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PM GRACES DOHA INSTITUTE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES GRADUATION EVENT AMIR MEETS ITALIAN SENATE PRESIDENT Knowledge economy 5-hour is future economy: PM work during QNA Ramadan DOHA PRIME Minister and Minister MINISTER of Justice and of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- Acting Minister of State lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Thani witnessed the graduation Issa bin Saad al Jafali al ceremony of the third batch of Nuaimi issued a circular students from the Doha Insti- on Sunday defining the tute for Graduate Studies at St. working hours during the Regis Hotel on Sunday. holy month of Ramadan Delivering a speech on the for ministries, government The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met President of the Italian Senate Maria Elisa- occasion, the Prime Minister agencies and public bodies betta Casellati and her accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. said, “Education, higher edu- and institutions. On the oc- At the beginning of the meeting, the President of the Italian Senate congratulated the Amir on the cation and scientific research casion of the advent of the success of the 140th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union hosted by Doha in early constitute one of the most im- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser holy month of Ramadan April and praised its positive results and important decisions. During the meeting, they reviewed portant pillars of moderniza- bin Khalifa al Thani speaks at the graducation ceremony on Sunday. 1440H, the circular said, relations of friendship and cooperation between Qatar and Italy, in addition to discussing a num- tion in the developed countries the official working hours ber of regional and international issues of joint interest, especially the GCC crisis and its implica- and it is the cornerstone of their careers and to contribute growth. for civil employees will be tions for the security of the region. The Italian Senate President reaffirmed her country’s position on policy-making, planning and to public life.” “Modern history teaches us five hours a day from 9 am the importance of resolving the crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means. She also called for management of comprehen- The great transformation that economic growth without to 2 pm. (QNA) the lifting the blockade on Qatar and the mitigation of consequent violations of human rights. Casel- sive development, maximizing from the traditional economy human development is fleeting lati also praised the measures taken by Qatar on workers rights, which have been characterised the investment of available to the knowledge economy rep- with the disappearance of re- as a role model. The Amir thanked the Italian Senate president and Italy’s position in support of resources, ensuring the wel- resents a major revolution, the sources and has no real added resolving the Gulf crisis through dialogue. The meeting was attended by Shura Council Speaker HE fare of states and strengthen- PM added. value if it does not enable soci- Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. (QNA) ing their status at the regional The PM referred to the Amir ety and state institutions to be Ashghal issues and global levels. Wise poli- HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad able to build human beings.” tenders for four cies, if available, is also one of al Thani’s note on the impor- He said the knowledge contracts worth the most important channels tance of education, when the society requires different sci- QR100 million of cultural openness and in- Amir said: “The right of the citi- entific institutions to give in- teraction among cultures and zen is education, training and creasing attention to the role of AS part of its keenness to Qatar puts plans in place to peoples.” qualification for work and his scientific research. provide a suitable environ- He said, “The economy of duty is to do his work in the best The PM praised the im- ment for the growth of Qa- the future is the knowledge way, especially as the education portant role played by the aca- tari companies, the Public reduce work-related injuries economy, and the society of the sector focuses on building com- demic institutions in Qatar in Works Authority (Ashghal) future, is the society in which petent citizen to lead the devel- developing and modernising recently floated tenders QNA tions are carried out due to science and ethics become opment and renaissance in the the components of education, for four road improve- DOHA the importance the govern- the creative forces to achieve country. The state spares no ef- research and training process ment projects worth about ment attaches to ensure that cultural renaissance, and the fort to provide an environment in order to keep with new de- QR100 million. PAGE 2 QATAR has put comprehen- the regulations are met effec- survival of societies and their suitable for learning and crea- velopments in different disci- sive plans in place to reduce tively, and to ensure that the development and strength lies tivity, and work hard to create a plines and under the best aca- accidents, injuries and work- necessary protective meas- in their scientific and intel- real partnership between citizen demic standards worldwide. related diseases, Minister of ures are taken to prevent oc- lectual ability and to improve and the state.” The PM congratulated Administrative Development, cupational-related sickness or the behavior of individuals, The PM stressed the im- the students for their success, Labor and Social Affairs HE death. and develop their abilities to portance of the role of educa- which came only with great ef- Yousuf bin Mohamed al Oth- He said the ministry is understand and absorb differ- tion and higher education that forts and perseverance. man Fakhroo has said. carrying out a comprehensive ent sides of life at all levels in distinguishes development In a speech during the plan during the summer to order to be able to succeed in from attaining mere economic Continued on page 2 Ô opening of the Occupational ensure compliance with the Safety and Health Confer- implementation of preven- ence, Fakhroo said the Qatari tive measures and protection labour law includes provisions HE Yousuf bin Mohamed al Oth- against heat stress. ‘Qatar empowers stipulating the necessity of man Fakhroo. The measures include complying with the require- raising awareness, visits to the youth’ (PG 2 ) Al Wakrah Stadium to be ments of occupational safety ised by the MADLSA in coop- work sites and houses, in ad- and health at the workplace eration with the Ministry of dition to receiving complaints, inaugurated on May 16 and workers’ housing. The law Public Health and the Inter- identifying violations and tak- Grab our special Sudan protesters hail he newly-built Al Wakrah Stadium – a FIFA World Cup supplement with also gave adequate powers national Labor Organization ing necessary legal measures to inspectors to ensure those to celebrate the occupational against them. breakthrough in talks TQatar 2022 tournament venue – will be inaugurated today’s Qatar Tribune regulations are met. safety and health month. with army rulers (PG 10) next month when it hosts the 2019 Amir Cup final. Qatar The conference was organ- Fakhroo said the inspec- Continued on page 2 Ô Football Association (QFA) and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the organisation responsible for delivering the infrastructure required for Qatar 2022, jointly announced during a press conference that the 40,000-capacity venue would host the final. Prior to the First tea-packaging plant opens in Qatar match,which will kick off at 10.30pm on Thursday, 16 May, a stadium inauguration ceremony will take place. PAGE 16 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK duces tea packs of different ties provided by Qatar in dif- DOHA sizes. ferent sectors. “The opening of the plant is HE Sheikh Abdul Rah- THE first local factory produc- one of the fruits of Qatar’s on- man bin Mohammed bin Ja- ing tea, carrying the Lipton going efforts to achieve part- bor al Thani, Chairman of the and Red Label brands, was nership with the private sector Board of Directors, of QIMC, opened in Doha on Sunday. and support them, and encour- said Lipton and Red Label Minister of Commerce and age them to contribute to the represent more than two- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al national economy and achieve thirds of sales in the domes- Kuwari inaugurated the fac- value addition. In addition it tic market, and the involve- tory. contributes to achieving self- ment with a global company The new tea-packaging sufficiency in many sectors, in- will be adding quality of the plant of the Qatar Industrial cluding the food products sec- highest standards to the rest Manufacturing Company tor in line with National Vision of the manufacturing plants (QIMC) is located in the New 2030,” Kuwari said. in Qatar. Industrial Area that has ad- He also invited the private The Lipton and Red La- Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari vanced infrastructure and lo- sector to take advantage of the bel brand are part of Unilever inaugurates the tea-packaging factory on Sunday. gistic services. The plant pro- various investment opportuni- Worldwide. 02 Monday, April 29, 2019

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Amir, Bulgarian PM hold phone talks “Your generous country is expected to contin- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani held a tel- ue to refine your talent so that you can per- ephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic form your duties in your field of work at the of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov on Sunday evening. During the desired level,” the PM said, adding that “May phone call, they reviewed the friendly relations and cooperation God help you fulfil your responsibilities to between the two countries and means of enhancing them, in serve Qatar in light of the rapid developments addition to a number of issues of common interest. (QNA) being witnessed in the region. The whole world is witnessing changes at the economic, HH the Amir sends condolences security and political levels, which have impli- to South African president cations for the region and our beloved home- land,” he added. THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on The PM wished the graduates from Arab Sunday a cable to President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic and non-Arab countries, who had the op- of South Africa, expressing his condolences on the victims of portunity to study at the Doha Institute for floods that hit the south and east of the country and wishing Graduate Studies, to contribute to the build- the injured speedy recovery. (QNA) ing of their countries and our Arab homeland Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Sunday with President in general. He thanked the Arab Research Deputy Amir commiserates of the Senate of the Republic of Italy Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati and her accompanying delegation. During the meet- Center Doha Institute for Graduate Studies with South African president ing, they discussed the bilateral relations and the prospects for enhancing and developing them, as well as a number of for the distinguished efforts to make the grad- regional and international issues of common concern. The meeting was also attended by Speaker of the Shura Council HE uate programme a success. The PM thanked THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. (QNA) the teacher of the institute, who influenced the sent a cable of condolences to South African President Cyril scientific programme. Ramaphosa on the victims of floods that hit the south and east of the country, wishing the injured speedy recovery. (QNA) PM sends condolences to PM INAUGURATES DOHA A CAPITAL OF ISLAMIC YOUTH EVENT South African president PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa on the victims of ‘Qatar empowers the youth globally’ floods that hit the south and east of the country, wishing the injured speedy recovery. (QNA)

Ashghal issues four tenders for road projects for small Qatari contractors

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK contracts is part of the second DOHA phase of the ‘Qualification of Small-Scale Contractors’ ini- AS part of its keenness to pro- tiative launched by Ashghal Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani receives the key to the Capital of the Islamic Youth for 2019 in the presence of Minister of vide a suitable environment in the beginning of 2018. Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al Ali on Sunday. The key will remain with Qatar until the next country is named to hold the title. for the growth of Qatari com- The initiative aims to pro- panies and in line with the ob- vide Qatari investors in the HISHAM ALJUNDI ing the next country that will as on how to address youth “One of the primary objec- jectives of the ‘Qualification construction sector an op- DOHA hold the title. issues. tives of ‘Doha – The Capital of Small-Scale Contractors’ portunity to implement small The selection of Doha to Reesa al Dosari, Direc- of Islamic Youth 2019’ is to initiative, the Public Works projects that qualify them to UNDER the auspices of the host the event came in rec- One of the primary tor of the Pioneering Center provide a one-year phase to Authority ‘Ashghal’ recently be part of the country’s stra- Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin ognition of Qatar’s efforts in objectives of ‘Doha – The for Girls and member of the enhance cooperation among floated tenders for four road tegic projects in the future Hamad al Thani, Prime Min- supporting and empowering Youth Advisory Committee member states in the area of improvement projects worth and to contribute to the local ister and Minister of Inte- the Islamic youth. Capital of Islamic Youth of the Minister of Culture and youth policy, as well as to de- about QR100 million. economy. rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Speaking at the cere- 2019’ is to provide a Sports, said Doha will be- velop solidarity among Mus- The four projects include The new projects are Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani mony, Saeed al Marri, vice- one-year phase to enhance come a hostspot and a meet- lim youth and promote inter- road improvement works in scheduled to commence in on Sunday inaugurated the chairman of Qatari Center of cooperation among member ing point for the dreams and cultural diversity.” Al Shamal Area– Phase 4A, Q4, 2019, and will be imple- Doha a Capital of the Islamic Social Cultural for the Deaf, states in the area of youth achievements of the youth The selection of Doha which covers several areas mented within a period of Youth for 2019 initiative un- said choosing Qatar to host policy, as well as to develop and that the Qatari youth are means that it is as a platform within the boundaries of Al 540 days. The projects’ scope der the theme of A Nation this event assures Qatar’s po- well motivated to take part in for dialogue, a forum for cul- Shamal and Al Khor and Al includes grading works, road with Its Youth. sition in supporting the youth solidarity among Muslim this one-year long event. tures, tolerance and openness Thakhira municipalities; pavement, construction of Under the theme Youth is and their affairs globally. youth and promote Muayed al Qahtani, head to civilizations, as well as for Greater Doha - Phase 6B, pedestrian lanes and works to the Power of the Nation, the Marri expressed happi- intercultural diversity. of Public Relations at the its efforts to strengthen the which includes several areas enhance traffic safety, such as event aims at strengthening ness that the event will be or- Qatar Cultural and Heritage role of youth in their socie- within Doha and Al Rayyan installation of directional and the bonds of friendship and ganised by the Qatari youth, ~ Noura Tamimi Events Center, said it is a ma- ties, she added. municipalities; Greater traffic signs as well as road respect Qatar brings together who expressed great enthu- jor event. “We are proud of It should be noted that the Doha- Zone 90 to 95 – Phase markings. with many countries in the siasm to organise it in a way this hospitality because they file of the nomination of Qa- 6B, covering several areas It is worth mentioning world, especially the Islamic that is appropriate for Qatar that the Ministry of Culture are the youth of the nation.” tar to be The Capital of Islam- within Al Wakrah Munici- that Ashghal will close the world. in support of young people will provide all its capacities He stressed that the Qatar ic Youth 2019 was organised pality; and Al Rayyan Area– tender for these projects on Organised by the Ministry and to enhance their position. for this special event. Cultural and Heritage Events and supervised by the Minis- Phase 6B covering several May 19 (Sunday) and it urges of Culture and Sports in col- On his part, Dr Issa al A significant number of Center is organising and su- try of Culture and Sports, and areas within Al Rayyan Mu- Qatari contractors wishing to laboration with the Islamic Hur, Head of Youth Develop- youth participated in the cer- pervising the events associ- was unanimously approved nicipality. participate to quickly register Cooperation Youth Forum ment and Empowerment Sec- emony, and expressed con- ated with the celebration. by the member states of the Tendering these new four through Ashghal’s website. (ICYF), the ceremony wit- tion at the Ministry of Culture cerns over the issues they Noura Tamimi, vice-pres- Organization of the Islamic nessed the handing-over of and Sports said that the event were collectively facing in ident of the Youth Advisory Youth Forum for Dialogue the key to Doha which will reflects the potentials of the different parts of the world. Committee of the Minister and Cooperation at Organisa- remain with it until the nam- Islamic nation and assured They also presented their ide- of Culture and Sports, said: tion of Islamic Cooperation. ‘Guidelines prepared to protect workers from heat’

Continued from page 1 Ô celebrating World Day for avoid injuries and deaths in everyone. and health requirements. Safety and Health at Work the workplace, pointing out He said the health system The director of Interna- HE said the ministry, in co- aims to shed light on ways to that the death rate of work- in Qatar is currently ranked tional Standards Department operation with the ILO and maintain safety and health ers in the country is 1.6 per fifth in the list of the best at the ILO commended the designated State authorities, at work, highlighting Qatar’s 100,000 workers, less than health systems in the world role of MADLSA and its con- has prepared guidelines on commitment to celebrating half the proportion in the US. and ranked first in the Middle stant cooperation with the protection from heat stress. the day along with the inter- He pointed out that occu- East, according to Legatum organisation and the relevant He said the guide has a num- national community due to pational health is one of the Institute 2019. authorities locally and inter- ber of tips and requirements its belief in the importance of areas of public health strategy On his part, Chairman of nationally to promote occu- to protect workers from the carrying out work safely. (2017-2022), which aims to Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khal- pational safety and health. dangers of heat, and to en- In the same context, Di- reduce the number of injuries ifa bin Jassim bin Moham- Vice-President of the In- sure that they carry out their rector of the Public Health and deaths in the workplace med al Thani said that Qatar ternational Federation of work at the required produc- Department at the Minis- to less than one per 100,000 Chamber encourages employ- Building and Wood Work- tivity level in all fields wheth- try of Public Health Sheikh people, in cooperation with ers and private sector compa- ers (BWI) praised the efforts er industrial, construction or Dr Mohamed bin Hamad al the concerned authorities in nies to provide the necessary of MADLSA to improve the agricultural. Thani said Qatar works in a the state to improve working training to workers and abide working environment and the The minister said that proactive and effective way to conditions and the safety of by the occupational safety safety and health of workers. Nation Monday, April 29, 2019 03

Qatar set to host 16th ACD FM MEETS OMANI COUNTERPART FM MEETS SOMALI COUNTERPART ministerial meet tomorrow QNA and economic partnerships and DOHA enhancing the economic com- petitiveness of Asian countries in QATAR will host the three-day global markets. 16th ministerial meeting of the Sheikh Mohammed also not- Asian Cooperation Dialogue ed that all these factors will help (ACD) on Tuesday. make economic integration a Deputy Prime Minister and success, especially that the conti- Minister of Foreign Affairs HE nent’s economies are witnessing Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- rapid growth. rahman al Thani expressed Qa- The Asian Cooperation Dia- tar’s pride at chairing the 2019 logue was established in 2001 and dialogue, during the ministerial has 34 member countries. meeting of member countries on In 2006, Qatar hosted the fifth the sidelines of the UN General meeting. The Doha Declaration Assembly meetings in New York. included a number of decisions, He said on Twitter that the coun- such as the establishment of an try’s priority during its presidency Energy Forum for energy cooper- will be to reach an Asian consen- ation under the framework of the sus, enhance cooperation, de- ACD, the need for Asia to make velop mechanisms for joint work productive use of its core sav- and strengthen economic and ings, including financial returns Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin commerce ties. from the energy trade to benefit Abdulrahman al Thani received on Sunday a written message from the Minister Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin The foreign minister stressed of the region and the need for the Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdulrahman al Thani met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International that enhancing understanding successful implementation of the Abdullah, pertaining to bilateral relations between both countries and means to Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Ahmed Isse Awad, who is currently and economic integration in all e-University project as a tool for boost and develop them. The message was handed over by the Ambassador of visiting the country, in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral fields will help advance joint work building human capacity, closing Oman to Qatar HE Najib bin Yahya al Balushi during his meeting with the Deputy relations and means of developing them, in addition to discussing a number of to higher levels.He said Qatar en- the digital divide and increasing Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. (QNA) issues of joint interest. (QNA) courages the deepening of trade access to higher education.

Fakhroo opens Qatari Family Day QC launches QR71.8m Ramadan drive event at Al Khor Sports Club The allocations for the projects of the campaign have doubled and beneficiaries increased by 75% from 2018 QNA The three-day event in- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK will support Iftar tables and DOHA cludes an exhibition of home DOHA activities of many communi- projects and many interactive ties during the holy month of THE Minister of Administra- social activities that cater to QATAR Charity has launched Ramadan to enhance interac- tive Development, Labour the Arab family. projects worth QR71.8 million tion and cohesion among their and Social Affairs HE Yousef The aim of the Qatari Fam- for the “Ramadan, The Gift of members. Another project is bin Mohammed al Othman ily Day is to increase the social Giving” campaign to imple- the home to home where Qa- Fakhroo inaugurated the Qa- awareness of all members of ment major and seasonal pro- tari families will prepare and tari Family Day at Al Khor the family, to familiarise them jects in 30 countries, including serve Iftar meals to low-in- Sports Club on Sunday with with their social rights and du- Qatar and are expected to ben- come families on a daily basis. the participation of a large ties, to enhance the role of the efit 3.4 million people across Ramadan baskets contain number of relevant institu- family in carrying out its basic the globe. essential foodstuffs for the tions and centres operating in duties and to support produc- Compared to the last year month of Ramadan, and are the country. tive families. 1439 AH, the allocations for distributed to poor families. the projects of the campaign Qatar Charity’s social as- have doubled, and the number sistance includes many pro- of beneficiaries increased by grammes implemented in the approximately 75 percent. holy month, such as Ramadan MoCI recalls Mercedes-Benz Mohammed Rashid al Qatar Charity officials during a press conference to announce the Ramadan campaign in Doha on Sunday Gift, which is financial aid pro- Kaabi, assistant to CEO in vided to low-income families the Communications and Re- plemented within the country affected in the crisis-stricken Qatar Charity’s Ramadan before the beginning of Rama- C Class models 2016-2017 source Development Sector, as part of the campaign. areas worldwide. campaign conveys a message dan to help them meet their Faisal Rashid al Fehaida, as- Qatar Charity has also Qatar Charity also urged that says the donations of phi- living needs associated with TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The recall campaign comes sistant to CEO in the Interna- worked on developing its web- benefactors to contribute lanthropists are gifts for the the holy month. DOHA within the framework of the tional Operations and Partner- site and Apps and expanding to this campaign to imple- needy across the globe. Qatar The Social assistance also ministry’s continuous efforts ships Sector, and Ahmed Saleh its branches and collection ment various humanitarian Charity hands over these gifts includes Al-Aqraboon initia- THE Ministry of Commerce to protect consumers and en- al Ali, director of the Media points within the country to and reach the largest possible to those in need through its tive, which will provide finan- and Industry, in cooperation sure that car dealers follow up and Communication Depart- facilitate an easy donation pro- number of the needy across the field offices around the world cial aid to low-income families with Nasser Bin Khaled Auto- on defects and repairs. ment at Qatar Charity, spoke cess. globe. to ensure the preservation of and those in need, who face mobiles, dealer of Mercedes- The ministry said that it about the projects of the cam- On the occasion of Rama- Qatar Charity chose “Ram- human dignity. difficult conditions and do not Benz in Qatar, on Sunday, will coordinate with the dealer paign at a press conference. dan, Qatar Charity extended adan, The Gift of Giving” to Qatar Charity’s projects in visit charities for help, in addi- announced the recall of Mer- to follow up on the mainte- The “Ramadan, The Gift the warmest congratulations name the campaign for this Qatar includes Iftar for Fast- tion to Zakat al-Fitr, Eid Cloth- cedes-Benz C Class models nance and repair works and of Giving” campaign included and best wishes to the people year, considering the holy ing Persons, Mobile Iftar for ing and Eidi (Gifts on Eid) pro- of 2016-2017 for a technical will communicate with cus- three main projects; Iftar, of Qatar and the Arab and Is- month a gift from Allah, the Workers, Ramadan Supply grammes. issue. tomers to ensure that the nec- Zakat al-Fitr, and Eid cloth- lamic nations, calling upon Al- Most Beneficent to the human- which will provide essential Qatar Charity will im- According to a MoCI press essary repairs are carried out. ing, in addition to distributing lah to accept their good deeds kind to do more good deeds. foodstuffs for the month of plement many cultural and release, the connection be- Meanwhile, the ministry food baskets in countries going and help them seize this oc- Also, during this month, the Ramadan to families with lim- public programme and youth tween the battery carrier and urges all customers to report through crises and disasters. casion to increase of acts of poor and the needy receive ited income, through the dis- initiatives to serve communi- the spare wheel of the vehicle violations to its Consumer Many public projects, com- worship, promote the spirit alms and Zakat and Iftar tables tribution of coupons by Qatar ties in Qatar and unleash their well may be overloaded by dy- Protection and Anti-Com- petitions, and various media of solidarity and compassion, are available to feed those, who Charity. energies for the humanitarian namic loading during vehicle mercial Fraud Department programmes will also be im- and support the needy and the do not have food for the day. Baraha is a project that action. operation. through its various channels.

