QIIB wins World No. 1 4 coveted Farag leads prizes as star cast part of IFN at Qatar Awards 2020 Classic Business | 01 Sport | 12 TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2020 3 RABIA I - 1442 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 8416 www.thepeninsula.qa 2 RIYALS Watch Disney+ Streaming App Originals as a gift Terms & Conditions Apply Commissioned by Amir, Sheikh Thani bin Hamad attends opening of Ibn Haldun University QNA — ISTANBUL at the regional and interna- tional level. Commissioned by Amir H H H E Sheikh Thani bin Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Hamad Al Thani, in the Thani in response to the invi- presence of the Turkish Pres- tation of President of the ident, witnessed the signing of Republic of Turkey H E Recep an agreement between Qatar Tayyip Erdogan, H E Sheikh University and Ibn Haldun Uni- Thani bin Hamad Al Thani versity regarding the granting attended the official opening of a joint PhD in many aca- ceremony of Ibn Haldun demic programmes offered by University (IHU), which was held the two universities. yesterday in Istanbul. The opening was attended During the ceremony, H E by a number of Their Excel- Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al lencies ministers and senior Thani received from the uni- Turkish officials, in addition to versity administration ‘Al Fateh members of the university’s Key ‘, in appreciation of the administrative and teaching President of the Republic of Turkey, H E Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani attending the official opening efforts of the State of Qatar in staff and guests of the ceremony of Ibn Haldun University (IHU), in Istanbul, yesterday. supporting the education sector ceremony. Flu shots more important Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Azerbaijan envoy than ever: Health official FAZEENA SALEEM community and help the health “Getting a flu shot this year THE PENINSULA system in times of COVID-19. is more important than ever He also said that getting a because of COVID-19. The flu The launch of annual seasonal flu vaccine can reduce the pos- vaccine may not protect you flu vaccination campaign will sibility of becoming co-infected against COVID-19, but it will begin across the country from with flu and COVID-19, which reduce your risk of developing today with health officials could end up with a severe the flu and flu-related compli- describing it as “more illness. cations, and reduce the possi- important than ever” during the “While the flu and bility of getting infected with COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 are two different both the flu and COVID-19 Chair of the National Health viruses, it is important to ensure viruses at the same time,” he Strategic Group on COVID-19 you are protected against the added. and Head of the Infectious Dis- seasonal flu this year,” Dr. Al Because flu and COVID-19 eases Division at Hamad Khal said addressing a press share similar symptoms, “it has Medical Corporation (HMC), Dr. conference held yesterday to the potential to create anxiety Abdullatif Al Khal, said cutting launch the seasonal flu cam- among people with COVID-19 the risk of flu will protect the paign at the Medical City. still in our community,” said Dr. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met yesterday with Ambassador Al Khal. of Republic of Azerbaijan to Qatar, H E Rashad Ismayilov. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations, The annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign is a joint in addition to issues of joint interest. initiative of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), the Primary Health Care Corpo- ration (PHCC) and HMC. Over 99.988% of Qatar Airways The vaccine is available for free across all PHCC health centers, at HMC for patients passengers travel COVID-19 free attending clinic appointments The annual seasonal flu vaccination campaign begins across and at more than 40 private THE PENINSULA — DOHA programme has resulted in more uniform in May 2020, as well the country from today clinics and hospitals as well than 99.988 percent of pas- as the inclusion of passenger as semi-governmental Qatar Airways reports sengers travelling COVID-19-free face shields on all flights. The vaccine is available for free at all PHCC health centers, at healthcare facilities, until extremely low numbers of on board, with significantly less Qatar Airways Group Chief HMC for patients attending clinic appointments and at more March 2021. COVID-19 cases on board its than one per cent of passengers Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, Dr. Al Khal said the annual aircraft after operating more confirmed to have tested positive said: “With the adoption of the than 40 private clinics and hospitals as well as semi- seasonal flu vaccine is the best than 4.6 million passenger by local authorities