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JORDAN KING MEETS ATTIYAH QNA forces Brigadier General Moham- AMMAN med Ali al Manaseer. An official reception ceremony THE Qatari Armed Forces and was held for Attiyah, which was at- the on tended by Chairman of the Joint Wednesday signed a number of joint Chiefs of Staff, General Inspector cooperation agreements. of the Armed Forces Major General The agreements were signed Ghazi Awda al Muqaibel, Command- as Deputy Prime Minister and er of Royal Jordanian Air Force Ma- Minister of State for Defense Af- jor General (Pilot) Yousef Ahmed al fairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Hunaiti, Director General of Royal al Attiyah met with Chairman of Medical Services Saad Jaber, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jor- a number of ranking officers at the danian Armed Forces Lieuten- Jordanian Armed Forces. ant General Mahmoud Freihat on The meeting was attended on the Wednesday. Qatari side by head of the authority of The agreements aim to increase colleges and institutes Major General HM King Abdullah II of Jordan, the Supreme Commander of the Jorda- cooperation between the two armed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Hamad bin Ahmed al Nuaimi, Com- nian Armed Forces, met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State forces and raise their levels in ad- Mohammed al Attiyah witnesses the signing of an agreement between Qatari Armed mander of the Joint Special Forces for Defense Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah at the Al ministrative, technical, and organi- Forces and the Jordanian Armed Forces in Amman on Wednesday. Major General Hamad bin Abdullah Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday. Attiyah conveyed the greetings of the sational areas. al Fetais al Marri, Military Attache Amir HH Sheikh to HM King Abdullah II. HM The agreements were signed by and Chief Executive of Barrer Hold- rector of planning and organisation of to Jordan Brigadier Gen- the King entrusted Attiyah with his greetings to the Amir. The meeting president of the international mili- ing Youssef Abdulrahman al Khu- Brigadier General Abdullah Hassan eral Shafi Mohammed al Shafi, and dealt with bilateral relations and the means to enhance them. (QNA) tary cooperation authority Brigadier laifi on the Qatari side. From the al Hunaiti, and director of supply in a number of ranking officers of the General Abdulaziz Saleh al Sulaiti Jordanian side, it was signed by di- the general command of the armed QAF. PAGE 20

Cabinet okays draft Qatar grants €250,000 decision on treatment Construction of Qatar’s first to support and education of PR card holders and football exhibition THE Cabinet has approved a draft decision of the Council cable-stayed bridge begins of Ministers on the conditions and restrictions on the hold- ers of the Permanent Resi- the free flow cable-stayed bridge. dency (PR) card on treatment 1,200-metre-long With the completion, the sig- and education in government nalised intersection will consist of institutions. According to a bridge will help 6 lanes in each direction, including recent law, expatriates in two right turns to the left and one Qatar could obtain perma- ease traffic flow for U-turn. nent residency card under The intersection will help the certain rules and conditions. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK traffic in all directions to con- The Cabinet meeting was DOHA nect Sabah Al-Ahmad Corridor chaired by Prime Minister and to Haloul Street and Salwa Road. Minister of Interior HE Sheikh THE Public Works Authority (Ash- It will serve Bu Hamour and Al Abdullah bin Nasser bin ghal) has started the construction Mamoura and many vital facili- Khalifa al Thani. of the first cable-stayed bridge in ties around the Wholesale Mar- QATAR provided financial support worth Qatar and the conversion of Haloul ket. €250,000 to the Arab World Institute for Roundabout into a two-level inter- Engineer Abdullah al Naiemi Arab world and football exhibition which change on Sabah Al-Ahmad Corri- said Ashghal has already started kicked off on Tuesday in . The exhibi- dor project. construction of the first cable- tion will run until July 21. The 1,200-metre-long bridge stayed bridge in Qatar, which Ambassador of Qatar to HE Ali extends up to Haloul Roundabout was designed in a unique way to bin Jassem al Thani handed over Qatar’s through Faleh Bin Nasser intersec- provide a free traffic flow with- support for the exhibition to President of the tion on Salwa Road to provide free out the need to pass through institute Jack Lang. The president thanked flow of traffic between Hamad In- roundabouts or traffic signals, Qatar for its support and for keeping up with ternational Airport and the areas especially as the bridge will pass the institute’s events, which creates a space Sudan’s ousted of Bu Hamour, Mesaimeer and Al Due to the length of the bridge, highest point of the bridge to 30 over Haloul and Faleh Bin Nasser for interaction between Arab and French Waab. the construction work will require metres high. intersections on Salwa Road. It cultures. The ambassador had participated president Bashir The new bridge will have four the use of 854 precast concrete Haloul Roundabout will be will significantly ease the traffic in the opening of the exhibition, which was moved to prison as lanes in each direction to accom- pieces, each weighing about 200 revamped into a two-level inter- congestion. attended by French Minister of Foreign Af- protesters rally (P 10 ) modate more than 16,000 vehicles tonnes of reinforced concrete and change, which will include at-grade fairs Jean-Yves Le Drian. (QNA) per hour. 20 pylons and 16 piers to reach the signalised intersection along with Continued on page 2 Ô Young farmers all set to export vegetables to Europe soon

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN and strong market network, a “Producing vegetables all metres by 2021” available in the market, farm- DOHA large number of young farm- around the year with locally- In an effort to make the ers can control the climate ers have expanded greenhouse developed technology was production a year-round af- in greenhouse with a remote MAINTAINING a vegetable farming using locally-devel- our target. After considerable fair, many of the farmers have control without visiting physi- farm by providing ideal tem- oped technology. research, we have developed also shifted from convention- cally. Temperature, sunlight perature, water, air circula- Many among them have fully automated greenhouses al method of cultivation to radiation, irrigation system, tion, sunlight through tech- potential to export their qual- ideal to local weather result- fully-automated greenhouses. air circulation- everything nology and tapping maximum ity products to Europe and ing in manifold growth in “Now, we are offering this can be controlled through a yield is now a regular practice friendly countries in the Gulf quality production. Currently, technology to other farmers. remote-control system. So, of many young farmers in Al region in near future. we are exporting our products Most of the materials used for we are trying communicating Shahaniya, Al Khor and Al Speaking to Qatar Trib- to and and we’ll manufacturing greenhouses with plants through technol- Shamal. une at an event in Doha re- soon start exporting to Eu- are local. Now, the green- ogy and making each plant Inspired by Agriculture De- cently, Director of Al Tahaluf rope. We are also planning to house set up by us is one of healthy and comfortable to partment under the Ministry of Food Stuff and Agrico Green- expand the total greenhouse the best in the world. Accord- provide quality products,” Vegetables being grown in a greenhouse. Municipality and Environment houses, Nasser al Khalaf said, area to one million square ing to the latest technology Khalaf said. 02 Thursday, April 18, 2019

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MME holds meeting on State News of the Environment Report in brief THE Ministry of Municipal- Director of Monitoring and ity and Environment (MME), Environmental Laboratory Amir sends condolences represented by the Monitor- Hassan Ali Qassimi said the to Congo president ing and Environmental Labo- State of the Environment Re- ratory, on Wednesday held a port is one of the most impor- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on preparatory meeting for the tant reports prepared by the au- Wednesday a cable of condolences to President of Congo expanded working group to thority in the country through Felix Tshisekedi on the victims of the ship tragedy, wishing the review, amend and update the a scientific assessment and injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) State of the Environment Re- review of the level of environ- port in Qatar, with the partici- mental performance and trends Deputy Amir sends condolences CHIEF OF STAFF WITH TURKISH FORCES COMMANDER: Qatari Armed Forces Chief of Staff HE Lieutenant- pation of representatives of 26 in order to protect the environ- to Congo president General Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem met with Turkish Forces Commander in Doha on Wednesday. (TNN) bodies concerned. ment and its resources. (QNA) THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of condolences to President of Congo Felix Tshisekedi on the victims of the ship mishap, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Cabinet nod to draft law on regulating Zakat Fund Albanian Prime minister leaves Doha QNA Under the provisions of that have emerged from the Meanwhile, the Cabinet standing for cooperation in the DOHA the draft law, the competent practical reality in this field and approved a draft decision of field of audit work between the PRIME Minister of Albania Edi Rama left Doha on Wednesday department at the Ministry of to keep pace with the compre- the Council of Ministers on the State Audit Bureau of Qatar concluding an official visit to Qatar. The prime minister and his ac- THE Cabinet at its weekly Awqaf and Islamic Affairs shall hensive urban plan of the State. terms and conditions of the use and the Federal Board of Su- companying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport meeting chaired by Prime receive and disburse Zakat At the outset of the meet- of manors and the lands and preme Audit of Iraq. by Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Engr. Abdullah bin Minister and Minister of Inte- funds in accordance with the ing, the Cabinet praised the houses of mainland. The Cabinet reviewed a let- Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie, Ambassador of Qatar to Albania HE rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin norms prescribed by Sharia. smooth holding of the sixth The Cabinet also approved ter of the Minister of Commerce Ali bin Hamad al Marri and Acting Charge d’affaires of the Alba- Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani at The Cabinet also approved Central Municipal Council a draft decision of the Minister and Industry on the results of nian Embassy in Doha HE Kujtim Xhani. (QNA) Amiri Diwan on Wednesday a draft law on public and pri- elections that saw large turn- of Municipality and Environ- the sixth session of the Qatari approved a draft law to regulate vate property of the state, and out of voters and congratulated ment on the disposal of waste -German Joint Committee for Public Security D-G meets Iraqi Sports the receipt and disbursement of another draft law on tempo- the winning candidates, wish- generated in the towers area. Economic, Commercial and Police Federation president Zakat funds, and decided to re- rary expropriation and appro- ing them success in their mis- The Cabinet then endorsed Technical Cooperation (Berlin, fer it to the Shura Council. priation of real estate for pub- sion to serve the country and a proposal to represent the February 2019), and took the DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the Public Security HE Staff Major- The draft law was prepared lic benefit. its people. General Tax Authority in some appropriate decision thereon. General Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi on Wednesday met with to replace Law No (8) of 1992 The Ministry of Municipal- Minister of Justice and Act- committees related to the com- The Cabinet listened to a President of Iraqi Sports Police Federation Major-General on the establishment of the ity and Environment has pre- ing Minister of State for Cabi- petences of the Ministry of presentation by the Minister of Mahdy Hady al Fakiki. During the meeting, they discussed a Zakat Fund, in the framework pared the two draft laws in the net Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad Commerce and Industry. Municipality and the Environ- number of topics of common interest. (QNA) of updating legislation and framework of updating legisla- al Jafali al Nuaimi read out the The Cabinet approved a ment on the general cleaning keeping up with the changes. tion to address the problems agenda of the meeting. draft memorandum of under- services. Winners of CMC elections announced NHRC chairman meets combating

QNA Mohamed Maikeh al Ahbabi. impunity conference participants DOHA 22nd constituency: Mo- hammed Abdullah Mohammed CHAIRMAN of National pean Parliament. Alnsour, Vice-Chairperson THE winners of the Central Rashed Human Rights Committee He met with Vice-Presi- of CEDAW in the UN Nicole Municipal Council (CMC) 23rd constituency: Mo- (NHRC) Dr Ali bin Smaikh dent of the Kuwaiti Human Ameline and Vice-Chairman elections in its sixth round hammed Zafer Mohammed al al Marri met with a number Rights Bureau Dr Siham Ab- of the Advisory Committee at have been announced. Mofqai al Hajri of participants in the inter- dulwahab al Fareeh, Inter- the UN Human Rights Council The elections witnessed a 24th constituency: Mo- national conference titled ministerial Delegate for Hu- Lazhari Bouzid. race among 85 candidates, in- hamed Saif Majed al Hossein al ‘National, regional and in- man Rights in Ahmed Dr Marri thanked them for cluding five women, in 25 elec- Mansouri ternational mechanisms to Chaouqui Benyoub, Chief of their participation in the con- toral constituencies, after four 25th constituency: Abdullah combat impunity and ensure Rule of Law, Equality and ference and their valuable con- constituencies were decided by Makled Ali Ibrahim al Marikhi accountability under the law’ Non-discrimination Branch tribution to panel discussions. acclamation from the original 26th constituency: Ali Mo- organised by NHRC, in coop- at OHCHR Mona Rishmawi, The participants praised 29 constituencies. Major-General Majid Ibrahim al Khulaifi, director of the Elections hamed Ahmed al Mohannadi eration with the United Na- Chief of Middle East and the success of the conference, Addressing a press confer- Administration at the Ministry of Interior, at a press conference to 27th constituency: Rashid tions High Commissioner for North Africa Section (MENA) which was hosted in Doha on ence, Major-General Majid announce the winners of the CMC elections in its sixth round. Mubarak Saeed al Kaabi Human Rights and the Euro- at the OHCHR Mohammad April 14 and 15. (QNA) Ibrahim al Khulaifi, director of 28th constituency: Saeed the Elections Administration at Second constituency: Ali Eleventh constituency: Mubarak Saeed Ali al Rashidi the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Fahad Mohsen al Shuhail al Saleh Jaber Saleh al Nabit al 29th constituency: Nasser who is also the chairman of the Shahwani Marri Hassan Dandoun al Naifihi al ‘Cable-stayed bridge to be ready by Q1 of 2021’ election supervisory committee, Third constituency: Ali Twelfth constituency: Ham- Kubaisi said 27,722 citizens were en- Khalaf Majran al Kubaisi ad Abdullah Hamad al Hanzab Major-General Khulaifi rolled in the voters’ tables, while Fourth constituency: Bader The thirteenth constituen- congratulated the elected mem- Continued from page 1 Ô construction works of the ca- Nasser Interchange at-grade 13, 334 eventually voted, repre- Sultan Saad Sultan al Rumaihi cy: Mohammed Hamad al Atan bers of the sixth edition and ble-stayed bridge on Sabah Al for traffic on Salwa Road, senting 50.1 percent of the total Fifth constituency: Moham- al Marri wished them success in their HE said the bridge over Faleh Ahmad Corridor. starting Sunday morning for 8 number of Qatari voters taking ed Salem Mohammed al Qamar 14th constituency: Moham- duties. Bin Nasser intersection on Road users heading to months to enable construction part to elect representatives in al Marri ed Hamoud Shafi al Shafi He thanked the Supervisory Salwa Road will be without py- and coming from Doha can of the bridge on Sabah Al Ah- 25 constituencies. Sixth constituency: Ali Sul- Fifteenth constituency: Committee, the Executive Com- lons for a distance of 150 me- take a right turn at Faleh Bin mad Corridor. Representatives were elect- tan Ghanem al Suwaid al Gha- Mubarak Fraish Mubarak Saleh mittees, the Electoral Commis- tres, but there will be cables to Nasser Intersection, make a During this partial closure ed for 25 constituencies, while nem al Salem sions, the Higher Council of the support the bridge. He said the U-turn at around 250 metres which is designed in coordina- four candidates were elected Seventh constituency: Ab- 16th constituency: Moham- Judiciary, the Ministry of Edu- bridge will be completed in the and then turn right to get back tion with the General Directo- by acclamation in the 7th, 22nd dullah Saeed Abdullah Khamis med SalehRashed al Khayarin cation and Higher Education, first quarter of 2021 and the on Salwa Road. Commuters rate of traffic, road users will 23rd, 27th, 28th constituencies. al Sulaiti al Hajri the Ministry of Municipality work on Haloul Intersection coming from Mesaimeer Road be required to use alternative The winners included two Eighth constituency: 17th constituency: Abdullah and Environment and various will be completed in 2020. towards Bu Samra and from routes as shown in the at- women, namely Sheikha Yousef Sheikha Yousef Hassan al Ju- Khaled Kassem al Yahri al Yafi’i media outlets. Ashghal has announced Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor to- tached map. al Jafairi from the 8th constitu- fairi 18th constituency: Mishal He also thanked the voters, a partial closure of Faleh Bin wards Doha will be required Traffic on Salwa Road ency and Fatima Ahmed al Ku- Ninth constituency: Fatima Abdullah Saqr Diab al Nuaimi the candidates and everyone Nasser Intersection on Salwa to continue straight through heading and coming from wari from the 9th constituency. Ahmed Khalfan al Jaham al Ku- 19th constituency: Khalaf who contributed to the elec- Road, while maintaining traf- Faleh Bin Nasser Intersection Doha can take right turn at The winners in the 29 con- wari Ibrahim Saad Mansour al Kaabi toral process in their official or fic movement through Sabah for 250 metres then turn right Faleh bin Nasser Interchange, stituencies are: Tenth constituency: Abdul- 20th constituency: Jabr voluntary capacity, wishing the Al Ahmad Corridor and open to get back to Salwa Road. do a U-turn at around 250 me- First constituency: Jassim rahman Abdullah Mohammed Mohammed Saif al Suwaidi country further progress and right turns, starting Thursday Ashghal also announced tres and then turn right to get Najem Ali Ahmed al Khulaifi. Ali al Khulaifi 21st constituency: Nayef Ali prosperity. night for 48 hours, to enable a partial closure of Faleh Bin back on Salwa Road. Qatar invited to explore gold in Tanzania: Ambassador HISHAM ALJUNDI instead of buying it from other that the visit was very success- is the only way to resolve the Rajab further remarked, DOHA markets around the world. ful in that it paved way fort a GCC crisis.” “Qatari government is doing This is one area where we are revival of economic ties be- She added: “Qatar is our really well. Qatar’s economy is THE Tanzanian government trying to enhance our coopera- tween the two countries. “We friend and we support the growing very fast and the prep- has invited Qatar to explore tion,” she said. mainly focus on trade and in- Kuwaiti mediation to resolve arations for the World Cup and extract gold in which the The Tanzanian envoy said vestment relations. However, the issue.” The ambassador 2022 are going well. Qatar has country is rich, Tanzanian Am- that the Qatari-Tanzanian ties we also want to enhance coop- also regretted restriction on also diversified its economy.” bassador to Qatar HE Fatma are getting stronger in all sec- eration in other sectors such free movement of local peo- She said that Tanzania wel- Rajab has said. tors and that Tanzania is seek- as tourism, infrastructure and ple within the region due to comes all Qatari investors will- In an interview with Qa- ing to enhance its trade rela- agriculture. Tanzania is bless- the blockade. ing to invest in diverse sectors tar Tribune, Rajab said that tions with Qatar. ed with many agricultural The envoy said that the of the country, adding that the Tanzania is blessed with rich “The cooperation between products”, she explained. Tanzanian Embassy was Tanzanian government would reserves of different minerals, Qatar and Tanzania is expand- Commenting on the on- opened in Doha just a couple ensure ease of doing business including gold. ing, especially after the recent going GCC crisis, the envoy of weeks before the imposition for them. “We have just opened the visit of the Qatari Deputy Tanzanian Ambassador to Qatar HE Fatma Rajab. said: “We want the crisis to of the blockade on Qatar, add- The envoy said that they gold sector to investment and Prime Minister and Minister of end as soon as possible as it ing that she was amazed at the are currently planning a visit we want Qatar to come and Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- Thani to Tanzania with an offi- businessmen,” Rajab said. is affecting the whole region. rapid growth of Qatar’s econo- by a group of Qatari business- explore gold in our country, hammed bin Abdelrahman al cial delegation including some The ambassador added We also believe that dialogue my despite the blockade. men to Tanzania in June. Nation Thursday, April 18, 2019 03 Forum set to CMU-Q students bag first prize at discuss decline in Gulf Hackathon 2019 for app development influence due to deadlock The time management app sorts tasks for busy students, retrieve answers to questions using speech recognition

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the panel of judges. The panel DOHA included Adrian Wood, Claudio Ranaudo and Anirban Pal of Sie- THE top prize for Carnegie Mel- mens, Houda Bouamor of CMU- lon University in Qatar’s Hack- Q; and Shah Kamaly of Ooredoo. athon 2019 competition went to In addition to the Best Over- a time management tool for stu- all App, teams were recognised dents. The app, which was de- in three other categories. The veloped by CMU-Q students Si- Best Technical App category Al Jazeera forum press conference in Doha recently. deeg Hassan, Ammar Karkour, went to Mohammed Siddiqui Abdullah Shaar and Shaden from Carnegie Mellon’s main TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tus of ‘guarantor of security and Shaar, uses a smart sorting al- campus, Faiq Defiandry and DOHA stability’ for the GCC to a direct gorithm that manages and sorts Akhyar Kamili of CMU-Q and stakeholder in a conflict that tasks for busy students, and Mohamed Ashraf from Qatar THE 13th Al Jazeera Forum impacted the regional Gulf al- uses advanced machine learn- University. The Best Design will be held at Sheraton Grand liance and the murder of Saudi ing to find and retrieve answers award went to CMU-Q students Doha Resort and Convention journalist Jamal Khashoggi in to questions using speech rec- Amer Ahmad, Sameer Ahmad, Hotel on April 27-28 under his country’s consulate in Istan- ognition. Mohamed Hamdi and Ishaq the theme ‘The Gulf: From bul last year. Riyadh remains At the seventh edition of Hasan. The Rookie Award went Crisis to Decline of Strategic perplexed by the negative twist the student-led competition, 11 CMU-Q students Sideeg Hassan, Ammar Karkour, Abdullah Shaar and Shaden Shaar after winning the top prize to Achira Bhattacharyya, North- Influence’. in its reputation and credibility teams of young innovators par- at Qatar’s Hackathon 2019 competition in Doha. western University in Qatar, Addressing a press confer- in the world public opinion. ticipated in the round-the-clock Shreyensh Soni, Northumbria ence held at Al Jazeera Centre Khalil also indicated that race to create an app. Student intensive, with a tight timeline This year’s Hackathon was the next big app from an event University in Qatar, and Nafeel for Studies headquarters in the forum will shed light on US competitors represented CMU- and high levels of competition,” sponsored by Siemens in Qatar, like this.” Ahmad of DPS Modern Indian Doha on Tuesday, AJCS Direc- policy towards the Middle East Q and Carnegie Mellon’s main said Dan Phelps, associate who provided judges and men- “At Siemens, research and School. tor Dr Mohammed Mukhtar al and its implications for the Pal- campus in Pittsburgh, as well teaching professor of informa- tors for the competition and pre- development plays a very impor- Speaking after the awards, Khalil said that 30 speakers, in- estinian cause, especially with as Northumbria University in tion systems and the faculty ad- sented prizes to the four winning tant role in our operations. We Houda Bouamor, assistant pro- cluding analysts, academicians, the upcoming announcement Qatar, Northwestern University visor for the event. teams. hold our own annual hackathon fessor of information systems opinion makers, and politicians of the so-called ‘Deal of the Cen- in Qatar, Qatar University and “This is excellent experience Adrian Wood, Siemens’ CEO because we recognise the inno- said: “The successes of each in- from different parts of the world tury’ coinciding with the accel- Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar. for students who are interested in Qatar and one of the Hack- vation that can come out of this dividual who took part in this will take part in the forum. Be- erating normalisation of certain This year’s competition also in- in high tech because they learn athon judges said, “Knowing the kind of competitive, collabora- Hackathon came from being sides, nearly 500 guests from Gulf countries with Israel. One cluded for the first time a high to harness their creative energy, potential that a hackathon can tive environment.” creative, being innovative, and inside and outside Qatar are of the forum panels will ad- school participant from DPS collaborate in teams and pro- bring to the tech industry sets After spending 24 hours pushing the limits of what they expected to attend the annual dress, as Khalil pointed out, the Modern Indian School. duce an app in a time-pressured the bar very high for participants developing an app, each team know. Those are exactly the val- event. impact of the recent round of “The Hackathon format is environment.” and we can expect to hear about had six minutes the project to ues that CMU-Q represents.” Khalil said that this year’s US sanctions against Iran and forum will address several in- their potential effect on Iran’s ter-related political, strategic military capabilities and region- and media issues. One of them al influence. is the stalemate between the AJCS director told report- Two-day thyroid cancer meet to kick off tomorrow GCC states and the open-ended ers one of the forum panels will crisis that broke out between probe into the role of the me- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK conference under the theme The conference will bring Society. roid cancer. some of them, namely Saudi dia in exposing political crime, DOHA ‘Present Standards and New together more than 1200 spe- Awareness workshops on The second workshop on Arabia, UAE, and , and as well as the mobilisation of Perspectives’ will be held at cialists and experts in thyroid thyroid will also be held on the April 20 will target people living Qatar in June, 2017. global public opinion against QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) Ritz Carlton Doha. cancer from Austria, Oman, sidelines of the conference. with thyroid cancer. He added that the speakers the misdeeds of certain politi- will host the Qatar Interna- The conference is a Catego- Kuwait and other countries, The first workshop, to be The topics to be covered in- will present their observations cians and diplomats. The cov- tional Thyroid Cancer Confer- ry 1 - Accredited Group Learn- in addition to a number of held on April 19, will discuss clude medical advice required and analyses of these relations erage of Khashoggi’s murder ence under the patronage of the ing Activity as defined by the authorities of health organi- available services in Qatar for after treatment, Yoga exercises amidst the decline of the stra- in October, 2018 in world me- Prime Minister and Interior Qatar Council for Healthcare sations in the State of Qatar the treatment of thyroid gland; for reducing stress, detection tegic significance of Arab Gulf dia has been a clear-cut case of Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah Practitioners’ Accreditation including Ministry of Public methods of self-examination; methods, and free medical tests countries, particularly Saudi standing up to power and ex- bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani Department and is approved Health, Hamad Medical Cor- and medical consultation for and consultations for thyroid Arabia. The Saudi Kingdom has posing unethical acts of politi- from April 19. The two-day for a maximum of 9 hours. poration and Qatar ’s skin care for people with thy- gland. drifted from the presumed sta- cal assassination. 04 Thursday, April 18, 2019 Nation 350 students take part QU honours winners of Sheikh Faisal in Qatar University’s 5th Entrepreneurial open out Award for Educational Research

