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AMIR PERFORMS EID PRAYER, RECEIVES WELL-WISHERS

HE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani performed Eid Al Fitr prayer with citi- Tzens at Al Wajba praying area on Tuesday. HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Personal Representa- tive of the Amir, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani, and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa al Thani took part in the prayer. Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud, along with a group of sheikhs, ministers, members of the Shura Council, ambassadors, and citizens also performed the prayer. Court of Cassation judge and Supreme Judici- ary Council member Dr Thaqeel Sayer al Sham- mari, who led the prayer, delivered the Eid sermon in which he thanked God for grace on Muslims as they completed the fast. He called on the Mus- lims to stay committed to good deeds in respect of the orders of Allah. He called for promoting forgiveness and cooperation, as well as reform, saying it was one of the reasons of the empower- ment of humans on earth. After the Eid prayer, the Amir received Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Ab- dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud and his deputy, sheikhs, ministers, ministries’ undersecretaries, Shura Council members, and citizens. The Amir re- ceived heads of diplomatic missions accredited by Qatar as well as army and police officers, and heads of national institutions and departments. The well-wishers expressed their congratulations and blessings to the Amir, praying to Allah that the occasion brings goodness and prosperity to Qatar and its people, as well as to the Arab and I ask God to accept acts Islamic world. PAGES 2 & 16 of worship, and I con- gratulate the people of Amir exchanges Eid greetings Qatar -- citizens and resi- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al dents -- on the advent of Thani exchanged Eid greetings with a num- blessed Eid Al Fitr, and I ber of leaders of the Arab and Islamic coun- tries in telephone conversations on Tuesday. pray to the Almighty that The Amir exchanged greetings with Iraq’s Arab and Islamic nations President Barham Salih, Somali President enjoy stability, security Mohammed Abdullah Faramajo and Presi- and prosperity. dent of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. (QNA)

Qatar launches Joy and jubilation as e-notification Blockade: Two years on, Qatar system for Qatar celebrates Eid visitors during summer flourishing like never before

THE Ministry of Interior TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK velopments in the last two years. (MoI), in cooperation with DOHA Earlier this year, Qatar’s healthcare sys- the National Tourism Coun- tem was declared the best in Middle East cil (NCC), has launched an DESPITE the unjust blockade dragging on and the fifth best in the world by Legatum e-notification system through for two years now, Qatar is marching ahead Institute, a London-based think tank. Also, the portal (http://www. with its growth story. Qatar is the only country in the region to qatarvisaservices.com) for From completing World Cup projects feature in the top five-list of the Legatum those wishing to travel to Qa- much ahead of the schedule to implement- Prosperity Index, behind Singapore, Lux- tar during the summer sea- ing programmes to achieve food security, embourg, Japan and Switzerland. son from June 4 to August Qatar is flourishing like never before. The The sector achieved another milestone People throng Katara on the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Tuesday. 16, 2019. Residents in Qa- country has implemented several projects when the Hamad Medical Corporation tar can invite their relatives to achieve self-sufficiency in vegetables, (HMC) partially opened its new Trauma HISHAM ALJUNDI places. Katara attracted thou- and receive an electronic fruits and dairy products among others. and Emergency Centre, offering a number DOHA sands of visitors who enjoyed notification allowing them to Qatar’s economy not only withstood of services to patients. a day full of fun and entertain- enter the country on a visa the blockade but also emerged as one of the PAGES 3, 4 & 5 Despite the unjust blockade, the coun- QATAR soaked in festive spirit ment. Traditional activities are on arrival and without visa best performing economies in the region. try’s education landscape remains at the as people from different walks of being held at Katara, especially fees. Target groups include Given its vast net foreign assets, undis- matic rift,” the IMF said just before the sec- highest point of its development marked life celebrated the first day of Eid distribution of Eid gifts among relatives, residents’ friends, rupted hydrocarbon exports and expand- ond anniversary of the Saudi-led embargo. by opening of new schools and colleges in Al Fitr in an atmosphere of joy children. former residents of the ing gas output, Qatar’s economy has weath- Four countries led by Saudi Arabia im- response to the changing times and needs and camaraderie on Tuesday. As some decided to cele- country, and families looking ered the crisis reasonably well. posed a blockade on Qatar on June 5, 2017. of the community. Additionally, academic Citizens and residents brate the Eid holiday at beach- for new destinations. Those Qatar is pushing through with its plans “Qatar’s real GDP growth is estimated programmes have been expanded to equip turned up in large numbers es, hundreds of families turned wishing to travel to Qatar for to solidify its top spot as the world’s largest at 2.2 percent, up from 1.6 percent in 2017,” young people to be visionary leaders in for the early morning prayers, up at the Sealine beach to en- the purpose of visit may also liquefied natural gas (LNG) player both in it said. their countries and beyond. which was followed by the ex- joy the holiday. Public parks obtain a visa on arrival after terms of liquefaction capacity and exports. Similarly, the healthcare sector is flour- “The blockade has become a catalyst change of greetings and fam- such as Aspire Park attracted a submitting the electronic no- “Economic performance improved in ishing. From being named as one of the for growth. It highlighted the importance ily visits. Numerous activities large number of visitors. tification through the portal. 2018. Qatar’s economy has successfully best in the world for launching new hospi- of self-sufficiency and perseverance,” Qatar and events are also going on The traffic flow was smooth (QNA) PAGE 2 absorbed the shocks from the 2014-16 drop tals and world-class medical services, the University (QU) Vice-President for Aca- in shopping malls and public in most areas. in hydrocarbon prices and the 2017 diplo- country’s healthcare sector saw several de- demic Affairs Dr Omar al Ansari said. 02 Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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HH THE AMIR PERFORMS EID AL-FITR PRAYER

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performed Eid Al- Fitr prayer with citizens in Al Wajba prayer area on Tuesday morning. Court of Cassation judge and Supreme Judiciary Council member Dr Thaqeel Sayer Al Shammari, who led the prayer, delivered the Eid sermon in which he thanked Allah for his grace on Muslims as they completed the fast, and highlighted the benefits of fasting. He called on the Muslims to stay com- mitted to good deeds in respect of the orders of Allah. He also called for promoting forgiveness and cooperation, as well as reform, saying it was one of the reasons of the empowerment of humans on earth. (QNA)

Qatar launches e-notification Emergency Depts Souq Al Wakrah to host an array receive 617 cases system for summer visitors of Eid Al-Fitr activities from today on first day of Eid QNA to applications within 24 hours. The CATHERINE W GICHUKI DOHA quick response to the requests will CATHERINE W GICHUKI DOHA help simplify decision making for DOHA I welcome families to THE Ministry of Interior, in coopera- travelers to choose Qatar as a tourist come and spend time in EMERGENCY departments at Hamad Medi- tion with the National Tourism Council destination during the summer tourist SOUQ Al Wakrah will become Souq Al Wakrah and cal Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad General (NCC), has launched an e-notification season. very busy with a wide range of Souq Waqif. Everything is Hospital (HGH) and Al Wakrah Hospital system through the portal http://www. Major Abdullah Khalifa al Mohan- activities to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr ready for them. These received 616 cases on the first day of Eid Al- qatarvisaservices.com for those wish- nadi, Director of Support Services for from Wednesday (today). venues have a wide Fitr. Of the cases HGH attended to, 302 were ing to travel to Qatar during the sum- Recruitment at the General Passport The activities, which will of males and 137 females. Al Wakrah Hospi- mer season from June 4 to August 16, Department, said that the visa policy continue for five days, include range of activities tal received 96 male and 81 female patients 2019. Residents in Qatar can invite adopted by the State of Qatar contrib- a spectacular display of fire- at the Emergency Department, of whom only their relatives and receive an e-no- uted to its transformation into one of works, games, magic shows, coming. We can accommo- 12 were admitted to the facilities. tification allowing them to enter the the most open countries in the world, and camel and pony rides, date more than 60,000 visi- Consultant of Emergency Medicine, country on a visa upon arrival without and the first at the level of the Middle among others. The activities tors a day,” he said. Medical Toxicologist and Vice-Chairman for visa fees. East, according to the latest indicators will start from 4pm to 10pm. “I welcome families to Corporate Affairs of HMC’s Department of The target groups include relatives, of the World Tourism Organisation of Speaking to media per- Khalid al Suwaidi, Souq Al come and spend time in Souq Emergency Galal Alessai said most of these resident friends, former residents of the United Nations, on the extent of sons recently, Souq Al Wak- Wakrah manager Al Wakrah and Souq Waqif. cases were related to digestive and respira- the country, and families looking for openness of States to visitors. rah Manager Khalid al Su- Everything is ready for them. tory problems. new destinations. Those wishing to He added that the move by adopt- waidi said, “This year the more than 60 games. These venues have a wide There were three cases related to road travel to Qatar for the purpose of visit ing an e-notification system for travel- activities will start on the Suwaidi said the shows range of activities.” accidents and one related to cardiac prob- may also obtain a visa upon arrival ers during the summer season in Qa- second day of Eid Al-Fitr. and fireworks are being There are more than lem, he said. The Paediatric Emergency after submitting the e-notification tar for former residents and residents’ We didn’t organise activities brought from countries such 1,000 shops and over 80 res- Center attended two cases of severe drop in through the portal. families is another step towards open- on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr as France and Belarus. taurants in Souq Al Wakrah. blood sugar and a few asthma cases. “For example, visits of relatives ness and interest in the traveler’s ex- because people are normally There will be horses, po- Talking about working Some patients were transferred to inten- and friends require a valid return tick- perience in Qatar. busy with their families.” nies and camels, and the with Qatar National Tourism sive care due to viral heat infection. Also, 22 et and residence in Qatar for the host Khalid al Jumaili of the National There will be fireworks beach area is open for people Council to host the events, minor cases were reported from Al Wajba and a relationship with the host,” the Tourism Council said that providing a for five consecutive days to enjoy. “This Eid is different Suwaidi said, “Many things and Mohamed Bin Abdulwahab Mosques Ministry said in a statement. smooth visitor experience reflects the from 8:30pm for five min- because many people have are coming to Qatar for the during the Eid prayer. The Ministry noted that the e-no- vision of modern Qatar and the tradi- utes. “This is the first time not travelled as the schools first time. People do not need According to HMC, a total of 98 am- tification service is open to all nation- tions of Arabian hospitality and is at we are doing this,” he said. are still in session and some to travel abroad because bulance vehicles were made available in Al alities and the Directorate General of the heart of the tourism development There will also be an air- even have exams. That’s why what they need is available Wakrah, Souq Waqif, Katara, Sealine and Passports would check and respond strategy in the country. conditioned tent featuring we expect to see more people here.” Smaisma beach areas. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 03

Citizens pledge Defying two years of the Saudi-led blockade, Qatar is pushing through continuous with its plans to solidify its top spot as the world’s largest liquefied natu- support to ral gas (LNG) player both in terms of liquefaction capacity and exports leadership

HISHAM ALJUNDI DOHA

S the two-year-old blockade imposed on Qatar by some neighbouring countries continues, Qatar’s citizens have pledged their continuous support Afor the country’s wise leadership to wither the ef- fects of the challenges associated with the siege. The Qataris also promise to show tolerance towards the people from the blockading countries in order to main- tain brotherly relations, but not their governments. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Khalifa al Mahasni said, “When we realised that the blockading countries wanted to take over our wealth and goods, we rejected their conditions and stood with our Amir and his wise leadership which subsequently led to our victory.” Mahasni added that he has big hopes that the crisis would end soon as the nations of the region are all con- nected by strong bonds. “We don’t have any issues or differences with the people. In fact, we re- ally want to be back in good terms with our brothers and sis- ters in those coun- tries but we can’t trust their governments anymore. We must QATAR’S ECONOMY be more cautious in the future in case the crisis is over and the relations are back to normal again,” he stressed. He added that, in ON SOLID FOOTING the future, politics may be put aside for SATYENDRA PATHAK derpinned solid growth in Qatar’s economy in 2018, social relations be- DOHA laying the foundations for further expansion as the tween the people to country steps up efforts to diversify its economy. flourish so that peo- ESPITE the unjust Saudi-led blockade contin- $52 bn Qatar is also defying the Saudi-led boycott ple can live together uing for two years now, Qatar has emerged as in other ways. In March, Qatar said it would peacefully. one of the best performing economies in the trade surplus in 2018 start an energy-focused lender ‘Energy Bank’ worth Ibrahim al Ku- We don’t have region. $10 billion. wari, another citizen, any issues or D Given its vast net foreign assets, undis- The move comes in the context of a fast-growing said the biggest im- differences rupted hydrocarbon exports and expanding gas out- energy sector in Qatar, which plans to expand the ca- pact of the blockade put, Qatar’s economy has weathered the crisis rea- pacity of annual production of liquefied natural gas. was on the people and with the sonably well. Qatar raised $12 billion in 2018, its Aiming to be the largest Islamic energy-focused many had been affect- people. In fact, we really Defying two years of the blockade, Qatar is push- first dollar bond sale in two years lender in the world which will target the private ed in a way that they want to be back in good ing through with its plans to solidify its top spot as the sector and government’s energy projects home and would not be able terms with our brothers and world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) player both abroad, the bank would focus on financing oil, gas, to easily forget what sisters in those countries but in terms of liquefaction capacity and exports. petrochemicals, and renewable energy projects. happened to them. Qatar, which has the current LNG production Qatar’s fiscal and external positions are strength- “I think when we we can’t trust their capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), GDP expected to rise by 3.1 percent on ening, and the country’s central bank’s foreign ex- are back together, governments anymore. surprised energy markets when it announced that it the back of both increased hydrocarbon change reserves have increased. which I am sure we would ramp up production to a staggering 110 mtpa Monetary and financial conditions have improved will, it will take us ~ Khalifa al Mahasni by further developing its prolific North Field within and non-hydrocarbon activity in 2019 significantly, with banks attracting non-resident time before people six years. Going forward, Qatar does not only con- flows and being able to reduce reliance on financial forget about all the harassment and damage that hap- tinue to build more LNG infrastructure but also in- support from the fiscal and monetary authorities. pened to them due to the blockade. Many people need vest in other LNG projects in a number of countries, The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) also reported that time to get over it,” he said. including the US and Russia. The QCB’s foreign exchange reserves rose foreign currency reserves had rebounded from the Kuwari said the social and moral impact was much Amidst blockade, Qatar pulled out of OPEC in Jan- outflow that followed the imposition of the regional more difficult to overcome than the political impact as uary to focus on its gas sector. Moreover, in 2018, it to all time high -- above $49bn -- in 2018 blockade in mid-2017. The QCB’s foreign exchange the people of Qatar are always behind HH the Amir reached a trade surplus of $52 billion in spite of air, sea and are expected to increase further reserves rose to all time high above $49bn in 2018 and can’t accept any offence against their leadership. and road routes blockade imposed by its neighbours. and are expected to increase further. He said Qatar has become stronger than before In a clear demonstration of investors’ faith in Qa- 2.7 percent per annum between 2020 and 2023 un- Any assessment of Qatar’s economic strength since the blockade was imposed on Qatar two years tar’s solid economy, Qatar raised $12 billion in 2018, derpinned by still significant public infrastructure during the siege will be incomplete if it does not in- ago. its first dollar bond sale in two years. spending, expansion of liquefied natural gas produc- clude the role of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Ali al Hajri, a citizen, said Qatar has managed to “Economic performance improved in 2018. Qa- tion, and the hosting of FIFA 2022 World cup. the country’s sovereign wealth fund that invests sur- overcome the consequences of the blockade which no tar’s economy has successfully absorbed the shocks The reason for Qatar’s position of strength is the pluses of oil and gas revenues to diversify revenues nation can survive easily, thanks to God’s support and from the 2014-16 drop in hydrocarbon prices and the wise and far-sighted leadership of the country. Qatar and minimise risk from reliance on energy prices. the wisdom of the leadership. 2017 diplomatic rift,” the IMF said in a statement re- has an ambitious and long-term development plan With assets now estimated to be around $330 “We would like to thank all the countries that have leased just two days before the second anniversary of under the Qatar National Vision 2030 to diversify billion, the QIA is helping to guarantee Qatar’s fu- stood with us and supported our nation in a very criti- the Saudi-led embargo. its economy, with infrastructure spending related to ture economic sustainability by not only providing cal time. We are grateful to them,” he said. “Qatar’s real GDP growth is estimated at 2.2 per- transport, education, sports, healthcare, telecommu- alternative sources of income but the huge amount of Hajri stressed that those families which have rela- cent, up from 1.6 percent in 2017,” it said. nication and hospitality being a key part of this plan. foreign assets held have been successful in protecting tives in the blockading countries are the most eager This expansion is set to gather momentum again Healthy economic growth in times of weaker oil Qatar’s strong sovereign credit rating. to see the crisis ending, while others feel that they are in 2019, with GDP expected to rise by 3.1 percent on prices shows that the strategy of economic diversifi- According to the IMF report, substantial buffers good with or without the blockading countries. the back of both increased hydrocarbon and non- cation is already proving successful. and prudent policies would help Doha manage eco- hydrocarbon activity, before stabilising to around Strong gains by the non-oil and gas sector un- nomic supremacy even it the blockade is prolonged. Qatar Airways’ maiden flight touches down in Malta

