Pedestrian safety in focus at Qatar transport forum

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Pedestrian safety
In brief
in focus at Qatar
QATAR | Event
Minister inaugurates transport forum
hospitality expo
HE the Minister of Economy and
Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim
bin Mohamed al-Thani yesterday
inaugurated the three-day Qatar
Hospitality 2016 exhibition. The The survey, whose findings were the nearest signal in order to cross a road.
event, being held at the Doha discussed at the Qatar Transport The offi cial also informed that 35% of
Exhibition and Convention Center, Safety Forum 2016, revealed that a the accident sites had pedestrian fences
provides a platform for businesses The World, the first of the 32 ships to dock at the Doha Port during the 2016/2017 majority of road mishaps involving along the median while speed radars
such as hotels, restaurants, cafes cruise season, arriving yesterday. PICTURES: Noushad Thekkayil pedestrians took place on weekend could be found in 39% of the locations.
and franchise investors to display evenings Meanwhile, a study of traffi c between
their products and exchange their 4.45pm and 5.45pm in front of a popular
expertise in their respective fields. The World By Ramesh Mathew mall in West Bay found that more than
“We have witnessed during the Staff Reporter 62% of pedestrians were not using the
past few years the development of zebra crossing there. Only 251 pedestri-
tourism and hospitality sectors. That ans used the facility during this period
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development was driven by the huge survey on accidents involv- to cross the road. Also, some 2,860 ve-
interest that the State of Qatar has comes to Doha ing pedestrians has highlighted hicles were found passing in one direc-
expressed towards this sector, and the need for better facilities for Mohamed Kharbache speaking at the tion in the area over the one-hour pe-
that was reflected in the National walkers as well as proper road usage Transport Safety Forum yesterday. riod, the study showed.
Strategy for the Tourism sector awareness among them. A total of 2,233 road traffi c accident
2030,” Sheikh Ahmed said. Page 11 The survey, whose fi ndings were dis- gineering and director of QTTSC. deaths were recorded between 2005
cussed at the Qatar Transport Safety Overall, 32% of pedestrian accidents and 2014, it was observed. The high-
AMERICA | Discussions By Joey Aguilar increase compared to the last season’s Forum 2016 in Doha yesterday, revealed taking place over the week occurred in est of 246 was registered in 2013, with
Qatar attends anti-IS Staff Reporter fi gure. As it expects an increase in the that a majority of road mishaps involv- the evening – between 6pm and 9pm, the fi gure coming down to 222 in 2014.
number of tourists from various parts ing pedestrians took place on weekend the study revealed. While there were 26 road fatalities per
coalition conference
of the world in the coming months, evenings. It was conducted by the Qatar Further, the study showed that 10% 100,000 people when the population
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Qatar has participated in a he largest private residential QTA has vowed to work hard in making Transportation and Traffi c Safety Cen- of accidents involving walkers took was 1.042mn in 2006, the number de-
conference of army chiefs of staff in ship on the planet, “The World”, their stay in Qatar a memorable one. tre (QTTSC) at Qatar University (QU). place on Mondays, 11% on Tuesdays, clined to 10/100,000 in 2014 even as the
the international coalition against IS, docked at Doha Port yesterday, Tourism offi cials are also closely Addressing the forum, QTTSC fac- 11% on Wednesdays and 13% on Sun- number of residents rose to 2.235mn.
which was held at Andrews Air Force marking the start of Qatar’s 2016/2017 co-ordinating with their partners to ulty member Mohamed Kharbache said days, respectively. These four days col- At the same time, the study found
Base in US Maryland. HE the Chief cruise season. ensure visitors get a taste of authentic data gathered over the past three years lectively accounted for 45% of the total that there were 1,509 injuries in road
of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) of- Qatari hospitality. showed that 55% of pedestrian mishaps accidents in a week. traffi c accidents in 2005 (population:
Major General Ghanim bin Shaheen fered a traditional welcome to the pas- Citing that its overseas offi ces in the took place from Thursdays to Saturdays, Kharbache said visits to several loca- 906,117), but the fi gure rose to 7,245 in
al-Ghanim headed the Qatari sengers who live on board the luxury UK, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, generally between 6pm and 9pm. tions where accidents had taken place 2014 (population: 2.235mn).
delegation to the conference. The cruise ship as it travels to various parts Singapore, America and the GCC are “While Fridays accounted for 20% over the past three years revealed that While 95,186 road accidents were re-
conference discussed anti terrorism of the world. It will stay in Doha for doing very well, QTA expressed confi - (of the accidents), Thursday and Sat- while 77% of these sites were close to ported in 2005, the number shot up by
eff orts and developing clear two days before sailing to Muscat. dence that more cruise passengers from urday had fi gures of 16% and 19%, re- traffi c signals, not a single one had a pe- more than 2.5 times to reach 327,239 in
strategies and joint mechanisms In a press statement, QTA said pas- these countries will visit Qatar soon. spectively,” said Kharbache, who pre- destrian bridge in the vicinity. He noted 2014. A total of 2.129mn road accidents
to fight IS. On the sideline of the sengers of The World will be the fi rst During the 2015/2016 cruise season, pared the report along with Dr Khalifa that pedestrians needed to walk for a were registered during the decade.
conference, Major General al-Ghanim to receive a “seamless tourist expe- more than 4,000 tourist visas had been al-Khalifa, dean of QU’s College of En- minimum of 800m on an average to reach To Page 11
met with the Commander of United rience” during their visit to Qatar’s issued to cruise passengers from the 10
States Central Command General tourist destinations. ships, which docked at Doha Port.
Joseph Leonard Votel. During the The new entry procedure provides The Japanese “Peace Ship”, German
meeting, the two sides reviewed tourists with ease in disembarking as MS Artania, and the American MV
aspects of military co-operation they arrive at Doha Port so they can Seabourn Sojourn are among the ships
between Qatar and the US. maximise the enjoyment of their trip that made their maiden voyages to Qa-
in the country. tar last season.
