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AMIR AFFIRMS QATAR’S SUPPORT FOR LIBYA AMIR MEETS RUSSIAN FM 3 mn jobs for youth worldwide by 2022, says Sheikha Moza

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the outset of the meeting, Lavrov conveyed the greetings of The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with the Chairman of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his best wishes and further progress the High Council of Libya Khaled Ammar al Mishri and his accompanying and prosperity for the Qatari people. The Amir conveyed his greetings to delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. They reviewed bilateral relations the Russian president and wished him health and well-being and for the and the ways to promote them. Mishri briefed the Amir on the developments Russian people continued development. They reviewed bilateral cooperation in Libya, thanking the Amir for Qatar’s support. The Amir affirmed Qatar’s firm and the areas of development, in addition to developments in Syria, Libya HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Silatech and UN Sustainable Devel- stance in supporting the unity and stability of Libya. and Somalia. They also discussed the Gulf crisis. (QNA) opment Goals Advocate, speaks in Geneva on Monday. (HHOPL) SEE PAGE 20

QNA tremism,” Sheikha Moza said. GENEVA She warned that without decent livelihood opportunities and meaning- QATAR, RUSSIA VOW TO STRENGTHEN TIES, AGREE ON REGIONAL ISSUES HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chair- ful work frustrated youth become so- Amir arrives person of Silatech and UN Sustain- cially, politically and economically ex- able Development Goals Advocate, on cluded and marginalised, exacerbating in Vienna Monday announced that youth will be pressing global challenges like poverty, Policies of blockading states provided three million employment social unrest and mass migration. THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim opportunities globally by 2022. She “Young men and women need bin Hamad al Thani arrived called for more partners to help raise the chance to earn a living that will in Vienna on Monday for that number to five million. allow them to support their families, a two-day official visit to don’t promise a solution: FM During the high-level event, “Em- contribute to society, and build bet- Austria. The Amir and the powering Youth, Transforming Socie- ter futures,” Sheikha Moza continued. accompanying delegation HISHAM ALJUNDI against the deal, the FM said such is- ties”, hosted by Silatech at the Inter- “This is the hope that Silatech offers.” were welcomed upon arrival DOHA sues are sovereign decision of Qatar. national Conference Centre Geneva, Sheikha Moza also participated in at Vienna International Air- Saudi Arabia or any other country are Sheikha Moza reaffirmed Silatech’s a panel where she stressed the impor- port by Minister for Foreign THE continuation of the same meth- not concerned with such issues. commitment to tackling rising youth tance of investing in both education Affairs of the Republic of odology and policies of the blockad- He said discussions are going on unemployment through economic and employment. “Education without Austria Karin Kneissl and ing countries does not promise a with Russia for acquiring different and social empowerment. employment can lead to frustration... members of Qatar’s Embas- solution to the ongoing Gulf crisis, military equipment and there is no At 30 percent, youth unemploy- and employment without education is sy in Vienna. PAGE 20 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister agreement currently on the defence ment in the Arab region is currently a false dream,” said Sheikha Moza. of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- systems (S400). one of the highest in the world, com- She emphasised the role of quality hammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani He said a technical committee is pared to 13 percent globally. “Without education in shaping youth for the fu- has said. studying the options available that meaningful work, our young men and ture, but it must be followed by mean- 70% dental college “Qatar is ready for dialogue if can benefit both the parties from any women have no hope for the future, ingful employment to give youth a the blockading countries are ready agreement reached. He said Qatari leaving them more vulnerable to radi- chance to become productive citizens seats for Qataris to enter into a positive rational and technical team examines the military calisation, violence and political ex- and “the engine of growth”. THE College of Dentistry at constructive dialogue. The continua- HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman equipment the country can buy from the Qatar University of Qatar tion of their policies is not indicative al Thani in Doha on Monday. Russia. will receive the first batch of any solution,” Sheikh Mohammed On the level of cooperation with of students in fall of 2019. said at a joint press conference with or any changes that show that Russia, Sheikh Mohammed said he Ministry MINISTER of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mo- Of the total 25 seats, 70 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey there has been a change in the ap- had held constructive discussions hammed bin Abdul Wahed al Hammadi has approved the percent of the seats will be Lavrov, in Doha on Monday. proach and behaviour of the blockad- with the Russian minister on all re- approves annual calendar of schools for the academic year 2019- available for Qataris, while He said no new moves or initia- ing countries since the crisis began. gional and international issues. The 20. As per the calendar, school staff will start school on the rest for non-Qataris. tives have been made on the Gulf cri- The speeches and the methods fol- two countries shared a common vi- annual Aug 20, 2019, while students start on the 25th Aug. The mid-year break begins on Dec 22, 2019, and lasts until Securing a minimum of 5.5 sis except those exerted by the Amir lowed by them are still the same,” sion for resolving crises through Jan 2, 2020, while the second-semester break will be from average score in IELTS exam of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ah- he said. peaceful means and dialogue, he calendar of 5-9 April. The end-of-year break for school staff will start on and a score of 500 in the mad al Jaber al Sabah as part of the Talking about Qatar’s plan to pointed out. July 5 and end on August 20, 2020. School staff will start English language test for efforts to hold a dialogue and the ef- conclude a military deal with Russia He said both the countries are schools for work on Aug 23, 2020, for the academic year 2020-21 non-native speakers (TOEFL) forts of the United States seeking to to buy the Russian missile defence willing to strengthen their relations. 2019-20 and students will attend school on 25 of the same month. is a must. (TNN) end the crisis. system (S400) and the opposition of “There are no practical steps some countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Continued on page 2 Ô MoI launches new service Qatar, EU reach landmark aviation agreement NOW, you can ask the Ministry of ami, Assistant Director of Legal Interior (MoI) your questions directly, Affairs, said this service is a joint Qatar becomes first Gulf country to sign such a pact with EU thanks to the launch of a new ser- effort between the Department vice called (Contact Us) by of Legal Affairs, the Public QNA with unlimited access to their flects the EU’s trust in Qatar’s the ministry. Relations Department, the BRUSSELS respective territories, in addi- potentials, will allow for the lib- The new service General Department of tion to daily shipment flights eralisation of the fundamental is available on MoI’s Passports and the Gen- QATAR and the EU signed a between the two sides. mobility rights between Qatar website and Metrash2 eral Administration of Comprehensive Air Transport The agreement was ini- and EU markets - one of the app. Information Systems. Agreement, the first such pact tialled by Qatar’s Civil Avia- oldest and largest in the world Through the new Through the new ser- between the EU and a partner tion Authority (CAA) Chair- in the realm of air transport,” e-service, the ministry vice any citizen or resident country from the Gulf region, man Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Minister of Transport and Com- can receive and answer within Qatar can avail the at the European Commission al Subaey and Head of Unit, munications HE Jassim bin Saif questions from citizens service and register the ques- headquarters in Brussels on International Transport Af- Ahmed al Sulaiti, who was pre- and residents about the tion that he wishes to find an Monday. fairs, Directorate-General for sent at the event, said. services provided by it. answer by the General Directorate of The agreement allows for Mobility and Transport, Car- Lt Col Ahmed Abdullah al Har- Passports. (TNN) open airspace between Qatar los Acosta. Officials at the Qatar-EU air transport agreement signing and all the EU member states “This agreement, which re- Continued on page 2 Ô ceremony in Brussels on Monday. 02 Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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‘Deal will increase mobility, tourism and trade between Providing education to refugees a Doha and EU capital cities’ moral obligation, says Hammadi Continued from page 1 Ô ing to purchase.” With the agreement in The enrolment rate for kindergartens in Qatar has increased by 18.2 percent, healthy growth and education “THIS will contribute to in- place, Subaey said, Qatar creasing the mobility, tourism could upgrade its mobility for children under five has gone up to 92.9 percent, while the adult literacy rate has reached 98.5 percent and trade exchange between rights and enhance its coop- Doha and EU capital cities, eration with the EU member QNA Syria and in Jordan, Lebanon, widening the partnership states in all aviation aspects. DOHA Iraq, and Turkey for three years with EU countries and devel- “This event comes in the at a cost of over $100 million. oping our national carrier’s context of the significant de- PROVIDING education to He added that ‘Educate a network, thus supporting velopment Qatar’s air trans- deprived migrants and refu- child’ initiative launched by economic growth across all port industry has been wit- gees is a moral obligation for HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser sectors,” he added. nessing. It also fits in our plan all, Minister of Education and has provided education to 10 “This agreement is a com- for exploring more new oppor- Higher Education HE Dr Mo- million children in the world pletion to the pivotal role tunities to enable our national hammed bin Abdul Wahed al while ‘Al Fakhoora’ initiative Qatar has been playing in de- carrier to reach as many des- Hammadi, who is also chair- ensures that young people veloping the global air trans- tinations as it can around the man of Qatar National Com- have a good education in Gaza port industry and also boosts world,” he said, adding that it mission for Education, Culture and West Bank. Qatar’s ranking as one of the enables Qatar Airways to boost and Science, has said. Meanwhile, Director of the leading countries in the region its operational processes. This came during an event Global Education Monitoring in air transport,” he said, add- The Qatar-EU Compre- organised by the ministry on Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed al Hammadi with other (GEM) Report 2019, Manos ing that the “agreement also hensive Air Transport Agree- the ‘Global Education Moni- officials at an event on the Global Education Monitoring Report 2019 on Migration, Displacement and Antoninis spoke about the re- recognises the key role our ment provides a new level of toring Report 2019 on Migra- Education on Monday. port and made a presentation civil aviation bodies play and competition for carriers in Eu- tion, Displacement and Edu- in this regard, addressing mi- their compliance with global rope and Qatar. Both parties cation’ on Monday. of sustainable development, environment, as well as pre- the displacement of nearly 40 gration and displacement is- standards as well as the role of are expected to take bold steps The minister said the firm saying the enrolment rate for pared and rehabilitated teach- million people, in addition to 19 sues from the perspective of Qatar Airways.” by agreeing upon the terms belief of the wise leadership of kindergartens increased by ers before service and achieved million due to natural disasters, teachers and education admin- On his part, the QA chief and conditions relating to fair the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim 18.2 percent, healthy growth equality between genders in all affecting access to good educa- istrators who face diversity in said, “This historic agree- competition, the environment, bin Hamad al Thani in edu- and education for children stages of public education. tion of millions. classrooms, school courtyards ment will offer a host of op- consumer protection, social cation as a human right and under five rose to 92.9 percent Hammadi said the global The minister also noted and local communities, labour portunities for airlines in Eu- aspects and transparency, in a necessity for achieving sus- and adult literacy rate reached education monitoring report that Qatar has supported provi- markets and societies. rope and Qatar to collaborate addition to an item relating to tainable development, has got 98.5 percent. includes increasing numbers of sion of education to millions of During the event, a panel together, ensuring fair access doing business under which it constant support at all levels He said that all schools migrants and displaced people children, migrant students and discussion was held on the re- to markets, competing for Qatar will no longer force Eu- in the country. have also completed the facili- in the world, which has reached refugees throughout the world, port with the participation of market share based on prod- ropean carriers to have a local He noted the progress ties, technical needs and labo- about 763 million worldwide. pointing out initiatives such as a number of officials, experts, ucts and services that the sales agent to be able to oper- made by Qatar towards meet- ratories required to create a He said that the conflicts and ‘QUEST’ to educate and train and stakeholders from Qatar customer wants and is will- ate flights to Doha. ing the goals of the fourth goal 100 percent serious learning wars in recent years have led to 400,000 Syrian refugees inside and beyond.

Khater shares Qatar’s Azerbaijan President Aliyev Need for calm in the region: Lavrov STEM experience Continued from page 1 Ô at Kuwait conference sends message to HH Amir ASSISTANT Undersecre- HE said both the countries tary for Educational Affairs affirmed their intention to at the Ministry of Education strengthen ties in various fields and Higher Education, Faw- Muraikhi receives the message from Ambassador of the and to enhance bilateral coop- zia al Khater presented the eration, especially in economic Qatari experience of follow- Republic of Azerbaijan to Qatar HE Rashad Ismayilov and trade fields. ing STEM system in schools, He said the talks with the during a panel discussion QNA Russian side dealt with ex- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh in Kuwait’s Gulf University DOHA change of views on the devel- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani with Minister of Foreign Affairs for Science and Technology opments achieved with regard of the Russian Federation Minister Sergey Lavrov. (GUST), attended by a num- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim to political solution of the Syr- ber of education and scien- bin Hamad al Thani received ian crisis, where Qatar’s posi- according to international to host the FIFA World Cup tific research officials. on Monday a written message tion supporting the only solu- resolutions and laws. 2022, and the role of Russian STEM is a curriculum from President of Azerbai- tion that is agreed upon by the “We also discussed the Pal- expertise in organising such based on the idea of educating jan Ilham Aliyev, pertaining Syrian people was stressed. estinian issue and the peace massive sports events and students in four specific dis- to bilateral relations and the Sheikh Mohammed said process where we agreed on their willingness to participate ciplines, science, technology, means of further enhancing the discussions also touched the need to resolve it as per in- in these events. engineering and mathematics, and boosting them. on Libya and the necessity of ternational consensus. We also On Russian President in an interdisciplinary and ap- Minister of State for Foreign establishing security. There discussed the Gulf crisis and Vladimir Putin’s visit to Qa- plied approach. Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al should be one government and the need for calm, taking the tar, Lavrov said Putin has re- Khater discussed Qatar’s Muraikhi received the message one army, he pointed out, add- Russian initiative on common sponded to the invitation to preparation of the curriculum during his meeting with Am- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi ing that the Qatari and Russian security in the region,” he said. visit Qatar within the frame- for STEM system and the mech- bassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar HE Rashad Ismayilov. sides agreed to support Skhirat Lavrov hailed the depth of work of a Gulf tour, noting anism of its implementation in HE Rashad Ismayilov. agreement and its outputs and relations between Qatar and that the timing of the visit schools in addition to difficul- Muraikhi also met with common concern. Qatar HE Don Prince Solomon Qatar’s support to the Govern- his country, stressing the im- would be determined later. ties and ways to address them Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Non-Resident Ambas- Anura Liyanage on the occa- ment of National Accord re- portance of the relationship On the cooperation be- as well as training of teachers the Republic of Uzbekistan sador of Uzbekistan to Qatar sion of the end of his tenure in sulted from this agreement. between the Qatar Investment tween the two sides in the tech- and the school administration. Abdulaziz Kamilov, who is cur- HE Bakhromjon Aloev and a the country. The Russian Foreign Min- Authority and the Russian nical and military fields, the Khater said that STEM’s rently on a visit to Qatar. number of foreign ministry of- Muraikhi thanked the am- ister said his meeting with Fund for Investment in the Russian FM said an agreement teaching methodology aims During the meeting, they ficials attended the meeting. bassador of Sri Lanka for his Sheikh Mohammed discussed oil and gas sector, stressing had been signed between the to stir students’ inquisitive- discussed bilateral relations The minister of State for efforts in promoting bilateral the situation in Syria and Lib- the keenness of the Russian two sides for nearly a year and ness and enhance their logi- and the ways of developing Foreign Affairs also met with relations, wishing him success ya, where both sides stressed private sector to invest in this a half, stressing the parties’ ad- cal thinking and collaborative them, in addition to issues of Ambassador of Sri Lanka to in his future duties. the need to calm the situation field, given Qatar’s readiness herence to this agreement. skills. (QNA) Physical activity remains key to fast recovery Hijrah month of Rajab 1440 AH will start on Friday from illnesses or injuries, says QRI expert THE Hijrah month of Rajab The moonsettime over Qa- 1440 AH will start on Friday, tar sky on Wednesday will be at March 8, 2019, and the Hijrah 5:30pm, while the sunset time TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK porate physical exercise into Exercise, says Dr Yazeedi, tor about what level and type month of Jumada II 1440 AH will be at 5:38pm Doha local DOHA daily activity as part of their can have an impact on how well of exercise is right for you. The will end on Thursday, March time. Moon will set on Qatar sky recovery. She says regular ex- and how quickly patients recov- level, type and amount of rec- 8, according to accurate astro- before sunset time by eight min- SINCE opening its first in- ercise can improve the physical er from illnesses like stroke or ommended exercise will vary nomical calculations by Qatar utes, while the moon set time patient unit in March, 2017, and mental effects of injury and heart disease, or from injuries from person to person.” Calendar House (QCH). will be after sunset time over the Hamad Medical Corporation’s disease. caused by falls or motor vehicle Dr Yazeedi says exercise can The new Crescent of the Hi- sky of the Two Holy Mosques (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation In- “Regular exercise helps to accidents. However, she cau- also improve mood, boost en- jrah month of Rajab 1440 AH (Makah and Medina) and over stitute (QRI) has delivered spe- prevent or manage a wide range tions there is a fine line between ergy and promote better sleep. will be born after sunset time all Gulf countries will vary be- cialist care to more than 1,000 of illnesses and health con- supporting and rushing recov- She says it stimulates brain on Wednesday, 29 Jumada tween five and nine minutes. inpatients through its stroke, cerns, including stroke, meta- ery, especially in the case of pa- chemicals that may leave an in- II, 1440 AH (March 6, 2019) Dr Marzouk added, “The traumatic brain injury, spinal bolic syndrome, high blood tients who have had prolonged dividual feeling happier, more at 07:05pm Doha local time new crescent of Rajab 1440 AH cord injury, pain management pressure, high cholesterol, type bed rest and may have lost mus- relaxed and less anxious. It can (04:05pm Universal Time). will be impossible to observe and paediatric rehabilitation 2 diabetes, depression, anxi- Dr Wafa al Yazeedi. cle mass or strength. also boost confidence and im- Dr Beshir Marzouk, astron- or seen with astronomical tel- programmes. ety, arthritis, and many types of “For patients with chronic prove self-esteem. omy expert at QCH, said: “We escopes or naked eye over Qa- Dr Wafa al Yazeedi, chair- cancer. It can also help improve programmes, we are helping diseases like diabetes and hy- To reap the benefits of can note that the new crescent of tar sky and all Arab countries person of Rehabilitation at QRI, cognitive function. By encour- them create healthy habits that pertension, regular exercise is physical activity, Dr Yazeedi Hijrah month of Rajab 1440 AH on Wednesday night because says the hospital’s rehabilitation aging our patients to engage in we hope they will continue after one of the best ways to prevent recommends at least 150 min- will be born after sunset time the new crescent will not yet be teams place great emphasis on regular physical activity while they leave the hospital,” says Dr complications. However, it is utes of moderate-intensity ex- over Qatar sky and most of Arab born at sunset time on Wednes- encouraging patients to incor- they are part of our inpatient Yazeedi. important to talk to your doc- ercise each week. countries sky on Wednesday.” day.” (TNN)| Nation Tuesday, March 5, 2019 03

