BUSINESSBUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 7 Federer into Stuttgart fi nal, regains World energy chiefs see world No 1 natural gas expansion aiding green push ranking published in QATAR since 1978 SUNDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 10852 June 17, 2018 Shawwal 3, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Festive fun at Souq Waqif Qatar’s private In brief QATAR | Offi cial Amir, Indian sector ‘to play PM review ties His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the phone call, the Indian a bigger role’ leader congratulated the Amir on the occasion of the blessed Eid al- By Peter Alagos solutions” to private sector-related is- Fitr. The two leaders also reviewed Business Reporter sues and challenges, and delivered the the bilateral relations and means of private sector’s views to government enhancing them, in addition to the bodies to reach “adequate solutions,” latest developments on the regional ith a fresh 2018-2023 term Sheikh Khalifa said. and international arenas. ahead, Qatar Chamber’s He noted that Qatar Chamber played Wnewly-elected board of di- a signifi cant role in the economic de- QATAR | Cables rectors has vowed to devote eff orts to- velopment “by giving inputs on legis- wards self-reliance, and to secure the lation and laws relating to the private Amir sends greetings private sector with a “bigger role” in sector.” It also has strengthened co- to Iceland’s leader economic development, a top offi cial operation with all government enti- His Highness the Amir Sheikh has said. ties, and attained an active presence Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and According to Qatar Chamber chair- in many regional and international His Highness the Deputy Amir man Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Tha- forums and events, the chairman said. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad ni, the “coming stage” will be focused “During its last council, the chamber al-Thani yesterday sent cables on self-suffi ciency, especially after signifi cantly contributed to promoting of congratulations to Iceland’s Qatar overcame the challenges of the and supporting local products through President Gudni Johannesson on the economic blockade imposed on the Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh exhibitions it organised inside and out- occasion of his country’s National country in June last year. Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani. side the country. In line with techno- Day. HE the Prime Minister and “By electing its sixth board of di- logical advancements, the chamber in- Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah rectors, Qatar Chamber begins a new erted all possible eff orts to eradicate all troduced many online services through bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani also phase of its march with more focus on obstacles that may hinder the private its website,” Sheikh Khalifa said. sent a cable of congratulations promoting a bigger role for the private sector to play its expected role in the According to Sheikh Khalifa, Law No to Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrin sector in the economic process,” Sheikh economic process.” 23 of 2017 was issued to amend some Jakobsdottir on the same occasion. Khalifa said in Qatar Chamber’s latest In retrospect, Sheikh Khalifa said provisions of Law No 11 of 1990 on edition of Al-Moltaqa newsletter. the previous board’s accomplishments the establishment of Qatar Chamber, QATAR | Reaction “In fact, the siege stimulated the included the development of a work and “emphasised the wise leadership’s establishment of new projects in all strategy to help the chamber play a sig- keenness on empowering the role of Afghanistan suicide sectors and reinforced the national nifi cant role in the economy in line with Qatar Chamber in the economic proc- attack condemned production as a means to reduce the the objectives of the Qatar National Vi- ess and promoting the private sector as Qatar has strongly condemned reliance on imports. Qatar Chamber sion 2030, as well as to provide “opti- a key partner in development.” a suicide bombing in Nangarhar has been committed to representing mal services” to its members. “This confers greater responsibility province in eastern Afghanistan A juggler entertains visitors at Doha’s Souq Waqif yesterday as part of the Eid al-Fitr and protecting the interests of the pri- Similarly, the Qatar Chamber’s sec- on us to exert extra eff orts towards the which killed at least 25 people festivities. PICTURE: Shemeer Rasheed vate sector locally and globally. It ex- torial committees sought “appropriate private sector,” Sheikh Khalifa added. during a ceasefire ceremony. In a statement yesterday. The Ministry of Foreign Aff airs expressed Qatar’s shock, calling the attack a desperate attempt to derail