BUSINESS | 15 SPORT | 20 Qatar- Barshim, Ukraine to Samba to lead boost trade Qatar’s charge cooperation at Worlds Friday 20 September 2019 | 21 Muharram 1441 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 8020 | 2 Riyals Champions have better reach Amir, French President discuss strategic ties Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani being received by the French President, Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, yesterday. `P2 QNA Republic, Emmanuel Macron, at During the meeting, they President of the French Republic developments in the region and nying H H the Amir. PARIS the Elysee Palace. touched on a number of at the Elysee Palace. the world, particularly in the Gulf On the French side, the They discussed strategic emerging regional and interna- H H the Amir and the Pres- and in Libya. meeting was attended by a Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin relations between both countries tional issues. ident discussed the development The working lunch was number of their excellencies Hamad Al Thani met yesterday and ways to boost and develop H H the Amir also attended of strategic ties and cooperation. attended by members of the ministers and ranking with the President of the French them in various fields. a working lunch, held by the Talks also focused on the latest official delegation accompa- officials. Qatar Airways and China Southern Qatar affirms Airlines sign code-share agreement significant progress THE PENINSULA Business Class experience and leveraging our comple- pleased to have Qatar Airways as DOHA debuted in China on the Shanghai mentary strengths and resources our codeshare partner. As a in labour reforms route with Beijing receiving to bring benefits to customers of Skytrax Five-Star airline, Qatar Qatar Airways yesterday Qsuite in December 2018. both our airlines. Qatar Airways Airways’ high service quality and QNA In fact, the (Workers') announced code-share cooper- Qatar Airways Group Chief very much looks forward to the massive network is very DOHA Fund has already ation with China Southern Executive, Akbar Al Baker said: opportunity to further deepen impressive. Through the efficient intervened in Airlines starting from January “In December 2018 when we our working relationship with Hamad International Airport, The Government Communi- numerous cases to 2020. This code-share announced our investment in this great airline and further with its first rate service, pas- cation Office has stressed that resolve issues facing agreement is the first step in the China Southern Airlines, I noted enhance the travel opportunities sengers of China Southern Air- many of the cases, included in guest workers, a strengthening of cooperation the significant potential for for passengers across the globe.” lines will be able to enjoy the the recent report published by between both airlines, since cooperation between our two China Southern Airlines pleasant service to Doha. We very Amnesty International statement from Qatar Airways acquired five prestigious airlines. This code- Senior Vice-President of Inter- much look forward to enhancing concerning the status of workers the Government percent of China Southern share agreement is the natural national and Corporate Relations, our cooperation in the future and in Qatar, precede recent legis- Communication Office Airlines in December 2018. first step in us working together Wu Guoxiang said: “We are very working together to bring more lative amendments. said. This agreement will enable benefits to our customers.” A statement by the Gov- China Southern Airlines’ pas- A multiple award-winning ernment Communication Office It added Qatar has made sengers to book travel on Qatar airline, Qatar Airways was said that the legislative amend- substantial progress on labour Airways’ flights between named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by ments include the establishment reforms, saying: “We have said, Guangzhou and Doha and the 2019 World Airline Awards, of the Committees for the Set- from the outset, that this would Beijing and Doha allowing one managed by international air tlement of Labour Disputes, take time, resources and stop connections to more than transport rating organisation pointing that these committees commitment”. 80 destinations in the Middle Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best have significantly improved the The statement of the Gov- East, Europe and Africa. Airline in the Middle East’, processes and increased the speed ernment Communication Office Qatar Airways first began ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and for resolving labor disputes. stressed that the State of Qatar flying to China in 2003 with a ‘Best Business Class Seat’, in rec- The statement further said will continue to work with service from Doha to Shanghai. ognition of its ground-breaking that the report has inaccurately NGOs, including the Interna- Qatar Airways currently operates Business Class experience, claimed that the Workers’ tional Labour Organisation, to 45 weekly flights to seven Greater Qsuite. Qatar Airways is the only Support and Insurance Fund is ensure that these reforms are China gateways: Shanghai, airline to have been awarded the not yet operational. In fact, the far-reaching and effective. Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, coveted “Skytrax Airline of the Fund has already intervened in “Any issues or delays with Chongqing, Chengdu and Hong Year” title, which is recognised numerous cases to resolve issues our system will be addressed Kong. In May 2018, Qatar Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker (right), signing as the pinnacle of excellence in facing guest workers, the comprehensively,” the Airways’ award-winning Qsuite the agreement. the airline industry, five times. statement stressed. statement added. Cultural activities take Qatar-UK relations to new heights RAYNALD C RIVERA through a plethora of events and Around 20 live events were over 260,000 Lego bricks typical visual dimension. and Design; (Re)Inventing the THE PENINSULA activities which celebrate the held at last year’s festival which spanning more than 108ft. The Historical talk and panel dis- Public Space.” long-standing relationship ran for more than two weeks and bridge holds the Guinness World cussion exploring the complexity The strength of cultural link Existing relations between Qatar between the two friendly had among its highlights the Record for the longest LEGO of historical links between Qatar between Qatar and the UK was and the UK in the field of culture countries. record-breaking longest Lego brick bridge and highlights how and the UK were also conducted also clearly reflected in the cele- have never been this stronger, Running for weeks, the fes- brick bridge, a unique public bridges have transformed lives during the festival. bration of the Qatar-UK Year of thanks to a plethora of important tival comprises cultural events, sound installation, history talk and brought communities They included a book talk Culture, an initiative by Qatar events and activities frequently panel discussions, and public and panel discussion, music together. on “Anglo - Amercian Rivalry in Museums six years ago. The Year organised every year. activities providing audiences masterclass and concerts. The 105+dB sonic installation the Middle East” and a panel dis- witnessed strong partnership The annual Qatar British Fes- the chance to experience a series Called “Qatar’s Little installed at Souq Waqif, one of cussion on “Discovery of the among various Qatari and British tival, which enters its sixth of fun, educational and creative Builders, Bridging Commu- the most visited spots in Doha, Black Gold ‘People’s lives, organizations and entities in a pro- edition this year, has been a cat- events in various areas including nities,” one of the major features generated massive response with economy and history,” in gramme of over 90 activities in alyst in promoting cultural ties culture, sports, education and of the festival witnessed the its unique way of presenting addition to another panel dis- both countries which engaged between Qatar and the UK business, among others. building of a bridge made up of public art which goes beyond the cussion on “Architecture, Arts more than 350,000 people. `P3 02 HOME FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 PRAYER TIMINGS Amir meets FAJR 04. 05 AM SHOROOK 05. 22 AM President ZUHR 11. 27 AM MAGHRIB 05. 35 PM of France ASR 02.54 PM ISHA 07. 05 PM QNA/THE PENINSULA/DOHA WEATHER TODAY Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, at Elysee Palace. They discussed strategic relations between both countries and ways to boost and develop them in various fields. H H the Amir also attended a working lunch, held by Emanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace. The visit of H H the Amir is an important milestone in boosting bilateral relations between Qatar and France. The ties between the two countries have developed con- tinuously over the last many years. Both countries are strategic partners and share common vision on several issues. H H the Amir will visit the UK, where His Highness will hold talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street, London, today, on strengthening strategic relations o o and bilateral cooperation in 30 C 39 C various fields of partnership. Minimum Maximum H H the Amir will head the del- egation of Qatar to the 74th session Misty to foggy at places by early morning of the UN General Assembly, which becomes relatively hot daytime with slight will take place at the UN’s head- dust at times and some clouds. quarters in New York. H H the Amir will deliver a speech during HIGH TIDE 08:44 – 18:58 LOW TIDE 02:36 – 15:22 the opening session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department Labour Minister meets Malaysian official Qatar Airways partners OFFICIAL NEWS with Belgian football Amir condoles with President of Chad club K.A.S. Eupen DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, THE PENINSULA weekly all-cargo services to Deputy Amir H H Sheikh DOHA Liège.