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MME unveils Strategic Sheikha Moza attends opening of exhibitions at Mathaf Food Security Projects 2019-23 at AgriteQ SANAULLAH ATAULLAH Marri, Executive Secretary of the Com- THE PENINSULA mittee for Monitoring the Implemen- tation of Food Security Policies in the The Ministry of Municipality and Envi- Pubic and Private Sector of Qatar at the ronment (MME) has revealed its MME, told The Peninsula. projects to increase food production He said that the new agricultural including fish, vegetables, red meat, projects will help increase self-sufficiency eggs and shrimps aimed at reaching a in vegetable production to 70 percent by level of sufficiency by 2023. 2023. “The Ministry planned to launch a The Strategic Food Security Projects total of 34 agricultural projects in the 2019-2023 were disclosed by the MME coming years to increase the production officials at Qatar International Agricul- of vegetables in the country,” said Al Marri tural Exhibition (AgriteQ) at Doha Exhi- adding that the existing farms are being bition and Convention Center (DECC). supported to boost production. The projects will help increase the Speaking on poultry products, Al production of fish from the current Marri said that Qatar’s self-sufficiency 74 percent to 90 percent and vege- in fresh chicken reached 124 percent. tables from 24 percent to 70 percent However, he said that frozen chicken by 2023. are being imported. The production of red meat will go He said that the local production up from the current 18 percent to 30 of fresh milk achieved 106 percent self- percent and eggs will increase from 28 sufficiency. “Qatar is producing 280 percent to 70 percent. Qatar will tonnes eggs in a year. Four new projects become self-sufficient in shrimp pro- will help increase the production of H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the opening of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern duction by 2023 and green fodder pro- eggs to 70 percent by 2023,” said Al Art’s new exhibitions “M F Husain: Horses of the Sun” and “Still More World” as part of Qatar-India 2019 Year of Culture. duction will increase from 56 percent Marri. `P2 to 63 percent. He added that each of first two H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, was also present. PIC A R AL BAKER “The local production of vegetables projects will add 20 million eggs in a in Qatar reached 66,000 tonnes in a year year and other each two projects will accounting 24 percent of total demand be launched with the capacity of 30 in the local market,” Masoud Jarullah Al million eggs annually. Qatar and UN Office of “Qatar pro- Kuwait lauds US support for Counter-Terrorism 2019 PRODUCTION TARGET BY 2023 duces 15,000 tonnes of fish in a hold strategic dialogue FISH year which is 74 percent of total GCC crisis mediation efforts 90% QNA 74% consumption of NEW YORK the country,” said QNA Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled reaffirmed “dis- VEGETABLES Al Marri adding KUWAIT tinguished, historic and deep-rooted” 70% that all three relation with the US, recalling its “firm” The first strategic dialogue 24% projects of fish Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign stance towards Kuwait’s safety and stability, between the State of Qatar and RED MEAT farming on Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad which bravely manifested in 1991, Kuwait the United Nations Office of floating cages will Al Sabah expressed the State of Kuwait’s news agency reported. Counter-Terrorism was held at 18% 30% help increase the appreciation for the US efforts to resolve the Responding to a question on his latest United Nations Headquarters. self-sufficiency Gulf crisis and its full support to the medi- visit to Qatar, Pompeo said the Gulf crisis The meeting was chaired by TABLE EGGS rate to 90 percent. ation led by the Amir of the State of Kuwait was discussed in detail and it was agreed Chairman of the National Regarding H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al that it is not in the interest of the region and Counter-terrorism Committee 28% 70% fodder, Al Marri Sabah. the world, and working with Gulf countries General Eng. Abdul Aziz said that the Min- In a press conference with his US coun- to resolve it as soon as possible is needed. Abdullah Al Ansari. SHRIMP istry planned to terpart Mike Pompeo, Sheikh Sabah Al He added that cooperation to face shared It was attended by Per- 100% launch 10 projects Khaled highlighted the importance of Pom- threats in the region was also discussed. manent Representative of the 0% for producing green peo’s visit as the first US Secretary of State Pompeo reiterated that Kuwait is a “stra- State of Qatar to the United fodder which will within the framework of strategic dialogue tegic