BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar and Al Sadd star Afi f wins Doha Bank reports Q1 QFA’s best net profi t of QR307mn player award published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11170 May 1, 2019 Sha’baan 26, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals ACD Doha meet to help enhance co-operation among members O 16th ministerial meeting today QNA ence serves as a platform for dialogue Doha among Asian countries to enhance and deepen co-operation in six diff erent areas that have been approved in ad- number of delegations partici- vance. pating in the Asian Co-opera- He added that the secretariat was A tion Dialogue (ACD) being held working to achieve these goals, and in Doha have stressed the importance “we expect that the Doha meeting will of the current session in enhancing produce tangible results that serve the co-operation among member coun- countries and peoples of the region”. tries to meet the current challenges He pointed out that the agenda of facing Asia. the current meeting includes many Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Min- important topics, adding the next ister for Asian Aff airs Ali Sulaiman summit of the ACD will further en- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met at the Amiri Diwan yesterday with heads of the delegations taking part in the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the al-Saeed stressed the importance of hance co-operation, in addition to Asia Co-operation Dialogue (ACD) in Doha. The Amir also hosted a dinner banquet in honour of the heads of the delegations. the meeting, saying that it was an im- activating the key pillars of dialogue portant occasion to realise what has agreed upon by the ministerial meet- been lost during the past period and to ing. solve some of the problems in the ACD The director general for economic Sheikha Moza meets Malaysian PM process. aff airs at the Turkish Ministry of For- He noted the eff orts exerted by eign Aff airs said the meeting of senior Qatar brings Saudi Qatar during the past period to sup- offi cials prior to the 16th ACD ministe- port the success of the ACD, stress- rial meeting was very productive, giv- ing his confi dence in Qatar leading ing great hope to further co-operation this dialogue during its current presi- in Asia. “We will see what can be done piracy to WTO notice dency. “Qatar is carrying out impor- in the future, especially as Turkey will tant activities in support of the Asian assume the chair of the Asian Co-op- QNA here: ( http://bit.ly/qatarws ). dialogue, and it is not surprising that eration Dialogue at the next session.” Doha As detailed in Qatar’s 112-page sub- Qatar has undertaken these eff ective He expressed confi dence that the mission (and supported by 178 exhib- diplomatic initiatives to support the current session, chaired by Qatar, will its), Saudi Arabia has taken actions process of co-operation among Asian be unique and successful. atar’s Ministry of Commerce that represent not only violations of countries,” he said. The meeting of senior offi cials of and Industry (MoCI) an- its obligations to protect intellectual The Kuwaiti minister said the meet- ACD member states began yesterday Qnounced yesterday that it has property rights of Qatari nationals, but ing will discuss the Doha Declaration, in Doha to fi nalise the agenda for the fi led and published its fi rst written also the rights of nationals from other which will be issued today at the end 16th ministerial meeting to be held to- submission in its challenge to Saudi trading partners, including (among of the ministerial meeting, adding that day under the chairmanship of Qatar. Arabia’s failure to protect intellectual many others) the United States and the the declaration would refl ect the needs Speaking at the opening session, HE property in accordance with its inter- European Union. of the ACD countries. the Secretary-General of the Ministry national obligations as a member of Qatar explains how Saudi Arabia has He called for a roadmap to select a of Foreign Aff airs Dr Ahmed bin Hassan the World Trade Organisation (WTO). actively and aggressively violated its new secretary-general of ACD in Au- al-Hammadi said these meetings are The dispute is currently being con- obligations under the TRIPS agree- gust. A meeting is to be held in Thai- aimed at continuing co-operation and sidered by a WTO panel, which will ment. More generally, the submission land next July to discuss the mecha- deepening ties to promote the objec- evaluate the multiple claims brought explains how such violations have ex- nism of the selection. tives of the ACD, stressing that Qatar by Qatar under the WTO agreement posed deep-seated and fundamental Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All (EAA) The head of economic aff airs at would work to ensure that the current on