BUSINESS | Page 1 QATAR | Page 9 Qatar set to benefi t Sidra Medicine from expected global saves life of economic recovery, Kuwaiti boy with post-pandemic in intractable epilepsy 2021: Al-Shaibei published in QATAR since 1978 SUNDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11747 November 29, 2020 Rabia II 14, 1442 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals ‘News’ of ATM Preparing to set sail at Katara daily withdrawal limit false: QCB Qatar decries Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued a statement confirming that the news circulating on social media, regarding a reduction in the maximum daily cash withdrawal killing of top from ATMs to QR5,000, is incorrect and unfounded. In the statement on its website, QCB said what was circulating - based on a forged circular not issued by the central Iran scientist bank - is nothing but a rumour. QCB stressed the need for accuracy and to obtain information from off icial O Such acts will only contribute to sources only, and not to convey news and circulars issued by pouring more fuel to the fire: FM unknown parties. The central bank also stressed that it reserves the QNA stance of the government and people right to take legal action against Doha of Qatar, stressing the strength of the those who spread rumours. relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, the United Nations French protesters E the Deputy Prime Minister urged restraint after tensions rose in clash with police and Minister of Foreign Af- the Middle East with the assassination Preparations for the 10th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival are continuing in full swing. The event will take place from Hfairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Ab- of the top Iranian nuclear scientist. December 1-5. (Image courtesy of Katara Twitter page) Page 6 Violent clashes erupted in Paris dulrahman al-Thani yesterday made a Iran has blamed Israel for Friday’s yesterday as tens of thousands took phone call to Iranian foreign minister killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and to the streets to protest against new Dr Mohamed Javad Zarif. vowed revenge. security legislation, with tensions During the call, they discussed bilat- “We urge restraint and the need to intensified by the police beating eral co-operation relations and issues avoid any actions that could lead to an and racial abuse of a black man that of common concern. escalation of tensions in the region,” The Seef, Lusail open for investors shocked France. Several fires were HE the Deputy Prime Minister and a UN spokesman said. “We condemn started in Paris, sending acrid smoke Minister of Foreign Aff airs expressed any assassination or extrajudicial kill- into the air, as protesters vented during the call Qatar’s strong condem- ing.” he Seef, a 600,000sq m multi- ing nine unique and exceptional Yousef al-Musleh, chief develop- their anger against the security law nation of the bombing that took place A report from Tehran adds: Iran’s use development located at the residential towers in terms of design ment and asset management offi cer, which would restrict the publication in Tehran and the assassination of the supreme leader promised yesterday to Twaterfront of Lusail, is now and facilities. The project also off ers said: “Lusail is ripe as an investment of police off icers’ faces. Some scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, head of retaliate for the killing of the scientist, open for Qatari and foreign investors, freehold ownership for the luxurious opportunity for local and foreign in- 46,000 people marched in Paris the Research and Innovation Organisa- raising the threat of a new confronta- it has been announced. residential apartments and leasing vestors. The areas comprising the and 133,000 in total nationwide, the tion at the Iranian Ministry of Defence, tion with the West and Israel in the The location off ers an attractive opportunities for community retail heart of Lusail are set to be the cen- interior ministry said. Page 12 in an armed attack, considering it a remaining weeks of Donald Trump’s investment opportunity, situated at outlets, in addition to residency for tre of business and commerce in the clear violation of human rights. presidency. the heart of the Lusail waterfront, non-Qatari investors in line with future - as an attractive location that Tigray fighting over, HE Sheikh Mohamed expressed Qa- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to and within the proximity of many of Cabinet Resolution No 28 of 2020. off ers residents, visitors and business tar’s condolences to the government continue the work of Fakhrizadeh, the city’s landmarks, including Lusail Qatari Diar has invited the public to owners ease of access, connectivity says Ethiopia PM and the people of the Islamic Republic who Western and Israeli governments