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK said, “This exhibition is an TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA opportunity for the QU com- DOHA munity to find out how the QATAR University’s (QU) Foundation Program Depart- THE College of Education (CED) at Program Depart- ment of English is working University (QU) in collaboration with Al- ment of English (FPDE) along closely with the Center for Faisal Without Borders Foundation (Alf), with the Center for Entre- Entrepreneurship to use in- organised a ceremony to announce the win- preneurship (CFE) recently novative learning methods to ners of the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Award held the 5th Entrepreneurial enhance students’ communi- for Educational Research. The ceremony Showcase event. cative abilities in English and took place in the presence of President of The event is a demonstra- promote their entrepreneuri- QU Dr Hassan al Derham, Alf founder and tion of QU College of Busi- al spirits.” Chairman HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim ness and Economics (CBE) Over 350 students includ- al Thani, Dean of College of Education Dr students’ work on the ENGL ing 300 females and 50 males Ahmed al Emadi and a large number of 252 course project related to participated in the event ex- faculty and interested persons. inventing ideas for new busi- hibiting 90 business ideas For the fifth consecutive year, CED A group photo of winners of the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Award for Educational Research in Doha recently. nesses in Qatar applying Eng- on posters for the public and and Alf have awarded academic re- lish language skills learned presented their new busi- searchers, postgraduate students, teach- research and the provision of prizes for become aware of the importance of the agement, Prof. Hissa Sadiq. throughout the course. ness ideas in English. Fur- ers and education leaders who have distinguished Arab scholars. The Sheikh knowledge-based economy.” Second place was awarded to Kashef Dr Hezam al Awah, direc- thermore, students surveyed demonstrated excellence in scientific Faisal Bin Qassim Award for Educational Abdul Latif al Yafei, Director Gen- N Zayed and Petra Jansen of Sultan Qa- tor of the Foundation Pro- potential customers about research, with the aim of promoting re- Research’s role if crucial in providing an eral of Alf said, “This award emphasizes boos University in Muscat. Dr Ahmed gram, said, “This event aims the feasibility of their busi- search, increasing knowledge, enhanc- important platform to promote a culture the important role played by the private Mustafa from QU won third place along to create a learning environ- ness ideas so that they could ing educational practices and developing of educational research in the Arab world, sector in supporting the educational with a number of researchers from West- ment for QU students to pro- use the data to improve the education policies. offering Arab researchers the opportu- process, and the importance of scientific ern Sydney University in Australia. mote their entrepreneurial quality of their products or Dr Hassan al Derham spoke at the nity of joint research work, exchange of research in creating a generation capa- In the postgraduate category Rahma potentials and team work- services. event saying, “There may be a unani- experiences or publicising the efforts of ble of thinking of innovative solutions Saleh al Armiya from Sultan Qaboos ing.” There was a competition mous understanding of the importance researchers and publishing their research to the challenges facing us. Last year, University won first place, Rania Sawalhi He added, “This event for the best project at the of scientific research but educational re- outputs. The award also provides an op- more than 140 scholars from all coun- from Qatar University won second place also helps students acquire event with each poster evalu- search also holds particular importance portunity for educators and educational tries of the Arab World participated in and Amina Mohamed Ibrahim Zowgi higher order thinking skills ated by FPDE and CFE mem- as a foundation for societies. Therefore, leaders to publicise their most important this award, while more than 400 schol- from Mohammed V University at Agdal which are instrumental in bers. The top three projects it is natural that education research be- practices as well as the opportunity for ars participated with us this year, dem- in Morocco won third. In the category for their academic success. It for female and male students comes a priority for countries in the university students to participate as a re- onstrating the importance of the award teachers and educational leaders Nasser equips them with the func- were awarded trophies and developing world and can be used as a search generation,” he added. for many researchers in the Arab world.” Jassim al Malki, Director of Ahmed Man- tional knowledge to become prizes offered by Doha Bank measure of the quality of education in Dr Ahmed al Emadi said, “I am de- At the end of the ceremony, the win- sour Primary School for Boys (Qatar) successful entrepreneurs in during the event’s closing cer- the state.” lighted to meet today to honour dis- ners were announced. In the category of won first place; Ibrahim Atif Swelim from the future.” emony. Students took photos “Qatar has officially demonstrated tinguished Arab researchers, who are academics two from QU won first place: Khalifa Secondary School for Boys (Qatar) Benjamin Kohler, course together and celebrated their its support for scientific research through a model of the importance of scientific Director of National Center for Educa- second place; and in third place Nabeel al lead of the ENGL 252 English successes with their course the presence of many organisations, in- research in general and educational re- tional Development, Dr Abdullah Abu- Saih and Hussam Asal from Hamza Bin for Business Communication instructors and classmates. stitutions and funds supporting scientific search, especially in a world that has Tineh and Professor of Education Man- Abdul Muttalib School (Qatar). QC’s FCC holds oral hygiene Exhibition highlights shifts in Indian painting awareness event for Asians SANTHOSH CHANDRAN exhibition include works by Francis DOHA Newton Souza, Ram Kumar, Para- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK children. She also had a session for kids mjith Singh, Badri Narayan, Kalal DOHA on oral health and hygiene where she gave A unique painting exhibition fea- Laxman Goud, Manu Parekh, Tho- tips on how to maintain healthy gums, turing different schools of Indian ta, Vaikuntam, Lalu Prasad Shaw, THE Friends Cultural Center (FCC), a teeth and mouth. paintings ranging from classical to Rabin Mondal, GR Iranna, Lax- community development centre of Qa- Dr Chacko said, “The mouth is the contemporary was opened at Gate man Aelay, Lalbahadur Singh, Pad- tar Charity (QC), organised a oral health mirror of a body, so it is essential that we Mall in Doha on Tuesday. makar Santape, Nagesh Ghodke, awareness programme for children from keep our teeth healthy,” motivating kids The exhibition titled ‘Fanqaar’ Bhaskar Rao and Vishal Joshi. Asian expat communities in Qatar. to brush their teeth and avoid the food was organised by the Indian Em- Wife of the Indian Ambassador, The event was attended by around 100 that is harmful to their teeth. bassy, in association with Vistas Mrs Ritu Kumaran, who is pas- children, their parents, FCC’s members, For her part, Saleela Majeed, general Global, as part of the ongoing Qatar Exhibition displaying Indian paintings at Gate Mall in Doha. sionate about paintings, said, “The a dentist, and guests. The programme secretary for FCC Women’s wing, said: India Cultural Year 2019 celebra- exhibition will create a platform aimed at educating children about the im- “This year we take a pledge to draw the tions and will continue until April A total of 60 works by 22 art- Director of Vistas Global Ahmed for Indian artists to introduce their portance of a healthy life, teaching them attention of parents all over Doha to the 20. ists displayed at the exhibition offer Hammed Ali al Thani said, “India works to the international audience how to take care of and brush their teeth, importance of oral hygiene of their kids in Speaking on the occasion In- an exciting journey through In- has a long tradition of art. Exhibi- in Qatar”. and encouraging them to take healthy cooperation with Asian Medical Centre”, dian Ambassador to Qatar HE P dian paintings highlighting various tions of this kind will make Qatar Ramesh Gorjala, HR Das, diets and conduct dental checkups on a noting that such programme would raise Kumaran said that the wide range movements including traditional- and India relations stronger and Milbum Cherian and Anjaneyulu regular basis. Dr Reena Annie Chacko, a oral awareness among children. of paintings showcased at the ex- ism, expressionism, modernism, help Indian artists to explore Qa- Gundu were among the prominent paediatric dentist from the Asian Medi- At the end of the programme, a cook- hibition provide an opportunity cubism, realism, surrealism, hyper tar’s market. We are planning to artists who attended the opening cal Center, Qatar, took part in the oral ing session was held for kids to create a for the public to learn about Indian realism and contemporary. oranise similar events in future”. ceremony. The exhibition is open health awareness programme, providing culinary interest and promote healthy paintings. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, the The paintings showcased at the from 10am to 10pm. free dental checkups for the participating food habits in children. Winners of Qatar e-Nature Schools Contest 2019 honoured in style 339 students from 113 schools in Qatar participated in the inter-school contest TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

UNDER the patronage of the Min- ister of Education and Higher Edu- cation HE Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed al Hammadi, the 6th Edi- tion of the Qatar e-Nature Schools Contest concluded with an award ceremony to honour the winners Pupils with their prizes at the 6th Edition of the Qatar e-Nature Schools Contest recently. held at Wyndham Hotel. Sasol, the international inte- added: “The Qatar e-Nature grated chemicals and energy com- Schools Contest serves an impor- pany, launched the 2019 schools tant message to all members of so- contest in cooperation with the ciety- that caring for and learning Ministry of Education and Higher about Qatar’s rich environment is Education and Friends of the En- a shared responsibility. We thank vironment Centre (FEC) last No- Sasol and the Ministry of Educa- vember. During the contest, the tion and Higher Education for their Qatar e-Nature team visited many efforts and cooperation in making schools to promote awareness of the Qatar e-Nature Schools Contest Qatar’s rich natural environment a successful vehicle for conveying and encourage schools to partici- that message and instilling envi- pate. Qualification rounds were ronmental awareness in our young- held at Al Markhiyah Primary Overall inners Umm Salama Primary School for Girls School er generations.” School for Girls during March. The Rigard Du Plessis, general final round of the competition took QR6,000. English Modern School grammes and Activities at the Min- manager at Sasol in Qatar said, “We place prior to the award ceremony, – Al Wakra Campus came in third, istry of Education and Higher Edu- congratulate the winning teams of where the qualified teams compet- winning bronze medals and vouch- cation said: “We are very pleased this year’s Qatar e-Nature Schools ed to answer questions that tested ers worth QR4,500. Al Shifaa Bint to witness yet another success with Contest and applaud all partici- their knowledge on Qatar’s nature Abdul Rahman Al Ansaria School this year’s Qatar e-Nature Schools pating teams for their efforts. I and wildlife, all based on the infor- for Girls got fourth place winning Contest. This social initiative is not am confident that these contests mation provided through the Qatar vouchers worth QR3,000. only a model of an effective part- will continue to evolve and elevate e-Nature mobile application. The ceremony was attended by nership between the Ministry of our younger generations and their Umm Salama Primary School representatives of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, commitment to the environment to for Girls School emerged as the Education and Higher Education, Sasol and FEC, but also a testament new heights.” winner of the contest and was Sasol, FEC, and the media. Stu- to the very fruitful results of fusing This year’s Qatar e-Nature awarded gold medals and vouchers dents’ families and teachers were education, technology and a pas- school contest attracted a record of worth QR9,000. In second place also in attendance supporting the sion for our environment.” 339 students from 60 governmen- was the Lebanese School, winning various teams. Friends of the Environment tal schools and 53 private schools silver medals and vouchers worth Fatima al Obaidli, head of Pro- Centre Director Farhood al Hajiri across Qatar. Nation Thursday, April 18, 2019 05

Education meet 2019 Qatar Genome Programme enters into on April 24 and 25 research pact with Genomics England QNA and society, in addition to DOHA discussing dialogue educa- The MoU strengthens research capacity to provide new medical insights into genomics tion and its role in intellec- THE Ministry of Education tual and psychological secu- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion of the UK. We are excited tunities enabling vital medical and Higher Education will rity,” she added DOHA to share our expertise and insights and breakthroughs.” hold the 2019 Education “The third axis is the equally to learn from the ap- The agreement- signing Conference on April 24 and quality management in QATAR Genome Programme proach of the Qatar Genome ceremony was attended by 25, under the theme ‘Edu- education. It deals with (QGP), a member of Qatar Programme.” UK Ambassador to Qatar HE cation that Makes a Dif- quality management in Foundation (QF) and part of The MoU outlines a num- Ajay Sharma. ference’ as an educational terms of concepts and ap- Qatar Foundation Research, ber of research activities be- The envoy said, “I am de- scientific platform to share plications and manage- Development and Innova- tween QGP and Genomics lighted that the Qatar Genome local, regional and inter- ment of the quality of the tion, has signed a strategic England, such as establishing Programme and Genom- national experiences, ideas entrance and design, where research and development common frameworks to stand- ics England are signing this and best practices in the the strategies of continu- agreement with Genomics ardise genomic strategies for memorandum of understand- field of education. ous improvement and up- England to enable novel sci- healthcare implementation; ing. The partnership between Assistant Undersecre- grading of the values of the entific discoveries and pro- the evaluation of new tech- these leading institutions tary for Educational Af- educational institution will vide medical insights into nologies for whole genome se- in genomic research will, I fairs Fawzia Abdulaziz al be discussed,” she added. genomics and precision med- quencing; the cross-analysis of am sure, make an important Khater said the conference Khater noted that a large icine. both national datasets; and the contribution to tackling the will focus on three axes - number of researchers, in- The memorandum of un- exchange of expertise related healthcare challenges of today the local and international cluding 42 from outside Qa- derstanding (MoU) was signed Dr Richard O’Kennedy, vice-president for Research, Development and to educational programmes. and tomorrow. trends in the development tar, from Arab and foreign at the 2015 building (QF Innovation at QF, and Professor Mark Caulfield, interim CEO and chief Commenting on the im- “This is another example of the educational process, countries, as well as experts, Headquarters) by Dr Richard scientific officer of Genomics England at the agreement-signing event. portance of the agreement, of how the UK and Qatar are the consolidation of educa- university professors, educa- O’Kennedy, vice-president for Professor Asmaa al Thani, working together on Qatar Na- tion and cultural identity, tors and academics, will par- Research, Development and In- have a global impact. can play a central role.” board vice-chairperson of Qa- tional Vision 2030 and how this and the quality manage- ticipate in the conference. novation at Qatar Foundation, Dr O’Kennedy said, “This Professor Caulfield said, tar Biobank and chairperson collaboration is of benefit to ment in education. The conference will fea- and Professor Mark Caulfield, partnership aims to foster our “Genomics is a global, multi- of QGP, said: “This agreement both our countries and others.” Speaking at a press ture 500 presentations. interim CEO and chief scientific shared goals for advancement stakeholder endeavour trans- will see our two projects ben- The two entities will work conference on Wednesday, She said the event will officer of Genomics England. of precision medicine and to forming healthcare. This col- efiting from a strategic alliance together to share ideas, poli- Khater said participants also include 12 interactive The agreement lays the facilitate common genomic re- laboration will help expand and the pooling of research tal- cies and regulations, technical will address the education- sessions at the student re- foundation for Qatar and the search initiatives. Together we the legacy of the 100,000 ent and resources from both expertise, and bioinformatics al competencies and their search exhibition accompa- UK to develop a joint collabo- can push the boundaries fur- Genomes Project beyond the nations. The programme will tools, and also to exchange role in meeting the needs nying the conference. ration focusing on areas of ther towards a new era of medi- UK and will allow us to bet- also hopefully generate key staff, data and expertise in the of education in the twenty- Chairperson of the Sci- research in genomics that can cal practice, where genomics ter serve the diverse popula- industrial partnership oppor- field of genomics. first century, and the qual- entific Committee of the con- ity of education that adopts ference Mariam al Buainain STEM system, the special- said 2,500 academics from ised schools and educa- around the world will par- tional practices in science, ticipate in the exchange of technology, engineering educational practices and CNA-Q students raise dental hygiene awareness and mathematics. experiences among them. She said the participants She said a 10-year-old TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK reach out to a broader inter- T-shirts and brilliant smiles. will also discuss the subject Qatari student Hassan al Su- DOHA national community. This Purple has been the official of knowledge-based econ- laiti will present an interac- year, for the first time ever, colour of the Dental Hygiene omy, distance education, tive educational workshop. COLLEGE of the North Atlan- the campaign reached the profession since 1897, signify- centres of integration, care Richard Gerver, an in- tic – Qatar’s (CNA-Q) Dental Middle East. ing compassion, purpose and of talented people and their novator, educator and Hygiene students demonstrat- In Qatar, CNA-Q’s Dental inspiration. role in supporting people author of several books ed pride in their profession Hygiene programme began its “This is the first year the with special needs. and consultant to the UK by marking National Dental participation in the campaign competition has come alive “The main focus of edu- government, will speak at Hygienists Week in Qatar. As with a group photo at the Souq in Qatar. The commitment cation and cultural identity the opening ceremony of part of the community health Waqif and finished at West and excitement of CNA-Q’s includes the discussion of the conference, while Dr class, the students participat- Bay’s iconic Tornado Tower instructors and students, who educational and cultural Hatemi Khalifa al Hitmi, a ed in the Canadian Dental Hy- which was illuminated in pur- want to share their pride in values in the context of researcher and lecturer at gienists Association (CDHA) ple on the evening of April 6. dental hygiene and the impor- modern education, and the Qatar University and the campaign called ‘Put your Tornado Tower houses the tance of ‘oral health for total challenges facing the con- University of Edinburgh, purple on’. Canadian Embassy, and the health’, remind us that taking solidation of identity and will be speaking at the clos- The campaign involves The campaign called ‘Put your purple on’ involves taking and sharing group was honoured by the care of our mouth, teeth, and national culture and inputs ing ceremony of EdEx Qatar taking and sharing purple- purple-themed photos and having community landmarks lit up in purple. presence of Canadian Ambas- gums positively impacts other to cultural identity in terms at the Qatar National Con- themed photos and having sador to Qatar HE Stefanie aspects of our lives,” said Dr of school, curricula, parents vention Center (QNCC). community landmarks lit up municipal landmarks across were adorned in purple. This McCollum. Students and fac- Andrea Smilski, dean of CNA- in purple. In April, 2018, 16 Canada and one in the UK year the CDHA wanted to ulty wore matching purple Q’s School of Health Sciences. Ikstrums fires 7 birdies to claim inaugural QCRI to host Creative Space Fair for kids TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK an attractive and creative way, among the wider community Green Jacket at Education City Golf Club DOHA including a live science show and we are expecting to wel- presented by the STEM hub. come more than 500 visitors TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK his round of golf. QATAR Computing Research The activities are designed this year. We invite parents to DOHA Education City Golf Club Institute (QCRI), part of to cater to three different age bring along their children for member, Timothy Hufford Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- groups - six years and below, a stimulating day out that pro- THE inaugural Education City took the first place honours in sity (HBKU), will host a Crea- ages seven to 10, and 11 to 14. motes learning through fun Golf Club Masters Tournament the Nett division with a score tive Space Fair on Saturday, Creative Space Fair will ex- and engaging activities.” took place recently with some of -2 (70). His round featured April 27. plore several themes such as Advanced activities for old- great scores from all 55 players a nett eagle and 8 nett birdies. The fair aims to promote coding, electronics, robotics, er children will include Arduino participating in the event. The winners took home science, technology, engineer- chemistry, thermodynamics programming, 3D printing, The event was an open some excellent prizes from ing and mathematics (STEM) and renewable energy. laser cutting, mobile applica- tournament that saw members Banana Island Resort Doha by disciplines among children, Dr Eman Fituri, senior tion development and robotics, and visitors challenge for their Anantara who partnered with teenagers and adults through programme manager at QCRI, among others. very own green jacket. In line the inaugural tournament at innovative learning activities. said: “Our annual Creative Creative Space Fair will with the pristine golf course The winners took home some excellent prizes from Banana Island Education City Golf Club. Participating institutions, Space Fair is a fantastic op- be held from 11am to 3pm at conditions at Education City Resort Doha by Anantara. 1st Place Gross - Andrew including STEM Hub of Texas portunity for students to see Researchery (formerly the Golf Club and Augusta Na- Ikstrums 73 A&M University, Qatar Scientif- how STEM is used all around HBKU Research Complex) in tional, the agronomy team Club greens up to 13 on the division with a score of +1 (73). 2nd Place Gross - Jesse ic Club, ibTECHar, Tebyan and us and to pique their interest Education City. ensured the greens had some Stimpmeter. The score could have been Payne 77 Geek Express, will each present in the different fields from Interested individuals can Augusta- like speed to them Andrew Ikstrums took the better with him firing an im- 3rd Place Gross - Benjamin unique opportunities to help an early age. The interactive register to attend at creatives- taking the Education City Golf first place honours in the gross pressive 7 birdies throughout Coleman 80 students’ learn STEM skills in event has proved popular pace.qcri.org. Global experts share insights into innovation culture at QF

