BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 8 Former national player aims high 70mn optimum annual to nurture passenger capacity for footballers HIA, says al-Baker published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11352 October 31, 2019 Rabia I 3, 1441 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief Amir meets president of Amir receives message from Kuwaiti leader Kurdistan region of Iraq QATAR | Offi cial Amir holds phone talk with Somalia president His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held a telephone conversation with the President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, yesterday. During the phone call, which the Amir received from the Somali president, the two leaders reviewed the strong relations between Qatar and Somalia and means of developing them. In this context, the Somali president thanked the Amir for Qatar’s position supporting the government and people of Somalia. They also exchanged views on issues of mutual concern. QATAR | Offi cial His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received a written message from the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, pertaining to the deep-rooted fraternal relations between both countries and means of further Amir invites Shura His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met at his Amiri Diwan enhancing them, in addition to the latest developments on the regional and international arenas. Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Council to convene off ice yesterday the President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani. Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Sabah al-Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah handed over the message during a meeting His Highness the Amir Sheikh President Barzani was in Qatar to participate in Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition with the Amir at the Amiri Diwan yesterday. At the outset of the meeting, the Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister conveyed the Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (Qitcom 2019), and the Munich Security Conference Core Group (MSC) meeting. greetings of the Kuwaiti Amir to His Highness the Amir, wishing him health and happiness and the Qatari people further yesterday issued Decree No 41 of They reviewed relations and ways to enhance them, besides issues of common progress and development. For his part, the Amir reciprocated his greetings to the Amir of Kuwait, wishing him health and the 2019 inviting the Shura Council to concern. Kuwaiti people further progress and prosperity. convene its 48th Ordinary Session on Tuesday, 8th of Rabi’ Al-awwal 1441, corresponding with November 5. The Amir also issued Amiri Decision No 47 of 2019, establishing a higher committee to prepare for the Shura Council elections. Global spotlight on Qatar PM, Erdogan review The committee will be chaired by HE the Prime Minister and have several ministers and specialists as members. The decisions are strategic relations eff ective from the date of issue as Smart City Expo opens and is to be published in the off icial gazette. By Peter Alagos for the region and it puts Qatar at the “Our two countries are united by two Business Reporter forefront in this fi eld. main and infl uential factors: visionary ARAB WORLD | Unrest “We are keen to showcase and high- and committed leaders, represented by light the Qatari experience in the glo- the leadership of the both countries; and Talks underway over atar’s hosting of the Smart City bal smart city community, and we will the accelerated pace of development, ouster of Iraq’s premier Expo Doha yesterday show- work with the Ministry of Transport thanks to smart investment in infra- Talks were underway yesterday Qcased the country’s eagerness and Communications in Qatar to ex- structure, enhancing the investment over the ouster of Iraq’s embattled to improve the lives of its people and pand and develop the next edition of climate, and the continued support by premier, as a rights commission said residents by utilising top tier technol- the event,” he said. the state for companies and institutions the latest week of anti-government ogies and innovation, according to Fira The Smart City Expo Doha, organ- from the government and private sectors demonstrations have left at least Barcelona president of International ised by the Ministry of Transport and to achieve the Sustainable Development 100 dead and 5,000 injured. Massive Business Ricardo Zapatero. Communications (MoTC), in part- Goals,” al-Sulaiti said. rallies broke out in Iraq’s capital and Fira de Barcelona is one of the most nership with Fira de Barcelona, aims For his part, Kagame said: “It is an south this month against corruption important trade fair organisations in to introduce innovative technology honour to be here at this important and unemployment, spiralling into Europe in terms of the volume and that will contribute to improving the event showcasing the important role Erdogan welcomes HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani at the angry calls for a total government quality of its events. lives of citizens, residents, and visitors technology is playing in urbanisation. Presidential Palace in Ankara. overhaul. In the latest week-long Zapatero made the statement dur- through social inclusion, sustainabil- We hope to work with the partners at wave of demonstrations, at least 100 ing the expo’s fi rst edition, which was ity, and empowerment. this event to develop the right technol- urkish President Recep Tayyip his greetings and wishes of happiness people have died and 5,500 more opened by HE the Prime Minister and In his opening speech, HE the Min- ogy to deal with the implications of ur- Erdogan met with HE the Prime and success to the Amir, and further wounded, the Iraqi Human Rights Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ister of Transport and Communica- banisation in order to achieve the best TMinister and Minister of Interior progress and prosperity to the Qatari Commission said. Page 13 Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani together tions Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti results and outcomes.” Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa people. with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. congratulated Kagame and his coun- Kagame also commended Rwanda’s al-Thani at the Presidential Palace in During the meeting, they reviewed BRITAIN | Politics “Doha’s accession to the global network try’s milestones in the fi elds of digital- partnership with Qatar in the fi eld Ankara yesterday. aspects of strategic co-operation be- of organised cities is a refl ection of the Qa- isation, making it “an inspiration for of smart cities, “especially that both At the outset of the meeting, HE the tween the two brotherly countries and UK starts unpredictable tari government’s applaudable commit- many economies around the world.” countries are among the top 10 glo- prime minister conveyed the greet- ways to develop them in various fi elds, poll battle over Brexit ment to the transition to smart cities, and “In a short period of time, the Re- bally in the future vision and speed of ings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh in addition to a number of regional and Prime Minister Boris Johnson locked cities are looking at Doha’s experience in public of Rwanda has been able to be- response to address its requirements.” Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his international issues. horns yesterday with his rivals in this regard,” Zapatero stressed. come an inspiration to many in Africa Kagame also praised the eff orts of wishes of lasting health and success to The meeting was attended by Tur- a fiery launch to an unpredictable “Today, Qatar is showing the world and the world, and Kigali has earned the state of Qatar for corruption-free the Turkish president, and further de- key’s Vice President Fuat Oktay, a early general election aimed at that it is seeking to improve the lives itself a reputation as Africa’s leading societies “and the vision of His High- velopment and growth to the brotherly number of Turkish ministers and the breaking Britain’s protracted Brexit of citizens with the help of modern city and a true global example of what ness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- Turkish people. delegation accompanying the Prime deadlock. Johnson’s sparring with technology, and this is a success story smart cities can achieve. mad al-Thani”. To Page 9 For his part, Erdogan reciprocated Minister. the main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn came a day after MPs backed the premier’s call for Britain’s third election in four years. The December 12 poll was decided just a few hours after Brussels extended this week’s Brexit Umm Lekhba Interchange fl yover to open on Nov 2 deadline to give London more time to figure out what it plans to do. Page 18 he Public Works Authority (Ash- fl ow of traffi c from Al Gharrafa towards commercial facilities in the area to access ghal) is all set to open the fi rst 820m Doha and a parallel route to 22 Febru- 22 February Street directly. LATIN AMERICA | Protest Tfl yover bridge at Umm Lekhba ary Street. The bridge connects traffi c The bridge consists of a unidirec- (Landmark) Interchange on the prestigious from the new Al Hateem Street to Al tional lane from Al Gharrafa to Doha Chile pulls out as Apec, Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor on November 2. Gharrafa in the direction of Doha with and another emergency lane with a to- climate meet host Engineer Yousef Abdulrahman al- 22 February Street and Al Gharrafa tal width of about 9m and a height of Chile pulled out of hosting two Emadi, projects aff airs director at Ash- Interchange (Passport Interchange) 24m located on the fourth and topmost major international summits ghal, Lt Engineer Saoud Abdullah al- which will reduce travel time.