 96 hours in between fl ights. The festival also features the The invited participants iting delegations will have the of all parties and further en- “We will promote QIFF re- Chef’s Menu, where select fi ve- have been briefed on the top- opportunity to see fi rsthand hance friendly relations with gionally and internationally to star restaurants across Doha ics involved and issues to be the comprehensive progress them. attract more visitors to come to will off er residents and visitors dealt with during the meet- achieved in the country across He said the complicated Doha and be at the festival,” Qatar a chance to meet celebrity chefs ing, at various levels by diff er- all fi elds under the wise leader- conditions that many regions Airways senior vice-president for for an interactive cooking and ent IPU committees and sub- ship of His Highness the Amir around the world face today re- Marketing and Corporate Com- Mashal Shahbik (left) and Salam al-Shawa. tasting experience. committees. This year’s theme Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- quire high-level international munications Salam al-Shawa The chefs include Nobu Mat- is “Parliaments as platforms to Thani. Similarly, they would be participation in this year’s gen- told a recent press conference. ised and delivered by the Qa- Qatar – India Year of Culture. suhissa (Japan), Richard San- enhance education for peace, able to share their experiences eral assembly in order to refl ect She said they are also planning tar National Tourism Council Some of the internationally- doval (US), Francesco Scala and security and the rule of law”. and expertise in diff erent ar- the role of parliaments in rep- to organise activities for children (QNTC) with the support of renowned chefs who are sched- Shane Macneill from Novikov He told the attendants that eas with the Qatari side for the resenting the hopes and aspira- to enjoy, in addition to an array numerous partners represent- uled to showcase their culinary Doha, Eric Lanlard (France), Ja- Qatar has laid great empha- benefi t of all parties. tions of people. of culinary fetes and live cook- ing the aviation, entertainment, prowess at QIFF’s Live Cooking son Atherton (UK) and interna- sis on education and invested He expressed the readiness Meanwhile, the Advisory ing demonstrations, roving en- hospitality and food and bever- Theatre will come from India. tional barista trainer Sam Ce- heavily in it out of its belief of Qatar to extend the required Council has launched a website tertainment shows, and concerts age sectors in the country. Aiming to match QIFF’s vikoz (Turkey). that education is a funda- assistance and help to make the in co-operation with the IPU from March 20 to 30 at Educa- Al-Shawa noted that visitors achievements in 2018 edition, Organisers noted that the festi- mental requirement for es- event achieve its targets. HE al- for easy-to-access registra- tion City’s Oxygen Park. will also enjoy lots of authentic QNTC expects a large number of val dedicated 15% of its spaces to tablishing the dominion of Mahmoud also stressed that he tion in addition to providing QIFF’s 10th edition, like in Indian cuisine during the festi- visitors this year. up-coming entrepreneurs and local law and justice and its vital looked forward to receiving the the necessary information and previous years, is being organ- val, which also marks this year’s “Our vision is to establish an small and medium entrepreneurs. role in achieving stability and heads of parliaments and par- links for the event. Gulf Times Thursday, February 28, 2019 3 QATAR Qatar Airways offi cial airline partner for music extravaganza atar Airways has an- signer Manish Malhotra. This on to reach nearly 700mn views. ner, Qatar Airways looks forward nounced that it is the Qatari-Indian duet perform- The pair have composed music to being the bridge between Qa- The concert will feature Indian singer-songwriter duo Vishal and Shekhar, as well as a special performance Qoffi cial airline partner ance will take place as part of the for more than 60 fi lms, released tar and India, whose close part- by famous Qatari singer Fahad al-Kubaisi. for the Qatar-India Music Ex- Qatar-India 2019 Year of Cul- more than 300 songs and per- nership will be highlighted in travaganza, an event that will see ture, a year-long collaboration formed in more than 500 live this concert that will acknowl- Vishal and Shekhar. 2019 is a sical singer and lyricist. Vishal including a variety of Qatari- Bollywood’s ‘Sultans of Swag’ that sees both nations jointly concerts. edge the universal language of special year indeed, where Qatar is also the vocalist and lyricist Indian exhibitions, musical per- Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar celebrate their unique cultural Qatar Airways senior vice- music shared between both the and India celebrate an entire year of the indie rock/electronica formances, fashion, fi lm and ar- Ravjiani perform live for the fi rst legacies. president (Marketing and Cor- nations.” of cultural exchange. We at FAB band Pentagram, founded in tistic events. The Year of Culture time ever in Doha. The concert will feature glo- porate Communications) Salam FAB Entertainment CEO are proud to be associated with 1994, and is regarded as one of programme, developed under The concert, presented by FAB bally acclaimed Indian sing- al-Shawa said, “We are de- Fauzia Adeel Butt added, “After Qatar-India 2019 Year of Cul- the pioneers of original Indian the patronage of HE Sheikha Al Entertainment, will take place at er-songwriter duo Vishal and lighted to be the Offi cial Airline the spectacular success of Fash- ture and are curating events to independent music, having re- Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Arena Shekhar, who are known for Partner for the Qatar-India Mu- ion Weekend International, we showcase the very best of India ceived recognition locally as al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar in Doha tomorrow. delivering chart-toppers ever sic Extravaganza featuring one are delighted to again be part- in Qatar.” well as globally. Museums, has continued to grow The concert will also include a year for the Indian music in- of Bollywood’s most celebrated nering with Qatar Airways for Vishal Dadlani is an Indian The Qatar-India 2019 Year of under her leadership each pass- special performance by famous dustry. Their biggest hit, Swag duos – Vishal and Shekhar, at an this concert, which will see the singer, music record producer, Culture invites audiences in both ing year, with the Qatar-Russia Qatari singer Fahad al-Kubaisi, Se Swagat, became the fastest event that will draw thousands fi rst-ever Indian-Qatari voice composer and performer, while Qatar and India to explore their 2018 Year of Culture programme who will wear a bespoke en- Bollywood song to hit 100mn of spectators and fans of all ages. collaboration, with Fahad al- Shekhar Ravjiani is an Indian shared cultural heritage through being the largest cultural semble by global fashion de- views on YouTube before going “As the Offi cial Airline Part- Kubaisi taking the stage with music composer, trained clas- an exciting array of programmes, collaboration to date.

