BUSINESS | 03 SPORT | 08 GWC General QFA family Assembly gives celebrates nod to distribute Qatar's historic 19% dividend Asian Cup win Tuesday 5 February 2019 | 30 Jumada I 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7793 | 2 Riyals Qatar and Kuwait pledge to enhance relations Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Amir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah exchanged views on the most important issues and current regional and international developments. QNA KUWAIT Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Amir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah held official talks yesterday morning at Bayan Palace. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and means of boosting them to serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples. Also, the two sides exchanged views on the most important issues and current regional and international developments. H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Represent- Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Amir of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, at Bayan Palace in Kuwait, yesterday. ative of H H the Amir, and Their Excellencies members of the From the Kuwait side, the H E First Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait. H H the Amir and the accompanying delegation of H H banquet was attended by H H and Minister of Defence, H E accompanying delegation were the Amir attended the talks. Crown Prince, Kuwaiti National Deputy Prime Minister and seen off upon departure at From the Kuwaiti side, the Assembly Speaker, H E Marzouq Interior Minister and a number Kuwait International Airport by Crown Prince of Kuwait, H H Ali Al Ghanim, the Deputy Chief "My meeting with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait was friendly of Their Excellencies Sheikhs and H H Crown Prince of Kuwait, H Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber of Kuwait National Guard, H E and brotherly and I am pleased with the feelings that I felt Ministers and senior civilian and E Kuwaiti National Assembly Al Sabah, and the Prime Minister Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al from the Kuwaiti brothers. We have shared with our brothers military officials of Kuwait along Speaker, H H Kuwaiti Prime of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Jaber Al Jaber Al Sabah, H H the Prime in Kuwait common visions about various issues, especially the with Qatar’s Ambassador to Minister, H E Kuwaiti First Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, in Minister, the First Deputy Prime need to restore unity among our peoples." Kuwait, Bandar bin Mohammad Deputy Prime Minister and addition to Kuwait’s senior offi- Minister and Minister of Al Attiya, Kuwait’s Ambassador Defence Minister, H E Kuwaiti cials attended the session. Defence, H E Sheikh Nasser officials in the State of Kuwait. International Airport by H H the to Qatar Hafeez Mohammed Al Deputy Prime Minister and Min- Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Earlier, H H the Amir arrived Amir of Kuwait. Ajmi and members of the Qatari ister of Interior, a number of Hamad Al Thani attended a Sabah, the Deputy Prime Min- in Kuwait City yesterday Also present to welcome Embassy. Their Excellencies Sheikhs from luncheon banquet hosted by ister and Minister of the Interior, morning on a one-day official H H the Amir were H H the H H the Amir was accorded the State of Kuwait, Qatar’s H H the Amir of Kuwait in H E Sheikh Khalid Al Jarrah Al visit to the sisterly State. Crown Prince, H E Speaker of the an official reception upon arrival. Ambassador to Kuwait, Ambas- honour of H H the Amir and the Sabah, and a number of Their H H the Amir and the accom- National Assembly, H E the Later in the evening, H H the sador of the State of Kuwait to accompanying delegation at Excellencies Sheikhs, Ministers panying delegation were wel- Deputy Head of the National Amir left Kuwait City after a Qatar and members of the Bayan Palace yesterday. and senior civilian and military comed upon arrival at Kuwait Guard, H H the Prime Minister, one-day visit to the sisterly State Qatari Embassy. `P2,3 Shura Council hails Qatar CAA, Matar Qatar-India 2019 Year , sign pact to of Culture launched team s victory in Asian Cup manage HIA RAYNALD C RIVERA Kumaran detailed the rich THE PENINSULA offerings of the Year of Culture QNA team was the result of a sound generations, noting that the operations including a concert of Qatar DOHA planning, insightful vision, State’s celebration on the Qatar Museums officially Philharmonic Orchestra and national will and comprehensive occasion of the national team’s QNA launched the Qatar-India 2019 prolific Indian recording artists The Shura Council held its strategic vision which their victory in Asian Cup is a new DOHA Year of Culture with a stunning Naveen Kumar this Friday and regular weekly meeting foundations, goals and means occasion to affirm the people’s show “Ticket to Bollywood” a big