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Qatar and Zimbabwe to deepen ties further
Amir and President of Zimbabwe discuss discussed a number of issues of
developing relations between the two common concern.
countries. H H the Amir and the vis-
iting President witnessed the
signing of an agreement on eco-
Agreement on economic, trade and nomic, trade and technical
technical cooperation signed. cooperation between the gov-
ernments of the State of Qatar
and the Republic of
Katara a cultural beacon for the world, Zimbabwe.
says Mnangagwa. A number of Their Excel-
lencies Ministers attended the
THE PENINSULA serves everyone. The President sZeimssbioanb waneda nth seid seig, na innugm. Obne rt hoef
of Zimbabwe thanked H H the members of the official dele-
DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim Amir for the good reception and gation accompanying the pres-
bin Hamad Al Thani and the warm hospitality, expressing his ident attended.
President of the Republic of delight to visit the State of Qatar H H the Amir hosted a
Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnan- and reaffirming that he hopes luncheon banquet at the Amiri
gagwa, held yesterday a session through the visit to deepen ties Diwan yesterday in honour of
of official talks at the Amiri of bilateral cooperation in the President of Zimbabwe and
Diwan. common fields. the delegation accompanying
H H the Amir welcomed the The talks touched on means him.
President and the accompanying of boosting and developing The President hailed Qatar’s
delegation, wishing them a good bilateral relations and prospects cultural institutions and its cul-
visit and hoping the visit would of cooperation between the two tural infrastructure that sup-
help in developing relations countries, particularly in the ports creativity.
between the two countries on all fields of investment and agri- Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson
fronts in a way that culture. The session also →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Mnangagwa, at the Amiri Diwan yesterday.
Qatar is strategic partner of European Union: Official HMC launches ‘Know the 5 to
save a life’ national campaign
RAYNALD C RIVERA We have a two-pronged Oman, told reporters yesterday. recent of which was a meeting
THE PENINSULA approach – one is through the The Cooperation Arrangement, between EU High Representative FAZEENA SALEEM
GCC and secondly bilaterally. The which was signed in Brussels, Federica Mugherini and Deputy Ambulance Service yesterday
DOHA: European Union (EU) signing of the Cooperation serves as basis for an enhanced Prime Minister and Minister of THE PENINSULA relaunched its ‘Know the 5 to
considers Qatar as a strategic Arrangement on March 8 implies political dialogue and Foreign Affairs of Qatar, H E save a life’ national campaign.
partner in various fields and it a significant stepping up of strengthened cooperation on Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- DOHA: In an effort to raise It aims at educating the
supports Kuwait’s mediation bilateral cooperation with Qatar,” areas of mutual interest, particu- rahman Al Thani at the Syria awareness among the public about key actions to take
efforts to solve the dispute, a Ambassador Michele Cervone larly private sector development Conference in Brussels last community about the necessary when calling an ambulance in
senior EU official has said. d’Urso, Head of Delegation of the and research and innovation. month. guidelines that must be followed an emergency situation.
“We are increasingly consid- European Union to Qatar, Saudi D’Urso said EU and Qatar in emergency situations, Hamad
ering Qatar as strategic partner. Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and have regular dialogues, most →CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Medical Corporation’s (HMC) →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Qatar and Zimbabwe to deepen ties further
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, held
yesterday a session of official talks at the Amiri Diwan. H H the Amir and the President of Zimbabwe witnessed the signing
of an agreement on economic, trade and technical cooperation between the governments of Qatar and Zimbabwe.
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This came in remarks to Qatar
News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines
of his visit to Cultural Village Foun-
dation (Katara) last evening. The
President described Katara as a
unique institution that cares about
the world’s cultures, noting that it
also cares about preserving the
Qatari heritage, especially for the
transfer of the cultural heritage of
previous generations to the new
ones.
He stressed that this building is
a unique monument behind which
great efforts are being made to be
a cultural beacon not only for the
people of Qatar but also for the
world and for future generations to
benefit from this cultural heritage.
The President wrote remarks in
a memorial book of Katara
expressing his admiration of Katara,
which he described as a treasure
that must be preserved.
The President and his accompanying delegation explanation of Katara’s most important features,
toured Katara, accompanied by Director General including the Amphitheater, the Opera House, and
of Katara Dr. Khaled Al Sulaiti, who gave a detailed Sout Al Khaleej radio.
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Amir receives written message from President of Sudan Approval for draft law on
non-Qatari capital investment
THE PENINSULA enhancing relations with the full understanding of Qatar’s
European Parliament held position, which calls for dia-
DOHA: The Advisory Council recently in Kuwait, where the logue to resolve differences
yesterday approved draft law delegation presented views and between countries.
which aims at attracting non- suggestions to finalise the com- The Speaker also briefed the
Qatari capital to invest in the mittee’s draft rules of Advisory Council on the partic-
country to promote economic procedure. ipation of the council’s dele-
development. The Speaker briefed the gation, which he chaired, in the
The Advisory Council held council on the meeting held by Arab-African economic forum
yesterday its regular weekly a number of the council’s held recently in Rabat, the
session chaired by Speaker of members with the visiting Kingdom of Morocco, adding the
the Advisory Council, H E Spanish parliamentary dele- forum discussed several priority
Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al gation. The meeting discussed strategic issues, foremost of
Mahmoud. boosting parliamentary relations which are food security, devel-
At the outset of the session, between the State of Qatar and opment and empowerment of
the council discussed the report the Kingdom of Spain, saying women, along with strength-
of the Financial and Economic that he discussed with the del- ening economic and commercial
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a written message from the President of Affairs Committee on a draft law egation the development wit- interests and humanitarian links
the Republic of Sudan, Field Marshal Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir, pertaining to bilateral relations regulating the investment of nessed by the State of Qatar in between the Arab world and the
and ways of enhancing them. The written message was handed over by Envoy of the Sudanese non-Qatari capital in economic economic and legislative fields African continent.
President, Ali Ahmed Karti, when H H the Amir met him at the Amiri Diwan, yesterday. activity. After discussing the as well as the unjust siege Meanwhile, the Advisory
draft law, which aimed at imposed upon it. Council’s Services and Public
attracting non-Qatari capital to On the siege imposed on the Utilities Committee held a
invest in the country to promote State of Qatar, the Speaker said meeting within its 46th ordinary
economic development, the the delegation expressed session under its rapporteur
council approved the draft law support for all efforts exerted to Mohammed bin Mahdi Al
Message from President of Ghana delivered and decided to forward its rec- resolve the Gulf crisis through Ahbabi.
ommendations to the cabinet. dialogue and mutual under- The committee studied a
The council took note of a standing within the framework draft law regulating land
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin report on its delegation’s par- of respect for the sovereignty transport and decided to con-
Hamad Al Thani received ticipation in the second meeting and independence of the State tinue the discussion thereon at
a written message from of the Gulf committee on of Qatar. They also stressed their its next meeting.
the President of the
Republic of Ghana, Nana
Akufo-Addo, pertaining
to bilateral relations Qatar, Benin discuss prospects
between the two countries
and ways of enhancing
them. The message was of bilateral cooperation
received by Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister
of Foregin Affairs, H E THE PENINSULA
Sheikh Mohammed bin
Abdulrahman Al Thani,
when he met yesterday DOHA: Deputy
with the Minister for Prime Minister and
Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign
Regional Integration of AMfofahirasm, Hm Ee dS hebikinh
the Republic of Ghana, Abdulrahman Al
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. Thani, met
yesterday Minister
for Foreign Affairs
and International
Qatari-Turkish campaign provides Cooperation of the
Republic of Benin,
Aurelien Agbenonci,
assistance to flood victims in Somalia ancunyrdinr eghn istd lyaec lecvgoiamsittipionan-g, Dbienp Aubtyd Purlriamhem Mainn iAstl eTrh aanndi, Manindi sottehre orf d Fiogrneitigarni eAsff aati rtsh, eH b Ei lSahteeriaklh m Meoehtainmgm. ed
Qatar. The meeting
QNA Baldwin was caused by high and are dependent on human- discussed the prospects of bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al addition to creating favourable
water levels in the Shabelle itarian aid. bilateral cooperation and means Thani, signed an agreement on conditions for investments and
MOGADISHU: A total of 5,000 River produced by rainfall on Mohammed Abdi, head of of developing them in various the protection and promotion of promoting and protecting these
Somali families have availed of the mountains of Ethiopia. It dis- Hirshabelle State, said that the fields, in addition to discussing a investment and an agreement in investments, as well as enhancing
the aid provided by the joint placed about 100,000 house- water swept away vast tracts of number of issues of common the area of economic, technical bilateral economic, technical and
Qatari-Turkish campaign to help holds and caused material land and almost destroyed the concern. and commercial cooperation. commercial cooperation.
