QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020 JUMADA AL-AKHIR 27, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4875 QR 2 Fajr: 4:48 am Dhuhr: 11:48 am HAZE Asr: 3:05 pm Maghrib: 5:32 pm HIGH : 24°C Isha: 7:02 pm LOW : 18°C Business 8 Sports 11 Nation 16 QP afliate books Challenging desert QEERI provides data for long-term capacity at route awaits Manateq 800MWp Al Kharsaah French terminal QCCR solar plant project Amir reviews Qatar’s 2030 strategy for research development and innovation 2030 research development strategy key pillar of Qatar’s future economy: Amir “Today I looked at the state’s strategy in the field of research, development and innovation 2030, as it is one of the important pillars of the future economy of Qatar based on knowledge, diversification and innovation. During my visits to the research complex at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, I became acquainted with their research achieve- ments that will inevitably contribute to community service and our development path through accumulation of knowledge and better transfer of experiences and modern technology.” QNA Innovation Council as part of Qa- tion systems. acquainted with their research part of the second National Devel- Biomedical Research Institute DOHA tar National Vision 2030. “Today I looked at the state’s achievements that will inevitably opment Strategy 2018-2022. (QBRI), as well as the center’s cur- The Amir saw a presentation strategy in the field of research, de- contribute to community service The Amir toured Hamad Bin rent and future plans. THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim on the strategy, during a visit to velopment and innovation 2030, as and our development path through Khalifa University’s research The Amir was accompanied by bin Hamad al Thani was briefed the council at Hamad Bin Khal- it is one of the important pillars of accumulation of knowledge and centre at Qatar Foundation and Prime Minister and Minister of In- on Qatar’s strategy for research ifa University on Thursday, and the future economy of Qatar based better transfer of experiences and listened to a brief overview of terior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khal- development and innovation on its seven main themes related to on knowledge, diversification and modern technology,” the Amir said the roles of the Qatar Environ- ifa bin Abdulaziz al Thani, and a Thursday. innovation, business, research innovation. During my visits to via an Instagram post. ment and Energy Research In- number of ministers. The strategy was prepared by infrastructure, finance, govern- the research complex at Hamad The Amir was also briefed on stitute (QEERI), Qatar Comput- Qatar Research Development and ment, legislation, and informa- Bin Khalifa University, I became the strategy’s executive plan as ing Research Institute, and Qatar More on page 16 Amir, Erdogan Qatar regrets Saudi denying entry permit FM renews Qatar’s call review ties to health minister for attending GCC meet QNA QNA of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia has always DOHA DOHA claimed that the GCC, especially the technical for a binding security committees, is effective and not affected by THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Qatar has expressed its regret and the Gulf crisis. But Qatar was surprised, as bin Hamad al Thani on condemnation of Saudi Arabia de- Saudi Arabia has politicised a humanitar- Thursday held a telephone nying entry to Minister of Public ian sector that requires wisdom and the accord for Middle East conversation with Turkish Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed necessity to keep it away from political President Recep Tayyip al Kuwari to attend an extraordi- differences. Erdogan. During the call, nary emergency meeting of the The statement called on Saudi Ara- ‘Siege countries they reviewed bilateral Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) bia to play its role as the headquarters relations and the ways to Ministers of Health to address of the GCC with impartiality and profes- must return to support and develop them, coronavirus (COVID-19). sionalism, and also afrmed the commitment in addition to discussing The Saudi approval came after the start of of Qatar to cooperate with all Gulf countries to their senses’ a number of regional and the meeting. address coronavirus, wishing all the people of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK international issues. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry the region security and safety. BRUSSELS DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- rahman al Thani has reiterated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Going green: Doha Metro hikes Qatar’s call to all countries in Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani speaks before the European Scattered rain the Middle East to conclude a Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. likely: QMD binding security agreement. rates to curb paper ticket use “The security agreement populations directly impact you the talks were suspended two LIGHT scattered rain was must be collective and binding here in Europe,” the FM said. months later by the Saudis reported in some parts of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK based on agreed principles of Security in the Middle East without prior notice,” he said, Qatar on Thursday and it DOHA security, developed with rules is closely linked to international adding that “We still welcome will continue on Friday, ac- of governance, dispute resolu- peace and security, he said. any efforts by Kuwaiti media- cording to Qatar Meteorol- IN order to minimise the us- tion and accountability. It must “We need the EU’s diplo- tion, and we hope that Saudi ogy Department (QMD). age and environmental impact be respectful of sovereignty and matic support for getting every Arabia or any of the blockad- “Radar continues to of paper tickets, Doha Metro non-interference in internal af- Middle East country to the ta- ing countries will come to the monitor scattered rains has revised the pricing of its fairs,” Sheikh Mohammed said ble, enforcing international negotiating table to reach a so- concentrated in the west limited use paper tickets for in a speech before the Euro- law, and restoring the world lution to this crisis.” and north of the country, Standard and Goldclub. pean Parliament Committee on order to keep nations account- He said Qatar understands which may turn into thun- Single journey in a stand- Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. able.” that the loser in this crisis is the derstorm at times,” the ard class that was earlier Any broad security col- Sheikh Mohammed af- entire region, and that there QMD said in a tweet. priced at QR2 will now cost lective agreement must bring firmed, “Qatar will continue will be no winner. “We will all The QMD said strong QR3. A day pass that used to together all countries in the re- to play a role in de-escalating be winners if we can solve it in wind is expected at some cost QR6 will now be QR9. gion to be effective in achieving tensions in the Middle East a way that avoids conflicts in places with high seas. For For a single journey in peace, he noted. because Qatar believes in the the future.” Saturday, the QMD pre- Goldclub, it will be QR15. Ear- “In my region, our primary power of dialogue and commit- Sheikh Mohammed said dicted that it will be misty lier it was QR10. A day pass challenge is establishing peace ment.” that is the important thing that to foggy at rst. Then it that used to cost QR30 will Travel cards, which cost QR10, and stability, which will be re- He expressed Qatar’s ap- should happen in the Gulf. may become mild accom- now be QR45. The new rates PRICE HIKE can be purchased from Doha stored only when all the coun- preciation for the efforts of HH “We hope it will happen. panied by some clouds will be in effect from February ● Single journey in a Metro Stations or from se- tries in the Middle East agree to the Amir of Kuwait to reach a The Saudis and the Emiratis and then cold by night. It 21 (Friday). standard class that was lected supermarkets and can work together to reach consen- solution for the Gulf crisis. will return to their senses and also warned of low hori- If you are using a stand- earlier priced at QR2 will be topped up as and when re- sus on key challenges. This is “We were hoping for reach- stop the campaigns against zontal visibility over most ard or goldclub travel card, now cost QR3. A day quired. The daily pass rate also critical to all of us here because ing an understanding with Qatar,” he said. areas. (TNN) the rates per journey remains pass will now cost QR9 remains same as QR6 if you the current turmoil, transna- Saudi Arabia last November unchanged — QR2 and QR10. are using a travel card. tional terrorism, and displaced when the talks started, but Continued on page 2 02 Friday, February 21, 2020 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. GANHRI chief, Indian MURAIKHI MEETS CTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR politician appreciate outcome of social media conference ASHRAF SIDDIQUI DOHA THE President of Global Al- liance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), Carlos Negret Mosquera, has lauded the outcome of the re- cently concluded conference on social media in Doha. Talking exclusively to Qa- tar Tribune, he said the large number of participants from Carlos Negret Mosquers Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi met with Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) of the United Nations, across the world in the interna- Michele Coninsx, on Thursday.