BELGRAVIA OPEN DAY FOR PARENTS OF FUTURE STUDENTS QNL’s Science Book Forum explores renewable energy for future sustainability

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YOUNG scientists, students, and researchers learned about the importance of renewable energy in the latest edition of the Qatar National Library’s Science Book Forum. The Fo- rum discussed why it is impor- tant for Qatar to invest in this type of energy despite being a major fossil fuel producer and exporter. Participants learned about the sources, applications, en- vironmental impacts, techni- cal challenges, and most im- portantly, why these energies are crucial for the future of energy sustainability. Amani Hamdan, a teacher at Amna Bent Wahab Second- Participants at the Qatar National Library’s Science Book Forum in Doha recently. ary School, said: “We encour- age our students to engage an opportunity for me to get lasting interest in reading sci- in scientific readings to help Participants learned about answers to many of my ques- ence books. “I am delighted them develop a scientific cul- tions about black holes and with the attendance at our ture, be able to do their own the sources, applications, life on Mars. I was able to dis- monthly Science Book Forum independent research. We environmental impacts, tech- cuss my questions with fellow sessions. What makes the Fo- participate in these lectures nical challenges, and most students and ask questions rum astonishing and wonder- at the Library to encourage importantly, why these ener- to the lecturers. I visit the Li- ful is the number of people curiosity in our students to gies are crucial for the future brary frequently, and would who come here to listen to the learn about the latest scientif- like to thank the staff for their lectures and talk about science ic discoveries such as renew- of energy sustainability. efforts in preparing a distin- actualities. The interest from able energies, water on planet guished collection of scientific the community shows their Belgravia High School on Saturday received a large number of parents of prospective students in prepara- Mars and the black hole, for a black hole and traces of po- books.” readiness to increase their un- tion for the academic year starting August, 2019, said a school press release on Sunday. Parents were able example.” tential life on Mars found by Chaired by Dr. Essam derstanding of science. It is a to view the school building, meet the teachers, as well as take an application form for a free scholarship at Earlier this month, at a scientists. Heggy, Research Scientist metric of Qatar’s population’s Belgravia for the next academic year. Belgravia will be holding its second Open Day after the Eid holidays on special session of the Forum, Abdul Aziz Ahmed al Jabr, in Earth and Planetary Sci- increased interest in science June 8 (Saturday) between 10am and 2pm. “So, if you missed the 27th April session, make sure that you scientists discussed the latest a Grade 11 student at Omar ences, the Forum is intended knowledge, which is really in- attend the second Open Day on June 8”, said Director of Belgravia High School Ambrose Miseroy. (TNN) scientific breakthroughs in- Bin Abdul Aziz School, at the to encourage youth and the spiring and encouraging,” said cluding the very first image of lecture, said: “The talk was general public to develop a Dr. Heggy. 04 Monday, April 29, 2019 Nation Mahmoud, Italian Senate president discuss ties NAMA presents life skills QNA NEWS DOHA at Education Conference SPEAKER of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Zaid al Mahmoud met on Sun- DOHA day with President of the Italian Senate Maria Elisabetta Casel- THE Social Development Cent- lati, and her accompanying del- er - Nama, one of the centres egation. under the umbrella of the Qatar During the meeting, they Foundation for Social Work, discussed cooperation rela- participated in this year’s Edu- tions between the State of Qa- cation Conference organised by tar and the Italian Republic the Ministry of Education and and ways of supporting and Higher Education recently at developing them, especially the Qatar National Convention in the parliamentary field. A The President of the Italian Senate with Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud Center under the title “Educa- number of issues of mutual in- tion that Makes a Difference”, terest were also discussed. the results of these meetings development and strengthen- tion between the Shura Council via two themes: one dedicated The President of the Ital- gave a great impetus to joint ing of parliamentary relations and the Italian Senate in future. to life skills and the other to the ian Senate congratulated international parliamentary ac- between the two friendly coun- The meeting was attended TAMM Qatar Volunteer Net- The Social Development Center- NAMA booth at the Education Mahmoud on the great success tion. She praised the economic, tries. by Head of EU-Qatar Parlia- work. Conference of the 140th General Assembly political and legislative renais- Mahmoud praised the great mentary Friendship Group HE The Centre’s participation of the Inter-Parliamentary Un- sance witnessed by the State development witnessed in the Yousif bin Rashid al Khater and in the conference stems from solidarity and synergy between selected training programmes ion during its recent meetings of Qatar and the development bilateral relations between the a number of members of the its belief in the need to contrib- young people and to develop in order to raise an empowered in Doha under Mahmoud’s of the Qatari-Italian relations, two countries, expressing his Group and Ambassador of Italy ute to expanding the options their abilities to contribute to the generation with innovative and chairmanship, stressing that stressing its support for the aspiration for further coopera- to Qatar HE Pasquale Salzano. available to youth, building their community. leadership skills. The Guide to capacities, empowering them Nayef al Shahrani, President Enhancing Life Skills and Citi- and exploiting all available op- of TAMM, said, “Our partici- zenship aims to contribute to the portunities to raise awareness pation in this year’s Education development and implementa- of the importance of education. Conference comes from our tion of a national model guide Furthermore, the participation integrated vision of promoting to enhance life skills and citizen- Princess Dina Mired praises QCS highlights the importance of ef- volunteerism and mobilising ship in Qatar based on interna- fective social work in terms of young people to contribute to tional and regional experiences TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and its efforts to promote a community outreach and invest- civil and public work through and in line with the values and DOHA culture of regular screening for ment of youth energies through coordination between all stake- needs of the Qatari community. early detection of the disease. a series of training programs to holders, individuals and institu- Maryam al Mannai, Com- PRINCESS Dina Mired of Jor- Besides, she lauded the sup- prepare a generation with great tions. We also work to provide munity Services Manager, said: dan, who is also president of port extended by QCS to peo- capabilities for creativity, leader- a comprehensive database for “The Education Conference the Union for International ple living with cancer. ship, interaction and active par- information exchange. Through included valuable sessions and Cancer Control (UICC), visited On his part, Dr Sheikh ticipation in community issues this opportunity, we invite all workshops for international Qatar Cancer Society recent- Khalid thanked Princess Dina in the State of Qatar. entrepreneurs to participate in and local educators that went in ly. She was received by QCS Mired for her visit and praised The Social Development volunteer work, which is of great par with strategic guidelines of Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid her efforts as UICC president. Center – NAMA, Silatech Foun- importance to the advancement NAMA to nurture and promote bin Jabor al Thani and other Dr Khalid introduced the dation, and Education Above All of society and to motivate and human capital represented in QCS officials. princess to the activities of through its Reach Out to Asia train the younger generations to the young generation given their The Jordanian princess QCS, highlighting the role (ROTA) Program, in partner- become future leaders. Volun- immense ability to create and in- toured different sections of played by the society in spread- ship with the Ministry of Trans- teerism provides an opportunity novate and to provide added val- the society as well as the Oore- Princess Dina Mired of Jordan with Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor al ing awareness in the commu- port and Communications, work for young people to express their ue to their society. The Confer- doo Cancer Awareness Centre Thani, Qatar Cancer Society Chairman. nity and reiterating its com- together to create an integrated opinions and ideas on public is- ence also formed an important and was briefed on QCS’ pro- mitment to continue efforts volunteering system through sues of interest to the communi- opportunity for the Center to gramnmes to raise community Princess Dina Mired awareness of cancer among aimed at prevention of cancer the TAMM Volunteer Network ty and to participate in prioritiz- introduce its youth-centred pro- awareness of the disease. praised QCS’ role in raising different sections of society by working with its partners. project, which establishes a da- ing and making decisions.” grammess, such as the Enhanc- tabase of volunteers and links On the other hand, NAMA ing Life Skills and Citizenship volunteers with institutions and also participated in a booth Programme, which trains skilled volunteer projects in Qatar. The that introduced the Life Skills young Qatari men and women network will provide technical and Citizenship Programme, a in order to contribute to the de- support and build the capacity youth-centred project aimed at velopment and implementation of the youth to meet the needs advancing young people, stimu- of a model national program for of volunteer work. TAMM also lating their aspirations and de- life skills and citizenship educa- aims to promote the values of veloping their abilities through tion in the State of Qatar.” ISL Qatar highlights feats at 10th anniversary celebrations

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TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK advancement, and how to be- we support one another and DOHA come an effective leader and learn from each other through what it takes to get there. events like this. EMRA’A, ExxonMobil Qa- They also invited four She added, “High-profile tar’s women’s network, and women in senior leadership role models are important in HEC Paris, organised a pro- positions to take part in a helping women reach man- fessional women’s network- panel and speak about one agement level, and we wanted ing event and workshop for experience that was a turning real life examples to tell their more than 200 female em- point in their careers. story and inspire all the other ployees from Qatar Petro- Speakers included Reham women in the group to keep leum, Qatargas, Qatar Petro- Thawabi, AGM and head of moving forward and dem- chemical Company (QAPCO) Branch Network of Commer- onstrate that that there is no and ExxonMobil Qatar. cial Bank of Qatar; Munera al limit to what they can achieve The event was entitled Dosari, chief strategy officer at their organizations.” ‘Women Helping Women’. at Ooredoo Qatar; Rasha al Ghada al Abduallah, lead- The event, which aimed to Sulaiti, entrepreneur, and Dr ership specialist at the Learn- highlight women’s leadership Suhur Saeed, senior environ- ing and Development Depart- and discuss the development mental scientist at ExxonMo- ment of for Qatargas, said: “I of future female leaders, was bil Research Qatar (EMRQ). thoroughly enjoyed EMRA’A’s facilitated by Professor Ran- Professor White said, “The Women Helping Women dall P White (PhD) and Sher- workshop was an informa- The event offered a great networking platform to address relevant issues faced by women in leadership positions. event. Like all of the net- ena Mistri-Yiannouka. tive and inspiring two-way work’s events, the workshop It offered a great network- dialogue. We presented case common barriers to growth.” workplace as they make their ber, Fatima al Emadi, wel- organise activities that we be- was highly interactive and ing platform to address rel- studies of successful women The event also helped par- way up the corporate ladder. comed participants. lieve will help our colleagues relevant to my work. Profes- evant issues faced by women in leadership and participants ticipants take a closer look Professor White shared She said, “At EMRA’A, we in Qatar’s energy industry so sor White has motivated me in leadership positions. shared their own leadership at the factors that determine various tools and skills to help realise that women continue that they can get to where they to develop a growth mindset, Professor White and Mis- experiences and perspectives. success or derailment for them discover their strengths to encounter challenges when want to be in their careers. and the new knowledge and tri-Yiannouka focused the As a group, we were able to women in the business world and clear management hur- it comes to advancing in the “Without role models, skills we acquired through the conversation on women’s ca- develop practical solutions and highlighted some of the dles in their organisations. workplace and in many fac- women can feel directionless workshop will greatly help me reer development and career and action plans addressing obstacles they face in the EMRA’A committee mem- ets of society. This is why we and alone. It is important that achieve my career goals.”

QATAR TO OBSERVE MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH DAY Sidra Medicine to hold array ‘One in 5 new mothers experiences of events to mark Maternal Mental Health Day depression in year after birth’ any time during pregnancy TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK HMC Joins Global or in the first 12 months after DOHA Pregnancy Community to Mark childbirth. Dr Albahari said and having a high levels of stigma and a SIDRA Medicine is hosting a World Maternal lack of awareness about men- series of events and workshops baby can be tal illness can make it difficult in support of World Maternal associated with a range Mental Health Day for women to access mental Mental Health Day, which falls of emotions, including healthcare, which is why she on May 1. stress, anxiety and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK said it is necessary to raise For the second year, Sidra sadness, especially if a DOHA awareness about postnatal de- Medicine is partnering with pression and the importance of Hamad Medical Corporation woman is having GLOBAL statistics indicate seeking help. (HMC) to highlight the ser- pregnancy complica- that as many as one in five new “It is often a spouse, fam- vices available in Qatar for tions, other life stresses mothers and one in 10 new ily member or friend who first women experiencing perinatal or a history of previous fathers will experience some Statistics also indicate that over 75 percent of women who experi- notices that something is not mental health disorders. Peri- mental health form of mood or anxiety disor- ence symptoms of a mood disorder will go undiagnosed and not right. It is important that they natal Mental Health (PMH) der during pregnancy or up to receive adequate treatment and support. do not criticise but rather en- refers to the emotional and difficulties one year postpartum. courage the woman to seek psychological wellbeing of — Dr Zainab Imam Statistics also indicate that baby blues should not be con- the woman and her child,” she professional help. Society per- mothers during the period of over 75 percent of women who fused with depression. added. ceives pregnancy and the de- conception to 12 months after experience symptoms of a “Around 80 percent of Dr Albahari said World livery of a new child as happy a baby is born. mood disorder will go undiag- women experience episodes of Maternal Mental Health Day, occasions, so some mothers Commenting on the joint nosed and not receive adequate tearfulness and emotional in- which is observed on the first who experience a low mood, collaboration, organiser Dr women to know that help is at ment helped them overcome treatment and support. stability in the days or weeks Wednesday in May every anxiety, irritability or other Zainab Imam, psychiatrist at hand and that we continue to their challenges,” continued Dr Dalia Albahari, spe- after they have given birth. year, was established to draw forms of emotional difficulty Sidra Medicine said: “Preg- actively build networks with Dr Imam. cialist psychiatry at Hamad These symptoms, which are attention to essential mental feel guilt and shame about nancy and having a baby can our partners from HMC and Sidra Medicine’s perinatal Medical Corporation’s (HMC) thought to be caused by the health concerns for mothers their feelings. This can lead to be associated with a range of Primary Health Care Corpora- mental health services is a free Mental Health Service, said it sudden hormonal and chemi- and families. delays in seeking help, which emotions, including stress, tion (PHCC) and the private national service available to all is important to raise awareness cal changes that take place She said it is important to underscores the importance anxiety and sadness, especial- sector, so that women in Qatar women whose obstetric con- about the difference between in the body after childbirth, draw attention to this topic be- of friend and family support,” ly if a woman is having preg- will get the right treatment at dition is having an impact on baby blues and more extreme generally only last a couple of cause depression is a treatable said Dr Albahari. nancy complications, other life the right time.” their mental health and emo- mood disorders. days,” said Dr Albahari. condition and when women World Maternal Mental stresses or a history of previ- “Our interactive workshop tional wellbeing, or whose pre- She said baby blues are “However, for a range of seek help early, treatment can Health Day is being recognised ous mental health difficulties. sessions at the Qatar National existing mental health issues characterised by mood swings reasons, some women can de- be very successful. this year on May 1. The health “Our focus this year is to Library this year will also fea- may be affecting their preg- and feelings of sadness, add- velop a more serious level of Women from every culture, awareness day draws attention raise awareness about the ture patient advocates who nancy and postnatal period. ing that it can be common for depression, known as postna- age group, income level and to essential health concerns for resources that are available will talk about their personal Referrals are not required. To women to experience a low tal depression. If left untreat- race can develop a mood and mothers and families and the at Sidra Medicine and other perinatal mental health jour- request for an appointment or mood and to feel mildly de- ed, postnatal depression may anxiety disorder during preg- reality that life changes around centres for women and fami- ney and how a family centred details please call 4003 7197 or pressed in the first week after impact mother-baby bonding nancy or following delivery. pregnancy make women more lies in the country. We want approach to care and treat- email [email protected]. childbirth, but she said the and can be dangerous for both Symptoms can appear at vulnerable to mental illness.

Ooredoo backs young Entrepreneurs award Indian troupe regales audience with TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ducing goods, running mar- songs and dance from North-East DOHA keting campaigns, selling their product and ultimately liqui- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK OOREDOO was the gold spon- dating the company and dis- DOHA sor for the awards ceremony of tributing profits. the Mubadara Young Entre- Each student company A 14-member Indian cultural preneurs competition, held at was evaluated according to set troupe ‘Amrapali Repertory’ the Student Centre Ballroom, criteria, with merit given not showcased the richness and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, only for business success as variety of dance forms of North- Education City, on Sunday. the initiative is also intended to Eastern India at an event organ- Ooredoo presented gifts balance the business achieve- ised by the Embassy of India to winning teams in both the ments of each team with mem- recently. school and university catego- bers’ individual personal devel- The event held at DPS- ries of the competition. opment and performance. Modern Indian School and Al The Mubadara Young En- Winning teams are not Khor Community as part of trepreneurs initiative is an only those that run a successful the ongoing India-Qatar Year annual programme intended company, but also those that of Culture-2019 celebrations to give youth the opportu- understand how and why their featured presentations of an nity to prepare for working company performed as it did, exquisite collection of folklores The event held at DPS-Modern Indian School and Al Khor Community as part of the ongoing India-Qatar dance. life through the experience of and that demonstrated team and dance forms of North-East Year of Culture-2019 celebrations featured presentations of an exquisite collection of folklores and dances ‘Purvayu’ was a presenta- running their own companies, spirit while encouraging self- India. of North-East India. tion of songs and colourful folk supported by volunteers from growth and development. The performances com- dances of Assam. the world of business in Qatar. Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, posed and choreographed Indian classical dances onto a Musical Rendition’ featured It is open to both school directorof PR and Corporate by Pranaame Bhagawati and common platform. The varied a fusion of musical instruments and university students, with Communications at Ooredoo, Jayanta Bhagawati, were pre- classical forms presented were from Assam and Hindustani university students competing said: “One of the United Na- sented in eight parts including Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Sattriya classical musical to weave dif- for Best Company of The Year tions Sustainable Development ‘Shankha Naad’, ‘Nritya Dar- and Manipuri dances. ferent musical patterns and and school students competing Goals is quality education, and pan’, ‘Geet Bahar’, ‘Jhumur folk ‘Geet Bahar’ comprised tra- bring forth an amalgamated for Best Marketing Campaign, at Ooredoo a key element of dance’, ‘Albela Sajan’, ‘Purvayu’, ditional Tokarisongs from Indi- rhythmic melody. Most Innovative Product and our corporate social responsi- ‘Musical Rendition’ and ‘Bihu an state of Assam reflecting dif- The concert also featured Best Social Impact. bility is supporting education folk dance’. ferent shades of mood bringing a performance of Assam’s fa- Students have spent the in the communities in which ‘Shankha Naad’ was a mu- peace and happiness. mous folk dance Bihu. Both past academic semester es- we operate. This initiative not sical welcome to the perfor- ‘Albela Sajan’ was an abhi- the events received huge ap- tablishing and operating their only educates our youth, but mances with the Khol (drum) naya - (expression) based com- preciation from the audience own companies; assigning prepares them for the world of and Taal (cymbals) traditionally position, exhibiting welcoming who had an insight of the roles, carrying out market work, which benefits the entire known as Gayan Bayan of As- Nritya (dance performed with ‘Nritya Darpan’ was an ef- gestures together with expres- dance forms of the North East- analyses, selling stocks, pro- community and the economy.” sam, followed by the Bhortaal the cymbals) of Assam. fort to put together some of the sions of joy & ecstasy through ern India. 06 Monday, April 29, 2019 Nation QA, Orbital Education open Oryx International School Campus at Mesaimeer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tially located near the airline’s the utmost care of their children DOHA headquarters, has operated in and help them to thrive and partnership with Orbital Edu- succeed as global citizens of the QATAR Airways (QA) and Or- cation since 2016 and offers a 21st century.” bital Education have celebrated modified version of the Nation- International School Ex- the official opening of the Oryx al Curriculum of England for ecutive Principal Derek Laidlaw International School’s iconic the children of Qatar Airways’ said, “I am delighted to have new, purpose-built Mesaimeer employees from Foundation been afforded this opportunity campus on Sunday. Stage 1 to Year 10. by Orbital Education and Qatar Qatar’s Minister of Trans- Sulaiti said, “I am proud to Airways to lead the develop- port and Communications HE see our national carrier provide ment of the new Oryx Inter- Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti such a world-class facility, fur- national School. Our children attended the event, along with ther reinforcing our country’s come from 90 different coun- Chairman of Orbital Education commitment to excellence. This tries, reflecting the global repu- Kevin McNeany. school will help educate a new Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker and Chairman of tation of Qatar Airways, and The new Mesaimeer cam- generation of leaders, many of Orbital Education Kevin McNeany and other officials at the opening of Oryx International School’ Mesaimeer campus on Sunday. have settled well into their new pus, which first opened its doors whom I know will make valu- surroundings.” to Oryx International School able contributions to the future School Mesaimeer campus. statement to the world that Qa- man Kevin McNeany said, “It is teaching the English National Oryx International School students in September 2018, in- of Qatar.” “Our vision was to create a tar Airways values its staff and inspiring to partner with Qatar Curriculum. Parent Teacher Student Asso- cludes cutting-edge science and Qatar Airways Group Chief premium education facility ded- their children. We are pleased Airways, who are renowned for “The facilities which Qatar ciation Chair Harjeet Kaur said, technology laboratories, inspir- Executive Akbar al Baker said, icated to providing an excep- to see how the school has con- their global reputation for excel- Airways has provided perfectly “What children and parents ing performing arts facilities, “We are delighted to have the tional curriculum and world- tinued to grow from strength lence. We have seized this op- compliment the five-star edu- love most about Oryx Interna- a 25m indoor swimming pool, opportunity to showcase the class facilities for the families to strength and look forward to portunity with enthusiasm and cational experience that our tional School is its unique sense five-star sporting facilities and many wonderful facilities and of the airline’s employees in a learning of the many fantastic have appointed a team of quali- children receive. Families of of ‘family’, both through its con- an ultramodern auditorium. resources on offer to students nurturing community-based achievements of its students.” fied and experienced educators, Qatar Airways can be assured nection to Qatar Airways and The school, which was ini- at the new Oryx International environment. This school is a Orbital Education Chair- all of whom are proficient in that Orbital Education will take the wider school community.” Edu City students use QBRI raises autism awareness VR to tell their stories TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QBRI’s booth was geared DOHA towards a family-oriented TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK day of fun and learning. Dur- DOHA QATAR Biomedical Research ing the event, the community Institute (QBRI), part of was able to meet with QBRI PROJECTS from students in Hamad Bin Khalifa University researchers who answered Education City are using virtu- (HBKU), conducted a series of questions relating to autism al reality and 360-degree video community outreach activities while showcasing some of the to transport viewers to the and events to mark World Au- autism-related research being heart of one of the oldest cities tism Awareness Month – ob- conducted in Qatar. in the world, a court hearing served throughout the month QBRI also held an event on blasphemy in Pakistan, the of April –and raise autism in collaboration with Renad middle of Qatar’s desert and awareness among the wider Academy and the HBKU Col- the centre of Qatar’s Philhar- community. lege of Science and Engineer- monic Orchestra. Autism Spectrum Disorder ing (CSE) featuring education- The four projects were (ASD) is a neurodevelopmen- al and fun activities at Mall of created with grants from tal disorder characterised by Qatar. The event witnessed a Northwestern University in The four projects were created impairments in communica- great turnout and went fur- Qatar’s (NU-Q) Media Inno- with grants from Northwestern tion and social interaction, as ther in helping increase public vation Lab (MIL), which is University in Qatar’s (NU-Q) Media well as restricted and repeti- awareness. designed to support student Innovation Lab. tive behaviour. Early diagnosis Qatar Biomedical Research Institute holds an array of awareness events in collaboration with partners, Joining the academic de- initiatives that bring together and behavioural rehabilitation including Renad Academy, Qatar Academy Al Khor and Qatar National Library. bate, QBRI contributed to theory and technology to de- late sounds that allow viewers are key to easing the effects of several broader discussions velop original stories. to explore the changing climate autism. ed with QBRI researchers and centres in Qatar enabled us to tism awareness activities have around the country by nomi- This year, students from in Qatar “based on sounds from In a bid to promote a better learned about the disorder raise greater awareness and served as a ‘talking point’ be- nating leading scientists to across Education City were eli- the actual climate and those understanding of the disorder through activities and games. dispel false beliefs surround- tween students and teachers. present and answer questions gible to apply for the grants. that we implanted to demon- among the public, QBRI held A similar event was con- ing the disorder.” Our learning community at on ASD. “The MIL was established strate the change that will hap- an array of awareness events ducted in partnership with He added, “Autism is one QAK celebrates differences QBRI researchers also to encourage cross-campus col- pen in the future as plate tecton- in collaboration with partners, the Qatar National Library on of QBRI’s Neurological Dis- and one’s unique attributes. participated in the Autism laboration between students ics shift,” she said. including Renad Academy, Monday, April 22, specifically orders Research Center’s pri- Students were able to appre- Awareness Forum, which was through the use of media tech- Directional sound was an- Qatar Academy Al Khor (QAK) catering for Mesaieed Interna- mary research areas of focus. ciate and show empathy to- activated by the Ministry of nology available at NU-Q. The other theme explored by the and Qatar National Library tional School students. Through awareness activities, wards challenges associated Public Health. The forum em- projects done this year explore third group – Can You Feel (QNL). Dr Omar El-Agnaf, execu- we shed light on the impor- with ASD through a joint au- phasised the need to improve topics in a new dimension Sound? – which transports QBRI initiated its autism tive director of QBRI, said: tance of early detection of Au- tism event with QBRI.” the lives of people with autism through immersive technol- viewers to the seat of a musician awareness campaign on Tues- “Autism is a neurological dis- tism and the intervention that QBRI also took part in the and their families by establish- ogy,” said Everette E Dennis, with the Qatar Philharmonic day, April 2, with an engag- order that is often socially mis- should follow.” Autism Awareness Day Cel- ing a supportive system that dean and CEO. Orchestra. The project assesses ing and educational event for understood and can frequently Mireille Ishak, assistant ebration led by Renad Acad- encourages early intervention In addition to NU-Q stu- how viewers respond to sound students at Qatar Academy Al go undiagnosed. QBRI’s col- principal at Qatar Academy emy at Qatar Foundation’s Al and inclusive education for in- dents, the teams included that they expect to hear, ver- Khor, where students interact- laboration with autism-related Al Khor (QAK), said: “Au- Shaqab. dividuals with ASD. students from Georgetown sus how “unexpected sounds, University in Qatar (GU-Q), and changes in the direction of Virginia Commonwealth Uni- the sound could make you feel versity School of the Arts in Qa- more or could make you more tar (VCU-Q) and Carnegie Mel- engaged and responsive with lon University in Qatar. the content,” explained VCU-Q QSTP marks World Day for Safety & Health at Work One of the projects – Old student Mariam Refehi. Sana’a City: Copper Brokerage The last project – Blasphe- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sented sessions on nutrition community members. – takes viewers on a motorbike mous – reenacts a scene from a DOHA and a programme on home Yosouf Abdelrahman tour of the war-torn Yemeni court hearing on blasphemy in and road safety, while QSTP Saleh, executive director, city, Sana’a. As the viewer navi- Pakistan. QATAR Science & Technol- tenants hosted three thematic QSTP, said: “At QSTP, we gates the bustling old town, they “We chose this experience ogy Park (QSTP), part of Qatar stations: ‘Protecting People recognise the importance of get to feel, see and hear what it to be in 360 and VR so that Foundation Research, Devel- and the Environment’ by Exx- building an institutionally-in- is like to be in Yemen during the audience could really get opment, and Innovation, on onMobil; ‘Virtual Reality for grained culture of health and this difficult time. a feel for what it’s like to be in Sunday organised an event to Earthquake and Fire Fight- safety that begins at the lead- “We used 360-degree video the court room as the case pro- mark World Day for Safety and ing Simulations’ by Vodafone ership level. to give the audience agency to gresses,” said NU-Q student Health at Work 2019, aimed at Qatar; and a driving simula- “This event is part of see whatever they want and Faaiza Feroz. raising awareness, educating, tor product and virtual reality QSTP’s commitment to the take control of their experience “Having a space that enables and involving employees in game, organised by Engineer- welfare of all our employ- as they learn about Sana’a from students to push boundaries, improving health and safety in ing Solutions. ees, incubatees and member the natives who live in it,” said fail, pivot and reinvent, without the workplace. QSTP also presented a full companies, and we hope that GU-Q student Mohammed al worrying about a grade or rigid The event at QSTP, which programme of wellness talks the event will encourage our Jaberi. structure, is part of what makes featured several thematic sta- and activities as well as fitness community to adopt these NU-Q student Rui Xin Oh the MIL’s programme valuable tions, was attended by QSTP consultations for all the partic- values and utilise these best explained that her team used and unique,” said Gregory Ber- employees, incubatees and ipants. The event highlighted practices across the various spatial audio in their project – gida, director of planning, as- The event was attended by Qatar Science & Technology Park tenants of QSTP Free Zone. QSTP’s efforts in fostering a industries and businesses Qatar Rising: From Ocean Deep sessment and strategy at NU-Q, employees, incubatees and tenants of QSTP Free Zone. Qatar Foundation pre- supportive environment for its they operate in.” to Mountain High – to manipu- who is also managing the MIL. Designs by VCUarts Qatar students a big hit at ‘EDGE’ fashion show

