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Today will see the launch of the annual camel racing mark Earth festival on the sword of H H the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, which concludes on April 10. The festival is organised by the camel racing committee. The committee said that it finalised all prepara- Hour tonight tions for the race, which is considered as one of the most prominent in the Gulf region. The committee The Minister of will conduct rigorous drug tests before races for all Municipality and participants, and after for the winners. The Environment H E committee allocated 50 trophies for the event. The 12 days will see a total of 352 races. Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Arab Foreign Ministers adopt final draft Subaie called on all of declaration for tomorrow’s Summit segments of society QNA/TUNIS to participate in this global event. Arab Foreign Ministers concluded their preparatory meeting for the 30th Arab Summit, yesterday, with IRFAN BUKHARI It adds: “Earth Hour Qatar the adoption of a final draft of the declaration to be THE PENINSULA will be planning to organise submitted to Arab leaders for approval. The State activities to inform and raise of Qatar participated in the Foreign Ministers’ To raise awareness on environ- awareness across the country. meeting with a delegation led by the Minister of mentally-friendly practices and They will partner with various State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al renew commitment for saving organisations and stakeholders Muraikhi. planet earth’s biodiversity for to run campaigns and activities Foreign Ministers’ meeting was dominated by a future generations, Qatar, on Earth Hour.” consensus on most Arab issues on the summit’s agenda alongwith the world will observe Kahramaa will mark Earth despite extensive discussions that took place among the lights-out event tonight from Hour at Kahramaa Awareness participating delegations on the final draft of the decla- 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Park where authorities will not ration, mainly regarding the wording of the Arab position To express solidarity with only organise awareness pro- on the issue of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. global movement, almost all grammes on environment but All the Foreign Ministers agreed to condemn the government and private entities will also highlight Qatar’s efforts American position and to stress that the occupied will turn off non-essential lights towards sustainability including Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the final of the 2019 African Golan is a Syrian Arab land under the force of inter- with afresh resolve to address Kahramaa’s ambitious and suc- Super Cup between Tunisian club Esperance and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca at national law and international legitimacy. sustainability related issues cessful Tarsheed programme. Al Gharafa Sports Club, yesterday. Raja Casablanca defeated Esperance (2-1). `P2 & 4 threatening the planet. Different luxury hotels as Starting as a symbolic lights well as malls of the country out event in Sydney in 2007, have also planned various Earth Hour, coordinated by innovative programmes to Celebrities take part in Love Ball Arabia World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and mark Earth Hour apart from other volunteer organisations, pledging to turn off non- is now the “world’s largest essential lights for an hour. to support children with special needs grassroots movement for the Minister of Municipality and environment, inspiring millions Environment H E Eng. Abdullah RAYNALD C RIVERA The signature fundraising event created children with special needs,” Vodianova of people to take action for our bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, THE PENINSULA by Russian supermodel and philanthropist said while speaking to local media. planet and nature”. said yesterday that the Ministry Natalia Vodianova was held under the “It is really important to show that “Building on last year’s was working diligently through In its first foray in the Arab region, Love Ball patronage of H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint inclusion and education matter for all. This success events, participation and strategic plans consistent with witnessed celebrities and dignitaries descend Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of is something not just words but a statement growing awareness on climate the National Development Plan on the Museum of Islamic Art last night in Qatar Museums, as part of the Qatar-Russia that is very dear to the royal family of this change, Qatar will continue the to preserve the environment and support of Shafallah Centre and Naked Heart Cultural Exchange. country through the work of Sheikha Moza hashtag #EarthHourQatar cam- sustain wildlife in accordance Foundation – two entities which help children “The event is part of the year of cultural bint Nasser and Sheikha A Mayassa; both of paign, where people will partic- with Qatar National Vision 2030, with special needs. exchange between Qatar and Russia. This them are great champions of education and ipate in various earth hour activ- under the wise leadership of Golden Globe and Emmy winning is our second event together to raise much inclusion,” she added. ities across the country. They Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin actor Darren Criss, American actress and needed fund for the charity Naked Heart For his part, Ambassador of Qatar to will also use social media Hamad Al Thani. singer Hailee Steinfeld, fashion model Foundation and tonight Love Ball Ara- Russia Fahad bin Mohammed Al Attiyah channels to run an online cam- This came in a statement on and actress Iman and Balmain creative bia’s proceeds will go to two organization: underlined the importance of the event in paign and reach a larger number the occasion of the Ministry’s director Olivier Rousteing were among the Naked Heart Foundation and Al Sha- supporting Naked Heart Foundation and of people this year,” said official participation in Earth Hour the A-list of guests who attended the fallah Center here in Doha. Both organi- Shafallah Center in their noble work helping website of Earth Hour. event today. `P3 charity event. zations support families who raise children with special needs.`P3 Ports witness strong growth in February Foreign investments in Qatar

SACHIN KUMAR Hamad Port, Doha Port In 2017, these ports handled 1.26m increase to QR711.8bn THE PENINSULA and Ruwais Port handled tonnes of general cargo, 772,835 TEUs 83,091 tonnes of general containers, 857,429 cattle heads and Qatar’s maritime sector continue to post 578,654 tonnes of aggregates and 3,869 QNA strong performance as ports in the cargo last month compared vessels. The positive momentum in the DOHA country have registered robust growth to 46,764 in Januarry, country’s maritime trade will get in cargo traffic in February. Hamad reflecting 78 percent stronger in the ongoing year as Qatar At the end of Q4 2018, liabilities to non-residents increased by about 0.3 percent Port, Doha Port and Ruwais Port monthly increase. has opened new trade routes and has or QR2.1bn from QR709.7bn at the end of previous quarter to QR 711.8bn, handled 83,091 tonnes of general cargo diversified its source of supply. After official data showed yesterday. last month compared to 46,764 in the unjust siege, the authorities took The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a statement released to January, reflecting 78 percent monthly Hamad Port, one of the largest in several initiatives to strengthen mar- the press that The survey targeted large enterprises in the private sector and increase. the region, was a major driver of growth itime trade and ensure smooth supply some government owned enterprises which accounted for 84 percent of the These ports handled 101,104 heads for country’s maritime sector as it had of goods for residents. value of inward FDI of non-banks enterprises in 2016. Qatar Central Bank of livestock in February against 71,896 major share in total cargo movement. The $7.4bn Port has remained (QCB) surveyed all financial institutions under its supervision. heads, a month before, registering a In February, 131 vessels called at Hamad unfazed by the unjust siege imposed by Other foreign investments accounted for 69 percent or QR491.0bn, fol- growth of around 41 percent. Total 332 Port delivering 99,481 TEU containers, the blockading countries on Qatar as lowed by foreign direct investment in Qatar at QR117.9bn or 17 percent and vessels called at these three ports in 75,643 tonnes of break bulk cargo, the number of vessels calling at the port portfolio investments at QR99.8bn or 14 percent of the total liabilities. February, according to Mwani Qatar 80,311 heads of cattle and 5317 vehicles. and volume of goods has been grown At the end of Q4 2018, stock of inward FDI had decreased by QR5.5bn data. Hamad Port witnessed huge rise in consistently since start of its operation. due to net outflows of FDI and other changes during the quarter. Qatars The movement building materials vessel and cargo movement in 2018 and Mwani Qatar in cooperation with assets with non-residents increased by QR3.9bn from QR385.2bn at the was also strong as the ports handled achieved several milestones. According partners has inaugurated a number of end of the previous quarter to QR389.1bn. Other foreign investments con- 36,014 tonnes of such materials in Feb- to Qterminals, Hamad Port handled new direct shipping lines between sisting of long-term loans and trade related short term financial instru- ruary, against 30,693 tonnes of building around 1.33 million TEU containers, Hamad Port and other ports in the ments accounted for 53 percent or QR205.0bn of the total assets, followed materials in January, registering a rise over 1 million tonnes of break bulk region and beyond. by foreign direct investment abroad at QR146.2bn or 38 percent and port- of 17 percent. The ports handled 99,777 cargo, over 255,000 of bulk cargo, over Qterminals was set up by Qatar folio investments (financial securities) at QR37.5bn or 10 percent. There Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) 68,000 vehicles and over 400,000 Navigation (Milaha) and Qatar Ports was also a net increase of foreign direct investment abroad and other changes containers, and 5,443 vehicles in heads of livestock during January to Management Company (Mwani Qatar) of QR0.4bn. February. December in 2018. to manage the port. 02 HOME SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 OFFICIAL NEWS Qatar affirms its commitment to international Amir condoles with President, Prime Minister obligations in combating terrorism financing of Bangladesh QNA NEW YORK cooperation with international (TFTC). The country also coop- and regional partners. The erates with the International DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh country has concluded a number Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The State of Qatar has affirmed of regional and bilateral agree- designated bodies in the UN. and Deputy Amir H H its commitment to comply with ments to combat the financing H E the Ambassador noted Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad the international obligations to of terrorism, including a mem- that the Qatar has signed an Al Thani sent cables of combat the financing of orandum of understanding with agreement with the Bureau of condolences to the Presi- terrorism, stressing its effective the United States in 2017, which Counterterrorism and Coun- dent and Prime Minister of role on the ground in the is the first of its kind in the tering Violent Extremism to People’s Republic of Bang- framework of the joint efforts of region. support strategic initiatives to ladesh, Mohammad Abdul the international coalition to She also referred to Qatar’s deal with the scourge of Hamid and Sheikh Hasina combat ISIS. As well as its active participation in the international terrorism. Wajed, respectively, on participation in international and conference on the fight against Her Excellency stressed that the victims of the compa- regional arrangements to the financing of ISIS and Al the Qatar has worked to nies tower fire in the capital combat the financing of Qaeda, which was held under strengthen the legislative Dhaka, wishing the injured terrorism. the title “No Money for Terror” framework to combat terrorism a speedy recovery. The This came in a statement in 2018 in Paris, which came out and its financing, and to update Prime Minister and Interior delivered yesterday by Per- The Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations, with important decisions and laws and regulations, noting the Minister, H E Sheikh Abdul- manent Representative of Qatar H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, at the meeting of the measures to identify sources of issuance of the 2010 Anti-Money lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa to the United Nations H E Security Council on the threats to international peace and security finance, exchange of infor- Laundering and Financing of Al Thani, also sent a cable Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al caused by terrorist acts and combating the financing of terrorism. mation, combating suspicious Terrorism Law, which was the of condolences to Sheikh Thani at the meeting of the transactions and misuse of new first of its kind in the region. Hasina Wajed. Security Council on the threats organisation from its last strong- the normative framework estab- financial instruments. She also referred to the to international peace and holds in Syria. She pointed out lished by the Security Council The permanent envoy noted establishment of a National Anti- security caused by terrorist acts that this participation comes through a series of important that Qatar was actively partici- Money Laundering & Terrorism and combating the financing of within the framework of Qatar’s resolutions. In that context, she pating in the international and Financing Committee. She also Indian overseas terrorism. firm stance against terrorism in referred to Qatar’s accession to regional arrangements to noted the establishment of an Her Excellency said that all its forms, and in support for the 1999 International Con- combat the financing of ter- authority for organising charity Qatar has played an active role the Syrian people. vention for the Suppression of rorism. She added that Qatar was work. H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed citizens can on the ground in the framework The ambassador also the Financing of Terrorism and one of the founding members of bin Saif Al Thani concluded her of the joint efforts made by the stressed Qatar’s commitment to other international conventions the FATF in the Middle-East and remarks by highlighting the subscribe to International Coalition to complying with international relating to the fight against ter- North Africa (FATFMENA), and importance of benefiting from combat ISIS, which resulted in obligations to combat the rorism. She also highlighted that is also a member of the Terrorist international expertise from the pension scheme the expulsion of the terrorist financing of terrorism, including Qatar is seeking to strengthen its Financing Targeting Centre public and private sectors.

