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Back to School Campaign to QIA buys $550 mn stake in Oryx begin from August 14 Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund aims to increase investment in the US to $45 billion in the coming years QNA crease investment to $45 bil- set. Stonepeak and Oryx re- TEXAS We believe that Oryx represents a strong lion in the coming years. mains focused on providing midstream platform with tremendous growth The CEO of Oryx, Brett critical midstream services to QATAR Investment Authority potential, and we look forward to working with Wiggs, said: “The significant accommodate growing Per- (QIA) has acquired a signifi- our new partners at Stonepeak. This acquisition is a investment and commitment mian production, and QIA’s cant stake in Oryx Midstream further demonstration of QIA’s strategy to increase the from QIA alongside Stone- commitment to Oryx mean- Services (Oryx), the largest peak’s strong operational and ingfully furthers this goal.” privately-held midstream size of our US portfolio, and to invest more in major capital support will allow us Midland-based Oryx Mid- crude operator in the Permian infrastructure projects.” to continue to grow our foot- stream is the largest privately- THE Back to School cam- Basin from an affiliate of Sto- — Mansoor al Mahmoud, CEO of QIA print in the Permian Basin held midstream crude opera- paign for the academic nepeak Infrastructure Part- and deliver the highest level of tor in the Permian Basin. The year 2019-20 will kick off ners (Stonepeak). service to current and future company owns and operates in KidZania from August 14 The total QIA investment for ultimate delivery to the service flexibility they need forward to working with our customers. We are thrilled to a crude oil gathering and to 24 and in Mall of Qatar in Oryx will be approximately Gulf Coast. The system helps to maximise the value of their new partners at Stonepeak. lead Oryx in partnership with transportation system under- from August 16 to 24. $550 million. QIA has com- supply domestic refineries production. This acquisition is a further these world-class investors.” pinned by nearly one million The Ministry of Education mitted to invest in the devel- and the growing US export The Oryx team is com- demonstration of QIA’s strat- For his part, co-founder acres under long-term dedica- and Higher Education will opment of Oryx alongside Sto- market. mitted to a high standard of egy to increase the size of our and CEO of Stonepeak Mi- tions from more than 20 cus- organise the sixth edition of nepeak. Upon completion of the safety and environmental re- US portfolio, and to invest chael Dorrell said, “We are de- tomers. the annual Back to School Since its founding in 2013, remaining part of the system sponsibility as it provides con- more in major infrastruc- lighted to have QIA investing The system’s 2.1 million campaign under the slogan Oryx has established itself as under construction, Oryx to- sistent, reliable service for its ture projects,” Mansoor al alongside Stonepeak in sup- barrels of storage and ap- “With Education We Build one of the leading midstream tal transportation capacity customers. Mahmoud, CEO of QIA, said. porting Oryx’s continued de- proximately 1,200 miles of Qatar” in collaboration with operators in the Permian Ba- will exceed 900,000 barrels “We believe that Oryx rep- The partnership is the lat- velopment. We believe Oryx is in-service and under-con- a number of partners. The sin in the Southwest of the per day and access multiple resents a strong midstream est in a series of investments a uniquely positioned strate- struction pipeline span eight Back to School Campaign US. The Oryx system trans- takeaway options, providing platform with tremendous undertaken by QIA across gic platform and a core North counties in Texas and two in aims to enhance commu- ports crude oil to market hubs customers the differentiated growth potential, and we look the US where QIA aims to in- American infrastructure as- New . nication with the public, prepare school students and provide them and their parents and the school staff with support and aware- PAGE 20 UMM AL JAMAJIM STREET OPENS TO TRAFFIC ness. Qatar joins Convention on Mediation Eid holidays ATAR on Wednesday joined for banks from Qthe United Nations Con- vention on International Set- August 11 tlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, knows as QNA the Singapore Convention on DOHA Mediation. The instrument of ac- THE Qatar Central Bank cession to the convention (QCB) has announced that was signed by Minister of Eid Al Adha holidays for Justice and Acting Minister of all banks operating in the State for Cabinet Affairs HE country will start on Sunday Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al (August 11). In a statement Nuaimi, who heads the state’s on Wednesday, the QCB delegation to the high-level said the banks will be open conference on mediation and Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs to the public on Wednesday international dispute resolu- HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi signing the instrument of (August 14). tion currently under way in accession to the Singapore Convention. Singapore. With this accession, resolving disputes in a quick state’s keenness to support Qatar is at the forefront of manner, in accordance with the international system in all the signatories to this model the latest methods in place to that would uphold the rule of convention aimed at facilitat- establish completed justice. law and provide appropriate Turkey, US agree to ing litigation procedures and Jafali said Qatar’s joining environment for security, peace set up Syria safe zone THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) on Wednesday opened the 1,500 metre Umm Al Jama- providing alternative means of of this agreement reflects the and social justice. PAGE 2 jim Street in Murraikh to traffic. The street will provide a direct movement between Furousiya operation centre (PG 7) Street and Street through Al Khufoos Street. Umm Al Jamajim Street will enhance traffic in the area after its development. The street has been revamped into a two-lane road in each direction to accommodate about 8,000 vehicles per hour, reducing traffic time by more Pakistan to downgrade ties with over Kashmir move than 60 percent. PAGE 2 AKISTAN has announced it will “downgrade” diplomatic relations and suspend bilateral trade with India Qatar condemns Pafter New Delhi stripped special status of Kashmir. The decision was made during a meeting of Paki- Kabul bombings stan’s National Security Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan and attended by the heads of the armed forces and senior government officials. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistan’s foreign minister, said (PG 2) Zakat Fund provides aid worth QR25.7 million in July (PG 2) Islamabad will also expel Indian Ambassador Ajay Bisaria. Moin-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s newly-appointed ambas- sador to India, had yet to take up his post but will now not move to New Delhi, Qureshi said. (AFP) PAGE 8

Turkey, emerge top destinations this Eid US WARSHIP JOHN compared to the same holi- P MURTHA ARRIVES 70% rise in ticket bookings this festive season day period last year,” Cozmo AT HAMAD PORT Travel Operations Manager SATYENDRA PATHAK public sector having the whole Bujair Mohammed said. US warship, John P Murtha, arrived at Hamad Port DOHA week off and those in the pri- “The trend in pre-Eid to carry out maintenance during its trip. The visit, vate sector having three to flight bookings suggests that the first to Qatar, is an important step in the growing TURKEY, Georgia and Paris four days off, travel agents Qatari nationals are more Qatar-US strategic partnership. (QNA) have emerged as top holi- said there is a huge surge in attracted towards European day destinations for Qatar Qatari nationals and residents destinations like Paris, Swit- residents to enjoy their Eid opting for overseas getaways. zerland, Austria and Lon- Al Adha holidays. According “We have noticed a sig- don. Many Qataris have also to Doha-based travel compa- nificant increase in both booked tickets for Turkey. nies, there has been almost family travel bookings and The expatriates, however, 70 percent increase in ticket bookings made by couples. prefer Georgia and Turkey as bookings this Eid Al Adha as In both the segments, the main destinations this Eid Al compared to the same period bookings have increased Adha,” Mohammed said. last year. almost 70 percent for Eid is one of the favourite tourist destinations this year. With employees in the Al Adha holidays this year Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Thursday, August 8, 2019

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News Ashghal opens Umm Al Jamajim in brief Amir congratulates Ivory Coast president Street in Murraikh area for traffic THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on the anniversary The street will be a boon for the residents of Murraikh, , and Muheirja localities of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Deputy Amir greets Ivory Coast president DOHA THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent IN preparation for the start a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of the 2019-20 academic year of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on the anniversary of his and the launch of the World country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Athletics Championships Doha in September 2019, the PM congratulates Ivory Coast counterpart Public Works Authority, ‘Ash- ghal’, has announced the open- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah ing of the 1,500-metre Umm Al bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations Jamajim Street in Murraikh. to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire Amadou The street will provide direct Gon Coulibaly on the anniversary of his country’s Independ- movement between Furousi- ence Day. (QNA) ya Street and Al Waab Street through Al Khufoos Street. Qatar slams Nigeria attack The Umm Al Jamajim Street will ease traffic move- THE State of Qatar has strongly condemned the attack on a ment in the area after its de- town in northeast of Nigeria that has resulted in deaths and velopment. The street, which The 1,500-metre Umm Al Jamajim Street in Murraikh will provide direct movement between Furousiya Street and Al Waab Street through Al injuries. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign consisted of a lane in each Khufoos Street. Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm rejection of violence and ter- direction, has been revamped rorism, regardless of motives and reasons. The statement into a two-lane road in each Highway Project Depart- to serve many educational in- Championships is scheduled The connection of the street to expressed condolences of Qatar to the families of the victims direction to accommodate ment Manager Eng Bader Dar- stitutions, schools and kinder- to be held in September”, he Al Henaizbiah Street makes it and the government and the people of Nigeria, wishing the about 8,000 vehicles per hour, wish said the opening of the gartens in the area”, Darwish added. easy to reach Al Waab Street injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) reducing traffic time by more Umm Al Jamajim Street would said. Umm Al Jamajim Street is and Furousiya Street. than 60 percent. improve traffic movement for “The street will provide located in an area with many Meanwhile, to complete Qatar condemns Kabul bombings As part of Ashghal’s pursuit residents of Murraikh, Baaya, better traffic connection for vital facilities such as Khalifa the upgrading works of the of traffic safety, a median has Luaib and Muheirja locali- businesses as well such as Vil- International Stadium, As- surrounding streets, the Public THE State of Qatar has strongly condemned the bombings at been established to separate ties and between Al Furousiya lagio Mall and sport facilities pire Zone, Villaggio Mall, and Works Authority will close Al two police stations in the west of the Afghan capital, Kabul, the two directions, along with Street and Al Waab Street. like Aspire Zone. It will also Equestrian Club as well as edu- Baaya Street for 45 days from causing deaths and injuries. In a statement on Wednesday, the service roads. Pedestrian and “The opening of the street provide easier access to Khalifa cational facilities and schools. August 8. Travellers can use Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance reject- cycle paths are being complet- at this time coincides with the International Stadium where The street serves the areas of the parallel Al Kharrara Street ing violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and reasons. ed on both sides of the road. start of the new academic year the Doha 2019 World Athletics Baaya, Maherja and . during this period. The statement expressed Qatar’s condolences to the victims’ families, the government and the people of Afghanistan, wish- ing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Indian Embassy to be closed on Aug 11 Qatar joins Singapore Convention on Mediation THE Embassy of India in Doha will remain closed on August 11, 2019, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. (TNN)

FOOD FACILITY SHUT DOWN IN AL SHEHANIYA

Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi, is seen in the picture with representatives of other countries after signing the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Media in Singapore on Wednesday.

QNA Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nu- a quick manner, in accordance and legal system to keep pace stressed that the government SINGAPORE aimi, who heads the state’s with the latest methods to es- with the rapid developments of the State of Qatar contin- delegation to the high-level tablish completed justice. witnessed by the society and ues to develop and modernise QATAR on Wednesday joined conference on mediation During the signing cer- the world in all fields. its legal system according to a the United Nations Convention and international dispute emony, which witnessed the HE Jafali al Nuaimi said plan in line with the objectives on International Settlement resolution currently under presence of representatives the joining of this agreement and aspirations of Qatar Na- Agreements Resulting from way in Singapore. from a number of countries of reflects Qatar’s keenness to tional Vision 2030. Mediation, known as the Singa- With this accession, the the world, HE Dr Issa bin Saad support the international The Qatari delegation will pore Convention on Mediation. State of Qatar is at the fore- al Jafali al Nuaimi affirmed system in all that would up- review the country’s legal ex- The instrument of acces- front of the signatories to this that Qatar’s signing of this im- hold the rule of law and pro- perience and discuss areas of sion to the Convention was model convention aimed at fa- portant agreement comes on vide appropriate environ- cooperation and exchange of signed by Minister of Justice cilitating litigation procedures the directives of HH Sheikh ment for security, peace and experience in bilateral meet- and Acting Minister of State and providing alternative Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to social justice. ings with a number of friend- for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr means of resolving disputes in establish a national legislative HE Jafali al Nuaimi ly countries.

Zakat Fund provides assistance worth ‘Travel bookings for Eid Al-Adha QR25.7mn in July QNA go up compared to last year’ DOHA Continued from page 1 Ô Murli Nayar, regional manager of revealed that has lost its posi- THE Zakat Fund of the Ministry of Akbar Travels, also confirmed that num- tion as the most preferred destination Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has ex- ECHOING the same, Albateel Travel ber of bookings for Eid Al Adha holidays this Eid as many flights to London have tended assistance worth QR25.698 Supervisor Momen al Hamad said the have gone up substantially compared to been cancelled due to news of strike at million in July 2019 to the benefi- number of people travelling out of Qa- last year. “While I do not have the fig- the Heathrow airport. ciaries of registered families. The tar during the upcoming Eid Al Adha ures in terms of percentage, I can say Travel agencies said Georgia is the assistance included tuition fees, holiday this year is expected to rise more that the demand has increased this year. most favourite destination as it is most healthcare, and Eid-related ex- than 70 percent this year. “We are much It is quite a busy season for us,” Nayar cost effective and takes just three and penses. A sum of QR11,542,789 was busier than last year as number of en- said. “As Eid Al Adha and school sum- half hours to reach there. provided in July for periodic assis- quires and the actual bookings have gone mer vacations are falling in the same “The four night and five days pack- tance, while one-time assistance of up. For both residents and nationals, this period, many people are booking flights age offer at as low as QR3,000 per per- QR2,083,422 was provided for the holiday is an ideal opportunity to escape and hotels in advance, to take advantage son is a major hit among expatriates THE Al Shehaniya Municipality has ordered closure of a food facil- month. Tuition fees and health- the scorching sun,” Hamad said. of cheaper fares. Turkey, Georgia, Paris, living in Qatar. No requirement for visa ity for 15 days for violating Law No 8 of 1990 on the regulation care fees were QR854,226 and While both nationals and residents Amsterdam and London are emerging as for Qatari residents is another factor that of human food control and for keeping foodstuffs in unhygienic QR694,048 respectively. are attracted towards Turkey, he said, the prime destinations for Eid holidays makes Georgia an attractive destination conditions. (TNN) The assistance for Eid Al-Adha was there are many new destinations like this year,” Nayar said. for most Qatari residents,” the Cozmo worth QR100,335,400. Bosnia, Azerbaijan that are in demand. Enquiries with travel agencies also Travel official said. Nation Thursday, August 8, 2019 03 Moroccan FM receives copy of Qatari envoy’s credentials

THE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the King- dom of Morocco Nasser Bourita received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador Extraordi- nary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Morocco HE Fahad bin Ibrahim al Mana in Ra- bat. The minister wished Qatar’s ambassador success in his mission, and bilateral relations CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS BURKINA FASO MINISTER: Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) HE Ghanem bin Shaheen further development and al Ghanim met with Burkina Faso’s Minister of State Momina Sharif and his accompanying delegation in Doha. During the meeting, they re- prosperity. (QNA) viewed bilateral relations and the ways of enhancing them. (QNA) QEERI joins int’l energy research group Temporary traffic diversion at Gharrafa underpass on Friday Members of the global platform work together to advance research on PV technologies

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK related PV efficiency factors, and spec- DOHA tral response. The collective data will support the design and optimisation THE Qatar Environment and Energy of PV systems for specific operating Research Institute (QEERI), part environments, helping accelerate the of Hamad Bin Khalifa University development of solar energy in Qatar.” (HBKU), recently signed a memo- Members of the consortium in- randum of understanding (MoU) clude: National Technology and En- with the Photovoltaic Collaborative gineering Solutions of Sandia LLC, to Advance Multiclimate Perfor- United States; Yeungnam Univer- mance and Energy Research (PV- sity, South Korea; Anhalt University CAMPER) group to study the im- QEERI leverages global partnerships to address Qatar’s national challenges of Applied Sciences, Germany; The pact of climate on solar photovoltaic related to water, energy and environment. Institut de Recherche en Energie equipment. Solaire et Energies Nouvelles, Mo- PVCAMPER is committed to institutions around the world, and focusing on topics such as PV soiling rocco; Fraunhofer Center for Silicon sharing high-fidelity meteorological enables us to engage in knowledge and irradiation measurement. Photovoltaics, Germany; Korea In- and performance data to advance exchange while building capacity in Dr. Benjamin Figgis, research stitute of Energy Research; Korea photovoltaic (PV) research and ex- energy research that will accelerate programme manager, QEERI Out- Testing Laboratory; Solar Energy THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) During this period, vehicles coming pand solar markets. As a member of a global transition towards a solar- door Test Facility, said, “Being part of Research Institute of Singapore; and has announced a temporary closure of from Street towards Khalifa the group, QEERI joins an integral intensive future.” PVCAMPER helps showcase the data Universidade Federal de Santa Cata- eastbound lanes of Inter- Street should exit right and stay at grade global platform for evaluating emerg- The MoU will see members adopt QEERI gathers through its Outdoor rina, Brazil. change underpass (known as Immigra- to reach 22 February Street, continue ing, high-efficiency PV technologies common research protocols and pool Test Facility, and affords us an oppor- QEERI actively pursues partner- tion Interchange) for 12 hours -- from straight to make a U-turn at and studying factors that contribute their test data, creating what will be- tunity to compare our results with data ships with top-tier local and interna- 12am to 12pm -- on Friday, August 9. Interchange and then turn right at Al to climate-specific efficiencies. come one of the world’s largest and gathered from other test sites around tional partners to build on its exper- The traffic change, which is in coor- Gharrafa Interchange to continue east- Dr. Marc Vermeersch, executive most useful databases of comparable the world. The participating members tise and research capacity to solve dination with the General Directorate of bound on Khalifa Street, as shown in the director, QEERI, said, “The partner- PV performance data. Members will have broad expertise in PV research Qatar’s challenges relating to water, Traffic, aims to facilitate completion of map. Ashghal said it will install road signs ship positions us among prominent also collaborate on research projects, areas including soiling losses, climate- energy and environment. upgrading works at the interchange. advising motorists of the closure. (TNN) 04 Thursday, August 8, 2019 Nation Compass International School holds Ooredoo launches ‘Samsung’ promo family event to celebrate new campus for Eid Al-Adha A significant number of students are applying to attend the brand-new Themaid Campus near TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

