www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS | 21 SPORT | 33 QFC to be Hales’ 99 leadss integrated with England to big QCB and SJC victory SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2016 • 28 Rabia II 1437 • Volume 20 • Number 6699 thepeninsulaqatar @peninsulaqatar @peninsula_qatar Cruising to glory Emir greets Queen Major crimes on accession anniversary DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim decrease by bin Hamad Al Thani sent yester- day a cable of congratulations to H M Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom on the anniversary of her accession to the throne, reports half in Qatar QNA. Emir congratulates themselves in, expressing their desire to leave for their home coun- Governor-General Country retains spot tries for good. as most peaceful A total of 30,874 persons were of New Zealand country in the detained in the year as they were found breaking laws and procedures. Middle East The Ministry yesterday released DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim highlights of ‘Security and Services bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday Statistical Report” for the year 2015. Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah drives his Skoda Fabia R5 with French co-driver Baumel Matthieu on a cable of congratulations to the The rate of major crimes way to winning the Qatar International Rally yesterday. Al Attiyah sealed another win on home soil and Governor-General of New Zealand, The Peninsula declined by 48 percent in 2015 over entered his name in record books by posting the 61st win of his illustrious career. → See also page 36 Sir Jerry Mateparae, on the occa- the previous year and the ratios were sion of his country’s National Day. 90.7 percent to 99.1 percent less than global averages. DOHA: Major crimes fell by almost Complaints about major crimes half in Qatar last year, enabling it to were down by 49 percent. retain the coveted position as the There was a fall of 3.5 percent in most peaceful country in the Middle the number of complaints received Oxygen Park to promote healthy lifestyle East based on Global Peace Index. by public security agencies in 2015. But cyber crimes showed a rise Public security personnel of almost 52 percent in the year arrested 590 men and women (most By Fazeena Saleem On National Sport Day, the park (HBKU) Student Center will also activities that cater to everyone, over 2014 mainly due to the spread of them outsiders) suspected of beg- The Peninsula will offer pony rides organised by Al offer a slew of activities including young and old, in order to spread of technology and social media ging, which is a crime. Shaqab, besides Crossfit, zumba, and bowling, table tennis, volleyball, bas- awareness on the importance of well networks. The Ministry achieved ‘new boxercise classes, as well as a beach ketball, football, traditional games, being, as well as prevent diseases Users showed less caution in accomplishments’ in regional and volleyball tournament. and group fitness classes. In addition, through productive change. This is using social media and other tools international cooperation with DOHA: Oxygen Park at Education These activities will be part of events for QF staff, those with special also an opportunity for us to show and breached rules in dealing with different agencies and other coun- City will host activities by Qatar more than 60 events organised by needs, and ladies will also be hosted the hard work of our centres for the the new technology, said the Minis- tries to combat drug trafficking and Foundation (QF) after a soft opening Qatar Foundation on Tuesday to at both venues. development of health care in Qatar,” try of Interior. abuse. The Civil Defence achieved on Tuesday — the National Sport Day. promote a healthy lifestyle and well Engineer Saad Al Muhannadi, Al Muhannadi added. Some 8,900 individuals and a best average response time of 8.4 The unique park features 117 being. President of Qatar Foundation, said, Activities of QF on National companies were either banned or minutes in reaching fire sites. types of plants sprawled over more Under the theme of ‘Unlock Your “This year’s National Sport Day will Sport Day also focus on nutrition blacklisted last year for breaching Qatar, represented by the Inte- than 130,000 square metres. It has a Inner Athlete’, the activities demon- be very exciting as we have a variety and healthy eating. Through the day, human rights norms. rior Ministry, showed positive covered walkway, running track, gar- strate QF’s commitment to shaping a of activities that aim to engage the health education activities such as the Some 10,068 air tickets were statistical indicators for security dens, equestrian track and a sports healthy, sports-loving society, while entire community. Qatar Foundation Sahtak Awalan – Your Health First, provided to expatriates who could and safety systems in 2015. These pitch. inspiring people to make positive, gives priority to sports and well being, will be organised, which