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Shura Council PM MEETS SPANISH AMBASSADOR term extended Call to expose for two years QNA ‘politicisation’ DOHA

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has issued Amiri of Hajj by Saudi Decision No 27 of 2019 ex- tending the Shura Council term for two years, begin- ning on July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2021. NHRC chief seeks inclusion of Saudi violations in the US The decision is effective State Department’s annual religious freedom report from July 1, 2019 and is to be published in the Official QNA Gazette. The Amir also is- WASHINGTON sued Amiri Decree No 34 of 2019 dismissing the NATIONAL Human Rights Committee 47th regular session of the (NHRC) Chairman HE Dr Ali bin Smai- Shura Council as of Tues- kh al Marri has called for the inclusion of day, June 9. violations by Saudi Arabia of the right to The decree is effective practice religious rituals, and the delib- as of the date of issue and erate politicisation of Hajj and Umrah, is to be published in the in the annual report issued by the US Official Gazette. State Department on religious freedom. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met Ambassador of the King- Dr Marri also called on US Am- dom of Spain to Qatar HE Belen Alfaro in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and bassador-at-Large for International the means to bolster them in different fields. (QNA) Religious Freedom Sam Brownback to NHRC Chairman HE Dr Ali bin Smaikh al visit Qatar to find out these violations Marri in Washington. and obstacles that have been prevent- ing citizens and residents of Qatar from residents from exercising their right to performing their religious rituals for perform Hajj, with the Saudi authori- the third consecutive year, since the be- ties continuing to impose obstacles to ginning of the blockade of Qatar. those who wish to practice their reli- ‘Special court for investment a During a meeting with Brownback, gious rituals.” Dr Marri warned of the growing rhetoric “Before each Hajj season, the Sau- of incitement and hatred by Saudi Ara- di authorities deliberately mislead the huge boost for judicial system’ bia and the other blockading countries. world opinion saying they are wel- Mass protests for The coercive measures by them include coming Qatari pilgrims to perform QNA court, which comes within the with the developments in the State ‘civilian rule’ rock incitement to target Qatari citizens, their religious rituals at the holy sites. DOHA framework of the vision of the Qa- of Qatar in various fields to realise journalists and media institutions. However, these authorities do not take tari leadership to develop judicial the Qatar National Vision 2030. Sudan (PG 7 ) The NHRC chief said the siege any serious step or initiative to ease THE establishment of a specialised system. The council is in the process states are also punishing their citizens the obstacles they’ve put since the court for investment and trade is an He said the new court also comes of preparing for the launch of the for expressing solidarity with their beginning of the blockade, in particu- important step in the development within the framework of creating an Court of Investment and Trade, brothers in Qatar. lar allowing citizens and residents to of the judicial system in the state, attractive environment for invest- which is the first phase on the way In response to a question from travel to the holy sites through direct Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) ment in Qatar. The establishment of to establishing a specialised judici- Trump steps into Brownback on the preparations for flights via Qatar Airways, instead of President HE Dr Hassan bin Lah- this court is a reassuring message to ary in the state that aims to acceler- North Korea in the Hajj season in Qatar, Marri said, stopovers, and guaranteeing the safety dan al Mohanadi has said. investors and employers wishing to ate the pace of conflict settlement “Unfortunately, we are approaching of the worshipers in the light of con- Mohanadi lauded the approval work in Qatar, he noted. and achieving justice. historic first (PG 7) the third consecutive year, with Saudi tinued incitement against citizens and by the Council of Ministers for the The SJC is working hard to de- Arabia depriving Qatar’s citizens and residents of Qatar.” establishment of the specialised velop the judicial system in line See also page 10 Ô

PETROL, DIESEL TO COST LESS IN JULY MME launches IN a welcome news for motorists, Qatar Petroleum (QP) has reduced drive to remove the prices of premium and super grade petrol and diesel from July. abandoned cars The company set the price for one litre of diesel at QR1.85 as com- THE Ministry of Municipality and Envi- pared to QR2 in June, a decrease of ronment (MME) on Sunday launched a 7.5 percent. The price of one litre campaign to remove abandoned cars in of super gasoline (95) has been set various areas. Saleh Hassan al Kuwari, at QR1.75 as compared to QR2 in Vice-Chairman of the abandoned cars June, a decrease of 12.5 percent. committee, said they have removed Premium grade petrol will cost abandoned vehicles that distort the QR1.70 per litre in July as against appearance of the areas, especially in QR1.95 in June, a decrease of places of car repair workshops. These 12.8 percent. nounced in June 2016, the premium litre, super at QR1.30 per litre and vehicles have now been put in the des- When the first list was an- petrol was selling at QR1.20 per diesel at QR1.40 per litre. (TNN) ignated parking lot in Mashaf. (TNN)

Ezdan malls in deal with major firms to achieve 100% occupancy

SATYENDRA PATHAK percent occupancy at present. We’ll soon have which is currently 71 percent occupied. “Footfall at Ezdan Mall in DOHA “We’ll soon have a new occupied, is also expecting Zakaria revealed that Al Wukair is more than 8,000 tenant from Turkey at the Al a new tenant some international brands to some very good plans are in per day and in Gharafa it’s MALLS owned by Ezdan Gharafa Ezdan Mall. It’s a from Turkey at open shops. place to increase occupancy more than 7,000. These fig- Holding Group in Al Wakrah, very big and famous brand. It the Al Gharafa “We have entered into at the Ezdan Mall in Al Wu- ures show we are receiving Al Gharafa and Al Wukair will occupy big area to open talks with very big groups kair. very good response from cus- have entered into deals with its shop in the next month. Ezdan Mall. It’s a very big from Europe for opening “We are working on very tomers,” he said. a number of big international We are also in talks with and famous brand. It will their outlet in Al Wakrah. good plans for Ezdan Mall in Despite the ongoing brands to achieve 100 percent other clients,” Zakaria said. occupy big area to open its Once these deals are finalised, Al Wukair. In the next two- blockade imposed on Qatar occupancy in the near future, “In Gharafa, more than shop in the next month. We we’ll achieve 100 percent oc- three months, something by some neighbouring coun- Ezdan Mall Lease Manager 200 shops are currently oc- cupancy,” he said. good for everyone will hap- tries, he said, the outlook for Yehia Zakaria has said. cupied. Once these deals are are also in talks with other “Currently, we have 98 pen in this mall,” he said. mall business in Qatar re- In an exclusive interview finalised, the number of fully clients. shops occupied at Ezdan Mall mains quite optimistic. with Qatar Tribune, Zaka- occupied shops will reach up in Al Wakrah,” he said, add- Zakaria said the footfall at “Most of the shops in our ria said that Ezdan Mall in to 275,” he said. Yehia Zakaria, Ezdan Mall ing that once these deals are all Ezdan malls have also in- malls are doing good busi- Al Gharafa has more than 80 Ezdan Mall in Al Wakrah, Lease Manager finalised, 130 shops will be creased over the years. ness,” he said. 02 Monday, July 1, 2019

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Quick read Doha meet a turning point in El Salvador president meets Qatari envoy PRESIDENT of El Salvador Nayib Bukele met with Acting Charge IPU’s history, says Mahmoud d’Affaires at the Qatari Embassy in San Salvador HE Tariq Oth- man al Othman, in San Salvador on Sunday. They reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and other topics Shura Council Speaker lauds members for contributing to international peace and security of mutual interest. (QNA) QNA developing the work of the Kuwaiti First Deputy PM DOHA union. meets Qatar’s ambassador Meanwhile, Mahmoud met SPEAKER of the Shura Coun- separately on the sidelines of KUWAIT’S First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence cil HE Ahmed bin Abdullah the 130th IPU anniversary in Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmad al Sabah met with Qatar’s bin Zaid al Mahmoud has Geneva President of the Inter- Ambassador to Kuwait HE Bandar bin Mohammad al Attiyah in described the 140th General Parliamentary Union (IPU) Kuwait on Sunday. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation Assembly of the Inter-Parlia- Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Secre- and other topics of mutual interest. (QNA) mentary Union (IPU), which tary-General Martin Chungong was held in Qatar in April this and Chairman of the Federa- Qatar slams Kandahar attack year, as a turning point in the tion Council of the Federal As- history of the union, as the sembly of the Russian Federa- QATAR has strongly condemned the attack that targeted a largest number of delegations tion Valentina Matviyenko. voter registration center in South Afghanistan’s Kandahar and heads of parliaments par- During the meetings they and left a number of election commission officials killed. In a ticipated in it and contributed reviewed the bilateral relations statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated to its success. This has had a Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud and other council members at between the Shura Council and Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence and terrorism regard- positive impact on the union’s a meeting in Geneva on Sunday. IPU and the ways to boost and less of motives and reasons. The statement expressed the future course of action. develop them. They also dis- condolences of Qatar to the families of the victims and to the Mahmoud said the mean- and efforts aimed at achieving ous and constructive coopera- ment of the union and to work cussed a number of issues of government and the people of Afghanistan. (QNA) ingful speech delivered by the security and peace around the tion between the council, IPU towards strengthening democ- common concern. Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin world, in addition to develop- and all members of parlia- racy and protecting rights of The meetings were attend- Hamad al Thani during the ing Qatar, making its people ments to contribute to interna- people. ed by a number of Shura Coun- opening session was the high- happy, assisting in fighting and tional peace and security. He also thanked IPU Pres- cil members and the Perma- light of the event, where HH combating poverty, depriva- He added that Sunday’s ident Gabriela Cuevas Barron, nent Representative of Qatar to the Amir reiterated support tions and terrorism worldwide. meeting offered a chance to IPU Secretary General Martin the UN in Geneva Ambassador Qatar stresses role of women to democracy, human rights Mahmoud lauded the seri- share ideas on the develop- Chungongfor their efforts in HE Ali Khalfan al Mansouri. in intergenerational cohesion QNA measures, Qatar has ensured DOHA that older persons, especially women, have access to social ‘Organ donation campaigns paying off’ QATAR has underlined the vital services, taking into account and important role of women their particular needs, Ru- proached people as well.” who have pledged during their in general and older women maihi noted. More people register She added that initially lifetime to give their organs to in particular in society and the She added that the Qatari as donors in Qatar the campaign was for 40 days someone in need. A deceased family, through promotion of Constitution guaranteed the from Ramadan to Eid but organ donor can save up to inter-generational cohesion and protection of the elderly. CATHERINE W GICHUKI since last year, because the eight lives. solidarity, preservation of social The article 21 of the Consti- DOHA number of registered donors Currently, the awareness values and heritage, and contri- tution calls for the protection has been increasing gradually, campaign is being held at 14 bution to development and eco- and care of the elderly for the THE number of potential they decided to run it in the locations across Qatar. As nomic progress. protection of the family and the organ donors in Qatar is in- remaining part of the year. “So part of the annual campaign, This came in Qatar’s speech society. creasing day by day, thanks we started the campaign dur- information booths staffed by delivered by Second Secretary Rumaihi added that Qatar to the awareness campaigns ing Ramadan and would con- Qatar Organ Donation Center at Qatar’s Permanent Mission has been keen on empowering being carried out, said Hamad tinue until December, 2019,” (Hiba) representatives are to the UN Office in Geneva women by paying attention to Medical Corporation’s (HMC) she added. providing members of the Muneera Mohammed al Ru- their issues within the frame- Organ Donation Campaign Di- She explained that the do- public with information about maihi during the Annual Full- work of the national develop- rector Dr Asma al Abdulghani. nor registry is a national con- becoming a registered organ Day Discussion on the Human ment programmes, building Speaking to media persons The organ donor registry of the HMC registers about 300 to 500 fidential list of people who are donor, including the process Rights of Women - Panel 2 ti- their capacities and providing recently, Dr Abdulghani said, potential organs donors on a daily basis. willing to become organ do- involved and the benefits. The tled ‘The rights of older women them with full opportunity to “As a result of the ongoing nors after their death. It can be annual campaign also allows and their economic empow- contribute effectively to the national level awareness cam- According to her, the cam- beginning of the campaign quickly accessed in the event the public to ask questions erment’. This was held in the comprehensive renaissance of paigns, the Organ Donor Reg- paigns encouraged members and until last week 25,000 of a death to see whether an about organ donation and framework of the 41st session of the country. istry receives between 400 and of the public to consider giving new people have registered as individual has registered their transplantation. Individuals the Human Rights Council. She noted that the State 500 people registering as po- the gift of life and register as donors. “The number of reg- willingness to be an organ do- who are interested in becom- Rumaihi stressed the im- adopted in this regard spe- tential donors on a daily basis.” an organ donor. istered donors has increased nor. This list literally saves the ing a donor are able to register portance of promoting and cific initiatives aimed at en- The organ donor registry The HMC’s annual or- from 345,000 to 370,000. It lives of people waiting for a vi- at the booths and receive their preserving rights of women, hancing women’s participa- of the HMC registers about gan donation campaign was has been five years since we able organ. donor card on the spot. mainly older women, and the tion in the labour market, 300 to 500 potential organs launched during the Holy started the Ramadan cam- An organ transplant can “We are also visiting com- need to provide them with all political participation and donors on a daily basis, es- Month at shopping malls and paign. In the beginning it was be a life-saving procedure munities, schools and min- kinds of support in order to decision-making positions, pecially during the campaign other prominent locations difficult but now everyone is and can significantly improve istries. So we are covering a enable them to carry out their which positively reflected on which begins during the Holy across the country. The cam- aware of organ donation be- the quality of life for some- huge area and we have seen roles effectively. the strengthening of women’s Month of Ramadan. The Qa- paign will run until Decem- cause we ran high number of one with chronic organ fail- big success with registering By adopting a package of role as an active and essential tar Organ Donor Registry was ber, 2019. awareness activities through ure. These life-saving organs high number of people as do- legislative and institutional partner in development. launched in 2012. She added that since the different channels and ap- come from deceased donors nors,” said Abdulghani. 2,000 children enrol for Police Academy camp PHCC opens sensory-friendly clinics HISHAM ALJUNDI for ASD patients at 10 health centres DOHA QNA extent and volume of noise to which cli- THE Police College of the Min- DOHA ents with ASD are exposed. istry of Interior on Sunday New health centres have adopted the launched its second summer THE Primary Health Care Corporation latest international standards and em- camp under the theme ‘Tomor- (PHCC) has made sensory-friendly clin- braced autogenic design principles. row’s Officers’. ics available for individuals with Autism The objective is to provide universal Around 2,000 children in Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at 10 of its access, be of outstanding architectural the age group of nine to 11 have health centres to ensure all client sensi- merit and clinical centres of excellence, enrolled for the summer camp tivities are addressed and that an enabling supporting patients, their families and that seeks to develop discipline physical environment is provided to en- staff. and a new approach towards life hance patient experience at those health “In alignment with national efforts and in them. centres. as the first point of care, explains Dr Mar- The six-week programme The 10 health centres at which light- iam Abdulmalik, the managing director of will feature an array of activities, ing system changes have been made are Al PHCC, we aim to provide services that are including sport training designed Thumama, Al Wajba, Al Waab, Qatar Uni- client-centred, evidence-based and inte- to keep the children physically The six-week programme will feature an array of activities, including sport training designed to keep the children versity, Leabaib, Rawdat Al Khail, Muaith- grated, ensuring early detection, appropri- and mentally fit during the sum- physically and mentally fit during the summer holidays. er, UmmSalal, Al Wakra and Al Daayen. ate referral to specialised care and support mer holidays. A family medicine clinic, Maternal to individuals with ASD and their families Major Fahad al Subeiy, head ing course at two different tim- while special training and learn- martial arts and preliminary mil- and Child Health Clinic, Well-Baby Clinic, by a trained workforce within a sensory- of Training Department at Po- ings to suit parents’ situations,” ing sessions help students ac- itary classes that include marks- Dental Clinic, ENT, Ophthalmic/Optome- friendly environment.” lice College, said they are al- Major Subeiy told Qatar Tribune. quire behavioural and leadership manship, horseriding and educa- try and a waiting area per health centreare Executive Director of Operations at ways looking for platforms for According to Subaey, one qualities and educational skills. tional classes in cooperation with now sensory-friendly and prioritised for PHCC Dr Samya al Abdulla added, “Cli- younger groups to prepare them day is dedicated to sports activi- Besides, participants are pro- Qiyam centre. individuals with ASD of all ages. ents with ASD have various sensory and physically and mentally for them ties while the other is to military vided with training in acquiring At the end of the programme, The modifications consist of the re- communication needs. to be useful to the country in the training. Participants are told to policing and military skills. 50 outstanding students from placement of existing recessed fluorescent “To address these needs, we at PHCC future. wear special outfit and military Furthermore, Aeed al Qahta- the camp will be selected for light fixtures with adjustable LED light fix- strive to make the health centre environ- “We have divided the stu- uniform during the camp. ni from Police College said that field demonstrations during the tures with dimmers, controls and applica- ment more autism-friendly, to provide a dents into six groups. Each group Sports and physical exercises the programme also includes graduation ceremony of the Po- ble flexible connections. fast-tracked flow and train our clinicians will undergo a two weeks train- help them get self-confidence training courses in swimming, lice College. Likewise, the sound of Q-matic ma- and staff in autism sensitivity and aware- chines have been reduced to minimise the ness.” Nation Monday, July 1, 2019 03 Aspire Zone, CMU-Q sign HMC introduces groundbreaking partnership agreement