ARAB WORLD | Battle QTA explained that The World is QTA’s chief tourism development
Iraq makes gains home to 165 residences with patrons offi cer Hassan al-Ibrahim said that
from 45 countries staying in most cruise tourism forms an important
in Mosul off ensive
ports for several days. Some residents part of their strategy to increase the
Tens of thousands of Iraqi forces live on board full time while many of number of visitor arrivals to Qatar.
were making gains on the Islamic them visit occasionally throughout the Part of this strategy is to build and
State group in Mosul yesterday in year. develop more tourism infrastructures
an off ensive US President Barack The residential yacht is one of the in the country to welcome visitors.
Obama warned would be a “diff icult 32 ships registered to arrive at Qatar’s “That is why we are placing great
fight”. With the crucial battle in its shores for this cruise season from Oc- emphasis on streamlining all processes
second day, Iraqi commanders said tober to April next year, carrying more related to cruise as well as develop-
progress was being made as fighters than 50,000 passengers. ing the sector’s capacity to welcome a
pushed on two main fronts against According to QTA, the number of large number of passengers,” the offi -
the militants’ last stronghold in Iraq. cruise ships represents a three-fold cial added.
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Cruise passengers enjoying a warm Qatari welcome at Doha Port yesterday.
Unesco resolution condemns Israeli actions
quarters in Paris, after being approved is one of few international organisations
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at the committee stage last week. that recognises Palestine as a member
Paris
Referring throughout to “the oc- state.
cupying power,” it condemns Israel for Israel suspended its co-operation with
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he UN cultural agency yester- restricting Muslims’ access to the Al- Unesco last week in response to the draft
day adopted an Arab-sponsored Aqsa mosque compound – Islam’s third resolution and its ambassador, Carmel
resolution condemning Israel’s holiest site – and criticises damage by Shama Hacohen, accused the Palestin-
actions at a fl ashpoint holy site in East security forces to the site and nearby ians of playing “games” yesterday.
Jerusalem. excavations. Israel is furious that the resolution
The Unesco resolution on “occupied It is the latest episode in a series of refers to the Old City site in Jerusalem
Palestine” was endorsed yesterday by rows at Unesco, which is responsible for by its Muslim name, Al-Aqsa or Al-
the agency’s executive board at its head- protecting important heritage sites and Haram al-Sharif. Page 12
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HE the Minister of Justice Dr Hassan Lahdan Saqr al-Mohannadi addressing the
opening session of the second International Arbitration Conference yesterday. HE the Minister of Justice Dr Hassan Lahdan Saqr al-Mohannadi and other dignitaries attending the International Arbitration Conference in Doha yesterday.
Justice Minister opens arbitration conference
presented his ministry’s vision cial organs as examples. ards and related developments, a decade of QICCA, said arbitra- seminars and training courses It focuses on six main sub-
QNA
and strategy in the fi eld of arbi- He said that the Ministry of pointing out that this law is ex- tion is not just an alternative so- that qualifi ed a large number of jects: a review of the Qatari ar-
Doha
tration, saying that arbitration is Justice puts arbitration at the pected to be issued in the near lution to resolving disputes, but arbitrators in several fi elds. bitration texts and related court
playing a key and growing role at forefront of its priorities by cre- future. the easiest and shortest way to The second International Ar- rulings, the role of GCC arbi-
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nder the patronage of the local and international levels ating eff ective national arbitra- Al-Mohannadi added that reach quick solutions in accord- bitration Conference is being tration centres in developing an
HE the Prime Minister as an alternative dispute resolu- tion system that meets inter- they also include holding train- ance with legal frameworks and organised by QICCA at Qatar investment-friendly environ-
and Minister of Interior tion method. national standards in the fi eld ing programmes to prepare na- regulatory rules. Chamber in collaboration with ment, modern trends in arbitra-
Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin HE al-Mohannadi said that of arbitration, adding that the tional cadres in the arbitration Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim said the Ministry of Justice. tion, updating Qatari legislation
Khalifa al-Thani, HE the Minis- Qatar has been using the system ministry has developed an ambi- fi eld through the Centre for Le- QICCA has managed to take ar- The second edition of the in- to create an attractive ground
ter of Justice Dr Hassan Lahdan of arbitration in civil and com- tious plan for the development gal and Judicial Studies at the bitration in Qatar from free arbi- ternational conference aims to for investments, integration
Saqr al-Mohannadi opened yes- mercial matters, both legislative of arbitration and will imple- Ministry of Justice, in collabo- tration to regulated institutional enhance the exchange of experi- between Qatari laws and inter-
terday the second International and practical. ment this plan in co-operation ration with specialised national arbitration that relies on global ences and good practices in the national treaties to protect the
Arbitration Conference, which At the legislative level, the with all national partners and and international institutions. basics and principles stemmed fi eld among global and regional rights of Qatari investors abroad
coincides with the 10th anniver- provisions of Part 13 of the Civil centres of arbitration, lawyers Meanwhile, chairman of Qa- from the rules of United Nations experts who are taking part in and the role of the national judi-
sary of the launch of Qatar Inter- and Commercial Procedure and arbitrators. tar Chamber and president of Commission on International the event. ciary in supporting and control-
national Centre for Conciliation Law No 13 of 1990 (amended) The elements of this plan, he the Qatar International Center Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Besides, it will be a good op- ling commercial arbitration and
and Arbitration (QICCA). The regulates arbitration in civil and said, include strengthening na- for Conciliation and Arbitration He added that the centre has portunity to promote the use implementation of the arbitra-
conference brought together a commercial matters. tional legislative structure in the (QICCA), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jas- helped in achieving a qualitative of commercial arbitration as a tors’ rulings.
number of legal experts, lawyers At the practical level, Qatar area of arbitration through the sim al-Thani, expressed hope leap in terms of the consolida- practical means to settle dis- The fi rst edition of the confer-
and specialists in the fi eld of ar- made tangible achievements in preparation of a new draft law that the second International tion of arbitration in Qatar, and putes outside of the court, in an ence was held in Doha in 2008,
bitration. the fi eld of arbitration, citing the in the fi eld of arbitration in civil Arbitration Conference, ad- contributed to the dissemina- attempt to speed up the process with the participation of the
In a speech during the opening launch of QICCA and the estab- and commercial matters to keep dressing the opening session of tion of the arbitration culture in and help businesses avoid the heads of commercial arbitration
session, the Minister of Justice lishment of the QFC and its judi- pace with international stand- the conference and to celebrate the Qatari private sector through troubles and costs involved. centres around the world.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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QRCS personnel providing relief to the needy in Afghanistan.
