His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday sent cables of congratulations to President of Guinea Alpha Conde on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.
HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani also sent a similar cable to the Prime Minister of Guinea Mamady Youla.

QC seminar on
customs clearance


The Qatar Chamber organised a seminar for representatives of government agencies, businessmen and representatives of private companies to discuss the facilitation of customs clearance procedures, shipping and storage for importers and companies. The seminar reviewed the integrated land and sea system developed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in this context, which was linked to the regulations and policies aimed at promoting economic growth in the country. The participants made a number of recommendations to improve the performance of customs clearance, avoid delay, and achieve smoothness in the port, demanding an increase in the number of customs agents, and issuing a procedural guide covering all customs clearance procedures to be circulated to companies.

Advisory on 
parachute jump


The Directorate of Moral Guidance at the Ministry of Defence announced that Qatar Armed Forces will conduct a parachute jump at Sealine area at an altitude of 1,500ft and a radius of one mile from 6am to 12 midnight from October 8 to 19. The Directorate called on those who frequently visit the area to take precautions for their own safety.