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK our collaboration with one of the ventilation method for surgeries DOHA top-ranked global universities in Qatar, we are continuing our ASPIRE Zone Foundation (AZF) commitment to develop the next HMC is the first healthcare organisation in the region and seventh in the world to introduce this technique and Carnegie Mellon University generation, who will become the in Qatar (CMU-Q) have signed backbone of our professional TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Lance, senior consultant and a sentiment, adding that he hoped an agreement to pave the way for future. “The doors of Aspetar DOHA leading researcher and expert to see the technique used on pa- strategic collaboration in mul- and Aspire Zone Foundation in thoracic anaesthesia, 20 pa- tients undergoing thoracic sur- tidisciplinary areas, including will always remain open to edu- TEAMS from Hamad Medical tients at HMC have undergone gery. research and strategic studies, cational organisations, which Corporation’s (HMC) Depart- surgery using the revolutionary Dr Mashael al Khelaifi, and organising joint conferences, have a wonderful opportunity to ments of Anesthesiology and technique since it was intro- HMC’s lead for paediatric anaes- seminars and workshops. benefit from Aspetar’s vast ex- Perioperative Medicine and the duced. thesia, said she hopes to see the Director-General of Aspire perience in sports medicine, As- Surgical Intensive Care Unit “Mechanical ventilators technique used in paediatric pa- Logistics Abdulla Nasser al Nai- pire Logistics’ experience sports (SICU), in collaboration with help patients breathe when they tients, noting that internationally mi and Dean of CMU-Q Michael event management and Aspire specialists from seven interna- undergo surgery. Airway man- published case reports indicate Trick signed the new memoran- Academy’s talent development tional centres, have introduced agement and ventilation can be there are substantial benefits to dum of understanding at Aspetar experience.” a revolutionary mechanical ven- challenging in some patients, using the Evone technique on pa- on Sunday in the presence of Trick said, “We are very tilation technique for patients for example in patients who are tients under the age of 18 years. Chief Administrative Officer at pleased to sign this agreement undergoing surgery at HMC. in respiratory distress or who Professor Marco Marcus, Aspetar Khalid al Mawlawi and with the Aspire Zone Founda- The new technique, known have a compromised airway. HMC’s chairman of Anesthesi- Assistant Dean, Government tion. At Carnegie Mellon Uni- as Evone, provides surgeons The Evone ventilator is a new ology, Intensive Care Unit, and and Corporate Affairs at CMU-Q versity, we emphasise real-world and anaesthesiologists with a device capable of lung ventilation vides surgeons and anaesthesi- related to conventional artificial Perioperative Medicine, said: Fadhel Annan. problem solving in all of our aca- new and safer option for operat- through a narrow-bore cannula. ologists with extra working space ventilation,” added Dr Shallik. “Teaching innovative tech- The new partnership pro- demic programmes. By work- ing on patients with challenging The introduction of the Evone in and around the airway and Dr Shallik said while Evone niques to residents, fellows, vides CMU-Q students with ac- ing with organisations like the airways. HMC is the first health- technique at HMC is significant improved vision of the patient’s has been exclusively used at and HMC faculty, as well as cess to numerous educational foundation, our students gain care organisation in the region because this system features respiratory passageway. It also HMC on patients undergoing healthcare professionals from benefits, including training by the insight, experience and un- and the seventh in the world to an ultrathin tube with an outer allows for the patients’ lungs to Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), within the Middle East region is Aspetar’s experienced scien- derstanding of questions that are introduce this technique. diameter of only 4.4mm, com- be better protected against dam- chest, and upper airway surger- the role of an academic health- tists in pathology, biomedical important on a local, national Led by Dr Nabil al Hamid pared to the more conventional age. Preliminary studies indicate ies, as well as in intensive care care system like HMC. By using informatics, translational medi- and global scale.” Shallik, senior consultant and tubes which are 10mm,” said Dr the Evone technique may lead to units, the technique has the po- techniques like this, our train- cine, experimental genetics and The agreement will provide an expert in difficult airway Shallik. a considerable reduction in the tential to be used in various fields ing programs will be the best in genomics. many avenues of collaboration management, and Dr Marcus “The Evone technique pro- number of lung complications of surgery. Dr Lance echoed the the Middle East.” Students will also have ac- between CMU-Q and Aspire cess to training, development, Zone Foundation, particularly scholarship, internship and in the areas of CMU-Q’s under- employment opportunities at graduate programme offerings Aspetar and other AZF member - biological sciences, business Nine new doctors join HMC’s Bone and Joint Center organisations. administration, computational Commenting on the agree- biology, computer science and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK General Hospital, who was rector of the Bone and Joint on behalf of the graduating Dr Ghalib Ahmed Alhaneedi, ment Naimi said, “By formalising information systems. DOHA among the attendees at the Center, delivered a keynote physicians and thanked both Dr AbdulAziz Ahmed and Dr ceremony, said it was an hon- speech during the ceremony HMC and the Orthopaedic Ayman Fuad received the Best NINE new physicians have our to recognise the residents on behalf of Dr Mohamad Alaa Department for their commit- Trainee Physician Award, the joined Hamad Medical Cor- and fellows who have demon- Kawas, vice-president of the ment to medical education and Best Coach Award, the Best Re- poration’s (HMC) Bone and strated the knowledge, clinical, Orthopqaedic Department. specifically the development of search Physician and the Best Joint Center after successfully and surgical skills required to Dr Ghalib Ahmed Alhanee- a residency programme that Physician awards respectively. completing their residency practice at the highest possible di, director of HMC’s Ortho- provides new doctors with su- Residency and fellowship and fellowship training pro- level of competence. paedic Residency Training Pro- pervised practice in an envi- course directors and mentors grammes. He said HMC’s orthopae- gramme, said the programme ronment conducive to learning were also recognised during The physicians, who com- dic residency and fellowship has been training physicians highly specialised skills. the ceremony with Dr Nabeel pleted programmes in ortho- programmes are internation- in orthopaedic surgery since As part of the ceremony, Mohamed Shaath, Dr Khalid paedic, foot and ankle, and ally recognised and equip doc- 1993. He said the programme a number of the graduating al Khelaifi, Dr Talal Ibrahim spine surgery, were recog- tors with the skills needed to is approximately five years in physicians were recognised and Dr Kariyal Parthasarthy nised during a ceremony held become leaders in orthopedics duration and has graduated for their performance in the representing Al Wakra Hosp- recently. and rehabilitation research, around 50 physicians. residency and fellowship pro- tial, Aspetar, Sidra Medicine Director-General of Aspire Logistics Abdulla Nasser al Naimi (right) Dr Yousuf al Maslamani, education, and patient care. Dr Osama Aldahamsheh, grammes. and Al Khor Hospital respec- and Dean of CMU-Q Michael Trick during the signing ceremomy in medical director of Hamad Dr Mohamed al Ateeq, di- an orthopaedic resident, spoke Dr Issam Ali Elmhiregh, tively. Doha on Sunday. WCM-Q achieves certification to use powerful new research tool TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK augments core facilities DOHA at WCM-Q that provide technical and instrumental WEILL Cornell Medicine- support in several areas, Qatar (WCM-Q) has joined including genomics, bio- an elite group of research statistics, bioinformatics, centres around the world metabolomics, and cellular that are certified to use a imaging. powerful new research tool WCM-Q Instrumenta- for investigating the com- tion Supervisor Dr Rudolf plex roles of proteins in hu- Engelke said, “The new man disease. platform expands our ana- The technology, provid- proteins that cause disease. us wonderful new capabili- lytical portfolio and gives ed by Swedish bioscience The study of all identi- ties for analysing proteins us the ability to understand company Olink, allows re- fiable proteins as a whole that cause disease. Qatar is how proteins are con- searchers to analyse vast – also known as proteom- the first country outside of nected to different diseases numbers of different pro- ics – is regarded as one of the US and Europe to gain like diabetes, which is a key teins in one go as they hunt the most promising fields certification as an Olink concern in the Gulf region.” for so-called ‘biomarkers’ of biomedical research for service provider.” Dr Karsten Suhre, di- of disease – particular pro- the development of new The Olink platform rector of the Bioinformat- teins or combinations of treatments for an almost gives researchers the abil- ics Core and Professor of proteins found in samples limitless range of diseases, ity to conduct ‘multiplexed’ Physiology and Biophysics of blood, saliva or other including diabetes, car- protein analyses, meaning at WCM-Q, said: “With the tissue that indicate health diovascular disease and they can simultaneously Olink platform, we add yet issues. various forms of cancer. observe multiple proteins another cornerstone to our Identifying these ‘bio- Including the new prot- involved in complex rela- already broad analytical marker’ proteins improves eomics platform now es- tionships with one another, capabilities to investigate the researcher’s under- tablished at WCM-Q, there giving greater insight into complex diseases on a mo- standing of how a range of are just 12 certified Olink how these interactions lecular level.” diseases function, develop service providers in the give rise to disease. This DrKhaledMachaca, new diagnostic tools to world - three in the US and technology is described as WCM-Q associate dean for catch diseases earlier, cre- eight in Europe. ‘high-throughput’ capable, research and professor of ate personalised treatment Dr Frank Schmidt, meaning researchers can physiology and biophysics, plans, improve the accura- director of the Proteom- perform a very large num- said: “We are excited about cy of prognosis, and – cru- ics Core at WCM-Q, said: ber of tests in a short time- the expansion of our core cially – facilitate the design “This technology is ex- frame. capabilities with the addi- of new drugs that target the tremely powerful and gives The Olink technology tion of the Olink platforms.”

DFI to screen 3 Indian films of critical acclaim TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DFI’s Chief Executive Officer Fat- Vasan Bala’s Mard Ko Dard Nahi DOHA ma Hassan al Remaihi said, “We are Hota (2018) will be screened at 7pm delighted to present this special pro- on July 11 with repeat screenings at THE Doha Film Institute (DFI), in gramme of genre-bending films that 4pm and 7pm on July 12 and 13. partnership with Qatar Museums and showcase the best in contemporary The film premiered at the 2018 the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Indian cinema to audiences in Qatar. Toronto International Film Festival, will mark the Qatar-India 2019 Year The Indian film industry has been a where it won the People’s Choice of Culture by screening a selection of powerhouse for many years now, pro- Award, Midnight Madness. three contemporary films by some ducing the largest number of feature Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadun of India’s exciting filmmakers, every films in the world. (2018) adapted from the French weekend from July 4 to 20, at the The special showcase will kick off short film L’Accordeur will screen at Museum of Islamic Art auditorium. on July 4 at 7pm with Village Rock- 7pm on July 18. The DFI Indian Cinema-Sum- stars (2017), by writer, director and Starring Ayushman Khurana, mer Hits showcase will screen three producer Rima Das. The coming- Tabu and Radhika Apte in lead roles, award-winning films by emerging of-age film is set in a small village in the film received widespread criti- and established filmmaking talents Northeast India. Its main character, cal acclaim and commercial success that bridge the divide between com- 10-year-old Dhunu, is spirited, imagi- globally and is the third highest gross- mercial and independent cinema and native and determined. ing Indian film ever at the Chinese paint a different cinematic canvas Village Rockstars won Best Film box office. employing alternative storytelling at India’s prestigious National Film The film will also be screened at techniques that is universal in global Awards. The film also screens at 4pm 7pm and 7pm on July 19 and 20. aesthetics but rooted in local content. and 7pm on July 5 and 6. Tickets are priced QR35. 04 Monday, July 1, 2019 Nation SULAITI MEETS KENYAN COUNTERPART CRA takes part in ICANN meet Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti held talks with Ken- yan Minister of Transport, Infrastructure, Hous- on Internet community’s issues ing and Urban Development James Macharia, in Doha on Sunday. The two ministers dis- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cussed aspects of cooperation between Qatar DOHA and Kenya in the fields of transport services, ports and aviation, and the means to further THE Communications Regu- enhance them. They also discussed potential latory Authority (CRA) par- investment opportunities in these fields, in ticipated in the 65th meeting addition to a number of topics of common of the Internet Corporation for interest between the two friendly countries. Assigned Names and Num- Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar al Baker and bers (ICANN65|Policy Forum), Kenya’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Paddy C which was held on June 24-27, Ahenda attended the meeting. (QNA) in Marrakech, Morocco, with the The meeting discussed policy work and community outreach in addi- participation of Internet experts tion to a range of important issues affecting the Internet community. from around the world. The meeting discussed policy data privacy, data protection domain and to adopt the best work and community outreach regulations and the impor- practices in this field. This con- Business mission to the Philippines in addition to a range of impor- tance of using Internet domain tributes to the growth of the In- tant issues affecting the Internet names and email addresses that ternet, ensures that consumers community, including top-level are represented in various lan- in Qatar have the best services domains, public safety and the guages and not only in English. in the field of Information and importance of cybersecurity for This feature has recently been Communications Technol- seeks to woo more Qatari investors the protection of Internet do- activated for all languages to en- ogy (ICT), enhances the digital main names. Participants also courage people in all countries skills and digital literacy across discussed how to apply the of the world to use the Internet all segments of society and ena- adopted standards to protect all in their native language instead bles them to contribute to the The eight-day programme also hopes to attract more investments from the M-E region the weaknesses of the ecosystems of English. economy and culture through (Internet protocols, personal and “CRA ensures to be up to the effective and secure use of AILYN AGONIA promotional and business mis- commercial transactions and In- date with the latest develop- ICT”, said Eng Abdulla Jassmi, DOHA sions. MSC shall also adhere to ternet domain registrations). ments in the field of Internet Technical Affairs Department all ACPPI and GPCR standards, The discussion also covered security and top-level Internet manager, CRA. MSC Arab Business Delegation rules and regulations and will to Philippines, an eight-day diligently support the ACPPI business mission to the Philip- through the GPCR programme pines, hopes to attract more with its resources in boosting investors from the Middle East the capacity of the PNP to ad- QA adopts new LinkedIn Talent region including from Qatar. dress transnational crimes, he The mission is organised by added. Management Solutions Con- He further stated that a sa- Solutions Enterprise Programme sultancy (MSC), a Qatar-based lient feature of the endeavour firm, in cooperation with the includes providing investor se- QATAR Airways (QA) Group has announced in what we do, we are delighted to be working Philippine Economic Zone Au- curity confidence briefings and that it is the first organisation in Qatar and with a globally-recognised platform like Linked- thority (PEZA), the Chamber MSC Managing Partner Abdulrahman Hassan and ACPPI National Presi- assistance in securing the neces- the only airline in the region to adopt the new In, the world’s largest online professional net- of Furniture Industries of the dent and GPCR Program Director PNP General Rhodel Sermonia at the sary police protection for MSC’s LinkedIn Talent Solutions Enterprise Pro- work, to help us achieve our goals. We are also Philippines (CFIP), Megaworld Letter of Intent (LoI) signing ceremony. visiting investors to the Philip- gramme (TSEP). delighted to be not only the first in Qatar and International and the local gov- pines particularly during the The TSEP programme aims to facilitate ef- our industry, but to be one of the handful within ernment units of Iloilo City and gressive provinces and 10 cos- for the business mission was upcoming MSC Arab Business fective engagement with candidates and pro- the MENA region itself to adopt this innovative the provinces of Iloilo, Antique, mopolitan cities across the Phil- held between MSC Managing Delegation to the Philippines vides users with economic insights and ma- programme.” Guimaras and Bataan. It is slat- ippines. Delegates so far include Partner Abdulrahman Hassan and to MSC’s subsequent busi- chine-learning algorithms, enabling them to Head of LinkedIn MENA and EMEA ed to be held from July 9 to 16. businessmen from Qatar, Jor- and ACPPI National President ness missions in the future. make informed hiring and business decisions. Emerging Markets Ali Matar said: “We are At the signing of a Letter of dan, Pakistan and India while & GPCR programme Director Commenting on the occa- The new TESP will also give QA Group a proud to be working with one of the leading Intent (LoI) between MSC and some will be accompanied by PNP General Rhodel Sermonia. sion, General Sermonia also competitive advantage over other employers as airlines in the region and to continue to be a the Association of Chief of Police their Filipino business partners. It was witnessed by Col. Re- expressed delight and optimism the only regional airline to have this new prod- partner of choice for the industry. Our collabo- of the Philippines Inc. (ACPPI) “MSC is truly honoured to nante Pinuela of the PNP and over the partnership and the uct, the only company in Qatar and one of only a ration with Qatar Airways Group will enable the through its Global Police Com- be the organiser of this business Joseph Timothy Rivera of the signing of an MoU between the handful within the MENA region. Additionally, airline to use our Talent Solutions products to munity Relations (GPCR) pro- delegation as a result of more PEZA Investment Promotions PNP and MSC in Camp Crame the programme will enable QA to compete more make even smarter decisions about talent and gramme under the Philippine than two years of planning and Partner for the Middle East. in the Philippines during the effectively for top talent, positioning the airline business. We are confident both parties will National Police (PNP) held in solicitation of investment inter- Rivera said the signed docu- opening days of the upcoming as an employer of choice globally. draw immense value and inspiration from this Doha recently, the organisers est towards the Philippines from ment will facilitate collaboration business mission. QA Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker collaboration.” said that the business mission the region’s business communi- between MSC and ACPPI to Those interested to join the said: “Behind our five-star service is our hard- LinkedIn has more than 630 million us- will cover eight days of intensive ty,” said MSC Managing Direc- jointly promote the Philippines delegation, may inquire through working and unique team of talented individu- ers in more than 200 countries and territories trade and tourism tours to five tor Adel Sa’adeh. as a premier investment and [email protected] or als. As we always seek to be the first and best worldwide. 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Free bonus roaming data with MoCI recalls Ford Edge 2019 model Vodafone Qatar inaugurates new Ooredoo Qatarna Packs THE Ministry of Commerce and In- dustry (MoCI), in cooperation with modern call centre in Al Sadd OOREDOO, Qatar’s leading tel- extra 30 GB roaming data free until Almana Motors Company, dealer ecommunications operator, on August 15. Qatarna 500 offers 120 of Ford in Qatar, has announced Sunday reminded customers of the GB data, 45 GB roaming data and an the recall of Ford Edge model of many benefits of its Qatarna post- extra 45 GB roaming data free until 2019 over a headlamp control paid packs that offer roaming data August 15. Qatarna 600 offers 150 module (HCM) which is not config- in each plan with extra free bonus GB data, 50 GB roaming data and ured with proper software. (TNN) data until August 15. an extra 50 GB roaming data free The generous amount of roam- until August 15. Qatarna 850 offers ing data means customers can stay unlimited data and 100 GB roaming connected while they spend sum- data, with an extra 100 GB roaming Mercedes-Benz GLC mer vacation abroad, with full bill data free until August 15. protection. Speaking about the popular Qa- class models recalled Qatarna packs are available at tarna plans, Manar Khalifa al Murai- THE Ministry of Commerce and QR350, QR500, QR600 and QR850 khi, director PR and Corporate Com- Industry (MOCI), in cooperation per month. All packs offer unlimited munications at Ooredoo, said: “We’re with Nasser Bin Khaled Automo- local minutes and SMS, special num- always looking for ways to offer our biles, dealer of Mercedes-Benz in ber discounts of up to QR6,000 and customers the best deal with their Qatar, has announced the recall free subscription to the discount app postpaid packs.” of GLC class models of 2017 UrbanPoint. Customers can sign up for Qa- and 2018 because the software Data allowances depend on the tarna packs online, at any Ooredoo of the audio 20 control unit does chosen plan: Qatarna 350 offers 30 shops around town or via the Ooredoo not conform to manufacturer GB data, 30 GB roaming data and an app. (TNN) specifications.(TNN)