OOREDOO on Wednesday an- nounced an amazing new pro- motion on Samsung devices in celebration of the Eid holidays. Customers purchasing a new Communications at Ooredoo, Samsung S10 or S10+ will get said of the offer: “We know ac- a host of extras with their new cessing the latest technology is device. important for our customers, as All Shahry and Hala cus- is getting great value for money, tomers – both existing and and it’s important for us to be new – buying a new Samsung able to share special celebra- S10 or S10+ 128 GB in white or tions such as Eid with them. black will get up to 20 GB data We’re delighted to offer this absolutely free for one month, promotion, giving them access plus 1 Nojoom point for every to the latest devices and giving QR1 spent, a Value Pack with them plenty of extras so they’re Level U, a wireless charger and getting absolutely great value a device cover, and a voucher for for their money.” 35 percent off Clear Coat device Customers can buy their protection. new devices at our eShop on- Manar Khalifa al Murai- line, or at any Ooredoo shops Compass International School interactive booth welcomed more than 50 families, who had questions to khi, director PR and Corporate around town. ask about the school’s facilities, at the Mall of Qatar in Doha recently.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Principal Paul Holyome wel- Sunday, 25 August.” programme, the International are nurtured to become the DOHA comed families who stopped Themaid Campus is Com- Primary Curriculum, IGC- best versions of themselves. by the booth and was on hand pass International School Do- SEs, and the IB Diploma pro- Every child is encouraged to Vodafone announces offer TO celebrate the opening of to answer questions about the ha’s fourth campus in Qatar, gramme. A-Levels and BTEC be ambitious in their learn- its new campus, Compass admissions process and the with the other three campuses vocational training will be ing and to exceed expecta- for its prepaid customers International School Doha school’s highly competitive located in MadinatKhalifa, added to the curriculum of the tions. Each child is supported hosted an information and academic curriculum. Gharaffa and Rayyan. The- new Themaid Campus in the through personalised learning TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Lulu, the more chances they will recruitment booth at the Mall Commenting on the event, maid Campus, near to Educa- coming years. to build self-confidence and DOHA have to win. of Qatar (MoQ) recently. The he said, “I was thrilled to see tion City and Mall of Qatar, is Parents also discovered develop into ambitious learn- Vodafone Qatar is commit- interactive booth welcomed so many families interested the school’s biggest campus. Compass International School ers and strong performers. VODAFONE Qatar has an- ted to introducing innovative more than 50 families, who in our new state-of-the-art The new state-of-the-art Doha’s unique collaborations Compass International nounced an exciting campaign solutions that suit its customers’ had the opportunity to ask Themaid Campus, which will campus will offer students an with world-renowned insti- School Doha is built on the to reward its prepaid customers communication needs. The new questions about the school’s open this August. At Compass exceptional learning environ- tutions such as The Juilliard understanding that it is im- with the ‘Win 1000 GB’ promo- bumper data offer gives value- facilities and academic pro- International School Doha, we ment with its well-equipped School, Massachusetts Insti- portant to develop social skills tion at Lulu. Starting August seeking prepaid customers gramme, while children en- strive for excellence by offer- science laboratories and the- tute of Technology (MIT) and as well as academic success 8,2019, customers purchasing the convenience of recharging joyed a specially designed ing high-quality education for atre, a 25-metre swimming UNICEF, which enable stu- and seeks to inspire students any Vodafone recharge worth while doing their regular shop- creativity area. students aged 3-19 years old pool and specialist areas for dents to have a wealth of inno- to think independently and QR10 or above at Lulu will win ping at Lulu, along with assured As one of Qatar’s leading in enhanced learning and nur- design, technology and music. vative curricular experiences. critically, to evaluate and free data, minutes or Flex. In additional benefits in the form international schools, Com- turing environments to better Families who visited the The school offers challenges, make judgments themselves addition, one lucky customer of free data or minutes or flex. pass International School prepare them for the future. booth were also interested collaborations and worldwide and with their peers. will win 1000 GB of data every The ‘Win 1000 GB’ at Lulu Doha is gearing up to welcome On behalf of our team, I would in learning more about the experiences which stimulates Families are urged to con- day, valid for 90 days. promotion, the latest by Voda- students for the next academic like to thank all the parents multitude of offerings across students’ natural curiosity to tact Compass International Vodafone is partnering with fone designed to provide value year, with a significant num- who took the time to visit our the four campuses, includ- learn and provide a host of de- School Doha’s admissions Lulu to offer prepaid customers to prepaid customers, is valid ber of students applying to at- booth and learn more about ing Early Years Foundation velopmental benefits. team at admissions.cisd@ the chance to enjoy these addi- until September 15, 2019. For tend the brand-new Themaid our curriculum. We look for- Stage curriculum, the Dutch Compass International nais.qa for more information tional benefits exclusively when more information on the cam- Campus near Education City. ward to officially welcoming Culture and Language pro- School Doha is a thriving or to apply for a place in the recharging at Lulu outlets. The paign, please visit www.voda- The Schools new Executive the incoming students on gramme, the French bilingual community where children 2019/20 academic year. more customers recharge at fone.qa.

FREE VEHICLE Ame Paris releases Adha RECALL collection at Fifty One East TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

ÂME Paris has released the brand’s Adha collec- tion that is perfect for this joyous occasion where classic glamour meets a modern twist at Fifty One East, Qatar’s favourite de- partment store. The Adha collection can also be found at Modern Home at Al Maha Center on Salwa Road. La Goutte that has oval- egant design of Intersec- add an extra glamour for The collection pre- shaped motifs on white tion in 18-carat white gold everyday wear. sents a uniquely styled gold and diamonds. An- comprising of a necklace Âme Paris was cre- selection of timeless state- other highlight which will and bracelet with spar- ated for women who have ment pieces of 18-carat capture the wearer’s in- kling diamonds will give a true appreciation for the white gold with a studded terest is the Parallélisme its wearer the joyful flair premium craftsmanship cut of finest diamonds, which includes a neck- of celebration. Finally, influenced by a sense of with each piece meticu- lace, earrings and bracelet the majestic grandeur of sophistication and grace lously handcrafted by Pa- in the shape of stars and DouxRêves, an 18K white and the new collection is risian designers. Astound- flowers in Mother of Pearl. gold necklace in the shape underpinned by this con- ing pieces include sets like Whereas the discreet el- of a dream catcher, will cept.

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India’s Folly In Kashmir Venezuela Embargo: The US , China, the UN and other powers with influence over India and Pakistan must urgently do what they can to prevent the situation from escalating into Trump Follows The a perilous and unpredictable regional crisis HE Indian government’s decision to was granted a relative degree of autonomy revoke the semiautonomous status of in exchange for accepting Indian rule. Same Failed Cuba Script Kashmir, accompanied by a huge se- The United Nations recommended Tcurity clampdown, is dangerous and holding a referendum to let Kashmiris de- wrong. Bloodshed is all but certain, and ten- cide their fate, but that never happened. In sion with Pakistan will soar. later years, Muslim militants, often backed Full-on economic ‘blockade’ against Venezuela could see a financially-squeezed The Himalayan territory of Kashmir has by Pakistan, joined the fray, striking at In- long been the central source of friction be- dian troops in Kashmir and at targets deep government, but more likely will also create a massive exile of Venezuelans tween India and Pakistan and a hotbed of inside India, including a multiday killing separatist aspirations. Rival claims to Kash- spree in Mumbai in 2008 that left more FABIOLA mir have led to two wars and frequent erup- than 160 people dead. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE tions of violence and terrorism over the past In this volatile stew, India’s latest ac- seven decades, made all the more menacing tion provoked instant vows of resistance. F the US-Cuba embargo policy model by the nuclear arsenals of India and Paki- The Kashmiris are especially incensed by has proven anything in the last 60 stan. Only in February, a Kashmiri suicide the lifting of a ban they had long imposed years, it’s that starving people doesn’t bomber struck an Indian military convoy, on the purchase of land by nonresidents, to bring about regime change. Instead, prompting a tense military standoff and prevent their land from being bought up by Ithey flee into exile. aerial dogfights between India and Paki- Indians. “There will be chaos if our identity Already, Venezuelans have not only stan. After an earlier such incident, former is compromised,” vowed Mehbooba Mufti, a mimicked the Cubans on making the president Bill Clinton dubbed Kashmir “the IRUPHUFKLHIPLQLVWHURI-DPPXDQG.DVK- choice to emigrate rather than endure most dangerous place in the world.” The In- mir. In neighbouring Pakistan the sabers hardship — but surpassed them. Four dian government knows how incendiary its were quick to rattle. “Pakistan will exercise million have fled the country in the last actions are, which is why, before making the all possible options to counter the illegal few years of Nicolás Maduro’s socialist announcement on Monday, it ordered tens steps,” declared the Pakistan Foreign Min- chavista rule — the largest displacement of thousands more troops into Kashmir, put istry, while Shahbaz Sharif, the leader of the of people in the hemisphere. major political figures under house arrest, political opposition, thundered that “Kash- So what can the Trump administra- ordered tourists to leave, closed schools and mir is the jugular vein of Pakistan, and any- tion’s full-on economic embargo accom- cut off internet services. one laying a hand on our jugular vein will plish now with a futile 1960s policy that The government claimed it was acting meet a frightful end.” The fray is not with- failed Cuba then — and remains impotent to prevent a planned terrorist attack. But out global implications. Under President today? A Trump embargo on Venezuela — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Trump, the United States has shifted its or “blockade” as Maduro and his Cuban JRYHUQLQJ %KDUDWL\D -DQDWD 3DUW\ GHHSO\ favors from Pakistan, a longtime recipient handlers call it to rally its people against rooted in Hindu nationalist ideology, have of American aid, to India, which the admin- the United States — will only continue to long made no secret of their intention to istration perceives as a bulwark against Chi- starve Venezuelans. The only thing that grows with economic strife and discontent revoke the articles in the Indian Constitu- na. China, meanwhile, has become an ally If history is a predictor of future be- is more immigration in waves tion granting the predominantly Muslim and financial patron of Pakistan. haviour, it will lead to more of what sepa- .DVKPLUDVSHFLDOVWDWXV²DPRYHWKH%-3 There is still a good chance that the rated families in exile are already doing: They have failed to understand and gration in waves. Those who stay because sees as “correcting a historical blunder.” changes to the Constitution will end up be- Sending aid. Looking for a way out for engage the Latin America left whose prime they support the regime don’t develop a That “blunder” began with Britain’s 1947 fore India’s Supreme Court. But the fires those left behind. grievance — and the issue with which it new social conscience right away. They’re partition of its Indian colony into a Hin- are already lit. The United States and China No one is going to let their elderly has won converts — has historically been too busy surviving. du-majority India and a Muslim-majority must not allow Kashmir to become a pawn parents, their brothers and sisters, their US dominance in the hemisphere and the They’re too busy acquiescing to the Pakistan. The status of what was then the in their ongoing disputes; on the contrary, sons and daughters, their aunts and un- arrogance that comes with it. This admin- rules of the totalitarian game to obtain the SULQFLSDOLW\ RI -DPPX DQG .DVKPLU ZDV the United States, China, the United Na- cles who remain in Venezuela do without istration thinks that throwing in more of meager benefits the government hands left undecided. India and Pakistan soon tions and other powers with influence over medicine, food and basic goods. what hasn’t worked will fix things. out only to the faithful. fell to blows over it, which ended with Pa- India and Pakistan must urgently do what An industry, particularly a subterra- “In this hemisphere, it is our moral im- When they have enough of the hard- kistan occupying roughly a third and India they can to prevent India’s folly from esca- nean one to bypass the embargo, will rise perative to defend our neighbours against ship, they too will seek a way out with two-thirds, divided by a heavily armed and lating into a perilous and unpredictable re- in Miami, Doral, Weston and every place any threat, internal or external, that un- better prospects for flight than the island bullet-riddled “line of control.” India’s side gional crisis. in Florida and the United States where dermines peace, security and prosper- of Cuba — and like the Cubans, with more Venezuelans have settled legally with sta- ity,” Bolton said on Tuesday at a meeting options in Latin America and Europe, tus — or without it, as Trump is keeping of foreign leaders in Lima. “Maduro has than Trump’s unwelcoming USA. Colom- the most vulnerable in a twisted idea of been hoping the world would just let him bia, for example, is giving citizenship to political strategy. tap, tap, tap the opposition along, while more than 24,000 undocumented chil- With an embargo in place, the next he continued to oppress and steal and kill dren of Venezuelan refugees born in the exodus is being plotted as we speak, and for his private gain. But Maduro is at the country between 2015 and 2021. like Fidel and Raúl Castro once did, the end of his rope.” Do you know how many Meanwhile, Maduro will easily blame Venezuelan dictator will encourage it as times we’ve heard before versions of this the United States for the new shortages, the escape valve he needs for hardship political formula about Cuba, Venezuela when up to now, hunger and the disas- and discontent. and Nicaragua with only one result? The trous economy had been solely on Ma- History is a wise teacher, but the promise and moral high ground. The pre- duro’s tab. US government has failed to take good diction that the dictator will fall. The ap- A US embargo asserts that it’s every notes, heed the lessons of Latin America’s plause of the opposition. man for himself looking for the only way timelines, and address the core issues of “Everything that has to do with the out as the verbal tug of war with the Unit- poverty, inequality of opportunity, and purchase of food, medicine, humanitar- ed States drags on: Exile. corruption. Past behaviour is the best ian aid and private enterprise is exempted predictor of future behaviour, psycholo- from this sanction,” opposition leader gists will tell you. Yet the Trump adminis- DQG 1DWLRQDO $VVHPEO\ 3UHVLGHQW -XDQ (In the edition dated August 7, Opinion page tration’s strategists — led by old hawk US Guaidó tweeted in the only saving grace article titled, ‘India Scraps Kashmir’s Special 1DWLRQDO6HFXULW\$GYLVRU-RKQ%ROWRQ² to the news. Status: What Now?’, author Harsh V Pant don’t throw an ounce of creativity or sur- The only thing that grows with eco- wrongly mentioned the name of Pakistan Prime (Courtesy: New York Times) prise into the equation. nomic strife and discontent is more immi- Minister as Nawaz Sharif. The error is regretted.) ‘Too Little Procrastination’ Will Make You Less Successful Your diligent ‘get it done fast’ approach can harm productivity just as much as putting things off

JESSICA STILLMAN Pennsylvania State University psycholo- you finish the term paper in October, you handful of suggestions. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE gist David Rosenbaum. For his study don’t have to think about it every day until ‡ -XVW GR OHVV VWXII :H¶UH PRUH Rosenbaum asked students to pick up a December. likely to precrastinate the busier we are, so HERE are a million and one articles bucket and carry it down a hallway, spe- Wharton professor Adam Grant has taking time to clear out your to-do list by out there about how to stop procrasti- cifically asking them to do the task in the called precrastiination, “the dark side of delegating tasks, streamlining processes, nating. This column isn’t one of them. easiest way possible. That sounds simple being really good at getting things done,... or simple getting better at saying no can TThis column is here to tell you that this enough, but here’s the twist: the students It stems from the concern that you won’t help you feel less of a need to rush. is such a thing as procrastinating too little. could choose to either grab one bucket that have enough time to do something well, ‡ 6FKHGXOH\RXUWRGRV'RQ¶WMXVW If that seems like utter nonsense to was halfway down the hallway or another especially when other people are depend- write down what you need to do, also write you, fear not. It was complete gibberish to that was just a short distance from the end. ing on you.” down when you’re going to do it to quiet me too when I first came across the science The logical choice here is obvious: pick And so what? Is it necessarily a bad the mental chatter that leads to prescrasti- of something called “precrastination,” but up the bucket that’s closest to the finish thing if you rush through tasks to quiet nation. the research on the subject turns out to be line and save yourself some schlepping. your anxiety? Carrying a bucket a few ex- ‡ 6FKHGXOH \RXU OLIH WRR IRU WKDW pretty clear. We can make ourselves less But that’s not what all the students did. Precrastination leads people to focus tra feet might not be a huge deal but, in the matter. Another danger of precrastina- productive by rushing to do tasks, just as “Surprisingly, most of the participants on urgent tasks rather than important real world, the consequences of this over- tion is busy work crowding out what really much as by putting them off. Here’s how. chose the bucket closest to the starting ones, or to rush into projects without eager behaviour can be more problematic. matters. Fight back with a favorite tool of How the hyper diligent make point. When interviewed after the experi- enough forethought and planning. Precrastination leads people to focus the hyper organised: your calendar. “If it’ll more work for themselves. Think ment, the students said they chose the on urgent tasks rather than important matter to you on your deathbed, put it on back to high school or college. Did you near bucket to get the task done as quickly Precrastinators tend to focus on ones, or to rush into projects without your calendar,” instructs the Times. So have one eager beaver, hyper-organised as possible. This made no sense; the time quantity, but quality matters too enough forethought and planning. Over stick that gym class or date night in there friend who always rushed to get started on it would take to reach the end of the alley diligence can harm productivity just as along with your reports and meetings. that term paper the very moment it was as- would be the same no matter which bucket people rush to check tasks off their to-do much as putting things off. ‡ 5HGH¿QH SURJUHVV 3UHFUDVWLQD- signed? Who mapped out their studying a they picked up,” reports the Association lists as soon as possible, even if it means How to stop precrastinating. If tors tend to focus on quantity -- how many semester in advance and never dreamed of for Psychological Scienceblog. more effort overall. The tendency has been you recognise yourself as a precrastinator words did I write or files did I review -- but pulling an allnighter? Did you envy them Why people precrastinate and dubbed “precrastination.” (my hand is in the air), what should you quality matters too. Take a minute to re- their diligence? why it’s a problem. In the years since Scientists think people do it, essential- do to make sure this tendency doesn’t tank mind yourself of that, and of the fact that You probably shouldn’t have, accord- Rosenbaum’s work, several more studies ly, to get the thought of the undone task your productivity? The New York Times the road to quality work is often longer and ing to a now classic 2014 experiment by have confirmed the phenomenon. Some out of their heads and quiet their minds. If looked into the research and offered a more meandering, before you start a task.