Focus on Arab-Israeli ATTIYAH MEETS BRITISH CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF conflict at Arab CARTOON CORNER By: Saad al Mohannadi League Council delegates meeting QATAR on Monday participated in the 151st session of the Council of Arab League at the level of Permanent Delegates. Qatar’s Permanent Representa- tive to the Arab League HE Am- bassador Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz al Sahlawi led Qatar’s delegation to the meeting. The session will discuss issues related to Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. They will discuss topics including follow- up to the political developments of the Palestinian issue, the Arab-Israeli conflict and activat- ing the Arab peace initiative, in addition to the Israeli violations in the occupied Jerusalem, Arab Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah met water security, Israel’s theft of with British Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Sir Nicholas Carter and his accompanying delegation in Doha water in the occupied Arab ter- on Monday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the Qatari Armed Forces and its British coun- ritories and the occupied Syrian terparts. The meeting was attended by a number of senior officers of the Qatari Armed Forces. (QNA) Golan. (QNA/CAIRO) ‘Israel’s efforts can’t change history, Palestinian rights’ Shura reviews judicial Shura Speaker was attending 29th seizure memo status conference of the APU in Amman THE Shura Council reviewed the The Shura Council thanked SHURA Council Speaker He was referring to the Great memorandum of the General Sec- the government for its keenness HE Ahmed bin Abdullah March of Return that takes retariat of the Cabinet on the coun- and response to its recommenda- bin Zaid al Mahmoud has place weekly towards the cil’s recommendation on status of tion in this regard and the meas- stressed the importance of Gaza border, in confirma- judicial seizure at its regular week- ures it has taken. the 29th Conference of the tion of the Palestinians’ de- ly meeting on Monday held under During the meeting, the coun- Arab Inter-Parliamentary termination to return to their the chairmanship of the Deputy cil also discussed a draft law to re- Union (APU), because of its homeland in the territories Speaker HE Mohamed bin Abdul- peal Law No 6 of 2016 on combat- theme ‘Jerusalem is the eter- occupied since 1948. lah al Sulaiti. ing the smuggling of petroleum nal capital of the state of Pal- He stressed that “our de- MAHMOUD MEETS SPEAKERS OF OMAN, LEBANON AND IRAQ: Shura Speaker HE Ahmed bin The memorandum of the Gen- products and the illicit transac- estine’, expressing hope that fense of Jerusalem is a holy Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met in Amman on Monday separately with Speaker of the Shura Council eral Secretariat of the Cabinet ap- tion in them. it would soon be realised. duty considering that sup- of Oman Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon Nabih Berri and proved the recommendation of the After discussion, the council The speaker stressed in porting our brothers, who are Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq Mohamed al Halbousi, on the sidelines of the 29th Shura Council to rehabilitate and approved the mentioned draft his speech at the conference, guarding Al-Aqsa, is an ob- Conference of the Arab Parliamentary Union in Amman on Monday. Discussions during the meetings train candidates to obtain the sta- law and decided to transmit its which started in Amman on ligation because they defend dealt with parliamentary relations of common interest and ways of strengthening them. (QNA) tus of judicial seizure. recommendations thereon to the Monday, that the frantic ef- the sanctity of the Arab and The memorandum also in- government. forts by Israel and its sup- Islamic nations.” not restore the rights of the oppression, arrests and all Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, cluded the administration of leg- The council also reviewed a porters to liquidate the Pales- Mahmoud warned that Palestinian people, would kinds of torture practiced have affirmed their deter- islation in the General Secretariat report by its delegation partici- tinian cause and end the right failure to voice rejection of waste the huge sacrifices by the occupiers against our mination and demonstrated of the Cabinet to take necessary pating in the first plenary session to return will not change the the Israeli occupation’s prac- made and would not achieve brothers in Palestine at a the sincerity of their sup- measures to prepare a study on of the third session of the second historical facts nor the natu- tices, support for the deter- justice or free the prisoners. time when many have aban- port for the Palestinian peo- the recommendation of the Shura legislative term of the Arab Parlia- ral rights of the Palestinian mination of the Palestinian He added: “In Qatar, we doned their support.” ple in their hardships until Council to include the penalty im- ment, held recently at the head- people and all Muslims and people and taking a unified are saddened by the images “The Qatari people, led they regain their legitimate posed on violators in light of the quarters of the League of Arab Arabs in Al-Quds Al-Sharif. position on any deals that do we see every day, showing by the Amir HH Sheikh rights,” he said. views of the public prosecution. States in Cairo. (QNA) 04 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Nation YOUSUF MEETS JORDANIAN MINISTER QRCS, KRCS hand over shelters to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh The first phase of the project involved construction of 55 shelters and four public latrines, installation of six solar lampposts as well as site development, among other initiatives TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

A JOINT high-profile delega- tion from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) visited Bangladesh to review Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs HE Yousuf bin Mohamed al Oth- ongoing humanitarian op- man Fakhroo met on Monday with Minister of Social Development of Jordan Basma Ishaqat and her erations for the Rohingya accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two refugees and hand over newly countries and the ways to support and develop it. (QNA) built shelters to refugee camp inhabitants. QRCS was represented by Ali bin Hassan al Hammadi, secretary-general, and Dr Expo on private institutions concludes Faouzi Oussedik, head of In- ternational Relations. KRCS’s QNA educating citizens and residents and government institutions, delegation was headed by the DOHA on the great role private institu- leading to a fruitful and strategic organisation’s President Dr tions play in the country. partnership that contributes to Hilal Mussaed al Sayer. Following the handing over of the first batch of shelters, the delegation took a tour of the Friendship Vil- THE first annual exhibition of He expressed the ministry’s the national development plans The delegation first went lage and talked to the beneficiaries about their impression and needs. private associations and institu- readiness to listen to all the sug- adopted by the State, the minis- to Camp No 14 to hand over tions organised by the Ministry gestions in this regard consider- ter said. the new shelters to some Ro- mended the tripartite humani- ters and four public latrines, municating with the patients of Administrative Develop- ing the important role played by The minister praised the hingya families. The hando- tarian cooperation in the best installing six solar lampposts, and doctors. Then, they visited ment, Labour and Social Affairs the Qatari community organisa- great role played by the Minis- ver ceremony was attended interest of the Rohingya refu- carrying out site development, QRCS’s primary healthcare concluded at the Cultural Vil- tions in national development. try of Endowments and Islamic by Ambassador of Kuwait to gees, which culminated in this shelter supports and passage- centre at Camp No 19, which is lage Foundation – Katara – on He said the ministry, along Affairs, Qatar Charity, Katara Bangladesh HE Adel Moham- first-of-its-kind project. way clearing, and distributing funded by Qatar’s Ministry of Monday. with its partners, aim to encour- and the participating associa- med A H Hayat, Secretary- Following the handover of nonfood items (NFIs), includ- Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Minister of Administra- age and support civil society tions, as well as his ministry’s General of Bangladesh Red the first batch of shelters, the ing cooking fuel, kitchenware, The visit concluded with tive Development, Labour and organisations through the ex- team, for the success of the ex- Crescent Society (BDRCS) delegation took a tour of the solar lamps, rugs, umbrellas a quick tour of QRCS’s clinic Social Affairs HE Yousuf bin hibition, and motivate them to hibition, hoping that the next Md Feroz Salah Uddin and Friendship Village and talked and seeds. at Camp No 4. Funded by Mohamed al Othman Fakhroo exert more efforts in national edition would see greater par- staff of BDRCS and QRCS’s to the beneficiaries about their QRCS’s delegation later Qatar Fund for Development congratulated the participants development. The expo also ticipation and more diversified representation mission in impression and needs. headed for the BDRCS prima- (QFFD), the clinic serves both for introducing their activities sought to encourage coopera- initiatives serving all segments Bangladesh. The first phase of the pro- ry healthcare complex, where the Rohingya refugees and the and initiatives at the expo, and tion between the organisations of the society. The three partners com- ject involved building 55 shel- they spent some time com- host community. Training workshop Turkey embassy hosts art expo to DFI to host for legal specialists raise voices of Palestinian women A TRAINING workshop for researchers and over 100 int’l legal specialists in the ministries, govern- HISHAM ALJUNDI ment institutions and companies started in DOHA Doha on Monday. The workshop is being conducted by the Ministry of Justice’s Legal THE Turkish Embassy in Doha, in coop- experts at and Judicial Studies Centre. eration with the Cultural Village Founda- The workshop, which will continue tion – Katara – and Jerusalem Interna- through Thursday, tackles administrative and tional Educational Cultural and Research Qumra 2019 judicial seizure records and obligations of ju- Organisation, hosted an art exhibition in dicial commissioners. solidarity with the women of Jerusalem The workshop aims to provide the par- recently. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ticipants with the necessary legal skills The Turkish Ambassador to Qatar DOHA through defining the administrative and ju- HE Fikret Ozer said the event was called dicial seizures and the differences between “Jerusalem in the eyes of Mary” and was QUMRA 2019, to be organised by the Doha Film Insti- them, as well as the obligations of judicial part of Turkish efforts to raise voice of the tute (DFI) from March 15 to 20, will host more than 100 commissioners and the issuance of seizure Palestinian women in Jerusalem through international film industry experts who will mentor 36 registry. their campaign ‘We are all Mary’. The Turkish Ambassador to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer with Qatari artist Abdelsalam al Qadi. Qumra projects, mostly helmed by first- and second- The workshop is part of the Legal and Ju- “The event aims to draw world atten- time filmmakers. dicial Training Program 2019 and the Min- tion to the agony and suffering of the peo- port the movement. artwork, which he donated for the benefit Along with the Qumra Masters, the six-day event istry of Justice’s efforts to implement Qatar ple of Jerusalem, especially the women. Istanbul had also hosted the exhibi- of the orphans of Jerusalem, Qadi said will welcome accomplished film directors, producers, National Vision 2030 by preparing a qualified We are sponsoring this event as we are tion earlier, along with some demonstra- he used more than 62,000 swarovski film festival directors, programmers, consultants, fund legal generation to play its role in national de- also heading the Organisation of Islamic tions for the Palestinian cause. crystals to make the valuable piece of managers, sales professionals, acquisition heads, script velopment. Cooperation,” he added. Qatari artist Abdelsalam al Qadi was art. He also participated in the Istanbul experts, distributors, video on demand (VoD) platforms The workshop provides legal skills and Several paintings by Palestinian among the participants of the exhibition exhibition earlier this year with other art- and broadcasters and other industry professionals. experience to the legal officers, helping them women artists were on display and were with his brilliant swarovski artwork ‘The works aimed at supporting the Palestin- 2019 Qumra industry delegates include representa- enhance their productivity. (QNA) later put to auction to raise funds to sup- Dome of the Rock’. Speaking about his ian cause. tives from more than 15 leading international film fes- tivals and executives from some of the world’s leading film production companies, sales and distribution com- panies, and cultural and funding agencies. The Qumra industry programme focuses on 36 pro- jects from 19 countries at various stages of development. Qatar Cinema and Film Distribution Co The sessions are presented in two strands: tutorials, workshops, consultations and one-on-one meetings for (Public Shareholding Company) projects still in development; and a series of works-in- announces the opening of nominations for progress screenings and feedback sessions for projects in post-production. membership to the board of directors “We are pleased to once again host the world’s lead- Qatar Cinema and Film Distribution Co (Public Shareholding Company) Announces the opening of nominations for membership of the board of directors ing film industry professionals at our Qumra 2019,” said ([HFXWLYHQRQH[HFXWLYHLQGHSHQGHQWPHPEHU WRÀOOVHYHQVHDWVIRUDSHULRGRI Fatma Hassan al Remaihi, chief executive officer of the three years with effect from April 2019, in accordance with Commercial Companies DFI. “The tools that delegates provide elevate the crea- Law No. 11 of 2015, and Corporate Governance System for companies listed in the tive and technical standards of film production in Qatar main market , No 5 of year 2016. and the region, and hones filmmakers’ ability to identify The nomination will be open from Tuesday, March 5, 2019, for a period of ten days ending on Thursday, 14 March 2019 at 7: 30 pm. Candidates can obtain the and connect to local and global audiences.” DSSOLFDWLRQVDQGFRQGLWLRQVRIWKHQRPLQDWLRQDQGWKHUHTXLUHGGRFXPHQWVDQGÀOO Consultants confirmed to advise on the Qumra pro- the form from the headquarters of the company located in the Najma area No. 26 jects include filmmakers Rithy Panh, Ghassan Salhab, Third Ring, during working hours from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 4:30 pm to Tala Hadid, Annemarie Jacir, Karim Ainouz, cinema- 7:30 pm tographer Sofian El Fani; Editor Sebastian Sepuldeva, Conditions for candidate to be member of board of Directors: Producer Joslyn Barnes and Jean des Forêts. Among industry leaders attending Qumra include 1. A candidate shall not be less than twenty one years old Franklin Leonard, founder of The Blacklist; Michel Reil- 2. He has not been sentenced to a criminal penalty or an a crime against hac, head of studies at Venice biennale College and VR honor, integrity or any of the crimes referred to in the articles (334 & expert; Funa Maduka, content acquisition for independ- 335) of the Commercial Companies Law or if he has been sentenced to bankruptcy unless he has been later on rehabilitated ent feature films & documentaries at Netflix; Bobby Al- 3. To be the owner of 25000 shares of the company›s shares, a candidate len, vice-president of content at MUBI; and Sam Mor- nominated as an Independent member of the board is exempted from rill, director of curation at Vimeo. this condition. Festivals Directors of Berlinale, Toronto, Rotter- dam, Karlovy Vary, Marrakech, Sarajevo, IDFA, Visions Documents to be attached to the application for nomination: du Reel, and Programmers from Directors Fortnight 1. Copy of the candidate›s ID card and Critics Week in Cannes, Venice Biennale, Locarno, 2. 6WDWHPHQWRUFHUWLÀFDWHLVVXHGE\4DWDU&HQWUDO6HFXULWLHV'HSRVLWRU\ Tribeca and Mumbai, among others, will be attending Indicating the number of shares owned by the candidate, when submitting the work in progress screenings of projects in post-pro- the application. duction. 3. A copy of the curriculum vitae of the candidate for membership of the Council This year’s Qumra Masters are: French New 4. For the candidate running as an independent member, he is exempted Wave cinema legend Agnès Varda, prolific Japanese from the requirement to own the shares and is exempted from submitting director and writer Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Polish auteur WKHFHUWLÀFDWHRIRZQHUVKLSRIWKHVKDUHV Pawel Pawlikowski, Academy Award winning Mexi- 5. A copy of Commercial Registration provided it is still valid (companies) can Production Designer Eugenio Caballero, and 6. Copy of the identity card of the person authorized to sign on behalf of the legal entity (the companies) Cannes award veteran Italian writer and director Al- Note: ice Rohrwacher, Qumra 2019 once again offers the general pub- The election will take place at the Ordinary General Assembly meeting of Qatar lic an opportunity to participate in the programme by Cinema and Film Distribution Company, to be held for the approval of the purchasing a Qumra Pass that will give them access to &RPSDQ\¿VÀQDQFLDOVWDWHPHQWVIRUVFKHGXOHGRQWKLUGRI$SULODW pm at the Johanna hall, Radisson Blue Hotel. Qumra Masterclasses, Qumra Screenings and Qumra Talks. The price for Qumra Pass is QR500; students and Culture Pass by Qatar Museums holders can pur- chase it for a discounted price of QR350. Nation Tuesday, March 5, 2019 05

Shangri-La Hotel, Doha Chef Nobu to demonstrate culinary skills at Chef’s Table WORLD-RENOWNED Japanese Food Festival (QIFF) events. tasting experience through QIFF Regis Hotel; and Jason Ather- receives ‘Recommended’ celebrity chef and restaurateur The star chef shared tech- Chef’s Table. ton at Pearl Social Restaurant, Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa niques and tips related to the More sessions are available Marsa Malaz Kempinski. Forbes Travel Guide rating on Sunday demonstrated his art of sushi making and signed with world acclaimed chefs, There are 12 to 20 seats master skills to the participants copies of his books for his fans. including US chef Richard San- available per table and the of the Chef’s Table interactive Select five-star restaurants dovalat Toro Toro Restaurant, per person cost ranges from cooking and tasting session across Doha are offering diners Marsa Malaz Kempinski; Franc- QR500 to QR1,000. 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TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “The past two editions have DOHA been a sweeping success locally and internationally, as demon- ASPIRE Zone Foundation strated by the return of numer- (AZF) is gearing up to host ous international teams and the the third edition of the popu- increasing number of schools lar ‘Aspire International Kite participating,” Hail added. Festival’ at Aspire Park from She also revealed that the March 6 to 9. first and second editions have The mind-blowing festival, garnered the respect and inter- which turns the blue skies of est of local and international Aspire Park into a 3-D artistic participants and said: “We platform, will feature more than were therefore keen to develop SECRETARY-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi met on Monday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sri Lanka to Qatar HE 80 international kiters this year. the third edition further and Don Prince Solomon Anura Liyanage on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. Hammadi thanked the ambassador for his efforts in promoting bilateral relations, With their fabulous creative de- build on the momentum of wishing him success in his future duties. HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi also met with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Qatar HE Hans-Udo Muzel on signs, these competitive kiters past editions. To do this, we Monday. During the meeting, bilateral relations and the ways of boosting them were discussed, as well as matters of common concern. (QNA) will be competing in four award will extend this year’s evening categories: the Best Design and sessions with impressive lit kite Innovation Award, the Biggest shows, a unique addition to the Kite Award, the Longest Kite 2019 event”. Award and the Best National Last year, Oscar Academy, Flag Award. Muaz Bin Jabal Independent Teams from China, France, School for Boys and Halima TAMU-Q professor to receive award Pakistan and Mexico won each Al-Saadeia Independent School of these award categories last for Girls were the winners of year and 2019’s edition is ex- the kite flying competitions. for work on asphalt, concrete design pected to attract even more in- Alongside the event, Aspire ternational competitors. Park visitors flew an average of The 2019 edition of the Kite 1,000 kites a day, while kite sale International Conference on struction Integration II at Texas journals. Through the years, Festival will also feature more points sold more than 10,000 Dr Eyad Masad will Transportation and Devel- A&M’s main campus. he has received several pres- than 13 government and private kites in four days. opment (ICTD 2019) in Al- He is also the executive di- tigious academic and profes- schools competing in their an- The 2018 festival also high- receive the 2019 exandria, Va. (USA) in June rector for global initiatives of sional awards in recognition nual schools competition with lighted AZF’s support for small James Laurie Prize this year. the Texas A&M Engineering of his professional, academic, children also taking part in the businesses, with a number of The award was established Experiment Station, an engi- research and administrative festival’s lively activities, work- local companies promoting by ASCE in 1912 in honour of neering research and service contributions. shops and site visits. their products and services to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the first president of the society. agency of the State of Texas. ASCE represents more than Commenting on the suc- festival-goers. These included DOHA The prize is awarded each year Masad’s research focuses 150,000 members of the civil cess of previous editions of the several Qatari small businesses to an ASCE member who has on microstructure characterisa- engineering profession in 177 Kite Festival, Kholoud al Hail, serving a range of food and DR Eyad Masad, professor at contributed to the advancement tion, constitutive modelling and countries. Founded in 1852, chairperson of the event’s or- drink options, with Food & Texas A&M University at Qa- of transportation engineering, micromechanics of pavement ASCE is the oldest engineering ganising committee, said: “As- Beverage (F&B) sales at the fes- tar (TAMU-Q) and Texas A&M either in research, planning, de- materials and systems. society in the United States and pire International Kite Festival tival amounting to more than University (USA), will receive sign or construction. Dr Eyad Masad. He has active research stands at the forefront of the has turned into one of the mega QR1,000,000. the prestigious 2019 James Dr Masad was selected for groups and programmes in the civil engineering profession, ‘sportainment’ events hosted As with last year’s competi- Laurie Prize from the Transpor- the honour for his “definite and chanical modeling”. United States and in Qatar and which plans, designs, con- annually by Qatar in very little tion, AZF will also organise a tation and Development Insti- transformative contributions to Masad is a professor in the has published more than 350 structs and operates society’s time. It’s a wonderful activity poster competition and a so- tute of the American Society of the advancement of transporta- Mechanical Engineering Pro- technical papers and reports. economic and social engine— that introduces the local com- cial media photography com- Civil Engineers (ASCE). tion engineering through your gramme at Texas A&M at Qa- Masad is a fellow of ASCE the built environment—while munity to a new sport while also petition this year to encourage Dr Masad will receive the continuing innovative research tar and also holds the Zachry and has served as associate ed- protecting and restoring the unleashing people’s kiting skills youngsters to express their award at the annual ASCE on asphalt concrete micro-me- Professor in Design and Con- itor of two major engineering natural environment. and artistic creativity. creative side during the festival. High school students learn about careers in medicine at WCM-Q TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK lege-readiness that could pave was presented to Laila Lubbad DOHA the way for a successful career of DeBakey High School for in medicine. Health Professions at Qatar. STUDENTS from high schools The conclusion of the pro- The JO Achievement Award, across Qatar explored the pos- gramme was marked with a named after two WCM-Q grad- sibilities offered by careers in closing event, at which certifi- uates from the Class of 2008, medicine when they joined cates were presented to the par- was presented to the student Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s ticipating students. who showed the most improve- Qatar Medical Explorer Pro- Speaking at the event, ment during the course. This gram (QMEP). Noha Saleh, director of stu- year the award went to Abdul- As many as 34 students dent recruitment and outreach rahman Mohammed al Serbi, took advantage of the oppor- at WCM-Q, said: “QMEP is also from DeBakey High School tunity to go through a learning designed to give high schools for Health Professions at Qatar. experience at WCM-Q, attend- students the chance to partici- Dr Rachid Bendriss, assis- ing lectures on a wide range pate in sessions at WCM-Q, tant dean of student recruit- of subjects, including biology, attending lectures and semi- ment, outreach and foundation chemistry, human anatomy, Thirty-four students took advantage of the opportunity to go through a learning experience at WCM-Q, attending lectures on a wide range of subjects. nars, confirming their interest programmes, said: “We were pharmacology and physiology. in science and medicine, and extremely encouraged by the They also became familiar One of the main goals of about the holistic admission this year’s QMEP was offered college to the local community. interacting with existing stu- sheer energy, intelligence and with the world-class facilities the programme was to help process at WCM-Q. in a one-week capsule format. Such initiatives allow talented dents and faculty.” curiosity of this year’s cohort at WCM-Q thanks to visits to students learn more about This year’s QMEP, which Part of the enrichment pro- students with an interest in The Excellence Award was of students. We hope and sin- the state-of-the-art Clinical the admissions requirements, runs both a winter and a sum- grammes offered by the office the sciences not only discover then presented to the student cerely believe a great many of Skills and Simulation Lab. Stu- how to write an effective per- mer session, was offered in a of student recruitment and what life as a medical student on the course who demon- them will apply to join WCM-Q dents also participated in self- sonal statement and how to shorter version than the tradi- outreach, this programme is of- is like, but more importantly strated excellence, leadership, and eventually become highly development workshops and undertake college interviews, tional two-week format. Due fered along a series of other ini- to gear-up for admissions and and motivation throughout the accomplished doctors serving admissions sessions. which provided an insight to changes in school calendars, tiatives designed to connect the eventually acquire proper col- programme. This year’s award their communities.” Tuesday, March 5, 2019 07 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