flood victims in Baldwin, Somalia. damage to land, markets and infrastructure of the city in full. Following the meeting, four Benin’s Minister for Foreign Meanwhile, Amir Sheikh
This is the first humanitarian food stores. He thanked Qatar Charity, TIKA agreements were signed between Affairs and International Coop- H H Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
initiative to respond to relief The campaign provided Foundation and the Turkish Red Qatar and Benin concerning the eration, Aurelien Agbenonci, has received a written message
calls by flood victims in this city assistance and food to 5,000 Crescent for their quick protection and promotion of signed the agreements on behalf from President Patrice Talon of
located in the centre of the affected families, as well as response to relief their affected investment and the fields of of the Republic of Benin. the Republic of Benin, pertaining
country. Qatar Charity, jointly plastic wraps, drinking water, brothers. In turn, the Somali culture, youth, and sports. The The aim of these agreements to bilateral relations and means
with Turkish TIKA Foundation toilet facilities and medical Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Deputy Prime Minister and Min- is to exchange expertise in cul- of boosting them. The message
and Turkish Red Crescent, services for those affected in the Mohammed Guled praised the ister of Foreign Affairs signed, on tural fields and to develop aspects was received by the Deputy Prime
oversaw the campaign that pro- camps. According to Somali humanitarian role of the State behalf of the State of Qatar, an related to youth and sports. Minister and Minister of Foreign
vided food and shelter reports, some 26,000 families of Qatar and the Republic of agreement in the field of culture The signed agreements also Affairs during his meeting with
assistance. are now living in camps for the Turkey in Somalia, describing it and an agreement in the field of aim at encouraging and pro- the Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Flooding in the city of displaced, who left their homes as a positive role. youth and sports. tecting mutual investments, cre- Regional Cooperation of the
Minister of Economy and ating a good investment climate Republic of Benin, Aurelien
Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed between the two countries, in Agbenonci.
Qatar is strategic partner of EU
Qatar, Paraguay review ties New grant of
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He noted that Qatar is a very important. A top priority QR50m to Gaza
In terms of foreign relations, major investor in the EU for us is to have a functional,
he said EU had close partnership investing more than €60bn and operational GCC that can take announced
with Qatar during the main that EU is the biggest trade forward the integration process
crises in the region such as in partner for Qatar. in the region,” he said.
Iraq, Syria, Libya, the Horn of Research and education are “We are looking to come up GAZA: Chairman of the Qatari
Africa and Palestine. some of the other areas which with a new package of support Committee for the Recon-
“We have a very close part- he sees huge potential for EU particularly in the area of struction of Gaza, H E Ambas-
nership and we appreciate the and Qatar to further enhance counter-terrorism that we sador Mohammed Al Emadi,
role Qatar is playing in human- cooperation. intend to discuss with Kuwait announced an urgent Qatari
itarian aid. They pledged, for In connection with the and all six GCC countries. We are grant of about $14m to Gaza
example, $100m at the Syria recent opening of an ILO office working hard for the dispute to Strip on the occasion of the
Conference recently. We rec- in Qatar, he said: “Labour be solved; it’s a top priority,” he holy month of Ramadan.
ognise their role and we both market reform is another area added. He said in continuation of
strive to support inclusive that we would like to support He said the EU hopes the Qatar’s relief and humanitarian
political processes, particularly and cooperate closely with dispute be solved swiftly and role and with the advent of the
UN-driven processes from Libya Qatar and I’m sure it’s going to that it doesn’t happen again Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al holy month of Ramadan, Qatar
to Syria,” he said. be one of the priority areas in since it affects the credibility of Muraikhi, who is currently visiting Paraguay, met with President offers the QR50m relief aid to
In terms of bilateral coop- our cooperation arrangement. the GCC as a whole. Horacio Cartes of the Republic of Paraguay yesterday. The Minister Gaza. He added this service
eration, economic cooperation Qatar is very much playing the “What is required now is conveyed greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al and humanitarian grant will
is a very big priority. “For us role of role model in the region”. political commitment. There’s a Thani to the President, wishing the people of Paraguay more target the areas of education,
Qatar very much plays a lead With regard to the current need also for the leaders of the progress and development. The President entrusted the Minister health, housing and the
role in the region. We have this GCC crisis, he said EU has been region to meet and engage. We to convey his greetings to H H the Amir, wishing him good health humanitarian needs.
European economic network supporting the mediation efforts remain partners with the region. and happiness and the Qatari people further development and Al Emadi said Qatar seeks
and Qatar is the only country in of Kuwait, and finding solution GCC is a very important body prosperity. Discussions during the meeting dealt with relations to meet the shortfall in the sal-
the region which is part of this to the dispute is a top priority. and ideally they should find a between the two countries and ways of enhancing and developing aries of Palestinian Authority
network which establishes “We are trying to incentivise way for all key leaders to them, in addition to issues of mutual interest. and Hamas employees and
business partnerships with the engagement with the EU of all convene, engage and settle their make every effort possible in
European public sector”. six GCC countries. GCC unity is differences,” he stressed. this regard.
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HMC to add 20 new ‘ICU ambulances’ to its fleet
FAZEENA SALEEM These vehicles will “They are an ambulance ambulance vehicles. These will be it is expected to increase by 222 ambulances, specifically designed
THE PENINSULA be used to transport platform transporting patients used especially for inter facility by 2022. to respond to incidents in the
from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) transport of patients. With the “In recent years we have most rural parts of Qatar,” said
seriously ill patients facility in a hospital to an ICU opening of new health care facil- expanded and strengthened our Morris. He further said that to
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corpo- from one hospital to facility in another hospital. These ities at different geographical loca- ambulance fleet. We now have enhance the services the top
ration’s (HMC) Ambulance Service another. ambulances are built and designed tions, the work of the ambulance significantly more ambulances to management Ambulance Service
will soon add 20 new ‘ICU ambu- in such that they are bale to service in transporting patients cope with the increased demand also reach out to public for
lances’ to its fleet. transport critically injured or ill within these facilities is obviously as well as a broader range of spe- feedback.
These vehicles will be used to ‘ICU ambulances’ are for patients,” said Morris speaking to increasing,” he said. cialized vehicles. For example, “Every week our staff from
transport seriously ill patients transporting seriously ill patients media on the sidelines of relaunch At present the Ambulance since 2013 we have introduced the top management will be ran-
from one hospital to another, said and can be fitted with complete ‘Know the 5 to save a life’ cam- Service at HMC has a total fleet of three new LifeFlight air ambu- domly calling patients we have
Brendon Morris, Executive life support, ventilation and mon- paign yesterday. “We will very 605 different types of vehicles lances, customised intensive care served within that week to get
Director, Ambulance Service. itoring equipment. soon also be receiving 20 new ICU including emergency vehicles and ambulances and a fleet of rural their feedback,” he said.
HMC launches ‘Know the 5 to save a life’ campaign
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 educate new residents. Service during a press conference provide an accurate
The campaign highlights five “Qatar’s population has held to relaunch the campaign. location are street
ways in which people can help grown significantly and this has “In order for us to be able to names or prom-
the service provide fast and led to increased demand on our provide the best possible support inent landmarks,”
effective care. The campaign Ambulance Service. In 2013 we as quickly as possible, it is said Morris.
‘Know the 5 to save a life’ mes- have received 132, 000 calls and important that members of the During the 999
sages are in case of an emergency, it increased to 250,000 in 2017. public follow the campaign’s five call, the ambulance
dial 999 immediately, know your In the first five months of this year key steps,” he added. dispatcher needs to
location, answer all questions we have seen an increase of eight Explaining the campaign’s gain a clear under-
asked, follow all instructions percent from 2017 in the number key messages, Morris also said standing of the
given and give way to ambu- of calls. By re-running this cam- that as time is a critical factor emergency so that
lances on roadways. paign, we aim to reinforce the key when it comes to responding to the correct
The campaign previously ran messages educate new residents medical emergencies, and it is response team can Officials at the launch of ‘Know the 5 to save a life’ national awareness campaign.
in 2013 and is being rerun rein- in Qatar,” said Brendon Morris, therefore important that people be sent. The Ambu- PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA
force the key messages and Executive Director, Ambulance dial 999 immediately so that we lance Service has a
can send our teams to help as diverse fleet of spe- It is important that the caller in their rear view mirror, or from
quickly as possible. Before cialist response units which are stays on the line even after the the side, they should move over
sending a response team the able to respond quickly and most appropriate response team to the side of the road to let the
ambulance dispatcher must effectively to a wide range of has been sent and that they follow ambulance pass. Every second
first know where to send incidents in various locations. the instructions of the ambulance counts in the most serious
them, so it is essential that Ali Darwish, Assistant Exec- dispatcher, said Darwish. medical emergencies and we are
people know their location utive Director, Ambulance The final message of the asking drivers to help our ambu-
and are able to quickly and Service, Faleh Al Hajiri, Senior ‘Know the 5 to save a life’ cam- lances pass through traffic as
accurately describe this. Production Manager Fleet, paign stresses the importance of quickly as possible,” said Darwish.
