BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar to Murray implement PPP plans to undergoes support private hip surgery sector: QC published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11079 January 30, 2019 Jumada I 24, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Qatar erupts in joy after Qatar and Japan humbling arrogant UAE agree to step up strategic alliance Amir and Abe hold talks, attend signing of MoUs Qatar fans celebrate after their national team defeated UAE to qualify for the final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, at Souq Waqif yesterday. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam Agencies the fi nal, it’s revenge for everything Doha/Abu Dhabi bad they (the Emiratis) have said.” Amir of Kuwait His Syrian friend Hattim agreed. “This is history. Qatar has God with congratulates Qatar oha erupted in celebration yes- it. Qatar always acts the right way,” he terday as jubilant Qataris and said. Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Sabah Dexpatriates fl ooded the streets Meanwhile, Qatar coach Felix al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah after their team’s victory over bitter Sanchez said his team handled the congratulated Qatari Amir His sporting and political rivals the United pressure well. Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Arab Emirates. “It wasn’t an easy situation,” admit- al-Thani after the Qatari football Qatar punished the unwelcoming ted Sanchez. “The players were aware team qualified yesterday for the hosts 4-0 in a politically charged clash there was going to be a lot of pressure Asian Football Cup’s final match, marred by disgraceful behaviour from but they managed their emotions quite held in the United Arab Emirates shoe-throwing Emirati fans to reach well - I’m very proud of them.” (UAE). He said this achievement their fi rst Asian Cup fi nal where they was a victory for the Gulf and will face Japan on Friday. Arab football, commending the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani meets Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo yesterday. The Qataris, whose national anthem spirit shown by the two competing was booed by many uncivilized spec- teams. Crown Prince Sheikh tators before the game, scored through Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali, Hasan also congratulated His Highness al-Haydos and Hamid Ismail in Abu Sheikh Tamim for the Qatari team’s Dhabi. advancing to the AFC’s final. Prime As they celebrated a famous win Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak and record sixth clean sheet at a single al-Hamad al-Sabah sent a similar Asian Cup, plastic bottles rained down cable.-Kuna from angry local fans - as they had for each Qatari goal, with midfi elder Sa- lem al-Hajri even hit on the head after A match bristling with regional Qatar exacted swift retribution eight their third. tension over the long-standing Gulf minutes before the break, however, Ali Traffi c along Doha’s Corniche was blockade of Qatar quickly burst into smashing home a right-footed shot jammed bumper-to-bumper with life as a meaty tackle from Bandar al- from the edge of the box to equal Ali exultant fans celebrating the thump- Ahbabi on Akram Afi f put the Qatari Daei’s 1996 record of eight goals in a ing 4-0 Asian Cup semi-fi nal victory, midfi elder up in the air. single Asian Cup. many honking horns or waving Qatari But Qatar drew fi rst blood after 21 As Ali celebrated, more bottles and fl ags from car roofs, and others show- minutes when Khoukhi’s shot squirted even shoes - a deeply insulting provo- ing four fi ngers to emphasise the em- under UAE goalkeeper Khalid Eisa, cation in Arab culture - were thrown at phatic victory. much to the horror of a hostile crowd . the players. The Amir and Abe hold delegation-level talks at the Prime Minister’s Off ice in Tokyo. “I am so happy, of course, because Afi f was then targeted by bottle- UAE almost pulled a goal back after now we will play in the fi nal,” Ahmed, throwing Emirati fans as he tried to the interval when Ali Mabkhout forced QNA port between the Ministry of Trans- The Japanese Prime Minister pointed 24, said as he watched the celebrations take a corner, appealing desperately to Saad al-Sheeb into a fi ngertip save Tokyo port and Communications of Qatar and out that the 50th anniversary of the es- smoking from the side of the match. the referee as he stepped away from the before Ahmed Khalil also tested al- the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, tablishment of diplomatic relations be- “But for us this match is better than kick. Sheeb’s refl exes. To Page 24 Transport and Tourism of Japan envis- tween the two countries will be marked atar-Japan bilateral relations ages developing co-operation in trans- in 2021. are poised to become stronger port. Abe praised Qatar for hosting the Qafter the two countries issued a The Amir and Abe also witnessed FIFA 2022 World Cup. joint declaration and signed a number the signing of the fi rst executive pro- He also expressed sincere thanks and of memorandums of understanding gramme for the MoU of co-operation gratitude to the Amir for Qatar’s help (MoUs). in the fi eld of youth and sports between in getting Japanese journalist Jumpei The signing ceremony was attend- the Ministry of Culture and Sports in Yasuda arrested in Syria released. ed by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Qatar and the Ministry of Education, The Amir expressed his happi- Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Ja- Culture, Sports, Science and Technol- ness at his second visit to Japan, and pan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in To- ogy of Japan. his meeting with the Prime Minister, kyo yesterday. MoUs were also signed in the fi eld of and wished further development of The joint declaration was on the legal and judicial administration be- relations between the two countries, establishment of a strategic dialogue tween the Ministry of Justice of Qatar stressing the importance of this visit mechanism between the two coun- and the Ministry of Justice of Japan, in enhancing progress and develop- tries aimed at strengthening relations and in the fi eld of waste treatment be- ment to include areas other than the and encouraging co-operation in all tween the Ministry of Municipality and existing fi elds of energy and co-oper- fields. Environment of Qatar and the Ministry ation. An MoU was signed in the fi eld of of the Environment of Japan. The Amir also expressed confi dence culture between Qatar’s Ministry of The signing ceremony was also at- that the 2020 Olympic Games to be Culture and Sports and the Ministry tended by members of the offi cial del- held in Tokyo will be a successful and of Foreign Aff airs of Japan to enhance egation accompanying the Amir and a perfect tournament. the bilateral relations and co-operation number of Japanese ministers and sen- Qatar is looking forward to the co- in the fi eld of culture, and promoting ior offi cials. operation from Japanese friends in or- understanding and good relations be- The Amir and Abe later held offi cial ganising such events, the Amir added. tween the peoples. talks at the Prime Minister’s offi ce in Sheikh Tamim said the two sides A second MoU was on co-operation Tokyo yesterday evening. agreed to co-operate in the fi eld of in economy, trade and technical co-op- At the outset, Abe welcomed the sports and in organising international eration between the Ministry of Com- Amir and the accompanying delega- sporting events. merce and Industry of the two coun- tion, recalling his last visit to Japan four The offi cial talks focused on tries. It seeks to strengthen the bonds years ago and the subsequent meetings. strengthening bilateral relations to of friendship in the respective fi elds He said Japan attaches the highest level enhance the comprehensive strategic Footwear thrown by Emirati fans are seen on the pitch during the semi-final football match between Qatar and UAE at the and achieve mutual benefi ts. of confi dence in Qatar as a gas export- partnership between the two friendly Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Sport Pages 1, 2 and 3 Another MoU in the fi eld of trans- ing country. countries. To Page 2 Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, January 30, 2019 QATAR Amir accorded ceremonial welcome in Tokyo His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, accompanied by Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, reviewing a guard of honour witnessing the signing of a joint declaration and MoUs between the governments of Qatar and at the off icial reception ceremony in Tokyo yesterday. Japan in Tokyo yesterday. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani receiving His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono at his residence in Tokyo receiving Qatari students and trainees in Japan yesterday. yesterday. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attending a dinner banquet hosted by the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani exchanged views with the students and trainees about their fields of study, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo yesterday. scientific disciplines and their fields of work. Qatar and Japan agree to step up partnership From Page 1 The two sides discussed the latest regional and in- ternational developments, especially the situation in Syria and Yemen, as well as the Gulf crisis.