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK senior students from the uni- that this year’s show ible and it was an honour to be award for Most Outstanding DOHA versity’s Richmond campus. presents an unex- able to celebrate the success of Sophomore Collection went to The designs ranged from pected and innova- the students,” said Stuart Elder, E J Pagdangana. DESIGNS by fashion design ‘luxe-leisure’ jumpsuits, tive approach to CEO, Mall of Qatar. The award for Most Out- students from Virginia Com- featuring prints devel- fashion design VCUarts Qatar alumna standing Junior (Academic) monwealth University School oped in collaboration from a group Maryam al Darwish, who grad- went to Roudha A al Mazroei of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts with the Department of of energised uated with a BFA in Fashion while the award for Most Out- Qatar) and students from the Graphic Design, to dresses students Design from VCUarts Qatar in standing Junior Collection went university’s Richmond campus embellished with mes- 2015, was the guest designer at to Jude Zahran. were warmly received at the sages that challenge the the show. The award for Most Out- ‘EDGE’ fashion show, which meaning of evening- The fashion event was standing Senior (Academic) was presented by VCUarts Qa- wear. sponsored by the Mall of Qatar, went to Heidi Rashad and the tar, Qatar Foundation and Mall The show was Salam International, Heya, and award for Most Outstanding of Qatar on April 27. designed to sup- partnered with Tajmeel Qatar Senior Collection went to Heidi ‘EDGE’, the university’s port the vision of a International Beauty Academy, Rashad. 20th annual fashion show, took uniquely develop- Trinity Talent Qatar and MAR- The awards for Senior Col- place at the Ooredoo Stage at ing fashion design TIANS. lection Richmond went to Lama Mall of Qatar in front of a crowd industry in Qatar and who are ready to Fashion Design programme. A number of awards were Ali, Yuchen Chen and Jessica of 200 specially invited guests, to highlight the po- define the fashion “We were delighted to wel- given on the night. The Salam Holt. media and many onlookers who tential of the univer- market in Qatar come Virginia Commonwealth International Award went to Three VCUarts Qatar stu- were visiting the mall. sity’s graduates in and the region”, University School of the Arts Ayesha Rafiq for her collection dents will have their collections The show featured collec- becoming leaders said Kimberly in Qatar for their 20th annual titled ‘Apocalypse Now’. The shown at the home campus an- tions from sophomore, junior, of that move- Guthrie, the in- fashion show. The talent and award for Most Outstanding nual fashion show titled, ‘Shim- and senior students from VC- ment. terim chair of creativity showcased by the Sophomore (Academic) went mer’ on May 8 in Richmond, Uarts Qatar, as well as three “We hope VCUarts Qatar’s young designers was incred- to Safa al Hadithi whereas the Virginia. Monday, April 29, 2019 07

Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email Indian Experience [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Indian classical dance performances captivate audience at Soorya event

of New Delhi. She also conducts The unique beauty free Kuchipudi classes for under- of Indian classical privileged children from Samar- pan School in Delhi. dance was unveiled Shweta Prachande, the disci- with the performance ple of Priyadarsini Govind, is one of the foremost dancers in the of Kuchipudi by Reddi new generation of Bharatanaty- am artistes. Her unbounded pas- Lakshmi and Bhara- sion for dance drove her to do a tanatyam by Shweta diploma course in Dance Studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Prachande before a Music and Dance, London, UK, spell-bound audience along with a Masters in Fine Arts in Bharatanatyam from Bharati- dasan University. She also holds a Masters in Commerce from the Pune University in India. OTED exponents of In- “Shivatharangam”, the con- dian classical dance Red- cluding item presented by Reddi di Lakshmi and Shweta Lakshmi in Kuchipudi received Prachande captivated resounding applauses from the N the spectators with their audience. beautiful performance at an Soorya, one of the largest event hosted by Sarang, the Qa- arts society of the world and tar Chapter of Global Soorya Fes- a full member of the National tival in Doha recently. Film Archive of India and Feder- The unique beauty of Indian ation of Film Societies of India, classical dance was unveiled with has chapters in 36 countries in the performance of Kuchipudi by the world. Reddi Lakshmi and Bharatanaty- Among the prominent per- am by Shweta Prachande before sonalities who attended the a spell-bound audience at Soorya event were Chief Executive Of- event. ficer of Doha Bank R Seethara- In their 90-minute pro- Reddi Lakshmi (left) and Shweta Prachande performing Indian classical dances at Soorya event recently. man, President of Indian Com- gramme, the young dancers not munity Benevolent Forum PN only showcased the beauty of stories in Indian epics narrated widely in India and abroad, giv- like Peru, Costa Rica, Canada, fore an august audience of presi- Baburajan, President of Indian Indian classical tradition but through movements and facial ing solo performances as well Malaysia and Bhutan under the dents of the BRICS countries at Culrural Centre AP Manikantan also offered an opportunity for expressions. as dancing alongside her gurus. banner of ICCR. She has also had the Rashtrapati Bhawan (presi- and NORKA Roots Director CV the audience to revisit popular Reddi Lakshmi has performed She has performed in countries the privilege of performing be- dential palace) in Indian capital Rappai.

ISC organises third edition of India Cup Golf Tournament

HE third edition of India Cup Golf Tournament or- Tganised by Indian Sports Centre (SC) concluded in Doha, recently. The competition attracted 40 golfers from the Indian community including India’s Ambassador to Qatar HE P ICC and ISC host karate tournament Kumaran and Rajesh Kam- ble, the Counsellor (Consular HE Indian Cultural Centre Centre which won the maxi- category by AP Manikantan, Abul Aziz, Mansur al Shaikh, & Community Affairs) Indian (ICC) and Indian Sports mum number of participants’ Nilanghshu Dey, Seenu Pillai, Muhamed Bashaar, Yasmin Embassy. Centre (ISC) in associa- awards. KM Varghese, Shefeeq Kabeer, Mohamed, Mouhamed Mag- Cherehzade Pedder was Ttion with Qatar Taekwon- Speaking to Qatar Trib- Kareem Abdulla, Adv. Jaffar dy, Prajesh Anand, Vigil Poy- declared the runner-up while do organised the first All-India une, Head of Premises, HR Khan, Habeeb-un-Nabi. yara, Mahindra Rao P Talal Yohann Pedder & Arnav Jain The competition attracted 40 golfers from the Indian community Karate Tournament at Sima- & Sports for Indian Cultural The closing and prize Dabbagi, Manu Prabh TNB won the first and second including India’s Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran and Rajesh isma, recently. ICC President Centre Jaffar Khan said, “This distribution ceremony was Abdul Latheef NM Ashraf, CK prize respectively in the ‘best Kamble, Counsellor (Consular & Community Affairs) Indian Embassy. A P Manikantan inaugurated mega competition was organ- attended by ISC President Abdul Jaleel, Abdu Ibarahim gross’ category. In the scram- the two-day tournament. ised with the whole-hearted Nilangshu Dey, General Sec- Yousaf Khayre and Ahmami ble format, the duo of Manoj tractive prizes for the golfers. Ravi Shankar, head of finance More than 400 people support and active involve- retary Mohamed Habeeb-un- Mostafa of Qatar Taekwondo, Megchiani / PK Viswanath ISC hosted an awards cer- & secretary, golf, at ISC, San- watched the competition ment of 25 different Indian Nabi, ICC General Secretary Judo & Karate Federation. won the first prize and the fa- emony and dinner for all golf- jay Jain, the tournament di- on both days. The tourna- karate clubs in Qatar under Seenu Pillai, Advisory Chair- The medical team included ther-son team of Subash and ers and guests. Ambassador rector, PK Mathew, the tech- ment was conducted as per technical support of Qatar man KM Varghese, Kareem Sadath Nelliyullathil, Abdul Akshay Randeva won the sec- Kumaran was the chief guest nical and handicap director the World Karate Federation Taekwondo Judo & Karate Abdulla, CEO and Founder Jaleel, Shaji Alias and nurs- ond prize. Arnav Jain won the at the function. Nilangshu and Anwar, the on-course (WKF) rules, and the compe- Federation. Three hundred of AZYM Technologies (Title ing team leader Jiss Thomas ‘longest drive’, D. Anand won Dey, President of ISC, and rules referee. tition started with ‘kata and karate students participated in Sponsor) Shefeeq Kabeer, of- Babychan, Krishna Chandran the ‘closest to pin’, PK Viswa- Habib Un Nabi, General Sec- The event was sponsored kumite’ for males and females the competition.” ficials from Qatar Karate Fed- Nair, Luthfi Sayyid, Rahmath nath won the ‘closest to rope’ retary of ISC, also attended by Moaedat and Home R Us aged 6 years and above. Certificates and medals eration, Chief Judge Capt Yu- Rishada, Asha Kunjamma and Manoj Megchiani won the function. group and supported by Abu The overall championship were presented to the win- nus Alaraj, Capt. Samir Ahmed Mathew, Muhammed Ameer the ‘longest putt’ prizes. Raf- The tournament organis- Issa Holding, Radisson Blu was won by Indian Cultural ners and runners-up in each Capt. Khalid Samir, Ahmed and Rejitha Rajan. fle draws were held with at- ing committee consisted of and Kababs and Kurries. Parents, students benefit from BPS orientation programme

IRLA Public School the higher education courses Dr Ashish Bhardwaj (BPS) organised ‘Par- befitting the requirements of talked on how social science ent Orientation Pro- modern era. He appealed to Prof C. Raj Kumar, while programmes are relevant for Bgram and Career Talk’ the parents to find out about interacting with the par- the coming generations and for students and parents of the unconventional courses ents, said that they will offer many jobs in the Grade IX-XII on Saturday. and to be prudent in the ca- should choose the higher future. Professor C. Raj Kumar, reer choices for their wards education courses befit- Principal A P Sharma ad- Vice Chancellor, Principal as the world is going to be ting the requirements of vised the parents to take ad- Director Dr Sanjeev P. Saha- different for “our children.” modern era. vantage of the programmes ni and Dr Ashish Bhardwaj Dr Sanjeev P. Sahani, the organised in the school fea- from OP Jindal University, behavior scientist during in- turing eminent experts and India, were the guest speak- teraction with the parents master trainers who can be ers. and students underlined the formance, parent-child re- path finders for the students. Prof C. Raj Kumar, while necessity of managing child lationship and how parents The parents in attend- interacting with the parents, behavior, giving quick tips can guide their children on ance appreciated the very said that they should choose on how to improve child per- the path of success. well-organised programme. 08 Monday, April 29, 2019

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US Economy Needs Boeing To Fly Right An Unscientific Survey Of Without tougher regulations, and far more attention on what’s happening inside Boeing, the US aerospace industry, Young People On 2020 and even the overall economy, could be grounded, too Trump may win a second term unless young people — who skew more progressive, EW companies singularly affect the US ripple through the rest of the economy. economy more than Boeing. Those concerns are magnified by the Fed- more inclusive and are desirous of radical change — turn out in greater numbers F The largest aerospace company in the eral Aviation Administration’s lack of over- world, Boeing boasts more than 150,000 em- sight, particularly in how it allowed Boeing to STEVE LOPEZ ployees and has annual sales of more than self-regulate and certify its own planes, and by TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE $100 billion. It’s the largest segment of the the tight, intertwined relationship the Trump Dow Jones industrial average, and on Wednes- administration seems to have with Boeing. OBERT Nava ordered his breakfast day, it reported a drop in earnings that is cost- The FAA’s top safety officer was previously at Eggslut and sat down to relax on ing the company at least $1 billion. In the part of an industry association that advocated Tuesday at Grand Central Market, first quarter of 2019, Boeing’s delivery of new for manufacturers to certify their own work. only to be bothered by a stranger. planes dropped by 19 percent compared with The acting secretary of defence, Patrick Shana- R My apologies. It’s what I do. last year. han, spent decades at Boeing before coming CNN had broadcast a town hall meeting It’s never good when you have to defend to the Trump administration. President Don- on Monday night in which five Democratic your firm’s handling of a crisis during a confer- ald Trump has lavished praise on Boeing and presidential candidates answered questions ence call with investors. But it’s not just Boe- wants it to sell more planes to China to help of interest to young people. It’s early, and ing’s reputation that’s at stake — US leadership close the trade gap. this is a guess, but I see President Trump in world aviation is at risk, too. Last year, the The unfolding Boeing story is a clear sign of winning a second term unless young people United States exported $130 billion in civilian the risks of lax regulation. Even as the Trump — who skew more progressive, more inclu- airplanes and equipment, much of it built by administration suggests that less regulation sive and desirous of radical change — turn Boeing. means better economic growth, that’s clearly out in greater numbers than they did last After two fatal crashes of 737 Max airliners not true when massive failures occur — failures time. less than five months apart, the Boeing model that result in hundreds of fatalities — and hold So I wanted to see what some younger was grounded around the world. That led the the potential for an economic crisis that could Angelenos had on their minds, and how company to work on a software fix to flight- go far beyond Boeing’s doors. A federal investi- they’d choose a candidate. Not that I con- control software that is the focus of investiga- gation of Boeing and the FAA must go forward ducted a remotely scientific poll, but hey, it’s tors. Pilots complained that Boeing kept them unimpeded. Trust in the FAA and Boeing is not as if the pros got it right last time. line up around lunch time for Howlin’ inclined to be swayed by candidates who in the dark about the software. what we sell to the world. Nava is a young man, by my definition, Ray’s Nashville Hot Chicken in Far East over-simplify things. And the news keeps getting worse. Meanwhile, competitors across the globe at 34. Last time around, he voted for Bernie Plaza. Ray’s was closed for maintenance, as “With our age group and the inter- The New York Times recently reported wait in the wings. Sanders in the primary and Hillary Clinton it turned out, but there were still plenty of net culture, the meme culture, people are problems with another Boeing airplane, the Beyond Europe’s Airbus, aerospace experts in the general. youngish folks around. learning about things through a picture 787 Dreamliner built in South Carolina, that point to the potential for China to establish its The most important issue for Nava? Kiel Servideo, 32, a screenwriter- and a headline and basing opinions on that include a lack of oversight, and concerns with own airline manufacturing industry. Without “A solid safety net,” said the landscape turned-Uber driver, felt the Bern last time instead of reading the whole story … and safety, defective manufacturing and leftover tougher regulations, and far more attention architect, who owns his own small company. and thinks income inequality is “the issue of digging deep,” Bradley said. debris. While Boeing has denied some of the on what’s happening inside Boeing, the US Nava graduated from college just as the re- the day.” Lindsey Mysse, 38, offered what I claims, more challenges to its safety record aerospace industry, and even the overall cession was taking root and saw people lose But he’s not all-in with Sanders this thought was a dark yet hopeful, smart take certainly will not help the company — and will economy, could be grounded, too. homes and jobs. “That’s what’s going to get time. He’s intrigued by South Bend, Ind, on the state of the union. (Tribune News Service) me out and voting for a candidate, and so I Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and listens carefully “I didn’t like the Bernie cult,” the soft- think education and healthcare are the two ware producer said of Sanders’ rise in the biggest issues.” ‘I definitely have fear of a lefty Dem last primary. “Everybody was saying Bernie The call for cheaper, better healthcare was going to fix everything, but they didn’t for everyone was a centrepiece of Trump’s losing the centre, but I’d rather want to change their lives, they just wanted campaign, one of many promises that hasn’t have someone like Warren repre- someone to fix their problems.” Kim Demands Payment For panned out. But Nava said Sanders, who sent the party and make a pitch to Coming at us soon, he said, is a conver- called for a single-payer system four years the centre on why she’s better for gence of catastrophic problems that include ago and is now pushing Medicare for all, them than Trump,’ said Hanes, an climate change, a water shortage and anti- Torture; Trump, Sort Of, Agrees isn’t necessarily his guy this time. biotic-resistant bacteria. Nava wants to watch the process play insurance underwriter “I think America needs to change itself,” HURSDAY, the Washington Post report- Jong Un had any knowledge of Warmbier’s out, but he’s had an eye on Elizabeth War- Mysse said. ed North Korea’s temerity to bill the Unit- torture. Also nor surprisingly, the Trump ren. He thinks she’s onto something with for a political quality in short supply — au- “I don’t think we need a leader for us to Ted States $2 million for American student White House went all cagey when asked her proposed tax on the country’s wealthiest thenticity. be kinder, more environmentally sensitive, Otto Warmbier’s “medical care” he suppos- whether the bill was actually paid. Press Sec- families and her calls to relieve college costs “Cory Booker says all the right things, to walk more and drive less … Americans edly received while in Pyongyang’s custody. retary Sarah Sanders declared, “We do not and student debt. The one person he can’t but something about him doesn’t come need to become more sophisticated in our Only after a US envoy signed the invoice comment on hostage negotiations, which is vote for, Nava said, is Trump. across as authentic to me,” said Servideo. media consumption, more aware of how — apparently at the direction of President why they have been so successful during this “He’s degraded the presidency,” said His buddy Nick Hanes, 37, is leaning science works … and not be led astray” by Trump — did Pyongyang actually release the administration.” In normal circumstances, Nava, “and he’s divided us more.” Warren after being a Sanders supporter. public relations fog screens and political deteriorating Warmbier. that would be a pretty big “tell” that, yes, It’s fair to say, though, that some of the “I definitely have fear of a lefty Dem los- misdirection. Recall that, for the supposedly “hostile of course, a payoff occurred. Public outrage local youth are convinced that Democrats ing the centre, but I’d rather have someone Call me naive, but I like this blend of act against the state” of pulling down a prop- would be understandable. and Republicans are part of the same cor- like Warren represent the party and make jaded idealism, and I’m putting my faith in aganda sign in a Pyongyang hotel on Janu- We caution over such an overreaction. rupt, failed system. I asked four young Egg- a pitch to the centre on why she’s better for the next generation to straighten out all the ary 1, 2016, Warmbier was sentenced to 15 Remember, this is Donald Trump. When slut diners for their thoughts on 2020, and them than Trump,” said Hanes, an insur- messes we old-timers have created. years hard labour. Shortly thereafter he fell was the last time he was known to fulfil his they told me the country was run by a white ance underwriter. Mysse emailed me later in the day to into a coma, apparently after being tortured. promises and, well, actually pay a bill? oligarchy, then asked me to leave. At Grand Central, Anthony Marando apologise for being so pessimistic, and list- He died a week following his June 2017 re- So maybe having in the Oval Office a I don’t necessarily disagree. But part of and Jillian Bradley, both 29 and visiting ed all the things that give him hope. lease. notorious cheapskate and chiseler who wea- me wanted to ask why such rebels would from Atlanta, said they lean left on issues “As far as who should be president,” he Not surprisingly, at the subsequent sum- sels out of his contracts and obligations will stand in line at a joint that sells a coddled like healthcare, immigration and abor- wrote, “whoever is going to be the one who mit, Trump downplayed the notion that Kim come in handy for once. egg with grey salt and chives for nine bucks. tion. But they fault both sides for too much draws the clearest line (between) how our (Tribune News Service) After Grand Central I headed for Chi- rhetoric and not enough problem-solving, personal actions affect our neighbours, cit- natown, knowing that millennials always and Bradley said she thinks voters are too ies, country and world.” A Decade Of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership The two countries have shared long-term security interests thatwill likely continue to underpin their partnership in foreseeable future

MICO A GALANG “Strengthened Strategic Partnership” in a to its favour. The preponderance of power and maritime nations, maintaining free the strategic partnership. While occasional TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE joint declaration accompanied by an action by one state in the Indo-Asia-Pacific will and open access to the maritime commons disagreements are expected, the long-term plan that outlined specific areas of coopera- likely diminish, if not totally extinguish, the is crucial for the security and prosperity of trajectory of the Philippines-Japan relation- N April 17, 2019, Philippine Defence tion, including maritime domain awareness, autonomy and freedom of movement of the both nations, as reaffirmed by the strategic ship must be upward. The conclusion and Secretary Deflin Lorenzana visited To- information sharing, capacity-building, surrounding states, particularly the more partners in 2016. The previous year, the two implementation of a Status of Visiting Forc- Okyo and met Defence Minister Takeshi among others. In addition, complementing vulnerable smaller countries. countries expressed “serious concern on es Agreement, as well as continuous engage- Iwaya. Both sides agreed to further en- agreements, specifically on defence coopera- Clearly, in an era of US-China compe- unilateral actions to change the status quo ment between the two countries, are steps in hance their countries’ increasingly close tion, and transfer of defence technology and tition, it is in the national interest of both in the [SCS] including large-scale land rec- this direction. security relationship. equipment, were also signed. Manila and Tokyo that regional peace and lamation and building of outposts.” Cogni- The changing regional security land- Lorenzana visited Japan as the two Incumbent Philippine President Rod- stability be enhanced through Washington’s zant of Manila’s precarious situation, Tokyo, scape in the past few years further exposed countries mark the 10th anniversary of the rigo Duterte has largely sustained his prede- continuous engagement in the Indo-Asia- through their strategic partnership, has been the vulnerabilities of the Philippines. As a establishment of the Philippines-Japan stra- cessors’ policy of pursing strong ties with To- Pacific. After all, the United States has the supporting the Philippines’ maritime secu- small power, the Philippines requires an tegic partnership. In a span of just a decade, kyo. Indeed, in 2017, Duterte declared that wherewithal promote equilibrium in the rity capacity-building efforts. Indeed, Tokyo objective and unemotional assessment of its Philippines-Japan ties were transformed the strategic partnership has entered into a geopolitical power equation as an offshore provided Manila five Beechcraft TC-90 King strategic milieu in order to develop realistic from a largely economic and development “golden age.” balancer. As US treaty allies, Manila and Air advanced trainer aircraft, spare parts for courses of action leading to optimal out- centred relationship to one which also fo- Despite changes of leadership, and ap- Tokyo have roles to play in order to facilitate Bell UH-1H, ten multirole response vessels, comes that will serve its national interests. cuses on security cooperation. parent policy shifts, particularly in Manila, such American engagement. Through their among others. While the partnership with Tokyo is a cru- In 2009, against the backdrop of the the Philippines and Japan have three shared strategic partnership, the two countries can Third, the multilateral centrality of cial bilateral relationship, the responsibility global financial crisis and shortly after Phil- and closely related long-term security in- promote capacity-building, as well all train- Asean. Largely because of strategic mistrust of protecting and promoting Philippine na- ippine legislative concurrence with the free terests that will likely continue to underpin ing activities, in order to meet the challenges among the regional powers, Asean is thus far tional interests — in an international system trade agreement with Japan, the strategic their strategic partnership in the foreseeable that such a strategic environment may pose. the only actor that can lead multilateral di- of independent sovereign nation-states — partnership was established through a joint future. Second: Open and stable seas. Both plomacy in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. As such, it rests with Manila itself. statement. In 2011, the two countries issued First: Peace and stability in the Indo- Manila and Tokyo have overlapping terri- is in the interest of both countries to support a joint statement on the “comprehensive Asia-Pacific. The rise of China has produced torial and maritime claims with Beijing in and participate in Asean-led mechanisms. (Mico A Galang is a researcher at promotion” of their strategic partnership. uncertainties about its strategic intentions, the South China Sea (SCS) and East China The future of the Philippines-Japan strate- the National Defence College of the Unlike the 2009 declaration, the 2011 state- in as much as it has opened economic op- Sea (ECS) respectively. In addition to sover- gic partnership is by no means a foregone Philippines (NDCP). The views ex- ment included more provisions on bilateral portunities. China, like other major powers eignty and sovereign rights issues, the SCS conclusion. Changes in the international and pressed are the author’s alone and do security cooperation. Nearly four years later, before it, increasingly appears to be treading and ECS conflicts are also about freedom of domestic political equation, as well bureau- not necessary reflect the official posi- Manila and Tokyo elevated their ties into a a path towards reshaping the regional order navigation and overflight. As archipelagic cratic intricacies, could present challenges to tion of NDCP.)