“When at home, the easiest Ambulance Service and drivers giving way to ambulances The campaign messaging will
way to give your location is to Abdulaziz Alyafei, Assistant on the road. “When an ambulance be promoted over the coming
provide the details on the Executive Director National is on its way to an emergency months via a range of channels,
building number plate, which Command Centre were also incident it will have its flashing including social media, news-
is usually fixed to the exterior present at the press lights and siren on. When drivers papers, roadside advertising and
of the building. Other ways to conference. see an ambulance approaching in shopping malls.
Signal course for officers and
warrant officers concludes
DOHA: The Directorate of Moral Guidance at the Ministry
of Defence announced, in the presence of Major General
Abdulaziz bin Falah Aldosary, commander of Amiri Signal
Corps and Information Technology, the conclusion of 24th
founding signal course for officers and the 4th qualification
signal course for warrant officers.
The officers’ course lasted for 17 weeks through which
the participants were trained on the theoretical and prac-
tical topics covering various aspects in the field of com-
munications and information technology. The course
included visits to Oman, which included visits to acad-
emies, colleges, institutes and centres specialised in this
field, in order to exchange training experiences in the field
of communications and information technology.
The signal course for warrant officers lasted for 9 weeks
during which the participants were trained on several sub-
jects in the field of communication, military administration,
map reading and other subjects of the course. The participants at the course.
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Qatargas CEO wins Al Attiyah
International Energy Award
THE PENINSULA The Qatargas CEO The Al Attiyah International
was one of seven Energy Awards, this year sup-
DOHA: Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa distinguished ported by Qatar Petroleum,
Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer Qatargas, North Oil Company,
of Qatargas, was selected as the individuals recognised ExxonMobil, Shell and Qatar
2018 winner of the Abdullah bin for exemplary careers Airways, are given annually to
Hamad Al Attiyah International in the energy industry. individuals for their Lifetime
Energy Award for Lifetime Achievement in the advancement
Achievement for the of the global energy industry in
Advancement of the Qatar Energy seven categories.
Industry, which was presented in the energy industry, which The nominees are voted on
yesterday at a gala awards dinner included the Opec Secretary- by an International Selection
at the Museum of Islamic Art. General, Mohammad Sanusi Bar- Committee, a group of renowned
Commenting on behalf of kindo, who was selected as the figures, who are invited to reward
Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, 2018 winner of the International candidates for an outstanding
Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim, Vice- Energy Award for Lifetime record of accomplishment in their
Chairman, The Al Attiyah Foun- Achievement for the sector and for making an excep-
dation said: “Sheikh Khalid lead Advancement of the Opec; Maria tional impact on the industry Minister of Energy and Industry, H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada (fourth right, top row) and
Qatargas for almost a decade and Van Der Hoeven, former Exec- through distinct personal Economic Adviser at Amiri Diwan and Vice-Chairman of the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah International
more recently he participated in utive Director of the International achievements and engagement. Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim (third right, front row) with
leading the management behind Energy Agency, was recognised The Nominees are evaluated in award winners (from left), Prof Paul Stevens, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House; Mohammad Sanusi
the successful merger between in the category of Producer-Con- four areas: Impact, Innovation, Barkindo, Secretary-General of Opec; Maria Van Der Hoeven, Former Executive Director of IEA; Lee R
Rasgas and Qatargas, that now sumer Dialogue, and who, during Long-Term Vision and Raymond, Retired Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil Corporation; Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani,
sees him running the world’s her tenure at the International Leadership. CEO of Qatargas; and Mustapha Bakkoury, President of Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy; during
largest LNG company”. Energy Agency (IEA), steered a Professor Paul Stevens, Dis- the award ceremony held at the MIA in Doha yesterday.
“All of this year’s winners period of exceptional economic tinguished Fellow at Chatham PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT / THE PENINSULA
have made significant contribu- transition in the global energy House, received the accolade for
tions in their own right and we industry. The Advancement of Educating
are very proud to welcome them The Foundation’s annual Future Energy Leaders, and Mus- Middle East and North Africa, International Energy Vice Chairman, UN Global
to Doha and recognise their Honorary Award for tapha Bakkoury, President of Directorate of Global Energy Journalism. Compact, and former Chairman
achievements,” added Dr Advancement of International Masen, the Moroccan Solar Relations at the IEA, and previ- Amongst the distinguished of Shell; John Defterios of CNN
Ibrahim. Energy Policy & Diplomacy, was Energy Agency, was recognized ously Middle East Editor for 2018 Selection Committee and Ali Aissaoui, Oxford Visiting
The Qatargas CEO was one of given this year to Lee R Raymond, for The Advancement of Platts for over a decade, was members this year were Sir Mark Research Fellow & Independent
seven distinguished individuals former Chairman and CEO of Renewable Energy. Kate awarded for her career achieve- Moody-Stuart, Chairman, UN Energy Consultant, Oxford
recognised for exemplary careers ExxonMobil. Dourian, Programme Officer ments in the Advancement of Global Compact Foundation & Institute for Energy Studies.
Maximum working hours of domestic workers shall not exceed 10 hours
SANAULLAH ATAULLAH contrary, interrupted by periods for (ILO) following strategic goals of labor labor contract. Speaking on the own account after the department’s
THE PENINSULA worship, rest and food. Such periods shall sector and Qatar National Vision 2030. recruitment charges of domestic workers, approval.
not be included in the calculation of the The event was attended by the rep- Al Kaabi said that supply and demand in The law stipulates that an employer
hours of work,” said Fares Al Kaabi, Head resentatives from the Ministry of Interior, the market rules the charges as shall be responsible to provide suitable
DOHA: The working hours for domestic of the Department of Manpower Agencies the ILO, embassies of major domestic recruitment fees is different from one housing and food to a domestic worker,
workers including driver, governess, cook, at the Ministry of Administrative Devel- workers’ exporting countries, manpower country to another. appropriate medical care, medicine, and
gardener and workers in a similar occu- opment Labor and Social Affairs. agencies for recruitment of domestic According to the law, the recruitment medical equipment in the case of
pation are eight hours plus two hours Speaking to the media person on the helps. Al Kaabi said that a domestic of domestic workers from abroad shall sickness, or injury during the per-
overtime as maximum in a day, according sidelines of a seminar on the rights of worker shall be entitled to a paid weekly be undertaken by one of the recruitment formance of his/her duties, or as a result
to the Law No. 15 of 2017 for regulating domestic workers organised by the Min- rest holiday, which is not less than offices certified in accordance with men- therefrom, without incurring any
domestic workers, said an official. istry of Administrative Development twenty four consecutive hours adding tioned provisions of the Labour Law. As financial burdens on the domestic
“The law stipulates that the maximum Labor and Social Affairs within a technical that the timing of the weekly rest shall an exception thereof, an employer or the worker. He should treat domestic
hours of work shall not exceed 10 hours cooperation programme between Qatar be determined based on the agreement person mandated by him/her may recruit workers well, in a manner which will
a day, unless there is an agreement to the and International Labor Organization between both parties as indicated in the from abroad domestic workers for their safeguard their dignity and well being.
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Ooredoo recognised as
Huawei value-added partner
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DOHA: Ooredoo
yesterday announced
that it had become a
prestigious value-
added partner for
Huawei, to better
serve Ooredoo
Business customers
and the growing ICT
market needs.
QU President Dr Hassan Al Derham (centre) with other dignitaries at the inauguration ceremony. Qatar’s organisa-
QU’s new multi-storey parking tions need to accel-
erate their digital
transformation. By
adopting cloud,
can accommodate 2,000 cars Internet of Things,
and managed service
solutions, under-
pinned by the coun-
try’s fastest Ooredoo Officials at the Ooredoo-Huawei partnership event.
