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Amir, Seychelles president review ties Qatar, Seychelles sign MoUs to boost cooperation in military and sports fields

His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan held official talks at Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday.

QNA bin Hamad Al Thani and Pres- the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. the fields of trade, investment, Amir and the president of Sey- ing in the sports field. chelles Wavel Ramkalawan Doha ident of the Republic of Sey- During the session, they tourism, and sports. They also chelles witnessed the signing of Later, HH the Amir hosted and the accompanying del- chelles Wavel Ramkalawan discussed bilateral relations discussed several issues of a memorandum of understand- a luncheon banquet at Sheikh egation. His Highness the Amir of held official talks at Sheikh and the means of developing common concern. ing for military cooperation and Abdullah Bin Jassim Majlis in State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Abdullah Bin Jassim Majlis at and strengthening them in After the talks, HH the a memorandum of understand- honour of President of Sey- See also page 16 

Lebanese minister 18.2% adult population hails Qatar’s constant support for Lebanon got at least one COVID Lebanese Caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities Mohamed Fahmy has vaccine dose: MoPH hailed Qatar’s stances towards Lebanon and its constant support for its unity, Tribune News Network stability and prosperity. Fahmy said the Doha Qatari-Lebanese relations have evolved and strengthened, thanks to the support of His The vaccination campaign against Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh COVID-19 has picked up pace in Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatar’s with 134,498 doses being administered keenness to provide aid and support to in the past seven days, according to the Lebanon in various fields. Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). The last Qatari aid to Lebanon was the So far, the MoPH has administered airlift of medical and logistical relief follow- 594,613 vaccine doses, which means ing the blast at Beirut’s port, in addition 18.2 percent of the country’s adult popu- to the field hospitals that were distributed lation or one in six adults have received from Beirut to the north and south. Fahmy at least one vaccine dose. said the Qatari mediation is one of the According to the MoPH, about 66.8 world’s most successful. Qatari mediation percent of people over 60 years have re- in Lebanon was not linked to any political ceived at least one dose. interests and its goal was the stability, unity Similarly, 69.4 percent of people and sovereignty of Lebanon. (QNA) page 2 Nasser Al Attiyah claims skeet over 70 years have received at least one dose. Over 70 percent of people over 80 “It is very important that we collect years of age have received at least one and monitor any side effects that people bronze at ISSF World Cup dose. are having from the COVID-19 vaccine,” Meanwhile, the MoPH has started to said the ministry. QRI launches helpline Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah shot a bronze medal in skeet at the International Shooting Sport collect feedback about any side effects of “It is important to record symptoms Federation (ISSF) World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday. Attiyah, a 2012 London Olympic bronze the COVID-19 vaccine. for all the doses. So please note you need to support patients after medalist and an ace rally driver, had a total score of 44 that saw him secure a podium finish. The ministry has included a COV- to submit feedback for each dose sepa- This win will improve Attiyah’s ranking which could see him qualify for Tokyo 2020 and that ID-19 vaccination feedback section in rately,” it added. discharge from hospital would be a record seventh Olympics participation by the Qatari shooter. page 13 the microsite of MoPH dedicated for de- tails about vaccination. Continued on page 2  Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) has launched the first rehabilitation helpline “Tawasol” designed to make it easier for discharged patients to access follow-up rehabilitation care. Covering paediatric, adult, and older adult rehabilitation New camel market in Abu Nakhla now ready: Hassad services, the helpline is designed to sim- plify the process for patients to continue Tribune News Network helps in achieving food integrated marketing plat- well-studied criteria, As- with their required rehabilitation care to Doha security for Qatar, it is ☛ The new camel market at Abu Nakhla has 30 forms, to serve the needs waq for Food Facilities support their recovery after leaving hos- our pleasure to announce camel barns, 45 shops for fodder and auction area of all categories within the Management (a subsidiary pital. The Tawasol helpline is accessible Hassad, Qatar’s premier the completion of the new ☛ It has a slaughterhouse and Majlis for food sector (trader, produc- of Hassad) will manage the on +974 40260400 - Sunday to Thursday, investor in food and agri- camel market located in er and consumer).” new camel market, to en- 7am to 3pm for patients, family or other culture business sectors, has Abu Nakhla. We aim to livestock owners The camel market spans sure smooth and efficient carers to request assistance directly from concluded the development satisfy the needs of live- on a land area of 70,000 operations. a QRI staff member in Arabic or English. of the new camel market in stock owners and support square metres it includes The units will be rented Dr Hanadi Al Hamad, Medical Director Abu Nakhla area to serve the in developing the local 30 camel barns, 45 shops through the central market’s of QRI and National Lead for Healthy Age- needs of livestock owners, livestock sector,” Eng Mo- for fodder and other servic- committee. ing, said, “Ongoing rehabilitation therapy as well as support the local hamed Al Sadah, Chief Ex- es, auction area that spans Over the last two years, is an important component of the patients livestock sector. ecutive Officer of Hassad, on 3200 square metres, Hassad successfully devel- recovery journey, not only during their hos- “In line with our in- said on Sunday. in addition to a slaughter- oped the central markets in pital stay but also after they have been vestment strategy, which He said, “The market house and Majlis for live- Al Sailiya, Al Wakra and Um discharged from hospital.” (QNA) page 2 includes supporting and completion is a continuation stock owners. 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Sheikha Jawaher meets Deputy Prime Min- coronavirus vaccine normal’ Seychelles president’s wife ister and Minister of Continued from page 1  range from very minor side ef- Foreign Affairs HE fects to more severe. If you are HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin In order to register COVID-19 having any severe side effect, HH the Amir, met with wife of the president of Seychelles Linda Abdulrahman Al Thani vaccination feedback, indi- please call 999 or seek medi- Ramkalawan and her accompanying delegation at the Pearl met with Minister of viduals will need to log in us- cal care in the nearest medical Palace on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed a number Foreign Affairs, Coop- ing National Authentication facility,” it added. The MoPH of topics of mutual interest. HH Sheikha Jawaher also hosted a eration and Mauritani- System (NAS) Tawtheeq user- also said most people who suf- luncheon banquet in honour of the wife of the Seychelles presi- ans Abroad Ismail Ould name (usually the QID) and fer from allergies can take the dent and her accompanying delegation. (QNA) Cheikh Ahmed in Doha password in a link provided in Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna on Sunday. During the the microsite of the MoPH. COVID-19 vaccines safely. Indian ambassador to host meeting, they reviewed “With any vaccine, individu- “During the pre-vaccina- Open House on Thursday bilateral cooperation als may develop side effects and tion assessment carried out and the resumption of it’s the same for those who have before each vaccination, the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal will hold diplomatic relations received the COVID-19 vac- medical team will ask the pa- Open House on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 3pm to listen between the two coun- cine. Minor symptoms that oc- tient about any allergies and to/redress any urgent labour and consular issues of the Indian tries. (QNA) cur after receiving a vaccine are discuss it with them. Everyone nationals in Qatar. The Open House will be held in online mode. normal and are expected as the receiving the vaccine is moni- Indian nationals who want to participate may register them- body builds immunity,” said the tored for a period of 15 minutes selves by sending email to [email protected]. (TNN) ministry. to ensure that there are no ad- “These side effects can verse reactions,” it added.

Lebanese minister praises QRI unveils helpline to provide Qatar for constant support

QNA and attracts prominent inter- follow-up access for patients Doha national companies special- ising in products and services Tribune News Network people experience health and Lebanese Caretaker Min- that enhance the capabilities Doha related care.” ister of Interior and Munici- of countries in facing various Dr Fatma Al Kuwari, as- palities Mohamed Fahmy security challenges. Qatar Rehabilitation Insti- sistant chairperson of the has hailed Qatar’s stances He pointed out that the tute (QRI) has launched the Physical Medicine and Reha- towards Lebanon and its con- facilities of FIFA World Cup first rehabilitation helpline bilitation Department, is a key stant support for its unity, Qatar 2022, which will be designed to make it easier for sponsor of the programme stability and prosperity. a milestone in the history discharged patients to access She said, “The risk of de- In an interview with Al- of the FIFA World Cup, im- follow-up rehabilitation care layed or discontinued reha- Sharq newspaper published pressed all participants in and services. bilitative care is that this may on Sunday, the Lebanese the event. Covering paediatric, adult lead to relapse in the patient’s minister said that Qatari- The minister praised Qa- and older adult rehabilitation condition and possibly read- Lebanese relations have tar’s positions and its dip- services, the helpline is de- Dr Hanadi Al Hamad mission to inpatient care. This evolved and strengthened, lomatic roles, stressing that signed to simplify the process is neither desirable nor effi- thanks to the support of the the Qatari mediation is one for patients to continue with the dedicated helpline to fa- cient for the patient and their Amir His Highness Sheikh of the world’s most success- their required rehabilitation cilitate easier access and im- family, nor for our facility. So, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ful mediations at the regional care to support their recovery prove continuity of rehabilita- by enabling the right delivery and Qatar’s keenness to pro- and international levels, par- after leaving hospital. tion care and services. of follow-up care, we can en- vide aid and support to Leba- ticularly the Qatari media- The Tawasol helpline is ac- She said, “Our staff found sure better patient-centred non in various fields, especially tion in Lebanon, which was cessible on +974 40260400, that some patients experi- care and operational perfor- the airlift of medical and logis- not linked to political inter- Sunday to Thursday, 7am to enced difficulties in continu- mance.” tical relief following the blast ests and goals but for the sta- 3pm for patients, family or ing their rehabilitation care Managed by Hamad Medi- at Beirut’s port, in addition to bility, unity and sovereignty other carers to request assis- as outpatient clients after cal Corporation (HMC), QRI the field hospitals distributed of Lebanon. tance directly from a QRI staff they were discharged. In some is located within Hamad Bin to the north and south. He also hailed Qatar’s member in Arabic or English. cases, patients did not under- Khalifa Medical City and is a He noted the results of foreign policy on helping and Dr Hanadi Al Hamad, pendently in the community.” our older patients experience stand what was needed to ini- state-of-the-art facility with his visit to Doha and his relieving friendly countries. medical director of QRI and She added, “Ongoing re- more challenges in accessing tiate necessary after care and international best practice ex- meeting with Prime Minister On the current situation national lead for Healthy Age- habilitation therapy is an im- the right follow-up care after the language barrier made it pertise. The rehabilitative in- and Minister of Interior HE in his country, he said the ing, stressed the importance of portant component of the pa- they have been discharged. more difficult for them to seek stitute includes rehabilitation Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin formation of a government is the helpline in promoting ef- tient’s recovery journey, not Our helpline will help address help through the regular medicine services, physical Abdulaziz Al Thani and par- the solution to the Lebanese fective continuity of care. only during their hospital stay these challenges, not only will channels. therapy, occupational therapy ticipation in the opening of crisis. She said, “Every day, our but also after they have been it help patients get follow-up “Occasionally, the una- and speech therapy for all the 13th edition of the Inter- He also warned of secu- clinicians see patients who discharged from hospital. appointments for rehabilita- vailability of treatment slots ages. The highly skilled team national Event for Homeland rity chaos due to the worsen- have experienced a physical While we provide rehabilita- tive care but it will also enable resulted in delays that could of clinicians and therapists Security and Civil Defence ing of the living situation in trauma following an accident tive care to a broad spectrum patients aged 60 and above to potentially have serious con- deliver a personalised package (Milipol Qatar 2021). Lebanon, which has reached or neurological damage fol- of patients, we also have a sig- get an appointment with the sequences on the patient’s re- of exceptional rehabilitative He said Milipol Qatar has the worst stage in its his- lowing a stroke or major sur- nificant number of patients new Geriatric Wellness Clinic.” covery. Continuity of care and treatment and care in a heal- become one of the most im- tory, stressing that Lebanese gery or they have a debilitating who struggle to find their way Mashael Jassim, assistant care coordination are impor- ing environment that incorpo- portant international exhibi- should jettison their differ- chronic disease that impacts within the healthcare system. executive director of Nursing, tant concepts that make sig- rates both mental and physical tions specialised in internal ences and give priority to the their ability to function inde- “For instance, some of has led the efforts to establish nificant contributions to how healing. security and civil defence, national interest. CRA invites public views on Ambassador inspects Qatar-funded projects in Japan QNA Shimizu and a number of sen- Wi-Fi 6 proposed policy Tokyo ior officials. Shimizu thanked the gov- Tribune News Network tops, tablets, mobile phones cluding the education sector, Ambassador of Qatar to ernment and people of Qatar Doha and smart TV. especially with the current Japan HE Hassan bin Mo- for all the QFF’s projects and Wi-Fi 6 will also enable approach related to remote hammed Rafi Al Emadi made for Elem project. The Communications Regu- different Internet of Things learning through the internet an inspection tour of two fa- The donation from Qatar latory Authority (CRA) on (IoT) applications and support because of the conditions as- cilities completed by the Qatar came at a time when the af- Sunday published a public innovative applications such sociated with the spread of Friendship Fund (QFF) in Ja- fected areas were in need to consultation on its website as Augmented Reality (AR), the coronavirus COVID-19 pan in Fukushima prefecture, get out of the consequences related to the Wireless Local Virtual Reality (VR) and Ultra pandemic. Moreover, this as part of the fund’s projects of the disaster, the mayor Area Network (Wi-Fi 6) and High Definition video (Ultra technology will also support for the reconstruction of the added. CRA’s proposed policy for HD). the mobile telecom market as areas affected by the earth- The project, he said, con- assigning the full frequency President of CRA Moham- a complementary technology quake and tsunami disasters tributes to building the ca- band (5925 - 7125 MHz) to med Ali Al Mannai said, “CRA to the 5G Networks, especially in March 2011. pabilities and skills of young this network with an aim of is one of the first regulators during Qatar’s hosting of ma- The ambassador, along people in the fields of innova- receiving the views and com- in the region and the world to jor events, including the FIFA with members of the embas- tion and entrepreneurship in ments from the local and in- announce clearly and trans- World Cup Qatar 2022.” sy, Minister Plenipotentiary Qatar’s Ambassador HE Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi was order to provide a prosperous ternational stakeholders and parently its policy related to The CRA has reviewed the of the Embassy Abdullah bin welcomed by Mayor of Shirakawa Kazuo Suzuki and senior officials. future for the Japanese gen- interested parties about CRA’s the frequency band for the experiences and the policy Jassim Al Zeyarah and Third erations. proposed decision. Wi-Fi 6 technology, as CRA is statements of several coun- Secretary at the embassy build the city, pointing out represent a symbol of friend- For his part, Ambassador Wi-Fi 6 is one of the always keen to encourage the tries in this regard and found Nasser bin Yousef Al Kaabi, that many of the affected ar- ship and cooperation between Emadi expressed his pride in world’s new and cutting-edge introduction of advanced tech- that some countries have de- began the tour with a visit eas have regained their vital- Qatar and Japan and the two the ability of friends in Japan technologies, helping to ad- nologies to Qatar and keep its cided to assign the full fre- to Qatar Sports Park in Shi- ity, thanks to the efforts of friendly peoples. to quickly recover from that dress internet data traffic relevant regulatory instru- quency band to Wi-Fi 6 tech- rakawa City in Fukushima, the the QFF. He said the sports On the second stop during disaster, which considered is congestion issues caused by ments up to date to cover the nology, such as the United hardest-hit prefectures. facility contributes to refining the inspection tour, the am- as a source of inspiration for the connectivity of multiple new technologies and radio- States of America, South Ko- The Ambassador was wel- talents and discovering sports bassador visited ‘Elem’ edu- everyone around the world, devices to the same Wi-Fi hub. communications applications, rea and others, while some comed by Mayor of Shirakawa skills among the youth of the cational facility that provides stressing that the Qatari peo- Thus, this technology will ena- which will contribute to a bet- other countries have decided Kazuo Suzuki and a number of city and the surrounding ar- students with practical expe- ple always stand with friends ble consumers in Qatar to con- ter future. to assign part of the frequency senior officials. eas. rience, implemented by the in Japan. nect more devices to the Wi-Fi “The introduction of this band such as the United King- Suzuki thanked Qatar for For his part, Ambassador QFF in Iwaki City. He said the friendship, with high-speed internet con- technology will help support dom and a number of Euro- the generous assistance and Emadi said the QFF projects The envoy was welcomed which has extended for nearly nectivity, which includes lap- many sectors in Qatar, in- pean countries. support for provided to re- in the disaster-affected areas by Iwaki City Mayor Toshio 50 years, will continue. Nation Monday, March 22, 2021 03