THE PENINSULA DOHA Arab Foreign Ministers adopt final draft of declaration for tomorrow’s Summit The Ministry of Finance, FROM PAGE 1 Government of India, has declaration will stress support Palestinian cause in the con- settlement in Libya. The final Salama. The source pointed out decided to include Overseas A consensus formula is cur- to the Palestinian people in their science of all Arab and Islamic declaration, in its proposed draft that the final draft of the decla- Citizens of India (OCIs) as an rently being sought to guarantee steadfastness against the Israeli peoples and peace-loving forces. text, stressed the need for the ration will address the Yemeni eligible category of individuals Syrian rights and to block any occupation by approving The situation in Libya was Arab leaders to help the Libyans crisis. who can subscribe to the attempt to undermine the legal financial support of $500m to be discussed during the preparatory overcome their differences by The final draft of the decla- National Pension Scheme (NPS), status of the occupied Golan and transferred to the Palestinian meeting, where the ministers calling for reconciliation, ration is also expected to include on parity with the Non-Resident to reject Israeli sovereignty over National Authority. affirmed in the draft declaration according to the “Skhirat economic and financial support Indian (NRIs), said Embassy of it. The source, in his statement The final declaration will the importance of achieving a Agreement” and the outcome of for the Sudan to overcome its India in a release. to QNA, said the final draft of the emphasise the centrality of the comprehensive political the work of UN envoy Ghassan current plight. Water produced by oil & gas industry gets focus at QU event

THE PENINSULA Engineering Professor, Dr country depends heavily on DOHA Ahmad Sleiti, presented on desalination water as the prime ‘Solar-Hybrid Supercritical-CO2 source for water for all A workshop on UN World Water Power and Water Production’ a purposes.” Day was recently hosted by novel technology’. He added that given the Qatar University College of Engi- He said that this technology importance of this topic espe- neering (QU-CENG) aimed to is focused on the utilisation of cially with the expected rise of provide information on the Qatar’s abundant natural water consumption due to the recent research achievements on resources to combine renewable population growth and increased water by CENG and QU’s Gas energy and waste heat reduction water demand for agricultural Processing Center (GPC) faculty to seamlessly complement activities as part of food security members. electric energy generated by programme, the Gas Processing The World Water Day is a burning of inexpensive natural Center has developed a white yearly United Nations (UN) con- gas through a clean oxy-com- paper to serve as an internal sideration day that occurs every bustion process, using super- guide for future research activ- March 22. It highlights the prom- critical carbon dioxide as ities in this area with emphasis inence of fresh water, and was working fluid in a semi-closed on water produced by the oil and established to support fresh- Brayton cycle. Experts during the workshop on UN World Water Day hosted by Qatar University College of Engineering. gas industry. Department of water resources and sustainable In his comment, Research & Chemical Engineering Professor management. World Water Day Graduate Studies Office Senior is fresh. Even then, nearly 70% if managed properly can be rainfall, he added.. Dr Hazim Qiblawey presented is celebrated around the world Research Assistant, Dr Saeid of the total freshwater is frozen considered as a permanent In his speech, Gas Processing on water research at the during this day with a diverse Abolghasem Shafieiyoun, said, and not accessible.” water supply. This is more sig- Center, Research Associate Pro- department, with emphasis on range of events. “Nearly 97% of the total water He said that groundwater nificant in Qatar because the fessor Dr Abdelbaki Benamor, the membrane technology in During the workshop, the on the earth is saline and ocean- constitutes ~95% of the acces- only natural freshwater said, “Water is a valuable and treatment of waste water and Department of Mechanical based and only 2.5% of all water sible unfrozen freshwater that resources are groundwater and scarce commodity in Qatar as the desalination applications. Qatar chairs meeting of High Meesh Cafe celebrates 3rd anniversary Consultative Committee for THE PENINSULA Standardisation in Morocco DOHA Meesh Cafe, popularly known as QNA committee charged with pre- your ‘Me-Time Cafe’, conven- RABAT paring the plan of action of an iently located at The Business integrated Arab system for the Park, recently celebrated their The State of Qatar, repre- Halal sector. It was also 3rd anniversary on March 25, sented by the General Organ- learned that the participants 2019. isation for Standards and also discussed the issue of For the past three years, Metrology (Qatar Standards), preparing, adopting and Meesh Cafe has maintained a chaired the 52nd meeting of updating unified Arab tradition of excellence in pro- the High Consultative standards in the meeting. viding its customers with good Committee for Standardi- In today’s final session, the coffee, great selection of freshly- sation of the Arab Industrial meeting will discuss the made sandwiches, cakes and Development and Mining report of the 10th meeting of salads making it an ideal stop for Organisation, held in the committee to follow up the a quick breakfast or a bite The officials and staff of Crowne Plaza Doha — The Business Park & Holiday Inn Doha, Mohamed Bin Morocco’s capital Rabat on implementation of the Arab on-the-go. Hamad Holding Co, and Meesh Cafe during the 3rd anniversary celebrations of Meesh Cafe on March 25. Thursday. Strategy for Standardization In celebration of Meesh The Qatari delegation is and Quality 2019-2023. Cafe’s 3rd anniversary, cus- headed by Qatar Standards’ According to the reports tomers enjoyed hot beverage #MeeshTurns3 and Director of Marketing, Crowne customers with the same high Assistant Chairman, Eng. available, the participants at refills for only QR3 and free #MeWantMeeshBreakfast. Plaza Doha - The Business Park quality coffee and food that we Nawaf Ibrahim Al Mana. the meeting will also discuss cakes were served all throughout Present during the cake- & Holiday Inn Doha; Magdalina were known for during the past The meeting discussed a the report of the fifth meeting the day. cutting ceremony were Bruno Chung, Hotel Manager- Crowne three years,” said Bruno Hivon. host of topics including the of the technical committee in They also held a social media Hivon, General Manager, Plaza Doha - The Business Park It’s not just great coffee that follow-up on the implemen- charge of harmonizing the contest where lucky patrons got Crowne Plaza Doha - The & Holiday Inn Doha; and lastly, brings people into Meesh Cafe. tation of the recommenda- technical regulations and the chance to win free breakfast Business Park & Holiday Inn the energetic staff of Meesh Cafe. With its cozy industrial interiors, tions of the 51st meeting of the standardizing conformity for two just by posting a photo Doha; Fathi Aburish, Managing “Celebrating our 3rd Anniversary this is also the perfect venue High Consultative Committee assessment procedures among taken at Meesh’s Insta-photo Director, Mohamed Bin Hamad signals exciting times ahead. We where friends meet and relax for Standardisation, and the other topics. wall using the official hashtags Holding Co.; Paula Manzanera, look forward to serving our after a hectic day at work. SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 HOME 03 Artist depicts Bosnian social life at Katara expo

THE PENINSULA The three-month exhibition, of the Bosnian DOHA artist Mersad Berber, presents 28 paintings The Cultural Village Foundation covering many topics related to Bosnia (Katara) opened on Thursday an and Herzegovina, culture and heritage, and exhibition of the Bosnian artist highlights nature and social life in Bosnia, in Mersad Berber at Katara, addition to special paintings of famous figures Building 47. The opening ceremony was there. attended by the Minister of State, H E Dr Hamad bin Mersad Berber is of great impor- demonstrated through his art his Abdulaziz Al Kuwari; General tance as the work of this distin- love for his country. Manager of Katara, Dr Khalid guished international artist has The Mayor of Sarajevo, Dr bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, a number an international reputation, and Abdulah Skaka, praised the cul- of ambassadors accredited to the topics presented by the exhi- tural cooperation between Doha Qatar, artists and those bition are of Islamic nature and and Sarajevo, thanking Katara interested. artistic taste, contributing to the for hosting this exhibition, The three-month exhibition success of the exhibition. pointing out that a large art presents 28 paintings covering At the opening ceremony, project, named after the artist many topics related to Bosnia the Ambassador of Bosnia and Berber, is being developed by and Herzegovina, culture and Herzegovina to the State of his country. heritage, and highlights nature Qatar Dr Bisera Turkovic The Ambassador of the The Minister of State, H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari; General Manager of Katara, Dr Khalid and social life in Bosnia, in delivered a speech, where she Republic of Croatia to the State, bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, at the exhibition of the Bosnian artist, Mersad Berber, at Katara, Building 47. addition to special paintings of appreciated the cultural coop- Drago Lovric, also spoke at the famous figures there. eration between the two coun- opening, praising Katara’s role Following the opening, Dr tries, pointing out that the late in promoting intercultural Petrovac in Bosnia and Herze- He trained at the Academy of received a teaching position at Al Kuwari said that the exhi- artist was highly appreciated in dialogue. govina. From 1966 on Berber Fine Arts in Ljubljana where he the Academy of Fine Arts in bition of the international artist his country because he Berber was born in Bosanski received more than fifty awards. graduated. In 1978, Berber Sarajevo. Qatar to showcase key initiatives at Hannover Fair Message to Greek FM

THE PENINSULA of entities, including Qatar industries and the latest tech- undertaken by the state to DOHA Chamber, Manateq, Qatar Free nological developments in the attract investment in the indus- Zones Authority, the Supreme industrial sector in Qatar. trial sector and encourage the Qatar will take part in Committee for Delivery & The event represents an private sector to further invest Hannover Fair 2019, in Legacy, Qatar Railways important opportunity to in the local economy. Germany, which is considered Company (Qatar Rail), Qatar exchange experiences and These include the to be the world’s largest indus- Development Bank and Qatar introduce Qatari companies exemption of foreign capital trial forum, and the leading Science and Technology Park. and industries, as well as to from income tax for up to ten trade fair for industrial tech- Also a number of private facilitate investment partner- years relating to specific nology. companies will participate in ships between Qatari and inter- investment projects across The event will be held from the event, like Qatar Industrial national companies. many sectors, in addition to April 1 to 5. The five-day fair, Manufacturing Company It also represents a unique exemptions from customs taxes which is expected to attract (QIMC), Ebn Sina Medical, Qatar opportunity to learn about the and duties when importing 220,000 visitors, will feature Aluminium (Qatalum), Doha latest technological develop- equipment and raw more than 80 panels and dis- Cables, Bin Aman Plastic Indus- ments in the industrial sector materials. cussion forums under the tries and Qatar Steel. around the world. During the The Ministry will showcase theme of “Integrated Industry The entities participating fair, the Ministry will shed light the services it provides to — Industrial Intelligence” with will showcase the country’s on the advantages of the investors, such as the the participation of more than leading initiatives, projects, investment environment in investment applications, com- 150 speakers and more than services and products, as well Qatar, as well as the legislation panies establishment proce- The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh 6,500 exhibitors from around as the investment opportunities established by the state to stim- dures and many other services. Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has sent a written message the world. and incentives that Qatar offers ulate domestic and foreign This year’s edition will to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Giorgos The Ministry of Commerce to encourage investors and investment, including the law focus on industrial automation, Katrougalos, pertaining to bilateral relations and means of supporting and Industry will represent businessmen to invest in regulating the investment of information technology, indus- and developing them. The message was delivered by Ambassador Qatar in the fair through a various sectors across the non-Qatari capital in economic trial supply, production engi- of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic, Abdulaziz Ali Al Naama, 1,000 square-metre pavilion country. Qatar pavilion will activity. The Ministry will also neering, services, energy and during his meeting with the Greek Foreign Minister. and bringing together a number shed light on the nation’s showcase the key initiatives environmental technology. Qatar’s architectural progress discussed

