The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Al Mana Motors Company, has announced the recall of Ford Mustang, model year 2005-2014 over a potential defect in the replacement of the driver airbag inflator.
The MEC said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs.
The MEC will co-ordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out.
The MEC has urged all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department through the following channels: Hotline: 16001, e-mail: info@mec.gov.qa, Twitter: @MEC_Qatar, Instagram: MEC_Qatar, MEC mobile app for Android and IOS: MEC_Qatar

‘US supports Qatar efforts to fight terror’
The US Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Daniel L Glaser visited Qatar and met with senior leaders, the US embassy announced yesterday in a statement.
Glaser discussed the Qatar’s recent positive efforts to counter terrorist financing with HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani.
“The US government enjoys a close and ongoing relationship with the government of Qatar in combating terrorist financing and supports Qatar’s efforts to deny terrorist financiers access to its financial system,” the statement said.
“The US appreciates Qatar’s role as a coalition partner in the fight against ISIL,” it added.

Cabinet meeting condoles death of Sheikh Khalifa
HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani chaired the Qatari Cabinet’s ordinary meeting, held at its headquarters at the Emiri Diwan yesterday.
The Cabinet offered its condolences to HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and to the Qatari people on the death of HH the Grandfather Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, praying to Allah to bestow mercy upon his soul and make his residence paradise, and grant him the best reward for what he achieved for his homeland and nation.

Emir receives condolences from Pakistani, Indian PMs
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani received yesterday telephone calls from Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which they offered condolences on the death of HH the Grandfather Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani.

Shrimps imported from India safe
The Joint Committee on Human Food Control has confirmed that shrimps imported from India and available in the local market are safe for consumption. The announcement is based on the results of tests conducted at the Ministry of Public Health central laboratories.
The authorities took precautionary measures after the World Organisation for Animal Health issued a report about the presence of White Spot Syndrome on the shrimps of Litopenaeus vannamei type and the suspension of imports by some countries of the region.
Also, the ministry has issued a circular to all its inspectors to intensify control on all the fish and shrimp imports from India to ensure they are safe and free from diseases.