partner”, especially when it comes to Nations H E Sheikha Alya bint GREEN FODDER help increase the between both countries. It comes in the wake counter-terrorism efforts, reaffirming the Ahmed Al Thani, Director of 63% self-sufficiency 63 of international changes and conditions and US' commitment to Kuwait’s safety and sov- Department of International 56% percent. critical regional developments. ereignty. `P7 Organisations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Sultan Laram, and a gov- ernment academic delegation 10th Qatar International from Qatar. Qatar Airways celebrates The strategic dialogue included an exchange of views Food Festival opens between the two sides on the arrival of 250th aircraft global and regional strategic climate and the challenges and RAYNALD C RIVERA Masaharu Morimoto, Dominique THE PENINSULA threats posed by terrorism, THE PENINSULA Ansel and Noora Al Kuwari who DOHA violent extremism leading to are among the 37 top interna- terrorism and opportunities for Qatar International Food tional and local culinary artists Qatar Airways yesterday cele- international cooperation to Festival (QIFF) marked its 10th from 17 countries — the largest brated the arrival of its 250th address them. anniversary with a festive number of celebrity chefs hosted aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 The meeting was co- opening ceremony showcasing in any one edition. from Toulouse, France, the latest chaired by the Under-Sec- culinary excellence and cultural “QIFF is a celebration of our addition to the group’s growing retary-General of the UN performances yesterday at country’s cultural diversity and fleet of passenger, cargo and Counter-Terrorism Office Oxygen Park in Education City. has played a key role in enriching executive aircraft. Vladimir Voronkov. `P7 H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad our calendar of curated events, This impressive landmark Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and giving more reasons for tourists comes just 22 years after the CEO of Qatar Foundation; H E to visit and revisit Qatar. It has carrier began operations, and is Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad also elevated our food and bev- testament to the incredible Al Thani, Chairperson Qatar erage industry by introducing us growth of an airline that has yesterday, Qatar Airways’ fleet of having a fleet that now Museums; and Akbar Al Baker, to flavours and culinary artists become world-leading in that is made up of 203 passenger air- numbers 250 aircraft. The Secretary-General of Qatar from all around the world as well time, winning a host of awards, craft, 25 cargo and 22 Qatar delivery of our newest Airbus National Tourism Council (QNTC) as supporting local entrepreneurs including the Skytrax World Executive jets. A350-900 is a mark of the out- and Group Chief Executive of and upcoming businesses,” said Airline of the Year accolade on Commenting on the standing growth we have seen Qatar Airways; attended the Al Baker. no less than four occasions. achievement, Qatar Airways over the last two decades, and Included with opening event. He added: “The recently-estab- The new A350-900 joins the Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al to our commitment to flying only One of the highlights of the lished Qatar National Tourism airline’s state-of-the-art fleet, Baker (pictured), said: “I am the newest and most technolog- today’s edition is a opening day were cooking dem- Council is built on collaboration, where the average age of aircraft extremely proud that we have ically advanced aircraft in the special supplement onstrations by celebrity chefs unity and empowerment. `P4 is less than five years. As of reached this historic landmark world.” `P7 02 HOME THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2019 OFFICIAL NEWS Sheikha Moza attends Amir congratulates President of Tunisia Mathaf exhibitions DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Dep- uty Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah celebrating Indian art bin Hamad Al Thani sent yester- day cables of congratulations to the President of the Repub- RAYNALD C RIVERA well as from private collections lic of Tunisia, Beji Caid Essebsi, THE PENINSULA from the Gulf region and around on the anniversary of his coun- the world. try’s Independence Day. Prime Two major exhibitions cele- Acclaimed Mumbai-based Minister and Interior Minister H brating Indian art opened poet, art critic, and cultural the- E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser yesterday at Mathaf: Arab orist, Ranjit Hoskote, who curates bin Khalifa Al Thani also sent a Museum of Modern Art marking the show said the exhibition com- cable of congratulations to the the launch of the museum’s new prises three important sections.