Difi concludes family wellbeing research forum he Doha International Fam- The fi rst day of the event focused addressing their needs in areas such with Autism’. The day was attended ily Institute (Difi ), a member on ‘The Wellbeing of Families Liv- as raising awareness, receiving early by representatives from the Minis- Tof Qatar Foundation (QF), ing with Autism’, while the second diagnosis, and accessing treatment try of Education and Higher Educa- yesterday concluded its two-day day concentrated on ‘Work-Family and education.” tion; the Ministry of Public Health; research forum ‘Family Wellbeing: Balance’. “Our second day examined a Difi Kuwait Centre for Autism; Primary Towards Evidence-Based Fam- Dr Sharifa al-Emadi, executive study that addressed existing work- Health Care Corporation; Rumailah ily Policies,’ held at Qatar National director, Difi , said, “Our fi rst topic family balance policies in Qatar and Hospital; Hamad Medical Corpo- Convention Centre. was ‘The Wellbeing of Families liv- included a proposal featuring various ration; QF partner university Weill Over the course of the event, ex- ing with Autism’ in Qatar, where options that aim to facilitate better Cornell Medicine - Qatar; QF’s Pre- perts, policymakers, service provid- we discussed the key quantitative reconciliation of work responsibili- University Education school, Renad ers, and representatives from leading and qualitative evidence provided ties and family commitments.” Academy; and Shafallah Centre. organisations in Qatar examined con- by Difi ’s recent study on the subject The fi rst day opened with a session The second day of the forum fea- textual challenges facing the develop- that examined various challenges titled ‘Families and National Policies tured discussions titled ‘Research ment and implementation of related and obstacles. Difi will continue to on Autism’, moderated by Dr Sharifa and Policy Debate on Leave Policies’, policies, highlighted local, regional, support the Qatar National Autism al-Emadi, which was followed by two ‘Contribution of Child Care Arrange- and international best practices, and Plan to address the needs of chil- panels – ‘Service Providers and Fam- ments to Work-Family Balance’, and Experts, policymakers, service providers, and representatives from leading organisations proposed realistic and eff ective policy dren with autism and their families, ilies Living with Autism’ and ‘Av- ‘Research and Policy Debate on Flex- met over two-day event. options and programme interventions. and work to improve their lives by enues of Support for Families Living ible Working Arrangements’. Gulf Times 4 Thursday, February 28, 2019 QATAR