South African Ambassador to Qatar HE Faizel Moosa cutting the cake to open the ‘South Africa Festival’ at Spar in Tawar Mall recently. A promotional poster of ‘South Africa Festival’ at Spar in Tawar Mall. South Africa showcased through its food and other products Over 200 different items on display created a quintessential South African ambiance at the venue

ISITORS to the three-day South Africa Festival hosted recently at Spar Hypermarket Vin the Tawar Mall felt trans- ported to the African country. The supermarket looked like a mini South Africa during the festival, which featured a wide range of South African prod- ucts brought all the way from the country for the festival. Over 200 different products on display created a quintes- sential South African ambi- ance at the festival venue. The shops displayed typi- cal South African products including spices, mixed herbs, tea, among others. Also on display were traditional South African dishes and street foods that tempted the visitors. South African restaurant brands such as Ocean Basket, Butchers Grill and Nandos were also present with their sumptuous offerings. South African Ambassador South African Ambassador to Qatar HE Faizel Moosa (centre) at the festival venue. to Qatar HE Faizel Moosa who officiated at the festival said it I want South Africans to come She urged the South Afri- from the United Kingdom. Africa, our luggage is full of was a huge draw not only for and have the same experience.” can expatriates to go and get Another shopper who has these products. When some- the South Africans but also lo- The ambassador said that the items.” been in Qatar for only three one is coming from home, they cal shoppers willing to explore the product range that they It was not only the South weeks said, “I found all the would bring us the products. what South Africa has to offer. brought was wide but there Africans who have welcomed products to my liking. I have Now we don’t have to worry The ambassador said, was still room for improve- the products from their found Rooibos Tea which is since these items are available “Coming here makes me feel ment. “We will work closely country, other nationalities, very difficult to find in shops here and at affordable prices.” quite at home. South Africa with Spar and we want to too, have taken a liking to in Qatar, and the Spar has it “Whenever I return from is always brand conscious make sure that all South Afri- them. ‘This is the first time here. I have also been compar- vacation, almost all the bags and I think Spar is going all cans come to shop at Spar.” that I have visited Spar Su- ing prices and the prices are I carry are mostly packed out to make South Africans South African envoy’s permarkets and it has been a really good. with foodstuffs. Sometimes feel at home.” spouse Anika Moosa was so great experience. The prices One South African visitor my bags become overweight no longer have to carry these African, she was fond of South Moosa said that the items grateful that the store had are very reasonable and the exulted, “I am so happy to see during check-in due to these items when coming back,” said African stuffs and was happy he tasted at the festival made brought the items in Qatar. rage wide enough. I have South African products here. items. But you have to con- another expatriate. that she could find the items him feel at home. “The qual- “I would like to thank Spar managed to find here lots of We have been carrying along sume them in four months’ Mary Muthoni, a Ken- here in Qatar. “South African ity is excellent. I am encourag- for bringing South African products that I look for only these products from home. time otherwise they would get yan expatriate, said that even spices are really great; they ing this kind of programmes. products.” in the UK,” said a shopper While coming back from South spoiled. I am happy that I shall though she was not a South make the food so delicious.”

THE FEEL OF AFRICA IN QATAR

Green Maasai Troupe takes part in Baladna Park’s cultural festival, recently. 08 Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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

Trump Likes Tariffs. Congress Needs To Rein Him In Brexiteers Await A New Bipartisan lawmakers must push the bills that would make it harder for presidents to use national security ‘Independence Day’ as a pretext to impose tariffs or other trade barriers HE Trump administration recently And now Trump is considering an as-yet For many pro-Brexit Britons, March 29 is the looming reward after years dropped its threat to jack up the tariffs unreleased report from the Commerce De- it previously imposed on $200 billion partment on whether to impose national- of negotiations with Brussels on money, citizens’ rights, the Irish border, Tworth of imported Chinese goods, which security tariffs to protect US manufacturing should come as a relief to the many US busi- of motor vehicles and parts. The three op- and it’s the day when they can finally take back control nesses and consumers that are paying them. tions reportedly laid out by the Commerce On the other hand, President Donald Trump Department are a 25 percent tariff on all im- YASMEEN SERHAN may be moving closer to slapping tariffs on ports, a 10 percent tariff on all imports, or TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE imported cars, trucks and auto parts, despite tariffs just on selected types of vehicles and widespread opposition— including from the parts. The maximalist option would increase O understand how Britain has be- Big Three US automakers. the cost of imported cars by thousands of come so mired in crisis over its loom- Simply put, Trump likes tariffs. They dollars; light trucks are already covered by a ing departure from the European Un- give him a bigger stick in trade talks with 25 percent tariff imposed in the 1960s. ion, one first needs to understand the countries whose economies are sustained As we’ve noted before, slapping tariffs Tsignificance of its March 29 exit date. by exports, such as China, much of Eu- on imported vehicles and parts would in- Put simply: There is none. rope and South Korea. And flict widespread collateral March 29 marks two years since Brit- he has wide latitude to levy damage on US companies, ish Prime Minister Theresa May made them, thanks to the power Trump’s tariffs have invaria- workers and consumers. the fateful decision to trigger Article 50, Congress has entrusted to bly prompted our trading Supply chains are global the EU’s time-limited exit procedure that the president since 1934. partners to retaliate with now, so even cars and formally began the process of Britain’s But 20th century law- levies on US products trucks made in the United withdrawal from the bloc. The move fol- makers probably did not States may rely on import- lowed immense pressure from Brexit pro- envision a chief executive ed components. And like ponents within the prime minister’s own using tariffs the way Trump has. And now a sales tax, tariffs ultimately raise costs for party to enshrine an exit date into law. that Trump is wielding import duties like a consumers, depressing demand. That’s why Since then, March 29 has had an al- club on US allies and adversaries alike, cur- US automakers, whose interests are suppos- most Independence Day quality to it. For rent members of Congress are trying to take edly being protected here, hate the idea. So many Brexiteers, it’s the looming reward some of that power back. do farmers and other US exporters, because after years of negotiations with Brussels In particular, they are seeking to pull Trump’s tariffs have invariably prompted on money, citizens’ rights, the Irish bor- back some of the authority Congress grant- our trading partners to retaliate with levies der, and everything in between. It’s the ed the White House in 1962, at the height of on US products. day, more than two and a half years since the Cold War. The main purpose of the law And so, evidently, does a sizable and bi- the Brexit referendum, when Britons can was to let the president strike trade deals partisan group of senators. They have intro- finally take back control. that cut tariffs and other trade barriers, but duced two competing bills that would make But just because leaving the EU on it also gave the president authority to raise it significantly harder for presidents to use March 29 is Britain’s legal default doesn’t trade barriers if he deemed it necessary to national security as a pretext to impose tariffs mean it will necessarily come to pass. protect national security. or other trade barriers. Senator Pat Toomey’s Most Brexit analysts will tell you it’s high- lead to further government backsliding, Before Trump, this power was invoked proposal would require Congress to approve ly improbable—if not totally impossible— If March 29 symbolises a day of and a number of Brexit-supporting MPs only twice, in both cases to block crude oil national-security-based tariffs in advance, that the British government will ratify a independence for Brexiteers, it marks have threatened to rebel against the gov- imports: first from Iran, after the US Em- which may be too draconian even with the withdrawal agreement (which has yet to ernment, which has a flimsy majority, if it bassy in Tehran was seized in 1979, and current president in mind; Senator Rob Port- be approved by Parliament) in the time a source of foreboding for those who tries to pursue one. It’s also an unpopular then from Libya in 1982, in response to that man’s proposal would simply give Congress remaining. This is especially true after oppose leaving the EU without a idea for May, who has been reluctant to country’s support for terrorism. the power to quickly revoke such actions. the prime minister announced on Sunday deal. For them, it’s the deadline by entertain any alternatives to her own ne- Trump, however, has used the national- Similar measures have been introduced that a parliamentary vote on her negoti- which the British government has gotiated deal. “I do not want to see Article defence rationale as a flag of convenience, by bipartisan groups in the House. ated deal with the EU would be delayed 50 extended,” the prime minister told the imposing tariffs with only a fanciful connec- Trump’s contorting of the law on na- further to March 12, a mere two and a half conceded that many of its existing House of Commons on Tuesday. “Our ab- tion to US security interests. Last year, he tional-security-based tariffs is just one of weeks before exit day. trade deals will not be replicated solute focus should be on working to get slapped national security tariffs on steel and several ways he has stretched the limits of That leaves the country with two a deal and leaving on the 29th of March.” aluminum imports from around the world, presidential power. It’s good to see Repub- equally unsavoury options: to request an Even if the UK were to request an ex- even though those metals have been coming licans start standing up to Trump’s excesses extension that would postpone its exit date ing to avoid these issues by postponing tension, the next question would be, For into the US in large part from such reliable on trade. It would be a shame, however, if from the EU by weeks, months, or even Britain’s departure until a deal can be how long? This is something only the EU allies as Canada, Mexico and Australia. they stopped there. years, or to leave the bloc without a deal at secured—hopes that were bolstered on can answer. While a technical extension all. May has said that she doesn’t believe Tuesday when May announced that mem- of up to a few weeks would be relatively the former should happen. A majority of bers of Parliament would get the chance straightforward for the bloc, a longer delay parliamentarians say they won’t allow the to back a limited extension to Article 50 could pose issues—especially if it overlaps latter (though it remains the legal default if they reject her deal and vote down leav- with the upcoming European Parliament if no agreement wins legislative approval). ing the EU without one. Such an exten- elections. Speaking at an event in London If March 29 symbolises a day of inde- sion would need to be made at the explicit last week, Stefaan De Rynck, the adviser pendence for Brexiteers, it marks a source request of the British government and to the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel of foreboding for those who oppose leav- would require the unanimous consent of Barnier, insisted that all EU members are ing the EU without a deal. For them, it’s the EU’s 27 other members. The bloc has required to participate in the May vote. “If the deadline by which the British govern- already signalled that it would be willing you extend Article 50, you extend mem- ment has conceded that many of its exist- to grant an extension, though only for bership,” De Rynck said. “So you extend ing trade deals will not be replicated. It’s a specific reason, such as to finalise an also all the rights and obligations of mem- the date that could mark the beginning of agreed deal or to hold a general election bership. There is an obligation of mem- food shortages, delays at British ports, and or second referendum. bership to organise European elections.” other disruptions. It’s the day that could Securing an extension won’t be easy. Such is the latest conundrum of Brex- see the return of customs checks to the is- The idea of postponing Brexit beyond it: Though the March 29 exit date itself land of Ireland for the first time in decades. March 29 is seen as anathema to many doesn’t technically matter, any attempt to (Tribune News Service) Several British lawmakers are hop- Brexiteers who fear that a delay could move it now does. Fatal Mistakes People Have To Stop Making On Linkedin

The author tackles five newbie errors one should avoid in order to maximise the social platform’s potential for business

HILLEL FULD someone searches for you, they won’t see Think. Choose your words carefully. ple. Here is a video with a tonne of engage- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE a picture. If your Linkedin profile has not been You know what they say about first im- ment, why not hitch a ride and shame- How in the world does that sound updated in years and is not main- pressions-- there is only one of them. lessly promote me and my startup? These AM just going to say right off the bat, like an option you should be select- tained well, my assumption is that Really? That is your strategy to people need a formal introduction to tact Linkedin is the most underrated social ing? In fact, these leads us to a much make a first impression? Then there and subtlety. Do not behave this way on platform on the worldwide web. deeper and more controversial topic. you are unreliable, disorganised, and is that initial message, your first chance Linkedin, it is spam and it is not appreci- The potential to use Linkedin and What are you even using Linkedin, or any most importantly, not the type of to communicate with your prospect, your ated or acceptable. I connect with business leaders in your social platform, for in the first place? To person I would want to work with target audience, and you used it to try and When was the last time you up- field is both tremendous and unparal- connect with your next door neighbour? close the deal? dated your profile? Well, this one is leled. And yet, it is also probably the most To connect with family? Use Linkedin to connect and build kind of obvious, or at least it should be. misused and maybe even abused platform Obviously not, it’s about being social, opening line at the party, your pickup line. trust, do not confuse it with a sales plat- Update your Linkedin profile, even if you out of the big four-- Facebook, Instagram, about connecting with new people, about Make it good! form. Once there is mutual trust and the are not looking for a job. Your Linkedin is Twitter, and Linkedin. People on Linkedin expanding your horizon. This means that I realise that summing up your ca- beginning of a relationship, there’s noth- basically your resume in 2019 and if it was never cease to amaze me how poor their accepting people only if you know them in reer in a few words is not easy but at least ing wrong with coming in with an ask, but updated five years ago for the last time, etiquette is and how they have yet to crack real life makes absolutely no sense. make an effort. For example, nothing says don’t do that before establishing some ba- what does that say about you? the potential of the network. Same is true for configuring your “Don’t add me to your network” more sic trust and mutual respect. If your Linkedin profile has not been Here are five examples of things to Linkedin so that only existing connections than a tagline “Looking for my next op- Talk about shameless plugs. This updated in years and is not maintained avoid on Linkedin if you want to capital- can see your picture or bio. Don’t forget portunity.” week, I posted two videos about the local well, my assumption is that you are unre- ise on the platform’s potential for your why you have a Linkedin account in the People like to connect with other suc- tech scene. The videos were super well liable, disorganised, and most important- business: first place and enable people who want to cessful people. You might be looking for a produced and as a result, they got tens of ly, not the type of person I would want to Why is your profile picture not learn about you-- including the fact that job but that is not your strongest selling thousands of views on LinkedIn. work with. public? I only discovered this recently, you have a face-- to do so. point nor is it something you want to in- What happened next is that at least Bottom line, Linkedin is a powerhouse but apparently, there is an option to make How is that your tagline? Just like clude in your tagline. Literally no one in 10 different entrepreneurs independently of a platform in the professional world, your Linkedin profile picture visible to your profile picture, the same is true for history saw a Linkedin tagline saying in thought it was a good idea to post a link to and if abused, can become your worst your connections only. In other words, your tagline on Linkedin. That is literal- essence “I am unemployed” and thought, their venture in the comments. enemy and prevent you from advancing when you add someone on Linkedin or if ly the first thing people see. This is your “Oh, I need to hire that guy.” Their thought process was fairly sim- your career.

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Pakistan aviation authorities say Congress-BJP govt slugfest airspace fully reopened

AFP over air strikes unabated ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN fully reopened its airspace on Monday, au- Congress seeks prime minister’s apology for ‘doubting’ Indian Air Force’s capability thorities said, days after it closed its skies to all air travel, leaving thousands stranded worldwide as ten- No one on other side sions with nuclear arch-rival India soared. The decision to close the would have survived airspace came last Wednes- day after a rare aerial dog- fight between India and if we had Rafale: Modi Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir ignited fears of an all-out conflict, with world powers rushing to urge restraint. Both sides claimed to have shot each other’s war- planes down, and one In- dian pilot was captured. He was returned to India Friday, crossing the Wagah border on foot.

The decision to close the air- space came last Wednesday after a rare aerial dogfight between India and Pakistan ignited fears of a wider con-

Indian PM Narendra Modi waves as he attends the stone laying “All airports across Pa- ceremony at Vishva Umiya Foundation in Gyaspur village, on the kistan are operational and outskirts of Ahmedabad, on Monday. (AFP) airspace reopened,” a spokes- woman for the Civil Avia- IANS “Should or should not eve- tion Authority said Monday, GUJARAT ryone, including me, be- adding the process had been lieve in our armed forces completed by 1:00 pm (0800 PRIME Minister Narendra without raising questions? GMT). The closure disrupted (File photo) The government is yet to give an official count of the number of terrorists killed in the air strikes in Pakistan’s Balakot. Modi on Monday asserted We should be proud of our major routes between Europe that the defence situation armed forces.” and South Asia, with mount- IANS Shah’s claim of 250 terrorists dia reports of Union Minister in the country would have Modi was addressing ing frustration from passen- NEW DELHI being killed in the air strikes SS Ahluwalia and former Kar- been different if the Indian gers stranded at international conducted in the aftermath of nataka Chief Minister B.S. Yed- Air Force had Rafale fight- airports. QUESTIONING the BJP’s the February 14 Pulwama ter- The Prime Minister tried to dyurappa’s remarks on the IAF er jets. “Not one this side Addressing a rally here, It also delayed attempts claims of 250 causalities in the ror attack in which 40 security show that the IAF was strikes. While Ahluwalia had would have gone and no one PM called upon the to search for a British and air strikes in Pakistan’s Bala- personnel were killed. weaker because it did not claimed that the IAF operation on the other would have sur- Opposition, without nam- an Italian climber who went kot, the Congress on Monday “The Prime Minister tried have the Rafale. He should in Pakistan’s Balakot was to vived,” he added. ing it, to use “common missing on Nanga Parbat, Pa- demanded of Prime Minister to show that the IAF was apologise for questioning “send out a message and not to Addressing a rally here, sense” when it speaks kistan’s “killer mountain” and Narendra Modi to apologise weaker because it did not have kill”, Yeddyurappa said the air the prime minister called the ninth highest peak in the for claiming the India Air the Rafale. He should apolo- the capabilities of the IAF strikes will help the BJP win upon the Opposition, with- about the Rafale jets world, as rescue teams were Force (IAF) felt the absence of gise for questioning the capa- and for playing politics on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Karna- out naming it, to use “com- forced to wait for permission Rafale fighter jets. bilities of the IAF and for play- armed forces taka in the upcoming general mon sense” when it speaks the rally after inaugurating to send up a helicopter. Countering the Modi’s ing politics on armed forces,” elections. about the Rafale jets. a 750-bed annexe and PG The climbers, Daniele allegation of the opposition Singh told the media here. RPN Singh In a series of tweets, Chi- “If the Indian Air Force hostel of the Guru Gobind Nardi and Tom Ballard, were playing politics at the cost of “We have witnessed how dambaram said: “Vice Air had the Rafale today, the situ- Singh Hospital here. last heard from on February national security, Congress BJP leaders, including Shah government’s duty to count Marshal declined to comment ation would have been dif- He also laid the foun- 24. Fresh rescue attempts spokesperson RPN Singh ac- and Modi, made many po- casualties.” Earlier in the day, on casualties. ferent, but some people do dation stones of various had to be called off over the cused the Bharatiya Janata litical statements on the Pul- Punjab Minister and Con- A statement from the not have it in them to under- development projects in weekend due to bad weather Party (BJP) of politicising the wama attack and yet accused gress leader Navjot Singh Ministry of External Affairs stand this,” Modi said, adding the Saurashtra region. amid growing fears for their air strikes and trying to reap Congress of doing it. We have Sidhu questioned if its casu- said there were no civilian “When I say this, they ques- The prime minister will survival. electoral mileage from it. a BJP leader (Manoj Tiwari) alties claim was an election or military casualties. So, tion the Air Force strikes.” reach Ahmedabad later in Pakistan began reopening With the government yet roaming around in Army fa- gimmick, while former Un- who put out the number of The prime minister, the day to inaugurate the its airspace “gradually” from to give an official count of the tigues, so who is politicising ion Minister P Chidambaram casualties at 300-350? “As a who is on a two-day visit first phase of the six-km- Friday, with flights allowed in number of terrorists killed in the issue? It is the BJP?” said asked who put the number of proud citizen, I am prepared to his home state, went on, long Metro rail service. and out of major cities. the air strikes in Pakistan’s Singh and questioned Shah’s casualties at 300-350. to believe my government. “The nation agrees that the He will also lay the But the backlog means Balakot and Air Chief Mar- claims on the casualties in “Deceit possesses our land But if we want the world disease of terrorism has foundation stone of the major delays are still ex- shal BS Dhanoa declining to the air strikes. in guise of fighting a foreign to believe, the government to be eliminated. I want Patidar community’s Umi- pected and authorities have comment on the casualties, “Where are these fig- enemy. Stop politicising the must make the effort, not to ask you, don’t you trust ya Mata Temple Complex urged passengers to check Singh also demanded to know ures coming from? Air Chief Army, it is as sacred as the indulge in opposition-bash- what our armed forces say? in the city. for more information with the basis of BJP chief Amit Marshal clearly said that it is state,” Sidhu said, tagging me- ing,” said Chidambaram. their airlines.