Stadium, which is scheduled to host explore the numerous investment op- and convenience built on sustainabil- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy of Iran, stressing that such steps will believe was the architect of a secret 10 matches during the FIFA World portunities at The Seef, a high-profi le ity, all locked in Qatar’s premier smart Ahmed said yesterday that military only contribute to pouring more fuel Iranian nuclear weapons programme. Cup Qatar 2022, up to and including district that off ers investors a luxury city.” operations in the country’s northern to the fi re at a time when the region Friday’s killing, which Iran’s presi- the fi nal. waterfront development, extending He added: “We welcome inves- Tigray region were “completed” and the international community are dent was swift to blame on Israel, could The Lusail waterfront off ers a slew over a plot area of around 520,000sq tors to explore the residential, after the army claimed control of the looking for ways to reduce tensions complicate any eff orts by President- of entertainment, retail, food and m of land. business and commercial areas regional capital Mekelle, declaring and return to the table of dialogue and elect Joe Biden to revive a detente with beverage options, set to feature the The mixed-use building area com- in Lusail and reap the benefits of victory in a three-week-old conflict diplomacy. Tehran that was forged when he was in Parisian themed up-and-coming prises 600,000sq m of commercial, its vibrant culture, environment- that has left thousands dead. “I HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Barack Obama’s administration. Place Vendome, in addition to the offi ce, retail, hotel, residential as well friendly structures and futurist am pleased to share that we have Minister of Foreign Aff airs called for Trump pulled Washington out of Marina Promenade, a popular out- as entertainment, dining and cultural design. Lusail is a hub for busi- completed and ceased the military restraint and fi nding fundamental so- the 2015 international nuclear pact door destination for residents and destinations and outlets, stretching ness activity now and in the future, operations in the #Tigray region,” lutions for the outstanding issues. agreed between Tehran and major visitors. along its 2.3km waterfront prom- promising an attractive return on Abiy said in a Twitter post. Page 10 For his part, Dr Zarif valued the powers. Page 10 Qatari Diar is currently develop- enade. investment.” To Page 9 Gulf Times 2 Sunday, November 29, 2020 QATAR Exchange old iPhone for new iPhone 12 with Vodafone off er ollowing Vodafone Qatar’s And, when trading in, customers and sign up for an Unlimited 5G trade-in to one of the following quired with Vodafone’s Trade- “hugely successful and will get an extra QR300 discount plan, they will get an iPhone 12 Vodafone retail stores for valu- In Programme and the final Ffully sold-out” launch of on their iPhone purchase if they Mini for QR999. “Unlimited 5G ation: Villaggio, Mall of Qatar, sale value will be based on fixed the 5G iPhone 12 line-up, the sign up to a new postpaid Un- plans are the perfect plans for Landmark Mall, City Center criteria such as iPhone model, company has announced the ar- limited 5G Plan or upgrade their iPhone 12 models, giving cus- Doha, Tawar Mall, Doha Festi- device functionality, battery rival of new limited stock with existing plan to an Unlimited 5G tomers unlimited local data and val City, Al Wakra, LuLu D-Ring functionality and screen intact- the opportunity to trade-in Plan,” Vodafone Qatar said in a calls as well as roaming data in Road, LuLu Gharrafa, LuLu Al ness. “To trade in your phones one’s current iPhone for a credit statement yesterday. up to 140 countries. On top of Khor, Al Nasr, Al Kharaitiyat, safely and securely, customers towards the purchase of the For example, customers who this, Vodafone exclusively of- The Pearl-Qatar and Al Furos- should log out of iCloud, remove new iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, trade-in their current iPhone fers customers a free second siya. their SIM or memory card, de- iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro XS 64GB and sign up to a new year warranty worth QR295 with Customers can trade-in up to lete all personal information and Max. Unlimited 5G plan will get every iPhone 12 purchase,” the three iPhones starting with the reset to Factory Settings,” the “The hugely popular Voda- an iPhone 12 Pro 128GB for statement notes. iPhone 5 for the purchase of one statement adds. fone Trade-in Programme is an QR2,999 or better still, if they All customers have to do is of the new iPhone 12 models. To learn more, one can visit easy way to get the latest iPhone. trade-in an iPhone 11 Pro 64GB bring the iPhone/s they want to Returning accessories is not re- www.vodafone.qa/tradein.