BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Bassem claims second QP among top fi ve spot behind global fi rms in health, Tops-Alexander safety and environment published in QATAR since 1978 MONDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10783 April 9, 2018 Rajab 23, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Qatar calls for Our Say probe into gas attack in Syria QNA Britain, Sweden, Netherlands, Poland, Doha Peru and Cote d’Iviore requested the urgent UNSC session, diplomats said. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves By Faisal Abdulhameed atar has strongly condemned Le Drian said earlier yesterday that al-Mudahka the use of chemical weapons by France will “do its duty” over the al- Editor-in-Chief Qthe Syrian regime in the town of leged chlorine gas attack against civil- Douma in Eastern Ghouta, calling for ians in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta region. an urgent international investigation France has repeatedly warned that and bringing war criminals in Syria to evidence of further use of chemical international justice. weapons in Syria was a “red line” that 45 years of The Foreign Ministry in a statement would prompt French strikes. yesterday expressed Qatar’s deep shock “The use of chemical weapons is a at the horror of “this horrifi c crime that war crime,” Le Drian said in a state- Qatar-US shook the conscience of humanity”, and ment. said impunity has led to war criminals There has been widespread condem- His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani with the Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez, and other guests at the Qatar in Syria continue perpetration of viola- nation of the attack, which left at least strategic ties embassy reception in Miami yesterday. tions and atrocities and undermining 85 people dead, including many women of eff orts to achieve justice and redress and children. s His Highness the Emir Sheikh the victims. US President Donald Trump lashed Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is The statement stressed that any po- out at the Syrian regime over the Aon a tour of the United States litical solution will not lead to a suc- “mindless chemical attack”, saying and is scheduled to meet President cessful and sustainable outcome in there will be a “big price to pay”. Donald Trump on April 10, time is ripe Syria unless those who are involved in Tom Bossert, White House home- to review Qatar-US relations that have the commission of these terrible crimes land security adviser, told ABC televi- stood the test of time. All attempts to Qatar, Miami look are punished. It described the silence sion that he “wouldn’t take anything drive a wedge between Qatar and the of the international community as a off the table” when asked whether the US have failed as one looks back at stain on the forehead of humanity. US could again respond with a missile the developments during the last 10 Meanwhile, a report from New York attack. months, a period that has been event- said nine countries have demanded an President Trump will meet senior ful as well as momentous. Not only has urgent United Nations Security Coun- military leadership on today to discuss Qatar, under the able and wise leader- for ways to boost cil meeting today to discuss the chemi- the attack. ship of the Emir, been able to overcome cal attack on the Syrian town of Douma The European Union has called for an unjustifi ed blockade and eff orts by in Eastern Ghouta. an “immediate response by the inter- vested interests to malign the fair im- Kuwait, France, the United States, national community”. Page 8 age of Qatar in the eyes of the West, but the nation has also been successful in emerging stronger on all fronts. economic relations Qatar-US relations have long been described as strategic, one that is built Miami Emir leaves Miami The QBA offi cial emphasised that the on long-term political, economic, and Agencies for Washington roadshow also provided members of the N Korea ready to discuss educational partnership. The year 1972 Qatari delegation a platform to discuss marked the establishing of diplomatic His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim opportunities for joint co-operation relations between the two countries, is Highness the Emir Sheikh bin Hamad al-Thani left Miami with their US counterparts. denuclearisation: source with the US opening an embassy in Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at- yesterday for Washington, DC, in the According to Sheikh Faisal, Qatar has Doha the following year. Since then, Htended a reception held by the framework of his off icial visit to the many major industrial opportunities Reuters changed bellicose threats with Kim in bilateral relations have kept grow- embassy of Qatar in the US on the occa- United States. that could benefi t from US expertise. Washington