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Afghan peace deal hinges on ceasefire China’s Xi pledges ‘unwavering support to by Taliban, says US special envoy Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial unity’ REUTERS KABUL

ANY peace agreement with the President Xi appreciates Pakistan’s sustained & successful fight against terrorism to create a peaceful neighbourhood Afghan Taliban would depend on the declaration of a perma- TRIBUNE.COM.PK Pakistan, China nent ceasefire and a commit- BEIJING ment to end the country’s long sign multi-billion war, the US special envoy for Prime Minister Imran railway project peace in Afghanistan Zalmay Khan held meetings with Chi- Khalilzad said on Sunday. In na’s top leadership in Beijing BEIJING: Pakistan and an interview with Afghanistan’s on Sunday morning. China on Sunday reached an largest private television sta- The premier and the visit- agreement on the multibil- tion, Tolo News, Khalilzad said ing Pakistani delegation met lion mainline-1 project of the the Taliban’s demands were fo- President Xi Jinping in the Pakistan Railways. Prime cused on the withdrawal of US Great Hall of the People in the Minister Imran Khan and forces from the country. Chinese capital. his Chinese counterpart Li “Our focus is on terrorism. President Xi also reiter- Keqiang signed the agree- No agreement will be done ated China’s unwavering sup- ment following delegation if we don’t see a permanent port to Pakistan’s sovereignty level talks at the Great Hall ceasefire and a commitment to and territorial integrity, and of People in Beijing. Lauding end the war,” said Khalilzad. appreciated the Pakistan the agreement, Minister for “We are seeking peace and (a) Tehreek-e-Insaf-led govern- Pakistan Railways Sheikh political settlement... We want ment’s agenda for socio-eco- Rasheed Ahmed said, “this is peace to give us the possibility nomic development and a historic day in the Pakistan to withdraw.” The Afghan-born people-centered progress. He Railways’ history”. He said US diplomat arrived in Kabul asserted that China-Pakistan the project envisages laying on Saturday to meet President ties would continue to acquire of double rail track between Ashraf Ghani, part of a multi- greater strength and practi- Peshawar and Karachi, which country tour ahead of his next cal cooperation would be in- will significantly reduce travel meeting with the Taliban. creased over time. duration. (ARYNEWS) US President Donald The two sides engaged in Trump wants to reach an agree- delegation-level talks. PM Im- ment to end his country’s long- ran was accompanied by For- from Karachi to Peshawar. est-ever war, which dislodged eign Minister Shah Mahmood The speed of trains that run on the Taliban from power in Af- Qureshi, Adviser on Finance the new track will be around ghanistan following the Sept. Hafeez Shaikh, Adviser on 160 kilometres per hour,” said 11, 2001 attacks on the United Commerce Abdul Razzak Da- the minister. States. Intense fighting is still wood, Minister for Planning The meetings come a day going on all over the country, Khusro Bakhtiar, Railways Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan (left) shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping (right) before their meeting at the Great Hall of the after PM Imran reiterated and while the Taliban are ne- Minister Sheikh Rasheed People in Beijing, on Sunday. (AFP) Islamabad’s commitment to gotiating, they now control and Ahmed, Minister for Water CPEC and said the mega-in- influence more territory than at Resources Faisal Vawda, and litical, security, economic and always support to China on all forts in the fight against ter- countries. Prior to discussions frastructure project was “not a any point since 2001. Minister for Power Omar Ayub trade, and people-to-people issues of its core interest. The rorism and to create a peaceful with President Xi, the prime transaction but a transforma- A plan to cut the number of Khan among others. Reaffirm- exchanges. premier thanked President Xi neighbourhood. minister held a separate meet- tion of Pakistani society”. staff at the US embassy in Kabul ing the ‘All-Weather Strategic PM Imran conveyed Pa- for the welcome accorded to Both sides expressed satis- ing with Chinese Premier Li Addressing world leaders by up to half starting late next Cooperative Partnership’ be- kistan’s unflinching commit- the Pakistani delegation and faction over the close coopera- Keqiang in Beijing. during the Leaders’ Roundta- month has alarmed some who tween Pakistan and China, the ment to the China-Pakistan for China’s steadfast support tion between the two countries The two leaders sat down ble session on Saturday, the fear such a move could under- two leaders exchanged views Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Pakistan on all issues. at multilateral fora and re- for delegation-level talks second day of the Belt and mine the fragile peace process. on the entire gamut of bilat- as the two sides discussed the The two sides also ex- solved to further deepen com- which focused on range of Road Forum in Beijing, the Before Khalilzad embarked on eral relations. mega infrastructure project’s changed views on the regional munication and coordination bilateral issues, chief among premier said transformation his tour, the State Department They affirmed the resolve extension into new areas of situation, including in Afghan- at all levels. them being CPEC and its re- brought by CPEC became pos- said he will “press forward on to further strengthen their agriculture, industrial devel- istan and South Asia. Presi- They also agreed to keep lated projects. sible due to the wisdom of Chi- negotiations with the Taliban to strategic cooperative partner- opment, and socio-economic dent Xi appreciated Pakistan’s the momentum of high-level “Under the project, a dou- na’s leadership and the hard reach a consensus on core na- ship in all fields including po- uplift. He said Pakistan would sustained and successful ef- exchanges between the two ble railway track will be laid work of the Chinese people. tional security.

12 killed as bus Priyanka takes a dig at Modi touting his caste Cong holds voter outreach programmes in Delhi falls into gorge NEW Delhi: With less than two weeks left before the national capital IANS caste that Modi belongs to. in Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh: goes to the polls, Congress candidates on Sunday held voter out- in northern India AMETHI And the opposition and the “Behenji (Mayawati) is dis- reach programmes in their constituencies. Former Union Minister Congress have never raised tributing my caste certificate. and Congress leader Ajay Maken, contesting from the New Delhi Lok DPA TAKING a swipe at Prime the issue of his caste,” she And now that she has started Sabha constituency, started his campaign from Panchsheel in south NEW DELHI Minister Narendra Modi over told the media at Busiyave it, I must tell you that I come Delhi where he interacted with people at a park while on his morn- his remarks that he comes village here. from the most backward ing walk. He then visited Greater Kailash 1 and met the residents AT least 12 people died from a very backward caste, Gandhi said that the Con- caste in Gujarat. and later kicked off a ‘padyatra’ from Balmiki Basti, covering areas when their bus plunged Congress General Secretary gress had only been raising “I was not aware of my like Gandhi Sadan and Andh Mahavidyalaya. Boxer-turned-politician into a Himalayan gorge in Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday issues such as development, caste till Behenji, Akhilesh Vijender Singh, fielded by the Congress from south Delhi Lok Sabha the northern Indian hill said that she does not have health services, employment, Yadav and Congress began seat, began the day by offering prayers at the Dada Devi temple in state of Himachal Pradesh, any knowledge of his caste education, women safety and mentioning it. I am grateful to Bijwasan area. He then visited the Dada Dev boxing Academy in police said Sunday. and the opposition has never farm distress. them, yet I am not in caste pol- Palam village. Singh is pitted in a triangular contest against Bharatiya The bus fell into a talked about it. Gandhi’s remarks came Indian Prime Minister itics. I ask them not to drag me Janata Party candidate and sitting Lok Sabha member Ramesh Bid- 60-metre-deep gorge near “I am still not aware of the a day after Modi told a rally Narendra Modi. into caste politics,” he added. huri and Aam Aadmi Party’s Raghav Chadha. (IANS) Nanikhad in Chamba dis- trict on Saturday, super- intendent of police Mon- ika Bhutunguru said. The bus was travelling from 10 dead, thousands displaced B’desh jails 3 Rohingya ‘extremists’ for 10 years Pathankot in Punjab state to Dalhousie in Himachal and AFP bunal in the capital. Local media, citing the was less than 10 kilometres by Indonesia floods, landslides DHAKA They were found guilty police charge-sheet on the from its destination, the of- AFP Bengkulu province, officials disaster” in the form of skin and sentenced immediately case, said the three men ficial said. The driver ap- JAKARTA said. The waters have receded diseases and acute respiratory A Bangladesh court Sunday under the country’s explo- were suspects in the 2014 peared to have lost control in some places but officials infection due to poor hygiene sentenced three Rohingya sives laws, the prosecutor Burdwan blast in the neigh- of the vehicle while negotiat- AT least 10 people are dead and warned the full extent of the and a lack of clean water was extremists of a now defunct said, adding one of them was bouring Indian state of West ing a sharp bend in the road, eight are missing after days of damage was not yet known and possible, he added. Aerial im- militant group to 10 years sentenced in absentia as he Bengal that killed at least two a witness told the police. heavy rain-triggered floods and some areas were still cut off. ages showed swollen rivers that in jail for possessing bomb- was on the run. people and wounded several “An investigation is be- landslides on the Indonesian “The impact of this disaster had burst their banks and inun- making materials, a prosecu- “They were involved with while they were allegedly ing carried out under the island of Sumatra, authorities may increase,” national disaster dated settlements in some parts tor said. several international militant making IEDs. supervision of a senior of- said Sunday. agency spokesman Sutopo Pur- of the province. The trio were arrested in outfits including the RSO,” “The charge-sheet read ficer who has reached the Some 12,000 people have wo Nugroho said, adding that Public kitchens and evacu- 2014 in Dhaka with materi- he said, referring to the Ro- the accused admitted plan- site,” Bhutunguru said. been evacuated while hundreds several people were also injured ation shelters have been set up als to be used for making hingya Solidarity Organisa- ning sabotage in Bangladesh Several injured in the acci- of buildings, bridges and roads in the flooding. to cater to some 13,000 people improvised explosive devic- tion, a small militant group with the assistance of inter- dent were admitted to local have been damaged by the se- “Landslides and floods affected by the flooding, while es (IEDs), said Salahuddin that was active in Myanmar’s national Islamist extremist hospitals, he added. vere weather which affected could happen again if rainfall search and rescue teams try to Howlader, a prosecutor at northern Rakhine state in the outfits,” the online edition nine districts or towns across is high,” he said. A “secondary reach hard-hit areas. the Metropolitan Special Tri- 1980s and 1990s. Prothom Alo said.

Most Sri Lanka radicals Tears, troops on streets as Sri Lanka mourns Easter bombings victims killed or arrested: PM AFP each other without division,” he the vigil, held at the country’s COLOMBO said. “What happened last Sun- oldest newspaper publishing AFP a statement. “Most of them have day is a great tragedy, an insult company, Lake House, which COLOMBO been arrested. Some have died,” SRI Lanka’s churches remained to humanity,” he added. dimmed its lights as a sign of he said. “Now we are able to re- shut Sunday forcing Christians At exactly 8:45 am, the sing- respect for the victims. SRI Lankan forces have killed turn to normality.” “We should to say prayers of grief in pri- ing of hymns by scores of people Thousands of Sri Lan- or arrested most of the radical all now help restore the normal vate over the Easter suicide at- outside St. Anthony’s stopped kan troops remained on the Islamists linked to the Easter life of the community.” Three tacks that the country’s Roman and the bells tolled. The hands streets, guarding churches and suicide bombings and the coun- churches and three hotels were Catholic leader called “an insult on the tower clock are still fixed mosques for the symbolic day. try is ready to return to normal- targeted by suicide bombers in to humanity”. at the time of the blast. Security forces also carried ity, Prime Minister Ranil Wick- the attacks in which at least 40 Fearing a repeat of the “I come to this church every out new arrests, a day after at remesinghe said Sunday. foreigners were killed. Easter Sunday bombings of A devotee cries as she prays at a barricade near St. Anthony’s Shrine Sunday, it feels like my second least 15 people were killed in a But the prime minister said More than 100 people have churches and hotels in which in Colombo on Sunday, a week after a series of bomb blasts targeting home,” said Dharshika Fernan- raid on a militant hideout where the government had planned been detained since the attacks. 253 people died, the archbishop churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. (AFP) do, 19, fighting back tears. suicide bombers blew them- tougher laws to deal with Islam- Authorities have said there are of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm “It feels like people blasted selves up. ist extremists and that foreign about 140 followers of the Is- Ranjith, held a private mass af- struck the church, killing doz- President Maithripala Sirisena my own home.” Later in the Police said they searched clerics teaching in Sri Lanka lamic State group in the coun- ter cancelling all public services. ens of worshippers. and Prime Minister Ranil Wick- day, the cardinal made his first the family home of two of the illegally will be expelled. The try. Wickremesinghe confirmed Amid heavy security im- “Today during this mass remesinghe were among the public appearance since the at- bombers and arrested another Easter Sunday bombings that that a number of would-be sui- posed across the country, a vigil we are paying attention to last small congregation. tacks to participate in a candle elder brother. Elsewhere, more left 253 dead were carried out cide bombers had taken their was also held outside St Antho- Sunday’s tragedy and we try to “We pray that in this coun- light vigil for the victims. suspects were detained bring- by a “small, but a well organised lives when confronted by secu- ny’s Shrine in Colombo at 8:45 understand it,” the cardinal said try there will be peace and co- He repeated his calls for ing to 150 the number of people group,” Wickremesinghe said in rity forces on Friday night. am, the moment the bomber at his official residence, where existence and understanding unity and religious harmony at arrested since the bombings. 10 Monday, April 29, 2019 Gulf / Middle East Ending sanctions waiver will anger US allies: Iran FM Iraq summons US diplomat over offensive comments

WASHINGTON: The US decision to end sanctions waivers for purchases of Iranian oil later this BAGHDAD: Iraq’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday said that it has summoned the charge d’affaires NEWS week will backfire by angering Washington’s allies, Tehran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad of the US embassy in Baghdad over comments on social media considered offensive to the Zarif said Sunday. Zarif said US policy is designed to make life hard for the Iranian people so diplomatic norms. Ministry spokesman Ahmed al-Sahaf told Xinhua news agency that the IN BRIEF they will “take action” against the Tehran government. “They are wrong in their analysis. They are charge d’affaires was summoned on what was considered “a violation of diplomatic norms and wrong in their hope,” Zarif told Fox News, insisting instead that the people of Iran will get fired up international rules governing the operation of missions in host states”. The summoning came to resist such pressure. “This is coercion, pure and simple,” Zarif said. “People are not happy. after the US embassy in Baghdad accused Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of China is not happy, Turkey is not happy, Russia is not happy.” he said. (AFP) corruption while his people were living in poverty. (AGENCIES) 4 dead, 20 wounded Sudan army rulers, oppn in Tripoli air raids: Libya unity govt agree to form joint council AFP clashes, according to a toll TRIPOLI released Wednesday by the World Health Organiza- Saturday’s accord AIR raids by the self- tion. The GNA accuses Haf- would replace the styled Libyan National tar of using foreign planes Army against the capital to carry out air strikes, existing 10-member on Saturday night killed without naming a country four people and wounded of origin. military council 20 others, Libya’s interna- “This criminal conceals tionally recognised unity his failures and those of his AFP government said. soldiers at the gates of Trip- KHARTOUM But Amin al-Hachemi, a oli by resorting to foreign spokesman for the Govern- aviation to hit unarmed ci- SUDANESE protesters Sun- ment of National Accord’s vilians in the city,” spokes- day welcomed a breakthrough healthy ministry, on Sun- man Mohanad Younes said in talks with army rulers who day warned that “the death on the GNA’s official Face- agreed to form a joint civilian- toll could increase in the book page. military council, paving the way coming hours”. Haftar’s offensive has for the civilian administration A pro-GNA military sharpened fault lines in pol- demanded by demonstrators. source said the victims icy towards Libya among Saturday’s agreement would were civilians. world powers. replace the existing 10-member “Several sites were tar- On April 18, Russia military council that took power geted by air strikes late and the United States op- after the army ousted veteran Saturday night, causing vic- posed a British bid backed leader Omar al-Bashir on April tims among civilians,” the by France and Germany at 11 amid massive protests. source said. the UN Security Council to “What happened yesterday “Most of the strikes demand a ceasefire in the is a step to have a civilian au- hit areas in the district of North African country. thority,” said Mohamed Amin, Abou Slim... (but) none hit The White House re- one of thousands of demonstra- military targets.” Strong- vealed the next day that tors who have been camped for A Sudanese soldier flashes the victory sign at protesters during a sit-in outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoumon Sunday. (AFP) man Khalifa Haftar’s LNA Donald Trump had reached weeks outside the army head- launched an offensive out personally to Haftar in quarters. “When we have a civilian gov- The joint civilian-military and Change met to discuss the was ousted by the army after against Tripoli, the seat of a phone call, during which “We are happy about the ernment, then we can say our progress of talks with the mili- months of protests against his the GNA, on April 4. the US president “recog- progress in the talks, but we are country is on the right track,” council would be the overall tary council. three-decade rule. But after initial gains, nised Field Marshal Haf- still waiting for the composition said Amin. ruling body, while a new Later, the joint committee Thousands of demonstra- Haftar’s forces have en- tar’s significant role in fight- of the council and the civilian The demonstrators said transitional civilian govt bringing together the military tors, braving volleys of tear gas countered stiff resistance ing terrorism and securing government.” they would pursue their sit-in was expected to be formed and protest leaders was expect- fired by security forces, reached on the southern outskirts Libya’s oil resources”. The joint civilian-military until a civilian administration ed to resume talks. the sprawling military head- and his troops have been The country has been council would be the overall is set up. Activists say the new coun- quarters on April 6, demanding pushed back in some areas. mired in chaos since the ruling body, the protest leaders “Last night’s agreement is a sion to form a joint council. cil could be a 15-member body, the army support those oppos- At least 278 people NATO-backed uprising that say, while a new transitional ci- step forward in the stability of “We are now in consultation with eight civilians and seven ing Bashir. have been killed and more deposed and killed dictator vilian government was expected our country. But I don’t think about what percentage of the army generals. Five days later, the army than 1,300 wounded in the Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. to be formed to run the day-to- we will leave the sit-in until we council should be represented The decision to have a joint toppled Bashir and took power day affairs of the country, a key achieve our demand of a civil- by civilians and how much by council came after hours of through a transitional military demand of protesters. ian government,” said protester the military,” said Rabia, who is talks on Saturday, the first by council. Protest leaders had Pope appeals for evacuation That civilian government Sawsan Bashir. involved in talks. a joint committee representing previously held several rounds of refugees in Libya camps would work towards having Protest leader Ahmed al- On Sunday, protest leaders the current ruling military lead- of inconclusive talks with the the first post-Bashir elections. Rabia confirmed that the deci- from the Alliance for Freedom ership and protesters. Bashir council after Bashir was ousted. VATICAN City: Pope Francis called Sunday for the evacua- tion of refugees held in detention camps in Libya, particu- larly women and children, as fighting there escalates. “I make an appeal that especially the women, children and sick can be evacuated as soon as possible through Algeria’s former police chief to face graft probe humanitarian corridors,” Francis said at the Sunday prayer at the Vatican. ALGIERS: A former Algerian day. Since Bouteflika resigned General Abdelghani Hamel, radio said. They are expected vestigators have cracked down Their situation “which is already very serious, has police chief once considered a in early April after weeks of the former police chief once to be questioned as part of on alleged graft, zeroing in become even more dangerous due to the ongoing conflict,” pillar of the regime of ousted mass protests against his rule, tipped as Bouteflika’s succes- a judicial inquiry into “illegal on the activities of prominent he said. president Abdelaziz Bouteflika several regime officials and sor before he was fired by the activity, bribery, embezzlement politicians and businessmen A group of around 140 refugees is expected to arrive in has been summoned for ques- businessmen who were close veteran leader in June 2018, is of funds and abuse of power,” as they try to clear away two Rome from Libya on Monday. (AFP) tioning about allegations of cor- to him have been sacked or due to appear in court Monday according to state television. decades of cronyism under the ruption, state media said Sun- detained over alleged graft. with one of his sons, state Since Bouteflika’s ouster in- former president. (AFP)

Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move

REUTERS with Iran and began ratchet- the past to leave the NPT, as tions, and we have not seen and remains well positioned iour after the blacklisting. “We DUBAI ing up sanctions. Earlier this US President Donald Trump change in their procedures,” and postured to preserve the don’t intend to close the Strait month, the United States black- moved to scrap the 2015 deal The US, along with our allies Major General Mohammad free flow of commerce, and we of Hormuz, unless hostilities IRAN said on Sunday it could listed Iran’s elite Revolutionary with world powers - the United Baqeri was quoted as saying on are prepared to respond to any reach a level where this cannot quit a treaty against the Guards (IRGC) and demanded States, Russia, China, Germany, and partners, is committed Sunday by the semi-official Fars acts of aggression,” Morgan said be avoided,” Fars quoted Baqeri spread of nuclear weapons af- buyers of Iranian oil stop pur- Britain and France. to freedom of navigation and news agency. in an emailed statement, with- as saying. “If our oil does not ter the United States tightens chases by May or face sanctions. Separately, Iran’s armed remains well positioned and Lieutenant Chloe Morgan, out referring to interaction with pass, the oil of others shall not sanctions, while an Iranian “The Islamic Republic’s forces chief of staff said the postured to preserve the free US Naval Forces Central Com- IRGC forces. pass the Strait of Hormuz ei- general said the US Navy was choices are numerous, and the IRGC - which ensures security flow of commerce, and we mand spokeswoman, said on On Wednesday, Zarif called ther.” interacting as before with an country’s authorities are con- in Gulf waters and the Strait of Sunday: “The Strait of Hormuz the IRGC blacklisting “absurd”, President Hassan Rou- elite military unit blacklisted sidering them... and leaving Hormuz for Iran - had not ob- are prepared to respond to is an international waterway. but suggested Iran did not plan hani and some senior military by Washington. NPT (nuclear Non-Proliferation served any change in the US any acts of aggression Threats to close the strait impact to respond militarily unless the commanders have threatened Tensions between Tehran Treaty) is one of them,” state military’s behaviour towards Lieutenant Chloe Morgan the international community United States changed the rules to disrupt oil shipments from and Washington have risen broadcaster IRIB’s website the elite force after the blacklist- and undermine the free flow of of engagement guiding how it Gulf countries if Washington since the Trump administra- quoted Foreign Minister Mo- ing. “US warships are obliged to commerce. “The US, along with interacts with Iran’s forces. tries to strangle Tehran’s oil ex- tion withdrew last year from a hammad Javad Zarif as saying. respond to the IRGC on the pas- and until yesterday they have our allies and partners, is com- The US military has not sug- ports. Carrying one third of the 2015 international nuclear deal Iran has threatened in sage of the Strait of Hormuz... been answering IRGC ques- mitted to freedom of navigation gested it would alter its behav- world’s seaborne oil every day. 12 Yemeni civilians Saudi royal advisor in Khashoggi trial no-show

killed in two days AFP part of Crown Prince Moham- allowed to bring interpreters them have defended them- WASHINGTON med bin Salman’s tight-knit and are usually summoned at selves in court by saying they AFP government official said. inner circle and have formally short notice, the sources said. were carrying out orders by DUBAI The official from Taez, TWO top Saudi royal advisors been sacked over the killing A representative of the Assiri, describing him as the controlled by pro-govern- have been linked to journal- but only Assiri has appeared Khashoggi family–which this “ringleader” of the operation, TWELVE Yemeni civilians, ment forces but surround- ist Jamal Khashoggi’s mur- in the five court hearings since month rejected reports of a according to the officials. including five children, ed by the rebels, said the der. One has been labelled the January, according to four settlement with the Saudi gov- The kingdom’s media min- were killed in two attacks in Huthis launched a Katyu- “ringleader” but questions are Western officials privy to the ernment–has attended at least istry did not respond to AFP’s the past two days, pro-gov- sha rocket towards Jabal swirling over the absence of information. one court session, they said. request for comment. The de- ernment and rebel forces Habashi “completely de- the other in the closed-door “Qahtani is not among the Maher Mutreb, an intelli- fendants’ lawyers could also said Sunday, trading accu- stroying” the family’s home. trial of 11 suspects, multiple 11 facing trial,” one of the of- gence operative who frequent- not be reached. sations over the targeting of In Daleh, east of Taez, sources said. ficials said. “What does his ly traveled with the crown Assiri, lionized in Saudi non-combatants. the Iran-aligned Huthi re- Saudi prosecutors have absence mean? Are the Saudis A picture of Jamal Khashoggi. prince on foreign tours, fo- military ranks as a war hero, A mother and her four bels accused the Saudi-led said deputy intelligence chief keen to protect him or disci- rensic expert Salah al-Tubaigy does not face the death penal- children were killed Sun- coalition backing the gov- Ahmed al-Assiri oversaw the pline him separately? No one UN Security Council’s perma- and Fahad al-Balawi, a mem- ty, the Western officials added. day in a Huthi rebel attack ernment of targeting two Washington Post columnist’s knows.” The kingdom’s public nent members–the US, Brit- ber of the Saudi royal guard, Believed to have previ- in government-controlled vehicles with air strikes killing in the kingdom’s Is- prosecutor last November in- ain, France, China, Russia–as are among the 11 on trial who ously worked closely with US Jebel Habashi, about 35 Saturday in the Aoud area– tanbul consulate last October dicted 11 unnamed suspects, well as Turkey are allowed to could face the death penalty, intelligence, he is also not kilometres west of Yemen’s killing seven civilians, in- and that he was advised by the including five who could face attend as observers of the legal the officials said. named in two American sanc- third city of Taez, a pro- cluding a child. royal court’s media czar Saud the death penalty over the proceedings that are held en- The defendants are al- tions lists of Saudis implicated al-Qahtani. Both aides were murder. Diplomats from the tirely in Arabic. They are not lowed legal counsel. Many of in the murder. Europe / Americas Monday, April 29, 2019 11

NEWS Deadly synagogue shooting suspect in California linked to mosque arson IN BRIEF REUTERS inside and wounding three San Diego County Sheriff of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh POWAY, CALIFORNIA others, including the rabbi, au- Bill Gore said police and FBI yelling, “All Jews must die.” thorities said. were investigating Earnest’s The assailant in that mas- Manhunt leads to He then sped away in a car, “possible involvement” in the sacre, said to be the deadliest murderer of five THE 19-year-old man who au- escaping an off-duty US Border March 24 pre-dawn arson fire attack ever against Jews on US in Tennessee thorities said gave himself up Patrol agent who shot at the at the Islamic Center of Escon- soil, was also arrested. to police shortly after carry- getaway vehicle but missed the dido, a town about 15 miles (24 San Diego County Sheriff’s NEW YORK: A suspect in ing out a deadly shooting in a suspect, but the suspect pulled km) north of Poway. No one Department officials issued the murders of five people Southern California synagogue over and surrendered to police was hurt at the mosque fire. a statement saying the gun- in rural Tennessee was shot filled with Sabbath worship- officers a short time later. Gore said Earnest has no man in Saturday’s attack was and captured by police on pers is also under investigation The suspect was later iden- prior criminal record. believed to have acted alone Saturday, ending an hours- in connection with an unsolved tified as John Earnest, 19, of Saturday’s gun violence at and that there “are no known long manhunt triggered by mosque arson. San Diego, the apparent author the Congregation Chabad tem- threats to religious gatherings.” the discovery of the bodies The gunman walked into of a “manifesto” who claimed ple in the town of Poway, Cali- But the Passover violence in two separate homes. the suburban San Diego syna- to have set a nearby mosque on fornia, about 23 miles (37 km) came amid an upsurge in re- Michael Cummins, 25, gogue late Saturday morning, fire last month and professed north of downtown San Diego, ports of anti-Semitism nation- was in custody after suf- the last day of the week-long drawing inspiration from the unfolded six months to the day wide and abroad and followed fering non-life-threatening Jewish holiday of Passover, and gunman who killed nearly 50 after 11 worshippers were killed a recent spate of deadly attacks A candlelight vigil is held at a church for victims of a shooting incident injuries, the Tennessee opened fire with an assault- people at two mosques in New and six others wounded by a on places of worship around at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, north of San Diego, Bureau of Investigation said style rifle, killing one woman Zealand. gunman who stormed the Tree the world. California, on Sunday. (REUTERS) in a statement. The search began on Saturday evening after an emergency call led police to four bodies in a home in Sumner County, UK’s Labour Party to force vote about 25 miles northeast of Nashville along the Ken- Coming week will be for national climate emergency tucky border. (REUTERS) AFP ing global emissions to be cut LONDON by almost half of 2010 levels by Crane collapse 2030. Corbyn said on Saturday kills 4, injures important for Brexit BRITAIN’S opposition Labour that the recent protest was “a 3 in Seattle Party is expected to force a vote massive and necessary wake- this week to declare a national up call” that demanded “rapid NEW YORK: A giant construc- climate change emergency fol- and dramatic action”. tion crane operating at the lowing the 11-day protests that Environmentalists used site of a future Google cam- gridlocked parts of central festive but highly disruptive pus collapsed from the roof negotiations: Barnier London. rallies to focus global attention of a building and toppled “On Wednesday, the UK on climate change, bringing across a Seattle intersec- Parliament will have the parts of London to a standstill. tion on Saturday, killing four ‘Talks between the Labour Party and the British govt do not call into chance to be the first in the The entire campaign saw people and injuring three world to declare an environ- police make 1,130 arrests and others, authorities and local question the 600-page withdrawal deal negotiated between EU &UK’ ment and climate emergency, press charges against 69 peo- media said. which we hope will trigger ple. The crane collapse a wave of action from par- Greta Thunberg, the occurred in Seattle’s South liaments and governments 16-year-old Swedish climate Lake Union neighborhood around the world,” Corbyn activist behind the new wave shortly after 3:30 p.m. local said late Saturday. of protests, called it “a great time, crushing five cars and He will demand that the first step”. damaging a sixth at the in- country takes action to help “We can not solve an emer- tersection of Fairview Avenue avoid more than 1.5 degrees gency without treating it like North and Mercer Street, centigrade of warming, requir- an emergency,” she added. the Seattle Fire Department said. (REUTERS)

3 children among Ukrainians will reject Putin’s 11 dead in Mexico bus accident passport offer: President-elect MEXICO CITY: A bus rollover REUTERS in northern Mexico has left KIEV at least 11 dead, including three children, an official RUSSIAN President Vladimir with emergency services Putin should not expect many said on Sunday. Ukrainians to take up his of- The accident took place fer of a Russian passport, in Zacatecas state early Ukraine’s President-elect Vo- Sunday morning on a bus lodymyr Zelenskiy said, while that transported around 40 offering Ukrainian citizenship passengers from Mexico to Russians. Ukrainian president-elect City to the northern city Putin said on Saturday Volodymyr Zelenskiy. of Torreon, according to Moscow was considering offer- Moises Villagrana, the head ing all Ukrainian citizens fast- media, and Internet,” Zelens- of emergency services with tracked Russian passports, a kiy said on Facebook. the Zacatecas municipality move likely to anger some pol- “We will provide Ukrain- of Rio Grande. iticians in Ukraine which has ian citizenship to representa- There are still three bod- European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker welcomes European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier ahead of a debate on been at war with pro-Russian tives of all peoples who suffer ies inside the bus, but it’s the outcome of the latest European Summit on Brexit, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, recently. (REUTERS) separatists since 2014. from authoritarian and cor- possible that underneath it “Ukraine’s difference, in rupt regimes. In the first place there could be more peo- REUTERS UK govt must move on Brexit red (Labour Party leader) Jeremy particular, is in the fact that - the Russians, who today ple,” he said. (REUTERS) PARIS Corbyn. What we could nego- we, Ukrainians, have freedom suffer probably the most,” he lines in talks with oppn: Labour tiate and improve, is the po- of speech in our country, free added. THE outcome of talks between litical declaration that defines SAS cancels British Prime Minister The- LONDON: Talks between the British government and the opposition our future relationship with 1,200 more flights resa May’s government and Labour Party aimed at finding a consensus over the way forward on Britain,” Barnier said. as strike drags on the opposition Labour Party to Brexit have been productive but the government needs to move on Asked if voters in Britain break the deadlock over Brit- its red lines, Labour’s business spokeswoman said on Sunday. will take part in the upcoming Spaniards vote in snap election STOCKHOLM: Scandina- ain’s exit from the European Parliament has rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s exit EU-wide parliamentary elec- vian airline SAS cancelled Union could be known in the agreement with Brussels three times and she now hopes to reach a tions at the end of May, Barni- marked by far-right resurgence more than 1,200 flights coming week, European Un- compromise with Labour which will see the deal approved. Rebecca er said yes, if no agreement is scheduled for Monday and ion’s chief negotiator said on Long-Bailey said further talks were taking place in the coming week. reached before the elections. AFP The most significant new Tuesday as a pilot strike Sunday. One of the key sticking points is a customs union, which Labour has “Legally every EU mem- MADRID development of these elections that has disrupted the “This week will be very im- called for but the government says is at odds with its intention to ber state, which is the case of is the emergence of far-right travel plans of hundreds of portant. We will have the re- have an independent trade policy. Britain until they leave, must SPAIN voted Sunday in an un- party Vox, which burst onto thousands of passengers sults of negotiations between “The discussions so far have been productive, we have gone organise elections, if only to certain snap general election the scene in December regional entered its third day on the Labour Party and the into a lot of detail ... but as yet we haven’t seen the government protect the rights of citizens, marked by a resurgence of the polls in southern Andalusia and Sunday. Theresa May’s government. move on any of their red lines,” Long-Bailey told Sky News. “We want including Europeans who far-right after more than four looks set to make its first-ever SAS pilots went out Are these talks going to yield to see hard and fast movement on those red lines as quickly as have the right to vote in Lon- decades on the outer margins entrance into the national par- on strike on Friday as wage something?,” Michel Barnier possible.” (REUTERS) don,” Barnier said. of politics. liament. talks broke down, grounding said on LCI television. “I understand that there Opinion polls give outgo- Polls predict it could take around 70 percent of the A business spokeswoman is a certain incomprehension, ing socialist premier Pedro more than 10 percent of the airline’s flights and impact- for the Labour party said ear- tween the Labour Party and “The two parties agree that but it is the law, it is the Eu- Sanchez a win but without the votes in a country that had ing about 280,000 pas- lier on Sunday that the talks the British government do the deal we have is the only ropean treaty that applies,” necessary majority to govern no far-right party to speak sengers including the latest have been productive but the not call into question the 600- one possible... the deal we he said, adding that if Brit- alone, meaning he will have to of since the death of dictator cancellations. (REUTERS) government needed to move page withdrawal deal that was have reached is non-negotia- ain leaves on October 31 as seek alliances in a political envi- Francisco Franco in 1975, in on its red lines. negotiated between the bloc ble.” planned, its MEPs will leave ronment that has soured since what is likely to cause further Barnier said the talks be- and the British government. “Mrs. May agrees, so too the European parliament too. Catalonia’s failed secession bid. concern in Europe. Greece celebrates Orthodox Easter Migration is burning issue in EU poll campaign AFP country on Sunday for tradition- ATHENS al dinners of roast lamb as they AFP lion people, or 4,2 percent of at less than 0.6 percent each. EU 193,000. In 2015, the EU expe- the numbers dropped to just brought the penitential 40-day BRUSSELS the whole bloc, who had the countries can grant residence rienced an unprecedented surge over 363,000 by sea and 20,000 GREEKS feasted Sunday after season of Lent to an end. City nationality of a non-EU coun- permits to nationals of third in migration via the Mediterra- by land. Total arrivals plunged fireworks and colourful lanterns centres were deserted as resi- MIGRATION is resurfacing as try, according to the European countries to allow them to work, nean Sea, most of them fleeing again to 187,000 in 2017 and to welcomed Orthodox Easter and dents flocked to home villages a hot topic in the election cam- statistics office. Some 16.9 mil- study or even receive asylum. war and instability, particularly 144,000 in 2018, when Spain the government hailed an eco- and islands, with many expected paign for the new European lion were citizens of another EU Some 3.1 million new per- in Syria. became the main entry point to nomic resurrection. to enjoy an extended Easter ow- Parliament after sowing discord country. Germany led the way in mits were issued in 2017, ac- The UN’s International Europe with 65,000 crossing Easter is the biggest reli- ing to this year’s proximity to the across the EU throughout the welcoming non-nationals, with cording to Eurostat. Poland gave Organization for Migration its borders. For 2019 so far, the gious festival in Greece, where May 1 Labour Day holiday. outgoing legislature’s five-year 9.2 million people, followed by out the highest number, some said there were more than one IOM recorded around 18,000 some 90 percent of the popula- Planes, ships and trains term. the United Kingdom with 6.1 683,000, followed by Germany million, including more than arrivals in the bloc from January tion is Orthodox. “We can finally were filled from Good Friday as In all, around 7.5 percent of million, Italy five million and with 535,000, Britain 517,000 850,000 who entered Europe until mid-April. be optimistic after all those dif- the exodus reached a peak. the more than 510 million peo- France 4.6 million. and France, 250,000. via Greece. Some 56 percent of EU countries registered ficult years. The Calvary of bail- The Greek federation of ple in the EU did not hold the Luxembourg accounted for In 2017, Ukrainians received them came from Syria, 24 per- 580,000 new requests for asy- out programmes is behind us,” travel agents said bookings were citizenship of the country where the highest proportion of for- the highest number of third- cent from Afghanistan and ten lum in 2018, who accounted for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras 15 percent higher than last year, they lived as of January 1, 2017, eigners who made up 48 percent country permits, at 662,000 -- percent from Iraq. less than half of those filed dur- said in his Easter message. owing also to an increase in con- according to Eurostat. of its population. Poland and ahead of Syrians, who received However, arrivals steadily ing the 2015 historic peak, when Families gathered across the sumer confidence. Among them were 21.6 mil- Romania accounted for the least, 223,000, and Chinese, who got decreased afterward. In 2016, 1.26 million arrived. Canada, Japan leaders tout benefits of TPP that Trump abandoned PAGE 14

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DOW26,504.81 QE 10,451.13 SENSEX 39,067.33 GOLD 1,288.80 QAC participates in Project +42.73 PTS -6.43 PTS +336.47 PTS +0.71% Qatar 2019 PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.10 BRENT 71.87 -3.34% WTI 63.15 -3.16% SILVER +0.90% QAMCO posts net profit of QR13.3 million for 4 months

Qatalum’s operating costs, and due to environmental restric- mained strong at QR5.7 billion maintain its position as one of QR101 million. The company’s asset position remained decreased its operating mar- tions, and sanctions have signif- as of March 31, 2019, with cash the world’s low cost aluminium Qamco received QR189.3 strong at QR5.7 bn as of March 31, 2019 gins substantially during De- icantly affected the aluminium and bank balances of QR191.9 smelter. million dividend relating to that cember, 2018. prices, Qamco said. million. Qamco Board of Directors period from Qatalum. The deci- Secondly, consumption of From the beginning of 2019, With an objective of max- has decided to distribute an in- sion to pay a total dividend of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK operated under challenging aluminium in some industries Qatalum witnessed gradual im- imising the value to its share- terim dividend of QR0.20 per QR111.6 million is in line with DOHA market conditions, which af- were adversely affected due to provement in operating costs holders, Qamco is working share, totalling QR111.6 mil- the company’s IPO prospectus fected the performance of the stringent environmental re- due to lower raw material costs, closely with its joint venture lion, a payout ratio of 110%, and the founder’s (Qatar Petro- QATAR Aluminium Manu- company, as metal market was strictions. As a result, there was as well as an improvement of Qatalum in a number of ar- representing 2% of the share leum) economic rights waiver facturing Company (Qamco), volatile, the company said in a gradual decline in demand for aluminum selling prices. eas of value improvements, the nominal value for the six- to Qamco shareholders for the a 50 percent shareholder in statement on Sunday. aluminium during this period. Qatalum together with its statement said. month period ended December period. Qatalum, reported a net profit Qamco said firstly, there Furthermore, the sanctions strategic partner, Hydro, main- This includes cost and sup- 31, 2018, the statement said. The dividend will be paid on of QR13.3 million and earn- was a notable increase in the imposed by the US on a major tained its position to market ply chain optimisation, rev- During the six-month pe- May 5, 2019 based on the list of ings per share of QR0.02 for direct costs, mainly due to an aluminium producer has re- and sell all of its products and enue enhancements, efficiency riod, the share of profits ac- shareholders as of close of busi- the four-month period ending increase in the cost of the raw sulted in increased aluminium compete with international improvements and capital al- crued to the founding share- ness on May 5. The distribution March 31, 2019. materials, particularly Alumi- supply in some major markets. suppliers. location. These efforts ensure holder (for five months) and of dividends will be carried out During the period, Qatalum na prices. This has increased Overall, the lower demand Qamco’s asset position re- that Qatalum will continue to to Qamco for one month was by Qatar National Bank (QNB). Woqod’s Q1 net profit QNCC seeks to export 3 million up 9% to QR327 mn

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK reduce expenses. tonnes of clinker to Asia, Africa DOHA The earning per share reached QR3.29 by the end of WOQOD has reported net first quarter 2019 compared profit of QR327 million for to QR3.03 for the first quar- The firm produces 16,000 tonnes of clinker a day, besides churning out 20,000 tonnes of cement every day the first quarter (Q1) ending ter of 2018. March 31, 2019, an increase Muhannadi said Woqod RAHUL PREETH of 9 percent compared to the plans to build and operate 30 DOHA same period in 2018. more petrol stations in 2019 The results were an- taking the total number of QATAR National Cement nounced during Woqod’s fuel stations to 114. Company (QNCC) is gearing Board of Directors’ meeting Woqod achieved 3 per- up for a massive expansion into headed by Chairman Ahmed cent growth in total fuel sales markets beyond Qatar, with its Saif al Sulaiti, in Doha on during the quarter, where kilns now capable of producing Sunday, the company said in sales of Jet A1 increased by an export quantity of 3 million a statement. 9 percent, bitumen by 17 tonnes of clinker — an essential Woqod CEO Saad Rashid percent, LPG by 4 percent, raw material for producing ce- al Muhannadi attributed the natural gas by 62 percent and ment. increase in profits to the ef- heavy fuel oil by 44 percent. After meeting the domestic forts exerted to enhance The retail sales of petrole- demand, the company has the efficiency in the business um products increased by 30 capacity to produce an addi- activities and operations percent, while non-oil retail tional 3 million tonnes that can of the company, as well as sales, including Sidra store be exported, QNCC Chairman the concomitant efforts to sales, grew by 13 percent. and Managing Director Salem Butti al Naimi told Qatar Trib- une on the sidelines of a meet- ing with its clients at its Um Bab facility on Sunday. Milaha posts net profit Geographical proximity QNCC has recently increased its output capacity with the commissioning of a fifth plant, which has added an additional 5,000 tonnes to its and logistical advantages make overall clinker production capacity of 11,000 tonnes a day. export markets in Asia and Af- of QR278 million in Q1 rica look particularly appealing to the company, the chairman SUMMER DISCOUNT: QNCC SLASHES CEMENT PRICES BY QR10/TONNE TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK on our bulk carrier. Milaha said, adding that hectic talks DOHA Gas & Petrochem’s revenue in- were being carried out with QATAR National Cement Company (QNCC) has announced a QR10 interim price cut to its cement creased by QR3 million and net some big players in India. products for four months from May 1 to spur sales that generally tend to slow down during the QATAR Navigation (Milaha) profit by QR50 million, aided “India used to take a lot of summer. With the start of the next month, the prices of QNCC’s ordinary and sulphate resistant has reported net profit of by improvement in market cement from Pakistan. These (SR) Portland variants will go cheaper by 50 dirhams per 50kg bag. Its ordinary Portland cement QR278 million for the first rates and growth in some of the days, they are looking for an- now retails at QR230 per tonne or QR11 per bag, while the SR version sells at QR250 per tonne or quarter (Q1) ending March 31, sectors we operate in. other producer… We could be QR12 per bag. “The price cut is only for the summer time. We did this because, during this time of 2019, up from QR260 million Milaha Offshore’s revenue there. We are talking to them the year, construction contractors cut back on work hours from eight to six, slowing the pace of work for the same period in 2018. increased by QR61 million and [Indian firms],” Naimi said, and demand for cement,” said QNCC Chairman and Managing Director Salem Butti al Naimi said. The earnings per share in- bottom line improved by QR6 noting that an agreement might NAIMI, however, does not see the price cut making any negative impact on the company’s balance creased to QR2.45, up from million on the back of improved be signed “in the coming days”. sheet. He said the price-cut would cause a spike in demand and the increased sales volume would QR2.29 for the same period in utilisation. The doors, he said, were make up for the discount. The chairman said the company would gauge the market reaction to the 2018, Milaha said in a state- Milaha Capital’s revenue open to Iraq, Yemen and some price cut before deciding on making this an annual affair. (RAHUL PREETH) ment on Sunday. decreased by QR22 million and countries in the GCC as well. The company made oper- net profit by QR23 million, with “If Iraq restarts its con- Any company starting a ating revenues and profit of lower dividend income from struction [rebuilding after the construction project is a man said. The company can now pro- but was keen to build on that, QR708 million and QR214 mil- our held for trading portfolio war with the Islamic State] potential client for us and QNCC has recently in- duce 16,000 tonnes of clinker both within the country and lion respectively. driving most of the reduction. tomorrow, we will be there. If we draw them to us with our creased its output capacity a day, besides churning out outside. Milaha Maritime & Lo- Milaha Trading’s revenue Yemen also went back to con- with the commissioning of a 20,000 tonnes of cement every “Any company starting a gistics’ revenue decreased by decreased by QR22 million struction, we could enter the products fifth plant, which has added an day. construction project is a poten- QR24 million and net profit and bottom line decreased by market there as well. Also, QNCC Chairman and MD additional 5,000 tonnes to its Naimi said the company tial client for us and we draw by QR12 million, driven by a QR1 million due to the decline there is scope [for expansion] Salem Butti al Naimi overall clinker production ca- had a steady base of long- them to us with our products,” decrease in bulk shipping rates in heavy equipment sales, the in other GCC states,” the chair- pacity of 11,000 tonnes a day. standing customers in Qatar he said. and a vessel impairment charge statement said. QC hosts meeting with businessmen from eight countries TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK this success was also support- meeting to explore invest- Commerce and the Qatar Na- DOHA ed by legislative reforms and ment opportunities available tional Tourism Council. laws that streamlined doing in Qatar to join hands with In turn, member of QATAR has achieved signifi- business in the country and Kuwari called on companies Qatari companies in develop- Bangladesh parliament and cant success in economy and attracted more investments participating in the meeting ment projects being in prepa- President of Bangladesh As- the business environment, in most sectors. to explore investment rations for hosting the 2022 sociation of International driven by a number of sound This came during a meet- opportunities available in FIFA World Cup. Recruiting Agencies Benjir policies, Qatar Chamber ing held at the chamber’s ven- President of International Ahmed said the IBD Summit (QC) First Vice-Chairman ue on Sunday with the inter- Qatar to join hands with Business Delegation Summit provides a valuable opportu- Mohamed bin Twar al Ku- national businesses delegation Qatari companies in in Doha Hassan Al Jaber said nity for its members to discuss wari has said. representing businessmen development projects being that the IBD Summit is an all business-related issues, He said the policies like from India, Bangladesh, Mo- in preparations for hosting initiative that we have started affirming that it would play opening the economy to at- zambique, Philippines , Nepal the 2022 FIFA World Cup with one aim in mind - and a crucial role in the develop- tract investments in the in- , Canada, Malaysia and Singa- that is to make it easier for ment of world businesses. dustries sector will cement pore, QC said in a statement. business owners like you to He said that Qatar and Qatar’s position as a leading The event was organised Gateway Company and ICC open your doors here in Qatar. Bangladesh can cooperate in regional trade and invest- by QC in cooperation with In- Qatar. He noted that the IBD has private economic zones and Qatar Chamber (QC) First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Twar al ment hub. ternational Business Delega- Kuwari called on com- collaborated with government in hospitality, renewable en- Kuwari at an event in Doha on Sunday. Kuwari pointed out that tion Summit in Doha, Address panies participating in the agencies like the Chamber of ergy and LNG sectors. Economy & Business Monday, April 29, 2019 13 Long-term fundamentals to drive growth in GCC retail sector