Thundershowers and strong winds expected today

Thundershowers and strong light rain yesterday as well. sea level rising to 11ft. winds are expected in the This was in line with the Met Inshore areas will see cloudy country today, the Qatar Met department’s recent forecast that conditions and scattered rain, WISE opens submissions department has said. unsettled weather is expected which may become thundery Off shore areas, too, are likely in the country until tomorrow at times. Slight dust is also to see thundery rain and morning, resulting in rain. likely in some places. windy conditions today along Meanwhile, today’s forecast Cloudy conditions are also with high seas, according to says the wind speed may expected off shore and there for Accelerator programme the weather report. go up to 33 knots offshore is a chance of scattered rain Doha and other parts of the and 26 knots inshore during there, too, which may turn country witnessed scattered, thundershowers, with the thundery occasionally. he World Innovation Sum- mit for Education (WISE), an Tinitiative of Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened submissions for its latest Accelerator programme. The submission period for 2019- 20 WISE Accelerator will close at 4pm GMT on April 30. Applications can be submitted at www.wise-qa- tar.org/wise-accelerator. The WISE Accelerator supports innovative education technology in- itiatives that show high potential for scalability and positive impact. Each year, members of selected initiatives are chosen to join the one-year pro- gramme, which off ers tailor-made support to address challenges that hinder their growth and the scaling- The WISE Accelerator supports innovative education technology initiatives that show high potential for scalability up process. and positive impact. In addition, the WISE Accelera- tor connects participants to an in- shoura in a Box’, which was part ‘CamBioScience’, another edtech markets, and received advice on how ternational network of education of the 2017-18 programme, aims member of last year’s cohort, uses to refi ne our international scale-up stakeholders, creating opportuni- to support children from under- artifi cial intelligence to provide strategy.” ties to share knowledge and gain privileged communities by provid- personalised learning in the medi- A committee comprised of lead- the support of potential partners, ing access to quality educational cal fi eld. Co-founder and CEO Chi- ing experts in education and so- donors, and investors during in- content in digital format. Nayla beza Agley said, “The WISE Accel- cial entrepreneurship will support ternational events organised by Fahed, its founder and CEO, said, erator has had a profound eff ect on the WISE Accelerator team during WISE. Participants will also be “The WISE Accelerator is not only the development and scale-up of the selection process, and selected paired with mentors who are ex- about accelerating your business; ‘CamBioScience. As a result of the initiatives will be announced in perts in education and education it is mostly about accelerating your accelerator, we successfully raised September 2019. The programme technology and are leaders in their mind. You will never think in the our seed funding round, identifi ed will commence at the WISE 2019 fi eld. same way after a few sessions with and appointed a key business advi- Summit to be held in Qatar in Lebanon-based initiative ‘Tab- your mentor.” sor, explored crucial international November 2019.