Khames Mohammed al Naimi, chief human resources officer of Vodafone Qatar, inaugurates the company’s new call centre in Al Sadd. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

VODAFONE Qatar on Sunday inau- gurated its new state-of-the-art lo- cal call centre in Al Sadd, providing 24X7 end-to-end support for cus- tomers over all its contact channels. The new call centre is staffed with highly trained agents who have received the highest levels of customer service training. They will manage the inquiries and re- quests of the company’s consumer and enterprise customer seg- ments. Another distinctive feature will be telesales service to ensure delivering a high quality customer with the latest high tech head- customers are offered the best service on a daily basis. This call sets with noise cancellation and deals to enjoy Vodafone Qatar’s centre is designed using best prac- sound optimisation. products and services. tices to ensure that.” The centre also houses a dedi- Inaugurating the new centre, The call centre features an cated training facility, a cafeteria Khames Mohammed al Naimi, open environment offering ex- and prayer facilities for all custom- chief human resources officer, cellent working facilities for all er-facing staff. This world-class said, “We are delighted to open customer care staff with state of facility also offers online and class- our new modern call centre in Qa- the art soundproof work stations. room training with an innovation tar. Vodafone Qatar has been al- The office set up is completely area designed to brings new ideas ways dedicated and committed to wireless and agents are provided into Vodafone Qatar’s business. Nation Monday, July 1, 2019 05 ISL Qatar celebrates graduation BPS holds plantation drive to mark World of 45 students of Class of 2019 Environment Day

The school’s principal Donk Monk said he hoped the students achieve all they wish for and their dreams come true TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and shun the use of plastic DOHA bags. Vice Principal Rajesh Pil- BIRLASPHERE, the eco- lai and the school’s eco club logical club of Birla Public area coordinator Rakesh School (BPS), held a special Verma were also present on plantation programme on the occasion. the school premises to mark the World Environment Day. The programme aimed at demonstrating the impor- tance of plantation in human life, and to emphasise the need to save the earth. The theme of this year’s World Environment Day is ‘Pre- venting air pollution’, and is dedicated to preventing pol- lution of all sorts – air, water and land. BPS Principal A P Shar- ma applauded the ‘eco-war- riors’ and gave them tips on ways to help save the planet earth. The children were Meanwhile, the Scouts apprised about the conse- & Guides participated in a quences of air pollution, drawing and painting com- global warming, and the petition. The class bulletin need for planting of saplings boards were decorated with Graduating students of International School of London Qatar at their graduation ceremony in Doha recently. Some of the students will be studying in the UK, USA, Canada, Qatar and Europe. etc. They were also told that posters related to the Sus- as responsible students, they tainable Development Goals TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK unforgettable afternoon with tigious International Bac- Buraimoh were honoured the student who had shown must plant trees in Qatar (SDGs). DOHA memories from the year, the calaureate (IB) programmes with Valedictorian awards in outstanding educational institution noted in a press and an impressive record of recognition of attaining the growth, improvement, com- THE International School of release. admission to the world’s best highest academic standards, mitment and intellectual de- London Qatar recently hosted David Monk, Head of universities. making outstanding contri- velopment in their academic its Grade 12 graduation to School, gave an inspiring The Class of 2019 gradu- butions to the school and for studies in Grades 11 and 12 celebrate the success of 45 speech to the graduates. “We ates have been accepted into being exemplary representa- respectively. graduates. The graduation is are extremely proud of each some of the world’s most tives of the Class of 2019. Samuel Nyakiamo re- the school’s seventh since its one of you as you have worked prestigious universities in the Ra’nna Mughal was hon- ceived the Nadim Makarem opening in 2008, which has very hard for this accomplish- UK, USA, Canada, The Neth- oured with the Creativity Ac- Award as the student who marked 10 years this year. ment. I hope that you achieve erlands, Spain, Germany, tivity Service Award as the personifies the values of the The ceremony was memo- all that you wish to and that Australia and Qatar. student who demonstrated International School of Lon- rable for the graduates as it your dreams come true. Con- Some of the Graduation excellence in all three strands don Qatar, and who is an highlighted their achieve- gratulations Class of 2019!” ceremony highlights, recog- of the CAS programme. outstanding representative ments and completion of the ISL Qatar has an out- nising the achievements of Ana Laura Rubinstein and of the school with a positive IB Diploma. Students, par- standing reputation for high the students, were: Abdulla al Dahneem received attitude towards the life and ents and teachers enjoyed an academic standards, pres- Lara Exton and Habeeb the coveted Learner Award as culture of others.

DPS-MIS holds Rendezvous 2019 fest QU and other renowned TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA institutions receive THE DPS-Modern Indian QR2mn FinTech grant to School (DPS-MIS) recently held the Rendezvous Inter- House Activity Festival for develop Qatar’s capacity middle school students. The event underpins the vi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ross Buckley (King & Wood sion and mission of the school, DOHA Mallesons Professor of Dis- which is to provide a richly var- ruptive Innovation, Scientia ied pattern of activities for the THE Qatar National Re- Professor, University of New all-round growth of students. search Fund (QNRF) has South Wales, Australia); It featured a variety of activi- awarded a team of interna- Dr. Andrew Dahdal (Sec- ties i.e. cooking without fire, tional researchers drawn tion Head, Law and Policy group song, just a minute, story from Qatar University, the (Economic Diversification) writing, debate, junk art, group DPS-Modern Indian School students participate in an activity during their annual inter-house activity event for middle school students. University of Hong Kong, Centre for Law and Devel- dance, T-shirt painting, greet- the University of New South opment, College of Law, Qa- ing card making, poster mak- students of four houses namely DPS-MIS Principal Asna tance of discipline and advised and regulations and use social Wales and Curtin University tar University, Qatar); Dr. ing and hand writing for the Lily, Rose, Lotus and Tulip. Nafees highlighted the impor- students to abide by the rules media ethically. with over QR2 million over Jon Truby (Director, Centre three years to help develop for Law and Development, Qatar’s FinTech capacity. College of Law, Qatar Uni- The project will support versity, Qatar); Professor efforts to diversify the Qa- Gordon Walker (Adjunct tari economy and build a Professor, Curtin Univer- QNL’s July events to focus on the world of animals future-ready financial sector sity, Australia). that will elevate Qatar to the Lead Principal Investi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK position of a regional Fin- gator (LPI) for the project, DOHA Tech and RegTech hub. Dr. Andrew Dahdal said, “It The award was made is a great benefit to Qatar to VISITORS to Qatar National as part of the 11th cycle of have such a renowned group Library (QNL) in July will learn the QNRF’s flagship grant of eminent experts focusing more about the animal world scheme, the National Pri- their efforts on the Qatari and the future of all living spe- orities Research Program financial sector. In recent cies on our planet. (NPRP). years, Qatari policy makers The library will present an The project is titled ‘Fin- have committed to achiev- engaging programme that will Tech and RegTech: Build- ing the goals outlined in offer a better understanding of ing a resilient, inclusive and Qatar Vision 2030 including animals, whether they are our competitive legal and regu- building human capital and beloved pets or the majestic informative journey that will dren and their parents can sing ics,” Naimi added. books, read-along books, DAISY latory framework for 21st knowledge based diversified Arabian horses that are an im- reveal the history and types of along and unleash their creativity Children aged nine to 11 talking books and Braille and century finance in Qatar’. economy. This project will portant part of Qatari life. Arabian horses, a breed that has by inventing entertaining games. can learn different canvas large-font books. The research team in- help realise those commit- The occasion of World Pop- had a vibrant role in Qatari life The event will also include a dis- painting techniques, such as Readers can customise cludes some of the most ments.” ulation Day this month is also for countless generations. cussion on early literacy and the dot painting and making sil- their experience with e-books prominent and well-re- The grant is also sup- an opportunity to reflect on the The talk will discuss how importance of reading in the de- houette shapes from nature as in formats that work according spected international schol- ported by the Qatar Fi- importance of living together in the Arabian horses are taken velopment of children’s brains. they create art featuring their to their individual needs. The ars and researchers in the nancial Centre Regulatory harmony to protect the planet’s care of and will be followed by “As families and children favourite animals, birds or event will help readers find re- FinTech and RegTech space. Authority (QFCRA), a key delicate ecosystem. a trip into Al Shaqab for an up- start their long summer holi- bugs in ‘Animal Canvas Paint- sources on Bookshare and regis- The international team stakeholder in building Qa- Historical photos of Qatar close look at the magnificence of days, we encourage them to visit ing’ on July 17. ter for membership. comprises Professor Doug- tar’s future as an important will be at the centre of a special these proud animals. the library and take part in the Every Monday starting A training session on July las W. Arner (Kerry Hold- regional FinTech player. art class titled ‘Draw a Photo With summer holidays be- host of fun, creative events tak- from July 8 is ‘Story time at the 6, ‘How to Edit Wikipedia’, ings Professor in Law, the The project is to run from Qatar’s History’ on July 6. ginning in July, the library has a ing place throughout the month. Children’s Library’ with engag- will present the main rules and University of Hong Kong, from 1 June, 2019 to 1 June, Librarian Maryam al Mu- full programme of fun activities The events offer an opportunity ing storytelling about popu- principles of Wikipedia and Hong Kong); Professor 2022. tawa will introduce the Qatar to keep the community’s young- for curious minds to learn some- lar and well-known animal show aspiring editors how they Photographic Collection at the er minds occupied. thing new about our fascinating friends. Readings are in Arabic can create high-quality pages Heritage Library, including On July 3, the Children’s Li- world, network with other mem- and suitable for children ages on the multilingual online en- many photos featuring the na- brary will present the adventur- bers of the community, and of six to 11. cyclopedia. tive animals that feature in life ous voyage and mission of one course, escape the summer heat,” The library will also present The library will mark World and pastimes in Qatar such as of the earliest prophets of Allah said Maha al Naimi, Information a variety of other activities and Population Day on July 11, es- falcons. in ‘Prophets of God: Yunis and Services Librarian at the library. themed events for members tablished by the United Nations Under the instruction and the Whale’. “People of all ages and in- of the community to engage in as an international day to focus guidance of Qatari artist Fahad The event will be held in terests are very welcome at any throughout the month. attention on the urgency and Almaadheed, participants will Arabic for children aged eight of the library’s events and we A useful orientation session importance of population issues. be able to show off their artistic to 12. ‘How to Read to Your have tried to meet as diverse on Bookshare, an online data- The library will collaborate skills by drawing one of these Child: Animals’ on July 4 is and broad range of interests base for people with print dis- with Qatar’s Permanent Popu- photos. The event is suitable for open to young ones aged three as possible, with a focus on abilities, will be presented every lation Committee to host this adults with basic drawing skills. to five and their parents. Librar- animals, art and history and, Saturday in July. The session event, which will address issues A lecture titled ‘The His- ians at the Children’s Library through our informative lec- will guide participants on how related to population, such as tory of Horses in Qatar’ on July will read selected educational tures, to stimulate awareness to register to use Bookshare’s healthcare, education and hu- 24 will take the audience on an stories about animals and chil- on a range of interesting top- resources, which include audio- man rights. 06 Monday, July 1, 2019

Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email Indian Experience [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 ICC’s updated website with job portal, online membership facility launched NDIAN Ambassador to mony included ICC Vice President Head of Associate Organisations Qatar HE P Kumaran, Vinod V Nair, General Secretary and Membership Parambathkandi who is also the Patron Seenu Pillai, Joint Secretary An- Mohsin. of the Indian Cultural jan Ganguly, Head of Finance and The ICC is the official body of Centre (ICC) in Qatar, Sponsorship Rajesh Singh, Head the Indian expatriate community Iofficially launched the new web- of Human Resources, Premises functioning under the patronage site of the ICC. and Sports Jaffar Khan, Head of of the Embassy of India. It aims at A job portal and ICC online Cultural Activities and Education promoting sports, social and cul- membership are the key features Nayana Wagh, Cultural Coordi- tural activities of the Indian com- of the website, which is set to ben- nator Nirmala Shanmugapan- munity in Qatar. efit both jobseekers and business dian, Head of In-house activities The ICC also serves the inter- and educational establishments Ramachandra Shetty, Head of est of Indians residing in Qatar. It looking for qualified and experi- Counselor Services and External promotes the rich Indian culture enced professionals. Events Bhumeshwar Padala, and among Qatari nationals and expa- Jobseekers can upload their triates of vari- resumes on the portal and poten- ous nationali- tial employers can visit the web- ties living in site and access the database from Qatar. the available prospects. The ICC The website also has useful is committed links from India and Qatar on to function- tourism, business etc., which may ing as a body be of interest to the community. of the Indian The online membership of Embassy to ICC, which has been added to the strengthen the website, is the other attraction. Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran officially launches the new website of the Indian Cultural Centre. deep-rooted Indian community members India-Qatar looking for ICC membership ficer of ICC Rajesh Kamble, who is cultural competition for schools and vendors. friendship and can now get it done through the the Counsellor (Consular & Com- and tournaments for chess, karate The ICC is supporting the cultural ties. website. munity Affairs) at the Indian Em- etc. ICC President AP Manikantan India-Qatar Year of Culture The website has added a bassy in Doha. also briefed the Indian ambas- by holding weekly cultural A screenshot of host of new features which will The Indian ambassador was sador on the managing commit- programmes at Ashoka the ICC’s new benefit ICC members and the updated on the forthcoming pro- tee’s efforts to provide a number Hall in ICC premises. website. Indian community. grammes of the ICC, which include of facilities to ICC members which The others The recent meeting of the ICC major events like Indian commu- include a group insurance plan as who attended was attended by Coordinating Of- nity festival ‘Passage to India’, and well as benefits at various outlets the launch cere-

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Indian forum celebrates 10th anniversary ERALA expatriate forum Thiruvanan- thapuram District KResidents Association Qatar (TRAQ), affiliated to the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), celebrated its 10th an- niversary with a music pro- gramme in Doha, recently. The programme featured evergreen hits from Bolly- wood and Malayalam movies, qawwali, ghazal and classical and semi-classical dance.The participants of the programme Afreen Sham, Fathima Firoz, Indian cultural institutions Pillai felicitated the artists. included Nanditha Devan, Syam Mohan, Ambili, Latha in Qatar, to organise cultur- Joint Secretary of ICC An- Suhani Sabu, Santhosh Ku- Chandra Sekhar and ICC Vice al shows every Wednesday jan Ganguly conducted the rup, Dileep Kumar, Pooja President Vinod Nair. evening at the Ashoka Hall in programme while Nayana Santhosh, Sneha Santhosh, The programme came as the ICC premises. Wagh, head of Cultural and Members of Marthoma College Alumni Association perform at the 28th anniversary of the forum in Doha, Shilpa, Shreya, Sivasankaran part of the initiative of the ICC Chairman of Advisory Educational activities for recently. President of Indian Cultural Centre AP Manikantan inaugurated the event. Nair, Devika Rajeev, Dinesh ICC and ICC associate organ- Council KM Varghese and ICC, introduced the artists to Kumar, MG Gopakumar, isations, Indian schools and General Secretary of ICC Seenu the audience. Indian group organises ghazal concert at Qatar National Theatre OHA Darbar, a passionate music Speaking to Qatar Tribune, official Photograph: fraternity in Qatar, organised a of ‘Doha Darbar’ Sheriff Cherandathur Dghazal concert at Qatar National said, “The event reflected the tradition Firos Syed Theatre in Doha, recently. of Indian and Persian music genre at a Noted vocalist and composer Pooja highly equipped venue like Qatar Na- Gaitonde, famous composer-singer tional Theatre. The event was a success from the Indian film industry Veetrag at it was attended by a large number and music director Ragesh left the au- of music lovers.”Gifted vocalist and dience spellbound with the ghazal per- composer Pooja Gaitonde was trained formance. under Ustad Munawar Masoom, Ustad The concert titled ‘Bekhudi Live’ Rajkumar Rizvi, SCR Bhatt, Pandit Tul- also featured sufi music by a team of sidas Borkar and other eminent Hindu- musicians that included Veetraag and stani musicians in India. young composer-singer Ragesh. The concert was accompanied by The concert, organised in associa- Roy George on keyboard, Nikhil Ram tion with Qbiz Events, also featured on flute, Tanuj on drums, Sunil Kumar melodious songs from different Indian on tabla, Paulson on sitar and Raju languages. George on bass guitar.