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ernments to stimulate retail The growth in retail sales percent during the forecast Duty free sales at the (Meetings, Incentives, Confer- DOHA infrastructure projects and is expected to be driven by period. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and ences, and Exhibitions), ease business and visa regula- increase in population, rise in During the forecast peri- Bahrain airports are project- Retail sales of personal ALPEN Capital (ME) Lim- tions should provide further GDP per capita and an evolv- od, the annualised growth in ed to reach $4.8 billion by luxury goods in the Middle ited, investment banking ad- impetus to the retail sector”, ing tourism landscape. retail sales in the GCC nations 2023, implying an annualised East, primarily led by the visory firm, has published its said Sameena Ahmad, Man- The retail sector is un- Faster growth is projected to range between growth of 8.8 percent from GCC nations, is forecasted to report on GCC retail industry aging Director, Alpen Capital dergoing significant changes 2.2 percent and 5.1 percent. 2018. grow at an annualised rate of for the year 2019. (ME) Limited. with the emergence of e-com- Qatar is expected to record Qatar, UAE and Kuwait are The strong growth could 4.0 percent during the fore- “The GCC retail industry According to Alpen Capi- merce across the GCC coun- faster retail growth in 2019 expected to record faster be attributed to an antici- cast period. has witnessed challenging tal, the size of the GCC retail tries. The rise in the number driven mainly by increase in growth driven mainly by in- pated rise in passenger traf- At 80 percent completion times in recent years but the sector is projected to grow at of millennials, working wom- tourism activity, GDP per crease in tourism activity, fic due to mega events such of projected additions to the long-term fundamentals of a CAGR of 4 percent from en and expatriate population capita and penetration of GDP per capita and penetra- as World Expo 2020 and the retail space, 5.2 million sq the sector remain intact. $253.2 billion in 2018 to is driving demand for con- organised retail stores tion of organised retail stores. FIFA World Cup 2022. m of retail space is likely to “Economic recovery led $308.0 billion in 2023. sumer goods, especially in- The UAE and Saudi Arabia Moreover, the region also come up in the GCC in the by improving oil prices is Retail sales have been ternational branded products are expected to continue to has a wide gamut of attractions five years to 2023, taking the expected to revive consumer under pressure in the recent and global food concepts. age of 4.7 percent between dominate the retail sales in to offer to international trav- total organised retail gross confidence and improve dis- years but are estimated to Consequently, the non-food 2018 and 2023, while food the region, cumulatively ac- ellers across various sectors leasable area (GLA) to 20.4 cretionary spending. Initia- recover and grow through retail sales are anticipated to retail sales are expected to counting for 76.9 percent of such as leisure & entertain- million sq m, which may cre- tives taken by the GCC gov- 2023. grow at an annualised aver- increase at a CAGR of 2.8 the total retail sales in 2023. ment, sports, festivals, MICE ate an oversupply situation. Commercial Bank Turkish metal firms explore again wins Asian Banker award investment opportunities TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK can develop truly world- DOHA beating client solutions and Volume of trade products using innovative COMMERCIAL Bank has technology. between Qatar and again won the Asian Banker “The bank continues to Financial Technology In- invest in innovative tech- Turkey grew by 85% novation Award 2019, for nology to provide the best to $2.4 billion in Remittance Product and customer experience.” Service of the Year. Amit Sah, EGM, Con- 2018: Kuwari The 60 Seconds Online Remittance service from QNA Commercial Bank fended The 60 Seconds Online DOHA off competition from other Remittance service from banks, financial institutions Commercial Bank fend- QATAR Chamber held a meet- and financial technology ed off competition from ing on Sunday with a Turkish start-ups across Asia, Africa trade delegation comprising and the Middle East to win other banks, financial representatives from 17 com- this prestigious award, the institutions and financial panies specialised in the min- bank said in a statement on technology start-ups ing, iron and steel industries. Sunday. across Asia, Africa and The Turkish delegation The award reflects Com- the Middle East was chaired by Acting Presi- mercial Bank’s state-of-the- dent of Istanbul Mineral and art products and services. Metals Exporters’ Association With this service, customers sumer Banking, said, “At (IMMIB). can send money almost in- Commercial Bank, we de- The meeting discussed stantly, to banks in several ploy technology to create ways to promote bilateral coop- countries, including India, client focused products and eration and reviewed the areas Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, services. of construction partnerships the Philippines and also the “We are conscious our and alliances between them. UK and Europe, with more customers want fair prices, Qatar Chamber First Vice countries being added. great exchange rates, fast Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Commercial Bank execution and exceptional al Kuwari said the volume of Group CEO Joseph Abra- service, this product repeat- trade between Qatar and the ham said, “Receiving this edly achieves all of these Turkey grew by 85 percent in prestigious award reflects factors and helps them 2018, reaching about $2.4 bil- the strength of our remit- avoid the pain points his- lion compared to $1.3 billion The meeting discussed ways to promote bilateral cooperation and reviewed the areas of construction partnerships and alliances between Qatar tance proposition and dem- torically attached to remit- in 2017. and Turkish companies. onstrates that in Qatar we ting money overseas” Kuwari pointed out that the rapprochement between the President of IMMIB said that two countries was reflected in the Turkish delegation was the economic and commercial seeking to explore investment aspect and the volume of Tur- opportunities and forge part- key’s mutual investments, in nerships with the Qatari side, addition to the significant con- noting that the presence of tribution of a number of Turk- common points between the ish companies in various sec- two countries qualifies the tors, including infrastructure private sector to contribute to and projects related to the prep- increasing the volume of trade aration FIFA World Cup 2022. and benefiting the economy of Kuwari urged business- the two countries. men from both sides to explore The Acting President said available investments in an ef- the mining sector in Turkey fort to increase their coopera- contributes about $8 billion to tion in the light of continued the country’s gross domestic mutual visits and continuous product and that the associa- coordination. tion of exporters of minerals He stressed the interest and metals in Istanbul is work- of Qatari businessmen in the ing to help the exporters of Turkish market, which is one iron, steel, aluminum, metals, of the most important invest- copper and others to discover Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham with other of- ment destinations and the the investment opportunities ficials. most developed economies. in distinctive destinations, in- Meanwhile, the Acting cluding Qatar. Qatar Chamber First V-C Mohamed bin Twar al Kuwari with Turkish delegation in Doha on Sunday. Doha Bank honours 134 long-serving staff Vodafone Qatar launches

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK business broadband packs DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK presence which helps the busi- DOHA Bank recently held its DOHA ness to establish their online annual ‘Long-Service Awards’ identity with .com or .qa do- ceremony to honour the com- VODAFONE Qatar continues main names. mitment and loyalty of its em- to expand its business services “Our new Business Broad- ployees who have been serving portfolio with the launch of its band portfolio reflects our com- the bank for decades. new Vodafone Business Broad- mitment to support businesses The event, which was held band packs that help business- to succeed in a fast evolving in Doha as part of the bank’s es stay confidently connected 40th anniversary, honoured via new high internet speeds Vodafone Business 134 employees, who reached and free tools to build and host Broadband packs are pow- the service milestones of 10, their company website. 15, 20, 25 and 30 years, Doha Vodafone Business Broad- ered by the company’s Bank said in a statement on band packs are powered by the world-class GigaNet fibre Sunday. company’s world-class GigaNet and 5G network Doha Bank Managing Di- fibre and 5G network. This rector Sheikh Abdul Rehman means many businesses will be digital world,” said Vodafone bin Mohammad bin Jabor al the first to experience the ben- Qatar’s Chief Business Officer, Thani, said, “It gives me great efits of Vodafone’s superfast 5G Mahmud Awad. pride to stand here today and network, the company said in a “Not only we do connect address the people behind statement on Sunday. businesses with our world class Doha Bank’s great success. With packages starting GigaNet network, but also em- Your unwavering dedication from QR 550, the new Voda- power them with tools that and diligence inspires us eve- fone Business Broadband packs boost their business growth, by ry day to take this phenom- Doha Bank MD Sheikh Abdul Rehman bin Mohammad bin Jabor al Thani with other officials and staff at an event in Doha recently. include: superfast internet with providing value added services, enal journey to the next level, unlimited data usage; landline which are key for customers in and surpass all that’s been “I want to thank you and mitment and for believing in cial institution that allows you innovation and loyalty. Today voice that gives the option to order to cover ever demanding achieved over the years. your teams for your com- Doha Bank, as a leading finan- to unleash your intelligence, we celebrate you.” add more voice lines and online business needs,” Awad said. 14 Monday, April 29, 2019 Economy & Business Optimistic sentiment around China’s Canada, Japan leaders tout benefits of TPP that Trump abandoned economy could boost materials shares REUTERS Trans-Pacific Partnership said on Friday after meeting REUTERS Chinese economy. This year, OTTAWA (CPTPP). “(This deal) has ben- Abe that an agreement could NEW YORK those sectors have outpaced efited tremendously Canadian be reached next month. Both the ascent in the S&P 500, THE leaders of Canada and citizens, Japanese citizens and men, however, made clear they EVEN as the lift from opti- which reached a record closing Japan on Sunday touted the businesses and indeed people differed in some areas with mism over prospects for US- high on Tuesday. “What we’re benefits of a Pacific trade deal throughout the region,” he Trump citing Japanese tar- China trade detente shows seeing is China spending more that US President Donald told a news conference after iffs on American agricultural signs of wearing off for the on stimulus: fiscal stimulus Trump walked away from and talks with visiting Japanese products and Abe bringing up wider US stock market, up- and monetary stimulus,” said said the pact should serve as a Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. US tariffs on Japanese autos. beat sentiment around China’s Kristina Hooper, chief global model for future agreements. “(That) stands in stark Abe said the CPTPP economy could bolster shares market strategist at Invesco in The landmark 11-country contrast with the United “should be a model going for- of materials companies. New York. trade deal, a revamped version States withdrawal... continu- ward,” describing it as a mean- Shares of S&P 500 indus- “That’s likely to be a posi- of the Trans-Pacific Partner- ing to move forward on freer ingful way “to disseminate a trial and technology compa- tive for materials.” The People’s ship (TPP), came into force Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (left) and Canadian Prime Minis- more open trade, according to 21st century type of free and nies, which were buffeted by Bank of China has cut banks’ last December. It does not in- ter Justin Trudeau answer questions during a joint media availability the rules we can all agree on, fair rules-based (trade).” Abe, last year’s tit-for-tat tariffs as reserve requirement ratio five clude the United States, which in Ottawa, Ontario, on Sunday. (AFP) is something we need more in speaking through an interpret- well as slowing global demand, times over the past year and is pulled out of talks on the ini- the world,” he said. er, told the news conference have been very responsive to widely expected to ease policy tial TPP in 2017. ports of some beef products der the deal, formally known Trump, whose adminis- that Canada and Japan would progress in U.S.-China trade further to spur lending and re- Canadian Prime Minis- from Canada to Japan had as the Comprehensive and tration is working on a bilat- work to expand the number of relations and a strengthening duce borrowing costs. ter Justin Trudeau said ex- increased nearly threefold un- Progressive Agreement for eral free trade deal with Japan, nations inside the CPTPP.

German pavilion to display ‘made in AAB holds its National Germany’ products GWC receives Malaysia trade at Project Qatar ‘19 General Job Technician TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK delegation at headquarters, Skills Contest 2019 DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Technician has to complete. THE German pavilion at DOHA In addition to the On-Vehicle Project Qatar is supported troubleshooting where the by the German government logistics village in Qatar THE Customer Service Divi- contestants are able to dem- in close cooperation with sion of Abdullah Abdulghani onstrate their technical skills, the German Industry and & Bros. Co. W.L.L. (AAB) re- a Quiz portion was intro- Commerce Office Qatar and cently concluded the National duced to assess their technical remains one of the key exhi- General Job Technician Skills knowledge. bitions for German compa- Contest which showcased the nies in Qatar, a statement technical skills and talents of issued by German Embassy the AAB’s Service Technicians Expertise said on Sunday. in complex repair. Since the launch of Pro- The AAB Service Techni- AAB’s Service Technicians ject Qatar in 2004 many cians have Toyota Technician have a model-by-model German companies – some Certification from Toyota knowledge to fix problems companies come every year Motor Corporation (TMC) the first time, every time - have participated in this attesting to their skills and with real time technical infor- very important exhibition qualification. The General Job mation updates from Toyota for the building and con- Technician Skills contests are Motor Corporation. They struction industry. held to enhance and develop have access to comprehen- Most of the companies further the capability of AAB’s sive training to stay up to are small and medium certified Service Technicians sized enterprises (SMEs) as they provide the best qual- date with latest technology featuring a wide range of ity Service to our customers. advances that help support German expertise, state- AAB’s Service Techni- customers’ investment of-the-art technology and cians have a model-by-model high quality solutions for knowledge to fix problems the the construction business first time, every time with real With both skills and theo- in the fields of building ma- time technical information up- retical know-how being put terials, electricity, lighting dates from Toyota Motor Cor- to the test, this year’s winners and air-conditioning, envi- poration. further enhance the quality of ronmental and water tech- Further, they have access service that we are able to pro- nology, waste water treat- to comprehensive training to vide our customers. ment, stone technology and stay up to date with the latest Mr. R.K. Murugan, COO equipment, stone and stone technology advances that help – Automotive Division along products and architectural support and protect the cus- with Mr. Kamal al Hajj, Direc- shading structures. tomers’ investment. tor – Customer Service Divi- In the international AAB has a highly trained sion (CSD), Mr. Muthusamy market German SMEs Diagnostic Specialist who can Chinnappan, Senior Manager have a reputation of high reliably explain the faults and (CSD) and other AAB Senior efficiency and outstand- symptoms of Customers ve- Managers led the event with ing quality, thus Germany hicle and the Skills Contest is Mr. Masayuki Fukumori, maintains its strong posi- GWC welcomes Malaysian business community led by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) to its headquarters and the breeding ground for future Field Operations Manager of tion worldwide. the Logistics Village Qatar (LVQ), on Sunday morning. diagnostic specialists. Toyota Motor Corporation’s This year’s competition (TMC) Bahrain Representa- to explore the possibility of format has two category lev- tive Office during the prize The delegation comes amid reports that further future collaboration els that each participating giving ceremony. bilateral trade volume between Qatar and and partnerships between the Eastern Libya state oil Constantly in step with two nations. GWC’s strategi- firm AGOCO producing Malaysia is expected to hit $1bn this year Qatar’s business needs, cally positioned LVQ offers GWC has become a true the most comprehensive, 304,000 bpd: Chairman TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK management, latex medical partner to the business globally recognized supply DOHA gloves, cleaning and sanitizing community, which we have chain solutions. Organized, BENGHAZI: Eastern Libyan products, stethoscope, wood, structured, integrated, IT state oil firm AGOCO, a sub- GWC, the leading logistics plastic composite wall tiles, demonstrated to our friends enabled, and “ready-to-go”, sidiary of state oil firm NOC, provider in the State of Qatar, fibre mastic advanced asphalt, in Matrade today, the LVQ was conceived and is producing 304,000 barrels welcomed Malaysian business advanced insulation material, Ranjeev Menon developed on a scale that has a day of oil, its chairman told community led by the Malay- interior design and building set new benchmarks in logis- Reuters on Sunday. Mohamed sia External Trade Develop- information modeling. tics infrastructure. Shatwan said production would ment Corporation (Matrade) This mission includes a overview of the company’s “Constantly in step with rise to 350,000 bpd after new to its headquarters and the series of exclusive sessions for abilities, highlighting the com- Qatar’s business needs, GWC projects such as improving Logistics Village Qatar (LVQ), Malaysian companies to col- pany’s freight and clearance has become a true partner power supply had been com- on Sunday morning, April 28, laborate with Qatari business operation. to the business community, pleted, a plan that has been in 2019. The attendees were pre- community on promoting The tour, meanwhile, which we have demonstrated the works for over a year. sented with GWC’s various ca- their products and services. highlighted the various com- to our friends in Matrade to- The firm’s production fluctu- pabilities, covering integrated The delegation comes ponents of the LVQ, including day,” stated GWC Group CEO ates, due partly to electricity logistics and supply chain so- amid reports that the bilateral the wide variety of multi-pur- Mr. Ranjeev Menon. “By problems. It reported produc- lutions. trade volume between Qatar pose warehouses, distribu- continuing our customer fo- tion of 314,000 bpd for the last The Malaysian delega- and Malaysia is expected to hit tion centers, cold-chain and cus, we achieve our ambition two months. Shatwan also said tion was represented by 14 the $1bn mark this year. purpose specific warehouses, in working with the nation there were no security issues at representatives from differ- The presentation at head- the container yard, working towards a sustainable and di- any oilfield.(REUTERS) ent industries such as facility quarters offered a general with the delegation’s mission verse economy.” AAB organises General Skills Contest in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar Automobiles Company participates in Project Qatar 2019, displays Mitsubishi FUSO Canter

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK bition which showcases Qatar’s to support this and all other na- high performance, low cost of for its life time value and lower DOHA capabilities and progress. tional events that display the ca- operation and lifetime value. In cost of operation. Being fuel ef- Qatar Automobiles Compa- pabilities of Qatar and work to terms of design, the FUSO Can- ficient and needs less frequent QATAR Automobiles Company, ny continues to supply the Qa- demonstrate its true image and ter is set for light to medium op- maintenance, the Canter guar- the authorized distributor of tari market with buses and light achievements.”.” erations, with its rigid cab and antees the work is always run- Mitsubishi FUSO in Qatar, is trucks that combine durability Qatar Automobiles Compa- chassis. ning to secure more profits. The participating in the 16th edition and reliability, while remain- ny is the authorized distributor The Mitsubishi FUSO Can- performance, utility, longevity of Project Qatar, taking place ing affordable in a competitive of FUSO brand that is known ter is a line of light-duty com- of Mitsubishi engines and the from April 29 to May 1, 2019 at market. The FUSO trucks are for its trusted quality, economic mercial vehicle manufactured smooth-shifting transmission Doha Exhibition and Conven- perfectly suited to meet the efficiency, solid & functional de- by Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and enhance fuel economy, posi- tion Center. demands and requirements of sign and committed services. In Bus Corporation since 1963. tioning Canter at the top in its Qatar Automobiles Com- various sectors, and provide the segment of light duty trucks, The range is currently market- segment. pany is a subsidiary of NBK services for passenger and staff Mitsubishi FUSO Canter is the ed in Asia, Europe, and North The high rigid cab and chas- Group, who are a gold level transport, commercial opera- flagship product of the compa- America. Though it was called sis contribute to outstanding sponsor of the event. They will tions and other kinds of busi- ny, and has the highest market the FE model rather than the safety and durability and al- join the NBK Group pavilion to ness. Mitsubishi FUSO Canter. share in Qatar. Canter until the 2012 model low more space for transporta- welcome visitors who wish to Commenting on the par- The Canter is a light duty year, The Canter has undergone tion without any impact on the explore a range of vehicles on ticipation, Mr. Hesham al Sahn, as part of NBK Group pavilion. FUSO Canter, the light truck truck, one of the most success- continuous improvement, and performance and stability. The display. NBK Group has been General Manger, Qatar Auto- We welcome visitors to our pa- holding the highest market ful and demanded truck across became one of the safest light smooth transmission supports associated with Project Qatar mobiles Company said: “This vilion who wish to take a closer share in Qatar. the world. In Qatar, the Can- trucks in the world. the performance of the engine for many years and is a major year we have the pleasure of be- look at a selection of our vehi- “Our involvement in this ter accomplished huge success Performance and sustain- to carry heavy loads with clean- supporter of the national exhi- ing part of Project Qatar 2018, cles, especially the Mitsubishi event reflects our commitment thanks to its safety standards, ability The Canter is well known er emissions. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, April 29, 2019

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of football fans across the coun- The 40,000-capacity Football try will join us for this landmark ready! occasion as we celebrate the pro- stadium which is an gress we have made to-date and apt tribute to O Al Wakrah Stadium is the look forward to 2022 with re- second Qatar 2022 venue to newed excitement.” Al Wakrah’s Zarraa added: “Al Wakrah be delivered by the SC Stadium will significantly boost seafaring past, also following the successful the local community. During the boasts of cooling redevelopment of Khalifa design and execution phases, we International Stadium, which met people from Al Wakrah in or- technology and a was inaugurated in 2017 when der to include their requirements it hosted that year’s Amir Cup in the project. We appreciate the retractable roof final between Al Sadd and Al contribution of everyone who Rayyan. took part in this project.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The stadium, which was de- DOHA signed by Zaha Hadid and AE- COM Architects. It has a fully QATAR is ready to unveil an- “Spectators of all ages will retractable roof, meaning it can other FIFA World Cup 2022 enjoy activations around the sta- be used all-year-round. It also stadium next month, maintain- dium’s precinct,” added Kuwari. features innovative cooling tech- ing its fast-paced infrastructure “Additionally, we will give local nology for the benefit of support- development for the mega event. businesses and restaurants the ers and players. The technology The uniquely dhow-designed Al chance to showcase their prod- is capable of cooling the specta- Wakrah Stadium is going to be ucts.” tor areas to 18°C and the field of the second venue ready to host Thani Khalifa al Zarraa, the play to 20°C. matches as the prestigious Amir SC’s Al Wakrah Stadium Project After the World Cup, the sta- Cup football final is held on May An aerial view of the Al Wakrah Stadium, one of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums. The arena will be launched on Manager, described the upcom- dium’s capacity will be reduced 16. May 16 for the Amir Cup football final. ing inauguration as a major mile- to 20,000 thanks to its modu- The 40,000-capacity facility stone as Qatar continues prepa- lar construction, with the excess is an apt tribute to Al Wakrah’s Cup final between Al Sadd and Al showpiece competition. freshly laid turf. And we are sure rations for the FIFA World Cup. seats being donated to sporting seafaring past. Equipped with in- Rayyan. “We are honoured that one fans of all teams will be excited “The launch of Al Wakrah projects overseas. The stadium novative cooling technology and Tickets for this year’s final are of Qatar’s World Cup venues will to join us on this auspicious oc- Stadium is a significant step on will also become the home of Qa- retractable roof, the stadium, already available to buy, either host this year’s Amir Cup final,” casion.” the road to 2022,” said Zarraa. tar Stars League side Al Wakrah which can be used any time and online at tickets.qfa.qa or from said Kuwari. “The 2017 Amir Cup Kuwari also announced that “Its innovative and futuris- Sports Club. in any conditions, has been a a host of outlets across the coun- final at Khalifa International Sta- the Amir Cup Local Organising tic design means it is set to be For ticket information visit masterpiece created by AECOM try, including Villagio Mall, Mall dium was a magnificent occasion Committee will provide a num- one of the iconic venues during tickets.qfa.qa. For the very latest and Zaha Hadid Architects. of Qatar, Doha Festival City, City and we are sure this year’s final ber of activities to enrich the fan the first FIFA World Cup in the on the stadium inauguration fol- Prior to the match on May Center, Souq Waqif and Ezdan will be just as memorable.” experience. Arab world. We hope thousands low @QFA and @roadto2022 on 16, a stadium inauguration cer- Mall, Al Wakrah. Tickets are Kuwari added: “All our top social media. emony will take place before the available in four categories and clubs will be desperate to make game kicks off. priced between QAR 20 and QAR the final and be one of the Al Wakrah Stadium is the 100. Tickets will remain on sale first teams to play second Qatar 2022 venue to be until May 15. on Al Wak- delivered by the SC following Khalid Mubarak al Kuwari, rah’s the successful redevelopment of the QFA’s Director of Marketing Khalifa International Stadium, & Communications, said Al Wak- which was inaugurated in 2017 rah Stadium would provide a fit- when it hosted that year’s Amir ting stage for Qatari football’s

Younousse, Tijan collect bronze medal in Xiamen Open medal for the Qatari duo, RESULT lado. The Qatari pair matching their previous best “This is a special gift on record a thrilling efforts in the Katara Open Bronze medal this special day. I have to and the Vienna Major last Cherif Samba / Ahmed Tijan Qatar (7) def. Enrico thank all the team behind Rossi / Adrian Carambula Italy (27) 13-21, 21-15, comeback victory season. Also this is also their 15-10 (0:46) us, our coach, physio, doctor best finish of the season in and everyone for helping us for their third FIVB three events and the Xiamen Gold medal so much in this big success,” Open so far. Oleg Stoyanovskiy / Viacheslav Krasilnikov Russia said Krasilinokov. World Tour medal (4) def. Pablo Herrera / Adrian Gavira Spain (5) With Jefferson Santos 21-19, 21-13 (0:35) One year previously in Pereira being partner, You- Xiamen, Stoyanovskiy and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nousse was 25th in 2015 and Krasilnikov were on oppo- DOHA 33rd in 2017. With the team sky-ball, it’s very hard with site sides of the net in the making debut last year, they the wind, you have to concen- gold medal match with Stoy- QATAR’S star beach volley- were 17th. However, Tijan trate a lot. But fortunately we anovskiy winning alongside ball pair of Cherif Younousse was able to record much bet- could receive the balls. They former partner Igor Velichko. and Ahmed Tijan nailed their ter finish here as he and Julio are such a good team, but we Stoyanovskiy and Krasilnikov third bronze medal of the Cesar Nascimento were ninth gave 100 percent and got the teamed up at the end of 2018 FIVB Beach Volleyball World on their debut two years ago. results. Getting this bronze and are proving to be a formi- Tour with a thrilling come- Italy were visibly in con- medal is so good for us,” said dable force together. from-behind victory over trol of the first set taking Ahmed. The silver for Herrera/ Italians Italy’s Enrico Rossi an early five point lead and The FIVB World Tour re- Gavira is their second med- and Adrian Ignacio Caram- pulling away after a number turns to China with the Jinji- al of the year after taking bula Raurich on Sunday. of costly Qatari errors. The ang 4-Star next month, from bronze in the Doha 4-Star At the Guanyinshan second set was a different May 21 to 26. last month. The Spanish team Beach, the seventh seeds fell story and a run of big blocks Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan celebrate their bronze-medal finish at the Four-Star Xiamen Later, there was a spe- also had an impressive run in behind after losing the open- from Younousse pushed Qa- Open in China on Sunday with coach Mario Baracetti and other members of the support staff. cial birthday gift in store Xiamen and were the ones to ing set. But Younousse and tar ahead 15-8 and sent the for Russia’s Viacheslav Kra- knock-out number one seeds, Tijan clawed their way back match into the tie-break. finish of the Tour. though it wasn’t easy, espe- however so focused on the silnikov who won the gold Norway’s Anders Mol and into the 46-minute match In the third both You- “Thank goodness we fin- cially with this weather and third place, which helped us medal alongside partner Oleg Christian Sørum. and wrapped up a 13-21, 21- nousse and Tijan came out ished the game with victory. the conditions. It was a tough come back after the first set,” Stoyanovskiy with a convinc- The FIVB World Tour re- 15, 15-10 triumph over the powerfully and took back It was tough in the beginning, game against them and we said Younousse. ing 21-19, 21-13 victory over turns to China with the Jinji- 27th-seeded Italian rivals. control of the match and but we managed to come were feeling a little bit tired “We just focused because Spain’s Pablo Herrera Al- ang 4-Star next month, from This was the third bronze earned their third third-place back in the second and third, from yesterday. We were it’s not easy with this kind of lepuz and Adrián Gavira Col- May 21 to 26. Sports Monday, April 29, 2019 17 Ajami finishes runner-up to Qadi in Big Tour Class Hathab Equestrian Tour comes to a thrilling conclusion

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Meanwhile, Jaber Rashid DOHA al Amri clinched the Medium Tour title after a tight bat- FALEH Suwead al Ajami won tle with Khalid Mohamed al the Big Tour class at the 12th Emadi. The two were locked in and last leg of the Hathab keen contest but Amri took the Equestrian Tour to finish as honours after he led Canavaro overall runner-up on Satur- De Muze (ET) to victory as day. With Saeed Nasser al he ended with series with 197 Qadi having already sealed the points, just seven more than overall title, it was battle for Emadi. second spot going down to the Emadi finished second final round of the competition. with Colibri 19, but the four And Ajami finished behind faults he incurred dealt a cru- Overall winners pose with Asian and Qatar Equestrian Federation President Hamad bin Abdulrahman al Attiyah after the prize distribution of the second Hathab Equestrian Tour at Saeed after he led 13-year-old cial blow to his title hopes. Al Shaqab arena on Saturday. (Right) Big Tour last round winner Faleh Suwead al Ajami and his mount Carport in action. gelding Carport to victory at Mohamed Sultan al Suwaidi the Al Shaqab arena. Saeed, took the last podium spot with Amna Ahmad al Saffar, who RESULTS who did not compete on Satur- 180 points. had 157. Ali Mohammed al day, tallied 194 points, ahead The Small Tour title was Marri was distant third with Big Tour Two rounds with jump off (2nd Rnd) 130/145 Time: 64.08 secs. Prize money: QR 5,000 QR3,000 Abdulla al-Khaldi 186; 3. Mohamed Nasser al-Qadi 176 of Ajami, who finished with won by Mohamed al-Ghazali 109 points. 273.3.4.1+ 4.4. Prize money: QR40,000 2. Khalid Mohamed al-Emadi. Colibri 19. Faults 4. Time: 3. Alqaqa Adel Nassar. Arselina. 28.90 secs. QR2,250 Dressage - Level 1: 1 Jessica Waldon 171 points; 2. 1. Faleh Suwead al-Ajami. Horse: Carport. Time: 64.96 58.24 secs. QR4,000 Overall winners (Top 3) Amna Ahmad al-Saffar 157; 3. Ali Mohammed al-Marri. 183 points. Cyrine Cherif took (199 points) ahead of Khalifa In the Dressage - Level secs. Prize money: 11,600 3. Saeed Nasser al-Qadi. Daydreamer Ec. Faults 4. Time: Big Tour: 1. Saeed Nasser al-Qadi 194 points; 2. Faleh 109 third place with 181 points. Abdulla al-Khaldi (186) and 2, Mohamed Salem al Marri 2. Salmeen Sultan al-Suwaidi. Cantaro 32. 56.80 secs. 61.59 secs. QR3,000 Suwead al-Ajami 183; 3. Cyrine Cherif 181 Dressage - Level 2: 1. Mohamed Salem al-Marri 172 Salmeen Sultan al Suwaidi, Mohamed Nasser al Qadi bagged the overall title with QR9,200 Team: 1. Al Salam 197 points; 2. Al Shaqab 194; 3. points; 2. Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi 142; 3. Iris Nijboer 122 who had took victory on the (176). Khaldi won the last leg 172 points. Ghanim Nasser al 3. Nasser al-Ghazali. Aslan 69. 62.63 secs. QR7,200 Small Tour, Table A, Two rounds with jump off (2nd Power Steel 183 Future Riders - Level 1: 1. Fahad Abdulkarim Abed 185 Rnd), Art. 273.3.4.1+ 4.4, 100/115 cm, Prize Money: Medium Tour: 1. Jaber Rashid al-Amri 197 points; 2. points; 2. Abdulhadi Salah Alyafei 179; 3. Barzan Azzam first two days, came second to with Dusty. Mohamed Nasser Qadi (142) was second, while Medium Tour, Table A, Two rounds with jump off (2nd QR15,000 Khalid Mohamed al-Emadi 190; 3. Mohamed Sultan al- Saleh 164 Ajami, with 19-year-old grey al Qadi came second astride Iris Nijboer (122) came third. Rnd), Art. 273.3.4.1+ 4.4, 120/130 cm, Prize Money: 1. Khalifa Abdulla al-Khaldi. Horse: Dusty. Time: 26.05 Suwaidi 180. Future Riders - Level 2: 1. Mutlaq Ali al-Hajri 168; 2. gelding Cantaro 32. 3. Nasser Vlacido, while Alqaqa Adel After six months of gruel- QR 20,000 secs. Prize money: QR3,750 Tamim Nasser al-Qadi 147; Mohammed Rashid al- Amri al Ghazali took third spot Nassar was third with Arseli- ling competition, the overall 1. Jaber Rashid al-Amri. Horse: Canavaro De Muze (E.T.). 2. Mohamed Nasser Al-Qadi. Horse: Vlacido. 28.44 secs. Small Tour: Mohamed al Ghazali 199 points; 2. Khalifa 118 astride Aslan 69. na. winners in various categories The team title went to Al Jessica Waldon won the were declared, with riders Salam 197, ahead of Al Shaqab Dressage - Level 1 title com- having collected points from series, which was launched and Al Shaqab, has received immense popularity. Hathab, Olympic Committee President and Power Steel, who finished prehensively. She finished the last rounds. last year jointly by Qatar overwhelming response and meaning ‘Canter’ in Arabic, is HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad second and third, respectively. with 171 points, well ahead The QR1mn equestrian Equestrian Federation (QEF) the competition has gained an initiative started by Qatar al Thani. Bottas hits front after another Mercedes 1-2 The Finnish driver wins in stunning finish, leads teammate Hamilton by a point

Austria’s Dominic Thiem with his trophy after defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev during the ATP Tour Barcelona Open final tennis match in Barcelona on Sunday. (AFP) Thiem crushes Medvedev to win Barcelona Open

AGENCIES RESULTS BARCELONA ATP BARCELONA OPEN DOMINIC Thiem thrashed Result from the ATP Barcelona Open on Sunday (x denotes seeding): Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0 to Final win the Barcelona Open on Dominic Thiem (AUT x3) bt Daniil Medvedev Sunday in impressive fash- (RUS x7) 6-4, 6-0 ion. The Austrian, 25, was WTA Stuttgart impeccable in the second set Final and sealed the win in one Petra Kvitova (CZE x3) bt Anett Kontaveit hour 13 minutes. (EST x8) 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) Medvedev was in search ATP BUDAPEST of his 26th victory this year Final and was “in the form of his Matteo Berrettini (ITA) bt Filip Krajinovic life” according to Thiem, but (SRB) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 collapsed dramatically after a WTA ISTANBUL good start. Final The 23-year-old Russian Petra Martic (CRO x6) bt Marketa lived up to that billing at first Vondrousova (CZE) 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 to break and move 3-0 ahead in the first set but Thiem bat- Grand Prix title in Stuttgart tled back, winning four games and become the first two-time Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with second-placed Lewis Hamilton and teammates in Baku on Sunday. (AFP) in a row. winner on the WTA women’s “I had some trouble at tennis tour this season. REUTERS renewed threat from Hamilton 10th after starting from the pit- the beginning, it was 0-3, he The third-seeded Czech BAKU in the dying laps. AZERBAIJAN GP RESULTS lane. doesn’t miss any balls,” said saved two set points in the Sebastian Vettel in his Fer- Results of the Azerbaijan GP, the fourth round Rosso-Honda), Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas- The main surprise of the Thiem. 10th game of the second set VALTTERI Bottas won the rari was a distant third as the of the 2019 world championship: Ferrari), Pierre Gasly (FRA/Red Bull-Honda) day was the lack of upsets, “My biggest weapon before prevailing on her third Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Italian pre-season favourites 1. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) 1hr 31min with no safety car on track for against him was my slice, match point in 1 hour 31 min- Sunday to retake the Formula again failed to convert their 52.942sec, 2. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) World championship standings the first time and no major which I put into my game utes. One world championship lead promise into a result. at 1.524, 3. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) Drivers crashes on unforgiving streets very well and I think that’s The win over her eighth- from teammate Lewis Ham- The win around the streets 11.739, 4. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull- 1. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 87 pts, 2. Lewis Hamilton that have given the race a repu- the only key against him.” he seeded opponent from Esto- Honda) 17.493, 5. Charles Leclerc (MON/ (GBR) 86, 3. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 52, 4. Max ilton after a stunning fourth of capital Baku was the fifth of Ferrari) 1:09.107, 6. Sergio Pérez (MEX/Racing Verstappen (NED) 51, 5. Charles Leclerc (MON) tation for unpredictability. added. nia was Kvitova’s first Stutt- successive one-two finish for Bottas’ career and he became Point-Mercedes) 1:16.416, 7. Carlos Sainz Jr 47, 6. Sergio Pérez (MEX) 13, 7. Pierre Gasly The most notable incident gart crown and followed her Mercedes. the first driver this season to (ESP/McLaren-Renault) 1:23.826, 8. Lando (FRA) 13, 8. Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) 13, 9. Lando involved Daniel Ricciardo and Kvitova champion January success in Sydney. The Finn, who started on win from pole. Norris (GBR/McLaren-Renault) 1:40.268, 9. Norris (GBR) 12, 10. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 8, Daniil Kvyat, with the Austral- Petra Kvitova beat Anett Until Sunday, all previous pole position, crossed the line Like Hamilton, he now Lance Stroll (CAN/Racing Point-Mercedes) 11. Nico Hülkenberg (GER) 6, 12. Carlos Sainz Jr ian running straight onto the Kontaveit 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) on 18 tournaments in 2019 had 1.524 seconds ahead of Hamil- has two wins and two second 1:43.816, 10. Kimi Räikkönen (FIN/Alfa Romeo (ESP) 6, 13. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 6, 14. Lance runoff while trying overtake Sunday to seal the Porsche seen a different winner. ton to make up for the agony of places from the first four races Racing-Ferrari) 1 lap, 11. Alexander Albon (THA/ Stroll (CAN) 4, 15. Alexander Albon (THA) 3, 16. the Russian. 2018 when he was denied vic- but is ahead thanks to the extra Toro Rosso-Honda) 1 lap, 12. Antonio Giovinazzi Daniil Kvyat (RUS) 1 He then reversed his Re- (ITA/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) 1 lap, 13. Kevin tory in Baku by a late puncture. point he scored for setting the Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) 1 lap, 14. Nico Constructors nault into the Toro Rosso, The pair are now separated fastest lap on his way to vic- Hülkenberg (GER/Renault) 1 lap, 15. George 1. Mercedes 173 pts, 2. Ferrari 99, 3. Red Bull- which had also failed to make by just one point with 17 races tory in the Australian season Russell (GBR/Williams-Mercedes) 2 laps, 16. Honda 64, 4. McLaren-Renault 18, 5. Racing the corner. Both drivers re- remaining, with Mercedes 70 opener. Robert Kubica (POL/Williams-Mercedes) 2 laps Point-Mercedes 17, 6. Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari tired shortly after, with the points ahead of Ferrari in the “I was too friendly at turn Fastest lap: Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 13, 7. Renault 12, 8. Haas-Ferrari 8, 9. Toro incident being investigated by constructors’ standings. one and basically gave it to 1:43.009 on 50th lap Did not finish: Daniel Rosso-Honda 4 stewards. “It was actually a tough him,” said Hamilton. Ricciardo (AUS/Renault), Daniil Kvyat (RUS/Toro Pierre Gasly’s Red Bull lost race,” said Bottas, who went Mercedes are the first two- power in the late stages of the side-by-side with Hamilton on car team in Formula One’s 70- fying, led the race at one point losing position. race, parking down an escape the opening lap and showed year history to open a season after staying out longer than Sergio Perez was sixth for road but prompting the de- plenty of grit and determina- with four straight one-twos. rivals on softer tyres. Racing Point ahead of McLar- ployment of the virtual safety tion in fending off the Briton to Max Verstappen was While he ultimately had to en’s Carlos Sainz and Lando car as marshals moved it. hold position. fourth for Red Bull ahead of settle for fifth, Leclerc took the Norris. Robert Kubica, who started “Lewis was putting pres- Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. extra point for fastest lap after Lance Stroll gave Racing from the pitlane after a qualify- sure all the time, I could not The Monegasque, the pole- making a second stop for fresh Point a double points finish ing crash, was hit with a drive- do any mistakes,” added the position favourite who started tyres with a comfortable buffer with ninth place, while Alfa through penalty for leaving the Stuttgart Open winner Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova (right) and 29-year-old who came under eighth after crashing in quali- to those behind and no risk of Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen took garage too early. Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit with the trophies in Stuttgart on Sunday. (AFP) 18 Monday, April 29, 2019 Sports Doha set to mark a decade of hosting Diamond League

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK lic’s Spotakova - all of whom Croatia’s Sandra Perkovic pionships year. I know that DOHA are still active - have amassed highlighted the meeting by set- Mutaz isn’t quite ready to com- eleven global titles as a trium- ting a Diamond League record pete yet but I am sure he will THIS year Doha Diamond virate and are just three of the of 71.38m in the discus - one of be fully prepared for the World League has its 10th anniver- all-time greats of the sport five Diamond League records Championships and we look sary and the organisers are who have competed in the which have been set in Doha forward to welcoming him looking forward to celebrating Doha Diamond League over - while home favourite Abder- back to the Doha Diamond this milestone with another the years. rahman Samba won the 400m League in the years to come,” night of world class athletics. The Doha Diamond hurdles in 47.57. Kuwari added. The Khalifa International Sta- League has traditionally raised The performances of Sam- The Doha Diamond dium will be the place for this the curtain on the IAAF Dia- ba, who improved his Dia- League is also fondly remem- celebration on the 3rd of May, mond League series and it mond League record to 46.98 bered by fans and spectators just months before the venue has been a source of immense in the Paris Diamond League for two outstanding perfor- hosts the IAAF World Cham- pride to the organisers that last year, and his compatriot mances in the field events in pionships this autumn. so many global champions Mutaz Essa Barshim in recent recent seasons. The IAAF Diamond choose to open their outdoor seasons have also added to the History was made in 2015 League came into being in seasons at the Doha Diamond local interest in the Doha Dia- when Cuba’s Pedro Pablo 2010 and the first ever Dia- League each year. mond League. Barshim, the Pichardo and Christian Tay- mond League meeting took This year is no different reigning world outdoor cham- lor from the United States place at the Qatar Sports Club as eight reigning world cham- A file photo of Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba as he clears the final hurdle in the Men’s 400 metre hurdles pion, also won in Doha last both surpassed the 18-metre on 14 May. Three meeting re- pions, nine reigning Olympic during the Doha - IAAF Diamond League in 2017. year with a 2.40m clearance in line in the triple jump - the cords set that year remain on champions and nine reigning the high jump before an ankle only competition in which the books with David Rudi- Diamond League champions al Kuwari said: “It has been especially as the IAAF World quick so we are certainly hope- injury forced him to abandon two athletes have surpassed sha’s 1:43.00 in the 800m, at the time of writing are all a privilege and an honour to Championships will be taking ful that we will see some meet- his season midway through 18 metres in wind-legal con- Eliud Kipchoge’s 12:51.21 due to compete at the tenth an- welcome the world’s best ath- place in the same arena later ing records - and maybe even the summer. ditions - and two years later, in the 5000m and Barbora niversary edition of the Doha letes to the Doha Diamond this year. a Diamond League record - at “In recent years the crowds Germany’s Thomas Rohler Spotakova’s winning mark of Diamond League on 3 May. League for a decade. We have “We have seen from times our new home on 3 May.” have also been thrilled by the produced the world’s longest 67.33m in the javelin all last- Qatar Athletics Federation a new venue this year and I’ve and performances at the recent Last year’s edition was ar- performances of local heroes javelin throw in twenty years, ing the test of time thus far. (QAF) President and Secretary heard the athletes are very ex- Asian Championships that the guably one of the best to date Mutaz Essa Barshim and Ab- winning the competition with Kenyans Rudisha and General of the Qatar Olympic cited to compete in the Khal- track in the Khalifa Interna- as five meeting records were derrahman Samba and I wish a Diamond League record of Kipchoge and Czech Repub- Committee (QOC) Dr. Thani ifa International Stadium, tional Stadium is exceptionally set across the programme. them well in this World Cham- 93.90m. Man City back on top, De Gea howler costs Man Utd City extended their winning run to 12 straight Premier

Barcelona’s players celebrate with the Liga trophy after winning the League games; club’s 26th league title at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on United, Chelsea Saturday. (AFP) draw 1-1 Messi scores winner as AFP MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM

Barcelona are crowned MANCHESTER City moved back ahead of Liverpool to the La Liga champions top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Burnley, while Chel- DPA to goalkeeper Fernandez whose sea consolidated their place in BARCELONA save from Suarez was particu- the top four thanks to another larly impressive. error from Manchester United BARCELONA won their eighth The shots rained down goalkeeper David de Gea in a title in 11 years and the 26th in on Fernandez and when he was 1-1 draw on Sunday. their history with a 1-0 win over beaten by a free-kick from Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Levante on Saturday - who else Coutinho the ball hit the bar. Leicester means Chelsea now but Lionel Messi scored the There was no sign of Messi hold a two-point lead over the goal. Messi was rested for the warming up at half time so it Gunners in the chase for Cham- game but came on at half time seemed he might not get a full pions League football next and on 62 minutes after Arturo 45 minutes. season with United a further Vidal and Luis Suarez had gone But he replaced Coutinho at point back in sixth with just two close the ball ran to him and he the restart and scored his 34th games remaining. shot past Aitor Fernandez. goal of the season. In contrast to the faltering Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero (left) celebrates after scoring against Burnley during an English Premier League match at the Turf Moor Stadium The Levante keeper had Levante did not give up after form of all four contenders for in Burnley on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) kept Barcelona at bay in the first conceding and it took a late save third and fourth, as Tottenham half making two fine saves from from Ter Stegen to deny Coke. also lost at home to West Ham ed after the hour mark when sons, was at fault again to hand for me,” said Mata of his com- at the King Power. Suarez and Philippe Coutinho Barcelona coach Ernesto on Saturday, the top two con- Sergio Aguero’s shot squeezed Chelsea a share of the points at patriot. “His level has been fan- Leicester were unlucky not who was also denied by the Valverde praised his player’s tinue to cede no ground in the just 29 millimetres over the line Old Trafford. tastic for this club. The amount to lead long before then, but cross bar. achievement. He said: “The title race. before Matt Lowton hacked the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had of points he has saved us is in- made the extra man advan- Marc Andre Ter Stegen league is the day-to-day, City extended their win- ball clear. made five changes to his start- credible. tage count as Youri Tielemans made a fine save in injury time stretching back to August. ning run to 12 straight Premier The goal was Aguero’s 20th ing line-up and was rewarded “We all have good and bad opened the scoring and Jamie from Coke but it was Messi who “There was a week when we League games and now just in the Premier League this sea- with a bright start as United moments in our careers but the Vardy struck twice late on. got the very last touch pok- lost to Leganes and picked up need to win their final two at son. scored for the first time from important thing is how we re- “The second yellow card ing the ball out of play before two points from a possible nine. home to Leicester and away to “We could have won by open play in just short of nine act.” gave us a lot of problems to the whistle was blown. Messi But the when the team had to Brighton to retain their title and more distance, I’m so happy for hours of football through Juan - Arsenal collapse -Arsenal’s control our gameplan and be ef- was handed the trophy by Luis stand-up in difficult moments stretch Liverpool’s long wait the victory and now we have a Mata. top four challenge has collapsed ficient,” said Arsenal boss Unai Rubiales, the president of the it did.” to win the league to at least 30 week to prepare and hopefully However, two minutes be- over the past week, conceding Emery. Spanish FA and that was the cue Asked about Messi’s contri- years. we arrive at Brighton with the fore the break De Gea spilled three times in three straight “We continued with one for the fireworks and celebra- bution to Barcelona’s domina- Pep Guardiola cut a frus- chance to be champions,” said Antonio Rudiger’s speculative league defeats for the first time player less but knowing it was tions to begin. tion he joked: “very little”, be- trated figure as City laboured Guardiola. long-range effort and Marcos since 1967. going to be difficult. That has Messi had started on the fore adding: “Messi is the player for the first 45 minutes at Turf - Advantage Chelsea -Unit- Alonso levelled on the rebound. The Gunners were domi- conditioned the result a lot.” bench to Levante’s initial relief. that makes the difference. Moor. ed halted a run of seven defeats De Gea was also at fault for nated from start to finish by Victory keeps the Foxes in He came into this fixture having “There always has to be one However, they clicked into in nine games, but failed to cap- goals in United’s previous three Brendan Rodgers’s Leicester, the hunt for seventh, which scored 11 goals in nine games at player above all others and it’s gear after the break and wave italise on Tottenham and Arse- games in defeat to Barcelona, although the visitors were not could reap a place in the Europa the Camp Nou against them. obviously him. He marks our upon wave of attack on the nal’s defeats as De Gea, so often Everton and City. helped by a 36th-minute red League next season if City win He was joined by Sergio style of play and obliges us to Burnley goal was finally reward- his side’s saviour in recent sea- “David is unquestionable card for Ainsley Maitland-Niles the FA Cup. Busquets as Barcelona coach play a certain way.” It was Val- Ernesto Valverde rested players verde’s second league in two ahead of the midweek Champi- years in the job and he has only ons League semi-final against lost three league games of 73. Liverpool. He added: “The hardest Bayern survive penalty drama as Nuremberg keep Dortmund in title hunt Leavnte set up to defend thing is not to win; it’s to keep and they defended well in the winning. You have to have that AFP Leibold had the chance The Colombian, who has first 45 minutes, largely thanks hunger to win again.” BERLIN to win the game for the rel- had a rocky relationship with egation-threatened side late coach Kovac this season, had A late penalty miss from Tim on, but thundered his pen- only come on 15 minutes ear- Leibold spared Bayern Munich alty against the post. Bayern lier, and did not appear to be a humiliating defeat at Nurem- looked nervous from the offset, injured. It was Rodriguez’s re- Quick read berg on Sunday but Niko Ko- and nearly went behind when placement Alphonso Davies vac’s Bundesliga leaders missed goalkeeper Sven Ulreich mis- who gave away the late penalty Mbappe sent off as PSG lose French Cup the chance to pull away in the ti- judged a backpass from Mats with a handball. final to Rennes tle race with a dramatic 1-1 draw Hummels in the first half. Kingsley Coman could have at the relegation strugglers. Matheus Pereira put won the game for Bayern when KYLIAN Mbappe was sent off for a shocking tackle late in extra Bayern had the chance to Nuremberg ahead with a bril- he broke free of the defence in time as Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by Rennes in Saturday’s go four points clear at the top liant strike from the edge of the the dying minutes, but fired the French Cup final, losing 6-5 on penalties after a dramatic game fin- of the table with three games area in the 48th minute. ball straight at Mathenia. ished 2-2 at the end of extra time. Substitute Christopher Nkunku to go after title rivals Borussia Gnabry grabbed a scrappy Bayern are now two points blazed his sudden-death spot-kick over the bar in the shootout, Dortmund lost 4-2 to Schalke equaliser with 15 minutes to go, ahead of Dortmund with three sparking scenes of joy among the Rennes fans at the Stade de on Saturday. scuffing the ball over the goal- games to go. They face a tough Bayern Munich players react after their match against FC Nuremberg France as they won a first trophy in almost half a century. It was a Yet there was another twist keeper Christian Mathenia at trip to RB Leipzig in two weeks at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg on Sunday. (REUTERS) remarkable comeback from the Brittany side, who had seen Dani in the tale on Sunday, as a dis- the far post. time before hosting top four Alves and Neymar give Ligue 1 champions PSG a 2-0 lead midway ciplined Nuremberg side kept There was further acrimony side Eintracht Frankfurt on the tine saves as his side lost 4-1 mann was beaten at his near through the first half. Penalties were already looming when Mbappe Bayern at bay for long periods for Bayern when James Rod- last day of the season. to Wolfsburg and missed the post by Wout Weghorst and was shown a straight red card by referee Ruddy Buquet for a dread- to earn a well-deserved point riguez was substituted off just In Sunday’s earlier game, chance to move within a point Maximilian Arnold as Wolfs- ful challenge on Damien Da Silva near the corner flag.(AFP) and keep Dortmund’s title before the equaliser and walked Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oli- of the top four. burg came from behind to hopes alive. straight down the tunnel. ver Baumann fluffed two rou- The usually reliable Bau- win 4-1. Sports Monday, April 29, 2019 19 Record teams expected in Inter-community beach v’ball

ISC to support many people as possible, we would be eligible to play. Hope- are providing the facility and fully, this will make the second Amir Cup v’ball technical support to this event,” edition competitive.” as well said Ali. ISC Volleyball Secretary “The event was a big suc- Ahmed said, “This tournament TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cess last season. Our efforts is for only amateur players. DOHA are to hold the tournament in The participating teams can a friendly and fun environment field four players at the court, THE Qatar Volleyball Associa- as lots of dignitaries from em- while two will be reserved. The tion and the Indian Sports Cen- bassies and families come to opening ceremony is scheduled tre are actively looking for ways support players. The first edi- on May 2 at 7:30 pm in which to widen their collaboration. tion was a big success as 32 we’re trying to include some As a first step towards cement- teams had contested,” said Dey. cultural events. ing the partnership, they are “This year, we plan to raise Talking about how the ISC going to host the second Inter- the level of the event. Already will seek to build their partner- Community Beach Volleyball we have got entries from 10 ship, Dey revealed, “ISC has Championship at the world- communities. They are holders planned to bring students of class Al Gharafa Academy on Egypt, runners-up Tunisia, Mo- various Indian schools to sup- May 2 and 3. rocco, Nepal, India, Senegal, port the prestigious Amir Cup At a press conference in Pakistan, Ghana, Sri Lanka and Volleyball Championship. They Doha, ISC President Nilangshu Jordan. We have just now got will come on the final day on Dey informed that 10 commu- requests from Russia and Po- May 17 and cheer the two con- nities have already confirmed land as well. testing teams. This will be a their participation and he is “The entries are still open good opportunity for our stu- expecting more teams before and we are quite positive that dents to motivate themselves the start of the event. Also pre- before the start, we should be and get involved in healthy ac- sent on the occasion were QVA able to have a record number of tivities like sports.” Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer celebrates with teammates after winning the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 2019 Technical Director Hussein teams,” said Dey. “Besides that, we’re final- Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match in New Delhi on Sunday. (AFP) Iman Ali, ISC General Secretary ISC General Secretary Nabi ising the plan to relaunch the Habibun Nabi and ISC Volley- said, “The event was open to all Inter-community Volleyball ball Secretary Ashiq Ahmed. last year. So some registered Tournament. We had a few edi- “The QVA is extremely de- professionals from the QVA tions, which were very popular lighted at this initiative which also took part which tilted the and drew a big support from Clinical Delhi post was launched last year. We balance of the tournament all the communities in Qatar. have had a long relationship heavily in their favour. This We are in the process of get- with the Indian Sports Centre. time we have drafted new rules ting sponsorships so that we In line with our vision to ex- and no player registered with can make it a long-term annual easy win over RCB pand the sport and involve as the QVA in the last three years event in the future,” he added. IANS clawed their way back into the ping Dhawan who registered gram (11), caught by Sundar. NEW DELHI game. his fifth half-century of the The score read 141/5 in the With 52 needed off the last season. However, just when 17th over. DELHI Capitals (DC) moved four overs, the RCB batsmen it looked like the duo would After that it was the Ru- atop the IPL points tally and just didn’t have the firepower take the game away, Dhawan therford and Axar show. all but sealed their place in the to take their team home. While was dismissed by Yuzvendra playoffs after a clinical effort Ishant Sharma gave away just Chahal, caught by Washing- Hardik’s cameo in vain saw them register a compre- four runs off the 19th over, 9 ton Sundar at short fine-leg Kolkata Knight Riders hensive 16-run victory over runs came off the last over for a 37-ball 50 (4x5, 6x2). The (KKR) kept their playoff hopes Royal Challengers Bangalore bowled by Rabada. score read 103/2 in 12.2 overs. alive with a 34-run win over (RCCB) at the Feroz Shah Kot- Earlier, winning the toss With the stage set for a old nemesis Mumbai Indians la here on Sunday. and batting first, Delhi rode flourish at the death, Rishabh (MI) despite Hardik Pandya’s Chasing DC’s total of on fifties by Shikhar Dhawan Pant walked in to join his fireworks at the Eden Gardens 187/5, RCB managed to score and Shreyas Iyer to post a captain in the middle. But on Sunday. 171/7 as the Delhi boys re- challenging 187/5 in their 20 the swashbuckling batsman Put into bat, KKR rode (From right) QVA Technical Director Hussein Imam Ali, ISC President Nilangshu Dey, ISC General Secretary corded their eighth win to take overs. The hosts finished on a failed to get going as Chahal on Andre Russell’s 40-ball Habibun Nabi and ISC Volleyball Secretary Ashiq Ahmed during a press conference in Doha. their tally to 16 points from 12 high, amassing 60 runs in the caught him plumb in front for 80 not out and half-centu- games. RCB are all but out of last five overs. ries by Shubman Gill (76; the tournament after suffer- While Dhawan and Iyer BRIEF SCORES 45 balls, 4x6, 6x4) and Chris ing their eighth defeat of the put on 68 runs for the second Lynn (54; 29 balls, 4x8, 6x2) season. wicket, Sherfane Rutherford Delhi Capitals win by 16 runs to post 232/2, this season’s Delhi Capitals: 187/5 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 52, Upbeat Tamimi hopes to do RCB started the run chase (28*) and Axar Patel (16*) fin- highest total. Shikhar Dhawan 50; Yuzvendra Chahal 2/41) beautifully with Parthiv Pa- ished well as the RCB bowlers Royal Challengers Bangalore: 171/7 in 20 overs In reply, Hardik Pandya tel tearing into the DC attack failed to drive home the ini- (Parthiv Patel 39, Marcus Stoinis 32*; Amit Mishra was the sole shining light for and skipper Virat Kohli look- tiative even after sending back 2/29, Kagiso Rabada 2/31) MI with a swashbuckling 91 better in Munich World Cup ing happy to play the second the established batsmen in the off 34 balls (4x6, 6x9), his Kolkata Knight Riders win by 34 runs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fiddle. But just when it looked middle order cheaply. Kolkata Knight Riders: 232/2 in 20 overs (Andre highest score in this format, bit more luck. Beijing, I faced this kind of like RCB would run away with Delhi started well even Russell 80 not out, Shubman Gill 76, Chris Lynn 54; as Mumbai managed 198/7 DOHA The next World Cup for Ri- situation. The fact that I pro- the game, Kagiso Rabada sent though they lost Prithvi Shaw Hardik Pandya 1/31) in 20 overs. fle and Pistol is scheduled to be duced my highest score there Mumbai Indians: 198/7 in 20 overs (Hardik Pandya back Parthiv (39; 31 balls, 4x7, (18 off 10) as Umesh Yadav 91; Sunil Narine 2/44, Harry Gurney 2/37) The visitors, who had not QATARI marksman Moham- held in Munich, Germany from indicates I can do better. 6x1), caught brilliantly by Axar had him caught behind by lost to KKR in their last eight med al Tamimi is quite opti- May 24 to 32 and Tamimi feels “Next month, the Qatar Patel. The score read 63/1 af- Parthiv Patel. With the score meetings, were reduced to mistic and upbeat about his the he is more confident and Shooting and Archery Associa- ter 5.5 overs. reading 35/1 in the fourth seven. Iyer (52; 37 balls, 4x2, 58/4 inside nine overs with participation in the World Cup could put up a much-improved tion is sending me to Germany, AB de Villiers then joined over, skipper Iyer joined Dha- 6x3) too perished after reach- Quinton de Kock (0), Rohit for Rifle and Pistol after his showing in a bid to secure a where I will try to do better and Kohli and the two looked to wan in the middle. ing his fifty, as Sundar had Sharma (12), Evin Lewis and display in the Beijing World 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games see where I can reach. I want to settle down, thanks to the With Dhawan already him caught by RCB skipper Surya Kumar Yadav (26) back Cup. qualifying spot. thank the association and sup- brisk start given by Parthiv. looking in fine flow, Iyer Virat Kohli. in the hut. The 25m Rapid Fire in the “First of all, I am delighted port staff for helping me get But Kohli (23) ended up hit- looked to settle down quickly The three-over span be- Pandya then put on a WC for Rifle and Pistol con- with my performance in Bei- better,” added Tamimi. ting a half tracker from Axar as the two tried to make the tween the 13th and the 16th show to bring up his fastest cluded in Beijing, China on jing, which was seven points China’s Junmin Lin, the straight to Sherfane Ruther- most of the powerplay overs. over saw Delhi lose the plot fifty off just 17 deliveries. The Saturday and Tamimi posted more than my best before. The 2018 world champion, shot ford at deep mid-wicket. The They ended the first six overs as they lost two quick wickets, 25-year old World Cup bound 567 with 11 hits in the centre, tough competition in the Amir 35 out of 40 targets to win the score read 68/2 in the 8th with the score reading 59/1. helping RCB crawl their way all-rounder stitched a 63-run which was seven points more Cup Shooting and Archery gold medal ahead of the 2014 over. The RCB bowlers looked back into the game. stand off 30 balls with Keiron than his previous best. Championship at Losail helped World Championships silver De Villiers (17) too failed to more than content to play the Even though Colin Ingram Pollard (20) for the fifth wick- Though he finished 46th me prepare well for this event. medallist Oliver Geis and the convert his start as Axar took waiting game rather than forc- and Rutherford looked to at- et and then added another 64 and could not advance, Tami- “I think I am performing 2016 Rio Olympic Games sil- a brilliant catch at deep mid- ing the issue, as they waited tack the RCB bowlers, the visi- runs in quick time with broth- mi is however delighted with positively, raising my level ver winner Jean Quiquampoix. wicket off Rutherford. Shivam for the DC batsmen to make a tors had by now adjusted to er Krunal (24) before holing the improvement and hopes step by step. It is always tough The Tokyo 2020 Quota places Dube (24) too was dismissed mistake. the slow and low Kotla track out to Russell at wide long-on that he could do much better when the leading shooters of went to Germany, USA and against the run of play as DC But there was no stop- as Navdeep Saini sent back In- off Harry Gurney. in the next event with a little the world are present and in Ukraine.

JABRI RUNNER-UP TO KHELAIFI; KHAYARIN WINS TWO CLASSES IN MANATEQ QATAR NATIONAL SPRINT

The Manateq Qatar National Sprint Championship concluded at Losail with Abdullah al Khelaifi, also the Qatar Touring Car Championship champion, bagging the Class 1 title. In the first four rounds, he had already amassed 100 points to get an unassailable position. A Aziz al Jabri won the runner-up spot, clinching the fifth and final round. Fakhreddine Bejaoui finished third after a tough battle with Elie Daccache. Mohammed al Khayarin emerged the winner in Class 2 and Class 3. While he had considerable lead in the smaller class, he was involved in a tight fight with Mohammed Aldelaimi for the crown in the Class 2. He managed to land the fourth place and tally 97 points which helped him edge his closest challenger by just two points. Ibra- him al Mannai was third in the Class 2. Mohammed al Jabir took the runner-up spot in the Class 3, followed by Abdullah al Shaikhan. Hassan Hussain won the Class P1 with 111 points. Mohammed al Jabir bagged the Class P2, netting 86 points, and Francesco Fornaciari claimed the Class P3 with 93 points. 20 Monday, April 29, 2019 The Last Word SHEIKH THANI ATTENDS TURKMEN RACING HORSE FESTIVAL Sheikha Hind attends Education Forum on Heritage and Identity

Qatar Foundation initiative aims to foster Qatari heritage and Arab-Islamic Identity

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VICE-CHAIRPERSON and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF) Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Tha- ni on Sunday attended the opening ceremony of the Education Forum on Heritage and Identity at Katara Cultural Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF) Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani with Village. other dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the Education Forum on Heritage and Identity on Sunday. Assigned by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad al The forum, which will con- Thani attended Turkmen Racing Horse Festival with the participation of a number of their ministers, clude today, is being organised and Sports. al Nuaimi, President of PUE ganised by Sara al Hajri, head heads of diplomatic missions, senior officials, businesspersons and media in Capital of Turkmenistan, by The Education Develop- The opening remarks of at QF; Abeer al Khalifa, execu- of Qatar History and Heritage Ashgabat, on Sunday. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow welcomed Sheikh ment Institute (EDI), part of the forum were delivered by tive director of Academic Af- at EDI, and composed and di- Thani bin Hamad al Thani who conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir to the president. The president, QF’s Pre-University Education Minister of State HE Dr fairs at PUE, QF; Sheikh Noof rected by Faisal al Tamimi. in return, entrusted Sheikh Thani with his greetings to HH the Amir. (QNA) (PUE), in cooperation with the Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Ku- al Thani, executive director of The two-day forum fea- Qatar National Committee for wari on the importance of Strategic Initiatives and Part- tures a number of activities Education, Culture and Sci- heritage and identity, followed nerships at PUE, QF; and Me- that centre around the national ence – under the Ministry of by an introductory speech on hdi Benchaabane, director of programme subjects, as well as Education and Higher Educa- national identity by Dr Jassim EDI at PUE, QF. a series of sessions and discus- tion – the United Nations Ed- Sultan, director of Wijdan Cul- The students of QF schools sions led by heritage experts. ucational, Scientific and Cul- tural Center. also performed a traditional Topics include ‘The Role of tural Organization (UNESCO) The opening ceremony was operetta entitled My Heritage Heritage in Promoting Iden- and the Ministry of Culture also attended by Buthaina Ali is My Identity, which was or- tity’ and ‘Preserving Heritage’.

Ihsan honours research works Heya exhibition provides valuable platform for Qatari entrepreneurs on elderly care Aysha Al Romaihi, Business De- Emerging Qatari designers steal the show velopment Manager of QBIC, QNA as 70% of exhibitors come from Qatar was held to introduce their lat- DOHA est ‘Lean Fashion program’ and its various benefits for budding THE Center for Empowerment TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of Waad, said: “This is my sec- fashion designers. and Elderly Care (Ihsan) of the DOHA ond time as a Heya exhibitor VCUQ is involved in sup- Qatari Foundation for Social and I can say that the amount porting emerging designers in Action on Sunday honoured THE 15th Heya Arabian Fash- of thrill and preparation that Qatar, nurturing talent and act- the schools that have won in the ion Exhibition continues to pre- come before is just as rewarding ing as a catalyst for growth. sixth edition of the Ihsan Com- sent a showstopper event for the as meeting VIP clients and get- On Sunday, it held a work- petition for Scientific Research. latest in Arabian and modest ting to know them. I think Heya shop on the future of green fash- Students from 20 govern- designs, delivering a platform to is an amazing platform with a ion, a hot topic today, which was ment secondary schools sub- foster Qatar’s fashion scene and huge following and customer delivered by Kimberly Guthrie, mitted 23 research proposals empower entrepreneurship and base and being part of it is now the Interim Fashion Chair. on various issues related to the knowledge-sharing. a must to my brand.” Visitors can still benefit service and care of the elderly. The event has been very Designer of Pattern by from more lined-up valuable Executive Director of Ihsan positively received by visitors Wadha, Maryam al Darwish content. On Monday (today), Mubarak bin Abdulaziz al Khal- for the quality and variety of col- said: “Heya is the enlightened The event has been very positively received by visitors for the quality and variety of collections from local, a series of workshops will take ifa praised the valuable research lections from local, regional and platform for fashion in Qatar. regional and international entrepreneurs. place to empower upcoming proposals presented by the par- international entrepreneurs, as Participating in the exhibition designers to establish and grow ticipants, noting that it will help well as the dynamism of forums is always a positive experience. In this edition, Virginia took place for budding fashion panies. their business. At 5pm, visitors improve lives of the elderly. and workshops, and the partici- It’s a magnificent opportunity to Commonwealth University designers, entrepreneurs, and Reem al Suwaidi, general can attend a special workshop Khalifa said that the contest pation of leading Qatari fashion meet and expand our clientele in School of the Arts in Qatar exhibition visitors. Within the manager of Bedaya, spoke at the by Tajmeel Academy in Qatar, stems from Ihsan’s religious be- brands including Hammadies a privileged and professional en- (VCUQ) and Qatar Business In- framework of the Qatar-India forum with al Anood al Jassim, and at 5:30pm, entrepreneurs lief that stresses the importance (previously Lamar). vironment. Additionally, Heya cubation Center (QBIC) contin- 2019 Year of Culture, a work- owner of AJ Couture, to share and designers are invited to a of caring for elders. With Qatari brands repre- offers a variety of workshops ue their partnership with Heya shop was held on Saturday by with the audience practical in- session by Meenu Prasad on He called on the competent senting 70 percent of partici- and forums by industry experts to provide valuable insights for Designer Pallavi Dhyani, from sights into the foundations and Fashion Forecasting. authorities to cooperate with pants, the 15th Heya Arabian which allow designers to foster both exhibitors and visitors on Three Clothing, on ‘Fitted Cloth- infrastructure required to devel- In addition to the learn- centre and to look at the valu- Fashion Exhibition saw return- their craft and brand.” how to get a fashion business off ing and Comfort Clothing’; and op a robust business in fashion. ing opportunities at Heya, this able research works presented ing brands such as Harayer, Heya 15 features a partner- the ground via daily workshops, on Sunday, another one took QBIC has also delivered year’s round offers shoppers this year and the previous five Debaj, and Bride Atelier, as well ship with Bedaya Center for forums and talks. place by Designer Sonali Raman specialised sessions designed to and visitors the opportunity to editions of the contest to im- as new exhibitors including; Entrepreneurship and Career The edition also saw Taj- titled: History and Tradition: shed light on its unique mixed- complete their Spring/Summer prove services for the elderly. Avenant, Ebru Aykas by Duygu Development, a joint initiative meel Academy in Qatar host a The Different Techniques of In- use business incubation center, 2019 collections, from high- He said the competition fo- Gume, and Saouli by Karima by Qatar Development Bank series of workshops and forums dian Textile. and its support services to help street apparel, couture and lux- cuses on preparing a generation Saouli to mention a few. and Silatech, to advise aspiring to teach the basics of the beauty Bedaya Center featured entrepreneurs with business ury, to the latest modest fashion aware of the issues of older per- Commenting on her partici- young Qatari entrepreneurs on industry. Along the course of examples of success stories of ideas, and those who want to evening gowns, leather acces- sons and promoting the goals of pation in this year’s exhibition, their professional path in the the first three days of Heya, a young Qataris who have suc- establish or grow their business. sories, as well as perfumery and intergenerational solidarity. Waad Mohammed, designer fashion industry. series of workshops and forums cessfully established their com- On 27 April, a forum led by make-up.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BAZZAR CAST VISIT NMOQ

Four artists from the Cirque du Soleil Bazzar cast visit the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). The production will be performing in their big top until May 4, 2019. The show is brought by Alchemy Project Entertainment in association with Qatar National Tourism Council and hosted by Katara Hospitality, sponsored by Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail, Ooredoo and supported by STK and Sel & Miel restaurants. (TNN)