Flights from Qatar to Pakistan suspended: CAA he Qatar Civil Aviation Author- in a travel alert that “fl ights to and closed airspace,” the airline added. made through a travel agent, one ity (CAA) yesterday announced from Pakistan may be delayed”. Passengers travelling to and from should contact the agent to update Tthe suspension of all commer- “Airspace over all of Pakistan has Pakistan or other destinations in the their contact details and re-book cial fl ights from Qatar to Pakistan. been closed until further notice due to immediate region have been advised tickets; if one has diffi culty manag- The decision was made based on a an escalation in India-Pakistan ten- to check the fl ight status information ing a booking, for assistance they can Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by sions,” the national carrier said in the on the Qatar Airways website and contact the Customer Care line at Pakistan saying that its airspace is alert posted on its website. As a result, update the following: check fl ight 4010 8932 or 4010 8938; if overseas, closed to commercial fl ights, the of- Qatar Airways fl ights to Peshawar, details on the Flight Status tab on the one can contact the nearest Qatar fi cial Qatar News Agency reported. Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, La- Qatar Airways homepage, https:// Airways offi ce (https://www.qatarai- In a statement, the authority said it hore, Multan and Sialkot may be de- www.qatarairways.com/en-pk/ rways.com/en-pk/worldwide-offi c- would monitor the situation and take layed or suspended until further notice. homepage.html; update their cur- es.html); email the airline at NDU@ the necessary action in order to ensure “Flights to other destinations rent contact details on the Manage qatarairways.com.qa; and tweet the safety of passengers and aircraft. close to this region may experience Booking tab on the Qatar Airways or DM the airline at @qrsupport Meanwhile, Qatar Airways said delays as they divert around the homepage; if the fl ight booking was https://twitter.com/qrsupport. Gulf Times Thursday, February 28, 2019 5 QATAR

Youths take part in Environment Day activities. Hundreds attend Qatar Environment Day events

he Friends of the Environment at the Al Salam Primary Independent Al-Hajri underlined the importance Centre marked the Environ- School for Girls and Al Markhia Pri- of “maintaining the environment’s Tment Day of Qatar on February mary School for Girls to introduce stu- components, not to harm and protect 26 with various programmes aimed at dents to the importance of preserving them for present and future genera- raising public awareness on the im- the environment. tions.” portance of protecting and preserving Some of the exhibitions showcased He stressed that the aim of the cele- the earth. a number of animals and plants (that bration includes spreading the culture The celebration, organised in part- grow) in Qatar such as Shafallah, Ka- of individual responsibility towards nership with the Youth Club of Ju- lman, and Sidra, among others. the environment, “and this is an active mailiya, the Department of Agricul- Farhoud al-Hajri, chairman of the contribution to achieve the Qatar Na- tural Aff airs and the Department of Friends of the Environment Centre, tional Vision 2030. Hygiene, attracted some 250 attend- stressed that preserving the environ- “The message of this programme is ees. ment is the responsibility of each indi- a question: “What did you do today to The centre organised exhibitions vidual and institutions. your environment?” al-Hajri added. Gulf Times 6 Thursday, February 28, 2019 QATAR

Australian embassy, QBWA to hold ‘women in business’ forum The Pearl-Qatar to host

he Embassy of Aus- the Australian embassy they have learnt along the tralia in Qatar and and QBWA will host a pan- way, and will share advice Tthe Qatar Busi- el discussion focusing on to women looking to es- nesswomen Association women’s experience work- tablish or develop their (QBWA) will host a cer- ing in the business sector. careers in Qatar and over- HDC’s live cooking show emony on March 5 at the St The panellists include seas. Regis Hotel from 10am on Australian and Qatari The panel will include an ospitality Development chef Fawaz al-Omaim on March 8. the occasion of 2019 Inter- women working in senior interactive Q&A session, Company (HDC), a subsidi- Khoury has hosted cooking shows national Women’s Day. positions across a variety and will be followed by the Hary of United Development across numerous TV channels in the The ceremony will be led of sectors in Qatar. opportunity for guests to Company (UDC) and one of the Arab world, while Bhatia was named by Australian ambassador They will share their network over brunch. leading hospitality and fi ne dining ‘Chef of the Year 2004’. In addition, Dr Axel Wabenhorst and expertise and will discuss Attending the event is a companies in Qatar, is gearing up to al-Omaim was recognised for his QBWA vice chairperson the challenges and oppor- number of leading women host a fi rst-of-its kind live cooking passion for blending fl avours and for Aisha Alfardan. tunities women face work- from Qatar, the diplomatic show on The Pearl-Qatar Island at being a distinguished social media Building on this year’s ing in business in Qatar community, and the Aus- The Amphitheater, 30 La Croisette, infl uencer. theme #BalanceforBetter, and abroad, the lessons tralian community. Porto Arabia. The events will be off ering an in- Aisha al-Tamimi, one of Qatar’s spiring journey into the culinary top chefs and host of prominent TV world where chefs will serve their cooking shows, will be presenting signature dishes and interact with the two-hour event today (February the audience and attendees. 28). The shows are presented by HDC. Al-Tamimi, who had the oppor- Following each of the celebrity tunity to represent Qatar at Expo chefs’ shows, HDC will be present- Milano 2015, will engage with the ing selected recipes from its fl agship audience while preparing her dishes, F&B outlets: Burj Al Hamam, Megu, taking food enthusiasts through an Isla, Urban Jazz Kitchen, Arabesque, inspirational cooking journey. and Chocolate Bar. In addition to the fi rst event, three The event refl ects HDC’s commit- other culinary shows will be hosted, ment to enrich the experience of its the fi rst two by the Lebanese chef customers at its various restaurants Richard Khoury on March 1 and and through its innovative events leading Indian Chef Vineet Bhatia in line with its mission to develop on March 7. The last cooking show and operate world-class hospitality Qatar’s top chef and host of prominent TV cooking shows, Aisha al-Tamimi, will be hosted by popular Kuwaiti businesses. represented Qatar at Expo Milano 2015.

