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Wednesday December 4, 2019 Rabi al-Akhir 7, 1441 Vol.13 no. 4807 qR 2

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Amir reviews progress on World Cup projects Massive rush to buy tickets for Gulf Cup semis to play at tomorrow Tribune News Network Doha The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani chaired the third meeting of 2019 of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Tickets for the 24th Arabian Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors HH Sheikh Gulf Cup semi-finals have been Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and board member HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al selling like hot cakes. There is a Thani, and other members of the board. During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of work on all the FIFA World Cup Qatar mad rush at ticket counters, the 2022 projects, and the progress of the operational and security plan for 2019 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar. (QNA) organisers have said. Hundreds of fans and foot- ball lovers were seen queuing up to buy tickets an hour after the counters opened at 4pm on Tuesday. There is a huge demand for Ooredoo launches Amir receives invitation from Saudi king tickets to watch hosts Qatar tak- ing on arch-rivals Saudi Arabia 5G-connected to attend GCC Summit on December 10 at Al Janoub Stadium in the Gulf wheelchairs for Cup semi-final on Thursday, De- cember 5. On the same day, differently-abled will face at at Al Sadd. tourists The ticket sales for the last A long queue for tickets of Gulf Cup semis at a mall on Tuesday. four stage began on Tuesday and within hours after the five Till 5.54 pm, 7,000 tickets long queue for tickets online. I counters at various malls in Qa- were sold from the website for got two tickets after waiting for tar and the official online tick- both the semi-finals. However two and half hours online,” said eting website becoming active, after 6.30 pm, around 13,000 Shantanu Chatterjee, an avid the Qatar Football Association tickets were grabbed by fans football lover. (QFA) reported a healthy sale across Qatar. “The message online shows of over 25,000 tickets, includ- “Scene we did not get used – you are now in line for Ara- ing 15,700 online. to in Qatar, queues to buy tick- bian Gulf Cup Qatar 2019 (tick- The sale began on the offi- ets two days before the game, ets). When it’s your turn, you The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received a written message from the Cus- cial website, Villaggio Mall, Mall international sports facilities will have 20 minutes to enter todian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia inviting of Qatar, Doha Festival City, and easy access to stadiums the website,” he said, noting the HH the Amir to attend the GCC Supreme Council’s 40th session to be held in on and Katara at 4 pm. through the Metro,” a Twitter massive rush for tickets. December 10. The message was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign People were seen standing user said. IN a first of its kind in the Middle Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, during his meeting with Gulf Coop- in long queues at malls to pro- Initially, the online sale Khater praises excellent  East region, Ooredoo in partnership eration Council Secretary-General HE Abdullatif bin Rashid al Zayani on Tuesday. (QNA) cure a ticket for the semi-finals. was a bit slow. “Even there’s a organisation page 12 with ‘Wheel ’ on Tuesday launched 5G-connected wheelchairs to make it easier for differently-abled tourists to explore Qatar. Fitted with Google Assistant API, the 5G-con- nected wheelchair will ensure that Doha best city for expats in GCC 10.9% rise in traffic cases in October its users can enjoy the same tourist experiences as anyone else and Doha has been ranked as the best A total of 599 traffic cases were recorded during cles during October 2019 has reached 6,557, a access assistance when they need city for expatriates in the Gulf Coop- October 2019, showing a monthly increase of monthly increase of 10.7 percent and an annual it. Aimed at opening up the many eration Council (GCC), according to 10.9 percent, according to latest figures re- increase of 3.4 percent. tourist attractions in Qatar to all, Expat City Ranking 2019 by InterNa- leased by the Planning and Statistics Authority. The total electricity consumption during Ooredoo will leverage its 5G network tions. Doha (12th) takes the top spot Light injuries accounted for the vast major- October reached 4761.9 GWh, a monthly and use Google Assistant API to among the cities in the GCC followed ity of traffic accidents during the same month, decrease of 5.8 percent and an annual rise of offer a booking portal and a pre-trip by (15th), Manama (21st), with 85 percent, followed by severe injuries by 35.6 percent. While the total water consump- virtual assistant so that visitors can Muscat (28th), and Dubai (34th). 12 percent. However, 16 deaths were recorded, tion has reached 40814.8 Thousand m3 during use it to plan their trip in advance. City (82nd) is once again the equivalent to only 3 percent of total traffic ac- the same month, a monthly decrease of 29.7 —Satyendra Pathak page 2 worst in the world. page 2 cidents. The total number of registered new vehi- percent and an annual rise of 9.1 percent. (TNN)

Pulsating Gulf Cup offers sneak peek of amazing Qatar 2022 show

Vinay Nayudu when they were announced as and on it – has reached new And this train takes you right Spacious arena, comfortable Doha World Cup hosts. and dazzling heights. to the doorstep of the stadium. seats, lots at the cafeterias and Those who made their way The atmosphere and bon- You can’t get better than this exciting live action on abso- The Qatar national football to the spectacular Khalifa In- homie of fans was palpable anywhere in the world,” he lute green baize. Add to this, team marked the day of the 9th ternational Stadium – one of as one shuttle after other of added. the loud and delightful sound anniversary of the nation win- the two venues along with Al the Doha Metro trains ferried Half way through the of the drums being played by ning the bid to host the 2022 Janoub Stadium to be ready thousands to the stadium. match, a gentleman arrived the locals which is enhanced FIFA World Cup in December of the total eight for 2022 — From the shuttle buses to the with his two teenage sons from by matching claps of the large 2010 in awesome fashion pro- for the thrilling Qatar vs UAE speeding trains and at the sta- Africa. “Could you please tell crowd. You can already feel ducing their best performance Gulf Cup group stage match dium, the volunteers kept guid- me, how can we rush in? We as to how one can be luckier of the 24th on Monday can tell you what ing fans in such a friendly man- have these tickets,” he asked enough to be at one such occa- thus far. an experience it is being now ner that you would only smile standing near the Torch Ho- sion in 2022! While Al Annabi rose to in this sporting nation to travel and soak in their courtesy. tel. ‘Go in straight, there’s the While Qatar continues to the occasion in splendid style, and to be at the stadiums – not Frank, from Holland, chose gate to your right’, he was told. provide the world with the very Qatar as a nation with its un- that there has been any lack of to take the metro for his foot- “Wow!,” he exclaimed, even as best and promises to deliver matched football passion and passion ever before. ball crazy son and family of one of his kids pulled him say- that it may dream of, football pride has marched a long way But in the past nine years four. “Oh! It’s amazing,” he ing “Come on Papa!” keeps all riveted in this part of Fans rush out of the Doha Metro station at Sport City to reach since the momentous day of Qatar’s quest for excellence in said when asked about the big If making it to the venue is the globe. The world can hardly Khalifa International Stadium. December 2, 2010 in Zurich sports – both off and the field rush. “It’s all so comfortable. a breeze, being inside is bliss. wait too! 02 Wednesday, December 4, 2019

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Quick PM MEETS THALES GROUP CEO read German official describes Qatar

Nepal’s vice as ‘a reliable partner of Qatar’ QNA ing close cooperation between years ago. He also expressed president meets Doha the Qatari and German sides in admiration for Qatar’s achieve- Qatari ambassador different fields, especially in- ments in a short time, adding THE Minister President of Low- frastructure, renewable energy, that there are important pro- VICE President of the Fed- er Saxony in the Federal Repub- and electric cars industry. jects in Lower Saxony that may eral Democratic Republic of lic of Germany Stephan Weil has “It’s important to have a reli- be of interest to Qatar, especially Nanda Bahadur Pun described Qatar as a reliable and able partner like Qatar, because as they are very relevant to the met the Ambassador of the very important partner of Ger- the stability of the partnership strengthening and diversifica- State of Qatar to Nepal HE many, praising Qatar’s commit- is a key issue in economic rela- tion of the Qatari economy. Yousuf bin Mohammed al ment to foreign investments. tions,” he said, pointing out that He said talks are going on Hail in . Dur- In an interview with the Qa- Qatar’s economy is advanced with to launch ing the meeting, bilateral tari newspaper Al-Raya on the and ever-growing. direct flights between Doha and relations and issues of sidelines of the Qatari-German The minister president noted Hanover, the capital of Lower common concern were PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met Business Meeting held in Doha the remarkable progress and im- Saxony, which is the second reviewed.(QNA) on Tuesday with the Chairman and CEO of Thales Group Patrice Caine, on the occasion of his two days ago, Stephan Weil said pressive achievements made by largest state in Germany with a visit to the country. They reviewed areas of cooperation and the ways of enhancing them. (QNA) his visit to Doha aims to discuss Qatar in a short period of time population of 8 million and GDP ways of enhancing and expand- after his first visit to Doha four of $330 billion. Ooredoo launches 5G-connected Doha takes top spot in expatriate-friendly wheelchairs for paraplegic tourists ranking in the GCC: Fitted with Google Assistant API, the special wheelchair will allow differently-abled people to enjoy the tourist experience InterNations study

Tribune News Network In 2019, 82 cities Doha around the globe were an- alysed in the survey, offer- IN the Expat City Rank- ing in-depth information ing 2019 by InterNations, about five areas of expat Doha has taken the top life: Quality of Urban Liv- spot among the cities in ing, Getting Settled, Ur- the GCC region. ban Work Life, Finance & Doha ranks 12th fol- Housing and Local Cost of lowed by Abu Dhabi Living. (15th), Manama (21st), This year’s biggest Muscat (28th) and Dubai winner, Doha gains 38 (34th). places to become the best According to the re- GCC city overall, rank- Ooredoo Kuwait CEO Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Moham- port, the cities are among ing 12th out of 82 cities med al Thani at the launch of the 5G-connected wheelchairs in Doha the top 25 worldwide for in the Expat City Rank- on Tuesday. getting settled, and expats ing 2019. Qatar’s capital generally value the safety has moved rapidly up the Satyendra Pathak virtual assistant so that visi- as well as the availability ranks, performing best Doha tors can use it to plan their trip and affordability of hous- in the Finance & Hous- in advance. ing. ing (10th), Getting Settled IN a first of its kind in the “The booking portal has portal and a pre-trip Virtual working to raise awareness experiences in Qatar via the The Expat City Rank- (22nd), and Urban Work region, Qatar’s gone live from today. Any Assistant to enable visitors to of the challenges those with Ooredoo and Wheel The ing is based on the an- Life (25th) Indices. telecom major Ooredoo, in tourist needing this service plan every aspect of their trip disabilities face when they World branded booking por- nual Expat Insider Doha gained 31 ranks, partnership with ‘Wheel The can book it online. Current- for their peace of mind, and choose travel destinations.” tal” he said. survey carried out by In- with 70 percent of expats World’, on Tuesday launched ly, we are running the test to help make everything trav- “The organisation strives “We look forward to work- terNations, with more than now satisfied with their 5G-connected wheelchairs to phase with limited numbers el-related possible. We will to make travel for those with ing with Wheel The World to 20,000 respondents in job in general, which is make it easier for differently- of wheelchairs. Once we re- continue to upgrade both the disabilities the same as for leverage our combined exper- 2019. This was one of the both above the global av- abled tourists to explore Qa- ceive more demand, we will portal and the wheelchair to those without by finding ways tise, technology and reach to most extensive surveys erage in 2019 (64%) and tar. increase the number of such make it more convenient for to ensure their journeys are make a real difference to the about living and working the share for Doha in 2018 Fitted with Google Assis- wheelchairs”,Ooredoo Qatar tourists,” she added. smooth and easy and they en- lives of the differently-abled. abroad. (59%). tant API, the 5G-connected Chief Consumer Officer Fa- Commenting on the part- joy the same experiences as We want to make the incredi- wheelchair will ensure that its tima Sultan al Kuwari told Qa- nership, Ooredoo Kuwait everyone else, as well as mak- ble experiences our wonderful users can enjoy the same tour- tar Tribune on the sidelines of CEO Sheikh Mohammed bin ing everything travel-related country has to offer available ist experiences as anyone else the event. Abdullah bin Mohammed al possible”, he said. to all, and we look forward to and access assistance when “We are working with Thani said, “Simply because “We’re challenging the welcoming visitors of all abili- they need it. many developers for such a person is differently abled current status that some ac- ties to enjoy them”, he said. MoPH joins hands Aimed at opening up the wheelchairs. Our aim is to en- should not mean they are lim- tivities in Qatar, such as dune The collaboration has many tourist attractions in sure that Qatar is an accessible ited in their choice of travel. bashing are off-limits to those many high-profile backers in- Qatar to all, Ooredoo will lev- tourism destination for all”, It should not mean certain with disabilities and we are cluding celebrities and influ- with its partners to erage its 5G network and use Kuwari said. places, certain activities are connecting people with dis- encers such as Samanta Bull- Google Assistant API to offer a “We have already created off-limits. Wheel The World abilities all over the world to ock, Ghanimal Muftah, and dispel cancer myths booking portal and a pre-trip a state-of-the-art booking is an incredible organisation, enable them to book unique Ahmed al Shahrani. QNA tions about cancer. Doha They also discussed the importance of early diagno- THE Ministry of Public Health sis, screening and disease- QRI’s Physiotherapy Dept registered 28,000 patient visits this year (MoPH) is working with its related services in Qatar, as partners to dispel cancer-relat- well as the experience of Qa- Tribune News Network environmental factors. mentation of the stroke physical pists and movement scientists ed myths and raise awareness tar Cancer Society in cancer Doha He said while the major- therapy CPG has been signifi- is valuable as we make use of of the importance of early de- prevention programmes in ity of patients cared for at the cant in terms of aiding clinical specialised assessment tools, tection and prevention. schools and how schools can THE Physiotherapy Depart- Physiotherapy Department decision making and applying analyse relevant findings and The ministry organised a help prevent cancer. ment at Hamad Medical Cor- include those with neuromus- evidence-based treatment. formulate individualised plans workshop for about 100 so- The workshop is part of a poration’s (HMC) Qatar Reha- cular challenges resulting from Follow-up workshops were of care,” said Ahmadul. cial workers and psycholo- worldwide initiative to com- bilitation Institute (QRI) has stroke and other neurological also organised to train the staff “If a patient is unable to gists in public primary and bat the global cancer epi- recorded more than 28,000 diseases, about 30 percent are to perform all the physiothera- perform a simple task such as secondary schools on aware- demic, focusing on dispelling patient visits so far this year and older adults, patients aged 70 py outcome measures included standing, the task is broken ness and correcting mis- myths about cancer. the figure is expected to reach years and above, with musculo- in the guideline and monitoring down into easier-to-perform conceptions about cancer in Head of the Health Promo- 30,000 by the end of Decem- skeletal impairments, including tools were developed to meas- subtasks. We’d ask the patient collaboration with Hamad tion and Non-Communicable ber, an increase of 15 percent arthritis and joint pain. ure compliance to the standard. to practice forward reaching Medical Corporation, Prima- Diseases at the ministry DrK- from last year’s recorded pa- “We also treat patients with Al Madzhar Ahmadul According to Ahmadul, imple- during sitting, for example, as ry Health Care Corporation holoodal Mutawa said that tient visits. progressive disorders of the mentation of the guideline has forward reaching is an initial and Qatar Cancer Society. the National Cancer Strategy Al Madzhar Ahmadul, nervous system, such as multi- ence of QRI’s physiotherapists helped improve the role that component of standing,” Ah- During the workshop, states that besides the need to physiotherapy supervisor at ple sclerosis and we see children to a structured stroke Clinical physiotherapists play in the re- madul pointed out. several important topics uncover the beliefs and mis- QRI, said the increase in the with cerebral palsy, 14 years of Practice Guideline (CPG) has habilitation of stroke patients. Ahmadul noted that QRI’s related to cancer were dis- conceptions surrounding can- number of patients requiring age and above. Although the helped enhance effectiveness “Just like other members advanced facilities, which in- cussed, including the role cer, there is an urgent need to physiotherapy treatment high- scope of physiotherapy services of post-acute stroke physical of the multi-disciplinary team, clude seven hydrotherapy of partners in cancer aware- raise awareness and dissemi- lights both an overall rise in the at QRI is mainly neurological therapy. She notes that QRI’s physical therapists play a ma- pools, 11 advanced gyms, a ness, identification, risk fac- nate more information about number of patients being cared and geriatric, we accommodate results are comparable with in- jor role in stroke rehabilitation. specialist sensory room and an tors, signs, symptoms and the disease. for across HMC and also an in- other patients, especially if the ternational benchmarks, point- Commonly, stroke survivors Assisted Living Unit in which prevention through a healthy She pointed out that creased demand for services fo- service they require is not of- ing out that since introducing requiring rehabilitation exhibit patients can relearn simple lifestyle that includes protec- awareness of the disease by cused on developing, maintain- fered in another HMC facility,” the CPG the department has movement and mobility deficits daily tasks and readjust to life at tion from sunlight, nutrition, making it part of the school ing and restoring movement said Ahmadul. successfully rehabilitated thou- such as turning, sitting, stand- home, make it one of the most physical activity, abstaining curriculum for children is and functional ability threat- Noora al Mudahka, chief of sands of stroke patients. ing, and walking. This is where impressive facilities of its kind from tobacco consumption, one of the effective ways to ened by age, injury, disease, or Physiotherapy, said the adher- Ahmadul said the imple- our expertise as physical thera- in the region. and correcting misconcep- reach a wide audience. Nation Wednesday, December 4, 2019 03 Ministry recalls Ford QATAR, PHILIPPINES SIGN POLITICAL CONSULTATION PACT Minister of State for and Lincoln models Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi met The Ministry of Commerce which may result in sharp with Philippines Secretary and Industry (MoCI), in co- metal fragments coming out of of Foreign Affairs Teodoro operation with Almana Mo- the passenger side when an ac- L Locsin in on tors Company, the dealers of cident occurs. Tuesday. They reviewed Ford & Lincoln in Qatar, has The ministry urges all cus- bilateral relations and recalled Mustang models of tomers to report any violation a number of issues of 2005–2014, GT models of to its Consumer Protection common concern. The 2005–2006, Fusion & MKZ and Anti-Commercial Fraud meeting also witnessed models of 2006–2012, Mi- Department, which processes the signing of a memo- lan models of 2006–2011 and complaints, inquires and sug- randum of understanding Edge & MKC models of 2007– gestions through Call center: (MoU) to hold political 2010. 16001, email: [email protected]. consultations between According to the minis- qa, Twitter: @MOCIQATAR, the two foreign ministries try, the vehicles were recalled Instagram: MOCIQATAR and on issues of common due to a defect in the air bag mobile app for android and concern. (QNA) inflator on the passenger side, IOS: MOCIQATAR (TNN) International Junior Qatar funds renovation of Science Olympiad Somali Diplomatic Institute to commence today QNA and President of the Interna- Doha tional Junior Science Olym- The revamping piad (IJSO) Prof Paresh Joshi works included The 16th edition of the In- are expected to give speeches ternational Junior Science during the opening ceremony. rehabilitation of the Olympiad will kick off on The winners of the Qatar entire building Wednesday (today) under the Environment and Energy Re- patronage of Prime Minister search Institute (QEERI) In- Tribune News Network and Minister of Interior HE stitute Competition will also Doha Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser be honoured at the opening bin Khalifa al Thani. ceremony. Qatar Fund for Development The Olympiad will be held More than 70 countries are (QFFD) participated in a cer- under the theme ‘Motivating taking part in the global scien- emony organised by the Somali Today’s Young Generation for tific event, the largest number government to inaugurate the the Skills of Tomorrow’. in the history of the Olympiad, QFFD-funded rehabilitated Minister of Education which will also see the par- Diplomatic Institute at the So- and Higher Education HE Dr ticipation of a large number malia’s Ministry of Foreign Af- Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ahmed Eissa Awad with Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia HE Hassan bin Hamza Mohammed Abdul Wahed al of students and organisations fairs and International Coop- Hashim and other guests at the opening of the rehabilitated Diplomatic Institute at the Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Hammadi, Undersecretary of from Qatar and abroad. eration. the Ministry of Education and The International Junior The ceremony was attended ambassadors in Somalia. the ministry in cooperation with well as extension of public and QFFD is currently imple- Higher Education HE Dr Ibra- Science is an international sci- by Somalia’s Minister of For- Awad praised the Qatari other countries. private facilities of the project, menting a range of different de- him bin Saleh al Nuaimi, Act- ence competition for students eign Affairs and International government’s support to Soma- The renovation works in- including the rehabilitation velopment projects in Somalia, ing Assistant Undersecretary aged 15 years and under, which Cooperation Ahmed Eissa lia, pointing out that the open- cluded the rehabilitation of of the Prime Minister’s Build- where the work is underway on for Higher Education Affairs was launched in 2004. It is held Awad and Ambassador of Qa- ing of the institute represents a the entire building from the ing, the Ministry of Planning, the construction of the 90-kilo- and Chairman of the Scientific in December every year. Qatar tar to Somalia HE Hassan bin qualitative addition to Somali facades, the halls’ units and Investment and Economic De- metre Mogadishu-Jowhar road Committee for the Interna- has participated as an observer Hamza Hashim, as well as min- diplomatic activity through the interior, improvement of the velopment and the Mogadishu and the 22-kilometre Moga- tional Junior Science Olym- since 2016. In 2017 and 2018, isters, parliamentarians and training of diplomatic cadres at infrastructure of the project as Municipality building. dishu Afgoye road. piad 2019 HE Dr Khaled al Ali Qatar won bronze medals. 04 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Nation Qatar reiterates continued support to IAEA Qatari-European group meets EWEI delegation QNA QNA Vienna Doha Qatar has continued to provide all necessary The Qatari-European Friendship support to the International Atomic Energy Association of the Shura Council, Agency (IAEA) and its new Director-General, headed by HE Yousef bin Rashid Rafael Grossi, with a view to promoting peace- al Khater, met on Tuesday ful uses of nuclear energy and non-prolifera- with Head of the Delegation tion. of the Eastwest European In- This was reflected in the statement by the stitute (EWEI) Stefania Para- Permanent Representative of Qatar to the Unit- disi, and the delegation of ed Nations in Vienna, HE Sultan bin Salmeen Italian students accompany- al Mansouri, during the Special Session of the ing her. IAEA General Conference in Vienna. During the meeting, they Qatar’s Permanent Representative con- reviewed the internal and ex- gratulated HE Rafael Grossi on his new posi- ternal policies of the State of tion as the IAEA Director General, affirming Qatar, as well as the legisla- that Grossi’s qualifications and long experience agency professionally towards achieving its ob- tive and supervisory role of The delegation praised the in supporting the Arab-Euro- stability in the region and the in the field of nuclear policies and multilateral jectives in the field of peaceful uses of atomic the Shura Council. efforts of the State of Qatar pean relations for peace and world. (QNA) international relations will lead the work of the energy. Vodafone launches Qatar Charity provides relief to ‘Fan of the Match’ earthquake victims in Albania competition for A 6.4-magnitude earthquake caused dozens of deaths, material losses and infrastructure damage Arabian Gulf Cup Tribune News Network Doha