The picture shows an area being developed for agriculture at Al Ghaf near the Al Shamal area. With the support of the government, a large number of young farmers have developed these areas into agriculture plots. Gulf / Middle East / World Monday, July 1, 2019 07

US PRESIDENT MEETS NORTH KOREAN LEADER Trump steps into North Korea in historic first AFP agreed to start working-level willing to put the past behind Contact between the two the Military Demarcation PANMUNJOM, SOUTH KOREA talks on Pyongyang’s nuclear us.” The impromptu meeting sides has since been minimal Line, as the border is offi- weapons. in the DMZ — after Trump — with Pyongyang issuing cially known. A Kim trip to DONALD Trump stepped Trump also said he had issued an invitation on Twit- frequent criticisms of the US Washington would be even onto North Korean soil in invited the young leader to ter on Saturday — came with position — but the two lead- more spectacular, although a historic first Sunday as he the White House “anytime he negotiations between Pyong- ers exchanged a series of let- Trump said the visit would met Pyongyang’s leader Kim wants to do it”. yang and Washington at a ters before Trump issued his happen “at the right time.” Jong Un in a moment of high “It was an honour that deadlock. offer to meet at the DMZ. Moon seized on last year’s diplomatic drama on the you asked me to step over Their first summit took Trump’s entry onto North Winter Olympics to broker the world’s last Cold War fron- that line, and I was proud to place in a blaze of publicity in Korean soil–which he said process between Pyongyang tier. step over the line,” he told Singapore last year but pro- was uncertain until the last and Washington, after tensions Moments after becom- Kim. As they sat down for duced only a vaguely worded moment–is an extraordinary soared in 2017 as the North ing the only sitting US presi- discussions, Kim said their pledge about denuclearisa- sequel to the scene at Kim’s carried out multiple missile dent to set foot inside North “handshake of peace” in a lo- tion. A second meeting in Vi- first summit with Moon Jae- launches and its biggest nu- Korea, Trump brought Kim cation that was “the symbol etnam in February intended US President Donald Trump steps into the northern side of the Military in last year, when the young clear test to date, while Trump back over the dividing line of the division of north and to put flesh on those bones Demarcation Line as North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un looks on, in the leader invited the South Ko- and Kim traded mutual insults for a meeting where they south” showed that “we are broke up without agreement. Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmunjom DMZ, on Sunday. (AFP) rean president to walk over and threats of war. Turkey warns of Mass protests for ‘civilian retaliation after rule’ rock Sudan streets Haftar threat DPA The ‘million-man’ BENGHAZI TURKISH Defence Minister march is being Hulusi Akar has threatened to retaliate against potential seen as a test for attacks after forces of the mili- protest organisers tary strongman controlling eastern Libya threatened to AFP target Turkish interests in the KHARTOUM country. The self-styled Libyan Turkish Defence Minister TENS of thousands of protest- National Army (LNA), com- Hulusi Akar. ers rallied across Sudan on Sun- manded by Khalifa Haftar, day against the ruling generals this week announced a ban Turkey says six as organisers called for a march on flights between Libya and Turks held by on the presidential palace in Turkey and said that Turkish Haftar in Libya, Khartoum, in the biggest mass ships and aircraft are “legiti- demands release demonstration since a deadly mate targets” for its forces. crackdown on demonstrators. Several Turkish restau- ANKARA: Turkey said on Sunday The “million-man” march is rants shut down and the that six of its citizens were be- being seen as a test for protest names were removed from ing held by eastern Libyan forc- organisers whose push for civil- Turkish store signs in east- es loyal to Khalifa Haftar, and ian rule has been hit by the June ern Libyan cities in response that the militia would become 3 raid on a Khartoum sit-in and to the LNA’s threats, local of- a “legitimate target” if they a subsequent internet blackout ficials and witnesses said on were not released immediately. that has curbed their ability to Sunday. “The detention of six of our mobilise support. “A hostile stance or at- citizens by illegal militia forces Dozens of demonstra- tacks” against Turkish entities linked to Haftar is an action tors were killed and hundreds Tens of thousands of people march on the streets demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians, in Khartoum on Sunday. (REUTERS) would be met with measures that amounts to banditry and wounded when armed men in “of the most effective and piracy. We expect the immedi- military fatigues stormed the chanted “Civilian rule! Civilian mediating between the protest- ported. “We are here for the people are against the coun- strongest kind,” Akar said, ac- ate release of our citizens,” sit-in outside army headquar- rule!”, witnesses said. ers and generals. The European martyrs of the (June 3) sit-in. cil,” said another protester who cording to the Turkish state Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said in ters, shooting and beating pro- Security forces also used Union, several Western nations We want a civilian state that shouted out: “I’m the next mar- news agency Anadolu. a statement. (REUTERS) testers who had camped there tear gas against demonstrators and rights groups have called guarantees our freedom. We tyr.” Others chanting “Blood The crisis comes after the since April 6. in the capital’s twin city of Om- on the generals to avoid any vio- want to get rid of military for blood, we don’t want com- LNA accused Turkey of assist- Libya is torn between two On Sunday, police fired tear durman and the eastern town lence. Men and women flashing dictatorship,” said Zeinab, pensation” took to the streets ing militias linked to a rival competing governments: one gas in the northern Khartoum of Gadaref, witnesses said. The victory signs and carrying Su- 23, as onlookers cheered and of the Jabra district, witnesses government backed by the in Tripoli and the other based district of Bahri and in Mamura latest demonstrations come at danese flags flooded the streets motorists honked horns. said, while rallies were also United Nations and based in in the eastern city of Tobruk, and Arkweit, in the capital’s a time when Ethiopia and the of Al-Sahafa neighbourhood of “No one gave a mandate under way in other neighbour- the capital Tripoli. which is allied with Haftar. east, as thousands of protesters African Union (AU) are jointly Khartoum, a correspondent re- to the military council, all the hoods of the capital. Iran’s ambassador Israel frees Palestinian Hundreds rally on Yemeni island to UN calls on US minister after quizzing against UAE-backed forces AFP hannad Jbara said DPA Saudi intercepts two drones to end threats JERUSALEM the arrest was due to SANA’A recent activities that RIYADH: Two Yemeni rebel drones targeting southern Saudi ISRAELI police on have included ac- HUNDREDS of protesters on Arabia were intercepted on Saturday, a Riyadh-led military coa- DPA Sunday released from companying Chile’s Sunday rallied on Yemen’s In- lition said, the latest in a series of assaults on the kingdom. WASHINGTON ‘No dialogue’ custody the Palestin- president during a dian Ocean island of Socotra The first drone targeted the province of Jizan and the second “Talks and threats are ian minister for Je- visit to Jerusalem’s against local militias allegedly was aimed at a residential area in Asir province, the coali- IRAN’S ambassador to the rusalem affairs after Fadi al-Hadami. flashpoint Al-Aqsa supported by the United Arab tion said in a statement released by the official Saudi Press United Nations on Sunday mutually exclusive,” questioning him over mosque complex. Emirates (UAE). Agency. The coalition did not report any damage or casualties. called for an end to US Majid Takht-Ravanchi claims he organised activities Jbara said Hadami was re- The UAE is a major partner The rebels earlier claimed drone attacks on the airports in threats against his coun- said on CNN. “As long in the city in violation of Israeli leased Sunday afternoon. in a Saudi-led military cam- Jizan and Abha, the capital of Asir, according to the group’s try and a return to the ne- as the threats are rules, his lawyer said. On Tuesday, Hadami was paign that is supporting Yem- Al-Masirah TV. (AFP) gotiating table. there, as long as in- Palestinian minister for seen alongside Chilean Presi- en’s internationally recognized “Talks and threats are timidation and coercion Jerusalem affairs Fadi al- dent Sebastian Pinera on a government against Iran-al- mutually exclusive,” Ma- are there I think we Hadami had been arrested in tour of the holy site. lied Houthi rebels, who are in in Yemen. On Sunday, the tors, waving the Yemeni flag, jid Takht-Ravanchi told do not consider any his east Jerusalem home early This infuriated Israel, control of the capital Sana’a. protesters marched across chanted slogans against the CNN. dialogue, any offer of a Sunday and taken for question- which said the tour constitut- But ties between the Yem- Hadibu, the capital city of presence of armed militias on “As long as the threats dialogue as a genuine ing, with a police spokesman ed a violation of regulations eni government and the UAE Socotra, expressing solidarity the island, in a reference to so- are there, as long as in- and constructive one,” saying he had been involved and a breach of understand- have soured recently, as the with local authorities linked called Security Belt units that timidation and coercion in unspecified “activities in ings reached with Santiago for UAE has been accused of to the government, witnesses are believed trained and sup- are there I think we do he said, while urging a Jerusalem”. His lawyer Mo- the head of state’s visit. also supporting separatists told DPA. The demonstra- ported by the UAE. not consider any dialogue, return to negotiations. any offer of a dialogue as a genuine and constructive one,” he said, while urging the two countries, includ- a return to negotiations. ing Iran’s downing of a US Confrontations after rally to support Hong Kong police Tensions between the military spy drone. US and Iran are rooted in Takht-Ravanchi also AFP generation. Hong Kong saw last two weeks the city’s po- the unilateral decision by urged Iran’s European HONG KONG two record-breaking rallies lice headquarters has been the US to withdraw from partners to act quickly earlier this month by anti- blockaded by angry crowds. the 2015 nuclear deal, he to come up with a way ANGRY confrontations government protesters op- On Sunday it was the turn said. to compensate Iran for broke out around Hong posed to a now-postponed of pro-government support- “That decision has to losses due to the US sanc- Kong’s parliament on Sun- plan to approve extradition ers, who rallied in their tens be reversed,” he added. tions. day as protesters supporting to mainland China. of thousands, many waving US President Donald “They have to hurry the city’s police taunted anti- But it has also been Chinese flags. Trump has imposed sanc- up because we are run- government demonstrators rocked by unprecedented “I can’t put up with peo- tions on Iran, including ning out of time,” Takht- on the eve of the anniversary clashes. On 12 June police ples’ behaviour towards po- a new round announced Ravanchi said. of the semi-autonomous ter- used tear gas and rubber bul- lice,” 70-year-old demonstra- on Monday, as part of Ravanchi earlier called ritory’s 1997 handover from lets to clear largely young an- tor Frances Yu said . a “maximum pressure” US sanctions against Iran Britain to China. ti-extradition protesters from A 54-year-old office work- campaign to bring Iran to “economic war and ter- Crowds of police support- around parliament. er, who gave his surname as negotiations. rorism against the Iranian ers chanted “Chinese trai- The police classified the Wong, said officers were try- Trump has threatened people.” He told CNN on tors!” and profanities at their demonstration as a riot and ing to “maintain order” and to continue to increase Tuesday the sanctions are largely young opponents — defended their tactics, but that anti-extradition demon- pressure on Tehran, add- hurting the Iranian peo- highlighting the ideological opponents have accused of- strators had gone too far. “It’s ing that the US has shown ple and “definitely that is fissures running through the A supporter holds a flag as he attends a rally to show support for the ficers of using excessive force like they went crazy, those who restraint in a row between a war crime.” finance hub as it experiences police amid criticisms for its alleged mishandling of an anti-extradi- and called for an independ- charged, lambasted police... I its worst political unrest in a tion protest, in Hong Kong, on Sunday. (REUTERS) ent inquiry. Twice in the find it so senseless,” he said. 08 Monday, July 1, 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

Drop In Heart Disease Deaths? The Trump-Putin Show At G20 Better Brace For The Gripper Undermines Liberal Democracy Obesity and Type 2 diabetes both contribute to America’s ‘silent killer’ — high blood pressure The US president supports his Russian counterpart who presents himself F you’re one of the evidently healthy peo- of American adults over 20 are obese, and as the guru of a new ‘illiberal’ governing model that allows elections ple who has decided that 50 is the new 9.4 percent of US adults 18 and older suf- 40, here’s a dose of sobering news. The fer from diabetes. Those percentages should but curtails or dismantles democratic institutions Ibig decline in deaths due to heart disease startle and humble all Americans. that the US has enjoyed over much of the Insufficient exercise, bad food, and too TRUDY RUBIN past century has slowed to a crawl. And for much of it. Yes, this trifecta takes a toll, and TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE one age group — middle-aged Americans the population segment bearing much of — deaths due to cardiovascular disease are the brunt is those middle-aged Americans: S President Donald Trump got actually on the rise. The CDC says the heart trolled by Russian President The death rate in the disease death rate for peo- Vladimir Putin at the Group of 20 US due to cardiovascular Insufficient exercise, bad food, ple between 45 and 64 world leaders summit in Osaka. He disease, including heart and too much of it. Yes, this rose 1.5 percent from 2011 Uwas having so much fun joking with disease and strokes, had to 2017. Vladimir, he seemed blissfully unaware. dropped more than 70 trifecta takes a toll, and the Chuck the old image of Just prior to the summit, Putin gave percent over six decades population segment bearing a heart attack waiting to an interview to the Financial Times in — until 2011. Since then, much of the brunt is those happen — an older man, which he laid out his belief that the West- however, deaths due to middle-aged Americans usually a smoker, with ern order is crumbling. cardiovascular disease cholesterol levels out the “The liberal idea has become obsolete have dropped by a mere roof. Increasingly, heart (and) has outlived its purpose,” he said 4 percent, according to the US Centers for disease patients are younger, more obese, bluntly. He has made no secret of his de- Disease Control and Prevention. often women, and less likely to smoke. sire to expedite the downfall of the West- Heart disease has been the nation’s top Heart disease kills 859,000 Americans ern order by probing its weak points, and killer, but public health experts had expect- every year, the CDC says, roughly one-third encouraging its divisions. ed it to be supplanted by cancer by 2020. of all deaths. Treating heart disease repre- Judging by Trump’s performance in Yet with these latest numbers, expect heart sents a $199 billion annual hit on the coun- Osaka, the US president seems deter- disease to remain Public Enemy No. 1 for try’s healthcare system, and $131 billion in mined to help him along. a while. lost productivity due to premature deaths. “Don’t meddle in the election,” a Why are heart attacks and strokes hold- But take heart (sorry, we couldn’t resist): smirking Trump told a smiling Putin, in ing strong? America doesn’t smoke as much The World Health Organization says 80 front of reporters, wagging a finger at the alist Trump. whelming majority of the population.” anymore; the days of cigarette butt-filled percent of premature heart attacks and Russian leader. (Of course, the Mueller Trump still endorses Putin’s denials of Then Putin goes on to extol “traditional ashtrays on work desks and restaurants strokes are preventable. Report found that Russia made “multiple election meddling over the findings of his values,” using language similar to one- clouded in an ashen haze are long gone. We Easy fixes won’t suffice. At best the sup- systemic efforts” to interfere in the 2016 own intelligence agencies, which under- time Trump strategist Steve Bannon. The tell ourselves we’re eating better — gluten is plements route has its limits, and many of election). cuts their efforts to block future Russian Russian leader insists that “traditional a dirty word for many people, and the meat- those pills do nothing but shrink your bank No bother to Trump. Rather than be- meddling. This is a gift to the Kremlin values” such as religion “are more stable free Impossible Burger now appears promi- account. We hate to sound like a broken have firmly and correctly with the Rus- that keeps on giving. and more important for millions of people nently on menus at Burger King, Red Robin record, but simply stopping smoking isn’t sian leader, Trump gushed: “It’s a great than this liberal idea, which, in my opin- and White Castle. We’re living healthier, enough anymore. Sensible diet? Check. honour to meet with Putin. A lot of very ion, is really ceasing to exist.” Never mind right? Cardiologists instead point to two More exercise? Check. Regular doctor vis- positive things are going to come out of Trump still endorses Putin’s denials that Putin presides over a regime rife with enduring culprits, The Wall Street Journal its? Check. Taking the statins or other meds the relationship.” Contrast this with The- of election meddling over the find- corruption, willing to murder opponents, reports: obesity and the rise in Type 2 dia- the doc prescribed for you? Check. resa May’s meeting with Putin in Osaka. ings of his own intelligence agen- and disdainful of moral values. betes. Both contribute to high blood pres- You don’t need to hop on the bandwag- Unsmiling, she told him Russian efforts cies, which undercuts their efforts Stent says that Putin’s talk of immi- sure, America’s “silent killer” that ramps on of every new health fad that gets a head- to poison former spy Sergei Skripal on to block future Russian meddling gration has to do with “reinforcing peo- up the risk of strokes and heart problems. line. All you need is a bit of common sense British soil “can never be repeated.” Of ple questioning their own system. He is According to the Journal, nearly 40 percent — and the willpower to act on it. course, Putin denied any Russian role in certainly speaking to those parts of Euro- the poisoning. But, unlike Trump, May Another gift is Trump’s repeated ver- pean Union who are pro-Russian, saying stood firm in the face of his lies. bal attacks on the media when he meets we Russians are going in the right direc- The issue is much bigger than Russian with autocrats. “Fake news is a great term, tion.” But Putin is also playing the Ameri- meddling or assassinations, which are isn’t it,” Trump commiserated with Putin, can card. Now that the Mueller Report is part of a larger pattern. in front of reporters. “You don’t have that passe, he may feel more free to engage “Putin talks incessantly about the end problem in Russia.” Of course, the Krem- with Trump on themes that appeal to of the old US-led unipolar order that didn’t lin controls nearly all TV stations and ma- Trump’s thinking and draw the US presi- give Russia a role,” says Angela Stent, au- jor media, and pesky Russian reporters dent even closer. thor of Putin’s World: Russia Against the are murdered or jailed. What Putin never mentions, of course, West and with the Rest. “He talks about In his Financial Times interview, in his misshapen description of “the lib- moving into the post-Western order.” The Putin, returns the favour. He cynically eral order” is that it stands for democratic Russian leader presents himself as the promotes the mantra of populists from values of tolerance, individual liberty, free guru of a new “illiberal” governing model Trump to Brexiteers to Orban. He cites courts, free press, and rule of law. that allows elections but curtails or dis- the “the gap between the interests of the Instead Putin seeks to promote an il- mantles democratic institutions. elites and the overwhelming majority liberal alternative where fake democratic Nationalist populist leaders in Hunga- of the people” in Europe and America. trappings disguise a lack of such values. ry, Italy, France and elsewhere are looking (Never mind that any Russian opposi- And Trump, at the G20, gravitated to- to Putin – Hungary’s Viktor Orban calls tion to the Kremlin elite is eliminated or ward this autocrat who curbs courts, vot- openly for ‘illiberal democracy’ — while crushed.) And, in Trump-esque tones, ers, and press in a way that the president Russian propaganda encourages Euro- Putin links the “liberal idea” to unchecked may wish he could or aspires to do by dif- pean voters to move in a populist direc- immigration, and migrants who “can kill, ferent methods, such as Supreme Court tion. “He is playing the populist card and plunder, and rape with impunity.” He decisions. All Putin had to do was grin. has been rather successful,” says Stent. claims the “liberal idea presupposes that “He is trolling (others), maybe more will nothing needs to be done.” “So the liberal (Trudy Rubin is a columnist and editorial-board member (Tribune News Service) jump on the bandwagon.” But Putin has idea has become obsolete. It has come no need to encourage the populist nation- into conflict with the interests of the over- for the Philadelphia Inquirer) Is Huawei’s Offer One India Cannot Refuse? The Chinese tech giant is willing to sign ‘no-backdoor’ agreements with a host of countries looking to rolling out its 5G services