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Leading international architects discussed Qatar’s architectural progress at a panel discussion held on Wednesday at Qatar National Library. The event was attended by H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. The panel discussion, “Archi- tecture as Face of a Nation,” Pasquale Salzano, Ambassador of Italy to Qatar, during ‘Love Ball organised in celebration of the Arabia’, a fundraising event, at MIA yesterday. Leading international architects discuss Qatar’s architectural progress at a panel discussion at Qatar opening of the National Museum PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA National Library on Wednesday. of Qatar, explored how cultural institutions and architectural vision for how Doha should look through the sand and the wind, our identity. Now we are rede- Celebrities take part in Love Ball Arabia landmarks represent a nation’s like. We were not the first archi- with an intersection of blades in fining our identity and this is the identity. tects here, there were architects a random and complex system. beauty of having such architects FROM PAGE 1 Sixteen lots went under the The panel featured: Rem before who followed a master And when you have this symbol working here, which will help One of the most anticipated hammer at the auction, among Koolhaas, the Library’s architect; plan and a specific vision. We are of the desert on such a scale, it our younger architects in many charity events in the world, Love them were unique experiences Jean Nouvel, architect of the helping construct new Qatar, and becomes something very heroic ways,” said Ibrahim Jaidah. Ball Arabia continues the tra- including ‘Meet and Greet’ with National Museum of Qatar; at the same time, Qatar is also from a scientific and technical “Every place has a specific dition of the previous occasions top players of Paris Saint- Jacques Herzog, renowned Swiss helping us as architects to stay point of view.” characteristic, which makes it held in London, Paris, Moscow Germain F C; lunch with Tom architect; Ibrahim Jaidah, Qatari relevant,” said Rem Koolhaas. “It is a great honour to be interesting for architects. In and Monte Carlo. All proceeds Brady and Gisele Bundchen; architect and founder of the Arab Speaking about what around genius architects in Doha, for example, the sea meets of last night’s event benefit both personalised fashion advice and Engineering Bureau; and Ben van inspired him to design the NMoQ Qatar. Early in my career, the land in an interesting way, entities in developing profes- a couture dress by Balmain cre- Berkel, Dutch architect, founder in the shape of a desert rose, Jean identity was defined as what we which helps me as a Dutch sional support services for fam- ative director Olivier Rousteing; and principal architect of the Nouvel said: “I wanted to give a see of the older buildings around architect get a new perspective ilies of children with mental, afternoon tea with Valentino architectural practice United symbol linked to the eternity of us. By the mid-1990s, we saw a on design and architecture. Qatar physical and sensory disabilities, Garavani at his Château de Work Studio. the desert and at the same time cultural movement and tran- therefore has one of the best set- as well as enhancing advocacy Wideville; and after hours “Architecture is not a new to the dynamism and modernism sition in Doha’s architecture. tings for architects to be creative campaigns in both Russia and exclusive shopping experience concept in Qatar, there has of the Qatar of today. A desert When genius architects started and try new ideas,” said Ben van Qatar, raising awareness of the at iconic Le Bon Marché Rive always been an architectural rose is created over millenniums coming, we began to redefine Berkel. cause. Gauche. The evening’s programme, Daniel Arsham’s unique comprised a gala dinner with an sculpture ‘Wrapped Frog’; immersive theatrical per- Ulyana Sergeenko stunning formance combining dance, Couture gown with Faidee Qatar to mark Earth Hour tonight FROM PAGE 1 music and art, produced by limited edition ruby brooch; made to highlight the threats The Minister called on all leading initiatives to preserve the internationally acclaimed per- artwork by Markus Martino- facing humankind. The Min- segments of society to partic- environment, as well as high- formers alongside actors with vitch, visual artist with autism The Minister of Municipality ister said: “The Ministry ipate in this global event and to lighting climate change and its special needs; an exclusive ‘Mama in a dress with dots’ and and Environment, Eng. believes in the importance of work on its development and effects. Tonight, The Ritz Carlton fashion show by Ulyana Ser- one of a kind ‘Naked Heart” ring Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin cooperation to limit the neg- sustainability to ensure the sus- Doha will organise an event ‘Spin geenko featuring the full Spring- with a heart shaped garnet Turki Al Subaie, said the ative climate impact across the tainable development. for Earth’ while The St. Regis Summer 2019 collection that created especially for Love Ball purpose of the event is to globe. This can be done by the The Assistant Under-Sec- Doha will be offering a unique includes brand-new couture Arabia by Russian jewellery and remind countries and institu- implementation of interna- retary for Environmental Affairs opportunity ‘Yoga in the Dark’ pieces inspired by and devoted fashion house founded by tions of the dangers of climate tional conventions and treaties Ahmed Mohammed Al Sada said to yoga enthusiasts. to Qatar; and a charity auction designer Yana Raskovalova change. The theme of this in climate change, pollution that the ministry’s celebration Carrefour Qatar will observe conducted by prominent auc- were also some of the items that year’s event is losing nature, reduction and conservation of on this occasion for years came lights out at all Carrefour stores tioneer Lord Mark Poltimore. went on sale at the gala. and he said that the choice was biodiversity.” from being one of the world’s today from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. 04 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019

Tunisia detains Arab summit to unite on Golan but rifts remain UN Libya arms AP Arab League summits are nearly always marred help of Russia and Iran. They are election and withdrew his bid for embargo official TUNIS by no-shows. This year, Algeria’s ailing President concerned about inroads made a fifth term, but announced a tran- by non-Arab states like Iran, and sition process that opponents fear AFP/TUNIS Arab leaders meeting in Tunisia Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Sudan’s Omar Hassan may also be eyeing lucrative could keep him in power indefi- tomorrow hope to project unified Al Bashir will skip the meeting as they contend reconstruction projects in areas nitely. The 82-year-old has rarely A UN official charged with opposition to the Trump admin- with mass protests against their long reigns. devastated by war. been seen in public and has not investigating alleged violations istration’s acceptance of Israeli The United Arab Emirates addressed the nation in person since of a UN arms embargo on control over the Golan Heights reopened its embassy in Damascus a 2013 stroke. Libya, has been detained in and Jerusalem, but as with past Bashir will skip the meeting as professor of international affairs in December, and other Arab In Sudan, protests sparked neighbouring Tunisia on Arab League summits, the gath- they contend with weekly mass at the University of Denver. “But I nations are expected to follow. by an economic crisis in suspicion of spying, Tunisian ering is likely to expose their own protests against their long reigns. doubt that this will have a true Khemaies Jhinaoui, the foreign December quickly morphed into and UN officials said yesterday. bitter rivalries. Those expected to attend, political effect.” minister of summit-host Tunisia, calls for the resignation of Al Moncef Kartas, a member Saudi Arabia and the United meanwhile, are still split over the Arab leaders responded sim- said earlier this year that Syria’s Bashir. Since its founding more of the panel of experts of the Arab Emirates are likely to tone wars in Yemen and Syria, and the ilarly to the even more inflam- “natural place” is within the Arab than 70 years ago, the Arab Libya sanctions committee, was down any statement of condem- nearly two-year blockade of Qatar matory US decision last year to League. But Mahmoud Khemiri, a League has struggled — largely arrested on his arrival in Tunis nation, eager to maintain good by fellow Arab League members. recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s spokesman for the summit, said unsuccessfully — for unity, with on Tuesday, a UN spokesman relations with the White House Israel seized the Golan Heights in capital — with statements con- Assad’s reintegration “isn’t fore- the perennial focus on the Pal- said. as it cranks up pressure on their the 1967 Mideast war after Syria demning the move but little else. seeable at the current time.” estinian cause eliding the many “We are in contact with the main rival, Iran. had for years used the strategic Many Gulf states view the US Trump’s Golan proclamation issues on which Arab leaders are Tunisian authorities to know Affirming the international plateau to shell northern Israel. as a vital ally against Iran, wel- puts Arab leaders in the deeply divided. why he has been held for ques- consensus that the Golan is Arab states have long demanded coming Trump’s decision to awkward position of standing up Libya, which slid into chaos tioning,” a UN statement said, occupied Syrian land would only its return, and condemned Pres- withdraw from the 2015 nuclear for a nation they have shunned, after an Arab Spring uprising in adding that as a UN expert further highlight Syria’s absence ident Donald Trump’s decision to agreement and restore crippling which could accelerate recon- 2011, is split between rival Kartas was entitled to diplo- from the Arab League, from which recognize Israeli sovereignty over sanctions. Other Arab states are ciliation efforts. Eight years after authorities in the east and west, matic immunity. it was expelled in the early days it last week. preoccupied with their own Arab Spring protests swept the each backed by an array of Tunisia website univer- of the uprising against President Arab League spokesman troubles, with Yemen and Libya region, threatening the future of armed groups, some supported snews said Kartas had dual Bashar Assad. Some Arab leaders Mahmoud Afifi said the riven by internal conflicts and the political order long upheld by other Arab states. In Yemen, Tunisian and German think Syria — a founding 22-member bloc would aim to Iraq looking for international by the Arab League, protesters the Saudi-led coalition battling nationality. member—should be readmitted. issue a proclamation on the Golan, support as it struggles to rebuild are again taking to the streets in the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels Confirmation of his arrest Arab League summits are but experts expect little more than after the war against the Islamic Algeria and Sudan, calling for the has struggled with internal comes just a day before UN nearly always marred by no- a standard denunciation. “It will State group. Many Arab states resignation of two of the longest- discord, with militias allied with chief Antonio Guterres is due shows. This year, Algeria’s ailing be just a very strong, theatrical, have softened their opposition serving Arab leaders. the UAE clashing with forces to attend an Arab summit in President Abdelaziz Bouteflika nice, maybe strong statement,” said to Assad as he has largely Bouteflika, in office since 1999, loyal to the internationally rec- Tunis with the conflict in Libya and Sudan’s Omar Hassan Al Ahmed Abd Rabou, a visiting defeated the uprising with the cancelled the April 18 presidential ognised government. to be high on the agenda. Sudan frees editor held Erdogan fights to hold for criticising emergency AFP/KHARTOUM cities in election battle Sudanese security agents yesterday released a prominent AGENCIES elections. Parties held their campaigns editor who had been detained ANKARA in a democratic environment for nearly for weeks for criticising a state two months.Prior to the election cam- of emergency imposed by Pres- Turkey will go to polls tomorrow for paign, TPresident Recep Tayyip ident Omar Hassan Al Bashir, local elections following campaign Erdogan had said his Justice and Devel- his son said. Osman Mirghani, rallies and politicians’ addresses held opment (AK) Party would avoid noise editor-in-chief of independent in a democratic environment. and visual pollution in campaign rallies. daily Al Tayar, was taken away Turkey held its first local elections Erdogan has portrayed the vote by security agents from his on August 12, 1930. The local polls will as an existential choice for Turkey. “It office on the night of February be held for the 19th time. The last local is a matter of survival against those who 22 after making televised polls were held in 2014. want to divide this country and tear it comments on Bashir’s decision Tomorrow marks the first local to pieces,” he told hundreds of cheering to impose emergency rule elections in Turkey under the new supporters at a rally earlier this month nationwide. Bashir announced presidential government system, in central Istanbul’s Eyup Sultan dis- the measure after an initial adopted in an April 2017 referendum. trict, next to a 19th-century mosque. crackdown failed to quell wide- Some 1,389 candidates will run in the He has toured the country for spread protests against his elections which will see the partici- weeks speaking up to eight times a administration that erupted in pation of 12 political parties as well as day — a punishing routine which December. independent candidates for 30 metro- showcased the supreme campaigning Mirghani was arrested after politans, 51 provinces, 519 metropolitan skills that have made him the most an interview with Sky News districts, 403 districts, 386 towns. popular and powerful leader since Arabia in which he said Bashir’s President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leaves after performing Friday prayer at Haci More than 1 million candidates of modern Turkey’s founder, Mustafa measures would “spark a new Hasan Buyuk Yilmaz Mosque in Istanbul’s Pendik district. all the political parties will run in the Kemal Ataturk. wave” of protests and send a message that the public “can exert more pressure to achieve its goal of removing this Israel deploys tanks near Gaza ahead of rallies today regime”. Mozambique confirms ANATOLIA 1976 during protests against land According to Yael Lachvani, Israeli army gunfire. In a report Israel’s 12-year blockade of the SDEROT, ISRAEL confiscations. a spokeswoman for Nahal Oz, released last month, the UN said Gaza Strip. 138 cholera cases In the run-up to today’s a Jewish kibbutz (agricultural that Israeli aggression against Iran called on Palestinians to REUTERS/BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE The Israeli army has deployed rallies, the army has deployed community) located less than Gazan protesters over the course be steadfast in their resistance reinforcements along fraught numerous tanks and armored one kilometer from the buffer of the last year — including the against US President Donald Gaza-Israel buffer zone in vehicles along the buffer zone. zone, recent escalations intentional targeting of unarmed Trump’s moves in support of There have been 138 cases of advance of anticipated Pales- It is also reportedly monitoring between Israel and Gaza-based demonstrators — could be Israel on Jerusalem and the cholera confirmed in two tinian rallies today marking the the region with surveillance bal- resistance groups have viewed as a “war crime”. Golan Heights. Iran spoke on the neighbourhoods of the wrecked first anniversary of Gaza’s “Great loons and positioning snipers adversely affected daily life in Demonstrators demand the eve of “Land Day”, an annual Mozambican port city of Beira Return” march. throughout the area. the region. right of Palestinian refugees to commemoration of the deaths in the wake of Cyclone Idai, the Today’s planned demon- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Since Palestinians began return to their homes in his- of six Arab citizens of Israel killed government said. “We expected stration will also mark Pales- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding regular rallies along the torical Palestine, from which by Israeli security forces during this, we were prepared for this, tinian Land Day, which com- reportedly instructed the army buffer zone on March 30 of last they were driven in 1948 to make demonstrations over gov- we’ve doctors in place,” Land memorates the killing of six to prepare for the possibility of year, more than 250 demon- way for the new state of Israel. ernment land confiscations in and Environment Minister Celso Arab-Israelis by Israeli forces in a “broad” campaign in Gaza. strators have been killed by They also demand an end to northern Israel in 1976. Correia said. Turkey reaffirms commitment to Police use tear gas, water cannon on Algeria protesters Russian S-400 defence system REUTERS ALGIERS AP ANKARA Algerian police used tear gas and water cannon yesterday to try Turkey’s foreign minister said yesterday his country is committed to disperse hundreds of thou- to a deal to purchase advanced Russian surface-to-air missile defense sands of demonstrators system, despite warnings from Washington that the deal could put demanding the resignation of the Nato member country’s participation in the US F-35 fighter President Abdelaziz Bouteflika aircraft programme at risk. days after the army called for Turkey’s decision to purchase the S-400 air defence systems his removal to end weeks of from Russia has increased