QRCS inaugurates major
aid projects in Afghanistan
QNA
Doha
A
delegation of Qatar
Red Crescent Soci-
ety (QRCS) has visited
Afghanistan to inaugurate a
number of development
projects completed by QRCS’s
mission there over the past few
months, in the fi elds of educa-
tion, water, and healthcare.
During the visit, meetings
were held with representa-
tives of partners like the Af-
ghan Red Crescent Society
(ARCS), the International
Federation of the Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies
(IFRC), the International
Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC), the World Health
Organisation (WHO), the A tent colony built by QRCS in Afghanistan.
Offi ce of the United Nations
High Commissioner for port education in remote schools in Zurmat and Mir- have 2,868 students.
Refugees (UNHCR), and the areas of the country. zaka Districts of Paktia. In Khost Province, the
Afghan Ministry of Health. In partnership with the The $376,780 aid includ- delegation visited two
Also, the delegation vis- Ministry of Education and ed classroom tents, desks, healthcare units covered by
ited Paktia Province to open the Afghan Charitable seats, textbooks, station- a programme to operate 100
two new schools built as Foundation, educational aid ery, and lighting for the two health centres for two years,
part of a programme to sup- was distributed to several schools, which together with a budget of $901,837.
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Some of the participants of the walkathon.
HMC, ALF hold walkathon
to promote heart health
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s part of its ongoing mitment towards health recognise the signs and “Heart attacks are one of
heart health cam- in Qatar, “The Al Faisal symptoms of a heart at- the biggest causes of death
paign, Hamad Medi- Without Borders Founda- tack and provides advice on in Qatar each year, with over
cal Corporation (HMC) in tion is proud to support what to do if a heart attack is 20,000 patient admissions
partnership with the Al this walkathon and HMC’s suspected. to the Heart Hospital in 2015
Faisal Without Borders valuable heart health cam- It also provides the pub- for this and other heart re-
Foundation (ALF), organ- paign. This walkathon is lic with tips on how to im- lated conditions – yet by
ised a walkathon for mem- the latest example of our prove their heart heath by following healthy lifestyle
bers of the public at City partnership with HMC, sharing information about habits, people can signifi -
Center Doha recently. including the two very heart conditions and the cantly reduce their risk of
The event was open to important health focused importance of maintaining heart disease,” explained
members of the public and campaigns that we jointly a healthy heart. al-Naama.
highlighted the importance launched earlier this sum- “For those who took part The heart health cam-
of regular exercise and its mer: the Ramadan Vol- in the walkathon around paign highlights the leading
role in preventing cardio- untary Blood Donation City Center Doha, the event risk factors that contribute
vascular disease and other campaign and the National reinforced the need to make to heart disease. Inactiv-
health disorders. Organ Donation cam- time in our daily routines for ity, being overweight, an
HE Sheikh Faisal bin paign.” exercise and physical activ- unhealthy diet, smoking
Qassim al-Thani, chair- Launched in September, ity,” said Mohammad al- and high blood pressure or
man, the board of trus- HMC’s heart health cam- Naama, executive director cholesterol all increase an
tees of ALF, explained paign is currently educat- and deputy CEO of HMC’s individual’s chances of car-
the Foundation’s com- ing the public on how to Heart Hospital. diovascular disease.

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Edutainment zone to be
First phase of Rota
Youth Challenge
set up at Mall of Qatar
from Oct 26 to 29
R
each Out To Asia (Rota) with the right skills and tools to
announced yesterday that do so,” said Alistair Routledge,
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the fi rst phase of its annual president and general manager he Gulf Organisation for
Rota Youth Challenge: Leader- for ExxonMobil Qatar. Research and Develop-
ship Training programme will The Rota Youth Challenge ment (GORD) signed a
take place from October 26 to 29. will put participants through memorandum of understand-
More than 45 youth, male and real life challenges to equip ing yesterday with KidzMondo
female, are to take part in the them with the skills to make to establish a sustainability-
programme that runs from Oc- a meaningful impact in their themed edutainment zone in the
tober 2016 to March 2017 under communities. Mall of Qatar.
the sponsorship of ExxonMobil The programme will also help GORD founding chairman Dr
Qatar. young people chart their career Yousef Alhorr and Kidz Holding
The objective is to provide paths, and prepare them to be- chairman Ali Kazama signed the
young people aged 16 - 26 in Qa- come qualifi ed ambassadors for MoU in the presence of Kidz-
tar with the know-how to play Qatar and Rota at international Mondo-Doha general manager
an active role in developing their conventions. Nabil Barakat and senior offi -
communities. Rota’s community develop- cials from both sides.
Participants will gain core ment manager Abdulla al-Bakri “GORD, which leads the sus-
leadership, project and commu- said an enthusiastic group of tainability drive in the Mena
nity service campaign manage- youth has enrolled in the pro- region, aims to promote a noble
ment skills, and leverage their gramme, eager to develop their cause of educating the young
goal setting capacities while net- skills and learn all they can from generation by infusing the prin-
working with peers. the initiative. ciples of sustainability into their
Throughout the programme, Rota, a member of Qatar Foun- souls and hearts,” Alhorr said on
participants will work in groups dation for Education, Science the occasion.
to complete a series of assigned and Community Development, The indoor theme park’s
tasks and projects. will showcase distinguished GORD activity tackles yet an-
“Qatar’s youth have the ca- projects following the successful other pillar of the Qatar Na-
pacity to become leaders who completion of the programme at tional Vision 2030, while further
can inspire and mobilise others. the Empower Youth Conference enriching children’s learning ex-
They just need to be equipped in March 2017. perience. GORD Junior at Kidz-
Mondo aims to educate chil-
dren about sustainability and
responsible use of resources Dr Yousef Alhorr, Ali Kazama and other off icials at the MoU signing ceremony yesterday.
