1996 - 2021 SILVER JUBILEE YEAR COVID-19 a catalyst La Liga: Suarez for development of seals title for Islamic finance Atletico markets Madrid Business | 10 Sport | 16 SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021 11 SHAWWAL - 1442 VOLUME 26 NUMBER 8631 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Join Ooredoo ONE: Save QR 1,140 on the Wi-Fi router and installation* *12-month contract required Terms and Conditions Apply 1894/2021 Preparations in Amir discusses latest developments with Abbas full swing for QNA — DOHA Shura Council Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone election: Official conversation with President of the State of Palestine H E Mahmoud Abbas yesterday evening. SANAULLAH ATAULLAH During the call, they discussed the latest developments in THE PENINSULA the situation in Palestine. The President briefed the Amir on the developments related to the pacification and the efforts to Director of Legislation rebuild the Gaza Strip, expressing his sincere thanks and appre- Department at the General ciation to the Amir for the role of the State of Qatar and its Secretariat of State Cabinet, H efforts in support of the Palestinian people to obtain their legit- E Abdulaziz Mubarak Al imate national rights. Buainain, has said preparations H H the Amir affirmed the importance of the unity of the are in full swing for the forth- Palestinian ranks, reiterating the State of Qatar’s continuous coming elections to the Shura support to the brotherly Palestinian people and their just cause, Council. and continuing its efforts with Arab and Islamic parties and “Since the issuance of the related countries to stop the Israeli attacks on the Palestinian directives from Amir H H Sheikh people and the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, during his address at the opening of the 49th session of the Shura Council on November QRCS launches QR60m fundraising campaign for Palestinians 3, 2020, preparations for Shura Council elections are in full THE PENINSULA — DOHA injuries, and displaced people. the Palestinian people, by pro- swing,” said Abdulaziz Mubarak Since day one, QRCS has been The QRCS campaign viding them with shelter, food, Al Buainain. Speaking in a Qatar President of Qatar Red Crescent taking all emergency humani- will benefit close to and medical supplies. TV programme, he said prepa- Society (QRCS), Sheikh Abdullah tarian actions to relieve thou- 0.6 million Pales- He said a set of projects will be rations for the vote are ongoing bin Thamer Al Thani, has sands of affected families, in executed in the fields of healthcare, in a clear timetable in line with announced the launch of a coordination with Palestine Red tinians in Gaza, Al food and nonfood items, ambu- the Constitution. “The State QR60m fundraising campaign Crescent Society (PRCS). Quds and other West lance and emergency services, and Cabinet approved a draft law to for Palestine. Under a $1m donation, QRCS Bank cities. furnishing of hospitals. issue the Shura Council election As Phase 2 of QRCS’s emer- provided 600 food parcels for the “QRCS has been working system and to refer it to the gency response to the clashes in benefit of 4,000 persons; offered together with PRCS for more Shura Council. Gaza, Al Quds, and several cities psychological support services; beds, and equipment. Thanks to surgeries for the victims of war. than a decade. Over that period, “The approval of the draft of the West Bank, it will benefit and trained 60 physicians and QRCS’s Gaza Specialised Surgery Several staff members of QRCS’s we have contributed dozens of law for the issuance of a law 593,000 Palestinians. nurses to enhance their emer- Support Project, seven con- mission in Gaza donated blood projects in Gaza, costing $110m. on the Shura Council election From May 7 to 21, the Pales- gency assessment skills. sultant physicians of cardiovas- for the victims. Sheikh Abdullah Our biggest concern is the health system is an important step tinian territories saw tragic In Gaza, emergency depart- cular surgery, cardiothoracic bin Thamer Al Thani said that the sector, especially after 15 years towards holding the first Shura events suffered by the Pales- ments at hospitals received vital surgery, orthopaedics, urology, launch of the ‘We are all Pal- of war and blockade,” said Council election,” said Al tinian people, with many deaths, signs monitors, medical tents, and anaesthetics performed 106 estine’ campaign seeks to help Sheikh Abdullah. Buainain. `P2 02 HOME SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021 Qatar, UK to cooperate on latest OFFICIAL NEWS Amir greets agricultural technologies: Envoy Yemen PRAYER President TIMINGS SANAULLAH ATAULLAH cooperation in new PRAYERPRAYRRAAAY TIMINGSMING THE PENINSULA technologies not only for agriculture purposes but also DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy FAJR 03.20 am The UK is looking to provide in health and education Qatar the latest agricultural sectors,” Wilks said. Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin SUNRISE 04.46 am technologies and expertise to He said that e-commerce Hamad Al Thani sent cables of DHUHR 11.31 am ensure food security in the and digital business space congratulations to President of the ASR 02.56 pm country, said British presents a platform for new Republic of Yemen H E Abdrabbuh Ambassador to Qatar H E Jon partnerships for Qatar and the Mansur Hadi on the occasion of MAGHRIB 06.16 pm Wilks. UK as its global demand and his country’s National Day. ISHA 07.46 pm “British agricultural experts usage rise. The envoy Prime Minister and Minister are working in Qatar. We are highlighted Qatar’s ambition to of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin looking to provide the latest be a fintech hub, a major sector Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani technologies to help Qatar use for the UK. London is one of the also sent a cable of congratula- its resources to build its food leading fintech centres, with tions to Prime Minister of the security projects, including more development going on in Republic of Yemen H E Dr. vertical agriculture – major cities across the UK. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed on the hydroponics and other projects,” On the pandemic situation occasion of his country’s Ambassador Wilks told The in the UK and how it has National Day. -QNA Peninsula recently. He noted British agricultural experts are working in Qatar. We are affected investor movement WEATHER that there are genuine interests looking to provide the latest technologies to help Qatar use and tourists, Wilks said, “With TODAY between both the countries to its resources to build its food security projects, including the COVID-19 vaccines and the develop this relationship in the vertical agriculture – hydroponics and other projects. preventive measures, the President of agricultural sector. pandemic situation in the UK is “With the gradual lifting of Jon Wilk expected to improve this year. France-Qatar COVID-19 restrictions on travel, British Ambassador to Qatar The number of Qatari citizens we will be able to bring visiting the UK will be less this Friendship Group delegations in both directions year but probably more than o o thanks Qatar 26 C 44 C and to start new projects,” said last year.” Minimum Maximum the Ambassador. Wilks said context of an agreement between COVID-19. Speaking about Brexit, he some ongoing agricultural both government.” “This shows remarkable noted that the UK and all GCC QNA — PARIS Misty to foggy at places at first projects and MoUs on a He stressed that despite the interests and activities in both countries are reviewing their becomes hot to very hot at places ministerial level between the COVID-19 pandemic, the trade countries to develop trade, trade and investment relations President of the France-Qatar daytime and some clouds. two countries. volume between Qatar and UK economy, business and to reach a possible deal on a Friendship Group in the French W ALRUWAIS : 29o → 37o “Since the business relations has seen a steady rise across investment relations which are free trade agreement. He also National Assembly MP Pascal W ALKHOR : 26o → 41o are very strong between Qatar several sectors, including great to see. stressed the importance of the Brindeau thanked the decisive and the UK, a lot of Qatari citizens agricultural food products. The “The 2022 FIFA World Cup six GCC markets to the UK. efforts made by the State of W DUKHAN : 27o → 41o in the private sector are part of British envoy added that the is coming up, so we are “The review of trade and Qatar, which resulted in W WAKRAH 23o → 41o : building food security in Qatar, so trade volume between Qatar expecting many sport-related investment relations are success in reaching a ceasefire W MESAIEED : 23o → 41o we want to connect our business and UK totalled about £7bn last visitors and businesses. We are expected to complete this year,” agreement in the occupied W ABUSAMRA : 23o → 43o directly with them within the year — a significant rise despite also looking to enhance Wilks added. Palestinian territories. “As President of the France-Qatar Friendship HIGH TIDE Group in the National 0:57– 15:01 New workers’ safety milestone achieved at Hamad Port Assembly, I salute the decisive LOW TIDE 08:58 – 20:37 action of the State of Qatar in IRFAN BUKHARI this year QTerminals and its handling latest types of vessels. latest internationally approved negotiating and obtaining a THE PENINSULA development partners had also Four more cranes will be added analysis techniques, to ensure ceasefire between Gaza and announced that they reached 4 during 2021, taking the total the accuracy and safety of Israel,” MP Pascal Brindeau QTerminals, terminal operating million man-hours without any number of cranes to seven.