SUNDAY MAY 2, 2021 RAMADAN 20, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5247 QR 2 Fajr: 3:34 am Dhuhr: 11:31 am P ARTLY CLOUDY Asr: 3:00 pm Maghrib: 6:08 pm HIGH : 35°C LOW : 25 °C Isha: 7:38 pm RAMADAN TIMING World 7 Business 8 Sports 12 TODAY TOMORROW IFTAR IMSAK India becomes first country Qatar’s GDP expected to Quartararo makes history to register over 400,000 grow 2.8% in 2021: with another pole at 6:08PM 3:33AM COVID-19 cases in a day FocusEconomics Spanish Grand Prix Qatar committed to protect workers’ rights: Minister with the start of the implementation of Unified platform for The celebration of the new and pioneering legislation. International Workers’ The new measures have strength- workers’ complaints Day this year coincides ened the work environment that at- and disputes soon with the start of the implementation tracts workers, especially the legisla- of the new and pioneering tions that facilitate the movement of QNA legislation that has strengthened the employees between different employ- DOHA ers and the non-discriminatory mini- work environment that attracts mum wage law that protects workers MINISTER of Administrative Devel- workers, especially the legislations including the domestic workers. opment, Labour and Social Affairs that facilitate the movement of The minister continued by saying HE Yousef bin Mohammed Al Oth- workers between different that the ministry is working to imple- man Fakhroo has affirmed the com- employers and the non- ment modern legislation in accordance mitment of Qatar to continue its re- discriminatory minimum wage law with the highest standards through lentless efforts aimed at promoting for workers and domestic workers.” continuous cooperation and coordina- and protecting workers’ rights and —HE Yousef bin Mohammed tion with representatives of employers providing a safe and healthy work en- and workers and various local and in- vironment. Al Othman Fakhroo ternational partners to search for the In a speech on the occasion of the best and most successful ways to care International Workers’ Day, which for workers. falls on May 1 of each year, the minister the comprehensive development. labour law to submit complaints relat- He said the ministry is making explained that this occasion is a tribute On this occasion, he said, the min- ed to work issues. every effort to ensure the health and MME HONOURS WORKERS to all workers due to the interest they istry is pleased to announce the estab- He said this day is the culmination safety of workers, by strengthening receive as a partner in the development lishment of the unified platform for of labour legislation and its updating precautionary measures and health re- On the International Workers’ Day on May 1, the Ministry of Mu- renaissance in Qatar. complaints and disputes, which will to keep pace with the best internation- quirements at work sites and workers nicipality and Environment (MME) honoured a number of general He expressed deep gratitude and be launched in the coming days, as the al standards for protecting workers’ housing. cleanness and park workers in collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar appreciation to the workers who have platform is scheduled to allow employ- rights, and the celebration of Interna- for their efforts in a number of events held by the state. PAGE 2 helped and continue to contribute to ees and workers who are subject to the tional Workers’ Day this year coincides Continued on page 2 Amir’s visit to Moscow Qatar’s people responded very well boosted Qatar-Russia to vaccination campaign: Official pre-vaccination assessment to Over 1.5 mn vaccine ensure they are able to go ahead relations, says envoy doses given so far and have their vaccine safely. The official advised that CATHERINE W GICHUKI even those who are vaccinated QNA ber of issues demands atten- DOHA should adhere to COVID-19 MOScow tion and there is an urgent precautionary measures such need to act, led by the strug- MORE than 1.5 million doses as wearing of masks and keep- AMBASSADOR of Qatar to gle of the Syrian people, he have been administered since ing social distance because they the Russian Federation HE added. the start of the national cam- may still spread the virus to Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser He stressed that no one HMC launches blood paign against COVID-19 and others. Al Thani said the visit of His has any intention to be a sub- around 44 percent of the adult “It is still unknown yet Highness the Amir of State stitute for other countries, or population has now received at whether the vaccines prevent of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin to alienate or limit their roles donation campaign least one dose of the vaccine, passing COVID-19 to other Hamad Al Thani to Moscow in any way. He said Iran has THE Blood Donor Center of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) a Ministry of