Conversion of Al-Rifaa Intersection on A-Ring Road into temporary roundabout

The Public Works Authority evening and remain in place parallel road. Traff ic heading from Ali diversion aims to enable expansion (Ashghal) has announced that it will for a period of three months, in bin Omar Al-Attiya Street towards Al- and upgrading works at Al-Rifaa convert Al-Rifaa Intersection (Sanaa co-ordination with the General Rifaa Intersection can use Al-Dostour Intersection and the installation of signal) into a temporary roundabout, Directorate of Traff ic, Ashghal has Street leading to Dar Al-Kutub new traff ic lights as part of the A-Ring in addition to diverting traff ic on part said in a statement. During this Roundabout and then to Al-Rifaa Road Development Project, which of A-Ring Road in both directions, period, the authority will also close Intersection. will contribute to enhancing traff ic from after Ras Bu Abboud Bridge up the part of Ali bin Omar Al-Attiya This is in addition to diverting the movement and reducing congestion to Dar Al-Kutub Roundabout, onto a Street that leads to and from Al-Rifaa right turn leading from A-Ring Road in the areas surrounding A-Ring parallel diversion road with the same Intersection, so traff ic heading from to B-Ring Road (towards Al-Doha Al- Road, the statement explains. number of lanes. the intersection to Ali bin Omar Jadeeda Intersection) and vice-versa, Ashghal will install road signs The diversion will start on this Al-Attiya Street can use a temporary as shown on the attached map. The advising motorists of the diversion.

QU students taking part in International Law clinic

ix law students from fi ce of Undersecretary for Qatar University Climate Change Aff airs. S(QU) are participat- QU continues a tradi- ing in the International tion of off ering innovative Investment Law clinic research-based courses during the current Spring and the International In- 2019 semester, it was an- vestment Law clinic, which nounced yesterday. They is under the umbrella of the will draft a proposal aiming TradeLab clinic, is an ex- to improve Qatar’s trade ample, according to a state- and investment policies in ment. Through a combina- its Nationally Determined tion of practice and theory, Contributions (NDCs) un- it off ers a unique opportu- der the Paris Agreement. nity to analyse thoroughly This clinic is conducted trade and investment law in collaboration with The and jurisprudence. Graduate Institute, Ge- Highly qualifi ed stu- neva; and Georgetown dents work in small groups University, Washington, under the supervision of DC, and Doha; and funded professors, mentors, and under a National Priori- benefi ciaries. The students ties Research Programme address specifi c legal ques- (NPRP) grant. tions related to trade and The project is supervised investment law coming by QU Press founding di- from real clients. Expert- rector and Oil & Gas Law led workshops on substan- Professor Talal al-Emadi, tive topics related to the Sir William Blair Chair in projects are organised. Alternative Dispute Reso- Skills sessions are held lution and Law Professor to improve legal research, Francis Botchway, and Law writing, and analysis. At Clinical Professor Rafael the end of the semester, Brown, from QU College the group submits a writ- of Law, for the benefi ciary: ten memo, a poster pres- the Ministry of Municipal- entation, and gives an oral ity and Environment, Of- presentation of the project. Gulf Times Thursday, February 28, 2019 7 QATAR

