Monday January 25, 2021 Jumada Al-Akhirah 12, 1442 Vol.14 no. 5164 qR 2

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PM meets Jordanian Interior Minister Work on project serving 1,360 residential plots in South Al Meshaf begins Amir, French QR514.9 million president project is expected to be completed by review ties Q4 of 2023 QNA Doha Tribune News Network Doha His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani met Minister The Public Works Author- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Interior of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Sameer Ibrahim Al Mobaideen and the accompany- ity (Ashghal) has commenced held a telephone conversa- ing delegation on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the close fraternal relations between the the work on the Roads and tion with President of the two countries and the ways of strengthening and developing them, especially in the security fields, in Infrastructure Project in French Republic Emmanuel addition to regional and international developments. The PM hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of South Al Meshaf (Package Macron on Sunday. the Jordanian Minister of Interior and the accompanying delegation. (QNA) page 2 8), which aims to develop in- During the phone ternal streets in the area and call, the French president improve the traffic safety. The Al Meshaf area through the erage Effluent network and congratulated HH the Amir project also aims to upgrade provision of upgraded infra- 39-km-long potable water net- on the occasion of the Gulf infrastructure facilities to re- structure services including work,” he said, adding that “the reconciliation and the posi- spond to residents’ needs and drainage networks, enhanced new sewage pipelines will be tive results of the 41st GCC urban growth in the future. local streets and dedicated provided and connected with Summit. ‘Delay COVID-19 vaccine second The project is located east cycle and pedestrian paths to Qatar’s main sewage network The phone call also of Al Ghariya Street in South improve the traffic flow and and the construction works dealt with bilateral rela- dose if exposed to infected person’ Al Meshaf area and west of The provide connectivity to public will also include an emergency tions between the two Southern Part of Doha Express amenities in the area. flood area with a total capacity friendly countries, means CATHERINE W GICHUKI will benefit from the vaccine Highway and is bordered by Al “The project’s scope of works of 24,000 cubic metre to pro- of supporting and enhanc- DOHA and develop immunity, one to Wukair Main Road. involves developing a road net- vide proper protection for the ing them, and the latest two weeks after your second The upgrading works will work with a total length of 20 entire area against flooding regional and international One should delay the second dose. Let’s take the COVID-19 be implemented in four geo- km equipped with road safety and excess rainfall.” developments. dose of COVID-19 vaccine by vaccine to protect ourselves graphical zones which will be features and street lighting as The Roads and Infra- 14 days if he/she gets exposed and those around us.” carried out successively, where well as road signs and marks. structure in South Al Meshaf to someone who has tested Dr Muna Al Maslamani, the duration of each phase The project also features Project is being implemented positive for the virus, accord- Medical Director of the Com- will be one year. The project a 20-km-pedestrian and cy- by Al-Tawfeeq Contracting ing to a senior Ministry of Pub- municable Disease Center at is scheduled for completion in cle track as well as the con- at a cost of approximately lic Health (MoPH) official. Hamad Medical Corporation fourth quarter of 2023. struction of 1,400 car parking QR514.9 million and is part Kuwait Amir The second dose of the vac- (HMC), said even after get- Head of the Southern Area slots,” he added. of the New Subdivisions Pro- cine is normally administered If you had ting the COVID-19 vaccine Section of the Roads Pro- “The project scope also in- gramme which is carried out appoints 21 days after the first one. And, established one needs to wear a mask and jects Department in Ashghal cludes a 26-km-long foul sewer by the Public Works Author- therefore, if one is exposed to contact with maintain social distance. Eng Ahmed Al Obaidly said network, 36 km of surface and ity and includes a number of HH Sheikh somebody who has tested posi- someone who has tested “While experts learn more the project will serve 1,360 groundwater drainage net- development projects across tive in between this period, the about the protection that residential plots in South work, 2 km of Treated Sew- Qatar. Sabah as PM second dose should be delayed. positive for the COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines provide QNA “If you had established the date for taking the under real life conditions, it Kuwait contact with someone who has second dose should be will be important for everyone tested positive for the COV- delayed by 14 days from to continue using all the tools His Highness the Amir of ID-19, the date for taking the the date of contact.” available to us to help stop the New smoking Phase I of educational survey for State of Kuwait Sheikh second dose should be delayed — Dr Soha Al Bayat, pandemic like wearing a mask cessation clinic Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al by 14 days from the date of con- Head of Vaccination over nose and mouth, wash- 2020-2021 academic year begins Sabah on Sunday issued tact. You will fully be protected ing hands often and staying at a decree appointing HH from COVID-19 infection after at MoPH least six feet away from peo- opens at HMGH Schools Evaluation Department of the Ministry of Education Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al a week or two from taking the ple who don’t live with you. As part of its strategic plan and Higher Education on Sunday began implementing the first Hamad Al Sabah as Prime second dose of the vaccine,” Dr COVID-19 vaccination and to offer smoking cessa- phase of the comprehensive educational survey for the academic Minister. Soha Al Bayat, Head of Vacci- given a second appointment following the MoPH recom- tion services across Qatar, year 2020-21 which is annually done for all government and pri- The Amiri decree nation at MoPH, said. for the second one. It is very mendations on how to protect Hamad Medical Corpora- vate schools and preschools. The first phase, which will last until included assigning the PM She continued, “When important to take the second yourself and others will offer tion’s Tobacco Control the end of Feb, includes four questionnaires: school question- to nominate new Cabinet you go to take the first dose of dose on time to maximize your the best protection from get- Center, which has been naire, preschool questionnaire, school principal’s questionnaire, members and submit their COVID-19 vaccine, you will be benefit from this vaccine. You ting COVID-19.” officially designated as a and the preschools director’s questionnaire, to be filled out by an names to the Amir of Kuwait WHO Collaborating Centre, online link for each school and preschool. (QNA) page 2 for approval of their appoint- opened a new dedicated ment, in addition to report smoking cessation clinic at it to the national assembly. Hazm Mebaireek General The decree is to be imple- Hospital (HMGH). mented from the date of its The new clinic will oper- issuance and published in QA raises over QR3.8 mn for ate currently on Thursdays, the OfficialG azette. The Ku- with plans to expand clinic waiti government resigned hours to cope with future de- on January 12. Educate A Child Programme mands as needed. Available to all citizens and residents atar Airways (QA) raised over QR3.8 mil- of Qatar, appointments at the Qlion for Education Above All (EAA) Foun- new clinic can be booked by dation’s programme, Educate A Child (EAC), calling 40240708 or by refer- during 2019 and 2020. ral from HMC physicians or Khater calls for efforts Since 2013, the airline has worked beside Primary Healthcare Centers. to build ‘resilient EAC, affirming its responsibility as a global The new clinic will corporate citizen to assist the communities it provide consultations by edu systems’ (PG 16 ) serves. As part of its efforts to promote the specialist physicians and initiative, an EAC video is played on board the nursing staff who have airline’s Oryx One in-flight entertainment during gers, we have and will continue to donate to been trained in the center all flights, to encourage donations for the most this worthy cause. With over 59 million primary to deliver smoking cessa- Al Khor Carnival: fun unlimited marginalised, out-of-school children around the school-age children in the world who currently tion services. The clinic The first edition of the Al Khor Carnival kicked off at Al Bayt German government world. have no access to education, we, as a global will offer various kinds of Stadium Park on Saturday. The carnival, which will go on until warns of attacks on “We are proud to continue our long-lasting corporate citizen, have a responsibility to give smoking cessation treat- February 6, is open for the public from noon to 10 pm. The partnership with Education Above All Founda- back to our communities,” Qatar Airways Group ments to those who wants entry is free for all, but there will be a charge of QR10 for the vaccine facilities (PG 7) tion. Since 2013, together with our passen- Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said. page 16 to quit smoking. PAGE 2 rides and QR100 for special shows. page 3 02 Monday, January 25, 2021

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Quick read PM MEETS JORDANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER Phase one of 2020-2021 Muraikhi meets Palestinian ambassador Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Mu- Minister of Interior educational survey begins raikhi met with Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Qatar HE Sheikh Khalid bin QNA school and preschool. HE Munir Abdullah Ghannam on Sunday. During the meeting, Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Doha The department urged they reviewed bilateral relations and other issues of common Al Thani met with school leaders to fill the ques- concern. (QNA) Minister of Interior of The Schools Evaluation De- tionnaires, which it consid- Jordan Sameer Ibra- partment at the Evaluation ered as a community mirror Shura Council committee studies draft him Al Mobaideen in Sector of the Ministry of Edu- that reflects the quality of the law on mortgaging movable funds Doha on Sunday. Dur- cation and Higher Education advanced education in all the ing the meeting, they on Sunday announced the be- schools in Qatar, via school The Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of the Shura reviewed the relations ginning of the implementation leaders surveys to get acquaint- Council held a meeting presided over by its Rapporteur HE Ali between the two coun- of the first phase of the com- ed with their experiences and bin Abdullatif Al Misnad Al Muhannadi on Sunday. During the tries and the ways of prehensive educational survey opinions on teaching and meeting, the committee studied a draft law on mortgaging mov- strengthening them, for the academic year 2020- learning in those schools, and able funds and decided to complete its study at its next meet- especially in the secu- 2021, which is annually imple- comparing between the gov- ing. (QNA) rity field, in addition to mented by the department for ernment and private education regional and interna- all the government and private performance indicators. Indian ambassador to hold tional developments. schools and preschools. The results of the ques- Open House on Thursday The prime minister The first phase, which will tionnaires are considered an hosted a luncheon last until the end of February, important tool to help the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal will hold banquet in honour of includes four questionnaires: ministry’s specialists in iden- Open House on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 3pm to listen the Jordanian minister school questionnaire, pre- tifying the problems facing to and address any urgent labour and consular issues of the and his accompanying school questionnaire, school schools and working to find Indian nationals in Qatar. The Open House will be held in online delegation. (QNA) principal’s questionnaire appropriate solutions to them, mode. Indian nationals who want to participate may register by and the preschools director’s in addition to identifying the sending email to [email protected]. (QNA) questionnaire, to be filled out quality of services available in through an online link for each each school across Qatar.

Juvenile Police Department and Behavioural Healthcare Center sign cooperation deal

Tribune News Network of experiences, cooperation in re- Doha search and studies, offering lec- tures, seminars and training work- The Ministry of Interior (MoI), shops to protect juveniles from represented by the Juvenile Police being exposed to causes and prob- Department, signed a cooperation lems of delinquency and supporting agreement with the Behavioural programmes for their protection. The new clinic will currently operate on Mondays with plans to expand clinic hours to cope with future demands as needed. Healthcare Center at the Officers He confirmed that the agreement Club of the General Directorate of would contribute to improving the Civil Defence on Sunday. joint work between the Juvenile The agreement aims to enhance Police Department and the Behav- HMC’s Tobacco Control Center opens cooperation between the two sides in ioural Healthcare Center. the areas of exchange of experience Nuaimi said the agreement be- and achieving common goals for the tween the centre and the Juvenile protection of juveniles and those ex- Police Department was an important new smoking cessation clinic at HMGH posed to behavioural deviation. step in the area of community part- The agreement was signed by nership between the government Tribune News Network of smoking cessation treatments as Brigadier Ibrahim Eissa Al Bouain- sector and civil society institutions, Doha needed. ain, director of the Juvenile Police which will enhance the exchange of Dr Mulla said the opening of the Department, and Rashid Mohamed experience and capacity. He stressed As part of its strategic plan to offer new clinic at HMGH represents an Al Nuaimi, director-general of the the centre’s desire to continue co- smoking cessation services across important addition to the Tobacco Behavioural Healthcare Center. operation with the MoI to provide Qatar, Hamad Medical Corpora- Control Center’s services targeting Brigadier Bouainain said the quality services to all members of tion’s (HMC) Tobacco Control residents in the rapidly growing In- agreement comes within the frame- society, considering the ministry as a Center, which has been officially dustrial Area and the surrounding work of promoting joint work be- strategic partner, hoping that the two designated as a WHO Collaborat- communities. tween the two parties in the fields parties will offer a lot of joint work to ing Centre, has opened a new dedi- “The new clinic will support of educational activities, exchange care for the targeted groups. cated smoking cessation clinic at the centre’s mission to raise pub- Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital lic awareness on the dangers of (HMGH). tobacco use in addition to pro- Tthe opening ceremony was viding health and medical advice, attended by Dr Ahmad Al Mulla, as well as behavioural support head of the HMC’s Tobacco Control and counselling for smokers to Center; Hussein Al Ishaq, executive Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital help them quit the habit,” said Dr director of HMGH; and Dr Ahmed Mulla. Ali Al Mohammed, medical director The new clinic will currently physicians or Primary Healthcare The Tobacco Control Center of HMGH. operate on Mondays with plans to Centers (PHCC). The new clinic will urges citizens and residents who The opening of the new clinic at expand clinic hours to cope with fu- provide consultations by specialist live in the Industrial Area or near HMGH marks a key milestone for ture demands as needed. physicians and nursing staff who Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital the centre in its expansion journey, Available to all citizens and resi- have been trained in the centre to and wish to quit smoking to book an following the opening of a smoking dents of Qatar, appointments at the deliver smoking cessation services. appointment with the new smoking Brigadier Ibrahim Eissa Al Bouainain, director of the Juvenile Police Department, cessation clinic at Al Wakra Hospi- new clinic can be booked by calling The clinic will offer those who cessation clinic and make use of its and Rashid Mohamed Al Nuaimi, director-general of the Behavioural Healthcare tal last year. 40240708 or by referral from HMC want to quit smoking various kinds services. Center, sign the agreement for cooperation.

THAILAND, BURKINA FASO EMBASSIES JOIN MME’S TREE-PLANTING CAMPAIGN

The embassies of Thailand and Burkina Faso joined the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) in planting a variety of tree saplings as part of a broader initiative to plant one million trees in Qatar. Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of Burkina Faso HE Issa Pansy and Thailand’s Ambassador HE Nathabole Katahiran participated in the event. (TNN) Nation Monday, January 25, 2021 03

DEFENCE MINISTER MEETS ITALIAN CHIEF OF STAFF Anti-Corruption Academy dean praises Qatar for fighting corruption Dean of International Anti- enhance them were discussed Corruption Academy (IACA) during the meeting. Thomas Stelzer has praised the Ambassador Mansouri ex- efforts of Qatar in the fields of pressed Qatar’s appreciation for integrity and in combating cor- the prominent role the academy ruption, stressing the academy’s plays in combating corruption readiness to continue its fruitful and in transferring informa- cooperation with the relevant tion and experience to member Qatari institutions and bodies. states and the ways to face fu- Stelzer made the remarks ture challenges. during a meeting with Ambas- The International Anti-Cor- sador of Qatar to Austria and ruption Academy (IACA) is an CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS ITALIAN COUNTERPART: Chief of Staff of Qatari the Permanent Representative international organisation and Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim on to the United Nations and In- educational institution based Sunday met with Chief of Staff of the Italian Army Lieutenant-General Salvatore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed ternational Organizations in in Laxenburg, Austria. It con- Farina. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral military relations be- Al Attiyah met with Chief of Staff of the Italian Army Lieutenant-General Salvatore Farina in Vienna HE Sultan bin Salmeen tributes to assisting member tween the two friendly countries and the means of enhancing them. Ambassa- Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the military relations between the two Al Mansouri. states in strengthening anti- dor of Italy to Qatar HE Alessandro Prunas, Commander of the Qatari Amiri Land countries and the means of strengthening them. The meeting was attended by a number of Prospects for bilateral co- corruption systems through Forces HE Major-General Saeed Hussain Al Khayarin and several senior officers senior officers in the armed forces. (QNA) operation between Qatar and various education, training and in the Armed Forces attended the meeting. (QNA) the Academy and the ways to research activities. Qatar Charity: Education key to development and better future