News Up to 100 still feared trapped in Indonesia mine PAF chief lauds personnel Not worthy of Nobel Peace in brief for professionalism AFP during Indian air strikes Prize, says Imran Khan B’desh hangs killer JAKARTA ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said he was of Saudi embassy Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar not worthy of winning the Nobel Peace Prize. official in Dhaka INDONESIAN authorities Khan on Monday lauded the PM Imran tweeted “the person worthy of this [Nobel Peace warned Monday that up to high-level of motivation and Prize] would be the one who solves the Kashmir dispute ac- DHAKA: A Bangladeshi 100 people could still be sound professionalism displayed cording to the wishes of the Kashmiri people and paves the national was executed for trapped and feared dead in- by the PAF personnel during the way for peace & human development in the subcontinent”. killing Saudi Arabian embassy side a collapsed illegal gold recent air operations against In- More than 300,000 people signed online petitions calling for worker 7 years ago in Dhaka, mine despite a painstaking dia. The air chief visited Pakistan Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive a Nobel Peace officials said on Monday. rescue effort that has so far Air Force’s (PAF) Forward Oper- Prize after he freed an Indian pilot in a bid to defuse tensions Saiful Islam Mamun, 30, plucked 19 people alive from (File photo) Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency, shows rescuers con- ating Air Bases. “We bow our with his country’s eastern neighbour. The hashtag #No- was hanged late Sunday the rubble, but also seen tinuing operationt in an attempt to reach trapped miners after the Feb. heads in complete humility and belPeaceForImranKhan began trending on Twitter on Thursday at Kashimpur jail in central nine deaths. 26 landslide at an illegal gold mine in the Bolaang Mongondow region. express our gratitude to Almighty after Imran unexpectedly announced that the captured pilot Bangladesh for death of Search teams at the un- Allah for giving us the strength would be released as a “peace gesture”. embassy employee Khalaf licensed mine on Sulawesi and dangerously narrow min- day. While authorities said the to come up to the expectations Abhinandan, whose MiG-21 Bison was shot down by Paki- Al Ali, a prison official said. island have been hampered ing shafts since a landslide search and rescue effort would of our resilient nation,” he said. stan, returned to India late Friday.. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) Ali, 45, was shot outside his by steep terrain, unstable soil caused the accident last Tues- continue for another week. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) residence on the night of Mar 5, 2012 as he refused to pay money to a group of muggers, according to investigators. He Philippine officials recover over died at Dhaka hospital the Govt tells Filipinos it does not tolerate extra-judicial killings following day. (DPA) 1,500 turtles hidden in suitcases DPA “to ensure that the perpetra- IAF shoots down DPA sulcata tortoises, and red- MANILA tors will not escape account- Pakistan UAV on MANILA eared slider, the customs ability.” The survey conducted Rajasthan border bureau said in a statement THE Philippine government by local pollster Social Weath- PHILIPPINE customs au- on Monday. on Monday assured the public er Station in December also NEW Delhi: The India- thorities have intercepted “The passenger may that it does not tolerate extra- showed that 71 per cent of the Pakistan tension might have more than 1,500 live turtles have been informed of the judicial killings in its campaign 1,440 respondents believe the eased a bit, but an Indian packed inside suitcases at vigilance of the port against against illegal drugs, attempt- administration is serious in Air Force Su-30 MKI on Manila’s international air- illegal wildlife trade and its ing to allay fears by many that battling extra-judicial killings. Monday shot down a Paki- port, officials said Monday. penalties, thus leaving the 4 they or someone they know More than 5,000 people stani Unmanned Aerial Ve- The reptiles, numbering x-rayed luggage unclaimed could become victims. have been killed in police op- hicle (UAV) in the Nal sector 1,529 in total, were found in the arrival area,” the state- A nationwide survey re- erations under the govern- on the International Border alive late Sunday in four ment said. leased over the weekend ment’s crackdown against il- in Rajasthan today morning. abandoned suitcases be- The Philippine govern- showed that 78 per cent of Fili- legal drugs since 2016. Earlier in the day, IAF chief lieved to belong to a passen- ment has been struggling pinos are worried about being (FIle photo) Filipinos carry placards with anti-extrajudicial killings New York-based watch- BS Dhanoa had claimed ger who arrived at the Ninoy to curb the smuggling and killed under the crackdown. slogan at a rally to observe Human Rights Day, in Manila. dog Human Rights Watch said that the operations were Aquino International Airport trade of wildlife, including Presidential spokesman the real death toll in the drug still going on as he refused from Hong Kong. turtles which is banned un- Salvador Panelo said the gov- tion on any abuse committed will reap the severest punish- crackdown, including victims to go into details about the Among those recovered der the country’s Wildlife ernment does not “knowingly by police officers... during ment imposed by law,” he said. of hired or vigilante killers, aerial engagement between species were several star tor- Resources Conservation allow (extra-judicial killings) their operations remains un- Panelo added that all sus- could be higher than 12,000, the two forces. (IANS) toises, red-footed tortoises, and Protection Act. to happen” under its cam- changed and immovable. pected cases of extra judicial based on estimates by local paign. “The president’s posi- Any transgression by them killings are being investigated rights and church groups. 10 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

News Haniya warns Israel against pre-poll ‘adventure’ Two Palestinians shot dead by in brief GAZA City: The Palestinian dictable results ahead of April er Netanyahu, who is dogged Islamist movement Hamas 9 polls. by corruption allegations, in a Israeli forces after ‘car ramming’ warned Israel’s Prime Minister Asked about a potential series of polls. But it is unclear AFP police spokesman Micky released from hospital. US deploys THAAD Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday Israeli military operation, if Gantz would be able to as- RAMALLAH Rosenfeld said two of the Pal- Prime Minister Benjamin missile defence in against any military “adventure” Hamas leader Ismail Haniya semble enough parties to form estinians were killed. Netanyahu praised soldiers for Israel for exercise in Gaza ahead of Israeli elec- told journalists: “If the (Israeli) a coalition. ISRAELI security forces said “Assailants ran over a having swiftly “eliminated” the tions next month. occupation or Netanyahu think Gantz’s emergence and they shot and killed two Pales- number of soldiers who had attackers and vowed to fast- JERUSALEM: The United Netanyahu is currently bat- of an adventure, I think they comments about separating tinians who carried out a car- stopped at the side of the road track the demolitions of their States has deployed its tling for re-election for a fifth will pay the price that will send from the Palestinians have ramming attack on Monday in on their way out of the village” homes. advanced THAAD missile term, facing a tough challenge them away.” “We do not fear been welcomed by the secular the occupied West Bank that in- of Kafr Nama, northwest of “I have ordered that the defence system temporarily from a centrist political alliance any adventures from Netanyahu Palestinian leadership, headed jured a soldier and a policeman. Ramallah, a military state- demolitions of these homes be to Israel for a joint military as well as a planned indictment towards Gaza... The resistance by president Mahmud Abbas. A senior Palestinian offi- ment said. speeded up,” he said. exercise, the first of its kind, on corruption charges. has its eyes open,” added But Hamas, which unlike cial claimed the initial incident “An (army) officer was “We are determined to officials said Monday. The Israel and Hamas, which Haniya, whose movement has the Abbas-led Palestine Libera- was likely an accident, with severely injured and a bor- continue our vigorous strug- two countries confirmed the controls the Israeli-blockaded a military wing. He added that tion Organisation, has not rec- the car colliding into an Israeli der police soldier was lightly gle against the murderers deployment, with Israel’s Gaza Strip, have fought three Hamas did not care who won ognised Israel, said the elec- military vehicle as it rounded injured as a result,” the army and against terrorism eve- military stressing it was “not wars since 2008. Many ana- the Israeli elections. tions made no difference. “We a bend. The army said security said. rywhere.” Israel regularly related to any specific current lysts, however, believe Netan- A centrist alliance headed do not care who will come to forces fired at three assailants, Rosenfeld said that the razes the homes of Palestin- event”. It is the first such yahu would want to avoid an by former military chief Benny rule in the occupation (state),” “neutralising two of them and policeman injured in the pre- ians accused of carrying out exercise in Israel, although escalation in Gaza with unpre- Gantz has overtaken right-wing- Haniya said. (AFP) lightly injuring a third”, while dawn attack was subsequently attacks against Israelis. the two allies hold regular joint war games. No dates have been announced for the manoeuvres. Israel has its own missile defence system, Kurd-led forces evacuate but the exercise aims in part to examine how to incorpo- US downgrade of its rate THAAD so that “we are ‘human shields’ in push ready for any challenges in the future”, military spokes- man Conricus said. (AFP) to crush IS remnants 7 Syria ministers Palestinian mission AFP “We’re slowing down the of- added to EU BAGHOUZ, SYRIA fensive in Baghouz due to a sanctions list small number of civilians held KURDISH-LED forces support- as human shields,” he said. BRUSSELS: European Union ed by air strikes from an inter- Two SDF flags floated in countries on Monday added goes into effect national coalition evacuated ci- the wind on a hill seized from Syria’s interior minister and vilians held as “human shields” the militants. six other new ministers to a Monday after smashing their Three air strikes hit the vil- sanctions blacklist for their way into the militants’ last scrap lage of Baghouz earlier in the role in President Bashar al- The American consulate in Jerusalem will be merged with the US of territory in eastern Syria. day, causing a huge cloud of Assad’s “violent repression” The Syrian Democratic grey and black smoke to billow of civilians. The European embassy where a new Palestinian affairs unit will operate Forces and its allies from the up into the sky. Council grouping the 28 US-led coalition unleashed A reporter at the Omar oil member countries said the a deluge of fire on the village field, one of the main staging ministers who were appoint- of Baghouz at the weekend to areas for the assault, earlier ed to Assad’s government in break the defences of Islamic in the day saw empty trucks November have been barred State group fighters in the final heading towards the front line from travelling to Europe and sliver of their “caliphate”. likely to ferry out more res- will see their assets frozen. But the Kurdish-led force cued civilians. “The Council today added 7 said their offensive had been ministers of the government slowed down Monday due to Dozens of IS fighters of Syria to the list of persons remaining civilians inside the surrender to US-backed and entities subject to restric- pocket, and an SDF spokes- tive measures against the woman said hundreds had forces in eastern Syria Syrian regime and its sup- been evacuated out of the BEIRUT: Dozens of Islamic State porters,” Council said. (AFP) crumbling bastion in the past militants surrendered to US- 48 hours. backed forces in eastern Syria 4 US tourists, pilot “More than 800 people ex- on Monday as battles dragged killed in Kenya ited Baghouz from yesterday on, Kurdish sources and a moni- chopper crash until today–IS family mem- toring group said. bers and fighters who surren- “A large group of Daesh NAIROBI: Four American dered,” she said. fighters have surrendered to tourists and a Kenyan Through binoculars from our fighters today and we are pilot were killed when their an SDF position outside the expecting more to surrender helicopter crashed on a militant holdout, a corre- later in the day,” Adnan Afrin, remote island in a lake in spondent saw men kneeling a commander of the Syrian northwest Kenya, police on the ground before boarding Democratic Forces (SDF), told said Monday. The accident trucks, as well as women clad dpa from Baghuz village. occurred in the Central in black and children. Daesh is the Arabic acronym Island National Park in Lake The push on IS’s last pock- for the Islamic State group. Turkana on Sunday evening, et of territory had resumed Baghuz, located on the Euphra- police said in a statement. Friday after days of mass evac- tes River in eastern Syria near “There were five people on uations, but SDF spokesman the border with Iraq, is the last board, four of them were Mustefa Bali said Monday the significant territory still in the US citizens and the pilot, operation was being hampered hands of Islamic State, which for Capt Marious Magonga,” (File photo)) A photo shows the US consulate in Jerusalem. by the presence of more civil- years controlled wide swathes of the Kenya Civil Aviation ians in the besieged enclave. both countries. (DPA) Authority said in a state- AFP Monday that “the administra- ambassador as part of the em- ment. Magonga owned the JERUSALEM tion remains fully committed bassy’s move to the disputed helicopter and also piloted to efforts to achieve a lasting The closure “the last nail in city, which occurred last May. for Kenya’s deputy presi- THE United States downgrad- and comprehensive peace that Located near Jerusalem’s Iran insists Moscow ties ‘strong’, dent, William Ruto. (AFP) ed its diplomatic mission to offers a brighter future to Is- the coffin of the US Old City, it has been the home the Palestinians on Monday, rael and the Palestinians”. administration’s role in of the consul general since shrugs off Israel-Russia coordination China accuses the latest in a series of steps But the change means peacemaking 1912, while the US permanent held Canadians by President Donald Trump’s Washington’s relations with diplomatic presence in the city AFP in Syria. President Putin and I of espionage White House Palestinian lead- the Palestinians will now fall Saeb Erekat was established in 1857. TEHRAN also agreed on a common goal: ers say is aimed at wiping out under the authority of US am- Trump, who is expected to the withdrawal of foreign forc- BEIJING: China suspects their cause. bassador to Israel David Fried- release his long-awaited peace IRAN’S foreign ministry in- es that arrived in Syria after detained former Canadian The move, following a de- man, who has been a supporter making”. Senior Palestinian plan in the coming months, sisted Monday that Tehran’s the outbreak of the civil war. diplomat Michael Kovrig cision announced in October, of Israeli settlement building official Hanan Ashrawi said has also cut more than $500 ties with Moscow are “strong” We agreed to establish a joint of spying and stealing closes the US Jerusalem con- in the occupied West Bank. “the Trump administration is million in Palestinian aid in a and shrugged off reported Is- team to advance this goal, to- state secrets, state media sulate general that had acted Palestinians view him -- intent on leaving no room for bid to force Palestinian leaders raeli-Russian coordination on gether with other elements,” reported Monday, turning independently and served as a along with Trump’s adminis- doubt about its hostility to- to negotiate. a withdrawal of foreign forces Netanyahu said. up the heat in a diplomatic de-facto embassy to the Pales- tration–as blatantly biased in wards the Palestinian people Palestinian leaders call it from Syria. “Iran’s ties with Russia, which like Iran has row between Beijing and tinians since the Oslo accords favour of Israel. and their inalienable rights as an attempt to blackmail them Moscow are strong and we sided with the government in Ottawa as a top Huawei of the 1990s. Palestinian leaders froze well as its abject disregard for into accepting a plan that they are always in touch and con- the Syrian conflict, has not of- executive faces possible It will be merged with the contact with the White House international law and its obli- believe will destroy their hopes sult with each other,” ministry ficially reacted to his statement. extradition. Another Cana- US embassy to Israel, where after Trump’s 2017 decision gations under the law”. for independent statehood. spokesman Bahram Ghasemi But for Ghasemi, it was just dian in Chinese detention a new Palestinian affairs unit recognising Jerusalem as Isra- Israeli officials had not Trump’s decision to told reporters in Tehran. another example of Israeli “psy- -- businessman Michael will operate. el’s capital and castigated the commented on the move on move the embassy to Jeru- On a visit last week to Mos- chological” warfare. Spavor -- was one of US Secretary of State Mike consulate closure. Monday. salem broke with decades cow where he met Russian Israeli officials “have a habit Kovrig’s main sources of Pompeo says the move will not Saeb Erekat, Palestine Lib- The State Department has of international consensus President Vladimir Putin, Is- they cannot quit, and that is ly- intelligence, the official Xin- constitute a change in policy eration Organisation secretary not confirmed reports that that the status of the city raeli Prime Minister Benjamin ing. (They are) creating a psy- hua news agency reported, and is intended to improve general, called the closure “the the consul general’s residence must first be decided upon Netanyahu stressed the Jew- chological atmosphere to affect citing authorities. (AFP) “efficiency and effectiveness”. last nail in the coffin of the US in Jerusalem will eventually through negotiations by Is- ish state would “not allow the Iran’s relations with its neigh- The State Department said administration’s role in peace- become the home for the US rael and the Palestinians. military entrenchment of Iran bours and Russia,” he said. Trump’s controversial moves in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

AFP Friedman, a strong sup- Palestinian president Mahmud previous US policy. accuses Palestinians of disre- calling for measures to protect Washington, accusing the Pal- JERUSALEM porter of Israeli settlement- Abbas in the occupied West Outraged, the Palestinians specting the US after it snubbed Palestinians. estinians of refusing to negoti- building in the occupied West Bank. Trump becomes the first cut all contact with the Ameri- Vice President Mike Pence dur- On August 31, the US says it ate peace with Israel. THE US government has out- Bank, had in the past advo- sitting US president to can administration. Ab- ing his visit to the Middle East. will end all funding for the UN “This is yet another affir- raged the Palestinians with cated moving the American visit the Western Wall in bas says the US can no On March 5 Trump hosts agency for Palestinian refu- mation of the Trump admin- several controversial moves, embassy in Tel Aviv to Je- Jerusalem’s Old City. longer play its historic Netanyahu at the White House gees, UNRWA, a week after it istration’s policy to collectively including President Donald rusalem -- a departure from In December 2017 role as mediator of peace and says US-Israel ties have axes more than $200 million punish the Palestinian people,” Trump’s 2017 recognition of decades of international con- Trump says “it is time talks with the Israelis. “never been better”. The US in bilateral aid for Gaza and the PLO secretary-general Saeb the disputed city of Jerusalem sensus that the city’s status to officially recognise On January 14, 2018 embassy is officially trans- West Bank. On September 8 Erekat says. as capital of Israel. should be settled through ne- Jerusalem as Abbas denounces ferred from Tel Aviv to Jeru- Washington says it plans to cut On March 4, 2019 the US Here is a recap: - At the gotiations. the capital of White House salem on May 14, 2018, a day $25 million in aid to hospitals downgrades its diplomatic Western Wall -On May 16, On May 22 and 23 Trump Israel”, effec- peace efforts marked by clashes in the Gaza primarily serving Palestinians mission to the Palestinians, 2017 the new US ambassador calls on Israelis and Palestin- tively ignoring as “the slap of Strip, where about 60 Palestin- in east Jerusalem. by closing its Jerusalem con- to Israel, David Friedman, pre- ians to take difficult decisions Palestinian the century”. ian protesters are killed by Is- The same month the Trump sulate general that had acted sents his credentials to Israeli for peace, after meeting with Is- claims on the On raeli fire. administration announces it is independently and served President Reuven Rivlin at a raeli Prime Minister Benjamin Holy City and January On June 1 Washington closing the Palestine Libera- as a de facto embassy to the ceremony in Jerusalem. Netanyahu in Jerusalem and breaking with 25 Trump vetoes a UN draft resolution tion Organization’s mission in Palestinians. Europe / Americas Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11 Germany to strip dual nationality militia fighters of citizenship France and Italy to celebrate da Vinci’s anniversary together

BERLIN: Germany plans to strip dual nationals who fight for a foreign militant group of their Ger- ROME: French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country and Italy will celebrate News man citizenship, the government said Monday, as Western nations eye the return of IS warily. the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death together, as the two neighbours try to mend “There are plans to introduce a legal amendment, for Germans with multiple nationalities who fences. in brief fight for a terror militia, to lose their German citizenship,” said interior ministry spokeswoman Speaking to Italian broadcaster RAI on Sunday, Macron said during Italian President Sergio Eleonore Petermann. Mattarella’s state visit to France the two leaders decided to meet with French and Italian youth Justice Minister Katarina Barley has separately said that the change would be “implemented on May 2 to discuss “the future of Europe.” The date marks the 500th anniversary of the Italian soon”, her spokeswoman said. (AFP) master’s death in Amboise, in central France. (DPA)