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK vain Bosc. the rest of the world and allow tour- bat in Morocco last month. Davao in DOHA Qatar Airways Group Chief Ex- ists from new markets outside Eu- the Philippines and Lisbon in Por- ecutive Akbar al Baker said, “We are rope to discover Malta’s rich history, tugal will jointhe QA network later ATAR Airways’ (QA) inaugu- delighted to launch direct services unique traditions and spectacular in June, followed by Mogadishu in ral flight to Malta from Doha to Malta, the latest addition to Qa- underwater world.” Somalia on July 1 and Langkawi in landed at Malta International tar Airways’ European network. Set The new direct services to Malta Malaysia on October15. QAirport on Tuesday, marking against the incredible backdrop of will be operated by an Airbus A320 the launch of the airline’s newest the Mediterranean Sea, Malta, with aircraft, featuring 12 seats in Busi- FLIGHT SCHEDULE: gateway to Europe. its stunning natural attractions and ness Class and 132 seats in Economy Doha (DOH) to Malta (MLA) QR381 Operated by an Airbus A320 air- breathtaking architecture, is one of Class. As well as enjoying the award- departs 01:25 arrives 06:45 (Mon, craft, flight QR383 was welcomed Europe’s most historic and culturally winning in-flight service on board, Wed, Fri, Sun) with a celebratory water cannon sa- significant destinations. passengers travelling to Malta will Malta (MLA) to Doha (DOH) QR382 lute at the historic Mediterranean is- “With the flexibility of seasonal also have access to Oryx One, QA’s in- departs 09:20 arrives 15:55 (Mon, land’s international airport. This was daily flights in summer, and four- flight entertainment system, offering Wed, Fri, Sun) followed by a welcome ceremony at- times-weekly services in winter, we the latest blockbuster movies, TV box Doha (DOH) to Malta (MLA) QR383 tended by the Charges d’Affaires of look forward to welcoming business Chief Executive Officer Alan Borg tion of Doha. sets, music, games and much more. departs 08:05 arrives 13:25 (Tues, Qatar to Malta HE Abdulla Khalid and leisure travellers on board so said, “We are delighted to welcome “The convenient flight schedule Malta is the third new destina- Thurs, Sat) A A al Derham, Malta’s Minister of that they may experience this charm- this award-winning flag carrier to which will be operated by Qatar Air- tion to be introduced by the airline Malta (MLA) to Doha (DOH) QR384 Tourism Dr Konrad Mizzi and QA ing destination for themselves.” our airline family and to grow our ways throughout the year will cer- this summer following the launch departs 17:45 arrives 00:20 +1 (Tues, Senior Vice-President Europe Syl- Malta International Airport route network further with the addi- tainly strengthen our connections to of flights to Izmir in Turkey and Ra- Thurs, Sat) 04 Wednesday, June 5, 2019

BEATING THE BLOCKADE, Qatar’s health sector breaks new grounds

CATHERINE W GICHUKI ma Distinction Award of Excellence. less than a year since the opening of the DOHA Adding yet another jewel to the crown inpatient facility. of Qatar’s healthcare system, a team of In terms of the awards and recogni- ESPITE the blockade imposed on surgeons at HMC successfully performed a tions, HMC’s Mental Health Nursing the country by some of its neigh- rare kidney transplant for a patient whose Service won the 2017 National Database bours, Qatar’s healthcare sector blood type was incompatible with that of of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) continues to flourish like never be- the donor. Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality for Dfore. From being named one of the With this unprecedented surgery in the second consecutive year. best in the world to launching new hospi- Qatar, HMC has become one of the very In addition, HMC was awarded the Ex- tals and world-class medical services, the few organ transplant centres in the world cellence Award in Health Operational Per- country’s healthcare sector saw several de- that can perform transplant surgery for a formance at the 19th annual forum of the velopments in the last two years. donor and recipient whose blood type does Arab Hospitals Federation, held in Muscat, Earlier this year, Qatar’s healthcare not match. These centres represent only 5 Oman in March 2018. system was declared the best in Middle percent of the total organ transplant cen- The organisation also became the first East and the fifth best in the world by Lega- tres worldwide. healthcare organisation in the Middle East, tum Institute, a London-based think tank. HMC’s Hamad General Hospital Medi- Western Asia, and Africa region to receive Also, Qatar is the only country in the re- cal Director and Head of Qatar Organ the Extracorporeal Life Support Organiza- gion to feature on the top 5 list of the Lega- Transplant Center Dr Yousuf al Maslamani tion’s (ELSO) Award for Excellence in Life tum Prosperity Index, behind Singapore, said, “Thanks to the great advancement of Support (Gold Level) for its extracorporeal Luxembourg, Japan and Switzerland. the healthcare sector in Qatar, this great life support programme. Last year, Qatar was ranked 13th in the leap has been achieved. The healthcare The unjust siege failed to make an im- world. sector’s advancement coupled with the Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari on an inspection tour of one of the pact in the pharmaceuticals sector as well. The sector achieved another milestone highly trained clinical teams and state-of- recently-opened health facilities. Despite having its traditional sources when the Hamad Medical Corporation the-art medical technology placed Qatar’s of supply in Saudi Arabia and the UAE (HMC) partially opened its new Trauma healthcare system among the best health- The quality of healthcare in Qatar continues to improve before the blockade, HMC — the biggest and Emergency Centre, offering a number care systems in the world.” healthcare provider in the country — suf- of services to patients. In 2017, the year when the blockade year-on-year. The JCI accreditation is another example fered no shortage of any medicine. Once fully operational, the new Centre began, state of the art facilities opened at HMC was successful in finding alterna- — one of the largest in the region — will lead the Medical City complex. They included of the quality of healthcare in Qatar being recognised tive supply sources, by striking deals with to a significant expansion of trauma and the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI), internationally. ~ HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari bigger pharma companies outside GCC. emergency services in Qatar, ranging from the Ambulatory Care Centre (ACC) and They were willing to export high-quality trauma, urgent and critical care, to short Women’s Wellness and Research Centre medicines to Qatar at cheaper rates than stay and ‘See and Treat’ walk-in services. (WWRC), providing patients with access 16 rooms to receive patients from wards, pital, bringing care closer to the Industrial those supplied by companies in the block- In April, 13 HMC facilities and servic- to an unprecedented level of care by in- 30 recovery rooms, a dedicated nurse’s Area community. ading countries. es were accredited by the US-based Joint creasing bed capacity, improving services station, conference room and enhanced In December 2018, new Central Clini- Months after the siege, HMC Pharma- Commission International (JCI) by achiev- and granting faster access to specialised staff areas. cal Laboratories (CCL) at the Qatar Re- cy Executive Director Dr Moza al Hail said, ing the “Gold Seal” of approval in recogni- treatment. In June 2018, HMC inaugurated two habilitation Institute (QRI) were inaugu- “We stopped dealing with companies from tion of their quality of care. Dr Kuwari said the new Medical City new services, including a state-of-the-art rated. Saudi Arabia and UAE. We found generics Of the 13 facilities, eight, including hospitals represented the biggest expan- Cardiac MRI Suite at Heart Hospital and Besides, Primary Health Care Corpora- from America, Canada, Turkey and Eu- the Hamad Dental Center and the Mental sion of healthcare facilities in the history of a new chemotherapy robotic pharmacy at tion (PHCC) continued to open new health rope. We get good-quality medicines and Health Service, received the accreditation Qatar and were a central part of the coun- the National Centre for Cancer Care and centres across Qatar. Last year, PHCC sometimes at a cheaper price. Since the for the first time. try’s commitment to providing patients Research (NCCCR). opened new centres in Muaither, Al Wa- first day of the blockade on June 5 in 2017, “The quality of healthcare in Qatar with the safest, most effective and most Shortly afterwards, HMC officially jba, Al Waab and Qatar University. In ad- strategies were put in place to deal with continues to improve year-on-year. The compassionate care. opened its Stroke Service Unit, which is dition, the PHCC has continued to expand new situation and the plans are still going JCI accreditation is another example of the Last year started on a high note as part of the new Neuroscience Institute at its Bowel and Cancer Screening suites. on. We did not face any medicine shortage. quality of healthcare in Qatar being recog- HMC’s new Tobacco Control Centre Hamad General Hospital and the facil- In November last year, Sidra Medicine, We have enough medicines all the times.” nised internationally. HMC, as the main opened in January, playing an important ity features a Rapid Access Stroke Unit a specialty hospital for women and chil- Within the two years of the blockade, a provider of secondary and tertiary care in role in the fight to curb smoking in the (RASU) and a Secondary Stroke Preven- dren, opened. number of strategies have been launched the country, is central to this,” Minister of community. tion Clinic (SSPC), which combined to In terms of surgeries, HMC care and implementation started including Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al In mid-February, HMC opened phase provide an innovative and comprehensive teams performed pioneering surgery on the Qatar National Health Strategy 2018- Kuwari said. two of Hamad General Hospital’s state-of- approach to stroke care through early diag- a 55-year-old man who had an accidental 2022, Qatar National Dementia Plan 2018- Trauma System has also been success- the-art surgical services expansion, which nosis and faster assessment and treatment. arm amputation, just below the elbow. 22, Qatar National Mental Health Strategy fully reaccredited by Accreditation Canada was part of HMC’s busiest expansion pro- The last quarter of 2018 saw the open- Sidra Medicine also separated con- 2018-2022 and PHCC Corporate Strategy International (ACI) and awarded the Trau- gramme in more than a decade. It included ing of the Hazm Mebaireek General Hos- joined twins, marking a first in Qatar, in Plan 2019-2023, among others.

Qatar’s education landscape continues to thrive

AILYN AGONIA The blockade DOHA presented a series DUCATION is one of the core of challenges in sectors Qatar puts emphasis on, many areas, but and one that has seen many de- under the direction and wise Evelopments in the recent years. leadership of our Amir His With a strong resolute to be an edu- Highness Sheikh Tamim bin cation hub in the region and the world, Qatar’s premier educational Hamad al Thani, it has become institutions continue to provide best a catalyst for the growth of our quality education on par with the nation. world’s best educational practices and approaches. ~ Dr Omar al Ansari Despite the unjust blockade im- posed on Qatar, the country’s educa- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Tha- a period of reevaluating our efforts, formational university-wide stra- bers from the Class of 2019 during dents from its nine homegrown and tion landscape remains at the high- ni, it has become a catalyst for the identifying challenges and working tegic plan to cope with the latest QF’s 12thAnnual Convocation Cer- international partner universities. It est point of its development marked growth of our nation. It highlighted to improve the nation as a whole, be developments and to meet the re- emony. has also relaunched Doha Debates, by opening of new schools and col- the importance of self-sufficiency it in the industrial sector, tourism, quirements of the society. The plan In addition, QF also celebrated a platform for global dialogue and leges in response to the changing and perseverance,” Qatar University education, health or any other sec- will map out the routes to achieve last year the opening of the Qatar diverse perspectives on the world’s times and needs of the community. (QU) Vice-President for Academic tor.” continuing performance excellence National Library in Education City biggest issues; and brought together Additionally, academic programmes Affairs Dr Omar al Ansari told Qatar Recently, the country’s national and build on QU’s achievements in and the 10th anniversary of Stars more than 250 young innovators have been expanded to equip young Tribune. university has announced the open- key areas of education, research and of Science, which marks a decade of from Qatar and beyond for the first people to be visionary leaders in He added, “Not only did Qataris ing of its new College of Dental Med- engagement. advancing Arab innovation. two editions of the Arab Innovation their countries and beyond. exemplify the pinnacle of respect icine, which will start functioning Similarly, Qatar Foundation “Since June 2017, QF has estab- Academy, a groundbreaking region- “Two years ago, Qatar was the and dignity in a relatively volatile pe- from September 2019 offering a six- (QF) highlighted its achievements lished two new schools and brought al entrepreneurship programme de- target of an unjust and unforeseen riod, they overturned the situation year programme leading to the de- over the past two years which in- another under the umbrella of its veloped through a collaboration be- blockade by some neighbouring into a period of advancement. The gree of Doctor of Dental Medicine. clude opening new schools and re- Pre-University Education; opened tween QF member Qatar Science & nations. The blockade presented a blockade ultimately helped boost The new college makes QU home to launching an important platform Sidra Medicine, a world-class hos- Technology Park and the European series of challenges in many areas, the country’s entrepreneurial eco- a total of 10 colleges. for global dialogue. Last month, pital for women and children and Innovation Academy,” said an of- but under the direction and wise system as we tried to fill the market Earlier, the university also re- QF’s network of more than 5,000 a centre for pioneering medical ficial statement issued by QF to the leadership of our Amir His Highness gaps left by the blockade. It became vealed that it has developed a trans- alumni welcomed additional mem- research; and graduated 1,564 stu- media. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 05

HEADS OF FOREIGN MISSIONS LAUD QATAR’S RESILIENCE TO BLOCKADE Envoys highlight the support of their countries to Qatar’s sustainability efforts

