QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 2020 DHU AL-QA’dA 17, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4993 QR 2 Fajr: 3:21 am Dhuhr: 11:39 am FINE Asr: 3:02 pm Maghrib: 6:29 pm HIGH : 43°C LOW : 33°C Isha: 7:59 pm Americas 8 Business 9 Sports 13 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Business travel may struggle Securing Afif’s future, finding tests positive for to return to pre-pandemic foreign players coach Xavi’s COVID-19 levels: OBG immediate targets Ministry opens registration for PPP law to help boost major scholarships projects in Qatar: Minister THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education on Tuesday announced the opening of e-registration for undergradu- ate and postgraduate scholarships for New law boosts complementary relationship between public and private sectors, says Al Kuwari the academic year 2020-2021 on the government scholarship portal. The SATYENDRA PATHAK the country.” companies. The government has conference, said the PPP law rep- e-registration will be in two phases, DOHA Qatar has taken into consid- allocated QR75 billion as finan- resented a confirmation from the starting from Tuesday until the following eration the experience of several cial and economic incentives to country’s leadership and the gov- Monday for students applying for the fall THE issuance of the Public-Pri- years of partnership between the support private sector, including ernment about the leading role of semester during the month of Septem- vate Partnership (PPP) law will two sectors, especially in imple- SMEs,” he said. the private sector in Qatar’s sus- ber. The second phase will reopen from be crucial in regulating the private mentation of logistics, food secu- “The stimulus package con- tainable development. Nov 1, 2020, to Dec 31, 2020 for stu- sector’s contribution to the imple- rity, health and education projects tributed to mitigating burdens Sheikh Khalifa said the law dents applying for the spring semester. mentation of major development while making the law, he said. on SMEs and encouraging them will strengthen private sector to The ministry stressed the need to fulfil projects in Qatar, Minister of Com- The conference, organised by to proceed in a way that supports continue its role as a vital partner the general and special conditions for merce and Industry HE Ali bin Qatar Chamber through video the national economy to continue of the public sector in the devel- scholarships. Incomplete applications Ahmed Al Kuwari said on Tuesday. conference, saw the participation the march of prosperity towards opment of the country. and the applications submitted after the Addressing the opening ses- of about 15 speakers from pres- the implementation of Qatar Na- He added that the chamber registration is closed will not be consid- sion of the first PPP conference tigious local and international or- tional Vision 2030,” he said. played a key role in highlighting ered. Moreover, the ministry also con- entitled ‘Developing Partnership ganisations. The minister expressed hope the idea of issuing a law regulat- firmed that the process of registration at between Public and Private Sec- Kuwari said, “This conference that the conference would help ing public-private partnership. the portal and review of the application tors’ in Doha, Kuwari said, “The is being held under exceptional HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari. concerned people from the gov- “The PPP law would have a does not necessarily mean accepting the law boosts the complementary circumstances due to the spread ernment and private sectors to significantimpact on energising scholarships request. PAGE 3 relationship between public and of the COVID-19 pandemic that the private sector.” establish integrated mechanisms the private sector and accelerat- private sectors and provides a reg- has affected the entire world. The “Qatar has established an inte- for implementing innovative na- ing the initiation and implemen- ulatory framework for contractual economic consequences of this grated strategy based on the con- tional projects. tation of projects in the country,” relationship between the two par- pandemic have led many countries certed efforts of all government Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa said. ties. It will accelerate the imple- to take precautionary measures to agencies to provide a comprehen- Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al COVID-19 recoveries mentation of important projects in curb the current crisis and protect sive package of support for Qatari Thani, who also addressed the See also page 9 reach 94,903 Contracts signed with Qatari Qatar’s economy continues artists to beautify Downtown Doha and Corniche to grow sustainably: Envoy ● Qatar is looking to enhance its economic ties with Germany, with a focus on SMEs ● Qatar responded quickly to COVID-19 crisis ● Qatar is using Roche Cobas 6800 that could conduct 1,200 tests in 24 hours TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ● DOHA Qatar looks forward to welcoming fans of all