the past year, surprised the world by ing at a steady pace, thanks to the fast sion of the Emir’s visit to Miami. “We are aware of the investment op- quickly agreeing to meet Kim to dis- emerging elements of mutual interests. The reception was attended by a portunities in the US and QBA is ready cuss the crisis over Pyongyang’s devel- Based on mutual trust, the ties have number of current and former con- tion led by the Minister of Economy and to look into ways to contribute to in- orth Korea has told the United opment of nuclear weapons capable of proven to be strong by weathering the gressmen, the mayor of Miami, former Commerce HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jas- vestment projects with their American States for the fi rst time that it hitting the United States. recent tempests stirred by fake news mayor of New York City, and a number sim bin Mohamed al-Thani is currently counterparts. We also invite you to visit Nis prepared to discuss the de- But Pyongyang has not broken its and lobbying. It is a fact that both na- of businessmen, politicians, intellectu- touring the US and has successfully held Qatar to fi nd out more about these in- nuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula public silence on the summit, which tions have hugely benefi ted from the als, academics and the American media. roadshows and exhibitions in Miami, vestments,” said Sheikh Faisal, who not- when North Korean leader Kim Jong- US offi cials say is being planned for partnership by co-operating eff ec- His Highness the Emir exchanged Florida as part of the economic tour. ed that QBA is ready to collaborate with un meets President Donald Trump, a May. There was no immediate word on tively to protect each other’s interests; with the participants views on ways The ‘Economic Promotional Tour’ the US in exploring the Qatari market. US offi cial said yesterday. the possible venue for the talks, which on one hand, the US is a superpower to enhance opportunities for co-op- will visit several American cities to fur- Greater Miami Convention and Visi- US and North Korean offi cials have would be the fi rst ever between a sit- that is keen to maintain its interests in eration between Qatar and the United ther develop partnerships between the tors Bureau president and CEO Wil- held secret contacts recently in which ting US president and North Korean the Middle East and on the other Qatar States, especially in Miami in various two countries in the fi elds of industry, liam Talbert lauded the Qatari business Pyongyang directly confi rmed its leader. is an infl uencer and key player in the fi elds, including economy, trade and food, tourism, and other sectors. delegation for selecting Miami, which willingness to hold the unprecedent- The US offi cial declined to say exactly region with a political and economic investment. Speaking at a roundtable discussion he noted “is one of the best investment ed summit, the offi cial told Reuters, when and how the US-North Korea leverage that far surpasses the reach of They also exchanged views on a in Miami, Florida, Qatari Businessmen destinations in the US.” speaking on condition of anonymity. communications had taken place but many other countries in the region. number of issues of mutual interest. Association (QBA) chairman HE Sheikh “Miami looks forward to collaborat- Until now, Washington had relied said the two sides had held multiple di- During times of calamity, the friend- The reception was attended by mem- Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani noted that ing with Doha, which hosts the 2022 mostly on ally South Korea’s assurance rect contacts. ly nations have extended succour to the bers of the offi cial delegation accompa- the ‘Economic Promotional Tour’ pro- World Cup, and will gain more experi- of Kim’s intentions. “The US has confi rmed that Kim needy. After Hurricane Katrina devas- nying the Emir along with a number of vided an opportunity for Qatari busi- ence, especially as Miami also looks for- South Korean envoys visited Wash- Jong-un is willing to discuss the denu- tated large areas of the US Gulf Coast businessmen. nessmen to explore investment oppor- ward to hosting the 2026 World Cup,” ington last month to convey Kim’s in- clearisation of the Korean Peninsula,” and displaced hundreds of thousands A top-level Qatari business delega- tunities in the US market. Talbert said. To Page 3 vitation to meet. Trump, who has ex- said a second US offi cial. of people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama in 2005, Qatar was quick to donate $100mn for rehabilitation of the victims. When Hurricane Har- vey hit Texas last year, Qatar donated $30mn, apparently the largest contri- bution from a foreign government, to Katara’s Oud Festival concludes with a grand concert help the aff ected people recover from the natural disaster.