the ceasefire agreement between Indulge in moderation, the Afghan government and the Taliban movement and eff orts to UN envoy in Yemen bring lasting peace in the country. The statement expressed Qatar’s expert urges diabetics full solidarity with the Afghan government and its support for ith careful planning, dia- related expenditure in the Middle East all eff orts to maintain security for Hodeida crisis talks betics can enjoy all that the on per capita basis at $2,868 per per- and achieve peace and stability. Wfestive season of Eid al-Fitr son, according to the report. The Mena The statement reiterated Qatar’s AFP The envoy did not make any state- tion imposed a near-total blockade on has to offer, a clinical dietitian at Ha- region suff ers from some of the highest firm stance rejecting violence and Sanaa ment on his arrival at Sanaa interna- the city’s port. mad Medical Corporation (HMC) has levels of diabetes globally in terms of terrorism regardless of motives tional airport. The Yemeni army yesterday claimed said. prevalence. and reasons and expressed More than 70% of Yemeni imports it had seized control of the rebel base at “The end of Ramadan and the be- IDF estimates that on average, condolences to the victims’ families, he UN envoy for Yemen held pass through Hodeida’s docks and the Hodeida’s disused airport, which has ginning of Eid al-Fitr festivities can 13.6% of the adult population (20-79 the government and the people of emergency talks in rebel-con- fi ghting has raised UN fears of humani- been closed since 2014. be a challenging time for many people years) in the Mena region is currently Afghanistan. Ttrolled capital Sanaa yesterday tarian catastrophe in a country already An AFP correspondent on the front with diabetes due to the risk of hyper- diagnosed with diabetes, which is well over the key aid port of Hodeida, where teetering on the brink of famine. line could not confi rm the report and a glycemia caused by overindulging on above the global average of 8.5%. AFRICA | Sport a regional coalition is battling Houthi Yemen’s government and its allies spokesman for the coalition, which has sugary foods and beverages,” Zohair The HMC clinical dietitian said fi ghters. launched their off ensive on Wednes- troops taking part in the off ensive, did al-Arabi explained. that though excessive consumption of CAF gives exclusive Martin Griffi ths was believed to be day, since then at least 139 combatants not respond to repeated requests for A BMI report quoting the fi gures foods high in sugar, such as cakes, bis- licence to beIN pushing a deal for rebel leaders to cede have been killed, according to medical comment. from a report by International Diabe- cuits, and other sweets can lead to dia- The Confederation Africaine de control of the Red Sea port to a UN- and military sources. But military sources later denied that tes Federation (IDF) had stated last year betes complications, it is possible for Football (CAF) has granted an supervised committee and halt heavy The Houthi rebels have controlled the army had entered the airport. that Qatar has an age adjusted diabetes most people with diabetes to include exclusive licence to beIN Media clashes against advancing government the Hodeida region with its population They told AFP, however, that spo- prevalence rate of 20% with 239.1 peo- desserts in their meal plan, with care- Group for the transmission of the troops backed by Saudi Arabia and the of some 600,000 people since 2014. radic clashes were underway at the air- ple per 1,000 suff ering from the disease. ful planning and attention to portion main CAF competitions, including United Arab Emirates. Earlier this year, the Saudi-led coali- port’s southern gate. Page 3 Qatar also has the highest diabetes- size. To Page 16 but not limited to, the final tournament and the qualifying matches of the Total Africa Cup of Nations, the Total CAF Champions League, the Total CAF Confederation Cup, the Total CAF Super Cup and the Total Women Africa Cup of Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold Argentina Nations. Agencies way through the second half was saved Group C fixture in Kazan. Moscow by Iceland keeper Hannes Halldorsson. Meanwhile, Yussuf Poulsen ruined Argentina enjoyed 73-27 per cent Peru’s fi rst appearance at a World Cup WORLD CUP ball possession, had 27-8 goal at- fi nals for 36 years yesterday with the ionel Messi said he felt respon- tempts, with 18-4 on target, and 10-2 winning goal for Denmark to seal a 1-0 Yesterday’s results sible for Argentina failing to beat corners, but could not fi nd their way victory in Saransk. LIceland in their opening World past a well-organised defence after With France having beaten Australia Argentina 1 Iceland 1 Cup game after he missed a penalty in taking a 19th-minute lead through 2-1 in Kazan earlier in Group C, RB Leip- France 2 Australia 1 a 1-1 draw.