THE PENINSULA The new parking service. network, Qatar’s
incorporates In his remarks, Dr Al organisations can transform business benefits. As a Huawei business competitiveness.
DOHA: QU President Dr Hassan environmentally Derham said: “The estab- their digital business models and value-added partner, Ooredoo Frank Fan, GM Enterprise
Al Derham yesterday performed lishment of the new multi- the daily lives of their staff and is combining Huawei’s global Business Group Huawei, said:
the ribbon-cutting ceremony to friendly construction storey parking demonstrates the customers. technology innovations with our “Qatar is at the cutting-edge of
inaugurate Qatar University’s elements and 50% expansion of QU’s infra- By becoming a value-added collaboration, enterprise net- innovation. By announcing
(QU) new multi-storey parking. of energy is provided structure. The new parking is partner for a global ICT solutions working, data centre virtuali- Ooredoo as a value-added
The event was attended by through solar energy. designed and constructed in provider such as Huawei, sation, security, and service pro- partner, Huawei is committed
QU VP for Administration and compliance with the best Ooredoo will further support vider technology to support new to accelerating Qatar’s key
Financial Affairs Dr Khalid Al standards and with the health Qatar’s organisations across all levels of digital business inno- industry projects, driving
Khater, QU VP for Academic and safety requirements.” segments in their digital vation across Qatar.” industry cooperation, and stim-
Affairs Dr Omar Al Ansari, QU a basement and can accom- Al Fakhroo said: “The new transformation. With Huawei’s open, secure, ulating industry growth. Our
Director of Capital Projects Eng. modate 2,000 cars at a time. It parking incorporates environ- Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, and reliable solutions across solutions are focused on
Ibrahim Al Fakhroo, and Project is equipped with a plate recog- mentally friendly construction COO Ooredoo, said: “ICT, con- cloud, network management, business-driven innovation that
Manager Eng. Hisham Bader, as nition technology and light elements and solar energy nectivity, and the Internet of and mobile device management, address customers’ core
well as QU officials and staff. space indicators, and offers QU systems. And 50% of the park- Things will catalyse digital trans- Qatar’s organisations can reduce business challenges by adopting
The new multi-storey members a state-of-the-art and ing’s energy is provided through formation, and Qatar’s early IT complexity, optimise costs, the latest emerging
parking includes four levels and precise car park monitoring solar energy.” adopters will see the biggest and drive innovation and technologies.”
Msheireb Downtown Doha gets first restaurant
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Qatari fusion of food using contem- available at Msheireb Museums.
THE PENINSULA porary design. Every dish served at Al “As we continue to move forward
Fai has an artistic flair, including a with plans to develop our programme
DOHA: Msheireb Downtown Doha selection of continental dishes made of partnerships, workshops and exhibi-
welcomed its first restaurant yesterday with exciting techniques served in an tions, it is fantastic we can now offer
with the opening of Al Fai Restaurant at elegant setting. unique, authentic Qatari cuisine right
the Company House of the acclaimed Sheikh Abdul Rehman bin Saoud Al on our doorstep. We look forward to
Msheireb Museums. Thani of Savy Hospitality explained that welcoming visitors and residents of
Al Fai Restaurant, created by Savy the name Al Fai means ‘the shadow” and Qatar, and beyond,” said Ali.
Hospitality, provides guests exceptional that the restaurant is housed at Company It took months of research to come
fine dining experience with authentic House which was the first technical up with the unique concept of “a con-
Qatari cuisine, ambience and office of the oil exploration initiatives temporary Qatari restaurant combining
hospitality. in Qatar, thus it is a great privilege and authenticity, tradition, fashion and a
Ali Al Kuwari, Acting CEO at honour to be a part of Qatari history and gastronomic fusion, said Yoonus Salim
Msheireb Properties, said: “The opening tradition. Vappattu, Managing Director, Savy
of Al Fai Restaurant is a landmark for Famous Omani celebrity chef Issa Hospitality.
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in the heart of Doha. This year we will laifi, said Sheikh Abdul Rehman. Hafiz Ali, Director of Msheireb Museums, and Issa Allemki, Executive Chef of Al Fai at its strategic location in the heart of
be announcing a programme of new “We have presented this restaurant Restaurant, at the opening of Al Fai Restaurant at Msheireb Museums yesterday. Doha, overlooking the symbol of Qatari
openings and milestones as new retail, as a tribute to local talent and culture. PIC: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA culture - Souq Waqif,” added
residential and commercial opportu- Paintings were sourced from Qatari Vappattu.
nities become available.” artists Tamador and Mariam Ahmad, creative entrepreneur,” Sheikh Abdul Museums, said the newly opened Al Fai Al Fai Restaurant is open Saturday
Al Fai specialises in authentic Qatari and flower decorations from HINKS Rehman added. Restaurant will add a new dynamic to to Thursday from 11am to 11.30pm and
cuisine presented in a modern style – a flowers, run by a group of Qatari Hafiz Ali, Director of Msheireb the rich, cultural offering already Friday from 12.30pm to 11.30pm.
Oryx Kids Club’s mascots enthral kids
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International School,
for the first time.”
DOHA: Oryx Kids Club’s five “This is a great
mascots Orry, Orah and their opportunity for us
three furry friends — Kamil the to share our
camel, Faaiz the falcon and exciting new char-
Farah the desert fox — recently acters and highlight
made a special appearance at our interest in
Oryx International School, making this launch
delighting children who were a fun and educa-
enthralled by their surprise tional experience
guests. for young trav-
The visit, hosted by Oryx ellers. Orry, Orah
International School, gave stu- and their three
dents the opportunity to meet friends will make
and interact with the life-sized every flight with
mascots. The special appearance Qatar Airways an
was aligned with the school cur- even more Oryx Kids Club’s mascots made an appearance at Oryx International School,
riculum’s topic of travel, as the enjoyable expe-
Oryx Kids Club mascots demon- rience for families. which complements their topics employees. It offers an envi-
strate the importance of team Our activity packs will inspire of learning and creates a sense ronment that enables a rich
work, leadership and the impor- children’s’ creativity and of familiarity when they travel learning experience, providing
tance of being global explorers. learning during their journey with Qatar Airways in the the nurturing needed to stu-
This exclusive experience with us.” future. Qatar Airways continues dents to become successful
follows the official launch of the Principal of Oryx Interna- to prove that it is a family- learners, ethical individuals,
Oryx Kids Club and the char- tional School, Jarlath Madine, friendly airline with its inno- and international citizens.
acters’ debut launch just last said: “We are excited to vative approach and willingness The new campus in
month. welcome the Oryx Kids Club to inspire children.” Mesaimeer will provide a first-
Qatar Airways Senior Vice- mascots to our Qatar Airways Qatar Airways launched class experience with state-of-
President Marketing and Cor- school. This was a wonderful the Oryx Kids Club mascots at the-art facilities for all children.
porate Communications, Salam opportunity for our students to a press conference at Kidz- The school follows the National
Al Shawa, said: “Qatar Airways is experience and meet these Mondo in March. Oryx Inter- Curriculum of England while
thrilled to introduce the Oryx Kids newly launched characters. The national School was set up in the school caters to students
Club to the students of the Qatar mascots introduce the children 2016, exclusively for the from Foundation Stage 1 to
Airways school, Oryx to the diverse world of travel children of Qatar Airways Year 10 (aged 3 to 15).
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AFG College celebrates end of first academic year
THE PENINSULA The quality of the students’ and effective operation, and third
work was impressive and the lecturers both AFG staff and
DOHA: Staff and students cele- the range of photography, visiting University of Aberdeen
brated the end of a successful first faculty whose knowledge and
academic year at the AFG College painting and drawing expertise has contributed to the
– University of Aberdeen Social showed that many of students learning experience in so
Event which was held recently. the AFG – University many ways.”