through fun-fi lled, interactive
activities and games. video about the harmful eff ects ergy concepts in diff erent places home such as LED lights and so- sustainability best practices
“The fascinating interac- of CO2 emissions on the over- with demo panels for CO2 emis- lar panels. throughout KidzMondo through
tive activities will enable them all environment and how they sions and electricity generated. A GORD mascot, Greeno, will certifi cation plaques.
to learn about concepts such as can (along with GORD) help to In waste management, kids also join the KidzMondo charac- GORD is also hosting Green
energy or water preservation, save the environment in the long will collect scrap paper from ters Kozmo, Ëena, Dogzilla and Expo Forum 2016 from Novem-
making sustainable structures, term. around the city, mix it in a mixer Leeloo to educate children about ber 7 to 9 at Ritz-Carlton Doha,
and protecting the environ- Green Qatar 2030 challenge is machine, and add it to a recy- sustainability and environment with the support of Qatari Diar
ment,” Alhorr said. a game that will make kids walk/ cling machine for paper to be protection through his stories. and the Supreme Committee for
KidzMondo features a self- run around the theme park try- made out of it. They will receive By completing the edutain- Delivery and Legacy.
suffi cient city built for and man- ing to make Qatar cleaner by a sheet of real recycled paper ment activities at GORD Junior, Renowned experts in vari-
aged by children aged 2-14 who looking for sources of emissions which they will then use to write children will be able to earn a ous fi elds of sustainability are
can assume the roles of over 80 and opportunities for carbon a letter to their parents. Green Advocate Certifi cate and expected to speak at the forum,
professions and public services off -settings. The concept fol- In green home, kids will learn trained to reinforce green liv- which features Carbon & Cli-
in a real life setting. lows the idea of searching for why energy saving bulbs are ing practices at their homes and mate Change Summit on No-
On arrival at the GORD Jun- the (Green) treasure and collect- more environmentally friendly. spread the messages to their vember 7 and Sustainable Built
ior station, children will be in- ing Carbo dollars. It will involve They will also learn about the families and friends too. Environment Conference on
Off icials announce the first phase of the annual Rota Youth Challenge. troduced to GORD with a short installing several renewable en- elements that make up a green GORD will also promote November 8 and 9.
St Regis voted among top 100 hotels
T
he St Regis Doha was
recently voted among
the top 100 hotels at the
Condé Nast Traveller 2016 Read-
ers’ Travel Awards, making it
the only Qatar-based hotel to be
included on the list and only the
third in the region.
The awards are a look back
at the “best of the best that the
travel world has to off er,” as vot-
ed for by Condé Nast’s readers
across various criteria, includ-
ing service, design, culture and
value for money, according to a
press statement.
Tareq Derbas, general man-
ager of The St Regis Doha, said:
“For The St Regis Doha to be
voted among the top 100 hotels
across the world at the Condé
Nast Traveller 2016 Readers’
Travel Awards is a huge honour
and we are immensely proud to
be the only hotel in Qatar to have
been featured on this prestigious
list. It is a testament to the hard
work and dedication of The St
Regis Doha at every single level,
and we look forward to retaining
our place as the fi nest address in The St Regis Doha: top honour
Qatar.”
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Healthcare professionals head
to breast cancer conference
By Joseph Varghese
Staff Reporter
O
ver 2,500 healthcare profes-
sionals from Qatar have al-
ready registered for the Qatar
International Breast Cancer Confer-
ence to be held on October 28-29, said
Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Jabor al-Thani,
chairman of Qatar Cancer Society.
“The registration is continuing and
we have also invited about 200 inter-
national delegates,” he told a press con-
ference yesterday.
According to Sheikh Khalid, the main
focus of the conference will be on the
latest development in the treatment of
breast cancer as well as the preventive
steps to be taken against breast cancer.
“The conference will provide a proc-
ess that promotes quality health care
for breast cancer patients and access to
the latest developments of prevention,
early detection, diagnosis and treat-
ment information,” he highlighted.
“There will be a number of work-
shops on these aspects. Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Jabor al-Thani
In addition, the conference will fo-
cus on two areas mainly; psychological Age-wise incidence is more as people to be done in conquering it. There have
support for the patients as well as early getting older and they are aff ected by been rarely any cases of male breast
detection. the disease. There are also environ- cancer with only three in the last 15
It will discuss various methods of mental and lifestyle issues which are years.”
treatment including the new develop- responsible for the disease. The conference is also approved by
ments in breast cancer immunothera- “However, it is not alarming. It is still the Qatar Council for Healthcare Pro-
py,” he explained. within control and just like any another fessionals for CPD points valid for 7.25
Sheikh Khalid observed that the in- country in the world, it is one of the credit hours.
cidence of breast cancer is still on the leading types of cancer in Qatar. The registration fee for doctors is
rise in the country.“The major factor “We have made great progress in QR150 and QR 100 for other healthcare
is the increase of population in Qatar. combating the disease but still a lot has professionals.
Ford recalls 3 models Over 1,800 apply for camping permits
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he Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in col- he Ministry of Munici- process is progressing smooth-
laboration with AlMana Motors, has announced pality and Environment’s ly, whether at the various gov-
the recall of Ford Expedition, F150 and Mustang, (MME) Department of ernment centres or through
model year 2011-2012, over a potential defect in the re- Environment Protection, Pro- MME website.
programming of the powertrain control module. tectorates and Wildlife received “Al Mazrouah and the Sealine
The MEC said the recall campaign comes within 1,866 requests from Qataris Areas are the most preferred ar-
the framework of its ongoing eff orts to protect con- for the winter camping season eas,” he said while adding that
sumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on ve- (2016- 2017) until yesterday after registering and paying the
hicle defects and repairs. The MEC will co-ordinate afternoon. required deposit, applicants
with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and Saad Ibrahim al-Kaabi, gen- should go to the concerned unit
repair works and communicate with customers to eral co-ordinator of the winter to fi nalise the necessary proce-
ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out. camping, said the registration dures for camping.