Ministry recalls Mercedes-Benz Kahramaa observes World Water Day CLS, E- Class 2005-07 models Tribune News Network On the local level, the Permanent an annual increase in water consump- Tribune News Network will work with the dealer to Doha Committee for Water Resources has tion amounting to an approximate eight Doha monitor the maintenance and proposed policies and strategies related percent during the past 20 years. repair work, as well as com- The Qatar General Electricity and Wa- to water resources and approved plans, The highest consumption rate in The Ministry of Commerce municate with customers to ter (Kahramaa) will join the world to programmes and projects related to their 2020 equaled 438 million gallons per and Industry, in collabora- ensure that the necessary re- commemorate the International Water management and development. day, while the production capacity tion with Nasser Bin Khaled pairs were completed. Day, which is observed on March 22 The committee has also carried out reached 476 million gallons per day, and Automobiles, a Mercedes- The ministry urged all every year, to highlight the importance important initiatives related to reinforc- it is estimated that the total production Benz dealer in Qatar, has customers to report any of fresh drinking water, especially in ing water security and preserving under- capacity will reach 536 million gallons announced the recall of Mer- violations to its Consumer light of the fact that more than two bil- ground water reservoirs in the country. per day in the second quarter of 2021 cedes-Benz CLS and E-Class Protection and Anti-Com- lion people around the world are de- In addition to these significant achieve- - an increase of 13 percent over 2020 - models from 2005 to 2007 mercial Fraud Department, prived of it. ments, it has also prepared the National which will ensure that future water de- because the material of the which processes complaints. The day aims to urge the countries Water Strategy, which brought forth mands will be safely met up until 2025. fuel tank vent line may pre- inquires and suggestions around the world to take the necessary scarcity of fresh water sources, the in- many challenges and presented many Kahramaa has achieved its strategic maturely age and develop through the following chan- actions to address the global water crisis, creasing demand for water, the poor solutions, initiatives and performance goals by consolidating the water security cracks, resulting in fuel leak- nels: Call center: 16001 emphasising the need to support Goal management of water resources and indicators, while adopting a long-term in the state, increasing the capacity of the age. Email: [email protected] No 6 of the Sustainable Development the unending phenomenon of climate strategic view that extends to the year strategic water reserve and raising the The recall campaign is Social media accounts: Goals, which stipulates the need to ad- change. This has led countries all over 2030, which is made possible through an capacity of the water system to enable part of the ministry’s ongo- Twitter: @MOCIQATAR dress the issue of water availability and the world to place these challenges at the integrated and sustainable management it to cope with severe emergencies, as ing efforts to protect consum- Instagram: MOCIQATAR sanitation facilities for all by 2030. forefront of their national and regional system of all water resources. the storage capacity was increased from ers and ensure dealers follow Ministry of Commerce In a statement, Kahramaa indicated priorities, and to exert extra efforts to en- During the past years, Kahramaa 1,000 to 2,400 million gallons, creating up on vehicle defects and re- and Industry mobile app that the world’s water resources face a sure that the requirements of sustainable succeeded in meeting the increasing de- an increase of 140 percent in Kahramaa’s pairs. for android and IOS: MOCI series of challenges, starting from the development are met. mand for water in the country, despite drinking water reserves. The ministry said that it QATAR Qatar Charity inaugurates new educational project in Somalia Tribune News Network educational and development Doha projects in the Somali city of Kis- mayo, in Jubaland state. Qatar Charity (QC) has The first project is a multi- opened the Fateh Al-Andalus service centre that includes Educational Center in Galmud- a school, a mosque, a green ug State of Somalia at a ceremo- square, a surface well, a clinic, a ny attended by several official centre for memorising the Holy and academic figures. Qur’an and shops. The second The centre aims to provide project consists of houses for educational and cultural ser- the poor that includes 24 hous- vices, and contribute to raising ing units and a mosque. attendance rates in the school. In November, QC inaugu- NUQ Dean & CEO (T L), Buffett Institute’s executive director Annelise Riles (centre), editor in chief of For- The centre, which has a rated a multi-service centre and eign Policy Ravi Agrawa (left), head of misinformation at FB, Justine Isola & co-founder of stopfake.org school with nine classrooms, of- ated QC’s role in supporting the development in Somalia. a charity bakery in Baidoa in fices, halls and a mosque, is es- educational sector of his country “I pay attention to Qatar the southwestern Bay region of timated to benefit 350 male and by implementing educational Charity’s social and development Somalia. The centre is the first female students. The location and cultural projects in all the projects in Somalia since the of its kind in the region, which NU-Q dean joins panel on of the project was chosen due states of Somalia, with support opening of its office in the coun- provides various educational, to the region’s greater need for from benefactors in Qatar. try, and I believe that 70 percent social and developmental ser- such services. Prof Abdelkader Mohamed of the sponsored Somali orphans vices to the people. The project how to combat fake news Speaking at the opening Sharou, former president of the are those sponsored by QC,” said is expected to benefit the people ceremony, Minister of State for Galkayo University, considered Dr Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Dilm- of Baidoa. Tribune News Network fake.org Olga Yurkova. a problem of ethics. Solving Education in Galmudug State the centre as a qualitative addi- er, former president of Benadir The charity bakery aims Doha While fake news is as old this problem requires scien- of Somalia Mursal Abd Adam tion to the region in the field of University, pointing to the vari- to lessen the suffering of the as news itself, Kraidy said tists, lawyers and creatives all thanked the people and leader- education, praising the role of ous other projects implemented drought-hit people by provid- Northwestern University the reason it is particularly at once.” ship of Qatar for supporting the QC in supporting the education by QC in Somalia. ing free bread to 2,000 families in Qatar (NU-Q) Dean Mar- prevalent now “is the way in Riles pointed out that Somali people. He also appreci- sector and contributing to the QC has recently opened every day. wan M. Kraidy has identified which the internet and social universities are ideally posi- emotions and negative content media have created platforms tioned to address this need. as the key catalysts that drive to amplify information in- “The mission of the the virality of fake news and stantaneously and globally.” Northwestern University disinformation in the Middle He pointed at the intricate Buffett Institute for Global CNA-Q displays students’ inventive creations at Capstone Design Fair East and the Global South systems of machines and al- Affairs is to bring the best Kraidy was speaking at a gorithms that make up social thinkers together across na- Tribune News Network are proud of our students who webinar on how to stop fake media and the shortage of tions, across professions, Doha were able to work on innova- news hosted by Foreign Policy trained professionals in the across disciplines to find rig- tive solutions under unusual magazine and Northwestern human authentication pro- orous scientific answers to Graduating engineering circumstances. This fair dem- University’s Buffett Institute cess as contributing factors. those big global challenges… students at the College of the onstrates the strengths of the for Global Affairs. Referencing Northwest- That’s what we do at universi- North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) Technical and Vocational Edu- “We need the social con- ern University in Qatar fac- ties...we’re locally grounded, displayed their projects at Cap- cation and Training (TVET) text, the emotional context, ulty and student research but we’re globally networked. stone Design Fair. model, which produces gradu- the emotional drivers of in- on fake news, Kraidy said So, we can create that global The opening of the fair ates with employable skills.” formation to be understood,” that, “actors [in the Global conversation between experts was attended by Dr Salem Al- Dr Al-Sada said: “It warms Kraidy said. “We also need South] use emotionally stir- and citizens. This is so impor- Naemi, CNA-Q president, Dr our heart to see the amazing solutions that are broader ring language and find gaps tant because getting the news Mohammed Al Sada, chairman work that students have pre- than just the classroom or the in narratives to fulfil a par- right is one thing but getting of CNA-Q’s Board of Trustees sented in the Capstone Design seminar. If scale is a problem, ticular geopolitical objective people to believe it’s right is a and former minister of Energy Fair. The projects reflect hard localise it. If speed is a prob- [and] in order to go viral,” separate thing,” she said. and Industry, Dr Ibrahim Saleh tify themselves during work tenance), process automation, work, determination and crea- lem, slow it down. If systems and pointed out that this use Kraidy also underscored Al-Naimi, undersecretary of terms or for industry spon- telecommunications and net- tivity in all aspects. They show are a problem, humanise the of trickery and creativity will the importance of traditional the Ministry of Education and sors. Through design capstone work. the quality of education and process.” continue to play a central role systems of learning that inte- Higher Education and member courses, future engineers learn Dr Al-Naemi said: “Cap- training they have been provid- Kraidy joined interna- in accelerating the spread of grate humanities and social in the College’s Board of Trus- to deploy their knowledge, stone projects provide senior ed with at CNA-Q”. tional experts on the panel misinformation in the age of sciences in building a better tees, alongside the Board of skills and competencies ac- students with a critical and Dr Al-Naimi said: “TVET ‘How to Stop Fake News’, in- ‘deep fake.’ understanding of the social Trustees, Dr Awni Al-Otoom, quired at the college to create integrative learning experi- is at the core of the Ministry of cluding the Buffett Institute’s Highlighting the need for context and the emotional dean of School of Engineering innovative solutions. ence. It is a culmination of the Education and Higher Educa- Executive Director Annelise a holistic approach to acting drivers of information. and Industrial Trades, and fac- The displayed projects ad- knowledge gained throughout tion’s strategy. What we are wit- Riles; Vice-President of the against fake news, Annelise This, he noted, will pro- ulty members. dress industry challenges in their studies and the practical nessing today is an affirmation European Commission Věra Riles said, “This is a tech- mote media literacy and allow Capstone presentations the five engineeringtechnology training they received at our of the importance of applied Jourová; Head of Iisinfor- nological problem and it’s ordinary users to authenticate are one-year projects, based disciplines offered at CNA-Q state-of-the-art simulation labs education. Hands-on learning mation at Facebook Justine also a cultural problem. It’s the difference between fake on solving real-world industry chemical processing, electrical, and our partners’ facilities. This is the answer to the needs of our Isola; and co-founder of stop- a problem of economics and and real news. challenges that students iden- mechanical (industrial main- year was exceptional, and we growing economy.” Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co showcases robust vehicles for security services at Milipol Qatar 2021 Tribune News Network Doha

Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, the exclusive agent for Nissan Qatar, demonstrated its continued support of the homeland security and civil defence exhibition, ‘Milipol Qatar 2021’, with its integral participation and platinum sponsorship. The bi-annual event was held over three days from March 15 to 17 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co invited visitors, which in- cluded VIPs and Government officials, to take a closer look at the range of Nissan Patrols that Qatar’s security services and first responders rely upon. The Nissan Patrol offers Qatar’s Amiri Guards, Le- Hisham Saleh Al Mana, Chairman, with Prime Minister HE khweya, Al Fazaa and the Army rugged 4WD power, a Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, at DEEC. spectrum of sophisticated safety features and advanced cant technological developments that empowers Qatar to presented. We are honoured to strengthen our relation- technology that enable the nation’s protectors and peace- rector of Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, shared his delight improve national security.” ship and provide continued support to one of the most an- keepers to reach and react to emergencies on all terrains. at being part of Milipol Qatar 2021. He said, “We are ex- Adding to this statement, Nassim Mourani, general ticipated events and exhibitions in Qatar.” Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, also thrilled motor en- tremely proud to be an integral part of Milipol Qatar 2021, manager - Automotive Group at Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana The 13th edition of Milipol Qatar provided a vital plat- thusiasts with the all-new Nissan X-Terra 2021, displaying which brought the pressing issues of homeland security Co, said: “We would like to thank the organisers of the form for knowledge sharing and insights and developments the vehicle’s refined exterior and an upgraded interior. The and civil defence together under one roof. It was an hon- 13th edition of Milipol Qatar for their diligence and com- within security, civil defence and rescue technologies. The Nissan X-Terra 2021 provides unmatched safety, luxuri- our to display and demonstrate our contribution to Qatar’s mitment to ensuring visitor and exhibitor safety. The event event welcomed 6,600 visitors and 150 exhibitors from di- ous comfort and the power to tackle the desert dunes. security and emergency services and further our partner- was an outstanding success despite the difficult and chal- verse security sectors, including cybersecurity, road safety, Hisham Saleh Al Mana, chairman and managing di- ship with Milipol Qatar, an event that highlights signifi- lenging circumstances that the COVID- 19 pandemic has urban security and civil defence. إدارة شؤون الشركات Companies’ Affairs Department Resolution Companies’ Affairs Department Director No. (4) of 2021 As regards the imposition of a penalty on Mr. Hamad Ahmad H Al-Khalaf Pursuant to the provisions of the Commercial Companies Act enacted by Law No. (11) of 2015

Having reviewed the provisions of the Commercial Companies Act issued by Law No. (11) of 2015, in particular Article 324 thereof, and having notified by Mr Hamad Ahmad H Al-Khalaf as owner and director of Barracuda For Commercial Representation LLC is registered with the Commercial Registry with No. 142267, and the partner in the International Projects Development Company LLC is registered in the Commercial Registry with No. 18311, and is investigated on 2021

Decide the following:

Article 1 The penalty for banning Mr Hamad Ahmad H Al-Khalaf, ID number 27363400710, shall be signed in his capacity as owner and director of Barracuda For Commercial Representation LLC is registered with the Commercial Registry with No. 142267, and the partner in the International Projects Development Company LLC is registered in the Commercial Registry with No. 18311, from acting as a member of the Board of Directors or director of any of the companies operating in the country for a calendar year on account of his infringement of the provisions of Articles (253 /clause 4) and (256) of the Commercial Companies Act issued by Law No. (11) of 2015 and his failure to amend the company’s incorporation document in accordance with the provisions of the Commercial Companies Law despite being notified of this more than once.

Article 2 It will be implemented from the date of its issuance. Nation Monday, March 22, 2021 05 Vodafone Qatar is official technology sponsor of AgriteQ 2021 Tribune News Network trends and developments, (NB-IoT) networks. Business Services Director, data-centred, smart, and which Doha and seize business opportuni- Because of 5G’s high band- Vodafone Qatar commented: delivers much-needed environ- ties across the sector for seven width, it can support a large “Vodafone Qatar is pleased mental benefits.” Vodafone Qatar announced years in a row. number of sensors communi- to be the official Technology Vodafone Qatar creates on Sunday that it is the Official AgriteQ will return to the cating at the same time, mak- Sponsor of AgriteQ and En- end-to-end solutions that are Technology Sponsor of Qatar’s Doha Exhibition and Conven- ing it well suited to an agricul- viroteQ and through our ad- in line with leading global 8th International Agricultural tion Centre (DECC) on March tural context for monitoring vanced solutions support Qa- standards and are tailored to Exhibition (AgriteQ) and Qa- 23-27, to highlight agricul- environmental conditions as tar’s agricultural industry in the local market, and it pro- tar’s second International En- tural innovation and outline well as connecting and con- taking a giant leap forward to- vides extensive connectivity vironmental Exhibition (Ag- the roadmap to achieving trolling tools, machinery, and wards further safeguarding the through a single platform at riteQ2; EnviroteQ). food security and sustainable vehicles. Vodafone’s NB-IoT security and reliability of our competitive rates. AgriteQ has been at the fore- development in the industry. enables a wide range of IoT de- food supply. The rapidly devel- To learn more about Voda- front of providing a platform Vodafone Qatar’s agricultural vices and services, as well as in- oping technology in this sector fone Qatar’s business solu- for local and international solutions increase efficiency creased efficiency through con- can play a role in creating a tions, go to: https://www. agriculture stakeholders to and reduce operational costs, nected equipment and sensors. more efficient and sustainable vodafone.qa/en/business/ exchange expertise, discover and are all supported by the company’s powerful and se- cure 5G and Narrowband-IoT Mahday Saad Al Hebab, agriculture industry, one that is home. Dukhan Bank holds DFC celebrates Mother’s Day with blood donation drive with HMC’s a unique tribute by celebrity Afara Tribune News Network arrangement, enjoying this and safety measures through- Doha unique experience that goes be- out the mall for its staff and visi- Blood Donor Unit yond shopping”. tors. This includes a thorough Doha Festival City (DFC), Adam Afara said: “I am mall disinfection treatment on Tribune News Network munities. We were delighted ‘Qatar’s one and only choice thrilled to showcase my work of a weekly basis, robust clean- Doha at the level of participation for shopping, dining and en- art at Doha Festival City, to the ing and sanitisation operations seen from our staff, whose tertainment’, is celebrating people of Doha. We both share during mall trading hours, 127 Dukhan Bank organised eagerness to help in the hu- Mother’s Day this month with the passion for exclusivity and hand sanitising stations in- a successful blood-donation manitarian cause echoes our a unique art installation, of- for creating memorable experi- stalled in the areas that have campaign at the company’s company’s values in giving fering visitors memorable ences for our clients. I wish all commonly touched surfaces. main branch in collaboration back to the community. At moments and a one-of-a-kind mothers in Doha and around At the entrance to the mall with Hamad Medical Corpo- Dukhan Bank, we believe engaging experience. the world a very happy Mother’s and all shops, visitors must ration’s (HMC) Blood Donor such initiatives are not only In collaboration with celeb- Day and I look forward to bring- show their green Ehteraz QR Unit. The campaign was part crucial in raising awareness rity event designer Adam Afara, ing joy and beauty to all through code, and should wear a face of Dukhan Bank’s endeav- on the importance of donat- DFC has created a flower ar- my creations.” mask during their whole time ours to support HMC’s ongo- ing blood, but also the wide rangement art piece by the en- Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny manager, said: “We would like Moreover, DFC dedicated in the mall. Physical distancing ing efforts to ensure steady array of health benefits it trance to the Luxury Area, occu- Depp, Selena Gomez, Mariah to greet all mothers and wom- a special FFTV episode for this stickers in common queuing blood supply in Qatar’s hos- brings to those who donate.” pying space of 2m x2m. Carey, Charlie Sheen, Denzel en during this special day, and occasion, and shared on the areas, such as ATM machines, pitals. “The drive was part of The art piece has been cre- Washington, Haifa Wehbe, Par- show our appreciation towards mall’s social media channels on banks, telecommunication ki- The drive was in line with Dukhan Bank’s continu- ated with 5,000 roses of differ- is Hilton and Kim Kardashian, them through this exclusive art March 21 to mark the celebra- osks and branches and various Dukhan Bank’s commitment ous efforts to support health ent shades of pinks, in addition among others. piece. Since its opening, Doha tions. retail shops were installed to and responsibility towards initiatives in Qatar under its to 20 pink Vanda orchids and Starting on March 21, the Festival City became the part- DFC opening hours are Sat- help shoppers keep the required Qatar’s communities as part widespread corporate social 20 pink Cymbidium orchids. exclusive art piece will be avail- ner of choice for world-class urday to Wednesday from 10am physical distance as set forth in of its corporate social re- responsibility. Anchored Adam Afara is Beverly Hills able for 5 days, where visitors collaborations. Reflecting the to 10 pm, and Thursday to Fri- the guidelines by the authori- sponsibility programme. by its mission and values, celebrity event designer and has can enjoy the beauty of this art beauty of motherhood weaved day from 10am to 11pm. In line ties. Stores will provide sanitis- Commenting on the suc- Dukhan Bank remains an designed occasions for world- and take gorgeous pictures next through its design, we would with the preventative measures ers on entry and at cash points cess of the campaign, Dukhan active player in the social renowned celebrities including to it. like to invite all our visitors to set out by the authorities, DFC to ensure the highest level of Bank stated: “The blood- and economic development Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Brittany Robert Hall, DFC general revel in this stunning flower has introduced stringent health hygiene. donation drive is testament of Qatar and the well-being to Dukhan Bank’s commit- of its people,” the statement ment to Qatar and its com- added. Bosnians help rescued animals at QAWS

