Emir endorses Cabinet decision on tenders panel
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani endorsed yesterday Cabinet decision No 13  of  2016 setting up the Tenders Committee at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
The decision is effective starting from its date of issue and is to be published in the official gazette.

Emir issues decree on media tie-up with Sri Lanka
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued yesterday Emiri decree No. 21 of 2016 endorsing a Memorandum of Understanding on co-operation in the media sector between the governments of Qatar and Sri Lanka signed in the city of Colombo on 24.3.2015 which text is attached to this decree. It shall have the power of law according to Article 68 of the Constitution.
The decree is effective starting from its date of issue and is to be published in the official gazette.

Emir sends condolences to Saudi king
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani have sent cables of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Princess Misha’el bint Faisal bin Turki I bin Abudulaziz al-Saud.

QC takes part in Arab Labour Conference
A delegation from Qatar Chamber, represented by its Chairman, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassem al-Thani is taking part at the 43rd session of the Arab Labour Conference currently underway in Cairo with the participation of 21 Arab governments represented by ministers of labour along with Arab and international figures working in the field in economic and social development.  
The conference will tackle issues of joint Arab action in all administrative work and production, ways to develop relations between parties of production and development of the social dialogue in addition to issuing agreements and recommendations of the Arab action and follow-up actions taken by the member states for their ratification and implementation, said Qatar Chamber in a statement.

Qatar to host Sino-Arab Forum
The Arab League’s permanent representatives will hold today a consultative meeting under the chairmanship of Qatar’s ambassador to Egypt and its Permanent Delegate to the Arab League Saif bin Muqaddam al-Bueinain in an effort to co-ordinate positions among the Arab side with regard to the upcoming 7th ministerial session of the Sino-Arab Forum at the level of foreign ministers. The Forum will be hosted by Qatar on May 11-12.

Advisory Council holds meeting
The Advisory Council yesterday held its weekly meeting under the chairmanship of HE the Deputy Speaker Issa bin Rabia al-Kuwari. The Council reviewed the approved agenda and endorsed the minutes of its previous meeting.
The Council also read a memo by the Cabinet’s General Secretariat addressed to the Interior Ministry on the Council’s recommendations about a request for a general discussion on the delays in issuing licences to facilities by the General Directorate of Civil Defence. The Council then took note of it.

Qatar Chamber trains law college pupils
Qatar University College of Law (QU-LAWC) has given Qatar Chamber (QC) a certificate of appreciation for training 10 of its students as part of an external training programme of the college.
The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration at QC had provided training to the 10 students of QU-LAWC in order to spread awareness of related issues and equip the students with the necessary professional skills.
The training focused on both the theoretical and practical aspects of commercial arbitration and included field visits to some courts to introduce the students to the nature of work there.

Lawyers committee holds meeting
The Lawyers Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of the Minister of Justice Dr Hassan bin Lahdan al-Mohannadi who is also chairman of the Committee.  
The committee discussed topics on its agenda and took a number of decisions.
The committee discussed the topics on the agenda and took the appropriate decisions. It also underlined the need for lawyers who did not pay their annual fees to pay their dues.

Man jailed for not paying car rent
A Doha Misdemeanour Court has sentenced an Asian man to three months in jail for failing to pay the rent of a car, local Arabic daily Arrayah reported yesterday. The owner of the car, a real estate company, had complained that the accused did not pay QR14,400, being the rent of the car for six months. He had given four signed cheques to cover the rent, but they bounced for lack of sufficient funds. Upon reviewing the submitted documents and the testimony of witnesses, the court convicted the defendant.

Fashion show to feature collections by VCUQatar students
Innovative and creative designs from fashion students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) will be on display this week at ‘Reach’ - the university’s 17th annual fashion show.
Hosted by Salam Stores at The Gate Mall, the show will feature collections of sophomore, junior, and senior fashion students. The three-day show will begin today. The timing is from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Rami al-Ali, whose collections have been worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Aishwarya Rai, and Diana Haddad, will be the guest designer at the show. He will present his most recent ready-to-wear collection.
‘Reach’ will also showcase the individual vision, creativity, and styles of VCUQatar’s students.
The collections on show will present an eclectic mix of day to evening looks that reflect the singular aesthetic of each student and their individual concepts.
The event is being supported by W Doha Hotel, Glam magazine, Guerlain, Carolina Herrera, Tajmeel Qatar International Beauty Academy, Makeup District, Bombay Silk Centre, and Sara’s Secrets.
Salam Stores, the W Doha Hotel, and Glam magazine will present awards that include opportunities for the students to use dedicated space at Salam Stores, platforms to showcase collections at W Hotels, and a magazine fashion spread.
Tickets cost QR50 and can be purchased online from http://www.qatar.vcu.edu/events/reach-fashion-show-1

Case against director of Kindergarten
A Doha Misdemeanour Court is hearing a case in which a director of a kindergarten is accused of obstructing the work of a labour inspector.
According to local Arabic daily Arrayah, when the officer from the Labour Inspection Department asked the kindergarten director to show her the records of the facility and the various departments there, the latter was unwilling to show her around.  
The director tried to limit the movement of the inspector inside the kindergarten and did not give her access to the relevant records and information, the daily said.
Eventually, though, the inspector was given full access to the place following an extended waiting period. She spotted a number of labour violations there, including modifications in the attendance records of employees and non-payment of overtime dues, according to the report.
Further, the inspector accused the kindergarten of not operating the surveillance cameras at all times, as required.
The case is being reviewed by the court.