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ogy innovation serves to inspire alism, technological optimism simply by being implemented DOHA Qatar’s techpreneurs to pursue and embracing a culture of risk. on a generic computer. This de- their start-up ambitions with Industry experts from Qa- cision has significantly reduced QATAR Foundation Research, commitment and enthusiasm. tar and the US led the QF RDI the harm caused by vague and Development and Innovation “The valuable insights and Intellectual Property work- overbroad software patents. (QF RDI) recently hosted lead- guidance provided during these shop, which provided attendees QF RDI also hosted Richard ing innovation and intellec- sessions will undoubtedly help with a multi-faceted overview Stokes, director of Innovation at tual property (IP) experts who our researchers and entrepre- of topical IP issues. Dublin City University (DCU), shared their knowledge and neurs make informed decisions Speakers from the Intellec- Ireland, and CEO of Invent perspectives with the wider re- as they develop and secure their tual Property Rights Protection DCU Limited, the incubation search and innovation commu- innovations, contributing to the Department in Qatar’s Ministry centre at DCU. nity as part of QF RDI’s efforts success of our collective endeav- of Commerce and Industry in- Delivering a talk on ‘Inno- to support local technology ours to deliver impact for Qatar cluded Dr Ebrahim Alromaihi, vation, Commercialisation and startups and nurture entrepre- and beyond.” head of Copyright and Related Enterprise Initiatives’, Stokes neurship in Qatar. Qatar Science and Technol- Rights Office, who provided an – a seasoned expert in develop- Dr Richard O’Kennedy, ogy Park (QSTP), part of QF overview on copyright registra- ing start-up companies in the vice-president for Research, RDI, hosted Elijah Mayfield, tions in Qatar, and Engineer ICT sector – shared strategic Development and Innova- Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Muna al Noami, patent engi- insights on the commercialisa- tion at Qatar Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, neer, who discussed patenting tion of research, collaborative said: “QF RDI is committed to US, who was named on the Dr Richard O’Kennedy, vice-president for Research, Development and Innovation at Qatar Foundation with in Qatar and how to seek inter- links between academia and in- nurturing a thriving research ‘Forbes 30 under 30 in Educa- leading innovation and intellectual property experts. national protection. dustry, and sustaining a vibrant and innovation ecosystem in tion’ list for 2017. Matthew Dicke, partner and innovation culture. Qatar, and to empowering After launching a technol- from Research to Entrepre- Dr David Stork, a distin- nies and serving on the boards IP Practice Lead at K&L Gates, Offering valuable advice to researchers, technology entre- ogy startup that stemmed from neurship’, he discussed the vari- guished scientist and promi- of startups. US, focused his talk on Patent entrepreneurs, he highlighted preneurs and industry profes- his PhD research, Mayfield se- ous stages of entrepreneurship, nent ambassador of technol- Discussing the phenom- 2.0 and the process for interna- how research can be taken into sionals to contribute in novel cured grants and contracts from from identifying a need in the ogy innovation, delivered an enal success of Silicon Valley, tional applications. the marketplace, what it takes and innovative ways. the Bill & Melinda Gates Foun- market; testing new product engaging talk titled ‘Insider’s the world’s leading centre for He also shared updates on to grow technology startups “We are delighted to host dation and the US Department ideas and getting early user View of Silicon Valley Tech- technological innovation and changes relevant to ICT-related and businesses, and the impor- and collaborate with our na- of Education, and subsequently feedback; hiring the right team nology and Culture’. associated businesses, Dr Stork patenting since the Alice ruling tance of accepting and under- tional stakeholders and indus- sold the startup without venture and making the progress neces- He shared his personal pointed to the role of govern- by the US Supreme Court, which standing failure, all of which try leaders whose expertise in capital funding. sary for a startup to be acquired experiences of working in aca- ment support, elite academia, states that an abstract idea does can provide a headstart in the different spheres of technol- In his talk, titled ‘Moving in the tech industry. demia, top technology compa- venture funding, internation- not become eligible for a patent innovation business. 06 Thursday, April 18, 2019 Nation FFC celebrates 40 years of serving Qatar Family Food Center opens 5th outlet in Al Jadeed Street TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK street. DOHA On the occasion of the store launch Family Food Centre’s QATAR’S oldest organised su- Chairman Abdul Rahman al permarket chain Family Food Ansari said, “Starting in 1978 Center (FFC) is celebrating its in this very same street, Family 40th anniversary of delivering Food Centre, a brand native to a unique combination of value, the Qatari motherland has been freshness and quality to cus- serving its people with the best tomers. products our stores can offer. The chain is also launching Worldwide food and products From a humble beginning sion of Airport Road outlet first its 5th new store in Al Mirqab Al are something that is synony- in 1978 with three employees floor, providing cold storage Jadeed Street. This new format mous with what Family Food and a two-shutter shop at Al and wholesale business. is an express store named ‘Fam- Centre has to offer. Four large Nasr, Family has come a long In 2005, the third outlet ily Mart’ stores have largely been our way. In 1984, Family reno- in was opened, also Over 120,000 customers identity over the last 40 years. vated from the humble shop to followed by counter-wise ex- visit Family stores each week, “On this occasion, we’d like a small-town centre shop (su- pansions by adding more lines served by over 1,000 friendly to present to you an all-new Over 120,000 customers visit Family stores each week, served by over 1,000 friendly staff members. permarket) with two checkouts into the stores such as bakery, staff members. format, which packs everything and is the first in Qatar to offer food, fish, meat, travels and With five large stores across you need conveniently and of this store is essentially a com- for these beautiful 40 years. I offer a huge range of products self-service and to have prices technologies. In 2013, Family Qatar, consisting of 220,000 smartly. The look and feel of bination of the best practices present to you the Family Food that meet the requirements of on products. stores received their first ISO square-feet retail area, the this store is something that is and customer stories of love and Centre’s 5th store ‘Family Mart’ customers from every nation- Family food center then es- 9001:2008 -HACCP certifi- Family Food Centre stores are very new to Qatar. Family Mart loyalty.” to serve and bring you every- ality. Family customers are at tablished on a solid foundation cation and they opened their located at Al Nasr, Al Kheesa, is the first store in Doha Souq He added, “Our custom- thing fresh and handpicked by the heart and soul of everything to facilitate future growth and newest and fourth branch in Al Old Airport Road and Al Rayy- mall and offers more the 500 ers, our suppliers and our ser- experts, hope you love this new they do and have invested in the in 1991, the company’s second Kheesa in 2016. Today, Family an with the brand new express parking slots for our customer’s vices are together what make venture/idea. ” stores to deliver the best shop- supermarket on Airport Road is one of the leading retail or- store in Al Mirqab Al Jadeed convenience. The very concept us Family Food Centre. Thanks Family Food Centre outlets ping experience to customers. was opened, followed by expan- ganisations in Qatar.

HIA hosts annual Smart Security ELAN Media introduces Management Group meeting advanced digital outdoor network in Mall of Muscat The two-day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK meeting is being DOHA attended by about ELAN Media, a leading com- pany specialised in crafting 25 delegates innovative communication and advertising landscapes TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK across a mix of media chan- DOHA nels, recently announced the expansion of the region’s HAMAD International Air- most advanced digital Out- port (HIA) is hosting the of-Home network to Oman. 17th meeting of the Smart Following the agreement Security Management Group with TAMANI Global De- (SSMG) in Doha on April 17 velopment & Investment, and 18, 2019. ELAN Media launched a new The two-day meeting cutting-edge DOOH network is being attended by about in the largest mall in Oman, 25 delegates, including of- Mall of Muscat on Monday. ficial observers and Airports Under the agreement, ELAN Media will bring its wide experience in the media industry Council International (ACI) Delegates, official observers and Airports Council International (ACI) organisers at the Hamad airport in Doha ELAN Media is the exclusive to ensure the successful promotion and sales of the mall’s DOOH organisers. media representative of Mall advertising network in Oman. The ACI Smart Security ad International Airport. As Management Group meeting. HIA is currently in its fi- of Muscat and will bring its initiative aims to implement an active member of ACI Asia With the predicted growth nal stages of an evaluation wide experience in the media Sheikh Mahmood al Jar- advanced digital Out-of- specific and measurable im- Pacific’s Regional Security in air travel, evolving secu- programme that measures industry to ensure the suc- wani, chairman of TAMANI Home network to the Omani provements in security effec- Committee, and through our rity threats and passengers’ the security and operational cessful promotion and sales Global Development & In- market, in partnership with tiveness, operational efficien- Smart Security Programme, evolving expectations about benefits of different screening of the mall’s DOOH advertis- vestment, said: “By teaming- TAMANI Global Develop- cy and passenger experience we are among the few leading their airport experience, it technologies, utilising new al- ing network in Oman. up with ELAN Media, we ment & Investment. at airport security checkpoints airports in the world to con- is more important than ever gorithms that would allow the The newly launched net- are creating new platforms “Our collaboration will through improved use of tech- sistently trial and improve that airports forge sustainable airport to provide screening work increases ELAN Me- to cater to the dynamic me- contribute towards enrich- nology, process innovation our security processes at HIA security models that optimise of cabin baggage without the dia’s portfolio of advertising dia needs and media scenes ing the visitors’ experience at and the use of risk-based se- for increased efficiency and their facilities and meet the need to segregate electronic assets, which includes ‘The of Oman. Being associated Mall of Muscat, the biggest curity concepts. for the comfort of our pas- growing demands of their pas- devices, and exploring the Eye’ a 103m2 LED screen with Oman’s most awaited mall in Oman. This expan- As airports and their sengers.” sengers.” use of body scanners instead that will be the largest out- shopping and leisure destina- sion is aligned with ELAN stakeholders play a key role in “Knowledge-sharing is In 2018, HIA developed of traditional walk through door digital media display tion ‘Mall of Muscat’, ELAN Group’s strategy to grow by facilitating effective, efficient pivotal to optimising our air- an industry-leading transfer metal detectors, among other in Oman and introduces the Media has the opportunity entering new markets and and enhanced passenger ex- port processes and enhanc- security screening product developments. pioneering digital advertis- through this platform and achieving business objec- periences, the Smart Security ing our security procedures. which resulted in significantly HIA, along with Qatar Air- ing technology in the region through its advanced digi- tives overseas.” initiative gathers stakehold- We look forward to a produc- shorter queuing times for its ways and Qatar Duty Free, is to the Omani market. tal network to reach a wider Mall of Muscat is the ers with the shared objective tive meeting where we, along passengers. With the airport’s set to host the world’s most This will set new indus- audience than ever before. largest mall in Oman and of transforming the security with our stakeholders, will introduction of more trans- influential airport commer- try standards and generate Enriching the visitor’s experi- provides visitors with vari- checkpoint for the benefit of benefit from ACI’s expertise fer gates and minimum con- cial revenues conference ‘The prime opportunities for a ence is our motto and togeth- ous unique attractions and the travelling public. and recommended practic- nection lanes, passengers at Trinity Forum 2019’ from Oc- wide array of businesses to er with ELAN Media we will entertainment facilities such Engineer Badr Moham- es,” he added. HIA are screened to national tober 30 to 31. communicate with millions be able to achieve that goal.” as Oman Aquarium, a Snow med al Meer, HIA chief op- ACI World Director- standards at the arrival gate The conference, organised of visitors, enhance the shop- Jamie Ball, ELAN Me- Park, a renowned family en- erating officer, said: “We are General Angela Gittens said, directly, ensuring that at least by The Moodie Davitt Report, ping experience and contrib- dia’s chief operating officer, tertainment centre - Faby thrilled to host the 17th an- “We thank Hamad Interna- 95 percent of the airport’s ACI World and ACI Asia-Pacif- ute to the country’s econom- said: “We are thrilled to in- Land, a Bowling Centre and nual Smart Security Manage- tional Airport for hosting the transfer passengers queue for ic, will take place in Qatar for ic diversification. troduce the region’s most- a global brand experience. ment Group meeting at Ham- 17th annual Smart Security under five minutes. the first time. Ritz-Carlton’s STK Doha wins Favourite Newcomer Award TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The brunch will offer a fun dren attending the brunch will DOHA chocolate egg cooking class be given a small gift. that will engage guests of all The Spring Brunch is THE Ritz-Carlton, Doha’s ages, including our youngest priced at QR299, including STK Doha has received Fa- ladies and gentlemen. soft package, while children vorite Newcomer Award During the brunch, there between five and 11 years old at the Fact Dining Awards will also be an egg treasure will dine for QR145, and chil- Doha 2019. hunt in the hotel’s garden with dren younger than five years STK opened its doors to many seasonal themed activi- old are welcomed to enjoy the guests in January 2019. ties to be hosted by Joue Club brunch with our compliments. The modern steakhouse on the day of the brunch to Families may also want to take has quickly accelerated to be- keep youngsters engaged. advantage of a staycation and coming a local favourite as The brunch will showcase book one of the re-imagined guests enjoy the tender cuts of a whole roasted lamb live sta- rooms or suites for the week- USDA prime beef and a suc- tion, delectable desserts and a end and enjoy the indoor pool culent selection of sides such vast array of savoury foods that or take in the lovely breeze at as truffle mac & cheese and The Ritz-Carlton, Doha’s STK Doha team with the award recently (left). Families may book one of the re-imagined rooms or suites for the weekend will delight and excite the most the beautiful outdoor pool area. mushroom pot pie. discerning palates of any food For those looking to relax STK Doha is also the only Qatar dining scene. The res- der The Ritz-Carlton, Doha’s the fifth year the publication connoisseur. and indulge in pampering over restaurant in Qatar to serve taurant delivers a dining and re-imagination efforts. The has held the highly anticipat- Spring festivities Gastronomists will take the weekend, The Ritz-Carlton the much beloved hida beef, ambience combination unlike hotel will also welcome the ed event in Qatar. from tomorrow pleasure in knowing that Ex- Spa will offer popular spa re- one of the highest qualities of anything else in the country. modern French brasserie, Sel Winners are selected ecutive Chef Satish Yerramilli treat experience offering guests Japanese wagyu. We are certainly honoured & Miel, this Spring along with through a public voting sys- Meanwhile, festivities will and his brigade have been serene signature treatments Speaking on the award, to be awarded a Fact Dining the long-awaited B-Lounge by tem and critics’ opinions. start on Friday, April 19 with planning the menu and details with full access to the spa’s state- Christian Sack, general man- Award and our STK team has Buddha Bar this Fall. Over 38, 000 people partici- an expansive Spring Brunch at of the Spring Brunch months to of-the-art facilities followed by ager of The Ritz-Carlton, certainly earned it.” The Fact Dining Awards pated in voting this year and Lagoon Restaurant, featuring ensure all guests enjoy a mem- the decadent Ritz-Carlton after- Doha, said: “STK Doha is STK Doha is the first ceremony is hosted annually STK alone received 30,000 delightful activities for the en- orable experience. noon tea. Price begins at QR500 game changer within the newly opened restaurant un- by Fact Magazine and this is unique online votes. tire family. As an added treat, all chil- for the spa retreats. Thursday, April 18, 2019 07 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email [email protected] or Slice of the West call (974) 4000 2222

Doha Jaz Artistes Selfie to cherish the moments Peter Estlin (4th from left), Lord Mayor of city of London, with guests Exec. Chef Ahmad Sleima Qatar-UK partnership to the fore at Queen’s birthday bash in Doha

RITAIN’S ambassador to the same page as we Britons.” Elab- success. “This is a priority for the UK- Qatar HE Ajay Sharma orating, the British envoy Qatar relationship; a key area for our co- hosted recently a gala said, “There is a lot more operation, from our police forces to our reception to cel- where we are on the companies, from security to design. And I ebrate the 93rd Britain is same page with Qa- have no doubt that the World Cup in Qatar birthdayB of Queen Eliza- committed to tar, where we are will be a grand success. beth II and the strong working closely He thanked the sponsors of the even- partnership between Qa- working with Qatar from the Qatar ing including Shell, Standard Chartered, tar and the United King- National Vision BAE Systems, Gleeds, and Clyde and Co. dom. Participation of to ensure that the 2022 2030 goals to de- Edge Production, Harrods and 51 East. the FIFA World Cup is a fence, from trade As a befitting finale to the occasion, the band and Doha Jazz lent and investment guests were treated to lavish food. Amaz- charm to the function. huge success, says to health care and ing food stations were laid over the large Speaking on the occa- education.’ backyard gardens facing the open sea at sion, the British envoy drew UK ambassador Ambassador the Four Seasons Hotel Doha. Interest- on the world of sports to exem- Ajay Sharma said that ingly, the food stalls were named after dif- plify the human values that sus- Qatar is known for its ferent sports and offered different foods. tain the human society. “Sport is such amazing sporting facilities Each of the seven stations was named af- an appropriate theme because of what like Aspetar, Aspire, the new stadi- ter major British sports such as football, sport is about and the values it promotes. ums and its hosting of amazing world- rugby, cricket, golf, tennis. Sport is about bringing people together class sporting events. So sport is a very Executive Chef of Hotel Four Seasons and sharing an experience and creating a relevant theme to be talked about at the said that to go with the occasion, a num- sense of community; it provides a platform Queen’s birthday function this year. ber of typical British dishes including fish Britain’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ajit Sharma addresses the guests to show the best that we can be,” Sharma He said that of course, when we think & chips, pie of various flavours beef steak said and added, “I can’t think of anything of sport, we think of & kidney pie, vegetable pie, lamb and fish better than that. It is about excitement and the World Cup pie were specially prepared and served at passion, it’s about hard work and creativ- which Qatar will the event. ity, it’s about determination and resilience; host in 2022. Present on the occasion were HE it’s about individuality and teamwork, And as British Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari, Minister of the qualities that you need outside of the Prime Minis- Commerce and Industry, HE Yusuf sporting arena if you are to succeed.” ter has made bin Mohamed al Othman Fakhroo, He said that underpinning any sport is clear, the UK Minister of Administrative Develop- a set of rules, the rules of the game – and a is committed ment, Labour and Social Affairs, HE positive spirit in the way that you respect to working with Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Kuwari, them, what we call in a very British way Qatar to ensure Minister of State, Akbar al Baker, CEO that I am sure is familiar to all of you, a that the World of Qatar Airways and Secre- ‘sense of fair play’. “And just like the quali- Cup is tary General of Qatar Na- ties of a successful sportsperson, are so a huge tional Tourism Council, important outside the sporting arena--the Hon Peter Estlin, Lord values of respect for the rules and their Mayor of London, foot- fair enforcement. Without respect and ball legend, Sir Geoff compliance with international law and Hurst, the only man norms, everything will ultimately fall into to score a hat-trick chaos and disarray. This is why the UK in a World Cup final, government is so committed to defend- members of the dip- ing the rules-based order, to making sure lomatic corps, dig- An aerial view of the event. international institutions work effectively, nitaries and over and I know that our Qatari friends are on 800 guests. Bulgarian president sees ties with Qatar on upswing

EOGRAPHICAL distance This gives the State of Qatar reasons doesn’t matter for Qatar and to more seriously consider making in- Bulgaria as they are coming in- vestments in Bulgaria,” the president Gcreasingly closer to each other emphasised. by the day, said President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev noted the success- Rumen Radev while addressing his es Qatar has achieved in modernis- community members at the Hotel Ritz ing itself in the past decade, the tech- Carlton in Qatar on the sidelines of his nological renovation and the high recent official visit to Doha. Frequent quality of infrastructure projects. contacts at the highest political levels The president also hailed the repre- in the past few years have helped bol- sentatives of the Bulgarian commu- ster bilateral ties and commercial co- nity for their unity and the efforts operation between the two countries, they put in to preserve their identity, Radev added, pointing out that his language, culture and traditions. country was keen to partner Qatar in Later, the President Rumen implementation of joint projects. Radev mixed with his community The Bulgarian president praised members (most of whom had selfies the Bulgarians in Qatar for leaving with him) and discussed community a positive impression on Qatar soci- affairs. There are around 400 Bul- ety. He said that during his meeting garians living in Qatar, working in President Rumen Radev with First Lady Desislava Radeva with the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin President of Bulgaria HE Rumen Radev addresses the Bulgarian community mem- various sectors, including building Hamad al Thani, the Amir expressed bers in Doha and construction, air transport, tour- high appreciation of the work of the ism, sport, education, health care, Bulgarian community living in Qatar. scientific research. He said that the most important as- Diplomatic relations between pect of this is the trust in Bulgaria and Qatar and Bulgaria were established the Bulgarians working here. “I would in October, 1990. However, Bulgaria like to thank all of you because you opened its embassy in Doha only in have greatly contributed to genera- 2009. In April 2009, during official tion of this trust.” President Radev visit of then Amir HH Sheikh Hamad said that he understands what it takes bin Khalifa al Thani, both the countries to work abroad in an environment of signed an agreement for economic and tough competition, and pulling off technical cooperation in Sofia. personal achievements also represent Qatar opened its embassy in So- success for Bulgaria. fia in 2012. The first meeting of Joint President Radev said that “Our Commission on Economic and Tech- ambassadors in Qatar are not only nical Cooperation was held in Doha the embassy officials but all those en- in April 2011. Joint Commission of gineers, builders, musicians, medi- both the countries met again in Doha cal personnel, coaches, among others Velislava Metodieva, a Bulgarian com- in January 2014 and is expected to who work hard and make a name for munity leader and artist with President hold its third meeting by the end of themselves as well as their country. Radev with guests at an event in Doha Rumen Radev at a community event this year in Sofia. 08 Thursday, April 18, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Homeland Security Needs To Focus On What Matters Is Europe Rising To Trump’s undue focus on migrants risks diverting energy and resources from bigger threats to national security Challenge? HEN President Trump pushed Depart- tions of organised migrant smuggling have ment of Homeland Security Secretary taken a backseat to catching individuals. WKirstjen Nielsen to resign, he said he Sending soldiers to the border has stretched wanted a “tougher” effort to secure the US military resources. DHS has diverted funding EU-China summit last week taught Europe that acting in harmony pays off as China southern border. His undue focus on migrants from the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, risks diverting energy and resources from preparing for natural disasters, and building acknowledged the need to address European concerns over its industrial policy bigger threats to national security — and, in- a badly needed heavy icebreaker for the Coast cidentally, is making his favorite issue harder Guard. And consider the opportunity cost of BART BROER to solve. distracting the head of DHS from paying more TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The primary purpose of the Department attention to cybersecurity, which Nielsen de- of Homeland Security is, well, homeland se- scribed to Congress last month as possibly “the AST week, EU-China leaders met in curity. The agency was formed after the Sept highest threat that we face in the homeland.” Brussels for their annual summit. The 11 attacks with a mandate to secure the nation There’s economic damage too: Redeploying tone for the meeting had been set by against threats. The border issue that preoc- customs inspectors has slowed commerce at a series of EU policy statements, char- cupies the president is important, but doesn’t ports of entry. Lacterised by a hardening tone vis-à-vis rank as a serious threat to national security. This serious misallocation of effort hasn’t China – a policy shift grown out of mount- Apprehensions at the border have spiked even succeeded in the goal Trump set for it. ing European frustrations over China’s re- over the last two months — but most of the Restricting the number of asylum applicants luctance to deliver on commitments entered people concerned are asking for asylum, not who can present themselves at ports of en- into in the past. European leaders were trying to sneak in. Many of their claims for try just prompted more to cross illegally. The pleased over the joint summit statement, in protection may ultimately be judged invalid, shameful policy of separating children from which China acknowledged the need to ad- but these arrivals don’t merit Trump’s descrip- their families was abandoned after an outcry dress European concerns over its industrial tion as “some of the roughest people you’ve — and, even while it was in place, it failed. policy, but the true victory for the EU lies in ever seen.” Undocumented immigrants are No question, the US asylum system needs the timetable for some of the measures that less likely to be incarcerated for crimes than to be fixed, and the border should be made se- China endorsed, as well as in the remarkable native-born Americans, and stories about sus- cure. Those goals are best achieved by working unity with which the member states acted. pected terrorists hiding among asylum seekers with Democrats and America’s neighbours, This unity allowed the EU negotiators haven’t stood up to scrutiny. not by seeking to antagonise them for politi- to take a tough approach, even threatening The administration’s fixation on the poli- cal purposes. Above all, the DHS should get its to leave the talks on a summit statement if tics of migration has compromised other se- priorities straight, and remember that its main their Chinese counterparts were unwilling curity efforts. Drug prosecutions along the job is to guard against real threats to the na- to make genuine headway on some of the of its trading partners, including the United purchase additional semiconductors and southwest border have plunged. Investiga- tion’s security. longstanding irritants straining the Sino- States. China’s willingness to concede was soybeans in an effort to create goodwill in (Tribune News Service) European relationship: involuntary technol- hence partially due to global – and not just the White House. ogy transfers, an industrial policy heavy on European – pressure. In the implementation Europe has therefore acted on the fair subsidies, and the lack of market access for of these and previous reform commitments, assessment that genuine economic reforms European companies. it is therefore imperative that the EU team will not happen because of American pres- This strategy worked, with China mak- up with the and likeminded sure alone. As such, the United States will be ing last-minute concessions to secure a partners where possible to ensure China keeping a close eye on the follow-up to last Congrats, Bernie, On Becoming Rich meaningful joint statement. In that state- keeps its promises. week’s EU-China statement, in an effort to ment, Beijing reaffirmed its support for the The EU and its member states should assess whether the new reform measures rules-based trading system and committed likewise employ multilateral fora such as the China agreed to may be invoked by Wash- UDOS to Bernie Sanders for saying that way. Not all of them reached that status by to discussing its industrial policy. Notably, Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), or bilateral ington to strengthen its hand in the on-going he will celebrate tax day by releasing his writing books like Our Revolution and the the statement also included a reference to cooperation mechanisms such as the EU- trade negotiations. Ktax returns for the last 10 years. Quite Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolu- forced transfers of technology, in what can China Connectivity Platform, to duplicate It is the unity with which the EU’s mem- right. And congratulations to the Vermont tion. be seen as tacit Chinese acknowledgement language agreed upon in the joint statement ber states acted, assisted by recently adopted senator and Democratic presidential candi- This is not to demean Sanders’s achieve- of the prevalence of this issue in its domes- relating to transparency standards, public legislation on foreign investment screening date for acknowledging that he has become ment. Hard-earned wealth should be cel- tic market. The statement hence provides a procurement, rules-based trade, and forced and public procurement, that allowed this a millionaire. ebrated. It’s to say that demonising the glimmer of hope to longstanding critics of technology transfers. week’s summit to yield movement on some The next step might be for Sanders, who creation of that wealth, scoring points off China’s disappointingly slow and shallow The inclusion of specific deadlines in the of Europe’s perennial priority dossiers in routinely vilifies “millionaires and billion- class warfare, and elevating one person’s economic reforms. joint statement generates additional leverage its relationship with China. As discussions aires” on the campaign trail, to say some- paycheck over another’s is ultimately un- These still relatively minor commitments for the EU. Both sides agreed that “decisive on the role of China in Europe’s democratic thing constructive about work and wealth, productive. It may sound nice — and it may should not be interpreted as a policy shift in progress” on a “Comprehensive Investment political system, including through the 16+1 and how to use public policy to promote win votes — but it misses the point. Beijing. Premier Li Keqiang, in his press re- Agreement” is required over the next eight (soon to be 17+1) platform, continue to them. Bernie Sanders has spent his career of- marks following the summit, reiterated the months in order to sign the landmark treaty rage, the EU demonstrated that ultimately When asked about his happy financial fering simple slogans to address complex conventional line that China’s reform and by 2020. There was also agreement to con- its member states all benefit from an open, status, Sanders offered this bit of wisdom: problems: free college, break up the banks, opening up process is unstoppable, and that clude negotiations on geographic indicators transparent, and fair Chinese economy that “I wrote a best-selling book. If you write a Medicare for All, and more. He has promot- Beijing would never demand foreign enter- by the end of this year. This represents a clear adheres to WTO rules and does not discrimi- best-selling book, you can be a millionaire, ed impractical, unaffordable and ineffective prises operating inside its market to hand victory for Brussels, as China had long been nate against foreign enterprises. It is this uni- too.” projects at the expense of achievable poli- over technologies. Nonetheless, these com- reluctant to sign up to a specific calendar. ty and solidarity that, in times of geopolitical Oh. cies that would benefit millions of Ameri- mitments still carry political significance in The biggest loser of the summit is osten- uncertainty both far away from Europe and But what if you’re the owner of a small cans. that they illustrate how Europe can, by put- sibly US President Donald Trump, whose at home, must take centre stage in guiding business, or an entrepreneur, or a dentist? And he has done all this while pointing ting the sheer size of its single market to use, protectionist economic policy and imposi- the continent in its foreign policy engage- Are those equally acceptable routes to be- his finger at the easiest of targets: million- and by abstaining from the confrontational tion of import tariffs on Chinese goods has ment with China. coming a millionaire? What if you’re a aires and billionaires. course of action followed by the United so far yielded fewer results than Europe’s farmer, or an engineer, or an investor? Do Now that he has become one himself, States, successfully pressure China into new approach. With the conclusion of US-China (Bart Broer is a Research Fellow those count? Sanders’s story has become a bit more nu- commitments. negotiations to resolve the trade war having at the EU-Asia Centre, covering EU- There are millions of millionaires spread anced. American politics would benefit if Europe is not the sole front on which been delayed numerous times, Beijing has so China relations and connectivity. across the United States — 17.3 million of his rhetoric and policies became a bit more China is facing growing pressure over its in- far not committed to the necessary structural Previously, he was at the European them in fact, the most in the world by a long nuanced, too. dustrial and economic policies. The commit- economic reforms Washington is hoping to External Action Service, working on (Tribune News Service) ments that Brussels obtained from Beijing see. Trump’s preoccupation for reducing the Europe’s and China’s respective con- relate to concerns Europe shares with most trade deficit has led China to spontaneously nectivity engagement in Asia.) Growing India-Singapore Defence Collaboration Singapore remains one of India’s major security partners in Southeast Asia in the face of a growing and muscular China