New Democrat probe widens to Hunt for survivors after tornadoes Trump’s inner circle kill 23 in Alabama; toll likely to rise low, former attorney general President dubs probe Jeff Sessions, and WikiLeaks a ‘hoax’ but promises founder Julian Assange. ● 6,000 Alabama homes left without power ● 16,000 suffer outages in neighbouring Georgia The request is the most to cooperate serious overt ramp-up of in- vestigations into Trump since AFP Democrats took control of the WASHINGTON House of Representatives in early January, and seeks to THE House Judiciary Com- uncover whether Trump or mittee launched a sprawl- his administration have par- ing new probe Monday into ticipated in obstruction of Donald Trump’s inner circle justice, public corruption, or and alleged abuses of power, other abuse of power. demanding documents from “This is a critical time for dozens of individuals includ- our nation, and we have a ing the president’s sons Don- responsibility to investigate ald Jr and Eric and son-in- these matters and hold hear- law Jared Kushner. ings for the public to have all The powerful panel’s the facts,” Nadler said in a Democratic chairman, Jerry statement. Nadler, sent letters to 81 peo- “Over the last several ple and entities in Trump’s years, President Trump has current or former orbit or evaded accountability for his who may have information near-daily attacks on our ba- pertinent to the investigation, sic legal, ethical, and consti- amid a push by opposition tutional rules and norms,” he lawmakers to hold the presi- added. “Investigating these dent and his associates ac- threats to the rule of law is countable for possible wrong- an obligation of Congress.” doing. Trump himself swatted away They include the Trump the probe as a fabrication. Organization’s longtime “The beautiful thing is, chief financial officer Allen no collusion. It’s all a hoax... Weisselberg, White House a political hoax,” Trump said This handout image provided by Justin Merritt from his Instagram ex-aides Steve Bannon and at a White House event, as he account shows a tornado in Dothan, Alabama, on Sunday. (AFP) Damage from a tornado is seen in Beauregard, Alabama on Tuesday. (AFP) Hope Hicks, current Trump suggested he would cooper- personal lawyer Jay Seku- ate with the probe. AFP we have had this loss of life,” up a billboard from the Lee Smith Station told local TV BEAUREGARD, US Jones said. Trump orders County Flea Market in Alabama news crews of their shock at He said the death toll stood and dumped it some 20 miles turning up to work to find RESCUERS in Alabama at 23, some of them children. full assistance away, across the state line in their businesses destroyed, stepped up the search for sur- One of the dead was just six Georgia, local media reported. and seeing crying co-workers US warns of ‘swift response’ vivors on Monday after two years old, with the toll likely US President Donald Trump More than 6,000 homes comforting one another. back-to-back tornadoes ripped to rise. said on Twitter that the Fed- were left without power in One bar in the town ap- to any threats against Guaido across the southern state, with “We have several people eral Emergency Manage- Alabama, according to Power- peared to have lost its roof the death toll of 23 expected to who are still unaccounted for,” ment Agency “has been Outage US, while 16,000 suf- and most of its walls, in imag- AFP as Guaido arrived in Caracas. rise further. Jones said.”Unfortunately, we told directly by me to give fered outages in neighbouring es screened by MSNBC, while WASHINGTON “Any threats, violence, or “The devastation is incred- anticipate the number of fa- the A Plus treatment to the Georgia. a cell tower was completely intimidation against him will ible,” Lee County Sheriff Jay talities may rise as the day goes Great State of Alabama The search for missing destroyed. THE United States warned on not be tolerated & will be met Jones told the local CBS af- on.” Other people were hospi- and the wonderful people people was focused in the area US President Donald Monday of a “swift response” to with swift response. The world filiate. “It looks almost as if talised, some with “very serious who have been so devas- around Beauregard, about 60 Trump expressed his condo- any threats or violence against is watching - Interim Presi- someone took a giant knife and injuries.” Search operations for tated by the Tornadoes” miles (95 kilometers) east of lences to those affected and Venezuela’s Juan Guaido, as dent Guaido must be allowed scraped the ground,” he said. those still missing had to be the state capital Montgomery. said on Twitter that the Fed- the opposition leader returned to re-enter Venezuela safely.” “There are slabs where halted on Sunday night due to While the heavy rains that eral Emergency Management home on a renewed push to At almost exactly the same homes formerly stood, there hazardous conditions, but were left was a quarter mile (0.4 kil- accompanied the high winds Agency, or FEMA, “has been oust President Nicolas Maduro. time, Guaido arrived at the is debris everywhere, trees are renewed on Monday morning ometers) wide and stretched had relented overnight, many told directly by me to give the “@jguaido’s safe return international airport serving snapped, whole ... forested ar- with agencies from across the for the “several miles that it roads in the worst-hit areas A Plus treatment to the Great to Venezuela is of the highest Caracas, defying a threat of eas are just snapped.” “I can- state and from neighbouring travelled on the ground,” ac- were blocked by debris, hin- State of Alabama and the won- importance to the US,” Vice arrest by embattled President not recall at least in the last Georgia joining the hunt. cording to Jones. dering search efforts. derful people who have been so President Mike Pence tweeted Nicolas Maduro. 50 years ... a situation where The swath of destruction The powerful winds picked Residents in the town of devastated by the Tornadoes.”

EU’s Barnier Ex-Colorado gov to meet Brexit Labour slams May’s promises of local funding as Brexit bribery announces his negotiating PM May unveils £1.6 bn ($2.12 bn) development Spain signs Gilbraltar tax deal with Britain White House bid funds for parts of northern and central England MADRID: Spain signed on Monday a fiscal treaty with Britain on Gibraltar as Brexit nears, to fight tax AFP team today fraud and money laundering via the British overseas territory. WASHINGTON DPA in the English north and Mid- Signed by Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, the text was to be countersigned by David Lidington, AFP LONDON lands, where many Labour- Prime Minister Theresa May’s effective deputy, according to a Spanish foreign ministry statement. It FORMER Colorado governor BRUSSELS held parliamentary constitu- must then be approved by the Spanish cabinet and ratified by the parliaments of both countries. John Hickenlooper announced THE opposition Labour party encies returned a majority for The treaty was part of a deal sealed in November between London and the European Union (EU) his bid for the Democratic THE EU’s chief Brexit ne- on Monday accused Conserva- Brexit in the 2016 referendum. on Brexit, as were four other bilateral deals on Gibraltar. For Madrid, it is “essential” that Gibraltar’s presidential nomination on gotiator Michel Barnier tive Prime Minister Theresa Labour said the initia- departure from the EU, planned for March 29, takes place “in an orderly way and in keeping with Monday, the second governor will meet Britain’s nego- May of attempting to “bribe” tive “smacks of desperation Spanish interests in terms of fighting fraud and tax evasion.”(AFP) and 14th candidate to join the tiating team on Tuesday, lawmakers into supporting her from a government reduced to field seeking to take on Repub- an EU spokesman said, as Brexit deal, after she promised bribing MPs to vote for their lican Donald Trump in 2020. both sides seek a break- extra funds for economically damaging flagship Brexit leg- pounds in EU funding during replacement for EU structural May has sought support In a video announcing his through in the thorny Irish deprived areas of England. islation.” Richard Corbett, a the seven years. funds.” May said economic among lawmakers from the big- candidacy, the 67-year-old border issue. May announced a seven- Labour member of the Eu- The group urged Labour prosperity in Britain had been gest opposition party since she Hickenlooper said he’s seek- Barnier “will meet to- year, 1.6-billion-pound (2.1-bil- ropean Parliament, said the lawmakers not to be “kidded “unfairly spread” for too long. suffered a crushing defeat in a ing the White House “be- morrow afternoon” with lion-dollar) “stronger towns planned funding was “far less by the latest con.” But pro- “Communities across the vote on her Brexit deal in mid- cause we’re facing a crisis that the UK attorney general fund” for parts of northern and than what these towns will Brexit Labour lawmaker John country voted for Brexit as January. She plans to call a sec- threatens everything we stand Geoffrey Cox and Britain’s central England, less than four lose due to Brexit.” A sepa- Mann, who has discussed the an expression of their desire ond vote on the deal next week for.” “I’ve proven again and Brexit minister Stephen weeks before UK is scheduled rate Labour Against Brexit funding plan with May, said to see change - that must be after promising to seek changes again I can bring people to- Barclay, European Com- to leave the EU on March 29. group claimed that areas likely it meant “new money, which a change for the better, with to a controversial “backstop” gether to produce the progres- mission spokesman Marga- Most of the initial 1 billion to benefit from the initia- will need a lot more from ex- more opportunity and greater arrangement to guarantee an sive change Washington has ritis Schinas told a regular pounds will go to communities tive could lose some 11 billion isting sources of funds and the control,” she said. open Irish border after Brexit. failed to deliver,” he said. news briefing on Monday. The meeting, to take place in Brussels, comes after Barnier said on Sat- Vatican to open archives urday that the European on World War II-era Union was ready to give School strikes for climate action in 500 cities on March 15 Pope Pius XII in 2020 Britain further guarantees to help push a troubled VATICAN City: The Vatican has divorce deal through the DPA gust 2018 that has spread and joined several thousand stu- decided to unlock its archives British parliament. STOCKHOLM inspired pupil demonstra- dents for a demonstration in related to World War II-era Barnier also suggested tions calling for climate action Hamburg, on her first such pontiff Pope Pius XII, who has European leaders would SCHOOL strikes called to around the world under the visit to Germany. been accused of failing to con- be amenable to a short muster more action to tackle #FridaysForFuture slogan. The 16-year-old has ad- front Nazi Germany about the “technical” delay in Brit- climate change are planned “We are striking to tell dressed world leaders at the Holocaust. ain’s departure from the in almost 500 cities and our governments to do their World Economic Forum in Da- Pope Francis announced the EU, scheduled for March towns in 57 countries, organ- homework,” a petition posted vos, Switzerland, as well as the decision on Monday in a speech 29, to give the British par- izers said on Monday. on Facebook read ahead of UN climate conference held to employees of the Vatican liament time to formally The March 15 protests the global day of action. last year in Katowice, Poland. Secret Archive. “The Church ratify a final divorce deal. are inspired by Swedish teen Protests were planned At the weekend, German is not afraid of history, on the The small overture to environmental campaigner outside town halls and na- Chancellor Angela Merkel contrary,” he said. Britain has raised hopes Greta Thunberg. tional parliaments in coun- voiced her support for youth The archives will be opened that both sides can find a Thunberg has staged a tries spanning from as far as who have skipped school on March 2, 2020 - the 81st solution, including to the A float depicting Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg at the annual weekly protest outside parlia- Australia to Uruguay. to protest political inaction anniversary of Pius XII’s election so-called “backstop”. Rose Monday parade in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Monday. (EPA) ment in Stockholm since Au- Thunberg on Friday about climate change. as pope, Francis said according to an official transcript.(DPA) US, China appear close to deal to roll back trade tariffs PAGE 14

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Vodafone Qatar AGM gives nod to QR211.4 mn dividend distribution

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of the nominal share value Nasser Hassan al Naimi were unanimous agreement to includes extensive mobile DOHA equivalent to QR0.25 per appointed previously by discharge the members of the coverage, and now a com- share, totalling QR211.4 mil- Vodafone and Qatar Founda- Board from all liabilities and mercially live 5G network in VODAFONE Qatar held its lion, for the financial year tion LLC pursuant to Article approve their remuneration, addition to significant pro- ordinary and extraordinary ended December 31, 2018. 29.1 of Vodafone Qatar’s Ar- the statement said. gress in fibre roll-out across general assembly meeting in Under the supervision of ticles of Association. Sheikh Hamad said, “The key areas in the country.” Doha on Monday. Ministry of Commerce and The meeting also covered year 2018 was defined by our He said, “Moving forward, The meeting was chaired Industry representatives, the the board’s report detailing strong financial performance our vision is simple, it is a vi- by Vodafone Qatar CEO election of three independent the company’s activities and and a significant turning sion that is deeply rooted in Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al members to the board of di- its financial position for the point in the trajectory of our our mission to connect today’s Thani and attended by board rectors took place for a term financial year ended Decem- company. We are confident ideas with the technologies of members Sheikh Saoud Ab- of three years starting in 2019 ber 31, 2018. in our strategy and the con- tomorrow by pioneering digi- dul Rahman Hassan al Tha- and ending in 202. Follow- The shareholders re- tinued momentum to our tal innovation and becoming ni, Nasser Jaralla al Marri, ing nominees were elected viewed and endorsed the growth. people’s first choice in tel- Nasser Hassan al Naimi and by majority votes – Abdulla external auditors report on “We are proud of our role, ecom and digital services. Chief Financial Officer, Brett Nasser al Misnad, Akbar al the company’s accounts for Vodafone Qatar CEO Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al Thani at the compa- since the company’s early “We are excited by our Goschen, the company said Baker, Sheikh Hamad bin the financial year 2018 and it ny’s ordinary and extraordinary general assembly meeting, in Doha beginnings, in moving the plans for this year, both con- in a statement. Faisal Thani Jassim al Thani. was approved unanimously on Monday. country towards being one of sumers and businesses can The meetings approved The remaining four board that Deloitte & Touche be re- the most digitally connected expect continued leader- all resolutions on the agenda members – Rashid Fahad al appointed as the company’s The shareholders ap- the Corporate Governance in the world. We have built ship in innovation from us including the board of direc- Naimi, Sheikh Saoud Abdul auditors for the financial proved the financial state- Report of the company for a world-class infrastruc- in technology, products and tors’ proposal to distribute Rahman Hassan al Thani, year 2019, in addition to ap- ments of the company for 2018. ture that both Qatar and its services that we will bring to a cash dividend of 5 percent Nasser Jaralla al Marri, and proving their fees. the financial year 2018 and Moreover, there was population depend on. This market.”

Loans given by QATARI EXPORTS TO MALAYSIA RISE 30% TO $600 MN IN 2018 Qatari banks rise Malaysia hails Qatar’s 3.1% to QR950 bn in January: QCB ‘top quality’ products SATYENDRA PATHAK RAHUL PREETH DOHA QR591 bn DOHA LOANS provided by com- MALAYSIAN imports from mercial banks operating is the amount of loans Qatar jumped more than a in Qatar increased 3.12 provided to the private quarter last year, capping a percent to QR949.67 bil- sector in January decade-long steady growth. A lion ($260.90 billion) in top trade official said the in- January this year when 2019, an annual in- crease in imports was driven compared to QR920.97 crease of 10.9 percent by the “quality of Qatari prod- billion ($253.02 billion) ucts”. in the same month a year The products being earlier. QR347 bn shipped off Qatar are of good According to the quality, which is driving up monthly monetary bul- is the value of the total their demand in Malaysia, letin released by the Qa- assets held by the said Omar Mohammed Salleh, tar Central Bank (QCB) Islamic banks in Qatar the Consul for Trade at the recently, the lending as of January Malaysia External Trade De- growth was supported by velopment Corporation (MA- 4.5 percent increase in TRADE). local credit which rose to ($97.27 billion) in the cor- Last year saw the ever- QR867.16 billion in Janu- responding month a year growing Malaysian imports ary, from QR829.79 billion earlier. from Qatar rising 30 percent in the same month a year Qatar has five Islamic to $600 million, he said on the earlier. lenders, namely Qatar sidelines of a networking event Foreign credit, how- Islamic Bank (QIB), Qa- that brought a host of Malay- Qatar Chamber First Vice Chairman Mohammed bin Twar al Kuwari and the Consul for Trade at the Malaysia External Trade Development Cor- ever, tumbled 9.5 percent tar International Islamic sian processed food manufac- poration (MATRADE) Omar Mohammed Salleh at a meeting in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) year-on-year to QR82.51 Bank (QIIB), Masraf Al turers to Qatar Chamber on billion. Rayan, Barwa Bank, and Monday. The annual increase Qatar First Bank (QFB). The trade between the two was also encouraged by the Islamic banks made up countries has also been on rise 10.9 percent increase in 25.2 percent of the total as- over the past decade, Salleh Malaysian food export firms loans provided to the pri- sets of commercial lenders said, adding that the total Qatar can be our stepping vate sector which climbed operating in Qatar which value went up from $320 mil- stone to the GCC market. explore market options in Qatar to QR590.98 billion in stood at QR1.40 trillion in lion in 2007 to $915 million in the country’s liberal RAHUL PREETH January from QR532.69 in January. 2018, with the surplus always incentive schemes create palm-based products and fourth quarter of 2018. the same month of the pre- Assets of Islamic banks favouring Qatar. DOHA condiments for the food ser- “The visits have strength- vious year. included QR14.82 billion “Qatar exports good-qual- robust export opportunities vice sector. For the MTCs, ened the relations between On the other hand, as balances held by banks ity products, especially pe- for Malaysia A host of Malaysian firms in business meetings have been the two countries particularly the report said, loans pro- in Qatar, QR224.48 billion troleum, and Malaysia needs the food manufacturing and arranged with number of po- in trade and investment sec- vided to the public sector as local credit, QR66.03 them as raw materials for its Omar Mohammed Salleh, processing sector got to as- tential importers in Doha. tor. The working visits of Ma- retreated 6.5 percent to billion as local investment growing refining industry,” Consul for Trade at the sess export opportunities The market immersion laysian Deputy Prime Minis- QR343.65 billion in Janu- and QR1.01 billion as fixed Salleh added. MATRADE in Qatar as Qatar Chamber is a part of the Go-to-Mar- ter Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to ary from QR367.55 billion assets, along with QR4.63 Importing low-grade oil hosted a delegation partici- ket phase under Mid-Tier Qatar in November 2018 and in the same month a year billion as other assets. to refine in its downstream pating in a Malaysian “mar- Companies Development the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim earlier. Foreign assets account- facilities plays a crucial role Thani to Malaysia in Decem- ket immersion mission” at programme initiated by MA- bin Hamad al Thani to Ma- Loans offered to non- ed for QR24.34 billion of in Malaysia’s energy secu- ber last year further bolstered its headquarters in Doha on TRADE. The programme laysia in December 2018 have banking financial institu- the assets of Islamic banks rity strategy, especially with the bilateral trade relations. Monday. provides customised export further enhanced the bilater- tions plunged 27.4 percent in January, the QCB data the country gearing up to in- “We will have more high- The mission, which will go development assistance to al relations,” he said. year-on-year to QR15.05 showed. crease its refining capacity. profile exchange of visits this on in Doha until Wednesday, transform MTCs to become QC First Vice Chairman billion, against QR20.73 Assets of Islamic banks According to figures from year,” Salleh said, urging aims to connect Malaysian regional and global champi- of Mohammed bin Twar al billion in January 2018. made up about 80 percent MATRADE, petroleum prod- businessmen in Qatar to visit companies with potential ons. Kuwari said Qatar enjoyed Loans provided by of the total assets of Is- ucts accounted for 9.8 per- Malaysia and explore the op- business partners and buyers Mohamad Shahir Saba- distinct and strong relations commercial banks also lamic finance, followed by cent of its total imports last portunities there. in Qatar through one-to-one rudin, Charge d’Affaires of with Malaysia and high- rose on a month-on-month Islamic bonds or sukuks, year and share of crude pe- Qatar Chamber First Vice business meetings that pro- Embassy of Malaysia, said lighted the two-fold increase basis by 0.98 percent to Islamic investment funds troleum was 2.5 percent. Chairman Mohammed bin vide a comprehensive under- the programme would allow in trade relations in past 10 QR949.67 billion in Janu- and Islamic insurance or Salleh said Malaysia is Twar al Kuwari said the co- standing of the Qatar market. Malaysian companies to ex- years, from $320m in 2007 ary, against QR940.43 bil- takaful industry with 15 looking forward to increasing operation between the two The mission is being plore trade opportunities as to $898 mn in 2017 to drive lion in the previous month. percent, 4 percent, and 1 business-to-business collabo- countries has significantly jointly organised by the Em- well as to understand the cul- home the point. The QCB data also re- percent respectively. rations and trade relations developed over the past few bassy of Malaysia in Qatar ture, business environment Twar said more than 40 vealed that assets of Is- In addition, reserves with Qatar. years thanks to the tireless ef- and Malaysia External Trade and local laws of the country. Malaysian companies oper- lamic banks operating in of Islamic banks logged “Qatar can be our step- forts by the two leaderships. Development Corporation He said the bilateral rela- ate in Qatar, of which eight Qatar fell 1.84 percent QR12.16 billion, account- ping stone to the GCC mar- “The visit of the Amir to (MATRADE). Five mid-tier tions between the two coun- are fully-owned Malaysian year-on-year in January. ing for 6.7 percent of the ket,” he said, adding that the Malaysia was a great success. companies (MTCs), which tries were in a good shape. companies and 32 in partner- Qatari Islamic banks’ total international re- country’s liberal incentive It has contributed to further has a ready export and fi- Interactions between Malay- ship with Qatari businessmen assets amounted to serves and foreign curren- schemes create robust export enhancing bilateral ties be- nancing infrastructure, par- sian and Qatari companies in various sectors including QR347.49 billion ($95.48 cy liquidity held by QCB opportunities for Malaysia. tween the two countries and ticipated in the event. They have been further intensi- infrastructure, engineering, billion) in January, com- which totalled QR179.79 The MATRADE official resulted in the signing of sev- dealt with manufacture and fied following high-level mu- construction, decoration and pared to QR354.02 billion billion in January. said the visit of the Amir HH eral MoUs and agreements,” export of processed foods, tual exchange of visits in the technology. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al he said. Economy & Business Tuesday, March 5, 2019 13 QFB appoints Ali al Obaidly Nakilat holds 5th annual forum, as its new CEO launches ‘Bedaya’ programme TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Nakilat achieves Qatarisation rate of 41% in 2018, which is the highest in the local oil and gas industry QATAR First Bank (QFB) has appointed eminent Qatari business and bank- ing figure Ali al Obaidly as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The QFB board of di- rectors has welcomed the appointment of Obaidly as CEO with a view realising the bank’s vision to max- imise shareholder rights, according to a press release. Al Obaidly said, “I thank Ali Mohammed al Obaidly. the board of directors for choosing me as QFB’s CEO Prior to joining Qatar at this critical stage of the bank’s growth. I will work First Bank, Obaidly was with the board and the ex- the Group CEO of ecutive team over the com- Ezdan Holdings Group, ing period to formulate a new strategy for the bank one of the largest real to maximise shareholders’ estate developers in rights and putting the bank Middle East on a profitable path again.” “I will be developing an investment and operational ternational expansion and strategy covering the bank’s growth momentum. business and investment Obaidly being the cor- portfolios, internal pro- porate leader with dual ex- The event was an excellent platform for Qatari employees to learn about the company’s career development plans and programmes, interact with senior management members and cesses and organisational perience in local real estate have their queries addressed during the discussions. structure. This strategy will and financial sectors will be presented to the board of spearhead QFB executive TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sight into the experiences and raising awareness and interest and Qatar’s maritime industry directors soon for discus- team during this critical DOHA challenges faced by Qatari na- in Qatar’s rapidly developing in line with Qatar National Vi- sion, approval and imple- growth phase. tionals and marine cadets dur- maritime industry, the com- sion 2030.” mentation. Over the next few NAKILAT organised its fifth ing their learning process at the The annual forum is an pany said. Nakilat is a Qatari LNG “The previous situa- months, he will closely annual forum for its Qatari em- company, the statement said. invaluable platform to Nakilat Chief Executive Of- transport company providing tion was a challenge for the work with the QFB board to ployees recently. During the one-day forum, reinforce the importance of ficer Eng Abdullah Fadhalah an essential transportation link board and shareholders, develop the bank strategy, With the launch of Bedaya they were also briefed about Qatarisation to Nakilat and al Sulaiti said, “The annual fo- in Qatar’s LNG supply chain. Its but we will work together to business plan, restructur- Programme, which means new the company’s 2019 corporate highlights the company’s rum is an invaluable platform LNG shipping fleet is the largest rectify the process. I’m ask- ing of the QFB existing in- beginnings in Arabic, the forum strategy and the significance of to reinforce the importance in the world, comprising of 65 ing shareholders for sup- vestments and setting the focused on sharing of personal incorporating Nakilat’s shared commitment in supporting of Qatarisation to Nakilat and LNG vessels. port over this transitional new strategic investment and career experiences that help values in their daily activities. our Qatari staff to achieve highlights the company’s com- Nakilat also owns and man- and sensitive phase,” he directions with the main shape their journey in achieving In 2018, Nakilat achieved a their professional goals mitment in supporting our Qa- ages four large LPG carriers and added. intention of maximising their goals, said a press release. Qatarisation rate of 41 percent, tari staff to achieve their profes- one floating storage and regasi- Prior to joining QFB, shareholders’ return. The event was an excellent which is among the highest in Nakilat CEO Eng Abdullah sional goals. fication unit (FSRU). Nakilat Obaidly was the Group CEO Obaidly received a platform for national employees the local oil and gas industry, Fadhalah al Sulaiti “This initiative comes as operates the ship repair and of Ezdan Holdings Group, bachelor’s degree in Man- to learn about the company’s the release said. part of the company’s robust construction facilities at Erha- one of the largest real es- agement and Economics career development plans and During the session, awards Qatarisation programme that ma Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Ship- tate developers in Middle from Qatar University in programmes, interact with sen- were presented to graduating efforts, which includes support- focuses not only on recruiting yard in Ras Laffan Industrial East. During his tenure at 1989 and a Master’s de- ior management members and marine cadets sponsored by the ing the training initiatives of talented Qataris, but also devel- City through two strategic joint Ezdan, he embarked on gree in Financial Manage- have their queries addressed company and to those who have various educational institutions oping our existing talent pool ventures: N-KOM and NDSQ. several milestone achieve- ment from the University during the discussions. completed the National Devel- in the country, the company and enable them to reach their Nakilat also offers a full range of ments through local and in- of Oklahoma in 1995. The session also allowed opment Programme. Through aims to enhance the skills and full potential and become key marine support services to ves- senior management to gain in- its wide-ranging Qatarisation abilities of its employees while contributors to the company sels operating in Qatari waters.

Qualcomm launches patent challenge to Apple ahead of antitrust case

REUTERS its patents, and is asking for tens The legal saga will reach a iPhone sales bans in China and NEW YORK of millions of dollars or more in crescendo in April, when an an- Germany, although the Chinese damages. titrust case filed by Apple in early ban has not yet been enforced QUALCOMM Inc on Monday The patent case is part of 2017 heads to trial and challenges and Apple has resumed shipping kicks off a patent challenge to a two-year series of lawsuits the foundation of Qualcomm’s phones in Germany after making Apple Inc, capping off a two-year around the world between the business model. changes. legal strategy to put pressure on companies. Apple has alleged Since then, Qualcomm has US District Judge Dana Sa- the iPhone maker before a major that Qualcomm engaged in il- filed a series of patent actions braw will open an eight-day trial antitrust lawsuit between the two legal patent practices to protect timed to conclude before the an- on Monday to determine whether goes to trial in April. a dominant position in the chip titrust trial and rack up smaller Apple violated Qualcomm pat- Qualcomm, the world’s big- market, and Qualcomm has ac- victories against Apple. So far, ents around helping phones turn gest maker of mobile chips, al- cused Apple of using its technol- Qualcomm has won a prelimi- on more quickly and save battery leges in federal court in San ogy without compensation. nary finding of infringement by life during tasks such as playing Diego that Apple violated three of U.S. trade regulators and partial video games.

The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration concluded recently the ‘Qualification and Preparation of the Arbitrators Programme.’ Mediaplus receives ‘most innovative directory QICCA trains over sixty award’ for its Qatar Business Card Directory trainees in arbitration TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QATAR Business Card Direc- DOHA The qualified trainees are now regis- tory (QBCD) published by Doha- tered in list of the arbitrators of based advertising and event man- THE Qatar International Centre for QICCA in preparation for registering agement company Mediaplus has Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) them with the Ministry of Justice won an award instituted by the concluded recently the ‘Qualification Bisgate Media Private Limited and Preparation of the Arbitrators Pro- India for the most innovative di- gramme’, which was held in cooperation and practical levels. rectory in the world. with the Centre for Continuing Educa- The qualified trainees are now regis- The award committee ob- tion at Qatar University, following the tered in list of the arbitrators of QICCA served that business card direc- completion of six phases of the pro- in preparation for registering them with tory with its novel approach and gramme. the Ministry of Justice. scientific organisation is very at- Sheikh Thani bin Ali al Thani, mem- Sheikh Thani said the programme tractive and user-friendly, said a ber of the Board of Directors of Inter- helped in increasing the number of press release. national Relations at the Qatar Inter- Qatari arbitrators who are qualified to The jury consisting of man- national Center for Reconciliation and settle commercial disputes, noting that agement experts and business- Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, the chief editor of the Qatar Business Card Directory, receives an award from the Arbitration and Rajab al Ismail, Direc- there more than 60 Qatari arbitrators men complimented the idea of former food supplies minster of Kerala C Divakaran in Thiruvanthapuram, India, recently. tor of the Centre for Community Service registered with the centre. business card directory and ob- and Continuing Education at the Uni- “This would enrich the Qatar’s lead- served that it was effective and in marketing. corporate trainer and actress An- Qatar business ties, the release versity of Qatar, delivered the gradu- ing experiment in arbitration which has useful for connecting people on a Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, itha Dileep, Bisgate CEO Ansari said. ation certificates to 21 trainees after drawn attention after issuance of the law large scale. the chief editor of the Qatar Busi- Salam and MD Prajod P Raj Qatar being the host coun- the conclusion of the sixth phase titled No (2) of 2017 on civil and commercial The information explosion ness Card Directory and CEO of Addressing a gathering of try of the prestigious 2022 Fifa ‘Practical Trial’. arbitration,” Sheikh Thani added. witnessed by the world has made Mediaplus received the award businessmen, management stu- World Cup has a wide range of The participation in the programme Rajab al Ismail said the programme businesses more and more chal- from former food supplies min- dents and entrepreneurs Vadak- opportunities for entrepreneurs requires registration of the participants met the training requirements in the lenging and it demands to be ister of Kerala C Divakaran at a kangara said it was a team effort and investors. The directory will in the list of arbitrators at the centre in field of commercial arbitration, add- more and more relationship- glittering ceremony held at the to do something different. facilitate networking among deci- order to refine their expertise and pre- ing that there is a growing interest in oriented for the success of a busi- Apollo Dimora hotel in Thiruvan- The directory facilitates the sionmakers of the SME sector in pare them to work on the ground, said a arbitration at local and global levels as ness. thapuram recently. business community to interact the country. press statment. it represented the optimal solution for In the present world of per- The award function was at- among themselves for mutually The publication of the direc- Sheikh Thani said that the pro- settling commercial and investment fect competition we need to en- tended by an array of prominent rewarding enterprises. It contain tory started in 2007. The di- gramme covered all aspects of commer- disputes. courage new technologies and personalities, including the Chief business cards of individuals and rectory is available online and cial arbitration, including practical ap- Ismail praised the cooperation be- innovations for successful mar- General Manager of Kerala Fi- establishments which can be a the business cards are available plication. It provided trainees with full tween the Centre for Continuing Educa- keting any product. QBCD is an nance Corporation Sajitha G ready reference of all the leading in mobile application for free knowledge on arbitration at both theory tion and QICCA. effective example of innovation Nath, motivational speaker and business concerns to boost India- download. 14 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Economy & Business EU gears up for trade talks with US tomorrow amid tariffs concern REUTERS “The discussions will focus BRUSSELS on the next steps toward the im- plementation of the July 2018 THE European Union’s top Joint Statement and on the trade officials will update their EU-US cooperation on World US counterparts this week on Trade Organisation reform and progress in obtaining a nego- level playing field issues,” Com- tiating mandate for a EU-US mission spokesman Margaritis trade deal on industrial goods Schinas said of this week’s talks. and raise concern over existing “The Commission will up- and potential future US tariffs. date the US side on the state of EU Trade Commissioner play of the adoption of the ne- Cecilia Malmstrom will meet gotiating mandates for EU-U.S. US Trade Representative Rob- trade agreements on industrial ert Lighthizer on March 6 in goods and on conformity as- Washington and the Secre- sessment,” he said. tary-General of the European Rather than negotiating a Commission, Martin Selmayr, comprehensive trade deal that will meet the Director of the could take a very long time, the United States National Eco- EU is keen to reach a quicker nomic Council Larry Kudlow agreement with the United on March 7. States on trade in industrial The European Union’s goods alone, excluding agricul- executive arm, the European ture that tends to be more con- Commission, has the sole troversial. responsibility for negotiat- This could help resolve the ing trade deals for the whole issue of US tariffs on European 28-nation bloc of 513 million steel and aluminum and avert people and has been in close the threat of US tariffs on EU- discussions with Washington made cars and car parts. over trade policy since last July “The Commission will also to avert the threat of US tariffs raise the EU’s concerns on the on EU cars and car parts. tariffs imposed by the US on Commercial Bank senior management and staff from all banks that were involved in a syndicated loan transaction in Doha on Monday. The European Commis- steel and aluminum products sion has asked member coun- and on the possible conse- tries to approve two negotiat- quences of the recently con- ing mandates so that formal cluded investigation on whether talks can begin. Germany is automobile imports represent a CB marks syndicated keen to start quickly, while threat to the US’ national secu- France is reluctant. rity,” Schinas said. loan closure with banks US, China appear The $750 million syndicated loan closure Initially launched with a involved in the successful national Banking, said, “The value of $750 million, the transaction, the bank said. commemorative lunch pro- close to deal to roll in Dec saw oversubscription by 25% The event was attended by vides an opportunity for Com- transaction received strong coordinating banks and man- mercial Bank to reiterate our interest from the market dated lead arranger banks for gratitude for the level of confi- back trade tariffs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dated lead arrangers. and closed significantly the syndicate which included dence and support maintained DOHA The syndicated loan clo- oversubscribed at a value of Australia and New Zealand by all parties involved in the REUTERS sure in December 2018 attract- Banking Group Limited, Bar- facilitation of a successful syn- WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL Bank organ- ed a high level of interest and $975 million clays Bank, Citibank, Commer- dication. ised an event to thank ‘relation- was oversubscribed 25 percent, zbank Aktiengesellschaft, and “The joint effort which took THE United States and China ship banks’ for lending their displaying tremendous sup- transaction received strong Standard Chartered Bank. place in December 2018 dem- appear close to a deal that support in closing $750 million port that Commercial Bank en- interest from the market and Staff of HSBC Bank Middle onstrated the continued inves- would roll back US tariffs on syndicated senior unsecured joys with its relationship banks closed significantly oversub- East (lead arranger), UniCredit tor confidence in Commercial at least $200 billion worth term loan facility, a press state- group, the statement said. scribed at a value of $975 mil- Bank (arranger), and staff from Bank’s financial performance of Chinese goods, as Beijing ment said on Monday. Commercial Bank decided lion. lead managers - Credit Suisse, and management as well the makes pledges on structural The banks’ group was led to retain the original amount The lunch event in Doha, Doha Bank, Morgan Stanley, strength of the Qatari economy economic changes and elimi- by Bank of America Merrill due to the strong liquidity po- was attended by Commercial Erste Group Bank, were also despite the economic circum- nates retaliatory tariffs on US Lynch and Mizuho Bank as sition. Initially launched with Bank senior management and present. stances which the nation has goods, a source briefed on ne- joint coordinators and man- a value of $750 million, the staff from all banks that were Fahad Badar, EGM Inter- faced.” gotiations said on Sunday. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could seal a formal trade deal at a summit around March 27 given progress in US President Donald Trump. World shares tick higher on US-China trade deal optimism talks between the two coun- tries, the Wall Street Journal Trump administration offi- reported on Sunday. percent, with the euro down In an eight-month trade cials have said they expect Q Dow Jones gains 0.18% QNasdaq strengthens 0.44% 0.48 percent to $1.1319. war, the United States has the two presidents to ‘close’ Supply from the Organiza- imposed punitive tariffs on a deal at a summit in com- QDollar index up 0.21% Q US crude climbs 1.74% tion of the Petroleum Export- $250 billion worth of imports ing weeks at Trump’s Mar-a- ing Countries fell to a four-year from China, while Beijing has Lago estate in Florida Q China blue-chip index rises 1.8% QNikkei adds 1% low in February, a Reuters hit back with tariffs on $110 survey found, as top exporter billion worth of US goods, in- REUTERS disrupting manufacturing sup- trial Average rose 47.04 points, Saudi Arabia and its allies over- cluding soybeans and other industrial subsidies. NEW YORK ply chains and shrinking US or 0.18 percent, to 26,073.36, delivered on the group’s supply commodities. The actions Another source familiar farm exports. A source briefed the S&P 500 gained 9.56 points, pact while Venezuelan output have roiled financial markets, with the talks said that Wash- STOCK indexes around the on the negotiations told Reuters or 0.34 percent, to 2,813.25 and registered a further involuntary disrupted manufacturing sup- ington and Beijing were close world were higher on Mon- the countries appear close to the Nasdaq Composite added decline. ply chains and reduced US to agreement on non-enforce- day on optimism the United a deal that would roll back US 33.69 points, or 0.44 percent, Traders at the New York Stock US crude rose 1.74 percent farm exports. ment issues, including China’s States and China would reach tariffs on at least $200 billion to 7,629.04. Despite positive Exchange in New York. to $56.77 per barrel. In Asia, Trump administration offi- pledges to increase purchases a trade agreement as soon as worth of Chinese goods. reports on trade talks, Treasury China’s blue-chip index rose 1.8 cials have said they expect the of farm, energy and manufac- this month, but US indexes Stock markets welcomed yields were little changed, with percent. MSCI’s broadest index two presidents to “close” a deal tured products, as well as six pared gains after weaker-than- the news, with US and Euro- the yield curve modestly flatter. of Asia-Pacific shares outside at a summit in coming weeks agreements on structural pol- expected construction data was pean markets following Asian “I think the market is ignor- We seem to be edging Japan, which has risen 10 per- at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate icy changes. released. counterparts higher. ing some of the positive news cent so far this year, rose 0.2 in Florida. The source briefed The Wall Street Jour- Trade hopes also helped “We seem to be edging to- overnight,” said Gennadiy Gold- toward some kind of China percent on the day. Japan’s Nik- on the talks said that no dates nal said that in the pending push oil futures higher, along ward some kind of China trade berg, interest rates strategist at trade deal. Secondly oil kei strengthened 1 percent. for a summit had been deter- agreement, China would low- with a boost from news of OPEC deal. Secondly oil has perked TD Securities. has perked up quite a bit. Safe haven gold dropped 0.7 mined, but that Beijing had re- er tariffs on US-made goods output cuts. up quite a bit. That’s pushing Treasury investors have That’s pushing energy percent to $1,284.40 an ounce served a 10-day window from including agricultural prod- US President Donald energy stocks and the market priced in some possibility of a stocks and the market up as investors were more comfort- around March 20 for a possible ucts, chemicals and cars in Trump and Chinese President up,” said Peter Tuz, president deal already, he said, so “the able with riskier bets. summit. exchange for sanctions relief Xi Jinping might seal a trade of Chase Investment Counsel in market is waiting for a deal to Peter Tuz, president of Chase Aside from US-China trade Many details still needed from Washington, citing peo- deal around March 27, given Charlottesville, Virginia. be signed, sealed and delivered Investment Counsel in negotiations, March is seen as to be worked out, including ple briefed on the matter on progress in trade talks, the Wall But stocks trimmed gains until it prices in anything more.” Charlottesville, Virginia a crucial month for global mar- the terms of an enforcement both sides. Street Journal reported on Sun- after US Commerce Depart- Benchmark 10-year notes kets. The United Kingdom is due mechanism to ensure that Bei- The newspaper’s sources day. ment data showed construc- last rose 2/32 in price to yield to leave the EU on March 29 but jing follows through on pledg- cautioned that hurdles re- Washington and Beijing tion spending fell unexpectedly 2.7477 percent, from 2.755 per- earlier gains against a basket of still has no deal in place govern- es to make changes to policies main, and each side faces pos- have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs in December as investment in cent late on Friday. currencies after the weak con- ing its exit terms. The European to better protect US intel- sible resistance at home that on billions of dollars worth of private and public projects The US dollar was boosted struction data. Central Bank is scheduled to lectual property, end forced the terms are too favorable to goods, roiling financial markets, dropped. The Dow Jones Indus- by the trade reports and held The dollar index rose 0.21 hold a policy meeting this week. technology transfers and curb the other side. Japanese embassy holds session on ‘Wagyu Beef’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin The session was attended Wagyu Beef Export Promotion the meat texture is very smooth DOHA Hamad al Thani to Japan in Committee. on the tongue, thanks to the January 2019. by a number of Arab and In his presentation, Namba soft and fine muscle fibres in THE Embassy of Japan recently The session was attended by foreign ambassadors explained the three important the meat and the marbled fats, organised ‘Wagyu Seminar and a number of Arab and foreign accredited to Qatar as well characteristics that differenti- and the third being sweet aro- Tasting’ event at the Ritz Carl- ambassadors accredited to Qa- as persons concerned with ate Wagyu from other lean beef, ma similar to coconut flavour ton Hotel to seek potential in- tar as well as persons concerned the food industry and res- pointing out that the first qual- that can be experienced when is vestment opportunities in the with the food industry and res- ity is that all Japanese Wagyu meat is heated. Qatari food market. taurant business in Qatar. taurant business in Qatar cattle have been registered by During the event, assorted The event was part of the The seminar started with their bloodline. A pure blood- Wagyu dishes were offered to efforts by the two countries to a presentation on the genu- ularity worldwide for its deli- lins has been maintained over the attendees who expressed President of the Japan Wagyu Beef Export Promotion Committee promote joint cooperation as ine Japanese beef known as cious taste and high quality, by many generations. their admiration for the soft Namba gave a presentation on the genuine Japanese beef. agreed during the visit of the ‘Wagyu’, which is gaining pop- Namba, president of the Japan The second quality is that meat and its rich sweet aroma. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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Qatar’s promising golfers look to shine at Commercial Bank Qatar Masters PAGE 19 AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AL DUHAIL VS ESTEGHLAL (6.15PM)

SHEIKH JOAAN CROWNS WINNERS OF AL LOKAYA COMPETITION OF ARABIAN CAMEL RACING FESTIVAL

President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani crowned the winners of the Al Lokaya competition on the third day of the annual Arabian Camel Racing Festival for the sword of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Monday. Lokomotiv Rusty Rayyan fail to make a roar Al Sadd to take make a winning on Saudi’s Ahli AFC start JEDDAH

AFC SAUDI Arabia’s Al Ahli will TASHKENT host Qatar’s Al Sadd in Group D of the 2019 AFC Champions THE 2019 AFC Champions League at the King Abdul- League Group Stage got un- lah Sports City on Tuesday in derway with a 2-0 victory for what will be a repeat of their PFC Lokomotiv of Uzbeki- Round of 16 meeting last year. stan over UAE’s Al Wahda in The sides’ previous en- Group B on Monday. counter in Jeddah finished 2-2 The two sides had met in in the second leg of the last the opening match of Group B 16 but it was Al Sadd who ad- last season at the same ground vanced having won the first leg with the home side running 2-1 in Doha. riot in a 5-0 victory. Al Ahli, who were runners- Hassan al Haydos, skipper of Al There were ghosts of 2018 up in 2012, are currently fifth Sadd, at the pre-match confer- for Al Wahda as Temorkhuja in the Saudi Pro League and go ence in Jeddah on Monday. Abdukholikov fired PFC Loko- into the match on the back of a motiv in front just five minutes 1-1 draw with city rivals Al It- finals before a narrow 2-1 ag- into the match. tihad on Friday in a game that gregate defeat to the Islamic saw their star striker Omar Al Republic of Iran’s Persepolis. Soma score an outstanding The Doha side are enjoying overhead kick. a fabulous Qatar Stars League Al Sadd were the last team season and, after defeating from West Asia to win the AFC Qatar SC 8-1 last week, are Champions League, when they four points clear at the top of Al Rayyan’s Dame Triore tries to get past an Al Ittihad player during their AFC Champions League 2019 Group B match at the King Abdullah lifted the trophy in 2011. Last the standings having won their Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday. Rayyan went down 1-5 to the hosts. year they reached the semi- past 10 league games.

Sardor Mirzayev’s in- Al Duhail set for lung-opener swinging corner kick was headed across the mouth of goal by Anzur Ismailov. Ab- dukholikov met the loose ball with a header from point- blank but was denied by the with Esteghlal in home clash crossbar. The Number 11 was afforded a second chance to IKOLI VICTOR would get their charm back. week is optimistic about the nod the ball into an empty net DOHA “We have been preparing team’s ability to achieve a re- from the rebound, handing the for this competition through markable start in the Asian hosts an early lead. AL DUHAIL and Esteghlal of our league matches and we Champions League. The visitors shook off the Iran are set to meet in their have been treating all the “We always prepare for all early hiccup and grew into the opening 2019 AFC Champions mistakes that appear in the matches in the best way and game. Skipper Sebastian Tagli- League Group C match at the matches and now we look for- everyone gives the required abue came within a whisker of Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium ward to a good start in this performance in the matches. equalising in the 10th minute. in Doha on Tuesday. important competition,” Faria The coach also gives us all Henk ten Cate’s men took Al Duhail were one of the said at a press conference held the advice that we need. The the game to their opponents in stories of the 2018 season as this evening on the upcoming match will be difficult but cer- the second half, but they did the Qatar’s league champions confrontation. tainly the team is in a good not have the accuracy to match went on a nine-game winning “It is certainly a difficult state physically and tactically their intensity. run to equal Ulsan Hyundai’s group, but we are now ready for the clash. Leonardo da Souza threat- record set in 2012. They exited to achieve a positive result Benatia who was part of ened from 30 yards out, but at the last eight stage, however, at the start of our campaign the Atlas Lions of Morocco’s his curled effort from a free- after Iranian side Persepolis against the Iranian team. campaign in the last World kick narrowly missed the tar- dealt them a first defeat in the “We always study our op- Cup in Russia has over 60 get 11 minutes after the restart. second leg of the quarter-finals. ponents and how they play and UEFA Champions League ap- The Brazilian tried his Al Duhail are currently watch the matches they played pearances with Juventus, Bay- luck again from a narrower second in the QNB Stars against different teams to find ern Munich and Udinese, his angle but was not any luckier League and and go into their the strengths and weaknesses experience in the back for Al in the 75th minute.Tagliabue Continental opener on the within the team. We also train Duhail will be huge. found space in the Lokomotiv back of a 6-0 victory over Al to stop their strengths and “I know the difficulty of box minutes later, evading his Ahli last week. find a way to benefit from the this competition but with the marker and going through on Rui Faria, the coach of the drawbacks,” he said. coach and my colleagues, I goal. The Argentine’s stabbed team, stressed the importance Defensive stalwart Mehdi think that the team is capable effort, however, ended on the of the match and hoped the Benatia who scored his first Al Duhail players during a practice session ahead of their AFC Champions League 2019 Group C match to qualify and reach the far- wrong side of the upright. 2017-2018 league champions goal for the Red Knights last against Iran’s Esteghlal at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. thest point,” he added. Sports Tuesday, March 5, 2019 17 Qatar 2022: Thawadi meets Lebanon envoy Singapore’s Jaris rolls it smooth to top Squad B

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SINGAPORE’S Muhd Jaris Goh displayed some fine bowl- ing to lead Squad B, Series 1 in the ongoing PBA-WBT Amir Cup Bowling at the Qatar Bowling Center on Monday. Hassan al Thawadi, Secretary-General of Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, met with the The 2018 runner-up start- Ambassador of Lebanon to Qatar Hassan Qasim Najm and they discussed areas of joint cooperation and ed well after posting 267 in the Qatar’s preparations for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022. first game as he bids to win the title he narrowly lost to coun- tryman Basil Dill Ng last year. Defending champion Ng has skipped this year’s tourna- Kejelcha breaks world indoor ment due to National Service in Singapore which he started in January according to the team’s Coach Helmi Chew. mile record clocking 3:47.01 Goh put up 246 in the second game and kept the AGENCIES two laps remaining and kept momentum with consecutive BOSTON (US) up his swift pace for the last scores of 240, 212, 247 qnd 400 metres. The clock had 244 for a total of 1456 and an ETHIOPIA’S Yomif Kejelcha already ticked over to 3:31 by average of 242.67. smashed the world indoor re- the time he passed the 1500m Qatar’s Yousef al Jabir cord* for the mile, clocking checkpoint, but he – and the came in a close second as he 3:47.01 at the Bruce Lehane eager fans – would have to battles to seal a place in the Invitational in Boston, Massa- wait until after the race to find last 32. Jabir bowled a low 198 chusetts, on Sunday. out his official split. His imme- in the first game but picked up Singapore’s Muhd Jaris Goh posted a score of 267 in the first game as he bids to win the title he narrowly It was third time lucky for diate concern was reaching the the pace in the second with lost to countryman Basil Dill Ng last year in the ongoing PBA-WBT Amir Cup Bowling at the Qatar Bowling the 21-year-old, having nar- finish line of the mile. 247 and 224 in the third. He Center on Monday. rowly missed out on break- Kejelcha dug in deep and bagged the best score of the ing world indoor records in crossed the line in 3:47.01, day with a perfect 300 in the petition gradually heats up. his two previous races. He taking 1.44 seconds off the fifth game which sealed sec- Qatar’s Ghanim Aboujas- finished just 0.01 outside the previous world indoor record ond place with 1378 total, 39 soum still tops the overall world indoor mile record at set by Hicham El Guerrouj pins ahead of teammate Ab- qualifying standings. the Millrose Games, clocking in 1997. Moments later, his dulrahman Jaidah. Squad C and D will com- 3:48.46, and was then beaten 1500m split was confirmed at Singapore duo Keith Shaw mence qualifying on Tuesday to the world indoor 1500m re- 3:31.25, making him the third- and Timothy Tham rounded over two blocks of 6 games cord in Birmingham one week fastest indoor performer in out the top five with 1305 and each for the $102,000 event. later when compatriot Samuel history behind Tefera and El 1277 total respectively. Step 1 finals will commence Tefera won in 3:31.04. Guerrouj. Former champion Jassim on March 7 with Steps 2 to 5 In Boston, Kejelcha had set Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha on Kejelcha’s mile time is also al Muraikhi endured a quiet finals on March 8. himself the target of breaking way to beating the world indoor an outright Ethiopian record, start to his campaign posting The Amir Cup is a prestig- the world indoor records for record* for the mile at the Bruce bettering the outdoor mark of low scores below 200 in the ious Asian Bowling Federation both the 1500m and the mile Lehane Invitational in Boston, 3:48.60 set by Aman Wote. first and fifth games but man- ranking tournament with the in the same race. He followed Massachusetts, on Sunday. USA’s Johnny Gregorek aged to end the day in seventh winner set to bag the $20,000 three different pacemakers for finished second in 3:49.98, place with a total of 1261. top prize. the opening laps and passed nal pacemaker about two min- moving to sixth on the world South Africa’s Francois through 809m in 1:52. Wor- utes into the race and was then indoor all-time list, just 0.09 Louw who was runner-up here Qatar’s Yousef al Jabir came in ried the pace wasn’t quick out in front alone. shy of Bernard Lagat’s North in 2017, also struggled but fin- a close second as he battles to enough, he moved past the fi- He was inside 2:51 with American indoor record. ished in the top 10 as the com- seal a place in the last 32. Excitement mounts as top stars Olympic Council of Asia decision Oceania nations, including Australia, to compete at 2022 Asian Games SYDNEY: Oceania nations, including sporting powerhouse Australia, gear up for CHI Al Shaqab 2019 have been invited to compete in Olympic team events such as football and basketball at the 2022 Asian Games for the first time. The decision came at a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia in Festive atmosphere at Al Shaqab; Entertainment Zone already set open for public on daily basis Bangkok late on Sunday, with Australia welcoming the move as “a very positive outcome”. “Australia is very grateful for this opportu- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nity and there will be enormous interest from our Oceania neigh- DOHA bours,” said Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates on Monday. “This is something I have been pursuing for more than EXCITEMENT is mounting 20 years.” The invitation to the Games in China’s Hangzhou is in Qatar with only three days limited to volleyball, beach volleyball, basketball and football and to go until the start of CHI Al What is CHI fencing, ruling out sports such as swimming and track cycling which Shaqab, the signature event of Australia would be expected to dominate. (AFP) Al Shaqab, member of Qatar CHI (Concours Hippique Foundation. International – International The three-day equestrian Equestrian Competition) is event, which Al Shaqab is or- the official title awarded by El Moutawakel, torch bearer ganising, kicks off on Thurs- the FEI (Fédération Equestre day, with the appetites of Qa- Internationale / International tar’s horse enthusiasts having Federation for Equestrian for Arab sportswomen been whetted by the Longines Sports) to international Global Championship Tour equestrian competitions MONACO: Nawal El Mouta- tory in Los (LGCT) 2019 first leg that end- with three or more equine wakel took just 54 seconds Angeles was ed on Saturday. disciplines. to go from the “dark to the marked by It’s the first time that these light” when she became the the then two world-class equestrian first Muslim woman from King Hassan events are being held back-to- An exciting indoor and Africa to win Olympic gold in II ordering back in Qatar, with this being the outdoor Entertainment Zone the 400 metres hurdles at every girl sixth edition of CHI Al Shaqab – offers an array of fun activi- the 1984 Games. born that day named in her sponsored by ExxonMobil. ties for children to enjoy, in- The 56-year-old Moroccan honour, said the hurdles Several world-renowned cluding pony rides, magic and has since forged a suc- on the track reflected the athletes and horses will be par- circus shows, gaming areas, cessful career as a sports challenges she had faced in ticipating in this year’s event. interactive video and virtual administrator having twice her life. However, she always They include Britain’s Scott reality games, and F1 and been Minister of Sports, and met them head on, claiming Brash, 2012 Olympic gold horse simulators. is an influential member of “my victory meant no more medallist and winner of CHI There will also be a food both the International Olym- just washing the dishes for Al Shaqab 2017 CSI 5* Grand court and coffee corners, while pic Committee (IOC) and the women”. “In my religion, Prix (2017), Ben Maher, also a latte art competition started International Association of women were never forbidden from Britain and the runner- yesterday (Sunday March 3), Athletics Federations. to compete,” she said at the up in the Global Champions with the winner to be crowned “I consider myself a role recent Laureus awards. “Our Tour Grand Prix that took on Wednesday (March 6). model with my other Olympic prophet (Mohammed) used to place at Al Shaqab on Sunday, Several leading baristas from champions back home in run against his wife, and she and Edwina Tops, Austral- Qatar will show their coffee Morocco,” she told AFP. used to beat him, until she ia’s Olympic-level rider with creations, and the competi- “I could have stayed and found out she was pregnant, several records to her name. tion will also include a latte art spent most of my life enjoy- that’s how he beat her. Leading Qatari athletes demonstration by Jibbi Little, ing my glory of 1984 but no, “Women could compete who have been making their real name Rawirat Techasit- that’s wrong. 54 seconds equally as men, and that’s mark in the world of interna- The three-day equestrian event, which Al Shaqab is organising, kicks off on Thursday. thanet, a latte art champion allowed me to go from dark why I felt growing up in an tional equestrian sport have from Australia. to light, like I said from zero environment that was very also registered to take part in sixth in the 2016 Summer di, and Salmen Sultan A M al continue to keep the doors to VIP and regular tickets to to hero. I would like to share supportive, very positive until CHI Al Shaqab 2019. Olympics, Bassem Moham- Suwaidi. its multipurpose venue open attend CHI AL SHAQAB 2019 every single moment with the today, so I don’t think there is Proudly representing med, winner of the LGCT 2017 To ensure an ongoing fes- to the public during the days from March 7-9 are avail- younger generation.” any resistance whatsoever.” Qatar will be Sheikh Ali bin Grand Prix of Doha, Faleh Su- tival atmosphere of fun and leading up to the start of CHI able on the Al Shaqab website, El Moutawakel, whose vic- (AFP) Khalid al Thani, who placed wead al Ajami, Khalid Al Ema- entertainment, Al Shaqab will Al Shaqab 2019. www.alshaqab.com. 18 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Sports

News Ask Julia Roberts who in brief Iran football great Ali Daei has ‘no desire’ to sit by Ahmadinejad

TEHRAN: Iranian football great Ali Daei said on Monday he will coach Real: Solari “simply had no desire” to sit next to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on a recent domestic flight, confirming a newspaper report about their encounter. “I just did not feel like meeting him ... Madrid face Ajax; the Blancos boss has dismissed speculation that Jose may return to the club at his expense let alone chatting with him,” Daei said of Ahmadinejad, who was president of Iran from 2005 to 2013. Daei is a football legend, having played from 1993 to 2007. He bagged 109 goals for Iran in 149 international matches. From 1997 to 2002 he played for teams in the Ger- man Bundesliga. Daei told the state-run ISNA news agency in an interview published on Monday that he does not consider himself political, but that he did not want to be connected to Ahmadinejad. “I am not the type for many words, but rather action,” he said. “That’s why I do not like guys who [like Ah- madinejad] just talk.”

Bale’s agent blasts Real Madrid fans over treatment of Welsh star

LONDON: Gareth Bale’s agent on Monday branded Real Madrid fans’ treatment of the Welsh international “a disgrace” after he was booed during the defeat by Barcelona. Real boss Santiago Solari has consistently relegated Bale to the bench in recent weeks while offering only tepid support in the face of heavy criti- cism in the Spanish press. Bale was jeered by the home crowd on Saturday when replaced by Marco Asensio as Real suffered their second defeat to Barcelona in just four days. “This genera- tion of Real fans will be talking about Gareth’s goals for years to come,” Jonathan Barnett told Sky Sports News. “Frankly they should be ashamed of themselves. “Gareth deserves the greatest of respect. The way the Real fans have treated Gareth is nothing short of a disgrace. “In the six years he has been in Spain, he has won everything. He’s one of the best players in the world. Those fans should be kissing his feet.”

Brazil ‘not obliged’ to win Copa America on home soil, says Neymar

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil captain Neymar has rejected claims that the five-time World Cup champions are obliged to win this year’s Copa America as competition hosts. The world’s oldest continental international football tournament will begin in Sao Paulo on June 14, less than a year after Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal loss to Belgium in Russia, reports Xinhua news (From left) Real Madrid’s Spanish defender Jesus Vallejo, defender Sergio Reguilon, defender Sergio Ramos, midfielder Brahim Diaz and midfielder Isco at a training session at the agency. Also sure to be vivid in the players’ memories is the Valdebebas training complex in Madrid on Monday. (AFP) last time Brazil hosted a major tournament in 2014, when the Selecao were dumped out of the World Cup with a 1-7 semi- AFP not prevent it.” Mariano Diaz and that teen- final defeat to Germany. “We’re not obliged to win. Obviously MADRID “People are always giving ager Vinicius Junior “is doing the pressure increases because we are playing at home ... we Real up for dead, but Real al- very well for his age”. have a great chance,” Neymar told TV Globo. “We are one of REAL Madrid “has always ways come back,” the Croatian “But sometimes things do the teams with a chance to win but nothing is obligatory. We been more courted than Julia said. “In 2015 we won nothing. not go as we want.” will be playing to win and, if we do that, it would be incredible Roberts”, said coach Santiago People said Real were dead, but for the country. It’s our objective to win. It’s what I want and Solari on Monday about ru- you know what happened next. Reus urges Dortmund what the fans want. But we have to play well and if we aren’t at mours of a possible return of We started winning again. We to write history against our best it’s going to be difficult.” Neymar is currently in Brazil Jose Mourinho. have to trust ourselves.” Spurs as he continues his recovery from a right foot injury sustained Solari took over earlier this Modric said the pressure Marco Reus has called on while playing for Paris Saint-Germain in January. The 27-year- season and has a contract until was on to beat Ajax, with the Borussia Dortmund to write old will return to the French capital this week and is expected 2021, but has just lost two Cla- holders leading 2-1 from the history on Tuesday as the to be fit to play again in April. sicos at home. He was speaking first leg in Amsterdam. Bundesliga leaders attempt to at a press conference ahead of “It’s a key match for this turn around their Champions Tuesday’s meeting with Ajax at season,” he said. “We want to League tie at home to Totten- Akanda FC striker dies after collapsing the Bernabeu in the Champi- be in the quarter-finals.” ham Hotspur. in Gabonese league ons League, a competition Real “Our problem this season is After losing 3-0 to Spurs have won the last three years lack of continuity and a lack of at Wembley in the first leg of LIBREVILLE: A player in the Gabonese first division, Herman and is the club’s only hope of a Real Madrid’s head coach Santiago Solari during a press conference goals,” Modric said. the last 16, Dortmund face a Tsinga, has died after collapsing during a game in Libreville, trophy this season. in Madrid on Monday. (EPA) He acknowledged that the monumental task against Mau- local media reported on Monday. Tsinga, a striker for Akanda FC, Mourinho managed Real club was missing Cristiano ricio Pochettino’s team at Sig- collapsed in the 23rd minute of the match with Missile FC on for three stormy seasons from Solari responded with a “We want to win every Ronaldo. “He is a player any nal Iduna Park in the return Saturday, The Union daily newspaper reported. The 30-year-old 2010 to 2013. Over the week- joke about Roberts at his press game. When we do not win team would miss and finding fixture. Only three clubs, Bar- received a cardiac massage by a military doctor, but died on his end he was a guest pundit on conference on Monday. When we are not happy, but tomor- a replacement for Cristiano is celona, Roma and Deportivo way to hospital. An amateur video posted on Twitter showed the Qatar-based beIN Sport where asked whether the actress row we have another game,” he almost impossible,” he said. La Coruna, have ever managed confused reaction after Tsinga collapsed on the edge of the cen- he analysed Real’s latest loss to would prefer himself or Mour- added. “Cristiano scored 50 goals and to progress in the Champions tre circle. According to The Union, neither of the two ambulances Barcelona. inho, the Argentine smiled. Luka Modric, the veteran you cannot find someone today League knock-out phases af- at the scene had the defibrillator or oxygen mask necessary “to “Return to a club that I have “Good question,” he said. midfielder who joined Real who will score so many.” ter losing the first leg by three save the life of the player”. The death was the seventh in 12 been before?” said Mourinho, “You should ask her.” before Mourinho’s last season Modric said he had hoped goals or more. years in Gabonese football, The Union said. The match was part who had two stints at Chelsea “It is true that we have at the club, also spoke to the “two or three players would “I think there have already of the second round of the championship, which was able to and was fired by Manchester had lots of chances in recent press and was more interested score 15, 20 or 10 goals and been some games in the sta- resume in February after a gap of eight months when Gabon Oil United in December. “If I think matches, except in the last one, in talking about strikers than that has not happened and I dium where history has been Company agreed to sponsor the competition. the right club, the right struc- and we have to take them,” said actresses or coaches. think it’s our biggest problem written - we can do it,” said ture, the right ambitions, I will Solari. “The dressing room is “We do not pay much at- this year.” Reus, Dortmund’s top-scorer have no problem at all.” strong, these players have a lot tention to rumours, we are fo- The club, Modric said, “has and captain who missed the Fans line streets to pay tribute to 1966 “I think it’s really a reason of experience and a lot of char- cused on ourselves,” the Ballon put faith in other players like first leg with injury. World Cup hero Banks of pride when a club where acter,” Solari said. “That does d’Or winner said. “In the world Gareth (Bale), (Marco) Asen- “But we need a top perfor- you worked before wants you not mean we’re happy with of Real Madrid, there is always sio and Karim (Benzema).” He mance and have to score at the STOKE-ON-TRENT: Hundreds of football fans lined the streets to back,” said Mourinho. what’s happening.” talk about these things, we can- added that Real had bought right moment.” pay tribute to Gordon Banks on Monday as his funeral cortege was driven through Stoke, with former England teammate Geoff Hurst hailing him as a “superstar”. A five-car funeral cortege carrying the body of the World Cup-winning goalkeeper passed through Stoke’s stadium, stopping at the pitchside dugout for a few minutes. The various achievements of Banks, who also Juventus eye Scudetto after 2-1 win at Napoli won the League Cup with Stoke and Leicester, were displayed on a big screen as a chant of “England’s number one” broke out. free-kick this season, Piotr ence. Lazio, who won Saturday’s Sheffield-born Banks made nearly 200 appearances for Stoke, Juve have now 72 Zielinski hit the post to miss a Rome derby 3-0 against fifth- in central England, and was named the club’s president following points and are close equalizer and Emre Can place Roma, have, however, a the death of Stanley Matthews at the turn of the century. Banks, nodded in on 39 with a light game in hand. England’s goalkeeper during their triumphant 1966 World Cup poised to lift a record defection from Napoli defender Atalanta rallied to beat vis- campaign on home soil, died on February 12, aged 81. He was Elseid Hysaj. iting Fiorentina 3-1, four days probably best known for a wonderful save he produced to deny 8th successive title Pjanic exited with a second after a spectacular 3-3 draw in Brazilian great Pele in a 1970 World Cup group match. A statue DPA booking on 47 and Jose Callejon Florence in the first leg of the erected in Banks’s honour, holding the Jules Rimet trophy aloft, ROME pulled one back with a close- Italian Cup semi-finals. was decorated with several Stoke and England scarves. range flick on 61 to open a phase The Bergamo hosts were JUVENTUS won 2-1 at chasers of hammering but fruitless pres- chasing after three minutes as Napoli on Sunday to virtually sure from Napoli, who saw cap- Luis Muriel struck off a suicidal secure the Serie A title thanks tain Lorenzo Insigne take a pen- backward pass from home de- to a lead of 16 points with 12 alty awarded after video review fender Marten de Roon, but games remaining. The Turin and fire it against the post six reversed by half-time from Jo- champions scored twice after minutes from time. sip Ilicic’s deflected effort and the first-half dismissal of home Fierce battles, meanwhile, Alejandro Gomez’ devastating goalkeeper Alex Meret and had are fought to qualify for the break from the midfield. Miralem Pjanic sent off after the continental tournaments, with Robin Gosens nodded in a break. They have now 72 points Milan and Torino taking crucial third on 59 before the Floren- from 26 games and are poised steps forward. tines’ captain Federico Chiesa to lift a record eighth successive Earlier Sunday, Andrea Be- struck the bar. title, while the Neapolitans are lotti ended a long drought to Juventus’s players celebrate at the end of their Italian Serie A match In Ferrara, Sampdoria cap- second with an eight-point lead open Il Toro’s scoring in a 3-0 at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples on Sunday. (AFP) tain Fabio Quagliarella sent a on AC Milan. defeat of backmarkers Chievo, volley and a header into the net At Naples’ San Paolo, Pjanic helping the Turin side go sixth to last Champions League place. clean sheets. Substitutes Tomas in the first 11 minutes to seal on 28 minutes curled in a set enter the Europa League zone. Captain Belotti, who had last Rincon and Simone Zaza struck a 2-1 win at Spal, who pulled piece awarded after Meret was On Saturday, Milan beat scored in late December, drilled in stoppage time. one back in stoppage time Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel (rigjht) and Joe Anyon (second red carded for a last-man foul 10-man Sassuolo 1-0 to go third in a searing shot in the 76th, Il Toro lead Atalanta thanks from Jasmin Kurtic’s free-kick left) carry the coffin of former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks on Cristiano Ronaldo. past Inter Milan, who lost 2-1 at while his goalkeeper Salvatore to a better record in direct before his team-mate Thiago following a funeral service in Stoke on Trent, on Monday. (EPA) After Juve’s first winning Cagliari a day earlier and fill the Sirigu set a club record of six clashes and Lazio on goal differ- Cionek was sent off. Sports Tuesday, March 5, 2019 19 ICC rules out Lowes stays on interference in IPL top in Moto2 IANS ahead of first NEW DELHI

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson on Monday said race weekend they do not want to interfere in the running of the Indian Fenati excels EG 0,0 Marc VDS’ Xavi Premier League (IPL), saying Vierge ends the three-day test the prime objective is to ensure in Moto3 just ahead of Jorge Navarro other T20 leagues across the (+Ego Speed Up) and Alex globe operate within a consist- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Marquez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) ent framework. DOHA as the three Spaniards occupy “We are fortunate to have sixth, seventh and eighth, re- some outstanding T20 leagues, FEDERAL Oil Gresini Moto2’s spectively. Ninth goes to Luca including the IPL, which set Sam Lowes has thrown down Marini (Sky Racing Team the gold standard for opera- the gauntlet ahead of the open- VR46), his 1:58.980 putting tions globally and this working ing race weekend of the season him 0.541 off Lowes, with Day group (of ICC) has taken into after ending the Moto2 and 1’s fastest rider Brad Binder account those standards when Moto3 Qatar Test quickest, (Red Bull KTM Ajo) complet- developing the draft set of reg- his 1:58.439 on the final day ing the top ten. ulations. Our primary objective enough to beat second-placed is to ensure that other leagues Tom Lüthi (Dynavolt Intact Fenati again quickest Saleh al Kaabi receives the trophy after winning the individual gold medal at last year’s GCC Golf Championship in Oman. around the world put in place GP) by 0.224 seconds. The en- In Moto3, Romano Fenati the same minimum criteria tire top ten on the combined (Snipers Team) ended the test and operate within a consistent standings set their quickest at the top of the timesheets framework,” Richardson said laps on Sunday at the Losail after going quickest on the fi- in a statement. International Circuit, with nal day, setting a best time of Local golfers looking He said reports in the In- Lowes’ time quick enough to 2:05.285 to head teammate dian media that the ICC was put him on pole for the Mo- Tony Arbolino by 0.230. With somehow seeking to interfere toGP race that took place at many focusing on a fast lap in or dictate to the IPL were the venue in 2004! - and some on trying to get a wide of the mark. “That is not The 2019 season-opening tow - it was a frantic final day to shine in European the case. As the chief execu- race is scheduled at the Lo- of action. tives’ committee and the ICC sail International Circuit from All of the lightweight class board were advised over the March 8 to 10. riders, except the injured Ga- past few days, the development The aforementioned Lüthi briel Rodrigo (Kömmerling of the regulations has been led was the British rider’s clos- Gresini Moto3), went quicker Tour event by the working group, on be- est rival, with Remy Gardner on the third and final day of half of its members, to ensure (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team) testing at Losail International the long-term health and repu- continuing his impressive pre- Circuit. But it was the Snipers tation of the sport internation- season speed with third, 0.316 Team duo who locked out the Kaabi, Kuwari to play in Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at DGC ally and domestically,” he said. off P1. Fourth went the way of top two positions at the end of The ICC setup a working Augusto Fernandez (Flexbox play, just like they have done TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK emphasised their progress by medal at the 38th Arab Golf Golf Association General Sec- group in June 2018 to consider HP 40), his 1:58.775 leaving on the previous two days. Their DOHA enjoying their most successful Championships at Gammarth retary Fahad Nasser al Naimi sanctioning of events and play- him just 0.002 two from Gard- closest challenger was Aron season so far. Golf Club in Tunisia, with said: “This event is considered er release. ner, with Marcel Schrötter Canet (Sterilgarda Max Rac- TWO of Qatar’s most promis- Both Ali al Shahrani and Kaabi taking the bronze medal one of the strongest champi- “The primary purpose of (Dynavolt Intact GP) just an- ing Team), with 0.368 splitting ing players - Saleh al Kaabi Kaabi secured medals in the individually. onships at youth level because the group was to address mem- other 0.030 back in fifth. him from Fenati in third. and Jaham al Kuwari - will men’s division of last year’s GCC of the participation of strong bers’ concerns regarding the rub shoulders with the elite of Golf Championship in Oman, The progress and quality Arab countries in this game, proliferation of T20s and other the European Tour when the with the latter winning the gold and our youth team succeeded short-form leagues around the Commercial Bank Qatar Mas- and the former the bronze. of golf in Qatar continues to secure the silver medal for world. These have created chal- ters gets underway on Thurs- The national team fin- to go from strength to the first time in the history of lenges to and conflicts with the day at Doha Golf Club. ished third overall in the strength with the support the tournament.” international playing calendar The progress and quality men’s championship to take of the Qatar Golf Stars of the European and often rely on a dispropor- of golf in Qatar continues to the bronze medal while the Association’s junior devel- Tour will be arriving in Doha tionate number of internation- go from strength to strength junior team took the gold opment programme spon- on Tuesday as they prepare to al players,” Richardson said. with the support of the Qatar with individual prizes going sored by Qatar Gas. compete in the 22nd staging A set of draft regulations Golf Association’s junior de- to Arnav Jain (silver) and Fa- of the Commercial Bank Qa- have been developed over the velopment programme spon- had Rizwan Mir (bronze). In tar Masters, with the famous past few months, which are sored by Qatar Gas. the women’s championship, At the Arab Junior Golf Mother of Pearl Trophy up designed to introduce mini- A steady flow of low-hand- Nada Rizwan Mir finished in Championships in Morocco, for grabs on Sunday. mum standards for short- icap youngsters has come up second place individually to the Qatar under-18 boys team The first round is set for form domestic leagues to safe- through the ranks from the earn the silver medal. secured its first ever medal in Thursday and entrance to all guard cricket’s reputation and grass roots and last year the Additionally last year, the the event – silver – an unprec- four days of competition at protect the long-term health Federal Oil Gresini Moto2’s Sam Lowes in Moto2 action at the Losail Qatar national golf teams national team took the silver edented achievement. Qatar DGC is free of charge for fans. of members. International Circuit on Sunday.

NEWS IN BRIEF Dustin Johnson is Closing birdie lifts Mitchell Imran Tahir to quit one-day international world No. 1 again cricket to win in PGA shootout AFP a position he has held for 81 JOHANNESBURG: Veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir said on PARIS weeks in his career. AFP Singh another stroke adrift. South Korean Lee Monday he would retire from one-day international cricket after Neither player was active MIAMI Kyoung-hoon and US 54-hole leader Wyndham the World Cup in England and Wales, which ends on July 14. DUSTIN Johnson officially re- this past week as both skipped Clark were on 275. But he said he would like to continue playing for South Africa gained the world number one the Honda Classic in Florida, AMERICAN Keith Mitchell sank a 15-foot bird- World number 162 Mitchell out-fought his in Twenty20 internationals. ranking from Justin Rose on allowing Johnson to return to ie putt on the final hole on Sunday to win an rivals with a sizzling finish after stumbling at Tahir, who will turn 40 later this month, played a starring Monday following his triumph number one for the first time epic back-nine shootout, capturing his first US the start, a tap-in birdie at the par-5 third and role for South Africa, taking three for 26, in their eight-wicket at the WGC-Mexico Champi- since the Tour Championship PGA title at the Honda Classic. seven-foot birdie putt at nine the sign of things win in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka at the onship a week ago. in September. Mitchell, who began the last round with back- to come. Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. The American cruised to a to-back bogeys, birdied four of the last seven holes After a bogey at 11, Mitchell sank an 11-foot WORLD TOP 20 His performance drew attention to the fact that he was not five-shot win in Mexico City at 1. Dustin Johnson (USA) 9.92 average pts (+1) in a final-round three-under par 67 to finish 72 birdie putt at 12 and a 17-foot birdie putt at 13. He on the list of contracted players for the 2019/20 year released the end of February to make 2. Justin Rose (ENG) 9.92 (-1) holes at windy PGA National on nine-under 271. put his approach to four feet at the par-3 15th and by Cricket South Africa last week. But he revealed that he had it 12 straight years that he has 3. Brooks Koepka (USA) 9.07 (+1) That was enough for a one-stroke victory over made the short putt then hit the closing birdie af- reached an agreement with CSA for his contract to expire at the won at least one US PGA tour 4. Justin Thomas (USA) 8.58 (-1) Americans Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler. ter blasting out of a fairway bunker and sinking a 5. Bryson DeChambeau (USA) 7.54 end of July, extending his 2018/19 contract by three months. event. 6. Rory McIlroy (NIR) 6.73 “I’ve been watching them my whole life,” tension-packed putt. The 34-year-old replaces 7. Rickie Fowler (USA) 6.31 (+2) Mitchell said. “Just having my name next to theirs “I was trying to focus on what was going on,” Englishman Rose by the nar- 8. Xander Schauffele (USA) 6.22 (-1) is an honor.” Mitchell said. “My mind started wandering there Williamson reduces gap with rankings rowest of margins - 0.0008 9. Jon Rahm (ESP) 6.12 (-1) Another US duo, Lucas Glover and Ryan at the end. I was trying to focus on my read and my 10. Francesco Molinari (ITA) 5.60 leader Kohli average points - in top spot, Palmer, shared fourth on 273 and Fiji’s Vijay speed and I made a great putt.” DUBAI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reached the career-best 915 rating points and narrowed the gap with the table topper India skipper Virat Kohli (922 points), ICC an- nounced on Monday. Williamson’s 200 not out against Bangladesh in Hamilton Imal slams another ton in Qatar Airways cricket has lifted him from 897 points to within 7 points of Kohli. With two more Tests to go in the series, Williamson has a chance TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK gap from other end, dismiss- scalps for 43 to send the ri- to regain the top spot, which he occupied briefly towards the DOHA ing three players for just 17 vals crashing to 190 all out in end of 2015, according to an ICC website. Williamson’s rating runs in his five overs. 43.4 overs. points are the highest by any New Zealander in Test cricket with IMAL struck another cen- Imal, who had three Shan and Habib resist- Richard Hadlee the only other player from his country to cross tury of the season and fuelled catches along with the centu- ed the Royal Stars bowlers the 900-point mark with a best of 909 points in bowling. Warriors Club to a big 133- ry, and Sajjad shared the Man bravely but they could just run crushing of Kingspan Qa- of the Match award. delay the inevitable. Shaan tar in the Premier Division In another match, Royal smashed 67 with nine fours, Dhoni joins Sachin, Sourav, Dravid in of the Qatar Airways Cricket Stars outclassed Commercial while Habib got 31 off 52 elite group Tournament at the West Bay Bank Qatar by 50 runs with balls, including three bound- Grounds. Khwaja coming up with a fine aries. HYDERABAD: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has Qatar Airways is proud to all-round performance. He become only the fourth Indian batsman to complete 13,000 be the official sponsor of the first top-scored with an un- BRIEF SCORES runs in List A cricket. Dhoni has amassed 13,054 runs in 412 annual cricket tournament. Imal of Warriors Club Khwaja of Royal Stars beaten 51 in his team’s 240 for List A matches at an average of 50.79. As the country’s national car- eight in 50 overs. His 101-ball Warriors Club beat Kingspan Qatar by 133 runs The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has joined an elite Warriors Club: 337 all out in 50 overs (Imal 126, rier, Qatar Airways continues who recently cracked 106 for 54. knock contained five hits to Imraz 82; Naveed 5/82, Omran 3/54) club, comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul to play a vital role in enhanc- against Al Feroz Youngsters, Kingspan Qatar failed the rope. Asif also contributed Kingspan Qatar: 204 all out in 50 overs (Raheel 70, Dravid. ing the already flourishing followed it up with 126 runs. to get going during their big 49 with six fours and two sixes. Nafees 47; Tamoor Sajjad 5/35, Assad 3/17) Dhoni achieved the milestone during the first One-Day sports activity in Qatar and Imal needed only 88 balls chase and lost players regu- When CBQ were chasing, Man of the match: Imal and Tamoor Sajjad International (ODI) against Australia when he scored a gritty is a keen supporter for devel- and he blasted three huge larly before collapsing for 204 man-of-the-match Khwaja (Warriors Club) half-century to power India to a six-wicket victory. oping the next generation of sixes and 13 boundaries. Im- in 50 overs. A big credit for bowled brilliantly and eco- Royal Stars beat CBQ by 50 runs Former England star Graham Gooch is at the top of the list cricket players in Qatar.” raz smashed run-a-ball 82 this must go to Tamoor Sajjad, nomically to dismiss three Royal Stars: 240 for 8 in 50 overs (Asif 49, Khwaja with 22,211 runs in List A cricket. Apart from this, Dhoni’s un- Batting first, Warriors with five boundaries. Naveed who removed five players for players for 13 runs in his 51 not out; Abdullah 2/20) CBQ: 190 all out in 43.4 overs (Shan 67, Habib 31; beaten 141-run partnership with Kedar Jadhav is the second Club amassed 337 all out in grabbed five wickets but con- a mere 35 runs. His full-quota seven-over spell. Basharat Khwaja 3/13, Basharat 3/43) highest fifth-wicket stand by India against Australia at home. 50 overs. Imal and Imraz hit ceded 82 runs in his 10-over spell had two maiden overs as also supported him from Man of the match: Khwaja (Royal Stars) the bulk of their runs. Imal, spell. Omran picked up three well. Assad also plugged the other end and grabbed three 20 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 The Last Word Amir arrives in Vienna SHEIKHA MOZA PARTICIPATES IN HIGH-LEVEL SILATECH EVENT

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Silatech, announced on Monday Silatech’s commitment to create 3 million employment opportunities for youth globally and proposed to raise the bar to 5 million by 2022. Her Highness urged the global community to rally behind and empower youth as the key to achieving peace and stability worldwide. (HHOPL)

The Amir His Highness SHEIKHA MOZA MEETS UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICIAL, SOMALIA’S PM: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Silatech’s Board of Sheikh Tamim bin Trustees, met on Monday with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Khayre. Hamad al Thani arrived During the two meetings, a number of topics of mutual interest were discussed, especially Silatech’s ongoing efforts to empower young people in Vienna on Monday on in different parts of the world. (HHOPL) a two-day official visit to the Republic of Austria. The Amir and the DI, Jordanian ministry sign cooperation agreement accompanying delegation DOHA Institute for Graduate Minister of Social Develop- in Jordan, and holding semi- which the institute specialises. were welcomed upon Studies (DI) signed a memo- ment Basma Ishaqat. nars, workshops, conferences The signing ceremony arrival at Vienna randum of understanding The MoU includes several and research works of com- was held at the DI headquar- International Airport (MoU) with the Ministry of areas of cooperation, includ- mon interest. ters, with the participation Social Development of Jordan ing exchange of experience The MoU also has provi- of a number of deans and by Minister for Foreign for cooperation on research, and experts in the fields of psy- sions for scientific and pro- programme heads, repre- Affairs of Austria Karin exchange of experience and chology and social work, field fessional consultations and sentatives of the Jordanian training. training and summer training training for employees of the Ministry of Social Devel- Kneissl and members The MoU was signed by for students of DI’s School of centres and institutions of the opment and the Charge of Qatar’s embassy Acting DI Provost Dr Yasir Psychology and Social Work Ministry of Social Develop- d’Affaires of the Embassy of in Vienna. (QNA) Suleiman Malley and Jordan’s (SPSW) at various institutions ment in Jordan in the areas in Jordan in Doha. (QNA)

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The second edition of Honey Exhibition 2019 As part of their efforts to support national products, promote the trade of honey in the country, open new trade channels for merchants, entrepreneurs and investors, and support SMEs; ’s Traditional Market, one of the leading tourist attractions in Qatar, in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, are organizing the second Honey Market-2019. The market, which is expected to witness a large turnout, will kick off on February 28, 2019 at , daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Honey Market represents the largest exhibition specialized in local, Arabic and international honey of all kinds as well as goods related to the trade and production of honey, which will benefit all local, Arab and foreign participants.