FRIDAY OCTOBER 5, 2018 MUHARRAM 25, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4413 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 4:11 am Dhuhr: 11:24 am HIGH : 39°C Asr: 2:47 pm Maghrib: 5:18 pm LOW : 28°C Isha: 6:48 pm Gulf / Middle East 7 Business 10 Sports 13 Israel reinforces troops outside Demand for gas to outstrip Qatar Arabian trophies up Gaza amid border protests fossil fuels until 2030: Sada for grabs for colts, fillies Qatar, Paraguay ink pacts to boost ties Agreements signed on facilitation of air transport and cooperation in cultural field Amir’s visit marked by spirit of understanding and desire to develop ties: Joint statement The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and President of Paraguay Mario Abdo Benitez witnessed the signing of a number of The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani was welcomed at Ministro Pistarini agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries at the presidential palace in Asuncion on Wednesday. International Airport in Buenos Aires by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina Jorge Faure. QNA business activities, youth and sports affairs, state visit to Paraguay at the invitation of ASUNCION and judicial cooperation between the Su- President Mario Abdo Benitez reflected the preme Judicial Council of Qatar and the Su- strong bilateral relations between the two Amir in Argentina on last THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin preme Court of Paraguay were also signed countries which are based on solid ties of Hamad al Thani and President of Paraguay on the occasion. friendship and cooperation in political, eco- Mario Abdo Benitez witnessed the signing The Amir was decorated with Mariscal nomic and cultural spheres, said the com- leg of Latin America tour of a number of agreements and memoran- Lopez necklace by President of Paraguay muniqué. dums of understanding (MoUs) between Mario Abdo Benitez in recognition of the The two sides emphasised their beliefs THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- tour in Argentina, which is the fourth stop on the the two countries at the presidential palace close relations between Qatar and the gov- in the principles of international law, plural- mad al Thani arrived in Buenos Aires, the capital trip after Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay. in Asuncion on Wednesday. ernment and people of Paraguay. ism, peaceful resolution of disputes through of Argentina, on Thursday on a state visit to the Talks between the Amir and Argentine Pres- These include an agreement for the During the visit, the Amir also met dialogue and negotiations, maintenance of republic. ident Mauricio Macri are expected to focus on mutual abolition of visa requirements for President of the Confederation of South world peace and security, independence and The Amir was welcomed at Ministro Pistarini strengthening bilateral cooperation in various holders of diplomatic, official and private American Football Alejandro Dominguez. sovereignty of States, promotion of sustain- (Ezeiza) International Airport by Minister of For- fields, especially in economy, trade, food sector passports, an air services deal aimed at fa- They discussed a number of topics related able development, preservation of environ- eign Affairs of Argentina Jorge Faure, Qatar’s and investment. The talks are also expected to cilitating air transport operations between to sports, especially Qatar’s preparations for ment and respect of human rights and the Ambassador to Argentina HE Fahad bin Ibrahim cover a number of issues of common interest in the two countries and an agreement on co- the 2022 FIFA World Cup. rule of law, the communiqué added. al Mana and members of the Qatari Embassy. the international arena. (SEE ALSO PAGE 3) operation in cultural field. The two countries on Thursday issued a The Amir will conclude his Latin America (QNA / BUENOS AIRES) MoUs on cooperation in tourism and joint communiqué on the visit. The Amir’s See also page 16 Ô QATAR, TURKEY HOLD PM graces Teachers’ Day celebrations POLITICAL TALKS PRIME Minister and Minister he Foreign Ministries of Qatar and Turkey held a round of political of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- Tconsultations in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Thursday. Secre- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al tary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Has- Thani attended World Teach- MEC sets maximum san al Hammadi led Qatar’s delegation to the consultations, while the ers’ Day celebrations at Qatar price of ‘Alfalfa’ Turkish side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sedat National Convention Center Onal. During the talks, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and on Thursday. Speaking at the as QR5 per kg means of supporting and consolidating them in various fields, as well ceremony, Minister of Educa- THE Ministry of Economy and as