HBKU holds information sessions at Qatar University CNA-Q faculty he Hamad Bin Khalifa senting HBKU’s fi ve inter- University (HBKU) re- disciplinary colleges and its Tcently concluded a se- three research centres were member attends ries of information sessions at present at the event to fa- Qatar University (QU), which miliarise students with the off ered prospective students multidisciplinary master’s the chance to learn about the and doctoral programmes of- Paris meeting wide range of research-fo- fered by HBKU. cused graduate programmes Earlier in the month, HBKU it provides. also participated in the QU he College of the North which specialises in materials, The information ses- Open Day for graduate pro- Atlantic – Qatar’s Engi- equipment and off shore struc- sions were opportunities for grammes. Attendees were Tneering faculty member, tures for petroleum, petrochem- students seeking to pursue introduced to HBKU’s spe- Hanan Farhat, led key discus- ical and natural gas industries. graduate studies to explore cialised research and teaching sions in Paris recently on devel- Qatar has been leading and the unique paths for further- capabilities, which cultivate oping international standards chairing this oil and gas working ing their academic interests excellence and innovation, for the petroleum and LNG in- group since its initiation in 2010. within HBKU’s thriving re- and off er students the oppor- dustry. “CNA-Q, being the State’s search and learning commu- tunity to actively contribute Farhat, a mechanical engineer- premier college for technical nity. to solving challenges for Qa- ing instructor, was one of two education and applied research, Faculty and staff repre- tar and the world. Prospective students attend HBKU’s information sessions at Qatar University. members that represented Qatar has a long history of, and a and co-chaired the meeting. wealth of experience in, working Farhat represented the college with industry to better advance at the International Organisa- the country. Actively engaging tion for Standardisation (ISO) and contributing to such an in- Technical Committee Working ternational standards organisa- Group meeting in partnership tion is a natural fi t for the role with the International Asso- of CNA-Q in supporting Qatar’s ciation of Oil and Gas Producers industries through education, (IOGP). analysis and problem solving,” UDC eyes agriculture Corrosion prevention and engi- said Samah Gamar, vice-presi- neering experts from diff erent oil dent (academic). and gas producing countries were “Qatar’s oil and gas engineer- in attendance to discuss newly de- ing experts are major contribu- veloped international standards, tors to the creation of interna- and proposed standards. tional oil and gas standards. It has The measures discussed at been a privilege to work in Qatar and industrial projects the meeting will set the stand- closely with industry partners to ards for all oil and gas producers resolve corrosion issues, failure nited Development ing at people and countries that on rents, al-Khater said: “The around the world. analysis and materials selection Company (UDC), the have experience in these fi elds; Pearl-Qatar is still one of the The International Association for better asset integrity as con- Udeveloper of The Pearl- hopefully we could announce it most attractive areas where of Oil and Gas Producers sup- tributor towards international Qatar and Gewan Island, is at the proper time,” he said. people come to live, and we ported the committee meeting standards,” added Farhat. studying plans to venture into In a speech at the general didn’t see any problem in terms the agriculture and industrial assembly, al-Khater stressed of rent.” sectors, in line with the coun- that “UDC’s business strategy In its 2018 Annual Report, Nissan Altima models recalled try’s diversifi cation plans. remains focused on creating UDC president and CEO Ibra- Speaking to reporters on the opportunities and partner- him Jassim al-Othman said last The Ministry of Commerce and The ministry has urged sidelines of UDC’s annual gen- ships, achieving growth, mini- year witnessed enhanced recur- Industry, in collaboration with customers to report any eral assembly held on Tues- mising risks, and sustaining ring revenue generated from the Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, has violations to its Consumer day, UDC chairman Turki bin progress.” leasing of offi ce, residential, and announced the recall of Nissan Protection and Anti-Commercial Mohamed al-Khater said the “UDC also stands committed retail units at The Pearl-Qatar. Altima models of 2016-2017 over Fraud Department, which company is looking for poten- to the continued improvement Al-Othman said UDC re- a potential defect in the rear door processes complaints, inquires tial partners and experts in ag- of the community services that ported a 31% year-on-year (y- lock. and suggestions through the riculture technologies, such as UDC president and CEO Ibrahim Jassim al-Othman (left) and support The Pearl-Qatar, while o-y) increase in the number of The ministry said that it will following channels: Call centre: hydroponics, among others. chairman Turki bin Mohamed al-Khater. nurturing developments and residential properties under co-ordinate with the dealer to 16001, e-mail: [email protected]. “We are also considering go- partnerships that further con- lease, while the volume offi ce follow up on the maintenance qa, Twitter: @MOCIQATAR, ing into the agriculture type “The facilities would be partner institutions for the tribute to Qatar’s economic di- space under lease at UDC Tower and repair works and will Instagram: MOCIQATAR, Ministry production, as well as industrial farms, as well as the produc- proper technology to be used versifi cation, in line with Qatar reached 21% and the volume of communicate with customers of Commerce and Industry but that’s still in the initial dis- tion of some vegetables. But we because we don’t want to go National Vision 2030.” retail areas under lease “is stead- to ensure that the necessary mobile app for android and IOS: cussions,” al-Khater said. are now trying to solicit some back 100 years ago. We are look- Responding to a question ily maintained at 58% y-o-y.” repairs are carried out. MOCIQATAR