Tribune News Network giving back to the community and Doha assisting those in need, in this case, our furry friends. “Many Bosnians in Qatar organised a thanks to everyone who came out food collection drive for rescued to the shelter to deliver donations animals at the Qatar Animal Wel- and volunteer their time with the fare Society (QAWS), as part of a animals,” said Ambassador H E series of charitable activities. Haris Lukovac. The country’s embassy, repre- “Whenever we participate in sented by Ambassador HE Haris these activities, we always insist Lukovac, backed the initiative. on bringing our children with us. Aside from donating food and It is an important part of raising bedding, they also walked dogs, them to be aware of the needs of cuddled cats, and spent time others and to develop empathy in learning about the needs of the order for them to become produc- animals. tive members of society,” said Va- “As an important part of Qatari hid Suljic, a Bosnian Community society, we place a high value on member. The Ritz-Carlton Doha welcomes three new culinary powerhouses Tribune News Network flair to local flavors. Doha Ahmed Eleemat Ahmed Eleemat is no stranger The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has added to the idea of dessert creativity. El- three new chefs to its Food and eemat has joined The Ritz-Carlton Beverage team in order to provide Doha as Guest Pastry Chef, bring- guests with exquisite flavours, crea- ing with him over 14 years of ex- tions, and experiences. perience in pastry operations for It’s not every day that a triath- leading hotels and resorts around lete prepares a Michelin-starred the world, as well as some very deli- meal or that an award-winning cious desserts. pastry chef delivers desserts and Eleemat is an exciting new pastries you’ve never tasted to your addition to the team behind The table. However, if you walk into Ritz-Carlton Doha’s rich culinary The Ritz-Carlton Doha for anything Amman as a culinary leader, cook- Guests at the hotel will be served showcase, with the goal of add- from a relaxing afternoon tea to an ing and catering for royalty, heads some unique, Arabic-inspired ing a new dimension of creativity, intimate dinner with the family, of state, people of public interest, dishes. flavour, and passion to the hotel’s you will receive brilliant culinary and internationally renowned, Johannes Abraham Pieterse sweet offerings. Ahmed is an ex- creations conceptualised, curated, well-traveled business leaders. He Johannes Abraham Pieterse, a pert in Arabic flavours, and what and created by three extraordinar- introduced new Arabic, Spanish, Pretoria native with a genuine pas- distinguishes him is his ability to ily talented gentlemen. and international restaurant con- sion for pastry and a sunny disposi- capture the essence of traditional Meet the men behind The Ritz- cepts, as well as handcrafted ban- tion, is putting the hotel on the map Arabic flavours using modern tech- Carlton Doha’s food and beverage quet events, to Jordan. of Doha’s pastry scene. Johannes’ niques. Carlo Javakhia, General revamp – the hotel’s new Head of Armed with this wealth of gas- out-of-the-box creations, such as Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Culinary Operations and Executive tronomic experience, a passion lemon and basil, blue cheese brûlée stated, “We welcome our new chefs Sous Chef Friedemann Heinrich, for baking, and a skilled culinary served with caramelised onions, with great anticipation and positiv- Executive Pastry Chef Johannes talent, Friedemann set out to ex- almond sponge and lemon and ity.” At The Ritz-Carlton Doha, we Abraham Pieterse and Guest Pastry plore his interest in using local and thyme lavosh crackers, are already are all about making memories, Chef Ahmed Eleemat. unique ingredients. Friedemann’s turning heads. His delectable mor- and I am confident that our chefs’ passion for sensory tastes, textures, sels can be found in every restau- understanding of Middle Eastern Friedemann Heinrich aromas, and flavour profiles has re- rant and outlet at The Ritz-Carlton flavours and heritage, combined The Ritz-Carlton Doha’s new sulted in some intriguing additions Doha. His passion for pastry began with their international exposure, Executive Sous Chef is one to watch, to the hotel’s F&B portfolio. at a young age, when he spent days will add a new dimension to Doha’s with a diploma in Culinary Arts Guests can sample delectable assisting his mother and grand- dining scene. Our chefs are excited from Austria. Friedemann Hein- meat cuts at Sel & Miel, such as mother in the preparation of classic to connect with the local commu- rich’s lifelong passion for the culi- inside skirt and flank, and at STK pastries such as milk tarts, Koek- nity and create amazing culinary nary arts has taken him to some of Doha, such as rump, bolar blade, sisters, and South African rusks for experiences that will take guests on the world’s best five-star hotels and and eye round. B Lounge is the their local community. The chef, a sensory journey while reminding Gault Millau restaurants. Friede- place to go for exclusive Japanese who was raised in Cape Town, is them of what is most important – mann established The St. Regis wagyu cuts and luxury seafood. known for bringing international lasting memories.” 06 Monday, March 22, 2021

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US Must Confront The Coup In Myanmar How Bidenomics Can

yanmar emerged from years sociate professor of political science of military rule to a form of de- at Carleton College, told an edito- Mmocracy over the last decade. rial writer. Myint, who was a student Unite America While generals still held ultimate leader in the 1988 democracy move- power, Aung San Suu Kyi and her ment in Myanmar, added that the National League for Democracy Par- federal government should “at least Give cash to the bottom two-thirds and their purchasing power will ty led the civilian government and make sure that any U.S. entities are won November’s national election not empowering Myanmar’s mili- drive growth for everyone. This is far more plausible in a landslide. But before Myanmar’s tary crackdown.” ROBERT REICH Parliament met on February 1, mili- The administration itself has tary rulers seized control in a coup, acted with alacrity, condemning the quarter-century ago, I and other arresting Suu Kyi and other oppo- coup and sanctioning some Bur- members of Bill Clinton’s Cabinet urged sition leaders on flimsy charges as mese leaders and businesses that him to reject the Republican proposal they plunged the country back into benefit from military rule. It also to end welfare. It was too punitive, we authoritarianism. granted Temporary Protected Sta- said, subjecting poor Americans to deep But apparently the military of tus for Burmese currently in the US Aand abiding poverty. But Mr Clinton’s political Myanmar, also called Burma, didn’t — a critical move for the many who advisers warned that unless he went along, he anticipate the depth of citizen oppo- live in Minnesota. jeopardized his reelection. sition. For weeks, throngs from all And the US was among a unani- That was the end of welfare as we knew it. As walks of society have braved security mous group of nations — notably Clinton boasted in his State of the Union address forces in peaceful protests demand- including China — that approved a to Congress in 1996, “The era of big government ing a return to democratic rule. UN Security Council resolution con- is over.” The regime responded with rela- demning the violence. Yet the Secu- Until last week, that is, when Joe Biden tive restraint at first but has reverted rity Council didn’t put an arms em- signed into law the biggest expansion of govern- to brutality. A bloody crackdown bargo on Myanmar, in part because ment assistance since the 1960s — a guaranteed has killed at least 126, including 51 China and Russia have veto power. income for most families with children, raising shot (many in the head) just this last President Joe Biden promised to the maximum benefit by up to 80% per child. weekend. More than 2,000 have re- reinvigorate alliances during the cam- As Biden put it in his address to the nation, portedly been arrested, with many paign. One way to fulfill that pledge as if answering Clinton: “The government isn’t enduring torture. is to convince regional countries, as some foreign force in a distant capital. No, it’s The oppression is likely to spiral, well as economically powerful Eu- us, all of us, we the people.” especially after protesters burned ropean nations, to join the US in ral- As a senator, Biden had supported Clinton’s down some Chinese-owned busi- lying around the Burmese people. 1996 welfare restrictions, as did most Ameri- nesses in Burma. Beijing keeps close Myanmar’s version of democracy was cans. What happened between then and now? ties to Myanmar’s military in a quest far from perfect. Nor was Suu Kyi, a Three big things. for natural resources, waterway ac- once-hallowed human rights cham- First, COVID-19. The pandemic has been a cess and ever-deeper regional he- pion who discredited her Nobel Peace national wake-up call on the fragility of middle- gemony. Prize by failing to protect the Roh- class incomes. The deep COVID-19 recession China is not the only nation in- ingya Muslim minority from deadly has revealed the harsh consequences of most vested in Myanmar. Many others pogroms. But the nations’ nascent de- Americans now living paycheck to paycheck. are, too, especially Singapore, which mocracy was far better than the dec- For years, Republicans used welfare to drive does not have commensurate geo- ades of authoritarian rule. a wedge between the white working middle class political stakes but significant eco- The stakes aren’t just high in and the poor. Ronald Reagan portrayed Black, nomic ones. Accordingly, the Biden Burma. The coup should “lead the inner-city mothers as freeloaders and con art- administration should pressure both US to really think through the fu- ists, repeatedly referring to a woman in Chicago $1,200 (to which he calculatedly attached his under 50 have felt the brunt of the four-decade countries, as well as neighboring na- ture,” Myint said. as the “welfare queen.” name). When this proved enormously popu- slowdown in real wage growth. tions, to press Burmese leaders to “To really name the threat to de- Starting in the 1970s, women had streamed lar, he demanded the next round of stimulus Given all this, it’s amazing that zero Republi- stop the violence and start the pro- mocracy in Myanmar as a threat to into paid work in order to prop up family in- checks be $2,000. can members of Congress voted for it, while 278 cess back to democratic rule. democracy everywhere. We are fac- comes decimated by the decline in male factory Part of the GOP’s incapacity to respond to voted for Trump’s tax cut for corporations and Congress can do its part, too, in- ing that crisis globally speaking. The jobs. These families were particularly suscep- Biden’s momentous redistribution was due to the rich. cluding an investigation “to define US has both a historical and present- tible to the Republican message. Why should Republicans’ equally momentous distribution The political lesson is that today’s Demo- what is the national strategic threat ly an ethical and moral responsibility “they” get help for not working when “we” get no upward — its $1.9 trillion 2018 tax cut, the ben- crats — who enjoy popular-vote majorities in from the coup,” Tun Myint, an as- to democracies around the world.” help, and we work? efits of which went overwhelmingly to the high- presidential elections (having earned more votes By the time Clinton campaigned for presi- est-earning 20%. Despite promises of higher in seven of the past eight) — can gain political dent, “ending welfare as we know it” had be- wages for everyone else, nothing trickled down. majorities by raising the wages of both middle- come a talisman of so-called New Democrats, Meanwhile, during the pandemic, Ameri- class and poor voters while fighting Republican even though there was little or no evidence that ca’s 660 billionaires — major beneficiaries of efforts to suppress the votes of likely Democrats. welfare benefits discouraged the unemployed the Trump tax cut — have become $1.3 trillion The economic lesson is that Reaganomics is from taking jobs. (In Britain, enlarged child wealthier, enough to give every American a officially dead. For years, conservative econo- benefits actually increased employment among $3,900 check and still be as rich as they were mists have argued that tax cuts for the rich cre- single mothers.) before the pandemic. ate job-creating investments, while assistance to Yet when COVID-19 hit, public assistance The third big thing is the breadth of Mr. the poor creates dependency. Rubbish. was no longer necessary just for “them.” It was Biden’s plan. Under it, more than 93% of the Bidenomics is exactly the reverse: Give cash needed by “us.” nation’s children (69 million) receive benefits. to the bottom two-thirds and their purchasing The second big thing was Donald Trump. He Americans in the lowest quintile increase their power will drive growth for everyone. This is far exploited racism, to be sure, but he also replaced incomes by 20%; those in the second-lowest, more plausible. We’ll learn how much more in economic Reaganism with narcissistic grievanc- 9%; those in the middle, 6%. coming months. es, claims of voter fraud, and cultural paranoia Rather than pit the working middle class stretching from Dr Seuss to MrPotato Head. against the poor, this unites them. Over 70% of (Robert Reich, former US secretary of Trump obliterated concerns about the Americans supported the bill, including 63% of labor, is professor of public policy at Protesters attend a candlelight night rally in Yangon, Myanmar, on Mar 13. government giving away money. The CARES low-income Republicans (a quarter of all Repub- the University of California at Berkeley Act, which he signed into law at the end of lican voters). Younger conservatives were par- and the author of “The System: Who (Tribune News network) March 2020, gave most Americans checks of ticularly supportive, presumably because people Rigged It, How We Fix It.”)

Even Climate Change Is A Fraught Area For US-China Cooperation Climate change is deeply intertwined with the technology competition that now bedevils US-China relations

Deborah Lehr has led to reduced global prices, it has cre- energy sector, investing heavily in Bolivia, The administration should also partner ated a bilateral trade irritant – as seen in Argentina, Chile, and Peru, which possess with China in eliminating tariffs on environ- he United States and China have a mu- anti-dumping tariffs under the Obama ad- more than half of the world’s known lithium mental goods to ensure that they are more tual interest in fighting climate change. ministration, and a full-blown trade war resources. China’s clean energy investments affordable. This move would benefit US TThere are no boundaries: Emissions in under the Trump administration. along “Belt and Road” countries amounted exports to China and make US technology Tianjin affect temperatures in Texas, and Batteries are another example. The Unit- to $11 billion in 2020. In comparison, the more competitive in third markets. vice versa. For this reason, many view cli- ed States’ heavy reliance on Chinese supply United States spent only $2 billion to sup- In addition, the US International De- mate change as a potential bright spot in chains that produce lithium-ion batteries, port green growth in developing countries velopment Finance Corporation should the US-China relationship – where the which power electric vehicles and other con- during the same time. be helping to finance US sustainable tech shared goal of reducing carbon emissions sumer electronics, has become politically This past week, China held its first meet- companies in winning contracts overseas to could lead to cooperative action or comple- untenable. As John Kerry, now the admin- na, and 421,000 of the 425,000 electric ing of a new policy group to develop technol- ensure that they are on a more level playing mentary policies. istration’s climate envoy, wrote in 2019: “It’s buses worldwide are on Chinese roads, ogies specifically dedicated to helping China field with China. The reality, however, is more compli- folly to replace a world order too dependent according to SAFE. China is rapidly in- reach its ambitious goal of achieving carbon In theory, healthy competition to drive cated. As the Biden administration shapes on Middle East oil with one that’s too de- novating in other high-value products and neutrality by 2060. At the same time, the down the costs of clean technologies and re- its China policy, climate policy may present pendent on Chinese technology.” In a move services in the cleantech sector as well. new Biden administration is still seeking to duce emissions would be to the world’s ben- a bigger source of US-China conflict than that underpins the administration’s intent The competition won’t just be bilateral. It confirm critical officials in the Cabinet. efit. But in practice, it is further escalating an cooperation. Climate change is deeply in- to curb US dependence on Chinese technol- will play out in third-country markets, in While Kerry’s concerns are valid, it will already fraught relationship and threatening tertwined with the technology competition ogy, last month they launched a review of spheres of influence traditionally held by be tough for the United States to address to balkanize the world’s clean energy supply that now bedevils US-China relations, creat- US supply chains in critical technologies, in- the United States. climate change without China. Policymak- chains. The Biden administration’s chal- ing new fronts in the battle over economic cluding high-capacity batteries. Countries throughout the Middle East ers should be seeing ways to avoid climate lenge will be to make the United States more power and influence globally. A more fundamental source of tension are transitioning away from traditional ener- conflict.A s long as there are no national se- competitive in the low-carbon economy The US-China climate competition has comes from the fact that China now com- gy and have turned to China as the preferred curity concerns, the administration could while managing the growing risks that will been taking shape for years. Managing the petes in areas that touch core comparative technology provider. From Saudi Arabia to actively support the trade of cleantech, es- emerge from US-China climate competition. spillover risks is a key challenge for the new advantages for US industry, such as au- Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Egypt, China is now pecially with China, so that US innovators administration. tos. The US auto industry today supports the largest investor, financier, and operator are not locked out of the largest commer- (Deborah Lehr serves as the Consider the race for clean technolo- nearly 10 million American jobs. But if the in renewable energy projects. cial market. A recent report by Goldman chief executive officer of gies. Over the last decade, China has future of cars is electric, the United States The same is true in Latin America. In Sachs estimates that China’s demand for Basilinna, a strategic business flooded the global market with cheap solar is falling way behind China. The US has 2020, China made a quarter of all its world- environmental goods and services is a $16 consulting firm focused on with the help of state subsidies. While this sold half as many electric vehicles as Chi- wide acquisitions in the Latin American trillion opportunity. China and the Middle East)