following a right measures such as metic- governmental healthcare facilities, until March 2021 and safest way to reduce the flown sectors and over 33 Qatar Airways flight. ulous on-board safety, hygiene chances of catching the flu and billion revenue passenger kilo- In addition to this, signifi- and social distancing proce- The flu vaccine may not protect against COVID-19, but it will potentially spreading it to metres on more than 37,000 cantly less than one per cent dures in place at airports, and reduce the risk of developing the flu and flu-related others. COVID-19-free flights across (0.002 percent) of operating compliance with the testing and The circulating flu viruses the globe since February 2020. cabin crew have been affected entry requirements of local complications, and reduce the possibility of getting infected change from year to year which The success of the airline’s on board to date, with no new authorities, air travel does not with both the flu and COVID-19 viruses at the same time is why it is important to receive robust COVID-19 monitoring, cases recorded since the airline need to be a source of concern the flu vaccine annually. `P2 detection and hygiene introduced its full PPE in-flight to passengers.” `P4 Katara International Hunting and Ministerial decision to abolish system Falcons Exhibition opens today of reporting absconding workers soon RAYNALD C RIVERA States, the UK, Turkey, SANAULLAH ATAULLAH the Ministry and the Embassy steps in the field of labour THE PENINSULA Pakistan, Romania, Belgium, THE PENINSULA of Canada yesterday. Head of reforms and the latest is can- Portugal, France, and Hungary International Labour Organi- celling requirement of no Opening fixtures in the 2020/21 The gigantic white tent at are participating in the five-day To safeguard the workers’ rights zation (ILO) Office Qatar, objection certificate (NOC) for UEFA Champions League group Katara’s Wisdom Square and exhibition. in Qatar, a ministerial decision Houtan Homayounpour mod- changing the work. phase this week (Kick-offs 10pm Building 12’s vast exhibition From today until Thursday will be issued soon to abolish the erated the webinar. “The new reform allowed Qatar time unless stated): TODAY'S MATCHES space are all set to welcome and on Saturday, the exhibition existing system of reporting Al Obaidli said that the workers to change their work falconry and hunting enthu- is open from 9am to 2pm and absconding workers (commonly employer will be no more organisations freely which is first GROUP E siasts for today’s opening of the from 4pm to 11pm. known Balag Al Horob). entitled to report for absconding of its kind in the Middle Eastern Chelsea (ENG) vs Sevilla (ESP) fourth Katara International There will be a break “We are working with the workers. He only has to inform countries. We have cancelled the Rennes (FRA) vs Krasnodar (RUS) Hunting and Falcons Exhibition from 2pm to 4pm for Ministry of Interior to cancel the that his worker quit the job to sponsorship system completely,” GROUP F (7:55pm) (S’hail 2020). disinfection. system for reporting runaway avert future liability. said Obaidli. Zenit Saint-Petersburg (RUS) vs A total of 112 companies On Friday, the exhibition’s workers,” said Assistant Under- The Ministry will investigate He said that non-discrimi- Club Brugge (BEL) from 13 countries have flown operating hours will be from secretary for Labour Affairs at the status of the absconding natory minimum wage has Lazio (ITA) vs Borussia Dortmund (GER) in to take part in what is con- 2pm to 11pm. the Ministry of Administrative worker and settle the situation been also introduced in Qatar GROUP G (7:55pm) sidered the biggest interna- Organisers said this year’s Development and Labour and according to the applicable law. and Ministry is working side- Dynamo Kiev (UKR) vs Juventus (ITA) tional event of its kind in the S’hail is an exceptionally Social Affairs (MADLSA), H E He can file complaint and apply by-side with its partners and Barcelona (ESP) vs Ferencvaros (HUN) Mena region. advanced edition which fully Mohamed Hassan Al Obaidli. for changing a job. The runaway international organizations GROUP H Some of the leading com- responds to the precau- Al Obaidli was addressing worker will be entitled to avail notably International Labour Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) vs panies dealing in falconry and tionary and safety measures a webinar titled ‘Labour all of his rights. The report for Organization (ILO) for fair Manchester United (ENG) hunting supplies and against COVID-19 and in Reforms in Qatar: A Virtual absconding worker will not affect recruitment, developing mech- RB Leipzig (GER) vs Istanbul equipment from Qatar, Kuwait, accordance with safe Panel Discussion of Effective their status at all,” said Obaidli. anism for inspection and curb Basaksehir (TUR) Spain Lebanon, the United shopping standards.