Tribune News Network growing demand for textbooks, Doha during the 2020-2021 academic year, Qatar Charity published Hundreds of millions of and distributed 4,123,308 text- children are out of school all books. The distribution of the over the world, and hundreds textbooks took place at the end beIN turns to HEC Paris of millions of children and ado- of 2020 in the Idlib governorate lescents cannot read and write. and the western Aleppo coun- In addition, there are troubling tryside in the northwest of Syria. in Qatar for leadership figures released by the United International Nations on the International partnerships Day of Education, which takes Qatar Charity has joined development programs place on January 24 each year. several international initia- As Qatar Charity (QC) believes tives to serve education in cri- Tribune News Network tential individuals who will ben- in the effective role of educa- sis situations, in particular the Doha efit from the rich and diverse tion in improving people’s lives Supporting Education Qatar Charity has estab- and repair of educational insti- QUEST initiative sponsored by learning environment of HEC and eliminating ignorance and in Qatar lished a number of multi-service tutions, the provision of school the Qatar Development Fund BeIN Media Group has en- Paris, helping them to be more illiteracy, it attaches great im- As Qatar Charity is eager to centers in a number of coun- bags, textbooks and school fees, (QFFD). tered into a corporate partner- effective in their roles through- portance to educational and cul- contribute to the implementa- tries, including Sudan, Somalia and the provision of e-learning It is a Qatari initiative that ship with HEC Paris, one of out their careers. This MoU tural projects that are being im- tion of the Qatar National Vision and Bangladesh. These centers services to ensure quality edu- seeks to provide education and the world’s leading providers of demonstrates our commitment plemented in different countries 2030 in the social, economic have schools and all educational cation for all. Over the last five training to nearly 400 thousand executive education and ranked to support national develop- around the globe. and cultural spheres, it has ex- facilities. Qatar Charity has re- years, the total beneficiaries of Syrian people in Syria and Jor- #1 in the Financial Times Euro- ment, in line with the Qatar Na- Qatar Charity’s education tended educational support to cently opened a multi-service Qatar Charity’s education pro- dan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey. pean Business Schools Rank- tional Vision 2030, to create a sector projects include devel- orphans and children from low- center in Kyrgyzstan. The centre jects for Syrian displaced per- The total amount of the initia- ings 2020, in an effort to create knowledge-based economy and opment and relief projects. income families as part of the is aimed at more than 18,000 sons and refugees have reached tive is more than USD 100 mil- leaders that drive performance. to develop tomorrow’s lead- Right to Education “Charity Starts at Home” ini- people from orphan families more than 1.2 million children. lion. Tareq Zainal, Chief Finan- ers. The partnership with beIN Qatar Charity has imple- tiative. The assistance covered and residents of the surround- Qatar Charity has provided World Refugee School cial & Human Resources Of- emphasises their faith and trust mented more than 900 edu- a number of expenses, such as ing area. It’s about a school. caravans equipped with school Qatar Charity has also con- ficer, commented on the MoU: in our leadership development cation projects worldwide, school fees, uniforms, school Qatar Charity is also spon- benches, air conditioners, writ- tributed to the World Refugee “Our people are our most im- programmes and demonstrates benefiting 177,000 students in bags and transport costs, and soring 4,032 students and 2,919 ing boards, heaters, fire extin- School initiative as a founding portant assets and investing in our desire to work with talent- 2020. Hundreds of educational others, which benefited thou- teachers to provide them with guishers and first aid kits for member of its Global Board of them will help us create future developing firms and leaders projects have been launched to sands of students in 2020. all the favorable conditions. 2,500 children directly. Directors, aimed at providing leaders who can make a differ- who drive performance.” provide equal educational op- Qatar Charity has made it Education in Textbooks quality education to refugees ence. We are pleased that the The International Executive portunities for all, to build new possible for companies and vari- Crisis-Hit areas Qatar Charity, with the sup- and displaced persons around programme portfolio of HEC MBA, ranked #3 in the world educational facilities and to re- ous entities within the country Qatar Charity works in the port of the Qatar Development the world. Qatar Charity has Paris will empower and equip by the Financial Times in 2020, store the damaged ones. Qatar to support students in their field of education in more than Fund (QFFD), has printed text- entered into several agreements IN’s mid-to senior staff with provides executives with key Charity is also working to raise social responsibility. As part of 30 countries in Africa, Asia and books for primary, preparatory with international organisa- practical business knowledge skills to expand their knowl- awareness of the importance of its “Teach Me” initiative, at the Europe, focusing on the crisis- and secondary school students tions to protect education in and unparalleled leadership. edge and leadership capabili- the right of the underprivileged beginning of the academic year, hit areas where Qatar Charity in northern Syria. These text- crisis-hit areas, including an Our efforts to develop the capa- ties. It is a practical and inten- to education, in addition to sup- Qatar Charity distributed school is working to protect education books have been distributed free agreement with UNICEF in So- bilities of our employees are in sive 18-month programme that porting and training teachers uniforms to orphaned students, in the face of challenging situ- of charge to all students in north- malia to build and rehabilitate line with Qatar’s National Vi- helps participants to broaden and improving their standard of benefiting hundreds of students. ations. Qatar Charity works on ern Syria, estimated at almost 10 schools, meet the needs of 60 sion 2030, as part of the human their understanding of the so- living. Education for All the establishment, furnishing half a million. In response to the schools and train teachers. development pillar that aims to cial, economic and environ- build a knowledge-based econ- mental aspects of international omy.” business, as well as to develop According to the Memo- skills for the implementation randum of Understanding of their vision. The next intake CNA-Q’s CPE department delivers online healthcare training (MoU), beIN MEDIA GROUP of EMBA is scheduled for April employees will have access 2021. Tribune News Network rect response to the COVID-19 in Qatar have faced disrup- assisted in overseeing the aca- professionals in Qatar with to the full range of HEC Paris The specialised Master’s Doha pandemic and country-wide tion to their continued educa- demic development and qual- their continued education. programmes, including the degree in Strategic Business measures in Qatar, and fully tional development as a result ity throughout this transition. “Rapid change to the sta- International Executive MBA Unit Management is the second The department of Continu- align with Qatar’s Department of the pandemic. Through our We are proud to have contrib- tus quo as a result of the world (EMBA), ranked #3 world- degree programme offered by ing and Professional Educa- of Healthcare Professions efforts, we have been able to uted positively towards health- COVID-19 pandemic has revo- wide by the Financial Times HEC Paris in Qatar. Also deliv- tion (CPE) at the College of (DHP) accreditation guide- support the evolving needs care sector in the State of Qa- lutionised the way we now in 2020, the specialised Mas- ered in a flexible 15-to 18-month the North Atlantic–Qatar lines. of individuals and groups in tar,” he added. design our professional devel- ters in Strategic Business Unit modular format, the specialised (CNA-Q, in collaboration with More than 1,085 partici- the healthcare community by Since the pandemic began, opment courses,” said Dr Su- Management (SBUM), short Master’s programme begins the college’s School of Health pants have so far enrolled and ensuring continuity in their Qatar has responded in a timely haim. “This not only applies to programmes and executive cer- with a core curriculum focused Sciences (SHS), has success- successfully completed courses learning and development,” way with the implementation healthcare sector training as tificates. Employees admitted on strategy, finance, leadership fully transferred and delivered from CNA-Q’s healthcare sec- said Dr Suhaim Khalaf Al Jo- of its own country-wide lock- all of our new courses are now to the programmes will ben- and change management. The a series of healthcare training tor training series on key sub- saiman, manager of CNA-Q’s down restrictions in an effort to specifically developed for both efit from preferential corporate programme reflects the com- courses online. jects such as Medical Safety in Continuing and Professional reduce spread of the virus. online and classroom deliv- partnership school fees and will mitment of HEC Paris to con- The courses, developed the Elderly, Healthcare Infor- Education. CNA-Q rose to the chal- ery.” also be eligible to participate in tribute to the development of to support professionals in mation Management, Com- “The Department of Con- lenge by providing synchro- The college will launch a HEC Paris masterclasses, webi- a knowledge-based economy Qatar’s healthcare sector, munications in Healthcare, tinuing Professional Educa- nous online activities in com- full needs-analysis survey to nars and information sessions. in Qatar and to strengthen the were previously only offered Basics of Healthcare Research, tion provided logistical, opera- pliance with accreditation help provide more targeted and Providing full support to the competitiveness of companies through face-to-face delivery, Clinical Decision Making and tional and technical support standards combining high- accessible interactive learning partnership with beIN, Dr. Pa- in the region. The next special- but have since been transi- Health & Wellness Empower- to achieve the highest stand- quality education with innova- to healthcare professionals, blo Martin de Holan, Dean of ised Master’s intake is sched- tioned and redesigned for op- ment. ards of CPD delivery while tion and interactivity - seam- supporting the development of HEC Paris in Qatar, said: “We uled for January 2021, with a timum online delivery as a di- “Healthcare professionals the School of Health Sciences lessly supporting healthcare quality healthcare in Qatar. are proud to develop high po- further intake in October 2021.

ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES AT AL KHOR CARNIVAL

The first edition of the Al Khor Carnival began at Al Bayt Stadium Park on Saturday. The event will run until February 6 and is open for the public from noon to 10 pm. The carnival features more than 50 restaurants and markets opened for guests, be- sides various entertainment activities for different age groups. Games zones for children and diverse performances are also available during the days of the event. Snoonu, a commercial delivery company that owns an application for food and grocer- ies delivery on the Internet, is an official sponsor of the event.The carnival includes a selection of vendors on Snoonu app that serves drinks, snacks and great deals for consumers. (TNN) 04 Monday, January 25, 2021 Nation QRCS strengthens humanitarian cooperation with MSF Tribune News Network Doha

Secretary-General of Qatar Red Crescent Soci- ety (QRCS) Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Sunday met with Humanitarian Representative of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the Middle East and MES students shine at inter North Africa Antoine Bieler to discuss collaboration in hu- school elocution competition manitarian fields. Bavisha Rajesh of Class XI total of 150 students from 13 The meeting was attended and Arun Muhil V of Class IX Indian schools participated in by Executive Director of the of MES Indian School bagged the online competition. A total Medical Affairs Division at the first and third prizes, re- of 15 students contested repre- QRCS Abdullah Sultan Al Qa- spectively, in the senior cate- senting MES Indian School in tan and Head of International gory at the Grand Finale of Dr the preliminary round and six Relations & International APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial of them were selected for the Humanitarian Law (IHL) Dr Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) Secretary-General Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi with Antoine Bieler, Humanitarian Representative of Mé- Inter School Tamil Elocution Grand Finale. Fawzi Oussedik. decins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the Middle East and North Africa, in Doha on Sunday. Competition conducted virtu- In all, nine Senior cat- During the meeting, they ally for all Indian school stu- egory students, nine Junior discussed the existing coop- significant role of QRCS in He called for closer com- This, he asserted, is a top ture. According to Dr Ous- dents recently. category students and 12 Sub eration between the two sides supporting the medical sec- munication between the two priority for QRCS’s foreign op- sedik, the agenda of Bieler in- S Ralph Oadin of Class-VII Junior category students took in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Soma- tor where both organisations parties at the levels of head- erations, especially the protec- cludes meetings with QRCS’s of the school secured consola- part in the Grand Finale which lia and many other countries, operate. “I am not new to the quarters and field personnel. tion of health workers. Medical Affairs Division and tion prize in the Junior catego- was conducted online for nine exploring the opportunities Movement,” said Bieler. “For- On his part, Hammadi The QRCS secretary-gen- Relief and International Divi- ry of the competition. prizes. Principal of MES In- to enhance their relations by merly, I was representative of commended MSF as a prestig- eral welcomed any proposals sion. He revealed mutual un- The topics of the competi- dian School Hameeda Kadar launching joint humanitarian the International Committee ious medical humanitarian or- to be agreed upon during this derstanding on a framework tion were ‘Education leads to congratulated the winners programmes. of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the ganisation that serves human- visit, which would be followed agreement and publications growth’, ‘Wings of fire’ and for their remarkable achieve- The guest highlighted the MENA region.” ity all over the world. by a series of visits in the fu- on medical and IHL issues. ‘Knowledge saves our life’. A ment. (TNN)

MoCI recalls Honda Odyssey, Pilot models of 2018-202 and Waseef organises seasonal flu Fuso FI models of 2017-2019 The Ministry of Commerce sion system that could cause and Industry, in cooperation the vehicle to break down. vaccination drive for its staff with DOMASCO-Doha Mar- The recall campaign is keting Services Company, part of the ongoing efforts of Tribune News Network and easily. Honda dealer in Qatar, has an- the Ministry to protect con- Doha In line with the state’s nounced the recall of Honda sumers and ensure that car efforts to limit the spread Odyssey, and the 2018-2021 dealers follow up on vehicle Waseef Company, a pioneer of COVID-19 and in accord- Pilot models due to audio defects and repairs. in the field of real estate man- ance with the directives of display and rear-view camera The ministry said that agement and marketing, in the Ministry of Public Health, may not function properly as it will coordinate with the cooperation with the Ministry Waseef adhere to the health a result of program failure, dealer to monitor the main- of Public Health, recently or- and safety guidelines for em- and the possibility of sudden tenance and repair work and ganised a special campaign to ployees during the campaign disappearance of vehicle data will communicate with cus- enable all employees working by requesting for workers’ on the dashboard display, tomers to ensure that they on projects managed by the green Ehteraz colour and which may lead to the failure have made the necessary re- company to receive the sea- maintaining social distanc- of the programme. pairs. sonal flu vaccination. ing and wearing masks at all In addition, MoCI , in co- The ministry urged all The campaign, which was times. operation with Al wajba Es- customers to report any vio- organised in Barwa Al-Bara- Waseef thanked the min- tablishment, dealer of Fuso lations to its Consumer Pro- ha Labour Accommodation, istry for its contribution to vehicles in Qatar, announced tection and Anti-Commercial one of the largest projects de- the success of the campaign, the recall of the 2017-2019 Fraud Department, which veloped by Barwa Real Estate which is of additional impor- Fuso FI models due to a pos- processes complaints, in- Group to support society and comes within the framework its keenness to protect its against seasonal flu in this tance in protecting employ- sible defect in the propeller quires and suggestions improve the living conditions of Waseef’s commitment to employees, especially those winter and facilitate their ees and their families in the shaft fasteners and suspen- (tnn) of the workers in Qatar), its social responsibility and working on project sites, access to the vaccine quickly midst of COVID-19 pandemic. Mall of Qatar hosts HMC’s blood donation campaign Cultural Forum honours office-bearers of Indian Tribune News Network Doha Mall of Qatar (MoQ) hosted community apex groups the blood donation campaign ‘Qatar, It’s in our blood’ or- ganised by Hamad Medical Tribune News Network Corporation (HMC) recently. Doha The HMC blood donation drive is part of the national Cultural Forum Qatar campaign ‘Qatar, It’s in our hosted a reception ceremo- Blood’ aimed at encouraging ny in honour of the newly- citizens and expats to donate elected office-bearers of blood and support the strate- three apex bodies of the gic blood reserve to respond Indian community in Qatar to emergencies on time. under the aegis of the In- The campaign is also part Mall of Qatar General bility programme. We have dian Embassy in Doha. of Mall of Qatar’s corporate Manager Emile Sarkis said, always contributed to such The ceremony was at- social responsibility and lo- “Mall of Qatar is proud to col- campaigns which received a tended by presidents and cal efforts to support national laborate with Hamad Medical huge response from shoppers managing committee mem- entities, especially medical Corporation and support its for such a noble humanitarian bers of Indian Cultural crews, as well as community blood donation campaigns, case. Center (ICC), Indian Com- members. which are extremely impor- “The Corporate Social munity Benevolent Forum Mall of Qatar’s blood do- tant to serve our community Responsibility programme is (ICBF), and Indian Sports nation campaign under the and respond to their urgent at the core of Mall of Qatar’s Centre (ISC). theme ‘People live when Peo- needs. Our thanks and grati- business model. The mall Addressing the audi- ple Give’ received a massive tude goes to them and Qatar’s is committed to supporting ence, Dr Taj Aluva, presi- response from the mall’s em- entire medical crews for their the national effort in various dent of Cultural Forum ployees and staff, as well as dedication and help. Mall of fields. It is a stakeholder in who chaired the ceremony, shoppers who donated blood Qatar is committed to con- achieving sustainable develop- urged the new office-bear- in the dedicated mobile trucks tributing to various initiatives ment that positively impacts ers to rise up to the aspira- which was stationed at the that benefit ourcommunity social, economic, and environ- tions of the Indian diaspora mall from 3pm to 9pm. within its social responsi- mental factors.” in Qatar and devise plans mental challenges facing the (members of ICBF Manag- felicitated. to strengthen and empower Indian expatriate commu- ing Committee) and Safeer They included Dr Mo- the community at all lev- nity in Qatar and sought co- Rahman, Sheji Valiyakath, han Thomas who won the els. He pledged all possible operation from Cultural Fo- T S Sreenivas and Varkey Pravasi Bharatiy Samman support and cooperation rum for all such initiatives. Boban (members of ISC conferred by Indian gov- from Cultural Forum for all Dr Mohan Thomas, Managing Committee). ernment, Mohammed Kun- the programmes and initia- president of ISC, said his Majeed Ali, general ji who won the ICBF Ap- tives of the apex bodies in priorities included better- secretary of Cultural Fo- preciation Award, Shihab this respect. ment of sports and fitness rum, presented a report on Valiyakath who won the PN Baburajan, presi- facilities for the commu- the organisation’s recent ICBF Humanitarian Award dent of ICC, said the or- nity and to support Qatar’s humanitarian initiatives. and Siddiq Alavuddin who ganisation would take some preparations for the 2022 Cultural Forum office- won the MediaOne Brave innovative and result-ori- FIFA World Cup as well bearers Sasidhara Panicker, Heart Award. Cultural Fo- ented steps to extend its as numerous other global Thomas Zacharia, Moham- rum’s Community Service reach in the spheres of arts, sports events which are med Kunji, Abida Subair, Wing members were also culture and humanitarian scheduled to be held in Qa- Rasheed Ahmed, Moham- felicitated in recognition of service and exert all efforts tar. med Rafi, MajeedA li, Sund- the MediaOne Brave Heart to turn the organisation The event was also at- aran, Alavikutty, Rasheed they won recently. into a reliable agency for all tended by Afsal Abdul Ma- Ali, Chandra Mohan and Muneesh A C, general Indian expatriates. jeed, Anish George Mathew Thaseen Ameen presented secretary of Cultural Fo- Ziad Usman, president and Sajeev Sathyaseelan mementos to the office- rum, welcomed the guests of ICBF, said the forum (members of ICC Manag- bearers of apex bodies. and Mohammed Kunji, vice would strive to find solu- ing Committee), Vinod V During the ceremony, president, proposed the tions to some of the funda- Nair and Sabith Saheer some award winners were vote of thanks. World Monday, January 25, 2021 05 UN warns staff against flying with Pakistani airlines over fake pilot licenses

dpa In an advisory to staff seen crew have died in four plane The UN advisory applies over suspicions about their A320 crashed in the southern Islamabad by Pakistani media over the crashes in Pakistan. Human to more than a dozen Paki- qualifications and “dubious” Pakistani city of Karachi in weekend, UN security officials error was found behind three stani airlines, including the licences. May, killing 97 passengers The United Nations is said “caution is advised on of the four crashes, raising national flag carrier, Pakistan Following the announce- and crew. advising its staff not to travel use of Pakistan-registered air questions about the pilots’ International Airlines (PIA). ment, PIA were banned from PIA was involved in two on Pakistani airlines due to operators.” abilities. Aviation Authority (CAA) said In June, Pakistani au- flying to EU states for six of the four airplane crashes to concerns over potentially fake Over the last decade, Responding to reports it was assessing the situation thorities had asked airlines to months. The crackdown came have taken place in Pakistan licences of pilots. around 450 passengers and on Sunday, Pakistan’s Civil and working on a solution. ground more than 150 pilots after a PIA-operated Airbus in the past decade. Russia detains more than 3,400 11 workers rescued from Chinese gold Navalny supporters at mass demos mine after 2-weeks dpa Russia’s children’s rights commissioner said around 300 minors were among those taken into custody Beijing

dpa Eleven miners were lifted Moscow to safety on Sunday after being trapped 600 metres More than 3,400 people were underground for two weeks detained when demonstrators following an explosion in took to the streets across Russia Toilet brush a gold mine in east China’s to demand the release of jailed Shandong Province, state dissident Alexei Navalny, civil In many cities, demonstrators media reported. rights activists said on Sunday. held up toilet brushes - an The first rescued work- Of those, at least 1,360 allusion to the claim there is er, who is said to be in an Rescuers save a Chinese miner were detained at the largest an Italian toilet brush worth “extremely weak physi- wearing a black patch in Qixia, of Saturday’s protests in the €700 ($850) in the bathroom cal condition,” was raised on Sunday. (afp) capital Moscow, activist portal of Putin’s giant palace shortly before noon on Sun- OVD-Info said. day. A total of 22 miners Another 523 detentions Ten more, one of whom were trapped after the were made in St Petersburg. es which the Kremlin denies. was injured, were raised mine blast on January 10 Russia’s children’s rights Earlier this week, Navalny’s in four separate groups commissioner said around 300 team released a video titled “A through the mine’s ventila- in Qixia, under the city of minors were among those tak- Palace for Putin,” claiming to tion shaft throughout the Yantai en into custody. show that the long-standing afternoon. Tens of thousands of pro- leader has built a “tsarist em- A total of 22 miners testers gathered in 100 cities Police detain a man during a rally in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow on pire” on the Black Sea funded were trapped after the mine were said to be in good across the length and breadth Saturday. (AFP) by bribes. The video had been blast on January 10 in Qix- physical and psychological of Russia on Saturday, from the seen 77 million times by Sun- ia, under the city of Yantai. condition. Rescuers suc- far eastern city of Khabarovsk 40,000 people joined the pro- ports, the 54-year-old suffered 44-year-old was sentenced to day morning. One miner has been ceeded in lowering food to Kaliningrad on the Baltic test in Moscow, with police a traumatic head injury. She is 30 days of pre-trial detention The Kremlin has dismissed confirmed dead and the and medical supplies to the coast, for some of the largest estimates for attendance of the unconscious in hospital. Inves- at a snap trial on Monday. the accusations as a “lie.” In condition and whereabouts group. demonstrations seen under unauthorized rally far lower. tigators said they would look Navalny and his team have many cities, demonstrators of the remaining 10 are still More than 600 people President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, a video show- into the case. dismissed allegations of parole held up toilet brushes - an al- unknown, according to Chi- and 400 pieces of equip- Navalny’s team spoke of a ing a police officer kicking Navalny returned from re- violations as a politically moti- lusion to the claim there is nese news site The Paper. ment remain on site for con- “grandiose all-Russian action” a woman in St Petersburg ceiving treatment in Germany vated attempt to silence him. an Italian toilet brush worth Before Sunday, contact tinuing rescue operations, and has vowed to continue the prompted outrage on social last weekend following an as- Navalny has blamed the 700 euros (850 dollars) in had only been established the state-run Xinhua news protests. networks. sassination attempt with the chemical attack on Putin and the the bathroom of Putin’s giant with 10 of the miners, who agency reported. Navalny’s team said According to media re- nerve agent Novichok. The FSB intelligence service - charg- palace. Deadline ends for foreign forces’ departure from conflict-torn Libya dpa that has drawn in foreign powers. tober 2020 ceasefire agreement as Cairo Turkey is the main backer of the the deadline set draws near for the UN-recognized Tripoli Government departure of all foreign fighters and A deadline for the departure of for- of National Accord (GNA) and has mercenaries from Libya,” the UN eign forces from conflict-torn Libya sent military personnel and equip- Support Mission in Libya said in a ended on Saturday without any indi- ment to support it against rival forces statement. cation that troops were pulling out. based in eastern Libya and led by They called on Libyan lead- On October 23, Libya’s warring Khalifa Haftar. Meanwhile, Haftar ers to accelerate the implementation sides reached a country-wide perma- is backed by Russia, Egypt and the of the ceasefire, including the “imme- nent ceasefire agreement in Geneva. United Arab Emirates. diate repatriation of all foreign fight- The deal included a three-month A UN mission and an interna- ers and mercenaries.” deadline for the withdrawal of for- tional follow-up group underlined On Saturday, delegates from the eign troops and mercenaries. their support for the ceasefire deal Tripoli government and the rival par- Libya has been in turmoil since on Saturday. liament based in eastern Libya said the 2011 overthrow of dictator “The participants reiterated their they reached an agreement on filling Moamer Gaddafi and has become a full and continued commitment to key state posts at talks in the Moroc- battleground for rival proxy forces the implementation of the 23 Oc- can resort of Bouznika.