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Double suicide attack kills 3 in northeast Nigeria DR Congo PM launches talks on forming government KANO: Two female suicide bombers killed three civilians and wounded eight in a suspected KINSHASA: DR Congo Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba on Wednesday began formal talks NEWS Boko Haram attack in northeast Nigeria, emergency services said on Wednesday. The twin on forming a government, more than 11 weeks after his appointment, his office said. The task of blasts tore through a crowd late on Tuesday in the town of Mafa, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) forming a cabinet in the vast country has been hampered by the outcome of a disputed vote on IN BRIEF from regional capital Maiduguri. “The female bombers killed three people and wounded eight December 30. The presidential elections were won by opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi -- but he others,” Bello Danbatta, head of security for the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is having to share power with a legislature dominated by supporters of his predecessor, Joseph in Borno state, told AFP. The assailants entered the town among a group of local women who Kabila, who ruled for 18 years. Ilunga gave delegates a document spelling out criteria for people had gone to fetch firewood for cooking, Danbatta said.(AFP) who would be considered for ministerial jobs. (AFP) US not ready to remove Sudan from sponsors of terrorism list

REUTERS calls from international me- ernment,” Under Secretary for Sudan to its list of state spon- the violence that has claimed KHARTOUM diators for the country to be Political Affairs David Hale There’s a number things sors of terrorism in 1993 over numerous lives, according removed from the US list. said when asked about the is- we’re looking forward to allegations that then-President to credible reports, since the THE United States still needs The designation as a state sue at a news conference in engaging with a Bashir’s Islamist government former regime was deposed,” to resolve longstanding issues sponsor of terrorism makes Khartoum. civilian-led government. These was supporting terrorism. Hale said. with Sudan before it can con- Sudan ineligible for desper- These included human included human rights, religious Hale said he met General Hale paid tribute to the sider removing it from its list ately needed debt relief and rights, religious freedom and freedom and counter-terrorism Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head role of women in the revolu- of state sponsors of terrorism, financing from lenders like counter-terrorism efforts, as efforts, as well as promoting of Sudan’s Transitional Mili- tion, and hoped they would a senior State Department of- the International Monetary well as “promoting internal internal peace, political stability tary Council, as well as mem- play a meaningful part in the ficial said on Wednesday. Fund and World Bank. Re- peace, political stability and and economic recovery in Sudan” bers of the Forces for Freedom transition to a civilian govern- Earlier this week, Sudan’s moval from the list potential- economic recovery in Sudan”, and Change, the main opposi- ment. military rulers and the main ly opens the door for foreign he said. - Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale tion coalition, and other civil “America is fully commit- opposition coalition initialled investment. The US government sus- society groups. ted to helping Sudan transi- a constitutional declaration “There’s a number things pended discussions on nor- “We also discussed the im- tion to a civilian-led govern- paving the way for a transi- we’re looking forward to en- malising relations with Sudan President Omar al-Bashir, and mained in place. portance of a thorough and in- ment that reflects the will of tional government, leading to gaging with a civilian-led gov- in April after the overthrow of Hale said that suspension re- The US government added dependent investigation into the people,” Hale said.

Macron did not invite Iran’s Rouhani to G7 Turkey, US agree to establish joint summit: Diplomat operation centre for Syria safe zone REUTERS newed US sanctions meant PARIS to strangle its oil trade by retreating from some of its The proposed zone aims to secure a strip of land, much of it controlled by the Kurdish YPG militia IRANIAN President Has- commitments to limit its nu- san Rouhani has not been clear activity made under the REUTERS invited to this month’s G7 deal - known officially as the ISTANBUL summit, a French diplomat “Joint Comprehensive Plan said on Wednesday, denying of Action”, or JCPoA - in re- TURKEY and the United a media report published as turn for a lifting of multilat- States agreed on Wednesday European leaders seek a way eral economic sanctions. to establish a joint operation to defuse a brewing confron- “The priority is that Iran centre in Turkey to coordi- tation between Tehran and adheres to its nuclear obli- nate and manage a planned Washington. gations,” the French diplo- safe zone in northeast Syria, a The official was respond- mat told Reuters. move that appeared to reduce ing to a report by Al-Moni- Iran’s first vice-presi- the chance of imminent Turk- tor that French President dent, Eshaq Jahangiri, said ish military action. Emmanuel Macron had in- Macron and Rouhani had The two countries gave vited Rouhani to the summit during a phone call “dis- few details of the deal, which in Biarritz to meet US Presi- cussed many issues”. followed three days of talks dent Donald Trump. Rou- Rouhani said on Thurs- between military delegations hani rejected the proposal, day that Iran was ready for and months of stalemate over according to the report. the worst in an uphill strug- how far the safe zone should For months, France, gle to salvage the nuclear extend into Syria and who Britain and Germany have deal, but that Tehran would should command forces pa- worked to salvage Iran’s eventually prevail. trolling it. internationally-brokered Fears are escalating of a The proposed zone aims to nuclear accord, which has Middle East war with global secure a strip of land stretch- teetered on the brink of col- repercussions as the US- ing more than 400 km (250 lapse since President Don- Iranian stand-off festers. miles) along Syria’s northeast- ald Trump pulled the United Tackling the crisis will be in ern border with Turkey, much States out of it last year. focus at the August 24-26 G7 of it controlled by the Kurdish Iran has reacted to re- summit. YPG militia that fought with US support against Islamic State militants. Two Iran Revolutionary Guards Ankara sees the YPG as terrorists who pose a grave killed in clash with militants security threat and has de- : Two members of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards have manded that the United States been killed in clashes with militants in a northwestern region sever its ties with the Kurdish near the border with Turkey, Iranian state television reported on militia. Wednesday. “The governor of Maku said two Guards were mar- Turkey has twice sent (File photo) Kurdish YPG militiamen take part in a military parade in celebration of victory over Islamic state, in Qamishli, Syria. (REUTERS) tyred in a clash with terrorists while defending the fatherland,” forces into northern Syria in the television reported. It gave no further details. There are the last three years to drive five-kilometre demilitarised spoke to Reuters this week had frequent clashes in western Iran between the Islamic Repub- back YPG and Islamic State strip bolstered by an addi- Syrian Kurdish official warns of expressed impatience over the lic’s security forces and Iranian Kurdish militant groups mostly fighters from the border, and tional 9 km cleared of heavy talks and warned that Ankara based in neighbouring Iraq, including the Party of Free Life of President Tayyip Erdogan said weapons - stretching in total ‘big war’ if US-Turkish talks fail was ready to act on its own. Kurdistan (PJAK), accused by Tehran of links to Kurdish PKK on Sunday a third incursion less than half the distance into BEIRUT: A Turkish attack on Kurdish-led forces A top Syrian Kurdish of- insurgents in Turkey. (REUTERS) was imminent, targeting YPG- Syria that Turkey is seeking. in northeast Syria would spark a “big war” if US ficial told Reuters on Wednes- controlled territory east of the Turkey has also said it efforts fail to block Ankara’s plans, a top Kurd- day that any Turkish attack on Euphrates river. must have ultimate authority ish official told Reuters on Wednesday. Kurdish-led forces in northeast The two countries said on over the zone, another point Badran Jia Kurd also said most forces would Syria would spark a “big war”. Wednesday they agreed on the of divergence with the United have to deploy to the border with turkey in case US President Donald “rapid implementation of ini- States. of attack, and could no longer hunt Islamic State Trump announced last year Two Emirati-backed tial measures to address Tur- The Turkish Defence Min- sleeper cells or guard thousands of IS prisoners. that US forces would leave key’s security concerns”. istry said it would be giving Jia Kurd and a second top Kurdish politician Syria and began an initial They also said the safe no further details for now of said the fruits of US-Turkish talks remained unclear. “We want withdrawal, a decision ap- troops dead in clashes zone should be a “peace cor- the agreement, news of which a political solution and dialogue,” said Jia Kurd, adviser to the plauded by Ankara, and the ridor,” and that every effort helped the lira hit its strong- Kurdish-led administration running much of north and east Syria two NATO allies agreed to cre- with Yemeni forces would be made so that Syrians est level this week of 5.469 to after eight years of civil war. ate the safe zone. displaced by war could return the dollar. It stood at 5.487 at “But if these regional and international efforts are exhausted, On Tuesday, a US Defense AFP by a jihadist suicide bomber, to their country. 1604 GMT. then we will be in a total, grave military confrontation.” (REUTERS) Department report warned ADEN while the other was claimed by Neither side said whether TURKISH FORCES DE- about a revival of Islamic State Iran-backed Huthi rebels. they had overcome two main PLOYED Turkey’s Defence in Syria’s northeast, saying TWO members of an Emi- The Huthis hail from points that had divided the Minister Hulusi Akar said ear- He said Turkey’s plans for our friend and ally, the United US-backed Kurdish groups rati-backed force in Yemen northern Yemen and have two NATO allies. lier that Washington was shift- a military deployment there States,” state-owned Anadolu were not equipped to handle were killed on Wednesday in been the target of a military Washington has proposed ing closer to Ankara’s views on were complete. “But we said Agency quoted him as saying. the resurgent jihadist cells clashes with pro-government campaign led by Saudi Arabia a two-tier safe zone, with a the proposed safe zone. we wanted to act together with Three Turkish officials who without US support. fighters in the southern city of and the United Arab Emirates Aden, security officials said. (UAE) since 2015. They said the fighting The UN human rights of- broke out after the funerals fice this week accused the Se- of police personnel killed last curity Belt force of “reportedly Germany criticises Israeli plans to build settler homes in West Bank week in the government-held carrying out and enabling re- port city. taliatory attacks against civil- DPA build Palestinian homes, but “Two members of the Se- ians” from northern Yemen. BERLIN that “handing out permissions curity Belt force were killed” in On Wednesday, the world for Palestinian construction Wednesday’s fighting, a secu- body’s Yemen envoy wrote on THE German Foreign Office projects in this area should rity official said. Twitter that he was “alarmed on Wednesday criticised Is- always be done in agreement The official gave no details, by the military escalations in rael’s plans to build thousands with Palestinian authorities but tensions have often run Aden”. of homes for Israeli settlers in and independently from the high in Aden between the Se- “I am also deeply con- the West Bank, saying it was expansion of settlements.” Is- curity Belt and forces backing cerned by the recent rhetoric counterproductive to finding a rael conquered the West Bank, the Aden-based government encouraging violence against two-state solution. the Gaza Strip, part of the Go- of President Abedrabbo Man- Yemeni institutions,” read a A spokesman for the For- lan Heights and East Jerusa- sour Hadi. tweet on the official account of eign Office said the plans were lem in the 1967 Six-Day War. The fighting broke out the office of Martin Griffiths. “contrary to the goal of negoti- The Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank on the outskirts of Jerusalem. (AFP) More than 600,000 Israeli close to the presidential palace The UAE’s minister of ating a two-state solution” and settlers now live in the West in Aden, where two attacks last state for foreign affairs, Anwar that the German government for Palestinians and 6,000 for Area C, which includes most of need permission from Israel to Bank and East Jerusalem. The Thursday against the Security Gargash, called Wednesday’s opposed any measures that Israelis in Area C of the West Israel’s West Bank settlements build in the West Bank. Palestinians want these areas Belt force and police killed 49 incident a “despicable terror- would endanger such a solution. Bank at the end of July. and is under Israeli control. The spokesman said the for their own state of Pales- people and wounded 48. ist act” but urged calm and The Israeli cabinet unani- Israeli approval of Pales- Palestinians had criticised German Foreign Office had tine, with East Jerusalem as One attack was carried out dialogue. mously approved 700 units tinian homes is unusual in the move, saying they do not taken note of the plans to also its capital. 08 Thursday, August 8, 2019 Asia Pakistan to downgrade ties, House unanimously condemns India’s suspend trade with India Kashmir move DAWN.COM Jammu and Kashmir”. It further demands that Islamabad decides to recall Pakistan’s ambassador from New Delhi and send Indian envoy back PAKISTAN’S joint parlia- “India honours its own com- mentary session convened mitment to the UN Security AGENCIES on Wednesday to debate Council, Kashmiris and the ISLAMABAD the country’s future course international community”. of action in the wake of In- It calls upon the UN Se- PAKISTAN said on Wednes- dia’s decision to scrap Kash- curity Council to take cogni- day it would downgrade dip- mir’s special status passed a sance of the matter and the lomatic relations and suspend resolution condemning New UN Human Rights Council bilateral trade with arch-rival Delhi’s “unilateral move”. to constitute a Commission India after New Delhi stripped The resolution was pre- of Inquiry. It also calls upon its portion of the contested sented by Kashmir Commit- Organisation of the Islamic Kashmir region of special sta- tee Chairman Syed Fakhar Cooperation (OIC) to “con- tus. Imam and was passed unan- vene an extraordinary high The Pakistan National imously. level session immediately” Security Committee, a forum It rejects India’s “illegal, and “work with the UN for that decides on key strate- unilateral, reckless and coer- an end to repression in IOK”. gic issues, met in Islamabad cive attempt to alter the dis- Furthermore, it urges under Prime Minister Imran puted status of Indian occu- the Inter-Parliamentary Khan to discuss the situation. pied Kashmir as enshrined Union (IPU) and world par- Pakistan immediately or- in the UNSC resolutions”. liaments to “censure the dered Indian ambassador to Moreover, it decries Indian Parliament’s role in Islamabad to leave the coun- “other regressive measures” violating UNSC resolutions try and called back its Envoy to change Kashmir’s demo- and facilitation of unlawful from New Delhi, Foreign Min- graphic structure as well as actions in IOK”. ister Shah Mehmood Qureshi “the recent surge in unpro- ARY told broadcaster . voked firing and shelling on A resolution introduced in The committee also de- unarmed civilian population cided to observe the upcom- across the Line of Control Pakistan’s parliament ing Independence Day on and use of cluster bombs by describes India’s move in August 14 “in solidarity with Indian forces in Azad Jam- Kashmir as ‘illegal, unilat- brave Kashmiris and their just mu and Kashmir”. eral, reckless and coer- struggle for their right of self- The resolution also de- cive attempt to alter the determination”. nounces the “deployment of August 15, the Indian in- additional troops and atroci- disputed status of Indian dependence day, will be ob- ties in Indian occupied Jam- occupied Kashmir served as “Black Day”. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan (L) chairs a National Security Committee meeting along with armed forces chiefs and other government mu and Kashmir and other Neighbours China and Pa- officials in Islamabad on Wednesday.(HANDOUT VIA AFP) recent developments”. Lastly, it calls upon the kistan, which both claim parts It emphasises that the international community of the region, have voiced day, helped by the continued city centre, saying, “I saw boy jumped off a bridge into “enforcement and legitimacy “to warn India to refrain fierce opposition to India’s suspension of telephone and Aug 15 ‘black around 100 boys, in small the Jhelum river when he and of resolutions of the UNSC from undertaking any ir- removal of a constitutional internet services after the groups, pelting stones.” his friends saw a group of par- can never be diluted by uni- responsible, unilateral ac- provision that had allowed the Himalayan region’s special day’ in Pakistan He added, “The police amilitary police on both sides lateral actions”. tions that may lead to a country’s only Muslim-major- status was scrapped this week. fired tear gas to beat them of the bridge. The Home Min- The parliament, in its dangerous escalation that ity state to make its own laws. Streets in the main city O Pakistan has decide to back.” istry had made no comment to resolution demands that In- will have far reaching im- Nuclear-armed India and of Srinagar were deserted observe the upcoming The Huffington Post re- offer and Reuters was not in a dia stop the “brutalisation of pact not only for South Asia Pakistan have twice waged for a third day, with almost Independence Day of India ported that 13 people had position to verify the report. the people of IOK through but the entire world”. war over Kashmir and in Feb- all shops shut, barring some on August 15 as a ‘black been admitted with pellet India accuses Pakistan of killings, torture, arbitrary Foreign Minister Shah ruary engaged in an aerial pharmacies. Armed federal day’. injuries to their eyes to Shri training and arming Islamist arrests, enforced disappear- Mahmood Qureshi also clash. India, which has been police manned mobile check- Maharaja Hari Singh hospital militants fighting its rule in ances, mass blinding by pel- presented a policy state- battling insurgents there for points across the city, limiting O Pakistan I-Day on Aug 14 in Srinagar, citing a hospital Kashmir. Islamabad denies let guns, and use of rape as ment following a meeting of 30 years, said the special sta- people’s movement. will be observed ‘in official. the allegation and says it only an instrument of war”. the National Security Com- tus had hindered Kashmir’s Knots of young protesters solidarity with brave It also quoted a resident gives moral and diplomatic It also stipulates that the mittee (NSC) today which development and it wanted to threw stones at soldiers, police Kashmiris and their just of the old quarter of Srinagar, support to the Kashmiri peo- communications blackout in outlined the immediate ac- fully integrate the region with and a witness said, amid anger Owais Ahmad, as saying he ple in their struggle for self- occupied Kashmir be lifted, tions the government will the rest of the country. over the telecoms clampdown struggle for their right of was walking near his house determination. the “prolonged curfew re- be taking. A spokesman for India’s that began on Sunday. self-determination’. when paramilitary forces fired India ordered security to gime” be ended, that India These included the foreign ministry did not im- “These (protests) are pellets at him. be increased at its airports, “stops its ruthless cordon downgradation of diplomat- mediately respond to a re- mostly localised because of the gas and pepper spray to scat- The Home Ministry in In- saying “civil aviation has and search operations, im- ic relations and suspension quest for comment on Paki- heavy troop deployment,” said ter the protesters. dia’s capital Delhi said it had emerged as a soft target.” Se- mediately releases the Kash- of bilateral trade with India stan’s move. a police officer who sought A witness described an no information about the in- curity officials have warned of miri leadership and restores and to take up the matter Thousands of Indian secu- anonymity because he was not episode of hours of stone- cident. a backlash against the move civil liberties and fundamen- with the United Nations and rity forces kept a lid on pro- authorised to speak to media, throwing on Tuesday in the The Huffington Post also to withdraw Kashmir’s special tal freedoms of the people of its Security Council. tests in Kashmir on Wednes- adding that police used tear Old Barzullah area near the reported that a 17-year old status.