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Minister holds meetings in Tashkent
Qatar attends OIC
meeting in Tashkent
QNA
Tashkent
Q
atar participated in the
43rd session of the Coun-
cil of Foreign Ministers of
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Aff airs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi yesterday met Ivory Coast Organisation of Islamic Co-op-
Foreign Minister Abdullah Albert Toikeusse Mabri and Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Abdyldaev Erlan eration (OIC), which is being held
on the sidelines of the 43rd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Organisation of Islamic in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Co-operation (OIC), which is being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Bilateral relations and means of Qatar’s delegation was headed
developing them in addition to issues of common concern were reviewed. by HE the Minister of State for
Foreign Aff airs Sultan bin Saad
al-Muraikhi.
The ministerial meeting dis-
cussed the latest developments in
Islamic countries, international
issues of common concern, the
fi ght against terrorism, disarma-
ment and countering Islamopho-
bia along with other topics.
Minister al-Muraikhi yester-
day met Maldives Foreign Min-
ister Mohamed Asim on the side-
lines of the 43rd session of the
OIC council, which is being held
in Tashkent in Uzbekistan.
During the meeting, the two
sides reviewed bilateral relations
between the two countries and
means of boosting and develop-
ing them in addition to a set of
issues of mutual interest.
QFD signs pact to support
‘Qatar supports eff orts to
promote international law’
Syrian White Helmets
of Assistance in the Teach- ing Qatar’s belief in the
QNA
ing, Study and Wider Ap- importance of this pro-
New York
preciation of International gramme and the role played
Law. by the Legal Codifi cation resented by the Fund, seeks
Q QNA
atar has paid par- Al-Qahtani said that Division. to support the Syrian people
Doha
ticular attention to Qatar supports all eff orts Al-Qahtani also ex- and provide eff ective re-
the promotion of that help the programme to pressed appreciation for sponse plans to crises that
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the international law and continue its task and pro- the eff orts of the United atar Fund for Devel- aff ect civilians, noting at the
the rule of law at the na- vides fi nancial resources Nations Programme to as- opment, in collabo- same time to the continua-
tional and regional levels. to achieve this, whether sist in the teaching, study, ration with Qatar tion of the Fund’s work for
In this context, Qatar was through the regular budg- dissemination and wider Red Crescent, has signed a the entry of relief and devel-
keen on involving diplomats et or direct support from appreciation of Interna- grant agreement to support opment aid to the besieged
and specialists in interna- States for the regional ses- tional Law and commend- Syrian Civil Defence Or- and aff ected areas.
tional law in the sessions sions of the programme to ed the report of the Secre- ganisation ‘White Helmets’ He also expressed inter-
of the United Nations Pro- enable the two laws and tary General on the issue. in order to provide it with est in partnership with the
gramme of Assistance in the those concerned to inter- He stressed that the es- the heavy machinery and Qatar Red Crescent, which
Teaching of International national law to participate, tablishment of the United equipment that are neces- oversees the implementa-
Law, as it has continued to particularly from develop- Nations marked the begin- sary for the work of the civil tion and follow-up of the
provide fi nancial support for ing countries that need to ning of a new era in inter- defence in the areas of con- grant provided to the Syrian
the programme, based on its provide fi nancial resources national relations based fl ict which are witnessing Civil Defence, calling on all
policy in which the interna- for the participation of on international law and military clashes. partners around the world
tional law is one of its basic their candidates to those the rule of law, in order to Qatar Fund for Develop- to contribute to the recon-
pillars. sessions. ensure the achievement ment said in a statement yes- struction of Syria and res-
This came in a state- He stressed in the state- of the UN objectives, par- terday that this assistance for cue civilians.
ment delivered by member ment that Qatar will con- ticularly the international the Syrian Civil Defence Or- The role of the White
of Qatar’s delegation at the tinue to provide all possible peace and security. ganisation aims to enhance Helmets Organisation of
71st session of the United support for the United Na- He said there was a need their service capacities and to the Civil Defence of Syria
Nations General Assembly tions Programme to assist to increase awareness of provide urgent assistance to represents in providing pro-
Saud Meqbel al-Qahtani in the teaching of the In- the importance of interna- those aff ected. Off icials exchange documents after signing the agreement. tection to civilians from the
before the UN Programme ternational Law, express- tional law. It also aims to support dangers of military actions
their tasks in the delivery tools and to reduce the rate importance in helping the reconstruction projects of the and accelerate the process
of aid to the needy fami- of environmental diseases Syrians and alleviate the dis- devastated areas. of recovery from the direct
lies who suff er from the resulting from the fi res due astrous consequences of the For his part, Director eff ects of these actions, at
ravages of armed confl ict, to shelling, the statement crisis on civilians, committed General of the Qatar Fund a time the organisation is
reduce the severity of dam- added. to provide all forms of sup- for Development Khalifa suff ering many diffi culties
age through the purchase of The statement emphasised port to save the lives of in- bin Jassim al-Kuwari said during the performance of
necessary equipment and that the Fund attaches great nocent people and to support that the State of Qatar, rep- its duties.
Al-Kuwari arrives
in Rome for
HBKU to hold community talk
Unesco campaign
HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz on breast cancer awareness
al-Kuwari, adviser at the Emiri
Diwan and Qatar’s candidate for
the post of director general at
the United Nations Educational,
I
Scientific and Cultural n support of Breast Can- covery to Biology and Treat- measures women can take tion. This is very impor-
Organisation (Unesco), arrived cer Awareness Month, ment” tomorrow at 1pm at to reduce risk of the disease. tant because in the earlier
yesterday in Rome. Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- the HBKU Student Centre in Dr Decock, a researcher stages, breast cancer can
The visit comes as part of the versity (HBKU) is organis- the Education City. investigating breast cancer be relatively easily treated,
Qatari candidate’s ongoing ing a number of community The University will immunotherapy at QBRI, but this becomes very dif-
election tours as he continues outreach initiatives to shed also set-up informational commented: “This aware- fi cult towards the end.”
meetings with Italian off icials light on the importance of booths at the HBKU Stu- ness-raising campaign Breast cancer is the sec-
that he started in September. prevention, early detection, dent Centre, the Gulf Mall helps people better under- ond highest cause of can-
Dr al-Kuwari is also set to give and treatment. on October 21 and 22, and stand how diet and envi- cer-related deaths among
a lecture tomorrow before the HBKU’s Qatar Biomedi- Qatar University on Octo- ronment contribute to the women worldwide and
Mediterranean Universities cal Research Institute (QBRI) ber 24, where members of development and progres- among Qatari women, it is
Union Forum at the invitation of scientists Dr Manale Karam the community can learn sion of cancer, and helps the most common cancer
the union, during which he will and Dr Julie Decock, will be more about the prevalence make the public more with projections of a 60%
explain his electoral programme holding a community talk on of breast cancer in Qatar aware of the benefi ts of increase in newly diagnosed
that bears the slogan ‘Toward a “Breast Cancer: From Dis- and the region, as well as screening and early detec- cases over the next six years.