RAJESWARI PILLAI RAJAGOPALAN Forces. Besides, the Indian and Singapore clearly the driving factor for these engage- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE navies have been engaged in the annual na- ments. At the Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, val exercise series called SIMBEX for more both sides have repeatedly emphasised “the S was noted in these pages earlier this than two decades. In fact, the two countries importance of maintaining freedom of navi- week, India and Singapore have just celebrated the silver jubilee of their naval ex- gation and overflight consistent with inter- Acompleted their annual joint army ex- ercises last year with major displays of “mul- national law, including the United Nations ercise, called “Bold Kurukshetra 2019.” The tidimensional drills,” which saw the partici- Convention on the Law of the Sea.” recent bilateral military exercise is a reflec- pation of many different types of ships and Further, while reiterating the impor- tion of the growing strategic proximity be- aircraft from India and Singapore. tance of international law, they have articu- tween India and Singapore in the face of Starting in 2015, the two countries have lated the need to resolve disputes through a series of challenges, including a growing also held three editions of the Defence Min- peaceful means. and muscular China. isters’ Dialogue, the last of which was held On the issue of deepening defence tech- Singapore has remained one of India’s in November 2018. The third edition of this nology collaboration, India and Singapore major security partners in Southeast Asia. dialogue had both the defence ministers ap- have a set up a bilateral Defence Technology The two countries signed their first Defence preciating the conclusion of the Navy Imple- Steering Committee as well as the India- Cooperation Agreement in October 2003 menting Arrangement Concerning Mutual Singapore Defence Industry Working Group and a separate memorandum of understand- Coordination, Logistics and Services Sup- and they are reported to be making good ing on joint army exercises in 2005. The two port in June 2018. This, along with the Navy progress. Areas of cooperation include com- then signed several more agreements for Bilateral Agreement signed in November security, Indian Prime Minister Narendra ten a lot stronger in recent years. Certainly, bat care and vehicle armour. accelerating the pace of military-to-military 2017, broadened and deepened India-Singa- Modi had stated during the Asean India Modi has infused more traction into this rela- The growing economic muscle and relations in 2007 and 2008. These agree- pore bilateral naval cooperation, taking the Commemorative Summit, “We remain tionship as part of his strengthened outreach military posturing by China provides an ments have been reviewed and renewed pe- relationship higher. committed to work with Asean to enhance to Southeast Asia with the Act East Policy. important rationale for India and Singa- riodically, maintaining their commitment to They are also manifestations of the our practical cooperation in our shared And there are upcoming developments that pore to strengthen their bilateral relations. developing a habit of cooperation between broader focus by both sides on maritime se- maritime domain.” He said India is particu- will showcase this as well, including reports Irrespective of the results of the current In- the two countries’ armed forces. curity, as evidenced by other developments larly interested in pursuing cooperation on that India is planning a new trilateral mari- dian national elections, which are expected Given Singapore’s territorial limitations, as well such as a technical agreement on disaster risk reduction and management, time exercise in the Andaman Sea with Sin- in late May, it is likely that India-Singapore India has also opened its own military train- the sharing of white shipping information joint patrols and exercises, and maritime gapore and Thailand later in the year. ties would deepen and that Singapore will ing facilities, such as the air force and artil- and advancing coast guard collaboration. capacity building. The broader convergence of strategic remain an important priority for India’s out- lery firing ranges, to the Singapore Armed Highlighting the significance of maritime India-Singapore engagements have got- interests between India and Singapore is reach to Southeast Asia.

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News Thousands of deaths in drug war matter Duterte renews attacks against Catholic Church in ‘holy week’ in brief of ‘grave’ concern, says Philippine SC MANILATIMES “That’s why I never attend meant. There’s always a right MANILA Mass because if I go to church), time and the right place. You PHILSTAR.COM “The undeniable fact that ‘forgive me, Father, for I have should not just keep on criticiz- Widodo looks set MANILA thousands of ordinary citi- THE SOLEMNITY of Holy killed last night three. Then I ing. Be on the right place, on to win Indonesian zens have been killed, and Week did not prevent Presi- will return tomorrow, Father, the right time, with the right presidential race THE thousands of deaths continue to be killed, during dent Rodrigo Duterte from forgive me because I have issue. But you cannot be saying in the government’s “war anti-drug operations certain- renewing his attacks against killed 10 drug lords. I keep on that you’re a priest,” he added. JAKARTA: Indonesian Presi- on drugs” are a matter of ly is a matter of grave public the Catholic Church over its returning, so why should I go The President also ques- dent Joko Widodo appeared “grave public concern,” the concern.” alleged criticism during its back? That’s useless,” he said. tioned the concept of heaven set for a second term as Supreme Court told Solici- The SC stressed: Article masses of his war against ille- Citing the separation of the and hell, and even said in jest “quick count” results from tor General Jose Calida as III, Section 7 states that “[t]he gal drugs. Church and State, Duterte once that he preferred going to hell Wednesday’s election rolled the country’s highest court right of the people to informa- “You son of b***h, there President Rodrigo Duterte. again reiterated that religious because it would be full of in, but his challenger claimed moves forward on the peti- tion on matters of public con- is war. I have declared war. leaders should not use the beautiful and willing women. that he had won the popular tion against Duterte admin- cern shall be recognized. Ac- If I don’t declare, the people he added. The President then Church in criticising him and “Where are the beauti- vote and urged support- istration’s “Oplan Tokhang.” cess to official records, and to will lose,” Duterte said in his made fun of the Catholic sac- his administration. ful women here in Cagayan? ers not to let his victory be In a resolution ordering documents, and papers per- speech during a campaign rally rament of confession, saying “The priest should not Where are those beautiful snatched away. Data from the office of the Solicitor- taining to official acts, trans- in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. attending Mass and seeking use the Church. If that’s the women in bars, in karaoke, private pollsters based on General to release the po- actions, or decisions shall be “You priests, you can do forgiveness from God were Church, that’s a pulpit, you those who has beautiful body, counts of vote samples were lice reports, the SC stressed: afforded the citizen.” nothing. You want to invoke “useless” as he would tend to should go outside. Not every- beautiful face, where are they? in line with opinion polls forgiveness. That won’t help,” repeat his sins every day. one is Catholic. That’s what I In the hell,” he added. that had predicted a win for Widodo, a former furniture businessman and low-key reformist. They showed him winning the popular vote PM Imran to with about 54 percent, with a lead of between 7.1 and Shutdowns and patrols 11.6 percentage points over former general Prabowo sign a host of pacts on Subianto. (REUTERS) Malaysia starts probe China visit next week into mass graves, ramp-up as Kashmir trafficking camps REUTERS Imran launches ISLAMABAD ‘Naya Pakistan’ KUALA LUMPUR: - Malay- housing scheme sia began a public inquiry PAKISTANI Prime Minister on Wednesday into the votes in tense poll today Imran Khan will visit China ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister discovery of mass graves next week to meet its leaders Imran Khan says that the testing and suspected human and deliver a keynote speech at times currently being faced by trafficking camps in the the vast Belt and Road Forum the citizens will soon end and jungles near its border with in Beijing, the South Asian na- will only make Pakistan stronger. Thailand, which prompted a tion’s foreign ministry said on He was addressing the launch regional crisis in 2015, and Wednesday, as economic anxi- ceremony of the Naya Pakistan accusations over obstruc- ety grows at home. housing scheme in Islamabad tion of justice. The dense China has pledged about on Wednesday. “The government jungles of southern Thai- $60 billion in infrastructure has rolled out the Naya Pakistan land and northern Malaysia loans for Pakistan, touted as project for all citizens who earn have been a major stop-off a success story of its Belt and salaries and are unable to afford point for smugglers bringing Road initiative, which aims to buy residences,” he said. The people to Southeast Asia by build road and maritime trad- prime minister said the biggest boat from Myanmar, most ing routes across the globe. impediment against a prospering of them Rohingya Muslims But Pakistan’s economy has Naya Pakistan was the status who say they are fleeing hit serious turbulence over the quo benefiting from the current persecution, and Bangla- past year and Islamabad is now system. The government, he desh. (REUTERS) finalising a bailout package with added, aimed to make Pakistan the International Monetary into a welfare state. As many as Case registered against Fund (IMF) to stave off a bal- 150,000 houses will be built in 4 Pakistani cops after ance of payments crisis, despite the first phase of what is one crossfire kills toddler more than $10 billion in short- of federal government’s flagship term loans from allies such as projects. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) KARACHI: A case has been China and . registered against four Khan will visit China from policemen after a two-year- April 25, and give a keynote porate and business leaders, it old was fatally shot during speech at the three-day Belt and added. Khan’s visit to Pakistan’s an encounter between police Road Forum that starts the fol- all-weather friend China comes and dacoits in Karachi on lowing day. The high-profile as his government, in power Tuesday, Express News gathering is one of China’s big- since August, faces a deepening reported. The murder case gest annual state events. economic crisis, with a balloon- was filed against four police- “In addition to participat- ing current account deficit and men involved in the incident ing in the Belt and Road Fo- fast-depleting foreign reserves. on Tuesday night in Karachi, rum, the Prime Minister would It initially tried to avoid police said. According to the also hold bilateral meetings an IMF bailout by securing police, the cases were reg- with President Xi Jinping and loans from friendly countries istered under Section 324 Premier Li Keqiang,” the min- such as China, Saudi Arabia and 304. Police are in the Indian paramilitary soldiers at a polling materials distribution centre, in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) istry said in a statement. and the process of gathering CCTV The two countries will sign but has since changed tack footage of the incident site dered closed every Sunday and several pacts to enhance coop- and said it had agreed in prin- and all four policemen are in Barbed wire barricades have been erected Wednesday while government eration, and Khan will meet cor- ciple to turn to the IMF. custody and currently under and police have issued traffic advisories We have made elaborate forces move along it. investigation. The weapon Earlier this month, a pa- has also been sent for foren- asking residents to avoid parts of the city security arrangements for tient died inside an ambulance sics. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) peaceful polling that was forced to stop on the AFP BJP names woman accused serious clash was averted.But Swayam Prakash Pani highway as a police convoy SRINAGAR Indian authorities are taking moved along it. in deadly blast as candidate no chances during voting, de- On Wednesday, authori- SECURITY forces shut down ploying tens of thousands of have issued traffic advisories ties briefly lifted the restric- 50 killed as rains roads and stepped up patrols security forces to the state to asking residents to avoid parts tions, but they are otherwise DPA gaon, in the western state of Wednesday in the restive In- join the half a million soldiers of the city. expected to remain in place NEW DELHI Maharashtra, on September cause massive dian state of Kashmir, a day already stationed there. Many residents have sim- until the elections are over. 29, 2008. She was released before voters in the region go “We have made elabo- ply opted to stay home, with India and Pakistan have A Hindu right-wing activist on bail in 2015 after nine floods in Pakistan to the polls. rate security arrangements the traffic in the city dominat- disputed control of Kashmir who is an accused in a 2008 years in jail when India’s Na- Tens of thousands of secu- for peaceful polling,” Swayam ed by troops and polling staff since the two countries won bomb blast case in which tional Investigation Agency DPA rity forces have poured into the Prakash Pani, inspector gener- moving in military vehicles. their freedom from British seven people were killed and gave her a clean slate. The ISLAMABAD state ahead of Thursday’s vote, al of the local police force, said. A local private transport rule in 1947. at least 100 injured has been court, however, did not drop which is the second phase of All civilian vehicles have operator said the government The rivals have fought two given backing from India’s her from the list of accused. AT least 50 people have died in India’s massive elections. been banned from the city’s had hired more than 3,000 ve- wars over the Himalayan terri- ruling Bharatiya Janata Par- Thakur has been Pakistan after heavy rains trig- Tensions have skyrock- main boulevard, which leads to a hicles to ferry polling officials tory and came close to waging ty (BJP) to contest the gen- charged with abetting a gered massive floods that have eted in Kashmir since a Febru- poll material distribution centre. around parts of the state dur- a third with cross-border air eral elections. terrorist act, murder and destroyed houses and crops, ary suicide attack that killed Across the city, police ing the vote. raids in February. Pragya Singh Thakur will criminal conspiracy. Thakur officials said on Wednesday, as 40 Indian paramilitaries and and paramilitary troops in Security measures taken But the vote also comes be contesting from the seat of has said that all the charges the South Asian nation strug- led to India and Pakistan ex- combat fatigues and wield- after the February attack have against the backdrop of a Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh against her were false and gles to deal with these deadly changing cross-border strikes. ing automatic rifles have been stirred some resentment, in bitter war of words between state, the BJP announced on that she had been framed. effects of global warming. The two countries, which deployed, including along the particular new restrictions on Prime Minister Narendra Wednesday. Thakur was ar- “I have formally joined the Most of the deaths were both control part of divided banks of the Jhelum river that a 200-kilometre stretch of key Modi’s ruling party and pro- rested in 2009 for suspected BJP, they have given me this caused by gushing waters Kashmir, briefly appeared on winds through Srinagar. highway that runs north-south India politicians in Kashmir links to the blasts near a responsibility of contesting flowing down into valleys the brink of war after the ex- Barbed wire barricades in the state. After the attack, over two contentious consti- mosque in the city of Male- the elections. ,” Thakur said. from mountains and winds change of fire, though a more have been erected and police the stretch of road was or- tutional articles. bellowing at a very high speed, said Reema Zuberi, spokeswoman for the nation- al disaster agency. Nearly 150 injured people 35 dead as storms, lightning UN highlights torture in Afghan jails, claims progress were being treated at hospi- tal, where authorities had de- hit several Indian states REUTERS torture or ill-treatment. clared an emergency. KABUL “As our report illustrates, The north-western prov- DPA NDTV news channel reported. there is still a long way to go ince of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa NEW DELHI Most of the deaths were AFGHAN security forces to eradicate this horrendous and Balochistan in the south- caused by lightning, as well as have inflicted less torture practice among conflict-relat- west were worse hit, with sev- AT least 35 people died in the uprooting of trees and the and mistreatment of prison- ed detainees,” said Tadamichi eral towns were inundated, thunderstorms in several collapse of houses caused by ers detained in conflict in re- Yamamoto, the UN secretary- Zuberi added. parts of India on Tuesday and strong winds, the officials said. cent years but “horrendous” general’s Special Representa- Military and rescue agen- Wednesday, said officials and Prime Minister Narendra practices persist despite new tive for Afghanistan. cies were evacuating stranded news reports. Modi expressed grief at the laws, the United Nations said (File photo) A prisoner looks out of his cell window at the main prison Officials at the NDS and people in towns and villages of The states of Gujarat and loss of lives. on Wednesday. in Kandahar, Afghanistan. police were not immediately Balochistan, local rescue work- Rajasthan each reported 10 He announced compensa- The proportion of detain- available for comment. er Mohamed Younas said. deaths, according to Disaster tion of 200,000 rupees (about ees who reported torture or ill- from 29 percent in 2016. cent from 45 percent. How- Afghanistan’s US-backed The wheat crop on hun- Management Authority offi- 2,880 dollars) for the next treatment at facilities run by Among conflict-related ever, a third of 618 conflict- government is holding thou- dreds of hectares of land was cials from the two. of kin of those who had died Afghanistan’s main security detainees held by the Afghan related detainees interviewed sands of detainees, many cap- destroyed in the central prov- At least 15 people had died and 50,000 rupees for each agency, the National Direc- National Police, the propor- in 77 facilities in 28 provinc- tured as part of the war with ince of Punjab, known as the in similar storms in Mad- injured person, according to a torate of Security (NDS), de- tion who reported torture or es in the past two years pro- the Taliban and other hardline food basket of Pakistan. hya Pradesh in central India, Twitter post by his office. creased to 19 percent in 2018, ill-treatment fell to 31 per- vided accounts of widespread Islamist groups. 10 Thursday, April 18, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