AAYUSH MOHANTY For example, the UK has established some tween private business and the Party. Un- rollout of 5G services. But with the plans TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE oversight mechanisms and the Germany der such conditions, can a “no-backdoor” for auctions and trials already in place, it government is planning the same. But a agreement hold much weight? Huawei seems improbable to delay the the launch UAWEI has offered the Indian gov- similar offer was turned down by Austral- could push for an oversight body, in lieu of of 5G in India. ernment a “no-backdoor” agreement ia, which decided to not include Huawei in the “no-backdoor” agreement, an arrange- It is still unclear whether India will in light of the accusations of spying their 5G plans. ment which it has already with the British accept Huawei as one of the vendors for Hlevied against the company by the US Huawei certainly anticipates a positive government. Since 2014 the Huawei Cy- 5G. The answer may also depend on the government. Huawei’s India head has also response from the Indian government. ber Security Evaluation Center (HCSEC) outcome of the bilateral meeting between urged other original equipment manufac- A signed “no-backdoor” agreement may Oversight Board has come out with reports US President Donald Trump and Indian turers like Ericsson and Nokia to take the tamp down arguments against the inclu- indicating various issues with Huawei UK Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same route. Huawei’s overtures coincide sion of Huawei in India’s 5G plans. and its parent company. Some experts have sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Osaka, with two significant events. First is the ar- The “no-backdoor” agreement on pa- recommended that in India’s case, the Na- Japan. There are myriad other bilateral rival of USSecretary of State Mike Pompeo per seems like a lucrative option and an tional Critical Information Infrastructure issues, which Pompeo will tackle with his in India; Pompeo has criticised Huawei attempt to convince the government of Protection Center take up a similar role. Indian counterparts, like trade and the and, by extension, Chinese investments. one of the biggest markets in the world The decision to take on Huawei as a However, an oversight body just gives rec- S-400 matter in addition to telecommuni- The other important event was Huawei’s to allow Huawei in. Of course, no gov- vendor or not has to be unilateral, as ommendations and would involve a senior cations. The decision to take on Huawei as founder and chairman Ren Zhengfei say- ernment should take such “no-backdoor” India’s nonalignment policy mandates executive from Huawei, as is the case with a vendor or not has to be unilateral, as In- ing that the company is willing to sign “no- agreements at face value. Such agreements that it not just bow down to US requests. HCSEC. Both options for India are avail- dia’s nonalignment policy mandates that it backdoor” agreements with a host of coun- won’t necessarily change the allegations At the same time, accepting the Chinese able, but the problems remain the same. not just bow down to US requests. At the tries looking to rolling out Huawei’s 5G. levelled against Huawei, which are rooted While the “no-backdoor” agreement same time, accepting the Chinese tech gi- Huawei’s position aims to put to rest in China’s 2018 amended National Intel- tech giant comes with huge security would give some assurances on paper, the ant comes with huge security risks, which suspicions raised by the US government ligence Law. That law compels organisa- risks, which India has to assess carefully new intelligence law in China, along with India has to assess carefully. over the last decade, which have intensi- tions to cooperate with the Chinese state, the tightening grip on private enterprises, fied under the Trump administration. particularly intelligence agencies. Party cells in privately owned enterprises, makes the proposition of the agreement (Aayush Mohanty is a Research Before offering the agreement mentioned Related to the issue of intelligence is foreign firms, and even joint ventures. Such difficult to believe. On the other hand, an Associate at the Vivekananda above to India, Huawei has provided vari- the growing grip of the Chinese Communist CCP cells serve to co-opt so-called private oversight body might take time to set up, International Foundation, a ous arrangements to other governments. Party on businesses as it pushes to set up enterprises in China, blurring the line be- which in a way would mean delaying the think tank based out of New Delhi)

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UK LEADERSHIP RACE News in brief PM hopefuls Johnson and Thousands protest in Brazil in support of justice minister RIO DE JANEIRO: Thousands protested in Brazil on Sunday in support of Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who is battling claims Hunt vow to splash cash he conspired with prosecutors on his anti-corruption drive to keep former leader Luis Inacio Lula da Silva from another presidential run. Moro, who was a powerful judge before join- ing President Jair Bolsonaro’s cabinet in January, has faced ● Both pledge to cut taxes, spend on services ● Hunt escalates rhetoric over no-deal Brexit calls for his resignation over leaked chats purportedly showing he worked with prosecutors in the so-called Car Wash probe to keep Lula, a popular leftist, out of the 2018 presidential race. No one has been untouchable in the Car Wash probe, which began in 2014 and upended Brazilian politics by uncov- ering large-scale looting of state oil company Petrobras. Demonstrators took to the streets in Brazil’s main cities, including the capital Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizon- te, to show their support for Moro, who is considered a hero by many Brazilians fed up with corrupt leaders. (AFP)

Second man arrested in pregnant woman’s fatal stabbing in London LONDON: British police arrested on Sunday a second man on suspicion of stabbing to death a 26-year-old pregnant woman in south London a day earlier. The woman, who was identified by the police as Kelly Mary Fauvrelle, was around eight months pregnant. Her baby, delivered at the scene and taken to hospi- tal, remains in a critical condition. Police said they made the second arrest, of a 29-year-old man, in the case on Saturday and have kept him custody. They had initially arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of murder but he has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries. The motive behind the killing has not yet been established, police said. (REUTERS)

Taliban militants Air India Express kill 19, including flight skids on Boris Johnson is greeted by supporters as he arrives to take part in a Conservative Party Hustings event in Manchester on Saturday. (AFP) election workers Mangaluru runway REUTERS preneur said a cut to the cor- KANDAHAR: Taliban bombers MANGALORE: An Air India LONDON Lead Brexit negotiator Robbins to leave role porate tax rate to 12.5 percent, targeting a district centre in Express flight with 183 pas- matching the level in Ireland southern Afghanistan have sengers on board veered BORIS Johnson and Jeremy LONDON: Britain’s lead Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins will leave his role in government shortly after and one of the lowest in any killed at least 19 people, off the taxiway after landing Hunt vowed to spend billions briefing the new prime minister,The Sunday Times reported. major economy, would be- including eight election work- at the Mangalore Airport on of pounds on public services, Robbins had been criticised by Brexiteers for helping negotiate Prime Minister Theresa May’s come even more important in ers, officials said on Sunday. Sunday. All passengers and infrastructure and tax cuts on Brexit deal, which has been rejected by lawmakers. Robbins is overdue a move and is prepared to the event of a no-deal because The militants rammed crew members on board the Sunday as the two men bat- stay and do a smooth handover, a source told Reuters. it would support companies four armoured vehicles Dubai-Mangalore flight are tling to become prime minis- Boris Johnson, the frontrunner, has a transition team which is preparing to invite EU Commis- through the upheaval. The rate packed with explosives into safe, the airlines said in a ter pitched themselves as the sion President Jean-Claude Juncker and the bloc’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to London to is currently 19 percent. a government compound in statement. best candidate to take on the reopen talks, according to the Mail on Sunday. (REUTERS) “If we had a no-deal Brexit Maruf district late on Satur- The incident happened opposition Labour Party. then some of these spending day, a police spokesman in at around 5.40 pm after the The rivals to succeed The- commitments would have to southern Kandahar province aircraft landed at Mangaluru resa May as leader of the rul- superfast broadband, more po- pared to borrow to finance With the winner decided wait because you would have said. “Unfortunately 11 International Airport and ing Conservative Party set out lice and tax cuts. certain great objectives but by Conservative Party mem- to divert money to support policemen were martyred and was proceeding on the taxi- plans to win broader political Foreign Secretary Hunt overall we will keep fiscal re- bers, who overwhelmingly businesses up and down the 27 more injured.” way towards the terminal. backing by investing in educa- pledged to slash corporate tax, sponsibility.” back Brexit, Hunt has tough- country,” Hunt told BBC TV. Eight election workers The operations at the tion, transport and defence, even in the event of a disorder- With Britain now due to ened his language, saying he “I wouldn’t drop them but who were stationed at the airport are normal and the even if that means higher gov- ly no-deal Brexit, to drive eco- leave the EU on Oct 31, much would take a decision at the they would take longer. (But) centre to register voters were aircraft will be towed soon. ernment borrowing. The race nomic growth and generate the of the debate has revolved beginning of October to go of those commitments, the also killed in the attack, A statement by the airport should be over by July 23. funds to invest more in social around how the two candi- for a disorderly no-deal exit if one I would not drop is the one said Zabiullah Sadaat, a authorities said that the Johnson, the favourite, care, defence and education. dates would steer the world’s there was no prospect of get- to reduce corporation tax. It spokesman for Afghanistan’s flight veered off the taxiway vowed to increase spending “Believe me there is cash fifth-largest economy out of ting an agreement through would fire up the economy in Independent Election Com- after landing and got stuck on education, adding to earlier now available,” Johnson told the world’s biggest trading parliament. a way that would be helpful in mission. (AFP) in the grass. (AGENCIES) pledges to invest in transport, Sky News. “(And) I’m pre- bloc without crippling growth. The self-proclaimed entre- a no-deal context,” Hunt said. Sri Lanka faces legal challenges Europe’s heatwave continues, but in govt’s bid to resume hangings eases from record highs AFP Prime Minister Ranil COLOMBO Wickremesinghe, who has AFP Kreuznach in Rhineland- been at loggerheads with PARIS Palatinate state, according SRI Lanka’s president is facing Sirisena on multiple issues, to data from the national fresh legal challenges in his at- weighed in on the matter, sig- A WELCOME temperature weather service, wiping out tempt to end a 43-year mora- nalling his party’s opposition drop came to western parts of the previous high of 38.6 C torium on capital punishment to capital punishment. Europe on Sunday, bringing re- recorded Wednesday in two and start executing drug con- “The death penalty is lief to areas that have sweltered other towns. victs, officials said on Sunday. against the policies of our par- through a widespread, deadly In Frankfurt, the blazing Two petitions were filed ty,” Wickremesinghe said at a heatwave for almost a week. heat took its toll on US ath- in the Court of Appeal Friday public rally on Sunday. But the reprieve was not lete Sarah True, who had been seeking an order quashing any A Sri Lankan woman during a “As a civilised country, we universal, with Germany leading the Ironman Europe- move by Maithripala Sirisena protest in front of the Welikada can’t bring back the death pen- measuring a record high tem- an championships but lost the to resume executions, which Prison in Colombo, Sri Lanka, alty,” Wickremesinghe said. perature for June and Span- People throng the beach at the open air lido Strandbad Wannsee in race as she collapsed a kilome- have not been carried out since recently. (REUTERS) “Parliament will discuss this ish firefighters battling three Berlin, Germany, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) tre before the finish line. the last hanging in June 1976. matter with the president.” major blazes with the help of The firefighter service “The Court of Appeal will On Wednesday, Sirisena Former president and more than 700 soldiers and sick, the elderly, those who after the country posted suc- in Hamburg reported that have a preliminary hearing said he has completed for- opposition leader Mahinda water bombing planes. work outside, on construction cessive record temperatures as “many runners collapsed dur- next week. In the meantime, malities to resume hangings by Rajapakse has also spoken In Rome, Pope Francis sites ... let no one be aban- it sizzled alongside Italy, Spain ing a half-marathon which the prisons commissioner has signing the death warrants of out against Sirisena’s move, told pilgrims on Saint Peter’s doned or exploited.” and some central European took place under a heat that given an assurance to court four condemned drug convicts. which has been greeted with Square: “I pray for those who In northern and western nations. reached 33 degrees. Twenty- that there will be no hang- He did not say when the execu- a mounting chorus of interna- have suffered the most from France on Sunday, hot-weath- On Sunday, a record four runners had to be brought ings,” a court official told AFP. tions would be carried out. tional criticism. the heat in recent days; the er warnings were lifted days 38.9 C was measured in Bad to clinics for treatment.”

Britain’s William and Kate to Step up water conservation efforts: Indian PM visit Pakistan this year REUTERS monthly radio broadcast af- said, adding that he had writ- NEW DELHI ter winning re-election last ten to scores of village chiefs ISLAMABAD: Prince William and his wife Kate will visit Pakistan month. across the country about the later this year on the first royal trip to the country in more than a INDIAN Prime Minister “It’s now time to solve this need to conserve water earlier decade, Kensington Palace announced on Sunday. The royal cou- Narendra Modi on Sunday problem.” this month. ple’s visit, requested by the Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth pushed for greater grassroots India received 24 percent The prime minister said Office, shows London’s renewed interest in the country. water conservation efforts less rainfall than the 50-year there was a need to create “Further details (of the visit) will be advised in due course,” amid concerns weak monsoon average in the week ended on public awareness about wa- Kensington Palace tweeted. rains would push millions of June 26, data from the India ter conservation and explore Many Western countries continue to have travel warnings drought-hit people to the edge Meteorological Department traditional water manage- in place, warning their citizens about kidnappings and bomb at- and hammer agricultural pro- showed, with scant rains over ment methods, in the much tacks -- particularly near the restive Afghan border. duction in Asia’s third-biggest central and western regions of the same way the ‘Clean India’ Pakistan welcomed the royal visit. economy. the country. mission to end open defeca- “Government and the people of Pakistan warmly welcome The monsoon season is re- The spectre of a crisis this tion, started in 2014, had. the announcement of the Royal visit,” tweeted Pakistan’s envoy sponsible for around 70 per- year comes after drought in However, Modi did not to Britain, Nafees Zakaria. He wrote: “People of Pakistan cherish cent of India’s annual rainfall, some parts of India in 2018 outline any specific measures & fondly recall visits of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II to and is particularly important destroyed crops, ravaged live- his government would take Pakistan during 1961 and 1997. Upcoming Royal visit reflects for the farm sector since more stock, exhausted reservoirs, to deal with the ongoing situ- the importance UK attaches to Pakistan. Both countries enjoy than half of the country’s ar- leaving some cities and indus- ation, which has already af- historical links and wish to strengthen them further.” able land is rain-fed. tries with little water. fected the sowing of summer The visit comes 13 years after Charles and Camilla -- the “Only 8 percent of all the “There is no one formula crops and forced many com- Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwell -- toured the coun- rain water in India is con- to deal with the water crisis A woman fills a bucket with water from a tap at a residential complex munities to buy water from try in 2006. (AFP) served,” Modi said in his first across the country,” Modi as water crisis hits Chennai. (AFP) expensive private tankers. ‘Google appears to have leveraged Android dominance’ PAGE 14

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DOW26,599.96 QE 10,444.48 SENSEX 39,714.20 GOLD 1,409.55 China’s factory activity shrinks as US +73.38 PTS +28.16 PTS -191.77 PTS -0.02% tariffs hit orders in June PAGE 12 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.34 BRENT 64.74 -1.42% WTI 58.47 -1.62% SILVER +0.31% DEAL TO BOOST INVESTMENT IN QATAR OPEC to extend oil supply cuts if Iran endorses pact

tions on Tehran over its nuclear bank ING, said OPEC had more balancing oil supply and de- Iraq joins Russia, programme. to lose by not extending the mand,” Ghadhban said. Saudi Arabia in OPEC and its allies led by deal. Iraq has overtaken Iran as Russia have been reducing “It comes down largely to OPEC’s second-largest oil pro- supporting extension oil output since 2017 to pre- fiscal breakeven oil prices - the ducer and its exports have been vent prices from sliding amid Saudis have a breakeven price rising due to investments by REUTERS soaring production from the of around $85 per barrel, and Western majors. VIENNA United States, which has be- so they will be concerned about Iran’s exports, in contrast, come the world’s top producer potentially a widening gap be- have plummeted to 0.3 million OPEC and its allies look set this year ahead of Russia and tween this level and where the barrels per day in June from to extend oil supply cuts next Saudi Arabia. market trades,” he said. as much as 2.5 million bpd in week at least until the end of Fears about weaker global Benchmark Brent crude has April 2018 due to Washing- 2019 as Iraq joined top produc- demand as a result of a US- climbed more than 25 percent ton’s fresh sanctions. The sanc- ers Saudi Arabia and Russia on China trade spat have added since the start of 2019 to $65 tions are putting Iran under Sunday in endorsing a policy to the challenges faced by the per barrel. But prices could stall unprecedented pressure. Even aimed at propping up the price 14-nation Organization of the as a slowing global economy in 2012, when the European Issam Abou Sleiman (left), Regional Director for the GCC at the World Bank Group and Saud al Attiyah, of crude amid a weakening Petroleum Exporting Countries squeezes demand and US oil Union joined US sanctions on Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, shake hands after signing global economy. in recent months. floods the market, a Reuters Tehran, the country’s exports an agreement in Doha on Saturday, to conduct an investment climate assessment and an Evaluation on Iran is the only major OPEC Russian President Vladimir poll of analysts found. stood at around 1 million bpd. the Business Regulation Environment in Qatar, aimed towards promoting and expanding growth driven nation yet to have spoken pub- Putin said on Saturday he had The output-cutting pact ex- Oil represents the lion’s share by the private sector. (Below) Representatives of the Ministerial Group for Stimulating and Cooperating licly about a need to extend agreed with Saudi Arabia to ex- pires on Sunday. OPEC meets of Iran’s budget revenues. with the Private Sector in the Economic Development Projects, the Ministry of Finance and the World production cuts. Tehran has tend existing output cuts of 1.2 in Vienna on Monday followed Washington has said it Bank Group at the signing ceremony. (TNN) in the past objected to policies million barrels per day, or 1.2 by talks with Russia and other wants to change what it calls put forward by arch-rival Saudi percent of global demand, by allies, a grouping known as a “corrupt” regime in Tehran. Arabia, saying Riyadh was too six to nine months - until De- OPEC+, on Tuesday. Iran has denounced the sanc- close to Washington. cember 2019 or March 2020. Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer tions as illegal and says the The United States is not a Saudi Energy Minister Ghadhban said on Sunday he White House is run by “men- member of OPEC, nor is it par- Khalid al Falih said the deal expected the deal to be extend- tally retarded” people. ticipating in the supply pact. would most likely be extended ed by six to nine months. Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Washington has demanded by nine months and no deeper “Iraq’s position is positive, Zanganeh has not spoken in Riyadh pump more oil to com- reductions were needed. deals with the reality of the recent days about the OPEC pensate for lower exports from Warren Patterson, head of challenges of the oil market and meeting. He is due in Vienna Iran after slapping fresh sanc- commodities strategy at Dutch supports all (efforts) related to on Monday. ICC Qatar prepares final version of demand guarantee letter