the latest regional and international developments. (QNA) tion and Higher Education Commerce (MEC) has set the HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdul maximum price of ‘Alfalfa’ (Ber- Wahed al Hammadi said the seem) – a green fodder for ani- celebration is an embodiment mals -- as QR5 per kilogramme. Moody’s upgrades Qatar’s of Qatar’s national obligations The decision will be valid until and international commit- March 25, 2019, and every fol- banking outlook to stable ments, as well as the coun- lowing year from September 1 try’s commitment to children’s to March 15, the MEC said in a MOODY’S Investors Service on Thursday announced it has right to education and the press statement. Street vendors upgraded the outlook for Qatar’s banking system to stable from rights of teachers. At the end of animal feeds should obtain negative. The upgrade reflects the resilience of the country’s of the ceremony, the minister licences from the ministry and economy and banking system to the ongoing regional dispute honoured 100 teachers. should affix labels featuring the as well as the stable outlook on Qatar’s Aa3 long-term issuer Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani with other price and weight on each bundle rating, Moody’s said in its latest report. (PAGE 10) More on page 2 Ô officials at the World Teachers’ Day celebrations at Qatar National Convention Center on Thursday. of Alfalfa, MEC said. (TNN) Turkey summons Saudi envoy over ‘missing’ scribe Doha Metro to receive 35 more trains General of the Supreme Turkey’s foreign ministry has summoned Saudi Arabia’s am- Metro passengers Committee for Delivery & bassador for consultations over the disappearance of journal- Legacy (SC) Hassan al Tha- O The additional trains will ist Jamal Khashoggi after he entered the Saudi consulate in to get discounts on wadi, Qatar Rail Managing increase the capacity of Istanbul, Turkish sources said on Thursday. They said the Saudi Karwa taxi fares Director and Chief Execu- the metro system, envoy was called in on Wednesday to clarify the whereabouts tive Officer Eng Abdulla especially when Qatar of Khashoggi, a critic of Riyadh’s policies. Meanwhile, Turkish TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Abdulaziz al Subaie and Di- hosts the FIFA WC 2022 broadcaster NTV said the ambassador told Turkish officials he DOHA rector of The Kinki Sharyo had no information about Khashoggi. (PAGE 7) company Hideki Hatai. O The trains will also QATAR Railways Company The additional trains will serve the future (Qatar Rail) has signed an help increase the capacity of expansion of the Doha agreement with The Kinki the metro system, especially Metro lines, which will be Sharyo Co Ltd to procure 35 when Qatar hosts the FIFA carried out after the additional trains for Doha World Cup 2022, which is completion of Phase 1 Metro project, raising the to- expected to attract over a mil- tal number of trains to serve lion visitors to the country. the project to 110. The trains will also serve the The Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, Secretary-General The agreement was future expansion of the Doha of the SC Hassan al Thawadi, Qatar Rail MD & CEO Eng Abdulla Abdulaziz al Subaie and Director of The signed at the Ministry of Metro lines, which Qatar Rail Kinki Sharyo company Hideki Hatai at the agreement signing ceremony in Doha. Transport and Commu- intends to carry out after the nications (MoTC) in the implementation of Phase 1 of to metro passengers through taxis to and from Doha Metro Managing Director and Chief presence of the Minister of the project. ‘Karwa’ taxis. Under this stations. Executive Officer Khalid Transport and Communi- Qatar Rail also signed an agreement, special discounts The agreement was Nasser al Hail. cations HE Jassim bin Saif agreement with Mowasalat will be offered to metro pas- signed in the presence Sulai- Ahmed al Sulaiti, Secretary- to provide transport services sengers who book Karwa ti, Eng Subaie and Mowasalat Continued on page 2 Ô People wait in front of the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul on Thursday. (EPA) 02 Friday, October 5, 2018 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. Prime Minister Attends Teachers’ Day celebration Quick read Lebanese president receives Qatari envoy’s credentials ‘Qatar improving teachers’ PRESIDENT of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Aoun received the credentials of HE Mohammed Hassan Jaber al Jaber as Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Lebanese Republic in Beirut on Thursday. financial, work conditions’ The ambassador conveyed the greetings as well as wishes of health and happiness of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to the president, and for further progress and prosper- ity to the government and people of the Lebanon. On his part, the president of Lebanon sent his greetings to HH the Amir and wished the Qatari people further prosperity and progress.