already tense ties between the two Nato political crisis. allies, including over the war in Syria. The US has issued repeated The protests, which erupted warnings to Turkey over the planned purchase, arguing that the on February 22, have been Russian system may pose a security threat to the high-tech F-35s. largely peaceful but have put Speaking at a joint news conference with his Russian coun- pressure on the military to terpart, Sergey Lavrov, in the Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya, stabilise the North African Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu ruled out the possibility of Turkey country, a major oil and gas selling the S-400s to another country as suggested by some ana- producer which cooperates lysts as a compromise solution. Cavusoglu also insisted Turkey had with the West in fighting ter- Algerian protesters gather during a mass demonstration against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika met all of its obligations concerning the F-35 program. “As a prin- rorism. Police opened fire in the capital Algiers, yesterday. ciple it is contrary to international laws for a third country to oppose with tear gas after youths an agreement between two countries,” Cavusoglu said. “We are hurled stones at them. pressure will continue until the must go immediately, game over”, and water and bought ice cream committed to this agreement. There can be no such thing as selling Some demonstrators called system goes,” said student said Ali a merchant, as other pro- from street vendors. The army to a third country. We are buying them for our own needs.” for the entire political elite to go, Mohamed Djemai, 25, as hundreds testers shouted “the people want chief of staff, Lieutenant General Cavusoglu added that Turkey and Russia were discussing delivery saying that while they were of riot police kept an eye on the the fall of the regime”. Ahmed Gaed Salah asked the dates. The US had agreed to sell 100 of its latest, fifth-generation against Bouteflika they also protests and helicopters flew Families stood on balconies constitutional council to rule F-35 fighters to Turkey, and has so far delivered two of the aircraft. rejected the army’s intervention overhead. “We have only one above the streets cheering the whether the ailing 82-year-old But Congress last year ordered a delay in future deliveries. in civilian political life. “Streets word to say today, all the gang marchers, who shared out dates president is fit for office. SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 ASIA 05 Nirav Modi NDA will get 300-plus seats, says Modi denied bail IANS the last five years. So, they favour The Prime Minister wants stability and that is why of this country, don’t want to NEW DELHI a government that enjoys an said the people of the the major partner in a coalition take india towards instability,” in London absolute majority. “The people country suffered for should get absolute majority and he said. REUTERS LONDON Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the country have decided to 30 years and that now the others should also get strong The Prime Minister said yesterday said the people of the bring in a government that numbers, so that they can help voters in the age of 30-40 have country have made up their mind enjoys absolute majority. They they have had a good in running the country witnessed the difference in the Fugitive billionaire jeweller to give the ruling NDA a mandate have made up their mind to give experience of the last smoothly,” he said. last three decades between Nirav Modi was denied bail in for 300-plus seats in the NDA 300-plus seats,” he said. five years. So, they He said in the last five years, political instability and the five a London court yesterday, fol- upcoming Lok Sabha polls as Modi said in 2014 when he favour a government the good work he was able to do years of a government elected lowing his arrest last week by they do not want to take India claimed of getting an absolute because of the mandate of the with total majority. British authorities on charges towards “instability”. majority during election cam- that enjoys an people as they elected a gov- “A voter above the 30-40 age over his alleged involvement in In an interview to Republic paign, there was a debate across absolute majority. ernment with a majority. group very well understands the a $2bn fraud at India’s state-run TV, the Prime Minister said the the country that Modi had no “The world looks at the difference. So, people have made Punjab National Bank. people of the country suffered knowledge about things outside “India witnessed 30 years of leader who enjoys a complete up their mind that a government The 48-year-old Modi, who for 30 years and that now they Gujarat but people of this country instability in politics. The nation majority with a different per- should be elected with total denies the charges, faces the have had a good experience of made it happen. is not against coalitions. But India spective. That is why, the people majority,” he said. possibility of extradition to India where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under Apex Court upholds life term pressure to take a firm stance Businessman on the case ahead of national elections in April-May. duped of lakhs for Saravana Bhavan owner “I find that there are sub- IANS prosecution witnesses, along with stantial grounds to fear failure on Facebook NEW DELHI the corroborative evidence, con- to surrender,” magistrate Emma clusively prove the prosecution Arbuthnot said in a West- IANS The Supreme Court yesterday case.” minster court, adding that the NEW DELHI upheld the life imprisonment of The ruling comes on a chal- fact Modi had in 2017 applied P Rajagopal, the owner of south lenge to March 19, 2009 Madras for a visa to the Pacific island In a shocking incident, a Delhi- Indian hotel chain Saravana High Court order upholding his nation of Vanuatu exacerbated based businessman has been Bhavan, for murdering an conviction and enhancing the those concerns. duped of Rs5.9 lakh by a Nigerian employee in October 2001 so as 10-year sentence given by a trial A witness has alleged that national, who allegedly to marry his wife. court. When contacted, Rajag- Modi threatened to kill him and befriended him on Facebook Upholding the sentence of opal’s son P R Shivakumar said: also offered around Rs2m while posing as a London-based life imprisonment, the bench of “I just got an SMS about the ($28,918.45) as a bribe not to woman, police said. Justice N V Ramana, Justice verdict. I have to get more details.” testify, Toby Cadman, a lawyer According to police, the Mohan M Shantanagoudar and The hugely popular Sar- representing the Indian gov- accused, identified as Ogbondo Justice Indira Banerjee said: “We avana Bhavan hotel chain has ernment, told the court. Ifeanyi Henrey, 35, was arrested find that the evidence on record outlets within and outside India The prosecution also allege when a team of crime branch fully proves the case of prose- and is now managed by Shiva- that mobile phones and a server raided his rented accommo- cution and that the trial court as kumar. Rajagopal was arrested containing evidence critical to Priyanka campaigns in Ayodhya dation in south Delhi’s Devli. well as the high court evaluated on charges of murdering his the fraud case have been “The accused duped a Delhi the material on record in its employee, Prince Shantakumar, destroyed at the request of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress party’s general-secretary for based businessman, Sanjay Ban- proper prospective while so as to marry his wife. Modi, Cadman said. Clare Mont- eastern Uttar Pradesh, is surrounded by supporters and security erjee to the tune of Rs5.90 lakhs coming to their conclusion.” Referring to the material facts, gomery, a lawyer representing guards during an election campaign stop in Ayodhya, yesterday. after posing as a woman from Pronouncing the judgement, the court noted that either on the Modi, said there was no evi- Priyanka hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he London, Ms Holly David on Justice Shantanagoudar said: “The advice of an astrologer or having dence to support the claims of “only meets and greets the rich” and has no time to meet people Facebook. He used to send friend judgement of the trial court as become besotted with the wife of witness intimidation. from villages. request to various people previ- modified by the high court need Shantakumar, Rajagopal had The diamond magnate was ously by using the same modus not be interfered with. Hence evinced keen desire to take her arrested in the Holborn area of operandi,” Additional Commis- these appeals fail and stand dis- as his third wife. He used to talk central London last week after sioner of Police AK Singla said. missed.” Speaking for the bench, to her over the phone frequently, he went into a bank to open an CBI probe sought in grisly murder “Banerjee told cops that one Justice Shantanagoudar said: “In and also gave her costly gifts account and a member of staff Holly David claimed to be res- our considered opinion, the over- including jewellery, silk sarees contacted police. He will next ident of UK became his friend whelming, consistent, cogent and and even went to the extent of appear before the court via of minor in Uttarakhand school on Facebook in January 2017. reliable testimonies of two paying her medical bills. video link on April 26. They were in regular touch on IANS then this stealing incident could Facebook messenger and DEHRADUN have been avoided,” she said. Whatsapp,” Singla added. The senior secondary Holly David expressed her The Commission for the Pro- boarding school where a student love desire and honey-trapped tection of Child Rights in Utta- was bludgeoned to death early the victim, the ACP informed. rakhand yesterday asked Chief this month was actually an “She also told him that she would Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat ashram for orphans, she stated. visit India to meet him in Feb- to order a CBI probe into the “We have come to know that ruary 2017... On February 6, Ban- grisly murder of a student at a the boarding school was actually erjee received a call, wherein the boarding school near here. an ashram to educate orphans,” caller posed himself as a custom In a letter to the Chief Min- said Negi, a day after she made officer from Mumbai told him ister, Usha Negi, Chairperson of an impromptu inspection of the that Holly David was in his the Commission, said a CBI school at Ranipokhri area near custody and she had to pay     probe should be ordered to here where 12-year-old Yadav Rs55,000 for custom clearance,”        ensure justice to the murdered was killed by two senior students. the ACP said.   !"#$%&"#""' Class 7 student, Vasu Yadav. Later, the school management Banerjee transferred Rs5.90 She also stated that students buried the body in the campus in lakh from his bank account to the                 \            in the school were not getting an attempt to hush up the case. alleged person’s account in three      !          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Tamil Nadu may be con-             !   9       suming millions of idlis daily but most people,  0 "&     &           !"   !"  chefs and hoteliers included, are unaware that a    5      !       ! &   !   ! World Idli Day falls on March 30.   8  For the last three years, March 30 has been 5      !    \ "      &   !   !   celebrated as World Idli Day, the idea being the 8       /         brainchild of M Eniyavan, founder of Mallipoo Idly, a popular chain.       “The humble idli is the safest food for all ages — children to elderly. It struck me to celebrate 2              !   6 March 30 as World Idli Day when there are several 7       !         days like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and more,” 0 "   5  #  8 %    "   \   #  % Eniyavan said. 2          !           But even employees of eateries majorly selling (!     \       9    !"      !  idlis are not aware of the special day for idli. That "    also holds true for business people, working women, home makers and others IANS spoke to. 2  \        "   !         “Í am hearing about this for the first time,”    exclaimed S.V. Amritha, a businesswoman dealing 2 8    /           "       " in alloy steel. “Tomorrow I will cook idlis,” she     !"  said. Prakash Jayadevan, General Manager, Trident (              !      !      Hotel, who too was not aware of the special day,      0 "  !         "S  \    said: “We will increase the number of idli vari-       2/    34,,   *'4,,  & !           eties in our breakfast tomorrow.” Those who place Dhaka tower blaze toll rises to 25        !         5   !      orders for idlis via online platforms like Swiggy, A firefighter looks on as he stands in front of the       !    2         !     Zomato and Uber Eats can avail handsome dis- burnt building in Dhaka yesterday, a day after counts on the occasion, said one major idli player. “Swiggy, Zomato and Uber Eats offer idlis at flames tore through the 22-storey FR Tower. The     discounted rates for three days. The discount is death toll from the blaze rose to 25 as firefighters about one third of the normal price,” R U Srinivas, combed through the charred shell of the building. founder of Idli Factory, said yesterday. 06 ASIA SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 Imran for ‘inclusive development’ in Balochistan Pakistan PM performs the groundbreaking for new Balochistan Health Complex

INTERNEWS Imran Khan said eastern route, we should have where the ruling Pakistan built in Balochistan over the last ISLAMABAD the complex would worked on the western route,” Tehreek-i-Insaf had been elected five years. become part of a he said. “This 305 kilometre in the 2013. “We believe devel- The Prime Minister during Pakistan Prime Minister Imran route will bring a lot of change opment is not possible unless the his visit to Quetta, was to lay the Khan (pictured), during a visit medical city planned and development.” system and governance are foundation stone of a new to Quetta, yesterday urged in Quetta. “We are Balochistan Chief Minister improved,” he said. campus of the National Uni- “inclusive development” as he Jam Kamal Alyani thanked the According to the mega- versity of Science and Tech- performed the groundbreaking also going to build Prime Minister for his efforts. “In project’s Long-Term Plan, the nology. He was received at the for the new Balochistan Health a cancer hospital the past, many promises were CPEC comprises one corridor Army Aviation Base by Chief of Complex. here,” he said. made and people had reserva- and multiple passages, including Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed The Premier, while tions over CPEC,” he said, adding: the eastern, central and western Bajwa, Inter-Services Public addressing the groundbreaking “Balochistan is officially part of alignments. These passages are Relations said in a tweet. ceremony for the complex, western route.” Alyani said that joined together by common He then reached Quetta Can- thanked Chief of Army Staff Gen and skill development. I will the cardiac centre, a joint project alignments in the north and tonment along with the Balo- Qamar Javed Bajwa for playing provincial government,” he said. discuss this further with the chief of the army and the provincial south. The southern common chistan Governor Amanullah a part in the project’s con- He said that railways min- minister,” he told the ceremony. government will be “a huge health alignment starts at Gwadar and Khan Yasinzai, Chief Minister struction. “You arranged the ister Sheikh Rashid is working The Prime Minister also facility for the province and espe- terminates at Basima. From Jam Kamal Alyani, and other funding for this from the United on a plan for a rail network from touched upon implementation cially the people of Quetta”. Basima onwards, the