Gulf Times Thursday, February 28, 2019 9 QATAR Mideast scholar warns against generalising on Arab Spring

arc Lynch, one of the Arab World’s history of upheaval. of information and opinions the most widely quoted ex- Lynch said that he had been way that it once did. Mperts on Middle East researching media, youth activ- He encouraged the audience to politics and media, spoke at ism, and information technology gather news and information from Northwestern University in Qatar in the Middle East before the Arab “an integrated media landscape” (NU-Q) and questioned the way Spring started in Tunisia. and be aware of the polarisation many people generalise the Arab While most experts viewed it of the media, emphasising that Spring. as an isolated event, he said that hearing both sides of a story is Lynch explained that this con- he recognised immediately that it important to understand the full ventional way of thinking results was not a spontaneous event that scope of what is happening in any in categorising the countries in would remain unique in Tunisia. situation. the region as either successes or Asked about how the Arab Lynch’s most recent book is failures based on the leadership in Spring aff ected diff erent levels of “The New Arab Wars: Anarchy each country. society in the Middle East, Lynch and Uprising in the Middle East.” “This makes no sense to me at replied that the changes at the re- A previous publication, “The Arab all,” said Lynch, “because what gional and international levels are Uprising: The Unfi nished Revo- we’ve seen are really revolution- “the most directly and obviously lutions of the New Middle East,” ary transformations at every level signifi cant but likely to be the least has been described as “the most from individual to societal to in- enduring.” illuminating and, for policymak- ternational. Every country has Prof Marc Lynch with Everette E Dennis. The largest eff ects and most ers, the most challenging” book been profoundly aff ected by what’s enduring impacts, he stated, ul- yet written on the topic by The happened since 2011 whether or cal Science, believes a sense of competitions and have a common timately are felt at the individual Economist. not the leader changed.” shared Arab identity and fate in- position. level. “Prof Lynch’s research on the Lynch, a professor of politi- spired many throughout the re- Everette E Dennis, dean and Lynch was also asked about the Middle East off ers a broad frame- cal science and international af- gion to join the Arab Uprising. CEO of NU-Q, moderated the role of televised news coverage work, not simply a country by fairs at George Washington Uni- Lynch pointed out that every event and opened the session by during a crisis, like the Arab Spring. country inventory of factors and versity in Washington, DC and single Arab country despite their asking Lynch about his scholarly He noted that he personally forces that explain continuing the founder and director of the diff erences and internal charac- research and how to make sense of does not see televised news pro- confl icts and developments in the Project on Middle East Politi- teristics, still face the same set of the complexity that surrounds the viding a reasonable cross-section region,” said dean Dennis. PHCC extends cancer awareness campaign to schools