Trade-related Aspects of Intellec- fl aws in Saudi Arabia’s commitment and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate, met with Malaysian Prime the Foreign Ministry of Oman Yahya session would encourage the process of tual Property Rights (TRIPS). Qatar’s to enforcement procedures consistent Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. During their meeting, Abdullah al-Arimi said the confer- joint action by member states. Page 6 fi rst written submission is available with the TRIPS agreement. To Page 9 they discussed the eff orts of EAA in supporting refugee children in Malaysia. Page 2 Amir condoles with Mozambique president His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness Doha to have world’s 1st City in Space theme park the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of condolences to Mozambique’s sheireb Downtown Doha lutionise entertainment for young ing impressions. Through creativity, President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on (MDD) will soon be the home people. innovation, game and design thinking, the victims of Cyclone Kenneth Mof Juniverse, described as the Commenting on the agreement, Ali we believe we can revolutionise family that struck Mozambique’s northern First City in Space Theme Park in the al-Kuwari, Acting CEO of Msheireb entertainment and build world-class coast, wishing the injured a speedy World, it was announced yesterday. Properties, said: “Opening a fi rst-in- tourism destinations that are in line recovery. HE the Prime Minister and MDD is the smartest and most sus- the-world theme park such as Juni- with Qatar National Tourism Strat- Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah tainable fully-built city district in the verse aligns with our promise to cre- egy 2030. We share our vision with bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani sent a world and Qatar’s destination for lei- ate a city of fi rsts at the heart of Doha. Msheireb Properties who have revived similar cable to Prime Minister Carlos sure, living and business. The edutainment centre will be lo- the city centre and created a smart city Agostinho do Rosario. The announcement was made dur- cated at the Galleria, an enclosed air- district for the future. We are excited ing an agreement signing between conditioned shopping mall, making to be partnering with Msheireb Prop- Msheireb Properties, the national real Msheireb Downtown Doha a family erties and look forward to future suc- Rioting in Venezuela estate developer and a subsidiary of and tourist destination in Qatar with cesses.” amid ‘attempted coup’ Qatar Foundation, and Talal Bin Mo- unique experiences that are not avail- Recently, Msheireb Properties an- Venezuela’s self-proclaimed acting hammed Trading (TBMT), the loca- able anywhere else. We are very happy nounced a series of agreements with president Juan Guaido claimed tion-based entertainment company with this collaboration with TBMT various leading entities to introduce yesterday that troops had joined his operating in Qatar. and we look forward to the opening SMART and fi rst-to-market con- campaign to oust President Nicolas Juniverse will off er an engaging soon.” cepts at Msheireb Downtown Doha, Maduro, whose government vowed to and dynamic learning experience to Ali al-Kuwari and Ali bin Mohamed al-Attia at the signing ceremony to set up Ali bin Mohamed al-Attia, deputy such as; Monoprix’s fi rst SMART hy- put down what it called an attempted inspire, educate, and entertain chil- Juniverse at Msheireb Downtown Doha. CEO of TBMT, said: “We are excited to permarket in the region, and HSBC’s coup by the US-backed opposition dren aged 4-17 years. With over 50 enter a unique venture with Msheireb fi rst digital branch. This aligns with leader. An apparently carefully planned attractions and rides, this world-fi rst riety of challenging role-playing ac- ing activities and programmes. The Properties by bringing a cutting-edge Msheireb Properties’ commitment to attempt by Guaido to demonstrate edutainment park will engage youth in tivities such as growing and harvest- park will include multiple food and edutainment centre to the heart of off er unique experiences and concepts growing military support disintegrated exciting, futuristic missions necessary ing their own food and conducting beverages outlets, retail stores, and Doha. We believe in the importance of at the world’s smartest and most sus- into rioting as palls of black smoke rose to keep society safe and sustainable. medical surgeries and many others. In various attractions, utilising leading- innovating experiences that develop tainable fully-built city district, and over eastern Caracas. Page 19 Children will learn to perform a va- addition, adults will enjoy team build- edge technology to completely revo- youth skills, instil joy and create last- Doha’s new city centre.