AILYN AGONIA & CATHERINE W GICHUKI efforts to resolve international crises and its economy and has matured as a nation. DOHA look for solutions based on international Poland is looking forward to further strength- principles and through dialogue, negotiation, ening its partnership with Qatar, particularly ESPITE the ongoing two-year-old peaceful settlement of disputes and respect in the energy sector. Our LNG imports from blockade imposed on Qatar by some for the sovereignty and independence of Qatar currently stand at almost 2.1mn neighbouring countries, Qatar con- States. tonnes per annum and constitute about 30 Dtinues to do even better than before, “Since the beginning of the diplomatic cri- percent of Polish gas imports. Even during according to ambassadors accredited to the sis, we have witnessed the consolidation of the difficult months of 2017 these deliveries country. Qatar’s role as an active and reliable partner were not interrupted, which enhanced Qatar’s Qatar has been able to overcome the in the regional and international arenas. It is image as a reliable business partner. blockade by discovering its potential and ex- important to consider that the development “We strongly believe there is an untapped ploring new trade routes. Qatar has also been and economic progress have never stopped potential to increase Polish exports to Qatar able to improve its image in the international in Qatar and the country has accelerated which in 2018 stood at QR355 mn. The bilat- arena. its self-sufficiency and developed its self- eral trade exchange in 2018 reached almost A number of heads of diplomatic missions reliance in all aspects, in a fast and smooth QR3.5 bn, marking a 66 percent increase in Doha have expressed their admiration for implementation of pre-planned development compared to the previous year. Our imports the resilience shown by Qatar in overcoming projects. environment, such as the new legislation on from Qatar last year were at QR3.1 bn, re- food and medicine by accelerating the already the challenges brought about by the unjust “Spanish exports have grown in those foreign direct investment, the reform of the flecting the LNG supplies since the launch of planned drive towards local production. In ad- siege. sectors in which Qatar needed new suppli- exit permit system for expat workers and the first Polish gas terminal in Swinoujscie. dition, Qatar has successfully diversified its The envoys lauded Qatar’s efforts in meet- ers, such as the agro food and construction the draft-law on the regulation of non-Qatari “We are also looking forward to deepen- supply lines and has pro-actively stepped up ing the demand for food items through sus- material industries, marking an increase of ownership and use of real estate. These ing our cooperation in the area of food se- its outreach to many parts of the world, calm- tainable means. They also praised the vision- 63 percent. Now, Qatar is moving steadily measures embody the forward-looking vision curity. We congratulate Qatar on its success ly building new relations and strengthening ary leadership of Qatar for guiding the country towards self-sufficiency in the agro food sec- of a country that has strategically diversified in this regard, and admire its achievements the existing ones. It is also noteworthy that through the difficult times, without affecting tor as a result of the policies that are being its trade and opened to new sectors of busi- Qatar has consistently been looking at the the ongoing development activities. implemented by the government. Finally, it is ness and investment relations. various multilateral legal forums to express They also highlighted the growing relation- remarkable how Qatar has accelerated the “Qatar has also continued to build infra- its concerns, emphasising the importance of ship between their countries and Qatar and diversification of its economy in conformity structure and excellent facilities in view of the the rule of law in international relations.” their support to Qatar’s development efforts. with Qatar National Vision 2030.” 2022 FIFA World Cup, including the opening of the first line of the new Doha Metro and AMBASSADOR OF CANADA TO QATAR two of the eight stadiums that will host some AMBASSADOR OF KOREA HE STEFANIE MCCOLLUM AMBASSADOR OF SWEDEN of the World Cup matches. I am positively HE CHANG-MO KIM HE EWA POLANO impressed by how infrastructure continues to “Qatar has shown resilience and re- develop at a very fast pace, and very pleased “It is impressive that Qatar has overcome sourcefulness in adapting to its new reality “I would like to take this opportunity, that leading Italian companies are contribut- difficulties, turning the crisis into an oppor- since the blockade began two years ago. An not only to send my warm well wishes of Eid ing to the design of the new masterplan of tunity. The achievements during the last two Mubarak to my dear Qatari friends, but also Doha. These companies have developed a years, especially in self-sufficiency and food to congratulate Qatar’s leadership on the solid expertise in innovative and efficient security deserve high admiration. With the ef- way they have handled the blockade. The construction technologies, which are sustain- forts by the Qatari government, amid regional blockade looked like a crisis in the initial able and environment-friendly in line with the diplomatic tensions, Korea is importing lique- months in the summer of 2017, but it rapidly principles of Qatar National Vision 2030. turned into a well-used opportunity and into “The country is also proving to be such as the 400 percent increase in food a success story for Qatar. The region and the strongly committed to reaching food self- production since 2017. Dynamic growth in world, including Sweden, have been taken sufficiency and achieving the highest the agricultural sector provides many oppor- by surprise during the past two years by the standards of food security by enhancing its tunities for companies from Poland. We also impressive Qatari diplomacy, the positive national agro-food production capacity and hope that Polish companies can benefit from development of its international relations, applying the highest quality standards to the steady liberalisation of business regula- its changes of trade routes, and the Qatari production processes. As the Ambassador tions. The Law No. 1 of 2019 lifted many economy. of Italy, I am particularly pleased that this restrictions on investment and introduced “When it comes to the particular area ambitious strategy has also turned into con- 100 percent ownership of foreign entities in of food security, I believe June 2017 will be crete opportunities of business cooperation most sectors of the economy. The Embassy seen in the modern history of Qatar as the between Italy and Qatar. Italian companies of Poland welcomes these developments turning point, when the already ongoing food and organisations of farmers have frequent- and is actively encouraging partners on both example all residents have noticed is in the security plans were substantially accelerated. ly visited Doha to engage in partnerships sides to take advantage of the excellent area of food security. Qatar has developed and new forms of collaboration in the field political and economic relationship between a strong dairy industry practically overnight of food trading and distribution. Our sincere Poland and Qatar. as we have witnessed in Baladna Farms. We desire is that Italy’s excellence in agricultur- fied natural gas and petroleum from Qatar are proud that Canada has contributed to al industry and agro-food processing could on a very stable basis without any difficulty. this great achievement in the form of 6,000 contribute to Qatar’s ambitious objectives. KENYAN AMBASSADOR TO QATAR In addition, I am pleased that Korean com- Canadian dairy heifers, known for their high HE PADDY C AHENDA panies have contributed to Qatar’s efforts milk productivity. In addition to strengthening for self-sufficiency and food security, partici- its self-sufficiency in certain food industries, SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR TO pating in projects such as desalination and Qatar has also maintained and expanded QATAR HE FAIZEL MOOSA power generation. I believe these show solid its trading routes to ensure the continuous relationship between Seoul and Doha. On Qa- inflow of international goods. “I think Qatar has now seen that it can tar’s journey to achieving its National Vision “We continue to see Canadian maple actually stand on its own feet and doesn’t 2030, I am sure our two countries have huge syrup and iceberg water on grocery store have to depend totally on its neighbours. As potential to expand our relationship to other shelves and Canadian brands continue to a result of the blockade, Qatar has been able areas beyond energy and construction sec- do well in malls across Qatar – Tim Hortons, to develop its trade roots and foreign policy tors. I strongly believe, seven memorandums Aldo and La Vie en Rose to name just a few. which have made it strong enough to engage of understanding (MoUs) signed between two I would say that Canadian companies that with the world as partners. The country has states during HH the Amir’s visit to Korea were operating in Qatar before the blockade Now, it is a joy to see how you can buy local found new trade routes and it’s never going early this year emphasise this potential.” continue to thrive with some having expanded Qatari dairy, vegetables and meat products. to go back to what it was before. I was really their operations, and others in the planning It is a pleasure, when the Katara food and surprised to see the Qataris are extremely stages. In 2018 we also saw the bilateral flower market is open, to make a walk there well educated and they are handling the GHANAIAN AMBASSADOR TO QATAR trade volume between Qatar and Canada rise in my weekends and buy fresh products. I like HE EMMANUEL ENOS to C$247mn (QR671.42mn) representing a the great atmosphere there. At home I drink Despite the blockade, Qatar has been 41 percent growth compared to C$174mn daily Qatari laban, milk and enjoy Qatari bell doing well on all fronts. During this blockade, Qatar has been strong and resilient in (QR473mn) over the same period in 2017. peppers, cauliflower and cucumbers in my flights from Qatar to Kenya have increased. withstanding the shocks. Qatar’s economic As you can see, there is no shortage of op- salad. My husband is also contributing, since There are four flights from Doha to Kenya fundamentals are very strong. It tends to portunities here and I look forward to seeing nowadays he grows super tasty tomatoes in every day -- three flights to Nairobi and the invest offshore instead of concentrating only what other new and interesting prospects our garden in West Bay Lagoon. fourth one to Mombasa. The Mombasa flight in country. The blockade has helped Qatar Qatar will develop in the coming years.” “Overall, this turning point of the block- started in December last year and it has be- improve its agricultural sector a lot. Qatar has ade – accelerating the food production in Qa- come very popular. The blockade has made really improved on its food supply, and has a tar – is an important progress in the diversi- Qatar come out stronger than the way it was strong manufacturing, agricultural and hydro- AMBASSADOR OF SPAIN fication of the Qatari economy and is also an before as it has become more independent carbon base. The country does not import HE BELEN ALFARO important step forward in the sustainability and more resilient. In fact, the blockade has much as it export. The blockade has also for Qatar, and globally, since local production won more friends to Qatar than before. The boosted Qatar’s international image through “Spain sees the diplomatic crisis as of food is good for the environment. country has been breaking new grounds. All multilateral and bilateral relations. The a very sad situation that is having a great “It is also great that Qatar has been countries around the world now look towards country has been able to promote its national reaching out for international involvement Qatar. Even if the blockade is lifted, Qatar agenda on the international scene. in their food security policies. Sweden was will never go back to where it was before the Based on its mature approach, Qatar has gladly participating with a Sweden stand and blockade in a way that it doesn’t impact siege. The country is way ahead. It is excel- done very well in promoting the cherished in- several Swedish food security companies at directly on the citizens. There is so much ling in football, athletics and other fields. ternational values such as good governance, AgriteQ 2019 in March in Doha. Sweden is variety of things wherever you go in Qatar. If Qatar has also been able to manage the democratic values, solidarity and peace. also planning to have an important participa- you go to the supermarket, there is so much blockade more maturely as it has remained tion at the AgriteQ 2020 and the 2nd Qatari variety; if you look at the cars, the Qataris very cool and never reacted to its neighbours International Environment Exhibition. drive new and fancy cars. I think they have aggressively or offensively.” been able to overcome the direct impact of the blockade and they have gone beyond AMBASSADOR OF ITALY what people were expecting them to do. The AMBASSADOR OF BELGIUM HE PASCUAL SALZANO blockade was imposed to bring Qatar to its HE BART DE GROOF knees but, in fact, it was able to stand tall on “For Qatar, after two years from June 5, its own as a sovereign country.” “During the last two years, we have seen 2017, being ranked in the top positions of that Qatar has successfully mitigated the po- the World Competitiveness Ranking 2019, is AMBASSADOR OF POLAND tential negative effects of the blockade. Daily impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. Spain a huge and impressive achievement. life has hardly been disrupted, and if you are thinks that dialogue is the means to ensure “Qatar has successfully pursued ma- HE JANUSZ JANKE just arriving in the country, you will hardly cooperation, stability and security in the world jor reform programmes to develop a solid “Two years after the imposition of the see any effect of the siege on the ground. and particularly in the region. Therefore, domestic manufacturing industry and pre- blockade, Qatar has enhanced its relation- Over these past two years, Qatar has made a Spain will continue to support all mediation serve a dynamic, investor-friendly business ships with strategic partners, developed major effort to strengthen its self-reliance in 06 Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Over 120 children participate in Shan-e-Ramadan Programme The participants demonstrated very good knowledge of Islamic values, giving a tough time to judges in deciding the winners ORE than 125 second and Fatima Bilal got children of dif- the third position. ferent age groups Four teams participated in participated in the Islamic quiz competition, the Shan-e-Ram- conducted by Sohni Dharti Madan Programme organised President Shahid Mehmood by Sohni Dharti forum at Bhatti. The participants dem- Al Khor recently. onstrated good knowledge The event was hosted by about Islamic values which two children Asad Baig and gave a tough time to judges to Fatima Ahmed with a number decide the winners. of co-hosts, trained by Fu- Meanwhile, the children ture Leader Programe leader also staged three colourful Shabbir Siddiqui and coordi- performances, which were nator Khawar Aman. prepared by Arif Rao and General Secretary Azmat Shahid Abbas. Cultural Se- Ali welcomed the guests and cretory Mohsin Ali supported Sohni Dharti Chairman M Saleem Baloch presents trophy to a spoke on the importance of the event. winner as Rana Anwar Ali looks on. Ramadan and the mercy and Children during a stage performance. Amjad Saleem and Umer blessings of Allah during the Khayam conducted the media Holy Month of Ramadan. and Hassan Sohail secured coverage which was streamed Three contests were held the second and third positions live on YouTube and Face- during the event. The first respectively. book during the event. was Quran recitation contest In the first category (Un- Sohni Dharti Chairman M for children under the age of der-8) of Naat recitation con- Saleem Baloch proposed the eight and a total 33 children test, 11 children participated vote of thanks and gave an participated in it. Musfirah and Hareem Afzal got the first overview of the forthcoming Mujtaba got the first position position while Yahya Waja- programmes. He also installed while Hareem Afzal came sec- hat came second and Ali Sajid the Sohni Dharti Executive ond and M Ayyan Ali secured came third. Committee for 2019-2020. the third position. A total 10 children par- Chief guests Molana Noor Eighteen children aged ticipated in the second cat- Alam, Rana Anwar Ali, Ba- nine and above took part in egory (9 years and above) of loch and members of Sohni the Quran recitation contest, the Naat recitation contest. Dharti executive committee in which Hamza Wajahat won Kiswal Ali got the first posi- distributed prizes among the the contest while Huda Sohail tion while Maryam Sajid came A group of children conducts proceedings of the event. children. A section of the audience. QSindhis hosts iftar at Al Khor to strengthen inter-community bonds

SINDHIS, a social fo- li, Manzoor Mari, Arshad Hus- rum of Pakistan’s Sindhi sain, Ashraf Siddiqui, Saleem community in Qatar, or- Baloch, Rana Anwar Ali, Ubaid Qganised its fifth annual Khan, Abdul Qahar, Kamran iftar dinner at Al Waha Tarakai, Kamran Bangash, Club in Al Khor. Hassan Lashari, Khalil Bhatti The event brought together and Jamshed Bajwa. representatives of the Sindhi Co-founders of Qsindhis, and other Pakistani communi- Engineer Asif Memon and ties. The aim was to enhance Zeeshan Memon, welcomed inter-community unity for the guests. the national development and Chief organisers Maqsood PISQ prosperity of Pakistan besides Mangi, Mujtaba Baloch, Mu- PISQ Principal Nargis Raza Otho plants a tree. upholding the prestige of Pa- hammad Shaikh, Iftikhar kistan globally and strengthen Jatoi, Junaid Mahar and Atif AKISTAN observes Pak-Qatar relationship. Dogar presented Ajrak to the Interna- The community members guests. They also shared the Ptional World and their families and children achievements of QSindhis School Qatar were dressed in a graceful Sin- since 2014. (PISQ) organ- dhi cultural attire with Ajrak Shar applauded the Sin- ised an array of Environment and Topi reflaecting unity and dhi community’s efforts in activities to observe pride in Sindh’s rich culture. promoting inter-community the World Environ- Day Head of Chancery at the unity. He also congratulated ment Day. Pakistan Embassy Sarwar core committee of QSindhis Students, faculty Hussain Shar was the guest for organising an excellent and staff marked the day through a week- of honour. Prominent among event where all communities long awareness campaign that was run un- those who attended the event Chief Organiser Maqsood Mangi (right) presents Ajrak to Head of took part and celebrated the der the theme of climate change. were Nargis Otho, Riyaz Baka- Chancery at the Pakistan Embassy Sarwar Hussain Shar. colours of Ramadan together. Climate change is a global emergency PISQ principal looks at the posters prepared by affecting people all across the world. students. Students of all four wings of the school participated in the activities and raised speeches and presentations prepared by awareness of environmental issues. The the students. students took part in several activities such School Principal Nargis Raza Otho, Vice as poster and banners display, coloured Principals of respective wings, head mis- clothes and costumes, face painting and tress of the KG wing, coordinator of Arts creative props, short presentations, and and Culture Department, students and fac- projects and models exhibiting the theme ulty members attended the session. Go Green. A video documentary on climate change The other activities included awareness was shown to the audience. campaigns, lectures, speeches, classroom Earlier, the principal planted four plants presentations and tree planting. in the premises of the school as a gesture to The main programme was conducted in contribute towards preserving the environ- the Arbab Auditorium of the school where ment. “The celebration of this day provides students of the Girls and Boys wings de- us with an opportunity to broaden the basis livered speeches on climate change. They for an enlightened opinion and responsible addressed the global issues and the pre- conduct by individuals, and communities sent day challenges confronting the world. in preserving and enhancing the environ- The programme was an amalgamation of ment,” said the principal.

The students who participated in the programme. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Wednesday, June 5, 2019 07 ‘Tehran will Sudan protesters reject army not abandon its missile election plan after crackdown programme’ REUTERS The move comes after over 35 people were killed in what demonstrators called a ‘bloody massacre’ by security forces LONDON AFP IRAN’S Supreme Leader Aya- KHARTOUM tollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that Tehran would SUDAN’S protest movement not be “deceived” by US Presi- called on Tuesday for fresh dent Donald Trump’s offer of rallies and rejected the mili- negotiations and would not tary rulers’ election plan af- give up its missile programme. ter more than 35 people were Iran and the United States killed in what demonstrators have been drawn into stark- called a “bloody massacre” by er confrontation in the past security forces. month, a year after Washing- Protest leaders called on ton pulled out of a deal be- their supporters to take part tween Iran and global powers in “total civil disobedience” to to curb Tehran’s nuclear pro- topple the ruling military coun- gramme in return for lifting cil following the deadly disper- international sanctions. sal on Monday of a weeks-long sit-in outside the army head- quarters in Khartoum. The Transitional Mili- tary Council ousted veteran In the missile programme, president Omar al-Bashir in they know we have reached April after months of protests a point of deterrence and against his authoritarian rule stability. They want to and had agreed a three-year deprive us from it, but they transition period to a civilian administration. will never succeed But army ruler General Iran’s Supreme Leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan an- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei nounced in a televised state- Protesters block a main street in the Sudanese capital Khartoum to stop military vehicles from driving through the area on Tuesday. (AFP) ment the plan had been ditched and an election would transition to a civilian govern- “firing live rounds in the air”. Trump said last week that take place under “regional and ment,” it said. Opposition warns Arab countries against interference “We gathered in our square Iran “has a chance to be a great international supervision”. The SPA said on Mon- CAIRO: One of Sudan’s main protest groups, the Democratic Alliance of Lawyers, on Tuesday urged as we usually do every year but country, with the same leader- “The military council de- day’s action against the sit-in “some Arab countries” not to interfere in Sudanese affairs and to drop their support for the ruling the Rapid Support Forces and ship. We’re not looking for cides on the following: can- amounted to a “bloody massa- military council. The alliance’s comments appeared to be aimed at Saudi Arabia, the United Arab the police fired teargas and regime change. I just want to celling what was agreed on cre”. The Transitional Military Emirates and Egypt, who analysts say are trying to consolidate their influence in Sudan following the soundbombs at us and after make that clear. We’re looking and stopping negotiating with Council said in a statement overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in April. the prayers the youth closed for no nuclear weapons.” the Alliance for Freedom and that it “regrets” the events, “We ask that some Arab countries lift their hands from Sudan and to stop supporting the Mili- the main street by putting up Reacting to those com- Change, and to call for gen- calling it a “clean-up opera- tary Council and consolidating the pillars of its rule with the aim of preserving it and protecting their barricades,” a resident of the ments, Khamenei said in a eral elections within a period tion” that went wrong. own interests that are harmful to the Sudanese state and its citizens,” said the alliance, which is Bahri area told AFP. speech broadcast on state tel- not exceeding nine months,” Tensions remained high part of the Sudanese Professionals’ Association. Other streets around the evision: “The US president Burhan said. across Khartoum, with heav- The UAE and Saudi Arabia between them pledged $3 billion in financial and material support to city centre were almost de- recently said Iran can achieve The Sudanese Profession- ily armed members of the Sudan in late April. (REUTERS) serted Tuesday, with many development with its current als Association (SPA), which paramilitary Rapid Support markets and shops closed and leaders. That means they do spearheaded protests against Forces, thought to have been almost no cars on the roads on not seek regime change ... But Bashir, rejected the call. largely behind the crackdown, capital still came out to mark end of the holy month of Ram- the Nile from Khartoum, a an overcast morning. this political trick will not de- “It’s not the putschist deployed in large numbers. the Eid Al-Fitr festival a day adan on Tuesday to “pray for witness said by phone that the Flights into Khartoum ceive Iranian officials and the council, nor its militias, nor Despite the security pres- early and to protest. the martyrs” and then “dem- Rapid Support Forces were try- were disrupted as airlines Iranian nation. In the missile its leaders who decide the fate ence and internet outages, The SPA urged people to onstrate peacefully”. ing to disperse demonstrators monitored developments on programme, they know we of the people, nor how it will residents of some areas of the hold Eid prayers to mark the In Omdurman, just across who had put up barricades by the ground. have reached a point of deter- rence and stability. They want to deprive us from it, but they will never succeed,” Khamenei News said, speaking at a ceremony UN condemns burning of vital crops in Syria wars marking the 30th anniver- in brief sary of the death of Ayatollah DPA Not only are people displaced, lives lost but and the agricultural sector is Ruhollah Khomeini, founder Lebanese army raids the man who killed BEIRUT now farmlands vital for the food security of unacceptable. of the Islamic Republic of Iran. four security forces in Tripoli These crops burning and Khamenei said US sanc- THE latest outbreak of vio- the region - crops such as barley, wheat, and damage to land and liveli- tions have created hardship BEIRUT: The Lebanese army on Tuesday raided the house of lence in north-western and vegetables - have been destroyed hoods will disrupt the sensi- for Iranians and called on the the man who killed two policemen and two army soldiers in central Syria has burned sev- tive food production cycles government to make improv- the northern city of Tripoli the night before, a Lebanese army eral thousand acres of vital WFP spokesperson Herve Verhoosel and could aggravate the food ing economic conditions its source said. crops and farmland, the Unit- security situation in the north- top priority. An army squad broke into the house of Abdel-Rahman ed Nations World Food Pro- barley, wheat, and vegetables Assad, supported by Russian west for the near future,” Ver- President Hassan Rou- Mabsout, believed to be a Sunni extremist, and arrested his gramme said on Tuesday. - have been destroyed,” WFP air power, initiated a massive hoosel said. hani, who has taken a softer brother, father and wife, according to the army source. “Not only are people dis- spokesperson Herve Verhoosel campaign against rebels in Both rebels and the Syrian stance, suggested last week On Monday night, Mabsout had tossed a hand grenade at placed, lives lost but now farm- said in Geneva. Hama and Idlib, the last major government have blamed each that Iran might be willing to a police patrol, killing two policemen at first, and then clashed lands vital for the food security Late last month, forces of opposition stronghold in Syria. other for the burning of olive hold talks if the US showed it with an army force before detonating his explosive belt and of the region - crops such as Syrian President Bashar al- “Destruction to farmland grooves and agriculture fields. respect and lifted sanctions. killing himself. (DPA)

