BUSINESSBUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Duhail eager to avoid upset on Doha, Miami explore coronation co-operation in aviation day and maritime growth published in QATAR since 1978 SATURDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10781 April 7, 2018 Rajab 21, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief ARAB WORLD | Diplomacy Qatar pledges $500mn in aid of Lebanon Qatar has pledged $500mn in the form of concessionary loan and investments in aid of Lebanon during the CEDRE Conference in Paris to support the country’s economic development. Qatar participated in the conference with a delegation headed by HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is being greeted upon of Foreign Aff airs, Dr Ahmed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani with the Commander of US Centcom General Joseph Votel (centre), the Deputy Commander Lieutenant arrival at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa by the Commander of United States bin Hassan al-Hammadi. About General Charles Brown (left) and Chief of Staff Major General Terry Ferrell (right) at MacDill Air Force Base. Central Command (Centcom) General Joseph Votel. 40 countries and international organisations, as well as the private sector, participated in conference to support the plan prepared by the Lebanese government to promote investment, especially in infrastructure projects in the country. Page 3 Emir: strong US strategic ties QATAR | Weather Thundery rain with strong wind forecast Thundery rain associated with strong wind has been forecast key to combating terrorism today at places, the Qatar Met department has said. The QNA The meeting discussed the scope of The meeting also saw a review of maximum temperature of 32C is Tampa strategic bilateral military and defence strategic military, security, and defence expected at Mesaieed, Wakrah, co-operation, in light of the Joint Dec- ties and how to advance them. Al Khor and Abu Samra. The laration on Security Co-operation that It also focused on the two countries’ minimum of 20C is forecast at Abu is Highness the Emir Sheikh was announced during the fi rst US- counter-terrorism eff orts. Samra. Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani Qatar Strategic Dialogue in February The meeting was attended by a Hand the Commander of United and its role in co-ordinating counter- number of their excellencies members ARAB WORLD | Confl ict States Central Command (Centcom) terrorism eff orts. of the offi cial delegation accompanying General Joseph Votel held yesterday They also discussed the latest re- the Emir. Air strikes return to an expanded meeting at MacDill Air gional and international developments. Afterwards, the Emir visited the Ghouta killing 32 Force Base. At the outset of the meeting Gen- Special Operations Command Central, Air strikes killed 32 civilians in The meeting was attended by mem- eral Votel expressed his thanks to His and listened to an overview of the most the last opposition-held town in bers of the offi cial delegation accom- Highness the Emir and appreciation notable operations run by the com- Syria’s Eastern Ghouta yesterday panying the Emir and a number of to the State of Qatar’s pivotal role in mand. and the army launched a ground leaders of the military attache of Qa- countering terrorism and in promoting Earlier, His Highness the Emir ar- offensive on its outskirts after tar’s embassy in Washington. stability in the region through Al Udeid rived in Tampa, Florida, on the fi rst day talks sputtered over a rebel On the American side it was attended Air Base and through the co-operation of an offi cial visit to the United States withdrawal. Backed by Russia, by Deputy Commander of US Central with the US in that regard. that lasts several days. Syrian troops had captured nearly Command Lieutenant General Charles For his part, the Emir said that the Upon arrival at MacDill Air Force all of the one-time opposition Brown, Chief of Staff of US Central strategic co-operation between Qatar Base, the Emir and the accompany- stronghold of Ghouta with Command Major General Terry Fer- and the US was strong and will contin- ing delegation were greeted by General a combination of ferocious rell, Director of Intelligence Brig. Gen. ue to be so in all fi elds, governed by the Votel, Qatar’s ambassador to the US bombing raids and negotiated Karen Gibson, and a number of ranking joint interests of the two countries and Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani, withdrawals. All that remained Air Force and Marines offi cers. the friendly peoples. as well as a number of senior offi cers of was its largest town of Douma, His Highness the Emir listened at The Emir added that increasing the the US Central Command, and mem- held by the Jaish al-Islam Islamist the outset of the meeting to a summary strategic bilateral co-operation is