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FRIDAY MAY 28, 2021 SHAWWAL 16, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5270 QR 2 Fajr: 3:17 am Dhuhr: 11:31 am FINE Asr: 2:56 pm Maghrib: 6:21 pm HIGH : 43°C LOW : 33°C Isha: 7:51 pm World 5 Business 7 Sports 10 EU sanctions could target QSE resumes weekly gain as Barshim, Samba to set stage Belarus’ oil, potash sectors Qatari investors remain bullish alight in Doha tonight Working with UN, US & Egypt to SHEIKHA MOZA PARTICIPATES IN QF CONVOCATION ensure aid reaches Gaza: FM Just solution to Palestinian issue depends on Arab Peace Initiative & relevant int’l resolutions: FM TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK but the root cause of the prob- DOHA lem was still not resolved and the danger of evacuating Sheikh Jar- DEPUTY Prime Minister and rah remains,” he said. Minister of Foreign Affairs HE He added that “There is a Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- feeling of the need to work to en- rahman Al Thani has reiterated sure the continuation of the calm that a just solution to the Pal- and to ensure the arrival of Mus- estinian issue “depends on the lim and Christian worshippers Arab Peace Initiative and the rel- without hindrance.” evant international resolutions.” The FM said, “ Our relation- “Our position on normalisa- ship with Egypt went through tion with Israel is clear and will many tensions, but we always not change unless there is pro- maintained the minimum level gress in the peace process to the of communication. Our coop- satisfaction of the Palestinians,” eration with Egypt produced ef- Crises will fade away. But the FM said during an interview fective results on the Palestinian with the Al Arab TV. issue.” He said the ceasefire between “We found a fraternal spirit you, with your knowledge the Palestinian factions and Is- After the outbreak of the war on Gaza, we moved in in President El-Sisi .. which are rael did not include any conces- coordination with Egypt to nd a solution and reach all positive steps for the relations sions. a lull. So far, we have not seen any indication that of the two countries,” he said. and expertise, will forever “After the outbreak of the war On GCC, the FM said, “We on Gaza, we moved in coordina- Israel wants to engage in dialogue to reach peace. turned a difficult page in the tion with Egypt to find a solution In the last days of the Gaza war, several ceasere initiatives history of relations between remain: Sheikha Moza and reach a lull,” he added. were put forward, but they were met with Israeli intransigence. the countries of the Gulf Coop - “So far, we have not seen any — HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani eration Council. The joint com- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and drew attention to the necessity of indication that Israel wants to mittees held several meetings DOHA doubling our emphasis on this sector.” engage in dialogue in order to with the Emirates in the past Sheikha Moza continued, “As reach peace. In the last days of Gaza that work according to the ciation for the strategic partner- weeks, and we saw a positive HER Highness Sheikha Moza bint changes and shifts naturally occur in the Gaza war, several ceasefire highest standards and in coordi- ship between two countries. Qa- vision. Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Founda- social trends, recent decades saw an initiatives were put forward, but nation with the relevant parties.” tar is a reliable mediator in the On Syria, he said, “Our posi- tion (QF), has praised more than 1,600 overwhelming trend of people gravi- they were met with Israeli in- He said, “Our projects in Gaza region, and our relations with tion is clear on the Syrian regime, graduates from universities at Educa- tating towards work in the business transigence,” he added. focus on building housing units, various parties benefit stability which has committed crimes tion City for their achievements amid sector. At the same time general in- The FM said, “We are com- infrastructure, roads, schools, in the Middle East. Americans against its people, and we do not the “exceptional circumstances” of the terest towards work in the health sec- municating with the United Na- and treating the wounded.” need a friend who can talk to see any progress towards a politi- COVID-19 pandemic, at Qatar Founda- tor decreased, resulting in shortage tions, the US and Egypt to ensure The FM said, “Our relation- their enemies.” cal solution. tion’s virtual convocation ceremony. of healthcare workers, particularly in that aid reaches Gaza. We have ship with the US administration “Egypt worked closely with In her speech, Sheikha Moza af- technical fields. An issue that will re- working teams on the ground in is moving along a path of appre- the US for the sake of the truce, Continued on page 2 firmed that “Always remember, crises quire new policies and budgets to im- will ultimately fade away. But you, prove and sustain the health sector.” with your knowledge and expertise, “I now anticipate a new and sig- will forever remain.” nificant shift in young people towards “As in previous years, I feel im- the health sector, after the pandemic mense pride attending the graduation proved to everyone just how impor- US top diplomat thanks Qatar for efforts of a new batch of students from the tant the medical profession is, and universities at Education City dur- the extent of its impact on all aspects ing these exceptional circumstances. of life. It is an importance that stems to achieve Israel-Palestine ceasefire I congratulate you on your success. It from healthcare’s centrality to every- QNA for the humanitarian and devel- is through you that we can sustain the thing around it.” DOHA opment efforts in Gaza. prosperity of the present and strength- She added, “We have seen how the QA expands US He also thanked Qatar en our future,” she said. world was suddenly paralyzed in the DEPUTY Prime Minister and Min- for its efforts in establishing Sheikha Moza said, “Every chal- face of the pandemic, as the health network to 12 ister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh peace and security in the region, lenge we face teaches us new lessons, sector struggled to contain this abrupt destinations (PG 2 ) Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and its role in the Afghan negotia- and inspires new values that enable predicament. Every country, devel- Al Thani on Thursday received a tions. us, together, to form new perspec- oped or otherwise, was equally reel- phone call from US Secretary of The FM thanked the US for tives about the reality of the world as ing in the face of the pandemic and State Antony Blinken. During the supporting the Palestinian peo- it changes.” its repercussions. At that time, new phone call, they reviewed the de- ple, affirming on the impor- “We have spoken before about the convictions arose, expressing a new velopments in Palestine. tance of humanitarian support direct and profound impact of both awareness, both in an official capac- Generation Amazing Blinken expressed his thanks and encouraging the states to the health and education sectors on all ity and among the public, that would advocates support to Qatar for its huge efforts in contribute to the reconstruction other sectors. Indeed, this pandemic restore the status of medicine and its achieving a ceasefire between the of Gaza. has proven the extent of this impact. vital role in protecting humanity. COVID-19 relief in Palestinians and the Israelis. The FM said Qatar will be at As soon as the crisis affected the Continued on page 14 India (PG 13 ) He stressed the importance of the forefront of supporting Pales- health sector, it swept through others, mobilising international support US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. tinian people. Action against 5 travel agencies for 1st phase of lifting COVID curbs begins today organising Umrah trips without nod TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the precautionary measures. Metro DOHA services and public transport ser- THE Ministry of vices will be allowed at a maximum Endowments and THE first phase of the gradual lifting capacity of 30 percent throughout Islamic Affairs of coronavirus-related restrictions the week. (Awqaf) has taken will commence from Friday. Driving schools can operate at action against ve The Cabinet on Wednesday ap- a maximum capacity of 30 per- travel agencies in the proved the four-phase plan to lift the cent. All workers in the schools country for organising restrictions. While the first phase must have completed their COV- Umrah trips without will begin on May 28, the second ID-19 vaccination. prior approval. will start on June 18, the third on mum of five people or family mem- lowed to operate at a maximum 30 Cinemas and theatres can op- In a statement, July 9 and the fourth and the final bers residing in the same house. percent capacity outdoors. erate at a maximum capacity of 30 the ministry said in one on July 30. Beauty salons and barbershops Also allowed to open, with limit- percent, but only for those who have accordance with the The duration of each phase will can operate at a maximum 30 per- ed capacity, in this phase are health taken the two doses of the COV- provisions of Law No be at least 3 weeks with a continu- cent of their capacity, provided all clubs, gyms, massage services, sau- ID-19 vaccines. Children under 12 (3) of 2015 regulating ous assessment of national indica- workers and clients have taken both nas, steam and jacuzzi services, and are not allowed in. the practice of Hajj tors to determine transition from the doses of the vaccine.

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