Kenya’s president vows Malawi opposition to push for more women supporters rally against No backtracking on S-400 deal with Russia: Erdogan in power and end FGM election ‘robbery’ AFP Anadolu news agency. A top Pentagon official said US officials said they ex- VANCOUVER: Kenya’s LILONGWE: About 3,000 Ma- ISTANBUL “There is nothing like pect Turkey to opt for the President Uhuru Kenyatta lawian opposition supporters backtracking from that,” he the consequences would be American Patriot missiles in- promised to push for more marched through the capital PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip told journalists after prayers “devastating” for Turkey’s stead, arguing that would then women in power, keep all girls Lilongwe Tuesday to protest Erdogan on Tuesday said Tur- at an Istanbul mosque. joint F-35 fighter pro- allow the F-35 programme to in school, tackle child mar- alleged fraud in elections last key would not withdraw from Last week a top Pentagon gramme and its coopera- continue. Turkey plans to buy riage and end female genital month that returned Peter a deal made with Russia to official said the consequences tion with NATO if the coun- 100 US F-35s, and some Turk- mutilation (FGM) at the Mutharika as president. buy an S-400 missile defence would be “devastating” for try went ahead with plans ish pilots have already started opening of the world’s biggest Backers of the opposition system despite US threats of Turkey’s joint F-35 fighter training with counterparts in gender equality conference Malawi Congress Party allege “devastating” consequences. programme and its coopera- to buy the Russian anti-air- the US. on Monday. their leader Lazarus Chakw- Ankara’s desire to buy the tion with NATO if the coun- craft weapon system Erdogan said on Tuesday He told delegates attend- era was robbed of victory in S-400 has been a major source try went ahead with plans to he told the US that Ankara ing Women Deliver in Vancou- the May 21 election, which an of contention between NATO buy the Russian anti-aircraft istration, even if it does not would take steps to buy the ver that Kenya would make official count showed he lost allies Turkey and the United weapon system. want to punish Turkey for the Patriots only if its conditions it compulsory for parents to by just 159,000 votes. States, which has threatened Kathryn Wheelbarger, Turkish President purchase, could be forced to of delivery were as positive as send all children to primary The protest, which was sanctions after months of Acting Assistant Secretary of Recep Tayyip Erdogan do so by a Congress unsympa- Russia’s. “But unfortunately and secondary school, which peaceful, was the first street warnings. Defense for International Se- thetic to Ankara. we haven’t received a positive would boost girls’ opportuni- demonstration since the “We have made an agree- curity Affairs, said the planned Washington to hit the country Last month Turkish De- proposal from the American ties and empower them to be results were announced more ment (with Russia). We are purchase would damage Tur- with sanctions against arms fence Minister Hulusi Akar side on the subject of Patriots future leaders. (REUTERS) than a week ago. (AFP) determined,” Erdogan was key’s ability to work with the deals with Russia. said the country was already like the S400s from Russia,” quoted as saying by the official Western alliance, and force She said the US admin- “preparing” for US sanctions. he added.

Palestinians break with Saudi Eid date for first time in years Muslims celebrate Eid, AFP ties with US President Donald see the moon,” he said, ex- ending Ramadan holy month GAZA CITY Trump’s administration. A statement by the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and the plaining the difference. MUSLIMS around the world celebrated the Eid Al-Fitr religious holiday on Palestinian officials flatly Palestinian territories on Monday night confirmed Eid Al Fitr He denied any political is- Tuesday, marking the end of Islam’s holy month of Ramadan. Like the start THE Palestinians will begin denied the claim related to the would begin on Wednesday, a day later than Saudi Arabia sues, pointing out that Egypt, of Ramadan, during which believers abstain from eating and drinking during the Eid festivities on a differ- Eid al-Fitr festival that follows a close Saudi ally, was also daylight hours, Eid Al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the moon and its ent day to Saudi Arabia for the the end of the fasting month due to begin on Wednesday. celebration varies in different countries. The day begins with early morning first time since at least 1994 of Ramadan. night confirmed Eid Al Fitr Ekrama Sabri, head of the A Palestinian Islamist prayers and then family visits and feasts. due to differences in the sight- Others joked about the would begin on Wednesday, supreme Islamic Council in group refused to accept the In the Afghan capital Kabul, families celebrated with a stroll in a central ing of the moon, leading some different dates, with one so- a day later than Saudi Arabia. Jerusalem, told AFP it was the mufti’s decision, announcing park, and children played on a carousel. to question why. cial media comment propos- The end of Ramadan is first time since the Palestinian they would consider Eid to Thousands of faithful packed stadiums in Addis Ababa and Mogadishu Some Palestinians even ing Palestinians fast for a half- based on the new moon but Authority was formed in 1994 begin Tuesday. and there were also mass prayers in the Nigerian capital Abuja as well as suggested on social media the day on Tuesday to bridge the regional rivals Saudi Arabia they were holding Eid on a The decision in any case Juba in South Sudan. decision could be related to division. and Iran have long tended to different day to Saudi Arabia. set off suspicions. The Moscow Cathedral Mosque, which has capacity for 10,000 people, politics ahead of the unveiling A statement by the Grand pick different days. “We in Palestine do not The Palestinians have was packed with worshippers, many of whom hail originally from Central Asia. of the US plan for Israeli-Pal- Mufti of Jerusalem and the This year Eid is on Tues- have tools like those in Saudi been seeking to block the US In Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan prayed at Istanbul’s huge new estinian peace. Palestinian territories carried day in Saudi Arabia and Arabia and the geography of peace plan, accusing Trump Camlica mosque, which he formally inaugurated last month. (AFP) Saudi Arabia has close on official media on Monday Wednesday in Iran. our country does not help to of blatant pro-Israel bias. 08 Wednesday, June 5, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 30 Years After Tiananmen US-India Ties Under Tanks are gone but post-Tiananmen Square developments have shown that the globalisation and the Internet haven’t helped progress towards liberty and democracy Modi 2.0: The Good, HIRTY years ago today, the world Meanwhile, by allowing some public watched in horror as Chinese troops pushback on the digital margins, tolerat- cracked down brutally on peaceful pro- ing small-scale online agitation for con- Ttests by students who sought to give the sumer protection or improvements in pub- Chinese people more say over their daily lic works, the government pantomimes the lives. The lingering image of the pro-democ- accountability found in a democracy. True Bad, And The Ugly racy movement, though, was from the next change remains a mirage. day, when a lone, unarmed man stopped a As a result, China’s pro-democracy column of tanks in Tiananmen Square. It movement seems to be sustained mainly was a symbol of courage, defiance and the by activists who’ve fled to safer shores. It’s Iranian oil import and planned acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile power of an individual — sustained, per- telling that while we in the West can still haps, by the fact that he’s never been identi- see the ‘Tank Man’ photos, watch the video defence system are key issues that can derail US-India ties fied and his fate is unknown. and read about the incident, the Chinese To many in the West, the crackdown was government is trying to erase them from its AMAN THAKKER but a death rattle of an authoritarian system people’s memory. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE on the wrong side of history. As the grow- But then, tanks are so 20th century. To- ing, liberalised Chinese economy spread day, the fist of Chinese oppression is best N May 23, Prime Minister Modi’s prosperity across the country, and as the symbolised by the “reeducation” camps Bharatiya Janata Party won a re- internet opened a window into free-world in Xinjiang province, roughly 2,000 miles sounding victory in India’s 2019 thought and culture, they believed the pres- west of Tiananmen Square, where the Chi- general elections. As Prime Minis- sure for democracy and self-determination nese government has detained up to 2 mil- Oter Modi looks poised to take over would become irresistible. lion Muslims in an effort to combat alleged India’s government for a second term, a In the three decades since then, the Chi- separatism and religious extremism among key priority in his foreign policy will be nese economy has, in fact, grown spectacu- the native Uighurs. Not coincidentally, the continuing to advance relations with the larly, lifting tens of millions of people out of province is a key outpost in China’s ‘Belt United States. However, while Modi can poverty and creating a strong middle class. and Road’ initiative that aims to increase expect some tangible deliverables early in But the technology that helped Chinese China’s exports to and its influence over his second term, he will also need to grap- people to connect to one another in unprec- south Asia, Africa and Europe. ple with some serious challenges. edented ways also enabled Orwellian sur- We certainly hope that China’s growing The Good. In Prime Minister Modi’s veillance and propaganda operations that prosperity and integration into global com- first term, security ties between the Unit- have helped cement the Chinese Commu- merce will prove inimical to its authoritarian ed States and India have been the key fac- nist Party’s autocratic grip on power. The impulses. But the years since the Tiananmen tor driving deeper collaboration between Chinese government has also used con- Square, protests have shown us that pro- the two countries. Both countries have by the Trump administration of its intent India also faces a significant threat of cerns about terrorism as a pretext to enact gress toward liberty and democracy is not signed a number of defence agreements, to revoke India’s benefits under the Gen- sanctions from its planned acquisition of cynical security laws that give it even more inevitable. In China, the government sells conducted joint exercises, and have in- eralized System of Preferences is likely to the S-400 surface-to-air missile system power to spy on online traffic, suppress dis- “stability” as the guarantor of the economic creased defense trade, with India commit- further complicate the agenda, especially from Russia. The purchase may trigger the sent and block foreign nonprofits from as- growth that the public craves, when it’s real ting to acquisitions of key US platforms. if the administration follows through with applicability of the Countering America’s sisting its critics. aim is to keep the forces of change at bay. As Prime Minister Modi begins his second the revocation of benefits. Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAAT- term, he will see continued progress on all Another area of concern in US-India SA), which authorises sanctions on any en- (Tribune News Service) three fronts, underscoring the positive as- ties for Prime Minister Modi in his second tities undertaking transactions with Rus- pects of the relationship early on. term is the Trump administration’s threats sian defence or intelligence sectors. While In the coming months, it is highly likely to the H-1B visa programme, of which over the US Congress did grant the president the that both countries will announce the sign- 70 percent of beneficiaries are from India. authority to waive sanctions and Trump ing the Industrial Security Annex, as well President Trump has threatened to “end administration officials had indicated that as the last of the remaining “foundational forever the use of the H-1B as a cheap labour a waiver for India was likely, reports have agreements,” the Basic Exchange and Co- programme.” Although the programme has emerged that there has “been some walking Incoherent Mexico Tariffs operation Agreement. India has also com- not yet been terminated, denials of H1-B back” on that assurance. With the biggest mitted to expanding its fleet of P8-I mari- visa applications have spiked under the champion for the waiver and the relation- NCOMPREHENSIBLE: Thursday, Presi- that’ll cost you an extra $1,500 as of the time aircraft and will likely move forward Trump administration, undermining a key ship with India – former Defence Secretary dent Trump announced 5 percent tariffs summer, an extra $7,500 by the fall. with plans to purchase the Sea Guardian pillar in India’s economic relationship with James Mattis – out of the administration, Ion products from Mexico beginning June Do you eat food? We thought so. Pre- and the MQ-9 Reaper drones – all US plat- the United States. Therefore, Prime Minis- the threat of CAATSA sanctions remains a 10, which will rise 5 percent each month pare to pay more for blackberries (95 per- forms. The United States and India will ter Modi will have to tackle challenges on major challenge in US-India ties. until they hit 25 percent in October. cent of which are from Mexico), tomatoes also conduct a new bilateral tri-services trade and skilled immigration vis-a-vis the Following the 2019 general elections, The idea behind this extortion — er, (60 percent from Mexico), and asparagus exercise, which was announced at the inau- United States in his second term. Prime Minister Modi has returned for a strategic policy decision — is to make (75 percent from Mexico) consumed in the gural 2+2 dialogue between both countries. The Ugly. Beyond these challenges, second term in office with a significant Americans pay more for all the products we United States come from Mexico. Prime Minister Modi can, therefore, look Prime Minister Modi in his second term majority in the Lok Sabha. He has taken buy from our southern neighbor in order Not to mention avocados. Oh yeah, forward to several significant defence-re- faces two Damocles’ swords in the form office at a time when India’s relations to pressure Mexico into stemming the mi- those. lated deliverables early in his second term. of potential US sanctions which could with the United States are at a crossroads, grant crisis at the border. If the tariffs don’t change consumption The Bad. Despite the positive devel- threaten India’s broader strategic rela- where despite plenty of forward momen- You don’t understand the logic? Neither habits, US consumers are stuck with an on- opments on the defence side, Prime Min- tionship with the United States. The first tum, several threats can derail future pro- do we. erous tax. If they do change those habits, ister Modi will also need to grapple with of these sanctions emanate from India’s gress. As Prime Minister Modi continues Last year, the US imported $346 billion thus hurting the Mexican economy? Expect souring relations with the United States relations with Iran. The Trump admin- to prioritise advancing foreign relations in goods from Mexico. A 5 percent tariff will more people crossing the southern border. on the economic front. The ongoing trade istration announced in April 2019 that it with the United States, he will need to cost consumers over $17 billion a year; by All of this is happening, mind you, as dispute between both countries, ranging would be ending sanctions exemptions capitalise on the good, avoid the bad, and the time tariffs hit 25 percent, consumers Trump is pressing Congress to approve his from issues such as US tariffs on steel and for countries that import oil from Iran, overcome the ugly to move the relation- could be burned to the tune of $100 billion. NAFTA replacement treaty, which he calls aluminum imports from India to India’s effectively demanding India halt its oil ship forward. Want to buy a car or truck built there “the most important trade deal we’ve ever protectionist measures to raise custom exports from Iran. While India’s Ambas- — say, a Ford Fusion or Nissan Sentra or made, by far.” duties, impose local content rules, and sador to the United States has stated that (Aman Thakker is a Research Dodge Ram? If its sticker price is $40,000, As we said: Incomprehensible. implement price controls will likely carry the country had stopped all imports, this Associate at the Wadhwani Chair in forward into Prime Minister Modi’s sec- issue is likely to continue to be a thorn at US-India Policy Studies at CSIS and (Tribune News Service) ond term. Moreover, the announcement the side of the US-India relationship. a contributor for The Diplomat.) The US War On Huawei: Predicting The Blowback

The US-China war over Huawei leads the world to an unchartered area and disruption of global technological developments

ROBERT FARLEY Overall, reducing contact between the ready begun, and not just with respect to TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE world’s two largest economies will un- China. Overall, until China can replace the doubtedly slow the general course of tech- network linkages that the United States is S attacks on Huawei will have re- nological progress. weaponising, the Trump administration’s percussions across the world econ- The immediate impact in the United policies will probably help maintain a de- omy, as well as for the balance of States will negatively affect tech companies gree of technological advantage over the power between the United States and the consumers who depend on them. PRC, if at considerable cost. Uand China. Partnerships with Huawei were lucrative Thus, the United States has deter- In the 1950s, the United States used for US companies, and many of these com- mined to undertake a potentially risky ef- export controls and visa restrictions to panies had priced the threat of IP theft into fort that may result in the destruction of limit the ability of the Soviet Union to their negotiations. US companies will also Huawei, but that will also hurt American acquire scientific and technical knowl- suffer from the chaos in the broader East producers. The global effect will produce edge. This effort helped undercut both Asian technology markets. In the long run, a degree of disruption that may make it Soviet military power and the broader So- US companies may benefit from a degree very difficult to generate reasonable ex- viet economy. Although this effort prob- of protection, although this won’t improve pectations about the future structure of ably hurt the USSR more than the United their overall competitiveness. the world economy. The weapons of in- States, it undoubtedly slowed the global China has its own weapons to respond; The immediate impact in the US will negatively affect tech companies and the terdependence don’t need to be designed pace of scientific advancement by com- it has itself become a powerful node in in- consumers who depend on them. In the long run, US companies may benefit from with lethal effect in mind. Interdepend- partmentalising researchers in different ternational technology markets. China ence produces them, and savvy actors find countries. The Trump administration’s can threaten to limit access to rare earth a degree of protection, although this won’t improve their overall competitiveness a way to use them. Just as with SWIFT, decision on Huawei may have a simi- metals, which will inconvenience but not turning IP protection into a lethal weapon lar effect with respect to global technol- devastate American tech firms. The Chi- they had expected. While some (especially tary power, the state-owned portion of that the United States can use to kill com- ogy development in the 21st century. Paul nese government and Chinese companies in the national security sphere) welcome China’s defence sector is necessarily less panies that it doesn’t like runs the risk of Musgrave and others have discussed the may begin to build alternative networks this, it will shut Chinese firms out of the vulnerable than primarily civilian firms causing a backlash, and halting the mo- impact of this interconnectedness on the for the acquisition of important parts and benefits of the global technology market, like Huawei. However, the defence giants mentum that produced strong protection US-China educational relationship, which important intellectual property. Huawei quite likely making it difficult for them to increasingly depend on China’s private in the first place. In short, Washington remains one of the pillars of global tech- and other Chinese firms may be forced to maintain international competitiveness. tech sector for infusions of technology. and Beijing are leading the world econo- nology research. embrace autarky more aggressively than With respect to the balance of mili- Decoupling in the defence sector has al- my into uncharted territory.