Qatar Charity is providing emergency relief assistance to victims of the earthquake that struck several parts of Alba- nia a few days ago,through its field office in Tirana, with funding from the Qatar Fund for Development Fund (QFFD). The assistance, which includes water, ready-to-eat meals and food baskets, has benefited more than 1,150 The aid was delivered in rates. ses to help the victims of the Albania was recently hit people in a number of affect- the presence of the Ambas- The urgent response earthquake in Albania and to by a severe 6.4-magnitude Tribune News Network beginning of the Arabian Gulf ed areas of the country. The sador of the State of Qatar to comes within the framework alleviate their human suffer- earthquake, causing dozens Doha Cup. The Vodafone Fan Zone assistance includes the dis- the Republic of Albania HE of a humanitarian and fra- ing, as thousands of them are of deaths, as well as mate- has given thousands of visi- tribution of blankets, mat- Hamad bin Ali al Marri and ternal duty to communities displaced because of the de- rial losses and infrastructure VODAFONE Qatar, the official tors the chance to experience a tresses and winter clothing. the Mayor of the governo- affected by disasters and cri- struction of their homes. damage. telecommunications sponsor of customised Augmented Reality the , con- (AR) game powered by Voda- tinues to introduce innovative fone’s 5G GigaNet network as fan experiences with its latest well as a Virtual Reality (VR) ‘Fan of the Match’ in-stadium football game. competition. Moreover, Vodafone’s spe- Community leaders gather at MIA Park to ‘Fan of the Match’- a first cially designed platform www. for Qatar sports events- gives all fans.vf.qa, open to everyone in fans the opportunity to take part Qatar, offers interactive games see FIFA Club World Cup Winner’s Trophy in the digital quiz that runs dur- that allow players to predict ing the half-time of each match match results and answer a se- in a test of their knowledge on ries of quizzes and trivia on a Arabian Gulf Cup history. daily basis. Fans simply need to access Mahday Saad al Hebabi, www.vf.qa/AGC from their Vodafone Qatar business ser- mobile phone to start the quiz vices director, said: “Our Fan and answer the timed five ques- Zone demonstrates that we tions. have our sights set firmly on The player that answers delivering outstanding digital the most questions correctly in experiences for Qatar’s major the fastest time wins and gets a sporting events. Most impor- prize from Vodafone. The com- tantly, Vodafone Qatar will petition engages not only those continue being a partner in the playing the quiz but all fans in country’s vision for deliver- the stadium as everyone can ing the most outstanding FIFA see the questions, answers and World Cup in 2022 with un- names of those in the lead on matched fan experiences.” the stadium screen. Excitement among fans is ‘Fan of the Match’ will fea- at its peak with only three of ture in each match until the fi- the thrilling final tournament nals to take place on December matches remaining. 8. Scores of match goers have Vodafone Qatar is covering already participated in Voda- the two venues - Khalifa Inter- Ikoli victor The event was attended by rep- lighted that they were chosen to fans to watch the games tak- embassies. fone’s in-stadium experience. national Stadium and Abdulla DOHA resentatives from Nigeria, Bra- host one of the most prestigious ing place here for the first time. The FIFA Club World Cup ‘Fan of the Match’ comes Bin Khalifa Stadium - with its zil, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Ethio- tournaments in the world. The Most of the leaders agreed that 2019 presented by Alibaba on top of other digital fan ex- GigaNet network to keep thou- The FIFA Club World Cup pia, Uganda, Pakistan, Ghana, Nigerian leader said that the the competition will be a taste Cloud will kick off on 11 Decem- periences that Vodafone Qatar sands of fans connected during Winner’s Trophy was on dis- Egypt, Russia, Nepal, South event on Tuesday marks a sym- of what to expect in 2022–and a ber and conclude on 21 Decem- has actively delivered since the the games. play at the Museum of Islamic Korea, and Kenya. bolic moment in the countdown great opportunity for the world ber. The full match schedule is Arts in Doha on Tuesday as Qa- The event was coordinated to welcome each of the six con- to see what it will be like in just available on FIFA.com. tar continues its preparations as part of the community acti- federations ‘ champions. three years’ time. Along with Al Sadd SC and to host the zenith of the World vation activities for the tourna- The Brazilian community Tuesday’s event is a lead up Hienghène Sport, five other Corrigendum Football Club in December. ment by the Community En- leader said the tournament will to activities involving the FIFA teams will compete for the title: Community leaders dressed gagement Department of the also provide another momen- Club World CupTM Winner’s Flamengo, Liverpool, CF Mon- We deeply regret carrying a report with the heading “Qatar Shell in their national costumes and Supreme Committee for Deliv- tous moment for the Qatari Trophy, which will feature at terrey, ES and Al Hilal. backs THIMUN Qatar for 12th year in a row” on Page 5 of our outfits had their photos taken ery and Legacy. public on the road to 2022, as various landmarks across the Tickets for the tournament newspaper on November 10. The report was old and was carried with the prize, which was the Several community leaders fans from all over the world will country, including Aspire Park, are available via FIFA.com/ by mistake. centerpiece of a special event. said they were proud and de- be inviting thousands of club numerous malls, hotels and tickets. International School of London hosts sixth Winter Carnival

Tribune News Network to date. Doha In addition, the Stu- The carnival also featured a dent Council of ISL Qatar market with over 50 ven- THE International School of arranged multiple visitor London (ISL) Qatar recently events including a FIFA dors selling arts, crafts and hosted its sixth annual Winter competition, henna, face accessories that helped Carnival at the school’s cam- painting, decoration and make this ISL Qatar Winter pus. It was an enjoyable after- games. Carnival the most success- noon at the school, filled with Visitors enjoyed deli- ful to date musical performances, arts cious food from restaurants and crafts, activities for chil- across Qatar filling the atri- dren and adults, and a range um of the school including students. We look forward to of delicious savours. Dairy Queen, Bombocrep, welcoming our future events The crowd was particu- Nature’s Treasures, Mama to the community, “said larly pleased with perfor- Rozie, Mezza, Bait Jeddi, school head David Monk. mances by ISL Qatar’s tal- Deema Community Center ISL Qatar has an excel- ented choir and the Magic and Saima Foods. lent reputation for high Show. The carnival also fea- There were also many ex- academic performance, tured a market with over 50 citing activities at the Win- prestigious International vendors selling arts, crafts ter Carnival from the Mu- Café. Qatar as part of the ISL’s fo- “The Winter Carnival is great afternoon. Focusing on Baccalaureate (IB) programs and accessories that helped seum of Illusions, Adventure The proceeds of the Win- cus on charitable activities. a wonderful event bring- charitable activities is one of and an impressive record make this ISL Qatar Winter Rooms, Geek Express, Mai- ter Carnival were donated to The event was sponsored ing together the community our values and we are try- of admission to the world’s Carnival the most successful son De Sushi and Ceramique the charitable actions of ISL by Perfection Multiservice. for a good cause to enjoy a ing to inculcate them in our best universities. Nation Wednesday, December 4, 2019 05 QCDC, QU’s CE sign pact to propel professional growth The MoU lays the foundations for a strategic partnership to help QCDC fulfil its objectives The applications are open until January 31. Tribune News Network goal of helping youth make Doha and implement sound career decisions. Registration opens QATAR Career Development “By providing support for Center (QCDC) has signed a youth to grow professionally memorandum of understand- and achieve their life goals, we for QSTP’s Cycle 9 ing (MoU) with Qatar Uni- contribute to Qatar’s develop- versity’s College of Education ment and sustainable growth (CE) to promote academic and in line with our shared objec- of XLR8 programme career guidance and advance tive with Qatar University, as professional development. well as the Qatar National Vi- Tribune News Network international markets such as QCDC Director Abdulla al sion 2030,” Mansoori said. duties and accomplish the Doha China, the US and Mexico. Mansoori and Dean of QU’s “QCDC understands and tasks entrusted to them to the Through the 10-week CE Dr Ahmed al Emadi signed values collaborations with key fullest, ultimately serving Qa- Qatar Science & Technology training and mentorship pro- the agreement during a cer- stakeholders, such as Qatar tar’s national priorities.” Park (QSTP) is inviting ambi- gramme, QSTP – a member of emony held recently at Mul- University, to ensure laying These activities will be tious entrepreneurs to regis- Qatar Foundation Research, taqa (Education City Student the foundations of solid and jointly planned and conducted ter for the Cycle 9 of its flag- Development and Innovation Center). world-class career guidance to advance career guidance and ship programme XLR8. (QF RDI) – provides partici- The MoU lays the founda- services in our beloved meet development needs with- The registration is open pants with the opportunity tions for a strategic partner- country.” in the Qatari context and in ac- until January 31, 2020. to interact with like-minded ship that will enable QCDC, In line with the MoU, cordance with internationally Interested entrepreneurs people to explore innovative a member of Qatar Founda- QCDC and CE will exchange recognised best practices. can apply via QSTP’s dedicat- solutions to an array of chal- tion, and CE to advance their expertise to advance each QCDC Director Abdulla al Mansoori and Dean of QU’s CE Dr Ahmed The MoU builds on QCDC ed website https://qstp.org. lenges, and equips them with shared objectives at both local other’s goals through diverse al Emadi signed the agreement during a ceremony held recently at and CE’s unique collaboration qa/qstp-xlr8/ the tools necessary to succeed. and international levels. forms of collaboration includ- Multaqa (Education City Student Center). with local and international In today’s world of fast- It features three modules Commenting on the MoU, ing training, advisory, consul- partners to serve the local tracked technological devel- that take participants on a Mansoori said that the agree- tancy and multifaceted service fident that our joint efforts academic and career guidance community and to meet the opment, institutions around stimulating journey to trans- ment with CE will further provisioning. will contribute to key achieve- in order to develop qualified needs of Qatar’s education and the world are creating ini- form their ideas into products empower QCDC to achieve its Emadi said, “We are con- ments in terms of promoting cadres who can perform their training sector. tiatives aimed at supporting with the potential to make a entrepreneurs and bolstering commercial impact. innovation. These include The first module helps XLR8, Qatar Science & Tech- participants identify target nology Park (QSTP) flag- markets, design an early pro- ship accelerator programme, totype and solicit customer QU QTTSC workshop highlights road safety management which, since its inception four feedback, while the second Tribune News Network fic safety in Qatar. years ago, has contributed to enables entrepreneurs to as- Doha Commenting on the workshop, the growing innovation eco- sess whether the market is QTTSC Director Prof Faris Tarlochan system in Qatar and propelled large enough to sustain a Qatar Transportation and Traffic said, “Road Traffic Safety is one of the the growth of aspiring tech en- startup. The third module Safety Center (QTTSC) at Qatar Univer- important challenges that are facing the trepreneurs around the world. trains them on how to attract sity College of Engineering (QU-CENG), local and international community, thus Out of the startups that early stage investors and ad- in collaboration with the International QTTSC is working actively to contribute have emerged from XLR8 so ditional investment to grow Road Federation, recently organised in improving the traffic safety status in far, a number of companies their startups. a training workshop on Road Traffic collaboration with local authorities and have achieved success both Yosouf Abdulrahman Safety Management. This came as part international partners. This workshop is in Qatar and foreign markets. Saleh, executive director of of the continuous efforts to implement one in a number of forums that aim to These include WakeCap, a QSTP, said: “QSTP’s XLR8 the National Traffic Safety Action Plan raise public awareness and responsibil- company that develops wear- is contributing a great deal (2018-2022). The procedure to perform road safety gineering companies and contractors ity in road safety.” able technologies to improve to fostering the local startup The workshop aimed to provide in- management capacity review was pre- participated in the workshop. QTTSC workshop coordinator As- the safety of construction ecosystem and private sec- formation on the elements of the Road sented with practical examples and Susanna Zammataro, director- sistant Professor Dr Wael Alhajyaseen workers and increase pro- tor investments in emerg- Traffic Safety Management (RTSM) group exercises. general of the International Road Fed- said having an effective Road Traffic ductivity on sites, and Stellic, ing technologies, which will system, including institutional manage- The management of fleet safety pro- eration, and Martin Heath, technical Safety management system in the in- a fully-integrated portal that strengthen Qatar’s position as ment, interventions and the results. grammes and the application of different director of RTSM Global Limited and stitutional level is essential to ensure brings together academic a regional tech hub. The pro- The workshop addressed the re- tools to support road safety management member of the ISO 39001 British Stand- sustainable improvement in road safety planning, data analytics and gramme’s success is evident quirements of ISO39001 standards and related processes were also addressed. ards Working Group RTS/1, led the levels through the continuous reduction career navigation. through the increasing num- discussed the impact of RTSM on busi- More than 35 participants from the workshop. in road fatalities and severe injuries. ISO Both companies have suc- ber of participants and suc- ness and operational performance. National Traffic Safety Committee, sen- Khatib & Alami Engineering Con- 39001 can significantly help institutions cessfully expanded beyond cessful startups graduating The course discussed the institu- ior engineers from General Directorate sultation Company co-sponsored the or organizations to have in place a com- Qatar, making their mark in from each cycle.” tional management process related of Traffic, Ministry of Municipality and event as part of their commitment to prehensive management system of road to road traffic safety management. Environment, as well as from many en- support the efforts for improving traf- safety interventions. HBKU CIS faculty member takes part in Halal Summit Public Prosecution holds training Tribune News Network and impact assessment. Dr Doha Aassouli also outlined how to fight against human trafficking HBKU’s Islamic finance pro- A faculty member from the Col- grammes can support fulfil- The Public Prosecution, represented by the In- lege of Islamic Studies (CIS) at ment of SDGs on a global level. stitute of Criminal Studies and the Department Hamad Bin Khalifa University of International Cooperation, organised the sec- (HBKU) recently participated On educating current and ond workshop on combating human trafficking. in this year’s World Halal Sum- future practitioners in the Is- The workshop was held in cooperation with the mit in Istanbul. lamic Finance world, Dr Aas- National Committee to Combat Human Traf- The summit is one of souli says: “The Islamic finan- ficking and the British Embassy in Doha as part the largest halal events that cial industry is well positioned of the implementation of the international ef- gathers leading experts from to play a key role in achieving forts to combat human trafficking. around the world and discuss- the SDGs. Our Islamic finance The three-day workshop aimed at equip- es current issues in the halal programmes at HBKU offer ping participants with the necessary informa- sector. a great platform for students tion, skills and knowledge of the rules of inter- Dr Dalal Aassouli, assis- Islamic financial industry. bility principles into its activi- and professionals to attain the national law and the provisions of international tant professor and programme Dr Aassouli noted that the ties to better support develop- skills needed to understand conventions in combating human trafficking. sentatives of several official authorities in the coordinator of MSc in Islamic United Nations’ Sustainable ment objectives. global sustainable develop- The workshop is part of a series of other country, including the National Committee for Finance programme, gave a Development Goals (SDGs) Key enabling factors in- ment challenges and propose training programmes to be held in Doha and Combatting Human Trafficking, the Supreme presentation on the efforts to provide opportunities for this clude financial innovation, viable ethical financialalter - London this year and early next year. judicial Council and the Ministry of Interior, as embed sustainability into the sector to incorporate sustaina- partnerships, awareness natives to tackle them.” The workshop was attended by repre- well as the Public Prosecution. (QNA) UCL Qatar students explore Ankara and Amsterdam cultural settings Tribune News Network Rijks Museum and Stedelijik country’s top educational in- they have learned to their Doha Museum. There, students ex- stitutions, including Ankara studies and professional ca- plored the different curricula, University and Bilkent Uni- reers here in Qatar and in their UCL Qatar students have re- exhibitions and programmes versity. home countries. cently returned from two in- of each museum. At Ankara University, stu- “We have seen with our ternational trips, exploring the They were also able to dents attended a seminar on eyes how these trips can con- cultural institutions of Am- delve into the city’s arts and Research Data Management tribute to the growth of the sterdam and Ankara as part culture scene through special and Digitalisation of Cultural information and knowledge of their respective Master’s tours as well as interact with Heritage. They also visited management sector in the Degrees in Arts (MA) pro- different museum directors, some of the biggest libraries in country, and I am honoured to grammes. representatives and the local Turkey and learned about the be part of this growth.” Each year, UCL Qatar stu- community. evolving library sector in the Boluwatife Agbelusi, a stu- dents across both the MA in The Amsterdam trip was country. dent in the Library and Infor- Museum and Gallery Prac- led by Dr Alexandra Bounia, The trip to Ankara was led mation Studies MA, said: “Go- tice and the MA in Library senior lecturer in Museum by Dr Fred Nesta, senior lec- ing to Ankara was definitely and Information Studies pro- Studies at UCL Qatar. turer in Library and Informa- an experience worth taking. grammes have had the op- Bounia said, “Each year, The Museum and Gallery Practice MA students who travelled to Amsterdam visited 12 museums, including tion Studies What I found most interesting portunity to travel abroad and I have had the pleasure of the renowned Van Gogh Museum, Rijks Museum and Stedelijik Museum. Nesta said, “We have seen in this trip is how libraries are compare the theories learnt on accompanying students to our students grow profession- fast evolving - I found it jaw - the Education City campus to countries rich in history, cul- tution, are always excited to pressive to see how the muse- mented in the students’ exhi- ally when they see what they dropping that you can borrow real-life practical examples. ture and heritage to explore witness the impact that these ums were trying to fill the gaps bition taking place next year learnt in the classroom being a book from any public library The Museum and Gallery museums that are at the fore- trips have on our current stu- between their vision and ide- as part of her academic pro- applied in practice in inter- in the nation and return it to Practice MA students, who front of innovation in terms of dents and graduates.” as, by understanding what the gramme requirements. national contexts. After such any branch near you. Thanks travelled to Amsterdam visit- their museological approach- Anusheh Zaman, a student audience and visitors want. The Library and Informa- experiences, they come back to UCL Qatar for this memora- ed 12 museums, including the es. Each trip has had its own in the Museums and Gallery She also mentioned that tion Studies MA students who to campus with an expanded ble experience, I found it very renowned Van Gogh Museum, memories and we, as an insti- Practice MA, said it was im- this concept will be imple- travelled to Ankara visited the understanding and apply what insightful.” 06 Wednesday, December 4, 2019