Pirates launch deadly attack Nine dead on container ship off Nigeria after cyclone dpa board. Istanbul Turkish President Recep Tayyip Er- hits Africa’s dogan has spoken to the ship’s captain One person was killed and 15 others on the phone, according to his office. east coast kidnapped when pirates attacked a con- The ship, which sails under a Libe- dpa tainer ship in the Gulf of Guinea, Turk- rian flag, had been en route from the Maputo/Johannesburg ish state news agency Anadolu reported Nigerian capital Lagos to Cape Town in on Sunday. South Africa. At least nine people were The abducted crew members are The Istanbul-based shipping com- reported killed after tropi- reportedly from Turkey, while the man pany confirmed the attack, according to cal cyclone Eloise hit Africa’s killed was from Azerbaijan. Anadolu. east coast at the weekend The pirates, who attacked the vessel According to data from the Inter- with wind gusts of up to on Saturday around 300 kilometres off national Maritime Bureau (IMB), there 160 kilometres per hour and the Nigerian coast, have since departed were 195 pirate attacks on vessels last heavy rain. the ship, the report said. year - 33 more than in 2019. The majority of the deaths The freighter is now expected in The Gulf of Guinea, the Singapore were reported in worst-hit the Central African state of Gabon with Strait and Indonesian waters were par- Mozambican port city of Bei- three remaining crew members on ticularly affected. ra, according to authorities - most of them killed by falling trees. The districts of Buzi and Nhamatanda were affected Pakistan reports lowest coronavirus by severe flooding. The cyclone, named case numbers in two months Eloise by meteorologists, dpa increasing since early November, when weakened as it moved to- Islamabad the country reported similar case num- wards neighbouring Zimba- bers. bwe, Botswana and parts of Pakistan on Sunday reported the In response, restrictions were im- South Africa. lowest number of coronavirus infec- posed in virus hotspots and education- It came from the island tions in more than two months amid al institutions remained closed for over nation of Madagascar, where the pandemic’s second wave, as the two months, slowly reducing cases. authorities said there had country awaits a first batch of Covid-19 Markets, businesses and public been at least one death and vaccines from China. transport however continued to oper- flooding. At least 1,594 new cases and ate, and opposition parties regularly According to Mozam- 48 deaths were reported in the last held massive rallies attracting huge bique’s National Institute of 24 hours, according to the Health crowds - without the enforcement of Meteorology (INAM), Beira Ministry. rules on face-covering, social distance saw 250 millilitres of rain fall Daily infections had been steadily or other precautionary measures. within 24 hours. 06 Monday, January 25, 2021

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Vaccine Access: Biden’s First Big Foreign Policy Test: Think Of Others As a consequence of vaccine divide, healthy people Fixing COVID-19 Vaccine Mess are being inoculated in rich countries ahead of health workers and vulnerable in poor nations The new US president has laid out a national COVID-19 strategy, offering federal help to create he profit motive has been ceived only 25 — two dozen mass vaccination sites and build a public health workforce to do the jabs a catalyst to great improve- plus one — vaccines, compared Tments in the world, with with millions that have made many believing it to be a main it to nearly 50 more wealthy Trudy Rubin driver of innovation and devel- nations, including the United Tribune News service opment. In fact, it is a founda- States and countries of the Eu- tional principle of economist ropean Union. “The world is resident Joe Biden was absolutely cor- Adam Smith’s metaphorical on the brink of a catastrophic rect when he said “the world is watching concept of the “invisible hand,” moral failure,” he declared. all of us today,” as he delivered his in- which postulates that profit It is understandable that augural address on Wednesday from the seekers are beneficial to soci- all governments want to vac- very spot where a mob stormed the Capi- ety in general. cinate their citizens against Ptol two weeks before. But the profitmotive can a pandemic that has claimed Biden’s message “to those beyond our borders” and does sometimes conflict millions of lives. But nations was that “America has been tested and we’ve come with aspirations of a higher mustn’t think only of them- out stronger … We will repair our alliances and nature, such as the notion that selves. They must rise to a engage with the world once again. And we’ll lead, all life is of equal value. higher calling and consider the not merely by the example of our power, but by the This conflict appears to be needs of those without influ- power of our example.” playing out in the distribution ence, money and power. But beneath the warm — and relieved — con- of the COVID-19 vaccine. It is a “(W)e now face the real gratulations that poured in to Biden from lead- shameful display of self-inter- danger that even as vaccines ers of allied nations in Europe and Asia, lies an est at the real-time expense of bring hope to some, they be- undercurrent of uncertainty that our government others, a display that shines a come another brick in the can fully emerge from its partisan paralysis. The bright light on the darker side wall of inequality between the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the Trump team’s dis- of humanity. worlds of the world’s haves astrous failures with curbing COVID-19 and vac- The chief of the World and have-nots,” he lamented. cine delivery only deepen these worries. In other Health Organization has The WHO-backed words, they fear US democracy has become bro- lambasted drugmakers for “COVAX” vaccination program ken — and incompetent. Controlling the pandemic would not only gain Biden credit at home, but would reburnish America’s image abroad. special deals, motivated by is supposed to get vaccines to So the most immediate foreign policy message profit, that are getting the all countries, based on need. Biden can send to convince allies America is back to COVID-19 and domestic polarization — most poll near the out-of-control figures in the United States. vaccine in greater numbers That plan must be supported does not involve Iran or China or Russia. Rather, it respondents doubt Washington’s capacity to shape Yet, for various reasons, most (not all) of Amer- to richer nations. by America. It must be imple- requires the president to succeed in rallying bipar- the world. ica’s allies are also facing slow vaccine rollouts, so Director-General Tedros mented. tisan congressional support and management skills Of course, these doubts were magnified by the the Biden team has a chance to resurrect the US Adhanom Ghebreyesus con- Science and medicine have to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to much of the public assault on the US Capitol which shocked publics in reputation as a leader in science and competence. tends that healthier adults in risen to the challenge of this over the next three months, proving our system can allied countries (and delighted adversaries). The Unfortunately, it will have to create a vaccine dis- richer countries are getting historic pandemic by devel- still work with the right leadership. whole world could watch it live. tribution plan from scratch since Trump left none vaccinated before older peo- oping and bringing to market Controlling the pandemic would not only gain As Stanford University’s Larry Diamond, a lead- behind. ple and health care workers vaccines in record speed. Now Biden credit at home, but would reburnish Ameri- ing expert on democratic systems around the world, Biden has laid out a national COVID-19 strategy in poorer countries. He says humankind must stand up ca’s image abroad. said recently. “The world is very shaken with this in recent days, offering federal help to create mass vaccine makers have targeted with a singular interest: the To get a sense of how shaken Europeans have drama and the sense it confers of American democ- vaccination sites, including in stadiums, gyms and locations where “profits are protection of all life by bridg- become about America’s capacity, let alone leader- racy … in crisis and chaos, after years of deepening community centers, while building a public health highest.” He pointed to Guinea ing the global divide in access ship, you need only check out a survey of 15,000 polarization and the pathetic spectacle of the US workforce to do the jabs. National guardsmen as a poor country that has re- to those inoculations. people in 11 European countries done by the Euro- government in managing the pandemic and becom- would also be used. His goal is to vaccinate 100 mil- pean Council on Foreign Relations after Biden won ing the (global) epicenter.” lion in 100 days. the election but before Jan. 6. Indeed, many Americans don’t realize how His vaccine plan would also make greater use “Americans have a new president but not a new much this perception of a broken America was of the Defense Production Act to expedite vaccine country,” the survey concluded. “While most Euro- strengthened even before Jan. 6, by the Trump ad- production, along with glass vials, stoppers and sy- peans rejoiced at Joe Biden’s victory, they do not ministration’s COVID-19 failures. US technological ringes. And there would be regular briefings, and think he can help America make a comeback as the prowess has long been regarded as the gold stand- massive outreach, including to minority neighbor- preeminent global leader. ard internationally, so both allies and adversaries hoods, to try to instill trust in the vaccine. It gets worse. Among the key findings: were startled to watch the Trump administration let But none of this can happen without bipartisan Majorities in key member states believe that the the pandemic rip. support for the necessary funding — and without US political system is completely or somewhat bro- And the impressive US success in vaccine devel- cooperation from GOP officials who control distri- ken. Thirty-two percent overall — and 53% of Ger- opment was overshadowed by the lack of a national bution within states. mans — believe that, after electing Trump, Ameri- plan for the rollout, leaving it entirely to states who We will soon see if the GOP finally recognizes cans can’t be trusted not to choose “another Donald don’t have the manpower or funds. Hospitalizations that controlling COVID-19 is a national security Trump” next time. and deaths exploded in recent weeks, as the outgo- requirement, to convince a skeptical world that US A majority believe China will be more powerful ing president ignored them. democracy can still meet the test. A box of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vials on display in Longwood, than the US within a decade and would want their Meantime, although the coronavirus resurged Florida. (TNS) country to stay neutral in a conflict between the two in Europe and Asia, many countries had done so (Trudy Rubin is a columnist and superpowers. well in flattening the curve that their relative num- editorial-board member for the The (Tribune News Service) And after witnessing America’s halting response bers of fatalities and hospitalizations are nowhere Philadelphia Inquirer) My Granny Was Named Kamala. And Now, So Is My VP Dipti S Barot Kamala means lotus flower. Devi It was my father’s favorite moment of my Tribune News Service means goddess. Kamala is also another graduation, and let me note that I deliv- name for Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess ered the valedictory, yet decades later that y grandmother’s name was Kama- of wealth, usually seated serenely on her is the moment he relives with joy. la. She was born in a small slice of lotus-flower throne, bright pink lotuses I wish the harder-the-names-are-to- Mwestern India at a time and a place clutched in two of her four hands, a plate pronounce metric could be the definitive where the gift of learning was not equally of gold coins overflowing in abundance sign of progress. But in reality, it doesn’t bestowed between genders. If my father’s at her feet. work so neatly. And true progress is not memory serves correct, she was married in You hear again and again how much won so easily. her early teens and hardly had the benefit representation matters — how you can’t be My dear friend Rose had her home in of a fourth-grade education. Nevertheless, what you can’t see. So it was inevitable that Oakland, California, stolen from her dur- she raised six children who became college we would witness scenes of women across ing the subprime crisis. She knows she graduates, replete with advanced degrees. the country, women of all skin tones, won’t get her house back just because a My aunt’s name was Kamala. My weeping with joy and hugging their daugh- woman born in Oakland who looks like mom describes her as the sweetest sis- ters and celebrating in the streets because her named Kamala ascended to the vice ter-in-law one could ever dream of. I Kamala Harris was elected to the second- presidency of this country. It’s a fact she never met her because her life was cut highest public office in the land. She rose knows all too well because she lost her short on a highway in Uganda, as was to power on the shoulders of the moun- home under the presidency of a Black the life of her youngest child. My mom tains of women piled cairn-like under her, man named Barack. and three of her sisters, not yet teens, women who tried and failed, women who We can be in awe of the power of a were each assigned to care for one of Ka- tried and were swatted down, women who symbol while simultaneously acknowl- mala’s surviving four children, a great never really got a fair chance to try at all. edging its limits. We can hold these charge at such tender ages. A few months ago a lovely white child two realities, allow ourselves joy while My niece’s name is Kamla. She is a bi- who is growing up in my very lovely white looking forward and saying, onward. racial child of immigrants, named in hon- hometown was prattling on and on to me Because it is not about where you go or or of the grandmother she was destined about things in that perfect endearing way Kamala Harris is sworn as US Vice President by US Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia So- how high you reach, but about whether to never know. A businesswoman, an ath- that only children of a certain age do, and tomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff looks on at the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US you uplift others along the way. lete, she grew up in an America where her then abruptly said to me, “Your skin is president on the West Front of the US Capitol recently, in Washington, DC. (TNS) Kamala. A lotus flower that ascends life was less circumscribed by limitations brown like dirt.” above the surface. of the Kamalas who came before her. I immediately attempted to jujitsu years of Kamala Harris in the news — her is somewhat narrowed because of Vice It remains to be seen whether the My vice president’s name is Kamala. this moment into a teachable one because caramel skin glossy on magazine covers President Kamala Harris, even if by a ascension of Vice President Kamala Kamala Devi Harris. She, too, is a bira- it was expressed malice-free, with all the and reflected on front-page news spreads wisp of an eyelash width. Harris will uplift the millions of Roses cial child of immigrants. Our mothers wide-eyed innocence of a curious child. — will do to the psyche of the next wave When I graduated from college, one of this nation, those who lifted her up wore saris and were raised in a strict pa- I explained to her that I like to think of of lovely white children who grow up in of our wise faculty members opened the every step of the way. triarchal culture where they forged paths my skin as more of a milk chocolate, and my very lovely white hometown. I have ceremony by noting that during the com- to become women to be reckoned with, then lightly tap-danced around skin color to hope that the jump between my skin mencement roll call the harder the names (Dipti S Barot is a primary care raising brown-skinned daughters to be and differences. reminding a child of dirt and my skin re- become to pronounce, the greater the sign doctor in the San Francisco Bay reckoned with. I can’t help but wonder what four minding her of just about anything else that we are making progress as a society. Area)

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The warning US total coronavirus The British government has came as tighter caseload nears 25 mn somewhat rowed back on a claim that the mutant coro- coronavirus border Washington: Almost 25 navirus strain first discov- checks came into million people have contracted ered in Britain is deadlier the novel coronavirus in the than previous variants. force in Germany United States since the begin- Health Minister Matt ning of the pandemic about a Hancock said on Sunday the dpa year ago, according to data by government was “not exactly Berlin the Johns Hopkins University certain” about how much Britain’s Health Secretary Matt published on Sunday. The num- more deadly the mutation Hancock in London recently. (AFP) The German government ber of deaths related to the known as B117 was. said on Sunday it is preparing virus rose to almost 417,500, “Scientists do think that for possible attacks on vacci- according to the data, with it may be more deadly ... we nation centres, vaccine trans- 3,332 fatalities reported in the are not exactly certain about ports and vaccine makers. last 24 hours. how much more deadly,” Scientists do think that it There is an “abstract There were 172,650 new Hancock said in comments may be more deadly ... we threat” due to “the great me- infections recorded on Sat- carried by the Press Associa- are not exactly certain dia presence as well as the urday alone. The last record tion news agency However, about how much more high dynamics and emotion- number of daily cases was British scientists had proven ality” of the topic, the Ger- seen on January 2, when that the mutation, which was deadly man Interior Ministry said in 298,031 people contracted first discovered in south-east Health Minister Matt Hancock a government response to a the virus in 24 hours. England, was more trans- parliamentary question posed A medical assistant processes a sample from a rapid antigen test for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at The country of 330 million missible, he added. by the German Green party the reception of the nursing home for seniors in Froendenberg recently. (AFP) inhabitants has seen the larg- On Friday, Prime Minis- seen by dpa. est number of infections and ter Boris Johnson said there also need their vaccine but The ministry went on virus PCR test no older than will be empty,” Bruegger provide a test result could get deaths worldwide in absolute was evidence that the new are further down the queue,” to warn of protests by anti- 72 hours at the border. warned, adding that Spain tested at the airport. terms. Johns Hopkins Uni- variant is deadlier than the Van-Tam said, according vaxxers, coronavirus sceptics The concerned areas are supplies 30 per cent of fruit Meanwhile, Health Min- versity updates its data on a one that has prevailed so far, to PA. and conspiracy theorists that countries with an incidence rate and vegetables to Germany. ister Jens Spahn announced rolling basis. (dpa) the first time this was pub- Britain is vaccinating could get out of hand, result- from 200 cases per 100,000 in- Bruegger called for new that Germany would roll out licly suggested by a high-lev- hundreds of thousands of ing in property damage, cyber habitants within one week. rules that were consistent an experimental COVID-19 el official. people daily, with 5.8 mil- attacks and even physical as- This means drivers im- across Europe, for instance treatment with antibodies to been approved by medical au- Meanwhile, Jonathan lion of its 66 million inhab- saults on staff. porting fresh fruit and vegeta- so-called green lanes recom- prevent patients from devel- thorities in the European Un- Van-Tam, Britain’s deputy itants having received the The warning came as bles from Portugal and Spain mended by the European Un- oping severe symptoms. ion, but received emergency chief medical officer, urged jab so far. tighter coronavirus border have to provide a test result, ion with streamlined border Spahn told the newspaper approval in the United States. vaccinated people to stick to Speaking to broadcaster checks came into force in Ger- which in practice was almost controls for freight transport. Bild am Sonntag that Germa- “According to available coronavirus restrictions as Sky, Hancock also warned many, with distributors warn- impossible, Andreas Brueg- Federal police also con- ny had ordered 200,000 dos- studies, the medication can they may still pass on the vi- that England is a “long, ing that fresh food imports ger, head of the German fruit ducted additional controls at es of the medication. They will potentially help reduce the rus to others. long, long way” from being might be held up. trade association, told dpa. Germany’s largest airport in reportedly be distributed to amount of virus in the body “If you change your be- able to lift coronavirus lock- Germany now requires “We need a supply cor- Frankfurt, checking passenger hospitals in the coming weeks. and have a positive impact haviour you could still be down restrictions as case persons entering from coun- ridor for fresh fruit and veg- arriving from very high-risk The treatment, the same on the course of the disease,” spreading the virus, keeping numbers remained “incred- tries considered very high-risk etables also in corona[virus] areas as they descended their former US president Donald a Health Ministry spokes- the number of cases high and ibly high” with hospitals un- to present a negative corona- times, otherwise retail shelves planes. Those who could not Trump received, has net yet person said. putting others at risk who der intense pressure.