Hong Kong BLOODSHED IN KABUL lawyers Taliban kill 14, injure 145 in massive blast march in AFP massive explosion at the en- blast site,” local journalist KABUL trance to a police compound Zakeria Hasani, who lives near around 9:00 am (0430 GMT). the police station, told AFP. silence AT least 14 people were killed The Afghan interior min- My head is spinning and Shopkeeper Ahmad Saleh AFP and 145 wounded in a massive istry said the explosion was still I don’t know what has said his store windows had Taliban bomb blast Wednes- caused by a car bomb, but the happened but the windows blown out, sending glass fly- day as fresh violence gripped Taliban, which claimed the at- of about 20 shops around ing. HONG Kong lawyers held a Kabul even as insurgents ap- tack, said it was a much larger “My head is spinning and silent march in support of an- pear to be closing in on a peace truck bomb. An Afghan secu- one kilometre from the blast still I don’t know what has ti-government protesters on deal with the US. rity official also told AFP it was site are broken. happened but the windows of Wednesday, highlighting the The bloodshed in the capi- a truck bomb. about 20 shops around one movement’s enduring broad tal comes amid an ongoing Images on social media Shopkeeper Ahmad Saleh kilometre from the blast site appeal despite increasingly om- surge in attacks across Afghan- showed toppled blast walls are broken,” he said. inous warnings from Beijing. istan, where some 1,500 peo- surrounding several largely Another 145 people, including The US and the Taliban are Hundreds of lawyers ple were killed or injured last destroyed buildings in a com- 92 civilians, were wounded. meeting in Doha this week for dressed in black marched under month alone. pound. “As the air cleared, I saw an eighth round of talks aimed the scorching sun from the city’s A huge plume of black Afghan authorities said at several women crying, des- at striking a peace deal that highest court to the justice sec- smoke was seen rising over least 10 civilians and four po- perately looking for their hus- would slash the American mili- A man who was injured in a car bomb blast talks to people at the retary’s office. western Kabul following a lice officers had been killed. bands or children near the tary presence in Afghanistan. scene, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (EPA-EFE/HEDAYATULLAH AMID) The rally came as daily demonstrations have become increasingly violent and China ramped up its warnings to pro- testers, saying on Tuesday that “those who play with fire will Philippines declares a national dengue epidemic after 622 deaths perish by it”. The legal professionals AGENCIES according to the World Health the epidemic situation,” said Since July, health officials -- who usually eschew demon- MANILA Organization (WHO). Health Secretary Francisco have worked to combat the strations -- have now marched The Philippines had de- Duque in the statement. spread of the viral infection. twice since early June. A national dengue epidemic clared a national dengue alert Epidemics have been de- They deployed hundreds of They are backing the pro- has been declared in the Phil- just last month after reporting clared in seven out of the doctors and nurses to provin- test movement’s demand for an ippines, where 622 people more than 450 deaths -- but country’s 17 regions: Calabar- cial and district hospitals, and independent inquiry into law have died of the mosquito- officials had said the dengue zon, Mimaropa, Bicol, West- provided emergency funding enforcement tactics but they borne disease since January was “localized,” according ern Visayas, Eastern Visayas, to affected regions, among also said they were marching and millions more are at risk. to CNN affiliate CNN Philip- Zamboanga Peninsula, and other measures, according to against politically motivated From the start of the year pines. Northern Mindanao. Togeth- the Department of Health. prosecutions from the city’s to July 20, there have been With almost two hundred er, these regions are home to he Philippines became the Department of Justice. more than 146,000 cases re- additional deaths in the past more than 40 million people, first country in Asia to approve “I really dislike how this corded -- a 98% increase from month, the crisis has now es- about 40% of the Philippines the use of the Dengvaxia vac- government uses scaremonger- the same time period last year, calated to a national epidemic. population. cine, the world’s first and only ing and divisive tactics,” senior according to the country’s De- The epidemic was declared Several other regions like licensed dengue vaccine made counsel Anita Yip told AFP. partment of Health. in order to enable government Central Visayas and Ilocos are by French pharmaceutical “They carry out prosecu- Dengue causes flu-like agencies to better identify at at high risk with thousands of firm Sanofi Pateur, in 2016. tions selectively... How would symptoms, including pierc- risk areas, said a health minis- cases reported, though not yet The drug was distributed people still have confidence in ing headaches, muscle and try statement. past the epidemic threshold. to more than 800,000 stu- the government?” she added, joint pains, fever and full body “It is important that a na- “As part of our data, is dents as part of school-based referring to the perceived dif- rashes. Of the millions of peo- tional epidemic be declared in 5,100 cases per week average,” government immunization ference between how police ple infected every year world- these areas to identify where a said Duque at a press confer- program, but was suspended have treated protesters and wide, an estimated 500,000 localized response is needed, ence about the epidemic on in 2017 after clinical trial data their opponents, pro-govern- develop severe symptoms re- and to enable the local govern- Wednesday. “This is really showed that it could have un- ment thugs with suspected Volunteers carrying materials for a medical tent for treating dengue quiring hospitalization, and of ment units to use their Quick staggering. This is going to be intended consequences in triad links. cases at the Tapaz District Hospital, Capiz Province, Philippines. (EPA-EFE) those some 12,500 people die, Response Fund to address a record number.” non-infected patients. Americas/Europe Thursday, August 8, 2019 09

Motorcycle backfiring causes panic in Venezuela’s mission to UN seeks Missing British scientist Natalie New York’s Times Square Security Council help against US Christopher found dead in Greece News NEW YORK: Frantic people scrambled to get out of Times BOGOTA: Venezuela’s mission to the United Nations on Tues- ATHENS: The body of a missing British scientist has been Square on Tuesday evening, pounding on theatre doors to find a day asked the UN Security Council to investigate US “threats” found in a ravine on the Greek island of Ikaria two days after in brief place to hide after the sound of a motorcycle backfiring caused against the South American nation, accusing Washington of act- she disappeared, Greek public television reported on Wednes- fear that gunshots were being fired in the wake of mass shoot- ing like “an outlaw state.” In a letter to the Security Council, the day. The cause of death of Nicosia-based astrophysicist ings in other American cities. The New York Police Department mission referred to a statement by US President Donald Trump Natalie Christopher, who had been on holiday with her partner, received multiple 911 calls about the tumult. (AGENCIES) that he was considering a blockade against Venezuela. (DPA) was not yet determined, the ERT channel said. (AFP) Britain faces food shortages in no-deal Brexit scenario: Experts

industry — which employs Rycroft told Reuters. spent millions of pounds pre- ris Johnson has repeatedly a no-deal Brexit could be clog- ‘Disorderly exit will leave perishable 450,000 people in the United “Given that food very of- paring for Brexit and work- warned the European Union ging up ports and motorways, Kingdom — views Brexit as the ten is perishable and has a ing with suppliers to increase that unless it agrees to do a Rycroft said. produce rotting in lorries at ports’ biggest challenge since World short shelf life, we expect stocks of dried goods includ- fresh divorce deal then he will Fresh fruit and vegetables, War Two, dwarfing previous that there will be some selec- ing pasta, bottled water and lead the country out of the which have a short shelf-life crises such as the horse meat tive shortages of food in the toilet paper. bloc on Oct 31 without a deal. of only a few days, cannot be REUTERS warned on Wednesday. scandal of 2013 and the mad weeks and months following After three years of Brexit As winter approaches, the stored for long so any checks LONDON Retailers such as Tesco cow disease outbreaks of the no-deal Brexit,” Rycroft said. discussion, it is still unclear on United Kingdom becomes at Calais, on the French side, have warned that leaving 1980s and 1990s. “There will be some shortages what terms the United King- more dependent on imported could lead to significant dis- BRITAIN will experience the European Union on Oct “We’re not going to starve and price rises.” Part of the dom will leave the European food so a Halloween no-deal ruption at Dover, Britain’s shortages of some fresh foods 31 without a transition deal but there will be shortages of problem is that Brexit could Union with options ranging Brexit is potentially more dis- biggest port. for weeks or even months if would be problematic as so fresh food and some specialist change everything - or, possi- from a last-minute exit deal ruptive. Rycroft said they estimat- a disorderly no-deal Brexit much fresh produce is import- ingredients. It’s going to be a bly, nothing. or delay to an acrimonious di- Britain imports around ed that the cost of preparing leaves perishable produce rot- ed and warehouses are stocked little bit unpredictable,” the Ahead of the original vorce that would knot the sin- 60 per cent of its food by the for a no-deal exit would cost ting in lorries at ports, Brit- full ahead of Christmas. Food and Drink Federation’s Brexit deadline of March 29, ews of trade. beginning of November - just the industry up to 100 million ain’s food and drink lobby The UK food and drink Chief Operating Officer Tim supermarkets and retailers Prime Minister Bo- the time that delays caused by pounds a week. Trump sees ‘no ‘Do something!’ Protesters tell political appetite’ to ban assault rifles Trump on his visit to Dayton AGENCIES Trump called for “strong WASHINGTON background checks,” but did not mention the idea in for- The US president PRESIDENT Donald Trump mal remarks delivered from visits mass shooting said on Wednesday that he the White House three hours is open to calling on Con- later. On Wednesday, he said victims at Ohio hos- gress to return from recess he supports “background pital amid protests to strengthen background checks like we’ve never had checks for gun buyers but before.” Many Democrats, that he sees “no political ap- including much of the presi- REUTERS petite” for banning assault dential field, advocate rein- DAYTON, OHIO rifles. stating the now-expired as- Trump’s comments sault weapons ban that was US President Donald Trump came as he left the White included in the 1994 crime met in Ohio on Wednesday House for visits to Dayton, Bill. with victims and first respond- Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, on “There is no political ers from one of last weekend’s a trip that risks stoking divi- appetite for that at this mo- two deadly mass shootings sions rather than bringing ment,” said Trump, who that shocked the country, even the country together after a has also voiced support in as critics and protesters ac- pair of mass shootings over recent days for “red-flag” cused him of inflaming ten- the weekend. laws, which allow police to sions with anti-immigrant and Trump arrived in Dayton temporarily confiscate fire- racially charged rhetoric. shortly before 11 am and was arms from a person deemed Trump visited Miami Val- greeted by Ohio Governor by a judge as posing a risk of ley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, Mike DeWine, a Republican, violence. where the victims were treated and other politicians from As Trump arrived in after nine people and the sus- both parties. His motorcade Dayton, where a shooter pect were killed in a rampage then headed to Miami Valley killed nine people on Sun- early on Sunday. hospital “to thank first re- day, protesters gathered in Crowds of protesters out- sponders and hospital staff, the city, with many chanting side the hospital set up a as well as meet with victims “do something” and some “baby Trump” blimp balloon, and families,” the White holding a “Baby Trump” bal- chanted “Do Something!” and House said. loon. Trump is also expected held signs reading “Hate not Speaking to reporters to encounter protesters in welcome here,” “Stop this ter- before he left Washington, the afternoon in El Paso, ror,” and “You are why.” White US President Donald Trump, with US First Lady Melania Trump, boards Air Force One at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio on Wednesday. Trump also dismissed critics where 22 people died in Sat- House spokeswoman Steph- (AFP/SAUL LOEB) who have suggested that his urday’s massacre. anie Grisham said on Twitter rhetoric on race and immi- The White House has not that Trump stopped by hos- guns. He predicted congres- tigated as a hate crime and the predominantly Hispanic west gration is partly to blame for released other details about pital rooms and met with pa- sional support for those two FBI said the Dayton shooter Texas border city of El Paso as a rise in hate-inspired vio- the trip. Before leaving the tients while thanking the med- measures but not for banning had explored violent ideolo- a hate crime and an act of do- lence such as that in El Paso. White House, Trump said ical staff for their work. assault rifles. gies. We have a president with a mestic terrorism. They cited a “I think my rhetoric he would be “meeting with Later in the day, Trump “I can tell you that there is On Monday, Trump gave toxic tongue who has racist manifesto posted online brings people together,” first responders and law en- will visit the Texas city of no political appetite for that a speech focusing on mental shortly before the shooting, Trump said, adding that he forcement and some of the El Paso, on the border with at this moment,” Trump told health reforms, tighter inter- publicly and unapologeti- which they attributed to the is “concerned about the rise victims.” In another tweet Mexico, where 22 people were reporters at the White House. net regulation and wider use cally embraced a political suspect. of any group of hate.” “I don’t sent just before midnight, killed at a Walmart store on “But I will certainly bring that of the death penalty. Demo- strategy of hate, racism and An open letter to Trump like it,” he said. Trump lashed out at former Saturday by a 21-year-old man up... There is a great appetite, crats accuse Trump of hiding division. on Wednesday in the El Paso “Whether it’s white su- congressman Beto O’Rourke who had posted an anti-immi- and I mean a very strong appe- behind talk of mental illness Times described the border premacy, whether it’s any of Texas, a Democratic presi- grant manifesto online. tite, for background checks.” and the influence of social me- Democratic presidential city as having “a deep tradi- other kind of supremacy.” dential candidate and native The back-to-back massa- In Dayton, Trump was greeted dia rather than committing front-runner Joe Biden tion of racial harmony” whose He called his critics “people son of El Paso, a city of about cres, occurring 13 hours apart, at the airport by a bipartisan to laws they insist are needed people came together after the who are looking for political 683,000 with a largely La- have reopened the national group of state and local of- to restrict gun ownership and tragedy. It admonished Trump gain.” Trump’s comments tino population. debate over gun safety and led ficials, including Democratic the types of weapons that are ter the shootings, a motorcycle for calling El Paso one of the about possible legislative Trump repeated a dis- protesters in Dayton to heckle Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, legal. backfiring on Tuesday night country’s most dangerous cit- responses to the weekend credited claim that O’Rourke Ohio’s Republican governor, who had said she would wel- In Iowa, Democratic presi- in New York’s Times Square ies in his February State of the carnage continued a pattern had changed his first name Mike DeWine, at a vigil for the come Trump but planned to dential front-runner Joe Biden sent crowds running for fear Union address. in recent days of advocat- to appeal to Hispanic voters, shooting victims with chants tell him he had been “unhelp- planned to say in a campaign of another gun attack. “People Trump, in his televised ing unfocused ideas without mocked his low standing in of “Do something!” As he left ful” on the issue of gun vio- speech, “We have a president are obviously very frightened,” White House speech on Mon- specifics - and a pattern that presidential polling, and told the White House, Trump said lence. with a toxic tongue who has New York Governor Andrew day, condemned “sinister would face an uncertain path him to “respect the victims he wanted to strengthen back- Critics have said Trump publicly and unapologetically Cuomo told CNN. ideologies” and hate. His sup- in Congress. & law enforcement - & be ground checks for gun pur- stokes violence with racially embraced a political strategy Authorities in Texas have porters say Democrats unfair- In tweets on Monday, quiet!” chases and make sure men- incendiary rhetoric. The El of hate, racism, and division.” said they are investigating Sat- ly blame him for the behavior tally ill people did not carry Paso massacre is being inves- In a sign of higher tensions af- urday’s shooting spree in the of criminals. Kardashian clemency case: Lewinsky scandal to be retold in American Crime Story Woman freed after 15 years AFP It follows the network’s the presidential election and ety that allows people like me AGENCIES a job and participates in regu- first two seasons of “ACS,” it is going to be a great show,” who have been historically si- WASHINGTON lar counseling sessions, Ha- which dealt with the trial of FX chief John Landgraf told lenced to finally reintroduce slam’s commutation says. MONICA Lewinsky will pro- O.J. Simpson and the murder a television critics’ gathering my voice to the conversation,” CYNTOIA Brown has been re- Brown was convicted in duce a major true crime se- of Gianni Versace, respective- in Los Angeles, according to she said, referring to the ex- leased early from the Tennes- 2006 of murdering a 43-year- ries about impeachment pro- ly, and together earned a bevy Deadline. plosive #MeToo movement see prison for women, where old Nashville real estate agent, ceedings against former US of awards -- and considerable “I don’t believe it’s going against sexual harassment. she was serving a life sentence Johnny Allen with a gun she president Bill Clinton set to controversy. to determine who the next “Powerful people, often for killing a man when she was brought to rob him after he air just weeks before the 2020 The announcement of sea- president of the United States men, take advantage of those 16 years old after being alleg- picked her up to have sex with election, the FX network said son three prompted an im- is going to be,” he added in re- subordinate to them in myriad edly forced into prostitution. her. The US supreme court Tuesday. mediate social media storm, sponse to the swift backlash. ways all the time,” Lewinsky Kim Kardashian West, Ri- has ruled against life-without- The third season of the with many users claiming a Lewinsky said in a state- said, noting that “this narra- hanna and other celebrities parole sentences for juveniles. “American Crime Story” fran- renewed focus on a sex scan- Monica Lewinsky ment to Vanity Fair that she tive is one that is, regretfully, had lobbied for Brown’s re- But the state of Tennessee chise will dramatize events dal which nearly toppled a was initially “more than a little evergreen.” lease. He release comes more argued successfully in lower that saw White House intern Democratic president would is growing, with more than scared” to join the project, but The latest installment of that 15 years behind bars. courts that Brown’s sentence Lewinsky and two other wom- benefit incumbent Republican half of House Democrats now ultimately decided to in order the Ryan Murphy-produced Now 31, Brown will remain was not in violation of federal en become “swept up ... in the Donald Trump. backing the procedure, media to “fully reclaim (her) narra- franchise will star Sarah Paul- on parole for 10 years, on the law because she would be eli- country’s first impeachment Meanwhile, Democratic tallies showed last week. tive.” son as Linda Tripp, who blew condition she does not violate gible for parole after serving at proceedings in over a centu- support for impeachment “People are going to be “I’m so grateful for the the whistle on Lewinsky’s af- any state or federal laws, holds least 51 years. ry,” FX said in a statement. proceedings against Trump very interested in this around growth we’ve made as a soci- fair with Clinton. 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25,970.48 9,898.10 36,690.50 1,515.10 British rail firms to pull out DOW-59.04 PTS QE +120.63 PTS SENSEX -286.35 PTS GOLD +2.08% of Europe-wide train ticket PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.16 scheme PAGE 14 BRENT 56.62 -3.94 % WTI 51.53 -3.92% SILVER +4.35% Newer hotels place Qatar’s hospitality sector ahead in ME is changing so does the Qatar kar said. Qatar has currently a total of about 132 hotels of 3 to hospitality market,” he said. Altogether, the inventory “Today’s hotel executive is just over half the way to the 5-star categories with around 26,700 rooms needs to master balancing act, milestone. This indicates the delivering personalised guest anticipated optimistic behav- experiences leading up to a ior of the hospitality sector in SATYENDRA PATHAK stay, on-property and post- the long run. DOHA Realty Check with stay, to a customer base that “Hoteliers in Qatar are is increasingly determined to faced with a difficult question. YOUNGER and newer hotels Al Asmakh Real Estate use self-service tools when- They’re confident in their have made Qatar’s hospitality ever possible,” he added. adoption of the changing re- as one of the best in the Mid- Qatar requires about gional economy, but when dle East, Al Asmakh Valua- 5-star categories with around compared to those which are 60,000 rooms to accom- the field changes so quickly, tions and Research Director 26,700 rooms. Out of this fig- placed in an around the Doha modate the guests for FIFA are they doing enough to stay Gaurav Borikar has said. ure, the 5-star group consists downtown,” he said. 2022. Currently, Qatar has competitive,” he said. As reported, over 12 mil- of about 12,320 rooms com- The average annualised about 28,000 rooms across “It is necessary now to lion online reviews between prising 46 percent of total occupancy in 5-star categories all categories, including the empower guests to take ad- April 1, 2018 and March 31, rooms available. The 4-star is about 65 percent, in 4-star budget hotels. Moreover, vantage of self-service tools. 2019 have acknowledged the hotel segment has about about 68 percent, in 3-star about 2,500 rooms in service The industry’s willingness to merit of Qatar’s hospitality 8,000 rooms, about 30 per- about 75 percent and in budg- Qatar has younger and newer hotels with up to date specifications apartments. meet guests where they are, sector and ranked best in the cent of total rooms available. et segment about 78 percent. and user-friendly technology. “As per our survey, about instead of attempting to force Middle East. “Based on our survey, “The hotels under the 13 luxury hotels are under them into more traditional When compared to other the annualised Average Daily 5-star category are gener- category is about QR350, in and services. For instance, various stage of construc- interactions, is a positive de- neighbouring countries, Bo- Rate (ADR) is about QR530 ally larger in size with higher 4-star is about QR160, and booking aggregator sites of- tion. Upon completion, about velopment. It’s important to rikar said, Qatar has younger in 5-star category, about number of rooms per hotel. in 3-star category is about ten emphasise getting the 2,935 rooms are expected keep guests in the fold, as it and newer hotels with up to QR230 in 4-star and QR180 This is the main reason for QR135. best deal possible over more to be delivered. In addition, were, to build customer loy- date specifications and user- in 3-star categories. The hotel having lower occupancy in “In the highly competitive qualitative factors, and many about 10 luxury hotels are alty. It’s also important to friendly technology. located in West Bay and West this class,” he said. hotel industry, hotels have consumers plan entire adven- planned that are likely to con- provide a clear path to more Qatar has currently a to- Bay lagoon areas secure about The annualised RevPAR to find creative new ways to tures without ever speaking tribute about 2,850 rooms traditional support channels tal of about 132 hotels of 3 to 70 percent higher ADR when in the hotels under the 5-star differentiate their properties to the concierge. The industry upon their completion,” Bori- when needed,” he said.