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What Every Woman Knows About The Killing Of Ruth George Trump Wastes No Time Men need to recognise that catcalling isn’t a compliment, and the fact that a male notices a female on the street Distorting Zelensky Statement doesn’t give him the right to make a judgment OMEN know this experience: A side- comments, gestures and actions forced on Zelenskiy finally makes a statement on quid pro quo, and Trump believes his walk encounter with a man who makes a stranger in a public place without their Wsome kind of coarse advance or com- consent, and is directed at them because of Ukrainian counterpart’s remarks have supported his claim of declaring ment. It insults, it intimidates. It puts women their actual or perceived sex, gender, gender on the defensive. Do I tell this moron to get expression or sexual orientation.” A 2014 himself fully exonerated of all charges, which threaten his presidency lost? Do I ignore him? Will he assault me? survey Stop Street Harassment commis- Shortly before 1:30 am last Saturday, Ruth sioned found that 65 percent of women in Jon Healey George apparently had such an encounter. the US had experienced street harassment. Tribune News Service Prosecutors say Donald Thurman, on parole Twenty percent of the women in the survey for a robbery conviction, saw George walk by reported being followed. KRAINIAN President Volodymyr a Blue Line stop on her way to a parking ga- A 2014 video shot by Hollaback, an anti- Zelenskiy delivered an unmistak- rage at the University of Illinois at Chicago, street harassment advocacy group, depicts able rebuke to President Trump in where she was an honor student. Thurman the pervasiveness of street harassment. an interview published on Monday “thought she was pretty,” prosecutors said in Shoshana Roberts walked through New by Time and three European news court, and tried talking to her, the Tribune’s York City as a filmmaker walked in front outlets.U Then Trump, as is his wont, de- Megan Crepeau reported. of her, with a hidden camera in his back- clared himself totally exonerated. George, 19, ignored him and continued pack. In 10 hours, Roberts was harassed According to the partial transcript walking. Thurman followed her and contin- 108 times. “What’s up girl, how you doin’?” posted by Time, Zelenskiy mostly dis- ued “catcalling” her, prosecutors said. Thur- “Hey, baby.” “Damn!” The killing in Chicago cussed the war with Russian-backed re- man became “angry he was being ignored,” of Ruth George is shocking, and news that it bels along Ukraine’s eastern border. When prosecutor James Murphy told the court. began with catcalling felt like a gut punch to he got onto the topic of the United States’ By her car inside the parking garage, Thur- many women, who are all too familiar with role, he started by saying he didn’t want man choked George, threw her in the car trying to cope with invasive approaches. Ukraine to be a pawn in a great-powers and sexually assaulted her, Murphy alleged. Men need to recognise that catcalling game of chess. But then he got into how Thurman is now charged with sexually as- isn’t a compliment and understand why Trump and other US officials had been saulting and killing George. women bristle at the common request that publicly labelling Ukraine a “corrupt This horrific act allegedly followed har- they “smile.” The fact that a male notices country” and the difficulties that this caus- assing behaviour that’s unwanted and in- a female on the street doesn’t give him the es with global investors and businesses. excusable, but also common on city streets right to make a judgment or comment. And “This is a hard signal,” Zelenskiy said. and subway platforms. It’s not men being if she tries to lighten the mood with a smile “For me it’s very important for the United men, and it’s not innocent. It’s abusive. or a joke, trust us: She’s not flirting. She just States, with all they can do for us, for them The nonprofit group Stop Street Harass- wants him to go away without lashing out. really to understand that we are a differ- ment describes the behaviour as “unwanted She wants him to let her walk away safe. ent country, that we are different people. It’s not that those things don’t exist. They (Tribune News Service) do. All branches of government were cor- rupted over many years, and we are work- ing to clean that up. But that signal from them is very important.” In other words, the chaff thrown up would be case over! by Trump and his allies in defence of Zelenskiy really, really, really wants to — Donald J Trump (@realDon- Honour Tribe’s Treaty Right his attempt to persuade Zelenskiy to an- get out of the middle of this controver- aldTrump) Dec 2, 2019. nounce two investigations that could help sy. Yet it’s also clear that he’s not forgiv- Nothing wrong? How about “If you’re To Hunt Whales Trump’s reelection bid — “Ukraine is cor- our strategic partner, you can’t go block- rupt, and Trump was just trying to protect ing Trump for delaying the aid approved ing anything for us”? How about Zelens- he 1855 Treaty of Neah Bay could not be though the Western North Pacific population taxpayers’ money” — is at least as harmful by Congress, more than 10 percent of kiy imploring Trump to stop driving capi- clearer: The US government agreed the remains endangered. The National Oceanic to Ukraine’s new housecleaning govern- which is apparently still on hold tal away from Kyiv? But that’s how Trump tMakah Tribe, natives of the northwest tip and Atmospheric Administration has tracked ment as it is helpful to Trump. operates, counting on people not to take of the Olympic Peninsula, had “the right of the status of these pods of whales and con- But that comment wasn’t the one that the extra step and read the Zelenskiy in- taking fish and of .” Yet across near- siders the current Eastern numbers approxi- got Trump’s attention. It was one at the I don’t want us to look like beggars. But terview for themselves. ly a century, the tribe has organised just mately the maximum the habitat can sustain. end of the interview, when Zelenskiy was you have to understand. We’re at war. It’s kind of like Trump’s fallback line, one whale hunt, a much-protested outing in Throughout an extensive legal process asked the $300-million question: “When If you’re our strategic partner, then you “Read the transcript.” If people actually May 1999. Starting in the 1920s, the Makah that now awaits a federal administrative law did you first sense that there was a con- can’t go blocking anything for us. I think read the reconstructed transcript that the stood down from whaling because of global judge’s decision, the Makah have agreed to nection between Trump’s decision to that’s just about fairness. It’s not about a White House released, they would see over-harvest of whale populations. With exercise their right to hunt within guide- block military aid to Ukraine this summer quid pro quo. It just goes without saying.” Trump telling Zelenskiy how dependent the once-endangered Eastern North Pacific lines. The tribe has conscientiously com- and the two investigations that Trump There are a million different ways to Ukraine is on the United States, then find gray whale population now flourishing, the plied with years of federal requirements to and his allies were asking for? Can you parse that, but the meaning seems clear: him asking Zelenskiy to conduct two in- tribe should be allowed to resume the tra- get permits to restore these traditions. clarify this issue of the quid pro quo”“ Zelenskiy really, really, really wants to vestigations that are clearly beneficial to ditional, treaty-guaranteed hunts around The treaty is clear. The obstruction should There’s a great deal of confusion over get out of the middle of this controversy. Trump politically — including one specifi- which generations of Makah built a culture. stop. Ever since federal courts ruled in 2004 this precise point. The White House froze Yet it’s also clear that he’s not forgiving cally into the Democrat who’s leading the The traditions of the tribe’s canoe-based that the Makah must follow federal policy nearly $300 million in security aid to Trump for delaying the aid approved by race to oppose Trump in 2020, former whale hunts are held sacred and passed to get whaling permits, the tribe has been a Ukraine about two weeks before Trump Congress, more than 10 percent of which Vice President Joe Biden. down within families. Yet regular hunts good-faith applicant. Opponents’ emotional spoke with Zelenskiy and asked for “a fa- is apparently still on hold. Granted, some folks may not be trou- have been stymied for 20 years by protests, attachment to protecting whales must not vour” in the form of those two investiga- Trump, though, offered a completely bled by a president using the power of his bureaucracy and legal objections. block this tribal right further. Archaeological tions. But the hold on the aid didn’t be- different read: officeto try to persuade a foreign govern- Species survival is no longer a reason to evidence shows that generations of Makah come public until Politico broke the news Breaking News: The President of ment to help him win reelection. But even stop the Makah from hunting whales. Re- have harpooned whales for centuries. Their in late August. Ukraine has just again announced that they would have to concede it’s something searchers estimate there are almost 27,000 descendants should be free to carry on this Here’s Zelenskiy’s response, accord- President Trump has done nothing wrong less than “perfect.” Eastern North Pacific gray whales today, treaty-guaranteed tradition. ing to Time’s transcript: “Look, I never with respect to Ukraine and our interac- talked to the president from the position tions or calls. If the Radical Left Demo- (Jon Healey is the Los Angeles (Tribune News Service) of a quid pro quo. That’s not my thing.… crats were sane, which they are not, it Times’ deputy editorial page editor) Where Does The Asian Obsession With White Skin Come From? The trend is unlikely to subside since children become more and more aware of the meaning of skin colour encoded by social institutions Ana Salvá | Tribune News Service Gray was born and raised in and The pressure to be white does not only but that concept of “whiteness” has shifted. and a pointed, slender nose. Indeed, there is of mixed Scottish-Filipino descent. For affect women. “There is a range of prod- “In Thai classical literature, heroines are television programmes, such as ‘Let HE obsession with white skin in Asia some critics, she was “not Filipino enough.” ucts and services aimed at men who are who are described as having a fair com- Me In Thailand’ and a spin-off, ‘Let Me In has not stopped making headlines in As one woman tweeted, “She’s beautiful interested in becoming paler,” said Jaray plexion, as if painted with gold, are consid- Reborn’, that recruit people with facial dis- recent years. The pervasive idea that based on Western beauty standards. Show Singhakowinta, an assistant professor of ered as beautiful,” he said. “So, it’s the dif- figurements to compete for the chance to lighter skin is more attractive is often me my wide-nosed girls with darker skin sexuality studies at the National Institute ferent shade of white that was a standard have plastic surgery in South Korea. spotlightedT through various beauty pag- and coarse, frizzy hair.” There is a deeply of Development Administration. Jaray in the past. After the Western and Korean Today, whitening is big business. A eants. For example, when the tan-skinned rooted cultural norm involved with these offered the example of men having glu- influences, the preferred shade is pinkish World Health Organization survey found Nonthawan Thongleng was crowned Miss debates over skin colour and beauty. In tathione substances injected into their skin white.” Indeed, the soaring popularity of that nearly 40 percent of women polled Thailand World 2014, it was hailed by many societies, and especially in Asia, dark to accelerate the whitening process. There Korean entertainment – especially pop in nations including China, Malaysia, the some commentators as a chance to rede- skin has long been associated with working are clinics in Thailand offering treatments music and television dramas – has exac- Philippines, and South Korea regularly use fine beauty standards. in the fields and, therefore, rural poverty. through the use of lasers and chemicals. erbated this obsession with white skin. products for lightening their skin. Market Nonthawan, also known as Maeya, On the other hand, pale skin is associated According to Kosum Omphornuwat, Jaray said the trend began about 20 years intelligence firm Global Industry Analysts said it meant a great deal to her “to achieve with living a more comfortable, cosmopoli- a gender and sexuality studies lecturer at ago when a Korean costume drama, “Dae shows that the demand for whiteners is after the hard work put in and to become tan life indoors, out of the sun. Skin colour Thammasat University, “the market econ- Jang Guem,” which told the story of a fe- rising, projected to reach $31.2 billion by a future role model for the younger gen- is thus a sign of social class. omy, consumerism, social media and selfie male doctor elevated from being a royal 2024 Kosum suggested the preference for eration of Asians, from all ethnic back- The stigma associated with darker skin syndrome reinforce the obsession.” In re- maid during the historical Joseon period, pale skin is unlikely to subside in the im- grounds, with darker skin, to show them can mean going to some lengths to stay cent years, some advertising campaigns became popular in Thailand, driving a new mediate future, since younger and younger that they can achieve what they dream.” pale. In the streets of Bangkok, it is not un- have attracted a backlash for their pro- demand for Korean food and products. children become more and more aware of Indeed, Maeya has become an inspira- usual to see Thais shading themselves with motion of this beauty ideal. In 2016, one “The images of Korean actors and the meaning of skin colour encoded by tion for many Thais. Traditionally, dark- umbrellas or wearing long sleeves even Thai company advertised skin-lightening beauty products have become common social institutions. But Kosum was heart- skinned women have been under-repre- during the hottest months of the year, in tablets with the slogan “white makes you features of Thai entertainment sectors,” he ened, though, by the ‘Dark Is Beautiful’ sented in Thailand, marginalised in favour an attempt to avoid the sun’s tanning rays. win.” The ad promoted ‘Snowz’ supple- said. “Korean-style beauty has therefore media campaign in , which aims to of a lighter-skinned beauty standard. This preference for white skin is re- ment pills, distributed by the Seoul Se- become synonymous with universal beauty confront discrimination. Perhaps one day In December last year, Catriona Gray inforced via the media: television, maga- cret company. It deployed Cris Horwang, for many Thais.” The proliferation of Ko- a similar consumer-based campaign may became the fourth Filipino to be named zines, and billboards. Pharmacies stock a Thai actress and model, who attributed rean beauty-related businesses in Thailand be brought to bear in Thailand, she said. Miss Universe, but her victory polarised Fil- an array of skin-whitening creams; some her success to her light complexion. and their successful marketing have pro- ipinos. Many criticised her victory online, even promise to lighten the colour of the White skin may have long been an essen- moted Korean beauty standards; features (Ana Salvá is a freelance jour- claiming she looks like a tanned Caucasian. most intimate body areas, such as armpits. tial characteristic of Thai beauty, Jaray said, include a V-shaped face, pearl-white skin, nalist based in Southeast Asia)