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News Asian-Americans rally against in brief Vaccine donations to poor countries on hold, says EU’s von der Leyen San Francisco’s racial attacks Brussels: The European Union is not currently in the position to di- rectly donate coronavirus vaccines to poorer countries, said EU Com- mission President Ursula von der Leyen. “There is quite a bit of tca/dpa Hate documents 3,795 racial- pressure on member states to obtain the vaccine for themselves,” San Francisco ly motivated attacks against she told the Funke Media Group. However, von der Leyen under- Asian-Americans from March scored the EU’s financial support for the COVAX initiative, an effort Hundreds of Asian-Amer- to February, noting that the by the World Health Organization to give poorer countries access to icans and their supporters number is probably a signifi- vaccines. “The EU has invested €2.2 bn in this initiative. COVAX has gathered on Saturday in San cant undercount of the inci- already delivered 30 million doses of vaccine to 52 countries,” she Francisco’s Chinatown, part dents that occurred, because said. The mechanism that allows the bloc to share vaccine directly of a string of rallies across the many were not reported to with other countries will not start “until we have a better production country in response to this the group. situation in the EU,” according to von der Leyen. The Commission week’s shooting rampage in the Sasanna Yee connected president had aggressively campaigned for providing vaccines to Atlanta area, which claimed such data to her family’s per- people around the world back in spring 2020. (dpa) eight lives, including six people sonal experience when she of Asian descent. stepped onto a makeshift The San Francisco event stage to recall her grandmoth- Philippines spots 200 Chinese militia was large, colourful, almost er Yik Oi Huang. She said her ships near disputed reef festive - but marked by testi- grandmother died last year monials of anguish and recol- of complications from inju- Manila: More than 200 Chinese militia vessels were spotted lections of racist encounters. ries sustained in a beating in moored off a disputed reef in the South China Sea, a Philippine It came as the nation has seen January 2019. government task force said on Sunday. The Philippine coastguard a surge in hate crimes against “I come out and I show up monitored the vessels on March 7 off Whitsun Reef, which is within Asian-Americans since the time and again to be with our the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, pandemic began. The coro- community because it’s heal- according to the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea. navirus was first identified in ing, because I know I cannot “Despite clear weather at the time, the Chinese vessels massed at Wuhan, China. carry this pain by myself,” said the reef showed no actual fishing activities and had their full white Those gathered on Sat- Yee, a yoga teacher and organ- lights turned on during night time,” according to a report by the urday held signs with such izer of the Bay Area organiza- task force. It expressed concern about the environmental damage messages as “We are NOT a People hold signs during a Chinatown vigil in San Francisco, California on Saturday. (Afp) tion Asians Belong. the ships could cause to coral reefs in the area, as well as the risk Virus,” “We are Humans” and “I am hurting. I’ve had to safety of navigation in the area.According to the coastguard, “Stop the Violence.” Some who died after an assailant tor at a San Francisco day-care nightmares: people breaking they were fishing vessels manned byC hinese maritime militia per- sang songs to console each violently shoved him to the center and a recent immigrant into my house and holding a sonnel. Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said he will wait for the other, while others gathered ground in January. from Guangdong, China. gun against me.” Participants recommendation of the military before filing a diplomatic protest on the square painted butter- In Georgia, Robert Aar- I’m furious. ... Even before Before the pandemic, she spoke of the need for communi- against China over the presence of the large number of Chinese flies and assembled kites, both on Long, 21, who is white, is COVID-19, when we went had never attended protests ty-based foot patrols or mental militia vessels in Philippine-claimed territory. (dpa) symbols of peace. charged with murder in the out on walks or when we or political events, but that’s health hotlines for victims of Speakers addressed the killings of eight people on were on the bus, people changed in recent months. The race-based attacks. The state crowd in English and Canton- Tuesday at Gold Spa and Aro- would scream at us to ‘go need to be more vocal about legislature will be considering World-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro ese, calling for unity, solidarity matherapy Spa in Atlanta and racism against Asian-Ameri- bills that would set up a hotline closed due to COVID-19 and respect for the victims. Young’s Asian Massage, 25 back to China’ cans has been a long time com- to report hate incidents and that “How many more of our miles away. Liang, a recent immigrant ing, she said. would expand care for victims, BUENOS AIRES: Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous beaches were people’s blood, black eyes, The vigils on Saturday from Guangdong, China “I’m furious. ... Even before said Assemblyman David Chiu, closed to bathers on Saturday due to the dramatic rise in corona- swollen faces, broken bones, included one in Atlanta out- COVID-19, when we went out who is involved in those efforts. virus case numbers in Brazil, local media reported. Police officers must happen before we will side the state Capitol. Among on walks or when we were on He added that he was not took up positions in front of the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema be visible?” asked 13-year-old the speakers were the state’s After seeing the faces of the the bus, people would scream surprised by the size of the and Barra da Tijuca, news portal G1 said. “The progress of the Ashlyn So. “Before we will recently elected Democratic victims who looked like her, at us to “go back to China,” crowd or its passion. epidemic is leaving us in a more difficult situation,” said Mayor feel safe? Before we will be an senators, Jon Ossoff and said Crystal Liang, she won- Liang said. Since coronavirus “It’s been an intense mo- Eduardo Paes. “Either we are aware of it and we respect lives, or equal?” The teenager said later Raphael Warnock. dered if she might be next. shutdowns began last March, ment for every Asian American we are going to live in an unmanageable situation in the next few that she felt a “surge of energy” Long told authorities he “I don’t know what I would thousands of Asian-Americans in this country,” Chiu added. “I days,” he added. He announced further measures to contain the to speak out about anti-Asian was not targeting Asians, but do if something like that hap- have faced racist verbal and think that a lot of this was set in measures in the coming week. After the United States, Brazil is the racism after speaking with in San Francisco on Saturday, pens to me, but that’s why I de- physical attacks or have been motion by giving permission to country most affected by the pandemic worldwide. It recently re- the daughter of San Francisco participants of Asian descent cided to come out here today as shunned by others, according too many Americans to blame ported over 90,000 new infections within a day, and around 3,000 resident Vicha Ratanapakdee, said they could not avoid see- an Asian woman and voice my to a report released Tuesday. Chinese and Asian Americans people die daily in connection with the virus. (dpa) an 84-year-old Thai American ing themselves in the victims. anger,” said Liang, an instruc- The report by Stop AAPI for the ills of society today.” German police criticised for aggressive actions at lockdown protest in Kassel

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Police operating in the central Ger- man city of Kassel were coming in for criticism on Sunday for their aggres- sive actions toward a huge crowd of protesters opposed to coronavirus restrictions and another group that turned out against them. Clashes broke out between police and participants at Saturday’s rally that attracted more than 20,000 peo- ple in Kassel, with officers at times using pepper spray on protesters and waving their batons. Videos of the melee circulating on social have Police clear protesters demanding the compliance of basic rights and an end of provoked an uproar. One violent en- the restrictive coronavirus measures in Kassel on Saturday. (AFP) counter shows a police officer in riot gear attempting to snatch away a minister to voice concern. operational command, our task forc- counter-protester’s bicycle and then “Of course this operation will be es and their approach seriously,” the hitting the woman, who is wearing a critically followed up. The images police wrote. bike helmet, on the back of her head. also raise pressing questions for me. Kassel is located in the state of “Madness,” wrote Katharina I will not hesitate to inform members Hesse but authorities had requested Koenig-Preuss, a Thuringia state law- of the Interior Committee,” Georg reinforcements from other juris- maker from the hard-left Die Linke Maier said Saturday night. dictions, including Thuringia. The party, on Twitter. “Tell me, officers, The Thuringia police force wrote unauthorized protest attracted sup- is that OK? Hitting someone on the on Twitter that it had “taken note of porters of the so-called Querden- head, hitting their face on the bike?” the videos currently circulating” and ken (Lateral Thinking) movement Other videos showed cops from the that they would be evaluated along - made up of COVID-19 deniers, state of Thuringia using aggressive with footage captured by officers. right-wing activists and anti-vacci- tactics, causing the state interior “We always take criticism of the nation campaigners.

Overseas aid cut ‘perfectly lawful’: UK defence secretary Wanted dpa-PA Media London Fully equipped Kitchen

The British government remains confident that its de- cision to cut the foreign aid budget is “perfectly lawful,” An International catering company Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. Wallace said ministers would, however, study a le- is looking to hire a fully equipped gal opinion that warned the plan to abandon the com- mitment to spend 0.7 per cent of gross national income kitchen with capacity to cater for (GNI) on aid was illegal. The opinion by the former di- rector of public prosecutions, Lord Macdonald of River 15k plus (pax) with all necessary Glaven on behalf Matrix Chambers, said Foreign Secre- tary Dominic Raab had no power to change the target approval from different authorities that was enshrined in law by a 2015 act of parliament. It was commissioned by senior Tories - includ- such as Civil Defense etc. ing former international development secretary An- drew Mitchell - opposed to the decision to reduce aid The preferred location would be spending to 0.5 per cent of GNI. The opinion, reported in The Sunday Times, Industrial Zone, but opened to any states: “The Secretary of State’s decision is unlawful, not because of a (mere) failure to meet the 0.7-per- location within Doha. cent GNI target, but because the Secretary of State has proceeded on the erroneous assumption that he Thanks to take contact No.: 50571567 has some power to alter the target itself.” 08 Monday, March 22, 2021 World Austin on unannounced Afghan visit Last Indonesian held hostage

dpa cal settlement in the war-torn will inform my participation in Afghan peace talks. by Philippine militants rescued Kabul country before a possible with- the review we are undergoing The Pentagon chief started drawal of the remaining 2,500 here with [the US president],” his trip to Asia this week and dpa bers that resulted in the mili- sized boat in the waters off Tawi The US Defence Secretary US forces on May 1. Austin wrote on Twitter. arrived in Afghanistan after Jakarta tants fleeing the scene. Tawi province. The boat turned Lloyd Austin made an unan- During the visit, both sides The withdrawal deadline meetings in Japan, South Ko- The Foreign Ministry’s di- out to be carrying Abu Sayyaf nounced visit to Kabul on Sun- expressed their concerns over is part of an agreement the US rea and India. The last of four Indonesian rector for protection of Indone- militants and the four Indone- day, amid conversations about the increase of violence in the administration under President This is Austin’s first foreign fisherman held hostage by the sian citizens abroad, Judha Nu- sian hostages. the full withdrawal of interna- war-torn country, the palace Donald Trump signed with the visit since US President Joe Abu Sayyaf militant group in graha, said in a statement that But only three Indone- tional troops from Afghanistan. said. Taliban militants last year in Biden took office in January. the Philippines for more than officials from the Indonesian sians - identified as Arsad bin While in Kabul, Austin President Ghani and the US Doha, Qatar but the new US Austin, a retired four-star a year was rescued, an official Consulate General in Davao Dahlan, Arizal Kasta Miran met with senior Afghan of- Secretary of Defense empha- administration is reassessing it. general, has been in Afghani- said on Sunday. City has met and checked Mu- and Andi Riswanto - managed ficials, including Presidentsized the need for a durable and Under the deal, the US stan before during his uni- Philippine joint security hammad Khairul’s condition, to be rescued, while Philippine Ashraf Ghani, according to a just peace as the main solution promised to withdraw all US formed service. Among others, forces secured the 14-year-old confirming that he is doing well. authorities subsequently con- statement from the Afghan for the current situation in Af- and international forces from he was responsible for all mili- on Kalupag island, in the south- Khairul’s freedom came af- tinued operations to locate the presidential palace. ghanistan, the palace added. Afghanistan. In return, the tary operations in the Middle ern Philippines. ter his three compatriots were fourth, Khairul. Nugraha said Austin’s visit to Afghanistan “I came to Afghanistan to Taliban vowed to cut ties with East and Afghanistan when The forces were said to have rescued on Thursday when the four Indonesians would be comes as Washington is accel- listen and learn. This visit has al-Qaeda and other terrorist he served as the Commander of retrieved the teen after an en- Philippine authorities respond- flown to Manila before return- erating its efforts for a politi- been very helpful for me, and it groups and enter into intra- US Central Command. counter with Abu Sayyaf mem- ed to a distress call from a cap- ing to Indonesia. FLOODING WOES 5 civilians killed as Areas west of Sydney evacuated as rockets hit hospital in Syria’s Aleppo natural disaster declared in NSW dpa Atarib, in the western coun- Cairo tryside of Aleppo. The Britain-based At least five civilians were watchdog added that 11 oth- killed after a shelling by Syr- ers were wounded in the at- ian government forces hit a tack. hospital in western Aleppo It said a child and a on Sunday, a war monitor member of the medical staff said. are among the dead, and the The Syrian Observa- number of deaths is likely tory for Human Rights said to increase as some of the more than six rockets hit wounded are in critical con- the hospital in the town of dition.

Syrian mourners pray during a funeral in the the village of Atareb, Aleppo on Sunday. (AFP)