News in brief FBI investigating after homemade Three civilians killed in Turkish bomb damages California church attack in Syria tca/dpa first to be smashed and then we asking El Monte’s mayor to re- “We understand that what Cairo: Three civilians were Los Angeles had realized that the windows move the church from the city they preach can make people killed in a Turkish shelling were not smashed, that they has gathered more than 14,700 upset,” the group wrote in the attack on an area controlled The FBI and local authorities had actually blown out from signatures. statement released via social by Kurdish militias in north- are investigating an impro- some type of explosion.” There’s no indication that media. “However, we would ern Syria, a war monitor and vised explosive device attack The church’s pastor, Bruce the protests were related to the never promote, encourage or Syrian state media reported. at an El Monte church that Mejia, filed a police report arson threat or subsequent at- condone any violence or acts The dead were two children had been targeted by protests about two weeks ago after re- tack, Reynoso said Saturday. of harm. and a woman, who were because of its anti-LGBTQ ceiving an arson threat on so- “I don’t even want to talk “Our intent is to unite the French President Emmanuel Macron in Saclay, near Paris, recently. (AFP) killed in the attack unleashed teachings. cial media, said El Monte Police about the protests because it community and keep El Mon- on Saturday by the Turkish The attack took place early Chief David Reynoso. It’s too wouldn’t be fair in any way, te a safe place for all regard- forces and their allied mili- on Saturday at First Works soon to know whether the ex- shape or form to link the two less of gender identity, race or France’s Macron wants tias on the town of Tel Rifat, Baptist Church, authorities plosion was linked to the threat, together,” he said. sexual orientation.” the Syrian Observatory for said. No injuries were reported Reynoso said. “We cannot speculate that The city of El Monte has tougher measures after Human Rights added. Syria’s but the building was damaged. “We’re very thankful that anyone involved in previous been working with the of- state news agency SANA El Monte police arrived at no one was inside the church demonstrations is connected fice of Los Angeles County abuse revelations confirmed the attack, saying the scene shortly after 1 am and and no one was driving by dur- to or involved with this in any Supervisor Hilda Solis and it killed three civilians and saw smoke coming out of the ing the explosion that might way.” The group that organized the county Human Relations dpa news agency AFP, Macron injured seven others. Thou- windows, Lt. Christopher Cano have been injured,” he said. the protests, Keep El Monte Commission to defuse ten- Paris has instructed Justice Minis- sands of people participated told reporters. The church had been the Friendly, issued a statement ex- sions between the church and ter Eric Dupond-Moretti and in a funeral on Sunday for the “It appeared that the walls site of protests in recent weeks pressing “profound shock” and community members by try- Following the many re- Secretary of State for Children three who died and chanted to the church had been vandal- because its teachings promote said a demonstration planned ing to set up talks between actions to the publication of and the Family Adrien Ta- slogans against the attack, ized as well as all the windows,” bias against the LGBTQ com- for Sunday outside the church the two sides, said Alma Mar- lawyer Camille Kouchner’s quet to hold consultations and the Britain-based observatory Cano said. “(They) appeared at munity. An online petition would be canceled. tinez, El Monte city manager. book on alleged sexual abuse, come up with proposals on the reported. Turkey has estab- France’s President Emma- matter as soon as possible. lished a foothold in northern nuel Macron wants to bring in In early January, Kouch- Syria after it unleashed tougher measures to combat ner published a book about several incursions into the sexual violence in the family. alleged sexual abuse in her fa- war-torn country. (DPA) Brazilian hit song ‘Bum Bum Tam Tam’ reworked to promote vaccination Criminals must be pun- mous family. dpa one billion times on YouTube in vaccine theme, and the accom- University jab last week but ished for their past acts and The work has sparked a Rio de Janeiro 2018, addresses a woman and panying music video is also set the vaccine campaign’s start testimonies must be collected debate on incest and encour- Indonesia seizes calls for her to shake her rear. in the Butantan institute. was initially marked by com- from people who were also aged numerous people to Iranian, Panamanian A remix of the Brazilian hit Musician MC Fioti’s new The song includes a flute plications, in part because the victimized years and decades share their experiences of as- tankers for illegal funk song “Bum Bum Tam version “Bum Bum Tam Tam passage from a piece by the government in Brasilia kicked ago, Macron said in a video sault within the family under oil transfer Tam” that shifts the message (Remix Vacina Butantan)” en- late German composer Johann off earlier than planned under posted on his Twitter account the hashtag #metooinceste. to encouraging the public to courages the listener to head Sebastian Bach that MC Fioti public pressure. on Saturday. The hashtag is inspired Jakarta: Indonesia’s coast get vaccinated was released on to the Butantan research in- downloaded from the internet. President Jair Bolsonaro Children who are victims by #MeToo, which has been guard says it has seized two Saturday. stitute in Sao Paulo to get a Brazil issued emergency has repeatedly played down of incest and sexual violence representative of the fight tanker ships, one Iranian and The original song, which be- coronavirus jab. authorization for the Chinese- the coronavirus pandemic and must be better protected, the against everyday sexism, one Panamanian, for allegedly came the first Brazilian music The lyrics of the new ver- produced Sinovac jab as well publicly expressed disdain to- head of state said. abuse and coercion world- carrying out an illegal ship-to- video to be viewed more than sion have been adapted to the as the AstraZeneca/Oxford wards the Sinovac vaccine. According to the French wide for several years. ship oil transfer. Spokesman for the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency, Colonel Wisnu Pramadita said on Sunday the coast guard detected Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with Israeli police enforcing lockdown that the Iranian-flagged MT Horse and the Panamanian- dpa Clashes were reported also the country’s population of first dose gives 30-per-cent flagged MT Frea had turned off Tel Aviv in an ultra-Orthodox neigh- 9.3 million - have received protection. their automatic identification bourhood of Jerusalem and a first shot since the begin- “We are collecting every systems. “Upon inspection, Hundreds of ultra-Or- an ultra-Orthodox suburb of ning of vaccinations on piece of information,” the the coast guard saw that the thodox Jews clashed with Tel Aviv, as police tried to en- December 19, of whom 1 health minister added. two tankers appeared to be Israeli police in the southern force Israel’s third lockdown, million have also already Israel has emerged as the transferring illegal fuel ship-to- coastal city of Ashdod, as which has closed all educa- gotten the required second world leader in terms of the ship and deliberately covered police tried to close a reli- tional institutions except for dose three weeks later, speed with which it has been the ships’ hulls to conceal gious seminary that opened special education schools. Health Minister Yuli Edel- vaccinating its citizens. their identities,” Pramadita in defiance of coronavirus Some ultra-Orthodox rab- stein tweeted on Sunday. Netanyahu’s cabinet said. Many vessels began restrictions. bis have ordered institutions “We are just at the begin- however was scheduled to smuggling oil out of oil-rich Hundreds of ultra- to open, ignoring the govern- ning of the campaign,” Edel- vote on a proposal to all but country Iran following US sanc- Orthodox students tried ment-ordered lockdown rules. stein told British broadcaster entirely shut down Israel’s tions under president Donald to force their way into the Prime Minister Benjamin BBC. “We do see cases of only international airport for Trump, and while some of seminary, pushing and shov- Netanyahu’s cabinet and people that after getting the at least two weeks, in a bid the tankers are caught by ing a row of police enclosing police have faced criticism first dose still get sick with to prevent new virus variants the Iranian coastguard or the it, a statement said. that they have not been able Israeli security forces leave the vicinity of a Jewish Talmudic school the coronavirus,” he said. from reaching the country. Revolutionary Guard, many still Police also used force to to enforce the lockdown in which is open in violation of COVID-19 lockdown rules in the Israeli He said however there Under the proposal, Is- get through. According to Iran, stop ultra-Orthodox protest- some ultra-Orthodox areas. city of Ashdod recently. (AFP) were “some encouraging raelis would only be allowed this is organized crime and it ers from blocking roads. Fif- Israel meanwhile has become signs” of less severe cases to fly abroad for humanitar- is therefore difficult to catch teen suspects were detained, one of the first countries in The first teenagers were Tech vaccine on Saturday. and fewer hospitalisations ian or exceptional reasons. those responsible. (dpa) and 13 police officers injured the world to begin vaccinat- administered a first dose of More than 2.5 million after receiving the first dose. Cargo flights would continue in the clashes, officials said. ing teens against COVID-19. the US-German Pfizer/BioN- Israelis - over a quarter of A study has suggested a as scheduled. QAC introduces new Outlander Hybrid Electric PHEV page 10

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Kuwari leads Qatari delegation at GCC commerce QC to hold GAM ministers, Customs Union Authority Members meet online on Feb 15 Tribune News Network bership, will receive a link to follow Doha up and participate in the meeting. The statement also noted that if Qatar Chamber (QC) will hold its the quorum is not complete at the general assembly meeting (GAM) first meeting, the second meeting on February 15 online. The meet- would be held at 12 pm on March ing will be chaired by QC Chairman 3, 2021 regardless of the number of Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani. attendees. In a statement issued on Sun- Sheikh Khalifa has invited the day, the chamber said that due to chamber’s members and business- the current circumstances and in men to attend the meeting. The adherence with the precaution- meeting’s agenda includes review- ary measures taken to curb the ing the report of the board of direc- outbreak of COVID-19, the GAM tor on the activities of the chamber would be held electronically. in 2020. It also includes discuss- The online registration for at- ing the QC’s fiscal report for 2020 tending the meeting will start at 8 through the auditor’s report on the am on February 15 and will close final accounts and the statement of half an hour before the meeting income and expenses for the year. Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari on Sunday chaired the Qatari delegation in the meeting that brought together ministers of commerce through the chamber’s website It will also see approving the and members of the Customs Union Authority of GCC States. Attendees of the virtual meeting included Qatar General Authority of Customs Chairman Ahmed bin www. qatarchamber.com. estimated budget for the fiscal year Abdullah Al Jamal. The meeting touched on the outcomes of the workshop on measures blocking commodity flow in GCC intra-trade, as well as several related topics. After registration, each mem- 2021 and appointing a new auditor ber, who must have a valid mem- for the 2021 financial year. QBA, QFZA webinar highlights investment opportunities in Qatar Representatives of more than 112 French and German entities take part in the webinar entitled ‘How to start a business in Qatar Free Zones’

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The Qatari Businessmen As- sociation (QBA) in partner- ship with Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) organised an investment webinar on ‘How to start a business in Qa- tar Free Zones’ as part of the memorandum of understand- ing signed between the two entities in February last year. The webinar was chaired by Minister of State and QFZA Chairman HE Ahmad Al Sayed and QBA Chairman Sheikh Minister of State and QFZA Chairman HE Ahmad Al Sayed Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani. The webinar was also organ- ised in cooperation with QBA’s partners in France and Germa- ny, MEDEF International, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Qatar, as well as the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) in Germany. These institutions invited their members from French and German companies to at- tend the webinar. More than 112 companies participated in the event. From QBA, the webinar was attended by QBA Board Dignitaries take part in an investment webinar organised by Qatari Businessmen Association in partnership with Qatar Free Zones Authority. QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Member Saud Al-Mana, and QBA members Omar Al- global economy and requires platform for innovation where offered by the free zones in tions and digitisation, petro- swagen,” Hogrefe said. was very fast since the start Fardan, Nasser Sulaiman Al serious cooperation between world-leading companies en- Qatar compared to other free chemicals in addition to food Gaussin spoke about his of the business last Septem- Haidar, Khaled Al-Mannai, private sector institutions ter into cross-sector partner- zones in the region. Misnad security, and agricultural. experience with Qatar Free ber. The company was able Faisal Al-Mana, Ihssan Al-Kh- and businessmen around the ships, creating entirely new confirmed that the free zones Monfront also spoke about Zones. He said, “We have re- to start manufacturing opera- iyami, Ali Abdul Reda Mash- world, which leads to know- value-chains. Such initiatives in Qatar provide many oppor- Qatar-French relations, which ceived a warm welcome from tions within six months from hadi, Dallah Holding Media how transfer that may help all are contributing to Qatar’s tunities and competitive ad- began in 1971 when Qatar the Qatari authorities, which the date of incorporation, he CEO Wassim Al Dayaa and parties overcome challenges growing economic outlook, vantages for companies seek- became a strategic partner helped in developing our expe- said adding that Qatar has QBA Deputy General Manager better and faster. which is substantiated by the ing to expand regionally and for France, and this was con- rience in establishing and oper- the advanced infrastructure, Sarah Abdullah. Sheikh Faisal said, World Bank prediction of 3 globally, including advanced firmed by the presence of ating businesses in Ras Bufon- and access to the supply chain Delivering welcome ad- “Through these webinars, QBA percent growth rate in 2021, infrastructure, a skilled work- major French companies and tas as part of the joint G.A.M.E. through logistical offerings dress note on the occasion, seeks to establish a network of the highest in the GCC region.” force, and 100 percent foreign banks in Qatar such as Total, project between Gaussin and a and seamless entry into local QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal relations between Qatari busi- The opening remarks were ownership, in addition to ben- Thales, Societe Generale and Qatari local partner.” and regional markets. “These bin Qassim Al Thani said, nessmen and their counter- followed by a panel discussion efiting from tax exemptions other companies that num- Gaussin continued talking are key factors that make the “The webinar is an important parts around the world in the moderated by Terry Martin, and partnership opportunities bered approximately 200. He about the free zones facilitat- free zones an attractive invest- step in a series of events that service of the national econo- an international broadcaster with major Qatari companies. stated that Qatar is considered ing the development of the ment destination for several QBA is organising to promote my, by supporting the state in at DW NEWS. Misnad also talked about to be a major investment hub company’s regional and global sectors, particularly advanced Qatar as a distinct investment its efforts to diversify sources of The panelists included the ease of procedures re- in the Gulf region. business, so that the company mobility,” he said. destination.” income and attract foreign in- QFZA Deputy CEO Abdullah Al quired to establish a company On his part, Hogrefe spoke started exporting its products The webinar concluded “We are seeking today to vestment, and benefit from the Misnad, MEDEF International and the speed of response to about the German-Qatari from the Qatari market to with Sheikh Faisal’s remark pave the way for businessmen privileges, incentives and infra- Member and Credit Agricole the various requirements of relations. New Zealand. where he invited everyone to in France and Germany to es- structure developed by Qatar.” CIB Deputy General Manager foreign companies, and the “Qatar is a key partner for “Qatar’s strategic location, study the investment opportu- tablish commercial and invest- QFZA Chairman said, Regis Monfront, Arab-German keenness to secure a fast and Germany at all levels, especial- in addition to the country’s nities and the many advantages ment partnerships in the free “The free zones witnessed Chamber of Commerce and In- efficient path to operations. ly at the economic level, which strong commitment to the offered by Qatar. zones of Qatar, and to benefit the joining of several global dustry (Ghorfa) Board Mem- Replying to a question is reflected in the huge Qatari transport and logistics sector He said that public and from the services provided by companies in 2020, includ- ber and Hogrefe Consulting about the sectors that French investments in Germany, ex- – in a most environmentally private sectors should work the authority to attract local ing companies in the logistics, Company Chairman Jurgen companies believe they have ceeded 25 billion euros in addi- friendly way - are in the inter- together to achieve compre- and foreign investors,” he said. emerging tech, and e-mobility Hogrefe and Gaussin Group the potential for establishing tion to the number of German est of the company’s business hensive sustainable develop- Sheikh Faisal also indi- sectors. This impetus high- CEO Christophe Gaussin. their business in the free zones companies operating in the Qa- and supports its develop- ment by 2030, attract foreign cated that this meeting comes lights QFZ as a destination for The panel discussion in Qatar, Monfront said that tari market that has reached to ment,” he said. investment and advanced tech- in light of the global pandemic attracting investment with its started with Martin asking innovative communication about 300 German companies, Gaussin also added that nology, and localise high level that has cast shadows on the advanced infrastructure and a Misnad about the advantages technology, smart cities solu- including Siemens and Volk- the establishment process competitive industries. Economy & Business Monday, January 25, 2021 09 Lulu Hypermarket launches India Fest 2021 Coinciding with the Indian Republic Day on January 26, the festival offers attractive discounts on a wide range of food, spices and ethnic clothing till Jan 31 Satyendra Pathak has made advancements in intro- Doha ducing a new range of products, fea- turing organic, low-fat, gluten-free LuLu Hypermarket, the leading re- and many more diet-based healthier tailer in Qatar, on Sunday launched food options in store that are gain- Indian-themed promotional cam- ing demand and trending among paign ‘India Fest’ across its stores in the health-conscious shoppers Qatar. across the world. Coinciding with the Indian A fusion of traditional art forms Republic Day on January 26, the from Bengali, Rajasthani, Kathak week-long festival highlights food and Odissi were held during the in- and fashion products with attractive augural ceremony in order to enrich offers on a wide range of food and the spirit of the festival. spices, authentic dishes, and ethnic Dr Alpna Mittal, the wife of the clothing till January 31 this year. Indian ambassador, inaugurated a The fest was inaugurated by In- promotion on Indian Silk and Eth- dian Ambassador to Qatar HE Dr nic Wear titled ‘Indian Silk and Eth- Deepak Mittal in the presence of nic Wear Festival 2021’ at the Saree Lulu Group International Director Section as part of the fest. Dr. Mohamed Althaf at LuLu Hy- A wide collection of pure natural permarket in Al Gharafa. and synthetic silk from India includ- A host of important dignitaries from ministries, Qatar Chamber, apex body office-bearers of Indian LuLu has flown in more than community organisations also par- 10,000 products in different ticipated in the event. As a major retailer with deep categories, from fresh fruits roots in India, Lulu Group has been and vegetables to meat, pack- organising the ‘India Fest’ for the aged food products, kitchen last two decades to highlight the essentials, and traditional unique quality and richness of the sarees and churidars for the Indian food products and to dis- week-long festival. seminate the culture and heritage of India while upkeeping the spirit of unity in perennial diversity. ing saris, readymade garments and The festival that celebrates the Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal inaugurates ‘India Fest’ in the presence of Lulu Group International Director Dr. Mohamed Althaf and other dignitaries dress material are on display and of- rich cultural diversity, heritage, tra- at the Al Gharafa branch of LuLu Hypermarket on Sunday. fered at discounted rates. dition, food, food habits, and the A new variant of reusable jute versatility of incredible India has bag was launched by the Indian en- been organised in cooperation of the voy during the inaugural ceremony. Trade Promotion Council of India Lulu outlets have also launched (TPCI), Agricultural and Processed ‘Buy 2 Get 1 Free’ promotion, which Food Products Export Development will continue to until January 29. Authority (APEDA) and The Indian This promotion includes almost all Silk Export Promotion Council. Indian and international brands of Speaking on the occasion, the menswear, ladies-wear, churidars, Indian ambassador said, “We are saris, children-wear, footwear and looking forward to this week-long ladies bags. Stocks of leading Indi- festival that brings Indian food, an brands of menswear, ladieswear, fashion and culture closer to Qatar. children-wear and footwear like I am sure this festival will draw a Louis Philippe, Arrow, Van Heusen, huge number of people from Indian Allen Solly, Peter England, Sunnex, and other communities in Qatar.” Killer, Sin, Sero, Oxemberg, Hush LuLu has flown in more than Puppies, Liberty are on display. 10,000 products in different catego- The previous editions of the ries, from fresh fruits and vegetables festival were very well accepted by to meat, packaged food products, the local and expatriate communi- kitchen essentials, and traditional ties alike. LuLu outlets have always sarees and churidars. been making sustained efforts to The festival will showcase a huge thaf said, “Generally we showcase some more additions. This week- cased during this festival. Some of granates from India will also be ensure uninterrupted supply of range of freshly prepared hot foods the versatility and diversity of In- long promotion will highlight a wide the products that are generally not made available during the festival,” global products at the best rates. from biryanis to curries, popular dian food products handpicked by range of India’s rich food products associated with India, like Saffron, he said. With the excellent combination of street foods, traditional sweets, and our well-spread supply chain in In- with a great selection of organic gro- will be available this time. Not many As a leading retailer with a well- high-quality offerings and organ- many more delicacies being pre- dia and across the world, which is cery essentials.” people know that India produces knit global supply network includ- ised logistics system, LuLu remains pared in-store during the festival. mostly flown in to keep its freshness “International FMCG products very high quality of saffron. Rare va- ing its own food processing plants to be the favourite shopping desti- Speaking on the occasion, Al- intact. However, this time we have made in India will also be show- rieties of apples, grapes and pome- and sourcing offices in India, Lulu nation in the region. QIB again voted ‘Best Islamic French manufacturing Bank in Qatar’ by IFN Readers confidence Tribune News Network Doha improves For the second consecu- tive year, Qatar Islamic Bank DPA (QIB) has been recognized as Paris the ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qa- tar’ by Islamic Finance News French manufacturing sen- (IFN), the world’s leading Is- timent improved in January, lamic finance publication and survey results from the statis- news provider. tical office Insee revealed on QIB achieved the award Thursday.The manufacturing through record number of confidence index rose to 98 in readers’ votes at the 16th an- January from 94 in December. nual edition of IFN’s Best This was the highest score Banks Poll; the unique ba- since February 2020. 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The industrialist’s MatePad Pro interact better Multi-screen Collaboration image, simply drag and drop it ond year in a row,” said Bassel QR3.055 billion for the year ers the convenience of bank- opinion on their production than before with the help of Sharing files between your in the email’s body to send it as Gamal, QIB’s Group CEO. 2019, despite the impact of ing remotely. This included during the past three months Huawei’s Multi-Screen Col- tablet and smartphone is just an attachment. “This result reaffirms COVID-19 and the decline in a number of new, innovative has again improved in Janu- laboration. an effortless drag-and-drop. Moreover, in today’s tech- QIB’s leading position within oil prices. functionalities added to QIB’s ary. Simply put, Multi-Screen Stream a movie on the Hua- driven world, that is dictated the banking scene in Qatar as The bank maintained the Mobile App, the launch of a The past activity index Collaboration lets you project wei Video app installed on by how easy we can reach and well as our ability to guaran- basic earnings per share at new Corporate Mobile App, climbed to 12 from 5 in the your compatible smartphone your phone and watch it on access the services we need, tee business continuity and QR1.21. Total assets of the and the structural revamp of previous month and the fin- and tablet to use apps, files and your MatePad Pro Play with Huawei ensured to create support our corporate and bank has increased by 6.6 the bank’s Internet Banking ished-goods inventory indi- drag-and-drop them between the tablet’s speakers for an im- an ecosystem of interactive individual customers during percent compared to 2019 channels. cator rose to 8 from 7. The both devices. mersive viewing experience or smart devices and Huawei ID the ongoing pandemic chal- and now stands at QR174.4 The bank took a proac- opinion of industrialists about First, you need to initi- even play games installed on Cloud services such as Hua- lenges,” he added. billion driven by a growth in tive response to the economic employment remained almost ate projection. Enable Wi-Fi your phone on the large screen wei Health, Huawei Music, “I would like to thank all the core banking activities. implications of the pandemic unchanged. and Bluetooth on the Huawei of the MatePad Pro for an en- Huawei Video and Huawei the IFN readers who partici- Financing activities regis- especially on SMEs, imme- The balance of opinion on MatePad Pro, next swipe down joyable gaming session. Themes. All these complement pated in the poll and reiter- tered a robust growth by 4.7 diately postponing financial expected workforce size rose on your Mate 40 Pro status one another and play a signifi- ate QIB’s commitment to our percent over 2019 to reach instalments for SMEs and marginally to -10 from -11 in bar to enable NFC (Near Field Huawei APP Multiplier cant role in enriching the over- customers’ financial well-be- QR119.1 billion. Customer de- taking part in the COVID-19 the previous month and re- Communication), Wi-Fi and This lets you open one all experience and connecting ing, to innovation and to the posits of the bank now stand National Response Guarantee mained below its pre-crisis Bluetooth functions. Tap the app in two separate windows. us with the things and people highest work standards. We at QR118.1 billion registering Programmes. level. NFC detection area of your This is brilliant for when you around us. 10 Monday, January 25, 2021 Economy & Business

