QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune THURSDAY QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 MUHARRAM 15, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5042 QR 2 Fajr: 3:57 am Dhuhr: 11:33 am Asr: 3:03 pm Maghrib: 5:52 pm Isha: 7:22 pm Business 9 Sports 13 QNB launches ‘Awesome Education City FINE Double Rewards’ offer for Stadium to host its HIGH : 41°C credit card holders first official match LOW : 30°C CABINET AFFIRMS CONTINUATION OF COVID-19 MEASURES Awqaf outlines strategic Amir, Kushner review goals before Cabinet strong Qatar-US ties QNA in addition to highlighting ment assets in accordance Amir affirms Qatar’s position DOHA any partnership projects be- with best practices in this field that calls for a just settlement tween the public and private in order to achieve the larg- THE Cabinet has affirmed the sectors. est returns possible within the of the Palestinian cause continuation of work with the The plans of the Ministry acceptable limits of risk, and precautionary measures taken of Endowments (Awqaf) and disbursing those returns in a QNA to combat the coronavirus Islamic Affairs include the fol- manner that ensures the high- DOHA (COVID-19) pandemic after lowing: est social return. it was briefed by HE Minister Main result 3- Adopting the best so- HIS Highness the Amir of State of Qatar of Public Health on the latest A comprehensive and in- cial media methodologies to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met developments related to the tegrated system for religious motivate those who must pay Senior Advisor to the US President Jared virus. call and guidance and Islamic Zakat on time, and collecting Kushner at Al Bahr Palace on Wednesday. The Cabinet meeting, affairs that consolidates the the maximum Zakat due from During the meeting, they reviewed the chaired by Prime Minister noble Islamic principles and individuals and companies. close strategic relations between Qatar and and Minister of Interior HE values as a way of life in the 4- Developing a compre- the US. Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Qatari society, and supports hensive strategy for com- They also discussed a number of issues bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on the system of social protec- munity communication with of common concern, especially the peace Wednesday, reviewed the tion and human building in clear and specific goals to shed process in the Middle East region. strategic goals of the Ministry accordance with the process of light on the ministry’s role and HH the Amir affirmed, during the meet- of Endowments (Awqaf) and sustainable development. achievements in the best pos- ing, Qatar’s position that calls for a just set- Islamic Affairs. sible way, and in accordance tlement of the Palestinian cause on the basis Minister of Endowments Strategic goals with the highest professional of international legitimacy resolutions and (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs 1- Monitoring social chal- standards. the Arab Peace Initiative and that is based gave a presentation on the de- lenges and the contrast be- 5- Developing the best on the two-state solution in a way that tailed plan for the strategy of tween Islamic values and leadership at all levels, and achieves security and stability in the region. the ministry. The presentation those common in Qatari soci- adopting an institutional cul- came after ety, and promoting the Islamic ture that is consistent with the the Prime Minister called model among the youth for a ministry’s objectives and the on ministries and public bod- meaningful life full of content- requirements of implementing ies to come up with a plan ment and tranquility. the strategy aimed at embody- outlining their competencies 2- Developing a compre- ing the ministry’s vision. Three controls for to help the nation achieve the hensive strategy to attract, UAE caused ‘maximum suffering’ Continued on page 2 changing jobs: Qatar National Vision 2030, manage and invest endow- Notification, for Qataris: Qatar to UN top court non-competition AFP THE HAGUE & compensation QATAR on Wednesday told THE new amendments to QU ranks among world’s the UN top court that the laws that included deter- United Arab Emirates (UAE) mining the minimum wage top 350 universities inflicted “maximum suffer- for workers and facilitating ing” on Qataris as part of the changing jobs are aimed Qatar University (QU) has jumped 90 places to enter the club Gulf diplomatic crisis. at improving conditions of of the best 350 International Universities according to Times Doha said the measures labour market in Qatar, an Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021. The taken by Abu Dhabi after four official has said. THE World University Rankings 2021 includes 1,527 universi- Arab states severed ties with This came as Qatar ties across 93 countries and regions, and is the largest and Qatar in 2017 breached a UN Chamber and Ministry of PM congratulates most diverse university rankings to date. paGE 