BUSINESS | 15 SPORT | 17 AmCham Qatar Formula One: working to boost Verstappen tops economic ties with US Canada practice Saturday 9 June 2018 | 24 Ramadan I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7552 | 2 Riyals Qatar Summer Festival Qatar takes part in Nato Defence Ministers’ meeting to add more colours to Eid celebrations Qatar Summer Festival and continue until the World Cup final (QSF) will kick off on June on Sunday, July 15. Entry to the Qatar Fan Zone is free, 14 and will continue till offering all residents and visitors an August 31. Held under opportunity to keep up with the excitement surrounding the month- the theme “Colour Your long Russia World Cup tournament in Summer”, the country’s an atmosphere that emulates the longest festival will start World Cup vibes.In addition to live screenings of all matches, the zone will its first week with special feature live entertainment and con- Eid Al Fitr celebrations. certs, a gaming and activation area, and more than 40 food stalls. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, during the Commenting on the Fan Zon, Nato meeting in Brussels, yesterday. THE PENINSULA Nasser Al Khater, Assistant Secretary- General at the Supreme Committee for QNA DOHA: As the holy month of Ramadan Delivery and Legacy, expressed required to fund the Afghan security reconciliation that supports Afghan- is nearing its end and preparations for pleasure for cooperation with QTA and BRUSSELS: Deputy Prime Minister forces until 2024, how to fill the gap in istan in its stability. Eid Al Fitr have already started in the the Ministry of Culture and Sports to and Minister of State for Defence the numbers of troops required to par- He added that the State of Qatar country, events to mark the festival establish Fan zone in Qatar, noting that Affairs, H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al ticipate in the Resolute Support mission would have been able to provide more have also been lined up. this is the second experience after the Attiyah, took part in the meeting of and reviewing the political and security that what it actually did, unless for the Apart from various small events Fan Zone established during the 2014 Defence Ministers of countries contrib- situation in Afghanistan, as well as for- illegal siege imposed on it. designed and announced by different World Cup. uting troops to Nato’s Resolute Support mulating common vision between the The meeting was attended by HE malls and entertainment setups, Qatar He hoped that the Fan Zone will mission in Afghanistan, which was held conflicting parties. Qatar’s Ambassador to Belgium and Tourism Authority’s upcoming fifth succeed to provide an exciting expe- in the headquarter of the North Atlantic Dr Al Attiyah delivered a speech Representative to EU and Nato, Abdul- edition of Qatar Summer Festival (QSF) rience for the fans, which will reflect Treaty Organization (Nato) in Brussels during the meeting in which he pointed rahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi; will offer special flavour to residents the atmosphere in the State of Qatar yesterday. out that the State of Qatar is still pro- HE Qatar Defence Attache in Belgium to mark Eid celebrations. during the 2022 World Cup. The meeting addressed the viding the ground for dialogue between and a number of Qatar Armed forces It will kick off on June 14 and will For his part, Advisor to the Min- extension of the financial commitments the conflicting parties to reach a senior officers. continue till August 31. Held under the ister of Culture and Sports for Sports theme “Colour Your Summer”, the Affairs Abdulrahman Al Dosari country’s longest festival will start its expressed the Ministry’s pleasure for first week with special Eid Al Fitr cel- cooperation with the Supreme Com- ebrations. Commenting on the event, mittee for Delivery and Legacy and Director of Festivals and Tourism Qatar Tourism Authority to benefit 60% of traffic violations Events at QTA Mashael Shahbik said from this international event, espe- that QSF has grown over the years to cially that Qatar will host the same become synonymous with family- event in 2022. are detected electronically friendly activities, entertainment, hos- He said that establishing a Fan pitality and shopping offers that bring Zone is part of the Ministry’s efforts to SIDI MOHAMED “The aim of these meetings and dia- color to everyone’s summer, QNA has raise the level of interest and THE PENINSULA logues is to strengthen the relations RAMADAN TIMING reported. “In its fifth edition, we are awareness of the importance of sports between the General Directorate of Todays Iftar: 6:26 pm particularly excited to add special in the community, and to upgrade it Traffic and all members of the com- Tomorrow’s Imsak: 03:04 am activities for sports fans to enjoy the to the point of excellence, in addition DOHA: About sixty