The QAC introduces new Outlander PHEV employs two electric motors, one at each axle and a powerful 2.4-litre Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with enhanced fuel efficiency. Working together, the twin Electric PHEV in Qatar motors and petrol engine outperform a 3.0-litre petrol engine

Tribune News Network of the ceiling with incorporated Doha cabin lamp, seat belt reminder, pas- senger air bag cut off indicator and Qatar Automobiles Company, the Anti-theft sensor. With a dial type authorized general distributor of switch, the dual-zone auto air con- Mitsubishi Motors in Qatar, intro- 55km range 8-inch screen ditioner allows both the driver and duced the first Mitsubishi Outland- passenger to adjust cabin tempera- er PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric The Outlander PHEV The large 8-inch touch ture separately. Moreover, adjust- Vehicle) in Qatar. The new vehicle has a 13.8 kWh large screen Smartphone Link able vents are provided in the rear is part of the company’s expansion capacity battery achieving console to keep rear passengers plan to supply the Qatari market Display Audio intuitively comfortable. with friendly-environment vehicles 55km EV range alone operates music and contribute to sustainability. when fully charged playback and calls Loaded with Features Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 3 modes Charging It is no surprise that the Out- is displayed in Qatar Automobiles lander PHEV comes with an array Company showroom on Salwa New in Outlander A regular charger of features that make it even more Road and available for customers to PHEV is a Twin Motor takes up to 5.5 hours to ahead of its time. The Informative test drive. fully charge the vehicle, a Power Meter indicates energy us- Qatar Automobiles Company is 4WD feature which allows age, regenerative power, engine part of NBK Group which is sup- to select Normal, Snow quick charger powers up power (kW), EV output and more. porting the government’s effort or Lock modes 80% in under 25 Special PHEV Display Functions to encourage customers to switch are embedded into the Multi-In- to electric vehicles. In this regard, minutes formation Display to show vari- NBK Group has recently signed a ous PHEV functions including partnership agreement with the driving range indicator, EV Drive Ministry of Transport and Telecom- ratio indicator and energy flow in- munication to provide charging sta- dicator. tions in Qatar as part of the Group’s The Keyless operation system future vision and support the pillars facilitates locking and unlocking of the country’s National Vision all doors and tailgate with a press 2030. of a button on the outside of the Sheikh Faleh bin Nawwaf Al front doors or tailgate. Starting Thani, Managing Director- Auto, at the vehicle has never been easier, Nasser Bin Khaled Group, said, “As thanks to the push start button. Qatar is moving towards more en- The electric tailgate can be opened vironment-friendly options to save and closed automatically from a our natural resources and environ- switch located near the driver’s ment, we are pleased to support seat or through the Mitsubishi Re- this vision and introduce the first mote Control App. electric Mitsubishi Vehicle in Qatar. While the Electric Parking Brake This step complements NBK Group which is placed at the floor console collaboration with relevant authori- makes it easier to apply and release ties to promote electric vehicles and parking brake, the Brake Auto Hold provide electric charging station keeps the vehicle stationary even across Qatar”. if the brake pedal is released when Hisham El-Sahn, General Man- stopping at a traffic light. ager of Qatar Automobiles Com- Sheikh Faleh bin Nawwaf Al Thani, Managing Director- Auto, at Nasser Bin The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s interior has a modern and luxurious cockpit The large 8-inch touch screen pany stated, “The new Outlander Khaled Group with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at NBK’s Salwa Road with soft padded surfaces, high quality leather seats, a lustrous dashboard and Smartphone Link Display Audio PHEV is a perfect solution for those showroom in Qatar. centre console and an abundant legroom. (SDA) intuitively operates music looking for an electric SUV car, playback and calls with voice ac- thanks to its reliability and features. the Outlander PHEV enjoys a 13.8 or the vehicle needs more power vrability. The EV system optimally The result is a distinctive outline tions for a more enjoyable and safer We welcome all customers to do a kWh large capacity battery achiev- for acceleration, the engine oper- controls each of the driving modes that instils the next-generation eco- drive. The SDA also includes, built- test drive of the vehicle and experi- ing 55km EV range alone when fully ates as a generator to supply elec- so it provides the versatility to drive car with a unique presence. The in multifunctional memory naviga- ence the real driving pleasure and charged. The 2.4L Atkinson-cycle tricity to the twin motors. Parallel as a 100% electric vehicle, use the 2020 Outlander PHEV has a 2,670 tion, PHEV information about En- facilities. The Outlander PHEV is engine and generator are mounted mode engages at high speed driving engine to charge the drive battery, mm wheelbase, an overall length of ergy Monitor, Energy Flow and Trip the new generation’s best choice at the front of the car. The two high using the engine with assis- or drive using the mo- 4,695 mm, width of 1,800 mm, and information, Multi Around Monitor that meet all needs.” power motors that realize 60kw tance from the motors tors and the engine height of 1,710 mm views from cameras mounted on The Outlander PHEV employs output on the front and 70kw on when extra power at the same time, The front face enjoys stylish the front, rear and sides of the ve- two electric motors, one at each axle the rear offer strong acceleration is required while based on driv- headlamps that feature auto level- hicle (including a bird’s-eye view) and a powerful 2.4-litre Atkinson- and high manoeuverability with simultaneously ing condi- ling LED lighting for both high and and Apple CarPlay which allows for cycle petrol engine with enhanced Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) - charging the tions. low beams coupled with LED fog iPhone connection to SDA to easily fuel efficiency and improved noise The integrated control system, only battery. Charg- lamps. The Practically designed operate maps, music, calls, messag- reduction that work together to available from Mitsubishi Motors The ing the roof rails complement the elec- es and more through Siri. optimize performance according to which delivers incredible power newly intro- Outland- tronically controlled sunroof with Mitsubishi Remote Control of- driving preferences. Working to- and control, by optimally manag- duced Bat- er PHEV sunshade allowing to bring in sun- fers convenience, through the use gether, the twin motors and petrol ing AYC (Active Yaw Control), ABS tery Man- is as easy light and fresh air with ease. The of a smartphone to remotely con- engine outperform a 3.0-litre petrol (Anti-lock braking system) and Ac- agement as driv- rear spoiler has been optimized to trol the charging timer, reschedule engine. tive Stability Control (ASC) with features ing it, further improve aerodynamic per- charging for late at night when elec- Traction Control (TCL). The system provide ut- while an formance. tricity fees are low, monitor the re- PHEV Technology brings out the fuel potential of Twin most liberty to AC 230V maining charge time and enabling PHEV is a hybrid electric vehi- Motor 4WD without compromising choose between 10A regu- Advanced and Luxurious immediate or timer activation of cle equipped with a battery that can safety, comfort or fuel efficiency – Save mode, where lar charger Interior cabin cooling or heating. be recharged by either plugging it ensuring excellent driving stability the engine maintains can take up to The interior has a modern and into an external source of electric and intuitive, linear handling. battery charge level for 5.5 hours to fully luxurious cockpit with soft padded Technology for All power, or by its on-board engine By synchronizing the twin mo- later use. While the Charge charge the vehicle, a quick surfaces, high quality leather seats, Around Safety and generator. Just like all-electric tors and the engine, EV, Series Hy- mode will keep charging the bat- charger is perfect for adding mile- a lustrous dashboard and centre As one would expect, the Out- vehicles, plug-in hybrids discharge brid and Parallel driving modes are tery, the EV Priority mode will only age quickly for up to 80% capacity console and an abundant legroom. lander PHEV sets high standards cleaner emissions from the tailpipe seamlessly changed for optimized use the battery until charge drops in under 25 minutes. Power lumbar support on the for safety with an impressive array having sent power to the generators low CO2 emissions experience. The to an extremely low level. driver seat offers easy fore and aft of features. These include Forward powering the electricity grid of the quiet, smooth and zero-emission Also new to the Outlander Sharp and Sophisticated seatback pressure adjustment, re- Collision Mitigation System [FCM], vehicle. Charging the battery from EV mode is ideal for daily commute, PHEV is the Twin Motor 4WD fea- Exterior ducing strain to the lower back to Adaptive Cruise Control System the grid consumes significantly less the Outlander PHEV can achieve ture which allows to select Normal, The exterior of the Outlander enhance driving comfort. Together [ACC], Rear Cross TrafficA lert petrol than using the on-board en- best speed of 135 km/h while utiliz- Snow or Lock modes depending on PHEV hints at the car’s dynamic with other seat functions the opti- [RCTA], Automatic High-Beam, gine, resulting in fewer CO2 emis- ing the electric motors only. Series road conditions. The new separate styling while also expressing its mal driving position can match the Blind Spot Warning [BSW], Ultra- sions. Hybrid mode is activated when the Sport Mode switch is available for fun-to-drive SUV spirit, creating driver’s physique. The integrated sonic Misacceleration Mitigation Mounted underneath the floor, battery charge is running low and/ quicker response and agile manoeu- an instant and lasting impression. overhead console neatens the view System [UMS] Monday, January 25, 2021 11 Economy & Business

OPINION Intel to internally produce Why activist hedge funds target majority of its 2023 chips socially responsible firms, and