is aimed not pay for their travel home while indicators were in keeping with glo- The Oxygen Park is expected to long-lasting changes. and National Sport Day is at the cen- at inspiring young people to make leaving the country for good. bal benchmarks that measure the open officially in March and will ini- The annual 3km walkathon tre of our multifaceted, year-long plan healthy lifestyle choices. Authorities launched at least state of peace and security in dif- tially be accessible only to students of hosted by Sidra Medical and Research which has been specially designed As part of the activity, young peo- 90 inspection campaigns in 2015 to ferent countries. Education City before being thrown Center will be one of the highlights of to foster an active and healthy ple will get the opportunity to blend check compliance with local laws. open to the public, said QF officials QF’s activities on the day. society.” their own smoothies using specially Some 2,145 people turned → Continued on page 5 during a media briefing on Thursday. Hamad bin Khalifa University’s “We are committed to providing adapted bicycles. Special vehicles for medical emergencies Fleeing Syrians shiver The Peninsula at Turkey border DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s Ambulance Serv- ice (HMCAS) recently launched special vehicles to deal AFP Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut with major incidents. Cavusoglu said his country would ‘Major Incident Response vehicles’ are specially keep its “open border policy” for Syr- designed rapidly deployable containers to be used by ian refugees. the Specialized Emergency Management team within BEIRUT: Thousands of Syrians “We still keep this open border HMCAS to provide medical support after a major inci- braved the cold and rain yesterday policy for these people fleeing from dent. The vehicle contains all resources needed to create at the Turkish border after fleeing a the aggression, from the regime as a temporary field treatment area with a variety of AC Russian-backed regime assault on well as air strikes of Russia,” he said. tents for treating patients. Aleppo in northern Syria that threat- “We have received already 5,000 The units are staffed by crews who will rapidly ens a fresh humanitarian disaster. of them; another 50,000 to 55,000 deploy the shelters and equipment for treating patients Syria’s government, meanwhile, are on their way and we cannot leave by Ambulance Paramedics and Critical Care Paramedics warned that any foreign soldiers who them there.” before transferring them to one of Hamad Medical Cor- enter the country would go home “in According to the Britain-based poration’s (HMC) Emergency Departments. The medical a wooden coffin”, following reports Syrian Observatory for Human decontamination unit enables clinical teams to support that Saudi Arabia and Turkey, which Rights, around 40,000 Syrian civil- other emergency response agencies after a major inci- support rebel forces, could send in ians have fled the regime offensive. dent involving a hazardous material. troops. Major Incident Response vehicles were showcased Tens of thousands of people have 435 killed at the International Conference in Emergency Medicine fled fierce fighting as government “Thousands have been sleeping and Public Health. Brendon Morris, Executive Director forces advanced this week against in the open, in fields and on roads,” of the Ambulance Service, said: “We believe the vehi- rebels, severing the opposition’s on the border and in the nearby cles position us well, should a large scale adverse event main supply route into the north- Syrian city of Azaz, said Mamun Al occur. This is part of the national effort to ensure prep- ern metropolis of Aleppo. Khatib, director of the Aleppo-based aration for a major incident of any kind.” Turkey’s Oncupinar border pro-rebel Shahba Press news agency. crossing, which faces Bab Al Salama “And because the main rebel → Continued on page 5 A tent where patients will be treated based on the seriousness of their condition. inside Syria, remained closed yes- supply route between Aleppo and terday, an AFP correspondent said. Turkey has been cut, the price of oil, Suleyman Tapsiz, governor of foodstuffs and baby milk has shot Turkey’s Kilis province on the bor- up in the north of Aleppo province,” der, said at least 70,000 people were he added. 14 dead as Taiwan building caves in after earthquake heading for the frontier and that the The Observatory said 435 peo- displaced were being accommodated ple have been killed since the regime TAINAN: Relatives of residents day as rescuers sought survivors, with were full of families who had gath- centre said a total of 156 people were in eight camps on the Syrian side. offensive began on Monday, among trapped in a 16-storey apartment more than 150 missing in the quake ered for Lunar New Year celebrations still out of contact across Tainan and Turkey — which is already home them 71 civilians most of whom died complex felled by a powerful earth- zone, reports AFP.