Lift Sanctions on Qatari Nationals, Says France
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BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Muguruza wins fi rst INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2-8, 24 COMMENT 22, 23 Wimbledon REGION 9 BUSINESS 1–6, 17-20 Qatar retains its global 21,595.00 9,469.93 46.54 ARAB WORLD 9, 10 CLASSIFIED 7-16 title +86.00 +189.55 +0.46 INTERNATIONAL 11–21 SPORTS 1–8 LNG dominance: QNB +0.40% +2.04% +1.00% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 SUNDAY Vol. XXXVIII No. 10516 July 16, 2017 Shawwal 22, 1438 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Emir meets French FM Lift sanctions on In brief Qatari nationals, QATAR | Offi cial Emir congratulates Iraq PM on Mosul liberation His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held a telephone says France conversation yesterday evening with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider O Qatar, France stress joint action fi nancing as part of the eff orts exerted Le Drian stressed the importance al-Abadi, to congratulate him on the to combat terrorism by the international community. of taking measures that will help all liberation of the Mosul city from the O Siege nations engaging in Sheikh Mohamed said that the com- members of the GCC crisis regain trust hands of terrorist organisations. The political terrorism: Qatar FM mon goal of the international commu- in order to ease the tensions and fi nd a Emir aff irmed Qatar’s stand on the O ‘Blockading countries nity is to combat terrorism and fi ght its resolution to the crisis, which is harm- side of Iraq in the face of terrorism disrupting anti-terrorism eff orts’ fi nancing, pointing out that the actions ing the interests of all GCC member and extremism. He also reiterated O Saudi Arabia favours solution taken by the siege countries against countries. Qatar’s firm stance against within GCC Qatar disrupt these eff orts. He said that he sensed, during his terrorism, rejecting and condemning “The fi ght against terrorism requires talks in Doha, the willingness of Qa- it in all its forms and manifestations, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday met with Agencies collective action, not the exercise of tar to hold constructive talks with its whatever its causes and motives. the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Aff airs Jean-Yves Le Drian and his Doha/Jeddah political and intellectual terrorism,” he neighbours so long as it doesn’t in- accompanying delegation at his off ice at Al Bahr Palace. The meeting dealt with said in reference to the actions of siege fringe on Qatar’s national sovereignty. QATAR | Trade the latest developments of the GCC crisis and the eff orts to resolve them through countries against Qatar. The minister called on fi nding a reso- dialogue and diplomacy, as part of Kuwait’s mediation eff orts. They also discussed rance has called for a swift lift- The foreign minister said the visit of lution to the crisis as soon as possible, Talks on raising import the strong bilateral relations and the means to develop them. ing of sanctions that target Qa- the French minister refl ects the strength and lifting all the measures that aff ect- of Pakistani products Ftari nationals in an eff ort to ease of bilateral relations between the two ed joint families and civilians. Qatar Chamber (QC) discussed ways a month-long rift between the Gulf friendly countries in various fi elds such He praised the commitment of Qatar to increase the state’s imports of country and several of its neighbours. as security, energy and economy. to enhance co-operation in counter- Pakistani goods, during a meetings Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and He said the two sides reviewed the terrorism fi eld and countering terror- held by its delegations to Pakistani Egypt imposed sanctions on Qatar on latest conditions that Qatar is going ism fi nance. capital Islamabad. The meetings June 5, accusing it of fi nancing extrem- through, especially the measures taken Later in the day he fl ew to Jeddah, took place with representatives ist groups and allying with Iran. Doha by the siege countries, which aff ect in- where he repeated his concerns about of the Federation of Pakistan Qatar expands denies the accusations. ternational treaties and the rules of in- the eff ects of the standoff in a televised Chambers of Commerce and “France calls for the lifting, as soon as ternational law. press appearance with Saudi Foreign Industry. A statement released from possible, of the measures that aff ect the The foreign minister affi rmed Qa- Minister Adel al-Jubeir. the QC to the press said that focused populations in particular, bi-national tar welcomes the eff orts of the France Jubeir said any resolution of the on enhancing co-operation ties families that have been separated or in supporting Kuwaiti mediation and worst Gulf crisis in years should come between both parties in economic online tourist students,” French Foreign Minister Jean- fi nding a solution based on the sover- from within the six-nation Gulf Co- and trade sectors including Yves Le Drian told reporters in Doha, eignty of states and international law. operation Council. construction, building materials, after he met his counterpart HE Sheikh The French minister described his “We hope to resolve this crisis within foodstuff , textiles and furniture. Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. country’s ties with Qatar as strong and the Gulf house,” he said. Page 2 Le Drian was speaking alongside advanced, entailing great co-operation “France should be a facilitator in the visa services Sheikh Mohamed, hours after his ar- in many fi elds such as defence, econo- mediation,” led by Kuwait, Le Drian re- QATAR | Air transport rival in Doha. my as well as culture. iterated in Jeddah, where he also met Emiri Air Force takes QNA Hassan al-Ibrahim, Chief Tourism He is the latest Western offi cial to He said his talks in Doha focused on Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. Doha Development Offi cer at QTA com- visit the area since the crisis began. the GCC crisis. He said France was in “We look for everyone’s determined part in British show mented: “Easing our visitors access Le Drian, who will visit the UAE and contact regarding the matter with all commitment against terrorism, its Qatari Emiri Air Force represented to the country is critical for achieving Gulf mediator Kuwait today, follows in parties involved, stressing the impor- support and fi nancing. In this perspec- by the Air Transport pavilion have n a bid to further facilitate visitors growth in the tourism industry, making the steps of other world powers in the tance of reaching a resolution to it. tive, it is important that GCC countries participated in the British Royal Air access to the country, Qatar has a positive impact on our economy and region, including the United States, Le Drian noted that the French should be united, to remain a rampart Fair at Fairford Air Force Base, the Imade its e-visa services available enriching our society. whose Secretary of State Rex Tillerson president held many telephone con- against instability,” he said. largest of its kind in the world, said to tourism-related businesses as well “The rollout of these new services sought to fi nd a solution to the impasse versations with His Highness the Emir Le Drian agreed that “solving this the Directorate of Moral Guidance as individuals arriving to Qatar aboard is intended to further enhance our last week. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani crisis should be done by the Gulf coun- at the Ministry of Defence. The any airline. visitors overall experience and we look Offi cials from Britain and Germany since the beginning of the GCC crisis. tries themselves”, reiterating Paris’s Directorate of Moral Guidance said Hospitality establishments and forward to welcoming more visitors also visited the region with the aim of He hoped the Emir will pay a visit to support for Kuwaiti mediation. that the Qatari participation in tourism offi ces holding a valid licence thanks to the increasingly convenient easing the confl ict. Paris in the near term. “France does not want to substitute the show, which ends today, was with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) online visa service.” At the joint press conference, Qatar He also said France commends the the mediator... It wants to be a facili- showcasing the C130J-30 aircraft of can now fully complete their guests Qatar launched its e-visa platform and France stressed the importance of eff orts of US Secretary of State who tator by joining eff orts of other coun- the 12th Emiri Air Force Squadron. tourist visa applications online. last month allowing travellers to the joint action to combat terrorism and its visited the region last week. tries,” he stressed. Pages 2, 22, 24 During the fair, the iconic Tamim Al The link has special features dedi- country to apply directly for tourist and Majd’s wall painting was launched cated for tourism businesses such as visitor visas. and visitors interacted with it by the “add to cart” option allowing busi- The service, created in partnership writing expressions of sympathy nesses to complete multiple applica- between QTA, Qatar Airways, and the and solidarity with Qatar in the tions at once making it easier to handle Ministry of Interior, is set to ease visi- current Gulf crisis. large groups through bulk payments. tor access to Qatar, as it off ers a more Aqsa remains closed for second day It also eliminates the need for hard effi cient and transparent visa applica- QATAR | Military copy applications to be submitted in tion system, with standardised fees for QNA on Friday and banned the weekly Fri- unprecedented measures imposed by person at the Immigration Offi ces as each visa type.