To mark the occasion awards of Aberdeen students Dr Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al
were presented to students who specialising in management Thani, Chairperson and Founder
had made a significant contribution and finance have other of AFG said, ‘As the first academic
to the on-campus student expe- year draws to a close, we are
rience. Recognition awards were talents outside the world of already preparing for the start of
also given to AFG College staff, in business. the new semester in August, where
both academic and administrative we look forward to welcoming
roles for their positive contribution AFG College said: “This social new students for our bachelors’
to the overall College experience event was the opportunity to programmes and new University
for both staff and students. reward everyone, both students of Aberdeen MBA and MSc in Inter-
The event also included an art and staff alike, for making the first national Business Management.”
exhibition where the work of staff year of the partnership between “These two new masters’
and students, was on display. The the University of Aberdeen and degrees will complement our
quality of the students’ work was AFG College a successful and current undergraduate man-
impressive and the range of pho- enjoyable experience.” agement degrees, as well as
tography, painting and drawing “I would like to thank eve- meeting the growing demand for
showed that many of the AFG – ryone involved: first the students, high quality postgraduate edu-
University of Aberdeen students for working so hard and achieving cation in Qatar. We are working Dr Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani (centre), Founder and Chairperson of Al Faleh Group, cutting a
specialising in management and excellent results overall, second collaboratively with the Ministry cake, accompanied by Bryan MacGregor, Vice-Principal and Executive Dean of Business School at the
finance students have other talents the administrative staff for their of Higher Education and hope to University of Aberdeen, and Brian Buckley, Principal of AFG College in Qatar, and other officials during
outside the world of business. support and expertise in helping launch these new programmes in the University of Aberdeen Academic Year-end Social Event held at the College building yesterday.
Brian Buckley, Principal of to make this first year a smooth September,” she added. PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA
QRCS launches QR60m Ramadan campaign Ford F-150 model
of 2018 recalled
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around the world. “Qatar is works include but are not and Commerce, in collaboration
DOHA: Under the theme of always there for those in need,” limited to the wheat crop with Ford dealer in Qatar,
“Promise of Prosperity”, Qatar he added. QRCS, he stated, support in Syria, the Little Hearts Almana Motors Co., has
Red Crescent Society (QRCS) adopts a strategic vision to project for Bangladesh children, announced the recall of Ford
announced yesterday the address the increasing impact of relief of Rohingya refugees, the F-150 model of 2018 because the
launch of its annual Ramadan floods, famines, earthquakes, let Emir’s Medical Scholarship transmission selector lever cable
campaign for the year 1439 A.H. alone the destruction resulting Program for Palestinian physi- adjuster lock clip may not be
The new drive comprises a from war and conflict. “Last cians, and the clay housing seated properly.
wide range of humanitarian year, QRCS’s Ramadan drive project in Syria,” he pointed out. The Ministry said the recall
operations in more than 20 conducted local and interna- This year, QRCS will send campaign comes within the
countries, at a total value of tional projects at a cost of medical convoys to 13 countries, framework of its ongoing efforts
QR60m. These operations QR168m,” said Al Sada. dig water wells in 5 countries, to protect consumers and ensure
include QR12m worth of Al Mohannadi highlighted rehabilitate and operate health that car dealers follow up on
Ramadan Iftar in Qatar and 15 QRCS’s material and nonmaterial facilities, and provide shelter vehicle defects and repairs.
other countries. The launch was Youssef Abdullah Al Sada, Executive Director of QRCS, Rashid resources, which makes it well- tents for the homeless. In Qatar, The ministry said that it will
announced at a press con- Saad Al Mohannadi, General Director, Relief and International positioned to ensure effective there will be numerous activ- coordinate with the dealer to
ference by Youssef Abdullah Al Development Division, and Ibrahim Majed Al Ajlan, Head of humanitarian interventions. “A ities, notably the Humanitarian follow up on the maintenance and
Sada, Executive Director of Public Relations, during the press conference. total of QR 154m worth of projects services Fund, Patient Support repair works and will commu-
QRCS, Rashid Saad Al were accomplished in 2017, Fund, Social Inclusion, Road nicate with customers to ensure
Mohannadi, General Director, Development Division, and of Public Relations. Al Sada reaching out to nearly 8 million Safety, QRCS School Program, that the necessary repairs are
Relief and International Ibrahim Majed Al Ajlan, Head said this year’s campaign will beneficiaries,” he revealed. and seasonal social aid. carried out.
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Bedaya Center holds ‘Time
Management’ workshop
THE PENINSULA By taming time and and how they should prioritize
imposing our control the obligations and tasks needed
DOHA: Bedaya Center for Entre- over it instead of his to be executed on a daily basis.
preneurship and Career Devel- control over us, we By taming time and imposing
opment (Bedaya Center), a joint our control over it instead of his
initiative by Qatar Development can achieve the control over us, we can achieve
Bank and Silatech, held a desired objective, and the desired objective, and this
workshop revolving around this can be done by can be done by managing the
“TimTeh iMs wanaas goermgaenniste”d. in collab- managing the pinedrisvoidnuaal l. behaviour of each
oration with coach Salah Al Yafei personal behaviour The coach explained that the
to help and show participants of each individual. characteristics of the time is the Participants at the Time Management Workshop.
how to manage their time effec- speed of its expiry, which force us
tively by prioritizing and organ- to take advantage of every
izing steps, which will contribute importance of time and how best moment, hence the time spent is the most of our precious time. as one of the best indicators to priority & importance and put
to the maximum benefit of their to manage it through simple irreplaceable. He also addressed On this occasion, Reem Al evaluate success and achieve- them in a schedule where they
time and will be reflected posi- rules that help attendees many issues that negatively affect Suwaidi, General Manager of ments. Through proper planning, can be reviewed at any time, as
tively on their performance and organize their priorities, time management such as inef- Bedaya Center, said: “Time is one individuals will be able to well as focus on motivational
achieve their goals. explained to them that time fective meetings, unclear goals, of the most important factors balance their lives to achieve things that help them to achieve
During the workshop, Coach management is a kind of self- lack of prioritization, and many needed for accomplishing their goals & aspirations and their goals, whether at profes-
Salah Al Yafei focused on the management of each individual things to focus on in order to make business goals, and is considered arrange them according to sional or personal level.”
QU Gulf Studies QIC Insured opens new
Center hosts third
branch in Lulu Messila
student forum
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Commenting at the inaugu-
DOHA: The Gulf Studies Center DOHA: As part of its expansion ration ceremony of the branch
(GSC) at Qatar University strategy QIC Insured, the Ali Albuenain, Assistant
College of Arts and Sciences personal insurance division of Manager (Retail) at QIC Insured
(QU-CAS) organized its third QIC, Qatar’s leading insurer has stated, “As part of QIC Insured’s
student annual forum titled opened a new full service strategy to expand its footprint,
“The Gulf Crisis: Critical branch at Lulu Hypermarket in we are pleased to be inaugu-
Approaches and Perspectives”. Al Messila. rating our fourth branch at Lulu
event drew the partici- The branch timings are from Messila. Owing to its growing
pation of students from 9am to 9pm Saturday to popularity, it came in as a
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Thursday. Designed to offer an natural choice.”
Ezdan Hotels Company staff during the celebration of World Earth Day. (HBKU) and the Doha open lay-out and lighting system He further said: “With the
Ezdan Hotels Co marks World Earth Day Institute for Graduate Studies. that gives it a modern and opening of this branch, we have
It aimed to enable students receptive look, the new branch further strengthened our
from different disciplines to is well poised to service all retail service offering through a wider
better understand the social, customers and offer a full range network of branches and
economic and political of personal insurance products kiosks. With the aim to make
THE PENINSULA responsibility principles, we where we have been able to changes that are taking place (car insurance, home insurance, it more convenient and easily
have been keen to participate unite and gather our guests and during the Gulf crisis, and to travel insurance, personal accessible for customers, we’re
DOHA: Ezdan Hotels Company, with the assistance of Ezdan personnel around one cause, develop mechanisms that accident benefit etc.) that are best delighted to welcome and
a subsidiary of Ezdan Holding Hotel West Bay and The Curve and although it is a minor con- help to understand the matched to the preferences of service them when they visit
Group, has celebrated World Hotel in such a global event. We tribution to the social responsi- region’s response to it. existing and prospective cus- Lulu Messila for their daily
Earth Day, an annual event cele- will maintain taking incessant bility field, we hope that such Discussions focused on tomers residing in Al Messila. requirements.”
brated on April 22 each year, on efforts to support environmental efforts will inspire others and several topics such as the
which Ezdan Hotel West Bay issues and advocate natural trigger their positive contribu- crisis policies and strategies,
and The Curve Hotel had resources preservation through tions in other ecological issues,” the media role in the crisis,
organized an event for their benefitting from all opportu- he added. and the environmental, social
personnel and guests to grow nities and events concerned It is worth mentioning that and economic dimensions of
plants in front of their towers, with raising awareness and Ezdan Holding Group owns and the crisis. Dr. Abdulaziz Al
in pursuit of supporting envi- incentivizing interaction with operates three luxury hotels in Horr, Director of the Diplo-
ronmental issues and cele- everything that affects the envi- Qatar, namely; Ezdan Hotel matic Institute at the Ministry
brating World Earth Day. ronment among both employees West Bay Hotel, comprising of of Foreign Affairs and Prof
On this occasion, Wael Al or guests and visitors.” 3000 hotel room and suites, the Juan Cole, Professor of
Telbani, General Manager of “Our participation in cele- 5-star Ezdan Palace Hotel of History at the University of
Ezdan Hotels, said: “Stemming brating this day is rendered as 600-rooms in addition to the Michigan and GSC Visiting
from our belief in social a remarkable contribution, Curve Hotel. Professor, spoke.