allowed several semiconduc- how executives and investors Most of its rivals tor competitors to leverage TSMC’s and Samsung’s pro- are currently cess technology prowess and can counteract them gain significant market share outsourcing at Intel’s expense. chip production Shares of Intel, which closed 6.5 per cent higher on Thursday’s regular trading, DPA declined around 5 per cent Santa Clara, California in the after-hours trading. In pre-market activity on Nas- Intel Corp is planning to daq, the shares are currently manufacture the majority of down around 4 per cent. its 2023 products internally, Loeb also had called for while it may outsource some, immediate change at Intel, according to incoming chief without which he warned that executive officer Pat Gelsinger. America’s access to leading- At the fourth quarter earn- edge semiconductor supply ings webcast, while talking will erode, forcing the US to about 7nm programme de- rely more heavily on geopo- velopment, Gelsinger said, “I litically unstable East Asia to am confident that the major- I am confident that the majority of our 2023 products will power everything from PCs to Mark Desjardine Rodolphe Durand ity of our 2023 products will be manufactured internally. At the same time, given the data centres to critical infra- be manufactured internally. breadth of our portfolio, it’s likely that we will expand our structure and more. ncreasingly powerful and influen- are less targeted if they practice very clear At the same time, given the use of external foundries for certain technologies and Swan had said in July last tial, activist hedge funds are forces financial communication to markets. breadth of our portfolio, it’s products. year that the company was Ito be reckoned with. With their con- Secondly, we examined the signals that likely that we will expand open to outsourcing its manu- troversial tactics aimed at maximizing companies send out both through their our use of external foundries Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger facturing. Swan now said the shareholder profit, they undermine sus- words and their actions. Companies with for certain technologies and company highlighted a chal- tainability practices, which they consider high CSR activities are less targeted if they products.” He said the com- lenge with 7nm technology in wasteful. Indeed, not only do they tend to practice very clear financial communica- pany will continue to leverage moving to EMC and then Vm- AMD, which leads the chip July and started a process to suppress the corporate social responsibil- tion to markets. Why? When investors the relationships it developed ware as chief executive. industry now, outsources its improve it, while evaluating ity (CSR) activities of the companies they have only vague financial information, they during the years with external According to Gelsinger, In- production to Taiwan-based the best approach for the 2023 target, they also target companies with turn to CSR actions to better gauge wheth- foundry partners, noting that tel, which employs more than TSMC, a company that also product line-up. stronger CSR records in the first place, as er a company’s strategic priorities misalign they can play a larger role in 110,000 people, is the only makes chips for Apple and While announcing strong a new study reveals. But its authors Mark with short-term shareholder primacy. the product road map due to semiconductor company in Nvidia. fourth quarter results, the DesJardine, Rodolphe Durand, and Emilio Conversely, if executives are clear about its disaggregated designs. the world that has the depth of Intel shareholder Third company noted that client, Marti also show that these companies their financial results and projections, He said more details on its intelligent silicon, platform vi- Point, the activist hedge fund data centre, memory and Mo- can divert the attention of activist hedge resources allocated to CSR are less likely to manufacturing plans for 2023 sion, design and manufactur- led by Dan Loeb, had asked bileye businesses each set all- funds, and that policymakers and socially be perceived as wasteful. In other words, central processing unit (CPU) ing capabilities, and scale that the chipmaker in December to time revenue records, and that minded investors can intervene, too. through their communication practices, products, as well as 2023 road its customers need to fuel their explore strategic alternatives, the demand for Intel’s innova- potential targets can fight back. Yet, not map will be provided after he next-generation innovations. and to consider whether to di- tive technologies remains very What happens when hedge funds only do executives have ways of deflecting takes charge on February 15, The chipmaker was the vest or outsource its manufac- strong. attack? the attention of hedge fund activists, but in place of current chief execu- leading manufacturer once. turing capacity. Intel is reported to be in- Activist hedge funds control more than other stakeholders have a role to play, too. tive Bob Swan. The majority of its rivals Loeb then had said that the vestigating into the hacking of $146 billion in assets, part of the more Gelsinger spent more than are currently outsourcing chip loss of manufacturing leader- its website ahead of the earn- than $3 trillion hedge fund market. No Implications for a wide range of 30 years with Intel before production. ship and other missteps have ings release. company can afford to ignore them, or stake holders believe they are too large to be targeted. In 2019, 839 companies across 19 countries 1. For publicly traded companies found themselves in the crosshairs of at As stated, executives need to be aware least one activist hedge fund, including that standing out from their counterparts ‘Virus recovery 21% of companies where market capitaliza- attracts activists especially when the value tions exceeded $10 billion. creation strategy is unclear. So they need to Injaz Qatar to launch plans contain What happens after being targeted? As clearly communicate their strategy to exist- investors with short investment horizons, ing (and hopefully more socially minded) Job Champions competition little green activist hedge funds take actions that boost shareholders to drum up their support short-term shareholder value at the ex- when allocating capital to CSR activities – Tribune News Network to enter the workplace imme- “In cooperation with investment’ pense of long-term investments. CSR tends indeed, activist investors will depend on Doha diately upon graduation. Qatar Investment Author- to be a collateral damage, with social per- the backing of these other shareholders Module 3 is a business ity Volkswagen is developing DPA formance falling by nearly 25% within five when targeting companies. Injaz Qatar, in partnership competition that will give ground-breaking autono- Amsterdam years, as we demonstrated recently. But with the German Embassy groups of students an op- mous transport solutions hedge fund activism is even more problem- 2. For policymakers in Qatar, and sponsored by portunity to combine their here in Qatar that will trans- Only a fraction of public in- atic than our previous research shows. Not Our study suggests that protecting Volkswagen, is gearing up academic learning with the form the future of sustainable vestments in coronavirus re- only do targeted companies curtail their companies from activist hedge funds may to launch the third edition skills they acquired in mod- urban mobility. ‘Project Qatar covery schemes are intended CSR activities, their sustainability efforts support companies’ CSR efforts (which of the Job Champions work- ules 1 and 2 to come up with a Mobility’ is a perfect example for climate protection, accord- make them even more likely to be targeted are aimed at the greater good, after all). readiness competition in the solution to a real-life problem of innovation through part- ing to a report presented by the in the first place, as our newest research Lawmakers in several countries are cur- country in January 2021. at Volkswagen. The winning nership and very much in line Rotterdam-based Global Cent- reveals. rently debating protective measures; in the The initiative promises team will go on to the fourth with Qatar’s National Vision er on Adaptation on Friday. We found that companies who spend Netherlands for instance, they are con- to bring educators, students, module, which is a grand 2030 aiming at transforming Recovery programmes in- more on CSR than their peers are more sidering the right to a “cooling-off” period parents and employers a prize – an all-expenses paid, the country to a knowledge- cluded four times more “dirty” likely to be targeted. that would buy executives time after being fresh perspective on career- three-week internship with based economy. than “green” measures, which targeted. Similarly, French policymakers training programmes for uni- Volkswagen in Germany. “The most valuable re- would increase CO2 emissions, Why strong CSR makes companies are discussing whether to lower the man- versity students. With the application pro- source in such a knowledge- it said in the report. more vulnerable to hedge fund activism datory reporting threshold (disclosure of The competition is open cess almost over, 40 students based economy is the skills These programmes should We studied more than 500 compa- ownership) from 5% to 3%. Earlier aware- to all university students cur- have been shortlisted to form of our young generation and be more sustainable, former nies between 2000 and 2016, a period of ness of activist hedge funds’ intentions rently studying one of the en- groups, with each group con- I am happy that participants UN secretary general and cur- intense hedge fund activity, and found that would allow companies to prepare for an gineering or business majors sisting of students from a in the programme will benefit rent chair of the centre Ban Ki- companies who spend more on CSR than attack, instead of being blindsided. such as Marketing, Account- variety of majors. The first from their insights they will moon demanded. their peers are more likely to be targeted. ing, Finance, Management, three modules will take place gain from their internship “The centuries ahead will To be precise, a company’s probability of 3. For investors HR and IT. Through a four- between January and Febru- with Volkswagen in Germa- be defined by how green the being targeted by an activist hedge fund The findings of this study should module programme span- ary taking into consideration ny. I am proud that the Ger- recovery actually is,” he said, nearly doubles – from 3.04% to 5.11% – encourage investors who care about sus- ning several weeks, selected the COVID-19 precautionary man Embassy contributed to adding that developing coun- when its CSR score increases by two stand- tainability to reconsider some of their students will learn and prac- measures and the award cer- forging the partnership be- tries were particularly affected, ard deviations above the average. investments. Today many individuals and tice the whole range of skills emony will be held towards tween INJAZ and Volkswa- since they had few resources Why do companies with sustainability organizations have (sometimes unwitting- they will need to take up a po- March/April. The three-week gen which also is a symbol left to prepare for droughts, policies make such attractive targets? ly) put their money in the hands of activist sition in the private or public internship in Germany is of the close partnership be- floods or storms. To be forthright, activist hedge funds hedge funds through their pension funds sector as soon as they leave scheduled during June to co- tween our two countries.” Ban Ki-moon called US view spending on the environment or the and endowments, which have been a major university. incide with universities’ sum- As the competition spon- President Joe Biden’s deci- community as investments with uncertain driver of growth for activist hedge funds Emad Al Khaja, CEO at mer break. sor, Volkswagen has worked sion to rejoin the Paris climate and very distant returns, and so prefer since 2009. If investors are socially and en- Injaz Qatar explained, “In The German Embassy in hard to ensure that on-the- accord a “very encouraging redirecting that spending to activities vironmentally minded, they should ensure addition to academic qualifi- Qatar, which is collaborat- job mentoring by Volkswagen signal,” since “not one sin- that maximize value for shareholders in their capital is not supporting institutional cations, students need to be ing with INJAZ Qatar for the staff will provide students gle country can address these the short term. One hedge fund manager investors that undermine CSR. Alternatives ‘work ready’ –in other words, event, is encouraging univer- with as realistic an experi- problems alone.” World lead- interviewed for the purpose of our study exist in sustainable finance and impact they need interpersonal skills, sity students make use of this ence as possible, giving them ers, global economy repre- spoke of CSR as “wasteful” spending, and investing. behavioral adaptability and a opportunity to be mentored a clear idea of what it takes to sentatives and climate activ- another said “cutting the fat” is necessary. Many individuals and organizations positive attitude to adapt and by a top-rated company such work and succeed in a corpo- ists are set to meet online for In other words, these investors see CSR as have (sometimes unwittingly) put their succeed. The Job Champions as Volkswagen. rate environment today. the Climate Adaptation Sum- cost-cutting potential. Hence their target- money in the hands of activist hedge funds equips graduates with such Germany’s Ambassador Volkswagen AG Ger- mit (CAS) 2021, hosted by the ing strategies. through their pension funds and endow- skills. The competition meets to Qatar HE Dr Claudius Fis- many said, “On the road to Netherlands, on Monday to ments, which have been a major driver the country’s increasing de- chbach said, “Injaz Qatar’s becoming a globally leading discuss measures against cli- A strong effect when CSR stands out of growth for activist hedge funds since mand for youth education, Job Champions programme provider of sustainable mo- mate change. Our interpretation is further supported 2009. which is a crucial element of is a unique opportunity for bility, Volkswagen is broadly The CAS 2021 summit is by the additional results of the study. human development, one of university students to prepare committed to foster young the first of severalevents of Firstly, we looked at individual CSR scores Methodology the pillars of Qatar National for their professional lives. talents and to attract young this kind scheduled this year. compared to industry averages. We found To test our theory, we studied 506 Vision 2030.” Participants will strengthen professionals from all over Participants include German the targeting effect on CSR is less strong if activist hedge fund campaigns carried The first two modules will their skill set throughout the the world. Therefore, we Chancellor Angela Merkel, companies “blend in” with what is consid- out in the U.S. between 2000 and 2016. be a learning process, and will programme’s workshops and are not only happy to be the British Prime Minister Boris ered normal in the sector. Specifically, the We measured individual and sector CSR include professional mentor- business challenge and the sponsor for this year’s InJaz Johnson, French President positive effect that CSR has on the proba- scores (strengths in the following domains: ing with Volkswagen in Qa- winning team will have the Job Champions Programme, Emmanuel Macron and Dutch bility of a company being targeted by an ac- environment, community, diversity, em- tar. This will be in addition outstanding opportunity to but to also support the pro- Prime Minister Mark Rutte. tivist hedge fund increases when companies ployee relations, and human rights) as well to classroom sessions, work- do an internship with Volk- gramme effectively by ena- According to a UN esti- are in industries where spending on CSR is as vagueness in earnings calls transcripts shops and psychometric test- swagen in Germany. Volk- bling young people to gain mate, about 300 billion dol- less common. In other words, standing out (the primary medium of communication ing. These two modules will swagen is the world’s leading practical experience on site at lars need to be invested every as socially responsible makes companies regarding financial strategies) and used equip each participant with car manufacturer and a tech- Volkswagen’s headquarter in year to protect countries from even more vulnerable to targeting. statistical regression to test the effects of the practical skills they need nology leader in mobility. Wolfsburg”. the consequences of climate Companies with high CSR activities the different variables. change. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Joe Root’s QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune superb 186 raises England’s hopes at Galle page 15

MONday, JANUARY 25, 2021

Sheikh Joaan crowns HH THE Father Amir Purebred Camel Racing Festival winners

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, crowned winners of the HH The Father Amir Purebred Camel Racing Festival at the Al Shahaniya camel race track. Organized by the Camel Racing Organizing Committee for the 2020-2021 season, the festival will continue until January 27 with a wide participation from camel owners in GCC countries. In the Saturday races, Gazwa, owned by Abdulaziz Khalid Al Attiyah, won the title and Nissan Petrol Station XE as prize. Farha recorded a time of 12.53.60 minutes, while Qena of Hezam Nasser Al Maqarih was in second place with a prize money of QR20,000 after recording a time of 12.54.98 minutes. Luluwa of Abdulaziz Khalid Al Attiyah won the third place finishing in 13.02.28 minutes. In six silver symbols races, Zazah of Khalifa Al Attiyah received the first symbol and was awarded a silver shalfa and QR800,000. Zazah finished first clocking 12.22.62 minutes, while Zulal, owned by Nasser Abdullah Al Misnad, was second in 12.23.68 minutes and won a prize of QR 400,000. Al Zubara of Al Sailiya was third in 12.25.38 minutes and awarded QR 300,000. (QNA) Al Gharafa emerge Qatar IHF MEN’S WORLD HANDBALL basketball champions

The Qatar national handball team, who defeated Angola and Croatia in the preliminary round, and Bahrain in the Main Round, are aiming to make the quarter-finals of the 27th IHF Men’s World C’ship in Egypt. Al Annabi take on Argentina in must-win clash today Agencies/TNN Croatia (5 points) – Qualified Cairo for the quarter-finals if: - Win against Denmark AND Argen- The Qatar National handball tina lose to Qatar team will take on Argentina Qatar (4 points) – Quali- in their last but crucial Main fied for the quarter-finals if: Round Group II clash of the - Win against Argentina AND 27th IHF Men’s World Cham- Croatia lose to Denmark; - Win pionship in Cairo on Monday. against Argentina by three or It is a must-win scenario more goals AND Croatia draw Al Gharafa players lift the trophy after winning the Qatar Basketball Federation’s (QBF) Men’s League 2020-21 title at the Al Gharafa Sports Club on Sunday as QBF President for Qatar to make the quarter- with Denmark Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Muftah, QBF Secretary-General Ali Saeed Al Malki, QBF Assistant Gen-Secretary Mohammed Ali Rashid Al Subaie and other officials applaud. finals of the championship. GROUP III: France (8 Argentina need a win or a points) – Qualified for the draw against Qatar to confirm quarter-finals if: - Win or Defeat double champions Al Shamal in thrilling final at Al Gharafa Sports Club their qualification, while Qatar draw against Portugal; - Lose need a win against Argentina, against Portugal AND Nor- and hope that Denmark beat way lose against Iceland; - or draw with Croatia. Lose against Portugal by six Croatia have to beat Den- goals or less IF Norway win; mark, and hope Argentina lose - Lose against Portugal by against Qatar. seven goals and score at least Hungary, Spain and Den- 25 goals AND Norway defeat mark are the only teams so far Iceland; Norway (6 points) – that have qualified. Five spots Qualified for the quarter-finals remain, with several teams still if: - Win against Iceland AND in contention, and all will be Portugal lose against France; - decided on Monday, when the Win against Iceland AND Por- last 12 main round matches are tugal defeat France by seven played. and France score less than 25 Provided there is a tie be- goals; - Win against Iceland tween two or more teams, the AND Portugal defeat France first tie-breaker between them by eight or more goals; - Draw is the result in points between with Iceland AND Portugal the teams concerned. If teams lose or draw with France rent captain Saad was still a cannot be separated by that, - Lose against Iceland AND teenager. goal difference is the next cri- Portugal lose against France; Credit goes to Al Gharafa teria, followed by the numbers Portugal (6 points) – Quali- long time coach Kosai Hatem, of goals scored. fied for the quarter-finals if: who readied his side for the Following are the qualifi- - Win against France; - Draw Al Gharafa coach Kosai Hatem is held aloft by the team players after their victory. challenging final. “We have cation scenarios for teams who with France AND Norway lose played the season very well. still have a chance to advance. against Iceland. Tribune News Network I have full confidence in my GROUP I: Hungary (8 GROUP IV: Egypt (6 Doha won the first three of the to- aided 4 assists. Medim Muslic team, if we play to our po- points) – Qualified for the points) – Qualified for the tal four periods 22-17, 23-10, too was in the thick of action tential, we have a very good quarter-finals; Spain (7quarter-finals if: - Win or draw Al Gharafa trounced twice 25-17, 19-27. While Al Sha- with 19 points. chance to win the title,” Hatem points) – Qualified for the against Slovenia; Sweden (6 champions Al Shamal 89-71 mal tried hard in the final Wael Arakji led the attack had said on the eve of the final. quarter-finals points) – Qualified for the in a thrilling final of the Qa- quarter of the match, Gharafa for Al Shamal scoring 21 points His team did him proud by GROUP II: Denmark (8 quarter-finals if: - Win or draw tar Basketball Federation’s were too far in control of the and was backed by Faris Avdic delivering when it mattered points) – Qualified for the against the Russian Handball Men’s League 2020-21 at the match and marched towards a (14) and Emir Mujkic (13) but the most. quarter-finals; Federation Team; Russian Al Gharafa Sports Club on deserving title. these efforts weren’t enough Al Gharafa has earlier won Argentina (6 points) – Federation Team (5 points) – Sunday evening to re-emerge Franklin Session Jr. was for the defending champions to the prestigious Amir Cup and Qualified for the quarter-finals Qualified for the quarter-finals as national champions after a the chief contributor for the stop the Gharafa juggernaut. Qatar Cup in 2017. if: - Win or draw against Qatar if: - Win against Sweden; Slo- gap of seven years. winners scoring 24 points and Interestingly, Al Gharafa Earlier in the match for the - Lose against Qatar by venia (5 points) – Qualified Such was the Gharafa 6 assists while captain Abdul- had last claimed the top hon- third place, Al Arabi beat Al Action from the final clash be- no more than two goals AND the quarter-finals if: - Win charge in the final that they rahman Saad scored 22 and ours in 2014 when their cur- Sadd 82-70. tween Al Gharafa and Al Shamal. Croatia draw with Denmark; against Egypt. Sports Monday, January 25, 2021 13 Ooredoo to be National supporter of FIFA Club World Cup 2020

Tribune News Network eration all safety measures tion to ensure a phenomenal Doha imposed due to the pandemic. experience for all. We’re look- Distribution antenna ing forward to welcoming the With FIFA Club World Cup systems and the latest state- teams, managers and support set for Qatar in February 2021 of-the-art 5G - with massive staff, and looking forward to Doha, Qatar, FIFA and the MiMO antenna systems and an incredible event all round.” Local Organizing Committee elastic cloud radio technolo- Jean-Francois Pathy, Di- have announced that Ooredoo gies - have been designed and rector Marketing Services at is reprising its role as a Na- deployed, and the event will be FIFA, said: “After a successful tional Supporter for the tour- closely monitored on a real- tournament in 2019, we’re de- nament, which will again be time basis by a group of ex- lighted to have Ooredoo come held in Qatar. perts on-site and the Ooredoo back for the 2020 edition of The 2020 edition of the Network Operations Centre to the event. international football tourna- ensure seamless connectivity. “Their expertise is funda- ment is set to be held in Doha Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, mental to the success of our from 1-11 February 2021, with Chief Consumer Officer at tournament and we are very six top clubs from across the Ooredoo, said: “We’re im- grateful to their commitment. globe taking part. mensely proud to be working “The FIFA Club World Cup Matches in the second with FIFA again to bring the 2020 in Qatar will be a great FIFA Club World Cup Qatar™, Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, Chief FIFA Club World Cup to Qa- opportunity to connect with presented by Alibaba Cloud, Consumer Officer, Ooredoo Qatar. tar. We have the ideal venues local and traveling fans, and will take place at the Ahmad with similar events to ensure The telecomms operator to ensure that infrastructure in which to host such a pres- we look forward to another Bin Ali and Education City sta- Ooredoo will be capitalis- fans enjoy an unrivalled expe- has been working tirelessly at the stadiums is delivered tigious event, and the very lat- amazing event with Ooredoo diums in Doha. ing on its extensive experience rience in the stadiums. with its global expert partners on time, taking into consid- est in technology and innova- by our side.”