Leading Egyptian feminist Saadawi dies at age 89 dpa Cairo People ride their bicycles through a flooded park on the banks of Nepean river in Penrith suburb on Sunday. (AFP) Prominent Egyptian femi- dpa a flood rivalling its worst on re- Hawkesbury river, to evacuate. just because the rain stops it nist and writer Nawal al-Saada- Sydney cord 92 years ago. Worst flood The BoM on Sunday morn- doesn’t mean that the rivers go wi, known for her controversial In nearby Mondrook, a ing warned of further heavy back [to normal levels] straight views, died on Sunday in Cairo, Flooding in parts of New three-bedroom cottage was in 50 years rainfall and damaging winds, away.” Egyptian media reported. She Nawal al-Saadawi South Wales was declared a swept away from its founda- The NSW Bureau of with a severe weather warning Meanwhile NSW police was 89 years old. natural disaster on Sunday tion by floodwater in footage Meteorology said in a covering almost 900 kilome- said two hikers who on Satur- Saadawi died after suffer- banned in Egypt and other and residents in flood-hit areas shown on local television over Sunday warning that tres of coast from Wollongong, day remained “stuck between ing an unspecified health prob- Arab nations for tackling west of Sydney were evacuated the weekend. south of Sydney, to Lismore two large bodies of water” in lem, reported privately owned themes deemed taboo, such as overnight as Australia’s most The premier said that, how- the Nepean Valley near the border with Queens- the Blue Mountains, west of Egyptian newspaper al-Masry women and sex. populous state continued to be ever, the area of major concern was set to experience land. Sydney, were among the over al-Youm, for which she was a Saadawi said in several me- hammered by rain. was the Nepean Valley - incor- its worst flooding in A severe weather warning 670 people rescued since the regular writer. dia interviews that she had re- Sixteen areas of New South porating major urban centre 50 years was also in place just west of severe weather event started on Saadawi was a staunch ceived death threats from radi- Wales, primarily in the north of Penrith, part of Greater West- Canberra. Friday. campaigner against female gen- cal Islamists. the state, were declared “dis- ern Sydney - where local au- “We are expecting to see Police were also looking ital mutilation and suppression In 1981, she was detained aster ridden,” NSW Police and thorities were “envisaging a one flood-hit areas were already river levels that had started for a bodyboarder believed to of women in what she called an along with hundreds of Egyp- Emergency Services Minister in 50 years event.” evacuated on Saturday night, to just recede slightly ... peak be “missing in waters” at Coffs Arab patriarchal society. tian opposition figures for criti- David Elliott said in a press The NSW Bureau of Mete- a further 4,000 people in the again probably later today and Harbour, some 430 kilometres Saadawi, a medical doctor, cizing Egypt’s then president conference on Sunday. orology (BoM) said in a Sunday “Hawkesbury region and parts potentially even again tomor- north of Sydney. was also a vociferous political Anwar al-Sadat. “Regrettably, parts of the warning that the Nepean Valley of western Sydney” may be row as the rainfall comes back More than 6,700 calls were activist. Her opinions often in- She also lived in exile out- mid-north coast are experienc- was set to experience its worst next. for a third hit,” SES Deputy made to the SES since the furiated governments and Is- side Egypt for several years dur- ing a one in 100 years event,” flooding in 50 years as the War- On Saturday night the NSW Commissioner Daniel Austin weather event started, NSW lamists alike. ing the rule of al-Sadat’s suc- NSW Premier Gladys Berejik- ragamba Dam - Sydney’s main State Emergency Service (SES) told Channel 9’s Today Show SES Commissioner Carlene Some of her books were cessor, Hosny Mubarak. lian told journalists. water source - began spilling ordered anyone in low lying ar- on Sunday morning. York told journalists. So far Parts of Port Macquarie, on Saturday afternoon causing eas of Agnes Banks, Pitt Town Austin added that SES was there are no reports of deaths. some 400 kilometres north river levels to rise along the Ne- Bottoms, Pitt Town North, planning their operations “well The heavy rain was expect- of Sydney, and several nearby pean and Hawkesbury rivers. Cornwallis, Gronos Point and past Easter,” which falls on ed to keep falling on NSW until towns flooded, while further Berejiklian warned that, North Richmond, some 50 kil- April 4. Thursday, according to the lat- Pakistan hands death south Taree was in the grip of after a number of residents in ometres west of Sydney on the “Unfortunately, of course, est forecast. penalty to men who raped Turkish police detain pro-Kurdish lawmaker woman in front of kids dpa This is the first time that Islamabad criminals in a gang rape case dpa against him over alleged ter- with dozens of its members have been handed death Istanbul rorism ties. detained or jailed since an at- A Pakistani court sentenced sentences, local broadcaster But Gergerlioglu, a member tempted coup in 2016 by a fac- to death two men for the rape Geo News reported. Malhi, Pro-Kurdish politician of the the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ tion in the military. of a mother in front of her the main accused, had been Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu was Democratic Party (HDP), said Turkey’s chief prosecutor young children, a crime that booked on a gang rape case in detained early on Sunday af- he would not leave the building last week filed a lawsuit at the shocked the nation and trig- 2013 but he managed to get ter about 100 police officers until the Constitutional Court Constitutional Court to dis- gered protests. released on bail. entered the Turkish parlia- weighed in on his case. band the HDP over alleged ter- The decision is being In September, he along ment building and took him The politician had been rorism links, state news agency hailed as convictions for rape with an accomplice robbed into custody while he was still preparing for morning prayers Anadolu reported. are rare in Pakistan’s complex and gang raped a woman who in his pyjamas and slippers, on Sunday when the officers The prosecutor accuses criminal justice system. ran out of fuel on a highway his party said. arrived, the HDP said. party members and managers An anti-terrorism court in the middle of night near Gergerlioglu, a well-known “Let me do my prayers and of having links to the banned announced the decision in the Lahore. The victim’s young human rights advocate and an change first, then we’ll go,” Kurdistan Workers’ Party eastern city of Lahore after a children were present. outspoken critic of President he was said to have told the File photo of Turkish member of Parliament for the left wing political (PKK). trial that lasted more than six The rape and subsequent Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s gov- police. party Peoples’ Democratic Party, Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu (centre). (afp) In February, Turkey’s top months. victim-blaming by a senior ernment, had been staging a But the officers refused and appeals court upheld a two- In addition to the death police officer triggered pro- protest in parliament for the he was taken away. According to the report, he Gergerlioglu and other and-a-half-year jail sentence penalty, Abid Malhi and tests and calls for legislation past five days. Turkish news agency DHA is accused of unlawfully stay- HDP deputies were also ac- for Gergerlioglu for terrorist Shafqat Ali have also been passed in December that ena- The sit-in began on reported that an investigation ing on parliament grounds cused of shouting terrorist slo- propaganda, over a social me- sentenced to prison for life bles courts to order chemical Wednesday, when the Turkish has now been launched against even after losing his mandate gans. dia post in 2016, paving the and fined 50,000 Pakistani castration of some offenders parliament stripped him of his Gergerlioglu for the unlawful and behaving as if he were still The HDP has faced an on- way to removing his status as rupees (320 dollars) each, lo- and allows special tribunals to seat, citing a final jail sentence assumption of public office. a member of of the legislature. going government crackdown, a lawmaker. cal media reported. be established for faster trials. 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Global economic recovery French bank SocGen opens stronger than expected: IMF representative office in Doha Agencies The prospects of a stronger global economic recovery are Tribune News Network emerging, driven by COVID-19 Doha vaccines and the new stimulus measures in the US but signifi- Minister of Commerce cant risks remain, according to and Industry and Invest- a senior official fromthe Inter- ment Promotion Agency Qa- national Monetary Fund. tar (IPA Qatar) HE Chairman Countries are currently Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met rolling out coronavirus vac- with representatives of the cines to stop the spread of the French multinational bank pandemic while the US, the Societe Generale (SocGen) at world’s largest economy, also the ministry’s headquarters. approved a $1.9 trillion stim- During the meeting, vari- ulus package to support its ous types of joint cooperation economy earlier this month. between the two sides were “In January, we projected discussed, especially in the 2021 global growth at 5.5 per context of the partnership cent, but prospects of a strong- between the public and pri- er recovery are emerging, be- vate sectors. In addition the cause of additional fiscal stim- establishment of SocGen’s ulus, especially in the US and representative office in Doha the prospects of broader vac- was also announced, which cination,” Geoffrey Okamoto, will operate within Qatar firstdeputy managing director Financial Center (QFC)’s at IMF, told the China Devel- platform. opment Forum. This step represents a However, significant risks qualitative addition to the remain due to the unequal dis- financial services sector in tribution of vaccines and the Qatar and it reflects the confi- spread of resistant mutations dence of major international that could delay recovery, he firms in the strength of the added. “Access to vaccines Qatari economy. Qatar offers remains very uneven, both many incentives and invest- across advanced and emerging ment opportunities that sup- economies. Low-income coun- port the growth prospects of tries might not see significant international enterprises, in- Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari with representatives of Societe Generale at the ministry’s headquarters. vaccination well into 2022, cluding French companies, in and that is a problem,” he said. the local, regional, and global dividual, corporate, and in- tar) oversees investment pro- and close coordination with expertise needed. business opportunities, while “There are also uncertain- markets. stitutional clients through a motion activities under the Qatari licensing platforms, IPA Qatar’s goal is to bringing progress to the ties about the effectiveness of SocGen is considered one broad range of financial and Invest Qatar brand, and acts it helps businesses advance showcase Qatar as an ex- country’s economic devel- policy actions and differences of the largest banks in France. advisory services. as the country’s umbrella or- their ambitions and achieve ceptional investment desti- opment and diversification in what countries can do,” Today, the bank supports the The Investment Promo- ganization for FDI attraction. long-term success by deliver- nation, connecting interna- goals across sectors and he said. needs of over 29 million in- tion Agency Qatar (IPA Qa- Through its vast resources ing the support, advice, and tional investors to lucrative geographies. (See also page 11) EV growth to lead to higher GCC banks ready to absorb gas demand: GECF expert up to $45 billion shock: S&P Market share of EVs to boom from 1.4% in 2019 to 43% by 2050 Tribune News Network Automotive manufactur- Tribune News Network Doha ers, such as BMW Group, Doha Ford, General Motors (GM), Any progress in the use of Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover Rated GCC banks, which had set electric vehicles (EVs) will (JLR), Tesla, Toyota, Volk- aside $10.9 billion of new loan-loss lead to a correlated growth swagen, Volvo, and others provisions in 2020 in the backdrop in the utilisation of electricity have all devoted considerable of the pandemic and low oil prices, and its primary energy sourc- investment in the electrifica- have the capacity to absorb a further es, particularly of natural gas tion of their vehicles in re- shock of up to $45 billion, S&P Global and renewables, a senior ana- sponse to changing appetite in Ratings has said in a report released lyst at GECF has said. the coming years. on Sunday. In an expert commentary, “It should be noted that S&P Global Ratings estimates that Hussein Moghaddam, senior the EVs obtain their pow- rated banks in the GCC can absorb a energy forecast analyst at the er from electricity, which shock of $31 billion-$45 billion in ag- Energy Economics and Fore- is provided by electricity gregate with a limited automatic effect casting Department of GECF, grids. Nevertheless, the ba- on the assessment of capitalisation. said, “Air pollution and global sic source of the required “This rises to $114 billion when warming have led to more electricity poses a big ques- banks hit the boundaries for a poten- stringent regulations on CO2 tion. By transforming pri- tially weaker assessment of capital and emissions from passenger Hussein Moghaddam mary energy sources, such earnings under our criteria and corre- and light commercial vehicles as natural gas, coal, nuclear, sponds to a 3.1 per cent-11.3 per cent (LCVs). In this context, elec- from 3,685 million tonne CO2 and renewables into electri- increase in their NPLs,” S&P Global tric vehicles (EVs) have be- (mt CO2) in 2019 to about cal power, electricity arises, Ratings Credit Analyst Mohamed come an alternative to inter- 3,420 mt CO2 by 2050. This is which is arguably a secondary Damak said. Rated GCC banks set aside $10.9 billion of new loan-loss provisions in 2020 due to the nal combustion engine (ICE) noticeable, while at the same energy source to charge EVs. The ratings agency expects banks’ COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices. vehicles, since EVs produce time, the total number of pas- Moreover, a higher share of asset-quality indicators will con- lower emissions over their life senger and LCVs will increase EVs in the passenger vehi- tinue to deteriorate and cost of risk vide valuable insights for our analy- itability in 2021. The rating agency span. Automotive industries enormously by 63 percent. cle fleet would translate into to remain high as they start recog- sis,” S&P said. noted that the prolonged loan deferral continue to unveil new EV Subsequently, in 2040, new numerous challenges for the nising the true impact of 2020 and The S&P report noted that there schemes have only postponed the asset models, while policymakers sales of passenger and LCVs of electricity production and forbearance measures are lifted in remains high, albeit moderating, quality issues. are deploying more support battery electric vehicle (BEV), transmission systems. For ex- second-half 2021. uncertainty about the evolution of “The extension of support meas- to build adaptation for them. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) ample, the increased reliance According to S&P, the largest abso- the coronavirus pandemic and its ures for borrowers will limit short- Utilities are also considering and plug-in hybrid electric ve- on EVs will potentially cause lute capacity to absorb losses lies with economic effects. term pressure on asset quality, delay- the impacts of EVs charging hicle (PHEV) altogether will considerable impact over an Saudi banks, which dominate the pack “Vaccine production is ramping up ing the recognition of Stage 3 loans on electricity demand, electric globally surpass new sales of energy grid’s generation ca- due to their size. When compared with and rollouts are gathering pace around well into 2021. Nevertheless, asset- utility load, and energy pric- ICE,” he said. pacity,” he said. total lending, Kuwait’s banks stand out the world. Widespread immunisa- quality metrics could weaken materi- ing and subsidies.” EVs can become more eco- In this regard, he said, given their significant provisions accu- tion, which will help pave the way for ally in 2021-2022 once support meas- According to the GECF nomical than ICE vehicles due the reliability of natural gas mulated over the years. a return to more normal levels of so- ures are withdrawn,” said Redmond Global Gas Model (GGM), to policy contributions and ro- in terms of power generation “At the end of 2020, the total lend- cial and economic activity, looks to be Ramsdale, head of Middle East Bank he said, the market share of bust encouragement, respec- as opposed to renewables, ing of banks in our sample was about achievable by most developed econo- Ratings at Fitch. EVs will boom from just 1.4 tively. Several countries have natural gas exhibits a constant $1 trillion. Of note, these aggregate mies by the end of the third quarter,” Moody’s said in a report that the percent in 2019 to 43 percent already announced targets to and reliable power generation numbers do not reveal important dif- the report said. 2021 outlook for GCC banks is driven by 2050. phase out ICE vehicles in the profile and the correspond- ferences between banks. Equally, the According to rating agency Fitch, by subdued economic growth, con- “As a result of this remark- transition to EVs, such as Nor- ing lower requirements for figures do not necessarily speak to po- GCC banks are expected to face con- tinued business disruption related to able rise in EVs, the emissions way (2025), and Denmark, the transmission grid are key tential ratings movement because they tinued asset quality risks resulting in the coronavirus outbreak, and fiscal from the passenger and LCVs Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, ingredients for the sustain- cover only one narrow angle of banks’ higher loan impairments and elevated consolidation that is pressuring loan in road transport sector will Sweden, Slovenia, and the able adoption of EVs across all credit stories, although they do pro- provisions leading to strain on prof- quality and profitability. steadily drop by 7 percent United Kingdom (2030). regions. 10 Monday, March 22, 2021 Economy & Business

Qantas says UK digital skills vaccines will shortage risks be required Covid recovery to fly as young people shun Agencies IT courses The boss of Australian air- line Qantas said “govern- Agencies ments are going to insist” on vaccines for interna- Britain’s economic recov- tional travellers. ery from Covid-19 is at threat Coronavirus vaccines from a looming digital skills are seen as crucial to reviv- crisis caused by a sharp fall in ing an industry that saw the number of young people worldwide passenger num- taking IT courses, a report has bers fall 75.6% last year. said. Chief executive Alan A study by the Learning Joyce said many govern- and Work Institute found less ments were talking about than half of UK employers vaccination as “a condition believed new entrants to the of entry”. workforce were arriving with Even if they weren’t, he the necessary advanced digi- thought the airline should tal skillset. enforce its own policy. The mismatch between “We have a duty of care the rising demand for digital to our passengers and to skills and the supply of suf- our crew, to say that every- ficiently trained recruits was body in that aircraft needs already costing the economy to be safe,” Joyce said. billions of pounds and the He believes that would potentially “catastrophic” gap justify changing the terms would widen over time with- and conditions on which out urgent action. tickets are booked. The LWI – an independent And Joyce thinks pas- policy, research and develop- sengers would be will- Despite 44% drop in net income, Saudi Aramco says it will stick to its promise of paying quarterly dividends of $18.75 billion. ment organisation – said the ing to accept the change. number of young people tak- “The vast majority of our ing IT subjects at GCSE had customers think this is a fallen by 40% since 2015, and great idea - 90% of people the numbers taking A Levels, that we’ve surveyed think further education courses and it should be a requirement Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees apprenticeships were also de- for people to be vaccinated clining. to travel internationally.” The report said there was But some powerful also a gender gap in digital voices are among those skills, with young women ac- who disagree, including counting for just 22% of GCSE the World Health Organi- 2020 profits drop to $49 bn entrants in IT subjects, 17% of sation. Its director of digi- A Level entrants, 23% of ap- tal health and innovation, prenticeship starts in ICT, and Bernardo Mariano, said: Saudi Aramco profit of $49 billion in 2020 is down from $88.2 billion in 2019 and $111.1 billion in 2018 16% of undergraduate starts “We don’t approve the fact in computer science. that a vaccinations pass- Agencies the run-up to its initial public comeback from April 2020, left their production cuts in Stephen Evans, chief ex- port should be a condition offering. Nearly all of the divi- when the price of interna- place — in stark contrast to ecutive of the LWI, said: “Our for travel.” Saudi Arabia’s state-backed dend money goes to the Saudi tional benchmark Brent crude March of last year when a price research shows that demand He added that - regard- oil giant Aramco announced government, which owns more In one of the most dipped below $20 a barrel. war between Saudi Arabia and for basic digital skills is al- less of what the private sec- Sunday that its profits nearly than 98% of the company. challenging years in recent For the first time in a year, the Russia prompted the two oil ready nearly universal, and tor wanted - a unified ap- halved in 2020 to $49 billion, Aramco’s policy to pay divi- history, Aramco demonstrat- price of Brent surpassed $60 a giants to unleash an onslaught demand for more advanced proach from governments a big drop that came as the dends significantly higher than ed its unique value barrel last month and traded of crude on the market as de- digital skills will continue to would be needed to make coronavirus pandemic roiled its 2020 free cash flow of $49 over $64 a barrel Sunday. mand dipped. Saudi officials increase. Helping young peo- such a change work. global energy markets. billion stands in sharp contrast proposition through its The price increase has have urged caution, arguing ple develop the digital skills Aviation is vital to the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. re- to other oil giants that have cut considerable financial and come as Saudi Arabia seems that global economic recovery that employers need will be global economy. The Inter- leased its annual financial re- payouts. Seeking a cash infu- operational agility. determined to curb output and may still be undermined by vital both to driving our eco- national Air Transport As- sults a year after the pandemic sion to pay the billions of dol- support crude markets even as new coronavirus restrictions nomic competitiveness, and sociation (Iata) estimates sent the price of oil crashing lars in the face of dwindling President and CEO Amin H. demand rises, with nations and fast-spreading virus vari- to ensuring young people can that it supports $1.8 tril- to all-time lows as people revenue, Aramco recently has Nasser lifting lockdowns and acceler- ants. succeed in the labour market lion (£1.3tn, A$2.3tn) in stopped moving around the issued international bonds. ating vaccination campaigns. Before December of 2019, of the future.” global economic activity. world to stem the spread of the Saudi Aramco profit of Nasser struck an optimis- when Aramco floated 1.5% The research found 60% of But government re- virus. In recent weeks, how- $49 billion in 2020 is down remained robust.” tic note about the year ahead, of its shares on the stock ex- businesses believed their reli- strictions and fears of ever, the price has edged up as from $88.2 billion in 2019 and The company produced saying that Aramco is “seeing change, the firm was owned ance on advanced digital skills catching coronavirus have movement restrictions ease, $111.1 billion in 2018. Still, the equivalent of 9.2 million a pick-up in demand in Asia directly by the Al Saud ruling was set to increase over the led to an unprecedented commerce increases and more Aramco remains one of the barrels per day of crude oil and also positive signs else- family and didn’t need to an- next five years whilst 88% of fall in passenger numbers people get vaccinated against world’s most valuable compa- over the course of the year, its where.” nounce results. Initially, Ara- young people realised digital in an industry which car- COVID-19. Still, analysts cau- nies. annual results said. Capital ex- “We remain confident that mco listed at 32 riyals ($8.53) skills would be essential for ried 4.5 billion people in tion that a peak in demand “In one of the most chal- penditure was down in 2020 we will emerge on the other a share, becoming the world’s their careers. 2019. may still be far off. lenging years in recent his- to $27 billion compared to side of this pandemic in a po- most valuable listed company, Only 48% of employers Australia’s government Despite the 44% drop in net tory, Aramco demonstrated $32.8 billion the year before. sition of strength,” he added. with a market valuation of $1.7 thought young people were has closed its borders to al- income, Aramco said it would its unique value proposition Aramco expects to spend $35 Earlier this month, the trillion. Since then, however, leaving full-time education most all foreigners and has stick to its promise of paying through its considerable finan- billion this year, some $5-10 kingdom said it would extend Aramco lost its stock exchange with sufficient advanced digi- also periodically closed in- quarterly dividends of $18.75 cial and operational agility,” billion lower than previous es- its voluntary production cut of crown to Apple as its value tal skills and 76% of business- ternal borders. billion — $75 billion a year — President and CEO Amin H. timates. 1 million barrels a day through declined. On Sunday it traded es believed a lack of digital Even with vaccines, due to commitments the com- Nasser said in a statement. “As In recent months, oil to April. Most OPEC oil cartel around 35 riyals ($9.30) a skills would hit their profit- Joyce thinks that “once we pany made to shareholders in a result, our financial position prices have made a major and allied countries likewise share. ability. open up our international borders, we’re going to have the virus circulating”. “And that’s going to be a big change for a lot Russian national pleads guilty in plot to steal Tesla’s secrets of Australia, to find that acceptable,” he said. “We DPA worker 1 million dollars in Bit- summer. The Associated Press reported office’s commitment to pro- need people to understand New York coin to transmit the malware, “The swift response of the Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov, on Friday. tecting trade secrets and oth- they can’t have zero risk federal authorities said. company and the FBI pre- 27, repeatedly tried to per- His attempts to hack Te- er confidential information with this virus. We manage A Russian national admitted in Once the software was in- vented a major exfiltration suade an employee at sla’s network happened be- belonging to US businesses risk in so many different federal court this week that he stalled, Kriuchkov and his co- of the victim company’s data Tesla’s electric battery plant tween July 15 and August 22 - which is becoming even other ways for other parts tried to recruit a Tesla employ- conspirators would use it to and stopped the extortion in Nevada to participate in last year after he travelled more important each day as of life.” ee to install a malicious soft- steal data from the Tesla’s net- scheme at its inception,” Act- from Russia to California. Nevada evolves into a center The lack of passen- ware into the company’s com- work and then extort the com- ing Assistant Attorney General the hacking scheme He then visited Nevada for technological innovation,” gers means that in the last puter network with the goal of pany by threatening to disclose Nicholas McQuaid said in a multiple times during that Nevada’s Acting US Attorney six months of 2020 Qan- extorting the electric car giant. the data, say prosecutors. statement. “This case high- to intentionally cause damage period and met with the em- Christopher Chiou said in a tas lost $800m (£580m, Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov, But the unidentified em- lights the importance of com- to a protected computer and is ployee at least once, according statement. “Along with our A$1.03bn). That compares 27, repeatedly tried to per- ployee eventually reported the panies coming forward to law scheduled to be sentenced on to prosecutors. law enforcement partners, with a profit of $596m suade an employee at Tesla’s plot to company officials, who enforcement, and the positive May 10. Kriuchkov was arrested in we will continue to prioritize (£430m, A$771m) in the electric battery plant in Ne- then contacted the FBI. The results when they do so.” Kri- He faces no more than 10 late August while heading to stopping cybercriminals from same period of 2019. vada to participate in the hack- agency thwarted the scheme uchkov pleaded guilty Thurs- months in prison under the an airport to flee the country. harming American companies ing scheme, offering to pay the and arrested Kriuchkov last day to one count of conspiracy terms of his plea agreement, “This case highlights our and consumers.” Musk tells China data gathered by Tesla remain secret: Report