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Nearly a third News of residents in in brief southern Israel Iraq parties, allies debate Two soldiers killed, seven injured in consider move roadside bomb in central Mali: Army DPA Bamako: Two soldiers were killed and seven were injured by Jerusalem new premier as violence a roadside bomb in central Mali on Monday, the army said, in the latest deadly incident to hit the conflict-ridden WestA frican Nearly a third of residents country. in southern Israel, often in the The attack follows the deaths of 13 French troops in a mid- firing line of rockets from the air helicopter collision last week as they were chasing jihadists Gaza Strip, are considering hits capital, shrine cities in northern Mali. moving due to security con- Mali has been struggling to contain an Islamist insurgency cerns, a poll said on Tuesday. that erupted in the north in 2012, and which has claimed The poll conducted by the Protesters demanding root-and-branch reform have flooded the capital and the Shiite-majority south thousands of military and civilian lives since. Knesset Research and Infor- Despite some 4,500 French troops in the Sahel region, mation Centre found 28 per AFP ian clothes fired shotguns and plus a 13,000-strong UN peacekeeping force in Mali, the con- cent of people in the south Baghdad tear gas on crowds near the flict has engulfed the centre ofM ali and spread to neighbour- have thought about leaving. tomb of Ayatollah Mohammed ing Burkina Faso and Niger. (AFP) Half of all residents of Iraqi politicians and their Baqir al-Hakim, a cleric who southern Israel say they don’t regional allies gathered in founded a major Shiite politi- feel safe, mainly due to fears Baghdad on Tuesday to dis- cal party, medics said. 23 killed, dozens injured as fire engulfs over rockets. However, the cuss a way out of two months Najaf has been rocked factory in the Sudanese capital main reason Arab residents of protests that brought down by violence since protesters say they stay, even though they the government, as violence torched the Iranian consulate Khartoum: Twenty-three people were killed and dozens injured may not feel secure, is family hit southern cities. there last Wednesday, accus- as a fire triggered by an explosion in a gas tanker tore through considerations, while Jewish Demonstrators demand- ing Tehran of propping up the a factory in the Sudanese capital on Tuesday, officials said. residents cite economic mat- ing root-and-branch reform government. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky after ters. have flooded the capital and Tribal dignitaries have tried the blaze broke out at a tile manufacturing unit in an industrial The Centre addition- the Shiite-majority south since to mediate, calling on populist zone of north Khartoum, witnesses said. ally found that 33 per cent of October in the largest grass- cleric Moqtada Sadr and his Police cordoned off the entire area, an AFP correspondent residents do not have a bomb roots movement the country Saraya al-Salam (Peace Bri- reported from the scene as fire engines battled to douse the shelter near their home and 42 has witnessed in years. gades) to intervene, Sadr’s of- blaze. “A fire erupted in an industrial area because of which per cent lack one at home. Seen as a threat to the rul- fice said. He has yet to respond. 23 people were killed and more than 130 injured,” the cabinet The poll surveyed 1,400 ing elite, the rallies were met In Karbala, riot police said in a statement. people living in both northern with a heavy-handed response fired live rounds and tear gas “A blast in a gas tanker triggered the fire.” Preliminary re- and southern Israel. from security forces and armed at protesters late into Monday ports from the scene indicate that necessary safety equipment While no Israelis were groups that has left more than night, an AFP correspondent was missing at the site, it said. (AFP) killed or seriously injured in 420 people dead and nearly reported. last month’s flare-up between 20,000 wounded -- the vast Federal police have dis- Israel and Palestinian mili- majority demonstrators. patched reinforcements to the Zimbabwe’s Mugabe left $10 mn, tants in Gaza, residents do suf- After a fresh uptick of vio- flashpoint city of Nasiriyah, 10 cars, a farm and two houses fer stress symptoms related to lence last week, prime minis- Smoke billows from the shrine dedicated to the late Iraqi Shiite Aya- where the most deaths have the rocket attacks. ter Adel Abdel Mahdi formally tollah Mohammed Baqir Al-Hakim in the southern Iraqi Shiite holy city been in recent days, and to the Harare: Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe left Militants from Islamic Ji- resigned and talks to find a of Najaf during anti-government demonstrations recently. (AFP) port city of Basra. US$10 million, 10 cars, a farm and two houses, details of his had had fired over 360 rockets replacement have intensified Some 500 officers arrived estate released on Tuesday revealed. into Israel; in response Israel this week in Baghdad. the source said, without pro- west, both of which have also in Nasiriyah and another 150 The state-owned Herald newspaper said his daughter, Bona conducted airstrikes killing Among those attending the viding details. been rocked by protests in re- to Basra for added security at Nyepudzai Mutsahuni-Chikore, disclosed these assets to the over 35 Palestinians, mostly negotiations are two key allies Kawtharany, who is Leba- cent weeks. prisons holding accused jihad- High Court after the family had been unable to locate his will. militant fighters, according to of Iraq’s main Shiite parties: nese militant group Hezbol- The United States said ists, fearing a breakout amid The $10 million (nine million euros) was in a foreign Palestinian authorities. ’s Revolutionary Guards lah’s pointman on Iraq, “is Soleimani’s presence showed the chaos. currency account with a local bank, the Commercial Bank of The Gaza Strip has been commander Major General also playing a large role in that its arch-foe Iran was again In Baghdad, authorities an- Zimbabwe (CBZ), the report said. It did not identify the make or under a blockade imposed Qasem Soleimani and Leba- persuading Shiite and Sunni “interfering” in Iraq. nounced on Tuesday they were model of the 10 cars. by Israel and Egypt for more nese power-broker Moham- political forces on this”, the Meanwhile, protests have releasing 16 people detained at Mugabe was reported to own several farms that were seized than a decade. Human rights mad Kawtharany, a high-rank- source added. continued in the streets of protests. The step came a day during his controversial land reforms. His other properties include groups have criticized the ing political source told AFP. Political powers in Shiite- Baghdad and across the south. after Human Rights Watch ac- two houses in posh suburbs of the capital, Harare; his rural blockade for restricting the “Soleimani is in Baghdad majority Iraq have long had In the shrine city of Najaf, cused the government of not homestead in Zvimba; a two-hectare farming plot in Zvimba and a movement of Gaza’s 2 million to push for a particular candi- close ties with counterparts 35 protesters were wounded doing enough to protect activ- five-acre orchard.(AFP) residents. date to succeed Abdel Mahdi,” in Iran and further when armed guards in civil- ists against harassment. Trump slams govt crackdown in Iran, defends Iranians ‘killed for protesting’ AFP ternet. They cut off the internet so being killed in Iran right now for London people can’t see what’s going on. protesting. For the mere fact that “And frankly, I don’t know how they’re protesting.” Banks and pet- US President Donald Trump on you get in there, I don’t know how rol stations were torched and shops Tuesday denounced Iran’s crack- you do your business but the press looted in the violence which was down on anti-government protest- ought to get in there and see what’s quickly quashed by authorities who ers, as rights groups said the death going on.” Trump added: “The word also imposed a week-long, near-to- toll had soared. is that thousands of people are be- tal internet blackout. Protests erupted in Iran on No- ing killed in Iran that are protesting. London-based human rights vember 15 after an announcement “Not just small numbers, which group Amnesty International said that petrol prices were going up by are bad; big numbers, which are re- on Monday that at least 208 people as much as 200 percent with imme- ally bad -- and really big numbers.” were killed in the crackdown. diate effect. Asked if there was more that the Iran on Tuesday rejected as “ut- “Iran is killing perhaps thousands United States could do, he replied: ter lies” unofficial casualty figures and thousands of people right now as “I’d rather not say right now. given for the street violence. we speak,” Trump told reporters in “It’s a terrible thing and I think The authorities have not yet pro- London ahead of a NATO summit. the world has to be watching. vided any overall death toll for the “That’s why they cut off the in- “But many, many people are unrest. Iran videos hit internet revealing scope of crackdown Nicosia: Videos showing harrowing scenes of bleeding protesters, burning roadblocks and snipers on rooftops have emerged after Iran lifted a near-total internet blackout, opening a window onto what analysts say was one of Tehran’s bloodiest crackdowns. This repression “was harsher” than during previous protests in Iran, Kamran Matin, senior lecturer in Internation- al Relations at Sussex University in Britain, told AFP in Nicosia. “All the videos I have seen from before the internet was shut down show that from the moment of the gathering of people to ‘shoot to kill’ was very short.” But global insight into the protests and most Iranians’ access to those outside the country was quickly cut off when authorities clamped down on internet access, according to NetBlocks, which monitors internet disruptions. As the internet was gradually restored a week later -- with supreme leader Ayatol- lah Ali Khamenei saying a “very dangerous” plot had been foiled -- a picture of events began to emerge piecemeal. Many videos from some of the estimated 100 areas where demonstrations erupted appear to show security forces firing at close range at unarmed demonstrators or beating them with batons.S haky footage shows bloodied people prone on the street, shouts and panicked screaming as others rush to their aid. (AFP)

US ends freeze on $100 million in Lebanon aid

AFP ment to distance itself from Hezbol- Washington lah, the Shiite militant movement Syrian refugees leave close to Iran. Lebanon to head back home US President Donald Trump’s ad- Prime Minister Saad Hariri, ministration said on Monday it who included Hezbollah members : Some 71 families from has released $100 million in mili- in his cabinet, resigned a month ago Syrian refugees living in Lebanon tary assistance to Lebanon that in the face of major street protests. voluntarily returned to their home- had been quietly frozen for months The State Department official land on Tuesday, Lebanon’s Nation- amid US complaints about the clout said there had been “some disagree- al News Agency (NNA) reported. of Hezbollah. ments about the efficacy of US aid” Scores of Syrian refugees, A State Department official and to the Lebanese Armed Forces. accompanied by Lebanese secu- a congressional aide, both speaking But the official defended the rity officers, boarded buses and on condition of anonymity, said that military as a “national institution” headed to different parts of . the assistance has been unblocked in a country long divided on confes- A security source told DPA that by the White House’s Office of Man- sional lines, and praised its “high the refugees had left voluntarily, at agement and Budget. “The money is level of capability” in fighting ex- their own request. good to go,” the State Department tremists such as Al Qaeda and the IS Syria’s civil has raged for almost official said. movement. “It defends Lebanon’s nine years but fighting lessened The Trump administration has borders; it is an excellent partner to after government forces, supported been tight-lipped on the reason for the United States in counterterror- by Russia, regained large swathes the hold-up in support for Lebanon ism and fighting Sunni jihadi Islam- of the country’s territory. (DPA) but has been pressing the govern- ists,” the official said. 08 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 World

NATO’ S 7OTH ANNIVERSARY SUMMIT IN LONDON News US court rules Deutsche Bank in brief hand over Trump records DPA a “significant public interest” Japan’s Abe offers to Trump, Macron and Erdogan Washington in allowing Congress to sub- meet S Korea’s Moon poena such documents from after months of tension A US court ruled on Tues- Deutsche Bank and Capital day that Deutsche Bank must One, a bank. Tokyo: Japanese Prime hand over financial docu- In September, Democrats Minister Shinzo Abe said on clash outshines NATO summit ments pertaining to President in the House launched an im- Tuesday he would be willing Donald Trump to Congres- peachment inquiry against to meet face-to-face with sional committees, though the Trump over his dealings with South Korean President decision will likely be appealed Ukraine, alleging he pressured Moon Jae-in during his visit to the Supreme Court. a foreign country to dig up dirt to China for a trilateral sum- Trump’s legal team has on his domestic political rival. mit in late December. already appealed two similar Deutsche Bank was one of The two countries’ cases to the country’s top court Trump’s most important lend- relations have been badly after suffering setbacks at low- ers for his real estate business, frayed since South Korea’s er levels of the judiciary, as the and Congress has subpoenaed Supreme Court in October president continues to refuse to the financial firm for records ordered Japanese com- release documents to Congress on the president to determine panies to compensate and a Manhattan prosecutor. if any of his private sector deal- forced labour victims during While it can still be over- ings were possibly illegal and Japan’s colonial rule of the turned, the latest legal deci- involving foreign governments. Korean Peninsula between sion by a federal appeals court The Supreme Court has is- 1910 and 1945. on the Deutsche Bank case sued a stay in favour of Trump, South Korea said in is a win for Democrats in the meaning the documents re- August that it would termi- House of Representatives who main outside the hands of in- nate the military intelligence are investigating Trump. vestigators, though it has not pact with Japan. (DPA) The court said there was ruled in his favour. German defence minister says include Afghans in peace talks Trump pledges to ‘stay out’ of Kabul: During her visit to Afghanistan, Germany’s Britain’s election campaign Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer called US President Donald Trump (right) and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during their meeting at Winfield House, London, on Tuesday. (AFP) AFP for the inclusion of Afghan London politicians in peace talks AFP republics against Russia, un- with the militant Islamist Tal- London less the other allies declare the US President Donald Trump iban, at a press conference NATO recognises China Kurdish militias who fought on Tuesday promised to “stay on Tuesday with Afghan US President Donald Trump with US and French forces out” of Britain’s election cam- President Ashraf Ghani. launched a blistering attack ‘challenges’ for first time against IS in northeast Syria paign during a two-day visit, “We believe that peace on France’s criticism of NATO London: NATO is to formally recognise the “challenges” “terrorists”. while also seeking to defuse a talks, and a peace agree- strategy as “brain dead” on posed by China for the first time, but the alliance chief insisted NATO secretary general key attack line against British ment, should also include Tuesday, but French leader Em- on Tuesday he did not want to make an adversary of Beijing. Jens Stoltenberg renewed his Prime Minister Boris Johnson Afghan politicians and lead- manuel Macron doubled down Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said China’s growing own criticism of the French over healthcare. ers,” she added. and turned his fire on Turkey. military capabilities -- including missiles that could hit Europe leader’s remarks, saying allies Downing Street is braced The defence minister The three-way battle over- and the United States -- meant the alliance had to tackle the “should never question the for fireworks as Trump at- called for an extension of shadowed the build-up to the issue together. unity and the political willing- tends a meeting of the NATO Germany’s participation in alliance’s 70th anniversary The leaders of NATO’s 29 member states will sign off a ness to stand together and to military alliance in Britain, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson NATO’s stabilisation mission summit in London, threatening joint summit statement on Wednesday acknowledging the “op- defend each other”. just days before a crucial elec- in the country. (DPA) to derail efforts to show unity in portunities and challenges” posed by China’s rise. Trump defended Stolten- tion on December 12. But Johnson said last week the face of Russia and China. The meeting will also approve an internal report drawing up berg, boasting that NATO In his first press confer- that if Washington tried to in- Pakistan ex-president Macron had tried to shake an action plan for how NATO should approach China. members have massively in- ence on Tuesday, the notori- clude the NHS in trade talks, Zardari files bail plea up the agenda of the meeting by “We have now recognised that the rise of China has secu- creased their defence spend- ously unpredictable US leader “we’d walk away”. on medical grounds demanding a review of NATO rity implications for all allies,” the NATO secretary general said ing thanks to his pressure. But tried to avoid controversy in There is speculation that, strategy, but Trump -- who at an event in London. “China has the second largest defence the president then reiterated repeated questions about Brit- in the middle of an election ISLAMABAD: Former presi- arrived boasting that he had budget in the world and has recently displayed a lot of new, his long-standing complaints ish politics. “I’ll stay out of the campaign, Johnson wants to dent Asif Ali Zardari – who forced members to boost de- modern capabilities including long-range missiles able to reach about European spending. election,” Trump said, adding: avoid appearing too close to is currently under treatment fence spending -- hit back hard. the whole of Europe and the United States.” (AFP) “When I came in, I was “I don’t want to complicate a US president who is deeply at the Pakistan Institute of “I think that’s very insult- angry at NATO, and now I’ve it.” He declined to repeat his unpopular in Britain. Medical Sciences (PIMS) ing,” Trump said of Macron’s raised $130 billion,” Trump previous criticism of main op- On Tuesday Trump in- hospital in Islamabad – on assertion last month that a difficult meeting with Presi- attacked the Kurdish militia said, referring to the sum position Labour leader Jeremy sisted: “We have absolutely Tuesday filed a bail petition NATO’s is experiencing “brain dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan that backed the allies against Stoltenberg says Canada and Corbyn, although he praised nothing to do with it and we on medical grounds. death” and should focus more by accusing Turkey of working the Islamic State. European members will have Johnson as “very capable and wouldn’t want to if you hand- The former president on Islamist terrorists and on with extremists in Syria. “When I look at Turkey added to defence budgets by I think he will do a good job”. ed it to us on a silver platter.” filed a writ petition under re-opening a strategic dia- “My statement created re- they now are fighting against next year. But answering questions Trump supports Brexit but Article 199 of the Constitu- logue with Russia, branding it action from a lot of people. I those who fight with us, and “And yet you still have during talks with NATO chief he publicly criticised former tion, pending before the a “very, very nasty statement”. stand by it,” Macron said, just fought with us shoulder-to- many delinquent -- you know Jens Stoltenberg, he could prime minister Theresa May’s National Accountability “Nobody needs NATO ahead of a one-to-one meeting shoulder against ISIS. And I call them delinquent when not stay out of an election is- approach, suggesting she give Bureau (NAB) and account- more than France,” he warned. with Trump. sometimes they work with they’re not paid up in full,” he sue that Labour has put at the up on trying to get a divorce ability court-II. “It’s a very dangerous state- “The common enemy to- ISIS proxies. This is an issue,” said. heart of its campaign. deal with Brussels. Zardari is a chronic pa- ment for them to make.” day are the terrorist groups, as he declared, shortly before he Only nine of NATO’s 29 Corbyn claims US firms The US leader has since tient suffering from multiple Trump later softened his we mentioned, and I’m sorry was due to meet an already fu- members spend two percent are seeking to exploit Britain’s questioned whether Johnson’s ailments. He is a heart pa- tone at a joint appearance with to say that we don’t have the rious Erdogan. of their GDP on defence. state-run National Health own deal would allow a trade tient, having three stents in Macron, but the French leader same definition of terrorism Erdogan has threatened to Trump cited in particu- Service (NHS) in any UK-US deal with Washington -- some- his heart. (tribune.com.pk) stood by his statement, going around the table,” Macron hold up NATO efforts to beef lar Germany as falling short, trade deal London signs after thing the premier touts as a on to lay the groundwork for said, noting that Turkey has up the protection of the Baltic spending only 1.2 percent. leaving the European Union. big prize of Brexit. Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa suspends Spain’s lawmakers sworn in with parliament for a month ahead of snap polls far-right Vox as third-largest party AFP sive April election which the So- seats, leaving it dependent on AFP calling an election six months of the legislature will give Madrid cialists won but without a ma- support from other factions Colombo before the current parlia- The official announcement the minority government of jority -- in an outcome repeated for the 176 mandates to pass ment’s five-year term expires of calling a fresh session of Rajapaksa more control over Spain’s new parliament met on November 10, leaving Pedro an investiture vote. Sri Lanka’s new president in August. the legislature will give the parliamentary oversight com- for its opening session on Sanchez a winner but weak- Last month, Sanchez’s suspended parliament for a He has already ordered mittees. Tuesday, with the far-right ened. And this time round, Vox negotiating team began talks month from Tuesday ahead of major tax cuts in a bid to boost minority government of Rajapaksa is the younger Vox as the third-largest party -- which only a year ago was just with the Republican Left of snap elections he wants to call an economy still struggling af- Rajapaksa more control brother of Mahinda Raja- following a divisive election a marginal player -- more than Catalonia (ERC), a Catalan in March to consolidate his ter deadly Easter Sunday sui- over parliamentary paksa, president from 2005-15 that failed to resolve years of doubled its showing, snaring separatist party which won 13 sweeping victory. cide bombings that crippled oversight committees when Gotabaya effectively ran political deadlock. 52 mandates and becoming the seats in November’s election. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, elect- the country’s booming tour- the security forces. Just over three weeks after third-largest faction within the But so far it has refused to ed president last month in a ism sector. Together, the brothers the vote, lawmakers were on 350-seat parliament. offer its backing, demanding landslide, issued a proclama- A 15-percent value-added -- which has slumped hard spearheaded the end of Sri Tuesday taking the oath of of- Days after the election, in exchange talks on the Cata- tion overnight proroguing the tax was cut to eight percent, this year -- also saw its corpo- Lanka’s civil war with Tamil fice, although there was little Sanchez and the radical lan crisis which would likely legislature and said a new ses- while another two-percent rate tax burden cut from 28 to separatists in 2009 when an indication of when a govern- leftwing Podemos agreed in include its call for a referen- sion will begin from January 3. goods and services tax was 14 percent. estimated 40,000 Tamil civil- ment would be formed. principle to form a coalition dum on self-determination Rajapaksa, 70, is hoping abolished from this month. The official announce- ians were allegedly killed by The legislature has been government. But such a gov- -- an idea Madrid has rejected to ride a wave of popularity by The construction industry ment of calling a fresh session the military. gridlocked since an inconclu- ernment would only have 155 out of hand.