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK national banks operating in commission is always keen to Tamader al Thani, Director of DOHA Qatar in Doha recently. adopt best practices related to International Relations and ICC Qatar said the final the banking industry. Chamber Affairs of ICC Qatar, THE International Chamber wording of the demand guar- He said the meeting aimed for her efforts in developing the of Commerce (ICC) Qatar dis- antee letter was based on at finalising the draft letters work of the commission. cussed the final version of the the rules of the International of credit and bank guarantees QCB is scheduled to hold a demand guarantee letter in Chamber of Commerce for before submitting them to the meeting with representatives preparation for submission to Security Letters (URDG 758), QCB. of national banks operating in Qatar Central Bank (QCB) for considering international laws Azar hailed Qatar Chamber Qatar to discuss the Demand adoption. and practices in this regard. Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin guarantee letter, with the par- This came during the The meeting was chaired Jassim bin Mohammed al Tha- ticipation of International Banking Commission meeting by Ghassan Azar, Vice Chair- ni for his continuous support to Chamber of Commerce Qatar held with trade finance and man of the ICC Qatar Banking the Banking Commission. (ICC Qatar) and representa- Trade finance and legal experts from most of the national banks operating in Qatar took part in the ICC legal experts from most of the Commission. He stressed the He also thanked Sheikha tives of Qatari companies. Qatar’s Banking Commission meeting in Doha recently. Establishment of special court for investment, trade will help achieve speedy justice, says SJC president

QNA DOHA

THE establishment of a special- ised court for investment and trade is an important step in Economy boost the development of the judicial system in Qatar, President of Hassan lauded the Council of the Supreme Judiciary Council Ministers’ approval for the (SJC) and Court of Cassations establishment of the specialised Hassan bin Lahdan al Mohana- court to achieve speedy justice, di, has said. develop judicial systems and In a press statement on Sun- encourage creative initiatives day, Hassan lauded the Council that contribute to the of Ministers’ approval for the advancement of the economic establishment of the specialised and investment sectors in the court to achieve speedy justice, country develop judicial systems and en- courage creative initiatives that contribute to the advancement system and guaranteeing justice of the economic and investment in all fields, ensuring that all liti- sectors in the country. gants have their rights as quickly He said the new court also as possible. comes within the framework of The establishment of the In- creating an attractive environ- vestment and Trade Court comes ment for investment in Qatar, President of the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and Court of Cassations after a study prepared by a joint which has become the focus of Hassan bin Lahdan al Mohanadi working group comprising rep- many investors. resentatives of the SJC and the He noted the establishment Hassan added the SJC is Investment and Trade, aimed Ministries of Finance, Justice, of the court keeps pace with the working hard to develop the ju- to accelerate the pace of conflict Trade and Industry in addition demand for the investment sec- dicial system in line with the de- settlement and achieving justice. to the General Secretariat of tor in the country and thus is a velopments in Qatar. The Judicial Strategy, which the Council of Ministers, Qatar reassuring message to investors He pointed out that the coun- is currently being prepared by Central Bank, Qatar Chamber of and employers wishing to work cil is in the process of preparing the SJC, stipulates the impor- Commerce and Industry and Qa- in Qatar. for the launch of the Court of tance of developing the judicial tar University. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, July 1, 2019

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The recovery after the “Monetary policy cannot 2007-2008 global financial be used on a permanent ba- crisis has relied heavily on sis to get higher sustainable central banks using extraor- growth,” Carstens said, in dinary monetary policies to what could possibly be seen restore and fuel growth. as a rebuke of the US presi- But Carstens warned dent. that “we have seen a slow- Trump has bitterly at- down in the pace of expan- tacked the US Federal Re- sion since last year.” “While serve since last year, accus- the near-term outlook is still ing it of tightening monetary good, there are many vulner- policy too quickly and pre- abilities further out,” he said, venting what he says could stressing the importance be skyrocketing economic Workers make Christmas cards in a factory in Hung Yen, China, recently. (AFP) of “conserving some fuel to growth. cope with possible head- And last week he accused REUTERS restarting their troubled talks terial inventory sub-index was Presidents Donald Trump released a range of measures winds.” the Fed of acting like “a stub- BEIJING over tariffs amid a costly trade up due to weak demand,” the and Xi Jinping held ice-break- and are expected to launch The BIS pointed to a born child” for not immedi- war. research note read. ing talks at the G20 summit on more. Premier Li Keqiang last number of challenges cur- ately cutting rates. CHINA’S factory activity shrank They will also spark con- In June, China’s factory Saturday. However, Chinese week pledged to cut real inter- rently facing the global Amid robust growth last more than expected in June, an cerns about stalling growth in output growth slowed, with the state media warned on Sunday est rates on financing for small economy, including swelling year, the major central banks official manufacturing survey China and the risk of a global subindex falling to 51.3 from Beijing and Washington will and micro firms. debt levels and the ongoing began gradually tightening showed, highlighting the need recession, despite slightly bet- 51.7 in May while the contrac- likely face a long road before Goldman Sachs said the trade tensions, largely attrib- their policies. But as trade for more economic stimulus as ter-than-expected export and tion in total new orders acceler- the two countries could reach lack of any substantive pro- uted to US President Donald weakened, many have put US tariffs and weaker domestic industrial profits data in May. ated to 49.6 from 49.8. a deal. gress in Sino-US trade talks at Trump’s aggressive tariff their course towards “nor- demand ramped up pressure Many economists still ex- Export orders extended Analysts at Nomura expect the G20 over the weekend sug- policies. malisation” on hold. on new orders for goods. pect the economy to face strong their decline with the sub-index any gains achieved on a tempo- gested stimulus, including cuts “That’s probably the The US Federal Reserve The Purchasing Managers’ headwinds in coming months falling to 46.3 from May’s 46.5, rary trade deal between China to banks’ reserve requirements, main factor that is reducing has signalled it could ease Index (PMI) stood at 49.4 in as domestic demand falters and suggesting a further weakening and the United States would was likely to be needed. global economic growth,” rates soon if the economic June, China’s National Bureau external risks rise. in global demand. prove fleeting with a renewed “We expect more policy Carstens told AFP in an in- outlook deteriorates. of Statistics said on Sunday, “Although the outcome of Import orders also wors- escalation likely further down easing (two more reserve re- terview. The European Central unchanged from the previous the G20 summit (in Osaka) ened, reflecting softening de- the road. quirement ratio cuts in 2H this “Even though in a nar- Bank has also decided to put month and below the 50-point might boost confidence for mand at home despite a flurry Trump has already im- year, more fiscal measures to row sense they are concen- off expected rate hikes and mark that separates growth some entities, organic growth of growth-supporting measures posed tariffs on $250 billion of support infrastructure invest- trated in issues between a has indicated lower rates from contraction on a monthly in the economy is still insuf- rolled out earlier this year. Chinese goods and is threaten- ment) to come in the next few couple of countries - China, could be on the horizon. basis. Analysts polled by Reu- ficient, and counter-cyclical Southwest Securities said ing to extend those to another months,” Goldman Sachs said the US - they have an indi- Carstens cautioned on ters predicted a reading of 49.5. stimulus policies need to be weak new export orders reflect- $300 billion, which would ef- in a note. rect effect in pretty much all Sunday that central banks The weak manufactur- maintained,” researchers at ed a fading of the front-loading fectively cover all of China’s Manufacturers continued the world economy,” he said. face a difficult “balancing act” ing readings are likely to cast Huatai Securities wrote in a re- effect, which had temporar- exports to the United States. to cut jobs in June, with the ”Trade wars have no win- between “the risk of slowing a shadow over the apparent search note on Sunday. ily boosted exports as Chinese China has retaliated with tariffs employment sub-index falling ners, only losers,” he stressed to stall speed” and “the risk of progress US and Chinese lead- “The PMI index continued companies rushed to place or- on US imports. to 46.9, compared with 47.0 in in his presentation. burning fuel too fast.” ers made at the G20 summit to fall across the board this ders before more tariffs took To deal with the economic May, when it hit the lowest level in Japan over the weekend in month, and only the raw ma- effect. challenges, policymakers have seen since March 2009. Deutsche Bank to hire 300 new relationship, investment managers

REUTERS cial crisis. The shake up is ex- Under Campelli’s plan the ness models, while upstart Campelli said trends they ($242.35 billion) in assets LONDON pected to lead to thousands of number of relationship and in- fintech companies are also are particularly focused on in- under management (AUM) job cuts in areas like equities vestment managers will grow Deutsche’s wealth business trying to make inroads. clude the growth in entrepre- in the first quarter of the year, DEUTSCHE Bank plans to trading. by 300 - around a third of the “The space is very crowd- neurial - as opposed to family - up by 14 billion euros from the hire 300 more relationship Chief executive Christian current numbers - globally. had 213 billion euros ed and the market is one wealth, the increasing number end of 2018. and investment mangers for Sewing wants instead to allo- They will be spread across its ($242.35 billion) in assets that many banks have sought of family offices, and the rise It currently trails its major its wealth management busi- cate more resources to busi- America, Europe and Emerg- under management (AUM) to make a mark on,” said of millennial high net worth Swiss and US rivals in private ness by 2021, as part of a plan nesses that have more stable ing Markets regions. in the first quarter of the Campelli, who has run the individuals, who tend to man- banking league tables, tending to bulk up in areas the Ger- revenue streams, with wealth “We need to increase sig- year, up by 14 billion euros business at Deutsche since age their wealth differently to sit outside the top ten. man lender hopes will bring management one of them. nificantly our client footprint, October 2015. from previous generations. Campelli, an Italian who steadier revenue streams. “This drive to grow our which means the net increase from the end of 2018 “We looked at trends we He declined to say how big has been at Deutsche since Deutsche Bank is in the business is now materialising of client facing individuals believe Deutsche Bank wealth the overall investment would 2004, would not disclose the middle of a major restructur- with a big investment push,” needs to be material,” he said. But it is also highly com- management can be particu- be to fund this growth, beyond bank’s long term AUM target ing as it tries to shrink its in- Fabrizio Campelli, global head Wealth management is at- petitive. Swiss banks UBS and larly relevant in and within “several hundred million” eu- but said “if we can’t improve vestment bank that has strug- of Deutsche Bank Wealth tractive to banks as it requires Credit Suisse are already big those areas we are making ros. from just outside of the top 10 gled to generate sustainable Management told Reuters in less capital and its earnings players, with wealth manage- some very targeted invest- Deutsche’s wealth busi- position, I will be very disap- profits since the 2008 finan- an interview. tend to be less cyclical. ment at the heart of their busi- ments”. ness had 213 billion euros pointed.”

MORE TROUBLE Google appears to have leveraged Android dominance: India’s CCI

Android, used by device makers the aim of cementing Google’s domi- The Indian case is similar to one Google faced in for free, features on about 88 percent nant position”. Europe, where regulators imposed a $5 bn fine of the world’s smartphones. In India, Google’s “impugned conduct about 99 percent of the smartphones may help perpetuate its dominance REUTERS abuse of Android’s dominant posi- sold this year used the platform, in online search markets while re- NEW DELHI tion to block rivals, but the contents Counterpoint Research estimates. sulting in denial of market access of the directive detailing the initial In the EU case, regulators said for competing search apps”, the CCI GOOGLE appears to have misused assessment upon which that inves- Google forced manufacturers to pre- said in its order. its dominant position in India and tigation was ordered have not been install Google Search and its Chrome The investigations arm of the CCI reduced the ability of device manu- previously revealed. browser, together with its Google should complete the wider probe in facturers to opt for alternate ver- The Indian case is similar to one Play app store, on Android devices, the case within 150 days, the order sions of its Android mobile operat- Google faced in Europe, where reg- giving it an unfair advantage. said, though such cases at the watch- ing system, Indian officials found ulators imposed a $5 billion fine on In the Indian case, Google ar- dog typically drag on for years. before ordering a wider probe in an the company for forcing manufac- gued that Android was an open The CCI also said the role of any antitrust case. turers to pre-install its apps on An- Google’s dominance”. said at the time. source platform and pre-installation Google executive in alleged abuse of A 14-page order from the Com- droid devices. Google has appealed Asked for comment, Google re- The CCI did not respond to a re- obligations were “limited in scope”, the Android platform should also be petition Commission of India (CCI), against the verdict. ferred Reuters to its statement last quest for comment. the CCI order said. examined. reviewed by Reuters this week, By making pre-installation of month, in which it said Android had While the order, dated April The CCI said that complainants The investigation is not the only found Google’s restrictions on Google’s proprietary apps condi- enabled millions of Indians to con- 16, called for a wider probe against in the Indian case - which accord- antitrust headache for the Mountain manufacturers seemed to amount tional, Google “reduced the ability nect to the internet by making mo- Google, the watchdog’s investiga- ing to sources involve more than one View, California-based company to imposition of “unfair conditions” and incentive of device manufactur- bile devices more affordable. Google tions unit could still clear Google of person - have alleged that Google en- in one of its key growth markets. under India’s competition law. ers to develop and sell devices op- looked forward to working with the any wrongdoing. gaged in abusive behaviour similar Last year, the CCI imposed a fine of Reuters reported last month erated on alternate versions of An- CCI “to demonstrate how Android The amount of any fine that to the kind outlined in the European 1.36 billion rupees ($20 million) on that the CCI had launched a probe in droid”, the CCI said in the order. “It has led to more competition and could be imposed on Google if the case. They said Google was engaged Google for “search bias” and abuse April against Google for its alleged amounts to prima facie leveraging of innovation, not less”, the company CCI rules against it was not clear. in anti-competitive practices “with of its dominant position. Verstappen lays down marker as young guns lead the way PAGE 14 MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019

Football fans flock to Qatar 2022 ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP exhibition in Sao Paulo PAGE 14 SRI LANKA VS WEST INDIES

Cup Talk India’s England end India’s unbeaten Orange-Blue gear stumps Sunny! run to revive semi-final hopes

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WHILE there was a lot of A spirited England ended In- song and dance about Team dia’s unbeaten run in the Crick- India wearing the Orange- et World Cup with a 31-run Blue coloured clothing for victory in a high-scoring group the World Cup game against match to boost their semi-final England, nobody actually prospects on Sunday. knows where the use of the Jonny Bairstow smashed a colour Orange was forced belligerent 111, Jason Roy re- upon the team management. turned from a hamstring inju- And nobody even knows ry to make 66 and Ben Stokes who took the call to have a (79) provided the late burst in second jersey, apart from the England’s commanding 337-7 customary Blue, whether it after electing to bat on an Edg- was the COA or top BCCI of- baston featherbed. ficials? Then again, while al- Rohit Sharma smashed his most everyone seems to have third hundred of the tourna- an opinion about the team ment and Virat Kohli his fifth colours, former India captain successive half-century but In- turned commentator Sunil dia did not get another signifi- Gavaskar has an altogether cant partnership and finished different take on the subject. on 306-5. “I would like to know, England leapfrog Pakistan whether it was the ICC that to fourth place with 10 points asked the Indian team to from eight games, while India wear a different colour be- remain second on 11 from sev- cause England too wear Blue en matches. or whether the BCCI ordered “It’s been frustrating for a change in colours on its a little bit for the guys, we own,” he said. know how well we can play,” “Nobody seemed to have Bairstow said after collecting a problem when Bangladesh his man-of-the-match award. played South Africa or when “But today we were pret- Pakistan played South Africa ty good with bat, ball and in because all these teams wear the field. predominantly Green (dark “It was the closest to a com- and light shades). If those plete performance we’ve had teams are allowed to wear in the competition but we also the colour of their choice, know we’ve got three must- then why should only the win games in this World Cup Indians be asked to change up next.” The hosts missed colours,” he reasoned. opener Roy particularly in Another thing that left the their back-to-back defeats by England’s Eoin Morgan celebrates with Jonny Bairstow and teammates after they beat India in the crucial World Cup group stage match at Edgbaston on Sunday. (REUTERS) Indian Test legend stumped Sri Lanka and Australia which on the morning of the match had jeopardised their semi- stitute fielder Ravindra Jadeja SCOREBOARD half-century but once again was the scrapping of a func- final prospects. in the deep to send back Roy. fell short of a hundred, slicing STANDINGS tion, that too without notice, The 28-year-old made an Bairstow brought up his ENGLAND INDIA Liam Plunkett (3-55) to back- TEAM P W L NRR PTS for which he was especially instant impact on his return, eighth ODI century off 90 balls, J. Roy c sub (Jadeja) b Yadav 66 KL Rahul c and b Woakes 0 ward point. invited by the BCCI. forging the tournament’s celebrating by dropping his J. Bairstow c Pant b Shami 111 R. Sharma c Buttler b Woakes 102 Rohit could not be denied AUSTRALIA 8 7 1 +1.000 14 J. Root c Pandya b Shami 44 V. Kohli c sub (Vince) b Plunkett 66 INDIA 7 5 1 +0.854 11 “I was not supposed to be highest opening stand with helmet, stretching out his arms E. Morgan c Jadhav b Shami 1 R. Pant c Wood b Plunkett 32 his 25th ODI century but he here in Birmingham for this Bairstow and both survived and soaking in the applause. B. Stokes c sub (Jadeja) b Bumrah 79 H. Pandya c sub (Vince) b Plunkett 45 fell to Woakes after making 102 NEW ZEALAND 8 5 2 +0.572 11 game. But I came here be- some torrid moments before Mohammed Shami (5-69) J. Buttler c and b Shami 20 MS Dhoni not out 42 which included 15 boundaries. ENGLAND 8 5 3 +1.000 10 C. Woakes c Sharma b Shami 7 K. Jadhav not out 12 PAKISTAN 8 4 3 -0.792 9 cause the BCCI had asked me tearing into the Indian attack returned to end Bairstow’s L. Plunkett not out 1 Extras: (lb1, w6) 7 Rishabh Pant made 32 to be present here for a small during their 160-run stand. 109-ball blitz which included J. Archer not out 0 TOTAL: (For 5 wickets, 50 overs) 306 in his World Cup debut and BANGLADESH 7 3 3 -0.133 7 function before the game Bairstow nearly deflected a six sixes and 10 boundaries. Extras: (b2, lb2, w4) 8 Did not bat: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya chipped in SRI LANKA 7 2 3 -1.186 6 wherein I was to present the couple of inside edges on to the India managed to stem TOTAL: (For 7 wickets, 50 overs) 337 Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah. with a 45-run cameo but Ma- SOUTH AFRICA 8 2 5 -0.080 3 Did not bat: Adil Rashid, Mark Wood Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Rahul), 2-146 (Kohli), 3-198 new team jersey to the In- stump and Roy got a caught- the boundary flow in the 30- Fall of wickets: 1-160 (Roy), 2-205 (Bairstow), 3-207 (Sharma), 4-226 (Pant), 5-267 (Pandya) hendra Singh Dhoni, who WEST INDIES 7 1 5 -0.320 3 dian captain Virat Kohli. But behind reprieve on 21 when he 40 over period, when they (Morgan), 4-277 (Root), 5-310 (Buttler), 6-319 Bowling: Woakes 10-3-58-2, Archer 10-0-45-0, made 42 not out, failed to do AFGHANISTAN 8 0 8 -1.418 0 then, when and why that was gloved Hardik Pandya. conceded only 43 runs while (Woakes), 7-336 (Stokes). Plunkett 10-0-55-3 (4w), Wood 10-0-73-0 (1w), justice to his reputation as a Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals. cancelled at the last minute, I The umpire, however, de- claiming two wickets. Bowling: Shami 10-1-69-5 (1w), Bumrah 10-1-44-1, Rashid 6-0-40-0 (1w), Stokes 4-0-34-0. ‘finisher’. Chahal 10-0-88-0 (2w), Pandya 10-0-60-0 (1w), Yadav Result: England won by 31 runs have no idea,” said Gavaskar. clared it wide and the Indians Stokes clobbered three 10-0-72-1. Toss: England. “Every team has lost a from it and move forward.” Probably all the hue and deliberated for a while before sixes and six boundaries in his game or two here and there. Asked about their slow finish cry back home over the new deciding against reviewing blistering knock before Jasprit three maiden overs, catching Jofra Archer. No-one likes to lose but we with Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav Orange coloured clothing the decision in front of an Bumrah dismissed him in the the scoreless KL Rahul off his Rohit went on to stitch have to take it in our stride,” in the middle, Kohli said, “It gave the BCCI a cold feet anxious crowd of predomi- final over. own bowling in his second. a 138-run partnership with Kohli said. was just not coming off. Eng- forcing it to cancel the pro- nantly India fans. India, clad in their away India could have been in Kohli, the duo frustrating the “We have to accept it. We land were bowling good areas. gramme. That, however, left England reached the 150 orange-and-blue jerseys, wob- a deeper crisis but Root, who English attack with their risk- are still playing good cricket. It was not easy get to bounda- Gavaskar stumped. mark in the 21st over and it bled early in their chase. made 44 with the bat, spilled free accumulation. The mood is the same in the ries. We will have to sit down took a stunning catch by sub- Chris Woakes began with Rohit, then on four, at slip off Kohli duly brought up his changing room. We will learn and assess.”

