QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2020 RABI AL-AWWAL 17, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5094 QR 2 Fajr: 4:25 am Dhuhr: 11:17 am FINE Asr: 2:29 pm Maghrib: 4:53 pm HIGH : 34°C LOW : 25°C Isha: 6:23 pm Nation 16 World 7 Business 8 HBKU’s CMCC names 7 Johnny Depp loses QFC sets new regulations winners of undergraduate UK libel case on ‘wife for operating representative essay competition beater’ claims office in Qatar Amir to open Shura Council’s 49th Ordinary Amir calls for rain-seeking prayer on Thursday Session today QNA QNA DOHA The Ministry of DOHA Awqaf and Islamic HIS Highness the Amir of State of HIS Highness the Amir of State Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Affairs has prepared of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Thani has called for Istisqaa (rain- 78 mosques for the Hamad Al Thani will inaugurate seeking) Prayer to be performed rain-seeking prayer the 49th ordinary session of the across the country on Thursday, Shura Council at the Council’s 19 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1442 AH, corre- Headquarter on Tuesday. sponding to November 5, 2020. HH tisqaa prayer on Thursday at 6 am In a statement, the ministry On this occasion, HH the the Amir will perform the Istisqaa local time at a number of mosques in reminded Muslims of the require- Amir will deliver a speech in Prayer with worshipers at Al Wajba the country in line with the Sunnah ments for the acceptance of dua which His Highness will review prayer ground. of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be (pleading to Allah) which include the local and foreign policies, the Meanwhile, the Ministry of Awqaf Upon Him) to pray for rainfall when fasting, offering Sadaqah, repent- most important achievements of and Islamic Affairs has called on all rain is lacking. The ministry has pre- ance to Allah, cleaning their bodies the state and its future projects, Muslims in the State to perform Is- pared 78 mosques for the prayer. and using miswak. in addition to its positions on the main issues and challenges facing the region. Electricity, water smart FM MEETS CHAIRMAN OF HIGH COUNCIL OF LIBYA meters to roll out soon 600,000 smart meters to substitute manual readings TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Qatar’s COVID-19 recoveries near THE Qatar General Electricity 130,000 & Water Corporation (Kah- ramaa) and Vodafone Qatar QATAR on Monday reported have announced a partnership 197 COVID-19 cases -- 173 that will see the digitalisation from community and 24 of Qatar’s utilities industry, from travellers returning from with smart meters powered Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al abroad, the Ministry of Public by the Internet of Things (IoT) Thani met Chairman of the High Council of Libya Khaled Ammar Al Mishri, who is currently visiting Health (MoPH) said. Also, rolled out nationwide. the country, in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation, the latest 212 peopled recovered from Following a successful pi- developments in Libya, in addition to issues of mutual interest. The FM reiterated Qatar’s welcome of the virus, bringing the total lot project, the agreement was the ceasefire agreement in all parts of Libya, stressing Qatar’s full support for the sovereignty, unity number of recoveries in the signed by Kahramaa President and stability of the country. (QNA) country to 129,996. (TNN) Eng. Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari and Vodafone Qatar’s CEO Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulla Kahramaa President Eng Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari and Vodafone Al Thani at Kahramaa’s head- Qatar’s CEO Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Thani sign an agreement at Qatar slams Kabul quarters on Monday. Kahramaa’s headquarters on Monday. University attack Under the agreement, 600,000 smart meters lo- trol of their IoT-connected services in response to an inci- Qatar is a strategic ally, QATAR has condemned the “hor- cated in homes and compa- smart meters. dent or an account activation/ rific and heinous” attack that took nies across the country will be The first immediate benefit deactivation request from a place at Kabul University, which equipped with Vodafone IoT of smart metering will be the customer. affirms Libyan official led to many deaths and injuries. SIMs that remotely transmit elimination of manual read- A smart meter gives peo- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs real-time data to Kahramaa’s ings performed by technicians. ple a better understanding of QNA and Libyan sides regarding the reiterated Qatar’s firm position of systems. By automating the pro- their usage patterns, and this DOHA upcoming intra-Libyan talks rejecting violence and terrorism, At the heart of the bespoke cess, residential and business can help them make changes after the ceasefire agreement, regardless of the motives and rea- service is the Vodafone Man- customers