AMIR CUP FOOTBALL Al Gharafa to play Uzbek side FC AGMK in ACL playoff AFC Al Duhail to play Al Ahli KUALA LUMPUR Qatari football team Al Gharafa will take on FC AGMK of Uzbekistan in an AFC Champions League playoff in Round of 16 opener clash on April 7. The winner of this clash will reach the main group Tribune News Network Al Athba, Muhammad Al Awn. stage of the region’s top club Doha Wednesday 27/1/2021 championship. Al Sailiya vs Al Khor 16:30 The match will be held at with teams representing Sau- The Amir Cup 2020-21 Grand Hamad Stadium: Thani bin Jassim Stadium, ac- di Arabia, Iraq, Iran and the Round of 16 matches will kick- Khamis Al Marri, Zahi Al Sham- cording to the AFC, which give UAE. Four matches have been off with the Al Duhail vs Al mari, Abdullah Anas, Hamad the teams belonging to the scheduled on April 7. Ahli clash at the Grand Hamad Al Subaie, Youssef Al Sharsha- highest-ranked federation the The group stage competi- Stadium on Monday. ni, Mohammed Abdulaziz right to host the match. tions in the 2021 Champions Surely, Duhail will be fa- Al Arabi vs Umm Salal The number of clubs in League will be held from 14 to vourites but their coach Sabri 19:15 Suhaim bin Hamad the playoff battles is eight 30 April, according to the AFC. Lamouchi was wary of the Stadium: Abdulrahman Al match saying winning in the Jassim, Saud Ahmed, Abdul QNB Star League is different. Majeed Al Karbi, Mohammed “This is an Amir Cup match Al Obaidly, Meshary Al Sham- and it’s different,” he said. mari, Khaled Ayed. Juventus beat Bologna 2-0 In the other matches of the day, Qatar SC will play Al Sha- Tickets on sale DPA off the drop zone. mal, and Al Wakrah will meet Fans can buy Amir Cup match Rome The Bianconeri started Al Kharaitiyat. tickets via the Qatar Football briskly and found a lucky Al Wakrah coach Marquez Association (QFA) website by Champions Juventus beat opener when a shot from Bra- Lopez hoped for a winning clicking on the link: www.qfa. modest visitors Bologna 2-0 zilian Arthur was crucially de- start, saying, “The best way to qa or by visiting the homepage Sunday to go fourth in Se- flected by Jerdy Schouten. stay alive in the competition is directly and clicking on a rel- rie A and close in on leaders Juve winger Federico Ber- to keep winning. It’s an impor- evant link depicting a ticket. AC Milan. nardeschi missed twice in the tant tournament for everyone The ticket sales process The Rossoneri lost 3-0 to box before a wide shot from and there’re no easy matches.” iya, Al Sadd vs Muaither, and Abdul Hadi Al Ruwaili, Salem Al Rayyan vs Al Markhiya was officially launched on Atalanta on Saturday and sit Juan Cuadrado, who early in Al Gharafa vs Al Shahaniya. (student). 16:30 Jassim Bin Hamad Sta- Thursday, Jan 21, officially via seven points clear of the Bian- the second half almost put QFA names referees On Wednesday, the round Qatar SC vs Al Shamal dium: Mohammed Al Obaidly, the Internet, to allow fans to coneri at the halfway point of past his own keeper Wojciech The Qatar Football Associa- of 16 will end with matches 16:30 at Suhaim Bin Hamad Taleb Salem, Rashid Thani, obtain tickets for the round of the season, while second-place Szczesny. tion’s (QFA) Referees Depart- between Al Sailiya vs Al Khor Stadium: Meshary Al Sham- Jamal Hussein, Khamis Al 16 matches. Inter Milan were held 0-0 at Bologna upped tempo and ment released a list of officials and Al Arabi vs Umm Salal. mari, Ramzan Al Nuaimi, Marri, Ramzan Al Nuaimi. The matches of this round Udinese and are two points off forced a couple of saves but who will officiate during the Qatari referees will man- Muhammad Al Awn, Ibrahim Al Sadd vs Muaither 19:15 – which carry numbers 1-2-3-4 the top. Weston McKennie nodded in Amir Cup matches from Mon- age all round of 16 matches Buhendi, Muhammad More, Jassim bin Hamad Stadium: respectively – will start on Jan Juve have a game in hand a corner kick in the 71st to seal day to Wednesday. with games to be played at Al Zahi Al Shammari. Muhammad Al Mazeed, 25 and continue until Jan 27. against sixth-placed Napoli, the home win. This round will open on Arabi Stadium, Al Sadd Sta- Al Wakrah vs Al Kharaiti- Khaled Ayed, Mohammed Ab- The winners of the match- who are now two points be- “This win was very impor- Monday with three matches – dium, Qatar SC Stadium and yat 19:15 Suhaim Bin Hamad dulaziz, Khaled Al Nabit, Saud es will meet in the quarter- hind them after a 3-1 loss at tant for us after Milan and In- Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli, Qatar SC Al Ahli Stadium. Stadium: Hamad Al Subaie, (fresher), Faisal Al Yafei. finals.A mir Cup is the most midtable Verona. ter dropped points,” McKen- vs Al Shamal and Al Wakrah vs Monday 25/1/2021 Al Abdul Majeed Al Karbi, Faisal Al Gharafa vs Al Shahaniya popular football tournament Fifth-place Atalanta are nie said. Al Kharaitiyat. Duhail vs Al Ahli 19:15 Grand Al Yafei, Sultan Al Sharsha- 19:15 Hamad bin Khalifa Sta- in the country. The Amir Cup level on points with Juve as “Also because we have a On Tuesday, three other Hamad Stadium: Saud Al ni, Abdulrahman Al Jassim, dium: Youssef Al Sharshani, has kicked off early this season Roma lie third with one more game in hand and can draw matches will be played be- Athba, Saud Ahmed, Abdul- Youssef Aref. Youssef Aref, Nasser Aldous, to wrap up the football season point. closer. It will be a fight until tween Al Rayyan vs Al Markh- lah Anas, Mohammed Nasser, Tuesday 26/1/2021 Sultan Al Sharshani, Abdullah before the end of April. Bologna sit 13th, six points the end of the season.”

FA CUP Fernandes free-kick earns Man United 3-2 over Liverpool

DPA penalty saved by Simon Sluga. London “Great to score a hat-trick and win the game so comfortably,” Bruno Fernandes’ su- Abraham said. perb 78th-minute free-kick “It is always nice to get a win knocked Liverpool out of the and play well. Hopefully we will FA Cup fourth round as Man- take that confidence on.” Frank chester United won Sunday’s Lampard’s men will travel to thriller 3-2 at Old Trafford. Barnsley for the next round, an- Mohamed Salah’s chipped other Championship side who finish gave Liverpool a short- progressed on Saturday with a lived lead after 18 minutes un- 1-0 win over Norwich. til Mason Greenwood levelled Leicester, who were with- for United eight minutes later out striker Jamie Vardy due in an even first half. Marcus to a hernia, were stunned Rashford stunned Liverpool in the seventh minute when early in the second half and Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp bumps fists with Manchester second-tier Brentford’s Dan- Salah scored again to restore United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba at the end of the game in Man- ish defender Mads Sorensen equal terms until Fernandes chester on Sunday. (AFP) knocked in from close range fired a direct free-kick into the when Leicester failed to clear bottom right corner to com- Greenwood returned the spot and lashed in the winner a corner. plete the victory. favour at the start of the sec- for his 28th United goal. But a second-half goal “When you go a goal down, Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring his team’s third goal dur- ond half when his lofted pass Abraham scored two goals from Cengiz Under, a Youri the reaction of everyone was ing the English FA Cup match against Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Sunday. (AFP) caught Liverpool defender in six minutes with 17 played to Tielemans penalty and James really good,” said United man- Rhys Williams off guard as put Chelsea in command but Maddison’s 71st-minute strike ager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, fifth-round tie in early Febru- to beat Brentford 3-1, while found the start they need- Rashford raced through to put Luton’s Jordan Clark gave the saw them through to face who famously scored the win- ary. Earlier, Tammy Abra- Jay Rodriguez scored twice for ed when Roberto Firmino United ahead. visitors hope on the half-hour Brighton and Hove Albion in ner in a 1999 2-1 FA Cup victo- ham scored a hat-trick to help Burnley in a 3-0 win at Ful- threaded a pass to Salah, who As the hour mark ap- mark. Chelsea goalkeeper the fifth round. Rodriguez’s ry between the English giants. Chelsea advance with a 3-1 ham. flicked the ball over United proached, Salah boosted Liv- Kepa Arrizabalaga was at fault double plus a goal from Kevin “Great goal, good free-kick. win over second-tier Cham- Liverpool lost their three- goalkeeper Dean Henderson. erpool’s hopes with a second for Luton’s goal as Clark’s low Long earned Burnley a meet- (Fernandes) stayed about 45 pionship side Luton Town in year unbeaten league stretch United responded moments when he swept home a low shot from a tight angle slipped ing with either fourth-tier minutes after training yester- snowy conditions at Stamford at Anfield on Thursday against later when Rashford picked cross from Firmino. But when through the Spaniard’s hand. League Two side Crawley day shooting free-kicks so I Bridge. Burnley and have not won a out Greenwood with a inch- Fabinho fouled United’s strik- England striker Abraham Town or Bournemouth, who was pretty confident he could Premier League sides game since securing a 4-1 suc- perfect ball from the middle of er Edinson Cavani on the edge completed his hat-trick in the play their tie on Tuesday. score one if he got the chance.” Leicester City and Burnley are cess against Aston Villa in the the field that required just two of the box, the tie was done. 74th minute with an easy tap- Everton play Sheffield Manchester United will also through with Leicester previous cup round. touches for the teenage Eng- Portugal midfielder Fer- in before his German team- Wednesday in Sunday’s late host West Ham United in their coming back from a goal down Juergen Klopp’s men land international to score. nandes stepped up, picked his mate Timo Werner had a late kick-off. 14 Monday, January 25, 2021 Sports FIFA World Cup legacy Save the Dream & its UN Global Programme programme highlights SC’s commitment to education

tute established a regular on- line presence by means of an ongoing series of webinars and panels on a variety of topics, including sports and events management, educa- First online Youth Consultation tion and research, youth, envi- ronmental sustainability, and on Preventing Violent sports diplomacy. These were SC.qa developed in collaboration with other teams at the SC, in- Extremism through Sport held very year, on 24 January, cluding the Technical Delivery Eeducators and students Office and Generation Amaz- Tribune News Network participants provided inputs Honey Thaljieh, FIFA Manag- around the world mark the ing, and with partner organi- New York and suggestions to UN repre- er, founder of the Female Pal- International Day of Educa- sations including UNESCO sentatives on ways to develop estinian National Team, Save tion. The global observance and the University Campus Under the lead of the Unit- various outputs for the Global the Dream Ambassador. proclaimed by the United Na- of Football Business. In the ed Nations Alliance of Civi- Programme, such as a global On the second day of the tions General Assembly aims run up to 2022, Josoor plans lizations (UNAOC), Save the communications campaign to event, youth participants had to raise awareness about the to produce specific online Dream co-hosted the first be launched concurrently with fruitful discussions with Na- role education plays in peace education offerings in sports Online Youth Consultation on Major Sporting Events (MSEs) tional Focal Points (NFPs) on and development around the and events management for Preventing Violent Extremism and involving professional PVE nominated by 15 Mem- world. For its part, the Su- a greater audience across the through Sport on 20-21 Janu- athletes scheduled to gain ber States, assigned within the preme Committee for Deliv- MENA region, and will contin- ary, within the framework of framework of the UN Global ery & Legacy (SC), which is ue to host webinars and online the UN Global Programme The Youth Consultation Programme to represent their responsible for delivering the sessions for the broader public on Security of Major Sport- respective entities within the infrastructure and legacy of interested in the latest devel- ing Events, and Promotion of brought together youth global PVE NFP network. the FIFA World Cup Qatar opments in the sector. Sport and its Values as a Tool leaders, between the ages They discussed ways to im- 2022™, has placed an empha- In addition to the work to Prevent Violent Extremism. of 15 and 29, from 38 prove the integration of youth sis on education throughout carried out by Josoor Institute, The implementation of in decision-making processes, its work – notably through another SC educational initia- the programme is led by the countries and five conti- both in implementing pro- Josoor Institute, its education tive is Tamreen, a programme United Nations Office of nents, with experience in gramme deliverables to maxi- and training arm. targeted at students aged 8-18 Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the fields of sport, peace- mize efficacy and in ensuring Since being launched in that will help them develop in partnership with the United building and/or the pre- their long-term success. 2013, Josoor Institute has skills in core curriculum areas, Nations Interregional Crime Massimiliano Montanari, worked to build the capabili- including mathematics, sci- and Justice Research Institute vention of violent extrem- CEO, ICSS and Executive Di- ties of the sports and events ence, geography, art, Arabic, (UNICRI), the United Nations ism (PVE). rector, Save the Dream said; industries in Qatar and the for growth in the sports and year as the education com- English and citizenship, while Alliance of Civilizations (UN- “Sport is a powerful tool in the MENA region in the run-up events industries throughout munity worked tirelessly to also gaining an understanding AOC), the International Cen- prevention of violent extrem- to Qatar 2022 and beyond. In the region, so that more young continue teaching safely in the of the SC’s development goals tre for Sport Security (ICSS), significant exposure during ism in communities that are particular, the organisation people can have the necessary face of a global pandemic,” Al and the lasting legacy of Qatar in consultation with the UN MSEs such as the 2021 Tokyo at risk, and a way to empower works to create a talent pool tools to organise world-class Noaimi added. 2022. Counter Terrorism Committee Olympics and the 2022 FIFA a generation of future leaders that can support the deliv- mega sporting events, as well Since the outbreak of Run in partnership with Executive Directorate (CTED) World Cup in Qatar; a guide who will be able to build more ery of Qatar 2022, along with as events in cultural and other COVID-19, which saw stu- the Ministry of Education and with the participation of for policymakers to support inclusive and fair societies’” other mega sporting events, domains, independently,” said dents switch to learning from and Higher Education, the INTERPOL. The programme the inclusion of sport-based Nadia Nadim, an Afghan- as a way of developing skills Afraa Al Noaimi, Josoor Insti- home, Josoor Institute worked Tamreen website offers is financially supported by the initiatives in PVE policies; and Danish football player for among professionals across tute’s Executive Director. closely with its academic part- teachers a complete toolkit, State of Qatar, the United Na- a training handbook and app Paris Saint-Germain and the the region in a sector of the “As the world marks Inter- ner, SDA Bocconi School of including guidance notes, in- tions Peace and Development to assist sporting events or- Danish national team said; “It economy of increasingly stra- national Day of Education, I Management, to make sure formation sheets, presenta- Fund (UNPDF – funded by the ganizers with the provision of is hard to feel like an outsider tegic importance and market take this opportunity to thank their flagship professional di- tions, worksheets and quiz- People’s Republic of China) PVE tools. and that is why I believe that share. all teachers and educators ploma programmes in sports zes. The toolkits can be used and the Republic of Korea. The Youth Consultation sports in general and football “Through the delivery of who work tirelessly to upskill management and major together to form a compre- The Youth Consultation featured inspiring keynote in particular can give children high-quality education pro- and empower different sectors events management could be hensive, in-depth look at Qa- brought together youth lead- speakers such as: Ms. Nadia and young people that securi- grammes, we are increasing of society to excel in their re- delivered seamlessly online. tar 2022, or individually to ers, between the ages of 15 and Nadim, an Afghan-Danish ty, the feeling that they belong the World Cup’s legacy in spective fields, and also to the As such, Josoor Institute and highlight certain initiatives 29, from 38 countries and five football player for Paris Saint- to a group and have people a way that will have an im- students who continue to be SDA Bocconi successfully de- or areas of the curriculum – continents, with experience in Germain and the Danish na- around them who care. That pact on generations to come. inspired to live up to the chal- livered large sections of its giving teachers, youth group the fields of sport, peacebuild- tional team; Thandiwe Abdul- is what football did for me. We believe in the power of lenge of building sustainable programme online between coordinators or parents the ing and/or the prevention of lah, Black Lives Matter (BLM) Football was of way for me to learning to transform lives societies for all. This message March and December 2020. maximum freedom when it violent extremism (PVE). activist and co-founder of the become a part of something, to and want to be a catalyst is even more important this In parallel, Josoor Insti- comes to teaching. On the first day, youth BLM Youth Vanguard; and feel included and accepted.” Australian Open: WTA creates a new tournament for players in hard quarantine

Tennis Australia/TNN Melbourne

The Australian Open lead-in week has been revamped to help give the 72 players in the Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska. 14-day quarantine lockdown the best possible preparation and training opportunities. Yastremska ban appeal And thus, the WTA has cre- ated a tournament exclusively denied ahead of Grand Slam for the players unable to leave their rooms during quarantine DPA “I am astonished and un- for the Australian Open. Sydney der shock, particularly given The 28-player draw will that two weeks prior to this start on 3 February, allowing Ukrainian tennis player test I tested negative at the players four days of practice Dayana Yastremska has had WTA event in Linz,” she wrote before the main tournament. her appeal against a tempo- at the time. Victoria Azarenka, Bianca rary ban for a positive doping The ITF said that Sunday’s Andreescu, Angelique Kerber test denied, the International decision was subject to appeal and Britain’s Heather Watson Tennis Federation said on to the Court of Arbitration are among those eligible. Sunday. for Sport by Yastremska, the The ATP events scheduled The 20-year-old, currently World Anti-Doping Agency for the week before the Aus- quarantining in Melbourne (WADA) and Ukraine’s anti- tralian Open will be pushed ahead of the Australian Open’s doping agency. back 24 hours. start on February 8, had been She now has seemingly Seventy-two players are provisionally suspended after very little chance of competing currently confined to their US women’s tennis player Venus Williams sits on her hotel balcony in Adelaide on Friday, one of the locations where players are quarantining a positive doping test result on at the Australian Open - and rooms after positive cases for two weeks ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne. (AFP) January 7. some in the sport questioning on the chartered planes that The result, for the banned how she got on a Tennis Aus- brought them to Australia. “These changes to the our athletes coming out of the to be as fair as possible to the of tennis in Melbourne in front substance mesterolone, came tralia-funded charter flight to “This has been a particu- lead-in events have been made respected quarantine period to players coming out of a hard of our great Australian fans.” from an out-of-competition Melbourne. larly challenging time for the to give the 72 players a little properly focus on their prepa- quarantine. There are now nine active test sample provided on No- “Yastremska should never athletes in hard lockdown and bit of extra time to help them ration in a return to competi- “The extra 24 hours before cases among the 970 players vember 24, 2020, the ITF said. have been allowed to travel,” we, along with the WTA and prepare. We also will prioritise tion.” the first ATP Tour events to- and staff in two-week isola- World number 29 Yas- Richard Ings, a former ten- ATP, aim to do everything them for things like practice ATP Chairman Andrea gether with priority over prac- tion in hotels in Melbourne. tremska denies the use of pro- nis umpire and ex-CEO of the we can to help,” said Austral- sessions, gym and ice baths.” Gaudenzi also added, “Our tice and preparation will help. Spain’s Paula Badosa is the hibited substances or perfor- Australian Sports Anti-Doping ian Open tournament director WTA chief executive Steve number one goal with Tennis We are eager to start what I am only player to have publicly mance enhancing drugs. Authority, wrote on Twitter. Craig Tiley. Simon added: “It will allow for Australia and the WTA was sure will be a fantastic summer said she has tested positive. Sports Monday, January 25, 2021 15