corridor federal ministers, the army’s Arab Emirates through your con- Quetta to Taftan, Iran. of a local government system in “In the past, cosmetic politics breaks into eastern, central and media wing said. He did the nections, and the army laid the The Premier also spoke of Balochistan which makes use of was conducted in Balochistan to western passages. These pas- groundbreaking of the Balo- infrastructure,” he said. the need to create a master plan village councils. “When you show that things were hap- sages re-converge at Burhan chistan Health Complex and the Prime Minister Khan said the for Quetta. “Major cities in empower people on a village pening. I’m glad that for once which marks the beginning of the Quetta-Zhob N-50 Road as part complex would become part of Pakistan do not have master level, it will help development. progress is being made. In the northern common alignment of the western route of the CPEC, a medical city planned in Quetta. plans, and cities are expanding. We have to make sure that past structural reforms were not that passes through Thakot and the tweet said. “We are also going to build a Unless you have master plans in development is inclusive. The made,” he said, pointing out that Khunjerab. In Gwadar, he will lay the cancer hospital here,” he said. place, you cannot provide basic more we focus on Balochistan, despite Quetta being “a huge city, The federal government foundation stone for the new “It is important to under- facilities to urban areas,” he said. the more it will develop and due attention was not given”. describes the Gwadar-Hoshab- international airport and take part stand that heart and cancer “The people of Balochistan Pakistan along with it.” The chief minister told the Surab road as a section of the in the closing ceremony of an expo treatments need specialists. It fear that they will become a Terming the western route premier he had “given confi- western route in its official briefs taking place in the city. Gwadar was hard for us to arrange oncol- minority and lose their jobs,” the of CPEC a “game changer”, the dence to all political parties and and maps when in fact it is the International Airport will have the ogists, engineers and others, but Premier said. “We were dis- Prime Minister said that work on stakeholders”. He highlighted the southern common alignment. latest equipment and facilities and now we will start this facility cussing this earlier, we need this should have started earlier. development and governance The government does so because is expected to be one of the coun- with the help of the army and the institutes for technical education “China was working on the model in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this is the only road that has been try’s largest airports. How a Pakistani family’s car Pakistan saved several people in NZ regrets delay of Kartarpur INTERNEWS the street at the backs of those ISLAMABAD running away from him and meeting towards their car. The couple A fortnight after the tragic mas- saw up to ten people make it ANATOLIA sacre of 50 Muslims in two past their car. The vehicle KARACHI mosques in Christchurch, New stopped the bullets from hitting Zealand, a heroic tale has those running for cover. But it Pakistan yesterday said that it emerged of how a Pakistani was terrifying for the couple regretted the postponement of family was in the right place at stuck inside. a scheduled meeting on the Kar- just the right time to enable “When he was shooting on tarpur Corridor by India without escape of a dozen people fleeing our car the gun shots were so any prior consultation. the terrorist’s gunfire. strong the car was actually The meeting, which Hina, a software tester who shaking,” Hina said. The couple Pakistan said was jointly agreed migrated from Pakistan in put their heads down as the on by both sides, was slated to December 2016 with her husband bullets passed through the metal be held on April 2 to discuss and two children, was taking her on the left side to the right, issues related to a proposed husband, Amir, to the Al-Noor passing through the car. opening of a border corridor mosque for Friday prayers when Somehow a little miracle, Hina between two Sikh shrines sep- they heard the gunshots. said none of the bullets hit them. arated by the countries’ mutual Here is how their story is “For at least 10 seconds we Bee farm in Peshawar border, according to a Foreign recounted by the NZ publication: heard bullets and the window Ministry spokesman. A Pakistani beekeeper wearing protective gear checks a honeycomb at a bee farm in Peshawar. Within metres from the mosque, glass breaking on us,” Hina “Last minute postponement they saw people running, trying said. “He kept shooting and without seeking views from to dodge vehicles to escape the shooting. He was making sure Pakistan and especially after terrorist. Her husband told her anyone in the car and on the the productive technical to reverse the car, but she other side got shot. “A few meeting on March 19 is incom- couldn’t go far because of bullets hit the dashboard and IMF bailout package likely by mid-May prehensible,” Mohammad oncoming traffic. Another engine. Smoke started coming Faisal said in a tweet. vehicle also trying to escape out of the car.” Days later, the INTERNEWS landing zone,” said Umar. “The the sequence in which those steps His remarks came after stopped Hina’s car from couple estimated 26 rounds KARACHI gap between our position and have to be taken have been a part New Delhi said it had sought reversing completely out of were shot at the car. the IMF’s is significantly less than of the discussion and continue to Islamabad’s response on key harm’s way and Hina’s door was Although a dozen lives were Pakistan is likely to secure a what it was a few months back.” be.” Analysts say the IMF has been proposals put forward by India blocked so she couldn’t escape. saved by the car, the couple is bailout package from the Inter- A sticking point in the negoti- suggesting measures such as a free- at the last meeting held on the The car, now facing towards deeply saddened they could not national Monetary Fund (IMF) of ations between the two sides floating rupee, which would result Indian side of the border earlier Hagley Park, was fully exposed. save the last runner, 17-year old between $6bn and $12bn by the seems to be the exchange rate in a further devaluation of the cur- this month “to discuss the To their left, the shooter had Burnside High School student middle of May, Finance Minister management of the rupee, which rency, and structural changes such modalities” of the corridor. started his second round of firing Muhammad Haziq Mohd- Asad Umar has said. has lost 33 percent of its value as widening of the tax base. “India has shared concerns outside the mosque. Tarmizi. Tears started to well In an interview with the since 2017 when compared to that In a recent interview, Prime and sought clarifications on He had just reloaded the up in her eyes as she described Financial Times after a meeting of the dollar. Minister Imran Khan had said reports that controversial ele- semiautomatic weapons in his seeing the boy. “He managed to with the IMF published yesterday, “There is no conceptual dif- Pakistan was serious about ments have been appointed by car parked in a driveway on the get out of the mosque,” she said. he said he hoped an agreement ference between us and the IMF, ending its cash flow difficulties. Pakistan to a committee to be other side of the mosque. He “He was shot just a few feet would be reached with the Fund the exchange rate needs to be “I’m determined that this will be associated with the Kartarpur walked along the footpath away from us. We saw him. It within the first half of May. reflective of the market,” said the last time Pakistan will ever Corridor,” said a statement outside the mosque firing down was the only regret I have.” “We’re approaching the Umar. “How you implement it and have to go to IMF,” he said. from Indian Ministry of External Affairs without elab- orating on which elements it was referring to. Faster, cheaper, greener: Pakistanis turn to car-pooling service Last November, a ground- breaking ceremony was held REUTERS mismatched with those of other Environment as part of a push to app to handle the process. Cur- has to change vehicles mid- by Pakistan for the Kartarpur ISLAMABAD customers,” Sherazi, 23, told the promote low-carbon lifestyles, rently about 600 riders use the commute to get to work, she said. Corridor in a ceremony Thomson Reuters Foundation. also helps cut congestion and service for regular daily pick- She said she also likes the attended by two Indian gov- Medical student Mahnoor Switching to ride sharing pollution — both huge problems ups, he said. It also offers spur- security of having drivers regis- ernment cabinet ministers. Sherazi used to hail a shared three months ago has cut her in Islamabad and other Pakistani of-the-moment car-pooling tered with a central database - The corridor will give public taxi to get to school, a way commuting costs by 40 percent, cities - by decreasing the number opportunities, but that option is which wasn’t the case with the uninterrupted access to Sikh of traveling she found expensive, she said, and given her a “sense of vehicles on the road, he said. less used, with just 20 to 30 riders taxis she used to take. pilgrims from India to visit a occasionally unsettling and often of safety during the commute”. “Our overall vision is to a week, Hassamuddin said. Some of her friends are now holy site in Pakistan along the inconvenient, with many stops The RASAI website is the utilise the extra capacity of Customers using the service hoping to use RASAI, she said. border between both coun- slowing her commute. work of Muhammad Has- vehicles, either passenger or — particularly women — say they Hassamuddin said the ride- tries’ homonymous provinces But she has now found a better samuddin, 26, a civil engineer goods vehicles, plying the roads,” find sharing the same car on a sharing push faced initial of Punjab. Pakistan and India — and greener — alternative: A and graduate of the National said Hassamuddin, who began regular basis safer, and cheaper. resistance from some middle- had agreed to open the Kar- ride sharing website that connects University of Science and Tech- toying with the idea when he, Fares are negotiated in advance, income drivers, who saw sharing tarpur border crossing this year. her with drivers who have free nology. Since launching in mid- like Sherazi, was a student strug- and drivers paid in cash, with their car as a threat to their social However, relations between seats in their cars and who regu- 2018, it now has 1,400 registered gling to get to college. RASAI taking a small com- status. the two South Asian neighbors larly make a similar commute users and more than 300 partic- “I saw a particular need to mission. Sundus Bangash, a But significantly lower fuel soured following a suicide between Islamabad and its twin ipating vehicles, he said. start this project,” he remembers. school teacher who commutes costs - as riders help pay the bills bombing in Indian-adminis- city Rawalpindi. “Our purpose and business Through the website, cars and about 60km each day to and - have won over many of them, tered Kashmir in mid-February Now, for a lower fixed price, model is to give easy access to vans that travel a daily route reg- from work, said using the RASAI he said. Muhammad Arif Goheer, that left at least 40 Indian she gets to school faster and transport services for people by ister with RASAI, and customers service had cut her monthly a senior scientist at the Global troops dead. more reliably, she said. bringing them online,” while also looking for a ride are notified of commuting costs from Rs10,000 Change Impact Studies Centre Tensions mounted further “Earlier, I was facing two cutting travel costs and use of possible matches, he said. ($71) to about Rs7,000 ($50). in Islamabad, said more car following border skirmishes problems in using a traditional fuel, Hassamuddin said in an At the moment, connections “The service is pretty good,” pooling was a good idea for Paki- between the two countries’ air pick-and-drop taxi service. It was interview at his office here. are made by telephone or text said Bangash, who registered for stan’s crowded cities, though forces in which both sides very expensive and, for a number The service, which has won message, though Hassamuddin RASAI two months ago. In par- “the challenge is its effective and claimed to have downed each of times, my hospital timings recognition from UN is working on a mobile phone ticular, it means she no longer efficient utilisation”. other’s aircraft. SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 ASIA 07 Moon, Trump to Journalist critical of Duterte held

AP meet soon for MANILA The head of a Philippine online news site that has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte was N Korea talks arrested yesterday for the second time in two months, this time REUTERS Moon will hold a over a ban on foreign ownership SEOUL summit meeting with of news media. Police served an arrest Senior South Korean officials, President Donald warrant to Rappler Inc CEO and including President Moon Jae-in, Trump in Washington Executive Editor Maria Ressa are launching a series of on April 11 to discuss after she arrived at Manila’s meetings with US counterparts, North Korea and other airport, and she later posted bail in a bid to jumpstart stalled at a regional trial court. denuclearisation talks with alliance issues, the Ressa’s co-defendants had North Korea and mend fraying White House said posted bail for the new charge ties in their alliance. yesterday. earlier in the week. Ressa, who Moon will hold a summit was one of Time magazine’s meeting with President Donald Persons of the Year last year, was Trump in Washington on April missile launch site in the north- returning from a trip to the US 11 to discuss North Korea and western town of Tongchang-ri after securing a travel bond other alliance issues, the White that Kim, at his first summit with allowing her to leave the country House said yesterday. Trump last June, had vowed to while other criminal cases “The alliance between the dismantle, South Korean law- against her are pending. Rappler Inc CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa is escorted by police after posting bail in Pasig United States and the Republic makers said yesterday. “Every action takes us Regional Trial Court in Pasig City, Philippines, yesterday. of Korea remains the linchpin The lawmakers, briefed by farther into a descent into of peace and security on the Seoul’s intelligence agency, tyranny,” Ressa told reporters Korean peninsula and in the added that a uranium outside the court in suburban Duterte, particularly over his system like other violators. media organisation. region,” it said in a statement. enrichment facility at the North’s Pasig city. “This is the weapon- deadly crackdown against illegal The charges stem from a The Philippine Constitution The second summit between Yongbyon main nuclear isation of the law.” Ressa and drugs. The administration has complaint by the National bans foreign ownership of news Trump and North Korean leader complex was operating nor- some media watchdogs said the denied her cases are a press Bureau of Investigation that media, but Rappler has argued Kim Jong Un fell apart in Hanoi mally, though a 5-megawatt latest government move was an freedom issue, saying she and Rappler allowed a foreign that it did not grant Omidyar the in February over differences reactor there has not been oper- attempt to muzzle independent Rappler have breached laws and investor, US-based Omidyar power to control or influence its about the limits Pyongyang was ational since late last year. media and other critics of should answer before the judicial Network, to inject funds in the news operations. ready to put on its nuclear pro- Ahead of the Trump-Moon grammes and how willing the summit, South Korea said it was US was to ease sanctions. sending its foreign and defence Trump’s failure to seal a deal ministers, and other senior offi- Vietnam seizes 9 tonnes of ivory from Congo Philippines’ was a blow to Moon, who has cials, to meetings in been vocal in his conviction that Washington. AFP sell ivory in communist Vietnam, huge 9.1-tonne package of goods BARMM picks Kim is willing to abandon his Foreign Minister Kang HANOI lax law enforcement has allowed suspected to be ivory hidden nuclear arsenal. Kyung-wha is set to meet US the illicit trade to flourish on the inside timber logs was found and Washington and Seoul have Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Vietnam has seized more than black market. confiscated,” according to Hai first Speaker also tussled over the cost of US to discuss ways to move forward nine tonnes of suspected ivory The government has vowed Quan news site, the official troops in South Korea, with after the failed Trump-Kim in a timber shipment from the to crack down on illegal wildlife mouthpiece of Vietnam Customs. ANATOLIA Trump demanding that Seoul summit. Defence Minister Jeong Republic of Congo, customs offi- trade in the face of mounting The ivory-stuffed timber logs ANKARA pay more toward maintaining Kyeong-doo will meet the US cials said yesterday, in one of the international pressure and were discovered on Tuesday at some 28,500 of them. acting secretary of defence, country’s largest illegal wildlife authorities said the latest bust in Danang’s main port on a ship The recently formed auton- The North has nearly com- Patrick Shanahan, on Monday, hauls in years. central Danang city was the from the Republic of Congo in omous region for Muslims in the pleted work to rebuild its Sohae the ministry said. Though it is illegal to buy and biggest in years. “A central Africa, it added. southern Philippines chose its first parliament speaker yesterday. At the assembly’s first China city offers cash for information in religion crackdown session, lawyer Ali Pangalian Balindong, a former con- gressman for Mindanao’s Lanao AP yuan ($15,000) would be paid for lawful, prevent the illegal, camps in Xinjiang where they are people away from extremism. del Sur province, was named BEIJING verified information and contain extremism, resist infil- forced to swear allegiance to Xi China has rejected any inde- speaker of the Bangsamoro assistance in hunting down key tration and crack down on and the party and condemn pendent outside monitoring of Autonomous Region in Muslim A southern Chinese city is members and leaders of illegal crimes,” the department said in Islam and their traditional the camps. China’s reputation for Mindanao (BARMM). offering cash rewards for infor- foreign religious groups and commentary on the incentives. culture. taking a hard line against reli- BARMM Prime Minister Al mation about “illegal religious revealing their structures. Under President Xi Jinping, China has sought to defend gions — Muslims in particular — Hajj Murad Ebrahim also groups” as the ruling Communist The department said smaller the officially atheistic ruling itself against charges of cultural has drawn growing global attended the session, along with Party continues to tighten its grip rewards would be offered for party has sought to eliminate all genocide, painting its critics as attention. The man arrested in officials from the Istanbul- over faith communities. reports about religious venues religious expression not under seeking to smear China’s repu- the March 15 New Zealand based IHH Humanitarian Relief A notice posted on the official set up without permission and its direct control, especially by tation. It originally denied the mosque attacks said in his online Foundation and Huseyin Oruc, website of the Guangzhou behaviour encouraging “religious Uighurs, Kazakhs and other camps’ existence, then said they manifesto that China is the a member of the Moro Peace Department of Ethnic and Reli- extremism.” “The meaning of this Muslim ethnic minority groups were established to provide nation that most aligns with his Process Monitoring gious Affairs said up to 10,000 document is to protect the now being held in internment vocational assistance to steer political and social values. Committee. Oruc said that Ebrahim, who was appointed by Philip- Australia seeks pines President Rodrigo NZ remembers Christchurch terror victims Duterte, would administer the Bangsamoro Transition to mend Authority (BTA) through 2022. ANATOLIA alone, none of us can. The The BTA has 80 members, ties with China MELBOURNE answer to them lies in a simple 41 of whom are affiliated with concept, that is not bound by the Moro Islamic Liberation AFP New Zealand honoured the domestic borders, that isn’t Front (MILF) while 39 were SYDNEY victims of the Christchurch based on ethnicity, power base appointed by the central gov- mosque attacks in a commem- or even forms of government. ernment, Oruc said. Australia announced a diplo- oration ceremony yesterday. The answer lies in our humanity. The BTA holds legislative matic boost to “turbo-charge” Around 25,000 New Zea- “But for now we will and executive power in the its China relations yesterday as landers attended the memorial remember the tears of our nation region, while the central gov- it seeks to mend ties damaged service for the 50 slain Muslim and the new resolve we have ernment will maintain its by foreign interference worshippers, including four formed,” she said. primary position in the national concerns and a 5G bar on children, who were killed in the “What words adequately and constitutional structure, Huawei. twin attacks on the Al Noor and express the pain and suffering of including the sensitive defence Canberra unveiled plans for Linwood mosques during Friday 50 men, women and children and foreign affairs portfolios. a new foundation to supercede prayers on March 15. lost, and so many injured? What Yesterday’s parliament the Australia-China Council, its Among participants were words capture the anguish of our session also saw the election of long-time primary platform for New Zealand’s Prime Minister Muslim community being the Khalifa Nando as governor of relations with its largest trading Jacinda Ardern, governor- target of hatred and violence? the autonomous region, Oruc partner. general Patsy Reddy, Australian People cry as they sing the national anthem during the national What words express the grief of said. Autonomous government The government also Prime Minister Scott Morrison, remembrance service for victims of the mosque attacks at Hagley a city that has already known so Islamic law courts will be set announced that career dip- British singer-songwriter and Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, yesterday. much pain?” Ardern asked. up in the newly established lomat Graham Fletcher, a China philanthropist Yusuf Islam (Cat Names of the victims who region as the central gov- expert and Mandarin speaker, Stevens), and singers Marlon performed at the service, Ko in a vicious cycle of extremism died in the attacks were read out ernment transfers adminis- would replace Jan Adams as Williams, Hollie Smith, and tātou, tātou - We are one, at breeding extremism and it must at the service. The youngest of trative authority in Mindanao Australia’s ambassador in Teeks. Yusuf Islam, Marlon Wil- Christchurch’s Hagley Park. end,” Ardern told the gathering. the victims was only three years to the Bangsamoro Beijing. Adams had served in liams, and Hollie Smith “The world has been stuck “We cannot confront these issues old. government. the role since 2016. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said the new National Foundation for Australia-China Over 600,000 older Japanese live in social isolation: Survey Relations would receive Aus$44m over five years, sig- AFP widespread in Japan it even has three-quarters of whom were growing number of middle aged be around 541,000 according to nificantly broadening the remit TOKYO its own name — hikikomori — male. “The number was bigger hikikomori cloistering them- a similar government survey of its predecessor. defined as someone who does than we had imagined. selves away for longer periods published in 2016. Bilateral ties have soured, More than 600,000 Japanese not go to school or work for six Hikikomori isn’t an issue only for of time. Many of the hikikomori are notably since Canberra passed people over 40 are living in months and does not interact younger people,” a Cabinet Around half of those included thought to be financially sweeping national security complete isolation from society, with anyone outside their family Office official in charge of the in the survey had been reclusive dependant on their ageing reforms last year to strengthen staying at home for more than during that time. survey said. for more than seven years, the parents. Rika Ueda, who works foreign interference laws, six months without social inter- A government survey pub- Until recently, it was thought government said. for a non-profit group that sup- calling out China as its primary action, the government esti- lished yesterday estimated there to be an issue mainly affecting The figure is higher than the ports parents of hikikomori concern, and setting off a string mated yesterday. were 613,000 hikikomori aged teenagers and people in their 20s estimated number of hikikomori children, said she was not sur- of diplomatic flare-ups. The phenomenon is so between 40 and 64, nearly but ageing Japan is seeing a under the age of 39, thought to prised by the survey. 08 VIEWS SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 ‘Betrayal’: Thousands vent anger ESTABLISHED IN 1996 on Brexit Day that never was CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

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EDITORIAL Strategic partnership Pro-Brexit protesters hold signs and wave flags at the March to Leave demonstration in London, yesterday. he decades-old strong ties between Qatar and France is witnessing further strength with the passage of time Tand these bilateral relations today have turned into a chanted. “This is about democracy. It’s low as a snake’s belly can get.” strategic partnership. that simple. Suzanne Evans, a eurosceptic The presence of Prime Minister of the French Republic, They’re playing Russian roulette former member of the European Par- Edouard Philippe; former French President, Nocolas Sarkozy; with our country. I’m so angry about it. liament, said the implications of failing and many other high-ranking French officials, leading French I’m 54 and I’ve never been on a protest to leave the EU on time at 2300 GMT artists and architects at the magnificent opening ceremony in my life,” said Debbie, from Bill- on Friday were severe. of National Museum of Qatar is an expression of brotherly ericay, east of London, who was “This was supposed to be a cele- PAULINE FROISSART relations between two countries’ leaders and people. draped in the British flag. bration of our Independence Day. AFP Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah “These Remain MPs have an arro- They promised us. And now we just bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and Prime Minister of the lying English flags and crying gance. There’s going to be a massive can’t trust them at all. It’s absolutely French Republic, Edouard Philippe, also held official talks Brexit betrayal, thousands kickback against them.” disgraceful,” she said of Britain’s MPs. at the Amiri Diwan and witnessed the signing of a number massed outside the British Leave voters milled around “It is parliament versus the people. of agreements and memorandums of understanding between parliament yesterday on what holding up placards reading “Trust in This has gone beyond being about F Brexit. both governments. During the talks, the leaders of both coun- should have been “Independence Day” politicians is dead” and “What is our tries discussed bilateral relations and aspects of promoting -- until political paralysis prompted a liberty for if not to govern ourselves?”, “It’s about democracy. It’s about and developing them in various fields, especially in the last-ditch delay. while others waved British, English, does the ballot box still work? From security, defence, cultural and educational fields. Both sides Nearly three years after the Welsh, Cornish and other UK flags. the shenanigans across the road, the also exchanged views on regional and international devel- divisive referendum that saw 52 The atmosphere was a mixture of answer has to be no. We are in dire opments of common interest. percent of voters back leaving the EU, party, wake and protest — as the vote straits as a country.” Qatar and France already have very solid base in terms Britain’s MPs result triggered shrugs from people Jan Bowman, a 63-year-old artist of mutual agreements for their are at a loss whose preference is for Britain to Jan, said she would have been carrying strategic partnership. Taking this on how, and leave the EU with no deal at all. “fireworks”, rather than a large cooperation to new heights, H E even “Stop the Brexit Betrayal”, “Give banner, if Britain had really been the Prime Minister and Interior whether, the Our Kingdom Back” and “Free Britain leaving the EU on Friday. Minister and Prime Minister of UK can Now” read some of the placards. Small numbers of fiercely pro- the French Republic witnessed As lawmakers properly “This is so much bigger than and anti-Brexit demonstrators have Addressing a the signing of an agreement voted inside to leave the party politics. It’s the fundamental kept up a constant presence in West- press conference between the governments of the reject Prime bloc. question of what it means to be free. minster in recent months. after official talks, State of Qatar and the French Minister Theresa As law- It’s 2019 in the UK and we’re having to Ardent Brexiteers want Britain to Prime Minister and Republic on exchanging classified makers think about our liberty. That worries leave the bloc now without any and protected information in the May’s agreement voted inside me,” said John Abbott, 37, who trav- divorce deal in place, falling back on Interior Minister H E defence field. struck between to reject elled down from Nottingham in World Trade Organisation (WTO) Sheikh Abdullah bin They also witnessed the London and Prime Min- central England. rules. Nasser bin Khalifa signing of a letter of intent Brussels — for ister Theresa “There has been political chi- At the other end of the political Al Thani said that between the Ministry of the May’s canery and obfuscation by a bunch of spectrum, europhile London Mayor Interior in the French Republic a third time — agreement rich idiots failing to do their jobs. Sadiq Khan launched a campaign bus Qatar cherishes and the security committee for the crowds gathered struck Some Leave voters completed a on Friday emblazoned with the slogan the distinguished 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They in the sunshine between two-week, 435-kilometre protest “We are all Londoners”. cooperation also witnessed the signing of an London and march from northeast England. “I think we can all agree that administrative arrangement outside on Brussels — Others were led to the parliament Brexit has been a complete and utter relations with the annexe for cooperation between Parliament for a third building on the banks of River Thames mess,” the mayor told AFP. French Republic the French Ministry of Justice and Square to time — by Scottish pipe bands and a fishing Elsewhere, the Church of England which have been the Public Prosecution in Qatar demand MPs crowds boat on the back of a truck. has invited parishioners to “cafe-style established more on promoting cooperation in the gathered in “I’m not going to have my meetings” over the weekend in a bid field of fighting