BUSINESS | 15 SPORT | 17 Oil price Sanchez lauds down 1% Qatar’s patience on rising after 2-0 inventories win Friday 11 January 2019 | 5 Jumada I 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7768 | 2 Riyals Amir, Iraq President review strategic relations QNA The two sides discussed DOHA bilateral relations and Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin means of boosting Hamad Al Thani and the Pres- them in various fields, ident of the Republic of Iraq, Dr. especially in the Barham Salih, held an official talks session at the Amiri Diwan, areas of economy, yesterday. trade, investment, At the start of the session, infrastructure, tourism H H the Amir welcomed the and reconstruction of Iraqi President and his accom- panying delegation, praising the Iraq. fraternal relations between the two countries and stressing that session was attended by the President’s visit would con- members of the accompanying tribute to cementing these official delegation. relations. Upon his arrival at the Amiri For his part, President lauded Diwan President Dr. Barham the deep-rooted relations Salih was accorded an official between the two countries, and reception ceremony. voiced his aspiration to develop H H the Amir hosted yes- them to wider prospects. terday a luncheon banquet in The two sides discussed honour of the President of the bilateral relations and means of Republic of Iraq and the dele- boosting them in various fields gation accompanying him, at the to achieve common interests Amiri Diwan. The function was especially in the areas of attended by a number of Their economy, trade, investment, Excellences the Ministers. infrastructure, tourism and The Iraqi President left Doha reconstruction of Iraq. yesterday. The President and the The two leaders also accompanying delegation were exchanged views on a number seen off upon departure from of regional and international Hamad International Airport by issues of common concern. At the Minister of Commerce and end of the session, the Iraqi Pres- Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al ident extended an invitation to Kuwari, Acting Charge d’Affaires H H the Amir to visit Iraq. H H of the Embassy of the State of the Amir welcomed the Qatar in Iraq, Hussein Ali Al invitation. Fadala, and the Acting Charge A line-up of Their Excel- d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy lencies the Ministers attended the in Qatar Dr. Abdulsattar Al session. On the Iraqi side, the Janabi. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Iraq President Dr. Barham Salih during an official reception at the Amiri Diwan yesterday. Strong wind, low temperatures Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue enhances bilateral cooperation forecast for today QNA common values and mutual with the participation of a line-up US peoples, the Spokesperson promote bilateral trade and DOHA respect. of government officials from both for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs discuss bilateral investment THE PENINSULA In remarks to QNA, the sides. stated. frameworks that address tax pol- DOHA Spokesperson for the Ministry Spokesperson explained that the The Qatari-US Strategic Dia- The first strategic dialogue icies and reduce regulatory of Foreign Affairs H E Lulwah dialogue which reviews the logue will include high-level dis- was held in January 2018 in the obstacles. Qatar Meteorology Al Khater said that the Second overall Qatari-US relations is co- cussions on a number of political, United States, which played a The two sides also signed a Department has forecast Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue, to chaired by Deputy Prime Minister economic, defence and cultural major role in terms of strong number of agreements, MoUs strong wind for today over be held on Sunday in Doha, aims and Minister of Foreign Affairs spheres and will witness the partnership agreements between and letters of intent in the fields most areas in the country. The to strengthen cooperation with H E Sheikh Mohammed bin signing of a number of memo- Washington and Doha in many of trade, investment, technology, weather will be relatively cold the important American ally and Abdulrahman Al Thani and US randums of understanding fields, issued a joint statement energy and cooperation in the during the day with low to develop bilateral relations Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, (MoUs) that enhance cooperation stressing the commitment of the sectors of sport, education, heavy dust conditions at times. which are strong and built on adding that the Dialogue is held in the interests of the Qatari and two friendly countries to health, arts and culture. The lowest temperature is expected in Abu Samra and Al Khor is 14 degree Celsius (minimum) and 15 degree Celsius as minimum in World’s finest Kahraman ambers Mesaieed. Doha and Dukhan are expected to witness 16 degree Celsius minimum go on display at Katara exhibition temperature. Al Ruwais is expected to be less cold com- pared to other areas