Quick read QCB issues Wall Street retreats as bond market fuels Oil plunges to 7-month low T-bills worth recession fears US stocks fell on Wednesday, as QR600 mn investors reeling from rising trade tensions fled riskier assets for for August perceived safer havens and the bond markets signalled a higher on US stock build, trade war QNA risk of recession. The premium DOHA on three-month Treasury bill rates REUTERS and it put a negative vibe in the over 10-year Treasury yields, a HOUSTON market,” said Robert Yawger, THE Qatar Central Bank closely watched US recession director of energy futures at (QCB) has issued treasury indicator, was at its most el- OIL prices tumbled more than Mizuho in New York. bills (T-bills) for three, six and evated levels since March 2007. 4 percent on Wednesday to a US crude could fall to nine months for August 2019, The Dow Jones Industrial Aver- seven-month low, extending around the low-$40 a barrel with a value of QR600 mil- age was down 243.45 points, recent heavy losses following range unless bearish sentiment lion. or 0.94%, at 25,786.07, easing a surprise build in US crude changes, but US oil production According to a statement from a near 600 point drop. The stockpiles and fears that de- is still surging and the stock issued on QCB’s website, the S&P 500 was down 20.97 points mand will shrink due to Wash- market is signaling rising fears treasury bills are distributed at 2,860.80 while the Nasdaq ington’s escalating trade war of an economic downturn, said as follows: QR300 million for Composite was down 33.21 with Beijing. Josh Graves, senior market three months at an interest rate points at 7,800.06. (REUTERS) Brent crude futures were strategist at RJO Futures in of 1.98%, QR200 million for down $2.52, or 4.3 percent, . six months at an interest rate at $56.42 a barrel, setting a “We could keep following of 2.09 percent, and QR100 QSE jumps 1.23%, seven-month low. Prices have the trend lower,” Graves said. million for nine months at an gains 120.63 points lost more than 20 percent since “Crude oil inventories were interest rate of 2.11%. their 2019 peak in April. disappointing and the stock QCB’s issuance of the T- QATAR Stock Exchange (QSE) US West Texas Intermedi- market is in worrisome terri- bills comes within the frame- index gained 120.63 points ate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 tory.” Trump on Tuesday dis- work of its efforts to develop (1.23 percent) before the were down $2.36, or 4.4 per- missed fears that the trade row the monetary policy in Qatar bourse closed trading at cent, at $51.25. with China could be drawn out and increase its effectiveness 9,898.10 points on Wednesday. Oil fell early on worries further. Still, US stock indexes and to strengthen the banking The volume of shares traded about the trade war, then ex- tumbled more. and financial system, as well as decreased to 53.04 million, and tended losses after US govern- Brent crude futures were down $2.52, or 4.3 percent, at $56.42 a barrel, setting a seven-month low. Demand for safe-haven as- to activate the tools available the value of shares decreased ment data showed a build of sets such as government debt for the open market operations to QR198.08. From the 49 com- 2.4 million barrels in US stock- secutive crude drawdowns, Chinese imports from Septem- play out through the rest of the underscored lingering anxiety as one of the monetary policy panies listed on QSE, shares of piles instead of the 2.8 million “there was a thought that to- ber 1. year,” he said. over recession risks. tools, and as an implementa- 48 saw trading. From these, 27 draw analysts had expected. US day’s report would turn oil’s “The market continues to This week, the EIA re- Tensions in the Middle East tion of the mechanism of coor- companies gained, 14 closed crude oil inventories are about fortunes around,” said John trade lower on concerns about duced its forecast US demand remained high after Iran seized dination between financial and lower, while seven remained 2 percent above the five-year Kilduff, partner at Again Capi- demand growth and the idea for crude and liquid fuels. The a number of tankers in recent monetary policies. unchanged. QSE Total Return average for this time of year. tal LLC in New York. “That that economic growth can be agency also cut its forecast for weeks in the Strait of Hormuz, The issuance is also part of Index gained 1.23 percent to Gasoline inventories rose support got taken out of the impacted by the trade war,” global crude and liquids con- a major chokepoint for oil ship- a series of issues executed by 18,213.34 points, QSE Al Ray- 4.4 million barrels, with US market.” Brent has plunged said Gene McGillian, vice sumption by 0.1 percent for ments. QCB on behalf of the Govern- an Islamic Index increased 0.70 Gulf Coast gasoline stocks hit- more than 12 percent since last president of market research at both 2019 and 2020. Saudi Energy Minister ment of Qatar and in accord- percent to 3,833.73 points and ting the highest on record for week as global equity markets Tradition Energy in Stamford Meanwhile, US crude pro- Khalid al-Falih and US Energy ance with the schedule pre- QSE All Share Index increased this time of year, the US Ener- went into a tailspin after US Connecticut. duction was set to rise 1.28 mil- Secretary Rick Perry on Tues- pared by both QCB and the 0.92 percent to 2,920.66 gy Information Administration President Donald Trump said “The market isn’t con- lion bpd to 12.27 million bpd day expressed mutual concern Ministry of Finance. T- bills points. (QNA) (EIA) data showed. he would slap a 10 percent tar- cerned about anything other this year. over threats targeting freedom are issued through auction for After seven weeks of con- iff on a further $300 billion in than how demand is going to “People saw those numbers of maritime traffic in the Gulf. banks operating in Qatar.

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14 Thursday, August 8, 2019 Economy & Business Recession fears as German RBI makes fourth rate cut factory output plunges 1.5% this year as growth slows

REUTERS energy output dropped 5.9 The central bank slashes rates by 35 bps to 5.40%, taking rates to their lowest level since 2010 BERLIN percent in the same period. The figures came after AFP GERMAN industrial output German industrial orders MUMBAI fell more than expected in on Tuesday exceeded ex- June driven by weaker pro- pectations in June, but the INDIA’S central bank on duction of intermediate and economy ministry cautioned Wednesday cut interest rates capital goods, in a further that the sector had not yet for the fourth time this year sign that Europe’s biggest reached a turning point as and slashed growth forecasts economy contracted in the a slowing world economy, as New Delhi battles a sluggish second quarter as exporters international trade disputes economy and high unemploy- get caught in trade disputes. and Brexit uncertainty are ment. Industrial output taking their toll. The Reserve Bank of In- dropped by 1.5 percent on Commerzbank econo- dia (RBI) said the benchmark the month - a far steeper de- mist Ralph Solveen said the repo rate -- the level at which cline than the 0.4 percent fall industrial figures supported it lends to commercial banks -- forecast in a Reuters Poll of expectations that the Ger- would be reduced by 35 basis analysts, figures released by man economy shrank slight- points to 5.40 percent, taking the Statistics Office showed ly in the second quarter and rates to their lowest level since on Wednesday. that manufacturing output 2010. “The continued plunge was likely to decline also in “The monetary policy com- in production is scary,” the coming months. mittee was of the view that a Bankhaus Lampe economist “A look at the individual 25 basis point rate cut was in- Alexander Krueger said, sectors shows that the cri- adequate due to evolving glob- adding that a recession in sis in the automotive sector al economic conditions while a the manufacturing sector is continuing unabated,” 50 basis point cut would be ex- was likely to continue due to Solveen said, adding that car cessive,” RBI governor Shakti- the escalating trade dispute production had not recov- kanta Das told reporters. between China and the US. ered from the slump caused “Hence, 35 basis points Both countries are im- by problems associated with was viewed as a balanced level portant export destinations last year’s switch to a new of cut due to the current cir- for German manufacturers, emissions measurement cumstances.” which means that the tit-for- standard. All 36 economists surveyed tat tariff dispute between the “However, the main by Bloomberg News had pre- world’s two largest econo- reason for this weakness is dicted the central bank would mies is having a dispropor- now likely to be significantly cut rates by 25 basis points. Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das in Mumbai on Wednesday. (EPA) tionately large impact on weaker foreign demand,” The Reserve Bank also German goods producers. Solveen said. revised down its growth pro- The cut to borrowing costs The growth figures had points incrementally through- “The longer this contin- The German government jection for 2019-20 from 7.0 comes as central banks around come in at 5.8 percent in the out 2019 after this rate cut,” ues, the more likely it is that expects the economy to grow percent to 6.9 percent, noting the world adopt a more dovish fourth quarter. It meant India Elara Capital economist Ga- other sectors of the economy by a meagre 0.5 percent this that the global economy has tone on monetary policy amid had lost its place as the world’s rima Kapoor told AFP. will be dragged into this. year and rebound with a 1.5 been losing pace. the global slowdown. fastest-growing major econ- India’s inflation rose to Growth forecasts for Germa- percent expansion in 2020. “Domestic economic activ- This is the fourth reduc- RBI cuts omy to China, which is cur- an eight-month high of 3.18 ny are likely to be trimmed Andreas Scheuerle from ity continues to be weak, with tion this year under gover- rently on a 6.4 percent-growth percent in June but was with- further,” Krueger said. DekaBank said the industrial the global slowdown and es- nor Shaktikanta Das, an ally growth outlook trajectory. in the RBI’s target of four In the second quarter data suggested the economy calating trade tensions posing of Prime Minister Narendra The Reserve Bank also Meanwhile, Finance Min- percent. as a whole, industrial out- contracted by 0.2 percent downside risks,” it added in a Modi who was appointed in ister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Capital Economics’ Shi- put fell by 1.8 percent on in the second quarter after statement. December after his predeces- revised down its growth projec- budget announcements in lan Shah warned further the quarter, driven by steep expanding by 0.4 percent in A fall in domestic demand sor quit following a spat with tion for 2019-20 from 7.0 July created panic with a new policy loosening could be a drops in metal production, the first three months of the lowered India’s growth rate in the government over alleged percent to 6.9 percent, noting tax proposal for the super-rich misstep, and “lead to higher machinery and automobile year. the last quarter to 5.8 percent, interference. that the global economy has that also targeted trusts used inflation and interest rates in manufacturing, the economy “We assume that this is with unemployment at its Modi -- who won a sec- been losing pace by a large number of foreign the future”. ministry said. the prelude to a technical highest since the 1970s. ond landslide victory in recent funds. “The extent of the slow- “Industry remains in an recession,” Scheuerle add- Indian carmakers includ- national elections -- faces a Economists said further down is open to debate. Soft economic downturn,” the ed. A technical recession is ing Mahindra & Mahindra massive challenge to create took charge in May faced twin cuts could be on the cards. surveys show that spare ca- ministry said. Production in normally defined as at least have halted production and enough jobs for the 1.2 million blows when data showed eco- “RBI has moved its stance pacity remains limited, while construction fell 1.1 percent two quarters of contraction reported falling sales as con- Indians who join the labour nomic expansion falling to a to accommodative and infla- bank lending growth is close in the second quarter while in a row. sumer demand fell throughout market each month. five-year-low and rising un- tion is under control. RBI will to a five-year high,” Shah 2019. The new government that employment. cut interest rates by 50 basis said. British rail firms to pull out of Europe-wide train ticket scheme news on its Twitter page, “de- end of Britain’s participation Mark Smith, a popular rail The Eurostar trains, which link London spite us wanting to remain comes after British railway travel blogger who goes by the part of the group.” It stressed firms chose to stop selling name “The Man in Seat 61,” with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, will that the move was “not linked Eurail passes, available to trav- called it “a sad day.” “Brits will to our membership of the EU.” ellers from outside Europe. still be able to buy and use In- not be affected by the change Britain is currently set to leave In his statement, which the terrail passes, but only start- the European Union on Octo- RDG posted on Twitter, Nis- ing in London, no UK travel DPA (RDG), an umbrella organisa- ber 31. bet touted the country’s own covered. Inbound visitors will BERLIN tion that brings together Brit- The Interrail passes - for BritRail scheme as “the best be discouraged from ventur- ain’s passenger and freight ser- citizens of European countries option for tourists.” The move ing beyond London as that will EUROPE’S continent- vices, will end its partnership - and Eurail passes allow “flex- was met with disappointment cost extra,” he said. wide hop-on, hop-off ticket with Eurail and Interrail from ible, borderless travel” across and criticism online. Andy McDonald, the shad- schemes, Interrail and Eurail, January 1, a statement from the continent, according to the Some pointed out the neg- ow transport minister for Brit- will cease to cover train travel the Eurail Group said. Utrecht-based Eurail Group, ative impact it could have on ain’s opposition Labour Party, in Britain from 2020, accord- As a result, travellers who which is owned by over 35 Eu- Irish rail tourism. “As people criticized the change in light ing to a Wednesday announce- purchase the scheme’s Global ropean railway and shipping Tickets purchased before the end of the year will still be valid for travel via UK on inter-rail in of the “climate crisis.” “We ment. Pass, which currently covers companies. British rail travel until they expire. both direction [sic], they will should be making it easier for The passes have long been 31 European countries, “will The Eurostar trains, which either fly [to Ireland} or not people to travel between coun- popular with young people as no longer be able to travel in link London with Paris, Brus- the end of the year will still be tions director Robert Nisbet bother once this happens,” one tries by rail, not encouraging a way of backpacking across Great Britain,” the statement sels and Amsterdam, will not valid for British rail travel until blamed the Eurail Group for Twitter user wrote. flying by making rail travel Europe. added. be affected by the change. they expire. ending Britain’s “decades-long Irish Ferries are a partner more expensive and difficult,” The Rail Delivery Group The RDG confirmed the Tickets purchased before RDG Regions and Na- membership of Interrail.” The in the rail travel schemes. he wrote on Twitter.