cyber crimes. respect the vote the sunshine country taken over by a dicta- to forge some unity over that most than 40 years ago, The two sides also witnessed of the majority. outside on torship,” megaphone-wielding Terry British of things: a cup of tea. pointing that France the signing of a letter of intent Parliament Calladine said. Suitable Bible passages and has now become a between Qatar Museums and the Square to “All the Labour and Conservative newly-composed prayers will be strategic partner to French Ministry of Europe and demand MPs MPs are a bunch of frauds that need chosen under the slogan “Together” to Foreign Affairs on moving the respect the vote of the majority. dragging out by their hair,” he said. prompt the faithful— whatever their the State of Qatar. French Institute in Qatar to Bait “Brexit hard. Brexit now. Theresa “They are opposing what they views about leaving the EU — to start Al Zaman. May is a treacherous cow,” the crowd obtained their seat on. That’s about as conversations. They also witnessed the signing of a letter of intent between Qatar Museums and Palais de Tokyo in Paris, a cooperation agreement between Imagine institute for Genetic Diseases and Hamad bin Khalifa University. China’s leafy campus of thought control Addressing a press conference after official talks, Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser THE WASHINGTON POST the personality cult” of the Chinese ordered him to stop all teaching and bin Khalifa Al Thani said that Qatar cherishes the distinguished president, expressing fear that China research and that his pay would be cooperation relations with the French Republic which have singhua University prides is returning to totalitarianism with cut drastically. He said a university been established more than 40 years ago, pointing that France itself on being in the top tier the elimination of term limits on the “work team” would investigate the has now become a strategic partner to the State of Qatar. The of China’s higher education, president. articles he wrote since July, an echo Prime Minister of the French Republic stressed the impor- with 20 schools and 58 Translator and Sinologist Geremie of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, when T intellectuals were investigated by tance of the relations between the two countries and the con- departments in science, engineering, Barmé said the “content and pow- vergence of their future visions in most of the issues. humanities, law, medicine, history, erful literary style” of Xu’s piece, “as such teams. philosophy, economics, man- well as its tone of ‘moral outrage,’ not “I don’t know what they’ll do agement, education and art. But on to mention the author’s scathing next,” he said in mobile phone mes- this prestigious campus in a leafy humour, will resonate deeply sages, the New York Times reported. corner of Beijing, there is little throughout the Chinese party-state “I’ve been mentally preparing for this QUOTE OF THE DAY freedom to protest the lengthening system, as well as within Chinese for a long time. At the worst, I could shadow of President Xi Jinping’s society and among concerned cit- end up in prison.” The risk of a no-deal authoritarianism and his demand for izens more broadly.” Barmé added Over the past few years, Xi has Brexit is very real. “One rigid loyalty to the Communist Party. that Xu’s “powerful plea is not a been unflinching in his demands for of the two routes to an Just ask professor Xu Zhangrun, who simple work of ‘dissent,’ as the term fealty to Chinese political ideology, has been suspended from teaching is generally understood in the sense insisting that educational institutions, orderly Brexit seems now and research because he dared of samizdat protest literature.” as well as the news media and others, to be closed. This leaves question both. Rather, he said, “Xu has issued a show loyalty to party, China’s only the other route, We noted last summer that Xu challenge from the intellectual and socialism and a doctrine called “Xi which is for the British was saying interesting things in a cultural heart of China, to the Jinping Thought.” Those who resist very open way. On July 24, he pub- political heart of the Communist are punished and in many c ases find to make clear what they lished a lengthy essay, drawing upon Party.” themselves locked up for years at a want before April 12. ancient Chinese philosophy, liter- As Barmé predicted, the piece time. What’s happened to Xu is a ature and political theory, to squarely was widely shared, despite cen- warning that will chill other edu- Mark Rutte question China’s current direction. sorship, and Xu published more. cators. Once again, Xi stifles free Dutch Prime Minister He described Xi as a throwback to Now, the Chinese authorities are thinking, that essential ingredient for Maoism and said “an emergency striking back. This week, Xu said any successful university - and, ulti- brake must be applied to several university officials have mately, any successful society. SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 OPINION 09 In Thailand’s “red shirt” north, Thaksin’s grip slowly loosens

ike most in the sleepy town of entrenched in politics and the emer- nominated the king’s sister as its time she voted for Thanathorn’s Phayao in Thailand’s gence of a charismatic figurehead of prime ministerial candidate and was Future Forward Party because he northern mountains, school- democracy who reminds voters of a promptly eliminated - have cost him is a fresh voice offering a way out teacher Mu Suthibutr voted younger Thaksin, the country’s votes, one analyst said. of the ruinous cycle of pro- and L “Pheu Thai cannot take the north for parties loyal to Thaksin Shina- political landscape is fragmenting. anti-Thaksin protests. watra in election after election, even Indeed, last week’s election - the and northeast for granted,” said “Choosing Thanathorn felt like after the populist leader was ousted first since the 2014 military coup - Titipol Phakdeewanich, dean of the when I chose Thaksin in the past. PANU WONGCHA-UM in an army coup and fled into exile. has set the scene for protracted faculty of political science at Ubon They are both exciting politicians,” REUTERS But last Sunday, Mu cast his ballot political deadlock because no one Ratchathani University. she said. instead for the candidate of a party party won the majority of parlia- Phayao, surrounded by farms Suteep Thepawong, who sells backing the ruling junta because he mentary seats required to rule. about an hour’s drive north of Thak- food for passers-by to feed the fish knows the candidate, a former In Phayao town, though, most sin’s home city of Chiang Mai, is the in the lake, fondly remembers Thaksin ally who switched sides, and people accept the result that gave its main town in the province of the when then-prime minister thinks he “will be the most useful” for House of Representative seat to the same name. Thaksin introduced cheap the town. pro-army Palang Pracharat party, Townspeople often gather near a healthcare that improved life in “Many feel that Thaksin will not which is seeking to keep coup leader large lake in the city centre to feed the north. be able to come back, so they have to Prayuth Chan-ocha on as an elected fish that swim up to the banks or sit But it has been more than 11 vote for someone that they can prime minister. in cafes - and, after the election, years since Thaksin left Thailand depend on rather than what is in Voter accounts there of the pro- they’re happy to talk about politics. to escape a corruption sentence he their heart,” Mu said. Thaksin Pheu Thai party’s loss One explanation several gave for said was politically motivated, and The pro-junta party won in provide a snapshot of how Thaksin’s the pro-junta Palang Pracharat’s win Suteep felt it was time to move on. Phayao, the first time since 2001 that seemingly unshakeable grip is loos- here is that its candidate, wealthy “I didn’t vote for Thaksin this a Thaksin-loyal party has lost in a ening even in his political heartland local businessman Thammanat time because he is no longer town that - like much of the north after more than a decade in self- Prompao, is well known in the com- around,” Suteep said. “Thanathorn and notheast of Thailand - has long imposed exile following an earlier munity and also chairman of a local is here right now.” There are other been a bastion of “red shirt” support coup. football team. explanations for the pro-army for the former telecoms tycoon. Thaksin did not immediately Thammanat, for years a prom- Palang Pracharat’s stronger-than- Phayao is part of a broader shift respond to a Reuters request for inent Pheu Thai leader, told Reuters expected showing. Few voters in Thailand politics as it returns to an comment. he switched allegiance because he Reuters interviewed confirmed electoral process after nearly five Despite the opposition of the came to believe that if his former reports from elsewhere in the Phayao is part of years of military rule, one that may Bangkok-based “yellow-short” elite, party won power it would only bring north of voter intimidation, but a broader shift in make the country even more difficult parties loyal to Thaksin have won more conflict. some acknowledged taking Thailand politics as it to govern. each election since 2001 thanks to He secured the constituency with money. For years, the Southeast Asian his hold on the north and northeast. 52,417 votes, compared to Pheu One local fisherman said he returns to an electoral nation has been divided between Thaksin still has legions of loyal sup- Thai’s candidate’s tally of around was paid 500 baht ($15) to vote for process after nearly mostly rural and northern supporters porters in these regions, but Pheu 21,971, according to results released Palang Pracharat’s Thammanat. five years of military of Thaksin and his fierce opponents - Thai’s share of their seats shrank in on Thursday. “I need to vote for him oth- rule, one that may mostly urban and middle class - who the latest election to 63.5 percent Phayao is not the only constit- erwise it would be dishonest,” the revile him as a corrupt demagogue. from 80.2 percent in 2011. uency where the junta’s proxy party fisherman said. “It would be a sin make the country Amid spasms of street protests, the The loss of constituencies like fielded a former Thaksin loyalist - if I don’t do what I promise. If I even more difficult to rival camps became known as “red Phayao town illustrates that Thak- about 30 of its candidates in 350 accept money, I have to follow govern. shirts” and “yellow shirts”. sin’s absence, as well as recent mis- constituencies nationwide were through.” Thammanat denied any Now, with the military steps - one of his proxy parties ex-Pheu Thai parliamentarians or vote-buying in his campaign. prominent supporters. Suteep, the fish food seller who Pheu Thai’s four-time parliamen- switched from Thaksin to Thana- tarian from Phayao, Arunee Cham- thorn, shrugged off the idea that nanya, says she lost her seat “because vote-buying affected the results, the electoral process was not a fair saying most people just take the fight”. money and vote how they like. For example, Pheu Thai com- plained that it booked a local sports arena for a rally on Jan. 10 but pro- vincial officials revoked the per- mission a day before it was to be held. “There has been an abuse of state power and usage of officials in the D-RING ROAD area,” Arunee said. POST BOX: 3488 It is unclear how much of a dis- DOHA - QATAR couraging effect such incidents had, [email protected] but several former Thaksin voters said they had their own reasons for changing their minds. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE The emergence of populist, TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 youthful billionaire Thanathorn FAX: +974 4455 7758 Juangroongruangkit, who promises an end to military “dictatorship”, MANAGING EDITOR appears to have drawn votes away TEL: 4462 7505 from Thaksin. 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We have to pull the emer- Merkel and her government which onstrations over climate gency brakes.” has done nothing to stop the climate ONLINE SECTION change on Friday, marking a For law student Franziska Hei- crisis.” TEL: 4462 7501 Y Beyond the climate issue, the passionate engagement with politics nisch, 19, the Fridays demonstrations [email protected] not seen since reunification in the are “not a cute, puberty rebellion”. return of youths to the streets is “It is a serious fight for our forcing political powers to reckon PUBLIC RELATIONS future,” she wrote in a column in Zeit with them. With seniors making up TEL: 4455 7613 the biggest group of voters, critics weekly. Klaus Hurrelmann of the [email protected] Hertie School of Governance in Berlin have long accused political parties of noted that such teen activism has not pushing above all policies that favour ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Young activists shake up been seen in Europe’s biggest pensioners. TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 economy since reunification in 1990. One in five adults is now over 65, FAX: 4455 7870 “It’s very unusual,” he told AFP. but the trend could be exacerbated as [email protected] politics in ageing Germany Youth involvement reached a more baby boomers leave the labour trough during the 2008 financial market in droves. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT crisis, but then slowly began to “The youth lack a clear policy on TEL: 4455 7857 recover as online social networks what our society will look like in 20 or [email protected] provided a platform that allows for 30 years”, and are now taking matters fast-ageing nation. quick mobilisation. into their own hands, said Horst SUBSCRIPTION & Inspired by Swedish teen climate Their engagement also comes Opaschowski, who leads a research DISTRIBUTION activist Greta Thunberg, 16, who during a sustained period of economic institute on future trends in Hamburg. TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 began going on strike from school on prosperity and low unemployment in Observers believe that the youth FAX: 44557819 Fridays, thousands of under 21s across Germany. revolt is the result of a yawning gen- [email protected] Germany have been joining weekly Analysts believe that Thunberg eration gap. marches rather than sitting in class. with her remarkable drive helped “A vote of defiance as clear as has Their sudden engagement has left spark the change. been expressed in the last weeks (with politicians at a loss as to how to react, “Her stubbornness, her strikes, the Friday demonstrations) is unique All thoughts and views observers said, noting that it could yet her preparedness on the climate topic and should shake up the parties,” More than 20,000 spark a change in policymaking that is being copied. In short, Greta is a noted Spiegel news magazine. expressed in these columns people joined has long been dominated by pen- model,” Hurrelmann said. At the same time, if the youths are those of the writers, Thunberg in Berlin sioner concerns. The determination shown by the and their concerns are taken seri- not of the newspaper. More than 20,000 people joined younger generation has left politicians ously, that could be an opportunity, yesterday, many Thunberg in Berlin yesterday, many “at once helpless and confused,” said said Hurrelmann. bearing home-made bearing home-made posters with the professor. Lowering the voting age to 16 as All correspondence posters with slogans slogans like “Our house is on fire” or This is particularly the case for suggested by the Social Democrats, regarding Views and like “Our house is “You’re never too small to make a Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conserv- junior partners in Merkel’s coalition, Opinion pages should be difference”. ative bloc. or imposing a quota for candidates sent to editor-in-chief on fire” or “You’re “We