crucial bers of the military attache at the Qa- faction and home to tens of from the Central Command on the coa- to counter-terrorism eff orts and for en- tari embassy. Pages 14, 16 and Busi- thousands of people. Page 3 lition’s role in the region. hancing peace and stability in the region. ness Page 1 His Highness the Emir’s Tweet Recycling ‘gaining traction’ Qatar showcasing its in Qatar, says paper factory economic strength By Peter Alagos are both Kraft paper used to make core n exhibition – shedding light country’s economic tour to the US. well as the depth of economic ties be- Business Reporter pipes, carton boxes, paper bags, and on the Qatari cultures and tra- A large number of American com- tween the two countries by presenting reboard, a lightweight material that Aditions as well as its economic panies – including ExxonMobil, Oc- interactive info-graphic designs that has 80% the strength of wood. capabilities, National Vision 2030 and cidental Petroleum, and Boeing – focus on these aspects. here is a growing interest among According to the company, recycling 2022 FIFA World Cup – will begin to- which have investment projects in The QF will use info-graphic designs members of the local communi- paper conserves natural resources, day in Miami, Florida. Qatar will also be present at the ex- and discuss its educational and scien- Tty on the value of recycling and saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas Several Qatari institutions as the hibition. tifi c research programmes, and how it the benefi ts of reducing diff erent types emissions, and keeps landfi ll space free Ministry of Economy and Commerce The exhibition, which will have supports Qatar’s development. of paper waste, offi cial of a Qatar- from other types of trash that can’t be (MEC), Supreme Committee for De- small, creative models of six stadiums The DFI will highlight its latest mov- based paper factory has said. recycled. livery & Legacy, Qatar Investment Au- that will host the World Cup 2022, will ies, as well as the awards won by the in- Recycling can help Qatar become Also, paper that is produced from thority, Qatar Airways, BeIN Sports, also tour Washington, DC and both stitute’s Ajyal Film Festival. It will also self-sufficient and self-sustaining virgin raw materials uses far more en- Doha Film Institute (DFI) and Qatar North and South Carolina. screen a fi lm that focuses Msheireb by assisting the government focus ergy and water than if it is manufac- Foundation (QF) are taking part in the The MEC’s pavilion aims to showcase Downtown Doha project. on “going green” and other envi- tured using recycled paper, the com- event, which is being held as part of the the strengths of the Qatari economy as Page 16, Business Page 1 ronmentally-friendly initiatives, ac- pany added. cording to Omar Rageh, who is the “Recycling activities in Qatar has company director of Elite Paper Re- gained traction…we focused on going cycling. Elite Paper Recycling company director to schools or inviting schools and other He explained that methane gas, Omar Rageh. companies to tour our facilities so we which is produced by rotting paper can raise awareness. We want people Israeli forces kill seven Palestinians (books, magazines, newspapers, and producing new paper products, we to learn more about recycling and what carton boxes, among many others) that are helping to reduce the methane happens to a piece of paper when it is AFP Gaza’s health ministry also reported the border fence, who responded with end up in landfi lls, is one of the major in our environment and in the air we discarded,” Rageh said. Gaza City that some 408 Palestinians had been tear gas and live fi re. air pollutants. breathe,” he further explained. The company said one of its major taken to hospitals and medical centres Israel said there were also attempts to “We are experiencing high amounts Rageh said the factory collects over responsibilities is promoting public for treatment. break through the barrier. of air pollution right now and through 100 tonnes of waste paper daily from environmental awareness, especially sraeli forces killed seven Palestinians The dead included a 16-year-old, it Thousands of protesters - Israel es- recycling, we can play our part in re- schools, malls, and other compa- among students and citizens of Qatar. as thousands protested and clashes said. At least six journalists were shot and timated 20,000 - gathered in locations ducing air pollution,” Rageh told Gulf nies, covering only 40% of Qatar. The The factory has a “go green” initiative Ierupted along the Gaza border yes- wounded, according to a statement from near the border east of Khan Yunis, in Times on the sidelines of a recent expo company can recycle up to 14 tonnes to keep Qatar clean and conserve its terday, a week after a mass demonstra- the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate.