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Many online services on offer for students: Early detection helps Qatar maintain Education ministry QNA Doha low COVID-19 mortality rate: Minister The Ministry of ● families to use the first class virtu- Education and 56 percent of citizens Qatar’s strategy al consultations, home visits and Higher Education swabbed till date to respond to drive-through testing facilities. on Saturday said the COVID-19 During the meeting, the team that it will continue Tribune News Network pandemic relies heavily provided an overview of the pro- to provide its ser- Doha on community testing, gress made so far, lessons learnt vices electronically tracing and quarantining and plans moving forward. through its website Minister of Public Health HE in the effort to reduce the The health minister was to facilitate the Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari spread of the infection in briefed on key areas, the expan- process of obtaining them for students has reiterated that early detec- our community... Adapting sion of testing facilities to protect and parents. tion of COVID-19 cases has helped policy and procedures to the most vulnerable in the com- The services section allows the public Qatar maintain one of the lowest meet the emerging needs munity. to obtain all of the ministry’s services mortality rates in the world. With over 210,000 patients, electronically, without the need to visit “Qatar’s strategy to respond of our population have been 56 percent of citizens, swabbed the ministry or its offices in the govern- to the COVID-19 pandemic re- a strength of our country to date, the team successfully ex- mental services centres. lies heavily on community test- and our healthcare system panded accessibility to testing via The ministry offers a number of ing, tracing and quarantining in during this crisis. test and hold health centres, drive services electronically such as issu- the effort to reduce the spread of — HE Dr Hanan Mohamed though facilities and more recent- ing certificates, student registration, the infection in our community,” Al Kuwari ly home healthcare. So far, 230, student transfer, equivalency of school the health minister said during a Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari speaks during a 833 virtual consultations have certificates, registration in evening cent- meeting of the COVID-19 Health meeting of the COVID-19 Health Tactical Command Team on Saturday. been delivered by the team. ers for adult education, text books fees Tactical Command Team on Sat- The team also provided an payment, transportation fees payments, urday. Dr Al Kuwari said, “As we bat- of Qatar.” primary care which now offers nu- overview on the development of among many others. “Early identification of cases tle against COVID-19, I would like She said, “Adapting policy and merous home visits, virtual con- quarantine facilities which have The ministry will also ratify school allows for earlier treatment which to acknowledge the efforts of this procedures to meet the emerg- sultations and drive-through test- helped to significantly curb the certificates electronically startingA ugust. may prevent complications. This team [COVID-19 Health Tactical ing needs of our population have ing options to support safe access spread of COVD-19, especially The public can access those services by has helped Qatar maintain one Command Team] that are driven been a strength of our country to care while physical distancing.” amongst the labor community. visiting https://eduservices.edu.gov.qa. of the lowest COVID-19 mortality by the commitment to ensure the and healthcare system during this The health minister urged the rates in the world,” she said. health and wellbeing of the people crisis. This is especially true in high risk population and their Continued on page 2  13,000 nurses at forefront of Qatar’s COVID-19 fight QNA Doha

Nearly 13,000 nurses have provided unmatched care and services to tens of thousands of patients across a wide spec- trum of COVID-19-related healthcare sites since the start of the pandemic, the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) HIA voted world’s has said. Nursing teams from We are proud of many of the senior Qatari Hamad Medical Corporation nurses who have demonstrated an exemplary 2nd best airport and Primary Health Care commitment and ability to work at the frontline, Corporation (PHCC) have ex- setting up systems and processes and delivering clinical Tribune News Network pertly delivered care in a wide care and operational leadership alongside their medical Doha range of settings, including at and allied health professional colleagues. HMC’s seven COVID-19 des- Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the ignated hospitals, PHCC’s —Mariam Al Mutawa, SWICC Nursing Lead second best airport in the world. Travel + Leisure, the world re- four main COVID-19 testing Daily COVID-19 cases nowned travel magazine, has published the 2020 World’s Best health centres, and numer- and willingness of our nurses monitoring large numbers of Awards results naming HIA as the second best airport. ous isolation facilities across to deal with the multitude of individuals located in vari- The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards evaluate interna- the country. challenges and stresses they are ous quarantine and isolation drop below 500 tional airports based on a global survey of their readers who “As vital members of inter- being confronted with daily,” and recovery sites, or offering Qatar’s daily COVID-19 cases dropped below 500 on Saturday, vote for their favourite airport. disciplinary teams, nurses have said Mariam Al Mutawa, Ex- preventative and psychosocial the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said in its daily report. As Some of the criteria upon which airports are assessed are been instrumental in providing ecutive Director of Nursing at support to patients and col- many as 701 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 access, check-in, security, restaurants, shopping, and design. expert counsel at strategic level Rumailah Hospital and System leagues, nurses are exemplify- hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the country to HIA has achieved many significant milestones within the as well as effective and com- Wide Incident Command Com- ing the essence of quality pro- 98,934. All the new cases have been introduced to isolation criteria for which it has been voted as the second best interna- passionate care at the patient mittee (SWICC) Nursing Lead. fessional and compassionate and are receiving necessary healthcare according to their health tional airport. bedside. This public healthcare “Whether it is provid- care,” she added. status. The number of new daily cases and hospital admissions Voters considered HIA among their favourite, and praised crisis has demonstrated the ing critical care in the ICU continues to decline each week, the MoPH said. (TNN) the airport for its exceptional staff service, facilities, extensive amazing talent, perseverance, and emergency departments, Continued on page 2  shopping options, and lounges which are housed under one expansive terminal. The airport was also admired as an exceptional layover destination for travellers. Qatar’s international airport has always been synonymous with redefining the airport experience in all dimensions. Salwa Beach Resort to As part of its battle against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of passengers and staff, HIA has recently transformed the airport experience by implementing a number welcome guests soon of next-generation technologies, including wearable thermal screening helmets, disinfectant robots and an end-to-end con- Tribune News Network Dates and reservation infor- square metres, Salwa Beach tactless biometric passenger journey. Doha mation will be announced Resort has 115 villas and HIA will continue to adapt to the new normal while innovat- soon,” Katara Hospitality chalets, a 246-room five- ing the services and facilities under its multifaceted operations The Salwa Beach Resort is said in a tweet on Saturday. star hotel, an aqua theme to give its passengers unmatched experiences. all set to open its doors to Set in a prime location park, a conference centre, a guests soon, according to overlooking the Arabian ball room, a spa, a yacht club Katara Hospitality. Gulf, the resort boasts of and marina, a diving centre “Due to partial opening hundreds of villas and cha- and a shopping centre. and limited available inven- lets, rooms and a world- The Salwa Beach Resort QRCS sponsors surgeries at Gaza’s tory, we will be allotting only class spa, yacht club and a is located 97 kilometres Salwa Beach Resort will allot only one villa per family until all one villa per family until all marina. southwest of Doha on Salwa Al-Shefaa Medical Complex (PG 16 ) premises are open, premises are operational. Spread over 3.2 million Road near the Aqua Park. 02 Sunday, July 12, 2020

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Quick read Amir congratulates Honey production to rise as MME president of Mongolia

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of congratu- distributes queen bees to farmers lations to President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga on his coun- try’s Independence Day. (QNA) Honey production Deputy Amir increased to about congratulates 13,230 kilograms Mongolian president in 2019 The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Tribune News Network Thani on Saturday sent a cable of Doha congratulations to President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga THE Ministry of Municipality on his country’s Independence and Environment (MME), rep- Day. (QNA) resented by the Agricultural Af- fairs Department, has taken sev- PM congratulates eral measures in the recent past to Mongolian counterpart boost honey production in Qatar within the framework of its food Prime Minister and Minister of In- security efforts. terior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa The ministry also aims to help bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Saturday farm owners increase and diversi- sent a cable of congratulations fy their income through bee keep- to Prime Minister of Mongolia ing. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on his coun- The Agricultural Affairs De- try’s Independence Day. (QNA) partment supports and encour- ages bee keeping activities in the PM sends greetings to country under the National Hon- The Agricultural Affairs Department supports and encourages bee keeping activities in the country under the National Honeybee Project and the efforts have started Singaporean counterpart eybee Project and the efforts have yielding positive results. started yielding positive results. Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- Honey production, which in- ample, went up to 987 this year, queen bees in the nursery. the country. partment collected the best queen rior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin creased to about 13,230 kilograms which were distributed to the ac- It is worth mentioning that The ministry also provides bees from most farms and trans- Abdulaziz Al Thani on Saturday sent in 2019, is set to increase further tive farms after ascertaining their 1,300 bee hives were distributed technical support and training ferred them to Umm Qarn apiary a cable of congratulations to Prime in 2020 because of the ministry’s quality, in order to enhance honey to 130 farms between 2013 and for supervisors and beekeepers between 2016 and 2019. Assis- Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien proactive efforts in this direction. production. As many as 510 queen 2016. Furthermore, the Agri- on breeding and producing honey tance in the raising of queens at Loong on his party’s victory in the The number of queen bees bees were distributed to 18 farms cultural Affairs Department has while offering them the necessary the nursery and methods of man- parliamentary elections. (QNA) (queen bee refers to an adult, between January and April itself, been working consistently since guidance. ual breeding were also provided mated female in a hive), for ex- while efforts are on to produce 2016 to promote beekeeping in It is noteworthy that the de- to the farmers. Quarantine facilities have housed More than 11,000 nurses 17,699 guests, says Dr Abdul Malik work in hospital facilities Continued from page 1  Continued from page 1  compromised. general healthcare support “A further 350 nurses are and monitoring the condi- The facilities have housed More than 11,000 nurses actively engaged at the four tion of patients as part of a 17,699 guests in the quaran- are working in hospital fa- dedicated test health centres strategy designed to ensure tine accommodation to date, cilities, including the Com- operated by PHCC and more anyone whose condition de- with multi-disciplined teams municable Disease Center, than 1,200 nurses are at the teriorates receives urgent coordinating the transpor- The Cuban Hospital, Hazm frontline, assessing, triag- medical attention. tation, accommodation and Mebaireek General Hos- ing, swabbing and support- “In the face of challeng- screening of patients. pital, Ras Laffan Hospital, ing the people of Qatar in all ing circumstances, many of Dr Mariam Abdul Ma- Mesaieed Hospital, and Leb- remaining 23 health centres. our nurses have demonstrat- lik, managing director of Pri- sayer Hospital. They have Furthermore, more than 300 ed the resilience and skills mary Health Care Corporation been an important part of nurses are assigned at exter- necessary to deliver high- (PHCC), said: “On behalf of the ensuring the availability of nal sites and different quar- quality care. We are proud of team, I would like to thank HE up to 700 critical care beds, antine facilities,” said Dr many of the senior Qatari Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari if required. Samya Ahmad Al Abdulla, nurses who have demon- for her leadership and continued Many nurses continue to who is the senior consultant strated an exemplary com- support in ensuring the work we provide important ongoing Family Physician and execu- mitment and ability to work deliver is at the highest stand- services to Qatar’s popula- tive director of Operations at at the front line, setting ard. In the past few months, we tion, including inpatient PHCC. up systems and processes have had to learn and develop care for those being treated The quarantine and isola- and delivering clinical care faster than ever before. for other conditions. Others tion sites across Qatar play and operational leadership “I am confident that we are providing home health- an important role in control- alongside their medical and will continue to tackle chal- for complacency, we will con- dul Malik, managing director facilities in Qatar, including care services and support in ling the spread of COVID-19, allied health professional lenges at hand with the same tinue to work closely with at PHCC. The team has both capacity planning and man- specialist clinics and health and nursing teams are at the colleagues. We are building conviction and commitment our communities in the battle clinical and operational leads agement and developing poli- centres, ensuring necessary forefront of service deliv- a cadre of local experts who to quality as we have done to against COVD-19.” from MoPH, PHCC and HMC. cies and procedures relating treatments are not post- ery in these facilities, caring will be able to help Qatar date. We are proud of the pro- The health tactical com- The team was set up to to quarantine practices, whilst poned and that the health of for both suspected and con- manage any potential health- gress we have made, looking mand team was formed in lead the strategic planning and ensuring alignment with sec- some of the country’s most firmed cases. care crises in the future,” forward there are no grounds April led by Dr Mariam Ab- implementation of quarantine tor wide services. vulnerable patients is not Nurses are providing said Mutawa. Ooredoo honours high school graduates via virtual ceremony

Ooredoo. stances – and celebrate their The virtual ceremony was held to Khater thanked Ooredoo phenomenal achievements for the initiative, which re- in the face of adversity. recognise and award top achievers flects the company’s compre- “Supporting our com- hensive social responsibility munities and promoting Tribune News Network restrictions due to the ongo- strategy, its commitment to the importance of educa- Doha ing coronavirus outbreak. education and students, and tion are huge priorities for Fawzia Al Khater, as- its enthusiasm for encourag- Ooredoo, as part of our cor- Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading sistant undersecretary for ing the young to excel. porate social responsibil- telecommunications opera- Educational Affairs, was also She also congratulated ity strategy, and ceremonies tor, has held a virtual cere- present to convey her con- the students for their suc- such as these are key to cre- mony to recognise and award gratulations to the students. cess and excellence in this ating an environment of en- the efforts of the country’s The graduate students exceptional academic year, couragement and motivation top high school graduates for were invited to join the event and wished them continued to develop the leaders of the 2020. live on Zoom to receive Oore- success. future. A huge congratula- Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, doo’s congratulations on Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, tions and well done to the chief consumer officer at their incredible efforts, es- director of PR at Ooredoo, students honoured today, Ooredoo Qatar, hosted the pecially in such challenging said: “We were delighted and indeed all students in award and recognition cer- times. Each student received to host this year’s top high Qatar for continuing to do The graduate students were invited to join the event live on Zoom to receive Ooredoo’s congratulations on emony virtually via Zoom, an award for their achieve- school graduates – albeit their best under challenging their incredible efforts, especially in such challenging times. given the current gathering ments, as well as a gift from virtually under the circum- conditions.” Nation Sunday, July 12, 2020 03 Qatar Reads highlights importance of promoting reading habit in children

Sharing tips on how to read to The QF initiative’s children, Azzam said: “It is very important to go through the book webinar was part on your own before you read it to your child to decide if it’s suit- of ‘Mommy to Be’ able for their age. And remember to pick a book that matches your programme child’s interest.” Reading to children in an in- Tribune News Network teractive process, according to Doha ior information services librar- sorb language and skills, and can Azzam. “You can allow your child ian, QNL, who led the discussion. connect an image with a name, or to flip the pages of the book to in- Qatar Reads, in collabora- “And, importantly, children ac- an object with its use and sound.” crease their participation in the tion with Qatar National Library quire language skills through lis- Reading can also introduce reading process. Explain new ter- (QNL), hosted an interactive we- tening to the conversation of those children to writing and prepare minology, ask questions and help binar highlighting the benefits around them.” them for school. “Reading and with the answers. It is not neces- of reading for children from a According to Azzam, one of writing are two compatible skills. sary to read the whole story at young age, and the importance of the most wonderful ways to talk Through reading, children can be once, but it is necessary to make creating positive habits, as part to children is to discuss a certain introduced to written texts, and reading a habit. of its unique ‘Mommy to Be’ pro- book. “Use a language that they they can look at the text and mem- “Reading time should become gramme. can understand, talk to your child, orise the shape of printed words,” your child’s favourite time. You The event addressed how read- ask them questions and allow said Azzam. need to work on making it a fun ing can help promote the devel- them to answer. Even if they do The best types of books to use experience that your child enjoys opment of language and literacy not directly interact with you, the in the early learning stages are pic- and loves. Make your children skills, and encourage a love of process itself can develop a child’s ture books, according to Azzam, treat their books like their favorite learning in children. With new The event addressed how reading can help promote the development of language linguistic skills. as they allow children to under- toys to play with,” she concluded. mothers at the centre of the dis- and literacy skills, and encourage a love of learning in children. “Infants are born with millions stand the story through images. The ‘Mommy to Be’ is a joint cussion, it also addressed topics of nerve cells, and reading to them And they often include short text, program between Qatar Founda- such as how to build bridges be- ways to promote a culture of read- “A parent is a child’s first can help stimulate these cells. which children can see and par- tion’s Qatar Reads initiative and tween parents and children, and ing from an early age. teacher,” said Faten Azzam, sen- They can develop the ability to ab- ents can read aloud. QNL. DPS-MIS hosts online quiz program to mark Encuesta’s 6th edition Tribune News Network Doha

DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently hosted the sixth edition of the prestigious Inter-School Quiz Competi- tion Encuesta-2020 for quizz- ers of Grades VI to VIII. This virtual quiz, organ- ised with an aim to keep the students engaged and active during these difficult times in his speech, HE P Kumran termed his tenure in Qatar as a fruitful and pleasant experience, adding he and provide them with a was very pleased with the activities of the ISC. healthy platform for their ho- listic development, witnessed participation from 14 Indian schools. ISC thanks outgoing The quiz was conducted The quiz was conducted through Zoom app and was live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. through Zoom app and was live streamed on Facebook Nafees said the unique virtual team of DPS-MIS in making yan Sujith, Venkata Sai Surya and YouTube from 6pm. quiz would be recorded in the the event a grand success. Kartik Basangi and Ankush Indian ambassador The occasion was virtu- annals of DPS-MIS as it speaks After a preliminary online Ghosh started out strong and ally graced by the Chief Guest volumes about the school’s re- written test round, five teams never broke their stride, giving George Thomas, DPS-MIS lentless will to succeed against - Birla Public School, Rajgiri an astounding performance to director; Yasir Nainar, DPS- all odds. Public School, Shantiniketan be crowned as the winners of for constant support MIS director; Principal Asna She highlighted the im- Indian School, Al Khor In- Encuesta 2020, followed by Nafees and key functionaries. portance of such events which ternational School and DPS- Rajgiri Public School compris- Tribune News Network established a fixed deposit and also among the sports au- The chief guest inspired enthuse a spirit of discovery, Modern Indian School, com- ing of Amey Amol Desai, Nihal Doha of QR300,000 as a ‘Reserve thorities in Qatar,” he said. the students with his words of foster logical reasoning, devel- prising three students each Mahamood and Sourik Mitra Fund’. The ambassador con- Members of the Executive wisdom and advised them to op team spirit and encourage - qualified for the final round. for the first runner-up posi- The Indian Sports Centre gratulated the president and Committee of the ISC -- Ravi, take up challenges, be inquisi- healthy competition. Four rounds of the brain tion. (ISC) held a farewell ceremony his team for this measure. Safeer, Nisha, Ashique, Arun, tive, adopt a focused approach She thanked the manage- battle - Inquizitron, Boggle The second runner-up po- for the outgoing Indian Am- M Habibun Nabi, general Shivani and Sreenivas -- also and move ahead to achieve ment, principals and teach- with Goggle, Guess the link sition was secured by Shan- bassador to Qatar HE P Ku- secretary of the ISC, appreci- spoke on the occasion. their goals to add value to ers of the participating In- and Match Time - contained tiniketan Indian School team maran, recently. ated the ambassador’s support HE P Kumran in his the lives of the people around dian schools for their active questions from various fields. with Shahma Fatima, Madiha During the meeting, the for the ISC. “The ambassador speech termed his tenure in them. involvement and appreciated DPS-Modern Indian Asraf and Shreyansh Maurya ambassador was briefed by himself is a very good sports- Qatar as a fruitful and pleas- In her address, Principal the diligent efforts of the quiz School team consisting of Aar- as the participants. Hasan Chougule, president man. He has participated in ant experience, adding he of ISC, about the centre’s ac- cricket, football, table tennis was very pleased with the ac- tivities since 2019. Chougule and badminton games,”he tivities of the ISC. He appre- thanked the envoy for sup- said. “During community ciated the way the ISC con- porting the community to es- cricket tournaments, he was ducted various sports events tablish the ISC as the 4th apex once declared as the Man of and engaged the Indian com- body under the aegis of the In- the Match and on another oc- munity through sports. He dian Embassy. The ISC works casion the Best Bowler,” Nabi thanked the former leaders of to promote various sports and added. the ISC, including Nilangshu games among the Indian com- EP Abdurahiman, vice- Dey, Bukhari, Dr Thomas and munity and support Qatar in president of the ISC, appreci- Azim, for their contribution hosting the FIFA World Cup ated the ambassador for pro- to strengthening the ISC. He 2022 and other national and viding guidance. “Within a also thanked Capt. Kapil Kau- international sporting events. short span of four years, ISC shik, CO of ISC, for his able Chougule informed HE has become well recognised guidance to bringing the ISC Kumaran that the ISC has among the Indian community to new heights.

Al Shamal Municipality intensifies inspections at Al Ghariya Beach

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Al Shamal Municipality has intensified inspec- tions at the Al Ghariya Beach to deter beachgo- ers from violating the Public Hygiene Law. The inspections come after Qatar re- laxed some of the restrictions it imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus (COV- ID-19). With more people now choosing to go to beaches, especially during the week- end, the Ministry of Municipality and En- vironment (MME), in cooperation with the General Cleanliness Department, the Natu- ral Reserves Department and the Public Relations Department, has been conduct- ing a comprehensive public campaign at all beaches to raise awareness of the Public Hygiene Law. the inspections resulted in the detection of pal authorities, necessary legal actions have According to Al Shamal Municipality, several violations. According to the munici- been taken against the violators. 04 Sunday, July 12, 2020 Middle East / Africa Burkina Faso ruling party backs President Kabore for re-election Two dead, eight rescued in Lagos building collapse Ouagadougou Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kabore on Saturday won his par- Lagos A two-storey residential building under renovation collapsed overnight in Nigeria’s commercial ty’s backing to run for a second term, despite struggling to crush a bloody jihadist insurgency. hub Lagos, killing two and injuring eight, the emergency services said on Saturday. News Simon Compaore, president of the People’s Movement for Progress (MPP), made the an- Building collapses are tragically common in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, with millions nouncement to cheering supporters at a stadium rally in the capital Ouagadougou. living in dilapidated buildings and building regulations scarcely respected. “The incident happened in brief Thousands turned out in a massive show of force, filling a 5,000-capacity sports stadium in around 2:00 am. The building was under renovation by a property developer when it caved in,” Ibra- Ouagadougou and 20 giant tents outside. Kabore himself could not attend the event, because him Farinloye of the state-run National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) told AFP. of his role, said a party executive. But in a message read out by a party spokesman, he wel- “We have recovered two bodies and rescued eight people who were seriously injured from the comed the decision and promised to build “solidarity and development” in the country. (AFP) debris,” he said. (AFP) Iran says cannot shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreak AFP “The simplest solution is piratory disease in the past 24 and to allow the hardest hit posed crippling sanctions. “empty coffers”. Tehran to close down all activities, hours, raising the overall toll provinces to reimpose restric- The International Mon- The reopening of the econ- (but) the next day, people to 12,635. tive measures. etary Fund predicts Iran’s omy “was not over our igno- Iran said on Saturday that it would come out to protest Iran’s daily COVID-19 Iran closed schools, can- economy will shrink by six rance (of the virus’ dangers), cannot afford to shut down its the (resulting) chaos, hunger, death toll has topped 100 celled public events and percent this year. but it was due to us being on sanctions-hit economy, even hardship and pressure,” he since around mid-June, with banned movement between “It is not possible to keep our knees against an econo- as the country’s novel corona- added. a record single-day tally of 221 its 31 provinces in March, but businesses and economic ac- my that could take no more”, virus outbreak worsens with The Islamic republic has reported on Thursday. Rouhani’s government pro- tivities shut down in the long- Namaki said on state televi- record-high death tolls and been struggling since late Feb- Lari also raised the coun- gressively lifted restrictions term,” Rouhani said, empha- sion. rising infections. ruary to contain the country’s try’s caseload to 255,117, with from April to reopen its sanc- sising that “the people will not US sanctions targeted vi- Iran must continue “eco- COVID-19 outbreak, the dead- 2,397 new infections record- tions-hit economy. accept this”. tal oil sales and banking re- nomic, social and cultural ac- liest in the Middle East. ed. Iran has suffered a sharp Health Minister Said lations, among other sectors, tivities while observing health Health ministry spokes- The outbreak’s rising toll A handout photo shows Iranian economic downturn after US Namaki warned on Wednes- forcing Iran to rely on non-oil protocols”, President Hassan woman Sima Sadat Lari re- has prompted authorities to president Hassan Rouhani dur- President Donald Trump with- day of a potential “revolt over exports, which have dropped Rouhani said during a tele- ported Saturday that 188 make wearing masks manda- ing a cabinet session in Tehran, drew from a landmark nuclear poverty” and blamed US sanc- as borders were closed to stem vised virus taskforce meeting. people had died from the res- tory in enclosed public spaces recently. (AFP) agreement in 2018 and reim- tions for the government’s the spread of the virus.

Mali PM vows Egypt grounds kites for to quickly Iraq PM vows to fight‘safety’, ‘national security’ form an ‘open’ AFP from rooftops and on cornich- government Cairo es, as the hobby took off during night-time curfews to limit the AFP customs corruption Egyptian police have seized spread of coronavirus. Bamako kites from people flying them But they have also raised after a ban by a northern gover- complaints, including from an Malian Prime Minister norate for “safety” reasons and a MP. Boubou Cisse on Saturday lawmaker’s warning they posed Khaled Abu Taleb, a mem- vowed to rapidly form a at border with Iran a “national security threat”. ber of parliament’s Defence government “open to fac- Police seized 369 kites in and National Security Commit- ing the challenges of the Cairo on Friday, Al-Ahram re- tee, said last month he wanted day”, adding that the death ported, while Akhbar Al-Youm, the prime minister briefed on toll of the country’s worst another state newspaper, said the dangers of flying kites be- civil unrest in years had police confiscated 99 kites and cause they posed “a national risen to four. fined five people in the northern security threat”. “The president and I region of Alexandria. The kites might be remain open to dialogue. I The ban was brought in “to equipped with surveillance will very quickly set up an ensure the safety of citizens cameras, he said. executive with the inten- after a number of accidents” Abu Taleb was roundly tion of being open to facing involving kites, Alexandria’s ridiculed on social media the challenges of the day,” governorate said this week on in Egypt, where operating a Cisse said while visiting a its Facebook page. drone is only authorised with a hospital. Fines imposed for kite-fly- special permit. Violence broke out at ing in the Mediterranean city A three-month curfew was mass protests in the capi- can reach up to 1,000 pounds lifted in June, even as cases of tal Bamako on Friday de- (about $60). COVID-19 in Egypt continue to manding President Ibra- Egypt’s skies have been rise, with over 80,000 declared him Boubacar Keita resign filled with thousands of colour- infections and nearly 4,000 over a long-running jihad- ful paper kites flown by youths deaths to date. ist conflict, economic woes and perceived government corruption. The demonstrators attacked parliament and Hospitals in north-west Syria only ransacked the national tel- evision station. treating emergencies due to virus Initial reports said two had been killed in the vio- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi speaks to the press at the Mandili crossing on the border with Iran on Saturday. (AFP) DPA On Friday, Russia and Chi- lence, and dozens wound- Damascus na vetoed a compromise pro- ed -- but on Saturday Cisse AFP tomate the crossing with new traders in exchange for charg- close to Tehran. posal in the UN Security Coun- said that four had died. Mandili Border Crossing, Iraq technology,” the premier said, ing no or low import duties. There was no noticeable Hospitals in the rebel-con- cil to continue humanitarian aid Cisse has been prime standing alongside Border In June, Finance Minister activity at the border on Satur- trolled stronghold of Idlib in for millions of Syrians The reso- minister since last year, Iraqi Prime Minister Musta- Crossing Commission head Ali Allawi said the government day, as all of Iraq’s 32 crossings north-western Syria have lim- lution called for the two border and Keita reappointed fa al-Kadhemi launched a Omar al-Waeli. would seek to boost its non-oil remain officially closed to stop ited their work to emergency crossings to Syria to be kept him on June 11 following new campaign on Saturday In response to a question revenues, including through the spread of the novel corona- cases after the first infection of open for another six months. parliamentary elections against corruption at the coun- by AFP, Kadhemi added: “We import duties, to make up for virus. the novel coronavirus was re- Ahmad Ramadan - a in March and April that try’s borders, saying millions encourage businessmen (im- the collapse in state income Hashed fighters could be corded in the region, a doctor spokesman for the Syrian sparked a movement call- of dollars were being lost by porting goods) to pay the cus- from falling oil prices. seen standing in the blistering said on Saturday. National Coalition (SNC), an ing for Keita to go. not properly taxing imported toms, not the bribes.” “The ports should give us midsummer sun. “The hospitals have sus- umbrella organization for the Months after the elec- goods. “This will serve as a mes- revenues of seven trillion Iraqi Iraq is ranked one of the pended outpatient clinics and opposition - condemned the tions, the fragile West Af- Speaking at the Mandili sage to all corrupt people.” dinar a year. We only get one top 20 most corrupt coun- only receive emergency cases,” veto and said cutting aid was a rican country still has no crossing on the border with Iraq imports virtually all of trillion right now,” he told re- tries in the world according to Mazen Kewara, the country “crime.” government. Iran, Kadhemi said Iraq’s fron- its consumer goods from either porters at the time. Transparency International, director for Turkey of the Syr- “This will cause a humani- Keita has increasingly tier had become “a hotbed for its eastern neighbour Iran or “To close that gap, we’ll with some $450 billion in pub- ian American Medical Society tarian catastrophe, especially tried to appease a newly corrupt people”. its northern neighbour Turkey. need a string of reforms to the lic funds vanishing into the (SAMS), told dpa. that Idlib has registered its first formed opposition move- “This is the beginning of But government officials, customs administration,” he pockets of shady politicians He added that the Bab Vod-19 case. The world com- ment, opening the door to our promise to combat corrup- foreign diplomats and busi- said. and businessmen since 2003. al-Hawa Hospital, where the munity should stand against forming a national unity tion. The first phase is to pro- nessmen have long complained Mandili was established Every premier has pledged first infection of a doctor was this mainly Russian move,” he government. tect border crossings with new that the import process at both in 2014 and is currently con- new measures to fight corrup- reported, has been completely told dpa. The opposition has re- security forces,” he said. borders is complicated and rife trolled by a mix of intelligence tion but few have been able to shut down. He added that Idlib’s jected his attempts, insist- “The second is to fight with corruption. forces and the Hashed al- make a dent in the deep-rooted Idlib is the last rebel health infrastructure is not ing that he step down. ‘ghosts’ trying to blackmail They accuse customs of- Shaabi, a state-sponsored net- practices across the public and stronghold in war-torn Syria ready to address an outbreak Iraqis, and the third is to au- fices of getting kickbacks from work of groups including many private sector. and home to 3 million people. of the virus.

New Tunisia protests Erdogan rebuffs criticism over Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque AFP A magnet for tourists But Ozgur Unluhisarcikli, over unemployment Istanbul worldwide, the Hagia Sophia Ankara director of the German was first constructed as a ca- Marshall Fund, told AFP the AFP Kais Saied. We voted for him President Recep Tayyip thedral in the Christian Byzan- move would win hearts and Tunis and he must come here to Re- Erdogan on Saturday rejected tine Empire but was converted minds at home as most Turks mada to hear us out and see worldwide condemnation into a mosque after the Otto- “would favour such a decision Hundreds of Tunisians how our children are being over Turkey’s decision to con- man conquest of Constantino- for religious or nationalist sen- demonstrated in the south killed,” a woman seen in one vert the Byzantine-era monu- ple in 1453. timents. of the country on Saturday video said. ment Hagia Sophia back into a Erdogan’s announcement On Saturday, police had against unemployment and the On Tuesday night, a young mosque, saying it represented came after a top court can- put up barriers around the Ha- death of a young man they say man suspected of being a his country’s will to use its celled a 1934 cabinet deci- gia Sophia. was killed by soldiers earlier smuggler was killed during a “sovereign rights”. sion under modern Turkey’s On Friday, Erdogan gave this week. police operation in the town, Erdogan, who critics say is secularising founder Mustafa assurances that the Hagia So- Protesters in the town of which is close to the border chipping away at the Muslim- Kemal Ataturk to preserve the phia would be open to all visi- Remada demanded that Presi- with conflict-riddled Libya. majority country’s secular pil- church-turned-mosque as a tors, including non-Muslims. dent Kais Saied visit their re- Southern Tunisia is one of lars, announced Friday that museum. Turkish police officers patrol in front of Hagia Sophia on Saturday.( AFP) “The Hagia Sophia’s doors gion to discuss their living the country’s most marginal- Muslim prayers would begin Erdogan then signed a will remain open to visitors conditions, witnesses told AFP ised regions, with above-av- on July 24 at the UNESCO presidential decree hand- like what we have done in Syr- Greece swiftly condemned from all around the world,” and videos published online erage unemployment, failing World Heritage site. ing the control of the “Hagia ia, in Libya and elsewhere,” the the move as a provocation, his press aide, Fahrettin Altun showed. infrastructure and a stunted “Those who do not take a Sophia Mosque” to Turkey’s Turkish leader said Saturday. France deplored it while the tweeted Saturday. “Either we get a better life private sector. step against Islamophobia in religious affairs directorate, Erdogan went ahead with United States also expressed “People of all religious de- or we all die,” demonstrators, “The situation in the south their own countries ... attack Diyanet. the plan despite appeals from disappointment. nominations are welcome and including women, could be of Tunisia is unacceptable,” Turkey’s will to use its sover- “We made this decision not NATO ally the United States Russia’s Deputy Foreign encouraged to visit it - just as heard shouting, according to Saied said in a video published eign rights,” Erdogan said dur- looking at what others say but and from Russia, with which Minister Alexander Grushko they have been able to visit the reports. Thursday on the presidency’s ing a ceremony he attended via looking what our right is and Ankara has forged close rela- said Saturday Moscow regret- other mosques, including the “We want to see President official Facebook page. video-conference. what our nation wants, just tions in recent years. ted the decision. Blue Mosque.” Asia / World Sunday, July 12, 2020 05 Giant protests in Russia after popular governor’s arrest AFP He vehemently denied any gans. ers demanded that Furgal be streets demanding fair elec- Moscow involvement. Local news website flown back from Moscow and tions, justice and their right to Furgal’s nationalist Lib- DVHab.ru called the rally the charges investigated lo- elect public officials,” he wrote. At least 10,000 protesters eral-Democratic Party has “the biggest in the history cally. The demonstrations were marched through the eastern thrown its weight behind the of Khabarovsk”, saying the The website put the num- unprecedented for almost any Russian city of Khabarovsk governor, and on Saturday crowds temporarily blocked ber of protesters between Russian city outside Moscow Saturday in support of a popu- said “35,000 people came out traffic as they walked through 20,000-30,000, while police and Saint-Petersburg, and, lar local governor arrested this to the streets” in Khabarovsk the city of more than 600,000 estimated about half that, and though unauthorised, seemed week for allegedly ordering to protest his arrest. inhabitants. local supporters of Russian peaceful and took place with- several murders. But the rally, estimated Footage showed people opposition leader Alexei Nav- out police interference. A court in Moscow on Fri- by various sources to have shouting “Freedom!” “Mos- alny claimed a figure of up to Smaller rallies were held day ruled to hold 50-year-old involved between 10,000 - cow go away!” and “Sergei 40,000. in other cities in Khabarovsk Sergei Furgal for two months 40,000, was clearly fuelled by Furgal is our choice” as they Navalny and other Krem- region, reports said. pending trial for the murders broader anti-Kremlin senti- walked. lin critics in Moscow cheered More than 40,000 people Russia’s Khabarovsk region governor Sergei Furgal is escorted into a of several businessmen 15 ments too, with people chant- Some held posters saying the turnout. “I’m proud of have now signed a petition de- police van after a court hearing in Moscow on Friday. (AFP) years ago. ing anti-Vladimir Putin slo- “We are Sergei Furgal!” Oth- my compatriots who took to manding Furgal’s release.

Family of Franco-Irish teen India tiger census sets welcome Malaysia inquest Hong Kong democrats record as world’s AFP lieve there was a “criminal ele- largest camera London ment” to her death as the teen had learning difficulties and trap survey The family of a Franco-Irish would not have wandered off teenager who went missing alone, but Malaysian police in- hold primary despite DPA while on holiday in the Malay- sisted there was no sign of foul New Delhi sian rainforest said Saturday play. they hoped an upcoming in- The family statement A tiger census carried out quest into her death would fi- thanked the coroner’s court and by India in 2018 has set a nally provide answers. the Malaysian authorities “for security law warning Guinness World Record as The unclothed body of their support in this very diffi- the world’s largest camera 15-year-old Nora Quoirin was cult process”, adding that they AFP trap wildlife survey. discovered in August last year would attend the inquest as wit- Hong Kong Environment Minister afer she disappeared from a re- nesses via videoconference. Prakash Javdekar said it sort where she had been staying Nora disappeared a day af- Pro-democracy parties in was “a great moment” in a with her London-based family. ter arriving at the Dusun Resort Hong Kong held primary polls Twitter post on Saturday. After Malaysian authorities not far from Malaysia’s capital on Saturday to choose candi- Javdekar said India announced an inquest would Kuala Lumpur, triggering a 10- dates for upcoming legislative had doubled its number of start on August 24, her fam- day search involving hundreds elections despite warnings from tigers four years ahead of a ily said in a statement: “We are of people, helicopters and sniff- government officials that it may 2022 target set at a global pleased that our mission for jus- er dogs. be in breach of a new security summit in St Petersburg in tice for Nora is moving forward. An autopsy found Nora law imposed by China. 2010. “We have fought very hard likely starved and died of inter- Thousands queued in the Results of the All In- to keep Nora’s case alive, after nal bleeding after about a week intense summer heat at unof- dia Tiger Estimation 2018, it was initially closed by the in the jungle, and authorities ficial polling stations across the released in July 2019, re- police in early 2020, and it has classified the case as “requiring city hours after police raided an vealed that India’s tiger been our wish all along to have no further action”. opinion pollster helping to con- population had increased an inquest. But her family pushed for duct the vote. to 2,967 in 2018, up from “This will be crucial in de- an inquest, and a coroner has “The more Hong Kong peo- 2,226 in 2014. termining the fullest possible set dates from August 24 to ple were suppressed, the firmer India is home to about picture of what happened to September 4 for one to take Hong Kong people stand,” de- 75 per cent of the world’s ti- Nora and how her case was place, their lawyer in Malay- mocracy campaigner Benny ger population in the wild, dealt with.” sia, Sankara Nair, confirmed Tai, a legal scholar and co- which the World Wildlife Nora’s parents say they be- to AFP. organiser of the primary, said Voters, with social distancing measures, queue outside a polling station during a primary election in Hong Fund estimated at around as voting got under way at 250 Kong on Saturday. (AFP) 3,900 in 2019. polling stations. The Guinness World After polls closed at 9pm told AFP near a polling station in violent democracy protests that Police late Friday night Record citation says the on Saturday, organisers said Tseung Kwan O district. erupted last year. raided the office of Public Opin- 2018-19 survey carried out Teen surfer killed in Australian almost 230,000 people had “I treasure every chance we The law is the most radi- ion Research Institute (PORI), a by India was the most com- cast their votes, adding that still have to vote for the can- cal change in Hong Kong’s prominent opinion pollster that prehensive to date in terms shark attack, second this month the number was higher-than- didate I like and I hope Hong freedoms and autonomy since was helping the pro-democracy of both resources used and DPA statement. expectation. Kong people can show the gov- Britain handed the city back to camp to conduct the primary. data collected. Sydney Police originally gave the Voting in the two-day pri- ernment that we won’t bend China in 1997. Police claimed they were re- Camera traps were victim’s age as 17. mary will continue on Sunday. our knees through the poll,” she Similar national security sponding to a report that PORI placed in 26,838 locations A 15-year-old boy was killed Beaches in the area were “We’ve reached our basic added. laws are used to crush dissent computers had been hacked, across 141 different sites in a suspected shark attack on closed while police and fishery (turn out) target, but we won’t On Thursday, constitutional on the mainland and police in resulting in an unlawful leak of and surveyed an area of Australia’s east coast on Satur- officials investigated the tragic be satisfied by this... The more and mainland affairs minister Hong Kong have already ar- personal information. 121,337 square kilometres. day, police said. incident. people come out to vote, the Erick Tsang warned that those rested people voicing certain PORI president Robert Camera traps are out- Witnesses told police that It is the fifth Australian higher the primary is recog- “organising, planning and par- political views now deemed il- Chung said officers copied com- door photographic devices a shark attacked the teenager shark fatality so far this year, nised,” former lawmaker and ticipating” in the primary might legal, such as advocating inde- puter files and he was given fittedwith motion sensors while he was surfing on Satur- making 2020 already one of the one of the primary’s organisers commit offences of succession, pendence or greater autonomy. a “verbal promise” that they that start recording when day afternoon at Wooli Beach deadliest for shark attacks. An- Au Nok-hin said on Saturday subversion and colluding with Organiser Au argued that would not use information un- an animal passes by. near Grafton, 611 kilometres other three people were badly night. foreign forces, according to in- Tsang’s remarks were “un- related to the suspected leak. The camera traps cap- north of Sydney. injured by sharks but survived. “Under the new national terviews given to a select few grounded and without any le- The raid raised concerns tured more than 34.8 mil- Several surfers came to his Until 2020, shark fatalities security law, no one knows how pro-Beijing newspapers. gitimate reasons”. over the primary but Chung lion photographs of wild- assistance and pulled the badly around Australia averaged just many pro-democracy candi- Beijing imposed the new “The suppression (we) faced said the voting system was safe life, including 76,651 of bleeding boy to the beach. one a year. There were no fatal dates would be allowed to run law on Hong Kong last week when organising the primary and its operation was legal and tigers, from which 2,461 “First aid was rendered shark attacks in 2019. in the upcoming LegCo election. targeting acts of subversion, proves that our government transparent. individual tigers, exclud- for serious injuries to his Last week, a 36-year-old They could possibly be disquali- secession, terrorism and for- have no tolerance for dissidents, “The primary election is a ing cubs, were identified legs, and despite CPR efforts spear fisherman was killed by fied by the government under eign collusion with a maximum to accept a society with diversity peaceful, rational and non-vio- through a stripe pattern to revive him, the [boy] died a shark off Fraser Island on the the new law,” a 34-year-old voter penalty of life imprisonment, and democratic universal suf- lent approach to express public recognition software. at the scene,” police said in a east coast. who gave her surname as Poon in response to huge and often frage,” Au told media. opinion,” he said.

Several Afghan civilians killed, taken hostage in three provinces Nearly 300 wildfires in Siberia DPA to escape the attack. province, according to a pro- took place in the provincial Kabul The reason behind the at- vincial spokesman. capital, Trinkot city, Nasiri told amid record warm weather tack is not yet clear, Ahmadi Amid the violence, a dpa. Civilians in Afghanistan have said. spokesman for the Afghan Se- A magnetic bomb wounded AFP contributed to a resurgence of tection Service said it was try- been caught in the crossfire re- In southern Paktiya prov- curity Council, Javid Faisal, an Afghan Defense City official Moscow wildfires that devastated the ing to suppress 136 fires over cently, as several were killed, ince, the Taliban took eight tweeted on Saturday that the and his driver in the Afghan region last summer, the Euro- 43,000 hectares as of Saturday. wounded or taken hostage in people hostage in an attempt Taliban has killed 23 civilians capital, Kabul, according to lo- Russia’s forest service said pean Union’s climate monitor- Firefighters are using ex- at least three Afghan provinces, to put pressure on the locals so in the past week, and wounded cal media reports. DPA could there were nearly 300 wildfires ing network said this week. plosives to contain the fires and officials said on Saturday. that their relatives cut ties with 45 more. not reach the security officials blazing across the vast country’s Both the number and in- seeding clouds with silver io- Unknown gunmen stormed the government, councillor In the meantime, at least to verify the incident indepen- northern wilderness on Satur- tensity of fires in Siberia and dide to encourage rain, it said. into the house of a former local Janat Khan Samkanai said. four security forces were killed dently. No group has claimed day, as it attempted to contain parts of Alaska have increased However 159 other fires police commander in southern Among the hostages was in a Taliban ambush in south- responsibility. them with methods including since mid-June, resulting in have been deemed too remote Kandahar province, killing the a son of the district chief, said ern Uruzgan province, accord- Despite the attacks, the Tal- explosives and cloud seeding. the highest carbon emissions and expensive to handle, with father and two relatives of the Samkanai. ing to deputy provincial gover- iban has released 17 prisoners Freakishly warm weather for the month -- 59 million over 333,000 hectares current- commander, provincial gover- Two civilians were also nor Mohammad Sadat Nasiri. in western Ghor province, said across large swathes of Sibe- tonnes of CO2 -- since records ly ablaze in areas where fire- nor spokesman Bahir Ahmadi wounded in a Taliban mortar A further six were also a spokesman for the group, Su- ria since January, combined began in 2003, it said. fighting efforts have stopped, said. The commander was able attack in eastern Nangarhar wounded in the incident that hail Shaheen. with low soil moisture, have Russia’s Aerial Forest Pro- it said. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised with COVID-19

AFP million Twitter followers. “All every year on October 11, his highest in the world -- with Bachchan was being treated at Mumbai that have been in close prox- birthday. 22,123 deaths. Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital. imity to me in the last 10 days Affectionately known as Health workers have com- As best wishes poured in Bollywood megastar Am- are requested to please get “Big B”, he shot to stardom plained about stretched facili- on Saturday, former Indian itabh Bachchan, 77, tested themselves tested!” in the early 1970s in huge hit ties and severe staff shortages. cricket star Sachin Tendulkar positive for COVID-19 on His son Abhishek added movies such as “Zanjeer” and Critics say the vast country is tweeted “praying for your Saturday and was admitted “both of us having mild symp- “Sholay”. not testing enough and many good health and quick recov- to hospital in Mumbai, with toms have been admitted to Abhishek Bachchan, 44, infections are undiagnosed. ery.” his actor son Abhishek -- who hospital... I request all to stay is also a successful Bollywood Prime Minister Narendra The Mumbai region, which also announced he had the vi- calm and not panic.” actor and producer, and is Modi’s government has eased accounts for about a quarter rus -- saying both cases were Millions of Indians revere married to actress and former lockdown restrictions despite of India’s virus deaths, has mild. Amitabh Bachchan, hanging Miss World Aishwarya Rai. a surge in cases, but he has suffered a new surge in infec- A file photo of Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachhan (right) and his son “I have tested CoviD posi- on his every word, seeking his India’s nationwide coro- warned the nation to be more tions, forcing authorities to Abhishek Bachchan. The 77-year-old and his son have tested positive tive .. shifted to Hospital,” blessings and congregating navirus toll rose on Saturday cautious. build makeshift hospitals and for COVID-19. (AFP) Amitabh Bachchan told his 43 outside his Mumbai bungalow to 820,916 cases -- the third According to local media, quarantine facilities. 06 Sunday, July 12, 2020

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Trump Has Zero Understanding Of What It Will Take To Safely Horror Clouds Every Reopen US Schools Page Of ‘Too Much There is no rationale in reopening schools in areas where cases are surging. In other areas schools can reopen but with reduced size of students and the administration must And Never Enough’ provide all means to protect the children and staff

S President Donald Trump wants to have it both 20 students on average, and they have been split In her tell-all family memoir, psychologist and the US President’s ways: He is pressuring US public schools to reo- into much smaller groups for reopening. niece Mary Trump narrates sordid details that reveal a grim Upen, citing nations such as Germany, Denmark Something else Trump fails to mention about and France that have led the way, while insisting nations with successfully reopened schools: Their and dark story about Donald Trump that our schools don’t need the kind of money that infection rates are lower than ours. those countries have spent on safely reopening. That’s not to say schools might not be able to Trump seems to think he can ignore the seri- reopen, at least partly, in areas where infection Virginia Heffernan ous surges of COVID-19 in many states and return levels are lower and staying that way. Though on- Tribune News Service the schools to nearly pre-pandemic normal just by line schooling will almost certainly improve in the wishing it. Do it fast, do it on the cheap — or else. fall, attending an actual campus is much better for ARY Trump’s book about her He’s also ignoring the nation’s own experts, but most students. This is especially true of elementary Uncle Donald is dark. Right what’s new about that? Although the administra- school children, who have more trouble learning from the get-go, when it be- tion’s top infectious disease official, Anthony Fauci, via computer and who can pay better attention in gins with this feel-good epi- supports school reopening, he says the decisions a personal setting. Socialisation is also particularly graph from ‘Les Miserables’: need to be left to local officials who should take into important for younger children, who can miss de- IfM the soul is left in darkness, sins will account the infection rates in their areas. Mean- velopmental milestones without it. be committed. while, the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- These very young students also appear less like- Already notorious, ‘Too Much and tion has set out guidelines on how to reopen schools ly to catch or pass on the disease. Starting with this Never Enough’ is Donald Trump’s sto- as safely as possible, calling for such things as sepa- young cohort is one reasonable way to go — if strict ry, written by his niece, a clinical psy- rating students, which means reducing class sizes; and, yes, expensive safety steps are taken. But even chologist and Trump family dissident. running school buses with a fraction of the passen- then, remote learning alternatives will continue to It’s being released this month after a gers; providing more school supplies so kids don’t be needed because some children live with family failed effort, nominally by Donald’s share them; and requiring masks. members at risk of severe complications from COV- brother Robert, to get a court to stop Trump’s magical thinking finds the CDC’s guid- ID-19. Those alternatives cost more money. its publication. ance unnecessarily expensive, so the White House If Trump wants as many schools as possible to You can see why President Trump barbarous families who land in mem- were deceit and unearned trophies: has directed the agency to make it less tough — a reopen, he should start by showering them with doesn’t want anyone to read this thing. oirs barely scrape by, feeding the kids “Honest work was never demanded change that could damage the agency’s credibility. COVID test kits, fever scanners, nurses, child- It gives the lie to many of his most cat food and festering in the shadows. of him, and no matter how badly he He’s also threatened to withhold funds from states sized masks, cleaning and school supplies, plexi- cherished myths about himself, in- The barbarous Trump family, by con- failed, he was rewarded in ways that that don’t broadly reopen schools. He praises coun- glass separations, laptops and broadband for stu- cluding the howler that he’s self-made. trast, runs the free world, feeds the are almost unfathomable.” tries such as Denmark without mentioning that dents. Anything short of that would just be more According to the book, Uncle Don- kids gold and festers under klieg lights. On election night 2016, Mary even before the pandemic, classes there held only empty bluster. ald’s ineptitude goes so deep it’s hard By now, you’ve probably encoun- Trump, who had supported Hillary to fathom. Mary reports that one of his tered the bullet-pointed morsels Clinton for president, says she was (Tribune News Service) sisters, casting around for something from ‘Too Much and Never Enough’, traumatised. She waited and then to give Donald credit for, proposed his especially the claim that Donald paid watched as her uncle was set loose five bankruptcies. someone to take his SATs for him. “to turn this country into a macro That kind of revelation produces These are mini-bombshells consist- version of my malignantly dysfunc- a snicker from a reader like me, but ent with what the world knows of tional family.” that’s all that passes for levity here. Trump. “Working the refs, lying, At the heart of that dysfunction, Horror clouds every page. I expected cheating” — this is how the Trump Mary contends, is relentless and in- Trump’s Brazen Claims Of Immunity to encounter some seamy stuff in any empire operates, Mary Trump writes. congruous puffery of Donald. First, history of the Trump family’s for- Likewise, the Trump White House Trump, though fundamentally infan- HE US Supreme Court did not hand out compel disgorgement of documents from presi- tune. After all, the money comes from and the president himself. tile and mentally unwell, styled him- copies of Donald Trump’s still-secret tax re- dents. Now state courts have the same power. It’s brothels, tax evasion, bankrupt casi- But even if Trump’s cheating on self a stable genius, all evidence to Tturns, but seven of the jurists (including the fitting since New York’s courts with common law nos, sketchy real-estate deals and a the SAT is not exactly shocking, it’s the contrary. Then his father backed “two great justices” he appointed) ruled that no authority over New Yorkers were set up before more or less stolen election. But I also nonetheless satisfying to confirm what him up. Then the media spread the one is above the law and a Manhattan grand the creation of the presidency and the federal expected at least a little gritty urban we guessed all along: The president hype. Finally, and most crucially, jury can subpoena Trump’s financial records courts, including the Supreme Court. Trump can romance. If not the sumptuous pas- never acquired baseline competence banks fell for it. from his accountant and bank. Even the two still resist the grand jury subpoena on the merits, sions of ‘The Godfather’, the Trump in math or vocabulary. (Seriously, try As Mary elegantly puts it, “Their dissents rejected Trump’s phony claim of total but he’s unlikely to prevail. saga would — I hoped — contain a mo- to picture him confronting even one willingness (and then their need) to presidential exemption. However, for all the high court’s proper def- ment or two of ‘Sopranos’-style wit. polynomial. Trump working through foster his increasingly unfounded While we are loath to compare the current erence to the tradition of an independent judici- Nothing doing. coefficients and variables — he could claims to success hung on the hopes of loathsome occupant of the White House with any ary, including grand juries, the justices were less The president’s life story is narrow, sooner walk down a ramp.) recouping their losses.” of his far more honourable predecessors, Chief eager to get involved in a fight between Congress provincial and grim — a joyless grind What’s most intriguing about That dynamic could apply equally Justice John Roberts wrote for the majority that and the White House, sending back a compan- of fraud and cruelty evoked not by the Mary Trump’s book is not juicy revela- to Trump’s enablers, dependents and just as Thomas Jefferson was not immune from ion case of House committees trying to subpoena gruesome glitz of Trump Tower but tions but its thesis: her idea that the supporters. the courts seeking information, neither is Trump. Trump’s papers. It’s understandable that the by the dreary Trump apartment Mary Trumps were so deceitful and corrupt ‘Too Much and Never Enough’ isn’t As Roberts wrote: “a president may avail third branch didn’t want to outright decide a lived in as a child with her mother that growing up among them meant a gossipfest. It isn’t “rollicking.” It’s a himself of the same protections available to eve- squabble between the first and second branches and father, Linda and Freddy Trump. growing up “institutionalised,” stuck bleak story, and there’s no redemp- ry other citizen.” Nothing less and, importantly, — but here, too, Roberts rejected the executive’s Sloppily installed air conditioners in an m.o. that cripples a person emo- tion. The country, like Donald Trump’s nothing more. most sweeping claims. rotted the drywall, and no amount of tionally and cognitively every bit as creditors, will not recoup its losses. That was obvious from the first minute that Vance will get the tax returns, eventually. plastic sheeting could keep out the bit- much as a prison would. In the end, Mary Trump stays Trump sued Manhattan District Attorney Cy The public will not. The only way forward on that ter wind; Trump Management, run by And from his adolescence in re- true to the despair she felt on election Vance to prevent the grand jury from probing front is for Albany to pass a law, publishing the Freddy’s father Fred and brother Don- form school to his dotage in the Oval night. She manages not to qualify it or Trump’s dirty dealings. state returns of all statewide officeholders. Do it ald, refused to fix it. Office, as Mary writes, Donald has wish it away. Refusing to flinch from It was long settled that federal courts could now, before November. As a piece of writing, Mary Trump’s also been literally “institutionalised the darkness of Trump’s story is no book is less investigative exposé than most of his adult life.” The chief hall- small accomplishment. We should all (Tribune News Service) gruesome family memoir. Typically, marks of that institutionalisation be so brave. ‘Covid Brain’ Is A Real Thing: Neuroscientist A scientist explains the mechanics of why some people struggle to think straight during the pandemic

Jessica Stillman trauma and uncertainty of the pandemic. think about our stress. If you expect your in the background while working can also Tribune News Service In a recent Insead Knowledge article, body’s natural response to a challenge to bolster productivity in times of stress by written together with her Insead colleague be harmful, then it will be. If you concep- sustaining mental attention and sharpen- ECIDING when and how to pivot your Benjamin Kessler, Plassmann dubs the tualise stress as a helpful adaptation to ing focus,” Plassmann says. business may be the difference be- phenomenon ‘Covid brain’ and explains dealing with tough times, it causes less What kind of music is best? This col- Dtween bankruptcy and survival. Put- its physiological roots: mental and physical harm. According to umn gets into the details. ting that mask on, or not, could keep you In times like these, our brains tend Plassmann, this is especially true during Mindfulness - Ugh, you might be or someone you love out of the hospital. to work differently. The prefrontal cor- a pandemic. groaning, not yet another expert nagging With stakes so high, you’d think that evo- tex, the area of the brain responsible for “Regarding stress as a catalyst me to try mindfulness meditation. But the lution would have pushed our brains to be complex planning, working memory, for positive change rather than a threat, reason so many people recommend the sharper about making decisions during and analytical thinking, is swamped for example, can promote clearer practice is because a mountain of research a crisis. But for most of us the pandemic with ambiguous signals, impacting our If that sounds familiar, you can at least thoughts and keep negative emotions at shows it works. In the article, Plassmann hasn’t left us feeling any smarter. decision-making abilities. Meanwhile, take comfort that you’re not alone and bay,” she says. goes into detail about how meditation On the contrary, many people are feel- the brain scours its long-term memory you’re not imagining things. Your brain Chill out with the right tunes affects your brain, but the basic lesson ing fuzzy-headed and emotionally fragile systems for comparable experiences. really is struggling at the moment, and a - Many of us instinctively use music to is this: “Exercises such as focusing on at the moment. Frantically trying to figure Finding few precedents for this pandem- couple of extra naps won’t solve the prob- regulate our moods and calm our think- breathing can help regulate brain activity out how to keep our heads above water de- ic, it looks intently outward for guidance lem (though they certainly wouldn’t hurt). ing. This makes scientific sense. The right at will.” spite the huge changes in our lives is one on what to do next. What will? Time and self-compassion tunes really do chill your brain out. The benefits of adopting all these obvious reason for that. But according to The combination of impaired ana- are essential, but in the meantime Plass- “Something as simple as listening to Covid brain-busting strategies may Insead neuroscientist Hilke Plassmann, lytical thinking and heightened exter- mann offers three ways to start feeling music can restore our equilibrium. In- even outlast the current crisis. “It is the trouble goes deeper. nal sensitivity creates what can be called more clear-headed: deed, one study linked emotions induced worth devoting conscious attention to You’re not just sleep deprived and ‘Covid-19 brain’--a fragile, frazzled state Rethink your stress - A whole through music to activity in brain net- developing healthy mental habits, with stressed, you’re experiencing the effects of that keeps our thoughts simultaneously body of research shows that generally it’s works that are essential for generation the knowledge that it will only get easier very real brain changes brought on by the on edge and unfocused. not our stress that harms us. It’s how we and regulation of emotions. Playing music with time,” Plassmann concludes.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Europe / Americas Sunday, July 12, 2020 07 US breaks own daily COVID-19 record, California to release 8,000 more prisoners over virus fears more than 66,000 new infections AFP “These actions are taken to The San Quentin facility this Los Angeles provide for the health and safety week made up half of the active cor- DPA Florida, one of the states seeing publican, who is refusing. of the incarcerated population and onavirus cases in jails throughout Washington the sharpest spike, reported more Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms California will release up to staff,” the department’s secretary the state, which has a total prison than 10,000 daily cases and 93 new warned of “alarming” spike in new 8,000 more prisoners to reduce Ralph Diaz said in a statement population of about 113,000. The United States again broke its deaths. Disney resorts in the state cases. the spread of the coronavirus in its Friday. Friday’s statement said the pris- own record for new coronavirus are starting to reopen, beginning The White House has down- crowded jails, according to authori- The announcement, welcomed oners to be freed, who include in- cases in a single day, with more with the Magic Kingdom and Ani- played the severity of the new out- ties in the US state, one of the hard- by prison reform advocates, follows mates from San Quentin, would be than 66,600 fresh infections docu- mal Kingdom. breaks across multiple states, in- est hit by the pandemic. a surge in COVID-19 cases in one tested for COVID-19 within a week mented over the course of Friday, Georgia, also a hotspot, shat- sisting, despite the evidence, that The inmates could be eligible for of California’s oldest prisons, San of their release. according to the latest data from tered its own record, with more the rising caseloads are only due to early release by the end of August Quentin. California, the most populat- Johns Hopkins University. than 4,000 new cases. However, a expanded testing, and focusing on -- joining 10,000 prisoners already State Governor Gavin Newsom ed US state with a population of The US has broken its own re- fight is brewing between the mayor death rates. freed in similar initiatives since the on Tuesday said the outbreak there around 40 million, has confirmed cord in three out of the last four of the state’s main city, Atlanta, a While mortality figures have start of the virus crisis, the Califor- was a “deep area of focus and con- more than 300,000 coronavirus days, according to the university’s Democrat, who is trying to roll back been in sharp decline, they are nia Department of Corrections and cern” after more than 1,000 in- cases and over 6,800 deaths from tracker. reopenings, and the governor, a Re- starting to tick back up. Rehabilitation said. mates tested positive. the disease.

Brazil surges News past 70,000 in brief virus deaths WHO urges aggressive AFP Rio de Janeiro Brazil surpassed 70,000 virus measures as world’s coronavirus deaths on Fri- day, the health ministry said, though the number of daily fatalities appears to be stabi- lising. cases double in six weeks The ministry said there had been 45,000 new infec- he said. tions and 1,200 deaths over ● COVID-19 has killed The health agency’s com- Serbia arrests 71 over virus protest the last 24 hours, taking the over 550,000 people ments came as US President violence, including Briton and Tunisian totals to 1.8 million cases and Donald Trump was forced 70,400 deaths. worldwide since it to cancel an election rally in BELGRADE: Serbian police said on Saturday they have arrested Brazil, a country of 212 emerged in China last New Hampshire, citing an ap- 71 people, including a Briton and a Tunisian, after violence million, is the second worst- proaching storm. broke out during a protest in Belgrade against the govern- affected country in the world December Trump has pushed to hold ment’s management of the coronavirus pandemic. after the United States. large gatherings against health Thousands of people demonstrated in several Serbian The number of deaths has ● More than 12.3 advice as epidemiologists warn cities on Friday for a fourth day in row, with protesters hurling doubled over the last 35 days of the dangers posed by the vi- stones at police in front of parliament in the capital. with Sao Paulo and Rio de million infection cases rus moving through the air in Some protesters also threw firecrackers and chanted na- Janeiro states the worst hit, have been registered crowded and confined spaces. tionalist slogans in Belgrade, according to AFP journalists. respectively reporting 17,400 On a visit to Florida on Fri- “Among those arrested are many foreign nationals from and 11,200 deaths. in 196 countries and day, Trump hit out at Beijing Bosnia, Montenegro but also from Great Britain and Tunisia,” In relative terms, though, territories over the pandemic. police chief Vladimir Rebic said at a press conference. Brazil has registered 335 “(The) relationship with Photographs of the British and Tunisian passports of two deaths per million inhabit- AFP China has been severely dam- men were shown on a screen. (AFP) ants, which is less than the US Geneva aged. They could have stopped with 403 or Spain’s 607. the plague.... They didn’t stop However, in some states, The World Health Organiza- it,” he told reporters. Calls for harsh Bulgarian president such as Rio de Janeiro (653), tion (WHO) has urged coun- The virus has killed at least punishments after demands resigna- Ceara (742) and Amazonas tries grappling with coronavi- 556,140 people worldwide death of bus driver tion of ‘mafia’ type (726), the figures are way over rus to step up control measures, since it emerged in China last in France government the national average. saying it is still possible to rein December. In four of the last five it in, as some nations clamp More than 12.3 million P ARIS: French Prime Minister SOFIA: Bulgarian President weeks, Brazil averaged more fresh restrictions on citizens. A health worker collects a nasal swab sample to test for COVID-19 to cases have been registered in Jean Castex on Saturday Roumen Radev on Saturday than 1,000 deaths a day. With case numbers world- a resident, in Arraijan District, 23 km west of Panama City, recently. 196 countries and territories, vowed to come down hard on called for the resignation of Despite the outbreak wide more than doubling in the Panama is the country with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases in triggering massive economic the perpetrators of a brutal the government, which he showing no sign of slowing past six weeks, Uzbekistan on Central America and the Caribbean. (AFP) damage. attack on a bus driver who re- described as having a “mafia down, several states, includ- Friday returned to lockdown In Uzbekistan, citizens portedly would not allow them character”, after police raids ing Rio and Sao Paulo, have and Hong Kong said schools Italy, Spain, South Korea and Geneva. were from Friday facing lock- to board without face masks. on his offices during the week started relaxing containment would close from Monday after India’s biggest slum to show it “From countries where down restrictions again that He promised that the which Radev blamed on the measures. the city recorded “exponential was possible to stop the spread, there is exponential growth, were originally imposed in judiciary would “punish the prime minister. In Rio, bars overflow- growth” in locally transmitted no matter how bad the out- to places that are loosening re- March but lifted gradually over perpetrators of this heinous The president’s legal ing with people and crowds infections. break. strictions and now starting to the past two months. The coun- crime” in response to calls by affairs and anti-corruption crammed onto beaches have WHO chief Tedros Ad- Across all walks of life, see cases rise. Only aggressive try’s return to confinement fol- politicians for tough meas- secretary and his security caused much concern. hanom Ghebreyesus called on we are all being tested to the action combined with national lowed a decision by Australia ures against the four people and defence advisor were “Our projections show that countries to adopt an aggres- limit,” the WHO’s Tedros told unity and global solidarity can to lock down its second-biggest responsible for the attack. detained for questioning on in this scenario, the number sive approach, highlighting a virtual news conference in turn this pandemic around,” city Melbourne from Thursday. The bus driver, in his late Thursday and their offices of cases will keep rising until 50s, was initially declared searched as part of two sepa- October-November, with fluc- brain-dead after the attack rate probes into influence- tuations,” Domingos Alves, earlier this week. He died on peddling and disclosure of Health Intelligence Laborato- Panama hospitals on verge of collapse as virus cases surge Friday. Media reports said he state secrets. ry coordinator at the Riberao had turned away several peo- The searches brought Preto faculty of medicine in PANAMA CITY: Hospitals in With a population of four of passing 1,000 cases,” David he said. The sharp increase has ple at a bus stop in Bayonne, thousands of demonstrators Sao Paulo, told AFP. Panama are on the brink of million, Panama has gone from Villalobos, head of the intensive forced authorities to adapt exist- near the border to Spain, after onto the streets of Sofia to “It will be an effect of re- collapse as coronavirus cases 200 cases a day to 1,100 over care unit at the Arnulfo Arias ing hospitals and look for new they wanted to board without condemn the raids as an laxing (confinement meas- spike in the Central Ameri- the last few weeks. Madrid Hospital in Panama City, spaces, like convention centers, masks or a valid ticket. The attack by the conservative ures), contrary to the evidence can country worst hit by the “Our daily number of infect- told AFP. to boost a health system with a rejected passengers attacked government and the chief collected by all the countries pandemic, where doctors are ed patients has been increasing “There are no hospitals that range of problems including long the driver, with heavy blows to prosecutor against the Social- following World Health Or- already exhausted. in a sustained way to the point could sustain such a number,” waiting lists. (AFP) the head. (DPA) ists-backed Radev. (AFP) ganization recommendations. Trump move to free ally Stone is ‘historic corruption’: Romney AFP Stone, who is 67, had been sia to help him win the 2016 jury of lying to shield that very Stone, who could directly im- Washington set on Tuesday to begin serv- election. president,” he tweeted. plicate him in criminal mis- ing a 40-month prison term Romney, who infuriated His blunt criticism set him conduct, is an act of staggering Donald Trump’s commuta- after his conviction on seven Trump when he became the apart from most Republicans, corruption,” she tweeted on tion of the prison sentence of felony charges originally only Republican to vote to but it aligned him with the Saturday. longtime ally Roger Stone was brought by Special Prosecutor convict the president in his unanimous condemnation Pelosi called for legislation a case of “unprecedented, his- Robert Mueller. impeachment trial, pulled no coming from the president’s “to ensure that no president toric corruption,” Senator Mitt The charges include tam- punches on Saturday. Democratic critics, led by can pardon or commute the Romney tweeted on Saturday, pering with a witness and ob- “Unprecedented, historic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. sentence of an individual who making his a rare Republican structing the House investiga- corruption: an American pres- “President Trump’s deci- is engaged in a cover-up cam- US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One prior to de- voice raised in criticism of the tion into whether the Trump ident commutes the sentence sion to commute the sentence paign to shield that president parture from Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on Friday. (AFP) president. campaign conspired with Rus- of a person convicted by a of top campaign advisor Roger from criminal prosecution.”

BOSNIA MUSLIMS MOURN GUATEMALA’S THEIR DEAD 25 YEARS PARTIAL OPENING AFTER SREBRENICA OF ECONOMIC MASSACRE: ACTIVITIES AND Bosnian women, survivors of the WORK CENTRES: 1995 Srebrenica massacre, help Workers have lunch sep- Bosnian artist Aida Sehovic to fill up arated by plastic panels traditional coffee cups with coffee, as a preventive measure while she sets up her installation against the spread of ‘Why Aren’t You Here’ consisted of the novel coronavirus, at 8000 coffee cups that no one is the textile plant KP Textil going to drink, near memorial cem- in San Miguel Petapa, etery in Potocari, near Srebrenica. 20 km south of Guate- Relatives of the victims mark 25 mala City. Employees of years since the Srebrenica mas- the textile plant returned sacre on Friday. Bosnian Serb forces to work after more than ‘killed more than 8,000 Muslim a month-long quarantine men and boys in a few days after related to COVID-19 capturing the ill-fated town on July outbreak. (AFP) 11, 1995’. (AFP) Without a IMF bailout, is Lebanon heading for ‘hell’? page 11

Sunday, July 12, 2020

26,075.30 9,316.44 36,594.33 1,798.70 +369.21 pts +91.64 pts −143.36 pts Gold -0.27% IMF warns cutting spending too soon Dow QE sensex could derail recovery page 9 Price percentage Price percentage 19.05 Brent 43.24 +2.10% WTI 40.55 +2.35% Silver +0.48% CB, Euromoney to hold session on Qatar’s economy Tribune News Network ber Ibrahim Jassim Al Othman, find a way to manoeuvre through Doha Commercial Bank Group Chief Ex- this hurdle.” ecutive Officer Joseph Abraham, “COVID-19 has presented both In a first-of-its-kind initiative, and Commercial Bank Wholesale challenges and opportunities which Commercial Bank (CB) has joined Banking Executive General Man- have required us to do things dif- hands with Euromoney Livestream ager Raju Buddhiraju will be join- ferently. The strategy that we have to host ‘Qatar: Navigating the new ing Richard Banks of Euromoney implemented, particularly in tech- normal’ on July 15. During the on- Livestream to discuss the effect of nology, has enabled us to respond line Euromoney Livestream, key the pandemic on Qatar and how to both challenges and opportuni- speakers from the Commercial the nation is preparing for the new ties,” Abraham said. Bank, economists, and investors normal. “Euromoney is pleased to con- will share their perspectives on the This Euromoney Livestream is tinue its longstanding relationship future of banking and finance in the first Middle-East-focused epi- with Commercial Bank of Qatar light of the current COVID-19 pan- sode during the pandemic and is and introduce this special country- demic. considered to be an unrivalled op- from two of Qatar’s most important questions and answers via live chat. COVID-19 has had its impact on focused LiveStream,” Euromoney United Development Company portunity for the public not only publicly listed companies but also Commenting on the event, Oth- business. However, businesses Middle East Director Victoria Behn President, CEO and Board Mem- to hear straight from top experts to engage with them in a round of man said, “There is no doubt that with solid strategies will always said. Qatar Chamber gets QIB launches mobile app ISO certification Tribune News Network Doha for corporate customers Qatar Chamber on Saturday announced that it has received Tribune News Network perience to customers on their the ISO 27001:2013 certifica- Doha mobile while continuously in- tion. tegrating their feedback. Developed by the Inter- As part of its ongoing efforts to As QIB continues to en- national Organisation for provide innovative digital solu- courage customers to use on- Standardisation (ISO), ISO tions to empower its custom- line platforms to fulfill all of 27001:2013 is a world-recog- ers, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) their banking requirements, nised and international best launched a new mobile ap- this initiative will ensure that practice standard for informa- plication ‘QIB Corporate App’ corporate customers can con- tion security. specifically designed to address veniently manage their trans- QC Director-General Saleh the financial requirements of actions remotely, limiting the bin Hamad Al Sharqi said that its corporate and small and need to visit a branch. awarding of the certificate medium enterprise customers. The QIB Corporate App is emphasised the chamber’s in- Qatar Chamber Director-General In recent months, QIB wit- available for customers regis- terest in developing its infor- Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi nessed a surge in the usage of tered on QIB’s Corporate In- mation security management its corporate internet banking ternet Banking. To avail the system. He noted that this cer- internationally accepted and platform, with more than 90 services of the App, corporate tificate is a world-recognised widely recognised information percent of local and interna- customers can simply down- and international best prac- security standards developed tional corporate transfers per- load the application, and use tice standard in this important to provide organisations with formed through internet bank- the same credentials of their field. a framework for establish- ing. Corporate Internet Banking to Stressing the chamber’s ing processes for implement- With customer-centricity login. commitment to the implemen- ing, operating, monitoring, placed at the heart of QIB’s dig- To continue making the tation of latest e-services and reviewing and improving an ital transformation, the bank view and approve transactions developed to meet a popular economy.” banking experience as con- to the development of updated Information Security Manage- found that its online platform from inside and outside Qatar, business demand and dem- He said, “The app is our venient as possible, QIB has applications, he said, “The ment System (ISMS), noting is now largely used and praised around-the-clock, as well as onstrates our commitment to latest digital innovation for also upgraded its Corporate chamber is keen on the securi- the standard considers not the by its corporate customers, viewing account balances and offering a banking experience customers seeking simplified Internet Banking platform ty of the information and data only ICT but encompasses the which manage and approve the account summaries. that empowers our corporate and efficient mobile solutions with features such as offering provided in the services it of- entire administrative opera- majority of their daily financial More features and benefits customers to conduct their for their day-to-day banking flexible timeframes to approve fers and is interested to ensure tions. transactions in a fast and se- are soon to follow, further eas- business with ease and secu- needs. Built with world-class transfers with 30 days from the that the best international Itani also said that the cured way. ing and improving the banking rity.” technology, the app simpli- transfer date, and access to on- standards are applied and that chamber was awarded the cer- With the goal of making the experience for corporate cus- By understanding these fies the approval of corporate line reports for Dividend Pay- security control standards are tificate due to its commitment entire banking experience even tomers. digital needs, Fawzi said, “The banking transactions. Author- ments, Post Dated Cheques, adopted to protect informa- to the implementation of a set simpler and more efficient for QIB Wholesale Bank- launch of the QIB Corporate ised senior management ex- and Positive Pay Cheques. tion against any risk.” of practices and controls re- its corporate customers, QIB ing Group General Manager App is the logical next step ecutives now have the ability Corporate customers can Sharqi also said that the lated to information security. developed the QIB Corporate Tarek Fawzi said, “The recent towards creating an innova- to review and approve transac- further utilise Liquidity Man- chamber has updated its IT He noted that awarding of App. changes in customer behaviour tive, convenient, and seamless tions at any time.” agement tools and set up auto- infrastructure to develop its this certificate will reflect posi- Available on iOS and An- caused a paradigm shift in the banking experience for our The app plays a pivotal role matic instructions for SWEEP electronic services and facili- tively in the quality of services droid devices, the QIB Corpo- increasing need and impor- corporate customers. Our Cor- in QIB’s digital transformation and Auto Cover services. They tate the electronic connectivity provided to the chamber’s rate App is one of the first ap- tance of new digital channels, porate App is a testament to strategy, designed to provide can also create Murabaha with government bodies. members and strengthens plications of its kind introduced as customers expect banking our dedication in helping busi- customers with an easy, secure Term Deposit and Certificate of Qatar Chamber IT De- the chamber in achieving and to the Qatari market. The first services to be made available nesses of all scales to grow and and convenient banking ex- Deposit, as well as request for partment Head Jihad Itani complying with Qatar National release of the QIB Corporate wherever they are, at any time. continue adopting to the digi- perience. QIB is committed to a Letter of Credit and Letter of said that the ISO 27001:2013 Cyber Security framework and App enables customers to re- The QIB Corporate App was tal transformation of Qatar’s bringing the entire banking ex- Issuance. certificate is one of the most its readiness for FIFA2022.

5G expansion to boost Qatar, regional economies: Huawei

Tribune News Network sustainable, guaranteeing a better tions of 5G will speed up enterprise Doha and more effective outcome. digitalisation in the Middle East and A shift to cloud, IoT, and bet- greatly stimulate the economy. The Telecommunications leaders ter integration of AI into the pub- Middle East in particular is already and experts from Qatar and across lic health response was also spot- expected to become a reference in the world recently gathered at the lighted, in addition to harnessing of 5G commercialisation around the SAMENA Telecommunication other technologies for smart service world, and together, we have en- Council Leaders’ Summit to review delivery, which should be a key pri- sured the normal utilization of net- plans for unleashing the potential ority moving forward. work services during the pandemic.” of 5G networks to boost economies Attending speakers shed light Delivering the opening keynote and societies in a post-COVID-19 on the impacts of collaborative ef- at the summit, Huawei Middle East environment. forts when deploying technology in President Charles Yang said, “Al- Held virtually for the first time the Middle East region to overcome though the pandemic has brought due to social-distancing require- digital transformation challenges. uncertainty to our lives, the advan- ments, the summit was hosted by Participants reviewed 5G eco- tages of 5G infrastructure are in- Huawei for the seventh consecutive system cooperation in the Mid- creasingly clear. The outbreak has year. dle East, and how 5G paired with led to increased demand for ICT so- Held under the theme ‘5G-X: complementary technologies such lutions specifically in areas like 5G Harnessing 5G Across Industries as cloud, AI, and AI-driven au- amid a boost in network usage and for Investment Revival’, the sum- tonomous and BVLOS commercial Huawei Middle East President Charles Yang speaks at the summit held online. 5G 2B innovations. Meeting that mit highlighted how technology and drone applications, can inspire new demand will require new forms of ICT infrastructure play a significant vertical industry applications. productivity. digital today, the summit also ex- challenges we are facing, govern- public-private partnerships based role in our societies and economies. Today that ranges from improv- The conference was led by Hua- plored business resilience strategies ments, regulators, and operators on open collaboration, supporting The COVID-19 pandemic dem- ing SME competitiveness to the dig- wei Middle East VP You Qianwen in a hyper-connected world. across the globe have spared no strong industry policies that will onstrated the need to strengthen itisation of oil and gas operations in and Huawei Middle East Carrier Huawei Carrier Network Busi- effort to maintain social stabil- enable social value, economic de- digital infrastructure to better pre- the Middle East and globally, all of Network Business Group Marketing ness Group Executive Director of ity, protecting peoples’ livelihoods velopment, and provide enhanced pare societies for future crises and which boost economic potential by VP Wang Su. the Board and President Ryan Ding and helping the entire society fight service experiences to consumers to make systems more resilient and enhancing industrial processes and With more economies becoming said, “Despite the unprecedented against COVID-19. The applica- across the region.” Economy & Business Sunday, July 12, 2020 09

QNB WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT IMF warns cutting A top-down macro view spending too soon suggests caution on could derail recovery US equity bullishness Tribune news network The US-based lender is urging authorities to flood their countries with cash doha After the Covid-19 spread AFP shocked investors into the Washington fastest US equity sell-off ever recorded, the stabilisation of As governments rushed out the pandemic and aggressive funding to prevent an eco- policy stimulus produced an nomic collapse amid the coro- epic reversal of fortunes. In navirus pandemic, global pub- fact, over Q2 2020, major lic debt swelled to the highest indices such as the S&P 500 in history, but the IMF warned and NASDAQ staged their on Friday that cutting back too best quarterly performance soon could undermine the re- in decades, paring most of covery. the previous losses or even in Continuing to provide the some cases reaching new all- support as the economic slow- time highs. The recovery of down drags on will be “para- US equities led not only oth- mount,” the International er markets but also broader Monetary Fund’s fiscal policy global economic indicators. chief Vitor Gaspar told AFP in As the US and other key an interview. economies “re-open,” sup- “The risk of premature porting a recovery in con- withdrawal of fiscal support is sumption and employment, the dominant risk,” even more how are US risk assets ex- than rising debt levels, Gaspar pected to react? Can the bull- said, noting that the economic ish action persist for longer? recovery from the global fi- While appropriate policy nancial crisis was slowed by responses should provide that misstep. a stable support for the US As the health crisis spread economy and markets over and businesses were shut- File photo of Vitor Gaspar, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Affairs Department. (AFP) the intermediate term, three tered worldwide to contain factors are pointing to short- the spread of COVID-19, gov- crisis lender, which histori- said. progressive so those with term equity market vulner- ernments provided “a massive cally has always advocated In the wake of the 2008 higher incomes pay more, and abilities. fiscal response” of close to $11 for governments to restrain global financial crisis, many eliminating subsidies on fuel Key US equity indices trillion in just a few months spending, is in the unusual governments shut down their while adopting revenue meas- First, despite the strong to help support households position of urging authorities stimulus programs at the first ures such as carbon pricing. performance of both the and prevent bankruptcies, a to flood their countries with sign their economies had sta- In the face of “profound” S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, “stronger and faster” response cash while also sounding the bilized, which led to a slower, transformations of their econ- a deeper look “inside of the than in 2008-2010. warning about pitfalls ahead, more sluggish recovery. omies, when “many of the equity market” suggests a As a result, even amid re- especially if there is a renewed Now, government spend- jobs destroyed by the crisis very different picture. While cord low interest rates, the spike in virus cases. ing “will need to remain sup- will likely not return,” gov- the general market has been debt figures are staggering. With over 12 million cas- portive and flexible until a ernments should focus their propped up by a handful of Global public debt will es worldwide and 555,000 safe and durable exit from the efforts on sectors that will tech-intensive mega caps reach “its highest level -- as a deaths, “priority number one” crisis is secured,” Gaspar said survive, rather than those that and biotech stocks, cyclical percentage of GDP -- ever re- is the health crisis and poli- in a blog post co-authored will shrink, such as air travel. equities or stocks that are corded in history,” at over 100 cies to contain the spread of with IMF chief economist Gita That could even include more sensitive to changes in percent of global GDP, Gaspar COVID-19 so that life and the Gopinath. taking equity stakes in or tem- the real economy are point- said. economy can return to nor- “We are not out of the porarily nationalizing indus- ing to a much more chal- Deficits in advanced econ- mal, Gaspar said. woods,” they cautioned. tries, which would “allow the lenging environment. These omies are projected to be five And as economic activity But authorities should take taxpayer to share the upside” cyclical stocks, including times higher than pre-pan- rebounds, government debt steps to shore up their financ- in companies benefiting from small-caps (Russell 2000) demic estimates for 2020. levels should stabilize and be- es including improving tax government support, Gaspar and transportation players The Washington-based gin to fall starting in 2021, he collection, making taxes more said. (airlines, trucking, marine transportation, railroad and at this point is the path of delivery companies), whose Despite the strong perfor- the global pandemic and the performance tend to lead mance of both the S&P 500 potential for second waves significant periods of sus- and the NASDAQ, a deeper of new cases across different tained economic recovery, look ‘nside of the equity mar- countries and regions. Addi- Indian economy’s outlook uncertain are not only lagging the gen- ket’ suggests a very different tional sources of risk include eral market but had recently picture. While the general trade tensions amongst ma- as it emerges from lockdown started to stagnate and even market has been propped up jor economies, broad-based decline. by a handful of tech-intensive strategic rivalry between the Second, the more macro- US and China, a polarized dpa kind of durable impact the sensitive bond and commod- mega caps and biotech election in the US and the New Delhi pandemic will have on India’s ity markets are also flashing stocks, cyclical equities or potential for post-Covid-19 potential growth, Das said. warning signs. US Treasury stocks that are more sensitive civil strife. The Indian economy is show- RBI’s top priority was to yields are still low and do to changes in the real econo- All in all, US equity ing signs of returning to nor- revive growth and at the same not point to any significant my are pointing to a much markets are now particu- mal as restrictions brought time ensure financial stability, growth reflation or inflation more challenging environment larly vulnerable to potential on by the Covid-19 pandemic he said. Das said that while the pick up. Even more impor- bouts of negative news flow have eased, but the medium- RBI’s multi-pronged approach tantly, the price ratio be- or the materialization of term outlook remains uncer- so far had provided a cushion tween high yield corporate cyclical commodities again, risks. However, the willing- tain, the central bank governor from the immediate impact of bonds and long-dated gov- reinforcing the risk-off tone ness and ability of economic said on Saturday. the pandemic on banks, the ernment papers started to of the bond markets. authorities to support the Reserve Bank of India medium-term outlook was decline, implying increased S&P 500 versus bond market should place a floor (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta uncertain and depends on the risk aversion of bond inves- market barometer on risk assets. Should major Das described the pandemic as world order, global value chains, country’s financial systems Covid-19 curve. tors. Bond markets tend to Third, a plethora of high financial dislocations occur the worst health and economic labour and capital movements through the crisis, Das said. Further policy action lead equity markets. Similar- and rising political, geopo- again, the US Federal Re- crisis the world had seen in across globe and needless to While economic activity would require a careful assess- ly, commodity markets are litical and other tail risks are serve and the US Treasury peacetime in 100 years, with say, the socio-economic condi- is resuming in India, it’s still ment of how the crisis unfolds. also suggesting weakness. still threatening global eco- will do “whatever it takes” to unprecedented negative con- tions of a large section of world uncertain when supply chains Building buffers and raising Despite a general recovery nomic conditions, making avoid a deflationary spiral of sequences for output, jobs and population,” he said. will be restored fully, how long capital will be crucial to ensure in commodity prices, gold, risk assets vulnerable to sud- depressed asset prices, dete- well-being. The RBI had taken un- it will take for demand condi- credit flows and resilience in a safe-haven precious metal, den sell-offs. The most im- riorated balance sheets and “It has dented the existing precedented steps to steer the tions to normalize and what the financial system, Das said. has started to outperform portant “known unknown” private sector austerity.

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PwC Qatar, Elon Musk, MoTC host Ambani now webinar on richer than tax function Buffett Agencies Tribune News Network Doha Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk’s fortune exceeded that PwC Qatar, in collabo- of Berkshire Hathaway chair- ration with the Ministry man Warren Buffett for the of Transport and Com- first time on Friday, according munications (MoTC), to the Bloomberg Billionaires held a webinar on the Index. “Digital Tax Function: An Musk’s wealth grew by SME Perspective”, under $6.1 billion to about $70.5 bil- MoTC’s Digital Transfor- lion total Friday while Buffett’s mation of Small & Medi- wealth has decreased about um Business Enterprises $20.1 billion since last year to programme, supporting $69.2 billion, the index shows. the development of Qa- Google co-founder Sergey tar’s knowledge-based Brin and Reliance Industries economy by developing a Chairman Mukesh Ambani sustainable and innova- are also wealthier than Buffett tive ICT ecosystem. but fall behind Musk with net The webinar attracted worths of about $70.4 billion executives from Qatar’s and $70.2 billion, respectively, leading local and multina- according to Bloomberg. tional companies and gov- Musk is now the seventh- ernment organisations. wealthiest person in the world Discussions focused on behind Amazon founder and the impact of COVID-19 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft and some of the latest reg- founder Bill Gates, LVMH ulatory changes driving Chairman Arnault Bernard, the trend towards invest- former Microsoft CEO Steve ment in new technologies. Ballmer, and Google co-found- During the webinar, er Larry Page, according to the PwC tax experts also Facebook mulls prohibition index. shed light on the increas- The Tesla CEO has passed ing focus on investing in major milestones in recent technology and its use in months. The carmaker’s blis- improving the delivery of tering stock rally has put him tax compliance through in reach of a payday worth $1.8 automation and transfor- on political advertisements billion, his second jackpot in mation. Also, the impor- about two months, Reuters re- tance of integrating tech- ported. nology into the overall Facebook has come under intense criticism for its policy of allowing politicians to run false ads Tesla’s six-month aver- business strategy, either age market capitalization has through new technology Tribune News Service litical message reach should other organizations that have company to more aggressively reached a record $138 billion, or by leveraging existing be earned, not bought,” CEO the ‘Paid for by’ political dis- block hate speech and misin- the news service reported. technology. Facebook is considering a Jack Dorsey tweeted last fall. claimer on them,” according formation. Hitting a six-month average Sajid Khan, Tax lead- prohibition on political ads And Google changed its polit- to Naomi Gleit, Facebook’s VP Critics say that even if Fa- of $150 billion would trigger er at PwC Qatar, said: on its platforms, according to ical-advertising policies to dis- of product management and cebook were to stop accept- the vesting of the second of 12 “Technology is at the multiple media reports. If the allow microtargeting based on social impact. Also last month, ing political advertising, that tranches of options granted forefront of transforming social media giant made such criteria like political affiliation Facebook removed ads from wouldn’t fix the problems it to the billionaire to buy Tesla the tax function into an a move, it would be a signifi- or voting records and said ex- Trump’s 2020 re-election has demonstrated in amplify- stock as part of his 2018 pay efficient business enabler cant about-face to the com- plicitly that it would block ads campaign because they used ing polarizing and false infor- package, Reuters said. and the modern tax func- pany’s long-held laissez-faire that include false statements. Nazi imagery, which the com- mation. Each tranche gives Musk tion should have a de- approach to political ads and Facebook CEO Mark pany said violated its policy “We said it seven months the option to buy 1.69 mil- fined technology strategy political speech more broadly, Zuckerberg has repeatedly ex- against “organized hate.” ago to @Google and we will lion Tesla shares at $350.02 fully aligned with other coming just months ahead of pressed the view that internet In terms of revenue im- say it again to @Facebook: each, Reuters said. At Tesla’s areas of the business.” the 2020 US elections. companies shouldn’t “censor” pact, a Facebook prohibition a blunt ads ban is not a real current stock price of $1,397, In line with PwC’s Facebook declined to com- political speech, including ads, on political advertising would solution to disinformation on Musk would theoretically be commitment to shap- ment on a potential ban of po- even if it is false. not make much of a dent (total your platform,” Nell Thomas, able to sell the shares related ing and supporting their litical advertising. “I know many people disa- eral a $1 billion bribe to not sales grew 18% in Q1, to $17.74 CTO of the Democratic Na- to the tranche that vested in clients’ digital trans- The company, which gree, but, in general, I don’t investigate his son. And Face- billion). Since 2018, Donald tional Committee, wrote in a May and the upcoming tranche formation agenda, PwC says 3 billion people use its think it’s right for a private book’s failure to take action on Trump’s campaign has spent tweet Friday in response to for a combined profit of over Middle East has recently apps monthly, is deliberating company to censor politicians inflammatory comments and more than $55 million in ad- the Bloomberg News report. $3.5 billion, or $1.8 billion per appointed Jay Riche as whether to ban political ads, or the news in a democracy,” voting disinformation posted vertising on Facebook and Joe Thomas previously worked as tranche, the news service re- Tax and Legal Services as first reported byB loomberg Zuckerberg said in a speech at by Trump was cited by inde- Biden’s campaign has spent a data scientist at Facebook. ported. Digital Solutions leader, News. Facebook has kicked Georgetown University in Oc- pendent civil-rights auditors more than $25 million, per the During the 2016 US elec- Not just Musk, India’s leading a team of 20 tax around the idea since late tober 2019. “I don’t think most in a report this week as among New York Times. tion, Facebook was targeted business tycoon Mukesh Am- technology experts, and 2019 and at this point has not people want to live in a world the “vexing and heartbreaking Instead, a Facebook ban on by Russian disinformation bani has also raced past the creating the largest dedi- reached a definitive decision where you can only post things decisions Facebook has made political advertising would be attacks in an attempt to influ- 89-year-old ‘Oracle of Omaha’ cated tax technology solu- on how to proceed, according that tech companies judge to that represent significant set- mainly a PR move to persuade ence voting. In addition, data in wealth. tions team in the Middle to reports citing anonymous be 100% true.” backs for civil rights.” marketers (and users) that it’s on millions of Facebook users In June, Reliance Indus- East. sources. Facebook has drawn fire Last month, the company taking good-faith actions to improperly ended up in the tries’s dream fund raise spree During the webinar, In contrast to Facebook’s for accepting an ad bought began letting Facebook and address concerns about abuse hands of Cambridge Analytica, had catapulted Mukesh Am- Jay emphasised how tech- hands-off approach, Twit- on behalf of Donald Trump’s Instagram users in the U.S. of its powerful platforms. the now-defunct UK political bani into the world’s 10 richest nology is playing a critical ter last year said it would ban 2020 presidential campaign disable political ads, That in- Hundreds of advertisers have consulting firm that used the list. According to the Bloomb- role in transforming the political advertising (while that asserted without evidence cludes “all social issue, elec- joined a boycott of Facebook information to target voters erg Billionaires Index, the Re- way we work. He said: still allowing some issue- that former VP Joe Biden gave toral or political ads from under the #StopHateForProf- on behalf of Donald Trump’s liance Industries chairman is “Technology is evolving based ads). “We believe po- the Ukrainian attorney gen- candidates, Super PACs or it campaign, calling for the campaign. now worth $70.2 billion. at a breakneck speed and the current situation is driving investment in tax technology and automa- tion as businesses look to India asks court to foil potential challenge to Chinese app ban manage risk.” Reem Al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary Agencies of Chinese firms for an indefi- Google and Apple have al- Clashes last month prompted cluding the popular strategy of Digital Society Devel- nite period. ready complied with India’s Users in numbers a wave of anti-Chinese sen- game Clash Of Kings. opment at the Ministry India’s government has pe- India said it would ban 59 order and delisted the apps timent in the country. This Home to more than 1.3 of Transport and Com- titioned a state court to stop apps and services, including from their app stores. ● India is also TikTok’s raises the question of whether billion people, India has a munications said, “Our any of the Chinese compa- ByteDance’s TikTok, Alibaba India’s order is already biggest market, with nearly the TikTok ban is really about huge smartphone user base Digital Transformation of nies whose 59 apps it recently Group’s UC Browser and UC shifting the market in fa- 191 million downloads at privacy or the moving of a and English-speaking popu- Small and Medium-sized banned from obtaining an News, and Tencent’s WeChat vor of local firms, several of the end of 2019. pawn in a wider geopolitical lation, which make it the Enterprises (DTSME) injunction to block the order, over cybersecurity concerns. which have rushed to cash game. world’s largest social-media programme is a key con- according to two sources and New Delhi is open to in on the app ban. A crop of ● US is at a distant second Just hours after the an- market. It’s perhaps no sur- tribution to creating a the legal filing, according to meeting these firms and hear recently launched short-form with nearly 41 million nouncement, TikTok’s apps prise, then, that India is also knowledge-based econo- Reuters. their defenses, but for now, video sharing services have could no longer be found in TikTok’s biggest market, with my for the benefit of cur- Last week, India declared local telecom operators and amassed tens of millions of either Apple’s or Google’s nearly 191 million downloads rent and future genera- that the world’s second- other internet service pro- users just this week. been engaged in a stand-off in Indian app stores, and ISPs at the end of 2019; the US is tions in Qatar.” largest internet market was viders have been ordered to It’s far from a coincidence the border region of Ladakh, were ordered to block access at a distant second with near- shutting the door to dozens block access to these services. that China and India have just north of the Himalayas. to all 59 apps on the list, in- ly 41 million. US unveils tariffs on France over tech tax but delays collection

AFP nitive duties on $1.3 billion in camembert and Roquefort pended due to the coronavirus “unreasonable” and threat- Washington French products. were spared, according to the pandemic. Meanwhile, more ened 100 percent duties on a However, it will suspend final product list after USTR countries are considering fol- potential list of $2.4 billion in The United States on Friday the tariffs until January 6, collected thousands of public lowing France’s example. French goods. unveiled heavy import duties 2021 while discussions con- comments on the retaliation Lighthizer said Thursday Vitor Gaspar, head of the on France in retaliation for tinue over the disagreement. plans. that the US “won’t tolerate” IMF’s fiscal affairs depart- the country’s tax on American France approved the tax The sides have been trying unfair treatment, although he ment, told AFP on Friday that tech giants, but will hold off last summer on tech firms like to a negotiate a deal through acknowledged that there is a there is “a perception that on collecting the fees to allow Facebook, Amazon, Apple and the Organisation for Econom- problem with multinational firms that are extremely prof- time for the dispute to be re- Google, which were accused of ic Co-operation and Develop- corporations offshoring prof- itable, that act in the global solved. moving their profits offshore ment that would address the its to avoid paying taxes. sphere, are not paying their The office of US Trade to evade taxes. policy dilemma of taxing prof- But he said the French tax fair share of taxation,” and Representative Robert Ligh- But in January, Paris sus- its earned in one country by “didn’t even do a clever job of called for an international thizer found France’s digital pended collection of the tax a company based in another veiling the fact that they were agreement. services tax was discrimina- through the end of the year. with a more favorable tax pol- just trying to get into the pock- “It’s very important to tory and “unfairly targets US French cosmetics and icy. et of US companies.” avoid trade wars, it’s very im- digital technology companies,” handbags will be subject to But the talks have not made A USTR investigation in portant to avoid tax wars,” US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Washington ‘won’t toler- and will impose 25 percent pu- the US tariffs, but champagne, much headway and were sus- January ruled the tax was Gaspar said in an interview. ate’ taxes in France or elsewhere that target US firms. Sunday, July 12, 2020 11 Economy & Business Without a vital IMF bailout, is Lebanon heading for ‘hell’? For months, the Mediterranean country has grappled with its worst economic crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war. Tens of thousands have lost their jobs or part of their salaries, while a crippling dollar shortage has sparked rapid inflation

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Talks between crisis-hit Lebanon and the International Monetary Fund are deadlocked, and leaders reluctant to enact reforms. Without a vital multi-billion-dollar bailout, is Lebanon headed for “hell”? For months, the Mediterranean country has grappled with its worst economic crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war. Tens of thousands have lost their jobs or part of their salaries, while a crippling dollar shortage has sparked rapid inflation. After the country for the first time defaulted in March, the gov- ernment pledged reforms and two months ago started talks with the IMF towards unlocking billions of dollars in aid. But 17 meetings later, the nego- tiations are stalling. “The IMF has left the negotiat- ing table and talks have stopped,” said a member of the Lebanese ne- gotiating team, asking to remain anonymous. Another Lebanese source famil- iar with the negotiations said IMF representatives have “not sensed serious commitment from the Leba- nese delegation” towards reform. “Every faction is vying for its own personal interests while the country burns,” they said. Talks were held Friday to dis- cuss reforms in the electricity sec- tor, the finance ministry said, but not financial aid. Deadlock is common in multi- confessional Lebanon, where politi- cians have for decades been accused of cronyism, conflict of interest and corruption. As Lebanon seeks help from the IMF, arguments are mounting over the scale of total financial losses for the state, central bank and commer- cial banks. A protester chants slogans while being flanked by Lebanese police in Awkar, northeast of the capital Beirut on Saturday.(AFP) The government estimated loss- es at around 241 trillion Lebanese demanding the wholesale removal A Western source told AFP a “Help us help you, dammit,” he since the autumn. needs $20 billion in external fund- pounds, which amounts to around of a political class seen as incompe- meeting last week “went very badly”, urged. It has also requested the country ing, which includes $11 billion $69 billion at an exchange rate of tent and corrupt. The crisis has shot ending with IMF negotiators urging Analyst Nasser Yassin said the float its currency soL ebanese can pledged by donors in 2018. 3,500 pounds to the greenback. But poverty up to almost 50 percent. Lebanon’s representatives “to stop ruling class lacked political will. follow a single exchange rate. But without an IMF rescue, do- a parliamentary committee quoted The Lebanese pound in early taking them for a ride”. “To guarantee they won’t lose To further complicate matters, nors are unlikely to pump money much lower figures using the old July peaked at more than 9,000 to Two key members of Lebanon’s everything, they would rather the the IMF talks come as tensions rise into Lebanon, the Western source currency peg of 1,507 pounds to the the greenback on the black market. team resigned last month, accusing country remain on the cusp of col- between the United States and Hez- said. “An IMF agreement will help dollar. With price soaring, many can the government of lacking commit- lapsing than initiate serious re- bollah, the Iran-backed Shiite move- correct Lebanon’s reputation,” he The IMF considers the govern- longer afford to buy diapers, or fill ment to reform. forms,” he said. ment that is a key political player in advised. ment’s figures to be more likely. their fridge. On Friday, UN rights chief Mi- Such changes, he said, “would Lebanon but that Washington has The Lebanese source agreed an The discrepancy in the figures Four Lebanese killed themselves chelle Bachelet sounded the alarm. strip them of essential tools they use listed as “terrorist”. IMF rescue would help Lebanon shows the great power and influence last week, apparently due to the eco- “This situation is fast spiralling to impose authority and control over The Western source said: “I avoid the worst. of a “lobby ready to see Lebanon nomic downturn. out of control, with many already the state, the economy, and society”. don’t see any alternative to assis- “With a skyrocketing exchange burn rather than expose what they In March, the government destitute and facing starvation as a Among the IMF’s demands are tance from the IMF.” rate that could reach 25,000 to did to it”, the Lebanese negotiator pledged reforms long demanded by direct result of this crisis,” she said. that Lebanon audit its central bank, “The country is collapsing, and 50,000 Lebanese pounds to the dol- said. donors, including budget cuts, tax Two days earlier, French For- and issue official capital controls to so is the Lebanese pound, while of- lar and inflation increasing by the Since October, the deepening hikes and electricity sector reform, eign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian replace informal withdrawal and ficials are in denial.” day, Lebanon, without the IMF, will turmoil has sparked mass protests but little has come through. said he was “very worried”. transfer caps imposed by the banks Lebanon’s government says it plunge into hell,” he said.

Lagarde to urge government action to boost post-COVID-19 economy

than 550,000 worldwide, accord- the region. Lagarde’s comments helps to confirm market ing to the US-based Johns Hop- In addition, eurozone inflation forecasts that the ECB will leave its key interest kins University. edged higher in June after hitting a The London-based IHS Markit four-year low in May as economies rates unchanged at historic lows next week economic research group said last across the currency bloc began to week that its closely watched pur- re-open and ease lockdown restric- dpa Lagarde’s comments helped to chasing managers index (PMI) tions. Annual consumer prices in Berlin confirm market forecasts that the measuring economic activity in the the bloc rose 0.3 per cent in June, ECB will leave its key interest rates eurozone’s service and manufac- but still fell well short of the ECB’s European Central Bank chief unchanged at historic lows next turing sectors surged at record rate target of an inflation rate of just be- Christine Lagarde is likely next week, holding its benchmark refi- to 48.5 points in June from 31.9 in low 2 per cent. week to step up the pressure on nancing rate at 0 per cent. May. Signs of a dramatic improve- eurozone governments for fiscal However, the meeting of the Driven by gains in the euro- ment in the economic picture action to help rebuild the region’s ECB’s 25-strong governing council zone’s two biggest economies, Ger- have also given Lagarde the economic confidence after the cor- will come just one day ahead of a many and France, the rise in chance to return to themes she onavirus crisis. two-day summit of European Un- the June PMI took the index back outlined at the start of her presi- After unveiling a massive ion leaders, which is set to consider up close to the key 50-point level, dency six months ago, notably 1.35-trillion-euro (1.52-trillion-dol- Brussels’ ambitious 750-billion- which marks out the difference be- the ECB playing a more active lar) monetary action plan in recent euro recovery plan for EU member tween shrinking and expanding role in the battle against global months to underpin the currency states. economic activity. warming. bloc’s recovery from the economic As a result, Lagarde is likely to A lone passenger walks in an empty hall of a terminal of the ‘Franz-Josef- “The upturn signals a remark- “I want to explore every avenue devastation wrought by the pan- use her regular press conference Strauss’ airport in Munich on Friday. (AFP) ably swift turnaround in the eu- available in order to combat cli- demic, Largarde has already set the on Thursday to step up her calls for rozone economy’s plight amid the mate change,” she told the Finan- stage for a low-key ECB meeting political leaders to join the efforts Both the ECB and the EU ex- popping up with depressing regu- Covid-19 pandemic,” said IHS cial Times. “This is something that next week. to further promote the European pect the currency bloc’s economy larity in parts of the eurozone and Markit’s chief business economist I hold very strongly.” Lagarde went “We have already done so economy’s recovery. to contract by a staggering 8.7 per across the world. Chris Williamson. on to say that the ECB “has to look much,” Lagarde told the Finan- “With the central bank on au- cent this year following the lock- But signs are also emerging Industrial production in the at all the business lines and the op- cial Times this week amid signs topilot for now, the spotlight is on down on economic and public life that the eurozone has so far man- eurozone’s four biggest economies, erations in which we are engaged in of a sharp, almost V-shaped eco- EU leaders to agree on the recovery launched in March in a bid to con- aged to contain the economic fall- which also include Spain and Italy, order to tackle climate change, be- nomic rebound taking shape in the fund,” said Morgan Stanley econo- tain the virus. out from the spread of the virus, also chalked up robust gains in cause at the end of the day, money 19-member eurozone. mists in a note to clients. Covid-19 flashpoints are still which has already killed more May, adding to economic hopes for talks.” Jimenez falters in bid to break record for oldest winner page 14 SUNday, JULY 12, 2020 Group and listed stars on show in Gr1 Qatar Prix Jean

Alsaher, a three-year-old Purebred Arabian colt, made a perfect debut Prat at Deauville today at La Teste-de-Buch in France on Saturday winning the Prix Nez d’Or by a short head. (Pic: Robert Polin) Tribune News Network Doha HH Sheikh Mohammed bin As part of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) Khalifa Al Thani’s Alsaher strategy to enhance Qatar’s presence at the world’s top racing events, the QREC- wins Prix Nez d’Or on debut sponsored Qatar Prix Jean Prat will be run at Deauville, Tribune News Network bred Alhareth (FR) (Al Ma- France, on Sunday. Doha mun Monlau x Tameemah) The 2020 renewal of the finished a further nose behind Gr1 race, reserved for three- Alsaher (FR) (Mared Al in third for the winning train- year-olds over a seven-furlong Sahra x Assefa D’Aroco), a er. The bay colt was ridden by trip will be the feature event three-year-old Purebred Arabi- Julien Auge. of the QREC fully sponsored an colt, bred and owned by HH Trained by François Ro- bumper nine-race card, which Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa haut, the eventual winner sat includes another group event Al Thani, made a perfect debut up on the pace in third posi- and three listed races. The day at La Teste-de-Buch in France tion, with Alhareth leading will kick off at 2:25 pm and on Saturday winning the Prix the field. Coming together in round off with the last race at Nez d’Or by a short head under the final turn, it was a closely 7:10 pm (Doha time). jockey Valentin Seguy. fought finish between the first The Qatar Prix Jean Prat In second, was Muqla top three, with Alsaher just will start at 5:25 pm. 11 group (FR) (Tabarak x Sarahmina) a coming to snatch the win on and listed winners have been homebred for HH Sheikh Ab- the line. declared in the Gr1 event and dullah bin Khalifa Al Thani. Alsaher is out of Assefa all of them have proved them- The grey filly is trained by D’Aroco (Tidjani). This is the selves over this trip. Didier Guillemin and was rid- family of the blue hen Altesse Al Shaqab Racing will be Too Darn Hot, winner of Qatar Prix Jean Prat 2019. den by Alexandre Gavilan. D’Aroco, origin of champions represented by the group win- Al Shaqab Racing’s home- Al Tair and Tabarak. ner and placed Wooded (IRE). holding the top spot with two Aidan O’Brien will be field- finished runner-up in a Gr3 lat- The Listed Qatar Prix The son of Wootton Bassett group winners. ing two runners. At group er in the same month. He will Kistena will be reserved for will be coming off a well- Alson (GER) (Areion) won level, Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) be ridden by Theo Bachelot. three-year-olds over six fur- earned Gr3 victory, which was a Gr1 last October in his penul- (Lope De Vega) tasted suc- The Ralph Beckett-trained longs with eight runners de- his first black-type success timate start and finished third cess in a Gr3 last August and Kinross (GB) (Kingman) has clared and will start at 3:35 pm when he landed the Prix Tex- in another Gr1 last month. He finished 11th of 16 in a Gr1 last had two attempts at Gr 1 level Doha time. anita seeing off his nearest ri- will have Pierre-Charles Bou- month when he was last seen. and was mid-field in both of The Listed Qatar Prix val by three and a half lengths dot astride. He will be ridden by Ioritz them and Pinatubo was third Amandine will be for three- at Chantilly in May. Tropbesu (GB) (Show- Mendizabal. in the latest one in early June. year-olds over seven furlongs The extra furlong at Deau- casing), who is the only filly Arizona (IRE) (No Nay It is interesting that Qatar Rac- with 12 runners and will ville should not be a concern among the boys, came fourth Never), who will be steered ing Limited’s Kameko (USA) start at 4:50 pm Doha time. for the bay colt as four of his in a Gr1 last month following by Ryan Moore, has a Gr2 win (Kitten’s Joy) was the winner The Listed Qatar Prix De La five career-starts have been a Gr3 win in May. She will be under his belt and that was in of both events! Harry Bentley Calonne – Fonds Europeen De over seven furlongs and he has ridden by Mickael Barzalona. June last year. His last outing will partner Kinross. L’elevage will be for four-year- not finished outside of the top Charlie Appleby will have was in a Gr1 last month when Malotru (GB) (Casamento) olds and older over a mile with three in all of them. Trained two runners. Pinatubo (IRE) he finished 11th of 15. Pinatu- will be seeking his first group eight runners and will start at by Francis-Henri Graffard, (Shamardal) boasts an excel- bo was the runner-up that day. success, for his trainer Marco 6:35 pm Doha time. Wooded will be taken to en- lent strike rate with six wins Molatham (GB) (Night Of Botti, following three attempts The meeting will kick off hance his strike rate to three in eight starts, including two Thunder), who won a Gr3 last at this level rounding off with at 2:25 pm (Doha time) with and gain his first Gr1 success Gr1s and a Gr2. He was the month in his latest start will the second place in a Gr2 in the Qatar Prix des Yearlings for the silver and maroon col- runner-up of a group 1 last be representing Roger Var- early June. Andrea Atzeni will for two-year-olds over six fur- The Prix Tidjani, a Group 3 for three-year-old Purebred Arabians, at La ours. He will be partnered by month in his latest start. He ian and will be partnered by be in the saddle. longs. Seven runners have been Teste de Buch in France on Saturday, was won by Hadi De Carrere in Christophe Soumillon. will have William Buick in the James Crowley. In addition, the nine-race declared in the Class 2 race, the colours of Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari by a margin of four and a Andre Fabre shares the ti- saddle. Kenway (FR) (Galiway), card will feature another group including Sheail Bin Khalifa al half lengths. (Pic: Robert Polin) tle of the leading trainer of the Well Of Wisdom (GB) who is trained by Frederic Ros- race and three listed runs. The Kuwari’s Saqr (FR). The son Prix Jean Prat with Francois (Oasis Dream) was placed in si, has won three races so far, Gr3 Qatar Prix de Ris-Orangis of Dutch Art will be taken by Mathet and Francois Boutin a couple of Gr2s last year. He including a listed and Gr 3. He for three-year-old and older trainer Fabrice Chappet and Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari’s with five wins each. The mas- won a handicap last month finished fifth in a Gr1 on 1 June horses over six furlongs will jockey Christophe Soumillon ter French trainer will be look- when he was last seen. He will in his penultimate start and Al- have nine runners and will to stay unbeaten following his Hadi De Carrere wins ing for his sixth success and be ridden by James Doyle. son was third that day. Then, he start at 6:00 pm Doha time. successful debut last month. Gr3 P/A Prix Tidjani Tribune News Network same until the end of the final Doha turn. Hadi De Carrere, who is trained by Thomas Fourcy, Messi tees up win as Barca cling to title hopes The Prix Tidjani, a Group 3 was caught slightly off bal- for three-year-old Purebred ance when Muntasir kicked AFP La Liga Points Tally (Top Six) Arabians took place at La for home, but once Hadi De Madrid Teste de Buch in France on Carrere found his stride, he, Club P W D L GF GA Pts Saturday and saw Hadi De with Julien Auge in the saddle, Lionel Messi made it 20 as- Real Madrid 35 24 8 3 64 21 80 Carrere emerge a winner. fought back to take the lead sists for the season in Barcelo- Barcelona 36 24 7 5 80 36 79 The 1900m race, a pointer and showed nice acceleration na’s stodgy 1-0 win over Real Atletico Madrid 35 16 15 4 47 26 63 towards the season finale – the inside the final 200 meters to Valladolid on Saturday, even Sevilla 35 17 12 6 51 34 63 Gr1 P/A Qatar Arabian Tro- put plenty of distance between as his team’s La Liga challenge Villarreal 35 17 6 12 57 45 57 phee des Poulains in October him and his rivals. appears almost over. Getafe 35 14 11 10 43 34 53 at Saint-Cloud – was won by Alhafar finished in sec- Messi teed up Arturo Vid- Hadi De Carrere (FR) (Nie- ond for Al Shaqab Racing and al’s winner at Jose Zorilla to be- Setien’s position as coach has shan x Viki De Carrere) in the trainer Mme JF. Bernard. He come the first player to provide come under scrutiny too, de- colours of Sheail bin Khalifa was ridden by Jean-Bernard 20 assists in Spain’s top flight spite him only taking over in Al Kuwari by a margin of four Eyquem. since Xavi Hernandez in 2009. January. But Setien was bold and a half lengths. Muntasir was a further Victory for Barca means against Valladolid, deploying Only four, of the six ex- short head in third under Real Madrid cannot clinch the a 3-5-2 formation, with Nel- pected, runners started in Mickael Forest for trainer F. title on Monday by beating son Semedo and Jordi Alba as this race reserved for colts, Sanchez. The pacesetter Hi- Granada but only an incred- wing-backs and the versatile with HH Sheikh Abdullah bin dalgo Du Coate weakened ible collapse will prevent them Sergi Roberto dropping into Khalifa Al Thani’s homebred in the straight, finishing 7 putting their name on the tro- the back three. Sir Monlau (FR) (Al Mamun lengths back. phy later in the week. Luis Suarez started on Monlau x Al Anqa) and HH Fourcy commented after If they beat Granada, Ma- the bench but replaced An- Sheikh Mohammed bin Khali- the race, “Sir Monlau”, who drid will win La Liga by pre- toine Griezmann at half-time, fa Al Thani’s homebred Fara’aj was a non-runner, is a top vailing at home to Villarreal on the Frenchman miskicking (FR) (Amer x Massamarie) de- class colt, and Hadi De Car- Thursday, regardless of Barce- Real Valladolid’s Spanish defender Kiko Olivas (left) vies with Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi an excellent chance from a clared non-runners. rere, though not quite his lona’s results. during their Spanish league match at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid on Saturday. (AFP) close range. Hidalgo Du Croate (FR) (Al class, is not far off. He’s won Overall, Madrid need only After playing Messi be- Mamun Monlau x Beanie Du well here to prove that. He five points from their remaining markable milestones. second player in the 21st cen- sisted 24 of their last 31 goals hind Suarez and Griezmann Croate) set off in the lead with should continue to improve. three matches to secure their As well as matching the tury from the five major Eu- in La Liga. against Villarreal on Sunday, Hadi De Carrere in second, I’m delighted with his behav- third La Liga title in eight years. best La Liga total for assists by ropean leagues to hit 20 goals The 33-year-old has halted Setien appears to be experi- followed by Al Shaqab Rac- iour and he has a nice future Yet even as Barca’s turbu- one player in 11 years, which and 20 assists in the same negotiations to extend his cur- menting, perhaps with an eye ing’s homebred Alhafar (FR) ahead of him. We will look at lent domestic campaign draws he will surely break with two season, after Thierry Henry rent contract, which expires in on the Champions League’s (Al Mamun Monlau x Farh) the Gr1 at Deauville and then to a close, Messi continues to games still left to play, Messi scored 24 goals and laid on 20 2021, perhaps to express his resumption next month. and Ecuries Royales D’oman’s Saint-Cloud.” shine. His delightful pass for extends his own career-best assists in 2002-03 for Arsenal. frustration with the running of Results: Valladolid 0 Barcelo- Muntasir (FR) (Josco Du Cay- Hadi De Carrere is by Nie- Vidal in the 15th minute, a number of assists in a single Perhaps most impressive- the club. na 1 (Arturo Vidal 15’); Osasuna rou x Emeria Du Cayrou) clos- shan out of the Dormane mare scoop between two Valladolid league season. ly, and worryingly for Barca, As Barcelona’s title chal- 2 (Gallego 23, Arnaiz 90+1) ing the rear. Viki De Carrere. He is the first defenders, triggered more re- He also becomes only the Messi has either scored or as- lenge has wilted, Quique Celta Vigo 1 (Lorenzo 10). The order remained the winner for his dam. Sports Sunday, July 12, 2020 13 I couldn’t see where I was going, says Hamilton after rain masterclass

Styrian GP starting grid Styrian Grand Prix starting grid after Saturday’s qualifying: Front row: Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull-Honda) 2nd row: Carlos Sainz (ESP/McLaren-Renault) Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) 3rd row: Esteban Ocon (FRA/Renault) Alexander Albon (THA/Red Bull-Honda) 4th row: Pierre Gasly (FRA/AlphaTauri-Honda) Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault) 5th row: Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren-Renault) - penalised three places on grid Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) 6th row: Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) George Russell (GBR/Williams-Mercedes) 7th row: Lance Stroll (CAN/Racing Point-Mercedes) Daniil Kvyat (RUS/AlphaTauri-Honda) 8th row: Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton steers his car during the qualifying for the Formula One Styrian Grand Prix on July 11, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. (AFP) 9th row: Sergio Perez (MEX/Racing Point-Mercedes) Nicholas Latifi (CAN/Williams-Mercedes) 10th row: British Mercedes Antonio Giovinzzi (ITA/Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari) driver claims F1 teams in prison threat over Hungarian lockdown Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas-Ferrari). spectacular pole AFP teams, was quoted saying: “Attendees Hungarian authorities and may result in Spielberg (Austria) of UK or other non-EU or EEA nationality imprisonment and/or fines of up to ap- big issue for us, but we dis- pen will start second on the position should not leave the venue, or their accom- proximately 15,000 Euros.” covered it overnight - noth- grid after skidding off in his Formula One drivers and teams have modation, for any reason other than for Seven Formula One teams are based in ing major. last run. Hamilton claimed AFP/DPA been warned they risk prison sentences travel between the two locations and for Britain and the restrictions are expected to “I think today would have his record-extending 89th Spielberg bei Knittelfeld and fines if they ignore strict coronavirus their pre-arranged arrival and departure to apply to most of the 2,000 people expected been better for us if it had career pole by a stunningly (Austria) lockdown measures to be imposed at next and from Hungary.” to be present at the Hungarian race. been dry, but I am grateful large 1.216 seconds after nail- weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The document, a copy of which has It was made clear also that it was for the rain, like always! I ing his own final lap. Lewis Hamilton said he An announcement by the Hungarian been seen by Autosport, added that “attend- recommended that all F1 personnel who love these kind of conditions. Carlos Sainz took an im- survived some “heart in the Government, with special focus on people ees of UK or other non-EU or EEA nationality travel to Budapest adhere to the Hungarian “Tomorrow looks like a pressive third for McLaren mouth” moments on Satur- from Britain and non-EU countries, was may not use public transport and taxis. restrictions. much sunnier day, but we ahead of Mercedes’ Valt- day as he claimed a spectacu- sent to the teams at the Red Bull Ring on “Any meals should be taken at either The warning comes as F1’s govern- are prepared for both condi- teri Bottas, who won the lar pole position in treacher- Saturday, according to Autosport. the venue or the accommodation and ing body the FIA are investigating Ferrari’s tions and that’s where I want coronavirus-delayed season- ous rain-swept conditions for The report said that those who break any free time should be spent within the Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas of to start. opening Austrian Grand Prix Sunday’s Styrian Grand Prix. the lockdown measures would face impris- boundaries of the accommodation. Mercedes for leaving the Formula One ‘bub- “So, I am glad it was a at the same venue last week. After a disappointing onment or a 15,000 Euros fine. “Failure to adhere to these additional ble’ at Spielberg this week to return home trouble-free session with no Ferrari’s struggles continued practice day on Friday, the An official communication, sent to the restrictions will be punishable by the to Monaco. mistakes. That’s always a with Sebastian Vettel 10th six-time world champion positive.” and Charles Leclerc, initially, bounced back to his best as The Mercedes world in 11th place. he outpaced nearest rival of pole positions to 89. time, you cannot actually see improve on the last lap, nice them and he was confident champion posted a best But Leclerc’s troubles Max Verstappen of Red Bull “Honestly, I am pleased where you are going. and clean. I love these days.” about Sunday’s race, what- 1 minute 19.273 seconds grew when he was later hand- by more than 1.2 seconds. with that,” he said. “I had one big moment, The 35-year-old Briton ever the conditions. around the soaking 4.318-kil- ed a three-place grid penalty His dramatic demonstra- “What a tricky day! The on the lap before last, when I had struggled with set-up is- “Yesterday was a difficult ometre Red Bull Ring after for blocking Daniil Kvyat in tion of supreme skill and speed weather is obviously in- had a big aquaplane. sues on his Mercedes in Fri- day,” said Hamilton. third practice had been can- the second qualifying round, on a wet track at the Red Bull credibly difficult out there “I had my heart in my day’s practice sessions, but “It started off well in FP1 celled due to the weather. meaning he will start Sun- Ring increased his record total for all of us and, a lot of the mouth, but I was able to said the team had resolved and then in FP2 there was a Red Bull’s Max Verstap- day’s race in 14th place. Africa has sufficient Sheffield United cruise past Chelsea, matchdays to complete Liverpool’s record bid hit by Burnley AFP points from safety with only London three games left, meaning they catch-up next year are certain to make an immedi- Sheffield United dealt a ma- ate return to the Championship jor blow to Chelsea’s chances of after last season’s promotion AFP “decisions we make today regarding the pan- a Premier League top-four fin- campaign. Johannesburg demic can be overtaken by tomorrow”. ish by thrashing the Blues 3-0 at “We wanted to beat the odds Bramall Lane, while Liverpool’s again but when the dust set- Neither Africa Cup of Nations nor World Cameroon qualify automatically long winning run at Anfield tles the outcome is more or less Cup qualifying may be possible in Africa this The 2021 Cup of Nations tournament in Cam- came to an end in a 1-1 draw what was expected. It doesn’t year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but eroon has been put back one year to January/ with Burnley on Saturday. take anything away from the there will be sufficient 2021 matchdays to February 2022 and the March and June windows At the bottom of the table, fact that we are disappointed,” catch up. World governing body FIFA origi- could be used to complete qualifying. Norwich were relegated as Mi- Farke said. nally allocated four two-match windows for There are 12 groups of four with the winners chail Antonio’s four-goal blitz “When we are 100 percent Africa next year -- March, August/September, and runners-up in all but Group F securing places fired West Ham to a thumping we are competitive but when it’s October and November. at the finals. 4-0 win that should seal the 96 or 97 percent then it some- The Zurich-based organisation have since Cameroon qualify automatically as hosts, but Hammers’ top-flight status for times looks like men against added a four-match window next June, rais- are in Group F to gain competitive match practice, another season. boys. That’s what I expected.” ing to 12 the number of matches national leaving Cape Verde, Mozambique and Rwanda to Sheffield United have long West Ham’s second win in teams can play, provided safe health condi- fight for one place. since achieved that feat in their four games opens up a six-point tions exist. If CAF opt to use March and two June match- first season in the Premier cushion over the bottom three. And 12 matchdays is exactly what Africa days for the Cup of Nations, World Cup qualify- League for 13 years and the The early signs were omi- needs to complete qualifying as the Cup of Na- ing could start in June and continue in August/ Blades are still eying the top nous for Norwich as West Ham tions requires four and the World Cup eight. September, October and November. four themselves as they moved took the lead in the 11th minute After two rounds of qualifying last year, the The struggle to claim one of five places re- within five points of fourth- through Antonio’s close-range Cup of Nations elimination process for what was served for Africa at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar placed Leicester. Burnley’s English striker Jay Rodriguez celebrates scoring the volley. then the 2021 tournament in Cameroon ground consists of 10 four-nation groups from which the Chelsea remain in third, but equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.(A FP) Antonio struck again in first- to a halt as the COVID-19 disease spread. winners advance to the final phase. could end the weekend down in half stoppage-time, glancing his Matches planned for March, June and In the concluding stage, the 10 survi- fifth if Leicester and Manches- Chelsea’s defending as his at- at Anfield as an inspired per- header into the far corner from August/September this year fell victim vors will be split into five ties, played on ter United beat Bournemouth tempted clearance from Lys formance by Nick Pope in the Mark Noble’s free-kick. to the coronavirus as football in Africa a home-and-away basis, with the ag- and Southampton respectively. Mousset’s cross only teed up Burnley goal and Jay Rodri- He completed his hat-trick shut down apart from Burundi, where gregate winners securing World Cup The Blues have already re- McGoldrick to score his second guez’s equaliser to cancel out in the 54th minute with a loop- it continued with crowds. places. inforced their attack for next 13 minutes from time. Andy Robertson’s first half ing header and his fourth came There are two-match win- Algeria, who lifted the 2019 season with the signings of Chelsea will expect to get header gave the Clarets a share in the 74th minute from Ryan dows this October and Novem- Cup of Nations by defeating Timo Werner and Hakim Zi- back to winning ways when of the spoils. Fredericks’ cross. ber, but there is considerable Senegal 1-0 in the final in Cairo yech, but Frank Lampard was Norwich visit Stamford Bridge “For moments it was Liv- Watford also moved to the doubt as to whether African national thanks to an early Baghdad Bouned- again shown it is at the other on Tuesday, but then face Liver- erpool against Pope. We did brink of survival as two Troy teams will be ready to restart by then. jah goal, are among the 10 top group end his side desperately need to pool and Wolves in a tough final everything right and he made Deeney penalties beat Newcas- Confederation of African Football seeds. improve. week of the season to leave their saves but we should have scored tle 2-1 to move level with West (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad has The others are Tunisia, Nigeria, Cam- David McGoldrick’s long prospects of finishing in the top more, that’s on us,” Klopp said. Ham on 34 points. warned about rushing to resume before eroon, Mali, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Moroc- wait for a Premier League goal four in the balance. “We didn’t close the game the disease is contained in a continent full of co and the Democratic Republic of Congo. came to an end when he was - Liverpool held -Liverpool and they took their moment. Results fragile public health systems. All except Mali are previous World Cup quickest to react after Kepa Ar- will still be motivated to beat the We were angry with the referee Liverpool 1 (Andrew Robertson “We have to be so careful about restart- qualifiers with DR Congo achieving the feat rizabalaga saved Oli McBurnie’s Blues despite already clinching but we have to criticise our- 34’) Burnley 1 (Jay Rodriguez 69’) ing our qualifying competitions,” he told AFP in 1974 when the vast central African country deflected shot. the title as Jurgen Klopp’s men selves first for not finishing the Watford 2 (Troy Deeney 52’ pen, recently. “We dare not send our footballers was called Zaire. More slack defending from now need to win their remain- game.” 82’ pen) Newcastle 1 (Dwight back into action prematurely.” Africa fared disastrously at the last the visitors then allowed Mc- ing three games to be surpass - Norwich relegated -At Car- Gayle 23’) Ahmad added that the Cairo-based or- World Cup, in Russia two years ago, with Burnie a free header to double the record total of 100 points in row Road, a seventh successive Norwich City 0 West Ham 4 ganisation would heed the advice of world Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tu- the hosts’ lead. a Premier League season set by league defeat condemned Nor- (Michail Antonio 11’, 45+1’, 54’, health body WHO and national health nisia all eliminated after the first round. Lampard sent on Antonio Manchester City two years ago. wich to relegation as Antonio’s 74’) departments before any restart deci- It was the first time since 1982 that Rudiger at the start of the sec- For the first time since ruthless display boosted West SheffiledU nited 3 (David McGol- sions were made. no African country progressed beyond ond-half, but the German in- January 2018, the Reds failed Ham’s own survival bid. drick 18’, 77’, Oli McBurnie 33’) He stressed flexibility, noting that the first round at the tournament. ternational did little to improve to win a Premier League game Daniel Farke’s side are 13 Chelsea 0. 14 Sunday, July 12, 2020 Sports India’s Ganguly confirms Australia tour West Indies’ quicks strike to but seeks shortened quarantine set up fascinating final day AFP New Delhi England 284-8, Scoreboard India’s cricket chief Sourav England (1st Innings): 204 Ganguly Saturday said the na- lead by 170 runs West Indies (1st Innings): 318 England (2nd Innings; overnight: 15-0) tional team will tour Australia R. Burns c Campbell b Chase ����������������������������� 42 in December but called for a AFP D. Sibley c Dowrich b Gabriel ������������������������������ 50 shortened quarantine period Southampton (UK) J. Denly c Holder b Chase ����������������������������������� 29 for the players. Z. Crawley c and b Joseph ���������������������������������� 76 B. Stokes c Hope b Holder ���������������������������������� 46 Australia has checked the Alzarri Joseph struck twice O. Pope b Gabriel ������������������������������������������������ 12 spread of the coronavirus ex- and West Indies captain Ja- J. Buttler b Joseph ��������������������������������������������������9 cept in Melbourne, its second- son Holder removed England D. Bess b Gabriel ���������������������������������������������������3 biggest city, which has wit- stand-in skipper Ben Stokes as J. Archer not out �����������������������������������������������������5 M. Wood not out ����������������������������������������������������1 nessed a recent surge in cases. the tourists regained the ini- Extras: (lb9, nb2) ����������������������������������������������� 11 “Ya, ya, we have confirmed tiative in the first Test with a Total: (For 8 wkts, 104 overs, 465 mins) �������� 284 that tour. In December we will late flurry of wickets at South- To bat: J Anderson be coming. We just hope the ampton on Saturday, Fall of wickets: 1-72 (Burns), 2-113 (Burns), 3-151 (Denly), 4-249 (Stokes), 5-253 (Crawley), 6-265 number of quarantine days get England were 284-8 in (Buttler), 7-278 (Bess), 8-279 (Pope). reduced a bit, Ganguly told TV their second innings at the Bowling: Roach 22-8-50-0; Gabriel 18-3-62-3 channel India Today. close of the fourth day, a lead (2nb); Holder 20-8-43-1; Chase 25-6-71-2; Joseph 16-2-40-2; Brathwaite 3-0-9-0. “Because we don’t want of 170 runs in a match that Toss: England. the players to go all that far marks international cricket’s and sit in hotel rooms for two return from lockdown. weeks. It is very, very depress- England fought back dur- Sibley play on to Gabriel only for ing and disappointing.” ing a fourth-wicket partnership third umpire Michael Gough to “And, as I said Australia of 98 between Zak Crawley and rule the bowler had been guilty and New Zealand have been Stokes. But their 249-4 was of a marginal no-ball. in good position except Mel- soon transformed into 279-8 as But, two balls later, Sibley bourne. So from that point of five wickets fell for just 30 runs – still on 50 – glanced Gabriel view we will be going there inside the final hour. to Dowrich as he was yet again and hopefully the quarantine No sooner had Stokes fall- caught down the legside in his days will be less and we can en, then Crawley was caught fledgling Test career. get back to cricket.” and bowled by paceman Jo- Joe Denly, potentially By Friday, Australia, a na- seph for a Test-best 76. competing for a place with tion of 25 million, had record- Suddenly, England’s two Sibley when Root returns fol- ed just more than 9,000 COV- batsmen at the crease – Pope lowing the birth of his daugh- ID-19 cases, 106 of them fatal. and Jos Buttler – were both England’s Ollie Pope is bowled by West Indies’ Shannon Gabriel on the fourth day of their first cricket Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, ter for next week’s second Test The West Indies squad on nought. England, on Saturday. (AFP) at Old Trafford, needed a big spent 14 days in quarantine af- Buttler, who overturned score to bolster a lowly Test ter landing in England on June being lbw to Holder for five, behind West Indies’ first in- in the absence of Joe Root, con- Hope, cleverly positioned as Although a batting all- average of under 30. 9 for the three-Test tour, that fell for nine when bowled nings 318 when Crawley came tinued to lead from the front by the finer of two men in the gul- rounder, Chase had taken a But instead he fell tamely began on July 8, marking the through a huge gap between to the crease. driving Gabriel for four. ly for the left-handed batsman. Test-best 8-60 when West In- for 29 when chipping Chase to return of international cricket. bat and pad by Joseph. But the 22-year-old, in his The all-rounder had al- It was a tactical as well as dies beat England at his Bar- Holder at short midwicket. Virat Kohli’s India are World Cup-winning wick- fifth Test, completed a well- ready top-scored with 43 in personal triumph for Holder, bados home ground last year The West Indies had been scheduled to tour Australia etkeeper Buttler has now made fifty when he reverse- England’s meagre first-in- ranked ahead of Stokes as the en route to a 2-1 series win. on top for most of this match, for four Test matches in De- made just one hundred in his swept off-spinner Roston nings 204 before the paceman world’s leading Test all-rounder. Chase made the initial with Holder taking a Test-best cember-January. India won 42 Tests. Chase for four. was the pick of the hosts’ at- There was more joy for the breakthrough on Saturday 6-42 after losing the toss. a four-Test series in Australia And there was still time Crawley, now facing the tack with 4-49. Windies when Crawley, aim- when Rory Burns (42) careless- Kraigg Brathwaite then 2-1 in 2018-19. before the close for Windies new ball, topped his previous But for the second time in ing legside, was caught and ly cut him to backward point. made 65, the opener’s first “It is going to be a tough spearhead quick Shannon Ga- Test best of 66 against South the match he fell to Holder. bowled by Joseph. Fellow opener Dom Sibley Test fifty in 22 innings, and series. It is not going to be briel (3-62) to bowl both Dom Africa at Johannesburg in The towering West Indies England resumed on 15-0 made a painstaking fifty off Dowrich 61 as the tourists what it was two years back. Bess and Ollie Pope. January. paceman squared Stokes up in the first of a three-match 161 balls. established a valuable first- It is going to be a strong Aus- England were still one run Stokes, skippering the side and had him caught by Shai behind closed doors series. The very next delivery saw innings lead of 114. tralia but our team is as good,” said Ganguly. “We have the batting, we have the bowling. We just need to bat better. You the Lazio title bid hit again by Sassuolo loss best team overseas bat well.” India’s series victory two Jimenez years ago was their first in Aus- AFP midfielder’s seventh goal of tralia after 71 years of trying. Milan the season in all competitions. falters in But Australia were without But Sassuolo continued to be top batsmen David Warner Lazio’s title dream suffered the better side and deservedly and Steve Smith, who both yet another setback on Satur- levelled seven minutes into bid to break missed the series due to their day as Francesco Caputo’s in- the second period as Mehdi ball-tampering bans. jury-time header grabbed Sas- Bourabia won the ball high up record for Ganguly backed his side to suolo a 2-1 victory at the Stadio the pitch and fed Caputo, who win under Kohli’s leadership. Olimpico to hand Juventus the squared for the 20-year-old “Because you are Virat Kohli chance to move 10 points clear Raspadori to cap his first Serie oldest your standards are high. When at the Serie A summit. A start with a simple tap-in. you walk out to play, when you The midweek loss at lowly Lazio rarely looked like walk out with your team, I, Lecce appeared to signal the grabbing an all-important vic- winner watching on TV, don’t expect end of Lazio’s title challenge, tory, with centre-back Bastos you to just play well against Aus- but Juve’s implosion en route coming closest to a late win- tralia. I expect you to win,” said to a 4-2 defeat by AC Milan kept ner for the home side when he The 56-year-old Miguel Angel Jimenez lines up a putt on Saturday. the former India captain. the gap at only seven points. But Sassuolo’s Italian forward Francesco Caputo (left) celebrates after scoring headed over as the capital club Meanwhile the Indian Pre- a third straight loss for Lazio against Lazio Rome at the Olympic stadium in Rome on Saturday. (AFP) finished the match with just AFP think with the break we all had mier League is still searching for means that when Juve host in- one shot on target. Vienna from tournament golf, I made a window this season, and Gan- form Atalanta later on Satur- streak of 11 games in all com- Hosts Lazio survived an They always looked vul- a step in the right direction be- guly said he does not want 2020 day, Juve could either stretch petitions, could cut the gap to early scare when Sassuolo nerable at the back, though, Miguel Angel Jimenez’s ef- ing off the golf course and hav- to “finish without the IPL.” their lead or the Bergamo outfit Juve to six points if they beat striker Giacomo Raspadori was and Caputo pounced to nod fort to become the oldest win- ing time to reflect,” he said. The International Cricket could climb into second. the Turin giants at the Allianz denied an early goal for off- home in the second minute of ner on either of golf’s major Warren said he was “play- Council will this month de- Lazio were only one point Stadium. A fourth succes- side. But Simone Inzaghi’s men injury-time after the Lazio de- tours came unstuck on Satur- ing for pars.” cide on the future of the T20 behind Juventus when the Ital- sive league win for Sassuolo grabbed the lead against the fence fell apart after failing to day as the 56-year-old fired a “Probably as wet coming World Cup, which is sched- ian top flight resumed follow- boosted their European hopes run of play 12 minutes before clear a corner. five-over-par third round to off today as I was yesterday, uled for October-November in ing the coronavirus lockdown, as they moved within three half-time as Alberto’s blocked Scoreline: Lazio 1 (Luis Alberto slip out of contention at the but with water today instead of Australia and Ganguly said the but they have been beaten four points of seventh-placed Mi- shot bounced back off his shin 33’) Sassuolo 2 (Giacomo Ras- Austrian Open. sweat,” said Warren. decision will have a bearing on times in six matches since. lan, who occupy the final pos- and looped into the top corner. padori 52’, Francesco Caputo The Spaniard, who set “As the day goes on every- the fate of IPL. Atalanta, on a winning sible Europa League spot. It was the former Liverpool 90+1’). the current record for oldest thing gets wetter and wetter, European Tour winner at the it’s tough to keep the clubs 2014 Spanish Open, shot a 65 dry.” in blazing heat in the second Dutchman Darius van round but struggled to 77 in Driel, Scotland’s Connor Syme England 1966 great and Irish icon Jack Charlton no more pouring rain on Saturday. and Sebastian Garcia Rodri- He started the day two guez of Spain are all tied for AFP old friend.” endary former boss Don Revie. shots clear but ended it five third on 10-under. London The Premier League said players “Leeds United are deeply saddened strokes adrift of co-leaders would wear black armbands and hold a to learn club legend Jack Charlton Nicolai von Dellingshausen of Leading third round scores in the Jack Charlton, a member of the Eng- minute’s silence before kick-off during passed away last night at the age of 85 Germany and Scot Marc War- European Tour’s Austrian Open at land 1966 World Cup winning side who this weekend’s games in tribute. following a long-term illness,” read a ren. Jimenez started well with the Diamond CC, Vienna. (GBR/ went on to become a cult hero as Re- Charlton enjoyed a storied spell as Leeds statement. three birdies in his first five IRL unless stated, par 72): public of Ireland boss, has died aged manager of Ireland guiding them to “Charlton made a club record 773 holes to consolidate his advan- 205 - Nicolai Von Dellingshausen 85, his family announced on Saturday. several major tournaments, including appearances for Leeds United over a tage, but four bogeys and two (GER) 68 67 70, Marc Warren 66 Charlton – elder brother of his fel- a memorable run to the 1990 World 23-year period as a player, becoming double-bogeys thereafter saw 69 70 low World Cup winning team-mate Cup quarter-finals. one of the all-time great central de- him fall down the leaderboard. 206 - Darius Van Driel (NED) 71 Bobby – was also an integral part of the Such was his achievement with Ire- Jack Charlton. (AFP) fenders in the game.” The oldest winner ever on 65 70, Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez Leeds side that won the 1969 League ti- land that he was awarded the Repub- Brother Bobby’s club Manchester either of the two major tours (ESP) 70 67 69, Connor Syme 67 tle and the 1972 FA Cup. lic’s most distinguished award, honor- July 10 at the age of 85. He was at home United also paid tribute. was American great Sam 70 69 English football’s governing body ary Irish citizenship in 1996. in Northumberland, with his family by “Our deepest condolences go to all Snead, aged 52 when he won 207 - Joel Stalter (FRA) 68 69 70, the Football Association (FA) said they “He was an iconic figure on and off his side,” read a family statement. the Charlton family for their immense- the 1965 Greater Greensboro Joost Luiten (NED) 65 70 72, Mar- were “devastated” by the news. the pitch, in England and Ireland,” Irish “As well as a friend to many, he ly sad loss,” United said. Open on the PGA Tour. cel Schneider (GER) 69 69 69 Geoff Hurst, the hat-trick hero of prime minister Micheal Martin said. was a much-adored husband, father, The 35-times capped Charlton Von Dellingshausen and 209 - Craig Howie 66 69 74, the 1966 World Cup final against West “He came to personify a golden era grandfather and great-grandfather. managed at club level with Middles- Warren both carded two-un- Allen John (GER) 69 70 70, Scott Germany, saluted his former England in Irish football. The Italia ‘90 cam- “We cannot express how proud we brough, Sheffield Wednesday and der 70s to reach 11-under for Vincent (ZIM) 71 66 72 team-mate. paign was more than just a football are of the extraordinary life he led and Newcastle. But it was turning Ireland the tournament. 210 - Oliver Lindell (FIN) 69 71 70, “Jack was the type of player and tournament for us all, it was a time of the pleasure he brought to so many from also-rans into a respected inter- Von Dellinghausen said he Adrien Saddier (FRA) 70 72 68, person that you need in a team to win a unbridled joy and celebration through- people in different countries and from national side that Charlton will be re- was glad to be playing again Miguel Angel Jimenez (ESP) 68 65 World Cup,” Hurst tweeted. out the nation.” all walks of life.” membered for. after the tour was suspended 77, Philip Eriksson (SWE) 67 73 “He was a great and lovable charac- Charlton’s family had earlier re- Leeds issued their own tribute to A famous group stage win over for four months due to the 70, Oscar Lengden(SWE) 69 68 73, ter and he will be greatly missed. The leased a statement announcing his ‘Big Jack’ whose uncompromising style England at Euro 1988 was followed by coronavirus. Christopher Mivis (BEL) 68 70 72, world of football and the world beyond passing. as a defender epitomised the rugged Charlton leading Ireland to their first “I missed it personally. I Renato Paratore (ITA) 68 67 75. football has lost one of the greats. RIP “Jack died peacefully on Friday, approach demanded by the club’s leg- World Cup in 1990. Sunday, July 12, 2020 15 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email [email protected] or Ailyn Agonia Kabayan Corner Ailyn Agonia call (974) 4000 2222 Ailyn Agonia Picpa Doha’s new set of office-bearers keen to show the way in difficult times The team aims to encourage Filipino finance professionals to further grow in their profession and gain competitive edge in the market

mid uncertainties and adapting to the “new normal”, the Philip- pine Institute of Certi- fied Public Accountants (Picpa)A Doha LLC(G) has reiterated its resolve to uphold and maintain high standards in the accountancy profession and encourage Filipino finance professionals to further grow in their fields to gain competi- tive edge in the market. According to the newly elected Picpa Doha President Alvin R. Po- lido, he and the rest of the new set of of Picpa Doha council and associate officers are up to the task of leading the professional group for the fiscal year 2020-2021 guided by the mis- sion and vision of Picpa Doha. “We believe that every problem is an opportunity in disguise. It is a realisation that this pandemic un- veils how effective and efficient we are as an organisation to adapt in every situation. We, at Picpa Doha, undertake to continually provide professional services during this dif- ficult times by utilisation of virtual platform to facilitate timely and rel- evant webinars and carry on with our online classes as scheduled. “Moreover, our communication remains strong and active through computer-based technology such as website page, social media han- dles and email-based accounts for inquiries, dissemination of infor- mation and building of virtual net- works and communities. Our as- sistance to our members remain steadfast while complying with the government’s directives and restric- Picpa Doha LLCG(G)’s FY20-21 Council Officers Picpa Doha LLCG(G)’s FY20-21 Associate Officers tions,” Polido said. Picpa Doha, established in 2007, “This has been a challenging five years and works as a Finance Filipino finance professionals. has obtained its Qatar Financial year to all of us facing the pandemic Business Analyst (Contingent Lastly, the Council binds itself in Center license in 2018. It currently as well as its effects. I hope that all Worker) at Qatar Foundation - providing undisrupted and con- has more than 300 members and of the members and their families Finance Directorate since 2015. tinuous support to the community associates handling various posi- are safe and for those ones who have He is a proud descendant of the especially during this trying time,” tions such as auditors, consultants, lost their jobs, we hope that PICPA Maranaw lineage in Marawi City, Gandamra said. accountants, risk managers, and fi- can be able to extend their help by Lanao del Sur. The new set of council officers nance heads. helping them identify opportunities “Grounded by the Vision and of Picpa Doha also includes Carmie These members represent com- in the market through the help of Mission of the organisation, Picpa Joy Bue as Secretary. She is working panies in Qatar spread out across the other members here in Qatar,” Doha FY2020-2021 Council envi- as an auditor and has more than 15 all sectors and industries such as said Barrameda. sions to strengthen its commit- years experience in the field of ac- banking, oil and gas, manufactur- Aside from Polido and Bar- ment to provide quality service counting, finance, and internal au- ing, healthcare, trading, insurance, rameda, the top leadership of to its members and stakehold- dit with companies in bank, food, hospitality, education, technology, Picpa Doha also includes Abdul ers. The current leaders commit manufacturing, construction, busi- financial institutions, and govern- Rahim G. Gandamra who serves themselves to be the vanguard of ness services and retail industries. ment agencies. as the organisation’s Senior Vice a responsive and globally relevant Treasurer Micha Lizette M. Pa- Polido said aside from promot- President. Gandamra has been a professional organisation devoted taueg has over nine years of pro- ing the Philippine certified public Picpa Doha SVP Abdul Rahim G Gandamra resident of Qatar for more than to service excellence among the Picpa Doha VP Christian Barrameda gressive work experience from vari- accountant qualification among ous industries while Auditor Karen its associates as well as encour- Lucila is a motivated and strong- aging members and associates to willed Bicolana currently working obtain other international certi- as a Senior Fixed Asset Specialist at fications, Picpa Doha would like Teamwork is the key: New Picpa Doha president Qatar Foundation (QF). to introduce the Accounting for Serving the position of Account- Non-Accountants to the Filipino ants in the new Council are John community in Qatar. lvin Polido has been in Qatar for 11 leadership, I act as their coach to lead the Vincent P. Gunita and Chubet Ann He said the programme is re- years. He is working at Nabina Build- officers in the right direction through my Villanueva. Gunita is currently garded as a social responsibility that Aing Materials as Asst. Chief Account- extensive experience in Picpa Doha as a working as an Accountant in Emer- would help the community learn ant. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in council officer to help them accomplish ald Driller Company while Villanue- about the basics of Accounting that Science in Accountancy at Emilio Aguinaldo the tasks conferred upon them. I also call va is currently the Payroll Account- they can apply whether at work or in College-Manila in 2004. He is a native of this as a ‘Consider this..’ approach,” he ant of Jaidah Group. their everyday lives. Dasmariñas City, Cavite in the Philippines. said. Public Relations Officer Hazel “Although it has been our ini- He passed the CPA Licensure Examina- “And lastly, in Affiliative Style of A. Abella is currently working as a tiative ever since, we believe that tion in Doha, Qatar through the Special leadership, we are open for our members’ Finance Manager in one of the F&B through the help of technology, we Picpa Doha new President Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) feedbacks and suggestions to encourage industries and works as a Senior can reach a broader audience thru Alvin R. Polido conducted by the Philippine Professional harmonious and collaborative relation- Associate in one of the consulting online platform where the partici- Regulation Commission (PRC) in 2013. ships within the organization. Through this firms in the region. pants are just a click away to ac- Prior to his recent appointment at approach, we can pay attention to criti- The new chairpersons for vari- quire the knowledge they need on Picpa Doha LLC(G), he previously held cal details from our members’ perspec- ous committees are Warren F. Mo- a personal and professional level,” various positions in the organisation tive without compromising the quality of las (Continuing Professional Devel- he added. including serving as Senior Vice President results being delivered by thinking that opment), Venetia Claire C. Flores Meanwhile Picpa Doha Vice (FY 2019-2020), Vice President (FY 2018- ‘’members come first”.” (Corporate Social Responsibility), President Christian Dave M. Bar- 2019) and Vice President for Internal On his new appointment with the Sherman C. Ilustre (Education), Paul rameda stressed that also fore- Affairs (FY 2017-2018). organisation of which he has been an Jason Jimenez (Community Affairs), most to their priorities is ensuring To assist Certified Public Accountant active member since 2013, Polido said, Nikkolai Whitney Abella (Sports), the well-being and safety of their aspirants in pursuing their dream, he “My profound gratitude to all the newly- Chester C. Mendoza and Liza D. members at this time. He said, “I facilitated the subject of Advanced Finan- elected officers who willingly accepted the Mancao (Ways and Means), Karish wanted to come up with a plan of cial Accounting and Reporting (AFAR) of challenge of leading Picpa Doha LLC(G). Laura T. Eletante (Social Media Rela- how PICPA will be more visible to Picpa Doha Study Group from Batch 6 Let us strengthen the value of excellence, tions), Wilnessa P. Dugang and Jizan our members especially at this time to Batch 8. He was one of the repre- professionalism and volunteerism through R. Rasuman (Membership) and Mi- of uncertainty. Through the help of sentatives of Picpa Doha at the Philippine active engagement and keen awareness chelle Eugene L. Baraquio (Corpo- the other members, we can reach Professional Organizations – Qatar (PPO- of our duties and responsibilities to our rate Governance and Compliance). different networks to address the Q) that assists POLO-OWWA and PRC in dearest members and associates and to Baraquio is also the BOD Secretary. needs of members who needs jobs preparation and for the conduct of SPLE the Filipino finance community here in The new set of associate offic- or assistance. in Doha, Qatar. Qatar. Your collective efforts and team- ers for fiscal year 2020 to 2021 are Barrameda added that they are Polido describes his leadership style work are greatly needed for the new roles Eduardo A. Chavarria (President), planning to have webinars wherein as a combination of democratic, coaching bestowed upon you. We must hold truth- Federico F. Faldas (Vice President), most of the topic will deal more on and affiliative. He said, “Democratic style fully to the mission, vision and core values Nicole Grace M. Baccay (Secretary technology and how can the mem- of leadership demonstrates a participa- set forth by our esteemed organisation.” and Chairman for Social Media Rela- bers adopt to the changes especially tive style where it promotes team spirit He added, “To our valued members tions). Other Chairpersons are Jinky at this time. He said they are also and cooperation among the officers. “It and associates, we can never thank you C. Gale (Ways and Means), Mark An- currently working on Picpa Doha’s starts with a ‘What do you think?’ ques- enough for your endless support to the thony M. Miraflores M( embership), membership campaigns that will tion so that my colleagues will be involved organisation. Please continue supporting Mary Ann Salubo (Education), Den- include informing on the benefits of by sharing ideas and information in our programs and activities lined up for nis B. Freyra (Community Affairs), joining the organisation like profes- getting things done while maximizing this fiscal year. Stay safe and let us work Katherine M. Javier (Corporate So- sional advancement, job postings, their full potential. In Coaching style of together and emerge stronger.” cial Responsibility) and Kimberlene and free webinars. M. Ocol (Events). 16 Sunday, July 12, 2020 The Last Word QRCS sponsors 182 major surgeries for people in Gaza Strip One million people benefited from the The event was co-organised with the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN, the Qatar society’s humani- Fund For Development (QFFD), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development, and the Asian Develop- ment Bank (ADB). tarian projects in the Strip last year

EAA event at UN HLPF Tribune News Network Doha mulls ways to mitigate In a sophisticated surgery that lasted for hours inside the operating room of the Al-Shefaa Medical Complex impact of coronavirus in Gaza, Dr Iad Al Roubi, a senior urologist hired by Qatar Red Crescent Soci- on school students ety (QRCS), and his medical team managed to remove a big prostate gland enlarge- Education of over 1.7 billion learners has been ment from a 65-year-old pa- tient who suffered blocked negatively impacted by the pandemic globally urination for years. Describing the pre-sur- Dr Iad Al Roubi performs a sophisticated surgical procedure in Gaza. Tribune News Network fice at the UN in New York; do things better. 70 million gery condition of the patient, Doha Dr Jaime Saavedra Chandu- children and youth are at risk Dr Roubi said, “We made These surgical inter- in Anaesthesiology and In- the Improvement of Living vi, education director, World of not returning to school”. medical ultrasound imaging, ventions are part of QRCS’ tensive Care (DAIC), as well Conditions for Poor Families The Education Above All Bank; and Brajesh Panth, Speaking on the impact which showed that the pros- Specialised Surgery Support as the treatment of patients Project ($500,000). (EAA) Foundation hosted chief of Education Sector of COVID-19, Simonson said: tate was 80 gm in size, large Project in Gaza. Since De- with phenylketonuria (PKU). Three multi-speciality a high-level, virtual side- Group, Asian Development “COVID-19 has exposed glob- than normal. During the op- cember 2019, 182 significant The overall budget of the medical convoys were de- event, ‘Education and the Bank. al health fragility and exac- eration, we were surprised surgeries have been per- project is $1.4 million, com- ployed at a total cost of QR Trying Times of COVID-19’, The education of over 1.7 erbated existing inequalities to find that the prostate formed and 1,506 patients pletely funded by QRCS. 329,340, and 30 cochlear during the High-level Po- billion learners has been neg- leaving many vulnerable. The was much larger — around have been treated at the Gaza is one of the top implants were secured for litical Forum (HLPF 2020). atively impacted by the COV- numbers we see are troubling. 180-200 gm. We decided to outpatient clinic and de- priorities in QRCS’ foreign children with partial hearing The HLPF annual meeting ID-19 pandemic, compound- Globally, we have surpassed remove the tumour using en- partment of urology at the operations. Last year, 21 loss, as part of the frequent is the core United Nations ing the already challenging 11 million cases.” doscopy, and we completed Al-Shefaa Medical Complex humanitarian projects were visits by the Qatari Cochlear platform for follow-up and work of the international Dr Chanduvi emphasised the surgery in a very short under the project. implemented in different Implant Delegation to Pales- review of the 2030 Agenda education community to en- that digital learning goes be- time.” The multifaceted project sectors, to improve the qual- tine. for Sustainable Develop- sure all children have access yond access to technology. The patient, Abdul-Ka- involves a wide range of sur- ity of services provided for This year, QRCS will ment Goals (SDGs) at the to quality primary education. “We must act aggressively reem Alyan, said he is able gical specialisations, such as the population. The number continue to back the health global level. to expand connectivity and to do things better after the cardiothoracic, cardiovascu- of beneficiaries exceeded sector of Gaza by launch- The event was co-organ- make sure teachers have the surgery, which put an end to lar and orthopaedic surger- around 1 million in total. ing many new projects to ised with the Permanent Mis- Sheikha Alya welcomed ability to use digital resourc- his suffering since 2016. He ies. Under the project, there These included the Medi- upgrade the infrastruc- sion of the State of Qatar to the panellists at the es, available at the classroom thanked Dr Roubi and his are also local clinical phar- cal Expertise and Train- ture of health facilities and the UN, the Qatar Fund For high-level meeting level & integrated with cur- team for the treatment. Last macy programmes and ad- ing Project, at a cost of build the capacity of local Development (QFFD), the while Dr Tangara shared riculum.” year, he travelled abroad vanced minimally-invasive QR3,460,000, the Ultra- medical personnel through Islamic Solidarity Fund for his experience and Even before COVID-19, for a laser intervention, but surgery (MIS) training. It sound Service Development medical scholarships as well Development, and the Asian expressed appreciation tens of millions of children at came back as he couldn’t af- supports the MSc Healthcare Project for Health Care as to recruit specialists to the Development Bank (ADB). the primary level were per- ford the high costs. Management and Diploma Centers (QR1,366,776) and Strip. Ministries, partners and of the efforts and com- manently out of school, and experts from around the mitment of EAA and there was already a funding world, gathered virtually to QFFD gap. COVID-19 is costing gov- discuss the impact of COV- ernments billions and educa- ID-19 on the education for While there has been growing tional needs are now compet- the most marginalised and concern over interruption of ing harder with other critical reflected on how they can education of a large number sectors. further collaborate and ex- of children due to closures of During the closing, EAA change critical information schools, efforts on ensuring stated, “We have been work- to mitigate the impact of the immediate, longer-term and ing to develop different fi- pandemic and help address sustainable solutions have nancing solutions to meet financial deficiency to build continued. the education needs of the better education systems. Sheikha Alya welcomed world’s hardest to reach The virtual side-event, the panellists at the high-level children. Our work has fo- included participation of meeting whereas Dr Tangara cused on innovative, sus- the Head of Permanent Mis- shared his experience and ex- tainable financial partner- sion of Qatar to the UN, HE pressed appreciation of the ef- ships to support access to Ambassador Sheikha Alya forts and commitment of EAA education for out of school Ahmed Saif Al Thani; Dr and QFFD. children. Providing access Mamadou Tangara, minister Expanding on this, Ku- to education for children of foreign affairs, interna- wari said, “We must rebuild around the world is not an tional cooperation & Gam- an education system that easy task at the best of times; bians abroad; Khalifa Jassim allows for great innovation, the COVID-19 pandemic Al Kuwari, director general, sustainability, equity and increases pressure on al- Qatar Fund For Develop- inclusion to leave no one be- ready stretched systems and ment; Ms Stefania Giannini, hind.” threatens to leave more chil- assistant director-general Following his remarks, dren exposed to the direct for education, UNESCO; Ms Giannini opened the dis- and adverse impacts of a life Stewart Simonson, assistant cussion, saying, “We must not without access to a quality director-general, WHO’s of- only do things differently, but education.” Dr Iad Al Roubi with other experts at a medical centre in Gaza.

QC to provide over 400 oxygen equipment to Kyrgyzstan’s health ministry

Tribune News Network Doha The agreement falls within the scope of the Qatar Charity’s Qatar Charity (QC) has signed humanitarian initiative aimed at a partnership agreement with the Embassy of Qatar in the Kyr- reducing the spread of COVID- gyz Republic and the Ministry of 19 in Kyrgyzstan, where its Health of the country to provide office has carried out a variety 420 oxygen concentrators to help of relief activities in the fields the country’s battle against coro- of health and food security navirus (COVID-19). The agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency be provided to help combat coro- Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, ambassador navirus infection, pointing out that of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan, Secretary the procurement procedures have of State of the Kyrgyz Ministry of begun and will be completed dur- Health Kalysbek Shadjanov and ing the current month. Representative of the Qatar Char- At the end of the signing cer- ity Office in Kyrgyzstan Engineer The agreement was signed in the presence of HE Abdullah Al Sulaiti, ambassador of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan, Secretary of State of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health Kalys- emony, the State Secretary of Hasan Ali Ovda. bek Shadjanov and representative of QC’s office in Kyrgyzstan Engineer Hasan Ali Ovda. the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health The agreement falls within the Kalysbek Shadykhanov thanked scope of QC’s humanitarian initia- “This assistance falls within HE Abdullah Al Sulaiti at a news opment projects in Kyrgyzstan, Eng Ovda said QC is imple- the Government of Qatar, people tive aimed at reducing the spread the scope of strengthening rela- conference after the signing of the which include building health menting this project, worth more and the embassy in Kyrgyzstan, of COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan, where tions between the two friendly deal. centres, schools and homes for than QR900,000, in cooperation as well as the Qatar Charity of- its office has carried out a variety countries, with the goal of contrib- He added that Qatar, in collab- the poor, as well as economic em- with the embassy of He also said fice in the country for helping the of relief activities in the fields of uting to the Kyrgyz Republic’s ef- oration with QC, is undertaking a powerment, water and childcare that under the current agreement, Kyrgyz citizens in such tough cir- health and food security. forts to counter coronavirus,” said range of humanitarian and devel- projects. 420 oxygen concentrators would cumstances.