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THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2015 • 7 Jumada I 1436 • Volume 19 Number 6353 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 OPINION Durango, Grand Qatar for strong Cherokee recalled Emir’s message DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce in col- to America laboration with Al Muttahida he visit ties with US Automobiles-Al Mana, dealer of T of Emir Jeep cars, yesterday announced H H Sheikh the recall of Dodge Durango and Tamim bin $10,000 for Qatari students, patients in US Jeep Grand Cherokee models Hamad Al 2011-2014 due to defects related Thani to US to electric connection. comes at a DOHA: Qatar and the US have make sure that the reason why The call comes as part of con- time when reasserted their commitment to this happened doesn’t happen stant coordination and follow-up by the MENA further strengthening bilateral again,” said the Emir in a state- the Ministry, according to a state- region Dr Khalid Al-Jaber relations and work together to ment issued after the meeting. ment. The Ministry is also moni- is going resolve the burning issues in Speaking earlier, Obama toring the process to ensure that through a period of turmoil the Middle East. stressed the strong security rela- car dealers are adhering to protect and open conflicts with The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim tions between Qatar and the US the customers’ rights. Customers huge political, economic, bin Hamad Al Thani, during his and the “extraordinary set of ties” can establish contacts with the social and humanitarian meeting with President Barack that are commercial, educational, Ministry through different commu- consequences. Obama at the White House dis- scientific and technological. nication channels, including hotline It is an exceptional first cussed a number of issues con- “We’ve had a wide-ranging con- number: 8005000; email: info@mec. visit because of its timing, cerning the region, especially versation on a host of regional gov.qa; twitter: @MEC_QATAR; the challenges, and the issues terrorism, as well as bilateral issues. Qatar is a strong part- instagram: MEC_QATAR; mobile involved. The US is a strate- relations. ner in our coalition to degrade app: MEC_QATAR among other. gic partner and special ally of “We are all concerned on what’s and ultimately defeat ISIL. And THE PENINSULA Qatar in political, economic going on in our region… we are I expressed my appreciation to and military spheres and concerned, as well, about the His Highness for the work that it is a ‘solid partnership’ as terrorist groups in our region. I they’ve done in coordinating with 3 Aljazeera scribes described by President Barack think we all share the same view other members of this coalition.” Obama at the end of Emir’s on the reason why those terrorist said Obama. arrested in Paris visit. groups are growing in our region… Continued on page 7 Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with House Minority Leader The Emir’s message to To solve this problem, we have to THE PENINSULA Nancy Pelosi in Washington DC yesterday. PARIS: Three Al-Jazeera TV President Obama was clear journalists were arrested in and explicit as stated in an Paris after flying a drone from article written by the Emir for a park on the edge of the city, a the New York Times in which judicial source said. “The first he called for working together was piloting the drone, the sec- in order to prevent the MENA ond was filming and the third region from sliding into chaos Courts may admit DNA as evidence was watching,” the source said. and failure. Continued on page 7 DOHA: A law is in the offing order a DNA test following the for DNA tests. And the DNA data “DNA tests are needed even Teacher asked to quit that would make DNA tests implementation of the law. thus collected are to be main- in accidents like plane crashes admissible in courts as evidence The Cabinet, at its weekly tained with confidentiality. Their where the identity of a victim or over Modi cartoon INSIDE in criminal and other cases. meeting yesterday, approved the use would be prohibited except in victims is to be found out,” said According to a prominent draft law that aims at regulat- purposes stipulated by the law. Al Zaman. DOHA: A woman teacher of Page 9 lawyer, once implemented, the ing DNA tests for various pur- Asked for comment, prominent However, first and foremost, a famous Indian school here law will likely prevent people poses, reports Qatar News Agency lawyer Yusuf Al Zaman told this the draft law would make DNA was forced by its management Arab issues discussed from getting DNA tests con- (QNA). newspaper that the need for such tests admissible in a court of law to resign yesterday after she in White House ducted privately to confirm blood The draft law suggests that it a law was being felt for long to as evidence in criminal and other posted a caricature of Indian relationships. would be within the authority help gather scientific evidences cases, the lawyer said. “This isn’t Prime Minister Narendra Modi By Jaber Al Harami Only an investigating agency or of a competent doctor to sug- in criminal and other cases and the case so far.” on her Facebook account. the judiciary or any other state gest which part of human body a make them admissible in court Continued on page 4 Report on page 4 body will have the authority to sample or samples are to be taken as evidence. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Emir meets homeland security secretary in US WASHINGTON: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met at his residence US Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh C Johnson. Talks dealt matters of mutual interest and means of enhanc- ing cooperation between the two countries. The Emir’s delegation was present. The Emir also attended a reception hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, in coop- eration with National Economic Council at Four Seasons Hotel in Washington. Talks covered topics of mutual interest, especially economic ties and trade and means of promot- Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met at his residence US Secretary of Homeland Security ing investment between both Jeh C Johnson. sides. A memorandum of under- standing was signed between Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the US chamber. US Secretary of Trade Penny Pritzker, Senator John McCain, Chairman of Senate Armed The Emir attends a ceremony hosted by the Kuwaiti embassy to mark Services Committee, business Kuwait’s 54th National Day anniversary at Four Seasons Hotel. leaders, heads of major US com- panies and members of US-Qatar Business Council were present, along with the Emir’s delegation. The Emir attended part of a ceremony hosted by the Kuwaiti embassy to mark Kuwait’s 54th National Day anniversary at Four Seasons Hotel. The Emir congratulated Kuwaiti Ambassador Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah, and wished Kuwait fur- ther progress and prosperity under the leadership of Emir H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and the Kuwaiti people further progress and prosperity. The Emir also sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Sabah. Meanwhile, Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratu- lations to Sheikh Sabah on his country’s National Day. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani The Emir attends a reception hosted by US Chamber of Commerce, in sent a similar cable. cooperation with National Economic Council. QNA THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 Deputy Emir receives new envoys credentials PM meets Hungarian parliament speaker Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met Hungary’s Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of five ambassadors at Emiri Diwan parliament Speaker Laszlo Kover and his delegation. Talks dealt with ways of further developing and strength- yesterday. They were Salah Al Salihi (Tunisia, pictured), Igancio Escobar (Spain), Edmond Chasha (Albania), ening cooperation, particularly in the parliamentary field, and topics of common concern. Advisory Council Metin Kazak (Bulgaria) and Abdulaziz Saba (Algeria). Speaker Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi was present. Over 26 million passengers Cabinet approves executive used HIA last year: Official DOHA: Over 26 million passen- services with the latest technol- gers used Hamad International ogy integrated into the airport, regulations for tourism sector Airport (HIA) last year, up 13 establishing its global standing as percent compared to the previ- an international transit hub. We ous year. are expecting a steady growth in DOHA: The Cabinet yesterday The draft includes provisions measures and procedures to Cabinet approved its draft deci- Over 3m more passengers trav- passengers and cargo and aircraft endorsed executive regulations related to tasks of National appeal against QTA decisions. sion, amending the regulation of elled through the airport in 2014 movements. We will introduce new or bye-laws for the legislation Committee on Arms Embargo, The Cabinet ratified a draft some administrative units that compared to 2013, HIA said yes- facilities and services at the pas- that regulates the tourism sec- inspection work, licences and pro- Emiri decision amending some make up Kahramaa and specifies terday.