NASA finds Indian Moon lander with Hindus begin mass in Nepal despite protest help of amateur space enthusiast

DPA / AFP falo are expected to be killed offering. “I had promised to Washington: India’s Vikram lunar lander, which crashed on its Kathmandu on Tuesday, which will be fol- the goddess that I will sacrifice final approach to the Moon’s surface in September, has been lowed by the killings of tens of a goat if my wish was fulfilled.” found thanks in part to the sleuthing efforts of an amateur Tens of thousands of Hindus thousands of goats, chickens Many were hopeful the space enthusiast. on Tuesday began slaughter- and pigs. Held every five years, centuries-old tradition would NASA made the announcement on Monday, releasing an ing animals in a border village the event is described as one end after the temple authori- image taken by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that in southern Nepal to honour of world’s biggest ritual mass ties announced a ban in 2015 showed the site of the spacecraft’s impact. the Hindu goddess of power, animal sacrifices. and supreme court directed A version of the picture was marked up to show the associ- despite outcry from animal Thousands of worshippers the government to discourage ated debris field, with parts scattered over almost two dozen rights activists. from Nepal and India spent the bloodshed a year later. But locations spanning several kilometers. Efforts from activists days sleeping out in the open animal rights activists say both In a statement, NASA said it released a mosaic image of and officials were expected and offering prayers ahead of government agencies as well as the site on September 26 (but taken on September 17), inviting to cut the death toll from the the event in Bariyarpur village, temple committees have failed the public to compare it with images of the same area before 200,000 butchered at the last close to the Indian border. to implement these rulings. the crash to find signs of the lander. Gadhimai Festival five years One of the Hindu faithful, Some 2,000 police person- The first person to come up with a positive identification ago, but thousands of crea- a 40-year-old farmer named nel were patrolling the village was Shanmuga “Shan” Subramanian, a 33-year-old IT profes- tures were still set to be killed Bishweshwar, travelled for and the field where sacrifices sional from Chennai, who told AFP that NASA’s inability to find Hindu devotees gather near a temple during the Gadhimai Festival in over the two days. four hours from a nearby dis- were taking place to control the lander on its own had sparked his interest. (AFP) Bariyarpur, south of the capital Kathmandu, on Tuesday. (AFP) An estimated 7,000 buf- trict to the temple with a goat crowds gathered to watch. Porsche Centre Doha welcomes Cayenne Coupé page 11

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Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), AFP in cooperation with FTSE Rus- Beijing sel and Qatar Financial Centre, has held a senior level sustain- China should adopt a plan ability and environmental, so- that will see electric vehicles cial and governance (ESG) en- make up a quarter of all autos e-vehicle gagement session, titled QSE sold in the country in six years’ & FTSE Russell Smart Sustain- time, the industry ministry sales plunge ability Forum. said Tuesday, as the sector The aim of the seminar was struggles with falling sales. China is the world’s largest to promote the business case A draft blueprint for the new energy vehicle market, for ESG and sustainability, development of the “new en- but sales of electric motors outline QSE’s sustainability ac- ergy vehicle” sector -- which plummeted 34 percent tion plan to attract responsible includes hybrids and fully- on-year in September, investors, provide an overview electric vehicles -- comes af- according to the China of global investor assessment ter the government withdrew Association of Automobile approaches to ESG, and serve subsidies for carmakers earlier Manufacturers (CAAM) as the soft launch for the QSE this year. Sustainability and ESG Dash- China is the world’s larg- board, the QSE said in a state- est new energy vehicle market, A previous state target set ment on Tuesday. but sales of electric motors in 2017 had called for 20 per- The participants discussed plummeted 34 percent on- cent of cars sold to be electric various topics in relation with year in September, according vehicles by 2020, but the draft integration and implementa- to the China Association of released Tuesday gave no indi- tion practices of ESG factors in Automobile Manufacturers cation whether China was on an asset allocation framework Hussein M al Abdullah, QSE Marketing and Communication Director, with other delegates at a seminar in Doha on Tuesday. (CAAM). track to meet that goal. and investment strategy. The Ministry of Industry Fuelled by rising incomes The participating speakers momentum, low volatility and vantage. future. I would like to thank and Information Technolo- and government sales incen- and panelists also discussed size with sustainability param- QSE is positioning itself to “Qatar Stock Exchange was them for their support and co- gy’s draft proposal said China tives, China is the golden how does sustainability add eters such as ESG practices and be a premier investment the best performing market in operation on this matter, AL should seek to ensure one in goose upon which the glob- to performance in investment climate change to achieve in- the developed and emerging Abdullah concluded. four of all vehicles sold in 2025 al automotive industry has portfolios; and why should vestment performance. destination in the region for markets last year. We attracted “Qatar Stock Exchange were either hybrids or fully- staked its future. listed companies care about Highlighting QSE’s support systematic and sustainable net foreign inflows of $2.5 bil- has made great strides in the electric vehicles. But after years of strong reporting on their ESG per- of sustainability, Hussein said, investments lion in 2018 and the trend con- field of transition to sustain- The measures are partly to growth, car sales fell last year for formance and climate change “Qatar Stock Exchange strong- tinues to date where we have able Stock Exchange through ensure the country meets its the first time since the 1990s, strategy; and how can FTSE ly supports the ambitions of QSE Marketing and attracted over $1.3 billion year- the promotion of the best dis- air pollution targets, and to re- hit by a slowing economy, US Russell and QSE help listed reaching a well-informed in- Communication Director to-date. QSE is positioning its closure, investor relations and duce Beijing’s dependence on trade tensions and a Chinese companies meet the new de- vestment environment and Hussein M al Abdullah self to be a premier investment ESG practices among the mar- imported oil. crackdown on shady credit mands of investors; and what believe that by undertaking destination in the region for ket stakeholders.” China would also continue practices that has crimped car- can regulators and exchanges this engagement session, we systematic and sustainable in- Waqas Samad, group di- to develop electric vehicle bat- financing channels. do to capitalize on this new will promote the sustainability vestments. rector of information services, tery technologies, improve in- Passenger vehicles sales in investment trend and attract agenda among our investors, worldwide are increasingly in- Hussein added, “In 2016, LSEG, pointed out the impor- frastructure for hydrogen fuel China have now fallen for 15 global liquidity. listed companies and the busi- corporating sustainability fac- QSE joined the UN’s Sustain- tance of sustainability prac- cell vehicles and driverless consecutive months, accord- Hussein M al Abdullah, ness community within the tors into their investment de- able Stock Exchanges Initiative tices, noting that this issue has cars, it said. ing to the CAAM. QSE Marketing and Communi- State of Qatar and thus con- cisions, and we are convinced and published ESG reporting become one of the factors that The draft proposal, which The government had earlier cation Director, said the event tribute to the realisation of the that companies that effectively guidelines for listed compa- affect the appetite of interna- includes guidelines for the de- said it was planning to impose is centered on the subject of human, economic, social and communicate their sustainabil- nies. We are working with our tional investors and portfolio velopment of the new energy quotas requiring carmakers to smart sustainability, which environmental pillars of Qatar ity strategies will improve their regulator on a plan towards managers to trade in the shares vehicle sector from 2021 to maintain a certain percentage combines traditional smart National Vision 2030.” capital raising abilities and mandatory ESG disclosure re- of companies listed in the glob- 2035, is open for public feed- of new energy vehicles in their factors such as value, quality, He further said, “Investors have an overall competitive ad- quirements in the foreseeable al indices. back until December 9. Chinese production. World stocks rattled as Trump says no trade deadline

AFP Trump, in Britain for a er turn lower,” said Markets. Optimism that Beijing with up to 100 percent levies Key figures around 1645 26,391.30 (close) London NATO summit, warned that com analyst Neil Wilson. and Washington will even- on $2.4 billion in goods, say- GMT - London - FTSE 100: Shanghai - Composite: efforts to resolve a trade dis- “After weeks of making tually hammer out a partial ing a French digital tax was DOWN 1.8 percent at 7,158.76 UP 0.3 percent at 2,884.70 Global equities mostly pute could wait until after generally positive noises on a agreement as part of a wider discriminatory against US points (close) (close) retreated Tuesday after US next November’s US election. deal being very close, there is deal had supported equi- tech firms such as Google, Frankfurt - DAX 30: UP Euro/dollar: UP at President Donald Trump “I have no deadline,” a real sense now that a deal ties for weeks, helping Wall Apple and Amazon. 0.2 percent at 12,989.29 $1.1085 from $1.1078 at 2145 warned there was no dead- Trump told reporters upon is not so very near at all and Street to set numerous re- Sparkling wine, yoghurt (close) GMT line for doing a trade deal his arrival. markets need to reprice,” cords. and Roquefort cheese could Paris - CAC 40: DOWN Pound/dollar: UP at with China. “In some ways I like the Wilson added. But investor sentiment be affected as soon as next 1.0 percent at 5,727.22 (close) $1.3000 from $1.2939 The announcement add- idea of waiting until after the As recently as last week was dealt a blow on Monday month, while US Trade Rep- EURO STOXX 50: DOWN Euro/pound: DOWN at ed to trade uncertainty al- election for the China deal.” Trump boasted that he was when Trump said he would resentative Robert Lighthiz- 0.4 percent at 3,610.99 85.25 pence from 85.63 ready stoked by the United Trump’s trade war with in the “final throes” of nego- reinstate tariffs on steel and er warned his office was also New York - Dow: DOWN Dollar/yen: DOWN at States reimposing tariffs on China and on-again off-again tiating “one of the most im- aluminium from Argentina considering similar moves 1.4 percent at 27,392.08 108.56 from 108.98 yen Argentina and Brazil, threat- attempts to reach a deal have portant deals in trade ever”. and Brazil whom he accused against , Italy, and Tokyo - Nikkei 225: Brent North Sea crude: ening France with steep lev- destabilised markets and But Washington has since of manipulating their curren- Turkey. DOWN 0.6 percent at UP 0.2 percent at $61.03 per ies -- and warning China of stoke. courted Chinese anger by ex- cies and hurting US farmers. On Tuesday, France 23,379.81 (close) barrel possible new measures if on- “The chances of a deal by pressing support for Hong Later, officials warned vowed a “strong” response to Hong Kong - Hang West Texas Intermediate: going talks fall through. December 15 just took anoth- Kong protesters. they would also hit France any tariffs. Seng: DOWN 0.2 percent at UP 0.2 percent at $56.08 10 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Economy & Business DB announces EU to relaunch push to regulate winners of 8th Al Dana Savings WhatsApp, Skype on privacy Scheme draws Europe is seeking Tribune news network to be the global Doha leader on stronger With our wide-ranging Al Doha Bank (DB), one of regulation of big the largest private commer- Dana Savings Scheme cial banks in Qatar, has an- products, at Doha Bank, tech companies nounced the lucky winners we have been incentivising of the 8th Al Dana Savings our customers to embrace AFP Scheme raffle draws held on Brussels October 24, 2019 at Doha the savings culture through Bank Tower. the provision of attractive The EU will relaunch its F al Shamari grabbed rewards for their money deadlocked effort to more the biggest prize of the saved for a rainy day. We closely regulate internet monthly draws, QR50,000, remain committed to phone and message services while 30 other custom- exploring new ways to such as WhatsApp, Skype and ers took home a total of Messenger, a top bloc official QR160,000 in cash prizes, make saving even more said on Tuesday. Doha Bank said in a state- rewarding The European Union has ment on Tuesday. struggled to revamp privacy M Goel emerged as the Braik al Marri , Chief Retail and data rules on telecoms since winner of the Al Dana Sav- Banking Officer, Doha Bank a proposal in January 2017 met ings Plan draw to walk away with strong opposition from with QR10,000. Mean- member states and fierce lobby- while, M al Abdulghani won ing by big tech companies. the Al Dana Family Savings Europe is seeking to be the Account draw, making him global leader on stronger reg- eligible for a free relaxing ulation of big tech companies, staycation with family at and the failure to agree on the Banana Island Resort Doha so-called ePrivacy regulation The European Union has struggled to revamp privacy and data rules on telecoms since a proposal in January 2017 met with strong opposition by Anantara. has been a source of embar- from member states and fierce lobbying by big tech companies. Braik al Marri , Chief Re- rassment. tail Banking Officerat Doha “We will have to probably rules that date back to 2002, trols on so-called ********s mark General Data Protection “We’ve been wasting time Bank, said, “It has increas- counts will be automatically put on the table a new pro- strict privacy protection is used by advertisers to track Regulation (GDPR) that has for three years on this dis- ingly become important for entered into monthly and posal,” Internal Market Com- only applied to text messages users. become a global benchmark cussion, I hope we can make everyone to develop a habit quarterly draws as well as a missioner Thierry Breton told and voice calls provided by The reform includes on the protection of data and it,” an irritated Luxembourg of saving to not only have year-end draw, which has a EU telecom ministers at talks traditional telecoms, sparing strengthened bans on spam privacy online. Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, a safety net in case of an grand prize of QR1 million, in Brussels. tech giants Facebook, Google sent without user consent via The European Commis- who is also telecom minister, emergency but also become with each QR1,000 giving “I definitely think that, if I and Skype from the same email or SMS and includes sion, the EU’s executive arm, told his counterparts. financially secure to meet them a chance to win. hear you, everybody wants to oversight. requirements that WhatsApp had hoped for a breakthrough Breton said all options future goals and aspirations. Meanwhile, an addi- do something but obviously Ministers have been and others make data available on the stalled effort to level were on the table to fix the “With our wide-ranging tional deposit of QR5,000 you are not in agreement,” dogged by divisions on a myr- to law enforcement agencies. the playing field, but minis- impasse, but insisted that the Al Dana Savings Scheme and above on top of previ- Breton, a former French fi- iad of issues, including how to Tech companies argue ters meeting in Brussels once EU “move fast... European products, at Doha Bank, we ous month’s average bal- nance minister, said. handle pornography and on- the reform is unnecessary as again made their divisions citizens are expecting us to have been incentivising our ance will enable account Under the existing EU line child abuse as well as con- it duplicates the EU’s land- plain. deliver”. customers to embrace the holders to enjoy double savings culture through the loyalty chances in the draw provision of attractive re- for every QR1,000 incre- wards for their money saved mental balance, whereas for a rainy day. We remain customers can benefit from committed to exploring new triple loyalty chances for Brazil’s economy grows 0.6 percent in third quarter ways to make saving even every QR1,000 incremental more rewarding.” balance with an additional AFP the economy has now had the same quarter last year. services, which grew 1.3 per- and outside analysts both an- Doha Bank’s Al Dana deposit of QR10,000 and Rio de Janeiro two consecutive quarters of An initial reading show- cent, 0.8 percent and 0.4 per- ticipate 1.0 percent growth Saving Scheme 2019 in- above on top of the previous growth, the statistics agency ing the economy contracted cent, respectively, from the for 2019, edging down from cludes Al Dana Savings month’s average balance. Brazil’s economy -- Latin said, steering clear of a reces- by 0.2 percent in the first previous quarter. 1.1 percent in 2017 and a re- Account, Al Dana Young New customers of Al America’s largest -- picked up sion that had seemed likely quarter has also been revised Bolsonaro tweeted that vised 1.3 percent in 2018. Savers Account, Al Dana Dana Savings Scheme 2019 pace in the third quarter, of- only months ago. to zero. the results showed “we’re on That will be too little to Savings Plan, and Al Dana stand even more chances to ficial figures showed Tuesday, Gross domestic product The third-quarter figure the right path,” referring to put a dent in unemployment Family Savings Account win raffle draws, with Doha beating expectations and of- expanded by 0.6 percent in beat expectations of analysts the ambitious economic re- which currently affects 12.4 and Current Account. Bank rewarding them with fering relief to President Jair the July-to-September pe- surveyed by the Brazilian eco- forms his ultraconservative million Brazilians. But ana- Customers holding 100 bonus chances against Bolsonaro who has made re- riod, compared with the re- nomic daily Valor, who had government has been push- lysts expect stronger growth a minimum balance of a minimum deposit of QR viving growth a priority. vised 0.5 percent in the previ- predicted 0.4 percent growth. ing through Congress since next year, and have raised QR5,000 in any of these ac- 20,000. After stalling in the first ous three-month period. Driving the acceleration taking power in January. their 2020 GDP estimates to three months of the year, It rose 1.2 percent from was agriculture, industry and Bolsonaro’s government 2.2 percent from 2.0 percent. Plummeting Syrian pound hits new black market low

AFP tioned government-held ar- 48 pounds to the dollar. fallen by 30 percent since an- stashed their money in its appears as if the economic cri- “We fear further col- Damascus eas of Syria. In the Old City of Damas- ti-government protests erupt- banks and used the country sis in Syria is even worse than lapse,” he added. One currency exchange cus, a trader who preferred ed in Lebanon on October 17. as a conduit for imports. that in Lebanon as a result of Syria’s eight-year civil The value of the Syrian office in the Syrian capital not to give his name said eve- An economic downturn But Lebanese banks start- the protests,” Ramani said. war has battered the coun- pound on the black market Damascus told AFP he was rything from food to trans- has accelerated since the pro- ed introducing controls on In another part of Damas- try’s economy, and depleted sank to 1,000 to the dollar at selling dollars on the black port had become more expen- tests started, and a liquid- dollar withdrawals over the cus, a 30-year-old working its foreign currency reserves. some money changers Tues- market for 1,000 pounds for sive in recent weeks. ity crunch has become more summer, straining the sup- in a shop selling computers An array of internation- day, marking a new record the first time on Tuesday. “Prices have doubled in acute in a country that has ply of the greenback to Syrian and mobile phones imported al sanctions have targeted low for the nosediving cur- A specialised website put the past two months,” the long served as an economic markets. from Lebanon said the store President Bashar al-Assad’s rency. the volatile rate at 975 pounds trader said. and financial lifeline for dol- “Lebanese banks are sig- had to increase all prices. regime and associated busi- The drop comes amid a to the dollar -- more than “Everybody prices their lar-starved Syrian businesses. nificant for Syria’s economy “In the end this is going nessmen since the start of the spiralling liquidity crunch double the official rate of 434 items according to the new As Western sanctions as they give Syria back door to be reflected in the market war in 2011. in neighbouring Lebanon, Syrian pounds posted by the dollar exchange rate” on the tightened on Syria during access to the US dollar,” he and most people won’t be Authorities estimate that which has long served as a central bank on its website. black market, he explained. the war, many in the coun- told AFP. able to pay according to the since 2011, Syria’s key oil and conduit for foreign currency At the start of the war in Syria analyst Samuel try have opened businesses “Based on commentaries new prices,” the young sales- gas sector has suffered some entering the heavily sanc- 2011, the rate stood at around Ramani said the pound had in neighbouring Lebanon, from Syrian businesspeople, it man said. $74 billion in losses.

