THURSDAY DECEMBER 13, 2018 RABI AL-AKHIR 6, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4482 QR 2 FINE HIGH : 25°C LOW : 17°C Business 14 Fajr: 4:47 am Dhuhr: 11:28 am Asr: 2:26 pm Maghrib: 4:46 pm Rising FDI confirms Qatar’s Isha: 6:16 pm robust economic outlook Amir chairs SC meeting, reviews 2022 World Cup preparations DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday National Day activities chaired the fourth meeting for 2018 of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani, HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir and Deputy Chairman of the Board of kick off at Darb Al Saai Directors, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, who is also a board member, and the other board members. The latest developments of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar projects and what has been completed during the Pride, patriotism on show as Attiyah raises last period were reviewed during the meeting. (QNA) flag to mark the beginning of festivities HISHAM ALJUNDI the venue enjoying different ac- DOHA tivities and cultural shows with the Amir condoles with Macron participation of more than 50 enti- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent a cable of IN an atmosphere charged with ties from government and non-gov- condolences to the French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing pride and patriotism, Deputy ernment sectors. his condolences for the victims of the attack that targeted a market Prime Minister and Minister of The celebrations are being held in the city of Strasbourg in east of France, wishing the injured State for Defense Affairs HE Dr under the motto “As long as it is a speedy recovery. In the cable, the Amir expressed his strong Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah proven by our deeds ... Qatar re- condemnation of the attack, confirming Qatar’s solidarity with the on Wednesday inaugurated the mains free”. friendly French Republic in facing violence and terrorism, regardless Qatar National Day (QND) activi- This year, Darb Al Saai is host- of motives and reasons. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry ties at Darb Al Saai. ing a number of events to inculcate of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance on rejecting violence The Qatari flag was raised on social responsibility and faith in and terrorism. (QNA) the main flagpole in the centre of this important event. the Darb Al Saai followed by the na- The QND festivities this year (HHOPL/ AR AL-BAKER) tional anthem to launch the begin- are also being held on a much larg- ning of the festivities that will last er area with more space for par- until December 20. ticipants and activities. Among the SHEIKHA MOZA GRACES QF SCHOOLS’ The opening ceremony was at- most important activities are the tended by Commander of the Joint flag hoisting and the path, where NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS Special Forces HE Major General the public gather in the field of DOHA HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Educa- Hamad bin Abdullah al Fetais al Darb Al Saai to see the flag hoist- tion, Science and Community Development (QF), and HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Marri, Director-General of the Po- ing, which is raised daily, besides al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of QF, attended a Qatar National Day ceremo- lice College HE Brigadier General other events. ny organised by QF’s schools at Qatar National Convention Centre on Wednesday. Dr Mohammed Abdullah al Mahna Darb Al Saai will welcome the The ceremony, hosted under the umbrella of QF’s Pre-University Education (PUE), al Marri, a number of civilian and visitors in the morning from 9am to was attended by more than 1,000 parents and educators, and senior QF officials. military figures. 1pm, while the evening activities will The event featured a variety of activities staged by 300 QF students, designed to Thousands of visitors flocked run from 3.30pm to 11pm. PAGE 7 commemorate Qatar’s unity and showcase QF’s commitment to preserving the na- tion’s rich heritage. Additional highlights included an operetta featuring a number of national performances, a poetry reading, a film highlighting sporting achieve- ments in Qatar, and a military show. PAGE 20 Sheikh Jassim attends ceremony NEW VENUES, MORE EVENTS TO MARK honouring winners of Sheikh COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS THIS YEAR Hamad Award for Translation DOHA LUSAIL Sports Arena and Al Shehaniya Industrial Area will be the two new additional venues for community events as part of Qatar National Day cel- DOHA On behalf of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin ebrations this year. A total of 7,200 students and 1,500 teachers and support Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, the staff from 18 Asian schools will take