Agencies ference of the government- 200,000 vehicles in China this strong incentive for us to be listed in 2019 by the Trump backed China Development year. very confidential.” Chinese administration, which accused Tesla boss Elon Musk Forum. In his remarks, Musk in- fears that data gathered by it without providing evidence strongly denied Saturday that Chinese authorities are sisted that no American or groups like Tesla could pose of potentially spying for Bei- his cars, which gather large concerned that data gathered Chinese company would take a threat to national security jing by using its equipment to amounts of data, could ever be by Tesla vehicles, such as im- the risk of collecting private come amid an ongoing U.S.- monitor communications and used to spy on China despite ages taken by the cars’ camer- data and sharing it with their Chinese confrontation over data traffic in other countries. fears raised by Beijing, the as, could be transmitted to the government. technology and commerce. The Trump administration Wall Street Journal reported. U.S., the Journal said. “Whether it’s Chinese or Last week, American au- also accused TikTok -- the plat- The assertion from the Tesla did not immediately U.S., the negative effects if a thorities classified the Huawei form for short videos that is a head of the electric car maker respond to an AFP request for commercial company did en- group and four other Chinese subsidiary of China’s ByteD- followed a decision by the comment. gage in spying -- the negative telecommunications equip- ance group -- of gathering Chinese government to bar China is a crucially impor- effects for that company would ment makers as threats to U.S. confidential data to share with members of its military or em- tant market for Tesla, which be extremely bad,” Musk said. national security, undercutting Beijing. ployees of some state-owned has a factory in Shanghai and If Tesla used its automo- any hopes that the US, under Musk, in his comments companies from using Teslas. is already selling one-fourth biles to spy in any country, he President Joe Biden, might Saturday, dismissed the Amer- Musk made the comments of its production in that coun- said, it would be shut down ease tense bilateral relations. ican fears about TikTok as “ir- via video link to a Beijing con- try. The group hopes to sell everywhere, providing “a very Huawei had been black- rational.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk Economy & Business Monday, March 22, 2021 11 IMF sees signs of stronger global Ooredoo, Mastercard and recovery, but big QNB launch contactless risks remain

Agencies emerging economies. Okamoto said some and virtual prepaid cards The No. 2 official at the In- countries also had little ternational Monetary Fund scope to boost spending to on Saturday pointed to fight the pandemic and mit- Tribune News Network emerging signs of a stronger igate its economic impact, Doha global economic recovery, especially low-income coun- but warned that significant tries with high debt levels. Ooredoo Qatar, Mas- risks remained, including He said tighter financial tercard and QNB have an- the emergence of mutations conditions could exacerbate nounced the launch of the of the coronavirus. vulnerabilities in countries first-of-their-kind Ooredoo IMF First Deputy Man- with high public and private Money Virtual Prepaid Card aging Director Geoffrey debt, citing recent increases and Contactless Tap & Go Okamoto said that in early Mastercard cards in Qatar. April the Fund would up- In line with the Qatar date its January forecast for National Vision 2030, Oore- global growth of 5.5% to re- doo is committed to further flect additional fiscal stimu- driving digitalisation of the lus spending in the United economy in the country and States, but gave no details. Uncertain ensuring the rollout of the In a speech to the China latest in digital payment so- Development Forum, Oka- The IMF projects that lutions, providing consumers moto raised concerns about cumulative income per with quick, easy and conveni- the growing divergence be- capita in emerging and ent options to perform trans- tween advanced economies developing countries, actions. and emerging markets, with excluding China, between Consumers will be able some 90 million people seen 2020 and 2022 will be 22% to apply for the Mastercard falling below the extreme lower than it would have Virtual Prepaid card directly poverty threshold since the been without the pandemic, using the Ooredoo Money pandemic began. which will push more people app. The new product ena- Okamoto said China into poverty. The overall bles immediate issuance of had already recovered to outlook remained digital cards and allows users pre-pandemic growth levels to perform safe and secure ahead of all large econo- “exceptionally” uncertain online payments. mies, although private con- but it was unclear how long Through this partnership, sumption was still lagging the pandemic would last Ooredoo Money will also be investment there. and access to vaccines issuing Mastercard’s Con- Outside of China, he remained very uneven, tactless Tap & Go physical said, there were worrying across both advanced and cards, enabling contactless signs of a widening gap be- emerging economies. and frictionless payments us- tween advanced economies ing secure Near Field Tech- and emerging markets. nology (NFC) while shopping The IMF projects that in bond yields triggered by anywhere in the world. Users high-quality financial ser- try Manager - Qatar, Oman, cumulative income per cap- market expectations of an will be able to issue Contact- vices.” Features Kuwait and Iraq at Master- ita in emerging and devel- earlier withdrawal of mon- less Tap & Go physical cards Heba Al –Tamimi, Gen- card said: “We are delighted oping countries, excluding etary stimulus. from Ooredoo Money shops eral Manager, QNB Group ● Mastercard Virtual We’re delighted to be to extend our longstanding China, between 2020 and He said the crisis could in the coming weeks. Retail Banking, said: “This is Prepaid Card enables partnering with Mastercard partnership with Ooredoo 2022 will be 22% lower than also leave deep scars. Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad yet another proof that QNB immediate issuance of and QNB to launch these and QNB. We are committed it would have been without In the past, advanced bin Nasser Al Thani, Chief is at the forefront of tech- digital cards to enable safe exciting products, which is to delivering innovative so- the pandemic, which will economies have seen their Commercial Officer at Oore- nology, and leads the region and secure online lutions, and drive such stra- push more people into pov- output reduced almost 5% doo, said: “We’re delighted and the market with inno- another milestone for us on tegic partnerships, that will erty, he said. below pre-recession trends to be partnering with Mas- vative solutions. This part- payments the journey towards complete further accelerate the shift The overall outlook re- five years after the begin- tercard and QNB to launch nership demonstrates our ● Mastercard Contactless digitalisation. This partnership towards a digital economy in mained “exceptionally” un- ning of a recession, and it these exciting products, successful work with part- Tap & Go Cards allows is further testament to our Qatar. certain, Okamoto said, add- could be worse in countries which is another milestone ners from other industries commitment to providing “We will continue to lev- ing that it was unclear how that cannot afford a strong for us on the journey towards to deliver innovative digital customers to shop erage our expertise to intro- long the pandemic would macroeconomic response complete digitalisation. This financial services to provide wherever you see the consumers with high-quality duce products with our con- last and access to vaccines and/or had large services partnership is further testa- the community with conveni- universal contactless financial services. sumers’ evolving needs at the symbol for an easier and remained very uneven, sectors more affected by the ment to our commitment to ent, safe and fast payment Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin heart of the design process, across both advanced and pandemic, he said. providing consumers with services.” safer checkout offering them safer, faster convenient, safe and secure Nadia Ghissassi, Coun- Nasser Al Thani, CCO, Ooredoo and convenient ways to pay.” UK set to undershoot towering COVID-19 borrowing forecast

Responsibility. near term” but there will be Deficit for January revised down The OBR said this month tax rises and a reduction in that the deficit was likely to spending further out. by £5.6bn, largely reflecting lower surpass £350 billion in the ...I have always said that we The Institute for Fiscal financial year which ends on should look to return the Studies, a think tank, said government spend March 31st. public finances to a more most of the spending cuts The year-to-date figures sustainable path once the implied by the budget were published on Friday by the “simply unrealistic, and bor- Agencies was revised down by £5.6 bil- ONS do not include the £27.2 economy has recovered and rowing or taxes will be higher lion, largely reflecting lower billion of Covid loan write- at the budget I set out how than planned”. Britain’s record-breaking government procurement offs that the OBR estimates we will begin to do just that. Borrowing in the 2021/22 borrowing to pay for the coro- spending, the Office forN a- will need to be made. financialyear, which starts navirus crisis is likely to be a tional Statistics said. Finance minister Rishi UK Finance minister Rishi in April, is estimated to fall little lower than forecast, af- The budget deficit in the Sunak on March 3rd an- Sunak to £234 billion according to ter data published on Friday first 11 months of the finan- nounced a budget plan which the OBR, still more than four showed the budget deficit cial year has soared to almost included £65 billion in fur- times the deficit in 2019/20 grew by less than expected in £279 billion, the highest rela- ther stimulus to help the sustainable path once the which included only one the first two months of 2021. tive to the size of the econo- economy through what he economy has recovered and month of the coronavirus cri- The government bor- my since the second World hopes will be a gradual lifting Finance minister Rishi Sunak on March 3 announced a budget plan at the budget I set out how sis. rowed £19.1 billion (€22.36 War. of Covid restrictions by the which included £65 billion in further stimulus to help the economy we will begin to do just that,” Public debt in February billion) last month, a record But unless there is a end of June. through what he hopes will be a gradual lifting of Covid restrictions by Sunak said in a statement. stood at £2.131 trillion or for February but less than the major borrowing surge in Responding to Friday’s the end of June. Sunak’s budget rep- 97.5 per cent of annual eco- £21 billion forecast in a Reu- March, the deficit looks likely data, Sunak said his £352 resents what the Bank of nomic output, holding at lev- ters poll. to come in below an estimate billion of total extra spending the responsible thing to do. that we should look to return England has called a “mate- els not seen since the early The deficit for January set by the Office for Budget and tax cuts so far had been “But I have always said the public finances to a more rial fiscal loosening in the 1960s, the ONS said.

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Agencies Engineering. In a separate announce- Major technology firms in- ment in October, Apple said cluding Dell, Microsoft and its newest iPhones would be Google have joined a new produced using completely initiative aimed at creating a recycled rare earth materials. circular economy for electron- Just over half of all emis- ics by 2030, amid mounting sions in the IT sector come alarm over the world’s bal- from the use of equipment looning e-waste problem. and data centers, with the rest The project comes as hu- from production, said James manity’s insatiable appetite Pennington of the WEF. for smartphones, household “One of the key ways to appliances and electronic bring down those emissions car parts combined with the and meet net-zero targets short lifespans of many tech is through a more circular products has made e-waste economy -- reusing, recycling the planet’s fastest growing and extending the life of prod- refuse. ucts,” he said. According to the United A briefing from the Eu- Nations, more than 50 mil- ropean Environment Agency lion tonnes of electronic waste last year said research into was discarded in 2019, with smartphones, televisions, the vast majority ending up in washing machines and vacu- landfill and on scrap heaps. um cleaners showed that their Those products contain lifespan was more than two gold, silver, copper and plati- years shorter than either their num as well as highly-prized designed or desired lifetimes. rare earth metals. There are nearly 700 mil- With only 17 percent of lion old “hibernating” mo- products recycled, the UN es- bile phones in Europe alone, timates that materials worth amounting to some 14,920 more than $55 billion (50 bil- tonnes of gold, silver, copper, lion euros) are being wasted palladium, cobalt and lithium every year. with a value of over a billion Meanwhile, more must be euros. mined to make new products, Pennington said that while sparking environmental and stronger waste regulations are human rights fears. crucial, more specialised recy- The new initiative, led by cling facilities are also needed the World Business Council to process the sheer volume of for Sustainable Development e-waste. The pandemic has wreaked havoc with the supply chain since early 2020, when it forced the closure of factories throughout China. and the World Economic Fo- There are also concerns rum, has outlined a vision for about creating incentives how industry might break this without ensuring that prod- habit. ucts are actually recycled, af- But this is only a first step and does not include financial Supply bottlenecks leave ships commitments or firm targets, the groups caution. Companies taking part We can’t continue to include Cisco, Dell Technolo- assume that we can gies, Glencore, Google, KPMG produce as many products stranded, businesses stymied International, Microsoft, Sims as we want without thinking Limited and Vodafone. about what happens at end “We can’t continue to as- The seeds of the current problems were sown last March, when Americans stayed home and dramatically changed sume that we can produce as of life. Electronics involved many products as we want include everything with a their buying habits — instead of clothes, they bought electronics, fitness equipment and home improvement products without thinking about what plug or a battery. happens at end of life,” said Agencies have been understanding — they real- Businesses also wait because of the afford to use air freight, which is more Brendan Edgerton of the Brendan Edgerton of the ize the pandemic has upset shipping high demand for space on ships, and expensive than shipping. WBCSD, adding that electron- WBCSD A trade bottleneck born of the COV- and trade worldwide. inside the shipping containers that Because there’s so much competi- ics involved include “every- ID-19 outbreak has US businesses The cluster of ships offshore are range from 20 to 45 feet long. tion for containers, the cost of import- thing with a plug or a battery”. anxiously awaiting goods from Asia — perhaps the most dramatic symptom “Normally a shipment can be ing is climbing. Ideas range from design- while off the coast of California, doz- of an overwhelmed supply chain. As booked with a couple days’ notice and “The price can be as much as five ing products so that precious ter illegal dumping of house- ens of container ships sit anchored, production surged in Asia, more ships currently you have to book containers times as usual,” says Craig Wolfe, metals are easier to extract, to hold plastics, particularly in unable to unload their cargo. began arriving in the fall at ports in 30 days in advance,” says Peter Mann, whose company, CelebriDucks, has creating an “eco label” system, Southeast Asia, has caused The pandemic has wreaked hav- Los Angeles, Long Beach and other CEO of Oransi, a maker of air purifi- had problems getting rubber ducks but Edgerton said the initial severe pollution. oc with the supply chain since early West Coast cities than the gateways ers and filters based in Raleigh, North from China since the start of the pan- step was more modest -- com- The idea of an eco label, 2020, when it forced the closure of could handle. Ships holding as many Carolina. He has to account for ship- demic. ing up with a shared idea already being considered in factories throughout China. The seeds as 14,000 containers have sat off- ment times twice as long as normal in One of Wolfe’s shipments sat of what a circular economy Europe, could help people of the current problems were sown last shore, some of them for over a week. his operating plans. on the dock for three weeks because might look like. choose green electricals, but March, when Americans stayed home At times there have been as many as there were no railcars available. An- “What we’re trying to do is Edgerton said recycling prin- and dramatically changed their buy- 40 ships waiting; normally, there’s no other that he expected to be shipped make sure that when one com- ciples would need to become ing habits — instead of clothes, they more than a handful, according to the by mid-February still hasn’t left Chi- pany is going in one direction, the “new normal” to make a bought electronics, fitness equipment Marine Exchange of Southern Cali- As na. another company isn’t going difference. and home improvement products. fornia, a service that monitors port production “It would have arrived by now,” in a different direction with “For this to truly be at the US companies responded by flooding traffic and operations. says Wolfe, whose company is the same goal,” he told AFP. scale that it needs to be, it reopened Asian factories with orders, “With this type of backlog, surged in Asia, more based in Kelseyville, California. Dell has said half of the needs to be available to eve- leading to a chain reaction of conges- it will take several weeks to He’s anxious because most of materials it uses will be “re- ryday consumers, this can’t tion and snags at ports and freight work through that. It doesn’t ships began arriving in the his products aren’t typical rub- cycled or renewable” by 2030. be an upper class option to hubs across the country as the goods go away. And new ships are ber ducks — they’re based on “But as an industry, we tick a green box, or we’ll find began arriving. sailing to the U.S. even as we fall at ports in Los Angeles, Long presidents and other celebri- need to move faster,” said Mi- ourselves in a situation that’s Main Street businesses are now speak,” says Shanton Wilcox, ties and pop culture trends chael Murphy, Dell Vice Presi- not too different from today,” forced to wait months instead of the a manufacturing adviser with Beach and other West Coast cities like the Harry Potter books dent of Product Development he said. usual weeks for a delivery from China, PA Consulting. than the gateways could handle. and movies. Like Mann, he’s and no one knows when the situation But there are choke points placed some larger-than- will be resolved. Owners do a lot of on land as well. It can take Ships holding as many as 14,000 usual orders to be sure he has explaining to customers, order more 8,000 trucks to haul the car- enough stock. Exporters are inventory than usual and lower their go away from a ship, says Kip containers have sat offshore, also feeling the impact of the expectations for when their shipments Louttit, executive director of the bottlenecks. When containers are will arrive. Marine Exchange of Southern Cali- some of them for over a unloaded at the ports, many are be- Alejandro Bras used to be able to fornia. But when all those trucks hit week. ing sent empty back to Asia instead of place an order to factories in China the road, there aren’t enough available being held and filled with U.S. goods. and expect to receive his products in when dockworkers are trying to un- Isaiah Industries sells its metal 30 days. Now, with problems through- load the next ships in port. Freight rail roofs to Japan, “but we’re having out the supply chain, “we’re adding an traffic has also been affected. huge delays getting containers sched- additional two months,” he says. And “When you have more cargo, you When Mann began having trouble uled to ship to them. So, we’re sitting that two months is “iffy” — it can take have a less efficient cargo moving sys- getting shipments in the fall, he decid- here with orders and product to fill even longer. tem,” Louttit says. The pandemic itself ed to place larger orders — getting the those orders but no way to get them Bras’ company, Womple Studios, is also slowing down the flow of goods, goods manufactured wasn’t a problem shipped,” says Todd Miller, president sells monthly subscription boxes with sidelining workers in warehouses at and fewer deliveries meant less wait- of the Piqua, Ohio, company. educational crafts and activities for the ports, he says. ing time. It has meant investing more Miller is also waiting for ship- children; many of the products are Put all the problems together, and money in inventory. ments of raw materials from overseas, custom-made, so he can’t easily find when a ship gets into port, it takes five Supply disruptions can be a more including sheeting commonly known substitutes. to seven days to unload instead of two serious problem for smaller compa- as tar paper that is placed under roof- Bras has found himself spending to three, says Shruti Gupta, an indus- nies because, unlike larger players, ing tiles. His problem is he’s com- more time on logistics rather than trial analyst with the consulting firm they may not be able to shift produc- peting with every other importer for product development, and more time RSM. “That again has consequences tion to other countries — for example, space on container ships. Major technology firms including Dell, Microsoft and Google have apologizing to the Oakland, Califor- on truckers and rail service, because Western Hemisphere nations whose “We can get it produced, but it will joined a new initiative aimed at creating a circular economy for nia, company’s customers who expect they have to wait until the port clears,” products can be shipped to East Coast take four to six weeks before they can electronics by 2030, amid mounting alarm over the world’s ballooning a shipment each month. Customers she says. ports. And big companies can better load it on a ship,” he says. e-waste problem. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jaume Masia decimates lap record in Qatar Moto3 test page 15 MONday, MARCH 22, 2021 Attiyah claims skeet bronze at ISSF World Cup