percent of traffic munity and provide bridges of commu- worlds most anticipated football tour- to providing a family atmosphere that violations are seized electronically nication to exchange ideas and ideas and nament,” she added. allows all members of the family to through the cameras deployed on the listen to problems to find solutions,” he She said that the summer festiv- enjoy the experience of the World Cup. roads and at the main streets of all areas added. ities, which this year extend from Eid Chief Marketing and Promotion of the country. He also pointed out that the traffic Al Fitr to the end of August, form a key Officer at QTA Rashid Al Qurese under- “The 80% of the new roads will be patrols were constantly intensifying their part of our efforts to energize the lined that Qatar Tourism Authority is opened by the end of this year and they campaigns to limit the stopping of trucks tourism sector through diversifying always looking for new ways to boost will contribute to easing the congestion in residential areas due to their illegal Qatar welcomes Qatar’s events calendar and tourist the tourism movement in the country in many areas and reduce the time of movement, as well as they caused many source markets. during summer. He noted that the transportation,” said Colonel Mohammed problems for the residents of these areas. temporary truce As this years edition coincides with World Cup coincidence with Qatar Radhi Al Hajri, Director of Media and The Department in collaboration with the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, QSF Summer Festival is a unique oppor- Traffic Awareness Department. Urban Planning Department at the Min- with Taliban has partnered with the Supreme Com- tunity for the festival to expand its Al Hajri was speaking at a symposium istry of Municipality and Environment is QNA mittee for Delivery and Legacy and offerings beyond its usual sectors of organised by the General Directorate of studying to provide parking for trucks in Ministry of Sports and Culture, to bring shopping, hospitality and enter- Traffic at Al Sailiya as part of Ramadan a number of areas including the city of Qatar Fan Zone to Ali Bin Hamad Al tainment to include sport. awareness campaign and attended by a Mawatr At Rawdat Rashid, Al Hajri DOHA: The State of Qatar Attiyah Arena. The Fan Zones activ- number of traffic officers and members mentioned. has welcomed Afghan Pres- ities will kick off on Thursday, June 14, →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 of the Central Municipal Council (CMC). →CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 ident Mohammad Ashraf Ghan’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Taliban movement starting on the 27th of Ramadan until Qatar 2022 preparations under way at fast pace the fifth day of Eid Al Fitr. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s hope IRFAN BUKHARI won prestigious international company Coastal and are cur- that Taliban would comply THE PENINSULA architectural accolade, Ras Abu rently being installed. immediately with the decla- Aboud Stadium’s main con- Al Thumama Stadium, a pro- ration. The statement voiced DOHA: As 2018 FIFA World Cup tractor was announced, Khalifa posed host venue for the 2022 Qatar’s hope that the is set to start in Russia from June International Stadium celebrated FIFA World Cup Qatar, received announcement would pave the 14, preparations for next football first anniversary among other the prestigious MIPIM/Architec- way for the Afghan gov- mega event – Qatar 2022 – are developments. tural Review Future Project ernment and Taliban to sit to moving forward at the fast pace The development of Al Award in the sport and stadiums the negotiating table in order in Qatar with Supreme Wakrah Stadium took a major category last month. The award to reach a comprehensive Committee for Delivery and step forward with the installation was received during a ceremony peaceful settlement that helps Legacy beating all odds created of the final piece of the roof in Cannes, France, by the sta- in achieving stability and by unjust blockade. structure. The SC announced on dium’s designer, and Chief restoring security to Afghanistan. The construction work at May 21 that main contractor Architect of Arab Engineering The statement reaffirmed various 2022 FIFA World Cup works at the 40,000 capacity Bureau (AEB), Ibrahim Qatar’s firm stance in calling for venues is in full swing while the venue, which will host matches Mohammed Jaidah, who a political solution in Afghan- Supreme Committee’s dedicated The construction work in full swing at Al Bayt Stadium-Al Khor city. up to the quarter-finals stage in attended on behalf of the istan, pointing in this regard to commitment is also making new 2022, are due to finish within the Supreme Committee for Delivery the Qatari mediation between marks regarding Qatar 2022 next 12 months.