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Violation of this notice P.O.BOX: 18408 may be unlawful. to: [email protected] 55825687 - 44417251 Please print this email only if necessary. Go Green. Economy & Business Wednesday, December 4, 2019 11 OPEC may extend output cuts amid France vows retaliation after US global headwinds threatens sanctions on key goods AFP According to the latest of- London ficial estimates from the US, US on Monday threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on $2.4 billion in French goods the country’s total domestic Faced with slowing global stocks now stand at an enor- AFP economic growth and with mous 452 million barrels. Paris abundant stocks putting Analysts say that taken pressure on oil prices, the together these factors will France Tuesday warned the OPEC group of oil produc- leave OPEC little room for United States of strong EU re- ers and its partners are set manoeuvre if it wants to ful- taliation if it imposed tariffs on to maintain production cuts fil its stated aim of securing key French products ranging when they meet in Vienna on “fair and stable prices for pe- from sparkling wine to cheese Thursday and Friday. troleum producers”. to handbags, in an intensifying The cuts of 1.2 million Prices have held rela- row over taxing digital giants barrels per day from Octo- tively steady since the last that risks spiralling into a new ber 2018 levels were origi- OPEC meeting, with a bar- trade war. nally fixed in December last rel of Brent crude hovering The French parliament year and were already ex- around the $60 mark, apart earlier this year infuriated the tended at OPEC’s last meet- from a spike in September administration of President ing in June. sparked by attacks on Saudi Donald Trump by passing a They are currently due to oil installations. law taxing digital giants like remain in effect until March While this is a comfort- Google, Apple, Facebook and 2020 and could be extended able price for the likes of Amazon for revenues earned “until June, the date of the Russia, whose 2019 budget inside the country. next summit,” says Tomas is predicated on a price of Talks to resolve the issue Varga, analyst at PVM. around $42 a barrel, it is amicably have so far failed and According to Andy Lipow too low for countries such as on Monday the United States from Lipow Oil Associates Saudi Arabia. threatened to impose tariffs the cuts could even be drawn The Saudi government of up to 100 percent on $2.4 out “until the end of 2020”. needs a higher price in order billion in French goods like OPEC’s Economic Com- to finance its sparkling wine, yoghurt and US President Donald Trump (R) and France’s President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting in London on December 3. Talks between the US and mission Board -- budget, de- Roquefort cheese. France to resolve the issue of tariffs amicably have so far failed. (AFP) which is a strong in- spite hav- “We were in contact yes- dicator of the bloc’s ing some of terday with the European Un- ready embroiled in a trade war are often reported by tech gi- statement that France’s tax is direction -- said last the world’s ion to ensure that if there are and Trump said tariffs would ants in low-tax jurisdictions “narrowly and inappropriately week that lowest new American tariffs there be reinstated on Argentina like Ireland in a practice that targeted to raise revenue only maintain- production will be a European response, and Brazil, accusing them of We were in contact has enraged governments. from the largest companies in ing cuts into costs. a strong response,” French manipulating their currencies yesterday with the European - ‘Discriminates against a small set of industries, many 2020 would The big unknown Economy and Finance Minis- and hurting US farmers. Union to ensure that if there US companies’ -The USTR re- of them American”. lead to in the run-up to ter Bruno Le Maire told Radio The decision “sends a clear are new American tariffs port “concluded that France’s The announcement came a “bal- the meetings has Classique. signal that the United States Digital Services Tax (DST) just hours before Trump is due anced” been the posi- “This is not the sort of be- will take action against digital there will be a European discriminates against US com- to meet his French counter- market. tion of Russia. haviour one expects from the tax regimes that discriminate response, a strong response. panies, is inconsistent with part Emmanuel Macron on the The organi- The world’s United States with respect to or otherwise impose undue French Economy and Finance prevailing principles of in- sidelines of the NATO summit sation’s members may well second-biggest producer, one of its main allies, France, burdens on US companies,” ternational tax policy, and is in London on Tuesday. be tempted to follow a cau- which since late 2016 has been and to Europe in general,” Le US Trade Representative Rob- Minister Bruno Le Maire unusually burdensome for af- The talks already risk being tious course by a forbidding part of the so-called OPEC+ Maire said, while adding that ert Lighthizer said in a state- fected US companies”. tense after Trump condemned global economic context. grouping, has given conflict- he wanted to avoid a pattern of ment. tion to look into similar taxes The USTR has scheduled Macron’s recent criticism of The trade war with the ing signals in recent weeks. “sanctions and retaliation”. The full list of French prod- in Austria, Italy and Turkey. public hearings on the propos- NATO as “very, very nasty”. US is acting as a drag on Russia has regularly been - Roquefort, not wine ucts subject to potential duties The French tax, enacted al to impose “duties of up to Yet Macron has devoted growth in China, normally exceeding the limits foreseen -France, backed by Britain, includes cosmetics, porcelain, earlier this year, imposes a 100 percent on certain French considerable energy into cre- an avid consumer of oil, under the last deal, as have argues that the digital giants soap, handbags, butter, and three percent levy on the rev- products” and the possibility ating a close diplomatic rela- while the European economy Iraq and Africa’s biggest pro- must pay taxes on revenues several kinds of cheeses, in- enues earned by technology of “imposing fees or restric- tionship with Trump, notably is also currently stagnating. ducer Nigeria. accrued in a country even if cluding Roquefort, Edam and firms in France, which often tions on French services”. seeking to persuade him to Moreover, the output of Saudi Arabia meanwhile their physical headquarters Gruyere. come from online advertising The last date to submit talk directly to the Iranian oil producers outside OPEC has stayed within the quota is elsewhere. But Washington However, despite Trump’s and other digital services. comments on the proposed leadership. is breaking records: the US it had been assigned and in fears that US companies have repeated threats to retaliate The tax affects companies actions is January 14, and The French president said has been the world’s biggest September urged its partners been singled out. against French wines, only with at least 750 million eu- “USTR expects to proceed ex- after hosting Trump for the producer since 2018, Brazil to do likewise. The dispute risks opening sparkling wine made the tariff ros ($830 million) in annual peditiously thereafter”. G7 summit in August this and Canada have also in- Lipow says that OPEC’s another front for the United list. global revenue on their digital Industry groups welcomed year that an agreement could creased output and others production cuts “are rest- States in a succession of trade Lighthizer had also warned activities. the report, with the Informa- be reached on the tax dispute such as Norway are planning ing on Saudi Arabia’s disputes. that Washington was consid- The French tax targets rev- tion Technology and Innova- but so far this has not materi- to do so. shoulders”. The US and China are al- ering widening the investiga- enue instead of profits, which tion Foundation saying in a alised. Porsche Centre Doha welcomes Cayenne Coupé

Tribune News Network Coupé features a four-litre V8 engine with Doha twin-turbo charging, resulting in 550 hp prices of new and maximum torque of 770 Nm. A zero to Porsche has extended its Cayenne range 100 km/h sprint is achieved in 3.9 seconds, with the addition of the Cayenne Coupé – a models alongside a top speed of 286 km/h. version that features an all-new body shape, All three Cayenne Coupé models two different roof concepts and impressive Cayenne Coupé feature Porsche’s eight-speed Tiptronic performance. S gearbox. Shorter response times and The model shares the same technical QR318,100 sportier ratios in the lower gears enhance attributes as the successful third-generation both on-road performance and off-road ca- Cayenne. Its sharpened proportions and Cayenne S Coupé pability. At the other end of the spectrum, dramatically sloping roofline give it a more QR375,900 the long-transmission eighth gear ensures athletic appearance. Three derivatives are low torques, optimised fuel consumption now available for customers to order — Cay- Cayenne Turbo Coupé and relaxed driving. enne Coupé, Cayenne S Coupé and Cayenne Turbo Coupé. QR567,000 Sporty interior with intuitive controls Cayenne Coupé was launched in Qatar At the front, the Cayenne Coupé includes at a showcase event held by Porsche Centre new eight-way electrically adjustable sport Doha - Al Boraq Automobiles Co. WLL at axle and thus enhancing driving stability. seats with integrated headrests to offer Porsche Showroom in Medina Centrale, The exceptional comfort and support. Rear seats Pearl – Qatar. Turbocharged engines and eight-speed come fitted as standard with a 2+2 seating Speaking during the launch event, Tiptronic S transmission configuration and a centre storage compart- Chairman and CEO of Porsche Centre Doha Benefiting from a generation of power- ment. Rear passengers sit 1.18 inches lower Salman Jassem al Darwish said, “We are ful and efficient engines initially im- than in the Cayenne to offset the effects of delighted to unveil the Cayenne Coupé for plemented in third generation Cayenne the lower roofline. the first time here in Qatar.A truly worthy models, the Coupéversions arrive with Like the third-generation model, the addition, this model offers the option of an increased power through the addition Cayenne Coupé features the Porsche Ad- extra sporty variant within our SUV range. of a Sport Chrono Package fitted vanced Cockpit, an instrument cluster with The Cayenne Coupé also reinforces the evo- as standard. two seven-inch full-HD displays designed to lutionary approach Porsche takes to develop- Achieving a top speed of show a wide range of information, manage- ing its sports cars for the new era. Inheriting 243 km/h, the Cayenne Coupé able via the multifunction steering wheel. the same technical capabilities implemented is driven by a three-litre V6 Featured prominently in thecentre stack, a in the third generation Cayenne, alongside turbo engine with an output 12.3-inch full-HD touchscreen offers access a sharpened design, the Cayenne Coupé is of 340 hp and a maximum to operate a range of settings and functions more progressive, athletic, and emotional torque of 450 Nm. The model in the vehicle. in its own right. I have no doubt that this accelerates from zero to 100 impressive model will generate interest closer to the ground. checked km/h in 6.0 seconds, with the Improved driving dynamics amongst current Porsche owners and enthu- The new Cayenne Coupé comes with a fabric, figure dropping to 5.9 seconds Designed to advance driving dynamics, siasts alike.” 2.16 m2 panoramic fixed glass roof as stand- as well as if one of the three optional all Coupé models include 20-inch wheels, ard. The 0.92 glazed area gives all passengers carbon and lightweight sports packages has Power Steering Plus and Porsche Active Sus- Athletic design and style an extraordinary sense of space, while the Alcantara ac- been chosen. pension Management (PASM) as standard. With the exception of the front end, all other integrated roller blind protects against sun cents in the inte- Meanwhile the 2.9-litre twin- Power Steering Plus is firm at high speeds, body parts of the latest model have been exposure and the cold. A contoured carbon rior. For the Cayenne turbo engine of the Cayenne S Coupé while at low speeds the steering force is as- completely redesigned and redeveloped. The roof is optionally available for the Coupé. Turbo Coupé, the package delivers its maximum torque of 550 Nm sisted to help with parking and significantly steeper roof line makes it more The centre seam gives the roof the char- also includes a sports exhaust system. across a wide engine speed range between maneuvering. dynamic and positions it as the sportiest- acteristic look of a sports car, similar to the On each Cayenne Coupé model, a fixed 1,800 and 5,500 rpm. With an output of The PASM has been developed to contin- looking model in the segment. Porsche 911 GT3 RS. roof spoiler is combined with the new adap- 440 hp and a top speed of 263 km/h, the uously regulate the damping force for each Reformed rear doors and wings broaden The carbon roof is available in one of tive rear spoiler as part of Porsche Active model achieves a time of 5.0 seconds from wheel individually. Wheels start at 20 inches the shoulders of the Coupé by 18 millimetres, the three lightweight sports packages. These Aerodynamics (PAA). The spoiler is integrat- standing start to 100 km/h or 4.9 seconds and include more designs than the third contributing to an overall muscular impres- packages also include the Sport Design ed into the vehicle silhouette and extends by when equipped with a lightweight sports generation Cayenne, such as the 22-inch GT sion. The rear number plate is integrated features and new, weight-reduced 22-inch 135 millimetres at speeds of 90 km/h and package. Design wheel, available in combination with into the bumper, making the vehicle appear GT Design wheels, seat centres in classic above, increasing the downforce on the rear The top-of-the-range Cayenne Turbo the lightweight sports packages. Kuwait coach apologises to fans for exit “The fans came and gave all the support, and I thank them all . I apologize for this exit. Things went wong.” WEDNESday, December 4, 2019 - Kuwait coach Thamer Enad It’s raining goals! Gulf Cup sees a record breaking 39 in group stage

The previous two edi- That’s an average tions of the Gulf Cup saw 22 goals scored each in the 3.25 goals group stage, with the one be- fore them seeing a total of 25 per match! goals in the group stage. All of them are close to half QNA/TNN the number of goals scored in Doha the current tournament. The third round of the cur- The exciting action at the on- rent edition is also the highest going 24th Arabian Gulf Cup scoring round in the history of is keeping fans on their toes. the competition, breaking the And the thrilling goal-scoring previous record of 13 scored spree is only adding to their during the 17th edition. delight. With the line-up for the semi-finals being drawn, leading the end of the group stage goal-scorer, Qatar stars on Monday saw a record 39 Hassan, Afif in race goals (3.25 goals per game) having being scored during Meanwhile, in the golden the first 12 matches. boot show UAE’s Ali Mab- The khout emerged as the lead- first ing goal-scorer so far having round scored five in this edition of had Gulf Cup, and 13 in all Gulf much fewer number of Cups. goals at 10. A total of three He is five goals away of those goals were in Iraq’s from equaling the record set 2-1 win over Qatar, another by Kuwait’s Jassim Yaqcoub. three in UAE’s 3-0 win over Qatar’s 2018 Asia Play- , and four came in Ku- er of the Year Abdulkarim wait’s 3-1 victory over Saudi Hassan and just crowned Arabia. 2019 Asia Player of the Year The second round’s goal are joint second tally, however, rose to 13, with three goals each. mainly thanks to Qatar’s Six players have two goals whopping 6-0 triumph over in total: Iraqi Mohammed Yemen. The ascendency Qassem Majid, Omani Ab- continues, with 16 goals in dulaziz Al-Muqbali, Kuwaiti the third round of the group Qatar’s 2019 Asia Player of the Year Akram Afif (left), and 2018 Asia Player of the Year have both scored three goals each so far in the tournament. , Bahrain’s stage. Again Qatar were in- Thiago Augusto Fernandes, volved in a high-scoring over UAE. Bahrain matched over Kuwait, in addition Saudi Arabia’s 3-1 win over The 39 goals scored in among 25 players. Only the and Saudi Firas Al-Braikan match in their 4-2 victory the scoreline in their win to the four goals scored in . this tournament were divided Yemeni team failed to score. and Hattan Bahabri. FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be a Nasser al Khater praises catalyst for great change: Zanetti excellent organisation

QNA It was amazing to see top-class FIFA World Cup Doha facilities in Qatar and that au- gurs well for the further de- 2022 CEO says Former Argentine and velopment of the game in this current vice-president of Inter country. The people involved more activities Milan Javier Zanetti believes in football are great profes- await fans that the FIFA World Cup 2022 sionals as well.” in Qatar will certainly be a cat- Javier Zanetti won almost alyst for great change. everything with Tribune News Network “The 2022 FIFA World during a career that spanned DOHA Cup in Qatar will certainly be almost two decades. a catalyst for great change. I’m He achieved remarkable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 eagerly looking forward to the successes during his Inter stint LLC CEO Nasser al Khater ex- tournament. It’ll be a fantastic during which he won the UEFA pressed his delight at the well- experience for all those associ- Former Argentine star and current vice-president of Inter Milan Javier Champions League, UEFA Cup, coordinated arrangements for ated with the game,” opined Zanetti while speaking at a seminar titled ‘Managing A Successful Club World Cup, Italian Cup the ongoing Gulf Cup. He was the 46-year-old while speak- Career in Football’ organised by the , in partnership four times, Italian League five also happy with the number ing at a seminar titled ‘Man- with Josoor Institute. times and Italian Super Cup of tickets sold during the first aging A Successful Career in four times. He also represented phase of the prestigious re- Football’ organised by the Qa- “It was very positive and I their retirement as players.” Argentina in two World Cups gional championship. tar Stars League, in partner- could meet up with footballers With regards to local com- before retiring in 2014. Addressing the media in ship with Josoor Institute. and many members of Qatari petitions, Javier Zanetti add- Such was the popular- Doha on Tuesday, Khater said, Zanetti spoke about his clubs. The aim was to share ed: “There’s a remarkable rise ity and influence of Zanetti at “In terms of organization of beginning, successes, difficul- some of the experiences I had in professionalism in the QNB Inter that the club retired his the Arabian Gulf Cup, we are FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC CEO Nasser al Khater while addressing ties and challenges with Inter as a football player during my Stars League, both on and off No.4 jersey and named him very happy with the level of co- the media in Doha on Tuesday. Milan. On his participation career. I hope to help the play- the pitch. It’s great to have ex- as its vice-president after his ordination between ourselves, to the seminar, Zanetti said, ers during their career or after cellent infrastructure in place. playing career. traffic police and the security passengers,” he informed. just because they were bigger. agencies. We have been seeing About the double treat But they were all important from the opening match on- of the Gulf Cup and yet to be steps towards organising a suc- wards that there has been an held FIFA World Club Cup Qa- cessful World Cup. We are very Iraq players gear up for Bahrain clash increase in efficiency, which is tar 2019, Khater said the two satisfied with all the measures, normal in every mega event. tournaments together make and all the organisational part “The opening match is for the exact length of the of the tournament.” always the most challenging 2022 World Cup. On the FIFA Club World one. We did not get any com- “For us, we are not look- Cup 2019, which begins on De- plaints from the teams and ing at these tournaments as cember 11, Khater said, “We are delegations. We think overall two tournaments back-to- working together with Qatar Na- the organisation has been a back. We are looking at them tional Tourism Council (QNTC), success and now we have three as one tournament with three Qatar Airways, Katara Cultural more matches to go. days in between. That’s almost Village, Ministry of Sports and “During the group stages, the length of the World Cup Culture. There is a fully inte- 150,000 tickets were sold, which in 2022. For us it’s good. The grated plan for fans that will be represented around 69.2 per- venue teams are the same, the attending the Club World Cup. cent of the total available tickets, planning stage was one.” It’s similar to what we are doing which is a very good number.” On the ease of access and for the Gulf Cup. There are a lot He also praised Qatar fans’ comfort, Khater said, of activities and events happen- Rail for smooth travel of fans “There is definitely very, very ing in Katara and Souq Waqif. through Doha Metro. “The good crowd control organiza- And for the Club World Cup too Metro has been very success- tion. In terms of efficiency, we will have these cultural and ful. For the opening match, people entering the stadiums traditional activities and events. we had 9,000 passengers. through the security gates and But we will also make sure that For the match between Qatar other things. Some matches we have something for all the Iraq players during their training session, ahead of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final against Bahrain, at the on Tuesday. and the UAE, we had 14,000 were a little more challenging fans that will be attending.” Sports Wednesday, December 4, 2019 13 24th Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar | Oman | Kuwait | Saudi arabia | UAE | Bahrain | Iraq | yemen Sanchez thanks Qatar fans for their big support

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Coach Felix Sanchez on Monday thanked fans after the hosts Qatar beat UAE 4-2 in their winner-takes-all clash in the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup last group stage match.