WIMBLEDON: THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Teenager Cori Gauff set for ‘dream’ debut against idol Venus Williams

REUTERS idea she would receive a wild- “She’s so cool. She’s a great a nice girl, works really hard. I LONDON card into the qualifying tour- girl. I love her dad. They’re think she’s got a wonderful fu- nament and was preoccupied just really cool people,” Wil- ture ahead of her.” Gauff, who OF all the matches spread with schoolwork. liams said on Saturday. won the French Open junior across the All England Club After winning her third “It’s a great moment for her title aged 14, is coached by her when Wimbledon begins on qualifying match to book her Old & New and for Venus. She’s playing father Corey who once played Monday none is more in- place in the draw, she revealed against a player that actually college basketball for Georgia triguing than the one sched- that her first memory of watch- Venus Williams, at 39, is the reminds me of Venus. I think State. Her mother Candi was a uled for late afternoon on ing tennis on television was of oldest woman in the singles I might, might watch. I always college gymnast. Court One between five-times Serena and Venus Williams while fellow American Cori get nervous watching Venus.” “I feel blessed because my champion Venus Williams who had won 10 Grand Slam Gauff, at 15, is the youngest Swiss great Roger Federer, parents never put limitations and Cori Gauff. titles before she was born. ever to come through the whose management company on my goals,” Gauff said at Williams, at 39, is the Now ‘Coco’ as she is qualifying tournament. Team 8 also looks after Gauff, Roehampton this week. oldest woman in the singles known will play against her is excited. “My parents always told while fellow American Gauff, idol in front of a packed show- “I’m super happy for her. me to shoot as high as I want- at 15, is the youngest ever to court crowd in a clash of the – I love my draw. Playing one I saw the last couple of games ed to.” Venus could be excused come through the qualifying generations. of the greatest players of all when she qualified. Obvious- for feeling her age a little as tournament. The level-headed teenager time is a dream – I’m excited ly everybody was waiting to she walks out to face a player Gauff describes the draw was taking it all in her stride Cori Gauff of the US gestures as she arrives for a practice session at to see how I do.” Even 23- see what the draw was going 24 years her junior but Gauff as “a dream” and she might though and if there were nerves the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. (REUTERS) time Grand Slam champion to be like. I think that’s fasci- does not regard her as old. well wake up on Monday as she practised at the week- Serena, who usually gets too nating, that she plays Venus “I don’t think of Venus morning pinching herself, as end, she was hiding them well. going to play one of them,” “Many people have been nervous watching sister Ve- now,” he said. as old – she’s still killing the this time last week she had no “I kind of felt like I was Gauff said. like ‘do you like your draw?’ nus, is intrigued. “It’s a great story. Coco is game right now,” she said. 14 Monday, July 1, 2019 Sports Football fans flock to Qatar 2022 exhibition in Sao Paulo SC.QA the SC’s Volunteer Programme, DOHA which attracted more than 250,000 expressions of interest THOUSANDS of people vis- last year, including 148 people ited the Qatar @roadto2022 based in Brazil. Exhibition in Sao Paulo to find One of the volunteers, Bas- out more about the next FIFA san Hamoudi Assani, said he World Cup host nation. was delighted to support the The installation, at JK Igu- delivery of the exhibition, which atemi Mall, was organised by ran from 14-24 June. the Supreme Committee for “It’s been very interesting Delivery & Legacy (SC) and to learn about the World Cup, Qatar Football Association along with the story and history (QFA) – and coincided with of Qatar,” said Assani. “I’m sure Qatar’s participation in the they will host a fantastic tour- Copa America for the first time. nament in 2022.” Almost 10,000 people Al Khater thanked the vol- visited the exhibition, which Fans at the Qatar @roadto2022 Exhibition at the JK Iguatemi Mall in Sao Paulo, Brazil. unteers for their hard work dur- featured FIFA World Cup™ ing the exhibition. memorabilia, crowdsourced joins Xavi Hernandez, Samuel very popular and have attracted people who will be interested in to Qatar and enjoy our famous a new set of fans. We are sure “The volunteers did an photographs, models of the Eto’o and Mohamed Sadoon al more than 125,000 followers in traveling to our country for the hospitality when we host the many of them will feel inspired outstanding job. They were eight Qatar 2022 stadiums and Kuwari as an SC ambassador. just two weeks. World Cup in 2022. first World Cup in our region.” to visit our country when we all hard working and enthu- details about Qatar’s Asian Cup The SC also launched Span- Nasser al Khater, FIFA “It was a delight to meet so Mansoor al Ansari, QFA proudly host the biggest foot- siastic – and it was a joy for victory. In addition, the SC an- ish social media accounts on World Cup Qatar LLC Chief many passionate football fans General Secretary, said: “We ball event in the world in 2022.” our team to work alongside nounced Brazilian legend Cafu Facebook (Road to 2022 Es- Executive Officer, said: “Qatar’s and give them a glimpse of what were delighted to collaborate The exhibition was sup- them. We’re very proud that as its latest ambassador dur- panol) and Instagram (@road- participation in the Copa Amer- our tournament will be like in with the SC on this project and ported by eight volunteers who our worldwide callout for vol- ing the exhibition run. Twice a to2022es) during the exhibi- ica provided the perfect op- just over three years’ time. We share details of the next FIFA live in Sao Paulo. All the volun- unteers last year helped the FIFA World Cup winner, Cafu tion. The accounts are proving portunity for us to engage with hope many of them will travel World Cup host nation with teers had signed up to support delivery of this event.” Verstappen lays down marker as young guns lead the way

AFP lighted a vast and raucous clear, at the moment,” said Winner Maverick Vinales (centre), Marc Marquez (left) and Fabio Quarta- Austrian GP SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA ‘Orange Army’ of Dutch fans, Binotto. raro after the MotoGP Race on the Assen TT circuit on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) said the incident was merely “The regulation is caus- MAX Verstappen laid down “hard racing” and that if he ing a collision, or forcing a marker for the future on were penalised there would a car off track. I think both Vinales wins Dutch MotoGP Sunday and sparked a new be “no point in F1 – and we situations were there and we controversy when he pushed should all go and stay at trust the work of the stew- AFP soon pulling clear for his sixth Charles Leclerc aside to win home.” ards.” ASSEN, NETHERLANDS career MotoGP win in his 80th ‘the battle of the young guns’ The Dutchman was lent Red Bull team boss Chris- race. at the Austrian Grand Prix. support from Ferrari’s four- tian Horner took a different MAVERICK Vinales cruised The mustachioed Vinales, The two 21-year-olds had time champion Sebastian view ahead of the hearing. to his first win of the season at who crossed the line almost five started from the front of the Vettel, who finished fourth. “Max has got the oppor- the Dutch MotoGP in Assen on seconds clear of Marquez, told grid, Verstappen for Red Leclerc said he would let tunity - he’s fully alongside, Sunday, comfortably seeing off BT Sport: “This is honestly one Bull and Leclerc for Ferrari, the stewards decide, but he fully up the inside and, at world champion Marc Marquez of the tracks I like most in the forming the youngest front felt it was “pretty clear”. that point, Max can’t get out who extended his lead at the top calender. I want to congratulate row in Formula One history. “I was on the outside, just of the way. of the championship table. my team, they did a great job. Monegasque driver like the lap before, when he “Lecler has to concede Yamaha’s 24-year-old rider I’m living my dream, it’s been Leclerc converted his pole left the space for a car width the corner at some point. It’s took control at the ‘Cathedral of such a long time since my last position into a comfortable on the exit of the corner, but clean. He’s right there. Ob- Speed’ with a dozen laps to go, victory!” lead, but his tyre degrada- he didn’t on the other lap. viously, he came in aggres- tion in the closing laps of the “So, we touched and I sively, but what are you sup- race left him vulnerable to had to go wide. Obviously, posed to do? a late attack from his Dutch I didn’t have any chance to “If they take this victory Pakistan bag Asian Team Snooker in Doha rival. pass back. So, it’s a shame.” away from Max here, in my It climaxed on lap 69 Ferrari team chief Mattia view it would be stealing when Verstappen swooped to Binotto, whose team lost out from Formula One,” he said. pass on the inside of Leclerc after a stewards’ investiga- The Dutch man’s win at Turn Three and forced tion into an incident at the brought an end to Mercedes’ him wide and off the track as Canadian Grand Prix where record unbeaten start to the took the lead – a move that Vettel was penalised for re- season and broke the Silver was called into question im- joining the race in a danger- Arrows’ stronghold after ten mediately as the stewards ous fashion, said he was con- straight wins overall. launched an investigation. fident the stewards would It also showed that one The hearing to decide the rule for the Italian team. week on from the dreary pro- outcome of the investigation That would give Leclerc cession at the French Grand Pakistan won the Asian Team Snooker Championship 2019, which and the result of the race did his maiden Grand Prix victo- Prix, Formula One remains concluded in Doha on Saturday, defeating India 3-2 in the final. not begin until 6:00pm local ry, but in the most frustrat- a sport that can produce Babar Masih and Zulfiqar Qadir of Team Pakistan-2 defeated Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of Aston Martin Red Bull time, around 90 minutes af- ing of circumstances. a thrilling spectacle in the India’sTeam-1 comprising Pankaj Advani, Laxman Rawat and Racing lifts the trophy after wining the 2019 Austrian Formula One GP ter the race finished. “It’s been a fantastic fight right conditions and at the Aditya Mehta to claim the winners’ trophy. at the Red Bull Ring circuit in Spielberg, Austria on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) Verstappen, who had de- on the track, but the rules are right circuit. Suarez devastated as shootout miss Madagascar beat Nigeria to top sees Uruguay crash out of Copa group in Cup of Nations shock

REUTERS South America.” REUTERS SALVADOR, BRAZIL Uruguay dominated the ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT play during the game but LUIS Suarez broke down in Cavani, Giorgian de Arras- MADAGASCAR pulled off one tears after his shootout miss caeta and then Suarez all had of the great shocks of the Africa saw Uruguay dumped out of goals chalked off for offside Cup of Nations finals when they the Copa America by unfan- which were each verified by upset Nigeria 2-0 on Sunday to cied Peru on Saturday, the VAR checks. finish top of Group B and ad- 15 times champions losing They became the third vance to the knockout stages. 5-4 on penalties after hav- team in this tournament to A horrific defensive mistake ing three goals ruled out in a lose a quarter-final tie on pen- and a wicked deflection from scoreless draw. alties after a goalless draw af- a free kick allowed the Indian Suarez spurned the first ter Paraguay were beaten by Ocean islanders, making their penalty of the shootout, his Brazil and Chile beat Colom- tournament debut, to finish effort bouncing off the chest bia on spot-kicks. There is no unbeaten ahead of both Nigeria of Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gal- extra time in Copa America and Guinea in the standings. Madagascar’s players rejoice after winning their 2019 Africa Cup of lese, to complete a frustrating quarter-finals in the event of a Lalaina Nomenjanahary Nations Group B match against Nigeria at the Alexandria Stadium evening for Uruguay’s all-time draw, although 30 minutes will took advantage of sloppy de- on Sunday. (AFP) top scorer, who also had a goal be added on in the semi-finals fending by Leon Balogun to ruled out for offside. and final if necessary. open the scoring in the 13th confidence into the Malagasy, Bakary Gassama. Every other player convert- Uruguay defender Diego minute and Carolus Andriama- a motley collection of play- Nigeria brought on Wilfred ed their spot kicks and Edison Godin lamented his side’s ina- hitsinoro netted the again eight ers from the lower leagues in Ndidi to try to inspire a second- Flores sealed Peru’s place in bility to convert their chances. minutes into the second half. France as well as clubs in Bel- half comeback but he was cul- the last four by blasting past “We were just missing a Nigeria, one of the five Af- gium, Bulgaria and the United pable for the second goal. Fernando Muslera. goal, we kept looking for it but rican teams at last year’s World States, but they rode their luck First he gave away a free- Suarez, who rushed back it didn’t come and if we had Cup, had won their opening two towards the end of the first half kick on the edge of the area and to full fitness after undergoing scored it would have been a matches but looked flat and as Nigeria sought an equaliser. then, as he jumped in the wall, knee surgery in May in order to different game,” he said. proved unable to respond after Ahmed Musa had the best deflected the 53rd-minute effort make it for the Copa, covered Uruguay’s Luis Suarez (bottom right) whose penalty was stopped by “We played well, but unfor- going behind in their third and chance for the Super Eagles, from Andriamahitsinoro. The his face with his shirt and was Peru’s goalkeeper Pedro Gallese reacts next to teammates Edinson Ca- tunately we’ve been knocked face extensive soul searching unmarked for a first-time finish ball took a wicked loop off Ndi- consoled by team mates after vani and Giovanni Gonzalez during the penalty shoot-out of their Copa out. We couldn’t score and after an embarrassing setback. at the back post in the 31st min- di’s body before falling into the the shootout defeat. America quarter-final match at the Fonte Nova Arena on Saturday.(AFP) they struck their penalties bet- Nomenjanahary reacted ute, but he took a touch, giving net. Madagascar, ranked 108th “Luis was very sad, he ter than we did.” quickly to intercept a pass back- Madagascar goalkeeper Melvin in world football, finished on ended up missing in a decisive have to accept that we are out.” speechless,” said striker Paolo Uruguay won the Copa wards from John Ogu to Balo- Adrien the opportunity to storm seven points to six for second- moment but that’s football and Peru will face neighbours Guerrero after scoring in the America for a record 15th time gun, who inexplicably backed down on him and put him off placed Nigeria. life,” Edinson Cavani told re- Chile in the last four, with shootout. in 2011 but they have undera- away from the ball on the edge his shot. Guinea’s four points in third porters. tournament hosts Brazil meet- “People said before Uru- chieved in their last three ap- of the Nigeria penalty box, al- Adrien might have con- place should be enough to see “Sometimes you win, some- ing arch rivals Argentina in the guay were the favourites but pearances, losing to Chile in most inviting the Malagasy ceded a penalty with his chal- them also advance to the last 16 times you lose. We have won other semi-final clash. being favourites means noth- the last eight in 2015 and exit- striker to steal it away. lenge but Nigeria’s protests but Burundi, in last place with- the Copa before but today we “I am very proud. I am ing in football, especially in ing in the group stage in 2016. The early goal injected some were waved away by referee out any points, are eliminated. Sports Monday, July 1, 2019 15 ABDELRASOUL, MAHMOUD SUFFER LOSS Qatar tennis teams to train abroad