Public Health Dr Soha Al Bayat. people. So vaccinated people in March 2018, and the talks an active role in the Syrian has launched a national campaign to encourage citizens and (MoPH) official has said. still have the potential to con- HH the Amir held with Rus- crisis, noting that Qatar wel- residents of Qatar to donate blood. Giving blood is safe and “More than half a million who are over 40 years old have tract the infection (though they sian President Vladimir Pu- comes any role that would hygienic with the HMC guidelines infection control practices people have now had both received one dose of vaccine are very unlikely to become tin was the most important help the Syrian people. in place at Hamad Medical Corporations’ both Blood Donor doses and are fully vaccinated while 41 percent have received sick) and pass it on to others.” factor in developing ties be- The envoy said there is Centers and two Ramadan mobile units at Souq Waqif and and every week, more than the two doses. “This is espe- Dr Al Bayat reiterated that tween Qatar and Russia. a common understanding Msheireb Downtown. PAGE 2 160,000 doses are given. The cially encouraging as almost 9 the vaccines also are not 100 He said the fact that the about the Syrian crisis be- drive-through vaccination cen- out of ten people over 60 years percent effective at prevent- two countries are World Cup tween Qatar and Russia and tres have been a huge success of age — the most vulnerable ing symptomatic COVID-19. hosts helped enhance coop- that there is a convergence and so far. More than 170,000 group — have now had at least “There is still a small chance eration in more fields. in positions, indicating that people have visited the vac- one dose. The public in Qatar – around 5 percent - that vac- In an interview with Rus- Qatar is working with Russia MoP H calls on people to get vaccinated cination centres at Lusail and have responded very well to the cinated people can get re- in- sian daily Kommersant, the to end the tragedy of the Syr- Al Wakra,” Dr Soha Al Bayat, vaccination programme and we fected and become sick. While envoy said Qatar relies in its ian people. THE Ministry of Public Health people across Qatar who have Head of Vaccination at the are not seeing any significant the virus is still prevalent in foreign relations on the prin- He said the mutual de- (MoPH) has called on commu- safely received their COVID-19 MoPH, told Qatar TV. degree of hesitancy,” she said. the country, it is advisable for ciple of respecting sover- sire to work together is much nity members to join more than vaccination. Don’t delay getting Dr Al Bayat said 86 per- According to Dr Al Bayat, people to continue to follow eignty and non-interference stronger than any contra- one million people in the coun- your vaccine when you are cent of people over 60 years old there is no specific advise to the precautionary measures to in internal affairs of other dictions, highlighting that try who have safely received invited, and please remember, have received at least one dose those interested in taking the protect themselves as much as countries. the position was clear. He vaccination against coronavirus vaccination is by appointment of the vaccine while 75 percent vaccine, however, at the first possible.” He said the absence of stressed that the country (COVID-19). only,” the MoPH said in a have received the two doses. dose appointment, the vacci- Iran in the Qatari-Turkish- does not support any ex- “Join more than one million tweet. (TNN) Sixty-seven percent of those nation teams gives everyone a Continued on page 3 Russian consultative frame- tremist groups. work cannot be interpreted as a position on Iran. A num- Continued on page 2 COVID-survivors laud health workers for saving lives TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK er recovered COVID-19 patient, sent DOHA a message of appreciation. “Throughout the difficult months CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) survi- I have spent in hospital due to COV- vors have extended their apprecia- ID-19, I have needed many different tion and gratitude to heathcare work- healthcare services - from the intensive ers for saving countless lives and care unit in Hazem Mebaireek General making a difference during this pan- Hospital to the rehabilitation hospital. demic. “Healthcare workers deserve What helped me through this tough our appreciation and admiration for medical care and services received by team of doctors, nurses and support period was Allah’s Grace, my fam- their dedication, commitment and COVID-19 patients,” he said. teams. I have experienced such com- ily, and the amazing support of all the courage.” “For a period of two weeks, I was petent professionals from different healthcare staff who looked after me Al Aboainin, a recovered COV- in intensive care and received spe- disciplines, working in perfect harmo- with care and compassion,” he said.