ACS educational approach helps learners in many ways
JOSEPH BUSCEMI physical education. It is not a In the past, educators in traditional we revise our curriculum at ACS and others. The IBPYP will have
ACS Doha is an Interna- pBraecrceaqlauuisrietea tfeo rM tihded Ilne tYeernaarst iPornoa-l systems all over the world may have irta tshheoru thlda ni nlismpiitr eo pppoosrstiubniiltiiteies.s abnu ti mwpea actr eth proaurtgihcuoulatr tlhye e sxcchioteodl,
tional Baccalaureate gramme, but it does prepare stu- believed that students weren’t able to What difference does a about the positive impact it’ll
Primary Years Pro- dents by developing their abil- make appropriate choices for themselves, culture of student agency make? have on our early learners, in
gemrapmomwee r(iPnYgP Q) actaanrd’si dleaatren secrhs ofoorl iletiaersn aesr si nfrdoempe tnhde eonutt,s ientq.uiring and so curricula were imposed, and AStlul dtheen dtsi fafenrde ntceea cinh etrhse swhoorulldd! henelqpuinirge rdse.velop them as natural
a lifetime of interest and ACS is now making excellent students had very little voice and have greater ownership over The ACS team is flexible, pre-
influence. At ACS Doha we have progress through a rigorous choice about their learning. learning, and greater voice and pared, and determined. We have
long been proud to deliver the authorisation process to qualify choice in their learning. We a growth mindset and a learning
International Baccalaureate and become an authorised IBPYP should offer opportunities for community that embraces inno-
Middle Years Programme (MYP) school. within our learning community. where, when, with whom, how students and teachers to partic- vation. We have supportive
and Diploma Programme (DP) We are undertaking this We are redefining the roles of all and why they learn. A culture of ipate in the school’s decision- parents, passionate teachers
to our students. authorisation process during the members of the learning com- learner agency supports ‘voice, making processes, so they have open to pedagogical change, and
This educational approach celebrations of the fiftieth year munity, including teachers, edu- choice and ownership’ – the right greater control and management instructional leaders who under-
helps learners develop into moti- of ACS schools and we’re cational leaders, and parents. We to speak up and be heard, the of their own learning. This stand the enhancements and
vated, curious, compassionate, scheduled to have our verifi- need to walk together as one, so power to choose, and a sense of gradual release of power to the know what steps are necessary
entrepreneurial and interna- cation visit this year during the we have the same understanding control and personal students and teachers makes to meaningfully apply them and
tionally minded individuals. fiftieth year of the International and vision and are pursuing the engagement with one’s own edu- them, first, increasingly engaged, transform teaching and learning
These are the qualities that ACS Baccalaureate Organisation. It same mission towards our col- cation – for everyone within a and then, ultimately, empowered at ACS.
endeavours to foster in future has been a huge and very suc- lective goal: seeing all learners learning community. – in pursuit of their own curios- When we achieve our vision
generations. cessful journey for both. Also this move from compliant to This is strongly in line with ities and passions. and mission we can feel con-
But when does such a year, the IBPYP programme is empowered. the educational philosophy of Furthermore, if learning fident that ACS graduates will
mindset really begin? The earlier, changing for all schools, This move from compliance ACS and our vision for learning means ‘being able to apply a con- go out into the world from
formative years of childhood including those already deliv- to empowerment is at the heart in Qatar. Agency leads to student ceptual understanding across Qatar and make a meaningful
offer a huge learning opportunity ering it. The schedule for release of both the International Bacca- action. At ACS we see the link various disciplines’, we feel that impact because they’ve been
not to be neglected. of the IBPYP enhancements runs laureate programmes and our between our vision – making a we are providing students the offered the capacity to do so.
Two years ago, ACS Doha up to full implementation by the own ethos at ACS. One of the key difference – and the role of capacity to do this. In traditional As the IB’s mission statement
consulted its stakeholders – staff, end of this year. This timing is concepts in this shift is ‘student action in the PYP. learning contexts, by contrast, it says, the aim is ‘to develop
educational leaders, our Board, advantageous for ACS. Since we agency’. In the past, educators in tra- was difficult to transfer learning inquiring, knowledgeable, and
parents, and students – and have nothing to ‘unlearn’, we can ‘Agency’ is to be understood ditional systems all over the and understanding across caring young people who help
found strong agreement that absorb the new, enhanced pro- as managing your own learning. world may have believed that disciplines. to create a better and more
there was a positive alignment gramme easily and deliver it Deriving from the Latin verb students weren’t able to make And what about the early peaceful world through inter-
between the philosophy and freshly, whilst understanding ‘agere’, ‘to act, do, move or appropriate choices for them- learners? We believe that our cultural understanding and
ethos of the school, and that of how it leads into our successful cause’, ‘student agency’ means selves, and so curricula were youngest learners (aged 3-6) can respect.’
the International Baccalaureate MYP and DP programmes. that students pursue their edu- imposed, and students had very be truly empowered and agents ACS Doha learners will be
Primary Years Programme Parents play a vital role in cational interests in collaboration little voice and choice about their of their own learning. Self- able to think critically and work
(IBPYP), for children aged 3-12. making our learning community with peers, teachers and the cur- learning. We want learners to co- directed play is the primary collaboratively, self-direct and
The IBPYP delivers sound the diverse and global place we riculum. Instead of learners pas- create and co-design units of vehicle of inquiry for our early self-manage. These are the
learning techniques alongside want it to be, and this will be no sively consuming a curriculum, study, and co-construct their learners. It helps development, entrepreneurs and makers who
language, social studies, mathe- different for the IBPYP. Tradi- learners collaborate with assessment criteria. It’s imper- both emotionally and socially, will be successful in terms of
matics, science, technology, the tionally, parents didn’t have a members of our learning com- ative that our student’s voice is and allows young learners to meeting all challenges and
arts, and personal, social and firm understanding of their role munity to take charge of what, reflected in our curriculum. As form perceptions of themselves situations.
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EAA Foundation hosts students with iEARN projects
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Education and The iEARN program builds on
DOHA: Education Above All Resource Network the basic principle of Project
(EAA) Foundation through its (iEARN) is a non-profit Based Learning (PBL) and
programme, Reach Out to Asia empowers teachers & youth to
(ROTA), held the largest annual organization that collaborate online in order to
International Education and connects schools and connect classroom learning with
Resource Network (iEARN) Qatar youth organizations real world issues.
2018 Open House on April 24 at worldwide via a This year, 658 students from
Hamad Bin Khalifa University- 12 schools participated in iEARN
Student Center, under the virtual network to Qatar.
patronage of Qatar Chemical and empower young Addressing participants during
Petrochemical Marketing and people, encourage the opening, Mohamed Alnaame,
Distribution Company (Muntajat) inter-scholastic Senior Management Represent-
Q.J.S.C. ative of Education Above All (EAA)
Organised in partnership with collaboration, and Foundation, said: “I am sure that
the National Center of Educa- debate world issues this platform has provided oppor-
tional Development at Qatar Uni- in real time. tunities for students to experience
versity and Ministry of Education iEARN Qatar 2018 Open House held at Hamad Bin Khalifa University Student Center. project-based learning. Across the
and Higher Education, it offered globe, Project Based Learning
students and teachers a chance and Resource Network (iEARN) inter-scholastic collaboration, advantage of the collaborative the International Network for (PBL) appeals to a larger interna-
to display their work & achieve- is a non-profit organization that and debate world issues in real features of the iEARN to meet Education and Resources in tional audience as students can
ments and showcase their iEARN connects schools and youth time. national requirements, as well as Qatar and, in partnership with learn how to be ready for our
projects for the 2017-2018 school organizations worldwide via a The programme was an ideal for self-development purposes. the National Center for Educa- changing world, especially as it
year. virtual network to empower platform for teachers’ devel- Since 2008, ROTA has been tional Development since 2014, becomes more entrepreneurial
The International Education young people, encourage opment, as participants can take the exclusive representative of has trained 853 teachers from and interconnected.”
