Doha: The Foreign Ministry has expressed Qatar’s denunciation and condemnation of two explosions in Sinai in which scores of Egyptian army personnel were killed or injured.
In a statement, the ministry said both attacks aimed at undermining security and stability in Egypt, and described them as contravening humanitarian principles and values. It reiterated Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence in all its forms and manifestations. The ministry extended Qatar’s condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured speedy recovery.
Doha: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the two-day Conference and Exhibition of Qatar Construction Specifications (QSC 2014) opens today at Qatar National Convention Centre.
The fifth edition of these specifications will also be launched with the participation of over 500 experts and specialists from Qatar and abroad. They will be briefed on latest innovations and technical engineering projects to be presented by commercial companies while topics relevant to these areas will be discussed.
QCS 2014 is the first step towards ‘Qatar international specifications for construction 2017’ as an urgent need for the community to maintain the health and integrity of human beings and their property. QSC 2014 is in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the sustainable development underway in all areas to achieve security and public safety as part of the national strategy for building safety and improving occupational health.
The Peninsula/QNA
