ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Wednesday 26 June 2013 17 Shaaban 1434 - Volume 18 Number 5742 Price: QR2 ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER Wednesday 26 June 2013 17 Shaaban 1434 - Volume 18 Number 5742 Price: QR2 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 NATION’S PRIDE H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani announced in his public address yesterday that H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will be the new Emir. H H Sheikh Hamad stressed in his address that his decision to step aside was to hand over power to the younger generation. There is speculation that a new Cabinet is to be announced. World leaders have welcomed H H Sheikh Tamim as the new Emir. H H Sheikh Hamad has asked fellow Qataris to support H H Sheikh Tamim as they had supported him. H H Sheikh Tamim will address the nation at 6pm today, the Emiri Diwan has announced. More stories and pictures on pages 8, 10, 14, 16, 17 and 18 Editorial: Sheikh Tamim, the Emir on page 20 WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2013 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Celebrations A Qatari man drives his car, decorated with images of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, on the Corniche, yesterday. WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Sheikh Hamad had a futuristic vision DOHA: H H Sheikh Abdullah Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had where it has to be consulted on any- same futuristic outlook and is follow- vision that could be bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Special been working for 10 years to lead the thing happening in the Middle East, ing the footsteps of Sheikh Hamad achieved before that Adviser to the Emir, affirmed yes- young generation who can lead the European countries and the United bin Khalifa Al Thani. date.” terday that H H Sheikh Hamad country, and this was his futuristic States,” he said. “Sheikh Tamim has his own futur- Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani had a futur- outlook. Sheikh Abdullah stressed that istic vision for Qatar and one day I pointed out that istic outlook, saying that the core “Sheikh Hamad, since he was Heir Qatar has reached a level that “eve- think he will put Qatar at a level Sheikh Tamim feature of his domestic policy was Apparent, had plans to take Qatar to ryone is proud of — its vision and greater than what we are expecting. wants to lead Qatari “investment in the citizen.” a higher level in foreign policy and Sheikh Hamad’s leadership.” “Sheikh Tamim is the one who citizens beyond the In an interview with the Qatar economy.” He added: “The Emir H H Sheikh wrote the Introduction of Qatar level they have TV, Sheikh Abdullah said: “Sheikh “Qatar has now reached a stage Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has the Vision 2030, which is a futuristic reached. Sheikh Tamim and Sheikh Hamad have the same vision in preparing citizens by offer- ing them educa- tion and healthcare H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al and pushing them Thani towards sport, spoken to him three years ago which has become that he wanted to step down soon, a culture in many and said that there were young developed countries. men well-prepared to shoulder Sheikh Hamad the responsibility. had been working The young generation in Qatar, for over 15 years led by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad to host the World Al Thani and the supportive Football Cup. group, will develop the country Sheikh Abdullah in a way exceeding our imagina- revealed that tion, he added. Sheikh Hamad had QNA Power transfer only done by the great: Minister DOHA: The State Minister H E Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Attiyah hailed H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s decision to hand over power to H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as a step that “no one but the great would do.” In an interview with Qatar TV yesterday, Al Attiyah said Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made the decision when he deemed the time was right, adding that H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was qualified to run the country. He added that he was not surprised by the decision but rather by the timing. “A few years ago, I heard Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani saying he thought the Heir Apparent was the man to continue the blessed march when the right time came around.” The Minister said: “Sheikh Tamim will receive sup- port and assistance and the people of Qatar, I believe, are confident he will lead this march”. QNA WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME God knows that I didn’t Our young people have want power for the sake proved in recent years of it nor did I seek it for that they are people of personal motivations, strength and resoluteness but it’s the interest of the who comprehend the nation that required us to spirit of their time and fully take decisions. understand its necessities while keeping up with what is new. I hope I have succeeded in bearing responsibility in a way that first pleases God and in a way that lives up to people’s expectations. The time has come to open a new page in the journey of our nation Following is a translated version of H H as his priority and that the happiness of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s the Qatari people will be his main goal at address to the nation yesterday: all times. The future is ahead of you as you move n the name of God, the Most Merciful. into a new reign where a young leadership My dear people, the sons of this holds up the banner. (This leadership) puts nation, the ambition of the coming generation as a I I speak to you today as we prepare to priority and works relentlessly to make that enter a new era in the history of our nation. happen with the help of God and the sons I wanted to address you first because you of this nation and armed with experience are the owners of this land of the pure as which they have gathered in governance, well as its protectors, the builders of its ren- in running the affairs of this country and aissance and the makers of its future. This deep understanding of our area and the was the faith that filled my heart and lived Arab world in particular. in my soul as I grew up in the land of Qatar Although I am confident that you are and started to hold responsibilities to serve qualified for bearing this responsibility, I this homeland and its people. God knows advise you to be fearful of God, be of knowl- that I didn’t want power for itself nor did edge and work hard. Knowledge should be I seek it for personal motivations, but it’s the light that guides your path and assists the interest of the nation that required us you in creating the best future for this to take us through a new era. nation. The time has come to open a new page in It is knowledge that produces generations the journey of our nation that would have that are able to bear responsibility and a new generation carry the responsibilities it is knowledge that helps them take the (armed) with their innovative ideas and right path. Hard and faithful work should active energies. be your habit in order to serve the nation. Our young people have proved in recent Steer away from complacency, lethargy Hard and faithful work should be your habit in order years that they are people of strength and and indolence, for the present and future to serve the nation. Steer away from complacency, resoluteness who comprehend the spirit of generations are only built with effort and lethargy and indolence, for the present and future their time and fully understand its neces- hard work of their people. (Nations) are generations are only built with effort and hard work sities while keeping up with what is new. only shielded against the ambitions of oth- Furthermore, they contribute with their ers and protected from dangers through of their people. ideas through the process of innovation. sweat and sacrifice. And fit for this occasion is what Ali bin Although I am confident about your loy- Abi Taleb, the fourth Caliph, said: “Teach alty to your Arab and Islamic heritage, I your children the best of what you have advise you to preserve our cultural values been taught for they have been created for that stem from our religion as well as our a time different than yours.” Arab and human heritage. We believe that You, our sons and daughters, are the the Arab world is a single body, its single treasure of this nation, the builders of its states are in good condition if the rest of the present and bearers of its future. Since states are. I advise you to stick to righteous- the beginning, we have been positive about ness despite all changing conditions. you and on you we have laid our hope. You I speak to you today to thank the people have proved with your high ambitions and of Qatar who were with me and supported through the achievements that you have me throughout this path. They were the best offered to the nation, that you are qualified supporters in times of hardship and helped for leadership and trustworthy.