TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2019 DHU AL-HIJJAH 5, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4705 QR 2 FINE Fajr: 3:40 am Dhuhr: 11:40 am HIGH : 46°C Asr: 3:08 pm Maghrib: 6:18 pm LOW : 35°C Isha: 7:48 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 9 Sports 12 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN Barwa Real Estate posts net profit Xavi eager to win Asian trophy Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera of QR510 mn in H1 as Al Sadd face Al Duhail today alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 Ooredoo home AMIR MEETS OUTGOING DUTCH AMBASSADOR internet among SSC results out, world’s fastest OREDOO on Monday Oannounced that it rose 20 places in the recent home 68.7% clear test internet Speed Test Global Index 2019 rankings, putting in day schools it ahead of many other coun- tries in the region as well as international IT powerhouses 100% success rate in Qatar Independent Technical School such as Australia and the QNA UK. The impressive average DOHA speed provided to Qatar households moved up to 70 THE Ministry of Education and Higher Mbps since February this Education on Monday announced the year. PAGE 5 results of the second round exams of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to for the academic year 2018-19 after its Qatar, HE Dr Bahia Tahzib-Lie, at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. The Amir wished the outgoing ambassador success in her approval by Minister of Education and future tasks and for relations between the two countries further progress and prosperity. For her part, the ambassador India abolishes Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed expressed thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir and to the officials in the state for the cooperation she received that Abdul Wahed al Hammadi. contributed to the success of her work in the country. (QNA) special status The ministry said students and parents can get the results of the tests for Kashmir through its dedicated website — htt- ps://nateeja.edu.gov.qa/Publish.aspx. HE Indian government on The pass percentage in the day The pass percentage in adult edu- TMonday stripped Kashmir schools was 68.68 percent, while it cation was 61.97 percent, while it MME intensifies inspection of food outlets of the special autonomy it has was 61.97 percent in adult education, was 71.43 percent in Religious had for seven decades. India’s 71.43 percent in Religious Institute Institute Preparatory Secondary TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK safety norms. ance of these shops to the health Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Preparatory Secondary for Boys, 100 for Boys, and 80 percent for Qatar DOHA The department has prepared a requirements. BJP rushed through a presiden- percent at Qatar Independent Techni- Finance and Business Academy plan of action that includes tighten- Similarly, the Al Khor and Al tial decree to scrap from the cal School, and 80 percent for Qatar and Qatar Banking Studies and THE Ministry of Municipality and ing health control on all shops sell- Thakhira Municipality is preparing Constitution the Indian-ruled Finance and Business Academy and Environment (MME) has intensi- gardens and Al Khor Family Park part of the disputed territory’s Qatar Banking Studies and Business Business Administration fied inspection of food establish- to receive visitors during Eid Al special status. It also moved Administration. ments ahead of Eid Al Adha. EID AL ADHA Adha through the implementation a bill proposing the Indian-ad- Assistant Undersecretary for The exams of the second round of The Health Control Department of comprehensive maintenance, ministered part of Kashmir be Evaluation Affairs, Khalid Abdullah the SSC began on July 21 and lasted of Al-Zaa’een Municipality carried ing, packing, storing, handling and cleaning and security services divided into two regions directly al Harran congratulated all students until July 29. out an intensive inspection of shops processing foodstuffs. around the clock. ruled by New Delhi. PAGE 9 who passed the second round tests and A total of 1,567 students appeared selling sweets, chocolate and nuts The department will carry out People can visit the garden from wished them further success in life. in the exams. to ensure compliance with food daily inspections to ensure compli- 8am to 11pm. 02 Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha. ATTIYAH MEETS TURKISH DEFENCE MINISTER Quick read Amir sends condolences to Philippine president THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Monday a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on the vic- tims of ferries that sank between the cities of Iloilo and Guimaras. (QNA) Deputy Amir sends condolences to Philippine president THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on Monday a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on the victims of ferries that sank between the cities of Iloilo and DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Turkey Hulusi Akar Guimaras. (QNA) during his current visit to Turkey. They discussed a number of issues of joint concern, as well as bilateral military relations and the ways of enhancing them. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Turkey HE Salem bin Mubarak al Shafi, Qatari Military Attache to Turkey Brig Gen Mohammed Mubarak al Shahwani and a PM sends condolences to Philippine number of senior officers from the Turkish side. (QNA) president PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolenc- es to the President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on the victims of ferries that sank between the cities of Iloilo and Guimaras. (QNA) Justice Ministry and RACA sign deal to Qatar slams Cairo blast THE State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemna- tion and denunciation of the explosion that took place in fight money laundering, terror funding front of the National Cancer Institute in El Manial area in Egyptian capital Cairo leading to deaths and injuries. In a QNA rorism financing. RACA will coordinate and ex- firm approach to combating tion of efforts to combat money statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s DOHA The Ministry of Justice and change information related to money laundering and ter- laundering and terror funding. firm rejection of violence, terrorism and criminal acts, RACA will act in accordance combating money laundering rorism funding in accordance The MoU will enhance co- irrespective of the motives and reasons. The statement THE Ministry of Justice and with the provisions of Law No and terrorism funding. with the provisions of Law No operation between the two par- expressed Qatar’s condolences to the families of the vic- the Regulatory Authority for (4) of 2010 and other relevant Undersecretary of the Min- 4 of 2010. For his part, Director ties through understanding, tims and the people of Egypt, wishing the injured a speedy Charitable Activities (RACA) laws with their set of powers istry of Justice Sultan bin Ab- General of RACA Ibrahim Ab- analysing and evaluating risks recovery. (QNA) have signed a memorandum of and functions specified within dullah al Suwaidi said the pro- dullah al Duhaimi said that the and exchanging experiences understanding (MoU), to com- the laws. visions of this memorandum joint working mechanism will related to money laundering bat money laundering and ter- The Ministry of Justice and are a confirmation of Qatar’s contribute to the consolida- and terrorism funding. 6,000 appear in HAMMADI MEETS WITH ENVOYS OF SUDAN HAMMADI LAUNCHES PROJECT TO AND THE NETHERLANDS UPGRADE TAWASUL SERVICE tests of Quranic centres for 2019 QNA DOHA THE Department of Da’wa and Re- ligious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) held the second quarterly tests for students of the Quranic cen- tres for 2019. According to the Advocacy De- partment, altogether 5,969 students from 139 Quranic centres across the country applied for the tests. Of the 139 Quranic centres, 127 operate in the evening and 12 work in the morn- ing. The tests will continue for three weeks under the supervision of the THE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Ham- technical staff of the Department of madi on Monday inaugurated a project to develop the ‘Tawasul’ service, including imple- the Holy Quran. mentation of an advanced electronic system to follow up on the requests for assistance Subsequently, the test results will The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi on received from citizens travelling abroad by the ministry’s Duty Office. The project aims to be evaluated by 466 test committees, Monday held a farewell ceremony in honour of the Ambassador of Sudan to Qatar HE Fatah al speed up the provision of services to citizens and establish a central database of all re- including 17 morning committees, Rahman Ali Mohammed, and Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar HE Bahia quests received by Qatari diplomatic missions abroad, the Duty Office and the Department and 449 evening committees. The Tahzib-Lie, on the occasion of the end of their tenure in the country.