www.thepeninsula.qa Monday 24 February 2020 Volume 24 | Number 8177 30 Jumada II - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 12 Philippines seeks Muguruza, Qatari partnerships Kuznetsova to establish ‘halal advance hub facility’ in Asia in Doha FREE Wi-Fi device! Ooredoo FREE installation! Full fun! ONE *Terms & Conditions Apply Amir receives grand welcome in Jordan QNA — AMMAN Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived yesterday evening in Amman, for a two-day official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. H H the Amir was wel- comed upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport by H M King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; HRH Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein Advisor to H M the King and Chairman of the National Pol- icies Council; H H Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, President of Jordan Football Association; H H Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein Chief Royal Councilor; a line-up of Their Highness Princes; Prime Minister of Jordan, H E Dr. Omar Razzaz; Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court, H E Yousef Al Isawi; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, H E Ayman Safadi; President of the Jordanian Senate, H E Faisal Al Fayez; Speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives, H E Atef Tarawneh; a line-up of Their Excellencies Ministers and senior military and civil offi- cials; Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Jordan, H E Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al- Thani; Jordan’s Ambassador to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by H M King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, inspecting the guard of honour the State of Qatar, H E Zaid on his arrival in Amman, yesterday. `P2 Mufleh Al Lawzi, and members of the Qatari Embassy in Jordan. canon shots and playing the Jordan H E Dr. Omar Razzaz Abdullah II of Jordan. government to the for the two countries’ strong H H the Amir was accorded national anthems of the two stressed on Saturday the impor- Razzaz stressed, in advancement of ties with the cooperation in the commerce an official reception ceremony countries. tance of H H the Amir’s visit to remarks made to Qatar News State of Qatar, and enhancing and investment fields, as well upon his arrival at the airport, Meanwhile, Prime Minister Jordan and the talks H H the Agency (QNA), the com- bilateral cooperation in all fields. as in terms of providing job which included the firing of 21 of the Hashemite Kingdom of Amir will hold with H M King mitment of the Jordanian He expressed his appreciation opportunities and training. MoI completes over 3 million Coronavirus screening for all transactions in January ships calling THE PENINSULA — DOHA Mesaimeer Services Centre with 11.3 percent. at Qatar ports Over three million transactions The statistics also indi- were completed during January cates 84,028 special transac- THE PENINSULA — DOHA 2020 by the General Direc- tions were completed, torate of Passports and its including 80,733 transactions Mwani Qatar announced departments and electronic in the Recruitment Applica- yesterday the commencement services according to the tions Reviewing Committee, procedures for the detection and statistics issued by the Ministry 759 transactions for elderly examination of all ships calling of Interior (MoI). and persons with disabilities, at Hamad Port, Ruwais Port and The statistics showed that and the 2,536 other Doha Port, especially from coun- the completed transactions in transactions. tries that have reported cases of the departments affiliated with The total number of entry the emerging Coronavirus the General Department of and exit movements through infection, in addition to applying Passports during January 2020 Hamad International Airport all health checks for ship crew reached 2,690,303, while the in January amounted to 1,215, to detect the virus. number of completed transac- 840, among it 436,904 move- Mwani Qatar said that (as tions in the service centres of ments through E-gates. a precautionary measure) it will the Unified Services The statistics also showed reduce the entry of ships calling Department spread across the an increase in the electronic at Ruwais Port, preventing the President Ghani, Qahtani discuss Afghan peace talks country reached 238,460. services transactions, as it entry from 10pm to 7am. According to the statistics exceeded half a million, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H E Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, received yesterday which posted on the Ministry including more than 300,000 Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Special Envoy for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Resolution, Education Ministry website yesterday, Al Rayyan transactions through the H E Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, who is currently visiting Afghanistan. They reviewed bilateral Services Center topped with website of the Ministry of launches unified cooperation, peace talks between America and the Taliban in Doha, the agreement to reduce 24.6 percent of visa and resi- Interior, over 200,000 trans- escalation, the signing of the agreement to end the war in Afghanistan at the end of this month, portal for public dence related transactions, fol- actions through Metrash 2, and Afghan-Afghan consultations and the exchange of prisoners between the two sides, in addition to lowed by Al Wakra Services 278 through Qatar e-Gov- services issues of common concern. Center with 18.4 percent, then ernment Portal (Hukoomi). QNA — DOHA The Ministry of Education and Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition opens today Higher Education launched yesterday the unified online RAYNALD C RIVERA see increase in number of vis- exhibitors from 10 countries last the sidelines of the event Doha as the official hospitality portal for public services. The THE PENINSULA itors as Qatar National Tourism year. including a showcase of inde- partner, Alfardan Automotive portal aims to enable the public, Council (QNTC) had launched This year’s participants pendent watch brands by Qatar and Sotheby’s International stakeholders and other citizens The 17th Doha Jewellery and a global campaign covering key comprise 74 international and Watch Club, watch polishing Realty Qatar. and residents to have electronic Watches Exhibition (DJWE), the social media, digital and TV 53 local exhibitors showcasing workshops by Objectif Horlo- The exhibition will be access to the services provided, event’s biggest edition yet, is all channels reaching more than around 500 brands of jewellery gerie, diamond grading labo- open to visitors today from through a unified window and set for a glittering opening 460 million people. and watches from 25 countries, ratory and educational class in 3pm to 10pm, thereafter, it at the required speed, where the ceremony today with famous Organized under the spread on a 33,000sqm space. diamond grading, free consul- will be open daily from 12pm Ministry is working to unify all Bollywood actress and influ- patronage of H E Sheikh Khalid Eighteen local designers are tations with certified gemmol- to 10pm, except on Friday, its electronic services under one encer Sonam Kapoor as bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al showcasing 16 jewellery brands ogist and a 360 luxury photo when it will be open from umbrella that is comprehensive celebrity guest. Thani, Prime Minister and Min- under the Young Qatari experience “Journey into 4pm to 10pm. and integrated. Kapoor, who stars in this ister of Interior, the event has Designers initiative. Wonder.” DJWE has been a leading Undersecretary of the Ministry year’s DJWE TV commercial, witnessed a staggering 65 The expo also features The exhibition is supported platform for jewellery enthu- of Education and Higher Edu- will attend the launch of the percent increase from its pre- Turkish Pavilion that features by a number of partners, led by siasts to discover the latest cation Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al six-day event at the Doha Exhi- vious edition. 11 Turkish brands and Indian Qatar National Bank (QNB) as trends and innovations in the Nuaimi, said that the launch of the bition and Convention Center A total of 129 exhibitors Pavilion with 28 brands. the official sponsor, Qatar industry and see collections electronic portal is a continuation (DECC). from 14 countries are taking A number of events and Airways as airline partner, JW from renowned international of the Ministry efforts to develop DJWE 2020 is expected to part this year compared to 77 workshops will be organized on Marriott Marquis City Centre and Qatari brands. the services it provides. `P2 02 HOME MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2020 Amir receives grand welcome in Jordan OFFICIAL NEWS Amir sends congratulations to Sultan of Brunei DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, sent yes- terday cables of congratulations to H M Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of his country’s National Day. QNA Amir sends congratulations to Emperor of Japan DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to H M Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of HM’s birthday. The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H E Sheikh Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and H M King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during the official reception in Amman, yesterday. Thani, also sent a cable of congratu- lations to the Prime Minister of Japan, H E Shinzo Abe, on the occasion of MoPH launches Transformation Emperor of Japan’s birthday.