are provided with to reduce their energy usage, CHAIRMAN of the High Coun- as the upcoming talks will de- sons. The ministry offered Qatar’s aged IoT Connectivity Plat- more timely electricity and contributing to more prudent cil of State of Libya Khaled Am- termine the fate of Libya for a condolences to the families of the form -- a secure self-service water consumption readings and responsible consumer be- mar Al Mishri has underlined long time. victims and the government and platform that simplifies IoT and bills. haviour. that Qatar is a strategic ally He noted that the posi- people of Afghanistan, wishing the management -- giving Kah- Kahramaa can also re- of his country and has played tion of Qatar is consistent and injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) ramaa full visibility and con- motely connect or disconnect Continued on page 2 a great role at all regional and clear with regard to the Libyan international levels to stop the policy, and that among these fighting in Libya and support constants is Qatar’s keenness the internationally-recognised on making the talks among the legitimate authority. Qatar played Libyans themselves, and the Trump dismisses ‘fake’ In an interview with Qa- a major role absence of any foreign interfer- 58% rise in new driving tar News Agency (QNA), Al at regional ence in the Libyan discussions. Mishri said he had held fruitful and international levels He stressed that Qatar is polls on election eve meetings with Qatari officials keen on ending the fighting be- licences in September pertaining to the future of the to stop the fighting in tween the Libyans, as asserted QATAr witnessed a significant in September. A total of 459 PRESIDENT Donald Trump political situation in Libya, Libya and support the by His Highness the Amir of rise in the issuance of new accidents were registered in entered his final day of campaign- especially after the ceasefire recognised legitimate State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim driving licences in Septem- September, an increase of ing for reelection on Monday by agreement reached in Geneva authority.” bin Hamad Al Thani, when HH ber as compared to August, 13.6 percent over the previ- dismissing polls that show him recently. — Khaled Ammar Al the Amir met him on the occa- according to latest figures ous month. headed for a humiliating loss, He said the exchange of sion of his visit to Doha. released by the Planning and Light injuries accounted while Democrat Joe Biden urged visits between Qatari and Mishri, Chairman of the Al Mishri stated that the Statistics Authority (PSA). for the vast majority of traffic Americans to draw a line under Libyan officials are continued High Council of Libya position of Qatar stresses the The number of new driving accident cases, at 87 percent, the “chaos” of the last four years. and have never stopped, and need to adhere to the politi- licences increased by 58 per- followed by severe injuries by “I watch these fake polls,” there were also several bilat- cal solution in Libya and wel- cent in September as com- 11 percent. As for the deaths, Trump, 74, told a crowd in eral meetings between the two Al Mishri stressed the im- comes the ceasefire and the ne- pared to the previous month. there were 10 casualties, Fayetteville, North Carolina, on term. When he wasn’t com- sides in many countries, aim- portance of continuous com- gotiations that will take place Similarly, a total of 6,191 which amounts to only 2 per- the eve of Election Day. “We’re plaining about his “crooked” ing mainly to ensure the unity munication between brothers soon in Tunisia and all political new vehicles were registered cent of total traffic accident going to win anyway.” opponents, Trump focused back and safety of Libya, stop the and friends in the current stage tracks. in September, an increase of cases. The Republican’s gripe at on his months-long attempts fighting and support the legiti- in particular, noting that his The official underlined the 35.6 percent over August. Electricity consumption pollsters -- combined with angry to paint Biden as “sleepy” and mate authority. visit to Doha falls within this keenness on the international Traffic violations increased reached 4,988.9 gigawatt swipes at everybody from jour- “corrupt,” leading the crowd to The Libyan official de- framework. He indicated that coordination and consulta- by 6.1 percent in September hours, registering a monthly nalists, social media CEOs, his chant: “Lock him up!” scribed Qatar as a strategic his visit to Qatar was preceded tion with brothers and friends as against August, with over- decrease of 7.6 percent. defeated 2016 opponent Hillary And Trump sought to ally, and said that Qatar and by visits by the Libyan Foreign ahead of the intra-Libyan speeding (Radar) violations Water consumption reached Clinton and Democratic oppo- recapture the spirit of his shock Turkey were the only coun- and Interior Ministers, and talks, noting that his current topping the list.