Israel demolishes home of slain News Palestinian shooting suspect Huthis say Trump veto proves US behind war in brief JERUSALEM: Israeli forces destroyed the home on Wednesday of a AFP decision to go to war”. “Others government and Huthi rebels, Palestinian who was killed during his attempted arrest on suspicion of SANAA followed that decision and ex- who control the capital Sanaa, Human Rights Watch carrying out a December shooting. Seven peopls were wounded in the ecute the wishes and ambitions was necessary to “protect the criticizes Israel over December 9 attack near the Israeli settlement of Ofra in the occupied YEMEN’S Huthi rebels of the United States,” Abdel- safety of the more than 80,000 employee’s expulsion West Bank, one of them a pregnant woman who gave birth prematurely Wednesday slammed US salam added, referring to Saudi Americans who reside in cer- to a baby who later died. The suspected gunman, Salah Barghouti, was President Donald Trump’s Arabia and its allies. tain coalition countries”. These TEL Aviv: Human Rights killed as security forces attempted to arrest him in a December 12 raid. veto of a Congress resolution Abdelsalam, who heads a countries “have been subject to Watch on Wednesday On Wednesday, border police and defence ministry officials directing him to end support rebel delegation involved in on- Huthi attacks from Yemen,” he criticized Israel after a court “demolished the apartment in which Salah Barghouti lived” in the vil- for the Saudi-led war in Yem- going UN-led peace talks, held said, referring to drone and mis- upheld the expulsion of the lage of Kobar, north of the West Bank city of Ramallah, the army said. en as proof Washington was the US responsible for “massa- sile strikes Saudi Arabia’s air group’s local director. The Border police already razed the home of Barghouti’s brother, Assam, in behind the conflict. cres, crimes and the unjust siege force either claimed were inter- “court decision to uphold the same village on March 7. The resolution had aimed of Yemen”. cepted or denied altogether. deportation sends chilling Assam Barghouti faces trial in the December 13 killing of two to end US backing for a war US President Donald Trump. The US Congress’ resolution In March, Trump also over- message that rights defend- soldiers in a separate shooting nearby. He is also accused of helping that Democratic House speaker on Yemen had taken the historic rode a congressional resolution ers [and] critics [are] not his brother carry out the Ofra attack. The armed wing of Islamist move- Nancy Pelosi labelled “a hor- hammed Abdelsalam tweeted step of seeking to curtail a presi- that aimed to reverse the border welcome,” the group tweeted. ment Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip and has fought three wars rific humanitarian crisis”, but that Trump’s veto Tuesday dent’s war-making powers, a emergency he had declared in An Israeli court on Tuesday with Israel since 2008, claimed Salah Barghouti as one of its “fight- Trump vetoed it, citing the “proves that the United States is step Trump condemned. Trump order to secure more funding upheld the government’s ers.” Israel routinely demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of security of Americans in the not only involved in the war on said US support for the war be- for his proposed wall between expulsion order, and Human carrying out attacks against its citizens. (AFP) region. Huthi spokesman Mo- Yemen but also was behind the tween the Saudi-backed Yemeni the United States and Mexico. Rights Watch’s Israel and Pal- estine director Omar Shakir now has until May 1 to leave the country. However, Shakir has written on Twitter that Six killed in Libya capital as he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. Israel had Sudan’s Bashir shifted diplomats debate ceasefire ordered Shakir’s deportation a year ago, citing his activism and that he had supported AFP heard seven loud explosions as boycotts against Israel. (DPA) TRIPOLI rockets also hit the city centre, to prison as different the first since Haftar’s Libyan Erdogan meets THE death toll from rocket fire National Army militia launched Iran FM ahead on the Libyan capital Tripoli an offensive on April 4 to cap- of Syria meet that the UN-recognised gov- ture Tripoli from the govern- ernment blamed on strongman ment and its militia allies. ISTANBUL: Turkish President groups stage rallies Khalifa Haftar climbed to six The LNA blamed the rocket Tayyip Erdogan on Wednes- on Wednesday, as diplomats fire on the “terrorist militias” day met with Iran’s FM, who sought to negotiate a ceasefire. whose grip on the capital it says arrived in Ankara to brief him Diplomats have long com- it is fighting to end. on his meeting with Syria’s Bashir’s detention has failed to pacify anti-government protesters plained that Libyan peace ef- The bombardment came as President Bashar al-Assad. forts have been stymied by diplomats at the UN Security Kazakhstan will host a fresh major powers backing the rival Council began negotiations on round of Syria talks on April sides, with Haftar ally Russia a British-drafted resolution that 25-26 in its capital, recently quibbling over the proposed would demand an immediate renamed from Astana to Nur- wording of the ceasefire de- ceasefire in Libya. Sultan. “I had a long inter- mand even as the bombard- The proposed text warns view with Bashar al-Assad. I ment of Tripoli intensifies. the Haftar offensive “threat- will be giving details of these Three of the six killed in the ens the stability of Libya and discussions to Mr. Erdogan,” rocket fire on the south Tripoli prospects for a United Nations- Iran’s FM Mohammad Javad neighbourhoods of Abu Salim facilitated political dialogue and Zarif told reporters in trans- and Al-Antisar late on Tuesday a comprehensive political solu- lated comments. Ankara were women, said the UN Office tion to the crisis.” broke ties with Damascus in for the Coordination of Human- After Britain circulated the 2011 after the start of the itarian Affairs, or OCHA. text late Monday, a first round Syrian war, and Erdogan has Abu Salim mayor Abdelrah- of negotiations was held dur- in the past described Assad man al-Hamdi confirmed the ing which Russia raised objec- as an “assassin”. (AFP) death toll and said 35 other peo- tions to references criticising ple were wounded. Journalists Haftar, diplomats said. S Sudan opposition urges delay to unity government JUBA: -South Sudan opposi- Algerians rally to demand tion leader Riek Machar is not ready to return to Juba and wants to postpone the top union chief resign formation of a unity govern- ment until security issues AFP most enthusiastic backers and are resolved, an official from initially supported the ailing his party said Wednesday. leader’s bid for a fifth term. Machar was meant to return HUNDREDS of Algerians ral- It was the veteran presi- to South Sudan in May and lied Wednesday outside the dent’s decision to seek re- join a power-sharing govern- offices of the country’s biggest election which brought vast ment as vice president with Demonstrators march with signs and chant slogans while continuing to protest outside the army complex in the capital Khartoum, on Wednesday. (AFP) union, calling for its chief to quit crowds onto the streets for President Salva Kiir after over his ties to ousted president weeks of demonstrations, the signing of a peace deal AFP Sudan’s military council orders selves “the Information Net- Abdelaziz Bouteflika. which prompted the 82-year- in September last year. The KHARTOUM work of the Revolution”. “Free the union,” read a old to quit on April 2. deal is the latest effort to seizure of ‘suspect’ funds The women–who include protesters’ placard outside the After more than a month end almost six years of SUDAN’S military rulers have doctors, lawyers and teachers powerful General Union of Al- of mass protests, Sidi Said ul- conflict which erupted due transferred ousted president KHARTOUM: Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council ordered the –are renowned for monitor- gerian Workers (UGTA) in the timately welcomed the army to a fallout between the two Omar al-Bashir to prison, a central bank to review financial transfers since April 1 and to seize ing security agents who tar- capital Algiers, where Abdelm- chief’s call for Bouteflika to be men in 2013. (AFP) family source said Wednesday, “suspect” funds, state news agency SUNA reported on Wednesday. The get protesters and publishing adjid Sidi Said has been secre- declared unfit to rule. Despite as an array of protest groups TMC ousted former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir last week after their information online in tary-general since 1997. the president’s resignation, ral- Nigeria issues warrants marched through Khartoum three decades in power. Protest leaders have called for the country’s order to hold them to account. A photographer said an es- lies have continued as protest- for former ministers to join a sit-in at the army new leaders to tackle corruption and hold former officials to account. Sudan’s military rulers timated 1,000 people rallied for ers push for Bouteflika’s inner over Malabu oil deal complex. The TMC ordered the “suspension of the transfer of ownership of have made some concessions, the resignation of Sidi Said, who circle to step down and a broad Following the dramatic any shares until further notice and for any large or suspect transfers including the sacking Tuesday for years was one of Bouteflika’s overhaul of the political system. ABUJA: A Nigerian judge end to Bashir’s rule of three of shares or companies to be reported” to authorities. In a separate of prosecutor general Omer issued arrest warrants for decades last week, he was decree, the council said all state entities should disclose financial Ahmed Mohamed, but dem- two former ministers and moved late Tuesday to Ko- holdings within 72 hours, and that those who did not comply could be onstrators fear their uprising an Eni manager over the ber prison in the capital, the fined and face up to 10 years in prison, SUNA reported.(REUTERS) could be hijacked. Reaction to Iran floods reveal US’s sale of offshore oilfield OPL source said without revealing “We faced tear gas, many 245 by Malabu Oil and Gas his name for security reasons. of us were jailed. We have ‘vicious’ nature, says Rouhani in 2011, the Economic and Witnesses near the prison International Criminal Court” demonstrations in Decem- been shot and many have Financial Crimes Commis- in north Khartoum said there in The Hague where he fac- ber and have for days been died. All this because we said TEHRAN: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that the sion said on Twitter on was a heavy deployment of es charges of genocide, war camped out in front of Khar- what we wanted to,” Fadia United States’ reaction to floods that killed dozens of people had Wednesday. Dan Etete, soldiers and members of a crimes and crimes against hu- toum’s army headquarters. Khalaf said. revealed Washington’s “vicious” nature. former petroleum minister, paramilitary group outside. manity relating to the conflict Scores of doctors in white Khalid Mohamed, a medic, At least 76 people have died after torrential rainfall which has ex-attorney general Moham- The 75-year-old’s wherea- in Darfur. robes marched from Khar- said: “We got Bashir out, but also caused billions of dollars worth of damage since March 19. med Adoke and Eni manager bouts have been unknown “His case must not be hur- toum’s main hospital towards we still have to get rid of the Iran’s Red Crescent has repeatedly complained that US banking Roberto Casula “are to be since a military takeover on riedly tried in Sudan’s notori- the sit-in, carrying banners regime”. sanctions re-imposed last year make it impossible to receive dona- arrested anywhere they are Thursday, when the country’s ously dysfunctional legal sys- and chanting: “freedom, Officials say at least 65 tions from outside the country. found”, the EFCC said in a new rulers said he was being tem. Justice must be served,” peace, justice.” Journalists people have been killed in Washington “always claimed that it is on very good terms with statement. It said it followed held “in a secure place”. said Amnesty’s Joan Nyanyuki. held a separate rally, along protest-related violence the people of Iran (and) it is the Iranian government that it has a a ruling by judge in the capi- Amnesty International Bashir’s detention has with university students and since December, with some problem with,” Rouhani said. tal, Abuja. (REUTERS) called for Bashir to be “im- failed to pacify protesters, who scores of women from a Fa- of those killed immortalised But by blocking aid to the Red Crescent, the US had given mediately handed over to the launched anti-government cebook group who call them- in a Khartoum mural. lie to that claim, he said. (AFP) Saudi court adjourns hearing Fearing death, runaway Saudi sisters appeal for world’s help in trial of women activists THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION draw attention to Saudi Ara- seeking protection from the AFP contact with foreign media, TBILISI bia’s strict social rules, which United Nations refugee agency RIYADH diplomats and human rights force women to obtain the (UNHCR). groups. A panel of three judg- TWO Saudi sisters took to permission of a male “guard- They initially said they had A Saudi court on Wednesday es at the Riyadh criminal court Twitter on Wednesday to ian” if they want to work, become stranded in Georgia adjourned a hearing in the trial had been expected to examine plead for international pro- marry or travel. after the Saudi government sus- of 11 women activists which has their response to the charges, tection and a safe haven, say- Rights groups say the sys- pended their passports and that drawn international censure, filed earlier this month, and ing their lives would be at risk tem can trap women and girls members of their family had officials said, just days after possibly announce sentences if they went back to the con- as prisoners of abusive families, come looking for them, but later campaigners reported a new for some women. servative kingdom. and the sisters are not the first retracted this version of events. crackdown on their supporters. But policemen at the The women, in their 20s, Saudi sisters Maha al-Subaie (left,) 28, and Wafa al-Subaie (right,) 25, Saudi women to seek urgent “We are confused,” they The activists, among them courthouse turned away West- said they had arrived in the for- in a video posted to Twitter urging people to help. refuge outside their homeland. wrote. “We are terrified as Loujain al-Hathloul who has ern media and diplomats–al- mer Soviet republic of Georgia The sisters, who identified (we’ve) never been before. Been accused her interrogators ready barred from attending and needed help from the inter- support to deliver our voice. help us,” the pair wrote on a themselves as Maha al-Subaie, crying all the time not know- of sexual abuse and torture previous sessions of the high- national community to find a We want protection. We want shared Twitter account named 28, and Wafa al-Subaie, 25, ing what’s next. We do not feel during nearly a year in cus- profile trial–saying the hear- new country to call home. “We a country... (that) welcomes us GeorgiaSisters. posting photos of their pass- safe,” they said in a tweet that tody, face charges that include ing had been adjourned. are in danger. We need your and protects our rights. Please The case is the latest to ports online, said they were was later cancelled. Europe / Americas Thursday, April 18, 2019 11

News Fight brews over expected blacked out portions of Mueller report in brief REUTERS sel’s investigation and the FBI. mony from five former Trump on Thursday to both Congress were omitted from the final WASHINGTON When the report is released, aides. and the public, a day before the report, have Democrats see- Spanish police close attention will be given not A source familiar with the major religious holidays of Good ing red. They have expressed foil plan for terror CONGRESSIONAL Democrats only to potential new details matter said Nadler could issue Friday and Passover. concern that Barr, a Trump ap- attack in Seville could move forward quickly - as on the Trump campaign’s con- subpoenas as early as Monday. Barr, who has broad author- pointee named after the presi- early as Monday - with subpoe- tacts with Russia and the ques- The source, speaking on condi- ity to decide how much of the dent fired former Attorney MADRID: Anti-terrorism police nas to obtain Special Counsel tion of whether the Republican tion of anonymity, said Friday report to release, has promised General Jeff Sessions, could foiled a planned attack in Robert Mueller’s full report on president acted to impede the would be too early for subpoe- to be as transparent as possible, black out material to protect Seville, leading to the ar- Russian interference in the US inquiry, but also on how much nas unless the entire report were but told lawmakers he would re- the president. rest of a militant suspect in 2016 election, after Attorney Barr elects to withhold. to be blacked out. dact four categories of content: Mueller on March 22 sub- Morocco, Spanish police said General William Barr releases The Democratic-led House “Chairman Nadler has said secret grand jury information, mitted to Barr a nearly 400- on Wednesday. a version on Thursday that of Representatives Judiciary that subpoenas could come very intelligence-gathering sources page report on his 22-month Police were raiding the may have significant portions Committee voted on April 3 to quickly if we do not receive the and methods, information relat- investigation into whether suspect’s flat in the southern blacked out. authorize its chairman, Jerrold full, unredacted report with the ing to active cases and informa- the Trump campaign worked Spanish city. The operation A day before the planned Nadler, to issue subpoenas to underlying evidence from DOJ. US Attorney General William Barr. tion could affect the privacy of with Moscow to sway the elec- was coordinated between release of a redacted version of the Justice Department to ob- We will have to see what comes “peripheral third parties” who tion in his favor, and whether and Morocco, they said the report, President Donald tain Mueller’s unredacted report out on Thursday,” committee nym for the Justice Department. were not charged. Trump committed obstruc- in a statement. Spanish Trump went to Twitter to renew and all underlying evidence, as spokesman Daniel Schwarz said The department this week The redactions, to be color tion of justice with actions to news website El Confiden- his attacks on the special coun- well as documents and testi- in a statement, using an acro- said the report would be released coded to reflect the reason they impede the inquiry. cial cited unnamed sources as saying the suspect had targeted Easter celebrations in the city. Police said the interior ministry decided last Nearly 300 arrested at week to beef up security pro- cedures for events including Easter parades and elections. German cabinet London climate protests Spain holds a national elec- tion on April 28. (REUTERS) AFP one of the world’s fastest-grow- LONDON ing environmental movements. London’s Metropolitan Romania minister approves tougher NEARLY 300 people have Police said that by Tuesday sacked for been arrested in ongoing cli- evening, 290 arrests had been shunning reforms mate change protests in Lon- made. “We expect demonstra- don that brought parts of the tions to continue throughout BUCHAREST: Romania’s British capital to a standstill, the coming weeks,” the police ruling Social Democratic police said Tuesday. statement said. The arrest fig- Party sacked justice minister deportation rules Demonstrators began ure includes three men and Tudorel Toader on Wednesday blocking off a bridge and ma- two women who were detained for spurning controversial jor central road junctions on at the UK offices of energy gi- changes to the national penal Monday at the start of a civil ant Royal Dutch Shell on sus- code that critics say benefit The new law makes it difficult for foreigners to prevent their expulsion disobedience campaign that picion of criminal damage. PSD chief Liviu Dragnea. “Mr also saw action in other parts Campaigners daubed graffiti Toader promised to bring of Europe. and smashed a window at the forward several measures The protests were organ- Shell Centre building. but he failed to accomplish ised by the campaign group Ex- The majority arrested were everything he promised,” tinction Rebellion, which was seized for breaching public Prime Minister Viorica Dan- established last year in Britain order laws and obstructing a cila said after a meeting of by academics and has become highway. leading PSD politicians. The European Commission has warned against adopting the new changes, saying it would UK must not cut off support to act if Bucharest took any more steps to give impunity ‘modern slaves’, rules court to high officials sentenced for corruption. (AFP) REUTERS FOUNDATION is a real risk of irreparable LONDON harm to a significant num- New Brexit Party ber of vulnerable victims of opens up lead in SURVIVORS of modern slav- slavery and trafficking if their EU elections: Poll ery in Britain should no longer support were to end after 45 have support cut off six weeks days,” High Court judge Julian LONDON: The Brexit Party after they are officially recog- Knowles said in his ruling. set up by anti-EU firebrand nised as victims by the govern- The Home Office was not Nigel Farage is leading ment, the High Court ruled on immediately available to com- Britain’s other political Wednesday. ment and it was not clear how parties ahead of European The decision - an interim the ministry would respond to Parliament elections in May, measure as part of a ongoing the ruling. according to an opinion poll legal review into Britain’s sys- Despite being hailed as a published on Wednesday. tem for identifying and look- global leader in the anti-slav- The new party, which formally ing after slaves - may pressure ery drive, Britain is undergo- launched its campaign for the Home Office (interior min- ing a review of its landmark next month’s votes on Friday, istry) to boost support for vic- 2015 law amid criticism that has since opened up a five- tims, lawyers and campaign- it is not being used fully to jail point lead over the Labour ers said. traffickers, drive firms to stop Party.The party claimed 27 “In my judgment, there forced labour or help victims. percent of respondents’ Chancellor Angela Merkel (centre) arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting in Berlin on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) support, followed by Labour on 22 percent and Prime DPA The first reform under his pre- Benefits Act. The cabinet ap- generally prohibited from work. Minister Theresa May’s BERLIN decessor had “raised more ques- proved Heil’s reforms, which Last year, 31,000 deportations Conservatives in third place tions than answers,” he claimed. will see single individuals and from failed. The main Peru’s ex-president Garcia on 15 percent. (AFP) IN order to reduce the number Significantly less money single parents receive 150 euros reasons were unresolved iden- of failed deportations, the Ger- than before is to be spent on (170 dollars) per month in addi- tities and missing travel docu- dies after shooting himself man cabinet on Wednesday foreigners who are already rec- tion to benefits in kind, instead ments. approved a controversial bill ognized as refugees in another of 135 euros. Those who live in But the changes also met Ukraine prez toughening up the rules for ex- EU country. “Their services are large initial reception centres or with criticism. The president of REUTERS Garcia was one of nine pelling rejected asylum seekers. limited to the return ticket, so in shared accommodation are to the Protestant charity Diako- LIMA people a judge had ordered to candidates The “orderly return law” to speak,” the deputy head of receive only 136 euros. nie, Ulrich Lilie, said: This dis- be arrested on Wednesday for proposed by hardline Interior the conservative parliamentary proportionate tightening of the PERU’S former president Alan alleged involvement in bribes agree debate Minister Horst Seehofer should group, Thorsten Frei, said on Among other things, the rules, some of which violates Eu- Garcia died in a hospital in distributed by Odebrecht, a make it more difficult for for- Wednesday in Berlin, adding ropean law, will lead to further Lima on Wednesday, hours Brazilian construction compa- AFP eigners who have to leave Ger- that was a good thing. In cases new rule is intended to deprivation of rights for refugees after shooting himself in the ny that triggered Latin Ameri- KIEV many to prevent their deporta- where another EU country is re- make it easier to detain and tolerated persons, and inte- head to avoid arrest in connec- ca’s biggest graft scandal when tion. sponsible for someone’s asylum people for a short time gration into the labour market tion with a bribery probe, au- it admitted in 2016 that it had COMEDIAN Volodymyr Zelen- Among other things, it is in- application, according to the ahead of their deportation and society will be completely thorities said on Wednesday. paid kickbacks to politicians sky and Ukrainian leader Petro tended to make it easier to detain so-called Dublin rules, “perfor- blocked.” Garcia, who had six adult across the region to secure lu- Poroshenko on Wednesday fi- people for a short time ahead of mance reductions” are planned. The Joint Welfare Associa- children, was 69. crative contracts. nally agreed to a debate to close their deportation. They should receive less Asylum seekers looking for a tion said: “Despite only a modest A skilled orator elected While three former presi- a presidential campaign that has Seehofer considers his draft than what is stipulated in the job are also to be given access to increase in the numbers arriv- president twice, first as a dents in Peru have also been at times descended into farce. to be much more effective than Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, ac- German language courses earli- ing, the grand coalition acts as firebrand leftist and then as ordered to jail in connection The press teams of both a similar law from 2017. The ef- cording to the draft. Meanwhile, er, even if their chances of being if Germany were in emergency a champion of foreign invest- with Odebrecht, Garcia had candidates however confirmed fectiveness of the bill now passed Labour and Social Affairs Minis- recognized as refugees are slim, status.” ment and free trade, Garcia blamed his legal troubles on the pair would meet on Friday by the cabinet is “many times ter Hubertus Heil of the centre- the cabinet decided. Positive steps to promote had been dogged by allega- political persecution, accus- afternoon at the sports arena over” that of the previous one, left Social Democrats (SDP) The only exceptions are integration would be virtually tions of corruption in recent ing President Martin Vizcarra that seats 70,000 people, ahead Seehofer said on Wednesday af- also brought forward plans for “tolerated persons with an un- wiped out by this deportation of- years that he had repeatedly without evidence of trying to of Sunday’s decisive second- ter the cabinet meeting in Berlin. a reform of the Asylum Seekers explained identity” as they are fensive, the association said. denied. silence him. round vote. Poroshenko originally called the event for last Sunday but Zelensky was a no-show, lead- ing the incumbent to hold a one- France launches global contest to design new Notre-Dame spire man debate next to an empty podium at a Kiev stadium. AFP thedral “even more beautifully” helping the “human cathedral” With Zelensky scoring 72 PARIS within five years. Thousands of Restoration possible within 5 years : Experts of people in need. percent support to Poroshenko’s Parisians and tourists watched PARIS: Thanks to a small yet enduring corps of artisans special- The huge tax breaks avail- 25, according to the most recent FRANCE will invite archi- in horror Monday as flames ised in traditional stone and woodwork techniques, France’s am- able on the donations also opinion poll, this could be the tects from around the world engulfed a monument that has bitious goal of restoring the fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral caused some unease, prompt- last chance the incumbent has to to submit designs for rebuild- symbolised Paris for nearly a within five years may be within reach, experts say. But officials ing Francois-Henri Pinault, boost his flagging campaign. ing the spire of Notre-Dame millennium, toppling the spire in the sector add they will probably need to hire hundreds of the billionaire CEO of the Until he announced his can- cathedral that was destroyed and gutting a large part of the new apprentices to carry on the intricate and often arduous Kering luxury goods empire, didacy at the start of this year, in a devastating blaze, Prime roof. work, much of which can’t be replicated by modern technology. to announce he would forfeit 41-year-old Zelensky’s political Minister Edouard Philippe said No sooner had firefighters “It’s a niche market. There aren’t that many projects but there his rebate. experience was limited to play- Wednesday. extinguished the flames than aren’t that many of us either,” said Benoit Dulion, who heads a “The donation for Notre- ing Ukraine’s president in a The goal is “to give No- pledges of donations towards firm in the central Yonne department that restores timber roof Dame of Paris will not be the popular TV show. On Wednes- tre-Dame a new spire that is rebuilding it began to pour in. frames. (AFP) object of any tax deduction. day, his team was promoting the adapted to the techniques and Within 24 hours, the pledg- French PM Edouard Philippe. Indeed, the Pinault family con- debate on social media, encour- the challenges of our era,” es had reached more than 800 siders that it is out of the ques- aging the public to be “witness to Philippe told reporters a day million euros ($900 million), to outshine each other with dis- ments raised eyebrows in rich could best help protect tion to make French taxpayers an event that will go down in the after President Emmanuel Ma- with French business mag- plays of generosity. France, with some leftist poli- the country’s cultural heritage shoulder the burden,” Pinault history of Ukraine”. cron vowed to rebuild the ca- nates and corporations jostling But the slew of announce- ticians arguing that the ultra- by fully paying their taxes -- or said in a statement. Doha Bank launches new housing loan campaign PAGE 14

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DOW26,447.68 QE 10,308.17 SENSEX 39,275.64 GOLD 1,276.30 Britain is a key business partner of -4.98 PTS +49.42 PTS +369.80 PTS -0.07% QFC, says Jaida PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.93 BRENT 71.60 -0.17% WTI 63.70 -0.55% SILVER +0.10% CB’s Q1 net profit up 6% to QR431 mn z Bank’s customer deposits increased by 14.4 percent to QR81.6 billion zOperating profit for the Group increased by 2.1 percent to QR621 million

