THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 MUHARRAM 1, 1439 VOL.11 NO. 4035 QR 2 HAZY Fajr: 4:04 am Dhuhr: 11:27 am HIGH : 37°C Asr: 2:54 pm Maghrib: 5:32 pm LOW : 31°C Isha: 7:02 pm Business 17 Sports 23 Chill Out Reforms to boost Qatar-Kuwait Nadal & Federer lead Europe Scouting for a part bilateral relations: Seetharaman in inaugural Laver Cup event of aviation history EMIR MEETS KUWAIT EMIR IN NEW YORK Cabinet heaps praise on Emir’s UN speech QNA of his loyal people and his historic po- DOHA sition in facing the illegal siege. The Cabinet stressed its support THE Cabinet on Wednesday praised to the wise policy of the Emir and the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- Qatar’s call to resolve differences mad al Thani’s speech at the open- through dialogue on the basis of mu- ing session of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The Cabinet has expressed It said the Emir’s speech of cour- its pride in the wise age and wisdom received great atten- leadership of the Emir tion at both the regional and interna- that embodies the hopes tional levels, for clearily higlighting and aspirations of his loyal the principles and values of Qatar’s people and his historic policy. position in facing the The speech outlined Qatar’s clear positions on various regional and illegal siege international issues, including the fabricated Gulf crisis and the unjust ensure that all means are available to tual respect for sovereignty. blockade imposed on Doha by the preserve the dignity and interests of The Cabinet also appreciated the Saudi Arabia-led bloc. citizens and residents. mediation efforts of the Emir of Ku- It also highlighted Qatar’s rejec- The speech also underlined Qa- wait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al tion of threats, guardianship, dicta- tar’s steadfastness and determination Jaber al Sabah and all the countries tions, slanders and prejudice to sov- to protect the independence of the that supported this mediation. The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani with the Emir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al ereignty. sovereign will of the country. The Cabinet meeting was chaired Sabah at the headquarters of Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday. They The Cabinet said the speech The Cabinet expressed its pride in by Prime Minister and Minister of In- reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional and international developments. SEE ALSO PAGE 16 stressed the continued efforts of Qa- the wise leadership of the Emir that terior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser tar to address the unjust siege and embodies the hopes and aspirations bin Khalifa al Thani. Qatargas to supply NHRC chief vows to 1.5 mn tonnes of FALCON EXHIBITION LAUNCHED In a first, QA offers LNG a year to double beds in continue legal action Turkey’s Botas business class DOHA Qatargas has signed a against Saudi bloc medium-term sales and purchase HOSE wishing for an extra dose of comfort agreement with Turkey's Botas on long haul flights can sleep easy ; help is Petroleum Pipeline Corporation. Ton the way. QNA further international opinion against Under the terms of the agree- Qatar Airways (QA) has announced it is NEW YORK the human rights violations commit- ment, Qatargas will deliver 1.5mn launching the world’s first double beds for busi- ted by the Saudi Arabia-led bloc. tonnes of liquefied natural gas ness class airline passengers. QATAR’S National Human Rights The NHRC chief presented Neil (LNG) per annum for three years. Customers flying from London to Doha will be Committee (NHRC) has vowed to Hicks with a detailed report on the Commencing on October 1, the able to create their own double bed by removing press ahead with its international ef- repercussions of the unjust block- agreement provides for the sup- privacy panels. forts until the unjust blockade is lift- ade imposed on the Qatari people ply of LNG from Qatargas 2, the JALAL PATHIYOOR And up to four passengers travelling together ed, its chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh al and GCC citizens for more than 100 world’s first fully integrated value are also able to transform their seats to form a Marri has said. days, depriving chain LNG venture. The LNG “suite” so families, friends or colleagues can dine The commit- thousands of people will be delivered onboard Q-Flex and socialise together. tee, he said, will in Qatar, Saudi Ara- vessels to either the Egegaz LNG UNJUST Cultural Village The ‘Qsuite’ service, which will be offered on push on with its bia, the United Arab terminal, the Marmara LNG Ter- Foundation -- the daily Boeing 777 service from London Heath- judicial and legal Emirates (UAE) and minal, or to the Etki LNG terminal