It was a special match with a great atmosphere. I say The Khalifa International Stadium, one of the eight venues for FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar, is aglow during the opening ceremony of the 24th ‘thank you’ to the Qatar fans Arabian Gulf Cup. from the bottom of my heart. The stadium was full of Qatar support from our fans. Staying ahead of time, Qatar proud – Felix Sanchez of progress for FIFA World Cup 2022 More than 40,000 fans turned up for the key battle at the iconic Khalifa Internation- xactly nine years Qatar and the region. We’re launches in 2017 and 2019 al Stadium. have passed since Qatar leading the way on workers’ were major moments on the “It was a special match Ewon the right to host welfare, including various road to 2022. with a great atmosphere,” the FIFA World Cup 2022 health, safety and wellbeing Khater said: “Launching Sanchez said soon after the and preparations are in full initiatives. Our football for Khalifa International Stadi- resounding win. “I say ‘thank swing for the tournament’s development programme, um was very important to us you’ to the Qatar fans from the first visit to the Middle East Generation Amazing, is because it was the first World bottom of my heart. The sta- and Arab world. changing lives in underprivi- Cup stadium to open. We also dium was full of Qatar support Two stadiums have been leged communities around opened Al Janoub Stadium from our fans. launched, while the remain- the world. And we’re inspir- earlier this year – which was “The fans kept roaring ing six are in the final stages ing young entrepreneurs in the first venue to be built throughout the match,” the of construction. Currently, the Qatar and the region through from scratch. There are many Spaniard added. Coach Felix Sanchez greets skipper Hassan al Haydos after Qatar country is hosting the 24th our Challenge 22 programme. milestones that make us feel “In the first half, we did not stormed into the semi-finals of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup at the Arabian Gulf Cup, before the The benefits of our tourna- we are drawing closer and play for the draw and not for Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. (AFP) FIFA Club World Cup kicks off ment are already being felt Incredible closer to the World Cup. If one second did we did think on 11 December 11. years before the big kick-off.” you had told me in the early about it,” Sanchez said. played well and the players 2019 Asian Player of the Year Hosting two events back- Meanwhile, for Nasser al Launching Khalifa 2000s that Khalifa Stadium “Our performance was gave their full energy. In the Akram Afif, Sachez said, “It to-back is seen as perfect Khater, the SC’s Chief of Expe- International Stadium was would one day host World attacking and we wanted to first game, we were unlucky was a special day for Akram preparation for Qatar 2022, rience & Tournament Readi- very important to us Cup matches, I would never win, but unfortunately we and in the second and third Afif, he deserves what he got. I according to Hassan al Tha- ness, December 2, 2010 holds because it was the first have imagined it.” conceded one goal in the first games, we showed our true know from 2006, he deserves wadi, Secretary-General of the special memories. Along with Khater also praised the half, and in the second half, we strengths especially in the at- this award. He has worked a Supreme Committee for Deliv- Thawadi and the Qatari del- World Cup stadium to open. progress of Qatar’s national scored two more goals and the tack and scored many goals. lot in the past years, and all ery & Legacy (SC). egation, Khater was in Zurich We also opened Al Janoub team and expressed immense opponent added one goal, but We will continue to work Qatar players love football. “We’ve come a long way when Qatar was announced as Stadium earlier this year pride that Al Annabi will enter in the end we won,” he added. hard,” Sanchez said. You saw what Qatar did in since 2010,” said Thawadi, the host country for 2022. – which was the first venue the next FIFA World Cup as “In the three games we On the star of the day and Asian Cup earlier this year.” who led Qatar’s bid to host Khater said: “It’s not just to be built from scratch. champions of Asia. the 22nd edition of world the day of the bid win I re- There are many milestones “Now that Qatar are the football’s showpiece event. member, it’s the 18 months Asian champions, other teams “Tremendous progress has before when we were working that make us feel we are pay more attention to us. I FIFA Club World Cup trophy comes to Qatar Foundation been made when it comes to on the bid book. It was a dif- drawing closer and closer to hope the progress the national infrastructure – including the ficult phase because we had a the World Cup. If you had team is making – as well as the launch of two stadiums, new short period of time and a huge told me in the early 2000s great work the Qatar Football Tribune News Network roads, the Doha Metro and challenge as we were bidding that Khalifa Stadium would Association and Aspire Acade- Doha various other projects.” against the USA, Australia, Ja- my are doing – continues well Thawadi continued: “At pan and South Korea. Until the one day host World Cup after the World Cup. I hope Young people who partici- the moment we’re proud to be very last moment we were far matches, I would never have part of the World Cup legacy pate in an array of sporting hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup from certain that we’d won.” imagined it. is having successful football competitions at Qatar Foun- while simultaneously prepar- In the end, Qatar won by teams on a national and re- dation have had the chance ing for the 16th edition of the 14 votes to eight in a run-off FIFA World Cup 2022 LLC gional level.” to get a close-up look at one FIFA Club World Cup. Both against the USA to spark wild CEO Nasser al Khater Khater went on to say that of football’s most glittering tournaments will test our celebrations in Zurich, Qatar everyone would be welcome to pieces of silverware – the FIFA readiness for 2022 while giv- and across the Middle East. makes me proud. Of course, visit Qatar in 2022 and enjoy Club World Cup. ing fans a taste of what to ex- “That feeling of winning it’s not entirely due to the the most prestigious interna- The 2019 edition of the pect in three years’ time. We’re was indescribable,” said Khat- World Cup but undoubtedly tional tournament in the world. international football tour- determined to take the lessons er. “It’s a moment in history the World Cup has played a “To all football fans, I say nament will be held in Qatar learned from these events and that I will never forget.” role in speeding things up. this: we welcome you to Doha, from December 11-21, with ment, the trophy arrived at “To have a major football apply them to the World Cup.” Like Thawadi, Khater is It has encouraged everyone we welcome you to Qatar. As Qatari Stars League cham- Education City at the weekend. trophy at Education City is a Thawadi went on to say immensely proud of the pro- to focus on completing pro- the Grandfather Amir, the late pions Al Sadd being joined The trophy was also on dis- real motivation for the young the legacy of Qatar 2022 was gress made to-date – less than jects so they are ready before Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad by the champions of Europe, play at the Torba Farmers Mar- people who play in our junior already benefitting people’s three years before the tourna- the tournament – not just in al Thani, said at the opening South America, Asia, Africa, ket and the EC United event football league, and for those lives – in Qatar and around ment kicks off on 21 Novem- terms of the infrastructure and of the Gulf Cup, ‘Everyone, North America, and Oceania – organized by students from who participate in the sport- the world. ber 2022. facilities, but in all aspects, welcome to Doha; everyone’s to officially decide soccer’s QF universities to mark Qatar ing competitions we organize,” “We’ve worked tirelessly “Every day, as I drive whether it be political, social Doha’. We always use this club world champions. National Day – at Education said Alexandru Rosca, Head of to ensure this World Cup around, I see the progress in or economic.” quote to welcome people to And ahead of the tourna- City’s Ceremonial Court. Sports Programming, QF. leaves a lasting legacy for Qatar and it’s something that Khater said the stadium our country.” Messi wins sixth Ballon d’Or as Rapinoe takes women’s prize

afp of old rival Cristiano Ronaldo. ing very quickly. as he did in the voting for Paris “It is 10 years since I won “I hope to keep enjoying FIFA’s equivalent prize, The my first Ballon d’Or here in my football, my family, facing Best, in September. Lionel Messi said he hoped Paris and I remember coming my rivals and all of this life “Unfortunately there are a to carry on undimmed by age here with my three brothers, I that I have.” couple of players like him who after claiming a record sixth was 22 and it was all unthink- are a bit unnatural. Six times men’s Ballon d’Or award at the able for me what I was going Van Dijk second Ballon d’Or -- you need to re- age of 32 in Paris on Monday, through,” Messi said on stage The Barcelona number 10 won spect greatness as well,” said while USA World Cup super- after receiving the award from this year’s prize — organised Van Dijk. star Megan Rapinoe took the last year’s winner Luka Modric. by France Football magazine Van Dijk was one of four women’s prize. “I hope I have several and voted for by a panel of Liverpool players in the top Rapinoe was not at the years left to keep enjoying my journalists from around the 10, with Sadio Mane fourth, Chatelet Theatre in the French football. I am aware of the age world – ahead of Liverpool fifth and goal- capital, unable to make the trip I have and these moments defender , with keeper seventh. The lat- back to the country where she are all the more enjoyable Ronaldo third. ter won a new prize for the goal- led the USA to victory in July. because the moment when I It is the first time since keeper of the year, named after However, Messi was there have to retire is getting closer 2010 that Ronaldo has failed former USSR icon Lev Yashin. with his wife, Antonella Roc- and that is difficult. to rank in the top two. Messi has scored 46 goals cuzzo, and two of their chil- “All going well I’ll have Having starred in the in 54 matches so far in 2019, dren. It is Messi’s first Ballon several years left but at the A combination of photographs show Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi receiving the Ballon d’or Liverpool team that won the and netted 36 times in total in d’Or since 2015 and his sixth moment time seems to be fly- football trophy (clockwise) for the year 2009 in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris; 2010 in Zurich; 2011 Champions League, Van Dijk 34 La Liga matches last season overall as he moves one ahead ing and everything is happen- in Zurich; 2012 in Zurich; 2015 in Zurich; and 2019 in Paris. (AFP) finished second to Messi just as Barcelona won the title. 14 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Sports

Hashim Hashim Amla to lead stars in Amla Qatar T10 Cricket League Six teams to compete in the inaugural edition, hosted by QCA and promoted by International Pro Event

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A rich and dazzling assembly of stars is waiting to thrill fans as the ambitious Qatar T10 Cricket League starts at the Asian Town Cricket Sta- dium in Industrial Area from December 7. The League, fielding six QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari and International Pro Event CEO Sajjad Chaudhry with franchise owners, local players and officials dur- franchise teams, has been a ing the launch of the Qatar T10 Cricket League in Doha. The league is scheduled to begin December 7 and end on December 16. long-cherished dream by the Qatar Cricket Association un- big crowd to the venue include terms of players and follow- der the presidency of Yousef Salman Butt, Sohail Tanveer, “The league will also showcase Qatar’s passion for ers. This league will help us Jeham Al Kuwari. The QCA is , Khurram sports and its capacity as a big hub of international establish this fact further and hosting event, fully recognised Manzoor, Hussain Talat, Mo- sporting events. Everything is well set and we’re keen to enable us to elevate the stand- by the International Cricket hammad Shahzad, Moham- get going now” ard of the sport in the country. Council, with the assistance of med Sami, Sharjeel Khan, Im- — QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari We’ll try our best to leave an International Pro Event. ran Nazir (all from Pakistan), enduring impression on the The 10-day razzmatazz, to (England), John- players and fans all over the conclude on December 16, will son Charles, , a very big occasion for Qatar we’ll host a feast of cricket for world through this league. feature Falcon Hunters, De- Krishmar Santokie, Kennar cricket in particular. We’re its fans all over the world.” “The QCA will like to thank sert Riders, Flying Oryx, Swift Lewis (all from West Indies), fully prepared to start the Qa- Kuwari also highlighted the ICC, promoters, franchise Gallopers, Heat Stormers and Shahadat Hussain, Moham- tar T10 Cricket League at the Qatar’s credentials as a big owners and players to make Pearl Gladiators. South African med Naeem Islam (from Asian Town Cricket Stadium organiser of international this event possible for us,” Ku- near future, the world will see of us,” Chaudhry added. batting star Hashim Amla of Bangladesh), Aftab Alam (Af- on December 7. sports. “The league will also wari concluded. and admire our cricket host- Also present at the launch Falcon Hunters leads the star- ghanistan), Manpreet Singh “It was a big task for us to showcase Qatar’s passion Sajjad Chaudhry of Inter- ing capabilities. were team owners, QCA of- studded list, which has also (India) and Ajantha Mendis findthe suitable time for this for sports and its capacity national Pro Event comment- “We’ve also planned a ficialE issa al Yacoub, QCA players from Pakistan, India, (Sri Lanka). league between the Arabian as a big hub of international ed: “We planned and executed dazzling opening ceremony. Operations Manager Manzoor South Africa, the West Indies, QCA President Yousef Je- Gulf Cup and the FIFA Clubs sporting events. Everything is everything within 20 days. I don’t wish to disclose any- Ahmad, QCA Domestic Crick- Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghan- ham Al Kuwari, feeling proud World Cup. We’ll now have well set and we’re keen to get This year, we’re treating it as thing right now but there are et Head Gul Khan Jadoon, lo- istan and England, besides re- at the launch of the league, the opening on December 7, going now.” the stepping stone. There have lots of celebrities coming to cal senior and junior players, gional and local cricketers. said: “Today is a big day for a day before the Arabian Gulf He also added, “Cricket been many challenges but we take part and make the occa- who have been drafted into Other faces that will draw Qatar sports in general and Cup final and then for 10 days, is a major in worked our way through. In sion truly memorable for all the six teams.

Zainal elected as member in Williamson, Taylor save second Test Five teams to battle ATF Board for the Kiwis, win series vs England for last two Ooredoo Tribune News Network afp Scoreboard lie Pope and then Denly spilled DOHA Hamilton (New Zealand) simple chances from William- Cup QF berths New Zealand (1st innings): 375 Total (for two wkts, 75 overs) 241 son. Qatar’s Centuries from Kane Wil- England (1st innings): 476 Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Raval), 2-28 (Latham) The New Zealand skipper Tennis, liamson and Ross Taylor en- New Zealand (2nd innings, overnight Bowling: Broad 9-0-28-0, Curran 16-2-56-1 was on 39 when wicketkeeper Squash and sured New Zealand drew the 96-2): (2w), Archer 12-1-27-0, Woakes 11-4-12-1, Pope put down a regulation of- Badminton rain-hit second Test against T. Latham c Root b Woakes 18 Stokes 14-1-58-0 (1w, 1nb), Denly 9-1-27-0, fering off the gloves, much to J. Raval lbw b Curran 0 Root 4-1-23-0. Federation England in Hamilton on Tues- K. Williamson not out 104 Toss: England bowler Ben Stokes annoyance, (QTSBF) day, sealing a 1-0 series win. R. Taylor not out 105 Result: Match drawn and on 62 Denly inexplicably Secretary- New Zealand batted the fi- Extras (b2, lb3, w3, nb1, pen5) 14 Series: New Zealand win 1-0 dropped an even easier chance. General nal day needing a substantial Williamson gently chipped Tareq Zain- innings to avoid defeat and way “we still couldn’t have 21st Test century with a four off a slower delivery from Jo- al has been elected as one of were helped by sloppy England forced a result.” Joe Root in the third over after fra Archer straight to Denly at the 14 members in the Board fielding. Heavy rain arrived soon lunch, while Taylor reached short midwicket and, as the of Directors of the Asian Ten- Williamson, who had three after lunch to end play on the century number 19 with a flour- bowler leapt in celebration and nis Federation during the An- lives including a howler of a fifth day whenN ew Zealand ish in Root’s next over when he Williamson made an apolo- nual General Assembly meet- dropped catch by Joe Denly, were 241 for two in their sec- smacked a four and two sixes in getic gesture to Taylor, the ball ing held in Bangalore, India described it as a “good effort” ond innings, 140 ahead with consecutive balls. popped out of Denly’s hands. on Monday. to end up with a draw. Taylor on 105 and Williamson Two balls after Taylor had “It was a one-off goober,” Tribune News Network Zainal secured 39 votes. Kit- “A lot of hard work had to on 104. raised his bat and poked his said Root using cricketing DOHA Al Khor (10 points), Qatar sombat Euammongkol of Thai- go into saving the match when It ensured the spoils went tongue out in his signature slang for a shocking error. SC (10 points) and Al land became the ATF President time didn’t allow us an oppor- to New Zealand after their in- celebration, the rain arrived There were comparisons The fifth and final round of for the 2020 to 2024 term. tunity to win it,” he said. nings victory in the firstT est, to wash out England’s faint drawn on social media to the group matches in the 2019- Arabi (six points) have Zainal pointed out that his However, England captain and improved their record to hopes. widely regarded worst dropped 20 Ooredoo Cup is expected also progressed to the election has proved the signifi- Joe Root felt the Test was al- eight wins, a draw and one loss New Zealand resumed the catch in Test history when Eng- provide plenty of fireworks as quarter-finals from Group cant confidence that Qatar en- ways heading for a draw, say- to South Africa in their past 10 day at 96 for two with England land’s Mike Gatting put down five teams chase the remain- B after the fourth round. joy in both international and ing even if the weather and Test series. hunting early wickets but their a sitter off the gloves of India ing two spots in the quarter- Al Gharafa (two points), Al continental sport arenas. fielding had goneE ngland’s Williamson brought up his plans went off track when Ol- batsman Kiran More in 1993. finals. Duhail (two points) and Al The Round 5 fixtures will Sailiya (one point) are all be played on Friday (Decem- ber 6) and Saturday (Decem- in contention for the ber 7) with each group having remaining slot. three clashes, scheduled to Obaidli wins GCC 6-Red gold medal start at 18.10. Rayyan 1-0 and Al Sadd played Al Ahli face at out a 2-2 draw with Umm Salal to win. The audience sat spell- the Al Shamal Stadium, Umm in Round 4 action. Al Annabi finish runners-up in 8-ball bound to witness the players Salal are pitted against Al Al Khor (10 points), Qa- bring out their best techniques Shahania at the Al Khor Sta- tar SC (10 points) and Al team event in Muscat as both players had equal dium and Al Rayyan will take Arabi (six points) have also chances to win. on Al Sadd at the Al Wakrah progressed to the quarter- Tribune News Network counts. It was not my best but “Whatever the game, the Stadium in Group A. Al Saili- finals from Group B after the DOHA I am grateful that at the end I important factors are to be a ya and Al Gharafa will play at fourth round. Al Gharafa (two got it. Everything was okay but good potter, break the build- the Al Wakrah Stadium, Qatar points), Al Duhail (two points) Ali al Obaidli did not play his just to finish the match was er and a good safety player,” SC visit Al Khor and Al Arabi and Al Sailiya (one point) are best but still the Qatari snook- difficult.” said Subah. will tackle Al Duhail at the Al all in contention for the re- er player clinched the GCC Talking about his tourna- The 6-red is considered Shamal Stadium in Group B maining slot. Men’s 6-Red title after beat- ment experience, he said, “It tougher because there is less games. Al Khor beat Al Sailiya ing Bahrain’s Habib Subah in is my first time in Oman and chance for recovery and at Al Ahli (nine points), Al 2-1 and Qatar SC defeated Al a best of 11 frames at Levatio I love it! Everything is well times never a chance to re- Wakrah (eight points) and Al Duhail 1-0, while Al Gharafa Hotel, Muscat on Sunday. organised and I would like to cover, explained Shoaib Khan, Rayyan (seven points) have played out a 1-1 draw with In GCC Men’s 8-Ball Team express my gratitude to the Tournament Director. Ref- already booked their berths Al Arabi in Round 4 Group B Championship held from No- Oman Billiard and Snooker eree Mohammed Motaz from in the quarter-finals from matches, recently. vember 30 to December 1, Committee.” Oman supervised the match. Group A. The fight is between The Ooredoo Cup, former- Kuwait won the gold medal The 6-Red final match The GCC Men’s 8-Ball Al Sadd (four points) and ly QSL Cup, provides young and Qatar claimed the silver lasted nearly three hours and Team 2019 in Billiards saw Ku- Umm Salal (three points) players with more playing medal, while the United Arab Obaidli beat Subah by 6-4 wait take the top honours ahead for the remaining last eight time and exposure. The tour- Emirates and Bahrain secured frames to emerge the cham- Qatar’s Ali al Obaidli in action. of Qatar (2nd) and the United berth from this group. Al nament, which has a league- the bronze medals. pion. He was the only player Arab Emirates (3rd). Bahrain Shahania (one point) are out cum-knockout format, offers After winning the event in the championship to have Subah, a regular at GCC of 6-Red, said: “Ali is a very got the fourth spot, while Saudi of contention. new opportunities for spon- Obaidli said, “There was a lot stayed unbeaten and got the Championship tournaments talented player. I have played Arabia finished fifth and hosts Al Ahli defeated Al Sha- sors, partners and supporters of pressure and every shot highest break of 75. and the defending champion him many times taking turns Oman were sixth. hania 2-1, Al Wakrah beat Al to highlight their brands. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or Pakistan Prism call (974) 4000 2222