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK overall increase in non-inter- investors have in the Qatari down 5.7 percent to QR74.1 bil- DOHA est income was mainly due to economy.” lion in Q1 2019 on the back of increase in foreign exchange Hussain Alfardan, Com- the repayment of a temporary THE Commercial Bank (CB) gains, the bank said. mercial Bank’s Vice Chairman, overdraft by the Government has reported a net profit of Total operating expenses added, “In the first quarter of following Qatar’s sovereign QR431 million for the first were tightly managed at a Group 2019 we continued with the bond issuance in April 2018. quarter of 2019, an increase of level, down by 10.6 percent to implementation of our five- Customer deposits increased 6.4 percent compared to the QR278 million compared with year strategic plan and strate- 5.2 percent to QR72.9 billion. same period in 2018, the bank QR311 million in the same period gic focus on Client Experience “The Lira’s depreciation by announced in a statement on in 2018. Costs reductions were and Transaction Banking, with circa 30 percent compared to Wednesday. primarily driven by lower staff our successes recognised by re- the same period last year has Operating profit for the and administrative expenses. nowned awarding bodies.” impacted Alternatif Bank’s Group increased by 2.1 per- The Group’s net provi- Group CEO Joseph Abra- comparatives when translated cent to QR621 million in Q1, sions for loans and advances ham said, “Commercial Bank in terms of Qatari riyal.” compared to QR608 million decreased by 6.8 percent to made a good start to the year, He said, “Alternatif Bank achieved in the same period in QR207 million. maintaining the positive mo- reported a decrease in net prof- 2018. The non-performing loan mentum from 2018.” it to TL 33 million, down 15.4 The bank’s net interest in- (NPL) ratio has remained sta- “The domestic bank re- percent compared to the same come reduced by 11.8 percent ble at 5.6 percent in Q1 2019 ported net profit of QR399 period last year. In Turkish to QR581 million and net inter- compared to 5.6 percent in Q4 million in Q1 2019, an increase Lira, Alternatif Bank grew cus- est margin declined marginally 2018. The loan coverage ratio of 12.1 percent compared to tomer deposits by 22.8 percent to 2 percent compared to 2.1 has increased to 80.3 percent the same period last year. The and loans and advances by percent achieved in 2018. in Q1 2019 compared to 78.9 improvement was largely driv- 10.7 percent, however in terms The banks said the reduc- percent in Q4 2018. en by a reduction in net provi- of Qatari Riyals, currency de- tion in margins was mainly The Group’s balance sheet The Commercial Bank headquarters building. sioning which decreased 20.1 preciation led to a 21.7 per- due to the increase in cost of has increased by 6.6 percent, percent compared to the same cent decline in loans and ad- funding in Turkey, although with total assets at QR143.8 lion in Q1 2019 compared with compared with QR71.3 billion GDP increased by 2.4 percent period last year. vances to customers and a 12.8 margins have been managed billion, compared to QR134.9 QR83.7 billion in December in December 2018, and has re- and the IMF forecasts a growth “Operating profit increased percent decline in customer through active loan book re- billion in December 2018. The 2018. sulted in the loan deposit ratio of 3.1 percent for 2019. Markets to QR558 million during the deposits. pricing and diversifying liquid- increase was mainly in balances The Group’s investment se- reducing from 116.9 percent to have responded positively to period, driven by cost optimi- “Our Associate, NBO, per- ity sources to minimise the in- with banks and loans and ad- curities increased by 13.2 per- 104.4 percent. this, and in the first quarter of sation and an increase in total formed steadily during the first creasing cost of funding. vances. cent to QR22.9 billion. Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin 2019, Qatar successfully raised fees and other income which quarter of 2019, reporting a Non-interest income for The bank’s loans and ad- Customer deposits at the Jabor al Thani, Chairman of the $12 billion from the bond mar- partially offset the decline in net profit of OMR 12 million. the Group increased by 22.7 vances to customers increased bank increased by 14.4 percent Board of Directors of Commer- kets, a clear indication of the net interest income. Loan and UAB continues to be an asset percent to QR319 million. The by 1.8 percent to QR85.2 bil- to QR81.6 billion in Q1 2019, cial Bank, said, “In 2018 Qatar’s confidence that international advances to customers were held for sale in Q1 2019” Firms in Qatar warming to idea of emergency arbitration, says expert Al Watani Al Watani II RAHUL PREETH tional law firm Squire Patton Boggs, ficient relief,” he said. DOHA the one-day seminar drew the par- “I hope that, as a result of Total Net Asset Value (QR) 34,299,910.70 12,282,000.40 ticipation of Qatar International (seminars) like this, when people COMPANIES operating in Qatar Center for Conciliation and Arbitra- are negotiating contracts, they Net Asset Value per unit (QR) 17.96 17.15 are increasingly warming to the tion board member Sheikh Thani would continue to use ICC arbitra- idea of emergency arbitration pro- bin Ali al Thani and representatives tion and keep the emergency arbi- Since Inception 79.60% 71.50% cedures that enable them to obtain of several businesses in Qatar. tration provisions as part of that,” urgent short-term relief in disputes, So, how soon can disputes re- Saad said. according to lawyer and arbitration “The 2022 FIFA World Cup will March 2019 3.46% 3.56% expert Tarek Saad. bring companies from all over the These provisions are part of the world to Qatar. Everybody would YTD (2019) 1.13% 1.00% International Chamber of Com- want a fair, efficient and quick dis- merce’s (ICC) arbitration rules and ICC arbitration is one that has pute resolution process. ICC arbi- offer businesses an efficient, confi- been trusted for decades... and tration is one that has been trusted Fund Information dential and quick avenue to settle the emergency arbitration rules for decades... and the emergency disputes, Saad said while addressing will give people incentives to arbitration rules will give people Fund Type Open-End Fund a seminar in Doha on Wednesday. incentives to continue to agree to In disputes requiring urgent continue to agree to ICC ICC arbitration rules,” he said. short-term solutions, approaching arbitration rules The emergency arbitration Currency Qatari Riyal a Qatari court may not necessarily Tarek Saad, arbitration expert provisions were first introduced in produce a quick result and seeking the ICC rules in 2012, he said, not- Regulator Qatar Central Bank to set up an arbitral tribunal for ing that around 90 cases have been an out-of-court settlement can be sought to dispose of through such Subscription/Redemption Monthly time-consuming, he said, pitching quiring urgent resolutions be set- provisions as of March 2019. Saad ICC’s emergency arbitration as a vi- tled? In around 15 days, according said only 25 percent of the first 80 able alternative. Saad, if the parties had agreed to cases have been awarded any kind Management Fee 1.50% per annum This formed the central theme the provisions of ICC’s emergency of relief. of the seminar held at the Qatar arbitration. Dr. Minas Khatchadourian, Subscription/Redemption Fee 2.00% / 0.50% Chamber headquarters in Doha that “Emergency arbitration fills a the General Counsel of QICCA, explored the feasibility of emergen- gap that previously existed between said the arbitration centres in Qa- Custody Fee 0.50% per annum cy arbitration as an alternative to Qatar courts and ICC. The set of tar was considering adopting the the formal justice system in Qatar. rules helps ICC and Qatar courts emergency arbitration provisions Organised by ICC and interna- work together to provide more ef- similar to the ICC’s. Auditor Ernst & Young

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Tarek Saad, lawyer and arbitration expert, speaks at a seminar in Doha on Wednesday. Economy & Business Thursday, April 18, 2019 13 Oil pares gains as US fuel stocks draw US trade deficit hits 8-month less than expected low on weak Chinese imports REUTERS grew by 6.4 percent in the NEW YORK first quarter, official data showed, defying expecta- Soaring aircraft exports lead to surprise second straight monthly narrowing in the trade gap CRUDE prices pared gains tions for a further slow- Wednesday, pulling off a down and assuaging global REUTES 2019 high as US govern- markets as a US-China WASHINGTON ment data showed inven- trade deal also appears tories drew down less than near. THE US trade deficit fell to an industry report had sug- Refinery throughput in an eight-month low in Feb- gested on Tuesday. China - the world’s second- ruary as imports from China Brent crude had rallied largest crude user - rose 3.2 plunged, temporarily provid- to its highest this year early percent in March from a ing a boost to President Don- in the session, bolstered by year earlier. ald Trump’s “America First” an unexpected drop in US “The demand side of the agenda and economic growth crude inventories reported equation got a substantial in the first quarter. by trade group the Ameri- fillip via today’s China data The surprise second can Petroleum Institute late suggesting prices will con- straight monthly narrowing Tuesday. tinue to move higher on im- in the trade gap reported by However, official data proving global growth and the Commerce Department on from the Energy Informa- risk sentiment,” said Ste- Wednesday was also driven by tion Administration on phen Innes, head of trading soaring aircraft exports, which Wednesday reported a 1.4 at SPI Asset Management. are likely to reverse after Boe- million-barrel crude draw- Prices have been sup- ing halted deliveries of its trou- down, about half the API’s ported this year by a pact bled 737 MAX aircraft. MAX reported decline. reached by the Organiza- planes have been grounded in- “The rally overnight was tion of the Petroleum Ex- definitely following two deadly predicated on a 3 million- porting Countries and al- crashes. barrel per day draw in crude lies, including Russia, to Economists warned the that did not materialize,” limit their oil output by 1.2 trade deficit would remain el- said Bob Yawger, director million barrels per day. evated regardless of whether of energy futures at Mizuho Global supply has been the United States and China in New York. “You’re going tightened further by US struck a trade deal that was to to need another catalyst.” sanctions on OPEC mem- the White House’s liking be- Brent crude futures bers Venezuela and Iran. cause of Americans’ insatiable were up 23 cents at $71.95 Iran’s crude exports appetite for cheaper imports. A staff member watches a truck carrying a container at a port in Qingdao in China’s eastern Shandong province. (AFP) by 12:16 p.m. EDT (1616 have dropped in April to Talks between Washington GMT), having hit an intra- their lowest daily level this and China to resolve the bitter and have little impact on the istration’s protectionist trade ties as necessary to protect The economy grew 2.9 per- day peak of $72.27. year, tanker data showed trade war have been dragging. top-line US trade deficit,” said policy - decreased 28.2 percent domestic manufacturers from cent in 2018. The dollar was US West Texas Interme- and industry sources said, The United States is also em- Emily Mandel, an economist to $24.8 billion in February what he says is unfair foreign little changed against a basket diate (WTI) crude futures suggesting a drawdown broiled in conflicts with other at Moody’s Analytics in West as imports from the world’s competition. of currencies, while US Treas- were at $64.10 per barrel, in buyer interest ahead of trading partners, including the Chester, Pennsylvania. No. 2 economy plunged 20.2 Trump has delayed tar- ury debt prices rose margin- up 5 cents. The contract expected further pressure , contributing The trade deficit tumbled percent. US exports to China iffs on $200 billion worth of ally. Stocks on Wall Street fell. earlier touched an intraday from Washington. to big swings in exports and 3.4 percent to $49.4 billion jumped 18.2 percent in Febru- Chinese imports. The White February’s smaller trade high of $64.61 a barrel, just “Buyers are shying away imports data in recent months. in February, the lowest level ary. House argues that substan- deficit suggests the economy shy of a 2019 high of $64.79 in view of US policy uncer- “Even if trade negotiations since June 2018. Economists Washington last year im- tially reducing the trade defi- will probably avoid a sharp hit last week. tainty regarding waivers to are resolved in such a way as polled by Reuters had forecast posed tariffs on $250 billion cit would lift annual economic slowdown in growth that had Crude remained sup- import Iranian crude oil,” to reduce the bilateral trade the trade shortfall widening to worth of goods imported from growth by at least 3 percent on been feared at the start of the ported by steady economic BNP Paribas strategist Har- deficit with China, one of the $53.5 billion in February. China, with Beijing retaliat- a sustainable basis, a feat that year. The goods trade defi- growth in China. ry Tchilinguirian told the Trump administration’s stated The politically sensitive ing with duties on $110 billion economists have said is impos- cit declined 1.7 percent to an China’s economy Reuters Global Oil Forum. goals, this would likely divert goods trade deficit with China worth of American products. sible because of low productiv- eight-month low of $72.0 bil- trade flows to other countries - a focus of the Trump admin- Trump has defended the du- ity and population growth. lion in February.

India’s Jet Airways suspends all Qatar National Cement Company (Q.P.S.C.) operations as banks pull the plug Condensed Interim Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2019 AFP

MUMBAI As at As at 31 March 31 December INDIA’S debt-stricken Jet Air- 2019 2018 ways halted all of its operations (Unaudited) (Audited) Wednesday after failing to secure ASSETS Qr.(000) Qr.(000) emergency funding from lenders, Non-current assets leaving it teetering on the edge of Property, plant and equipment 2,121,245 2,161,279 bankruptcy. Investment properties 4,982 5,094 “Jet Airways is compelled to Investment in associates 54,318 53,688 cancel all its international and do- Investment available for sale 255,709 220,324 mestic flights. The last flight will 2,436,254 2,440,385 operate today,” it said in state- Current assets ment. Inventories 424,756 396,535 Jet had asked a consortium of Accounts receivable and prepayments 360,499 327,248 lenders led by the State Bank of In- Cash and bank balance 205,998 608,810 dia to urgently provide four billion 991,253 1,332,593 rupees ($57.5 million) but said that this had not been forthcoming. Total assets 3,427,507 3,772,978

“This has been a very difficult EQUITY AND LIABILITIES decision but without interim fund- ing, the airline is simply unable to Jet Airways aircraft parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Air- Shareholders’ equity Share capital 653,529 653,529 port in Mumbai. (EPA-EFE/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI) conduct flight operations in a man- Reserves 2,302,820 2,542,889 ner that delivers to the very rea- Total Equity sonable expectations of its guests, wal, editor of Bangalore Aviation. 2,956,349 3,196,418 employees, partners and service On brink of collapse - Jet’s downfall -Bad invest- Non-current liabilities Employees’ terminal benefits 13,116 12,620 providers,” it added. ments, competition from several Other liabilities 11,942 11,987 The airline was once India’s O Jet was operating just five low-cost carriers, high oil prices Borrowings - 91,250 second-biggest by market share planes on Wednesday because and a weak rupee have led to Jet’s 25,058 115,857 but is on the brink of collapse with it could not pay its bills, down current financial predicament, ex- Current liabilities debts of more than $1 billion. from a fleet of more than 120 at perts say. Jet was operating just five Mismanagement has also Accounts payable and accruals 263,600 278,203 its peak. Borrowings 182,500 182,500 planes on Wednesday because it plagued the airline. could not pay its bills, down from O The carrier has cancelled Analysts trace the start of Jet’s 446,100 460,703 Total Liabilities a fleet of more than 120 at its peak. hundreds of flights in recent financial problems to its 2006 pur- 471,158 576,560 The carrier has cancelled hun- chase of Air Sahara for $500 mil- weeks, stranding thousands of Total equity and liabilities 3,427,507 3,772,978 dreds of flights in recent weeks, passengers. lion in cash. stranding thousands of passen- Founder Naresh Goyal report- gers. edly ignored the advice of asso- It has repeatedly defaulted on “Jet Airways will now await the ciates who said the cost was too Salem Bin Butti Al-Naimi Mohammed Ali Al-Sulaiti loans and failed to pay staff in re- bid finalisation process by SBI and much. Chairman and Managing Director General Manager cent months. the consortium of Indian Lend- Goyal, 69, launched Jet in The consortium took control ers,” the airline said, adding that it 1993 after the Indian government of Jet in March, pledging to give hoped to resume services “as soon passed a series of reforms de- Condensed Interim Income Statement Condensed Interim Statement of Comprehensive $218 million in “immediate fund- as possible”. signed to make the economy more ing support” as part of a debt reso- A collapse of Jet, and the loss market-driven. for the Three months ended March 31, 2019 Income For the Three months ended 31 March 2019 lution plan. of more than 20,000 jobs, would The Mumbai-based carrier

But they have failed to release deal a blow to Prime Minister Nar- quickly gained a reputation for For the Three For the Three months ended months ended most of the money and the banks endra Modi’s pro-business reputa- introducing new initiatives -- Jet 31 Mar 2019 31 Mar 2018 also failed to agree how to proceed tion as he seeks a second term in was the first Indian airline to offer Qr.(000) Qr.(000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) For the Three For the Three after a meeting of several hours on ongoing national elections. a frequent flyer programme and Sales 213,072 241,299 months ended months ended Cost of sales (150,273) (162,644) 31 Mar 2019 31 Mar 2018 Monday. Jet CEO Vinay Dube paid trib- in-flight entertainment. Qr.(000) Qr.(000) Gross profit 62,799 78,655 The SBI-led consortium is ute to staff in an email to employ- But it began to take a batter- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Other Income 18,701 20,847 looking for a buyer for Jet and ees and said the airline “must be ing from new, well-run budget air- Income\(loss) from associates (3,200) 471 Net profit for the period 66,452 90,255

78,300 99,973 a deadline passed on Friday for given another chance” to fly. lines including IndiGo, GoAir and Other comprehensive income: Selling and distribution expenses (1,891) (1,998) prospective bidders to express an But analysts said buyers would SpiceJet, which were founded be- General and administrative expenses (7,841) (7,720) Net change in fair value on available for sale financial 9,774 (8,328) interest in acquiring a 75 percent be reluctant to buy a grounded air- tween 2005 and 2006. Finance Cost (2,116) - assets stake in the carrier. line that had lost most of its air- Alarm bells about Jet’s finan- Net profit for the period 66,452 90,255 Net change in fair value on investments in associates 3,829 (1,606) Other comprehensive Income\(Loss) for the period 13,603 (9,934) Earnings per share The SBI is yet to announce a port slots. cial predicament started to ring Total Comprehensive income for the period 80,055 80,321 Basic and diluted earnings per share Qr. 1.02 Qr. 1.38 shortlist of prospective bidders but “Is someone willing to take the loudly in August when it failed to Number of shares 65,352,894 65,352,894 Indian media said four were in the risk to give this comatose body an report its quarterly earnings or pay running including Etihad Airways, electric jolt? I don’t see it happen- staff, including pilots. The interim financial statements are published in accordance with Qatar Exchange which already owns a 24 percent ing. At best it might come back in It later reported a loss of $85 instructions and are not audited by the External Auditors. stake. a smaller role,” said Devesh Agar- million. 14 Thursday, April 18, 2019 Economy & Business MoCI organises Britain is a key business workshop on QSE-listed public partner of QFC, says Jaida shareholding firms Of over 600 companies registered on the QFC platform, 94 are from the UK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK munication with these DOHA companies. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The ministry’s repre- DOHA THE Ministry of Commerce sentative elaborated on the and Industry (MoCI) or- services that MoCI offers and THE Qatar Financial Centre ganised a workshop enti- the role of the Company Af- (QFC) considers UK a key tled “Public Shareholding fairs Department’s employ- strategic business partner. Companies Listed on the ees, who monitor general and With over 600 firms regis- Stock Market”, in Doha on extraordinary general assem- tered on the QFC platform, 94 Wednesday. bly meetings of public and companies are from the UK,” The workshop brought private shareholding compa- QFC Authority CEO Yousuf together representatives of nies, which has reached a to- Mohamed al Jaida has said. the Qatar Exchange, Qatar tal of 162 meetings since the Welcoming the Lord Financial Markets Authority beginning of 2019. Mayor of London Alderman and Qatar Central Securities The workshop also Peter Estlin and his delega- Depository along with busi- touched on the service that tion to Qatar, recently, Jaida nessmen, entrepreneurs the ministry intends to said, “Qatar and the UK have and representatives of Qa- launch in terms of assigning enjoyed a history of strong tar-based local and interna- employees for corporate ac- bilateral, trade and cultural tional auditing firms offices, counts in order to facilitate relations. I am confident that MoCI said in a statement. and enhance communica- Qatar’s relationship with the The workshop is part tion with companies. UK will further flourish as of the ministry’s efforts to The workshop con- we continue to explore dif- streamline investment and cluded with a Q&A session ferent avenues for mutual business activities in Qa- during which officials from collaboration.” tar, and provide support the ministry, Qatar Stock Organised by the Depart- for commercial companies, Exchange, Qatar Finan- ment of International Trade which will boost confidence cial Markets Authority and (DIT) at the British Embassy in the Qatari business envi- Qatar Central Securities in Qatar, the Lord Mayor vis- ronment and enhance part- Depository responded to ited Doha as part of an official nerships with the private participants’ questions on a delegation themed, “Shap- sector to build a competitive number of topics relating to ing Tomorrow’s City Today,” and diversified economy. public shareholding compa- which focuses on digital inno- The workshop touched nies listed on the Qatar Ex- vation and smart cities. on the important contri- change and their relations The Lord Mayor took part bution of shareholding with the former parties. in a tour of Msheireb Down- companies to the national Discussions focused on town Doha (MDD), alongside economy, as well as the how to enhance cooperation Jaida, and other senior UK services that the minis- to support listed companies officials including Sir Douglas try offers to listed public and improve their perfor- Flint, Chairman Standard Life Msheireb Properties Acting CEO Ali Al Kuwari and QFC CEO Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida with the Lord Mayor of London Alderman Peter Estlin, in shareholding companies, mances and their contribu- Aberdeen; Duncan Sparkes, Doha recently. and its efforts to develop, tion to the economy, the Senior Programme Manager, support and enhance com- statement said. Mansion House; William El- QFC is considered the world’s the UK’s economic partner- wi, CEO of HSBC Qatar said: liott, Senior Account Man- first sustainable downtown ship with Qatar, a country “The new district of Msheirib ager, Economic Development regeneration project and soon whose considerable invest- will be a showcase of the fu- Office and Michelle St Clair, to be the highest concentra- The UK already has a strong ments have brought signifi- ture of financial services and Head of Investment, British tion of LEED (Leadership trading relationship with cant job creation and pros- HSBC’s branch there will be Embassy Doha. in Energy & Environmen- Qatar, and it’s my ambition perity across the UK. I look a focal point for the delivery Msheireb Properties offi- tal Design) buildings in the forward to discussing how we of innovative digital banking cials including Ali Al Kuwari, world, distinguished by its with this visit to contribute can continue that progress, as services as we begin a new Acting CEO; Clark Williams, high-tech infrastructure. The to the deepening and well as looking at how the UK phase of our development Director of Marketing; Fa- project is fully equipped to growth of our ties in the can help to develop Qatar’s fi- in Qatar. “HSBC’s origins in tima Mohamed Fawzy M. A. offer organisations sophisti- years to come nancial services industry. Qatar date back to 1954 and Hassan, Design Management; cated infrastructure that will “The UK already has a it is fitting that we are able Jim Williams, Sustainability further support their business Lord Mayor of London strong trading relationship to demonstrate our com- & Commissioning Manager; growth. Alderman Peter Estlin with Qatar, and it’s my am- mitment to the country as it and HSBC Qatar’s Chief Op- Estlin said, “Qatar pre- bition with this visit to con- takes its next steps into the erating Officer, James Elwes sents a huge long-term oppor- tribute to the deepening and future of digital banking with The workshop comes within the framework of the ministry’s also tool part in the tour. tunity for the City of London He added, “I anticipate growth of our ties in the years the opening of a new branch efforts to streamline investment and business activities in Qatar. The new financial city, and and the UK’s financial servic- that this month will be the to come.” close to the site where we first future headquarters of the es industry.” start of great new chapter in Abdul Hakeem Mostafa- opened for business.” Apicorp’s 2018 net profit jumps 76% to record $182 million The results were announced during tution supporting the Arab shown remarkable improve- world’s broader energy and ments from 2.05 percent in Apicorp’s General Assembly in Muscat sustainability industries.” 2017 to 0.34 percent in 2018. The annual results are Apicorp CEO Ahmed Ali On the funding front in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of Apicorp representing its testament to the resilient Attiga said, “The annual re- 2018, Apicorp successfully DOHA member states, the 10 Arab efforts of our entire team, sults are testament to the completed five medium-term oil exporting countries. and a strong indicator resilient efforts of our entire funding transactions for a THE Arab Petroleum Invest- The net profit was driven of our overall business team, and a strong indicator total amount of $1.3 billion ments Corporation (Apicorp), by returns from a capital gain of our overall business strate- from the international mar- a multilateral development of $86.7 million on the sale strategy and robust gy and robust risk and corpo- kets and widened its inves- financial institution, has re- of Apicorp’s equity stake in risk and corporate rate governance framework.” tor base, with strong interest ported a net profit of $182.3 National Petroleum Services governance framework The assets grew by 11 per- from the US, Europe, Asia million for 2018, a 76 percent (NPS) as well as remarkable cent to $6.95 billion as of De- and China. year-over-year increase and growth achievements of net Apicorp CEO Ahmed Ali Attiga cember 31, 2018. In September 2018, is the highest in Apicorp’s interest income and dividend This was mainly due to an Moody’s announced an up- history. income at 67 percent and 51 expanding corporate finance grade to the rating outlook of The results were an- percent, respectively. Directors Aabed bin Abdulla portfolio that reached $3.49 Apicorp’s debt from Aa3 sta- nounced during Apicorp’s All these factors resulted al Saadoun said: “This year Aabed bin Abdulla al Saadoun Ahmed Ali Attiga billion (around 50 percent of ble to Aa3 positive. This de- 43rd General Assembly in in total income at $252.7 mil- was the strongest financial the balance sheet) and is well- velopment comes in the wake Muscat, the group said in a lion, increasing by 78 percent performance achieved by Api- Apicorp registered robust ings in line with its vision, diversified in the broader en- of consistent improvement in statement on Wednesday. vis-a-vis the 2017 figures, the corp with significant net prof- financial results across the while cementing its position ergy sectors. Apicorp’s funding profile and The meetings were at- statement said. it increase to $82.3 million business and increased profit- as the leading multilateral Notably, the non-per- corresponding improvements tended by the shareholders Chairman of the Board of and 11 percent asset growth. ability and sustainable earn- development financial insti- forming loan (NPL) ratio has in its liquidity position.