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News Trump vows ‘phenomenal’ trade in brief Afghan president pledges to release nearly 900 prisoners deal with post-Brexit Britain KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani pledged on Tuesday to release nearly 900 inmates from prisons across Afghanistan. DURING an address to the nation for Eid -- the festival marking Trump meets PM May, refuses to meet Corbyn as thousands of protesters rally against his state visit the end of Ramadan -- Ghani said 887 inmates would be set free. The president did not say what offences the prisoners had committed or whether they were members of the Taliban. During a peace conference in April, Ghani said he would release 175 Taliban prisoners as a gesture of “goodwill”. It was not clear if those insurgent prisoners were included in the number Ghani gave on Tuesday. Ghani had proposed a nationwide ceasefire at the start of Ramadan early last month, but the Taliban rejected the offer. Last year, the Taliban observed a three-day ceasefire but there has been no reduction in violence this year. (AFP)

Outrage as Philippines’ Duterte says ‘cured’ himself of being gay

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked outrage after claiming that he “cured” himself of being gay with the help of beautiful women. Duterte is notorious for his foul-mouthed speeches that include insults, threats to perceived enemies and references to rape that he casts as jokes. The latest unfiltered comments came during an appearance before the Filipino community in Tokyo last week. During his speech Duterte appeared to say that one of his high-profile critics, Senator Antonio Trillanes, was gay. “Trillanes and I are similar. But I cured myself,” the presi- dent said. The president explained that he “became a man again” after meeting his now ex-wife. A giant balloon depicting US President Donald Trump floats above anti- “So beautiful women cured me,” he added. (AFP) US President Donald J Trump is welcomed by Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May at her official resi- Trump demonstrators in Parliament Square outside the Houses of Parlia- dence at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) ment in London on Tuesday. (AFP) Nipah virus returns 7 killed in Myanmar AFP change to his embrace of anti- to India after killing monastery shelling, LONDON Trump courts May’s would-be PM successors abortion groups. 17 last year say witnesses LONDON: US President Donald Trump courted candidates to replace Prime Minister Theresa May “Everything Trump stands US President Donald Trump during his state visit to Britain on Tuesday, as the first leadership debates kicked off in parliament. for -- misogyny, climate deny- NEW DELHI: The deadly brain- YANGON: Seven people were promised a “phenomenal” Trump spoke to Boris Johnson and met other frontrunners, while he also held talks with Nigel Far- ing -- everything about him damaging Nipah virus has killed when artillery rounds post-Brexit trade deal with age whose Brexit party topped recent European polls. is wrong,” one demonstrator, resurfaced in the southern slammed into a monastery Britain as he met outgoing Eleven Conservative MPs are currently in the running after two pulled out on Tuesday, and marble restorer Steve Gray, Indian state of Kerala a year where they were shelter- Prime Minister Theresa May Trump sought out the favourites during his visit in London. He had a 20-minute phone call with John- told AFP. after it killed 17 people, state ing from firefights between on Tuesday to boost their son, whom he has previously said would make an “excellent” premier, a source close to the former The president’s visit is officials said on Tuesday. military and insurgent forces frayed alliance against a back- foreign secretary told AFP. He also arranged meetings with Environment Secretary Michael Gove and technically centred around A 23-year-old student in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, drop of political turmoil. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, sources close to both politicians said. Wednesday’s D-Day 75th an- tested positive for the virus, witnesses said on Tuesday. As protesters angered by The US president is a huge supporter of Britain’s decision to leave the EU, and has been critical niversary commemorations. which is transmitted to hu- The military has deployed his state visit flew a huge bal- of May’s strategy -- as has Johnson, who quit her government last year. But it comes at an especially mans through direct contact thousands of troops to the loon of a naked baby Trump “I know Boris, I like him, I’ve liked him for a long time. I think he’d do a very good job,” Trump told a chaotic time for the UK, with with infected bats, pigs or western state, where it is and blocked traffic in central joint press conference with May. “I know Jeremy, I think he’d do a very good job,” he said, looking at May formally stepping down other people. locked in bloody battles with London, the US leader heaped Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in the audience. as leader of her Conservative Kerala Health Minister Arakan Army (AA) rebels fight- praise on May and scorn on Farage met Trump at Winfield House, the residence of the US ambassador to Britain. “Good party on Friday. KK Shailaja told reporters ing for more autonomy for opposition Labour chief Jer- meeting with President Trump -- he really believes in Brexit and is loving his trip to London,” Farage She will stay on as prime that four other people had ethnic Rakhine Buddhists. emy Corbyn. tweeted. (AFP) minister until her successor Nipah-like symptoms. Another Clashes are heating up He dismissed thousands of is chosen out of 12 contend- 80 people were being moni- in the same area where the protesters rallying nearby as ers from her party. Whoever tored, including some who military drove out 740,000 “fake news” and said he turned with Queen Elizabeth II and a to get her island nation out of fore going into formal talks at takes over will have to make were in close contact with the Rohingya Muslims. down a meeting with Corbyn state banquet, but behind the the EU, despite focusing on lit- the prime minister’s Downing some tough choices before the student. Shailaja said isola- Fighting engulfed Sapa -- who himself took part in pageantry, Britain is in politi- tle else for the past three years. Street headquarters. twice-delayed Brexit deadline tion wards had been set up Htar in northern Rakhine the protest -- branding him a cal upheaval. Trump and May looked Nearby, noisy activists on October 31. across the state, where 19 state’s Minbya township, “somewhat negative force”. His meeting with May stony-faced walking up to took to the streets to protest Trump preceded his visit by cases were reported last year. village leader Myo Kyaw Aung Trump’s state visit began comes just weeks before she is their joint press appearance everything from Trump’s urging UK to walk away from (REUTERS) told by phone Tuesday. (AFP) on Monday with a meeting scheduled to quit after failing and did not shake hands be- dismissive views on climate the EU without an agreement. White House blocks ex-Trump aide 100,000 rallyists demand Czech PM’s resignation Hicks from cooperating with Congress AFP pany he founded. PRAGUE Brussels has also halted AFP tions of him, with a number responsible for any impeach- subsidies to the food, chemi- WASHINGTON of Democrats calling for im- ment effort in the House. AROUND 100,000 Czechs cals and media Agrofert hold- peachment of the president The three former staffers filled Prague’s Wenceslas ing pending the audit verdict. THE White House has told over acts of obstruction docu- provided key testimony sup- Square on Tuesday to demand Babis transferred Agrofert former top presidential aide mented in Special Counsel porting Mueller’s document- the resignation of Prime Min- to a fund in 2017, months be- Hope Hicks and another Robert Mueller’s Russia med- ing multiple acts of possible ister Andrej Babis in the big- fore becoming prime minister, former senior staffer to not dling investigation. criminal obstruction by Trump gest demonstration the coun- to avoid a conflict of interest. cooperate with a congres- It came two weeks after in the Russia investigation. try has seen in decades. But a public Slovak regis- sional investigation of alleged Donaldson’s former boss, Mueller did not declare The 64-year-old billionaire try still lists him and his wife obstruction of justice by Don- White House counsel Don any charges against Trump, was charged last year in con- as the final benefactors of ald Trump, a senior Democrat McGahn, ignored a subpoena citing Justice Department re- nection with a two million euro Agrofert’s units in Slovakia. said on Tuesday. from Nadler’s committee to strictions, but said it was Con- ($2.25 million) EU subsidy Brussels is asking the House Judiciary Commit- testify on Trump’s order. gress’s responsibility to hold scam, while an audit by the Eu- Czech Republic to reimburse tee Chairman Jerry Nadler “The president has no law- the president to the law. ropean Commission ruled that More than one hundred thousand people take part in a rally demand- 17.4 million euros worth of said Hicks and Annie Donald- ful basis for preventing these “Administration’s system- he has a conflict of interest as ing the resignation of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on the subsidies, according to a draft son, the former chief of staff to witnesses from complying atic refusal to provide Congress a politician and entrepreneur. Venceslas Square in Prague on Tuesday. (AFP) text to be finalised in the com- White House counsel Don Mc- with our request,” Nadler said. with answers and cooperate “Andrej Babis gives us a ing months. Gahn, were instructed to not Nadler’s committee is in- with congressional subpoenas new reason to protest every crowd at 100,000, organisers ting the brakes on legal moves Last Friday, Babis vehe- comply with his panel’s sub- vestigating alleged obstruction is the biggest cover-up in Amer- week,” Benjamin Roll of the put the figure at 120,000. against the prime minister. mently denied any conflict of poena for documents related to of justice, corruption, and oth- ican history, and Congress has Million Moments for Democ- Tuesday’s protest was the The Commission suspects interest. “This audit is an at- their time in the White House. er possible abuses by Trump, a responsibility to provide over- racy NGO, one of the organis- largest in a series that began in that the Slovak-born Babis, tack on the Czech Republic. The move opened a new his associates, and members sight on behalf of the American ers, told the protesters. “We’ve late April against Babis and his who is the Czech Republic’s European bureaucrats have front in Trump’s battle to of his administration. people,” Democratic Repre- had enough.” While an AFP justice minister Marie Beneso- second wealthiest person, still disdain for Czech laws,” he block congressional investiga- His committee would be sentative Steny Hoyer said. correspondent estimated the va, who is suspected of put- rakes in profits from the com- told lawmakers on Tuesday.

Young, pregnant urged to take blood Hungary tourist boat disaster tests for lead after Notre-Dame fire death toll hits 11; 17 missing BUDAPEST: Hungarian police confirmed on Tuesday the discov- AFP age to one of the city’s best ery of two more South Korean victims of a sightseeing vessel PARIS Authorities acknowledge that the Notre-Dame fire caused known and loved edifices. which sank in Budapest last week, raising the toll to eleven lead to seep into the air and ground around the cathedral The architect in charge tourists killed with 17 still missing. THE Paris health authorities of the restoration on Tues- “A (male) body was found in the window of the boat wreck have urged children and preg- day insisted that an identical and brought to the surface,” said a statement by Hungarian nant women living around An investigation has been Cite to “consult their GP so spire should be rebuilt, after counterterror police TEK, who are leading the search operation. Notre-Dame cathedral to have launched to check if the causes they can be prescribed a blood President Emmanuel Macron Later, police confirmed a male body found in the Kulcs area the levels of lead in their blood of the child’s high lead lev- test for lead levels”. mooted an “inventive” recon- some 70 kms south of the accident scene was also a victim. checked amid concerns over els could be other than the Authorities acknowledge struction. The Mermaid boat carrying mainly South Korean tourists the impact of the fire. April 15 fire, the Paris region- that the Notre-Dame fire caused The spire -- designed by overturned and sank last Wednesday seconds after colliding The appeal comes after a al health authority said in a lead to seep into the air and the celebrated 19th-century with the Viking Sigyn cruise ship on a busy stretch of the river child living on the Ile de la Cite statement late on Monday. ground around the cathedral. French architect Eugene Viol- in the heart of the Hungarian capital. island in central Paris where The child showed a level They say there is no gen- let-le-Duc -- collapsed as fire Only seven of the 35 people on board have survived so far, Notre-Dame stands was found above the regulatory limit eral risk to the public but cer- ravaged the cathedral. leaving 17 missing with the prospect of finding any more pas- to have high levels of lead in a level of 50 microgrammes per tain areas have been closed off “I think we don’t just have sengers alive seen as practically zero. A fly boat cruises along the Seine blood test. litre of blood. while people with apartments to rebuild a spire, we have to Those missing include a six-year-old girl as well as the river past Notre-Dame de Paris Some of the hundreds of The authority said that “as close to the cathedral are being rebuild it in an identical way,” Mermaid’s Hungarian captain and a crew member. cathedral, under repair after it tonnes of lead in the spire and a precaution” it was asking given specific advice on how to Philippe Villeneuve, a senior Divers and experts continued on Tuesday to assess how to was badly damaged by a huge the roof melted in the extreme families with children aged clean up. French architect specialised hoist the submerged boat from 9 metres under the surface or fire on April 15, in the French heat from the spectacular under seven and pregnant Paris remains shaken by in charge of restoration at search for bodies presumed to be stuck inside. (AFP) capital Paris, recently. (AFP) blaze. women living on the Ile de la the consequences of the dam- Notre-Dame. US firms fret as China’s FedEx probe heightens trade frictions PAGE 12

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DOW25,251.86 QE 10,319.33 SENSEX 40,083.54 GOLD 1,331.00 Planned base price of India’s 5G +432.08 PTS +151.19 PTS −184.08 PTS +0.23% spectrum too high: COAI PAGE 12 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.81 BRENT 61.89 +1.00% WTI 53.38 +0.24% SILVER +0.47% India’s gold Fed ‘closely monitoring’ trade impact on economy imports jump Chairman Powell signals openness to cut Fed will have to act to stimulate Powell just last month said market and inflation near our 49% in May growth as early as this year. he was ‘comfortable’ with inter- symmetric 2 percent objective.” interest rates if needed over trade tensions After four increases in the est rates and the economic out- That two percent goal has benchmark lending rate last look, but at a conference on im- proved elusive, however, and REUTERS year, Powell and his Fed col- proving Fed communications, he said the Fed is looking for NEW DELHI AFP said the central bank will act as leagues have this year repeat- he acknowledged that the Fed ways to strengthen the credibil- CHICAGO appropriate to sustain the ex- edly said they can remain pa- is prepared to move if neces- ity of our symmetric 2 percent INDIA’S gold imports in May pansion. tient while they gauge how the sary. On the trade front, he said inflation objective. jumped 49 percent from a year THE US central bank is ‘closely President Donald Trump’s economy progresses. in the prepared remarks, “We With inflation remaining earlier to 116 tonnes as a cor- monitoring’ trade disputes and multi-front trade wars includ- But in a speech Monday, do not know how or when these stubbornly below the target, rection in local prices during the implications for the econo- ing the exchange of punishing St Louis Federal Reserve Bank issues will be resolved.” Powell said Fed officials must a key festival boosted retail my, Federal Reserve Chairman tariffs with China, and new US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell President James Bullard said “We are closely monitoring and do take seriously the risk demand, a government source Jerome Powell said Tuesday. threats to hit Mexico with tar- a rate cut ‘may be warranted the implications of these devel- that inflation shortfalls that said on Tuesday. A day after another Fed of- iffs, have undercut business disputes as the main risk to the soon’ given uncertainty about opments for the US economic persist even in a robust econo- Higher gold imports by In- ficial said an interest rate cut confidence and raised prices outlook and expect the US and trade conflicts and inflation outlook and, as always, we will my could precipitate a difficult- dia, the world’s second-biggest would be needed ‘soon’ to pre- for manufacturers. global economies to slow. An well below the Fed’s two per- act as appropriate to sustain the to-arrest downward drift in in- consumer of the precious met- serve economic growth, Powell Many forecasters cite trade increasing number predict the cent target. expansion, with a strong labor flation expectations. al, could support global prices that are trading near their highest level in three months, but could widen the country’s trade deficit and put pressure Apple not a on rupee. The country’s gold imports Qatar’s economy set to pick up monopoly, in value terms rose to $4.78 bil- lion in May from $3.48 billion US scrutiny a year ago, the government of- ficial said, who was not allowed to speak to the media. India fair: CEO had imported 78 tonnes of gold pace in 2019: FocusEconomics in May 2018. REUTERS “Retail buying was robust WASHINGTON during Akshay Tritiya due to Run-up to World lower prices,” said Ashok Jain, APPLE Inc Chief Executive proprietor of Mumbai-based Cup, increased Tim Cook denied that the com- gold wholesaler Chenaji Nars- pany is a monopoly as the U.S. inghji. hydrocarbon government gears up for a po- production to tentially unprecedented probe into whether the iPhone maker drive up growth and other technology giants are misusing their massive market power. SATYENDRA PATHAK Cook, speaking in an inter- DOHA view with CBS News that aired on Tuesday, said Apple con- QATAR’S economic growth trolled a moderate share of the will accelerate in 2019, but- market but was not too big, and tressed by slightly higher hy- disagreed with calls from some Indians celebrated the an- drocarbon production and U.S. politicians that the com- nual Hindu and Jain festival of infrastructure projects related pany be broken up. Akshaya Tritiya in May, when to the 2022 World Cup, Fo- “With size, I think scrutiny buying gold is considered aus- cusEconomics has said in its is fair. I think we should be scru- picious. In May, local gold pric- June report. tinized,” he said. But, he added, es fell to their lowest level in According to the report, “I don’t think anybody reason- five months, prompting jewel- Qatar’s growth should have able is gonna come to the con- lers to replenish inventory, said picked up in the first quarter clusion that Apple’s a monop- a Mumbai-based dealer with a of 2019 after a weak fourth oly.” On Monday, sources told bullion importing private bank. quarter in the last financial Reuters said U.S. authorities “Grey market operators year. were preparing to launch what were struggling to operate last In the first quarter of 2019, could be a wide-ranging probe month due to the elections. the report said, the Purchas- with oversight divided between Naturally, demand was divert- ing Managers’ Index (PMI) the Federal Trade Commission ed towards banks and that is for Qatar’s non-energy sector and the Department of Justice. reflecting in legal imports,” the improved somewhat from the U.S. officials must still decide dealer said. fourth quarter of 2018 as pri- whether to open formal inves- India’s gold smugglers vate sector credit growth was tigations. slowed their operations in April elevated and hotel occupancy Qatar’s economy is expected to grow at 2.9 percent in 2021 and will further accelerate to 3 percent in 2022 and 2023, says FocusEconomics. Shares of Apple and other and May over worries their rates improved. tech giants - Facebook Inc, shipments will be caught up in The month-on-month The possible introduction it will further accelerate and in the years to come, the report FocusEconomics, a leading Google owner Alphabet Inc seizures of cash, bullion, alco- building permits growth was of VAT presents an upside risk reach up to 3 percent in 2022 said. provider of economic analysis, and Amazon.com Inc - fell on hol and drugs that are aimed at solid in April, suggesting im- to the inflation outlook. and 2023. According to the report, the has also forecast that Qatar’s Monday following news of the controlling vote-buying in the proving construction activity. “Our panelists expect in- The GDP per capita in country would witness a sus- trade balance would rise from probe. Technology companies country’s national elections, Consumer prices fell 0.4 flation to average 0.9 percent Qatar will also increase from tained increase in both imports $49.6 billion in 2019 to $61.5 have faced increased scrutiny industry officials told Reuters. percent year-on-year in April in 2019, which is down 0.1 $70,597 in 2018 to $72,182 in and exports. billion in 2023. on a range of issues from priva- Gold smuggling surged in as lower prices for food, com- percentage points from last 2019 and reach up to $87,087 While the merchandise The report has also pro- cy and their impact in the 2016 India after the government munication, and recreation month’s forecast, and 2.2 per- in 2023, the report said. exports from the country are jected that Qatar’s current ac- election to advertising and their raised the import duty to 10 and culture muted price pres- cent in 2020,” the report said. According to the annual expected to rise from almost count balance would account effect on the marketplace. percent in August 2013. Grey sures. FocusEconomics panelists data released as part of the re- $84 billion in 2019 to $106.6 for 7.3 percent of the total GDP U.S. President Donald market operators - businesses Going forward, the report forecast growth of 2.6 percent port, the overnight lending rate billion in 2023, the report said, in 2023. Trump has urged closer exami- that smuggle gold from over- said, price pressures will likely in 2019 and 2.8 percent in in the country would continue merchandise imports would Qatar’s current account nation of social media compa- seas and sell for cash to avoid pick up on stronger economic 2020 for Qatar. to rise from the current 5 per- increase from $49.6 billion in balance turned positive to $6.4 nies and Google, accusing them the duties - got a further boost activity, while a subdued hous- While Qatar’s economic cent and reach up to 5.48 per- 2019 to $50.6 billion in 2020 billion in 2017 and is expected - without offering evidence - of in 2017 when India imposed a ing market will likely tame growth will increase to 2.9 per- cent by 2023. Qatari riyal will and rise up to $61.5 billion in to rise up to $14.4 billion in suppressing conservative voic- 3 percent sales tax on bullion.0 overall price gains. cent in 2021, the report said, continue to be pegged at $3.64 2022. 2019, the report said. es online.

Fewer FDI projects in UK, rest of Europe amid Brexit uncertainty

than the value of the invest- growth in the number of FDI The number of completed FDI projects ments. projects, mostly because of fell across Europe by 4 percent last year The percentage of busi- concerns over the impact nesses planning to establish of weekly “yellow vest” pro- or grow operations in Europe Prolonged uncertainty tests, though Paris remained REUTERS first fall since 2012. The this year also dropped. about the UK’s future the most attractive European BRUSSELS number in Britain, still the More than a third of the relationship with the EU city for investment. top destination for FDI in businesses surveyed cited following the Brexit vote is Despite political turmoil THE number of foreign di- Europe, fell by 13%. Germa- uncertainty caused by Brexit undoubtedly denting FDI in and a slowing economy, Italy rect investment (FDI) pro- ny’s figure saw a similar de- as the primary risk to Eu- the country. saw the number of FDI pro- jects dropped last year in cline, while France was flat rope’s attractiveness. jects grow by 63% last year. Britain and the rest of Eu- and Italy and Ireland saw That was followed by Ernst & Young report Ireland also recorded a rope amid rising concern sharp increases. concern over political insta- 52% increase in FDI projects, about the uncertainty caused The survey of 506 busi- bility in the EU, the rise of intercepting capital fleeing by Brexit, an industry report nesses was carried out by populism and protectionism lationship with the EU fol- from Britain. showed on Tuesday. Ernst & Young, an account- and global political uncer- lowing the Brexit vote is un- “Brexit is undoubtedly The number of complet- ing firm. It looked at the tainty. doubtedly denting FDI in the boosting Ireland’s attractive- British PM Theresa May walks off after a news conference at the ed FDI projects fell across number of completed foreign “Prolonged uncertainty country,” the report said. ness as an alternative to the end of the summit of EU leaders in Brussels. (EPA-EFE) Europe by 4% last year, the investment projects, rather about the UK’s future re- France saw stalled UK,” the report said. www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday, June 5, 2019

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Business associations and REUTERS limited. consultants say they have been LONDON It stops short of recom- fielding a growing number mending a binding mechanism of inquiries from companies BREXIT, tougher data privacy for resolving disputes over about how best to navigate protection and a crackdown rules, which would be a step the trade dispute. They expect on foreign clearing houses risk too far for many countries. those calls to intensify after fragmenting markets, bump- The World Federation of FedEx Corp over the weekend ing up costs and undermining Exchanges urged G20 min- became embroiled in US-Chi- efforts to avert another finan- isters to avoid divergence in na frictions and an ongoing cial crisis, global regulators rules, stop ‘politically motivat- spat over Chinese tech giant said on Tuesday. ed dissonance’ over regulation, Huawei. The International Organi- and to introduce global stand- Further rattling nerves are sation of Securities Commis- ards for crypto-assets. Beijing’s plans to unveil an un- sions (IOSCO), which groups The report said regulators precedented hit-list of ‘unreli- market regulators from the have raised concerns about the able’ foreign firms, groups and United States, Japan, China, consequences of Brexit, which individuals that harm the in- the European Union and 30 would see Europe’s biggest fi- terests of Chinese companies. other jurisdictions, said in a nancial centre leave the EU. China’s commerce ministry report that regulators were al- The bloc rejected a pro- announced the move on Fri- ready working together more posal from Britain’s financial day without singling out any closely to avoid rules from dis- sector for “mutual recognition” country or company. rupting cross-border trade. or broad deference, saying it The US-China Business “Nevertheless, some chal- wants to maintain regulatory Council (USCBC), which rep- lenges remain and strengthen- autonomy after Brexit. resents roughly 200 American ing cooperation between regu- companies that do business in latory authorities could further It took the United States China, said on Monday that assist in addressing risks to anxiety among its members the financial system stemming and the EU four years of was on the rise, especially over from market fragmentation,” politicised negotiation to the list. IOSCO said in a report. accept a subset of their “The key point for them Business associations expect trade dispute to intensify after FedEx Corp over the weekend became embroiled in US-China frictions and an Reforms introduced by the respective derivatives rules is that there’s a great deal of ongoing spat over Chinese tech giant Huawei. Group of 20 Economies (G20) uncertainty on how the list to plug regulatory gaps uncov- will be implemented and what frictions. quest for comment. authorities suspended its work ered by the financial crisis a It has imposed tougher negative repercussions will be “We have in the last three Hit-list “At least three clients have on a $2.6 billion project and decade ago may be uninten- requirements on foreign brought about should a com- weeks fielded more calls from asked us about how the en- ordered Lotte Mart stores to tionally disrupting markets, derivatives clearing houses, a pany be added to the list,” said firms wondering about the po- tity list might affect their busi- shut over what they said were the report said, echoing a long- step aimed at clearers in Lon- its vice president of China op- litical risk here than we prob- $2.6 bn ness,” said a Shanghai-based fire safety violations. Compa- standing view of global banks. don after Brexit, but which erations, Jacob Parker. ably have in the last 10 years,” consultant, who declined to be ny officials privately linked the IOSCO looked at how will- triggered concerns at the US “At the moment many of said Ben Cavender, an analyst Chinese authorities named due to the sensitivity of action to the missile spat. ing countries are to ‘defer’ to Commodity Futures Trading our companies are wondering at China Market Research suspended its work on the situation. “It would not be incon- each other on rules after trust Commission (CFTC). whether this is an attempt by Group, whose clients have a $2.6 billion project Even some British firms ceivable that China will look among regulators was dam- “The use of deference can the Chinese government to in- ranged from clothing retailers and ordered Lotte Mart had sought advice, he added, at, for example, large retail aged by the financial crisis. be a powerful way to mitigate crease their potential leverage to chemical firms. saying they were expressing brands that are operating here Jurisdictions like the the risks arising from fragmen- in the trade negotiations, or “Right now there’s a lot stores to shut over what worry over US President Don- and saying, well maybe they EU cited financial stability tation in cross-border trading if it’s an actual effort to force more concern that the situ- they said were fire safety ald Trump’s visit to Britain this should also have fire code vio- concerns for wanting close markets,” said CFTC Chair- companies into an unenviable ation regarding the negotia- violations week, when he is expected to lations too. That would create oversight of foreign financial man Christopher Giancarlo, position of choosing between tions has become so unstable demand that Prime Minister immediate harm to a lot of firms that operate on their who co-chaired IOSCO’s work the two markets.” and so emotional, when Theresa May’s successor ban businesses,” Cavender said. turf, sometimes leading to on market fragmentation. Analysts said US compa- or if there’s going to be a Huawei Huawei from 5G networks. Another worry is that US tension. It took the United Citing other examples of nies had been more sanguine resolution.” “They fear that the US corporate officials could per- States and the EU four years potential fragmentation, the in the initial stage of the trade It is unclear exactly how The US also last month president might pressure the sonally start to face scrutiny of politicised negotiation to ac- IOSCO said Japan only allows war, with many believing that many US companies do business put China’s Huawei on a incoming prime minister to or be investigated in China as cept a subset of their respective a local clearing house for yen it could not possibly go on, with China, but the American blacklist that effectively follow his policies,” the con- a result of the trade frictions, derivatives rules. interest rate swaps. but that began to change after Chambers of Commerce (Am- sultant said. one China-based foreign exec- “Building trust and confi- The overseas reach of EU Washington last month ac- Cham) in Beijing and Shanghai blocks US firms from One big concern, analysts utive said on condition of ano- dence in peer regulators is a cor- rules on data privacy, trading cused Beijing of reneging on count more than 2,000 member doing business with said, was that US firms could nymity. Some, he added, were nerstone of any effective cross- off-exchange derivatives and previous promises, prompting firms between them. the Shenzhen-based start to experience similar “exploring summer plans border regulatory cooperation securities research are also fresh tit-for-tat tariffs. “This is a discouraging telecoms equipment treatment to that doled out abroad”, having not previ- approach,” IOSCO said in the singled out. The United States also last development,” said AmCham maker to South Korean companies ously considered doing so, be- report for G20 ministers meet- The impact of US rules on month put China’s Huawei Shanghai President Ker in 2017, after China opposed cause they were worried about ing in Japan later this week. trading derivatives may also on a blacklist that effectively Gibbs. “We are concerned and Seoul’s decision to install a US getting caught in the crossfire. IOSCO said it will decide warrant further examination, blocks US firms from doing have requested more informa- behavior and get back to the missile system. “Many US senior execu- later this year how to take the report said, adding that the business with the Shenzhen- tion about the list. We hope negotiating table.” South Korea’s fifth-larg- tives in China that I know its work forward, such as lack of global rules for crypto based telecoms equipment that both sides can refrain Beijing-based AmCham est conglomerate Lotte, was have this growing concern through formal ‘deference as- assets was a potential source of maker, aggravating existing from this type of tit-for-tat China did not respond to a re- among the worst hit. Chinese right now.” sessments’, but its powers are future fragmentation. Eurozone bond yields tumble on global rate Planned base price of India’s 5G cut talk, weak inflation spectrum too high, says COAI REUTERS Scicluna, head of economic LONDON research at Daiwa Capital REUTERS ($71 million) to license a unit est telecoms network gear Markets. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI of spectrum for use across 22 maker, has repeatedly denied A stellar rally in eurozone “What matters for mon- Indian regions. being controlled by the Chi- bond markets extended to etary policy is inflation so the INDIA’S top telecom lobby Companies have to bid for nese government, military or riskier Italian and longer- onus is on the ECB to provide said the government’s pro- blocks of at least 20 units, so intelligence services. dated maturities on Tuesday stimulus, perhaps in the form posed base price for the auc- securing pan-India 5G spec- When asked whether In- on growing speculation of rate of a generous TLTRO,” he said tion of spectrum for next- trum will cost a company at dia would permit Huawei to cuts from major central banks referring to the ECB’s cheap generation 5G networks is least $1.42 billion at base participate in the upcoming and data showing inflation in loan scheme. too high as India outlined price levels. 5G trials, Prasad said decid- the bloc has slowed more than Data showed euro zone plans to launch the sale pro- A spokesperson for Bharti ing on participation was “a expected. inflation fell to 1.2 percent in cess this year. Airtel said whether it partici- complex question, including With benchmark 10-year May from 1.7 percent in April. The proposed auction pates in the auction will de- security issues”, the Econom- German bond yields stuck In a potentially more worry- price will be a ‘serious imped- pend on pricing, adding he ic Times reported. near record lows, investors ing sign, underlying inflation iment’ to the uptake of 5G in hopes prices will get set at Telecom operators have snapped up other countries’ or prices excluding volatile India, said Rajan Mathews, levels that “encourage more not yet received any direction bonds and riskier longer-dat- food and energy prices - the director general of lobby investments in networks from India’s telecom depart- ed ones. ECB’s preferred measure - fell group Cellular Operators As- rather than spectrum pur- ment regarding exclusion of France’s 30-year bond to 1 percent from 1.4 percent a sociation of India (COAI). chase.” any company from partici- yield slid 5 bps to its lowest month earlier. “The majority of our Vodafone Idea, India’s pating in 5G trials, Mathews since 2016 at 1.18 percent, Ger- Germany’s 10-year Bund members believe the pre- largest telecommunica- said. many’s 15-year bond yield fell yield fell to minus 0.219 per- sent proposed pricing of 5G tions company by subscrib- Securing pan-India 5G spectrum will cost a company at least $1.42 Jio - the fast-growing new to just 0.007 percent- a whisk- cent, matching Monday’s re- spectrum is unaffordable,” ers, said 5G spectrum must billion at base price levels. entrant in the space - backed er from negative territory. cord low. Mathews said in a brief state- be made available “at the by Asia’s richest man Muke- Italian bonds extended Dutch and French 10-year ment, adding they were above right price and under right data speeds at least 20 times ad added he would consult sh Ambani, did not respond their rally, with analysts say- bond yields hit fresh multi- the rates in 5G auctions in terms and conditions” for faster than 4G, are seen as with the telecom industry to to Reuters’ requests for com- ing that speculation about a year lows. other parts of the world. the Indian telecom sector to vital for emerging technolo- understand their issues and ment on 5G. generous package of cheap Analysts said signals from India’s largest telecom- make broadband accessible gies like self-driving cars and challenges. Citing a source close to multi-year bank loans from global central banks only munications companies, in- to all. artificial intelligence. The global rollout of 5G Jio, the Economic Times ear- the ECB - which could be fuelled speculation about the cluding Vodafone Idea, Bhar- A source at Vodafone Idea India’s Telecom Min- technology has been compli- lier on Tuesday reported that unveiled at Thursday’s ECB ECB’s next steps, adding to ti Airtel Ltd and Reliance noted that ultra-low data ister Ravi Shankar Prasad cated by US sanctions against Jio were unlikely to oppose meeting - also boosted periph- the downward momentum in Industries’ Jio - all members prices in India, coupled with told media on Monday the Chinese telecom giant Hua- the 5G auction rates. eral debt markets. world bond yields. of COAI - are expected to the still limited use cases for newly-elected government wei Technologies as US offi- Germany, among the “Underlying inflation con- Australia’s central bank on participate in the auction. 5G tech in the country, make plans to commence 5G trials cials have also lobbied allies earliest to auction frequen- tinues to disappoint and we Tuesday cut its cash rate to a The Telecom Regulatory it hard to justify a huge spend within 100 days and conduct not to use Huawei network cies for 5G services, drew in think the ECB will downgrade record low of 1.25 percent in Authority of India (TRAI) has on spectrum at this juncture. the auction of 5G airwaves in equipment in their 5G net- 6 billion euros ($6.8 billion) its forecasts in terms of infla- what could be the first in a se- recommended a base price of Next-generation 5G net- 2019. works. in bids by late-May for the 41 tion on Thursday,” said Chris ries of stimulus measures. 4.92 billion Indian rupees works, which can provide In a series of tweets, Pras- Huawei, the world’s larg- blocks it put on offer. Pradeep, Malinganga lift Lanka to win over Afghanistan in low-scoring thriller WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019 PAGE 15

Steyn ruled out, but India won’t take CRICKET WORLD CUP South Africa lightly, says Kohli PAGE 15 INDIA VS SOUTH AFRICA Qatar get set for Copa America debut, but first Brazil beckons

The Qatar national football team during a session at their training camp in Porto Belo, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last week. Al Annabi to meet Samba Boys in friendly tonight at 3.30 am Doha time