27 centres, societies serve over Indian and Pakistani
scholars win Urdu awards
11,000 people with disabilities
QNA participation in the first session vocational programs and
of the third International Con- services for people with visual
Dr Hassan Al Derham DOHA: Abdul Hadi Al Marri, ference on Blind Women as disabilities of both sexes, and
Seminar on Qatar Director of the Technical Bureau partners in building and devel- also organized awareness-
of the Permanent Population opment of society, organized by raising activities, seminars and
University’s role Committee (PPC) at the Ministry the Arab Union for the Blind in research focusing on the rights
of Development Planning and cooperation with the Ministry of those persons and the impor-
in food security Statistics has said that the of Administrative Development, tance of their integration into
number of institutions dealing Labor and Social Affairs. social life.
strategies with persons with disabilities in The latest statistics issued by Al Marri pointed out that the
the country reached 27 centers, the Ministry of Development economic empowerment of blind
DOHA: Qatar University (QU) institutes and societies, serving Planning and Statistics in 2016, women means supporting their
hosted on May 3 a seminar 11,086 registered persons, he said, indicated that the economic rights and developing
about “The Role of Qatar including 5,575 Qataris, (50.3 number of people registered in these rights by helping them to Syed Mohammad Ashraf Dr Mazhar Mahmood Shairani
University in Developing percent of all disabled persons) centers related to visual disability invest and develop their abilities
Food Security Strategies in and 5,511 non-Qataris (49.7 was 1040 male and female, about to improve their living standard
the State of Qatar”. percent). 9.4 per cent of all persons with and to qualify them scientifically THE PENINSULA (former chairman, Sahitya
The event aimed to The number of Qatari and disabilities, including 619 Qataris and healthily, as well as improve Academy, India) is in USA these
address the issue of food non-Qatari males in this group (about 60 percent), non-Qataris their efficiency in performing DOHA: Renowned Indian and days.
safety and security at the local was 6,294 (63.1 percent of all 421 (about 40 percent), while the various jobs. Pakistani Urdu scholars — Syed Its other members — Prof.
level. It brought together offi- persons with disabilities regis- number of blind females reached The Director of the PPC’s Muhammad Ashraf and Dr Muhammad Shafey Qidwai and
cials from the Ministry of tered in the relevant centers), 445, of which 285 are Qataris and Technical Bureau said that the Mazhar Mahmood Shairani— Rashid Anwer Rashid were in
Municipality and Environment, compared to 3,648 disabled 160 non-Qataris. State of Qatar has made great have been named winners of Aligarh and Nusrat Zaheer
Ministry of Economy and Com- women, (36.9 percent of the He said that the centers and efforts to enable blind women to the 22nd Aalmi Frogh-e-Urdu Ahmed was in New Delhi. The
merce, Ministry of Adminis- total), he added. institutes specialized mainly in manage programs and activities Adab Awards for the current Pakistani panel was headed by
trative Development, Labour Abdul Hadi Al Marri outlined visual disability such as Al Noor in community institutions pro- year. Prof. Dr. Khurshid Rizvi and its
and Social Affairs, Ministry of the efforts of the State of Qatar Institute for the Blind and Qatar fessionally, and enabled them to The annual awards, insti- other members were Prof. Dr.
Public Health, Qatar Devel- to promote the participation of Social and Cultural Center for manage the activities of the com- tuted by Qatar-based leading Saleem Akhter, Prof. Dr. Tehsin
opment Bank, and Hassad Food. blind women in line with Qatar the Blind provided educational, munity institutions concerned literary organization, Majlis-e- Firaqi and Prof. Dr. Zahid Munir
Attending the event were QU National Vision 2030, during his rehabilitation, social, health and with the blind group. Frogh-e-Urdu Adab, in 1996, Aamir.
President Dr Hassan Al will be presented to the winners Ashraf was born on 8th
Derham, and QU leaders and at a glittering ceremony in July,1957 in Sitapur.
college deans. The program November this year. Announcing the award, Prof.
included four sessions about The award carries a cash Dr. Narang said that Ashraf’s
“Food security policy”, prize of Rs. 150,000/= and a fiction has artistically por-
“Improving agricultural pro- gold medal for each winner. trayed the suffering and pain
duction and techniques”, “Col- It is given every year to a of millions of migrants across
laboration for building human fiction writer/ research the border. He is known for
capacities”, and “Entrepre- scholar/ critic, each from India the sensitive depiction of the
neurial food security projects”. and Pakistan for their signif- middle class muslim culture
Dr Hassan Al Derham said: icant contribution towards the and the sufi heritage.”
“This is a significant event that promotion of the Urdu lan- The award winner from
highlights the importance of guage and literature. Pakistan, Dr Mazhar Mahmood
food security issue at the local Majlis chairman Shairani was born on 9th
level, at a time when Qatar is Mohammad Atiq said that the October, 1935. Dr. Mazhar has
facing the illegal blockade award winners were chosen had a very long teaching and
imposed by the neighboring by two independent juries, research experience. He was
countries. This seminar also comprising eminent Urdu a lecturer / Assistant Professor
provides a platform to discuss scholars, in Aligarh and and Associate Professor [
the role of Qatar University in Lahore. Persian ] in various Gov-
the development of food Laderach Chocolatier Suisse opens new shop The meeting in India was ernment Colleges in Muzaf-
security strategies and also conducted by a skype con- fargarh, Sheikhupura and
serves to assess the current Laderach Chocolatier Suisse recently opened its chocolate shop at Salwa Road. ference call, as the jury Lahore from October,1960 to
reality and to establish future chairman, Padam Bhushan October, 1995, when he
strategies and goals.” Prof. Dr Gopi Chand Narang retired.
Qatar-Russia Year of Culture: QM calls for entries of photographers
THE PENINSULA A final selection of photo- toric new location.” international audience. We are
DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) has graphs will be exhibited in forth- Applications are open to very much looking forward to
announced two open calls for coming exhibitions held by QM, Qatari citizens 18 years of age and seeing all the entries and choosing
photographers from Qatar to locally and internationally. older who should be available to the best selection based on orig-
take part in upcoming projects Commenting on the exhi- travel to Russia for up to two inality, insight and impact,” said
organised as part of the Qatar- bition, Khalifa Al Obaidly, weeks before the end of the year. QM’s Public Art Curator Sheikha
Russia 2018 Year of Culture. Director of QM’s Fire Station Photographers who have previ- Maryam Hassan Mohamed Al
The first opportunity calls for Artist in Residence Programme, ously represented Qatar as Thani who is helping oversee
Qatari photographers to apply to said: “The annual photography exchange photographers are also both photography selections.
represent Qatar in the upcoming exchange programme is an eligible to apply. All applications for the con-
Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of integral part of every Year of The second opportunity is temporary photography show
Culture Photography Exchange. Culture, designed to foster inter- open to all Qatar-based photog- must be submitted before mid-
To celebrate the cultural initi- cultural dialogue with other raphers who want to be con- night of May 19 through the online
ative, QM will be sending two countries. The opportunity to sidered for an upcoming interna- application form that can be
Qatari photographers on travel to Russia to capture such a tional exhibition showcasing the found on www.qm.org.qa/en/
assignment to Russia for up to vast and varying landscape, rich best of Qatar contemporary pho- qatar-contemporary-photog-
two weeks each to create an cultural heritage and modern tography. Photographers can Sara Al Obaidly’s picture: The Cement Factory. raphy and by May 12 for the Year
inspiring portfolio that will help beauty is a unique opportunity choose to submit images that of Culture exchange initiative at:
foster mutual understanding and for any artist and I hope many of showcase any aspect of Qatar and “We are looking for photo- Qatar and help demonstrate the www.qm.org.qa/en/
cultural relations between the our talented photographers take all genres, styles and formats of graphs that communicate the quality of contemporary photog- qatar-russia-photography-
countries. this chance to experience a his- photography are eligible. richness and diversity of life in raphy from the country for an exchange.
10 VIEWS
TUESDAY 8 MAY 2018
ESTABLISHED IN 1996
CHAIRMAN
SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI
[email protected]
ACTING MANAGING EDITOR
MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED
[email protected]
EDITORIAL
Education propels progress
Investing in education is the best investment in the world.