Katara launched row, will provide “unprecedented level of luxury”. moves against the Bahrain of their ba- in Turkey. “We are very pleased SIEGE: the first edi- countries that have sic human rights, to announce this new agreement tion of Katara imposed an unjust primarily the right with Botas which will further International blockade on Qatar to movement, edu- strengthen our relationship with Hunting and to compensate the cation, health, and our friends in Turkey,” according QATAR Falcon Exhibition Qatari victims as family reunion. to Saad Sherida al Kaabi, presi- “S’hail 2017” on well as GCC citi- The NHRC chief dent and chief executive of Qatar Wednesday. zens. has received invita- Petroleum. PAGE 17 MOVES ON PAGE 2 This came dur- tions to deliberate ing a meeting be- The NHRC chief has called on with experts and tween the NHRC the US-based “Human Rights researchers at the chief and Director world's most pow- 2,957 exit permit grievances redressed since Jan of Human Rights First” to support the interna- erful and leading Customers flying from London to Doha will be able Promotion Neil tional efforts of human rights universities. DOHA The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has redressed as many as 2,957 grievances of workers re- to create their own double bed by removing Hicks. organisations to exert more The NHRC chief lated to exit permit since January this year, MoI’s Exit Permit Grievances Committee (EPGC) repre- privacy panels. The NHRC pressure on the blockading will also hold meet- sentatives said on Tuesday. Chairman of the Committee and Director of Legal Affairs Department chief has called on ings in Washington Brigadier Saqer al Muraikhi said the committee tries to resolve all the complaints amicably by The carrier's senior vice president for Europe the US-based “Hu- countries to bring justice to the with members of communicating with the parties concerned. The committee officials also announced the launch of Jonathan Harding described the cabins as a “first man Rights First” victims of the blockade the US Congress, a dedicated e-mail ID to receive applications ‘[email protected]’. Several representatives of the class product in business class”. to support the in- representatives of Asian communities attended the briefing to learn about the progress in redressal of complaints “It’s a revolutionary, brand new, game- ternational efforts the American and regarding exit permit and also discuss other worker-related issues. “While we are keen on protect- changing product which we are going to roll of human rights organisations to ex- international media and research ing rights of workers, we also ensure that the rights of everyone are protected and therefore we out across our business class fleet, raising the ert more pressure on the blockading centres, before concluding with an meet both parties involved in the dispute. The committee ensures both parties are satisfied with business class experience to a new level. We countries to bring justice to the vic- important press conference at the the solution offered by it,” he said. (HISHAM ALJUNDI) PAGE 3 have the first double bed in the sky so people tims of the blockade. Washington International Press Club travelling together are able to avail themselves Dr Marri is in the US to mobilise on September 26. of that,” he said. (AGENCIES) QATAR ATHLETES WIN FOUR Flu vaccination drive at PHCC centres from Sept 24 MEDALS AT ASHGABAT CATHERINE W GICHUKI Elawad, Acting Manager of the determining the effectiveness DOHA Communicable Disease, Infec- of the vaccine. tion Prevention and Control The official said the main THE Primary Health Care Cor- We highly recommend that Section, told Qatar Tribune re- target of the vaccine is health- poration (PHCC) will run influ- people get vaccinated before cently. care workers since they are enza vaccination campaign at all Each year, influenza viruses the frontline staff dealing with its health centres from Septem- the onset of the winter season. change slightly, making the patients coming to the health ber 24 to raise awareness about This is because the vaccination vaccine used in previous years centres. “A significant number the benefits of the flu shot. needs at least 14 days for ineffective. The vaccine is only of patients coming to the health The campaign will run until antibodies to be developed effective against the strains of centres have respiratory-relat- October 5, a PHCC official said. so the immunity can be the virus that match the vaccine. ed diseases, which exposes the “We highly recommend that Thus, the effectiveness of a flu staff at the health centres to the people get vaccinated before the developed before the vaccine depends on the extent risk of infection. So, we firstly onset of the winter season.