rimary Health Care Cor- cate them on the benefi ts of the with the leading schools in this re- poration (PHCC) has ex- timely screening of cancer, pre- gard has been extremely fruitful”. Ptended its initiatives to ventive ways and the diff erent PHCC has endeavoured to make schools in enhancing and raising stages of the disease. sure the Breast and Bowel Cancer awareness on the importance There was a mammogram Screening awareness is spread of early detection of breast and screening day at Doha College, in Qatar and has succeeded to bowel cancer in Qatar through onboard the Mobile Screening hold many events and initiatives its programme, Screen for Life. Unit which is convenient for la- around this programme through The team recently conducted dies at their workplace. lectures to private and public sec- lectures at Qatar Secondary Dr Shaikha Abu Shaikha, man- tor, mall activations, mobile unit School, and Al Quds School, for ager, Screening Programmes at for mammogram screening acti- teachers and parents to edu- PHCC, said, “Our association vation, etc. PHCC extends outreach campaigns to schools with the Mobile Screening Unit. QU Gulf Studies Centre holds seminar on ‘Iranian Revolution’

number of experts from within and outside Qatar University A(QU) spoke on “The Iranian Revolution in Retrospect: The Inter- nal, Regional and Global Impact” or- ganised by QU’s Gulf Studies Centre (GSC) in co-operation with the Ibn Khaldon Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences. During the seminar experts ad- dressed the changes sparked by the revolution exactly 40 years ago. Di- rector of the Gulf Studies Centre and associate professor in contemporary history of the Middle East at QU, Dr Speakers at the seminar on ‘Iranian Revolution.’ Mahjoob Zweiri said, “This seminar is important because it discusses a sen- Professor of Political Sciences at titudes and outlook towards Islam sitive and important issue in the Mid- University of Tehran, Prof Nasser changed, turning critical and analyti- dle East and the world. The Iranian Hadian, and Professor at Georgetown cal. Revolution is considered a major glo- University in Qatar, Dr Luciano Zac- The lecturer Dr Luciano Zaccara fo- bal event which rattled the world dur- cara also spoke at the seminar. cused on the Iranian regime in terms ing the last century, just as the Iraqi Prof Nasser Hadian emphasised the of democratic aspects and its dedica- invasion did in Kuwait.” Iranian Revolution’s impact on daily tion to the revolution democracy. The seminar comes as part of a con- life for Iranians, saying the revolution Zaccara introduced a reading of the structive co-operation between the radically changed people’s lifestyles election schedule from 1980 to 2017 GSC and the Ibn Khaldon Centre in and introduced what is now called po- showing the rise and fall of participa- QU, on the occasion of the 40th anni- litical Islam. tion rates and clarifi ed the reasons for versary of the start of the war. He claimed even the West’s at- that. EAA delegation participates in Youth Assembly session in US

ducation Above All (EAA) Foun- dation delegation comprising 12 Estudents, took part in the 23rd session of the Youth Assembly, held recently in New York City, USA. Sponsored by Qatar Financial Cen- tre (QFC), EAA youth delegation was able to showcase their capabilities to the global audience under the theme, ‘Empowering Youth for Global Devel- opment’. Throughout history, young people have played crucial role in leading national and global move- ments that changed the world, despite the numerous challenges that they face, such as age discrimination, un- EAA Youth Delegation which took part in the session. derrepresentation, lack of resources and unemployment. Dana al-Mohannadi, student from The 23rd Session of The Youth As- This conference addressed these Al Khor International School, said, sembly continued FAF’s legacy of gaps and worked to