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Qatari delegation to DOHA France is headed by Ahmed Bati and includes Abdulaziz THE players of Qatar national al Muftah, Faisal al Khelaifi, juniors and grassroots tennis Ghanim al Sulaiti, Hassan teams left here on Sunday for Wali, Nasser al Khelaifi, Belgium and France to begin Nasser al Yafei, Jassim al their preparations for the new Thani and coach Lotfi al season under the summer Marnaqui. training programme prepared Khalid al Khelaifi, Board by the Qatar Tennis, Squash Member of the federation and and Badminton Federation. chairman of national teams’ During their training committee, said that the train- camp, the Qatari players will ing camps aim at preparing play some friendly matches the Qatari players for the up- against players from other na- coming sport season and in- tionalities, improve their fit- ternational tournaments. ness and skill levels. “When preparing for any The Qatari under-10 boys training camp, the federation team, under-12 and under-16 takes the needs of each age girls teams will hold their group into consideration,” training camp in Kim Clijsters said Khelaifi, while stressing Academy in Bree, Belgium for A Qatari tennis player in action in Doha. that Mouratoglou and Kim two weeks. Clijsters Tennis Academes Qatar’s second team of Tamer Abdelrasoul and Assam Mahmoud lost their second Pool E match at the The Qatari delegation to san and Ahmed Saeed in addi- in Nice, France from June 30 are classified among the best FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships to Brazilians in straight sets on Sunday. In Hamburg, Germany, Belgium includes Safiya al tion the administrator Salwa to July 26. in the world. He also reaf- debutants Abdelrasoul and Mahmoud played the first set better but were outclassed in the second during Thani, Tamim Fakhro, Nawaf al Hajri. The Qatari players will also firmed that the federation their 16-21, 8-21 defeat in 33 minutes. With this loss, they are at the bottom of the pool, which is led by al Mohannadi, Amna Ho- The Qatari under-12 and participate in some interna- is keen to provide the Qa- Cerutti and Fiho with two wins. Fifth seeds Ilya Leshukov and Konstantin Semenov from Russia and Billy moud and Ghanim al Ghanim under-14 boys team will un- tional tournaments in France tari players with all possible Allen and Stafford Slick from the US have one win each after the second round. While the top three will and will be accompanied by dergo their training camp in to bring together players from means of support to reach advance to the knock-out stage, while the fourth team will bow out after the group play. the coaches Al Mazri bin Has- Mouratoglou Tennis Academy different tennis schools. their goals. Holder Kerber wary Djokovic, Federer & Nadal of Serena threat AFP all ready to rule again LONDON THERE are seven Grand Slam winners in defending champi- AFP on Angelique Kerber’s quarter LONDON of the draw at Wimbledon this year but the German admits NOVAK Djokovic, Roger she is only conscious of one Federer and Rafael Nadal are particular minefield - Serena set to tighten their private Williams. stranglehold on Wimbledon as Kerber won her third career rivals struggle to keep afloat major at the All England Club Defending champion Angelique while bidding to dethrone the last year to add to her triumphs Kerber of Germany. sport’s A-list stars. at the 2016 Australian and US World number one Djoko- Opens. Garros winner Ashleigh Barty, vic is the defending champion Williams was her victim in 2017 Wimbledon champion and chasing a fifth title at the the 2018 final as she avenged Garbine Muguruza as well as All England Club. her loss to the 23-time major 2004 US Open and 2009 win- Federer, promoted to sec- winning American in the final ner Svetlana Kuznetsova. ond seed, can win a ninth crown two years earlier. It’s enough to put even an while two-time champion Nad- “I don’t know everyone who experienced player such as Ker- al is seeking to complete a rare is in my draw, I just know Sere- ber under pressure, especially back-to-back Roland Garros- Novak Djokovic (left), Roger Federer (center) and Tomas Berdych during a na is there. Heard it all the time when it comes after a roller- Wimbledon double. training session at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, already,” said the 31-year-old coaster career at the Slams Twelve months ago, Djoko- London, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) German on Sunday. which has often seen her flat- vic arrived at Wimbledon with “Serena is one of the best ter to deceive when defending his career threatening to spiral gery, being unable to have con- the world rankings, have yet to players in the world. She’s a a title. into decline. sistency with results, this was a WIMBLEDON BEGINS TODAY get past the last 16 on Wimble- champion. To see how she is Her defence of her Austral- Unable to shake off the ef- huge springboard for me, the don’s grass. still competing and trying to ian Open in 2017 ended in the fects of right elbow surgery, win at Wimbledon last year,” Federer starts on Tuesday you arrive here without play- Kei Nishikori, the world coming back, trying to play fourth round while her attempt the Serb was ranked at 21, said Djokovic, who will take a against South Africa’s Lloyd ing much on this surface,” said number seven, was a quarter- her best tennis, she’s one of to defend the US Open crown his lowest position for over a 10-2 career record over Philipp Harris, who is making his Wim- Nadal, who starts his campaign finalist in 2018 while eighth- the toughest opponents to later that year was over in a decade. Kohlschreiber into their first- bledon debut. against Japan’s world number ranked Kevin Anderson, seeded beat still. flash, Naomi Osaka applying But two weeks later, Djoko- round clash on Monday. Nadal, meanwhile, arrives 258 Yuichi Sugita. fourth this year, was runner-up “Also with her experience, the knockout blow in the first vic had captured the 2018 title Federer, chasing a 21st in London on the back of a 12th After that looms a possible 12 months ago. how she tries to play always her round. to add to his 2011, 2014 and major, first played Wimble- Roland Garros title. titanic clash with Nick Kyrgios, Anderson saved a match best tennis. Of course, young At Roland Garros this year, 2015 wins, becoming the low- don in 1999. His 18th career major also who shocked him in 2014, in point to beat Federer in the players are coming, but for me her hopes of completing the est-seeded player to take the Pushing 38, he would be meant he moved within two the second round. quarter-finals. she is one of the best ones.” career Grand Slam were also Wimbledon trophy since Andre the oldest ever Grand Slam Slams of Federer’s all-time It’s been 17 years since His challenge to Djokovic Fifth-ranked Kerber will dashed at the first hurdle when Agassi in 1992. champion if he were to lift a mark for the first time. anybody not named Djokovic, in the final, however, was com- have plenty of challenges before Kerber fell to Russian teenager Since then, he has been re- ninth title. The Spaniard, ranked two Federer, Nadal or Andy Murray promised by playing a six-hour she even contemplates facing Anastasia Potapova. juvenated, going on to claim but – much to his irritation – captured the Wimbledon title. 36-minute semi-final to beat seven-time champion Williams Happily for Kerber, she has a third US Open and seventh Close to landmark seeded three was champion in That long-distant honour went John Isner. who she can’t meet before the not lost in the first round at Australian Open title. The Swiss star is also just five 2008 and 2010. to Lleyton Hewitt in 2002. It was the second longest last 16. Wimbledon since 2011. “Wim- The only blip was a rain- wins from becoming the first He is now trying to join The problem for the chas- match in the history of Wim- Amongst potential third bledon is more like mentally, hit semi-final exit to Dominic man to register 100 victories Bjorn Borg by achieving the ing pack in 2019 is their re- bledon and decided by a 26-24 round opponents are five-time also you have the experience Thiem at Roland Garros, a loss at the same Slam. Roland Garros-Wimbledon cord at the tournament as final set. major winner Maria Sharapo- of playing a lot of matches on which ended his attempt to be- But Federer is quick to double for the third time. well as various frailties in There will be no repeat of va, the 2004 Wimbledon cham- grass, which is completely dif- come just the second man to praise the influence of Djoko- “I won here in 2010 after a body and spirit. such lung-busting epics this pion, and 2011 US Open winner ferent to the other surfaces,” hold all four Slams at the same vic and Nadal -- between them, very, very tough first couple of Thiem, Alexander Zverev year as Wimbledon has intro- Samantha Stosur. said Kerber, who made the final time twice. the trio have won 53 of the last rounds. Sometimes that helps, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who duced a final set tiebreaker – at Also in her section are new in Eastbourne on Saturday, los- “Coming off from the sur- 64 Slams. especially in this event, that occupy the next three spots in 12-12 – for the first time. world number one and Roland ing to Karolina Pliskova. Lanka to meet WI today, hang on to slim semis hopes

AFP sometimes they couldn’t,” Looking to the future find the winning ways and find DURHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) Karunaratne told reporters on West Indies, after having been the winning formula going for- Sunday. knocked out of contention for ward; it’s important for us to SRI Lanka captain Dimuth “I think we had a good a semi-final spot, are already play this game as hard as pos- Karunaratne is refusing to chance. Still we have a chance, I looking ahead to the future sible. We want to create that give up on his team’s World think, but we have to win these with a young core coming to winning culture, it has to start Cup hopes ahead of Monday’s two games and wait to see what the fore, head coach Floyd from somewhere. must-win clash against the will happen in the other games. Reifer said on Sunday. Despite a disappointing West Indies. “Only we can control the West Indies have not won a campaign in England and Karunaratne’s side no matches we are going to play, single game at the tournament Wales, Reifer said West In- longer have control of their the two matches, so we are try- since beating Pakistan in their dies cricket had a bright fu- World Cup fate after losing to ing to give our best and try to opening match and were ruled ture after a number of young- already-eliminated South Af- win these two matches and, out of making the top four af- sters staked their claim at the rica on Friday. hopefully, if we have a chance, ter a 125-run loss to India last tournament to be permanent A victory in Durham we definitely can be in the top week left them ninth in the fixtures in the one-day inter- against the West Indies, who four teams.” standings. national squad. are also about to head home, Sri Lanka’s World Cup The Caribbean side suffered “The future of our cricket is could keep 1996 champions Sri campaign has been under- narrow defeats to Australia and good,” Reifer added. “We have Lanka in with a slender chance mined by poor batting, with New Zealand in the group stage a lot of young guys here. (Shai) of making the semi-finals of the their surprise win over hosts and Reifer said the squad have Hope, (Nicholas) Pooran, 10-team tournament going into England largely achieved due had frank discussions on their (Shimron) Hetmyer, Oshane their last match against India. to fine bowling. performances so far, with an Thomas. Sheldon Cottrell had They will need help from Karunaratne and Kusal eye on finishing strongly with a very good World Cup. other results, but Karunaratne Perera have both made half- South Africa’s Hashim Amla shakes hands with Sri lankan players after winning the Cricket World Cup two more games to go. “We have young John is confident his team’s batsmen centuries, but no Sri Lankan match at Chester-Le-Street, England, on Friday. (REUTERS) “Yes, we’re out of the Campbell, he was injured are ready to power them to a has reached three figures yet. World Cup but there is still a from early. So our future is strong finish in their last two “I think the batting is the matches, so we couldn’t get a with the good sides, you defi- the temptation to bring in an lot of cricket to play after the good. I’m confident in these group games. main collapse, you know. hundred, only a couple of 50s nitely got to have a good bat- extra batsmen after Nuwan World Cup,” Reifer told report- youngsters that going forward “We can’t control the other We couldn’t get a hundred,” in our team, so that is the only ting line-up and you have to Pradeep suffered chickenpox, ers ahead of Monday’s match we can bring West Indies games, you know. Sometimes Karunaratne said. major thing. put runs on the board.” calling up bowler Kasun Raji- against Sri Lanka. cricket back to where it be- they were playing really well, “We played like six, five “If you want to compete Karunaratne has resisted tha instead. “It’s important for us to... longs at the top.” 16 Monday, July 1, 2019 The Last Word

QATARI ARMED FORCES CONCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN KHAAN QUEST 2019 EXERCISE

The Qatari Armed Forces concluded participation in the Khaan Quest 2019 military exercise, which lasted for 15 days in Mongolia. The exercise, which saw the presence of 47 countries, was one of the important military drills aimed at qualifying officers and personnel for peacekeeping operations. Minister of Defence of Mongolia Nyamaagiin Enkhbold, Military Police Commander Brigadier General HE Mohammad Meshi al Ahbabi, Chairman of the cooperation committee Brigadier General HE Mohammad Hassan al Thawadi, and a number of senior officers and guests from brotherly and friendly countries attended the closing ceremony. On the sidelines of the closing ceremony, Ahbabi met with Enkhbold and Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces Major General Ayush Ganbat. They discussed the cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries. (QNA) HBKU Press-translated book Qatar Museums’ Artist in Residence wins international awards expo from July 16 ‘The Light of Hope’ bags the IBA 2019 and honourable mention at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2019

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and Special Project Manager at El Khatib, who has also French artist behind the book’s DOHA HBKU Press. published two books in the My concept art, was instrumental “We are also excited about Smart Family series and has two in depicting the powerful text HAMAD Bin Khalifa University the book’s recent win in the 2019 additional books in the works through evocative illustrations. (HBKU) Press’s newly-released International Book Awards with HBKU Press, recognises He said, “I wanted a special children’s book ‘The Light of which will ensure an increased the publishing house’s unique artistic direction for this pro- Hope’ was named winner in readership internationally. The ability to bring to life an author’s ject to give it a cinematic feel the 2019 International Book Light of Hope is a book that of- vision from conceptualisation to in order to kindle the illustra- Awards (IBA) in the category of fers an important message of the final production process. tion’s strong emotions and al- Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit. hope to children and is thus de- El Khatib said, “HBKU Press low readers to live vicariously The book, originally pub- serving of all the attention it has was very instrumental in help- through the story and its main lished in Arabic by HBKU Press and will receive,” Ismail said. ing this book come to life. I con- character, Alma. under the title ‘Kandil Almain’ The Light of Hope follows templated producing the story’s “The Light of Hope was my in late 2018, was written by cele- the story of Alma, a young girl difficulties in life, but that they concept in many different ways. first cooperation with HBKU brated children’s author Basma on her way home in a dark for- can and must overcome them. Working closely with their team Press and I’m delighted to help El Khatib. est. Alma faces many obstacles “I wanted to bring back the of professionals helped me ma- create meaningful books for THE Fire Station will open the The Fire Station Artist in In addition to the 2019 IBA on the way, symbolising life’s idea of a journey in children’s terialise it into a beautifully il- children, in Arabic and English. latest edition of its Artist in Res- Residence programme began win, The Light of Hope received difficulties, but overcomes them literature. I wanted to show lustrated children’s book. It is so important for any art- idence exhibition titled ‘Infinite in September 2015. During the an Honorable Mention in the through strength, perseverance children the necessity and pos- “I was especially thrilled ist to be surrounded by people Dimensions’ to the public from residency, resident artists take 2019 Purple Dragonfly Book and the help of friends. sibility of overcoming obstacles when HBKU Press decided to who trust him and believe in his July 16 to September 1. their passion to the next level. Awards in the category of Spir- The author emphasised the through a journey that both translate the book into Eng- artistic experience and advice, The exhibition marks the They move into one of the stu- itual/Religious as well. importance of the book’s mes- teaches and inspires.” lish. This allowed my book to which was my experience with end of a highly successful sea- dios, collaborate with fellow “The translation of this sage to all children, but espe- International recognition, reach more readers and a wid- the HBKU Press team.” son of the Artist in Residence creatives and develop their own book is important in emphasis- cially young girls. such as the 2019 IBA win of The er global audience. I am grate- The Light of Hope is per- Programme – an annual ini- technique. They meet curators, ing cross-cultural communica- “I wrote this book as a mes- Light of Hope, exemplifies how ful to HBKU Press in helping fect for children aged four to tiative that nurtures benefit from weekly tion in children’s literature and sage to my daughters and to HBKU Press’s translated works elevate my voice and my pro- nine and can be found on Ama- creative talent from mentoring sessions helps to promote the book’s young girls around the world,” bridge gaps and provide bilat- ject through the translation of zon Kindle and in bookstores across the country. and meet arts pro- message to a larger audience,” El Khatib said, “to let them eral understanding and unity my book.” across Qatar in both English Curated by Dr fessionals from all said Rima Ismail, Outreach know they will go through many through literature. Bilal Bassal, Lebanese- and Arabic. Bahaa Abudaya and over the world, rep- Saida al Khulaifi, resenting Qatar in this year’s exhibi- the international tion will study and cultural community. explore the question The talented art- conceptualism in ar- ists that are show- Summer in Qatar announces winners of 1st raffle draw tistic practices. casing their works The artists as part of the 2018- THE first of the three raffle in this year’s summer fun every QR200 spent and drop during their nine- 2019 Artist in Resi- draws of Summer in Qatar (SiQ) include Doha Festival City, the voucher(s) in the Summer in month residency dence programme was held at Lagoona Mall re- Mall of Qatar, Lagoona Mall, Qatar raffle box. were invited to ex- are: Abdulla al Ku- cently, with nine winners taking Landmark Mall, Gulf Mall, Shoppers need to register periment and explore new ideas wari (Qatar), Alaa Bata (Jor- away QR400,000 in cash prizes. Tawar Mall, Al Khor Mall, only once, after that, they just and media to understand more dan), Eman Makki (Egypt), The amount won and Hyatt Plaza, The Mall and Al have to show receipts of QR200 about the meaning of concep- Faisal Alhajri (Qatar), Fed- voucher numbers: QR20,000 Mirqab Mall. or more at any of the 10 partner tual artworks, focusing on ideas erica Visani (Italy), Guillaume (010196, 007260, 009429, The second raffle draw will malls until August 16 to receive and meanings more than aes- Rousere (France), Hassan Ma- 008196, 106652), QR50,000 be held at Doha Festival City raffle vouchers. thetics. nasrah (Jordan), Jesse Payne (138330, 059922), QR100,000 Mall on July 26, while the final Running between June 4 Being presented in three (United States), Lolwa al Solaiti (074288, 000049). draw will take place at the Mall and August 16, SiQ is introduc- main sections - Tangible Spec- (Qatar), Maryam Alameri As part of the SiQ pro- of Qatar on August 16. ing a range of exciting experi- trums, The Edge of Thoughts (Qatar), Mohammed Faraj al gramme, for every QR200 spent Shoppers can enter the raf- ences, along with entertainment and Visual Sphere - the ex- Suwaidi (Qatar), Michael Per- at a participating mall, shop- fle draws in four easy steps: programmes featuring local, re- hibition will give visitors the rone (United States), Nayla al pers can enter raffle draws for keep the receipts after shopping gional and international artistes, opportunity to discover and Mulla (Qatar), Nourbano al He- a chance to win prizes, includ- at stores in the participating as well as edutainment, summer explore more about local con- jazi (Saudi Arabia), Rouda A al ing cash and cars worth QR2 malls, go to the SiQ info kiosk in and sports camps. This is in ad- temporary and conceptual art Khori (Qatar), Sara al Fadaaq million, with a McLaren as the the mall and show the receipts dition to the special promotions through the display of wide (Qatar), Sarah al Ansari (Qatar), Grand Prize. to register electronically in the on inbound travel, hospitality range of unusual artworks, art Shaikha al Hardan (Qatar) and The malls participating system, receive one voucher for and shopping. (TNN) The first of the three SiQ raffle draws was held at Lagoona Mall recently. practices and mediums. Sidra Zubairi (Pakistan). (TNN) MoFA’s DI celebrates graduation of 24 Qatari diplomats

QNA of 24 diplomats. of Qatari diplomats, high- generation, which will take contemporary world, adding lomatic Institute Dr Ab- important programmes- DOHA Addressing the new lighting the character of the responsibility of Qatari that good communication dulaziz bin Mohammed al the first is a founding pro- graduates, Secretary-Gen- their homeland and the diplomacy in the future. and active diplomacy have Horr said that DI’s man- gramme and provides an THE Diplomatic Institute eral of the Ministry of For- need for maintaining its Hammadi underscored led to significant gains for agement and training body overview of the diplomatic (DI) of the Ministry of For- eign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed identity, indicating that the importance of social di- Qatar at the Arab and inter- considers each trainee as a work, while the second ac- eign Affairs (MoFA) on Sun- bin Hassan al Hammadi this batch of graduates will plomacy through mastery of national levels. future ambassador project, companies the diplomat at day celebrated the graduation stressed the importance form the third diplomatic the art of communication in Director of the Dip- explaining that DI has two all stages of his work.