Gulf Times

6 Wednesday, June 23, 2021

QATAR
PM’s Interview - Reflections
Lusail University launches logistics programme

S Korean envoy
hails Qatar’s
achievements
S
outh Korean ambassador
Lee Joon ho has stressed
that Qatar’s continuous
achievements across different
field under the leadership of His
Highness the Amir.
This came in response to the
Lusail University has announced the launch of a BA programme in managing logistics resources in English, under the umbrella various issues highlighted by HE
of its Commerce and Business College. The programme will be offered in partnership with Shippensburg University (US), and is the Prime Minister and Minis-
considered the first of its type in English in Qatar. Pictured are officials marking the launch of the programme. ter of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin
Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani
during his interview with the
chief editors of Qatari newspa-
pers recently.
Qatar takes part in GCC border and coast guard officials’ meeting “I am pleased that under the
visionary leadership of His High-
ness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin
Hamad al-Thani, Qatar contin-
ues to have impressive achieve-
ments in various areas, includ- South Korean ambassador Lee Joon ho.
ing infrastructure, culture and
sports, the rights of expatriate of nationality in its response to ic co-operation into relatively
workers and government effi- Covid-19.” new areas such as ICT, educa-
ciency,” the envoy said. On the preparations for the 2022 tion and cultural exchanges, the
“I especially welcome the Qatari FIFA World Cup, Qatar has over- ambassador noted. “In line with
government’s commitment to hold come the unexpected difficulties the Qatari government’s endeav-
free and fair elections,” he contin- imposed by the pandemic and al- our to improve government effi-
ued. “With broader participation ready showcased to the world its ciency, our two countries share a
from the public, the upcoming ability to hold major international huge potential of co-operation in
Shura Council elections will great- football events successfully even areas such as e-government and
ly contribute to the comprehensive amid Covid-19, such as the AFC e-learning,” he added.
development of Qatar and acceler- Champions League and FIFA Club It is also notable that there
ate the achievement of Qatar Na- World Cup, he said. “I am sure that has been an increasing interest
tional Vision 2030. the 2022 World Cup will serve as in Qatar among Korean younger
“Thanks to the government’s another opportunity for Qatar to generation, the ambassador said.
preemptive and vigorous meas- leap forward in economic develop- “As the 2022 World Cup ap-
ures, Qatar has effectively dealt ment and prosperity.” proaches, Korean football fans
with the Covid-19 pandemic. I Based on the long-standing are showing great enthusiasm
would like to express my appre- trust and confidence accumulat- about the upcoming event. I look
Qatar took part in the 28th meeting of the GCC Border and Coast Guard Officials, which was concluded yesterday. The state was ciation to the Qatari government ed from the decades-old co-op- forward to seeing cultural and
represented in the meeting by Assistant Director-General of Coasts and Borders at the Ministry of Interior Lt Col Abdulaziz Ali al- for ensuring an equal level of eration in energy and construc- human exchanges between our
Mohannadi. The virtual two-day meeting discussed several issues related to border and coast guards in the GCC countries. (QNA) healthcare service and access to tion sector, Korea and Qatar are two countries flourishing in the
high-quality vaccines regardless broadening horizons of econom- near future.”