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Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al At- tiyah shot a bronze medal in skeet at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Sunday. The 50-year-old Attiyah, a 2012 London Olympic bronze medalist and an ace rally driver, had a total score of 44 which saw him secure a po- dium finish. mark clinched the men’s skeet the tie-breaker. The vastly experienced At- honours on 58 targets, seven Meanwhile, Ganemat Sek- tiyah had earlier World Cup clear of Saif bin Futais (51) of hon earned India’s first World won medals at Lonato del Gar- the United Arab Emirates in Cup podium in the women’s da, Italy (2001) and New Delhi second. skeet event after hitting 40 (1997). He has also won Asian Britain’s Amber Hill targets to take bronze. Championships gold (Doha claimed the gold medal in the The United States over- 2012), and silver (New Delhi women’s skeet. The Common- came the host nation 16-14 to 2003) besides Asian Games wealth Games silver medal- win the men’s team air rifle bronze at Guangzhou in 2010. list and European Games gold event, with bronze going to The win on Sunday will im- medallist, topped the podium South Korea following their prove Attiyah’s ranking which after beating Kazakhstan’s Zoya victory over Iran. could see him qualify for Tokyo Kravchenko in a shoot-off. Denmark beat the US 16-8 2020 which would be a record Both Hill and Kravchenko to earn the women’s team seventh Olympics participation finished the event on a score air rifle gold, while Poland by the Qatari shooter. Men’s skeet podium finishers at International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Jesper Hansen of Denmark, Saif bin Futais of UAE, of 51 targets, before the Briton despatched India 17-7 in the Jesper Hansen of Den- and Nasser Al Attiyah of Qatar at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Sunday. edged out the Kazakh 4-3 in bronze medal final.

OOREDOO CUP Al Rayyan set up title clash with Al Sailiya

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Al Rayyan stormed into the final of 2020-21 season QFA’s disciplinary Ooredoo Cup by defeating Al Gharafa 3-0 in the second semi-final at the Al Sadd Sta- committee determines dium on Sunday to meet Al Sailiya in the final scheduled for Friday (March 26). Al Wakrah as 0-3 losers, Star Ivorian striker Yohan Boli (18th and 36th minutes) Al Sailiya qualify for final and Mohammed Juma Al Al- wai (57th minute) scored the goals as Al Rayyan asserted Tribune News Network their supremacy in the match- Doha Al Wakrah lost 0-3 and up between traditionally- were also imposed with a strong teams in Qatar football The Qatar Football Asso- fine of QR10,000 on with many accomplishments ciation’s (QFA) Disciplinary them, following an appeal and huge fan base. Committee has determined made by Al Sailiya against Both sides were without that Al Wakrah lost 0-3 and the fielding of an ineligi- players who are on national were also imposed with a fine ble player (Jassim Al duty. The result was yet anoth- of QR10,000 on them, fol- er blow to Al Gharafa, who had lowing an appeal made by Al Jalabi) during their lost 0-2 to Al Wakrah in Week Sailiya against the fielding of 2020-21 season Ooredoo 21 of the 2020-21 season QNB an ineligible player (Jassim Cup first semi-final Stars League on March 16th. Al Jalabi) during their 2020- played between the That match was originally Al Rayyan’s Yacine Brahimi goes for the ball as Al Gharafa players look to stop him during their Ooredoo Cup semi-final at the Jassim Bin 21 season Ooredoo Cup first teams on Saturday. scheduled for 6th April along Hamad Stadium on Sunday. Al Rayyan won 3-0. semi-final played between the with other Week 21 games, but teams on Saturday at the Al was rescheduled in view of Al dulrahman Al Harazi giving a scored by Boli. Mohammed Juma soon And Al Rayyan cruised to an Sadd Stadium. fied for the final scheduled Gharafa’s play-off with Uzbek- tough time to rival goalkeeper Al Rayyan started from made it 3-0 with a first-time easy win. The QFA’s Disciplinary for Friday. They will play Al istan’s FC AGMK in Doha on Yousef Hassan with threaten- where they left off in the sec- goal-bound shot from deep on In the 2020-21 Ooredoo Committee meeting held on Rayyan, who beat Al Gharafa April 7, 2021, for a berth in the ing moves. ond half. Boli found the mark the left, with Ibrahim Masoud Cup’s knock-out quarterfinals Sunday ruled in favour of Al 3-0 in the second semi-final 2021 AFC Champions League Boli made much of a dif- in the 50th minute, but was again doing the spadework. played on November 16, 2020, Sailiya, who protested against on Sunday. group stage. ference by scoring two goals ruled offside by referee Yousef Al Gharafa made some Al Gharafa defeated Al Sadd the participation of the player It may be recalled that Al The Cheetahs had lost 1-3 before the teams went into the Al Sharshani. serious attempts at the goal. 4-2 and Al Rayyan edged Al in question whose name was Wakrah had won the match to Al Ahli in Week 19 as well. half-time break. Five minutes later, Al Saeed Al Hajj’s rising shot Khor 1-0. not on the match startlist but by a 3-0 margin, with Omar Al Rayyan dominated He scored the first goal off Gharafa had a good chance to was parried by Fahad with a Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan came on as a substitute, ac- Ali (26th and 82nd minutes) possession and had more a corner kick taken by Bra- reduce the margin, but Jona- diving save in the 61st minute reached the quarter-finals be- cording to Article No. 61/E of and Mohamed Benyettou of the opportunities than Al himi and Dame Traore set than Kodjia’s shot was saved and Kodjia’s placing shot from ing the first and third team disciplinary regulations. (41st-minute penalty) scoring Gharafa in the first half, with him up. Ibrahim Masoud set by Al Rayyan goalkeeper Fa- close went narrowly wide of from Group B with 13 and sev- Al Sailiya thus have quali- the goals. Boli, Yacine Brahimi and Ab- the stage for the second goal had Younis. the target in stoppage time. en points respectively. Al Shoughor, a new winner for Al Shaqab Racing and Shalaa at Wolverhampton l Shoughor (Shalaa x in the Betway Maiden Stakes, immaturity, but was always er and sire Profitable (Invinci- Full Mandate) opened over 1,200 meters on the all- doing enough to hold her ri- ble Spirit), Full Mandate also Aher scorecard at Wol- weather track. vals at bay. showed plenty of speed her- Al Shoughor, verhampton in UK on Satur- Al Shoughor was quickly She won by 1½ lengths self, winning over 1,200 me- under jockey Tony day on just her second start up to the lead alongside Cos- under jockey Tony Hamilton ters at two. Hamilton, crosses the and her first as a 3-year-old. mos Raj (Ifraaj x Cosmos in front of Get Funky (Pearl She is the dam of useful winning post to open In the colours of Al Shaqab Pink). Secret x Voom Voom), with sprinter Dan Troop (Law- her scorecard at Racing, the Richard Fahey- They led through the turn, Cosmos Raj in third. man), who has a rating of 90. Wolverhampton in trained filly had debuted as a with Cosmos Raj sitting just From the first crop of Al Al Shoughor was purchased UK on Saturday. 2-year-old for a fifth place and, on the flanks of Al Shoughor. Shaqab Racing sire Shalaa, Al by Al Shaqab Racing as a foal (Pic: Jonathan on Saturday, put all doubts to In the straight, Al Shoughor is out of the Indian at the Tattersalls December Hipkiss) rest with this performance. Shoughor drifted into the cen- Ridge mare Full Mandate. Sales. Eleven runners lined up tre of the track, showing some A sister to top-class sprint- (QREC) 14 Monday, March 22, 2021 Sports

FA CUP

PSG’s Kylian Mbappe (left) during the French L1 match against Nantes at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on March 14. (AFP) Al Khelaifi backs PSG’s abilities against Bayern QNA Paris

Paris Saint-Germain chair- man and CEO Nasser Al Khelaifihas underlined his confidence in the capabilities of his team ahead of the strong match against Bayern Mu- nich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The first quarter-final leg between the two sides will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on April Union of European Football As- 7 while the return leg will be sociation (UEFA), ambassador played at the Parc des Princes Hamit Alt draws out the card of Leicester City’s Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scores the opening goal of the English FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, Stadium in Paris, France, on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during England, on Sunday. (AFP) April 13. UEFA Champions League quarter- “The clubs know each oth- finals and semi-finals draw at the er very well and there is a lot of UEFA headquarters in Nyon. (AFP) mutual respect. We also know how close we came in the pions League,” Al Khelaifi said. Iheanacho double leads Champions League Final last The UEFA Champions season, and were really look- League quarter-finals draw ing forward to another great took place on Friday and re- encounter with Bayern. sulted in Manchester City I am really confident that vs Borussia Dortmund, Real Leicester past Manchester our team will be determined to Madrid vs Liverpool, Porto vs give their all in what will be one Chelsea, and Bayern Munich of the biggest matches in Cham- vs Paris Saint-Germain.

United and into semis West Ham’s CL chances DPA the visitors. days and been on a great run. The Foxes continued to Again Iheanacho was in- London “It feels great, the whole It just caught up with us, all press but were pegged back volved as he found the striker dented by Gunners comeback team are happy,” Iheanacho the games and travels.” Fred when United burst into life who skipped past a static Kelechi Iheanacho’s double told the BBC. set the tone for his own er- seven minutes before the Maguire but, with just Hen- DPA that we came back in the sec- fired Leicester City to a 3-1 win “We worked really well in ratic display early when he break. derson to beat, dragged wide London ond half and disappointed over Manchester United and a training to get ready for this lost the ball to allow Iheana- Paul Pogba found space on of the near post. with the first half,” Lacazette first FA Cup semi-final in 39 game, tactically worked really cho and Ayoze Perez to break, the left and his cross was dum- It prompted manager Ole West Ham’s Champions told Sky Sports. years on Sunday. well in training. Jamie Vardy’s initial cross was mied by Donny Van de Beek Gunnar Solskjaer into a quad- League charge was checked as “It’s really complicated when The in-form striker now “I think we were fitter than blocked but returned to the for Greenwood to sweep in ruple change with Luke Shaw, Arsenal came from three goals we do these kinds of games.” has nine goals in his last nine them in the game, that helped striker and Dean Henderson from eight yards. Bruno Fernandes, Scott Mc- down to snatch a 3-3 draw at the Hammers boss David games and booked a last four us. We passed the ball really parried his low effort. Six minutes after the Tominay and Edinson Cavani London Stadium on Sunday. Moyes was criticized for his showdown with Southampton well.” Vardy wasted a fine open- break, Tielemans - who is the brought on, which did little to The Hammers looked to be unadventurous selection at at Wembley next month. The Europa League is now ing soon after but Leicester Foxes’ chief creator without change United’s fortunes. cruising towards a victory which Manchester United last week- Youri Tielemans also net- United’s only realistic chance were sharper than United and the pair - restored their lead. And former Manchester would have seen them draw end, but against the Gunners ted to put the Foxes – four- of a trophy this season with were gifted the lead by Fred af- The midfielder swapped City striker Iheanacho - who level with Chelsea in fourth after he unleashed Lingard, Bowen, time runners-up – a game Manchester City unlikely to be ter 24 minutes. passes with Iheanacho to drive scored a hat-trick against goals from Jesse Lingard, Jar- Said Benrahma and Michail away from their first FA Cup caught in the Premier Legaue. United tried to pass their towards goal and, as Fred SheffieldU nited last week - rod Bowen and Tomas Soucek Antonio. final since 1969. “We didn’t have the spark way out from the back and, struggled to keep up, United’s sealed Leicester’s progress put them in complete control. All four were involved as Mason Greenwood did tonight - but it’s understand- when Maguire played Fred defence parted to allow the with 12 minutes left when he But own goals from Soucek West Ham raced into a two-goal haul United level in the first able,” said United manager into trouble, the midfielder Belgium international to find was left unmarked to head in and Craig Dawson hauled Ar- lead with only 17 minutes gone. half – after Fred’s mistake Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose sold Henderson woefully the bottom corner from 18 Marc Albrighton’s free kick senal, at times shambolic in First Antonio played a presented Iheanacho with the side won 1-0 at AC Milan to short. yards. from two yards. the first half, back into the one-two with Benrahma and opener. progress in Europe on Thurs- It allowed Iheanacho to Alex Telles drilled wide as Leicester meet South- match and Alexandre Laca- reached the byline before cut- It was just Leicester’s sec- day. “This team have been fan- nip in, round the goalkeeper United looked for an instant ampton in the last four on the zette’s late header earned the ting the ball back to Lingard, ond win over United in 23 tastic in the last three or four and tap into an empty net for response before Vardy should weekend of April 17 with Chel- visitors a point. who took a touch on the edge of years but a deserved one as months. his 12th goal in 18 FA Cup ap- have ended the tie after 58 sea meeting Manchester City “My feeling is mixed be- the area before arrowing a fierce they outplayed and outfought “We played every three pearances. minutes. in the other tie. tween being proud of my team drive beyond Bernd Leno. Tuchel’s run rolls on as Atletico survive late penalty to beat Alaves DPA Chelsea beat Sheffield Utd Barcelona Luis Suarez earned leaders DPA Yet United’s bright start ul- Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Berlin timately proved fruitless - Chel- Alaves on Sunday in La Liga, sea striking first when Norwood but the hosts had goalkeeper Chelsea’s unbeaten start un- diverted Ben Chilwell’s effort Jan Oblak to thank after a late der Thomas Tuchel rolled on as beyond Aaron Ramsdale. penalty save. Oliver Norwood’s own goal and Norwood was almost at Diego Simeone’s side a late Hakim Ziyech strike sent fault for another goal before maintained their six-point lead the Blues into the FA Cup semi- half-time when his stray pass over second-place Real Madrid finals with a 2-0 win overS hef- was intercepted by Christian with 66 from 28 games, while fieldU nited on Sunday. Pulisic, though Ramsdale Barcelona can reduce the gap The last four draw then rushed out to spare his team- back to four later with a win at paired Chelsea with high- Chelsea’s Moroccan midfielder mate’s blushes. Real Sociedad. flying Premier League leaders Hakim Ziyech (R) celebrates with Displaying some terrific The victory was particu- Manchester City in the semi- teammates after scoring during footwork, Pulisic engineered larly welcome after they were finals to be played the week- the English FA Cup quarter final another chance straight af- knocked out of the Champions end of April 17. against Sheffield United at Stam- ter the restart, but Ramsdale League by Chelsea in midweek Atletico Madrid’s Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez challenges Alaves’ French defender Florian Lejeune (R) Appearing in their 15th FA ford Bridge in London on Sunday. again stood firm. and their recent struggles in La during their Spanish League match at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on Sunday. (AFP) Cup quarter-final since the Chelsea won 2-0. (AFP) McGoldrick should have Liga, which have seen Barca turn of the century - the most built on Ramsdale’s save, only and Real gain ground on them. the crossbar. important, on Wednesday Gerard Moreno opened of any side - Chelsea were not rather nervy fashion before to head wide of a gaping goal After a tight first half, Stefan Savic conceded a we were knocked out of the the scoring for Villarreal from at their sharpest at Stamford hitting the Blades on the break from point-blank range. Suarez sent Atletico Madrid penalty with a couple of min- Champions League and after the penalty spot after five min- Bridge on Sunday but, as they and securing their progression Kepa had work to do soon ahead with his 19th league goal utes remaining for an elbow that the weekend is always dif- utes, with Carlos Bacca dou- have done in many of their thanks to Ziyech, reaching the after - McGoldrick’s strike of the season, the division’s top on Luis Rioja but Atletico’s ficult. Real Madrid and Barca bling the lead in the 67th. 14 matches under new man- semi-finals for the fourth time partner Oli McBurnie forcing a scorer behind former Barce- Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak are strong but we’re focusing Alex Fernandez pulled a ager Tuchel so far, managed to in five seasons. smart save out of the Spaniard. lona team-mate Lionel Messi. decisively flung himself to his on ourselves and there are 10 goal back two minutes later for grind out a result. Playing at the end of a dif- Rhian Brewster then saw The Uruguayan forward right to keep it out. finals to go.” The defeat leaves the visitors who fought in vain Norwood’s own goal put ficult week personally follow- a strike deflected into the headed home well from Kieran “Luckily today I saved a Alaves 19th and two points until the end to take some- Chelsea ahead, with David ing the death of his brother, side netting. Chelsea dealt Trippier’s whipped cross from penalty late on and we got the from safety after Elche, 17th, thing from the clash. McGoldrick missing a golden Phil Jagielka might have put the knockout blow when sub- the right in the 54th minute. three points,” said Atletico drew 1-1 at Getafe earlier on. The victory took Villarreal, chance to restore parity when he United ahead early on but stitute Ziyech drilled in from Atletico almost doubled goalkeeper Oblak. “It’s bad luck Villarreal earned a hard- seventh, within two points of headed wide from five yards out. failed to generate enough close range at the end of a their lead shortly after but to concede a penalty like that, fought 2-1 win over Cadiz, sixth-place Real Betis, while Chelsea made their for- power on his header to trou- sweeping counter to ensure Fernando Pacheco tipped (but) the referee blew for it. while Valencia beat Granada Cadiz are 15th and six points tune count, holding firm in ble Kepa Arrizabalaga. the Blues progressed. Marcos Llorente’s effort onto “The three points are by the same scoreline. above the relegation zone. Sports Monday, March 22, 2021 15 Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab: Maryam is dressage champion

