BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Classy Lekhwiya INDEX crush DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2, 20 COMMENT 18, 19 Opec deal seen ARAB WORLD 3, 4 BUSINESS 1-12 Sailiya 3-0 19,190.94 9,913.75 51.10 INTERNATIONAL 5-16 CLASSIFIED 9 supporting +67.36 +119.92 +1.66 ISLAM 17 SPORT 1-8 +0.35% +1.22% +3.36% Latest Figures Gulf markets published in QATAR since 1978 FRIDAY Vol. XXXVII No. 10290 December 2, 2016 Rabia I 3, 1438 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Qatar now In brief a maritime ARAB WORLD | Confl ict 2,000 killed in Iraq last month, says UN The scope of the toll the six-week gateway for old battle for Mosul has taken on Iraqi forces emerged yesterday, with UN figures showing that around 2,000 had been killed in fighting last month alone. While high casualty tolls were expected for what has trade: PM been Iraq’s toughest battle against the Islamic State group to date, few figures had been released. The Sheikh Abdullah highlights of economic development projects being United Nations’ mission in Iraq private sector’s role in Hamad Port implemented by the state to be under- released monthly casualty figures development taken by the local sector. for November that showed 1,959 The prime minister emphasised members of the Iraqi forces were By Peter Alagos that the Hamad Port was a key pillar killed just last month and 450 others Business Reporter of the economy, adding that it would wounded. The UN toll includes make Qatar a maritime gateway for members of the army, police global trade via maritime services engaged in combat, the Kurdish atar’s private sector has played using state-of-the-art technology peshmerga, interior ministry forces a signifi cant role in the devel- and international security and safety and pro-government paramilitaries. Qopment of major infrastructure standards. Page 4 projects such as the new Hamad Port, “Today, we are witnessing a great HE the Prime Minister and Minister of achievement in the private trans- QATAR | Statistics Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin port sector’s projects. The unlim- Khalifa al-Thani has said. ited support by HH the Emir Sheikh Marginal rise Speaking at a ceremony marking the Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, along HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani tours Hamad Port, which in population start of Hamad Port’s full operation with the close follow-up by HH started full operation yesterday. He is joined by HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster of State for Cabinet Aff airs Ahmed There was a marginal growth in yesterday, the prime minister com- the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud, HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti, HE the Qatar’s population in the one- mended the New Port Project (NPP) bin Hamad al-Thani, were behind Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani, and HE the Minister of Municipality and month period between October 31 Steering Committee for encouraging the start of the overall operations Environment Mohamed bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi. PICTURE: Shemeer Rasheed and November 30, the Ministry of private sector contribution to national of this giant project before the set Development Planning & Statistics mega projects. deadlines and within the allocated During the tour, he was joined by of Economy and Commerce Sheikh other countries now that Hamad Port is said yesterday. The population “The share of Qatari companies and budget,” he stressed. other dignitaries, including HE the Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al- operational.” went up by approximately 1% local market in the contracts for the The prime minister’s visit to Hamad Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Thani, and HE the Minister of Munic- He noted that the port’s full op- (26,000) during the 30-day period, establishment of the port was nearly Port yesterday was highlighted by a of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed ipality and Environment Mohamed eration months before its scheduled the ministry said. While the figure 60%,” he said. briefi ng and tour of port facilities and bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud, bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi. opening in June 2017 “is a historic released on October 31 put the Private sector participation, he added, administrative buildings, as well as a HE the Minister of Finance Ali Sherif Speaking to Gulf Times at a press milestone for the ministry and the population at 2,611,000, it rose to “comes in line with the wise leadership of presentation on the arrival of the port’s al-Emadi, HE the Minister of Trans- conference later, al-Sulaiti said: “We country, and is also a big step that 2,637,000, as per the latest figures HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad fi rst container ship, the Panama-regis- port and Communications Jassim Seif hope to witness signifi cant growth in would benefit port-related business- released yesterday. Page 2 al-Thani,” who wants the largest share tered MSC Esthi. Ahmed al-Sulaiti, HE the Minister the trade volume between Qatar and es.” Gulf Times 2 Friday, December 2, 2016 QATAR Message from Mongolian FM Heads of GCC chambers call on PM HE the Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has received a written message from Mongolian Minister of Foreign Aff airs Tsend Munkh-Orgil, dealing with bilateral relations between Qatar and Mongolia and ways of enhancing them. The message was handed over to HE the Minister of State for Foreign Aff airs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi during a meeting with Mongolian Health Minister Dr Tsogtsetseg Ayush in Doha yesterday. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani met the heads of the Federations of Chambers of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), on the occasion of their 49th meeting in Doha. The Prime Minister wished the heads of the GCC Federations of Chambers success in their meeting, hoping that it would contribute to enhancing the progress of GCC countries. The meeting discussed means of activating the role of the private sector and enhancing economic integration between GCC member states. EAA, Gavi team PM meets head of Turkey’s court of cassation up to improve children’s health ducation Above All Foun- EAA partners and Gavi will aff ect a child’s ability to attend dation (EAA) and Gavi, identify communities with out- school and attain high education Ethe Vaccine Alliance, have of-school children and where levels.” announced a new partnership low levels of vaccination have Vaccines are protecting more HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday met the president of Turkey’s to improve children’s health been recorded. They will then children than ever before, but Court of Cassation Ismail Rustu Cirit, and the delegation accompanying him. They reviewed bilateral relations between Qatar and through community outreach develop a joint community out- millions of the poorest and most Turkey and exchanged views on issues of common concern. and advocacy for immunisation reach strategy to improve rates vulnerable children still miss out in countries in Africa and Asia. of immunisation. on the basic vaccines they need HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, The partnership is an impor- to stay healthy. founder and chairperson of EAA tant means by which the or- In 2015, around 19mn children Foundation and member of the ganisations can show their sig- around the world did not receive Official United Nations SDG Advocates, nifi cant contribution towards a full course of basic vaccines. believes a collaborative approach achieving the Sustainable De- Many of these children are un- SC meets partners to discuss to development is crucial. velopment Goals (SDGs). able to attend school, are not en- “Together, Education Above This partnership is the fi rst rolled or have dropped out of the All and Gavi will work to improve of its kind for Gavi and EAA to education system. Emir condoles health and wellbeing in some of target both SDG 3, which aims This partnership is described World Cup’s fi ve-pledge plan the world’s most deprived com- to ensure healthy lives and pro- as a signifi cant breakthrough Brazil plane munities”, she said. mote well-being for all, and SDG in supporting vulnerable and crash victims “This is just one example of 4, which aims to ensure inclusive marginalised children to better QNA Representatives from the ability on how to use public the role education can play as a and equitable quality education. access the life-saving vaccines Doha Ministry of Transport and Com- transport from and to the air- driver for human development, It is also a showcase for SDG 17, to they need, as well as increasing munications, Qatar Tourism Au- port. HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin showing that increased access revitalise the global partnership access and equity in education. thority, Public Works Authority Hamad International Airport Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy to quality education can support for sustainable development. “Education plays a crucial role he Supreme Committee (Ashghal) and Hamad Interna- and Qatar Tourism Authority Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad the achievement of wider devel- During a meeting with HH in raising awareness of health for Delivery and Legacy tional Airport were present for will be responsible for training al-Thani and HE the Prime opment aims”. Sheikha Moza in Doha, Dr challenges and shaping the at- T(SC) held a meeting for the meeting that took place at airport and hospitality staff on Minister and Minister of Interior The partnership was an- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, chair of titudes and behaviours that can its partners to discuss the fi ve- SC premises.