Day: September 2, 2023

HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Qatari newspapers, in their editorial on Saturday, covered several local and Arab topics.

On the local front, the newspapers highlighted the implications of the statistics released by the Planning and Statistics Authority yesterday regarding the economic performance and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2023 on the overall performance of the country. Despite the economic downturn worldwide, there are positive expectations for the current year.

They also emphasized the completion of integrated infrastructure projects that provide advanced services and an internal road network aimed at enhancing traffic flow and connecting with public facilities. Additionally, these projects encompass significant initiatives aiming for a qualitative leap in line with international standards.

On the Arab front, the newspapers underscored the escalation of violations by the occupying forces, settler militias, and their terrorist elements, as well as their crimes against Palestinian citizens. Daily life in the West Bank and the occupied territories witnesses daily martyrdoms, as confrontations between Palestinians and the occupying forces intensify, marked by frequent incursions and raids using various means of violence, including live ammunition, tear gas, and more.

In its editorial titled “A leap in Qatari economic indicators,” Al Raya pointed out that the Qatari economy is classified as an emerging economy with consistent growth rates that align with the country’s economic components, spanning the service, industrial, and knowledge sectors. It added that while the world grapples with significant economic pressures accompanied by armed conflicts that escalate into major wars, most vital indicators of the Qatari economy contradict this trend. This is supported by the returns of the energy sector, which have seen a notable increase due to rising demand, particularly in the aftermath of the conflict in Ukraine.

Al Raya also highlighted the positive and direct impact of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on non-oil sectors. Furthermore, it pointed out that new legislations have invigorated investment activity, particularly from the private sector across all economic sectors. This has created a conducive investment environment facilitated by Qatar’s development of its legislative and legal framework, advanced technological infrastructure, and a skilled workforce capable of dealing with local and global changes and developments.

In its editorial titled “Ongoing massive projects,” Al Watan noted that Qatar’s infrastructure projects are progressing according to the outlined plans. These projects serve as fundamental support for the economic and social development process to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. The paper added that the projects encompass various initiatives that benefit ports, logistics and industrial zones, as well as local communities in different regions of the country, all according to the highest international standards.

Al Watan explained that these ambitious aspirations for the future have played a crucial role in supporting the social and economic growth of the country. The authorities work on delivering projects that implement the best practices in infrastructure development, prioritizing health, safety, excellence, and capacity development through the execution and management of projects with internal resources. (MORE)

Source: Qatar News Agency

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Saturday will be hot daytime with a chance of local clouds, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.

Offshore, it will witness scattered clouds, the report added.

Wind inshore will be northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed of 05 to 15 knot, gusting 20 knot daytime.

Offshore, it will be northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed of 05 to 15 knot.

Visibility will be 04 to 09 kilometers.

Sea state inshore will be 1 to 3 feet. Offshore, it will be 2 to 4 feet.

Area High Tide Low Tide Mini-Max ———- —————- ——————- ————- Messaid 07:17 19:48 02:22 13:14 28-39 Wakrah: 06:33 19:01 01:25 12:43 33-40 Doha: 05:19 17:55 01:09 12:45 33-40 Al Khor: 05:05 17:45 01:07 10:59 29-41 Ruwais 06:37 18:42 00:51 12:54 32-36 Dukhan: 11:29 23:44 05:20 17:29 33-39 Abo Samara 11:08 23:34 6:01 17:17 31-38 Sunrise: 05:14 LT Sunset: 17:52 LT ——————

Source: Qatar News Agency

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated HM King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the team members on winning the world junior and youth championship at the level of teams120-kilometre race which was held in Castelsagrat, outclassing 70 other contenders who competed in the 120-km race which was held in Castelsagrat, France.

HM the King hailed the team’s achievement in the global and European competition, noting that the victory will further enhance the standing of Bahrain’s endurance sport.

HM the King also congratulated the UAE riders who won at the individual level, extending congratulations to the Royal Endurance Team and wishing them further successes.

The Royal Endurance Team riders expressed congratulations to HM the King, pledging, attributing the achievement to HM the King’s care and support.

Source: Bahrain News Agency