BUSINESS | 01 SPORT | 12 Lebanon 70% tickets for central bank to FIFA Club World reduce Cup matches already interest rates sold: Official Wednesday 4 December 2019 | 7 Rabia II 1441 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 8095 | 2 Riyals Amir receives Amir chairs SC meeting, reviews preparation for Qatar 2022 invitation to attend GCC Summit QNA DOHA Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inviting H H the Amir to attend the GCC Supreme Council 40th session to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 10. The message was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani chaired yesterday the third meeting for 2019 of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdul- Legacy (SC) at the Amiri Diwan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani; H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, rahman Al Thani, during his meeting yes- terday with the Secretary-General of the Personal Representative of H H the Amir, and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors; Prime Minister and Interior Minister and Board Member H E Sheikh Gulf Cooperation Council, H E Abdullatif bin Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the other members of the Board. They reviewed the progress of work on all the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Rashid Al Zayani. `P3 projects and the progress of the operational and security plan for 2019 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar. Darb Al Saai to come alive Qatar best in the Mideast for tourists with QND festivities soon with special needs SIDI MOHAMED Among the important organ- THE PENINSULA The Organising Committee of the Qatar isations participated in Darb Al SACHIN KUMAR in Qatar to everybody. National Day 2019 celebration will add more Saai festivities last year included THE PENINSULA “We are delighted to be Thousands of Qatar’s citizens activities this year that promote and enrich the Ministry of Interior, the Min- working with Wheel The World and residents will soon enjoy the spirit of loyalty, patriotism, pride and istry of Justice, the Ministry of Qatar has accomplished yet and using Google Assistant API Qatar National Day activities at national identity among people. Defense, Police College, Ministry another feat in making it the most technology to make Qatar acces- Darb Al Saai as more than 70 of Education and Higher Edu- accessible tourist destination for sible to all, and this initiative is percent of preparation at the cation, the Ministry of Munici- people with disabilities in the an ideal opportunity for us to main venue of Qatar National pality and Environment, Qatar region. It has become the first live our Ooredoo brand pillars,” Day celebrations has been Foundation among others. country in the Middle-East region said Sheikh Mohammed bin completed. The Organising Committee to feature in list of ‘Wheel The Abdullah bin Mohammed Al The Organising Committee has allocated many parking World’ - a travel company that Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait. of the Qatar National Day 2019 spaces for visitors, including promotes tourism for those with “In making a difference to celebration will add more activ- those with special needs. Nine disabilities and certifies countries those with disabilities we are ities this year that promote and gates have been allocated for and tourist experiences, said a caring; we are challenging the enrich the spirit of loyalty, patri- entry into the venue. Signboards senior Ooredoo official. current status that some activities otism, pride and national identity new entities will be participating Rashid Odaiba, Assistant are also provided to guide the Ooredoo, in press conference in Qatar – such as dune bashing among people. for the first time this year in the Director of the Media and Traffic public. held yesterday, launched 5G – are off-limits to those with dis- The celebration will begin on Darb Al Saai festivities such as Awareness Department said that Darb Al Saai, means the enabled and Google Assistant abilities; and we are connecting December 12 and will continue the Ministry of Culture and it is an honor for the General ‘Route of the Messenger’ used ready digital wheelchair which people with disabilities all over until December 20. The festiv- Sports. Directorate of Traffic to partic- by the delegates whom the allows its users to get information the world to enable them to book ities at Darb Al Saai are aimed to Also some new activities ipate in the National Day activ- country’s founder Sheikh Jassim about Qatar and its tourist attrac- unique experiences in Qatar via achieve the National Day vision have been added to the activities ities in Darb Al Saai like many bin Mohamed bin Thani would tions on the go. The telco leader the Ooredoo and Wheel The and meant to commemorate the this year such as Al Bidaa activity other institutions which partic- entrust to deliver his instruc- also introduced a Qatar specific World branded booking portal,” anniversary of the establishment depicting sea life of older days. ipate in it. tions and directives. These men Google Assistant ‘Sarah’ which he added. of the State of Qatar by the There have been changes to Talking to a local TV, he were known for their out- not only answers queries “We want to make the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin the locations of some of the further said: “This year we will standing characteristic traits regarding Qatar but also helps incredible experiences our won- Mohamed bin Thani. entities participating in the have a distinctive participation such as loyalty, obedience, the users to plan their travel. derful country has to offer available During a visit to Darb Al Saai event. All the tents have been through the Traffic Department courage and insight on account Ooreedoo announced its to all, and we look forward to wel- venue yesterday, The Peninsula installed and major fit-out works pavilion. There will be good sur- of which they were chosen to partnership with Wheel The coming visitors of all abilities to noticed that the preparations are are done. prises for visitors for the first play such a sensitive role in World which is aimed at opening enjoy them,” said Sheikh going on at a fast pace and many Colonel Jaber Mohamed time at our pavilion.” those difficult times. up the many tourist attractions Mohammed bin Abdullah. `P2 High traffic recorded as thousands of football fans opt for Doha Metro MOHAMAD BWARY – citizens and residents – used will transfer the fans to the THE PENINSULA ONLINE the Metro to reach Khalifa Inter- stadium. national Stadium, where Qatar Earlier it was announced Doha Metro witnessed unprec- National Team played against that FIFA Club World Cup Qatar edented rush on Monday as most the UAE in their crucial group 2019 match ticket holders will of the football fans opted for match. The Sports City station is benefit from free travel on Doha metro instead of private only a short walk from the Metro. Anyone with a printed transport to reach Khalifa Inter- stadium. match ticket will be eligible to national Stadium for Qatar vs The Al Annabi didn’t disap- collect a free standard class day UAE match. point the packed stadium as they pass from any metro station on Doha Metro recorded crushed UAE 4-2 to reach the match days. 95,000 journeys yesterday and semi-final of the 24th Arabian Tickets will be available in they thanked the public for the Gulf Cup. all stations from the Gold Club support. “Yesterday was a Fans can depend on the box office. For more information momentous day for Qatar. metro for the semi-final also as on Doha Metro services can be 95,000 journeys were made Qatar will play Saudi Arabia on had from www.qr.com.qa. using the Doha Metro, this really Thursday, December 5 at Al Fans were praising the metro is changing the way we move. Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah at for the efficient service and con- Thank you!” Doha Metro 8pm. venience as they didn’t have to tweeted. The metro red line ends at face the evening traffic or look Commuters queueing outside one of the Doha Metro stations on Monday. PIC: Twitter.com/qrc_official On Monday, many people Wakrah Station and feeder buses for parking. 02 HOME WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER 2019 Doha prepares for Prime Minister meets CEO of Thales Group QRCS initiates Phase 2 of International Conference on education aid Disability and Development project in Afghan’s Urozgan Province QNA DOHA THE PENINSULA/DOHA Qatar Foundation for Social Doha International The representation office of Work has concluded a series of Conference on Qatar Red Crescent Society preliminary workshops for the Disability and (QRCS) in Afghanistan has Doha International Conference initiated Phase 2 of a project to on Disability and Development Development will be support education in remote and to be held on Saturday and held on Saturday and poor provinces of the country. Sunday under the patronage of Sunday under the Educational aid has been H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser patronage of distributed to five schools in who is the founder of the foun- Urozgan Province, southern dation. H H Sheikha Moza bint Afghanistan. At a total cost of The conference, to be held Nasser, the founder of $180,000, the aid offered in cooperation with a number Qatar Foundation for included 548 double chairs and of United Nations organizations desks, 38 classroom tents, and with the participation of Social Work.