BUSINESSBUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Barshim gears up for long QIIB plans roadshows season in Asia, Europe to test appetite for sukuk ahead published in QATAR since 1978 TUESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10770 March 27, 2018 Rajab 10, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief QATAR | Offi cial Emir condoles with Kuwaiti leader His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of condolences to the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, on the death of Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Hmoud al-Ali al-Malek al-Sabah. QATAR | Offi cial His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Russian President Vladimir Putin chairing off icial talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin greeting His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Emir sends greetings Qatar and Russia at the Kremlin yesterday. Hamad al-Thani at the Kremlin yesterday. to Bangladesh president His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to Bangladesh President Mohamed Abdul Hamid on the anniversary Emir, Putin vow to bolster ties of his country’s Independence Day. HE the Prime Minister and Interior O Rosneft to open research The two leaders also explored means lations have developed signifi cantly over The meeting was attended by mem- means of enhancing them, particularly Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser centre at QSTP to boost co-operation in the organisa- the past two years since his last meeting bers of the offi cial delegation accompa- in economy and investment. bin Khalifa al-Thani also sent a tion of the World Cup and the exchange with the Russian president, adding that nying the Emir. They also discussed Russia’s prepa- similar cable to Bangladesh Prime O Qatar, Russia to exchange of expertise, especially as Russia is to the two countries’ ambitions for co- On the Russian side it was attended rations for the 2018 World Cup and Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid. expertise on organising host the FIFA tournament this year and operation are greater than they are now, by a number of ministers. prospects of co-operation and ex- FIFA World Cup Qatar in 2022. considering the strong relations and mu- His Highness the Emir and the Rus- change of expertise in this regard. QATAR | Reaction The Emir and the Russian president tual trust between the two sides. sian president witnessed the signing The Emir also met with Igor Sechin, O Ties to be enhanced Missile attacks on also discussed various regional and in- The Emir stressed the need to de- of a co-operation agreement in science chief executive offi cer of Russian oil in defence, energy, ternational issues of common interest. velop these relations in other areas, es- and education between Qatar Founda- fi rm Rosneft, at the Emir’s residence Saudi cities slammed investment, trade and The talks were held during the meet- pecially in the volume of bilateral trade. tion for Education, Science and Com- in Moscow. The meeting reviewed co- Qatar condemned the missile ing between the two leaders yesterday Sheikh Tamim pointed out the im- munity Development (QF) and Rosneft, operation ties and means of boosting attacks on a number of cities scientific research at the Kremlin Palace. portance of 2018 for Qatar and Russia as which aims to open a research centre them. in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. In a At the beginning of the meeting, the it is their common cultural year, praising for Rosneft at the Qatar Science and The Emir visited the Russian Na- statement yesterday, the Foreign QNA Russian president welcomed the Emir, the great co-operation between the two Technology Park (QSTP). tional Museum for Fine Art (Tretyakov Ministry said the attacks violate Moscow noting the development of relations countries in the fi eld of culture. Members of the offi cial delegation Gallery). international humanitarian law and between the two countries since the The Emir said Qatar is counting on accompanying the Emir and a number During the visit, the Emir was briefed relevant UN resolutions, especially last visit of the Emir to Moscow in 2016. friends in Russia, considering its his- of Russian ministers and senior offi cials on a number of historic and contempo- Security Council Resolution 2216 on is Highness the Emir Sheikh Putin said the two sides are main- torical relations with the Arab world attended the signing ceremony. rary works as well as paintings by Rus- Yemen. It added that the continued Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and taining constant communications and and its role in resolving some issues in The Emir also met Arkady Dvorko- sian artists. firing of missiles will lead to further HRussian President Vladimir Pu- stressed “relations between Qatar the Arab world. vich, deputy prime minister of the Rus- He was also briefed on the museum’s military escalation in the region and tin discussed ways to strengthen bilateral and Russia have completed 30 years in The Emir expressed condolences to sian Federation and head of the organ- historic collections, art works and the undermine the chances of ending co-operation in several fi elds, including 2018,” adding that the volume of trade the president and the Russian people ising committee of the 2018 World Cup. ancient icons of Russia. The Emir lis- the ongoing conflict in Yemen. defence, energy, economy, investment, and investment is increasing but it has on the loss of many lives in the Ke- Held at the Emir’s residence in the tened to an explanation by the mu- The statement reiterated Qatar’s trade exchange and scientifi c research at tremendous scope of further growth. merovo shopping mall fi re and wished Russian capital, the meeting reviewed seum’s directors about Russian art and rejection of any military attacks a meeting in Moscow yesterday. The Emir affi rmed that the bilateral re- the wounded a speedy recovery. friendship and co-operation ties, and culture. To Page 2 against cities and civilians. It called on the international community, the Security Council in particular, to take all measures to prevent such attacks. The statement called on all Yemeni parties to prioritise the Cancer treatment made free national interest and engage in a Qatar joins Council of Europe comprehensive positive dialogue. for all residents in Qatar QATAR | Advisory Council as observer member ancer treatment for all resi- has been developed to protect patients Permanent residency dents in Qatar is now totally against strokes that may happen due to draft law discussed Cfree of cost at the Hamad Med- the inadequate mobility. The Advisory Council yesterday atar has been accepted as an lighted the importance of Qatar’s ical Corporation’s (HMC) oncology NCCCR is also keen to provide al- discussed the Internal and Foreign observer member of the Coun- membership of the body, which con- department, a senior offi cial has said. ternate treatment options for patients Aff airs Committee’s report on the Qcil of Europe as the country sists of 47 countries and is managed “If a resident had to pay 20% ear- without having to become inmates in draft law on permanent residency. aims to share knowledge and expertise through a Council of Foreign Ministers lier for oncology treatment recently it the hospital by way of using a mobile After wide ranging discussions at in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World of member states. was made completely free,” explained medical unit that visit them at home its weekly session, chaired by HE Cup. “The safety and security of all par- Dr Osama al-Homsi, chairman and and follow up their treatment at the the Deputy Speaker of the Advisory The agreement, to be known as ‘St ticipants of the 2022 FIFA World Cup senior consultant, Haematology and same level given at the hospital. This Council Mohamed bin Abdullah al- Denis Convention’ was announced is of the utmost importance to us,” Oncology, National Centre for Can- would eventually save the number Sulaiti, the council decided to return during a signing ceremony in France, he said. “By working closely with the cer Care and Research (NCCCR) in an of beds needed for the patients that the draft law to the committee and will help all parties co-operate on a Council of Europe and its member interview with local Arabic daily Al should stay in the hospital. for further study. It then reviewed range of issues, notably safety, security countries, the SC can deliver a unifi ed Arab. Dr al-Homsi pointed out that 16 a report on the participation of and service preparations related to the Brigadier Ibrahim al-Mohannadi, signed approach to safety, security, and serv- “The free treatment is helping many committees have been formed to as- its delegation in Regional Forum 2022 FIFA World Cup. the agreement on behalf of the SC. icing during the tournament.” patients, especially since 20% of the sess the cases of patients and deter- of Parliamentarians on Science The Council of Europe agreed to Since 2012, the SC has co-ordinated amount can sometimes be huge, be- mine the most suitable treatment. and Diplomacy, which took place sanction Qatar’s observer status fol- Qatar’s Representative to the Coun- with national and international agen- cause of the high price of cancer drugs,” Each team is specialised in the sur- recently in Oman. lowing discussions with the Supreme cil of Europe, Brigadier Ibrahim al- cies and forces in relation to safety and he pointed out while expressing happi- gery of a diff erent type of cancer.