Ethiopian ambassador Metasebia Tadesse has issued a statement congratulating Qatar’s leadership, government and people on the occasion of Qatar National Day 2017.
“On behalf of the government and the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and on my own behalf, I extend my earnest congratulations to the government and the people of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day,” the envoy said. “I would like to express my sincere congratulations to His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani as well as the people of Qatar on this special and important day.
“As the theme for this year’s National Day celebration rightly states, ‘Promise of Prosperity and Glory’, I wish peace, prosperity and development to the government and people of the State of Qatar.”
The statement stresses that the relationship between Ethiopia and Qatar “has continuously been growing and the people-to-people ties are becoming stronger over time”.
“The strong and unwavering co-operation and collaboration between the two sisterly countries has clearly and widely been proven by the official state visit exchanges between Ethiopia and the State of Qatar,” it noted. “In April 2017, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, accompanied by his high-ranking government officials, paid a state visit to Ethiopia and signed 11 agreements and memorandums of understanding, which resulted in the further enhancement of co-operation in the fields of political, economic, social and cultural matters.”
The statement also recalled that in November, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn – accompanied by some ministers – paid a two-day state visit to Qatar to further strengthen and cement the already established ties between the two countries.
On this occasion, the two leaders expressed their commitment to stronger and comprehensive relations and collaboration.
Mall of Qatar set to offer family entertainment
Mall of Qatar (MoQ) is set to provide shoppers with captivating family entertainment daily between 2pm and 9pm from tomorrow (Dec 14) until the Qatar National Day on December 18. The festive programme starts with a patriotic show organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education tomorrow (Dec 14) at 6.30pm with 160 children followed by an event honouring Qatari personalities, in partnership with Qatar Charity, on Dec 17 at 6.30pm. MoQ will also hold a daily live show from Qatar Radio giving away prizes from Al Rayyan Hotel, Xtremeland, Kidzmondo, Scalpers, Napapijri and Fairmont. MoQ, in collaboration with Qatar Tourism Authority, will hold cultural events, ensuring families go home with Qatari sweets and flags, in addition to numerous children’s activities and live show “Fantasia” on National Day. “We take immense pride in our position at the heart of this great country’s culture and look forward to celebrating our nation with new entertainment created especially for MoQ visitors,” the mall’s CEO Stuart Elder said. “We would like to wish a happy National Day to Qatar and its community.”
NU-Q students set to survey Rohingya refugees in Malaysia
The impact of resettlement and integration among Rohingya refugees in Malaysia will be explored by two Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) student researchers.
Ibtesaam Moosa and Habibah Abbas plan to spend three weeks in Malaysia to interview two groups of Rohingya refugees – those who arrived in Malaysia after 2012 and those who were in the country before the conflict involving minority Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. Everette E Dennis, dean and CEO at NU-Q, commended the students for this exploration and examination of an important international humanitarian crisis that they will study and report on first hand. “As media and communication professionals, they are using their skills to give voice to the voiceless through research, inquiry, and investigation,” he said.
The students’ research project is being funded through an undergraduate research grant, which is a competitive programme administered by Northwestern’s Office of Undergraduate Research in Evanston. All recipients are required to present their research to the Northwestern community.
“The Rohingya crisis is a timely and global issue that requires attention,” said Moosa. “Most of the focus by international media is on getting refugees out of Myanmar to a ‘safer’ country. However, we are interested in exploring what happens to them once they reach these new countries and whether they are they able to live normal lives there?”
Advisory Council speaker meets ambassadors
HE the Speaker of the Advisory Council Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud held separate meetings with the ambassador of Kuwait Hafeez bin Mohamed al-Ajmi, Lebanese ambassador Hassan Najem, and ambassador of Uruguay Jorge Antonio Sere Sturzenegger yesterday in Doha. The meetings reviewed the existing bilateral ties and means of developing them.
HE the Secretary General of the Advisory Council Fahad bin Mubarak al- Khayareen attended the meetings.
CMC Veryca 2017 model recalled
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Doha Marketing Services Company (Domasco), has announced the recall of CMC Veryca 2017 model because a defect in the fuel pump may affect the operation of the engine.
The MEC said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicles’ defects and repair them. The MEC said that it will co-ordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out.
The MEC has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels: Call centre: 16001, e-mail: [email protected], Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_Qatar
Qatar-Lebanon ties reviewed
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri met Qatar’s ambassador to Lebanon Ali bin Hamad al-Marri yesterday.
The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them, as well as issues of mutual concern.
QFSW signs MoU with Al Rayyan Media, Marketing Company
Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Rayyan Media and Marketing Company to provide media support to the QFSW’s centres in order to achieve the objectives for which they were established.
The MoU was signed by QFSW Executive Director of Support Services Amal al-Bouhandi and Al Rayyan Media and Marketing Assistant General Manager for Media Affairs Hamad Salman al-Kuwari. The MoU comes within the framework of supporting and promoting civil society organisations affiliated to the QFSW in addition to developing and activating their role in society. Also, it seeks the development of strategies, policies, and programmes that contribute to the advancement of these organisations as well as enabling them to achieve the goals for which they were established.
Al Rayyan Media and Marketing Company is specialised in the media field.
Zakat Fund gives QR15.5mn aid in November
QNA/Doha
The total assistance provided by the Zakat Fund at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs for needy families in the country in November amounted nearly to QR15.5mn as part of aid provided to eligible registered families.
The fund said in a statement that the assistance included monthly aid or one-time aid as needed in accordance with specific needs and emergency conditions for the beneficiaries.
The Zakat Fund said that this assistance is provided to its beneficiaries in accordance with the Shariah rules.