nationalities to the 2022 FIFA World Cup AS many as 1,005 people recovered from THE Committee for Artworks has signed new contracts with Qatari artists to HE Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari. COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total submit proposals for artworks and sculptures in various locations for the De- number of people recovering from the velopment and Beautification Projects of Downtown Doha and Corniche. The QNA “Qatar is an investor in per, with the country look- disease in Qatar to 94,903. projects are being implemented by the Supervisory Committee of Beautifica- BERLIN major German companies and ing to diversify its economic The last 24 hours also saw 600 more tion of Roads and Public Places in Qatar at the Public Works Authority (Ash- aims to enhance its ties with streams by investing in major people testing positive for COVID-19, the ghal). Yousef Al Emadi, Projects Affairs Director at Ashghal, said the signing of THE Qatari economy continues Germany further,” he added. companies like Siemens, Du- Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said in the contracts is part of the development and beautification projects of Central to grow sustainably, creating a He said Qatari investments etsche Bank, and Volkswagen,” its daily report. Doha area, which aims to develop public spaces, sites and streets, raise their wide range of opportunities for in Germany were about 25 bil- he said. The recent years have Sadly, a 61-year-old patient receiving aesthetic value and transform the entire area into a tourist attraction. The local and foreign investors, Am- lion Euros, and that there are seen the country investing in the necessary medical care succumbed works and artistic designs resulting from the new contracts would create a bassador of Qatar to Germany more than 300 German com- new markets through economic to the virus, taking the death toll in the distinctive image for the area. PAGE 2 HE Mohammed Jaham Al Ku- panies operating in the Qatari partnerships, he added. country to 134. wari has said. market in various sectors. He said Qatar is looking The ministry offered condolences In an interview with the He said the measures to enhance its economic ties and sympathy to the family of the de- Near and Middle East Associ- taken by Qatar to combat the with Germany, with a focus on ceased. ation (NUMOV) publication’s outbreak of COVID-19 have Small and Medium Enterpris- All the new cases have been intro- fourth issue for this year, the achieved great success. Qatar es (SMEs), which represents duced to isolation and are receiving HMC expands health Qatar is a reliable friend: ambassador praised the strong looks forward to welcoming 80 percent of German compa- necessary care according to their health bilateral ties between the two fans of all nationalities to the nies in 2018. status, the MoPH said. services for elderly (P 2 ) Chinese envoy (P 2 ) countries, particularly in the 2022 World Cup, he added. economic field. “Qatar continues to pros- Continued on page 3 HMC warns against excessive intake of supplements QNA ● he said. DOHA There is no evidence to support claims that The use of these supple- certain vitamins or minerals can prevent or ments, without your doctor’s THE Hamad Medical Cor- treat coronavirus approval, can lead to serious poration (HMC) has warned ● unintended consequences, against excessive use of sup- The use of these supplements, without particularly for individuals plements without medical doctor’s approval, can lead to serious with health conditions. As an consultation, saying it could unintended consequences example, suddenly increasing have dangerous side effects. your intake of Vitamin K can The HMC said the spread min C and D, Zinc, and other It is important for people mune system, but the use of have serious consequences for of the coronavirus (COV- supplements. to get advice from their doc- medicines and vitamins to people taking certain blood- ID-19) saw a surge in promo- Dr Hassan Mohamed Has- tor before taking vitamin and treat or prevent a specific ill- thinning medications as it can tion of supplements on social san Saqr, Family Medicine mineral supplements, espe- ness or disease must be based alter the metabolism of these media sites as an effective Consultant at HMC, said ex- cially if they are taking medi- on scientific research that medications, and toxic levels Qatar embassy provides assistance to treatment and prevention cessive intake of supplements cations for chronic health con- confirms their effectiveness. of Vitamin A during pregnan- against the virus. could have adverse effects, ditions, he added. There is no evidence to sup- cy may lead to birth defects,” Georgian families hit by COVID-19 The promotion prompted some of which can be danger- “Vitamins and miner- port claims that certain vita- he noted. The Embassy of Qatar in Georgia has provided assistance to some residents to rush to local ous and have serious health als play an important role in mins or minerals can prevent several Georgian families affected by COVID-19 pandemic.