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Sheikh Joaan participates in third meeting of Olympic Refuge Foundation Executive Office

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani participated in the third meeting of the Olympic Refuge Foundation executive office, which was held on Monday in Lausanne, . The meeting was chaired by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, who is also Chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundation. The meeting was also attended by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, who is also vice chair of the foundation. Honorary Member of the foundation Jacques Rogge and members of the foundation, President of World Taekwondo Chungwon Choue, Member of the first Refugee Olympic Team at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 Yiech Pur Biel and other members of the executive office were also in attendance. During the meeting they reviewed the ongoing projects in a number of refugee camps which is organised by the foundation, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commis- sioner for Refugees and different organisations and partners of the Olympic movement. They also reviewed future projects which aim to support refugees through providing sports facilities and activities and developing required establishments for refugees to play sports around the world. (QNA) FIBA 3x3 World Tour begins at Katara today

Hussein Ali celebrates scoring the all-important winner for Qatar Sports Club in their playoff clash against Muaither SC on Wednesday. Qatar SC edge Muaither in playoff to retain QNB Stars League spot

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a good game, remained alert to Qatar Basketball Federation Secretary-General Ali al Maliki flanked by FIBA 3x3 Events and Partners Senior manager Ignacio Soriano, Liman player Aleksandar Ratkov and Doha’s DOHA deflect the ball for a corner by Nedim Muslic after the tournament’s press conference in Doha on Wednesday. diving to his left. HUSSEIN Ali grabbed the Qatar SC scored in the 38th all-impoerant goal as Qatar minute through Hussein Ali’s The first of the 12-city World Tour will be held at the Katara Amphitheatre SC beat Muaither SC 1-0 on slick finish from close range. Wednesday to retain their Jugurtha Hamroun hood- AYENI OLUSEGUN nomiya Final 2019 in Japan competition and hope the two over the course of the season. we will be fine. We know the place in next season’s QNB winked his marker from the left DOHA on November 2-3. teams representing the host “The competition is ex- history between our team and Stars League. flank and quickly slotted the World 3x3 number one would come out victorious. pected to be steeper as this Novi Sad, we will be mentally The tie pitted QNB Stars ball into the open space inside THE FIBA 3x3 Basketball Liman of Serbia are in Pool A “We are happy to be host- year’s tour will count for ready for any challenge and League’s 11th-placed team (Qa- the rival box. World Tour will tip off with alongside Pasig Chooks from ing the World Tour in Doha; ranking and qualification for it’s not just Novi Sad, Riga is tar SC) against Second Division Hussein Ali, stationed close the Doha Masters at the Ka- Philippines and Qatar’s Ka- it’s a thing of pride for our the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 also a team to watch out for,” runners-up (Muaither SC). to Muaither SC’s goalmouth, tara Amphitheatre on Thurs- tara Team. country. where FIBA is making its de- said Liman player Aleksandar A huge group of club fans jumped and deflected the ball day and conclude on Friday. In Pool B, champions Novi “The best teams in the but,” Soriano said. Ratkov. celebrated Qatar SC’s victory into the net with his right knee. The first stop of the 12-round Sad of Serbia, Tokyo Dime of world will be competing “We appreciate the bas- Meanwhile, Doha would in the winner-takes-all clash at Muaither SC nearly pulled competition, the tour is mak- Japan and Doha will battle it against each other and we ketball federation and Ka- battle in-form Riga and Ne- the Al Duhail Stadium. off an equaliser two minutes ing its debut in Doha after Qa- out for a place in the quarter- have two teams represent- tara for their partnership. dim Muslic believes Doha After some dramatic later when Diawara headed tar had previously hosted the finals while Riga Ghetto of ing Qatar (Katara and Doha) This tournament is also open team to be more professional moves, including the referee’s from close range, but his de- 3x3 all-stars. Two teams will Latvia, Moscow Inanomo of we hope for the best,” Maliki to families and we will have than other years. decision to use VAR to clear flection narrowly missed the represent the host nation in Russia and Balanga Chooks of said. activities for kids in the fan “have to focus and show Muaither SC’s Ibrahim Ahmed far post in what was a danger- the competition. the Philippines are in Pool C. Also commenting on the zone.” energy on the court and bring of a possible hand ball, the ous move. This year, 12 teams will Slovenian duo of Piran Tour and Qatar’s hosting, In the opening game on the crowd into play. We like game moved at a fast pace in When the teams walked off participate in the tour which and Ljubljana will compete 3x3 Events and Partners Sen- Thursday, defending cham- being the home team and we the first 30 minutes. the pitch at half-time, Qatar will also include a dunk and against Canada’s Mount-Roy- ior Manager Ignacio Soriano pions Liman will take on Ka- know our fans will come out Just a minute after the SC dominated the stats sheet shoot-out contest. The main al U McGill in Pool D. said, “We always like to come tara but their rivals Novi Sad to support us. We have been half-hour mark, Muaither SC’s by enjoying 62 per cent of ball event has been divided into Speaking at a press con- to Doha as we have had many would be licking their lips for playing together for a long Mamadou Diawara unleashed possession. four pools with three teams in ference on Wednesday, Qatar successes here in the past. another match up. time and this year, I believe a powerful low shot some 25 Qatar SC held off Muaither each. Each team will compete Basketball Federation Sec- This season, we have 12 stops “We want to compete with now we are ready for this lev- yards away from goal. The ball SC challenge in the second half for points to qualify for the retary General Ali al Maliki on the tour and the prize teams at the highest level and el, we are ready to compete,” swerved a little, but Qatar SC as well, with Al Hail thwarting FIBA 3x3 World Tour Utsu- said Qatar isproud to host the money will be over $1 million we know if we play our game Nedim commented. keeper Jassim al Hail, who had Ibrahim Ahmed and Diawara. Sports Thursday, April 18, 2019 17 Murray fires Nuggets to lock Spurs series

AFP ing proved the difference on a way to a comfortable win. LOS ANGELES night when four other Denver After opening up a 51-39 players finished with double lead at half-time, the Raptors JAMAL Murray led a dramatic figures. cut loose in a devastating third late fightback as the Denver Gary Harris had 23 points, quarter, outscoring Orlando Nuggets scored a series-level- while Nikola Jokic added 21 by 39-27 to take 90-66 lead ling 114-105 victory over the for Denver, who also saw pow- heading into the fourth quar- San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday er forward Paul Millsap add ter. in their Western Conference 20. Monte Morris chipped in Leonard was the architect playoff duel. with 11 points from the bench. for the Raptors’ potent of- Murray, who had missed San Antonio, who led 59- fense, making 15 of 22 field a potentially game-winning 49 at half-time, saw DeMar goals on his way to 37 points, jump shot in Denver’s defeat DeRozan top the scoring, with four rebounds and four assists in game one on Saturday, 31 points. LaMarcus Aldridge before a raucous home crowd erupted for 21 points in the added 24 points but only one at the Scotiabank Arena. The fourth quarter as the Nuggets other player, Derrick White, series now heads back to game grabbed a vital win in Denver. managed to crack double dig- three in Orlando on Friday. The 22-year-old Canadian, its, adding 17 points. In the other playoff game who had looked out of sorts Malone said the turning on Tuesday, the Portland Trail throughout, made eight of point had come during a third Blazers took a stranglehold on nine field goal attempts in the quarter timeout with the Nug- their series with Oklahoma fourth quarter to tie the series gets trailing by 16 points. City Thunder, forging into a at 1-1 ahead of game three in The Denver coach said he 2-0 lead with a one-sided 114- Texas on Thursday. urged his team to take inspi- 94 win. Nuggets head coach Mike ration from the Los Angeles C.J.McCollum and Damian Malone said he had never Clippers’ record comeback Lillard once again shepherded Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his secound-round match against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters doubted Murray’s ability to de- on Monday, when they over- the Blazers to victory. McCol- Tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) liver despite scoring only three turned a 31-point deficit to lum finished with 33 points, points in the opening three defeat the Golden State War- eight rebounds and five assists quarters. Benching Murray for riors. while Lillard added 29 points, the final period was never an “I reminded them we had four rebounds and six assists. option, Malone added. 18 minutes to go. I reminded Thunder star Russell Nadal makes winning “I was going with him,” them what the Clippers did Westbrook fell just short of a Malone said. “It’s so important last night, and how much bas- triple double with 14 points, for all of our guys, but espe- ketball we had left,” he said. 11 assists and nine rebounds. cially for Jamal. He’s a young “But I said it’s only going to Paul George led the OKC scor- player, out there struggling happen though if we believe, ing with 27 points. Game three start in Monte Carlo trying to play the right way. I we commit and we fight, and in the series takes place in didn’t foresee the fourth quar- we attack. And the guys took Oklahoma City on Friday. ter he was going to have, but I it to heart. It’s a hell of a win.” Easy victories by Medvedev and Zverev in the second round knew in my heart he needed Playoff results these minutes. He needed to Raptors, Blazers romp Results from the first round of the NBA REUTERS when I had the chance.” Ger- be out there. Elsewhere, Kawhi Leonard playoffs on Tuesday (all series best-of-seven): MONTE CARLO man hotshot Alexander Zverev - ‘He came through’ -”And scored 37 points and Pascal showed signs of a return to his I needed to show him that I Siakam delivered a double- Eastern Conference RAFA Nadal produced a explosive best in a 6-1 6-4 win believe in him. If I pulled him, double as the Toronto Raptors Toronto 111 Orlando 82 claycourt masterclass to pick over Canadian teenager Felix he’s thinking ‘Does coach real- defeated the Orlando Magic (Series level 1-1) apart fellow Spaniard Roberto Auger-Aliassime. ly believe in me? Does he have 111-82 to level their Eastern Bautista Agut 6-1 6-1, as the Third seed Zverev, who my back?’. Conference series. Western Conference world number two began his lives in Monte Carlo, reached “So I had to stay with him. The Raptors, who were Portland 114 Oklahoma City 94 Monte Carlo Masters title de- the semi-finals of his ‘home’ Make or miss, he’s our guy. jolted by a shock defeat in (Portland leads series 2-0) fence in stunning fashion on event a year ago, but has en- I care about him. He came game one on Saturday, came Wednesday. dured a difficult 2019 sea- through in a big way.” roaring back to dominate the Denver 114 San Antonio 105 Playing his first match son. Murray’s late burst of scor- Magic throughout on their (Series level 1-1) since injuring his knee at In- After finishing runner-up dian Wells last month, Nadal to Australian Nick Kyrgios in showed no signs of rust as he Acapulco, Zverev has suffered raced into a 5-0 lead in the early exits at Indian Wells, Mi- first set on Court Rainier III. ami and Marrakech. Bautista Agut did get on “This is the first time this the board but Nadal clinched season I’ve felt really healthy,” the opening set and put his op- Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts after his win against Felix Auger- said the 21-year-old. ponent under further pressure Aliassime of Canada at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tournament in “I’ve been training well but with another break of serve at Roquebrune Cap Martin, France on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) haven’t been able to take that the start of the second. into matches. There was no stopping RESULTS “I live just 500 metres from Nadal who regularly moved here, I’m comfortable on this Bautista Agut out of position, Results from the fourth day of the ATP Monte Carlo (7/3), 6-3 court. I’m starting to feel bet- opening the court up effort- Masters on Wednesday (x denotes seeding): Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA) bt Kei Nishikori (JPN x5) ter about my game. I’m really 2nd round 7-5, 6-4 lessly with powerful forehand Taylor Fritz (USA) bt Diego Schwartzman (ARG) 6-4, 6-2 Fabio Fognini (ITA x13) bt Gilles Simon (FRA) walkover ready for the clay season.” Last combinations. Daniil Medvedev (RUS x10) bt Radu Albot (MDA) 6-1, Alexander Zverev (GER x3) bt Felix Auger-Aliassime year’s French Open runner-up After saving three break 6-2 (CAN) 6-1, 6-4 Dominic Thiem won 20 of his points at 2-1, Nadal displayed Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x6) bt Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) bt Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 7-6 23 first-serve points in a com- 6-3, 7-5 (7/2), 6-4 his clinical side at the net to Dominic Thiem (AUT x4) bt Martin Klizan (SVK) 6-1, 6-4 Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) manding display to beat Slova- secure a 4-1 advantage and Dusan Lajovic (SRB) bt David Goffin (BEL x16) 6-3, 6-4 6-1, 6-1 kian Martin Klizan 6-1 6-4. went on to claim a convincing Cameron Norrie (GBR) bt Marton Fucsovics (HUN) 7-6 Greek sixth seed Stefanos win. Tsitsipas also progressed, The 11-times Monte Carlo “It was a great start, it’s enjoy playing here. defeating Kazakh Mikhail champion extended his win- good to be back here,” Nadal, “It’s not easy to come back Kukushkin 6-3 7-5. (Report- ning streak to 16 matches at the 17-times Grand Slam win- from injury, I had to do a lot ing by Hardik Vyas in Ben- the tournament and will face ner, said. of mental work as well to be galuru Editing by Toby Da- Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) controls the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in “I’ve had some great mo- prepared. I tried to play solid, vis) Tennis: ATP Monte Carlo (10) defends in the third quarter in game two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi the third round. ments on this court, I really dominate with my forehand Masters Center in Denver on Tuesday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) New York Yankees thrash Red Sox in season’s first meeting

lin McHugh threw six shutout ahead to stay. Pirates, Diamondbacks pull off innings, sending visiting Hou- Adam Jones followed by ston past Oakland for a 10th doubling in two insurance runs close triumphs straight win. against Jacob Webb, who was Josh Reddick also homer- making his major league debut AGENCIES the sixth. After Tauchman’s ed among three hits against his for the Braves. Yoshihisa Hi- NEW YORK first career homer, Torres former team, helping the As- rano (1-1), who worked 1 1/3 made it 8-0 by opening the tros win for the fourth straight scoreless innings, was the win- JAMES Paxton struck out 12 seventh with his fourth homer time on their eight-game trip. ner. Greg Holland got the save, and pitched eight dominant of the season. Houston made it 4-0 when his third. innings of two-hit ball to out- Springer drew a bases-loaded pitch Chris Sale, and the hosts Pirates 5, Tigers 3 (10 walk with one out. Marco Es- Dodgers 6, Reds 1 New York Yankees rolled to innings) trada (0-2) was pulled at that Joc Pederson homered for an 8-0 victory over the Boston Starling Marte hit a two- point, and reliever Liam Hen- the third game in a row, and Red Sox on Tuesday night. out, two-run homer in the 10th driks struck out Jose Altuve to Alex Verdugo drove in three Paxton (2-2) delivered his and Pittsburgh topped hosts get within one out of escaping runs as Los Angeles continued best showing as a Yankee by Detroit. Marte’s homer was his the jam. However, Bregman to get back to its winning ways thriving in the first meeting second this season and Jung followed with his second ca- with a victory over visiting Cin- between the rivals since the Ho Kang also hit his second reer grand slam, increasing the cinnati. Red Sox won Games 3 and 4 of homer, a two-run shot in the Houston lead to 8-0. Pederson’s second-inning the American League Division fourth. home run came one night af- Series last October. Pinch hitter Jason Martin Diamondbacks 9, ter he crushed the first game- Clint Frazier, Mike Tauch- led off the 10th with a single. Braves 6 ending home run of his career man and Gleyber Torres Reliever Shane Greene retired New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (65) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first Christian Walker had three in a victory over the Reds. The homered for the Yankees, who the next two batters before inning at the Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York, on Tuesday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) hits, including the go-ahead Dodgers extended their win- scored their most runs in a Marte jumped on a slider and homer in the ninth inning, to ning streak to three games home game this season. Frazi- launched it over the left-center Scott Kingery and J.T. Kingery hit a three-run gave up seven hits and three help visiting Arizona beat At- following a six-game losing er hit a solo homer off Sale (0- wall. Greene (0-1) hadn’t al- Realmuto each had three hits home run and set a career runs. Jerad Eickhoff picked up lanta as Walker was 3-for-4 streak. 4) to start the fourth after the lowed a run this season before and five RBIs as host Philadel- high for RBIs. He entered the a rare four-inning save, allow- with two runs and two RBIs. Yankees built a 2-0 lead on Marte’s long ball. phia built a 10-run lead in the night with no RBIs through ing no runs on three hits. Walker, playing first base OTHER RESULTS Cubs 4, Marlins 0 RBI singles by DJ LeMahieu Keone Kela (1-0) picked first inning and cruised over 17 at-bats this year. Realmuto while Jake Lamb is out with Blue Jays 6, Twins 5 and Luke Voit in the third. up the win despite giving up a New York as Mets starter Ste- added a solo homer, and Mai- Astros 9, Athletics 1 a strained left calf, led off Rays 4, Orioles 2 Tauchman had an RBI ninth-inning run. Nick King- ven Matz (1-1) faced the first kel Franco also had a three-run George Springer hit the the ninth with a long, majes- Indians 4, Mariners 2 double off Sale in the fourth ham recorded his first save by eight batters without recording homer. sixth pitch of the game for tic homer, his fifth. It came Giants 7, Nationals 3 White Sox 5, Royals 1 and then slugged a three-run getting the last three outs. an out and was lifted for Drew Phillies starter Nick Pivetta a home run, Alex Bregman against Atlanta reliever A.J. Rangers 5, Angels 0 homer off Erasmo Ramirez in Phillies 14, Mets 3 Gagnon. (2-1) tossed five innings and belted a grand slam, and Col- Minter (0-2) and put Arizona Rockies 8, Padres 2 18 Thursday, April 18, 2019 Sports

Man United Qatar football organisations, Dutch FA condemn racist abuse of Young join hands for female coach training AFP LONDON

cent four-day course experi- MANCHESTER United have 45 participants got ence from their successful condemned racist abuse of their women’s national team who defender Ashley Young on so- certifications for were crowned UEFA European cial media in the aftermath of the coaching and Champions in 2017. their Champions League elimi- Participants of the train- nation at Barcelona. life skills course ing course included 15 fe- Young was targeted on organised by the male coaches and volunteers Twitter following United’s 3-0 from Generation Amazing, defeat on Tuesday. QFA, KNVB and Qatar the human and social legacy The foul abuse of Young programme initiated during brought swift condemnation Women’s Sports Qatar’s successful bid for the from United, who said in a Committee 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, statement: “Manchester United which uses the power of sport utterly condemns racist so- SC.QA to positively impact lives and cial media comments posted DOHA create sustainable social devel- around yesterday’s Champions opment in communities across League fixture. LEADING football organisa- Qatar, the Middle East and “We are working to identify tions in Qatar have joined Asia. individuals involved and we will forces with the Royal Dutch Generation Amazing take the strongest possible ac- Football Association (KNVB) coaching volunteer Eman al tion we can against them. There to deliver a successful train- Khamiri said the course helped is no place for racism within our ing course for female football her to achieve an important ad- game, or in society as a whole, coaches in the country. dition to her technical and tac- and we are committed to work- A total of 45 participants Participants and officials pose for photos after the training course programme for female football coaches in Doha. tical expertise: “Each one of the ing to make football free from received certifications for the Dutch coaches made sure that all forms of discrimination.” coaching and life skills course are proceeding,” said Johan worked together for women’s sustainable developments for collaboration with the QWSC everyone understands coach- The 33-year-old was par- organised jointly by the Qatar van Geijn, Specialist for Inter- football development in Qa- women’s football coaches in and Generation Amazing also ing theory before applying it on tially at fault for Barcelona’s Football Association (QFA) national CSR Partnerships at tar. In April 2018, the KNVB Qatar, which fits in with the speaks to the concerted effort the field. first goal as the hosts went on to with the KNVB and Qatar KNVB. partnered with the QWSC and wider collaboration efforts be- being made to continue the de- “This coaching workshop win 4-0 on aggregate. Women’s Sports Committee “The talks that we have conducted a course for female tween our two organisations,” velopment of women’s football offered by the KNVB together Anti-discrimination cam- (QWSC), with participation between the two football asso- coaches in cooperation with said Mansoor al Ansari, Secre- in Qatar.” with the QFA and QWSC was paigners Kick It Out called upon from 15 Generation Amazing ciations have been very fruitful, EVO Soccer. The training pro- tary General of the QFA. In December 2018, a re- the absolute motivation for the social media platform to act female coaches. we look forward to four years of gramme was endorsed by QFA, “The success of Dutch foot- fresher course served as the coaches, players and attendees following a series of incidents. “I would like to thank QFA working together with the sup- and laid the foundations to ball in both women’s and men’s cornerstone and activation to increase their awareness of The organisation said via for the good cooperation in the port of our government. For reach an agreement for further football over many years is re- for a Memorandum of Under- the important role of the coach its own Twitter account: “Yet course which has been com- the women’s domain I think we cooperation with the KNVB. flective of their fantastic grass- standing between QFA and in the field. This opportunity another black player, this time pleted, 45 participants received can make good strides.” “We are proud and pleased roots coaching work, which the KNVB during their visit gave us the benefit of thinking Ashley Young, targeted with certificates, and we are more The course represented to work together with the these female coaches were to Doha. The KNVB transmit- in a strategic way, which is so racist abuse on social media af- than happy with the way things the third time the parties had KNVB on such important and able to benefit from. Our close ted to participants of the re- important in coaching.” ter tonight’s Champions League game.” Ronaldo not enough as Juve crash out to Ajax young guns

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EVEN Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough for Juventus to end their 23-year wait for the Euro- Road to Qatar 2022: pean title as they crashed out in the Champions League quarter- finals for a second consecutive Asian teams discover year. Juventus splashed out 100 Round 1 opponents million euros on the five-time Champions League winner last summer and the Portuguese AFC Timor-Leste, a team they beat star headed in his 126th Cham- KUALA LUMPUR in the previous edition in the pions League goal to put the second round group stage. home team in front on Tuesday. THE draw for the FIFA World Cambodia defeated Macau But a devastating young Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian 4-1 in the previous edition and Ajax team, spearheaded by Cup 2023 Qualifiers - Prelimi- will face Pakistan, who lost 3-1 19-year-old defender Matthijs nary Joint Qualification Round Yemen in the first round in the De Ligt, ran riot in the second 1 took place at the AFC House in 2018 Qualifiers. Bhutan will half in Turin to seal a famous Ajax players celebrate after defeating Juventus in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match at the Juventus stadium in Turin Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. face tough opponents in Guam. 3-2 aggregate victory. on Tuesday. (AFP) Seeded teams Malaysia, The first leg of the Prelimi- “Apocalypse,” read the head- Cambodia, Macau, Laos, Bhu- nary Joint Qualification Round line in daily Corriere dello sport, ing the season. We signed him ond on 110 goals after his double previous seasons. tan and Mongolia were handed 1 will take place on June 6 with as Juventus shares plunged 15 to increase our chances of win- for Barcelona against Manches- “I’m looking at the big pic- challenging fixtures for a place the return leg scheduled for percent on Wednesday on the ning the Champions League, but ter United on Tuesday. ture,” Agnelli said. in the next qualifying round. Milan stock exchange. in football one plus one does not “Ajax deserved to qualify “We played a great return Mongolia, who edged Ti- “Not even a huge invest- always make two, it can also be and you saw that on the pitch,” match against Atletico, and just mor-Leste in the previous edi- Seeded teams Malaysia, ment like Ronaldo was enough either six or zero. said Juventus president Andrea a few years ago Juventus were tion to earn their place in the Cambodia, Macau, Laos, to win a title that Juve have been “I have always said that you Agnelli, who said Allegri would 43rd in the European rankings, second round, will face a Brunei Bhutan and Mongolia were searching for since 1996,” the have to arrive at the right time be continuing as coach. today we are fifth and this is the Darussalam side who were de- handed challenging fixtures sports daily added. in the best condition, when you Ironically Agnelli -- who is sign of the progress that contin- feated 3-1 on aggregate by Chi- for a place in the next qual- Juventus have lost five times reach the quarter-final, you also president of the European ues. A few years ago, the Cham- nese Taipei in the 2018 Quali- ifying round. in the final since 1996 when they need every player. We’ve been in Clubs Association (ECA) -- is the pions League was a dream, this fiers. The match-up between won their last title, at the ex- a bit of an emergency situation driving force behind moves to summer it was a goal and it will Macau and Sri Lanka will be a pense of Ajax. for a while and that can only be change the Champions League be next year too.” rematch of their 2016 AFC Soli- June 11. The six winners will Ronaldo was bought to sustained for so long. and make it even harder for Ronaldo was a heavy invest- darity tie, where both teams set- join Asia’s top 34 teams in the change that and was handed “We were missing four or Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during teams from smaller countries, ment with the club announcing tled for a 1-1 draw with Macau Preliminary Joint Qualification an annual salary of 31 million five players.” the game against Ajax on Tues- like Ajax, to qualify. expected losses for this season, going on to top the group and Round 2, which will commence euros. He has won the title five For the first time since day. (EPA-EFE) Agnelli, 43, stressed that the having gone 19.2 million euros finish runners-up behind even- in September. times and scored a 97th-minute 2010, Ronaldo will not be in the team was growing. into the red for the 2017/2018 tual winners Nepal. Timor Leste are ineligible penalty for Real Madrid against Champions League semi-finals. team to a Champions League ti- “For our part, we are aware campaign. Laos and Bangladesh will to participate in the 2023 AFC Juventus last season in the And he held his head in his tle he had won in the three pre- of having been in the Champi- Ajax, meanwhile, reached add spice to the mix when they Asian Cup, after the AFC Disci- quarter-finals. hands in despair as he slumped vious seasons and in 2014 with ons League quarter-finals for their first semi-final since 1997. face each other for a place in the plinary and Ethics Committee Coach Massimiliano Allegri to the pitch at the Allianz Sta- Real Madrid, as well as with five or six years and are proud to “You could see that Juve second round. Both teams are expelled them from the tourna- said he had no regrets, blaming dium. He had single-handedly Manchester United 11 years ago. continue this path,” said Agnelli. were a little scared of us and so beginning their qualifying cam- ment in January 20, 2017, for injuries for the team’s failure to lifted Juventus into the quarter- He holds the record for Although Juventus are on were Real Madrid,” said coach paign in Round 1 for the first fielding ineligible players. Their progress. final with a stunning hat-trick in Champions League goals with course to seal an eighth consec- Erik ten Hag. “It is very difficult time after usually starting from participation in Wednesday’s “Football isn’t maths,” said the second leg against Atletico 126. That total includes 65 goals utive Serie A title next weekend, to play against our style of foot- Round 2. Malaysia will face a draw was for the FIFA World Allegri. Madrid. in the knockout rounds, another they are out of the Coppa Italia, ball, as we have very technically- familiar foe when they take on Cup Qatar 2022 only. “Ronaldo gave us a lot dur- But he was unable to lift his record. Rival Lionel Messi is sec- which they had won the four gifted players.”