23rd Qatar National Arabian Horse Show: Day 3

Qamriyah Al Shaqab, First winner in Class 9A (left), and Safira Al Dohul, First winner in Class 10 on the third day for Three-Year-Old Fillies Junior Colts & Mares at the 23rd Qatar National Arabian Horse Show at the Longines Indoor Arena of Al Shaqab on Sunday. The fourth and final day of QNAHS will see Stallions & Championships from 2pm to 9.45pm at Al Shaqab.(T NN) Shah century secures Root’s superb 186 raises Afghanistan 2-0 ODI England’s hopes at Galle lead over Ireland Agencies of Stirling came in handy. The Abu Dhabi senior batsman first stabilised his side’s innings and waited The England captain Rahmat Shah’s unbeaten for the bad balls to play his has now gone past 103 made light work of a po- shots. tentially tough run chase to He got a lifeline on 29 Gower to become see Afghanistan to an unas- when he was dropped by Naib his country’s sailable 2-0 ODI series lead off his own bowling. He again against Ireland, winning by survived an lbw appeal on 33 fourth-highest seven wickets at the Abu Dha- when replays showed that the bi International Stadium on ball was clipping top of off but run-getter in Tests Sunday. was saved by the umpire’s call, The final total of260/3 which had gone in the bats- Agencies was built in large part dur- man’s favour. Galle ing 184-run partnership with His partner at the other Shah and Hashmatullah Sha- end, the young Harry Tector, Joe Root’s marathon 186 hidi, and took the wind out played the supporting fiddle helped England reduce the def- of Ireland who had seen Paul and batted cautiously. icit after Lasith Embuldeniya Stirling score 128 to help them There was a long spell of 11 picked up a seven-wicket haul to 259/9. consecutive dot deliveries when on day three of the second Test Opting to bat first, Ireland Mohammad Nabi and Rashid in Galle on Sunday. had a forgettable start to the Khan were bowling in tandem Root, who had scored a second ODI when they lost but the Ireland batsmen held fabulous double ton in the first the experienced duo of Kevin on. Test, looked good to repeat the O’Brien and Andy Balbirnie Tector was finally done in feat in this one as well but fell inside four overs. Mujeeb Ur by Naveen-ul-Haq, who came victim to a Oshada Fernando Rahman first removed O’Brien into the attack and forced the throw that caught him short. with a carrom ball. batsman to chip a fuller ball However with England trail- O’Brien, who tried defend- straight to mid-wicket. He had ing by just 42 runs and with ing, ended up edging it to Gul- put 84 runs with Stirling for one wicket in hand, the visi- badin Naib at slip. In his next the third wicket. tors will not be too unhappy over, Mujeeb then dismissed with their effort. Joe Root celebrates his century against Sri Lanka in their second Test at Galle International Stadium on Sunday. Balbirnie by trapping him Scores: Afghanistan 260 for The England captain has in the front as the batsman 3 (Rahmat 103*, Shahidi 82) now gone past David Gower to The appeal was turned down land batsman. missed the sweep shot. beat Ireland 259 for 9 (Stirling become his country’s fourth- by the umpire but Sri Lanka Buttler, who joined then At 20/2, Ireland looked in 128, Campher 47, Naveen 4-42, highest run-getter in Tests. reviewed successfully to over- Root at the crease supported dire straits but the experience Mujeeb 3-46) by seven wickets. Embuldeniya was the star turn the decision. his captain to take England to for Sri Lanka as he accounted Embuldeniya then turned 181/4 at lunch. for seven of the nine English his attention to newcomer Root continued to bisect wickets, making sure that Root Dan Lawrence, who struggled gaps and accumulate runs in ran out of partners even as the with the spinner’s sharp turns. the second session. He shared batsman continued chipping Lawrence, who had got a su- a 97-run stand with Buttler, at the lead. The spinner was perb 73 in the first Test, failed which was broken when the supported by other bowlers, to last much longer and ended latter got out soon after his who kept England’s scoring up giving a catch to Lahiru 18th Test fifty. Buttler be- rate under three. Thirimanne at first slip. came debutant Ramesh Men- For the most part of the Despite losing two part- dis’ maiden Test victim. The last session Root and Dom 95-ball 32 and then immedi- tered at the start of the third ners in quick succession, Root batsman went for an unnec- Bess looked in control and saw ately removed Mark Wood in day when they lost Jonny carried on in the same aggres- essary reverse sweep only to off half the session with little the next over for one. With the Bairstow for 28. He had added sive fashion as before and con- play onto his boot as the ball trouble. But, Sri Lanka revived deficit under 50, England still just four runs to his overnight tinued to plunder runs off bad lobbed up, offering a simple themselves in the final over of could have finished on a high score. Embuldeniya continued deliveries. With a single off catch to short leg. the day, strangling the scoring but an error in judgment from to trouble the England bats- Dilruwan Perera, he brought The next man in Sam Cur- rate even further. Embuldeni- Root rounded off a more satis- men and was responsible for up his 19th Test hundred. It ran (13), didn’t last for long ei- ya picked his sixth wicket fying day for the hosts. Bairstow’s downfall, enticing was also his fourth against Sri ther becoming Embuldeniya’s Afghanistan’s Rahmat Shah’s during his unbeaten knock of 103 when he dismissed Bess for a Earlier, the visitors stut- him to edge it into the slips. Lanka – the most by an Eng- fifth victim of the match at tea. against Ireland at the Abu Dhabi International Stadium on Sunday. Bayern extend lead to seven points with 4-0 win at Schalke DPA “Schalke had a great range. liga records. Berlin chance at the start but when Bayern’s Lewandowski His 23rd Bundesliga goal we upped the tempo and and Serge Gnabry both also this term kept him on course Robert Lewandowski and stayed concentrated we always went close twice in an enter- to beat Gerd Mueller’s record Thomas Mueller were again threatened. But it is not that taining opening quarter. of 40 in a season. in the goals as Bayern Munich we are over-running oppo- Last season’s treble win- Bayern’s current Mueller beat bottom side Schalke 4-0 nents, even though it was 4-0.” ners then broke the deadlock headed in yet another Kim- away on Sunday to increase Schalke had their moments at when Joshua Kimmich was af- mich cross from a free-kick on their advantage at the top of 0-0 but sit on seven points, 10 forded too much space and his 88 minutes. the Bundesliga to seven points. from absolute safety after just perfect cross was nodded in by A mistake from Faehr- RB Leipzig, in second, lost one win this term. Mueller on 33 minutes. mann, who was otherwise 3-2 at second-bottom Mainz Hoffenheim beat third- Schalke were still in the excellent, then allowed an Al- on Saturday when third- bottom Cologne 3-0 in Sun- game at that point and showed aba shot from range to sneak placed Bayer Leverkusen also day’s late game, Andrej Kra- their newfound drive under through in injury-time and went down 1-0 to Wolfsburg to maric’s two penalties and a Christian Gross but soon let make the winning margin ex- give Bayern the chance to fur- clever flick from Christoph themselves down defensively. actly half of the 8-0 thrashing ther pull away. Baumgartner sealing matters They allowed a long ball Bayern gave Schalke on the Mueller and Lewandowski for the midtable home side. over the top - again from Kim- opening day of the season. struck either side of the break Cologne, coached by for- mich - to reach Lewandowski, “A more important game before late goals from Muel- mer Hoffenheim boss Markus who shrugged off Ozan Kabak than Bayern will come next ler and David Alaba added the Gisdol, had beaten Schalke in and nutmegged goalkeeper weekend against Werder gloss as the champions moved midweek to boost their surviv- Ralf Faehrmann for 2-0 after Bremen,” the keeper said. onto 42 points from 18 games, al hopes but recorded a sixth 54 minutes. “We are coming up to the scoring 53 in the process. successive defeat against the Bayern Munich’s German forward Thomas Mueller (2nd left) scores during the German first division Bun- It was the eighth away games where we have to pick “In front of goal it is work- south-westerners. desliga match against Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday. (AFP) game in a row where the world up points.” The clean sheet ing out well for me at the mo- Against Bayern, Schalke footballer of the year has meant opposite number Neuer ment,” Mueller told Sky after were without their two new re- - through injury with teenage goals in three games. just wide and Mark Uth be- scored and the 11th straight set a new Bundesliga record of his eighth and ninth goals of cruits - old boys Sead Kolasi- American striker Matthew The hosts made a decent ing denied by former Schalke match against Schalke where 197 games where he did not the league season. nac and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Hoppe again up top after five start with Suat Serdar heading stopper Manuel Neuer at close he has netted - both Bundes- concede. 16 Monday, January 25, 2021 The Last Word Assistant FM calls for efforts to build ‘resilient education systems’ in post COVID-19 recovery turning this crisis into an op- EAA hosts virtual portunity. My foundation is global event to mark proud to work with Educate A Child programme and Edu- 3rd International cation Above All to unite, to Day of Education protect and build back better for a brighter future for our children and generations to Ailyn Agonia come,” she said. DOHA Bryson cited the impor- tance of paying attention to the Assistant Foreign Minis- youth and engaging them in the ter and Spokesperson for the HE Lolwah R M Al Khater Shakira Mebarak recovery efforts in education. Ministry of Foreign Affairs The event featured a main HE Lolwah R M Al Khater has tion titled ‘Education a Key to coordination and cooperation session on the topic of ‘Build- urged the global community to Post COVID-19 Pandemic Re- among key sectors especially ing Back Education Stronger aim to achieve “resilient edu- covery: How Can We Prevent in the field of education pro- ing effective measures in place While Al Khater took note in our ability as a global com- Together’, which was partici- cation systems that will not be a Generational Catastrophe?’ tection and health. She said, to protect the health of students of the progress made through munity to overcome arches pated in by Colombia’s Min- shaken by turbulent situations” saw the participation of poli- “In our action plan in Qatar for and teachers.” virtual platforms in providing and work towards securing a ister of National Education in its recovery and building ef- cymakers, youth leaders, advo- dealing with the pandemic, we She stressed the massive access to education for mil- prosperous future for all stu- Maria Victoria Angulo Gon- forts in the education sector. cates and global thought lead- made sure to create joint panels impact of the pandemic on the lions of students globally, she dents globally.” zalez, Philippines’ Undersec- The top Qatari official made ers including Grammy-award between all sectors to ensure decades of hard work by key brought to the fore the condi- In a special message, Sha- retary for Curriculum and In- the remarks during a virtual winning artist and founder of close communication and we global players in promoting tion of at least a third of the kira emphasised the need to en- struction at the Department global event hosted by Educa- The Barefoot Foundation (Pies have seen incredible collabora- and working towards equal ac- world’s school children, mainly sure quality, inclusive, accessi- of Education Dr Diosdado M tion Above All (EAA) to mark Descalzos) Shakira Mebarak tive efforts between the Minis- cess to education, including the the refugees, forcibly displaced ble and equitable education for San Antonio, Kenya’s Minister the 3rd International Educa- and leading British actor and try of Education and the Minis- almost 94 percent of students children and those who live in all as well as the need to invest of Education Elyas Abdi Jil- tion Day on Sunday. advocate for the rights of wom- try of Public Health. The close worldwide in all education lev- regions with limited or no in- in infrastructure to help bridge laow and a number of youth Held under the theme ‘Re- en and children Karen Bryson. cooperation centres around the els who were affected by the ternet connectivity, who were the digital divide. advocates, members of the cover and Revitalise Education On the occasion, Al Khater safe and gradual resumption of closure of schools and up to unable to access remote learn- “Education although hard academe and representatives for the COVID-19 Generation’, underlined the critical impor- schooling through implement- 99 percent in lower middle in- ing during school closures. hit by COVID-19 can be a key of premier institutions from EAA’s global youth conversa- tance of establishing regular ing higher learning while hav- come countries. She said, “I’m confident driver of the recovery process, across the globe. Qatar Airways raises CMU-Q welcomes first students of Class of 2025 very unusual circumstance. I QR3.8mn for Educate 31 students from 12 hope we can all turn the pan- countries admitted demic page soon, and your years at university will be full A Child programme under Early Decision of friends, in-person classes, study groups and community Tribune News Network Tribune News Network celebrations.” DOHA Doha This year, 31 students from 18 high schools around Qatar Qatar Airways (QA) raised The Carnegie Mellon Uni- were offered Early-Decision over QR3.8 million for Educa- versity of Qatar (CMU-Q), a admissions. Students are in- tion Above All (EAA) Founda- partner university of the Qa- vited to apply for Early Deci- tion’s programme, Educate A tar Foundation, welcomed sion after participating in a Child (EAC), during 2019 and the first students of the 2025 CMU-Q workshop for pre-col- 2020. class at a small, socially-dis- lege students offering a taste Since 2013, the airline has tant meeting on the CMU-Q of CMU-undergraduate Q’s worked beside EAC, affirming campus. programmmes in the fields of its responsibility as a global The 31 students were ad- The regular deadline for ap- dean, noted that the celebra- son events before the pandem- biological sciences, business corporate citizen to assist the mitted through the early de- plications is February 1, 2021. tion of the Early Decision last ic. “Students, you spent your administration, computer sci- communities it serves. As part cision application of CMU-Q. Michael Trick, CMU-Q year was one of the last in-per- final year of high school in a ence and information systems. of its efforts to promote the in- itiative, an EAC video is played The Educate A Child pro- onboard the airline’s Oryx One gramme was launched in 2012 in-flight entertainment during by Her Highness Sheikha all flights, to encourage dona- Moza bint Nasser as a global tions for the most marginal- programme of the Education QNL to host online meeting to dispel fake ised, out-of-school children Above All Foundation. around the world. The programme aims to Qatar Airways Group Chief provide quality primary edu- news surrounding coronavirus vaccines Executive Akbar Al Baker said, cation to millions of school “We are proud to continue our children who otherwise would Tribune News Network tion out there and it can be in- work and patients. We are de- long-lasting partnership with not have access. Funds col- Doha timidating. Our role as custodi- lighted to hear her views on Education Above All Foun- lected through the partnership ans of information has been to where to find the most credible dation. Since 2013, together go towards EAC’s projects in Qatar National Library (QNL) gather the correct information information during this time.” with our passengers, we have countries where out-of-school will host an event on January from the appropriate sources to Dr Maslamani said, “The and will continue to donate to children are faced with bar- 30 to explore the spread of fake tackle misinformation and help pandemic has greatly affect- this worthy cause. With over riers to education, including news during the COVID-19 pan- people educate themselves, and ed our lives in the past year. 59 million primary school-age extreme poverty, gender dis- demic and more recently about at the same time create aware- The release of the COVID-19 children in the world who cur- crimination and conflict-af- its vaccines. ness of the importance of re- vaccine is one of the break- rently have no access to educa- fected environments. The online event, which is search and learning.” throughs towards saying good- tion, we, as a global corporate To date, more than 9.9 open to the public via registra- Commenting on Dr Muna Al bye to the virus. citizen, have a responsibility to million children have been en- tion, will take place at 11am Maslamani’s special appearance “In the past months, the give back to our communities.” rolled in quality primary edu- Doha time and will look at where at the lecture, Kuwari said: “She spread of fake news has ended To contribute, customers cation programmes around to obtain credible and authentic is a role model who is commit- several people’s lives. The best can donate online upon reach- the world, thanks to EAC and medical information about the ted to improving the quality of way to protect ourselves and our ing the payment page during its loyal partners. coronavirus and its vaccine. patient care and takes necessary families is to equip ourselves the online flight booking pro- In October 2020, Qatar Senior consultant Dr Muna said: “The World Health Or- should take. This can upset ef- steps to motivate others to do with the right information. Let cess. Donations up to $50 per Airways gave away 21,000 Al Maslamani, medical direc- ganization stated recently that fective public health responses the same, like at this important us be smart and cautious in booking can be made. When complimentary tickets to tor of the Communicable Dis- we’re not just dealing with and create distrust and uncer- event at the library. choosing the information that on board, passengers can re- teachers to thank them for ease Center at Hamad General a pandemic currently, we’re tainty. What’s vital is for people “Dr Muna has received we feed our minds. Facts can quest envelopes from the cab- their vital work in educating Hospital, will deliver the special fighting an ‘infodemic.’ We’re to get information from cred- several leadership and ser- save lives.” in crew to donate any amount, young people worldwide dur- lecture. experiencing an excessive ible and trusted sources. This vice awards for her numerous To register for the event, in- in any currency. These funds ing the challenges brought by Abeer Saad Al Kuwari, di- amount of information that seminar will help to identify achievements in medicine and terested persons can visit: COV- are then matched by Qatar the ongoing COVID-19 pan- rector of Research and Learn- makes it difficult for people where the best sources are. this bears evidence of her pas- ID-19 Vaccines: Between Fact Airways. demic. ing Services at the Library, to understand the steps they “There is so much informa- sion and commitment towards and Fake News (qnl.qa). QM launches ‘Menthaar’ tours for Culture Pass members

of tours, workshops, webinars 7 am to 9 am is also part of the Tours in February and talks. programme. to highlight Qatar’s Aisha Al Khater, deputy Qatar is an amazing place to CEO of museum affairs at QM, observe more than 300 species history, bird life and said: “Menthaar is a newly of birds that have been recorded launched programme that in- on the peninsula. The country is sustainability efforts vites Culture Pass and Culture on the path of one of the great Pass Plus members to learn migratory flyways, where birds Tribune News Network more about the exciting pro- from central Europe and Asia DOHA jects across Doha that are con- move to and from Africa, during tributing to Qatar’s overall sus- spring and autumn. The tour Qatar Museums (QM) has an- tainability strategy to secure a will begin at Al Wakrah where nounced tours for the month of greener future. We encourage members can explore the beach February as part of ‘Menthaar’, our valued members to sign up and mangrove area to see the a year-long programme that to one or more of these offerings waders (waterbirds), then walk introduces its Culture Pass Plus to explore more of Qatar’s sus- ‘Menthaar’ offers the opportunity to learn about Qatar’s heritage, culture and environment through a series of tours, workshops, webinars and talks. through the public park to see and Culture Pass Family mem- tainable initiatives.” some of the passerines. bers to projects in Qatar that are Upcoming Menthaar events the history of the Qatari people, will witness Qatar’s transforma- On February 11 from 4 pm to rants, three golf courses and two All events and tours are open working towards building a sus- include: A tour of the Sheikh of Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al tion into a modern nation after 5 pm, Culture Pass members are practice areas. ECGC’s Center to Culture Pass Plus and Culture tainable future. Faisal Bin Qassim Museum – Thani and his family, and be- the oil discovery with the vintage invited to attend a tour of Edu- of Excellence Academy is one of Pass Family members only. Menthaar, meaning to take one of the world’s largest private yond. Throughout the years, car collection, including unique cation City Golf Club (ECGC), the most advanced facilities in For more information about a closer look in Arabic, affords museums – on February 6 from Sheikh Faisal has gathered ob- examples of cars customised for a landmark project of Qatar the world to learn golf. Culture Pass, or to become a the opportunity to learn about 11 am to 2 pm and February 22 jects that show an authentic de- the harsh desert environment, Foundation. Culture Pass mem- A bird watching activity (Qa- Culture Pass Plus or Culture Qatar’s heritage, culture and from 2 pm to 5 pm. The tour piction of Qatar’s lifestyle. Addi- and vehicles driven by Sheikh bers will see the entire golf club. tar Natural History Group Bird- Pass Family member, visit www. environment through a series will offer visitors a glimpse into tionally, Culture Pass members Faisal and his family. Its facilities include two restau- watching) on February 19 from qm.org.qa/en/culturepass