as it is RAYNALD C RIVERA traders and manufacturers of made of natural and authentic expected to experience 17 THE PENINSULA Kahraman amber in the exhi- Kahraman amber has been Celsius degree minimum bition from around the world and famous among the Arabs since temperature. Some of the finest Kahraman hoped that the event would give ancient times. Qatar Meteorology amber pieces from around the a major boost to Kahraman A wide variety of prayer Department said: “January is world are being showcased at the amber industry worldwide. beads, bracelets, ornaments, art- the second month of the first ever Katara Exhibition for Around 80 stalls representing works and antique products made winter season and is often the Kahraman which opened traders, collectors and manufac- of amber, are on display and coldest month of the year in yesterday at the Katara Cultural turers of authentic Kahraman offered for sale at the event. The which cold fronts and depres- Village Building 12. amber products from seven coun- prices range from few hundreds sions occur frequently. Rain Katara General Manager Dr tries including Qatar, Turkey, to millions of riyals. usually occurs in the second Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti led Kuwait, Lebanon, Russia, Poland A large number of visitors week of the month. Fog is also the launch of the exhibition which and Lithuania are taking part in thronged the exhibition on its common especially in the first was attended by Polish Ambas- the three-day exhibition con- opening day proving the popu- half of the month. The pre- sador Janusz Janke, Turkish sidered the first-of-its-kind in larity of Kahraman amber as key vailing wind is Ambassador Fikret Ozer, Pales- Qatar and the biggest in the element of the culture of people northwesterly.” tinian Ambassador Munir region. in the Gulf region. According to the Abdullah Ghannam, other dip- Amber is fossilised resin orig- The exhibition also features department, Northwesterly lomats, dignitaries and Kahraman inating from trees and the seas artisans demonstrating their skills wind will blow from 15 to amber enthusiasts. and the process of their for- in making beads to visitors as well 25kt, gusting 34kt at places at Speaking at the event, Al mation takes thousands of years. as introduce different styles and times, decreasing to 10 - 20kt Kahraman amber beads on display at Katara, yesterday. Sulaiti expressed his happiness Amber found in the Arab world perspectives in manufacturing by night. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/THE PENINSULA over the massive participation of is called Kahraman and beads authentic beads. `P2 02 HOME FRIDAY 11 JANUARY 2019 Amir, Iraq President review strategic relations Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed the President of the Republic of Iraq, Dr Barham Salih, and his accompanying delegation, at the Amiri Diwan, where they held an official talks session yesterday. Amir sends message to French President Media delegations tour Khalifa International Stadium QNA QNA PARIS as well as the VIP lounge, which environment to prepare for the see so many great facilities and DOHA features an exhibition of rare next stage of the season.” spaces, as well as world class Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a photos reflecting the history of Meanwhile, General experts from all the globe, who written message to HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Media delegations accompa- the stadium since its Manager of Germany’s national are developing football and Macron, pertaining to bilateral ties and the means to enhance and nying Bayern Munich and PSV establishment. team and member of the Presi- sports. develop them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of Eindhoven at their winter Following the tour, PSV dential Board of DFB, Oliver “It is very interesting for me the State of Qatar to the French Republic, Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al training camps in Doha were Eindhovens Chief Executive Bierhof, also toured AZF facil- to see how Aspire, with the Thani, during a meeting with Diplomatic Adviser to the French given yesterday a tour of Khalifa Officer Toon Gerbrands, who ities and said during an interview support of advanced technology President Philippe Etienne. International Stadium, organized joined the Dutch delegations, with AZF social media team: “We and state of the art facilities and by Aspire Zone Foundation. said: “When you see all the facil- have spent two incredible days high-quality experts, tries in During the tour, the delega- ities here in Aspire, they look here. We were warmly wel- every detail to help coaches and tions visited the renovated incredible. Its staff are highly comed by Qatari people. We players to become better. Qatar stadium, where they were intro- professional. Everything is well liked the tour a lot, and we have has a long-term vision to be MoI holds training on duced to the new features of the organized, from pitches to hotels seen great things.