part in the mega cultural extravaganza Personal Representative of HH the Amir, attended the cer- that features thematic shows and musical events. Vice-President of the emony honouring the winners of the Fourth Sheikh Hamad Security Committee for Associated Activities of Qatar National Day Celebra- Award for Translation and International Understanding in Doha tions Abdul Hadi al Dosari said, “The festival will provide opportunity for Asian on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by a number of expatriate communities to showcase the artistic heritages of their respective ministers, members of diplomatic missions accredited to the countries and know more about Qatar through the various programmes offered country, and the guests of the ceremony including writers, by the departments of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Ministry of Labour translators and researchers. HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad al PHOTO: JALAL PATHIYOOR during the events.” (SANTHOSH CHANDRAN) PAGE 6 Thani honoured the winners of the award. (QNA) PAGE 3 Qatar, China hold first ‘Argentina keen to invite 4th health centre for male more Qatari investments’ expatriate workers opens ARGENTINA’S Foreign Minister HE Jorge Faurie has strategic dialogue expressed his country’s interest in inviting more Qa- MINISTER of tari investments to his country. “We are very much Public Health interested in exploring further possibilities HE Dr Hanan of Qatar investments in Argentina. Today, Mohammad an agreement on protection of invest- al Kuwari on ments and double taxation agreement Wednesday with Qatar is under consideration in inaugurated the the Argentina Parliament. We think Fareej Ab- these would improve the condition dulaziz Health of all Qatari investors who are Center for male Ex-Trump lawyer keen to invest in our country,” expatriate Faurie said in Doha on workers. The facility, the fourth expatriate workers’ Cohen sentenced Wednesday. health centre to be operated by QRCS under an to three years (AILYN AGONIA) agreement with MoPH, has a capacity to handle PAGE 5 20,000 patients per month. PAGE 3 in prison (PG 13 ) QNA citizens of both countries from visa re- BEIJING quirements into force on December 21 was also announced. GERMAN MEGA SHIP THE first round of strategic dialogue Sheikh Mohammed said this between Qatar and China was held in dialogue brings out the strength and ARRIVES AT DOHA PORT Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides depth of relations between Qatar and held comprehensive talks on bilateral China. German mega ship AIDA Prima carrying relations in economic, security, cultural “This dialogue will give the two and tourism areas. countries an annual opportunity to ex- 3,286 passengers and 956 crew The Qatari side was led by Deputy change views, promote the relations in members arrived at the Doha Port on Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign various fields, and consult on regional Wednesday, on its maiden voyage to Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- and international situations and issues Qatar. dulrahman al Thani, while the Chinese of common concern,” he said. side was headed by State Councillor and “We have set up a committee to British PM May Foreign Minister Wang Yi. coordinate with the Chinese side on A plan for cooperation between Qa- the strategic partnership in energy survives vote tar and China was announced context and trading in the Chinese currency of confidence of the implementation of the “Belt and for which we opened a clearing cen- Road Initiative”. In addition to this, tre, in addition to security and mili- (PG 13 ) the entry of agreement on exempting tary cooperation,” he added. PAGE 3 02 Thursday, December 13, 2018 Good morning Doha ...It’s The End Of Year SAVE UP TO Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. EDITORIAL: [email protected], [email protected] % PM MEETS FIFA PRESIDENT Somali PM arrives in Doha on state visit PRIME Minister of the Federal Republic of So- malia Hassan Ali Khairi and his accompanying del- egation arrived in Doha on Wednesday on a visit to the country. On his arrival at the Hamad International Airport, the Somali prime 6th - 31st December minister was welcomed by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Minister of Administrative al Thani on Wednesday met with President of FIFA Gianni Infantino and his accom- Development, Labour and panying delegation, on their visit to the country to participate in the FIFA Executive Social Affairs HE Yousuf Football Summit, currently being held in Doha. During the meeting, they reviewed bin Mohammed al Othman areas of joint cooperation between Qatar and FIFA, especially regarding the prepa- Fakhro and Somali Ambas- rations for the 2022 World Cup and achievements in this regard, in addition to a sador to Qatar HE Abdul number of issues related to football.