Messi urges Barca to show more early focus after UCL win Quick read

REUTERS way to a comfortable 3-0 victory pertinent as Barca’s semi-final “We have become much Oblak signs new Atletico contract until 2023 BARCELONA with two quick-fire strikes be- opponents are likely to be Liv- more solid, over the season we fore Philippe Coutinho scored erpool. struggled a little bit at the back ATLETICO Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has signed a new contract until THERE was a huge sense of re- to make it 4-0 on aggregate. “We cannot start like this in but the whole team is making a 2023, the club announced on Wednesday. Oblak’s commitment comes lief in Barcelona after brushing Barca had suffered a humil- any Champions League game,” huge effort and that makes it far as a boost to Atletico, with the 26-year-old establishing himself as one aside their recent Champions iating quarter-final exit at AS Messi told reporters. harder for opponents to attack of the world’s finest goalkeepers since joining the club in 2014. League quarter-final failures by Roma last year after conceding “We said that from the start, us,” Messi added. “Jan Oblak has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid until June beating Manchester United, but early goals and Messi urged his we had the experience of Roma, “We had been three years 30, 2023,” a club statement read. “The Slovenian player has signed Lionel Messi still criticised his team mates to show more con- you can’t afford to make life without making the semi-finals his new contract that commits him to our club for four more seasons.” Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in side’s shaky start to the game. centration in their next Euro- hard for yourself because one but we didn’t have any nega- Oblak’s previous contract contained a release clause of 100 million action against Manchester United Barca conceded two early pean outing, warning that other mistake can knock you out of tive feelings. We knew we had euros, which is likely to have been increased, rather than removed, in at the Camp Nou Stadium in chances in Tuesday’s second leg sides might not be so forgiving. this competition. We have to be a good scoreline, we’re happy to his new deal. (AFP) Barcelona on Wednesday. (AFP) before Messi set them on their That message is even more aware of that.” be in the semis.” Sports Thursday, April 18, 2019 19 Qatar Motorsports AJS Wathanan storms Academy to host season-ending to Al Wakra Cup races for trainees A grand triple for trainer Jassim Ghazali at 44th Race Meeting at QREC Racecourse TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ter the break there will be the DOHA Superpole Races for both cat- egories. The Superfinal Races QATAR Motorsports Acad- are scheduled at 6pm for Flat emy will celebrate its first year Track 70 and Flat Track 125 at with races for its trainees this 6.30pm. month. On the following weekend Launched last November (April 26 and 27), the QMA with more than 60 children End Season On Road Races registered, the conclusion of will be organised in three dif- the first season will be marked ferent categories - Minimot- by two successive weeks of rac- ard 70, Supermotard 125 and es on April 20, April 26 and 27. MiniGP 110. The QMA End Season Off On Friday, Free Practices Road Races will take place at and Superpole Races for all the academy’s off road facili- categories are scheduled and ties on Saturday and there will Saturday will have warm-up be two categories: Flat Track and the Superfinal Races will 70 (70cc bikes) and Flat Track conclude at 5pm 125 (125cc bikes). Losail Circuit Sports Club The event will start at 11 has offered free entry to spec- am with the warm up and af- tators.

Al Ghazali Stud-owned AJS Wathanan’s connections pose after the triumph in the Al Wakra Cup at the QREC Racecourse in New Al Rayyan on Wednesday. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA RESULTS 44TH RACE MEETING – AL WAKRA CUP DAY (DIRT) Onwer: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Jassim Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd AL Ghazali Stud’s AJS Ghazali LOCAL THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP 1,700m 6,600) Trainees at the time of the launch of the Qatar Motorsports Academy THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE (Class 6) 1,200m Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd 1. Garraffah (Ronan Thomas), 2. Badda (Mathieu at Losail. Wathanan displayed tremen- Prize Money: QR45,000 (1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 5) 1,900m 6,050) Pelletan), 3. Tahar (Damien Morin, -5kg) dous pace and determination 4,950) Prize Money: QR50,000 (1st 28,500 2nd 11,000 3rd 1. Al Huwailah (Al Moatasem al Balushi), 2. Musaiter Bu Won by 1, 5.75. Time 1:59.56 as he was ridden to a big vic- 1. Hitchslap (Anas al Seyabi), 2. Show Of Strength (Ivan 5,500) Thaila (Ivan Rossi), 3. Admiral (Tomas Lukasek) Owner: Umm Qarn. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle tory in the Al Wakra Cup by Rossi), 3. Leafy Moss (Jean Baptiste Hamel) 1. Nautical Mile (Ivan Rossi), 2. Noble Ancestry (Alexis Won by 2.25, 0.25. Time 1:51.80 Won by neck, 0.5. Time 1:12.19 Pouchin, -5kg), 3. Dheban (Mathieu Pelletan) Owner: Injaz Stud. Trainer: Mohammed Jassim Ghazali AL WAKRA CUP 1,900m Anas al Seyabi at the 44th Owner & Trainer: Osama al Dafea Won by 1.75, 0.75. Time 2:2.73 Prize Money: QR100,000 (1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 3rd Race Meeting at the Qatar Owner: Al Jasra Stud. Trainer: Tareq Essa Abdulla PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP 1,200m 11,000 4th 6,000 5th 4,000) Blue Jackets, Islanders Racing and Equestrian Club THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 5) (Qatari Riders Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd 1. AJS Wathanan (Anas al Seyabi), 2. Nomas Al Shajaa Racecourse in New Al Rayyan Only) 1,200m PUREBRED ARABIAN GRADUATION PLATE 1,700m 6,050) (Alexis Pouchin, -5kg), 3. AJS Al Moheeb (Al Moatasem al Prize Money: QR50,000 (1st 28,500 2nd 11,000 3rd Prize Money: QR50,000 (1st 28,500 2nd 11,000 3rd 1. Lekhraib (Al Moatasem al Balushi), 2. Stam Al Naif Balushi), 4. AJS Al Maha (Tadgh O’Shea), 5. Al Mustafiz complete sweep on Wednesday. 5,500) 5,500) (Adnan Hawa), 3. Fazan (Ronan Thomas) (Tomas Lukasek) The seven-year-old gray 1. Lo De Nalane (Ali Khalid al Mosallam, -5kg), 2. Bint 1. Husam (Ronan Thomas), 2. Jabal Aramoon (Anas al Won by 4.25, 2.5. Time 1:18.92 Won by 6.25, 4.75, 0.5, 12. Time 2:11.86 AFP pleted a 4-0 series win a the gelding was a poor 10th in Saffian (Meteb Ali al Marri, -5kg), 3. China Club (Abdulla Seyabi), 3. Bsheer (Faleh Bughanaim) Owner: Al Ghazali Stud. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali Owner: Al Ghazali Stud. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali LOS ANGELES Nationwide Arena. his last race in the Zubara Mubarak al Maadeed, -5kg) Won by nose, 4.74. Time 1:58.53 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a Won by 2.5, 2.5. Time 1:12.23 Owner: Umm Qarn. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle Trophy in February. But he PUREBRED ARABIAN PLATE (4 Year Olds) 1,700m THE Tampa Bay Lightning goal and two assists while Al- looked very sharp and keen were sent crashing out of the exandre Texier scored twice in the 1,900m race for the Lo- ters of a length. AJS Al Maha cal Thoroughbred Handicap was the first winner of the day Trainer Alban de Mieulle Stanley Cup playoffs on Tues- for Columbus, who will play cal Purebred Arabian rated 90 was fourth and Al Mustafiz 1,700m with Al Moatasem al for both owner Khalifa bin and rider Ronan Thomas col- day as the Columbus Blue either the Boston Bruins or and conditions for older and secured the fifth spot, finish- Balushi guiding Al Huwailah Sheail Kuwari and trainer Jas- lected a double for owners Jackets completed a stunning the Toronto Maple Leafs in the four-year-old horses on the ing 12 lengths behind fourth- to an over-two-length triumph sim Ghazali. The win took Lo Umm Qarn Farm. They start- first round clean sweep with a second round. dirt track and controlled the placed AJS Al Maha. against Musaiter Bu Thaila De Nalane’s record in the sea- ed off with Husam, who edged 7-3 victory in Ohio. The Lightning mean- proceedings before outpacing Earlier, Seyabi launched (Ivan Rossi). This was the sec- son to three in nine races. Jabal Aramoon by a nose to The Lightning entered the while were left reflecting on Nomas Al Shajaa by over six the day well, pushing ond consecutive winner for Balushi and Lekhraib clinch the Purebred Arabian playoffs as proud owners of an abrupt end to a campaign lengths. Hitchslap, owned and trained the five-year-old chestnut filly, scripted an easy win over Stam Graduation Plate 1,700m for the Presidents’ Trophy, the which had promised so much This was his third win of by Osama al Dafea, to a thrill- who clinched the Local Thor- Al Naif in the Purebred Arabi- his first victory of the season. honour handed to the NHL after a regular-season which the season in eight races, tak- ing neck win in the Thor- oughbred Maident Plate sprint an Handicap 1,200m race. The Then Gharraffah followed up franchise which finishes the saw them accumulate a re- ing his overall tally to fifth oughbred Maiden Plate (Class last week. seven-year-old chestnut colt with a one-length triumph regular season with the best cord-equalling 62 wins. in 23 runs. This win also 6) sprint against Show Of Khalid al Mosallam helmed has been in good from since over Badda, another ward of record. Elsewhere Tuesday, the wrapped up a double for rider Strength (Ivan Rossi). Leafy Lo De Nalane to a victory in his first victory in March. Af- de Mieulle, in the Purebred But the Florida outfit be- Pittsburgh Penguins were shut Seyabi and owner, while fetch- Moss was third by half a the Thoroughbred Handicap ter collecting two runner-up Arabian Plate for four years came only the third Presi- down once again by the New ing a fine triple for trainer length. (Class 5) for the Qatari riders spots, he was won by four and old horses. This was the sec- dents’ Trophy winning team York Islanders, losing 3-1 to Ghazali. AJS Al Moheeb was For Injaz Stud, the previ- only, beating Bint Saffian by a quarter lengths to continue ond successive win for the to suffer a clean sweep in the bow out of the playoffs at the third by four and three quar- ous victory came off in the Lo- two and a half lengths. This his impressive run in Doha. chestnut colt. postseason as Columbus com- first hurdle with a 4-0 sweep. Bairstow, Warner power Sunrisers past Chennai Super Kings

IANS 14 runs in the first four overs. HYDERABAD Thereafter, they tried to up the ante and hit some lusty blows JOHNNY Bairstow and David to take the team’s score to 41 at Warner struck blistering half- the end of powerplay. centuries to help Sunrisers Both Watson and du Ples- Hyderabad (SRH) halt their sis looked in great touch and losing streak in the ongoing added 79 runs for the first Indian Premier League (IPL) wicket before both of them as they defeated Chennai Su- got out at their individual per Kings (CSK) by six wick- scores of 45 and 30. Thereaf- ets at the Rajiv Gandhi In- ter, the Chennai innings fell ternational Stadium, here on apart and they lost wickets in Wednesday. a heap only to put pressure on SRH reached the 133-run themselves. target with 19 balls to spare to Owing to the slow nature move to the fifth spot on the of the wicket and some bril- points table. liant bowling performance by Runners-up Al Gharafa and champions during the just-held handball final in Doha. Chasing the target, SRH the SRH bowlers, the visitors got off to a flying start as both amassed just 30 runs in the Warner and Bairstow contin- final five overs and crawled Amir Cup handball at Duhail ued with their rampage and to 132-5 in their stipulated collected 66 runs in 5.4 overs quota of 20 overs. It was the before the Australian got out second defeat for the CSK in complex from today after scoring an explosive 25- nine games, while SRH now ball fifty which included 10 have five wins from their eight TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Al Khor will be pitted against be held on April 25. fours. Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketers David Warner (right) and Jonny games they have played. DOHA Qatar Cup champions Al Sadd The qualifying phase of Skipper Kane Williamson, Bairstow run between the wickets during the 2019 Indian Premier SRH will now take on Kol- on Saturday in the quarter- the Amir Cup involves the who came in next, couldn’t League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match against Chennai Super Kings kata Knight Riders at the same THE Amir Cup Handball finals. teams ranked seventh to 10th stay much at the crease and at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on venue on April 21, while CSK Championship starts at the Last year’s runners-up in the League. Two teams became the victim of leg-spin- Wednesday. (AFP) will travel to Bengaluru to lock Duhail Sports Complex with Qatar Sports Club will clash are promoted to the quarter- ner Imran Tahir at his individ- horns with Royal Challengers two qualifiers - Al Rayyan ver- with Al Gharafa and defend- finals alongside the top six ual score of 3. studded with three fours and na captained the side. It was Bangalore the same day. sus Al Shamal and Al Ahli ver- ing champions and League teams of the league. They However, Bairstow stayed three sixes. for the first time since 2005 sus Al Khor – being played on winners Al Wakrah have been are: Al Wakrah, Al Duhail, at the other end to continue The visitors surely missed that Dhoni had missed an IPL BRIEF SCORES: Thursday. drawn to taken on Al Duhail Al Sadd, Al Gharafa, Al Arabi his prolific run in the ongoing the experience of M.S. Dhoni match. Sunrisers Hyderabad: 137/4 in 16.5 overs The winner of Al Rayyan in other two last eight stage and Qatar SC. Al Wakra won IPL and collected boundaries -- who had to sit out because Earlier electing to bat, (Johnny Bairstow 61, David Warner 50, Imran versus Al Shamal will pro- matches. the Amir Cup last season af- at will. The explosive England of a back injury -- especially Chennai started off slowly Tahir 2/20) beat Chennai Super Kings: 132 ceed to face Al Arabi, while The semi-finals are slated ter defeating Qatar 27 to 22 in opener remained unbeaten while defending the target. In with openers Shane Watson in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 45, Shane Watson the winner of Al Ahli versus on Monday and the final will the final. at 61. The 44-ball inning was Dhoni’s absence, Suresh Rai- and Faf du Plessis fetching just 31, Rashid Khan 2/17) by six wickets 20 Thursday, April 18, 2019 The Last Word

ATTIYAH, JORDANIAN CHAIRMAN OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF WITNESS PACT SIGNING

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Mahmoud Freihat in Amman on Wednesday. The Qatari Armed Forces and the Jordanian Armed Forces signed a number of joint cooperation agreements. The agreements were signed by president of the international military cooperation authority Brigadier-General Abdulaziz Saleh al Sulaiti and Chief Executive of Barrer Holding Youssef Abdulrahman al Khulaifi on the Qatari side. The meeting was attended on the Qatari side by head of the authority of colleges and institutes Major-General Hamad bin Ahmed al Nuaimi, Commander of the Joint Special Forces Major-General Hamad bin Abdullah al Fetais al Marri, Military Attache of Qatar to Jordan Brigadier-General ShafiMohammed al Shafi, and a number of high-ranking officers at the Qatari Armed Forces.(QNA)

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Italian minister highlights need for two-way Sidra Medicine successfully conducts donor-beneficiary relationship at GU-Q talk TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK paediatric hip preservation surgeries DOHA Qatar Foundation institution performs surgical cutting-edge modified Dunn procedures EDUCATION Above All Foun- dation (EAA) and Georgetown TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dunn procedure is a challeng- University in Qatar co-hosted DOHA ing orthopaedic procedure and a talk titled ‘Development I am very proud of the surgery Cooperation: The Italian ap- SIDRA Medicine has success- team at Sidra Medicine for un- proach’ by Emanuela Claudia fully performed a series of hip dertaking this process. It show- Del Re, Italian vice minister preservation surgeries on young cases our commitment to offer- for foreign affairs and inter- patients using the modified ing world-class patient care and national cooperation. Dunn procedure. services and that we continue to The event, organised in A recent surgery was per- learn and apply best practice ev- cooperation with the Em- formed on a young girl who pre- idence based treatment and cut- bassy of in Doha, was sented with considerable dis- ting-edge surgical techniques.” attended by students, faculty, comfort and a significant limp. “This is also another ex- staff, members of the Educa- The patient, Eman, was re- ample that minimises the need tion City community and pro- Emanuela Claudia Del Re, Italian vice minister for foreign affairs and ferred to Sidra Medicine by Al for patients to travel abroad fessionals working in interna- international cooperation during a talk at Georgetown University in Qatar. Khor Hospital. for complex surgeries as they tional development. Eman’s condition was a re- Eman was scheduled for the pioneering modified Dunn procedure in now have the option to receive In her talk, Del Re ad- countries of origin and coun- counter challenges, and we sult of a slippage of the growth February 2019. Two months on, Eman is currently receiving post-surgery the same care and treatment dressed current and future tries of residence. She called are pleased to give them the plate at the top of her thigh care at Sidra Medicine and is soon expected to make a full recovery. here in Qatar. In fact, what sets challenges of international for a greater involvement of opportunity to engage with bone called slipped capital fem- Sidra Medicine apart is that our development cooperation, the private sector in develop- world leaders and diplomats oral epiphysis. Slipped capital milestone, Dr Ibrahim said, more. How she bore the pain patient and family approach to highlighting her vision for ment cooperation strategies such as Vice Minister Del Re.” femoral epiphysis is a condition “The modified Dunn procedure for so long is beyond me. She’s care means that patient families “shared development.” “Our and programmes, praising Attending the event, an that affects both components of is the pinnacle of paediatric or- a brave girl and we are very are in a culture and environ- goal,” she said, “is to create the leverage of the private EAA representative said: the hip joint (ball and socket) thopaedic surgery. We are hap- grateful to the teams here at ment that is both familiar and a two-way donor-beneficiary sector for social and economic “Today, we had the privilege and when the ball of the hip py to see Eman thriving since Sidra Medicine.” comforting. I would like to take relationship instead of a one- inclusion. to meet with the Italian Vice joint slips on the growth plate the surgery was performed. She Eman’s surgery, care and this as an opportunity to also way project, and build with On specific thematic pri- Minister of Foreign Affairs during growth. This leads to has started to fully bear weight treatment is the second case thank the teams at HMC who our partners a privileged re- orities, she confirmed that Emanuela Claudia Del Re deformity of the ball and dam- on the left hip which is viable performed by Sidra Medicine in are committed to working with lationship of shared values “Italy considers education to to discuss global efforts and age to the socket of the hip joint and stable. The patient’s family recent months. us to ensure that referral and which can generate mutual be one of the principal sus- challenges in reaching SDGs which can eventually cause pre- members are very pleased with The methodology highlights safety processes are applied benefits and long-term struc- tainable development goals 2030 and the importance mature arthritis of the hip joint the result and that their daugh- the multidisciplinary nature of across the spectrum of pediatric tural solutions.” of the UN 2030 Agenda and of investing in education to in early adulthood. ter is now out of pain.” Sidra Medicine’s approach to care in Qatar.” In this context, she shared looks forward to further de- achieve the SDGs. Along with After undergoing a thor- Two months on, Eman is orthopaedic surgery as patient The Paediatric Orthopae- Italy’s best practices and velop partnerships in this the Italian government, we ough pre-surgery evaluation currently receiving post-sur- care teams include specially dic Surgery Division at Sidra talked about the reform of the field with Qatar”. are working together with with the orthopaedic surgery gery care at Sidra Medicine trained nurses, physiothera- Medicine provides compre- Italian system of development Remarking on the impor- a diverse array of partners team at Sidra Medicine, Eman and is soon expected to make pists, occupational therapists, hensive surgical services for cooperation which enabled a tance of promoting interaction and stakeholders to meet the was scheduled for the pioneer- a full recovery. child-life specialists and ortho- children and adolescents with more effective and integrated between students and repre- 2030 Sustainable Develop- ing modified Dunn procedure Eman said, “Since the op- paedic technologists. various musculoskeletal dis- governance structure, includ- sentatives of government and ment Goals. We call for all of in February 2019. eration, I can go about my day The surgery team also orders including serious mal- ing a new Italian Agency for policy makers, Dean Dallal the global community to come The complex four-hour without the pain and discomfort leverages Sidra Medicine’s in- formations of the limbs due to Development Cooperation as commented: “Our students together to achieve these im- surgery was led by Paediatric that was plaguing me before. house 3D surface imaging and congenital or metabolic bone well as more consistency in go on to be future leaders and portant objectives.” Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Talal The nurses and doctors here 3D printing systems to create diseases, bone and joint disor- implementation. diplomats, and learning how In the field of cooperation, Ibrahim along with Division are really friendly and made my a state-of-the art clinical as- ders, scoliosis or other spinal Del Re also elaborated to be fair, thoughtful and in- Italy ranks fourth among the Chief of Paediatric Orthopaedic stay comfortable. Thank you for sessment and planning for deformities and acute presen- on the pressing challenge of novative in their future roles G7 in terms of percentage of Surgery Dr Jason Howard and taking such good care of me.” such cases. tations of fractures and/or dis- conflicts and migration and requires seeing firsthand how Official Development Assis- Paediatric Orthopaedic Sur- Eman’s father said, “I am Dr Mansour Ali, chair of the locations and musculoskeletal on the positive role of dias- leaders behave, present their tance given and Gross Na- geon Dr Abdelsalam Hegazy. so happy to see my daughter Department of Surgery at Sidra infections requiring urgent or pora communities in bridging ideas, garner support and en- tional Income. Commenting on the surgery thriving and not in pain any- Medicine, said: “The modified emergent management. Galeries Lafayette Doha hosts Shouq al Mana art exhibition

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK laboration for an art exhibition me to reach out to more peo- DOHA at Galeries Lafayette Doha. ple and express my art. My The exhibition celebrates work aims to be personal and TRUE to the spirit of Galeries the powerful men and women accessible for viewers, allow- Lafayette and incorporating of Qatar along with the differ- ing them to create their own the element of art in a retail ent roles they take over in their interpretations. ambience, Galeries Lafayette daily lives. “My interest in trans- Doha is hosting an art exhi- Inspired by the feeling of forming ordinary forms and bition of local visual artist national pride and unity that abstracting them has chal- Shouq al Mana. the blockade on Qatar trig- lenged me to explore differ- The exhibition on the gered, the artist depicted the ent art practices, creating an ground floor of Galeries La- patriotic emotions artistically. exciting perspective on our fayette Doha, which opened on The collection also contains culture, while keeping certain April 15, will run until June 15, hints of the artist’s attachment traditional aspects alive. As a 2019. It will focus on painting to poetry and culture. young artist, I am interested in in the first month and on draw- Speaking about her art, connecting with everyday life- ing in the second. The exhibition on the ground floor of Galeries Lafayette Doha, which opened on April 15, will run until June 15, 2019. Mana said, “It is a great op- styles, symbols and stories and, Mana’s exhibition is the portunity for me to be able through abstraction, I hope to first of the many art and cul- at Galeries Lafayette Doha The French iconic depart- a priority to promote local tal- and Qatari artist Mana was an to showcase my art inside create a new and exciting vi- tural events that will be held all year round. ment store has always made it ent, be it in fashion or in art, organic choice for the first col- Galeries Lafayette. It allows sion for contemporary society.”