concert of Oscar-winning yesterday under the chair- were laid down by HH the Amir unity and loyalty to their The Civil Aviation Authority yesterday at Katara Opera House. Indian composer A R Rahman manship of the Speaker, H E in all political, economic, social, leadership. (CAA) has signed a contract The opening performance who will collaborate with Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al sports and cultural affairs in the H E the Speaker expressed with the Qatari Company for was attended by Ahmad Al prominent Qatari composer Mahmoud. State. thanks and appreciation to the Airports Operation and Namla, Acting CEO at Qatar Dana Al Fardan, among others. At the beginning of the This achievement, H E the peoples of the sisterly and Management (Matar) on the Museums, P Kumaran, the Indian Last night’s spectacular meeting, H E the Speaker Speaker said, is a source of friendly countries who cele- management, operation and Ambassador to Qatar, and other show paid tribute to Bollywood extended congratulations in his pride, not only for the State of brated this achievement with us, maintenance of Hamad Inter- ambassadors and VIP guests. – one of the world’s biggest film name and on behalf of the Qatar and its people and resi- and reflected their love and national Airport (HIA). Addressing the event, Al industries. It was produced and Council’s members to Amir H H dents, but also for all brothers support to the State of Qatar. The contract was signed Namla said: “This year, we are directed by award-winning Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al in the Gulf and Arab countries, The Shura Council then dis- by the President of the CAA pleased to partner with the director Shubhra Bhardwaj and Thani, Father Amir H H Sheikh praising the civilized behaviour, cussed the report of the Internal Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Republic of India. It is impos- choreographed by the talented Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and high moral character, sports- and External Affairs Committee Subaey, and the Qatari Com- sible to touch upon all the Pravarsen Yesambare. Deputy Amir H H Sheikh manship and national spirit on a draft law amending the pro- pany's (Matar) Akbar Al aspects of India’s rich culture Aisha Ghanem Al Attiya, Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani shown by the national team. visions of Law No. 7 of 2007 on Baker. and heritage in this limited time Head of Years of Culture at QM on the victory of Qatar national H E the Speaker also reaf- the Settlement of Administrative Under the terms of the provided to me, however, if I said, “From art to mathematics football team in the Asian Cup firmed that people of Qatar Disputes. After the discussion, the contract, the Qatari Company had to describe it with one word and medicine, India is home to a 2019. derive their honour, ambition Council approved the said draft (Matar) granted the rights to it would be “diversity” – a rich great civilization that has made H E Al Mahmoud also con- and ability to challenge and law and decided to refer its rec- operate and manage Hamad diversity of both landscapes tremendous contributions to gratulated people and residents make history from a glorious ommendations thereon to the International Airport and and history.” humanity. We were proud to of Qatar, the players and the past and a present that is full of esteemed government. maintain its facilities under Al Namla highlighted “the partner with them for this edition technical and administrative confidence, determination and The Council was briefed on the the direct supervision of the important and close relationship of the Year of Culture pro- staff for this historic success under a wise leadership report of its delegation partici- Civil Aviation Authority, to that our two countries share, gramme and are looking forward achievement. that cares for the interests of its pating in the 6th Baku Interna- ensure regular and con- particularly considering that a to introducing Indian audiences The Speaker stressed that people and consciously plans for tional Humanitarian Forum in the tinuous operation of the large Indian community resides to the richness and diversity of the achievement of our national the future of its next Republic of Azerbaijan. `P4 airport. `P4 in Qatar and calls it home.” our own country.” `P3, 20 02 HOME TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2019 Qatar and Kuwait pledge to enhance relations Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani; H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Representative of H H the Amir, and Their Excellencies members of the accompanying delegation of H H the Amir, with the Amir of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah; the Crown Prince of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, and the Prime Minister of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, and other senior officials during the visit to Kuwait at Bayan Palace yesterday.