New Momentum’ and his vision.
Katara, Omani
Doha criminal court reviewing theft case
Cultural Club
sign agreement
A
Doha Criminal The victim reported to watches were found Then, he travelled
The Cultural Village Foundation- Court has reviewed the police the robbery and with him when he was abroad and sold some
Katara has signed a cultural the case of a young police investigation led to searched upon his arriv- of the jewellery he had
co-operation agreement with man accused of stealing the defendant, who was al, in addition to a sum of grabbed for QR36,000 to
the Omani Cultural Club. The jewellery, luxury watches, outside Qatar after the in- QR9,700. pay off some of his debts.
agreement comes within the cash and other valuables cident. During interrogation, He also told the police
framework of Katara’s strategy estimated to be worth An arrest warrant was the defendant admitted the whereabouts of the
aimed at providing an integrated QR5mn from a safe in his issued and he was arrested breaking into the house of other stolen things, which
and ideal climate to promote neighbour’s house, local while entering the country his neighbour and stealing the victim later identifi ed.
cultural and artistic movement in Arabic daily Arrayah re- through the airport. many valuable things from The case continues at
the Qatari society. ported yesterday. Two of the stolen his safe. the court.
Gulf Times 9
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
QATAR
The all-new Mercedes-Benz E Class at the packed launch event. Right: The E Class positioned at the showroom. PICTURES: Noushad Thekkayil
Mercedes-Benz
V-Class, all-new
E-Class launched
N
asser Bin Khaled (NBK) “While the E-Class celebrates people and exemplary function- class include: Drive Pilot, Pre-
Automobiles, the au- its new model for 2017, the V- ality with the high-class appeal, Safe, and Pre-Safe Plus, Active
thorised distributors of Class comes to Qatar for the fi rst comfort, effi cient driving pleas- Brake Assist and Active Blind
Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has time marking to serve the de- ure and safety that distinguish Spot Assist.
marked the launching of the all- mands of the individuals, fami- automobiles bearing the An all-new infotainment gen-
new E-Class and the country de- lies and the corporate, thanks three-pointed star.” eration is making its debut in the
but of the V-Class. to its multi-purpose usage and The all-new E-Class marks E-Class equipped with Comand NBK Holding chairman Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khaled flanked by dignitaries at the launch event
The grand launch event at capabilities,” he said. the world premiere of numerous Online. Its highlights, along- (supplied picture).
St Regis Doha was in the pres- “The E-Class, at the core of technical innovations that ena- side the double display, include
ence of NBK Holding chairman Merceds-Benz brand, in the past ble comfortable, safe driving on a the touch-sensitive controls ence. High-quality materials to off er optional 4-way lumbar armrests in two seat rows. They
Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Kha- has repeatedly redefi ned the new level, plus a new dimension on the steering wheel and the with a pleasant touch and feel support and active seat ventila- can be folded forward intuitively
led, diplomats, businessmen and standards in the executive-class in driver assistance. It is distin- new, intelligent graphic design and a harmonious colour con- tion with reversing fans to ensure to aff ord fast and easy access to
other dignitaries. segment. Now it carries this guished with its good looking, of the Multifunction Telephony. cept, intricate details as well as a a consistent relative humidity at the rear. As an option, a folding
Welcoming the guests, NBK tradition into the future with a appealing and with exceptional It allows mobile phones to be progressive and sensuous design the contact area with the leather table can be installed
general manager Khalid Sha’aban wealth of top-class innovations exterior design, matched only charged and, at the same time, idiom convey outstanding high- seat for driver and front passen- between the single seats.
said the new launches are in line that take safety, stress relief and by its exclusive interior style and connected to the vehicle’s exte- class appeal in the segment. ger. Established in 1957, NBK Au-
with NBK Automobiles strat- comfort to a new level. high quality workmanship. rior aerial – with absolutely no The V-Class also sets new The seating in the rear allows tomobiles is Qatar’s exclusive
egy to provide the Qatari market “The V-Class Mercedes- Some of the highlights of the need for cables or a telephone standards in comfort and vari- numerous confi gurations to meet distributor of three of the world’s
with the latest Mercedes-Benz Benz, which is redefi ning the optional Driving Assistance holder. ability with a host of innova- any requirements. As standard, most respected, iconic brands:
cars, off ering customers a wide multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), package that make the E-Class The interior of the V-Class is tions. The Mercedes-Benz MPV the MPV is equipped with four May Bach, Mercedes-Benz and
range of choices and solutions. combines room for up to eight the most intelligent sedan in its a completely new MPV experi- is the only vehicle in the segment individual luxury seats with AMG.
The new Mercedes-Benz V-Class. NBK general manager Khalid Sha’aban addressing the launch event.
Ooredoo’s online ‘safety campaign’
reaches families across Qatar
E
arly interest in Ooredoo’s ance between ensuring people can ing ‘Snapkidz’. Unlike Snapchat,
online safety campaign has access the educational and com- the kid-friendly version of the
demonstrated that fami- munity benefi ts of global social app only allows children to take
lies in Qatar are looking for ways media channels, while still being photos and draw on their pic-
to ensure a positive experience protected from stumbling across tures, but stops them from shar-
online for themselves and their negative content. ing or receiving images, their
families, the telecommunications To date, Ooredoo said the cam- location, and other sensitive
provider has said. paign has covered some of ma- information.