US-CHINA TRADE WAR WOES Tesla considers raising prices in China from September

REUTERS rency manipulator label saying it start production of the Model 3 to- BEIJING has not used and will not use the ward the end of the year. yuan to cope with the US trade fric- Deliveries of all models in the US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc tions. second quarter this year rose 51 is considering lifting its prices in The sharp drop in the yuan percent from the first quarter to China from September amid yuan- comes days after US President New factory 95,200 vehicles, including 77,550 related uncertainty, two people fa- Donald Trump stunned financial Model 3s, 17,650 Model S and X. miliar with the matter said. markets by vowing to impose 10 Tesla currently imports all the Last month, Tesla globally The people declined to be percent tariffs on the remaining cars it sells in China, but it is in dropped the standard-range vari- named as the plan has not been $300 billion of Chinese imports the process of building a factory ants of its Model X and Model S made public. They did not offer de- from September 1, abruptly break- in Shanghai that will manufacture from its product lineup and adjust- tail on the price change. ing a brief ceasefire in a trade war Model 3 cars in the initial phase ed prices across its range. China allowed the yuan to that has disrupted global supply and help it minimise the impact In China, the world’s largest weaken past the 7-per-dollar level chains and slowed growth. of the trade war and tariffs electric vehicle market, the trade on Monday for the first time in Tesla currently imports all the frictions between China and the US more than a decade, after which cars it sells in China, but it is in has caused Tesla to adjust its multi- the US government labelled China the process of building a factory Tesla superchargers are seen in a parking lot in Suzhou, China recently. (REUTERS) Tesla broke ground on the ple times over the past year because a currency manipulator, raising the in Shanghai that will manufacture Shanghai factory in January and its of the tariff changes. stakes in the trade dispute between Model 3 cars in the initial phase If enacted, this would be the yuan fell this week and points to Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk Tesla did not immediately re- the two countries. and help it minimise the impact of first case of a planned price ad- the growing pressure that import- has said the firm aims to finish ini- spond to a Reuters’ request for China firmly opposes the cur- the trade war and tariffs. justment by an importer since the ers are facing. tial construction this summer and comment. www.guide.com.qa  Thursday, August 8 , 2019

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ORMULA 1 motor-rac- ing has refused to dis- Liberty Media, Formula Ftance itself from reports 1’s owner, sees Saudi it is planning to race in Saudi Arabia as a key market in Arabia, despite the country’s harbouring of a pirate network trying to grow its Middle that has cost the series one East audience, and could of its most prominent broad- command a lucrative cast partners and the ongoing fall-out from the alleged state- hosting fee by staging a sponsored killing last year Grand Prix in the country. of dissident journalist Jamal It did not respond to Khashoggi in the Saudi consu- late in Istanbul. questions regarding Discussions between Saudi Saudi Arabia’s suitability authorities and Liberty Me- as a host, considering its dia, Formula 1’s owner, have been taking place recently, widely-reported links to and teams have been asked for beoutQ, the pirate net- their thoughts on competing work that regularly steals in the country, potentially as early as 2021, the UK’s Times coverage of Formula 1 newspaper reported. races from Liberty’s allo- Liberty sees Saudi Arabia cated broadcast partners. as a key market in trying to grow its Middle East audience, and could command a lucra- of a Saudi race being disturbed tive hosting fee by staging a by anti-government protests, in Grand Prix in the country. recent months there has been Formula 1 told Sportcal more concerted opposition to – a world-leading provider sporting events taking place in of sports market intelligence A TV grab of illegal beoutQ broadcast of F1 Grand Prix from Austin, US. the Kingdom, after details re- – that “discussions regarding garding the disappearance of potential future races remain Khashoggi became known. private, and we are not going In January, the Super- to elaborate further on the copa de Italia, Italian soccer’s subject.” annual contest between the It did not respond to ques- winners of the league and the tions regarding Saudi Arabia’s Coppa Italia, took place in the suitability as a host, consider- Illegal broadcast piracy is the biggest threat to the sports and entertainment industry and Saudi Arabia’s beoutQ is pouring petrol on country, with the decision to ing its widely-reported links the problem. Most sports organisations are trying to do something about this epidemic; Formula 1 is only encouraging it. BeIN’s deal to stage the game there provok- to beoutQ, the pirate network ing widespread criticism of that regularly steals cover- cover Formula 1 in the MENA region, worth an estimated $30 million to $40 million, expired at the end of the 2018 season, and the the Italian football authori- age of Formula 1 races from broadcaster did not renew it, noting that every one of the races it showed that year had been pirated by beoutQ. ties, coming roughly three Liberty’s allocated broadcast months after Khashoggi was partners. – beIN Sports murdered after entering the BeoutQ has been regularly Saudi consulate in Istanbul in condemned by multiple sport- free on beoutQ’s IPTV func- that appeared to imply criti- turned to a 2018 statement caster across the region, in a the region, Bahrain and Abu October 2018. ing bodies, including Formula tion; but it is also remarkably cism of Formula 1, Tom Keav- on beoutQ: “It has come to five-year deal. Dhabi, routinely meet with At the time, Gaetano Mic- 1, and broadcasters, but law short-sighted given every day eny, BeIN’s managing direc- our attention that certain Last week, seven of the criticism and attract local anti- ciche, president of Serie A, told firms in Saudi, when asked, that beoutQ exists, Formula tor of MENA, said: “A rights Formula 1 content from the most powerful soccer bodies government protests. Indeed, media: “When we made this have repeatedly declined to 1’s rights are worth less. holder’s stance on beoutQ’s pi- 2018 FIA F1 World Cham- in the world, led by FIFA, is- in 2011, the Bahrain GP was decision, the Khashoggi affair represent claimants in law- “Illegal broadcast piracy is racy – in other words whether pionship has been illegally sued a joint statement calling cancelled when the protests had not happened. If it had, I suits against the broadcaster. the biggest threat to the sports they’re taking legal action, transmitted by the channel for beoutQ, the Saudi Arabia- threatened to interfere with probably would not have made BeIN Sports, the interna- and entertainment industry making a public stand, and known as beoutQ, operating backed rampant pirate net- preparations for the race itself. this choice.... Saudi Arabia is tional pay-television network and Saudi Arabia’s beoutQ is doing everything within their primarily within the MENA work, to finally be brought to Although Saudi is looking a very important country for based in Qatar, and one of the pouring petrol on the problem. power to combat the industri- region. beoutQ has not ac- justice. However, this came six to reform in an effort to en- Italy at the level of trade.” broadcasters most affected by Most sports organisations are al-scale theft of their rights – is quired any rights from For- months on from a similar col- courage more western firms to Golf’s European Tour and beoutQ – at the start of the trying to do something about a critical factor that we’re now mula 1 to transmit coverage lective rallying call that seem- invest and do business in the USA’s World Wrestling Enter- year, announced it would not this epidemic; Formula 1 is considering when bidding.” of the World Championship. ingly had little impact. country, controversy still re- tainment have also received be renewing its Formula 1 con- only encouraging it.” This is despite Formula Formula 1 takes intellectual There are also concerns mains over treatment handed criticism for their decisions to tract because of piracy – told BeIN’s deal to cover For- 1 having issued a statement property infringement of about the potential for Saudi out to anyone who opposes the stage events in Saudi Arabia. Sportcal: “Formula 1 contin- mula 1 in the MENA region, ahead of last June’s French this nature extremely seri- Arabia to use a Formula 1 kingdom’s ruling family. Any Formula 1 race would ues to turn a blind eye (to the worth an estimated $30 mil- Grand Prix accusing beoutQ of ously, we are looking into race to engage in ‘sportswash- The teams will apparently most likely take place in Ad theft of sports rights). This is lion to $40 million, expired broadcasting the series with- the issue and those that are ing’, and to attempt to cover ask for a “significant” number Diriyah on the outskirts of not only commercially self- at the end of the 2018 season, out rights. involved and will take appro- its chequered human rights of promises before they com- Riyadh, the country’s capital. harming given the broadcast and the broadcaster did not According to BeIN, beoutQ priate action.” reputation by putting on a mit to any race in the country, Ad Diriyah’s racetrack has al- feeds of Formula 1’s global renew it, noting that every one is still stealing race coverage MENA rights to live cov- grand prix that would show such as human rights, wom- ready hosted Formula E, the broadcast partners – includ- of the races it showed that year from around 17 Formula 1 erage of Formula 1 have now the country in a more favour- en’s rights, and freedom for electric series which made ing Sky, ESPN, Fox and Chan- had been pirated by beoutQ. rights-holders. been secured by MBC Group, able light. travelling press. its debut in the country last nel 4 – are widely available for In a statement at the time Formula 1 on Tuesday re- a free-to-air satellite broad- The two other races held in In addition to the possibility December. (Sportcal) PSG look set to extend Ligue 1 dominance, with or without Neymar

REUTERS sure to do better this time. The Brazilian will have to “Players will have to be lan and then Tite with the Bra- PARIS Although they officially serve a three-match Champi- more responsible than be- zilian national side. kick off their season at home ons League ban this season fore,” Khelaifi told ‘France They visit Monaco – who WITH or without Neymar, to Nimes on Sunday, PSG’s after insulting match offi- Football’ in June. “It must be must improve on a dismal last Paris St Germain look set to season does not start in ear- cials during their elimination completely different. They season – in the league’s open- continue their Ligue 1 domi- nest until February when the against Manchester United. will have to do more and work ing match on Friday. nance for another season with Champions League knockout He was also banned for harder. They are not there for Meanwhile, former Porto, other clubs simply unable to stages get under way. Every- three domestic matches at the their own amusement. Chelsea and Tottenham Hot- match them. thing that comes before that is end of last season following “I do not want star behav- spur coach Andre Villas-Boas The Qatari-owned club regarded as a formality. an altercation with a spectator iour any more,” he said, add- has taken over at Marseille, his have won the league for six of So far, it has been a quiet following their French Cup fi- ing that Leonardo would enjoy first job after nearly two years on the last seven seasons, with transfer window by their stand- nal loss to Stade Rennes. his “total confidence.” the sidelines. His side kick off at only AS Monaco interrupt- ards although they have still PSG’s new sporting direc- Olympique Lyonnais and home to Reims on Saturday. ing the run in 2016-17, and spent around 80 million euros tor Leonardo Araujo, back for Olympique de Marseille, who Lille, a surprise second finished 13 points clear of the on Abdou Diallo from Borussia a second stint in the role, has along with AS Monaco are seen last season, are not seen as field last season and 16 points Dortmund, Idrissa Gana Gueye said that Neymar can leave if as the only teams capable of serious contenders after sell- ahead the season before that. from Everton and Pablo Sarabia a buyer is found. “But to date, capitalising on any PSG slipups, ing Nicolas Pepe, scorer of 22 Their dominance so com- from Sevilla, while Ander Her- we do not know if anyone are among seven teams starting goals last term, to Arsenal for plete that last season was rera has joined from Manches- wants to buy him or at what the league under new coaches. 80 million euros ($89.53 mil- largely regarded as a failure ter United on a free transfer. price,” he told Le Parisien. Olympique Lyonnais, in a lion), and forward Rafael Leao after they missed out on the The big question concerns Previously sporting direc- bold move, have given former to AC Milan for 32 million. two domestic cup competi- unsettled forward Neymar who Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (left), Brazilian tor at AC Milan, Leonardo will Brazil international Sylvinho Nantes have named Pat- tions and were knocked out the club would be sanctioned forward Neymar (centre) and Italian midfielder Marco Verratti cel- be tasked with implementing a has first senior coaching role, rick Collot as interim coach of the Champions League in for missing the start of pre-sea- ebrate after winning the French Trophy of Champions match against tougher disciplinary approach the 45-year-old having pre- after Vahid Halilhodzic the round of 16, placing coach son training last month amid Rennes (SRFC) at the Shenzhen Universiade Stadium in Shenzhen, demanded by club chairman vious worked as assistant to stepped down on Friday after Thomas Tuchel under pres- talk of a return to Barcelona. China, on August 3, 2019. (AFP) Nasser al Khelaifi. Roberto Mancini at Inter Mi- 10 months in charge. Sports Thursday, August 8, 2019 17

‘Disappointed AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE and hurt’ – Arthur hits out after Pakistan axe

Mickey Arthur attends an indoor nets training session of Pakistan team in Taunton, England, during the 2019 World Cup. (AFP) AFP KARACHI

MICKEY Arthur said he was “disappointed and hurt” on Wednesday as he was axed as Pakistan coach following an underwhelming World Cup. Arthur, who has been linked with a move to England, said he had done his best with Pakistan who narrowly failed to reach the World Cup semi-finals. “I am extremely disap- pointed and hurt,” the South African told AFP shortly after Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez (centre) argues with referees during the AFC Champions League match against Al Duhail at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Tuesday. (AFP) the Pakistan Cricket Board an- nounced his departure. “I did my wholehearted effort to lift Pakistan cricket,” he added. Arthur’s contract expired after last month’s World Cup, Coach Xavi disappointed with a won by hosts England, and he had asked for a two-year ex- tension. But Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said Arthur and his coaching staff, draw, rues missed penalty call including assistants Grant Flower and Azhar Mahmood, were all out. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK today is that we didn’t win. It’s centre of a transfer dilemma tough for the referee, but in Muntari. The Iraqi, however, DOHA not a bad result as we scored with Al Gharafa, but Xavi my opinion, it was a penalty.” needs time to adapt to the an away goal but we deserve said the 29-year-old didn’t Meanwhile Al Duhail team according to his Portu- Mickey Arthur’s contract AL Sadd’s head coach Xavi more than that. What makes participate because he hadn’t coach Rui Faria said his team guese coach. expired after last month’s praised his side’s performance me happy is how the players trained enough. will not approach the second “Mohanad is a new player World Cup and he had while expressing his disap- performed on the pitch,” the Spot kick “Khoukhi is an important leg feeling any pressure de- and he is new to the team, so asked for a two-year exten- pointment after the Wolves Spaniard said after the match player foe the team and he is spite giving away a vital goal including him from the be- were held to a 1-1 draw by Al on Tuesday. Coach Xavi Hernandez, one of the best players in Qa- to Al Sadd. ginning of the match was not sion. But Pakistan Cricket Duhail in the first leg of their “I have been working wih making his transition into tar. But he arrived late at the “The performance at any the right decision. He does Board chief Ehsan Mani said AFC Champions League Round the players for three weeks coaching with just three camp and did not train much, stadium inside Doha does not not know the strategy of the Arthur and his coaching of 16 at the Al Janoub Stadium. and I am happy with their weeks in the new role, said so he sat on the bench today. make any difference to us. We team and Muntari was the Xavi, making his transi- performance. We were better Al Sadd deserved more than We didn’t need him today be- know that Al Sadd have an ad- best choice for me. Mohanad staff, including assistants tion into coaching with just than Al Duhail but this is foot- a draw. He felt there was a cause of the good performanc- vantage due to the away goal, needs more time to adapt Grant Flower and Azhar three weeks in the new role, ball; if you don’t make use of penalty which should have es of the other players. He will but we have to work hard to and know how the team Mahmood, were all out. said Al Sadd deserved more the chances, then you won’t been given in the last minute have a crucial role to play in qualify to the next round. I’m plays,” said Faria. than a draw. win. I am satisfied with the but said mistakes are a part the upcoming matches.” sure the players will put on a The winner between both “It feels really good to coach performance. We could have of the game. As for the penalty which good performance in the away the teams will either play Al “PCB will be immediately this team. Our players were won but now there’s another was not given for Al Sadd, Xavi leg,” Faria said. Ahli or Al Hilal in the quarter undertaking a robust recruit- the best and had a great desire game remaining, which will said: “Mistakes are part of the New signing Mohanad Ali -final. Al Hilal beat Al Ahli 2-4 ment process after it decided to win. The AFC Champions be played at our home and we Al Sadd were without in- game. I don’t like to talk about made his debut but had lit- in their first leg match, go- not to renew the contracts of League is a tough tournament. are thinking about that game fluential defender Boualem refereeing. A penalty call in tle or no impact on the game ing into the second leg with head coach Arthur, bowling “My only disappointment now,” he added. Khoukhi who has been at the the last minute of the game is after replacing Mohammed the advantage. coach Azhar Mahmood, bat- ting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden,” the board said in a statement. Pakistan’s new coaching Lanka suspend coach ahead of NZ series staff will be appointed after a Chahar’s new ball skills on four-member committee as- AFP because this might end up be- sistants were expected to be sesses the team’s performance COLOMBO ing a legal issue.” shown the door. at the World Cup, it said. par with Kumar, says Kohli Sports Minister Harin Fer- There was no immediate Reports say Arthur is on SRI Lankan cricket authori- nando said this month that comment from Hathurusingha the shortlist of names for the REUTERS ties on Wednesday suspended Hathurusingha would be giv- who had earlier said he wanted next England coach after Tre- head coach Chandika Ha- en until the start of Sri Lanka’s to continue in the post till his vor Bayliss departs following DEEPAK Chahar’s new ball thurusingha and appointed a home Test series against New contract runs out in 16 months. the ongoing Ashes Test series. skills are comparable to that temporary replacement for the Zealand, which begins on Au- Fernando was critical of Pakistan lost heavily to of an experienced Bhuvnesh- upcoming New Zealand series. gust 14, to quit and make way a reported $40,000 monthly arch-rivals India at the World war Kumar, India captain Vi- Cricket board chairman for a new coach. salary paid to Hathurusingha Cup but finished with a record rat Kohli said after the rookie Shammi Silva said former Sri “If Hathurusingha does and said Sri Lanka could have of five wins from nine match- seamer’s match-winning Lanka fast bowler Rumesh Rat- not leave, we may have to con- hired a foreign coach at half es, including one game that opening spell against West In- nayake was made interim coach sider legal action or offer him the price. was rained off. dies on Tuesday. pending a final decision on the a different job at the board,” Fernando said there were They scored 11 points and Playing only his second status of Hathurusingha. Fernando said at the time. three international candidates were unlucky to be pipped to Twenty20 international, Cha- “Hathurusingha will not be Following Sri Lanka’s dis- hoping to replace Hathurus- the semi-finals by New Zea- har posted figures of 3-1-4-3 involved in this (New Zealand) appointing World Cup, where ingha and they were asking land – who also had 11 points to leave West Indies reeling series,” Silva told reporters. they finished in sixth-place, for lower salaries of between – on net run-rate. in the third and final match “We can’t tell you details Hathurusingha and his as- $17,500 to $25,000 a month. The PCB committee, which of the series in Guyana which includes former captains Wasim India won by seven wickets to Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq and complete a 3-0 sweep. Deepak Chahar (L) of India celebrates the dismissal of Sunil Narine which met on Friday, was unan- Kumar, 29, is renowned of West Indies during the 3rd T20I at the Guyana National Stadium in imous in calling for new coach- for his ability to swing the new Providence, Guyana, on Tuesday. (AFP) Anderson vows to return before Ashes end es. “The committee comprised ball in both directions and has of individuals who possess tre- played 21 Tests, 111 One-dayers the new ball in any conditions, in the Territorial Army. AFP Stone absence adds to mendous acumen, experience and 40 T20 matches for India. and that has been his USP Pant has used his chances LONDON England’s injury woes and knowledge,” Mani said. Chahar has played a lone in the IPL as well.” Chahar’s well in the test format and hit “The unanimous recommen- ODI and made the Indian strikes reduced the hosts to a century in an Oval Test last ENGLAND’S record wicket LONDON: England fast bowler Olly Stone will miss the second dation of the committee was squad on the back of a strong 14-3 inside the first four overs year while also smashing an taker James Anderson is de- Ashes Test against Australia after being ruled out for at least that it was time for new lead- 2019 season in the Indian Pre- and West Indies could never unbeaten 159 against Aus- termined to return to the team two weeks with a back injury. Stone, who suffered the injury in ership and a fresh approach.” mier League T20 tournament recover sufficiently and man- tralia in Sydney in January but before the Ashes series with training on Tuesday, joins fellow pacemen James Anderson and The PCB said it would ad- during which he finished third aged 146-6 in their 20 overs. scored nought and four in the Australia ends in September he Mark Wood in being ruled out of the Lord’s Test, which starts vertise the posts soon. on the list of wicket-takers India then rode on an un- first two T20s. told The Sun on Wednesday. on August 14. “It’s really disappointing for Olly that he’s been Arthur joined Pakistan in with 22 wickets. beaten 42-ball 65 from wicket- “He’s got a lot of skill and tal- The 37-year-old has been ruled out of action for such an important two weeks of cricket May 2016, leading them to a “He was really lethal with keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant ent,” Kohli said. “It’s about win- ruled out of the second Ash- because of a reoccurrence of his back injury,” said Warwickshire drawn Test series with Eng- the new ball,” Kohli said at the and captain Kohli’s 59 to reach ning and finishing games like es Test, which starts next sport director Paul Farbrace. Jofra Archer, who has also suffered land that lifted them to the top post-match presentation. “The their target with ease. these and gaining confidence, Wednesday at Lord’s, after with a side strain in recent weeks, is expected to replace Ander- of the rankings. Pakistan also way he swings it and the areas Pant, 21, has been long ear- which he wants to do as well. injuring his right calf having son for the second Test. (AFP) won the Champions Trophy he bowls in, he puts the bats- marked as the successor to long- “It’s about giving him a bowled just four overs in the in England in June 2017. “We man in a lot of trouble. serving wicketkeeper Mahendra bit more space to ease himself series opener at Edgbaston also became world number “With the new ball, his Singh Dhoni. The 38-year-old into international cricket. If he as Australia romped to a 251- played competitive cricket Lancashire. one in Twenty20 cricket in this skills are right up there (with Dhoni is sitting out India’s plays like this more regularly, run victory. for a month leading into “I’m pretty confident I can period, which was an achieve- Kumar’s), swinging it both tour to discharge his responsi- we will see his potential shine Anderson, who has taken the match after injuring get over this, I want to keep ment,” he said. ways and getting a lot with bilities as an honorary colonel for India.” 575 Test wickets, had not the same calf playing for going,” said Anderson. 18 Thursday, August 8, 2019 Sports

