QATAR | Page 16 SPORT | Page 1 Thomas bounces out Pakistan as Drive to ensure cleanliness, WI fi re out food safety during Eid warning published in QATAR since 1978 SATURDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11201 June 1, 2019 Ramadan 27, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals PM in Makkah meetings HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani with other leaders participating in the Emergency GCC Summit in Makkah. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met at his residence at the Guest Palace in Makkah yesterday evening with HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani. HE the Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his good wishes to the Palestinian president and the Palestinian people progress and development. The Palestinian president reciprocated his greetings to the Amir and Kuwaiti Amir appeals to GCC wished the Qatari people further development and progress. The two sides also reviewed fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries. leaders to put diff erences aside QNA Iraq opposes fi nal statement from Arab leaders’ meeting the allies that escalation and tension Makkah in the region “will only lead to con- Iraq opposed yesterday a final launched by Yemen’s Houthi group frontation and destruction of our re- statement released by Arab against two oil pumping stations in sources, wisdom should prevail and he Amir of Kuwait Sheikh countries that were gathered for the kingdom earlier last month. dialogue should be the only way to Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al- an emergency meeting in Saudi Iraq’s president told the summit prevent our region wars we have long TSabah appealed to leaders of Arabia, which condemned Iran’s on Thursday that regional and suff ered from.” Arab Gulf countries to achieve the “interference” in other countries’ international tensions with Iran Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minis- aspirations of their peoples and put aff airs, Arab League Secretary- could spark a war if not managed ter of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin aside their diff erences in order to General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said in a well and voiced hope that Iran’s Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani partici- overcome critical regional challenges. speech broadcast live on television. security would not be targeted. pated in the Emergency GCC Summit. In his speech before the Emergen- The statement also said Saudi President Barham Salih also called He is the highest Qatari offi cial to visit cy GCC Summit, which was carried Arabia has all the rights to defend on neighbours and allies to support Saudi Arabia since a diplomatic row HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin by Kuwait news agency (KUNA), the its territory following drone strikes his country’s stability. Page 3 erupted between the neighbours two Khalifa al-Thani met Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq al-Said, the adviser to Sultan Qaboos Amir of Kuwait said that the region years ago. bin Said of the Sultanate of Oman at the Al Diyafa Palace in Makkah. HE the Prime has for many years suff ered wars and Several reasons can be attributed to Minister conveyed the greetings of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad confl icts that have compounded pain our security, and our Arab region is ranks which enabled us over the past Qatar’s participation in the Makkah al-Thani and his good wishes to Sultan Qaboos and to the people of Oman for their and deepened wounds. still suff ering from unprecedented four decades to develop common Gulf summits, a political analyst said, continued progress and prosperity. Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq al-Said conveyed the “Today, we are witnessing danger- tension,” he added. action and confront many dangers adding that the most important was greetings of Sultan Qaboos bin Said to the Amir and to the Qatari people for their ous and accelerating developments in The Kuwaiti Amir called on the and challenges.” Doha’s keen desire to see a peaceful further prosperity and development. The meeting reviewed the close fraternal all its repercussions which threaten GCC leaders to restore unity “of our He called for making it clear for region. relations between the two countries. Page 16 Amir condoles with king of Thailand His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim Trump doubles bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness Tourism sector to get a further fi llip the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah down on tariff bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of condolences to the King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn on the threat to Mexico death of General Prem Tinsulanonda, once Doha Metro fully operates the former Thai prime minister. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of AFP Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser By Joey Aguilar stations above ground and under- Washington bin Khalifa al-Thani also sent a similar Staff Reporter ground. cable to Prime Minister Prayut Chan- Meanwhile, the colourful fl oral o-cha. and umbrella arch at the Corniche resident Donald Trump esca- atar’s tourism sector is ex- station, which connects Doha Cor- lated his abrupt tariff threats Attack on US convoy pected to get a further boost niche and Qatar Post Offi ce, has been Pagainst Mexico yesterday, trig- in Kabul condemned Qonce all the Doha Metro lines attracting a large number of com- gering alarm about the likely economic are fully operational, giving visitors muters since the soft launch of the fallout, spooking global markets and Qatar condemned the explosion easy, safe, and cheaper access to a Red Line. raising the prospect of US trade wars targeting a US convoy in Kabul, number of tourist destinations in the The newly-opened National Mu- on multiple fronts. wounding four soldiers and a country. seum of Qatar and tourist-favourite Trump unexpectedly announced his number of others. In a statement “This is good for us, many of the Souq Waqif, as well as Aspire Zone (at readiness to levy tariff s on all Mexican yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign tourist locations (in Qatar) are linked Sport City station), are also expected imports, beginning at 5% starting June Aff airs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance with the Doha Metro,” Qatar National to receive an infl ux of visitors once 10 and rising monthly to as high as 25% on rejecting violence and terrorism, Tourism Council’s (QNTC) chief mar- Doha Metro’s Gold Line opens. until Mexico substantially reduces the regardless of motives and reasons. keting offi cer Rashed al-Qurese had Many residents are anticipating the fl ow of illegal immigration. observed on the sidelines of a recent- launch of the Green Line, which runs Mexico’s President Andres Manuel RAMADAN THOUGHT ly-held media roundtable. from Msheireb to Al Riff a station, Lopez Obrador said yesterday that his “Qatar Rail has done an amazing which is connected to the Mall of Qa- country was “doing our job” to stop Verily, Allah forgives not that job with the launch (of the metro) tar. In between, passengers can visit the fl ow of undocumented migrants to partners should be set up with and obviously, it is a key project in the the Qatar National Library, Educa- the United States, and warned Trump Him (in worship), but He forgives country and we will defi nitely look tion City, as well as the Qatar National that hitting his neighbour with tariff s except that (anything else) to into more integration,” he said. Convention Centre. would be a lose-lose game. whom He wills; and whoever The initial launch of Doha Metro’s “We have been talking with Qatar But the US leader then doubled down sets up partners with Allah in Red Line South on May 8 received an Rail for two years now, and we will on his threats, saying in a fl urry of worship, he has indeed invented excellent response from the public, A colourful floral and umbrella arch at the Corniche metro station has look into keeping them informed of tweets that “Mexico has taken advan- a tremendous sin. (Qur’an 4: 48) taking commuters to 13 out of its 18 become a major attraction along the Doha Metro Red Line South. the mega events that are coming to tage of the United States for decades.” stations. PICTURE: Joey Aguilar Qatar so they can reschedule or put The impact of new tariff s would be Prayer times It is learnt that more Metrolink more services wherever is needed,” devastating for Mexico, which sends feeder buses by Mowasalat will also national events and exhibitions take sustainable development to be un- al-Qurese said, adding that they also 80% of its exports to the US. Fajr....3.16 Zuhr....11.32 Asr....2.56 be deployed soon, including a route place. dertaken in Qatar, also has the Lusail discussed other topics such as infor- Lopez Obrador reminded his Amer- Maghrib.....6.23 Isha.....7.53 going to Souq Al Wakrah, one of the The line also has Qatar University; Stadium, where the opening and clos- mation dissemination. ican counterpart the tariff s would also popular tourist and family destina- and Lusail City, which hosts a number ing games of the 2022 FIFA World Cup “Our role is to plan, put strategies take a heavy toll on the United States, Fasting times tions in the country. of tourist attractions such as theme will be held. and get stakeholders on board into whose largest trading partner so far Iftar today ............................6.23pm Part of the Red Line is a station at parks, water taxis and a wide range of Metro passengers can use their understanding what our vision is, and this year is Mexico — thanks mainly Imsak tomorrow..............