The campaign, hosted on Oore- ensure that parents and children solutions to protect our users from jor social media sites, including As well as top social media tips,
doo Community (http://commu- know how to combat explicit con- the dark side of the Internet. The Snapchat and Instagram. Top tips the Ooredoo Community posts
nity.ooredoo.qa), has posted three tent and stay safe when using their online safety campaign comple- for users include avoiding the ‘dis- off ers information for parents on
topics related to online security computer. ments this investment, by provid- cover’ section, as well as a guide to how to educate children on cyber-
and recorded more than 13,000 Fatima Sultan al-Kuwari, direc- ing people with the tools to screen customising privacy settings and security, as well as how to spot
views in its fi rst three weeks, as tor, community and public rela- out inappropriate content across more. fraud calls and more. A new post is
well as generating momentum via tions at Ooredoo, said: “Ooredoo a broad range of the most popular The online safety post for published weekly via the Ooredoo
the company’s social media pages. believes in preserving Qatar’s social media sites.” Snapchat also recommends that Community, and will be available
Ooredoo launched the online traditions and upholding its laws, With this campaign, Ooredoo parents with children under the in both English and Arabic, Oore-
safety campaign in September to which is why we invest in the latest said it is looking to strike a bal- age of 13 ensure their child is us- doo said.
10 Gulf Times
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
QATAR
Changes to
Agreement boost for ‘Health
curriculum
in Workplace’ programme
at schools
T
he Ministry of Public
Health (MoPH) has signed ‘requires
an agreement with the
General Electricity & Water Cor-
poration (Kahramaa) to imple-
ment the “Health in the Work-
place” Programme. approval’
The MoU aims to strength-
en the co-operation between
MoPH and Kahramaa with a
view to carrying out the events
and activities of “Health in the
S
Workplace” programme to pro- chools have to get prior and review their educational
mote the employees’ health and approval from the Pri- resources and make sure they
to raise their awareness about vate Schools Offi ce at are not in violation of the Qa-
adopting a healthy lifestyle. the Ministry of Education and tari religious and social val-
The agreement was signed by Higher Education before in- ues. Schools are accountable
Sheikha Dr Anoud bint Moham- troducing any changes to the for this, and any violation will
ed al-Thani, director, Health approved curriculum, local be dealt with accordingly by
Promotion and Non-Commu- Arabic daily Arrayah reported the Ministry of Education and
nicable Diseases, MoPH and yesterday. Higher Education.
Abdul Rahman Ali al-Nemaah, The Education Institute at Private schools should teach
director, Health, Safety and En- the Ministry of Education and Qatari history within their
vironment Department, Kah- MoPH and Kahramaa officials at the signing ceremony. Higher Education has issued curriculum for one hour a
ramaa. new regulations for private week from classes one to nine,
Sheikha Anoud welcomed private institutions, and stressed Workplace” is one of the distin- about ways to overcome the tion that enjoys better health. schools in the country for aca- in addition to the Arabic lan-
Kahramaa in joining the other that its success will contrib- guished programmes to enhance daily work pressure,” added al- The programme is also a part demic year 2016-2017. guage for Arab and Qatari stu-
corporations and organisations ute to the promotion of healthy the employees’ health. Nemaah. of the National Nutrition and The Arrayah report ex- dents with four lessons a week
participating in the programme, lifestyle among the employees, “Kahramaa is seeking to en- The “Health in the Work- Physical Activity Action Plan plained that the regulations from classes one to 10. These
noting that the number of these as well as providing a safe and courage the employees to adopt place” programme comes as part 2011-2016 which includes lots specifi ed 10 main points for schools also have to teach Is-
institutions currently exceeds healthy environment for them. healthy lifestyles in their daily of MoPH’s eff orts to promote the of important projects at the na- the academic mechanism in lamic religion to all Muslim
20, both from public and private Al-Nemaah said that the life, such as healthy nutri- employees’ health and to achieve tional level in line with NHS goal accordance with the condi- students in accordance with
sectors. signing of the agreement with tion, physical activity inside the National Health Strategy 3 “Preventive Healthcare”, such tions of granting the operation a curriculum approved by the
She added that MoPH is tar- MoPH comes within Kahramaa’s and outside the workplace, 2011-2016 goals to contribute to as reducing the prevalence rate license for educational insti- Ministry.
geting the implementation of concern about the employees’ smoking cessation, in addi- the promotion of people’s health of chronic diseases and its re- tutes in the country.
the programme at all public and health, noting that ‘Health in the tion to raising the awareness as well as building a new genera- lated deaths. Private schools should im- Private schools should
plement the approved stand- implement the approved
ards of either an international standards of either an
or national curriculum and international or national
Qatar Airways service to Seychelles register this through an of- curriculum and register
fi cial written document. All this through an offi cial
such schools should properly written document
use the basic educational re-
sources issued by the Ministry Schools should also pro-
will ‘open up holiday haven’ of Education, and make a wise vide each student an original
selection of the supporting re- copy of the educational re-
sources to better implement sources of such subject issued
their accredited curriculum. by the Ministry, and the an-
All private schools have to nual school plan for these three
abide by the religious prin- subjects should be approved by
Q
atar Airways will launch daily business and leisure destinations around travelling with Qatar Airways, we ensure Seychelles Tourism Board CEO Sherin ciples, and provisions of the the Ministry.
fl ights from Doha to the Seychelles the world via the airline’s hub in Doha. that our passengers’ dream holiday starts Naiken added: “The Seychelles Tourism local Qatari heritage and so- In general, private schools
on December 12, providing trav- The airline’s “expanding global reach and with an extraordinary journey on board, Board is very happy to welcome Qatar Air- cial and cultural values while have to abide by conditions,
ellers with “greater access to the idyllic modern fl eet” will take travellers to places where they truly experience the warmth ways. We are looking forward to building a selecting their educational circulars and regulations is-
white sand beaches and turquoise waters” around the world, including new destina- of Middle Eastern hospitality, world- partnership with the airline that will foster resources. Besides, they have sued by the Ministry of Edu-
of the popular tourist destination in the tions launched in 2016: Adelaide, Atlanta, class service, award-winning cuisine and the development of tourism and growth of to ensure their textbooks and cation and Higher Education
Indian Ocean. Birmingham, Boston, Helsinki, Los An- in-fl ight entertainment.” local business.” other materials do not confl ict regarding the approved edu-
“Travellers wishing to explore the beau- geles, Marrakech, Pisa, Ras Al Khaimah, Seychelles minister of tourism and cul- Passengers fl ying to the Seychelles from with such provisions, espe- cational resources and sign an
ty of the Seychelles will enjoy convenient Sydney, Windhoek and Yerevan. ture Alain St Ange said: “It gives me great any of Qatar Airways’ destinations around cially in photos, illustrations affi davit indicating that their
fl ights and award-winning service when Qatar Airways Group chief execu- pleasure to see Qatar Airways serving the the world “will enjoy a quick and conven- and other related things. textbooks and resources are
travelling with Qatar Airways,” the Doha- tive Akbar al-Baker said: “Over recent Seychelles. Our partnership has always ient transfer” at the airline’s hub, Hamad Schools have also to revise free from any violations.