People armed with knowledge is the most formidable
power of any country or society. Proper education
creates a bright future for both individual and the country.
Only educated leaders can build the nation and lead it to Qatar and Zimbabwe: Wide prospects
height of success and progress as education makes people
as perfect and noble as possible.
Under the wise leadership of the Amir, H H Sheikh for economic, investment cooperation
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar has been taking every
effort to put education at the top of priorities for a
knowledge-based economy, realising the importance of
investing in people which is of paramount significance for QNA ties between the two countries in the gold, ferroalloys, textiles and clothing.
achieving a sustainable development and comprehensive different fields. The importance of small- and
growth. The visit of President of the The visit of President Mnangagwa, medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Zimbabwe, who came to power in November, highlighted in Zimbabwe’s economic
H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, while Emmerson Mnangagwa, to reflects an official interest from the sector. The Republic of Zimbabwe has
giving the keynote address during the graduation ceremony Doha is significant, especially Republic of Zimbabwe to develop a successful experience in the SMEs
of Hamad Bin Khalifa University on Sunday, said that the with the Qatari move towards cooperation and relations with the sector, which added $8.58 billion to
role of educated Qataris and expanding prospects of cooperation State of Qatar on all fronts. the country’s GDP in 2016 and pro-
residents was an important with the fraternal and friendly coun- The State of Qatar and the vided 5.9 million jobs for citizens,
factor in addressing the chal- tries in the different political, eco- Republic of Zimbabwe share several equivalent to three-quarters of the
lenges of the crisis that hit the nomic and stances and ambitions as they both workforce.
Gulf region and targeted the investment support the principles of international Some of these projects turn into
State of Qatar and its people fields of peace; the right of peoples to liber- large companies in the light of their
Qatar has since June 2017. The Deputy mutual ation and self-determination; the need success and profits that help them
allocated 2.8 Prime Minister and Minister cooperation. to settle disputes through dialogue, grow, with 2 percent of the projects
percent of its of Foreign Affairs also called The visit and talks Talks negotiations and peaceful manners; experiencing that after the fifth year of
annual revenue to for the de-politisation of edu- are set to contribute between the and the rejection of interference in activity, and they start using SMEs in
cation in the event of dispute to strengthening Amir H H internal affairs of other countries. some of their businesses, in what is
scientific research. between states. the friendship ties Sheikh As for the Gulf crisis, Zimbabwe known as the outsourcing policy.
The state has With the establishment of Tamim bin adopts the African Union’s (AU) stance Because of this success, all com-
been equally the Education City under the between the two Hamad Al that calls for resolving the crisis mercial banks in Zimbabwe have
concerned about auspices of Qatar Foundation countries in a way that Thani and through dialogue and mediation established special departments to
for Education, Science and serves their mutual President among its parties. Former AU Pres- serve SMEs, which proved to be suc-
the education Community Development, interests and benefits Mnangagwa ident Alpha Conde had called on cessful despite the fact that loans to
of children in Qatar has been witnessing its are set to African countries to adopt a united these projects do not exceed 4 percent
other parts of the young men and women going their friendly peoples discuss stance towards the Gulf crisis and of the total loans of banks operating in
world, especially places and bringing in laurels as well as their mutual means of urged, during the opening of the Zimbabwe.
for the country. The far- keenness to expand enhancing African summit in Addis Ababa, a The results of President Mnan-
those who were sighted vision of the Father aspects of cooperation cooperation peaceful settlement for the crisis. gagwa’s current visit to the country
displaced by wars, Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin ties between Relations between the State of will undoubtedly contribute to
conflicts and Khalifa Al Thani, shared by in the different fields. the two Qatar and Zimbabwe date back to the strengthening bilateral relations and
natural disasters. HNa sHse rS, hmeiaktherai alMisoezda i nb tihnet cwoeulln atrsi es as eDaiprllyo mnianteitci etise os fa tth teh ep rleevveiol uosf cneonnt-urreys.- oasppeinraintigo nnes wof h tohrei ztwonos c ionu lninteri ewsi tahn tdh e
form of Qatar Foundation, current issues of common concern. ident ambassadors started on June 11, their economic, development and
which propelled the country The visit and talks are set to con- 1998. A memorandum of under- investment plans in all sectors.
into the pinnacle of the great tribute to strengthening the friendship standing was signed between civil avi- The developments of history,
mountain of education and knowledge. ties between the two countries in a ation authorities in the State of Qatar geography and common economic
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign way that serves their mutual interests and the Republic of Zimbabwe on June interests confirm that Africa is a stra-
Affairs rightly said that the strength of people is first and benefits their friendly peoples as 5, 2007, while an air services tegic depth for the Arab world that
measured by their scientific capabilities and then by other well as their mutual keenness to agreement was signed between the supports the issues of the continent
factors and this is what history confirmed by the course of expand aspects of cooperation in the governments of the State of Qatar and and the aspirations and hopes of its
international relations and invested in by politics. different fields. the Republic of Zimbabwe on October peoples. Hence, the official meetings
Qatar has allocated 2.8 percent of its annual revenue The visit allows for discussing the 19, 2015. An expat community from and talks at all levels between the Arab
to scientific research. The state has been equally concerned current developments and issues at the Republic of Zimbabwe currently and African sides in all capitals and at
about the education of children in other parts of the world, the regional and international levels, works in several sectors in the State of all times remain promising and are in
especially those who were displaced by wars, conflicts and and the economic, social and devel- Qatar. the interest of both parties and their
natural disasters. Recently the Education Above All pro- opment challenges facing some Zimbabwe is known for its agricul- common aspirations for a bright future
gramme under Qatar Foundation, celebrated achieving African countries, in addition to tural and animal wealth and its main full of cooperation and success for the
the goal of educating 10 million less-privileged children enhancing friendship and cooperation exports are cotton, tobacco, platinum, Arab and African peoples.
from around the world.
Good education enhances personal advancement,
increases social status, results in economic progress, sets More to be done before Rohingya return to Myanmar
goals of life and makes people aware about many social
issues and gives solutions to environmental problems.
Investing in human capital will never go waste.
ANATOLIA “There are conditions mitigate the effects of the launched a crackdown on
and restrictions that ref- flood during monsoon the minority Muslim com-
Top UN envoys have ugees don’t accept and I [season],” she said. She said munity, according to the UN.
warned that the think that the UN also should the Security Council wanted At least 9,000 Rohingya
Myanmar gov- be involved,” he said. to assist the Myanmar gov- were killed in Rakhine state
ernment needed to “Some UN agencies like ernment in reaching agree- from August 25 to Sep-
QUOTE OF THE DAY better prepare for the return UNHCR [ UN Refugee ments with UN agencies tember 24, according to
from Bangladesh of Agency] and UNDP [ United quickly for an unconditional Doctors Without Borders.
Rohingya Muslims who have Nations Development Pro- return of the refugees in In a report published on
fled due to human rights gramme], we know that security and safety. December 12, the global
Lifting the ban on public abuses perpetrated by there are processes to sign a The envoys met senior humanitarian organisation
security forces. “The MOU between them and the government officials said the deaths of 71.7
demonstrations would Myanmar government took Myanmar government,” he including State Counselor percent or 6,700 Rohingya
greatly contribute to many steps to implement the said. “We want to see that Aung San Suu Kyi and mil- were caused by violence.
the opening of political [repatriation] agreement, but happening soon.” itary chief Min Aung Hlaing. They include 730 children
space and allow the I think there is much that UK Permanent Repre- The Rohingya, described below the age of 5.
Congolese to freely needs to be done for a safe, sentative to the United by the UN as the world’s The UN has documented
exercise their political volun-tary and dignified Nations Karen Pierce said most persecuted people, mass gang rapes, killings —
return,” UN delegation the UN Security Council was have faced heightened fears including of infants and
and civil rights. leader Gustavo Adolfo Meza- ready to assist the govern- of attack since dozens were young children — brutal
Cuadra Velasquez told. ments of Myanmar and killed in communal violence beatings, and disappear-
Antonio Guterres The team had met gov- Bangladesh in solving the in 2012. Since August 25, ances committed by security
UN Secretary-General ernment officials and refugee crisis. 2017, some 750,000 ref- personnel. In a report, UN
Rohingya refugees in Bang- “We would like to assist ugees, mostly children and investigators said such viola-
ladesh before the visit to government of Bangladesh women, fled Myanmar tions may have constituted
Myanmar. [...] for their needs and when Myanmar forces crimes against humanity.