Serena again Kyrgios back to old self with tops Forbes list of highest-paid sports women towel tantrum in Montreal AFP WASHINGTON

US tennis superstar Serena Wil- The Australian falls to Britain’s Kyle Edmund in straight sets at Rogers Cup liams topped Forbes magazine’s list of the highest paid women REUTERS Canadian teenager Felix in sports for the fourth straight MONTREAL Auger-Aliassime also secured year on Tuesday. a spot in the second round of The business publication NICK Kyrgios looked to have the U.S. Open tune-up with calculated that the 23-time turned over a new leaf in re- a 6-2 6-7(3) 7-6(3) win over Grand Slam singles champion cent weeks, his playful banter compatriot Vasek Pospisil. earned $29.2 million in the with fans and improved focus Awaiting 18-year-old Au- 12-month period ending June helping him produce some of ger-Aliassime is 17th-seeded 1 – with just $4.2 million of that his best tennis, but his dark fellow Canadian Milos Raonic, coming from prize money. side returned in Montreal on the latter having won their Japan’s Naomi Osaka, who Tuesday thanks to a row over only career meeting last year burst to international stardom a white towel. in Indian Wells. with a stunning upset of Wil- The volatile Austral- Third seeded German Al- liams in the 2018 US Open ian, who won the Citi Open in exander Zverev won 80 per- final and went on to win the Washington on Sunday, was cent of his first serve points Australian Open in January, dumped out of the opening to dispatch Cameron Norrie became just the fourth woman round of the Rogers Cup by 7-6(4) 6-4 and set up a second- to earn more than $20 million Britain’s Kyle Edmund 6-3 6-4 round meeting with Nikoloz in a year – after Williams and after an angry exchange with Basilashvili, who took out Jan- tennis stars Maria Sharapova the umpire saw him collect a John Isner of the United States hits a return against Jordan Thompson Lennard Struff to advance. and Li Na. code violation for an obscen- of Australia during Day 5 of the Rogers Cup. (AFP) British qualifier Dan Evans Forbes pegged Osaka’s ity. faces a tough second-round earnings at $24.3 million, put- Kyrgios had asked the Kyrgios a white towel, but it should serve. clash against top seed and de- ting her second on a list domi- umpire before the match if he did little to help the Austral- Next up for Edmund is a fending champion Rafa Nadal nated by tennis players. could be given a white towel ian’s cause with Edmund put- second-round meeting with after beating Australian Alex Former Wimbledon cham- instead of the tournament’s ting on a serving masterclass eighth-seeded Russian Daniil de Minaur 6-4 7-6(6). pion Angelique Kerber was branded one and the 24-year- to advance. Medvedev on Wednesday. Croatia’s Marin Cilic, the third on the list with earnings old threw a tantrum when he Kyrgios’ outburst comes Big-serving American 14th seed, got past Ameri- of $11.8 million followed by this realised five games into the after the Australian seemed John Isner fired down 26 aces can qualifier Bradley Klahn year’s Wimbledon champion Si- match his request had not to be reinventing himself as a to help secure a 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) 6-3 7-6(7) to advance, while mona Halep. been met. crowd favourite in the weeks win over Australian Jordan Argentine Guido Pella upset Forbes included prize mon- “I’m not allowed to leave following his Wimbledon de- Thompson. Belgian 15th seed David Goffin ey, salaries, bonuses, endorse- the chair,” the umpire said af- feat by Rafa Nadal. The 12th seed, who had lost 6-4 7-6(4). ments and appearance fees be- ter the angry Australian had The superb tennis Kyrgios three of his four tiebreaks in In other first-round tween June 1, 2018, and June 1, asked him to get the towel. played in that match won him the two weeks leading into the matches, Moldova’s Radu Al- 2019 in the figures. “You’re telling me that new admirers and the Aus- event, put an end to the tense bot beat Frenchman Gilles Si- The highest placed athlete you can’t radio in just for one tralian has fed off the crowd battle when he fired down an mon while Argentina’s Diego from a different sport was US Nick Kyrgios of Australia during his match against Kyle Edmund of white towel?” a seething Kyr- at subsequent tournaments, ace on his third match point Schwartzman and Australian footballer Alex Morgan, who Britain on Day 5 of the Rogers Cup at IGA Stadium Montreal, Quebec, gios replied. sharing jokes with fans and to set up a clash with Chilean lucky loser John Millman also clocked in at 12th. Morgan Canada on Tuesday. (AFP) A ball boy finally handed even asking them where he Cristian Garin. advanced. earned $5.8 million.

Private donors revive F1 race in Al Rayyan fall in AFC Futsal Mexico after government cut funds Club Championship opener PSG’s Jordan-designed

REUTERS of business people would 2019/20 away jersey help cover the costs, which local authorities have said are FORMULA One drivers will about $45 million a year. rev up their race cars again “I want to give you all the available at Villagio Mall for the annual Mexican Grand good news. ... Formula One Prix, Mexico City’s mayor is staying in Mexico,” Shein- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK said on Wednesday, after a baum said in a video posted DOHA cut in government funding on Twitter, adding that the put the future of the widely head of the governing body THE new Paris Saint-Germain attended race in question. FIA would sign a new con- away jersey for the 2019/2020 Mexico had signed a tract on Thursday. season co-signed with the brand five-year contract for annual “The city isn’t investing Jordan will be first available Grand Prix races in 2014. a single public resource,” exclusively at the official Club But after President Andres Sheinbaum said. “It’s good store located in the renowned Manuel Lopez Obrador took news for the city, it brings Villagio mall located in Doha. office in December, he said tourism, it brings income.” A year on from the suc- the deal would not be re- Formula One has held the Al Rayyan began their AFC Futsal Club Championship Thailand cessful start of their collabora- newed because public funds Mexican Grand Prix every 2019 campaign with a 4-9 loss to Naft Al Wasat of Iraq at the tion and a few weeks after the were needed for other tour- year since 2015, drawing a Bangkok Arena on Wednesday. Though Al Rayyan started well, the high-profile launch of the third ism booster projects such as total of 1 million people. The Iraqi team overwhelmed the Lions in their opening Group B clash. Paris Saint-Germain x Jordan building the “Mayan Train” competition previously ran In the other match in the group, Thai Son Nam FC of Vietnam beat lifestyle collection, the Parisian The jersey, which will be worn by leading players such as Kylian on the Yucatan Peninsula. in Mexico between 1963 to AGMK FF of Uzbekistan 4-1. Al Rayyan will face the Vitnamese club has once again teamed up Mbappe, Marco Verratti and Marie-Antoinette Katoto, is framed Mexico City Mayor Clau- 1970, and again from 1986 team next on Friday. with the Jumpman logo for its by black trim on the collar and sleeves. dia Sheinbaum said a group to 1992. official shirt. Presented by the Rouge & The shirt also bears the logo red glow in 2019-20. Bleu players before a crowd of of All – Accor Live Limitless, Fabien Dilem, Head of over 200 local fans at the Jor- the new main partner of Paris Paris Saint-Germain’s MEA/ dan store in Shenzhen as part of Saint-Germain’s men’s and India office said: “Paris Saint- La Liga start date still unknown as court delays decision the club summer tour of China, women’s football teams. Germain is very committed the 2019/20 away shirt boasts The jersey, which will be to developing its presence AFP on Friday and Monday nights as announced by La Liga at the La Liga argues it has the the iconic infrared colour so worn by leading players such in Qatar and to strengthen MADRID this term. start of last month. authority to set the dates and well known to fans of Jordan as Kylian Mbappe, Marco Ver- its relationship with its local A commercial court in Ma- The opening round of times of the calendar and that sneakers. ratti and Marie-Antoinette supporters with whom it is THE time and date of La Liga’s drid heard the case for over games also included two removing Friday and Monday For the second season run- Katoto, is framed by black already closely linked. Our opening games of the season four hours on Wednesday but a matches on Monday, August 19 matches would put existing tel- ning, Paris Saint-Germain is the trim on the collar and sleeves. official shop at Villagio Mall may not be decided until days decision may not be made un- when Mallorca were down to evision deals in jeopardy. only football club in the world to The same black also features is one of the three main meet- before the first match kicks off, til Friday or even Monday, four host Eibar, and Real Betis ex- “Broadcasters would begin unveil sports and lifestyle pieces on the shorts and appears on ing points between our Qatari after a court postponed its deci- days before the league had been pected to play at home to Real to negotiate 30 percent down- co-designed with the Jordan the socks in the shape of a fans and Paris Saint-Germain sion on Wednesday. due to begin. Valladolid. wards,” warned Jaume Roures, brand. The club from Paris, double horizontal hoop just in Doha, therefore it will be La Liga and the Spanish The division’s curtain-rais- But RFEF president Luis the president of Mediapro, who the capital of fashion, has con- below the knee. the first to unveil the new Football Federation (RFEF) er was due to take place be- Rubiales has claimed fixtures was presented as a witness by solidated its position as a brand On the reverse of the collar Away jersey in the city. We are locked in another bitter tween Athletic Bilbao and Bar- can only be played this season La Liga. “It would have very that combines sport and style, there is an ode to Paris, a city hope that our local fans will dispute, with the RFEF trying celona at Bilbao’s San Mames on Fridays and Mondays with significant economic conse- which brought it unprecedent- now synonymous with Jordan appreciate it and put on our to ban fixtures taking place stadium on Friday, August 16, the approval of the RFEF. quences,” Roures added. ed popular success last season. and set to be lit up by an infra- colors in the Qatari capital!” Esperance declared African Champions League winners

decision by the CAF executive $50,000 fine for use of flares and officials for some two hours ate CAF body – the discipli- Wydad Casablanca committee to order a replay and the throwing of projectiles before the game was called off nary committee. deemed to have of the second leg, in which the by their supporters during the and Esperance were awarded Wednesday’s decision is Moroccan side refused to play game in Tunis on May 31. the trophy. Five days later, an embarrassing outcome for abandoned game on after a VAR controversy. The teams had drawn 1-1 CAF’s executive committee said the beleaguered CAF executive after VAR controversy Both clubs had appealed in the first leg of the final in the second leg must be replayed committee, which was unani- to the Court of Arbitration for Casablanca and Esperance on neutral territory. mous in ordering a replay in REUTERS Sport, which last week found were 1-0 up in the return Esperance appealed to what critics said was pandering that the CAF executive commit- match when Wydad netted CAS to be reinstated as cham- to the strong Moroccan influ- tee’s decision was wrong and what they thought was a 59th- pions after Wydad’s walk-off, ence on the organisation. TUNISIAN club Esperance ordered the case to be heard by minute equaliser. while the Moroccans argued The running of CAF was tak- have been declared African CAF’s disciplinary committee. The referee ruled it out for they should be declared win- en over last week by FIFA gen- Champions League winners Both clubs were also fined offside, however, and turned ners or that both legs of the eral secretary Fatma Samoura after the Confederation of Af- after a hearing in Cairo on down animated appeals from final be annulled and a single amid allegations of corruption. rican Football’s disciplinary Wednesday. the Wydad players to consult replay ordered. Esperance will now play in committee on Wednesday Wydad received a $20,000 the VAR because the system CAS rejected Wydad’s ar- the Club World Cup in Qatar found opponents Wydad Casa- fine for abandoning the match was not working. gument, but said the question at the end of the year. They are blanca guilty of abandoning the and a further $15,000 for Wydad refused to play on A file picture shows Esperance de Tunis team captain Moez Ben Cheri- of whether the match would also only the third club to retain second leg of the final in May. the use of flares by support- and the argument continued fia lifting the CAF Champions League trophy after their victory over be replayed would need to be the continent’s top club prize, This reverses an earlier ers. Esperance were handed a on the pitch between the teams Morocco’s Wydad Athletic Club. (AFP) considered by the appropri- having won it in 2018. Sports Thursday, August 8, 2019 19 Qatar Airways extends sponsorship for QREC’s major events

