GMC Sierra 3500 models recalled

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Mannai Trading Company, has announced the recall of GMC Sierra 3500 models of 2011-2015 because the fuel level sensor in the front tank might become stuck in low level position.The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that automobile 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 ministry 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: info@mec.gov.qa, Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_QatarQeeri tie-up with Venergate to help develop battery techHamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (Qeeri) and Venergate Company have established a joint collaboration agreement that aims to develop and commercialise an advanced battery technology for electricity storage, including solar applications.  Venergate is a consortium of five Korean companies (JNTG Co., Pro-Power Communication Co., ILDO F&C Co., Dong-A Hwa Sung Co., E-quality Inc). These companies bring a long experience in technology development and commercialisation and well-established capabilities in product design and manufacturing.  As a part of its mission to address Qatar’s grand challenges, Qeeri researchers are already working to develop energy storage solutions to support the large-scale deployment of solar technology in Qatar. This joint collaboration will allow Qeeri to accelerate the development and the deployment of a viable energy storage technology suited for Qatar’s climate.  “This industrial partnership represents an opportunity for Qeeri to further support its mission to transform scientific ideas into value-added technology innovations that can benefit Qatar in its effort towards a sustainable and prosperous future,” Dr Rachid Zaffou, lead, Energy Storage Research Portfolio and Technology Committee chair at Qeeri, said.Qeeri is working towards tackling the Energy Security Grand Challenge through focused research in several related areas, including photovoltaics, energy storage, and smart grid research portfolios.‘Vibrant Tamil Nadu’ expo to be held todayA global expo and summit on food commodities is being organised by Vibrant Tamil Nadu, in association with the Embassy of India and in partnership with Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) and Tamil associations in Doha today. It will be inaugurated by Indian ambassador P Kumaran at the Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel at 7pm.Vibrant Tami Nadu ‘Global Expo and Summit 2018’ is first of its kind of road shows focusing on food and beverages sector of Tamil Nadu, which is one of the leading producers of agro and food products. The summit will have insights into the latest technological developments, and innovation in agriculture, food and beverage sector, food processing, packaging, logistics, cold storage and warehousing, branding and related subject, coupled with advanced production practices, preservation techniques and marketing tactics.With a direct shipping line service named “India-Qatar Express Service” launched between India and Qatar in June 2017, the time for exports of commodities between India and Qatar directly have reduced travel time of three to four days. The export of food products and other items from India to Qatar has witnessed a substantial rise in the last few months. India has a very strong agriculture sector, which represents 17% of the GDP and 10% of its exports. There exist considerable opportunities in the food processing sector in both countries.Speaker meets ambassadorsHE the Speaker of the Advisory Council Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud yesterday met separately with Russian ambassador Noor Mohammad Julov, Eritrean ambassador Ali Ibrahim Ahmed and Cuban ambassador Eumelio Caballero Rodriguez. During the meetings, they discussed parliamentary relations between Qatar and the Russian Federation, Eritrea and Cuba and ways of supporting and developing them, in addition a number of issues of common concern. (QNA)Customs chief seeks to boost ties with SpainGeneral Authority of Customs chairman Ahmed bin Abdullah al-Jamal met with Spain’s ambassador to State of Qatar Ignacio Escobar Guerrero. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance co-operation in customs fields, the role of customs in protecting the internal security of the country and facilitating foreign trade, as well as ways to stimulate trade movement between countries, and the role of government agencies working in ports in pushing the economic strength of states.They also discussed supporting the nomination of the Spanish candidate to the General Secretariat of the World Customs Organisation. (QNA)