BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar trade Azam surplus ton helps surges 3.5% Pakistan on faster keep semis expansion hopes alive in exports published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11227 June 27, 2019 Shawwal 24, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief PM meets Brazilian minister QATAR | Motoring Cabinet okays setting ‘Accident-Free Summer’ drive to start on July 1 The General Directorate of Traff ic up of panel to promote has announced that it will launch a month-long traff ic awareness campaign on July 1 under the title ‘Accident-Free Summer’ in order to raise public awareness about national products the rules of traff ic safety and safe driving. The campaign, aimed at curbing traff ic violations and road accidents, will continue until HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Results of Amir’s visit to Pakistan lauded August 1. This was announced at Khalifa al-Thani met Brazilian Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and a press conference held by the Communication Marcos Pontes and the accompanying delegation in Doha Traff ic Awareness Department at yesterday. The meeting reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to he Cabinet yesterday approved bodies concerned. stani President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime the General Directorate of Traff ic develop them, in addition to issues of mutual concern. Page 3 the draft decision of HE the The committee shall be responsible Minister Imran Khan and the broth- yesterday. Page 5 Tprime minister to form a com- for the implementation of the com- erly atmosphere that characterised mittee to support the competitive- petences provided for by Law No 2 for the visit as well as the memorandums AMERICA | Migration ness of national products and combat 2019, including the examination of of understanding which were signed harmful practices to them in interna- complaints relating to the violation of constituted a new platform for a stra- US, Guatemala close tional trade. the provisions of this law and the nec- tegic co-operation and for the promo- to deal on migrants The Ministry of Commerce and essary investigation thereof. tion of friendship and mutual trust The United States and Guatemala ‘Palestinians need Industry prepared the draft within HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Ab- and understanding for the benefi t of are close to reaching a safe third the framework of completing the dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani the two brotherly countries and peo- country agreement as part of an necessary decisions to activate the chaired the Cabinet’s regular meeting ples and for peace and stability in the eff ort to curb US-bound migrants, provisions of Law No 2 of 2019 on at its seat at the Amiri Diwan. region. US President Donald Trump said jobs and peace’ supporting the competitiveness of na- Following the meeting, HE the Min- The Cabinet also stressed that the yesterday, off ering no details tional products and combating harm- ister of Justice and Acting Minister of Amir’s directives following the visit about when such a deal might be ful practices to them in international State for Cabinet Aff airs Dr Issa Saad to allocate $3bn for new investments finalised. Trump, who made the DPA International Monetary Fund (IMF) trade. al-Jafali al-Nuaimi said in Pakistan in the form of depos- remarks at a gathering of religious Manama Managing Director Christine Lagarde Under the terms of the draft de- the Cabinet hailed the results of His its and direct investments will push conservatives in Washington, had said growth is contracting in the Pal- cision, the committee shall be con- Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin the economic partnership between said last week that a pact was close, estinian Territories, with a 1.6% drop sisted of three representatives of the Hamad al-Thani’s visit to the Islamic the two countries forward and open but Guatemala’s interior minister US-sponsored summit on Pal- forecast in 2019. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Republic of Pakistan on June 22 and 23. new horizons for the development of said the Central American nation estinian economic develop- With an unemployment rate of 30% including the president and vice- The Cabinet affi rmed that the their bilateral cooperation in various had made no commitment yet. The A ment focused on the need for in the West Bank and 50% in Gaza and president, and representatives of the Amir’s fruitful discussions with Paki- fields. Page 2 US Homeland Security Department job-generating investments yesterday a growing population, expected to did not immediately respond to a and peace in the West Bank and Gaza, double from 5 to 10mn in 2050, invest- request for comment. as well as governance and account- ments should focus on generating jobs ability. and tackling a lack of skills needed for ISRAEL | Aviation The meeting comes days after the the market. White House unveiled the economic Agriculture, tourism, construction GPS disruption in portion of its so-called “Deal of the and infrastructure are sectors identi- Israeli airspace Century,” the long-awaited initiative fi ed to “absorb a lot of labour,” Lagarde Israel is experiencing unexplained led by Jared Kushner, US President added. GPS disruptions in its airspace but Donald Trump’s adviser and son- Besides all of this, a “satisfactory measures are in place to allow in-law, and US special envoy Jason peace” is needed for prosperity, she safe landings and takeoff s at its Greenblatt. added. main international airport, the Washington said the plan could Other panellists focused on the government said yesterday. The generate $50bn in investment over need for governance, accountability announcement by the Israel Airports 10 years for the Palestinian econo- and the rule of law for businesses to Authority (IAA) followed a report my. be able to work in the Palestinian Ter- on Tuesday by the International Some panellists on the second and ritories. Federation of Air Line Pilots’ fi nal day of the conference in Manama, World Bank President David Mal- Associations (IFALPA) that “many” mentioned peace as a condition for the pass said electricity, water and waste pilots had lost satellite signals from success of the plan, yet without focus- water treatment are “pressing needs” the Global Positioning System (GPS) ing on issues relating to politics or the as well as education and skills required around Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. confl ict with Israel. by the private sector. Page 11 ‘Groundbreaking’ sensory room at Al Janoub Stadium proves a success he Supreme Committee for De- which was fi lled with equipment such livery & Legacy (SC) said it has as bubble tubes, beanbags and a ball Tfurther developed its “unique pen, and also included relaxing wall approach” to ensuring that stadiums and ceiling projections. “Once again, it cater to all with the instalment of an- proved to be a huge success,” the report other ‘groundbreaking’ sensory room, said. this time at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Commenting on the room and the Wakrah city. partnership with the SC, QRI’s chief of This comes as part of the SC’s com- Occupational Therapy Sultan al-Ab- mitment to ensuring the 2022 FIFA dulla said: “The team at QRI is proud World Cup is the most accessible edi- to have partnered with the SC to equip tion in tournament history, sc.qa re- the state-of-the-art sensory rooms in ports. the stadium. The room – which provides people “Along with the SC, we are com- with autism and other neurobehav- mitted to promoting accessibility and ioural conditions a safe space to retreat A special on-pitch Generation Amazing inclusion for people with disabilities to during the game – was designed and activation, led by Brazil’s FIFA World in all aspects of life in Qatar, including delivered in partnership with the Qa- Cup-winning captain Cafu. working together to reach the vision of tar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI), and a fully accessible World Cup. follows the successful inclusion of a bility Football Programme and the QRI “The QRI has provided a range of similar room at Khalifa International – joined by their parents – watched the specialist sensory equipment for the Stadium. game from the comfort of the room. sensory room, which is now available So, for the second time during a The group from Qatar Foundation in the stadium for children and adults Qatar 2022 stadium opening, the SC were also given the ‘once-in-a-life- who have conditions such as atten- delivered a ‘groundbreaking’ sensory time’ opportunity to participate in a tion defi cits, autism and head inju- room as Al Janoub Stadium opened its special on-pitch Generation Amazing ries. The room enables users to watch gates for the 2019 Amir Cup fi nal in activation, led by Brazil’s FIFA World the matches under the supervision of May. Cup-winning captain Cafu. an expert occupational therapist in On the night, 22 children with au- Before, during and after the game, a nurturing, client-centred sensory tism from the Qatar Foundation Disa- they had access to the sensory room – supportive environment.” To Page 5 Gulf Times 2 Thursday, June 27, 2019 QATAR Amir greets Farewell ceremony for ambassadors Qatar’s ambassador president of presents credentials Madagascar His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday sent cables of congratulations to the President of Madagascar Andry Nirina Rajoelina, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister of Madagascar Christian Louis Ntsay on the occasion.