AYENI OLUSEGUN in Group B of the tournament. sults is not easy. We have to tournament. Specifically, that DOHA Coming up against the likes of see which level we arrive at. means experiencing the Latin Messi, Aguero, Dybala, James Let’s see how long we compete American style of play and tak- WITH the Copa America less Rodriguez, Falcao and co is no for. We have three very tough ing part in a major tournament than two weeks away, the Qa- small task, but Al Annabi for opponents who also want to in front of many fans. It will also tar national team begin their now have their sights on the go forward in Copa America. allow us to address important preparation for South Ameri- big friendly against Neymar- After this competition, we will details on and off the pitch. I ca’s biggest football showpiece led Brazil. be a better team after facing want the team to perform in a with a friendly against Brazil After leading the team to big teams.” proper and honourable way and at the Mane Garrincha Sta- their biggest accomplishment Qatar’s core of young stars, demonstrate that they’ve pro- dium in Brasilia on Thursday, in football with the Asian Cup who honed their skills through gressed. That’s not just meas- (3.30am) Doha time. triumph, Qatar coach Felix the famous Aspire Academy, ured in accumulating points and The Asian champions join Sanchez, whose contract with play professionally for some progressing to the next round, Japan, who they beat in the the national team was recently of the biggest clubs in the but if that happens, it would of AFC Asian Cup final in Feb- extended till 2022, described country like Al Sadd, Al Du- course be great,” he said. ruary, as invited participants the team’s participation as a hail and Al Rayyan. Sanchez The Samba Boys will pro- in the 12-team tournament huge challenge. has been around these players vide a stern test of Qatar’s which will be played from “It will be a huge challenge for a number of years, but the qualities ahead of the Copa, but June 14 to July 7. for Qatar but my players are Spaniard believes his wards they are not without their own Brazil’s Neymar, Thiago Silva and Gabriel Jesus during a training session at Granja Comary in Teresopolis, For Qatar (the FIFA World confident and focused with still have a lot to learn. weaknesses. The team has been Brazil, on Monday. (REUTERS) Cup 2022 hosts), however, giving their best,” Sanchez “Since our squad has many mired in controversy and have this is more than just another said before the team departed young players, we look forward come under scrutiny since their the quarter-final. The five-time the 2013 FIFA Confederation have also failed to add to their tournament – they face Argen- for their first camp in the US. to gaining as much experience 2018 World Cup performance, World Cup winners have not trophy and the Summer Olym- eight Copa America titles with tina, Colombia and Paraguay “To talk about possible re- as possible in this high-profile where they fell to Belgium in won a major tournament since pics gold medal in Rio. They the most recent victory in 2007. Federer subdues Wawrinka in Swiss classic REUTERS injury then the 2017 and 2018 against Stefanos Tsitsipas on champion is usually clinical PARIS editions to concentrate on Sunday, would not buckle. in tiebreaks though and duly Wimbledon, has played like he In a tense final game Feder- took the first set on a breaker. ROGER Federer came through had never been away. er wasted one match point with Wawrinka was straight his first serious test on his re- He cruised through his a double-fault but clinched vic- back at him though and broke turn to the French Open as opening four rounds with- tory with a volley on his third to serve with a clubbing forehand he subdued some fierce Stan out dropping a set but knew reach a record-extending 44th winner to lead 3-1. Wawrinka resistance to reach a rejuvenated Wawrinka, ap- Grand Slam semi-final. Serving for the set, the the French Open semi-finals proaching his best again after “Hmm, the next opponent 34-year-old Wawrinka frit- on Tuesday. knee surgery in 2017, would be is okay,” Federer said on court. tered away a 40-0 lead but Wawrinka beat fellow Swiss a dangerous beast. “He knows how to play on clay, whipped away a forehand to Federer at the same stage four So it proved as “Stani- unfortunately. convert his fourth set point. Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning against Japan’s Kei years ago on his way to winning mal” stood toe-to-toe with his “But thinking back, what a He looked to be gaining Nishikori at the Roland Garros on Tuesday. (AFP) the title, but this time came Roger Federer on way to over- friend and rival for three hours pleasure to be back at Roland- the upper hand when Federer up just short as Federer won powering his compatriot from 35 minutes of sublime action Garros. If I came back on clay, hit a limp volley into the net to 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4. Switzerland Stanislas Wawrinka in front of a captivated Court it’s also perhaps to play Rafa. lose serve in the seventh game Nadal demolishes Nishikori Federer, 37, is the oldest on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) Suzanne Lenglen crowd. Here it is. I have the match.” of the third set but Federer re- man to reach the French Open Even after he dropped Federer failed to convert any sponded to break back imme- on way to semi-final semi-finals since Pancho Gon- They will meet on Friday serve after a cloudburst in the of the four break points that diately with the help of some zales got there aged 40 in 1968 for the 39th time with Nadal fourth set to give Federer the came his way in a tight first set unforced errors. REUTERS finals is an extra thing. We but will need to find a way to having won all of their previ- chance to serve for the match – a theme of the match with The third-set tiebreak PARIS shared the most important beat French Open nemesis Ra- ous five French Open duels. at 5-4, Wawrinka, who must the usually lethal Swiss taking always looked like a “must moments of our careers to- fael Nadal if his quest for a sec- Federer, who missed the have been feeling the pace only two of his 18. win” for Wawrinka but it was RAFAEL Nadal continued his gether on court facing each ond title in Paris is to continue. 2016 French Open because of after a five-hour marathon The 20-time Grand Slam Federer who dominated it. march towards a record-extend- other. So it is another episode ing 12th French Open title by of this, and happy for that and steamrolling a sorry Kei Nishi- excited, no? It will be a special kori 6-1 6-1 6-3 to book his place moment, and let’s try to be in the semi-finals on Tuesday. ready for it.” Playing on the Konta leaves Evert ‘speechless’ with Open breakthrough The second seed, who now back of two consecutive five- has a 91-2 win-loss record at set matches, Nishikori never AFP to you, I have never seen her me and feel like they’ve defi- Konta after her third win in the claycourt Grand Slam, was managed to mount any form PARIS play that kind of tennis, she nitely got it. 2019 over Stephens. barely bothered by the seventh- of a challenge and was easily would’ve beaten anybody the “I definitely back myself Both players complained seeded Nishikori as he set up wiped off court by Nadal. JOHANNA Konta became the way she played today.” and my ability that way.” about the famed Paris clay a mouth-watering last-four There was a sense of in- first British woman in 36 years The 28-year-old Konta had Next up for Konta is a blowing away off the court in a meeting with 20-time Grand evitability when Nadal and Ni- to reach the Roland Garros not won a match at Roland Gar- clash with either Czech teen- stiff breeze. Slam champion Roger Federer. shikori stepped onto Philippe semi-finals on Tuesday in a per- ros in any of her previous four ager Marketa Vondrousova or But at least they had the “Being honest, personally Chatrier Court. formance which left US legend visits. But now she has emulated Croatian 31st Petra Martic for a advantage of getting back into for me the main thing is being in Not only did Nadal have and seven-time Paris champion Jo Durie who was the last Brit- place in Saturday’s final. the locker room before torren- the semi-final,” said Nadal, who the numbers in his favour, but Chris Evert “speechless”. ish woman to make the French It will be her third semi- tial rain, thunder and lighting would not be drawn into talking Nishikori’s game had failed to Konta, the 26th seed, swept Open semi-finals in 1983. final at a major after runs to the brought the men’s quarter- about Friday’s 39th meeting be- catch fire since the beginning past seventh-seeded Sloane “I’ve always said that when- last-four at the 2016 Australian finals to a halt later in the day. tween the two great rivals. of the tournament. Stephens of the United States, ever I step out onto the court, Open and Wimbledon in 2017. Konta broke former US “The way that I have been Considering Nishikori had last year’s runner-up, 6-1, 6-4. I’m always going to have a “I wouldn’t say it means Open champion Stephens in playing has been, being hon- a 0-4 win-loss record against “I am speechless and not chance. I’m always going to more. It’s a different process the fourth and sixth games of est, very positive. I have been Nadal on clay, his chances of many matches make me speech- have a shot,” said Konta when Britain’s Johanna Konta greets getting here than when I got the first set. The Briton fired playing well, very solid. narrowing that run on Tues- less,” Evert, an 18-time Grand told of Evert’s glowing praise. the crowd after winning her to the semi-final at Wimble- four aces and 12 winners past “Of course after having day were slim – and so it Slam champion, told Eurosport. “I don’t think any player quarter-final match against Sloane don or even when I got to the her 26-year-old opponent in the Roger in front in the semi- proved to be. “Jo Konta, I take my hat off on tour can go on court against Stephens of the U.S. (REUTERS) semi-final at Australia,” added 35-minute opener. 14 Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Sports Qatar’s Salman al Ansari elected Deputy China to host AFC Chairperson of AFC Appeal Committee QNA dation of the AFC Executive Shen Rui (China PR); Tim Holden PARIS Committee. The full list of the (Australia); Yusuf Mohamed AFC’s judicial bodies are as Yaqoob Yaqoobi (Bahrain); Kengo QATAR’S Salman al Ansari follows: Harima (Japan); Khaled J Al has been elected as Deputy Zamel (Kuwait); Ismail Zumayl Asian Cup 2023 Rasheed (Maldives); Atty. Chairperson of the Asian Foot- AFC Appeal Committee: ball Confederation (AFC) Ap- Chairperson: Guillermo B. Iroy Jr. (Philippines); Yaseer H. Al-Misehal (Saudi Unanimous decision peal Committee at the AFC Ex- Jahangir Baglari (Islamic Republic traordinary Congress in Paris. of Iran); Deputy Chairperson: Arabia) marks the second The AFC Member Associa- Salman A. Al-Ansari (Qatar); AFC Entry Control Body: Dong-Ho Lim (Korea Republic); Chairperson: tions also elected the chairper- Liu Chi (China PR); First Deputy: time Asia’s top sons, deputy chairpersons and Saaran Nadarajah (Malaysia); Syed Nayyar Hasnain Haider Judge Rauf Soulio (Australia); football competi- members of the AFCs judicial Second Deputy: Ahmadreza bodies - AFC Disciplinary and (Pakistan); and Nguyen Thi My tion will be played Dzung (Vietnam) Barati (Islamic Republic of Iran); Ethics Committee, AFC Entry Third Deputy: Sheikh Mohd Nasir in China which also Control Body and the AFC Ap- AFC Disciplinary and Ethic bin Sheikh Mohd Sharif hosted the 13th peal Committee. Committee: (Malaysia); and Fourth Deputy: All members will now Chairperson: Lim Kia Tong Dr. Khaled Hassan S. Banaser edition in 2004 serve for a period of four (4) (Singapore); Deputy Chairperson: (Saudi Arabia). years based on the recommen-

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THE Asian Football Confed- Road to 2022 World Cup begins in Mongolia eration (AFC) Member Asso- ciations confirmed on Tues- REUTERS day China PR as the hosts for KUALA LUMPUR the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the AFC Extraordinary Con- THE long road to the 2022 gress in Paris, France. World Cup finals begins in the The unanimous decision footballing backwaters of Mon- marks the second time Asia’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa presents the 2023 golia on Thursday as the first crown jewel will be played in hosting rights certificate to the Chinese FA. games that count towards quali- the People’s Republic of Chi- fication for Qatar are hosted in na which also hosted the 13th “This is an important mo- of the future.” have proposed building new Asia. edition in 2004 when the ment for football in Asia and “And more importantly football specific stadiums in Mongolia, who have only tournament was expanded to beyond. Football now has a can place football as the num- nine of the planned 12 host ever won a single World Cup 16 teams for the first time. chance to unlock the poten- ber one sport in the country. cities. The bid also comprised qualifying match, host Brunei campaign. They were beaten 4-1 World Cup will take place in Since then, Asia’s flagship tial that exists in the world’s “Congratulations again to the inclusion of one back-up Darussalam in the first of six away by Timor-Leste in the Rus- November-December and that national team competition most populous country. the Chinese FA and the AFC existing stadium in each host first round qualifiers across sia 2018 preliminaries but the each confederation plans a dif- has grown to 24 teams with “We have seen the rise looks forward to working city - all of which meet the Asia, which also serve as early result was later expunged when ferent timeline for their quali- the United Arab Emirates of the game under the direc- with them in the months and latest international competi- round eliminators for the next it was discovered the home team fiers to the tournament, it has staging the biggest-ever edi- tion and investment of the years ahead.” tion requirements set by the Asian Cup in 2023. was packed with Brazilians. been agreed that a preliminary tion earlier this year, which Chinese Government. Now The Chinese FA’s bid was AFC. The match takes place at the Previous World Cup quali- draw will be held separately broke all digital media en- we have the chance, with this the only one presented at the The AFC also hopes that Mongolian Football Federation fying campaigns have kicked for each one of them,” a FIFA gagement and TV viewership Asian Cup, to develop a true Congress with three other the staging of the AFC Asian stadium in Ulan Bator, before off on side-by-side pitches in spokesman told Reuters on records. legacy for the global game. Member Associations – Foot- Cup 2023 in China will mark other games in Laos, Macau, Samoa (for South Africa 2010) Tuesday. In his address to the AFC “Hosting the AFC Asian ball Association of Indonesia the growth of commercial Cambodia and Bhutan and one and in front of 100 spectators “The Asian Football Confed- Member Associations, Sheikh Cup will provide China PR (PSSI), Football Association rights in a new era where on Friday in Malaysia. The are- on neutral turf in Trinidad and eration has already started the Salman bin Ebrahim al Khal- with great facilities and in- of Thailand and the Korea DDMC Fortis are the AFC’s na, built from FIFA funding, has Tobago when hosts Montserrat qualifying competition and a ifa, the AFC President said: frastructure to stage football Football Association – initial- exclusive commercial repre- a 5,000-capacity and an artifi- lost 5-2 to Belize for Brazil 2014. second draw is scheduled to take “Let me be the first to con- tournaments. ly submitting their interest sentatives. cial pitch against the backdrop FIFA decided this year to place in July. Discussions in- gratulate the People’s Repub- “It will provide inspira- before confirming their with- China showcased their or- of the Mongolian steppes. break with tradition by not volving the other confederations lic of China and the Chinese tion for tens of millions of drawals at the later stages of ganisational excellence in a It is the second time in a row holding a qualifying round draw and the draws for their prelimi- Football Association on being children. The Asian Cup can the bidding process. wide range of areas, including Mongolia, 187th in the FIFA ceremony in the upcoming host nary competitions are currently awarded the AFC Asian Cup provide a launch pad for the As part of the country’s infrastructure, operational rankings, are involved in the first nation. ongoing and further details will 2023. great Chinese football teams long-term ambitions, China and legacy concepts. game of a World Cup qualifying “Given the fact that the 2022 follow in due course.”

IAAF vows to continue its fight after Swiss court decision on Semenya

DPA in Switzerland, Semenya had the scene in 2009, she had BERLIN the right to appeal to the Swiss to undergo gender verifica- Federal Supreme Court. tion tests. Results were never ATHLETICS governing body On Monday it said she published but Semenya is the IAAF said on Tuesday it should be able to run with- believed to be intersex, with would not waver in its quest out having to comply with a much higher testosterone to keep women’s competition the new rules while her ap- level than most women. fair after a Swiss federal court peal is heard. The IAAF is The IAAF believes this said South Africa’s Caster Se- waiting for news. gives her and others like her menya was able to run unre- “We have received no in- an unfair advantage and has stricted while her appeal is formation from the Swiss been developing new rules considered. Federal Supreme Court so we for years. A file photo of Frankfurt’s Luka Jovic after scoring in the UEFA Europa Last month, the Court of can not comment on these However, Semenya and League semi-final against Chelsea.(EPA-EFE) Arbitration for Sport (CAS) proceedings at this stage, but sports bodies in South Africa ruled against Semenya’s chal- we will continue to fight for have slammed the IAAF rules. lenge to IAAF rules prevent- what we believe is in the best Her lawyer Gregory Nott Real Madrid snap ing her from running dis- interests of all female athletes told the local eNCA news tances from 400 metres to the in our sport,” the IAAF said in South Africa’s Caster Semenya competes in the women’s 800m dur- channel on Monday that time mile unless she agrees to take a statement. ing the IAAF Diamond League competition in Doha, recently. (AFP) is ticking for the IAAF. up Serb starlet Jovic medication to lower her tes- Double Olympic 800m “The IAAF have until tosterone level. champion from the 2012 2017 over the distance. er 800m crown at the 2019 the 25th of June to show CAS is meant to be the London and 2016 Rio If allowed to compete worlds in Doha from Sep- cause why the regulations in transfer coup final tribunal for sports dis- Games, Semenya has world unrestricted, she will be the tember 28. shouldn’t be suspended (for putes but because it is based titles from 2009, 2011 and massive favourite for anoth- After Semenya burst onto good),” he said. AFP of a certain size.” MADRID He said the deal was good for the German club who origi- REAL Madrid said Tuesday nally signed Jovic on a two-year Quick read they have signed 21-year-old loan from Portuguese club Ben- Joshua to face Ruiz rematch Serbia striker Luka Jovic from fica and took up an option for a German side Eintracht Frank- permanent move in April after Sevilla name former Spain and Real boss furt on a six-year deal for an Barcelona showed interest in before end of year: Hearn Lopetegui as coach undisclosed fee. the young star. “Real Madrid and Eintra- “He has the best perspec- AFP SEVILLA have appointed former Real Madrid and Spain boss Julen cht Frankfurt have agreed the tives for a brilliant career. We NEW YORK Lopetegui as their new coach, the Spanish club said in a statement on transfer of Luka Jovic, subject are proud to have helped him Tuesday. The 52-year-old has signed a three-year deal and joins Sevilla to a medical,” Real said in a on his way,” Bobic said. ANTHONY Joshua will at- after an extraordinary 12 months in his career. statement. In the statement, Real high- tempt to reclaim his heavy- Last June he was meant to lead Spain into the World Cup finals but “The player will be tied to lighted his power, technical weight titles from Andy Ruiz was sacked on the eve of the tournament for negotiating, and accept- the club for the next six sea- ability and prowess as a marks- Jr. before the end of year after ing, a move to Real Madrid. Without him Spain failed miserably in sons, until the 30th of June man. The Serb who began his activating a rematch clause in Russia, going out to the hosts in the first knockout round. He lasted 2025,” it added. career at Red Star Belgrade his contract, promoter Eddie for just ten league games in his new job at Real Madrid. Lopetegui had Jovic scored 27 goals in all finished second top scorer in Hearn said on Tuesday. made no secret of his desire to make a return. “I want to make a noise competitions this season, help- the Europa League, scoring In a brief post on Twitter, and do something,” he told Jorge Valdano in a recent interview. “I left ing Frankfurt to the Europa 10 goals, one less than Chel- Hearn said Joshua had opted Madrid in October and I had some offers but I said no to all of them. League semi-finals and seventh sea striker Olivier Giroud. The for an immediate rematch Now I want to be somewhere I feel I can develop a project.” (DPA) place in the Bundesliga. He also Bundesliga club were beaten by against Ruiz Jr, who shocked made four appearances for Ser- Chelsea in the semi-finals. the boxing world with a sev- Andy Ruiz Jr in action against Anthony Joshua, recently. (REUTERS) bia, scoring one goal. Jovic’s signature comes enth-round knockout of the FIFA reinstates Dortmund’s Reus His dazzling form put him ahead of the much-anticipat- British fighter on Saturday. WBO heavyweight champion. (Saturday) night,” Hearn said. Sierra Leone after voted German players’ on the radar of Europe’s top ed move to the Santiago Ber- “After meetings with AJ, The 29-year-old Ruiz start- “The rematch is so impor- officials acquitted player of the season clubs, with Spanish media nabeu of Chelsea star Eden (trainer) Rob (McCracken) and ed the fight as a massive 32-1 tant to his career, we went to quoting a price tag of 60 mil- Hazard, who has long been the management team in NY, underdog but floored Joshua Ruiz’s country so I expect the FIFA has lifted the suspension of BORUSSIA Dortmund forward lion euros while German media linked to Real and who indi- we have today triggered the four times on his way to a win next one to take place in the Sierra Leone after the authorities Marco Reus has been voted as said Real will have paid out 70 cated after the Europa League contracted rematch clause with which upended the heavy- UK,” he added. in the country acquitted the na- German players’ player of the sea- million euros. final victory over Arsenal that Andy Ruiz Jnr,” Hearn wrote. weight division. Joshua meanwhile has tional football federation’s former son, the German football trade Frankfurt’s sporting direc- he had played his last game “The fight will take place in While Hearn has indicated dismissed suggestions he may president and secretary general union VDV said in a statement on tor Fredi Bobic disclosed no for the Londoners. Nov/Dec at a venue to be con- the rematch is likely to take require a warm-up fight to of corruption. Football’s world Tuesday. financial details but suggested After years of relative inac- firmed shortly.” place in Britain, where Joshua prepare himself for a Ruiz re- governing body FIFA suspended The Dortmund captain, whose the size of the Madrid offer was tion on the transfer market, Ruiz Jr. pulled off one of regularly sells out large-capac- match. the Sierra Leone Football Asso- side narrowly missed out on the just too big to resist. club President Florentino Perez the biggest upsets in the histo- ity venues, some reports have “What’s a warm-up fight?” ciation in October due to “govern- Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich, “In sporting terms, Luka appears to be keen to put a new ry of the heavyweight division indicated it may yet take place he told British reporters after ment interference.” CAF then picked up 31.4 per cent of the Jovic is a big loss for us,” he said gloss on the club’s tarnished at Madison Square Garden on in Las Vegas or Los Angeles. Saturday’s defeat. disqualified the country from the votes. The 30-year-old German in a statement. reputation after a poor season Saturday with his sensational “If AJ bounces back and de- “I’m down to scrap. No 2019 African Cup of Nations international previously won the “It was clear that we would in which they were overshad- stoppage of Joshua, the previ- feats Ruiz in a rematch, he’s a warm-up. That’d be stupid. qualifying competition. (AFP) prize in 2012 and 2014. (DPA) not be able to turn down offers owed by rivals Barcelona. ously unbeaten WBA, IBF, and bigger star than he was prior to No way.” Sports Wednesday, June 5, 2019 15