Tribune News Network Saleh and Jassim Adel as sec- Doha ond and third respectively. The grand finale of the sea- Following her distin- son’s Longines Qatar Equestri- guished performances through an Tour Longines Hathab will the year (2020-21) Maryam conclude with the 12th round Ahmed Al Semaitt emerged as of showjumping next Satur- the overall champion in Level day (March 27) after which 1 Medium Championship all overall winners of various dressage event of the fourth categories as also each round season of Longines Qatar winners will be awarded. Equestrian Tour Hathab Sup- It is noteworthy that that ported by The Social and Sport Longines Hathab 2020-21 Contribution Fund and organ- was conducted despite the ized and conducted jointly by challenges due to the corona- the Qatar Equestrian Federa- virus (COVID-19) pandemic tion and Al Shaqab (Member, challenges with many of the Qatar Foundation). Future Riders’ winner being honoured during one of the rounds of rounds being held behind Maryam had finished sec- Hathab by Omar Al Mannai, Vice-Chairman, Organizing Committee, closed doors at Qatar Eques- ond in the 11th and final round Longines Hathab. trian Federation’s indoor are- at Al Shaqab’s Longines Indoor na as per the guidelines of the Arena on Saturday but contin- 174 points followed by Jas- with 164 points from six rounds, Ministry of Public Health for ued to stay atop the rankings sim Muhammad Al Fahd Al followed by Fahd Abdel Karim the safety of all participants, having accumulated a total of Kuwari (144), and Ghanem and Majed Abdel Rahman. organisers and fans. 165 points having participated Maryam Ahmed Al Semaitt astride Rythm at Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab on Saturday. Nasser Al Qadi (139) points. The first level saw Hadi The fourth season of Lon- in six rounds of Hathab. In the Future Riders’ an- Mansour Al Shahwani with gines Hathab championship is Maryam Al Boinin finished 146 points, while Jassim Al 136 points. ship (Level 2), Asmaa Yasser nual competition, Cain Monty 154 points take the top prize also main partnered by Exxon- as the overall runners-up with Jaham Al Kuwari is third with In the Prelim Champion- Mohammed has topped with emerged best in the second level followed by Barzan Azzam Mobil And Global Peace.

QATAR MOTO3 TEST AMIR CUP VOLLEYBALL Masia decimates lap record to lead Red Bull KTM Ajo 1-2 at Losail

Al Wakrah Sports Club scored a convincing 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-22) win over Al Shamal SC in the preliminary round of the Senior men’s Amir Cup qualifying at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall on Sunday. Lee Zii Jia wins

Spaniard Jaume Masia of Red Bull KTM Ajo. All England Moto GP ing. Losail Gabriel Rodrigo (Indone- sian Racing Gresini Moto3) Open men’s title Jaume Masia (Red Bull KTM was fifth quickest, 0.072 off Ajo) went quickest on Day 3 of Guevara, who was in turn only the Moto2™ and Moto3™ Of- 0.015 off Foggia. Sixth went ANI Malaysia in 2017. ficialTest at the Losail Inter- to Day 2’s quickest man John Birmingham Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara national Circuit in Qatar, top- McPhee (Petronas Sprinta won the All England women’s ping the combined timesheets Racing), ahead of 2020 Rook- Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia on title as he defeated Pornpawee on Sunday by three tenths and ie of the Year Jeremy Alcoba Red Bull KTM Ajo rider in action at the Losail International Circuit on Sunday. Sunday won the All England Chochuwong 21-12, 21-16 in with a lap quite a chunk faster (Indonesian Racing Gresini Open men’s title as he defeat- the finals. than the previous record, al- Moto3). Romano Fenati (Ster- find out soon enough as the Lowes, Bezzecchi and Gardner Moto2™ career. Fastest rookie ed Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen India’s challenge in the All though it will remain unoffi- ilgarda Max Racing Team) Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar be- will leave the test happy, and throughout, the Spaniard is on in the summit clash. England Open had come to an cial as it was set in testing. kept his consistency to end gins on Friday. so too will Jake Dixon (Petro- course for an incredibly im- The 22-year-old defeated end on Saturday as PV Sindhu And who was closest on his the day eighth for Husqvarna, nas Sprinta Racing) as the Brit pressive debut race weekend. Axelsen 30-29, 20-22, 21-9 in lost her semifinal clash. tail? His rookie teammate Pe- ahead of Filip Salac (Rivacold Lowes, Bezzecchi and rounded out Sunday in fourth. So too, now, is Albert Arenas the summit clash which lasted Sindhu on Saturday dro Acosta, as both the 2020 Snipers Team) in P9. Dar- Gardner end Sunday After a wrist injury that could (Inde Aspar Team) though as for one hour and 14 minutes. crashed out of the ongoing All Red Bull Rookies Cup win- ryn Binder (Petronas Sprinta within just 0.048 have been a career-threatener, the reigning Moto3™ World With this win, Malaysia’s ti- England Open after losing to ner and 2020 FIM Moto3™ Racing), quickest on Friday, Sunday at the Official getting straight back into the Champion shot up into the tle drought came to an end and it Thailand’s Pornpawee Cho- Junior World Champion Izan rounds out the top ten. Moto2™ and Moto3™ Qatar top five is no mean feat. top ten on Sunday, only 0.052 is after four years, that someone chuwong in the semi-final. Guevara (GasGas Gaviota As- 11th was third rookie Xa- Test saw Sam Lowes (Elf Marc That top five on Day 3 of off fellow rookie Fernandez. from the country has managed The reigning world cham- par Team) continued their vier Artigas (Leopard Racing) VDS Racing Team) snatch P1 the test was completed by Dix- Arenas’ teammate Aron Canet to win the All England Open. pion lost to sixth seed Chochu- incredible rookie form, with as he settles into Moto3™ as a in the intermediate class, but on’s teammate Xavi Vierge, completes the top ten, sliding Lee Chong Wei had last wong in straight games 21-17, Guevara taking fourth. Be- debuting full time rider with a the top three was covered by who was fastest on Saturday. down from second on Day 1 won the All England Open for 21-9 in 45 minutes. tween the two debutants, podium already under his belt, just 0.048 as Marco Bezzecchi Sixth place goes to Bo and Day 2 but another with Leopard Racing’s Dennis Fog- with Jason Dupasquier (CarX- (Sky Racing Team VR46) took Bendsneyder on Day 3 as the some key consistency. gia was third overall. pert Pruestel GP) putting in a second and Remy Gardner Dutchman continues to im- Stefano Manzi (Flexbox The conditions were good solid 12th on Sunday. Niccolo (Red Bull KTM Ajo) third. press upon his move to Per- HP40) takes P11 by just 0.003 once again on Day 3, with Ma- Antonelli (Avintia Esponso- All three will likely be start- tamina Mandalika SAG Team ahead of another impressive sia’s best lap taking a second rama Moto3), Kaito Toba ing the year expecting to chal- and Kalex. He was only 0.033 rookie in the form of Ai Ogura off the fastest effort on Satur- (CIP Green Power) and Sergio lenge for wins, and their tests off Vierge as he made a late (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia), day. That best lap came late in Garcia (GasGas Gaviota Aspar only underlined their speed. leap up the timesheets, and is with yet another right be- the day but it was a cracker, a Team) completed the top 15, The conditions were fair another who has been consist- hind him: Cameron Beaubi- 2:04.263 as he pipped team- the latter despite a crash – on Sunday once again, and ently improving. er (American Racing). The mate Acosta by three tenths rider ok. Lowes’ best is the quickest Nicolo Bulega (Federal Oil American was only 0.016 off and set that new, unofficial That’s it from the test, now lap of the test as preparations Gresini Moto2) ends Sunday Ogura too... and pipped com- scorcher. The two Red Bull all that’s left to do is race. Will continued for the coming race in seventh, another late to patriot Joe Roberts (Italtrans KTM Ajos have been consist- the timesheets look similar weekend(s). move up the timesheets but Racing Team) by 0.011. Mar- ently quick, as have Guevara once the race weekend begins? The gaps one again show doing so in style. cel Schrötter (Liqui Moly In- and Foggia, with the mix of Who has the pace in race trim we have a stunner in store, Style is also a good word to tact GP) completed the fastest veterans and rookies at the top and who’s ready to battle it out across the top three and describe the start of Raul Fer- fifteen, just edging out rookie making for interesting read- as only Moto3™ can? We’ll throughout the timesheets. nandez’ (Red Bull KTM Ajo) teammate Tony Arbolino.

Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia poses on the podium with the winner’s trophy after beating Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles final of the All England Open Badminton Championship at the Utilita Arena in Elf Marc VDS Racing Team (left) and Sky Racing Team VR46 riders in action at the Losail International Circuit on Sunday. Birmingham, England, on Sunday. (AFP) 16 Monday, March 22, 2021 The Last Word

Amir holds talks with president of Seychelles

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan held a session of official talks at Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday morning. HH the Amir and Ramkalawan witnessed the signing of memoranda of understanding for cooperation in the military and sports sectors. HH the Amir also hosted a luncheon banquet at the Amiri Diwan in honour of the Seychelles president and the accompanying delegation. (QNA)

Seychelles President visits Qatar Foundation: President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan was given an insight into the mission of Qatar Foundation (QF) during his official visit to Qatar. While at Education City, the president received an overview of QF ecosystem of education, science and research, and community development from the viewing balcony at the 2015 building (QF Headquarters). He also visited Qatar National Library, which is housed in Education City. (TNN) Dana Al Fardan composes her 2nd Agility, adaptability & digital transformation: COVID-19 saw QF embracing new normal musical ‘Rumi’ with Nadim Naaman Members of the Education City the experience of learning virtually community explain how shifts in to that extent,” he said. “It’s mainly Tribune News Network strategies and approaches amid due to the convenience, where two Doha a global pandemic kept people people easily arrange their times to connected, produced positive out- meet virtually from the comfort of Dana Al Fardan, one of the Middle comes and raised optimism their homes for a learning experi- East’s leading contemporary compos- ence. ers, has announced her second major “Another advantage of having stage musical ‘Rumi: The Musical’, Tribune News Network a shared online space that directly along with writing partner and West Doha connects volunteers and seekers, is End star Nadim Naaman, also featur- that, it eliminates cultural barriers, ing West End and Broadway star Ram- Human nature has a tendency to Zenon Isaac Simon Jones with two people interacting without in Karimloo. develop, expand, and constantly having to be physically in the same ‘Rumi’, based on a story about the find avenues that could lead to pros- “It enabled us to continue to place.” 13th century philosopher and poet perity and self-achievement. It is provide community classes, events The Community Connections Rumi by Evren Sharma, follows Dana demonstrated within social circles, and activations which people can initiative is expected to grow over the and Nadim’s 2018 musical debut, Dana Al Fardan Nadim Naaman whether by individuals or families, use to further their interests and next phases, as QF is also looking to ‘Broken Wings’ which premiered in as well as in the business sector and explore their passion through the expand it to other partner organisa- the West End to sell out shows at the arrangements by Nikki Davison and protagonists. institutions that work to serve socie- virtual world. What the pandemic tions or governmental entities in Qa- Theatre Royal Haymarket before tour- Middle Eastern musical supervision They are joined by Casey Al ty and aim to enhance people’s lives. has done is actually fast-forward the tar. ing the Middle East. by Maias Alyamani. The album is pro- Shaqsy (as Kimya), Soophia Foroughi For Qatar Foundation (QF), time within which we expected to Meanwhile, the Connecting for Dana said, “Composing for ‘Rumi’ duced, edited and mixed by Joe and (Kara), Sharif Afifi (Sultan Valed), which brings multiple, integrated reach our goals - the digital trans- Care platform offers an interactive has been the ultimate journey in un- Nikki Davison for Auburn Jam Music. Ahmed Hamad (Aladdin), Irvine Iqbal and intersected entities together un- formation achieved in a few weeks website - cfc.qa - that brings to- raveling components that are socially ‘Rumi: The Musical’ was recorded (Husam) and Alim Jayda (Sayyed). der one umbrella to support Qatar’s what might otherwise have taken gether volunteers and quarantined constructed from those that form our in London and Doha throughout the Completing the company are community and vision, the COV- 2-3 years.” workers for friendly conversations own personal truth and consciousness. COVID-19 pandemic. It features a Roshani Abbey, Amira Al Shanti, ID-19 pandemic was a gamechanger During the time of disruption and support in different languages In light of our shared experience this grand score which combines Middle Eva-Theresa Chokarian, Maëva Feitel- when it came to the strategies and and remote working, teams within to accommodate as much people year, with the world falling into disar- Eastern authenticity with classical in- son, Sasha Ghoshal, James Hameed, procedures that guide its day-to-day QF also started looking at differ- as possible. The project was im- ray, it has been an incredibly powerful fluences and contemporary musical Blythe Jandoo and Aliza Vakil. activities and operations. ent business models to further en- plemented in collaboration with and uplifting experience to retreat to theatre, with lyrics derived from Ru- The legacy of Rumi has touched Speaking about the business hance social connectivity in a time the World Innovation Summit for that place and discover the abundant mi’s poetry. millions around the world and contin- improvements and action plans of physical distancing. Its Commu- Health (WISH), QF’s global health- creative force that it offers. I am confi- ‘Rumi: The Musical’ will be re- ues to make an impact in its univer- that were required from an organi- nity Development team launched care initiative, Education Above All dent that we have created a framework leased on all major digital platforms sality and utilitarian nature; a legacy sational perspective, Zenon Isaac, two online volunteering initiatives, (EAA), the Ministry of Transport that will offer the audience the chance later this Spring, with further details to which has lasted eight centuries and community activation manager Community Connections and Con- and Communication and Modaris, to tap into that place on some level.” be announced soon. has inspired all nationalities, ages, within QF’s Community Develop- necting For Care (CFC Project), to which played a key role in the rapid ‘Rumi: The Musical’ will launch Nadim Naaman said, “Nearly three faiths and backgrounds. But how did ment division, said: “The needs of provide learning opportunities and creation of this platform amid the first with a full-length concept album, years after writing the first song, we are it all begin? the community have not changed, support to QF community and be- challenges posed by the pandemic. with Ramin Karimloo and Nadim excited to share ‘Rumi’ with the world. ‘Rumi: The Musical’ explores the and our mission and role to help yond during the pandemic. CFC currently has 7,322 users. Naaman heading a West End cast com- The journey has not been what we an- transformative and powerful relation- people stay connected had to con- Community Connections was Another initiative led by QF’s prising entirely of performers of Mid- ticipated, but I am most proud that we ship between Rumi and his mentor tinue even when the pandemic be- created as an internal platform Community Development team was dle Eastern, North African and South have created and recorded this piece Shams Tabrizi. From their first en- gan, but the question was: how do which provides a person-to-person an online community marketplace. Asian heritage, as well as featuring The in spite of the adversity of COVID-19, counter, Rumi and Shams were des- we continue to fulfil this mission virtual volunteering, where volun- “We believe that leaps of innovation Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. working remotely across continents. tined to converge for greatness; two among these circumstances? teers from across QF provide a cer- stem from times of hardship,” said ‘Rumi: The Musical’ will feature “The show’s integral themes of highly contrasting but brilliant minds, “Fortunately, at QF, we had a vi- tain service to help those who are Isaac. Ramin Karimloo, an actor, singer and personal discovery, reflection and the both seeking a higher purpose. sion for a digital transformation. It seeking to make use of their time by “In QF, we sought to extend our composer recognised mainly for his pursuit of fulfilment have been lived However, the impact of this ex- started about a year and a half be- learning something new. mission to support this community work for London’s West End longest and breathed worldwide due to the traordinary friendship on Rumi’s loyal fore the pandemic hit, when we de- For Simon Jones, a senior event of entrepreneurs, so we created an running musicals, including The Phan- pandemic, and the messaging of this wife, Kara, her daughter Kimya and cided to develop an Education City outreach and youth specialist at online marketplace – a platform tom of the Opera where he played the piece is perhaps even enhanced as a his sons, Sultan Valed and Aladdin is brand, social media accounts and QF, who had lived in Qatar since that offers them a virtual space to role of Phantom. result. We thank our entire team and clear, inviting resistance from Rumi’s an Education City App, all of which his childhood, he always wanted to display their products. It includes He also played leading roles in Les magnificent cast for their support, pa- faithful following with increasingly were designed to bring people into learn native Qatari Arabic, but never electronic payments and contact- Misérables, in addition to a number of tience and enthusiasm along the way.” intense and dramatic consequences. Education City physically, and have had the chance, nor the convenience less delivery, provides marketing other acclaimed musicals. Ramin Karimloo (as Shams Ta- What was the price, that the world now been launched. After the out- to do it. Community Connections fi- support for their projects, and of- The musical is orchestrated and brizi) and Nadim Naaman (Rumi) lead might receive the gift of Rumi’s genius break of the pandemic, it became a nally made it possible for him. fers unique, handmade, eco-friendly arranged by Joe Davison, with vocal the concept album cast as the central and spiritual legacy? digital destination. “I never thought I would enjoy goods for the community.”