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AFP Qatar fosters vision of ME that supports people over tyrants Tanker attacks Doha calls for policies that supports the needs of the people Amir to chair Qatar’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK civil war and waged a campaign DOHA against the internationally rec- delegation at CICA ognised government in Libya,” summit in Dushanbe in Gulf of Oman QATAR has fostered a vision of he added. the Middle East (ME) that sup- They also wage a digital THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin ports people over tyrants, a top war. Online they spread mis- Hamad al Thani will chair Qatar’s Qatari official has said. information, unsubstantiated delegation to the fifth summit of stoke ‘war fears’ “What our region needs claims and inflammatory rhet- the Conference on Interaction and now are leaders that remain oric about those that oppose Confidence-Building Measures in Asia steadfast in the pursuit of a vi- them, he added. (CICA) after receiving an invitation AGENCIES Altair after it was “attacked” along with sion that empowers and sup- of change, and support leaders “Their actions have had from President of Tajikistan Emomali DUBAI the Japanese-owned Kokuka Coura- ports the needs of people. Qatar who are responsive to the de- consequences for their targets Rahmon. The conference will take geous. is determined to pursue this vi- mands of their people,” he said. — activists jailed, reputations place in Dushanbe from June 14 to SUSPECTED attacks left two tankers Iran said its navy rescued 44 crew sion, we look to our neighbours He said these countries sullied and fake news present- June 15. (QNA) ablaze in the waters of the Gulf of Oman members after the two vessels, which to cease their propaganda and have done everything in their ed as fact in our region. They on Thursday, sparking fears of a broader were carrying highly inflammable ma- underhanded methods and join power to stifle the fundamen- have made divisions worse, conflict and sending world oil prices terial, caught fire. Footage aired on us in this pursuit,” Jassim bin tal freedoms of any person or created rifts that will not soon soaring. The mysterious incident came television showed thick, black plumes of Mansour al Thani, media atta- country that dares to challenge heal, and fostered instability in Amir sends condolences to amid spiralling tensions between Iran smoke and flames billowing from one of che for the government of Qa- their archaic ways. As the years the region. All this begs an im- leaders of China & Nigeria and the US. the tankers as it lay out to sea. tar, said in a report published have progressed, their actions portant question — what is the The United Nations has warned the Iranian Foreign Minister Moham- by Washington Times. to keep people under the thumb end game of the UAE and Saudi THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al world cannot afford “a major confronta- mad Javad Zarif said the timing of the “Two years ago, the UAE, of autocratic rule have chipped Arabia?” Thani on Thursday sent a cable of condo- tion in the Gulf”. UN Secretary-General “reported attacks” was “suspicious”, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bah- away at their credibility to lead. He said while the UAE and lences to Chinese President Xi Jinping, ex- Antonio Guterres denounced Thurs- coming as Japan’s prime minister held rain imposed an illegal block- “They have attempted to Saudi Arabia are energised by pressing his condolences on the victims of day’s incidents at a Security Council talks in Iran. ade on Qatar because they find make Qatar subservient to their the possibility of dominating the floods that hit several cities in Guangxi meeting, saying: “I strongly condemn The US Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, our approach to be a threat to will by imposing a two-year air, large swaths of the Middle East province. Meanwhile, the Amir also sent any attack against civilian incidents. said its warships had received separate their authoritarian vision of land and sea blockade, ripping and North Africa, their actions a cable of condolences to the President of Facts must be established and respon- distress calls from each vessel. The the region. Their collective vi- apart families in the process. should give American policy- Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari on the victims sibilities clarified.” White House said US President Donald sion seeks to subjugate through They have waged a war in Yem- makers pause as to whether of armed attacks on villages in the state of The Norwegian Maritime Authority Trump was briefed on the suspected at- the repression of their popula- en claiming to be supportive of these regimes’ adventurism Zamfara, wishing a speedy recovery to the said three explosions were reported on tacks and the government was assess- tions and the maintenance of the internationally-recognised could bring order and stability. injured. (QNA) board the Norwegian-owned tanker Front ing the situation. PAGE 5 an unstable status quo. Our vi- government, yet they also back sion seeks to empower agents a warlord who reignited Libya’s Continued on page 2 Ô Work in open banned from 11:30 am to 2 pm from tomorrow Qatar welcomes more visitors with new HISHAM ALJUNDI summer. noon break. Hefty fines and DOHA Qatar’s Labour Law bans even a total closure can be electronic visitor authorisation system companies from scheduling imposed on companies that STARTING from Saturday, their workers to operate in don’t comply with this law. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The new electronic tar during the exciting ‘Sum- the Ministry of Administra- open areas from 11:30 am The inspectors have the DOHA visitor authorisation system, mer in Qatar’ programme tive Development, Labour to 2 pm during summer. authority to close down the launched by Ministry of Interi- and obtain a free visa upon and Social Affairs (MADLSA) The ban comes into effect working site for one month QATAR is welcoming more or and Qatar National Tourism arrival after applying through will intensify inspections on from June 15. Inspectors for violations. Companies visitors from around the world Council (QNTC), will enable the online portal: http://www. work sites to ensure compli- will also check on the rest- must clearly put the working with the recent launch of new residents of Qatar to invite qatarvisaservices.com. ance of companies with the ing air-conditioned places time schedule for their work- electronic visitor authorisa- family and relatives from work ban hours rule during for labourers during the ers and inspectors. tion system. around the world to visit Qa- Continued on page 16 Ô Despite blockade, Qatar rises to regional prominence TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK panies are enticed to operate For example, Qatar de- threatening Saudi and Emirati DOHA in Qatar because it has “a legal cided to bolster national food hegemony in the Gulf. environment based on Eng- security through Baladna, a It was the very embargo QATAR has successfully chal- lish common law, the right company that has become intended to incapacitate Qa- lenged Saudi Arabia and the to trade in any currency, 100 the country’s largest locally- tar’s economy that led to its UAE and triumphed over the percent foreign ownership, owned fresh dairy and bever- prosperity and diversification. blockade’s economic impact, 100 percent repatriation of age supplier. Two years after the crisis according to a report in Fair profits and a 10 percent cor- The Qatari government began, Abu Dhabi and Ri- Observer. porate tax on locally sourced implemented Baladna and yadh have nothing to show Ironically, Qatar owes its profits.” other infrastructure projects for their coalition’s efforts to Qatar’s economic current success to the Saudi- Despite the embargo, FDI successes, coupled with to cope with the desert land- pressure Qatar into surren- led coalition’s economic and to Qatar increased by 4 per- Saudi and Emirati scape. dering. Rather than folding diplomatic severance. cent in 2017, and the number reputational shortcomings, These initiatives use inno- to its GCC neighbours, Doha Doha Metro welcomes To compensate for sev- of new companies licensed to provide further opportunity vative solutions to transform has challenged the Saudis and ered economic ties with other operate in the country went for Doha to continue rising the arid landscape into fruitful Emiratis. one-millionth traveller Gulf states — including Saudi up by 66 percent in the same to regional prominence. agricultural land. Qatari economic success- Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain year. Due to its newfound eco- es, coupled with Saudi and Doha Metro on Thursday welcomed the one-millionth — Doha sought innovative The blockade has also nomic vigour and weighty Emirati reputational short- passenger on board. “We are excited today to welcome ways to attract international contributed to Qatar’s self- tic production of medicine relationships in the global comings, provide further op- the one-millionth traveller on board of Doha Metro,” business and foreign direct sufficiency. Along with foreign and agricultural products has community, Doha is rising to portunity for Doha to continue Qatar Rail said in a tweet.