addition, Qatar Airways will Agreement be playing a remarkable role in the HH The Amir Sword signed for Festival, especially in terms of horse shipping, which helps European races, facilitate the participation of horses from outside Qatar in HH The Amir the prestigious races run at the QREC Al-Rayyan Park Sword Festival every year.” Qatar Airways Group Chief QREC Chairman Issa bin TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Executive Officer Akbar al Baker Mohammed al Mohannadi Support continues DOHA Qatar Airways Group ing every year. The three-day sport and bringing people to- Chief Executive Akbar al THE Qatar Racing & Eques- mega event is renowned as gether. Baker said: “Qatar Airways trian Club (QREC) and Qatar an integrated racing festival, Under the recently-signed is proud to renew its partner- Airways signed a three-year involving both pure Arabians agreement, Qatar Airways will ship with the Qatar Racing partnership agreement cover- and thoroughbreds. In ad- be the Official Carrier of the and Equestrian Club for a ing the most prestigious three dition, the Qatar Goodwood 2019, 2020 and 2021 renewals further three years. This part- racing events organised and/ Festival and the Qatar Prix de of the QREC-sponsored Qatar nership will enable Qatar Air- or sponsored by QREC every l’Arc de Triomphe are two of Goodwood Festival and the ways to continue to support year. These three top events the highlights of the world’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triom- some of the most significant are the HH The Amir Sword flat-racing season. phe. The 2019 edition of the global events on the horse Festival in Doha, the Qatar The three-year agreement Qatar Goodwood Festival was racing calendar. Goodwood Festival in the reflects the solid and strategic held at the Goodwood race- Qatar Airways Cargo United Kingdom and the Qa- relations between the QREC course, the UK, from July 30 Qatar Airways at the just-concluded Qatar Goodwood Festival. has a long history of provid- tar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and Qatar Airways and their to August 3. This year’s renew- ing world-class service when in France. quest for enhancing their al of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc ficial Carrier of the HH The pure Arabians and thorough- leader in air transport as Qa- transporting horses around The national carrier con- renewed collaboration. The de Triomphe will be staged in Amir Sword Festival in 2020 breds. tar Airways. We have already the world through our state- tinues its sponsorship of QREC aims to produce these its home at ParisLongchamp and 2021. The three-day had remarkable experiences of-the-art live animal cargo three prestigious horseracing events at the highest level, racecourse and its events will mega event is the pinnacle A remarkable with Qatar Airways through terminal at the Hamad In- events, including the HH The which maintains the stand- culminate with the Qatar Prix of horseracing in Qatar and experience our partnership, which was ternational Airport. Through Amir Sword Festival, which ing of Qatar’s equestrian de l’Arc de Triomphe and the the region with a large scale Commenting on the agree- key to QREC’s sponsorship of this partnership we are ex- is the pinnacle of horseracing sports, while Qatar Airways Qatar Arabian World Cup rac- of runners both from Qatar ment, QREC Chairman Issa the Qatar Goodwood Festival, cited to continue showcasing in Qatar and the region with continues its long tradition of es on October 6. and overseas every year. It is bin Mohammed al Mohan- the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Tri- our award winning products a wide range of runners from supporting top sports events Qatar Airways will also renowned as an integrated nadi said “We are pleased to omphe and the Salon du Che- in both passenger and cargo Qatar and overseas compet- demonstrate excellence in maintain its role as the Of- racing festival, involving both renew this partnership with a val in Morocco last year. In services.” Tamim Mohammed hauls Barty crashes out 2nd gold in Arab swimming TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of tennis DOHA QATARI swimmer Tamim Mohammed grabbed his sec- Naomi Osaka wins her second- a lot of great points but just ond gold medal at the Arab The Australian World No. 1 faces risk round match on Wednesday didn’t put enough in a row.” Age Group Swimming Cham- or if Czech Karolina Pliskova Indian Wells champion pionships, which concluded of losing world number one ranking reaches the semi-finals. Bianca Andreescu beat former in Casablanca, Morocco on Marie Bouzkova claimed Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Wednesday. REUTERS “And Sofia served today in the biggest win of her young Bouchard 4-6 6-1 6-4 in an Using his leg and hand TORONTO the big moments. She served career with a 6-2 7-5 upset of all-Canadian first-round clash combination powerfully, Mo- particularly well and got a lot seventh seeded Sloane Ste- while fifth-seeded Dutchwom- hammed emerged the winner WORLD number one Ash of free points.” phens to close out the action an Kiki Bertens reached the in the 100 metres butterfly to Barty’s preparations for the World number 29 Kenin on Tuesday. last 16 with a 6-2 6-1 win over have a three-medal haul. Ear- U.S. Open got off to a rocky failed to serve out the opening The 21-year-old Czech will Francesca Di Lorenzo. lier in the championships, he start as the Australian suffered set at 5-4 but did not let that next face either 2017 French Croatia’s Donna Vekic beat bagged 50m butterfly on Sun- a shock 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 loss to setback derail her, remaining Open champion Jelena Osta- American 14th seed Madison day and followed it up with a American Sofia Kenin in the poised the rest of the way even penko or hard-hitting Russian keys 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(5) in the silver medal in the 50m free- second round of the Rogers as Barty nearly rallied back Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. first round while Wimbledon style on Tuesday. Cup on Tuesday. from big deficits in the second In other matches, seven- quarter-finalist Zhang Shuai About 250 boys and girls French Open champion and third sets. times Grand Slam champion beat Latvia’s Anastasija Sev- are participating in the cham- Barty, playing for the first time “I am just really tired to be Venus Williams was elimi- astova 7-6(5) 6-2 and will next pionship. since falling in the last 16 at honest,” Kenin said. “Such a nated in the first round with a face Russian qualifier Ekat- Wimbledon, was far from her tough player and it was a tough 6-4 6-2 loss to Spaniard Carla erina Alexandrova, who beat Ashraf, Salah to swim Qatar Tamim Mohammed on the podium during the Arab Age Group best and Kenin took full ad- match and I am just so happy Suarez-Navarro. Japan’s Misaki Doi 6-2 6-2. in WC second round Swimming Championships in Casablance, Morocco. vantage, recording her first to have pulled through.” Williams, who has now lost Among the other players Qatari swimmers Omar victory in four meetings with Next up for Kenin will be four consecutive matches, was to reach the Round of 32 in Ashraf and Karim Salah will Swimming World Cup, which fifth round in Berlin (October the Australian. either former world number ultimately undone by a slew Toronto, which is part of the compete in the second round took place in Tokyo. 11-13), the sixth round in Ka- “I wasn’t able to adapt one Victoria Azarenka, who of unforced errors and double U.S. Open Series leading up of the FINA Swimming World This year’s World Cup zan (November 1-3), and the quickly enough, or well earlier beat hard-hitting Ital- faults that allowed Suarez-Na- to the year’s final Grand Slam, Cup 2019, which kicks off on consists of seven rounds with seventh and final round in enough, to play a match of the ian Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-2, or varro to reel off the final four were Czech Katerina Siniako- Thursday in Jinan, China. the third round scheduled in Doha (November 7-9). standard that I expect myself Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. games. va, German qualifier Tatjana Abdulaziz al Obaidly and Singapore (August 15-17). The The seven-round WC se- to play and I want myself to With the loss, Barty could “She was just extra sharp,” Maria and Polish qualifier Iga Firas al Saidi participated in fourth round is to be contested ries also qualifies for the 2020 play,” said Barty. lose her number one ranking if said Williams. “And I played Swiatek. the first round of the FINA in Budapest (October 4-6), the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

AFP said. “As this remains an ongoing legal matter, LONDON we are unable to make any further comment at this time.” DANISH golf star Thorbjorn Olesen has been The alleged incidents took place last week suspended from the European Tour after being when Olesen was returning on a charged with sexual assault, being drunk on an flight from Memphis after competing in the St aircraft and common assault. Jude Invitational. The 29-year-old -- a member of the victori- Police arrested him when the plane landed at ous 2019 European Ryder Cup team and a five- Heathrow and subsequently released him under time champion on the European Tour -- is to ap- investigation. pear in court in London on August 21. “A man has been charged in connection with “Thorbjorn Olesen has been suspended from an incident on an inbound flight to Heathrow Ashleigh Barty of Australia misses a shot against American Sofia Kenin (right) during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament second round at Aviva the European Tour pending the outcome of legal Airport on Monday, July 29,” said a Metropoli- Centre in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) proceedings,” a European Tour spokesperson tan Police spokesperson. Lotto Soudal riders Successful end to QSAA’s talent hunt programme resume Tour of Poland TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in the country so that a talent pool can DOHA be created and these shooters can be AFP from the Wieliczka Salt Mine. groomed for future. WARSAW Team members and staff THREE promising young rifle shooters Kuwari expressed his delight at held discussions late into were honoured by the Qatar Shooting the big success of the talent hunt pro- LOTTO Soudal riders lined up Tuesday night over whether and Archery Association for their pro- gramme, launched by the QSAA. “I’m for Wednesday’s fifth stage of the riders would continue in gress during the training camp from very happy to see the rapid progress of the Tour of Poland despite the the race, according to Polish July to August. the participating shooters in the training death of Belgian cyclist Bjorg agency PAP. Thamer al Suwaidi topped the per- camp which lasted over a month. We’re Lambrecht. The fifth stage was won by formers, while Faisal al Yahri grabbed quite excited to see the big turnout at the Lambrecht, 22, tragically Slovenia’s Luka Mezgec in a the second spot and Al-Harid Fahad al trials. This is the just a start of our plan died following a crash on sprint to the finish at Bielsko- Ibrahim was third. to unearth the talented boys and girls Monday’s third stage after los- Biala, with Germany’s Pas- More than 200 shooters had ap- of various age groups. We’ll continue to ing control of his bike and col- cal Ackermann retaining the peared at the trials, which were followed hold the training camps. liding with a concrete bridge overall leader’s yellow jersey. by the training camp organised by the as- “Enthusiasm and will to do hard over a ditch. The race was resuming af- sociation from July 1 till today to assess work shown by the shooters in the camp “It has been decided that ter organisers neutralised and the potential of the participants, aged up were quite commendable. The asso- all our Lotto Soudal riders shortened Tuesday’s fourth to 15 years. ciation is thrilled by the encouraging re- will start in stage five of the @ stage as Lambrecht’s fellow QSAA President Ali Mohammed al sponse from the shooters. We’ll see how Tour_de_Pologne today and Lotto Soudal riders wore black Kuwari was present at the closing cer- to polish the talent further. We’ll also will ride for Bjorg,” the team armbands and took part in a emony and presented the medals to en- QSAA President Ali Mohammed al Kuwari and young shooters after the podium ceremo- hold competitions regularly for them for tweeted ahead of the start minute’s silence. courage the new generation of shooters ny at the Losail Range on Wednesday. the growth of the sport,” he added. 20 Thursday, August 8, 2019 The Last Word ‘Back to School’ Amir Berbic is new dean of VCUarts Qatar campaign set The professor’s scholarly and creative works examine the role of design in shaping identities of places to kick off soon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Prior to joining the University of exhibitions including Design Issues, Vis- QNA DOHA Illinois at Chicago in 2014, Berbic ual Communication, Print, Graphis, The DOHA was on the Art and Design faculty Society of Typographic Arts, the Interna- AMIR Berbic, a professor of design at the of the American University of tional Council of Design, AIGA Design Ed- THE Ministry of Education and Higher Edu- University of Illinois at Chicago, has been ucators Community, TypeCon and Salone cation is set to organise the sixth edition of the appointed dean of Virginia Common- Sharjah. He was on the American del Mobile in Milan. His work is included annual Back to School campaign for the aca- wealth University School of the Arts in Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) in the permanent collection of the Art In- demic year 2019-2020 under the slogan ‘With Qatar (VCUarts Qatar). Chicago board of directors from stitute of Chicago. Education We Build Qatar’. Berbić has served as associate dean 2015-18, serving as vice-president Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, In collaboration with a number of part- for faculty affairs of the College of Ar- and co-chair of education Berbić immigrated to the US in the 1990s ners, the campaign will be held at KidZania chitecture, Design and the Arts; chair of where he completed his studies and from August 14 to 24 and at Mall of Qatar graphic design; and as acting director of worked in editorial design and publishing. from August 16 to 24. the School of Design at the University of other esteemed institutions in Education He holds an MFA in visual communica- The Back to School Campaign aims to en- Illinois at Chicago. He has worked in col- City, an academic environment with col- tion from the School of the Art Institute of hance communication with the public, pre- laboration with cultural organisations, leges from worldwide universities operat- Chicago and a BFA in graphic design from pare school students and provide them, their arts institutions and publishers. His ing in proximity.” the University of Illinois at Chicago. parents and the school staff with support and scholarly and creative work examines the Prior to joining the University of Il- “It’s a pleasure to welcome Amir awareness. role design can have in shaping identities linois at Chicago in 2014, Berbić was on Berbić to VCUarts Qatar,” said VCU Presi- The Back to School Campaign will include of places. the Art and Design faculty of the Ameri- dent Michael Rao. “I am confident the a variety of competitions related to science as “VCUarts Qatar is nimble, dynamic, Amir Berbic. can University of Sharjah. He was on university’s legacy of groundbreaking in- well as cultural and recreational activities. It experimental and it is a lab for innovative the American Institute of Graphic Arts novation and creativity will continue with will also feature events offering health tips ideas that emerge out of research, teach- establish a world-class arts institution in (AIGA) Chicago board of directors from Dean Berbić as leader. I look forward to and raising traffic awareness of the students. ing and student initiatives within a very the Gulf — one that responds to the local 2015-18, serving as vice-president and co- working with him for years to come.” The campaign is one of the successful unique environment,” Berbić said. context while having global impact. I am chair of education. Berbić succeeds Executive Dean Don- initiatives of the Ministry of Education and “I am inspired by the cooperation especially excited by the possibilities to Berbić’s work has been recognised in ald N Baker, who will continue in his role Higher Education in that it nurtures creativity between VCU and Qatar Foundation to expand on VCU’s relationships with the numerous publications, conferences and through Dec. 31. and the spirit of competition among students in order to enhance their capabilities. Scintillating music, Museum of Islamic Art hosts array of comedy, theatre to ‘Summer Fun’ activities for art lovers enthrall residents The activities include a wide selection of art and calligraphy workshops as well as daily guided tours of the museum in last week of SiQ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA

THE Museum of Islamic Art AS the Summer in Qatar (SiQ) programme comes to (MIA) is holding a series of en- a close on the weekend of August 16, an assortment of gaging workshops and activities entertainment options will end the festivities in a riot dedicated to families and art en- of colour and laughter. Some tickets are still available thusiasts in July and August. for performances. Taking inspiration from the Opening on the first day of Eid and running until museum’s collection, which August 17, Kuwaiti play ‘Khutowat AlShaytan’ (Devil’s covers 1400 years of history Steps) will be staged at Qatar and a wide variety of materials National Theatre. Tickets are and forms, the activities include available through https://www. a wide selection of art and cal- gofortickets.com. ligraphy workshops as well as Qatar National Convention daily in-depth guided tours of Centre (QNCC) is hosting sever- the museum. al entertainment events, begin- Running until the end of ning with visual arts performers August, MIA presents over 35 Blue Man Group, which will en- courses developed by the Art thrall crowds from August 14 to and Calligraphy team to cater 17. Tickets are available through to all age groups. The excit- https://tixbox.com/en. ing calendar of workshops, in- The season’s second instalment of the Doha Com- cludes courses of calligraphy edy Festival will see British-Iranian Omid Djalili, Leb- in Kufic, Ruq’ah, Naskh and anese-American Nemr and Qatari comedian Hamad al Nasta’liq or Diwani scripts and short tours, taking place every further details. Amari bring down the house with their unique obser- art workshops exploring acryl- morning at 10 am and again at The Summer Fun pro- vations on August 15. Ever-popular crooner Kadim al ic or glass painting, drawing, 12 pm. Booking is not required gramme has been developed by Saher will charm fans on August 16-17. Tickets for both geometry, clay sculpting and but further details are available MIA’s Education department these events can be purchased through https://tickets. much more. on the website. as part of the museum’s exten- virginmegastore.me/qa. Every day during the month The last in the series of ‘Alad- sive learning programme, of- As a special treat for all South Indian movie fans in of August, MIA visitors also din’ themed summer camps fering visitors of all ages and Qatar, Lusail Arena will host a galaxy of stars for the have the opportunity to explore would be held for children aged backgrounds the opportunity 8th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) the museum’s collection ac- six to 12 years on August 21. In- to participate in a wide range of on August 15 and 16. The two-day extravaganza will cel- companied by a member of the spired by the cartoon, children events, activities, research and ebrate the best of South Indian cinema in Qatar, coin- team of Museum Guides. In ad- will make carpets and jewel- learning opportunities designed ciding with the Qatar-India Year of Culture. Tickets are dition to the regular afternoon lery, hunt for Aladdin’s treasure for schools, families, adult and available through https://www.aynatickets.com. tours available all-year-round at in the museum and enjoy the specialist audiences. Furthermore, shoppers get one more week to avail 2 pm, this summer visitors are original Disney cartoon. Since For more information about of discounts up to 70 percent with the last chance to win also able to enjoy an in-depth places are limited, booking is es- the Summer Fun activities at nine cash prizes worth QR400,000 and a grand prize look at specific objects during sential and the MI has advised MIA, visit http://www.mia.org. of McLaren Spider 570s (2018 model). The final raffle the new Islamic Art in Focus residents to visit its website for qa/en/whats-on draw will take place on August 16, at Mall of Qatar. Exotic offers await Oryx Rotana visitors during Eid holidays The offers include Eid lunch buffet, Eid staycation offer and ialspec rates for Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club memberships

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK be given a free voucher for a one-day DOHA pool pass, which can be used during the next visit. ORYX Rotana, the five-star luxury busi- To stimulate healthy living during ness hotel in Doha, has launched ex- the Eid period, Oryx Rotana is offer- quisite offers to celebrate Eid Al Adha, ing a special discount of 50 percent on which will be held from August 11 to 14. memberships at the Bodylines Fitness & The offers include Eid lunch buf- Wellness Club for its two months and 6 fet, the Eid staycation offer and special months packages. rates for Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Moreover, the hotel offers exquisite Club memberships. services and packages on wedding ven- On the first day of Eid, hotel guests ues from Arabic to International and and visitors can enjoy sumptuous Eid Asian themes. The professional team lunch buffet at Choices restaurant, at the hotel is ready to meet all the which will include a wide selection of requirements of newlyweds to make cold and hot appetisers, oriental and their wedding a memorable night of a international main courses, live cook- lifetime with the utmost attention to ing stations, and desserts corner, from every detail. 12:30pm to 4:00 pm. Prices start from Commenting on launching the Eid QR189 per adult inclusive of soft drinks Al Adha offers, Ghassan Dalal, general with special discounts for kids. manager of Oryx Rotana said, “We are For leisure aficionados, the Eid delighted to celebrate Eid Al Adha to- staycation offers at Oryx Rotana Doha gether by offering the highest levels of will provide everyone with ultimate re- luxury service to our valued guests in laxation and quality time with families. a festive atmosphere they will never In addition to breakfast and lunch buf- forget.” fet for two, guests can avail 50 percent “Eid Al Adha is the perfect oppor- discount on massage, complimentary tunity to showcase the authentic Qatari usage for the Bodylines Fitness & Well- hospitality with our special offers that ness Club facility and hotel’s ameni- are designed to share everyone’s happi- ties. To spice up the offers, guests will ness at Oryx Rotana”, he added.