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Roy, Archer & Ahmed fined for breaching ICC code

LONDON: Jason Roy and Jofra Archer have each been fined 15 percent of their match fees for incidents during England’s World Cup defeat by Pakistan at Trent Bridge. The International Cricket Council found opener Roy had breached level one of its code of conduct, using an audible obscenity after a misfield during Pakistan’s innings. Fast bowler Archer was found guilty of dissent towards an umpire’s decision following a wide delivery. Both players have also had one demerit point added to their records. Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was fined 20 percent of his fee, and his teammates 10 percent, for a minor over-rate offence. Pakistan won Monday’s match by 14 runs after setting England a target of 349. It was an occasionally fractious encounter, with the umpires warning England skipper Eoin Morgan about his side throwing the ball in on the bounce and later issuing the same reminder to Sarfaraz. The tactic is often used to scuff up the ball and promote reverse swing. England batsman Jos Buttler appeared to take a look at the ball on his walk back to the pavilion after his knock of 103 came to an end.

English crowds “stupid” to boo Warner, says manager

MELBOURNE: English crowds are “stupid” to jeer David Warner at the Cricket World Cup as it will only fire him up, the Australian batsman’s manager James Erskine has said. Warner, who has returned to the side following a 12-month ban for ball-tampering, was Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Pradeep (right) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan for two runs during the booed by the crowd during Australia’s opening match against Pakistan in Bristol but struck an 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match at the Sophia Gardens Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on Tuesday. (AFP) unbeaten 89 and was named man-of-the-match. “I am English. Where the Poms are stupid is that it is actually going to encourage him. It will actually help him. The fact of the matter is, you concentrate, he won’t want to fail, he got 89,” Erskine said in comments published by Fairfax Media. “They will learn very smartly that they are dealing with someone who has got the powers of concentration and his willpower, it’s no different from a Steve Waugh or a Nick Faldo. That’s Pradeep, Malinga exactly what will happen here.” While former captain Steve Smith and Test opener Cameron Bancroft -- the other players punished for ball-tampering -- have given media interviews about the Cape Town scandal, Warner has declined to comment publicly. He has dodged media interviews at the World Cup, barring a mandatory comment on-field with the host broadcaster after claiming the man-of-the-match award. fire Lanka to win Erskine defended Warner’s silence. over Afghanistan Pakistan keen Unchanged Kiwis to be consistent AFP suffered a seven-wicket loss to REUTERS confident for Bangla CARDIFF champions Australia in their LONDON tournament opener, and were NUWAN Pradeep and Lasith set for an imposing total at 144 AFTER being routed by West challenge today Malinga starred with the ball for one. Indies in their World Cup as Sri Lanka fought back to But they lost their last nine opener and shocking England REUTERS ries to seamer Tim Southee and crush Afghanistan’s hopes of a wickets for 57 runs, Moham- on Monday, Pakistan are living LONDON batsman Henry Nicholls. memorable World Cup victory mad Nabi taking three in five up to their billing as cricket’s Latham, whose media call on Tuesday. balls after Gulbadin won the most unpredictable side but NEW Zealand will stick to an was delayed due to road clo- Afghanistan, bidding for toss. quick Hasan Ali says they are unchanged line-up as they sures resulting from U.S. Presi- just their second win in a World Shell-shocked Sri Lanka determined to find a measure seek to build momentum in dent Donald Trump’s state visit, Cup match and their first over kept on losing wickets at regu- of consistency. their second match of the sidestepped a question about a Test nation were in command lar intervals, with 35 extras the The 1992 champions went World Cup against a fired-up whether the recovering pair had halfway through a gloomy day second-highest scorer of the in- into their opener against West Bangladesh at The Oval on been considered. “They’re a day in Cardiff after dismissing Sri nings behind Kusal Perera’s 78. Indies on the back of 10 straight Wednesday. by day thing. They are certainly Lanka for 201,. A dramatic 22nd over saw losses and did nothing to boost Vice-captain Tom Latham getting better as each day goes But faced with a rain-re- Nabi bowled Lahiru Thiri- their confidence after being told reporters on Tuesday that by, which is great,” he said. vised target of 187 in 41 overs, Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga lets out a scream after getting an manne for 25 before having bundled out for 105 inside 22 the Black Caps expected to be “It’s a long tournament so their batting let them down Afghanistan wicket during the ICC Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Kusal Mendis caught by Rah- overs en route to a seven-wicket put under pressure by oppo- it’s important to make sure again as they were bowled out mat Shah in the slips for two. drubbing. nents who upset South Africa the guys are 100% fully fit by for 152. SCOREBOARD Angelo Mathews was next However, Pakistan turned in their opener at the same the time they get back on the Victory saw Sri Lanka to go, for a duck, also caught by the tables on England, the South London ground. park. Hopefully, there will be a bounce back from a 10-wicket SRI LANKA: AFGHANISTAN (REVISED TARGET 187 IN 41 OVERS): Shah. world’s top-ranked one-day in- “We’re going in with the chance for the next game.” New thrashing by New Zealand in D. Karunaratne c Najibullah b Nabi 30 Mohammad Shahzad c Karunratne b Malinga 7 Leg-spinner Rashid Khan ternational side, with a 14-run same side. I think the way we Zealand enlisted the services of K. Perera c Shahzad b Rashid 78 Hazratullah Zazai c Perera b Pradeep 30 their World Cup opener. L. Thirimanne b Nabi 25 Rahmat Shah c Mathews b Udana 2 eventually got in on the act victory at Trent Bridge to get played in the last game bodes a left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel in Pradeep took a career-best K. Mendis c Rahmat b Nabi 2 Hashmatullah Shahidi c Perera b Pradeep 4 when he had opener Kusal their World Cup campaign back lot of confidence for the group,” the nets on Monday as they pre- four for 31, while Malinga (three A. Mathews c Rahmat b Nabi 0 Mohammad Nabi b Perera 11 Perera, who had seen wickets on track. he said. pared to face the deliveries of for 39) struck at both ends of D. de Silva c Shahzad b Hamid 0 Gulbadin Naib lbw b Pradeep 23 tumble at the other end, caught “We had an upset against “I think the way the bowlers Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib T. Perera run out (Hashmatullah/Shahzad) 2 Najibullah Zadran run out (Karunaratne) 43 the innings, finishing the match I. Udana b Dawlat 10 Rashid Khan b Pradeep 2 behind. the West Indies on Friday but, went about things, they chal- Al Hasan. with a trademark yorker that S. Lakmal not out 15 Dawlat Zadran b Malinga 6 Rain then intervened, forc- yes, the guys bounced back very lenged Sri Lanka pretty much “We know what sort of bowled Hamid Hassan. L. Malinga b Dawlat 4 Hamid Hassan b Malinga 6 ing the players from the field, well,” fast bowler Hasan told from ball one and I’m sure the bowler Shakib is...he wasn’t in Afghanistan had slumped N. Pradeep b Rashid 0 Mujeeb Ur Rahman not out 1 with Sri Lanka 182-8. reporters. same side are looking to repeat New Zealand in our last home Extras (lb10, nb3, w22) 35 Extras (b1, nb1, w15) 17 to 57 for five, with Thisara Total (all out, 36.5 overs) 201 Total (all out, 32.4 overs) 152 The delay meant the match “We do a lot of hard work that tomorrow.” New Zealand summer series so I think it’s Perera holding a brilliant run- Fall of wickets: 1-92 (Karunaratne), 2-144 Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Shahzad), 2-42 (Rahmat), 3-44 was reduced to 41 overs a side and we believe in ourselves and bundled Sri Lanka out for 136 important that we get used to a ning catch in the deep to dis- (Thirimanne), 3-146 (Mendis), 4-146 (Mathews), (Hazratullah), 4-57 (Hashmatullah), 5-57 (Nabi), but Sri Lanka folded quickly af- we have faith we can win the in Cardiff on Saturday before left-arm spinner. miss Hazratullah Zazai on the 5-149 (De Silva), 6-159 (Perera), 7-178 (Udana), 6-121 (Gulbadin), 7-123 (Rashid), 8-136 (Dawlat), ter the resumption, losing Mal- World Cup. People are saying crushing their opponents by 10 “We’re certainly looking for- 8-180 (Perera), 9-199 (Malinga), 10-201 (Pradeep) 9-145 (Najibullah), 10-152 (Hamid) hook for 30. Bowling: Dawlat 6-0-34-2 (3w); Hamid 7-0-53-1 (2w); Bowling: Malinga 6.4-0-39-3 (3w); Lakmal 6-0-27-0 inga and Pradeep for the addi- we are unpredictable, but we wickets in less than 17 overs. ward to the challenge of facing Afghanistan captain Gul- Mujeeb 3-0-19-0 (1w); Nabi 9-0-30-4 (1w); Gulbadin (2w); Udana 6-0-28-1 (1nb); Pradeep 9-1-31-4 (4w); tion of just 19 more runs. don’t like it.” Fast bowlers Matt Henry him tomorrow.” badin Naib (23) and Najibul- 4-0-38-0 (3nb, 2w); Rashid 7.5-1-17-2 (1w). Perera 4-0-19-1 (2w), De Silva 1-0-7-0. Afghanistan, playing in only “We were very disappointed and Lockie Ferguson took three The match will be the first lah Zadran (43) then started their second World Cup, beat we lost 11 ODI games in a row wickets each in the seamer- between the sides since Bang- to turn the match again with a to leave Afghanistan 123 for Karunaratne, Afghanistan were Sri Lanka soundly in last year’s but one thing is very important, friendly conditions while bats- ladesh’s tour of New Zealand sixth-wicket stand of 64. seven. all but beaten at nine down. Asia Cup in the United Arab we believed in ourselves. We men Martin Guptill and Colin was cut short in March after a But paceman Pradeep And when Najibullah was Earlier, Sri Lanka came out Emirates, but for the second needed just a little bit of a kick, Munro took care of the chase. gunman killed 49 people and struck twice, having Naib lbw run out by a direct hit from of the blocks quickly against match in a row this World Cup and we got the kick. Our team is Henry and Munro seized wounded more than 20 at two before bowling Rashid Khan Sri Lanka captain Dimuth the unfancied Afghans, who their batting let them down. very good and balanced.” their opportunities after inju- mosques in Christchurch. Steyn ruled out of World Cup India not to take SA lightly: Kohli AFP able future,” Cricket South Af- ence at the Ageas Bowl. SOUTHAMPTON (UNITED KINGDOM) rica said in a statement. “It would be great if we REUTERS take out of starting after South Africa have called up could start that tomorrow. SOUTHAMPTON (ENGLAND) everyone else.” India have SOUTH Africa captain Faf du left-arm pace bowler Beuran There’s no easy games any won the World Cup in 1983 Plessis said his struggling side Hendricks as a replacement more in the World Cup.... INDIA are banking on their and 2011, while South Africa could still reach the World for the remainder of the tour- Whether it’s winning or losing, experience in their World Cup has never won the 50-over Cup semi-finals, even after nament, with Lungi Ngidi also the main thing is getting to the opener against South Africa edition, but Kohli said this talisman paceman Dale Steyn nursing a hamstring problem. semi-finals.” and cannot take the opposi- year’s tournament presents a was ruled out of the tourna- Paceman Anrich Nortje South Africa, who have tion’s depleted bowling attack different challenge. ment with a shoulder injury. was ruled out with a thumb is- never won the World Cup, have lightly, captain Virat Kohli Kohli said the unique for- The 35-year-old fast bowler sue before the World Cup even endured a wretched start to the said on Tuesday, insisting the mat of the 2019 tournament, had been battling to be fit in started. But Du Plessis tournament, losing to hosts Proteas can call upon quality in which every nation plays time for Wednesday’s crucial said despite their in- England by 104 runs then slip- replacements. nine matches over more than clash against fancied India in jury problems and ping to a 21-run loss to Bangla- Kohli’s India are ranked a month, means that teams Southampton after two de- their poor start to the desh on Sunday. second in the world and will must adapt very quickly and feats in two matches for South tournament, South Af- Top-order batsman be firm favourites as they that experienced teams will Africa. rica were aiming to Hashim Amla returns for the begin their quest for a third have an edge. But the seamer has reach the last four India game after missing the World Cup triumph against a “The errors you would been forced to admit of the round- second match following a hit South African side that faces make when you are not that defeat, leaving head robin event, in on the head during the tourna- an uphill struggle after the India captain Virat Kohli during a press conference in Southampton aware of game situations, coach Ottis Gibson’s which all 10 ment opener against England. loss of strike bowlers Dale on Tuesday, on the eve of the ICC Cricket World Cup match against they will slowly start to ta- side short of fire- teams play Steyn and Lungi Ngidi. South Africa. (AFP) per off as you play more and power. each other. Stay positive “We need to bring all our more cricket. “Steyn has suf- “Six Du Plessis said he it was impor- experience to the play tomor- few key players get injured the Indian side for the first “When you have experi- fered a second games is the tant to stay “strong and posi- row to be able to make right or not, if a youngster is step- time in a World Cup, said his enced people in your team shoulder injury target, and tive” despite the challenge of decisions in pressure situa- ping in and he has the right team’s late start to the tour- who have also grown with which has not there’s seven working with limited resources. tions,” Kohli told reporters mindset, he can really per- nament allows them to learn you as cricketers, eventually responded to games left,” “Naturally, guys will have during a training session form on the day ... we need to from previous games and you all start making good treatment and the skipper a little bit of confidence that’s ahead of Wednesday’s match maintain respect for that and match conditions. decisions, you have discus- has ruled him told report- been chucked away and that is in Southampton. focus on our strength and “From that point of view, sions, you think of the right out of bowling ers during his pre- normal, that is part of being hu- “So we never take any- what we can do as a side.” we would say that we have a thing, sometimes instinc- for the foresee- match press confer- man,” he said. one lightly, and whether a Kohli, who is captaining lot of positives that we can tively.” 16 Wednesday, June 5, 2019 The Last Word

AMIR RECEIVES WELL-WISHERS ON FIRST DAY OF EID AL-FITR

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received scores of well-wishers, including ministers, top government officials, Shura Concil members, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Qatar and citizens, on the first day of Eid Al- Fitr, at Al Wajba Palace on Tuesday morning.