BUSINESS | 1 SPORT | 6-7 QR11bn Umm All eyes on world Al-Houl Power champ Marquez as project to be new MotoGP season inaugurated soon starts in Qatar Thursday 7 March 2019 | 30 Jumada II 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7823 | 2 Riyals New Ooredoo tv Google, Android, Android TV, Chromecast and other related marks Your hero for family entertainment and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. Ashghal plans 55 Deputy Amir meets outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador new projects worth QR18.8bn this year THE PENINSULA DOHA Ashghal’s infrastructure and road project plans in 2019 The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has include 32 projects, which planned 55 new road and infrastructure are to be implemented in the projects with a total budget of QR18.8bn existing and new subdivisions for 2019, announced Eng Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President of Ashghal, with a total budget of yesterday. QR15.8bn. Another 23 projects Addressing a seminar, Al Muhannadi said: are for developing local roads “Ashghal’s plan is based on the directives of with a budget of QR3bn. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, which emphasise the need to focus Nasiriyah, west Al Mashaf and Muaither, on the infrastructure projects in new and with a budget of QR6.5bn. existing sub-divisions and to complete them Ashghal has paid special attention to the Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani met yesterday with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar, on time with the required quality.” infrastructure projects in the existing and P D P S A Liyanage, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Deputy Amir granted the outgoing Al Muhannadi was speaking at third new subdivisions throughout the country industry-briefing seminar organised by starting 2017. Ashghal has delivered 15 Ambassador the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of his role in enhancing bilateral relations, wishing him Ashghal on its current and upcoming infra- projects in 2017 and 2018 in 11 residential success in his future assignments and further progress and prosperity in bilateral relations. The Sri Lankan envoy structure projects in new and existing sub- areas, including Al Wakra West, Rawdat Al expressed thanks and appreciation to the Deputy Amir and to the State’s officials for the cooperation he received divisions. During the seminar, Ashghal gave Hamama, Al Mashaf East, and Al Wukair during his term in office. The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al presentation about the local roads and North in addition to several road and Thani also met the Sri Lankan Ambassador. drainage projects that will be tendered drainage projects. during 2019, in addition to projects that are Projects implemented in 2018 included currently under construction. serving about 3,900 subdivisions com- Eng Saoud Al Tamimi, Roads Projects prising road works of about 175km, and Qatar Airways unveils enhanced economy Department Manager, said that Ashghal’s 290km of pedestrian and cycle paths as well infrastructure and road project plans in 2019 as drainage networks of more than 125km, include 32 projects, which are to be imple- and storm water network with a length of class; announces seven new destinations mented in the existing and new subdivisions more than 285km. Many companies related with a total budget of QR15.8bn. “Another 23 to the construction industry attended the THE PENINSULA projects are for developing local roads with seminar including contractors, suppliers, DOHA a budget of QR3bn,” said Al Tamimi. manufacturers and consultants in addition He added that Ashghal is currently to individuals from governmental and non- Qatar Airways stole the limelight on implementing 14 projects serving about governmental institutions who are inter- the opening day of ITB Berlin, the 16,000 subdivisions in 10 areas including ested in Ashghal’s plans for the year 2019 world’s largest international travel south Al Wukair, Al Kharaitiyat, Izghawa, in regards to roads and infrastructure and tourism trade show, as the Al Ebb, Leabaib, Al Foroush, north Al projects. `P4 airline’s Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, revealed the airline’s new Economy Class experience and announced seven upcoming addi- tions to its rapidly-growing global network. Four-day Aspire The unveiling ceremony, which International Kite took place yesterday, was attended by the Qatar's Ambassador to Festival begins Germany, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdul- Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker addressing a press rahman Al Thani and the Mayor of conference on the sidelines of ITB Berlin International Tavel and Tourism Berlin, Michael Müller. Trade Show, in Berlin, yesterday. Qatar Airways’ new Economy Class experience features a seat with sees a significant increase in rotable, Morocco; Langkawi, Malaysia; an innovative 19-degree recline recyclable and biodegradable Davao, Philippines; Izmir, Turkey; system, additional legroom, dual products and reduction in single-use and Mogadishu, Somalia. trays, 13.3-inch 4 K widescreens and plastic. Economy Class passengers FC Bayern München stars type ‘C’ fast charging USB port. The will also be able to enjoy improved Corentin Tolisso, French interna- airline’s new in-flight dining expe- connectivity, including up to 10 times tional and World Cup winner in 2018, rience ‘Quisine’, truly redefines faster broadband, as well as more and Lothar Matthäus, former German Economy Class service, with all new than 4,000 entertainment options international who captained his nation retail-style tableware, a menu on Qatar Airways’ Oryx One in-flight to victory in the 1990 World Cup were offering more choices, 25 percent entertainment system. also present at the event. Last year Various kites fly in the sky during the Third larger main courses, 20 percent At a press conference attended Qatar Airways signed a five-year part- Aspire International Kite Festival at Aspire Park, larger appetisers, and 50 percent by nearly 200 members of the media, nership agreement with leading yesterday. More than 80 professional kite flyers larger desserts. Al Baker also revealed an array of German football team FC Bayern are participating in the four-day event. `P9 The airline is especially pleased forthcoming global destinations the München, making the airline the PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA to be ‘going green with Quisine’, as airline will launch in 2019, including Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern the new Economy Class proposition Lisbon, Portugal; Malta; Rabat, München until June 2023. `P6 Qatar Free Zones Authority to strengthen marine industry RAYNALD C RIVERA Mannai, Chairman of Al Mannai Free Zones, he said, would signif- local and foreign investors including Qatar, Germany, Italy, THE PENINSULA Plus Events and Organiser of the icantly impact the industry with towards marine industry and Pakistan, Turkey, France, India, show, expressed optimism on its many benefits such as the pro- services related to it.” USA and Kuwait are taking part at The presence of Qatar Free Zones industry outlook specially with the vision of land suitable for manu- Under the auspices of the the five-day event. Authority is expected to bolster the establishment of the Free Zones facturing larger boats and impor- Prime Minister and Interior Min- An impressive collection of marine industry in the country, Authority. tation of raw materials free of tax. ister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin more than 30 motorboats and organisers of the sixth edition of “The industry offers huge Loay Dalis, Chief Executive Officer Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, this yachts will be on display on land YESTERDAY'S RESULT Qatar International Boat Show potential. There’s a tendency for of Al Mannai Plus Events, was of year’s QIBS is slated to be held and water to be complemented (QIBS) have said. manufacturers to produce larger the same view saying “I believe from March 12 to 16 at 25-29 La by exhibitor chalets along the Manchester United 3 -1 Speaking to The Peninsula on boats and also yachts, so they will that with the new facilities to the Croisette, Porto Arabia at The marina walkway representing the sidelines of a press conference increase their profit margin,” said investors in recently established Pearl Qatar. many of the top names in the local PSG (Agg 3-3) held at Mondrian Doha to Al Mannai on the industry’s Qatar Free Zones Authority by the Boats of top quality and crafts- and international maritime announce QIBS 2019, Khalid I Al prospect. The establishment of government, we expect to attract manship from different countries industry. `P6 02 HOME THURSDAY 7 MARCH 2019 Promotion valid from 07.03.2019 to 09.03.2019. 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