2 treaty against racial discrimi- Administrative Develop- nation. ment, Labor and Social Af- Sudan counterpart Qatar and the UAE are fairs (MADLSA) on Wednes- on peace deal arguing this week before the The UAE seeks to avoid the jurisdiction of this day discussed the details International Court of Jus- court because it seeks to avoid the truth. This of new expat laws. PRIME Minister and Minister of tice (ICJ) in The Hague about dispute is about the UAE’s punitive discriminatory Assistant Undersecre- Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin whether the tribunal has the measures, which are intended to bend the State of Qatar to tary for Labor Affairs Mo- Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, in jurisdiction to deal with the the UAE’s political will by inflicting maximum suffering on hamed Hassan Al Obaidly a telephone call on Wednesday, case. the Qatari people.” said the ministry was keen congratulated Sudanese Prime “The UAE seeks to avoid on supporting business Minister Dr Abdalla Hamdok and the jurisdiction of this court — Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, head of owners and the private sec- the brotherly Sudanese people on because it seeks to avoid the Qatar legal team tor as well as protecting the the signing of the peace agree- truth,” Dr Mohammed bin interests of labourers. ment between the Sudanese Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, head of will by inflicting maximum nation (CERD). Obaidly said there are transitional government and a the legal team, and the Dean suffering on the Qatari peo- “The UAE’s actions go to three controls for changing number of armed movements. of the College of Law at Qatar ple.” the very core of the evil the jobs which safeguards the The PM stressed that the University, told the court. Doha took the United convention was designed to interests of the employee agreement constitutes an impor- “This dispute is about the Arab Emirates to the ICJ in eradicate,” said Al Khulaifi. and the employer. The three tant step for achieving the unity, UAE’s punitive discrimina- 2018, saying it had breached Doha has also won a sepa- controls are notification, security and stability of Sudan. Ashghal starts developing 28km link tory measures, which are in- the 1965 International Con- rate but related case at the non-competition and com- The PM expressed the hope that (PG 2 ) tended to bend the State of vention on the Elimination of ICJ in July that is specifically pensation. (QNA) paGE 9 the Sudanese people will fulfil road network with Al Khor Road Qatar to the UAE’s political All Forms of Racial Discrimi- about the air blockade. their aspirations to development, progress and prosperity. The Sudanese PM expressed thanks and appreciation to the leader- ship, government and people of Qatar for their firm support for 8 held for flouting home-quarantine rules QA to operate 650 weekly flights to the Sudanese people. (QNA) QNA Al Shahwani Al Hajri, Ahmed over 85 destinations by mid-Sept DOHA Abdulaziz Muhammad Abdul- lah Marafieh, Munger Mannan, Qatar Airways (QA) continues to lead the industry in COVID-19 recoveries EIGHT persons were arrested Bleech Flee, Jamblely Juba, providing global connectivity by resuming flights to just reach 116,111 for violating the home-quar- Faleh Hadi Fahad Al Shahwani over half the destinations it operated pre-COVID-19. QATAR on Wednesday reported antine pledge they undertook Al Hajri, Muhammad Mubarak Since the onset of the pandemic, Qatar Airways network 212 coronavirus (COVID-19) in accordance with the proce- Muhammad Al Rakhila Al Marri has never fallen below 30 destinations with continuous cases, the Ministry of Public dures of the health authori- and prevent the spread of the and Abdul-Rahman Saleh Ali services to five continents. By mid-September, Qatar Health (MoPH) has said. Also, ties to contain the spread of coronavirus. Abbad Al Ajji. Airways will operate over 650 weekly flights to more 216 people recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19). The violators are subject to The authorities concerned than 85 destinations, providing more flexible travel op- the virus in the past 24 hours, The arrests were made in legal accountability in accord- in the state called on citizens tions to more global destinations than any other airline. bringing the total number of implementation of the precau- ance with the procedures of the and residents who are subject The airline will resume flights to Houston, Kathmandu, recoveries in Qatar to 116,111. tionary measures approved by health authorities. to quarantine to fully adhere Mogadishu, Philadelphia and Sialkot in September. Qa- Sadly, an 84-year-old patient the health authorities repre- The eight persons, who to the requirements set by tar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, succumbed to the virus, tak- sented by the Ministry of Public are currently being referred to the Ministry of Public Health, “We are proud to be the leading global airline connecting passengers with the world.