Tahir Hanfi presents his book ‘Gungi Hijrat’ to Community Welfare Attaché Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial, as Farzana Safdar and Aziz Qureishi look on. The title cover of the book. Tahir Hanfi recites select poetry from his book. PYS honours well-known Pakistani poet Tahir Hanfi Hanfi, a retired bureaucrat and eminent Urdu poet, will launch his second anthology of poetry titled ‘Gungi Hijrat’ (Dumb Migration), in the US

he Pak Youth Society (PYS) or- member their good couplets or verses. ganised a reception in honour “Good poetry is a reflection of the con- of well-known visiting Pakistani temporary society. Every poet is influenced poet Tahir Hanfi,at the Grand or affected by the social and political issues Qatar Palace Hotel, recently. of their times. Poetry is a kind of dialogue THanfi, a retired bureaucrat and an about different prevalent issues,” he noted. eminent Urdu poet, visited Doha for two Hanfi, who hails from Rawalpindi and days while en route to the US, where he whose full name is Mohammad Masoud was scheduled to launch his second an- Tahir Hanfi, said his new book contains thology of poetry titled ‘Gungi Hijrat’ poetic works that highlight the issues faced (Dumb Migration). by overseas Pakistanis. “I call it dumb or Community Welfare Attaché at silent migration because the expatriates the Pakistan embassy Hafiz go through emotional, social and financial Junaid Amir Sial presided stress without expressing their feelings. over the event. They make no complaints and keep sup- The reception cer- porting their families back home,” said emony also included Hanfi, while elaborating on the subject of a poetic symposium Tahir his new book of poetry. which was attended Hanfi “Some of the expatriate Pakistani poets by prominent Doha- have produced excellent work. Those living based Pakistani poets outside Pakistan feel more strongly about like Ziaul Haq Shamsi, what takes place around them. In many Qaiser Masood, Tahir countries, they are not able to express their Jamil, Asif Shafi and Shau- Hanfi with poets and dignitaries who attended the reception. opinions in open and they have to take re- kat Ali Naz. course to poetic expression to vent out their Farzana Safdar conducted the proceed- Urdu Adab Mohammad Atiq presented a “It’s a privilege to have Tahir Hanfi Speaking to media persons, Hanfi, who emotions,” he remarked. ings of the symposium. bouquet to Hanfi. among us and listen. He is an excellent poet has served in the National Assembly of Pa- Hanfi’s first book, ‘Shehr-e-Narisa’ (In- PYS Founding President Tahir Me- Introducing Hanfi, Qazi Muhammad and a humble person. His poetry reflects kistan as an additional secretary besides expressive City), was published in 2014. He hmood Chaudhary welcomed the gather- Asghar, founder of Pak Youth Society, said the contemporary political and social issues holding many important positions, said that also worked as a journalist with Pakistan’s ing, while Chairman of Majlis-e-Frogh-e- they have known each other for a long time. of Pakistan,” said Asghar. people may forget a poet but they always re- leading newspaper.

akistan Souq will be the Pakistan emerge winners in Men’s Team Psocial media organiser for Pakistan Souq official social the T10 International Cricket League to be played at the Asian Town International Cricket Sta- media organiser for T10 Championship in table tennis tournament dium from December 6. Intl Pro akistan emerged win- Events will organise the event. International Cricket League ners in the Men’s Team The T10 league is the latest in Championship in the the International Cricket Coun- third Inter-Community cil (ICC) calendar to promote PTable Tennis Tournament, in the shorter formats of the game. the 19-40 age group. Qatar T10 will have six The event, in which some 17 teams comprising 24 interna- expatriate communities from tional cricket stars, 12 players Qatar participated, was organ- from associate ICC countries, ised jointly by Qatar Table Ten- Qatar National Cricket team nis Association (QTTA) and In- players and local players from dian Sports Centre, recently. different QCA clubs. More than 200 players rep- President Qatar Cricket resenting communities from Association Yousef Bin Je- Egypt, , India, Leba- ham Al Kuwari is seen in the non, the Philippines, Pakistan, picture here with Sajjad Hus- Russia, Ghana, Syria, Malay- sain Chaudhary, Aamir Saeed sia, Tunisia, Iraq, Nicaragua, Khan and Dr Khalil Shibli at Taiwan, Kyrgyzstan and Qatar, the players drafting ceremony competed in various male and held recently. female events, displaying ap- preciable skills and sporting spirit. The championship was played in 12 categories. QTTA Technical Secretary TNG AL WAKRAH’S ACHIEVEMENT India won the overall cham- Ziad Abu Karaki, QTTA Tech- pionship and lifted the Doha nical Committee members Bank Challengers Trophy. Elie Khayat and Maher Ben Pakistan played against Ahmed, ISC Acting President Egypt in the finals in Men’s Sharaf P Hameed, ISC General TNG Al Wakra Team Championship in the 19- Secretary Mohd Habibun Nabi, Campus has 40 age group. Awais Ahmed, Secretary Indoor Games Arun achieved Qatar the captain of Pakistan team, Kumar, Milan Arun who was National School won the men’s single (19-40 representing Tayseer Motors, Accreditation years) by beating Ammar Has- MS Bukhari, MD SATCO, and for the san of Egypt. ISC members Srini and Nisha Preparatory– The other team members Agarwal. Secondary included Usman Zafar, Saqib Earlier, a spectacular cer- stages. Nadeem and Shehzad Ahmed. emony marked the opening of Qaiser Khan was the team of- the tournament. ficial. Head of Chancery at the QTTA Board Member Tha- at the prize distribution cer- prizes. The other dignitaries Embassy of India KS Dhiman ni al Zarraa, was the chief guest emony and he gave away the who presented the prizes were was the chief guest. 16 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Last Word QEERI meet explores energy-water-environment nexus in desert climate

Tribune News Network tion will have a major impact quirements for Long Lasting Doha on reducing Co2 emissions. Modules’. The Women for Sustain- Students from schools QATAR Environment and able Development panel across Qatar also attended Energy Research Institute looked at the various chal- the event for the Young In- (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin lenges that are faced by novator Award competition, Khalifa University, has start- women in this field, and how which is being organised in ed the ‘International Confer- they can be transformed into coordination with Kahramaa ence on Sustainable Energy- opportunities. Panelists in- Tarsheed and the Ministry of Water-Environment Nexus cluding Machaille al Naimi, Educationand Higher Edu- for the Desert Climate 2019’ president of Community cation. The competition re- (IC-SEWEN’19) with a num- Development, Qatar Foun- ceived over 300 entries from ber of pre-event activities at dation; Aisha al Maadeed, national and international the Qatar National Conven- founder, Greener Future; Dr schools in the country. tion Centre. Dhabia al Mohannadi, as- Students were required More than 200 guests at- sistant professor at Texas to produce a video which tended the pre-event sessions A&M University at Qatar; highlights solutions for the exploring ‘Environmental and Michael Mitchell, gen- challenges related to the UN and Public Health During eral counsel, Qatar Founda- Sustainable Development Mega Sporting Events’, ‘Cor- More than 200 guests attended pre-event sessions exploring ‘Environmental and Public Health During Mega Sporting Events’, ‘Corrosion in Oil tion, discussed a future in Goals. The finals featured a rosion in Oil and Gas a Way and Gas a Way to Sustainability’ and ‘PV in Desert Environment’. which women are given equal jury comprising members to Sustainability’ and ‘PV in opportunities to design sus- from QEERI, Qatar Founda- Desert Environment’, which for experts and stakeholders ing experts and students from – energy, water, environ- events, drawing on parallels tainable cities, and how edu- tion Research, Development featured global experts in the in the Energy-Water-Envi- around the world at the first ment and food security.” in Qatar. It proved to be a cation and innovation can & Innovation, Kahramaa- field. ronment (EWE) nexus to edition of the International Experts who attended the valuable experience as Qatar bridge the gender gap. Tarsheed and Nebras Power. The other highlights of highlight the crucial research Conference in Sustainable ‘Environmental and Public prepares to host a number The PV for Desert En- The Strategic partner for the day included the Young being conducted in this are- Energy-Water-Environment Health During Mega Sport- for large-scale tournaments. vironment Session aimed QEERI IC-SEWEN 2019 is Innovator Competition and na. We are thrilled to have Nexus for the Desert Climate ing Events’ session included During the Corrosion ses- to address the specific con- Kahramaa. ExxonMobil and a session on ‘Unlocking the such extensive participation – it is not just the first of its a Chinese delegation includ- sion, experts including Dr cerns related to the PV and Nebras Power are platinum Potential of Women for Sus- from researchers, engineers, kind in Qatar, but also in the ing Prof Kebin, the dean of Roy Johnsen from the Nor- energy storage technologies, sponsors of the conference. tainable Development’. scientists and policy makers region. The School of Environment wegian University of Science Dr Pierre Verlinden, Amrock Vortex IoT is on board as the Dr Marc Vermeersch, ex- from Qatar, the region, and “Over the next three days, at Tsinghua University in and Technology – NTNU, Consulting, former VP, Trina gold sponsor. It is also sup- ecutive director of QEERI, around the globe in our inau- delegates will tackle a num- China. Participants from Qa- and Bruce Cowe, Total, Solar, highlighted the chal- ported by Total, Clarivate said: “Our institute plays a gural flagship conference.” ber of topics that are crucial tar including members from France, discussed the effects lenges in development of PV Analytics, Qatar National key role in addressing Qa- Dr Veronica Bermudez, to addressing the unique set the ministries, who were able of corrosion management modules for harsh environ- Research Fund, Education tar’s grand challenges related senior research director of of environmental challenges to gain a better understand- in implementing the United ments, and the panel discus- City Golf Club, University to water, energy and envi- QEERI’s Energy Center and presented by harsh desert ing of the scale of the chal- Nations Sustainable Devel- sion explored the topic of of Swansea and Destination ronment. IC-SEWEN’19 pre- the conference chair, added: climates through over 20 ses- lenges China faces in manag- opment Goals, and how best ‘PV System Reliability: Out- Management partners are sents an opportune moment “We are delighted to be host- sions across multiple tracks ing air quality during major practice of corrosion protec- door Test Facility and Re- 365 Adventures.

9TH KATARA TRADITIONAL DHOW FESTIVAL Dhow festival kicks off on a spectacular note The two-week festival sees participation of 11 The promotional space, which literally means ‘Italian Home’, is particularly countries - Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Turkey, inspired by the city of Venice with its ancient history and traditions. India, Greece, Italy, Spain, Iran and Zanzibar

Best of Italy on display Tribune News Network tries including Qatar, Kuwait, Doha Oman, Iraq, Turkey, India, Ailyn Agonia from the local museum of fishery. Greece, Italy, Spain, Iran and DOHA A photographic exhibition cour- THE 9th edition of Qatar’s Zanzibar, and is open from tesy of Martino Motti presents the Traditional Dhow Festival, 9am to noon and from 3pm ITALIAN artisanal and food different phases of tuna fishing in which is held under the pa- to 10pm daily until December products, original Sardinian Sardinia related to the ‘Tonnara’, tronage of the Amir His High- 16. costumes, photography exhibi- a traditional method to catch tu- ness Sheikh Tamim bin Ham- “This is the first time that tion showcasing the city of Ven- nas. Ladies in original Sardinian ad al Thani, and organised by the Dhow Festival is being ice and live performances are costumes prepared handmade The Cultural Village Founda- held for two weeks. It is also Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sualiti with Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al Thani and among the attractions at Casa pasta and a trio of musicians fly- tion – Katara, got off to a soul- coinciding with the 24th Ara- other guests at the opening of the 9th edition of Qatar’s Traditional Dhow Festival on Tuesday. Italia featured at the 9th Ka- ing in from Cagliari entertained ful start by the pristine Katara bian Gulf Cup Football Tour- tara Traditional Dhow Festival, visitors with folk music. A number beach on Tuesday afternoon. nament and the FIFA Club festival, including also football to classic dhow boats, tradi- Europe promoting the 2022 which opened at the Katara Es- of Italian nationals danced along The festival, which is in- World Cup Qatar 2019,” said fans who are in Qatar to watch tional food and seafood, mu- FIFA World Cup last July. planade on Tuesday. the lively music. spired by Qatar’s rich mari- Dr Sulaiti. the mega events,” he added. sic, and even fancy footwear, Maritime competitions The event which celebrates The space celebrating Venice time heritage and celebrates “The Dhow Festival is the Wearing a serene look and the 9th edition has a lot to of- including rowing, sailing, Al maritime heritage features 11 features a photographic exhibi- history through cultural most distinguished among the reverberating with sounds of fer to the public. Haddaq, free swimming, Al countries offering diverse activi- tion titled ‘The timeless beauty events, was inaugurated by Dr traditional cultural festivals traditional music and dance, Maritime museums, on all Brikha, Al Jinan, Shoush and ties, crafts and other products. of Venice’ (courtesy of La Vela Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sualiti, and seeks to inspire the young the festival features a pro- days, narrate landmark peri- Tafrees, in addition to Senyar Casa Italia Dhow Festival spa) showcasing the most beauti- general manager of Katara, in generation to learn about gramme packed with art and ods in maritime history, while competition, will also be held 2019 is organised by the Italian ful spots of the city. Also featured the presence of Sheikh Faisal their cultural past. craft exhibitions, competi- there are also folk band per- during the course of the two- Embassy in Doha and marks the are traditional Venetian artworks bin Qassim al Thani and HE “Katara has put in every tions as well as cultural and formances and art workshops week long festival. second participation of the em- made of handmade‘vetro di Dr Mohammed Saleh Abdul- effort to attract people of all recreational activities. for children. The festival also features bassy in the annual event, high- Murano’, the authentic world- lah al Sada, former minister of ages and from all walks of life From traditional methods The festival also includes ‘Al Qumash’, a storytelling lighting the authentic maritime renowned Murano glass made by energy and industry. to this exciting festival. We of fishing, market place, ship- a forum that will host the event by schoolchildren fo- traditions of Qatar and other com- skilled glassblowers with rich col- The two-week festival are expectingfar more visitors building, ropes, sail, dredging crew of Fath Al Khair 4, which cusing on Qatar’s rich pearl munities living in Doha. ours and gold and silver specks. sees participation of 11 coun- of diverse nationalities to the machine and craftsmanship completed a historic voyage to diving history. The promotional space which Other featured items are ar- literally means “Italian Home” is tisanal handcrafted and painted particularly inspired by the city of plates from the Amalfi coast and Venice with its ancient history and the renowned Ceramics of Vietri traditions and Island of Sardinia, with fish themes. the renowned marvellous island Several Italian restaurants in in the heart of the Mediterranean Doha and Italian food importing with its meaningful sea culture. companies including Al Messilia For the space dedicated to the Resort, IFG Lavazza, Carluccio’s, Island of Sardinia, Sara Marrocu, Colosseum, Bombo Crepes and the assessor of culture in Portos- Agrico present the most popular cuso - a fishermen village founded Italian recipes and street-food in 16th century - showcases tradi- allowing visitors to celebrate au- tional tools used for tuna fishing thentic Italian cuisine and taste.

MoI hosts photo expo to mark 20th anniversary of Shafallah Center Tribune News Network Doha

THE Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) hosted a photography exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sha- fallah Center and to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2019. Guests who attended the event were: Dr Julia Gonnel- la, director of the Museum of Islamic Art; Amal al Mannai, The exhibition featured 70 photographs that captured various activities, events and milestones that Shafallah Center has achieved over the past two decades. CEO of Qatar Foundation for Social Work; Laalei Abu of Learning and Outreach at milestones that Shafallah were also organised, includ- a storytelling session while from Royal Indian Courts ex- event was jointly organised Alfain, managing director of MIA. Center has achieved over the ing a treasure hunt and an the second group worked as hibition. by Qatar Museums, Shafallah Best Buddies Qatar and CEO The exhibition featured past two decades. arts workshop among others. a team to recreate one of the The final group visited Center, Best Buddies Qatar of Shafallah Center; and Sa- 70 photographs that captured Various activities for The first group of stu- pieces displayed in the Set the galleries and explored the and Seashore Group of Com- lem al Marri, deputy director various activities, events and members of Shafallah Center dents visited the library for in Stones: Gems and Jewels pieces displayed at MIA. The panies.