based carrier said in a press statement yes- years, Qatar Airways has seen signifi cant been a very positive one. I know that the International Airport, which off ers more
terday. growth, expanding its worldwide foot- airline is very popular with the local com- than 100 retail and dining options as well
Residents of the Seychelles will also print to provide more opportunities for munity and we all look forward to many as services such as a 25m swimming pool,
benefi t from the opportunity to connect global leisure travellers to premium des- more years of fruitful co-operation and hotel and spa, designed exclusively for Lebdaya
to the airline’s network of more than 150 tinations such as the Seychelles. When increased tourism business to our shores.” those in transit.
Shop closed roundabout
for good by to be shut
municipality
T
he Public Works Au- users can turn right at the
thority, Ashghal, has Lebdaya Roundabout onto Al
announced it will close Beday Street and travel north
the Lebdaya Roundabout before turning left onto the new
(known as Sheikh Mubarak Al Al Maqareen Street. Motor-
A
l Khor and Al Thakhira safety is our top priority’. Thani Roundabout) to intro- ists will need to travel along Al
Municipality has closed Doha Municipality yester- duce a newly built rounda- Maqareen Street before turning
a commercial shop per- day closed three restaurants – bout and diversion routes to right onto Huwar Street. Driv-
manently for operating with- one at Madinat Khalifa South the south east of the existing ers from Al Gharrafa to Doha
out license at Umm Birka Area. for ten days, and two others route. Also to be closed is the can follow the same route listed
The shop was also found at Najma Area for one month roundabout exit from Huwar above in the opposite direction
displaying expired food prod- each, for preparing and serv- Street to Al Rayyan Al Qadeem to reach their destination.
ucts and meat with uniden- ing foods in unhygienic condi- Street, as shown on the map. Doha to Bani Hajer: Road
tifi able source of production. tions. The decision was issued The two-year diversion, users can turn left at the Leb-
The administrative decision to by Doha Municipality director which has been implemented daya Roundabout and travel
close the place was issued by Jamal Matar al-Nuaimi. in co-ordination with the south before turning right onto
Juma Khamis al-Muraikhi, di- Al Shamal Municipality beIN will have access to hit series such as Arrow. Traffi c Police Department, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Road and
rector of Al Khor and Al Tha- Gardens Sector has planted the will be operational from Friday continuing towards Bani Hajer.
khira Municipality. area in front of the Municipal- (October 21). Road users travelling from
In the past few months, the ity building and put fl ower ba- The diversion is required to Bani Hajer to Doha will be un-
beIN Mena signs long-term deal
municipality has closed four sins on a 165m stretch. enable Ashghal to commence aff ected, as they can continue
other food facilities for op- Also, Al Khor and Al Tha- construction of essential mul- to travel eastbound along Al
erating without license. The khira Municipality has de- ti-level junctions as part of the Rayyan Al Jadeed Road.
for content with Warner Bros
closure was made as part of the signed and erected a heritage Al Rayyan Upgrade Project C2. Ashghal has said a signifi -
inspection campaign on food tower at Hazm Al Jaltah garden As shown on the map, Ash- cant section of Al Rayyan Al
outlets within the munici- at the eastern entrance of Al ghal has established several al- Qadeem Street will remain
pality, under the motto ‘Your Khor City. ternative routes for road users open for residential and local
A
long-term, multi-year rights” to Warner Bros theatri- of one of the most well-round- to follow to reach their respec- use, and U-turns will be pro-
deal has been announced cal features. ed pay-TV networks in Middle tive destinations. vided at each end to facilitate
by beIN and Warner Bros From 2019, beIN will become East & North Africa with over Doha to Al Gharrafa: Road transit to and from the area.
International Television Distri- the exclusive home of Warner 75 channels broadcasting mov-
bution that will enable beIN to Bros’ fi rst-run programming, ies, series, sports, kids’ and gen-
acquire premium content from series and “1st Pay window” fea- eral entertainment content,” the
the leading Hollywood studio. ture fi lms. In addition to the pay statement noted.
The announcement was made TV window, beIN has acquired Al-Obaidly said “beIN is con-
yesterday by Yousef al-Obaid- catch-up rights as well as access stantly trying to achieve lead-
ly, deputy CEO of beIN Media to the rich library of content from ership position within the en-
Group, and Jeff rey R Schlesin- Warner Bros. tertainment space and this deal
ger, president of Warner Bros While beIN is the premium with Warner Bros will help us be-
Worldwide Television Distribu- entertainment market leader in come the number one choice for
tion. Mena, Warner Bros Worldwide movies and entertainment lovers
The deal represents “one Television Distribution is a lead- in Mena”.
of the most comprehensive ing distributor of feature fi lms, Schlesinger added: “We are
content acquisition deals for television programmes and ani- pleased that our feature fi lms and
beIN”, according to a press mation in the international TV television series will have a home
statement. Starting this year, marketplace across beIN’s channels in the
beIN will have access to hit “This is a landmark deal for Middle East and Africa, with our
series such as Arrow, Gotham beIN, which made its foray into content making its regional de-
and Originals, and will acquire entertainment content segment but across these channels start-
The heritage tower at the eastern entrance of Al Khor City. the exclusive “2nd Pay window just last year. beIN now boasts ing in 2019.”