want a future, is that too Economy Minister Peter Altmaier under 30 at the next elections, could never too small to much to ask?” Thunberg said, has urged students not to skip school. encourage young people to join office or mailed to the make a difference”. speaking at the Brandenburg Gate. “The demonstrations would not be political parties which are seeking [email protected] Franziska Wessel, one of the less effective outside class hours,” he rejuvenation, he said. 10 EUROPE SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 MPs reject May’s Brexit deal again AFP “I fear we are reaching the LONDON limits of this process in this House,” May said after the vote, British MPs yesterday rejected It is clear that this which she described as a “matter Prime Minister Theresa May’s EU of profound regret”. divorce deal for a third time, House does not “The implications of the opening the way for a long delay support the deal. House’s decision are grave,” she to Brexit — or a chaotic “no deal” This deal now has to said, adding: “This government withdrawal in two weeks. will continue to press the case The pound sank as law- change. There has for the orderly Brexit that the makers defied May’s plea to end to be an alternative result of the referendum the deadlock that has plunged found: Jeremy Corbyn demands.” Britain into a deep political crisis, The failure by parliament to defeating her withdrawal agree the terms of its exit from Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May making a statement in the House of Commons in London, yesterday. agreement by 344 votes to 286. likely options: Britain leaves with European Union has left Britain It is yet another blow to a no deal at all, or agrees a lengthy in limbo, with business leaders unprecedented powers to vote MPs voted against the deal, as did deal passed — and she might try prime minister who has all but extension to allow time for a new and trade unions warning of a on a range of options for Britain’s the ten MPs in May’s Northern one last time to get her deal lost control of her government approach. “national emergency”. future relationship with the EU. Irish allies, the Democratic through. and the Brexit process — partic- May has said it would be Voters are divided, many of A proposal for a new customs Unionist Party (DUP). Even so, her days are num- ularly after she offered to quit if “unacceptable” to ask voters to them anxious and angry, and union got close to passing in a The party says planned bered, as increasing numbers of MPs backed the deal. take part in forthcoming May blames MPs — but they in first round, as did a plan for a ref- arrangements to keep open the Conservative MPs are openly Britain had been due to leave European Parliament elections, turn accuse her of refusing to erendum on May’s deal, with Irish border after Brexit — the talking about when, not if, she the EU yesterday, the long-her- three years after they voted in a countenance any alternative to more voting planned next hated “backstop” plan — is will step down. alded March 29 “Independence 2016 referendum to leave the EU, her unpopular deal. Monday and Wednesday. unacceptable. Getting another vote on a Day”, but faced with deadlock in a decision that has sharply “It is clear that this House The risk MPs decide to agree “We are not prepared to see deal would be tricky, as par- parliament, May asked European divided the country. does not support the deal. This closer ties to the EU, or even stop our constitutional position liament speaker John Bercow has leaders last week for a little more “No deal” remains the default deal now has to change. There the departure process altogether, altered by Brussels in a fit of already warned he will not let time. legal option, and the European has to be an alternative found,” focused the minds of some Brexit pique for daring to leave the EU,” her bring the same deal back She now faces having to Commission said after the vote opposition Labour leader Jeremy supporters, who reluctantly said MP Sammy Wilson, the again and again. return in the coming days to that this remained the “likely Corbyn said. agreed to back May’s deal. DUP’s Brexit spokesman. Officials believe there is still explain what happens next, after scenario”. “And if the prime minister Her offer on Wednesday to May’s offer to quit fired the a chance that, if she can get it EU Council President Donald However, MPs have can’t accept that then she must quit if it passed also helped per- starting gun on an informal race through before April 12, this date Tusk immediately called a repeatedly voted against this, go, not at an indeterminate date suade some of her staunchest for the leadership of her Con- is still possible. However, spec- Brussels summit for April 10. fearing catastrophe if Britain in the future but now.” critics, including former foreign servative party. ulation is also growing that the The EU has set a deadline for severs ties with its closest trading Tired of waiting, MPs this minister Boris Johnson. Her resignation was only way out of the impasse is a April 12 for a decision, with two partner with no plan in place. week gave themselves But 34 of 314 Conservative dependent on getting the divorce snap election.

Sweden releases EU extends anti-migrant smuggler mission, without ships alleged Russian

AP refuge in Europe. Instead, it will deploy more Still, fears over migration attracting migrants with its sea spy from custody BRUSSELS Even the European Com- planes and personnel. have proved a sure-fire vote rescue effort, has described the mission conceded that Operation Italy commands Operation winner for populists, and gov- EU move as “irresponsible and AP European Union countries Sophia could be compromised. Sophia, but the populist gov- ernments like those in Italy and reckless.” COPENHAGEN decided yesterday to extend the “Without naval assets, the oper- ernment in Rome refuses to Hungary are homing in on the Amnesty International mandate of a naval mission ation will not be able to effec- allow its ships or aid groups’ issue in the run-up to the EU migration expert Matteo de Bellis A Swedish prosecutor said hunting smugglers in the Medi- tively implement its mandate,” migrant rescue vessels to dis- elections. called it “an outrageous abdi- yesterday a computer specialist terranean Sea, but took the spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic embark in Italian ports. Launched in 2015, Operation cation of EU governments’ suspected of spying for Russia unusual step of restricting the warned earlier this week as the “EU member states will con- Sophia tackles migrant smug- responsibilities.” has been released from custody operation by refusing to allow it plan unfolded. tinue to work in the appropriate glers, trains the Libyan coast- “EU governments will con- Mats Ljungqvist said the evi- to deploy any ships, in an effort In a statement, EU head- fora on a solution on disembar- guard and helps enforce a UN tinue to use aerial surveillance dence against Kristian to ease tensions with Italy’s anti- quarters announced that kation” of rescued migrants, the arms embargo on Libya. It does to alert the Libyan Coast Guard Dmitrievski “is such that the migrant government. Sophia’s mandate will be statement said, without no search and rescue work when refugees and migrants are suspect cannot complicate the Aid groups were shocked by extended for six months, until elaborating. unless its vessels happen to be spotted at sea, so they can be investigation.” Ljungqvist said the seemingly absurd prospect September 30. But it ordered the Well over a million migrants close to migrants in distress. taken back to Libya, despite he couldn’t comment further of a naval operation without any commander to “suspend tempo- entered Europe in 2015, over- Indeed, it was only involved knowing that people there are because the case is “sensitive.” boats, and lambasted the EU for rarily the deployment of the whelming reception centres in in one such incident between arbitrarily detained and exposed Dmitrievski, a 45-year-old abandoning people trying to operation’s naval assets for the Greece and Italy. But arrivals into June and November 30 last year. to widespread torture, rape, naturalised Swedish citizen make the perilous crossing from duration of this extension for Italy are now at their lowest Doctors Without Borders, killings and exploitation,” he who previously held a Russian Libya in search of better lives or operational reasons.” levels for seven years. which was criticised by Rome for said. passport, was arrested on Feb- ruary 26 by Sweden’s domestic security agency SAPO as he met with a Russian intelligence Berlin urged to expel Facebook tightens political ad rules officer working at Russia’s Embassy in Stockholm under AP to prevent their platforms being Allen, Facebook’s vice-president diplomatic cover. outspoken US envoy LONDON used by outside groups to of global policy solutions, said in SAPO said the Russian meddle in elections. EU officials a blog post. officer had recruited issues ranging from Facebook said yesterday it’s in January singled out Russia as Facebook said earlier this Dmitrievski and that criminal immigration policy to further tightening up require- a prime source of disinformation year that EU political ads will activity had been going on at defence spending and car ments for European Union in Europe. carry “paid for by” disclaimers. least since 2017. Dmitrievski exports. political advertising, in its latest Hundreds of millions of The ad transparency rules has not been charged. Last week, Wolfgang efforts to prevent foreign inter- people are set to vote for more have already been rolled out in Asked by Sweden’s TT news Kubicki of the opposition ference and increase trans- than 700 EU parliamentary law- the US, Britain, Brazil, India, agency whether there was a liberal Free Democrats parency ahead of bloc-wide makers on May 23-26. Ukraine and Israel. risk that Dmitrievski could flee, also demanded that voting in May. Facebook, which also owns Facebook will expand them Ljungqvist replied “I don’t think Grenell be sent home for The social media giant said Instagram and WhatsApp, will globally by the end of June this so, but I can’t go into details as “behaving like the high it will require political adver- ask ad buyers to submit docu- year. to why.” commissioner of an occu- tisers to confirm they are located ments and will use technical Twitter and Google have According to an intelligence pying power”. in an EU country. That’s on top checks to verify their identity introduced similar political ad report from a European service, For almost a year, of a previously announced and location. requirements. the Russian diplomat is Grenell, a hawkish sup- requirement that ad buyers must “We recognise that some Facebook is also making Yevgeny Umerenko, who has porter of Trump’s confirm their identities. people can try and work around improvements to a database that left Sweden, according to the “America First” stance, has Ads that don’t comply will be any system but we are confident stores ads for seven years, Swedish Foreign Ministry. The weighed in on German blocked starting in mid-April. this will be a real barrier for including widening access so same report said Umerenko AFP politics with tweets, regularly Silicon Valley tech com- anyone thinking of using our ads that election regulators and allegedly served as a “line-x BERLIN angering his host country. panies are facing rising pressure to interfere in an election from watchdog groups can analyse officer,” or a specialist in tech- Grenell made a splash on from EU authorities to do more outside of a country,” Richard political or issue ads. nology espionage. Germany’s far-left Die Linke day one in his diplomatic post party demanded yesterday that by tweeting that German com- parliament vote to expel the panies should get out of Iran controversial US ambassador after Trump ripped up the Romania’s former anti-graft chief indicted Richard Grenell (pictured), a nuclear deal with Tehran. close confidant of President He soon followed up with Donald Trump. reported comments to right- AFP the specifics of the case. different cases. In The small opposition party wing news website Breitbart of BUCHAREST However, she said: “It’s a one she is accused wants Grenell, 52, to be declared his ambition to “empower other measure intended to silence me, of abuse of office, persona non grata for having conservatives throughout Romanian magistrate Laura to harass all of us in the judicial bribery and giving “actively interfered” in German Europe, other leaders.” Codruta Kovesi, a favourite to system who did our job. false testimony, politics on issues from Iran to At the time, Social Demo- become EU’s first-ever top pros- “Probably some people are charges she rejects. defence spending and telecom cratic lawmaker Thorsten ecutor, was indicted on in such despair that I might get A source said equipment. Schaefer-Guembel tweeted that corruption charges, a judicial this job (of chief EU prosecutor) that Kovesi would Although the motion, a copy “European citizens don’t need a source said, confirming local that I’m not allowed to speak to be forbidden from of which was seen by AFP, has Trump vassal to tell them who reports. the media anymore.” exercising her pro- little chance of succeeding, the to vote for”. Kovesi received the news Kovesi became a household fession and would fact it has been made at all is a Grenell has also criticised during a six-hour hearing on name as head of Romania’s have to report reg- sign of the badly strained trans- Germany for spending too little Thursday in front of a special National Anti-Corruption Direc- ularly to police in atlantic relations in the Trump on defence, attacked plans for a panel charged with investigating torate (DNA), which she led from Bucharest. era. new gas pipeline from Russia magistrates. 2013 to 2018 before being con- Local media The US president has harshly and warned Berlin not to use Kovesi told reporters after troversially removed at the gov- reported she would Laura Codruta Kovesi, Romania’s former National criticised Nato ally Germany and telecom equipment made by the hearing that prosecutors had ernment’s behest. not be allowed to Anti-corruption Department chief arrives at a its Chancellor Angela Merkel on China’s Huawei. barred from publicly discussing She was questioned in two leave the country. police station, in Bucharest, yesterday. SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 EUROPE/ AMERICAS 11 Democrats press early release of Mueller report

AP US President Trump volume of pages was described WASHINGTON deemed the Russian Thursday by a Justice probe “the greatest Department official and another Democrats intensified their person familiar with the demands for Robert Mueller’s full hoax in the history document. report after learning the special of our country” and The Justice Department counsel’s findings from his warned that those official said Barr discussed the Trump-Russia investigation run behind it “would be length of the report during a to more than 300 pages, while phone call on Wednesday with President Donald Trump boasted held accountable.” Nadler, who would only indicate of total exoneration based on a it was less than 1,000 pages. four-page summary by his conclusions.” She asked what Both the department official attorney general. Trump and the Republicans were and the other person spoke on House Judiciary Chairman afraid of and mocked them as condition of anonymity to Jerrold Nadler was told by “scaredy-cats.” discuss the document. Attorney-General William Barr Trump himself headed to Barr would not commit to that there’s no intention of giving Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a providing the full report with its the confidential report to Con- campaign rally, where he underlying evidence, according gress immediately as he redacts deemed the probe “the greatest to a House Democratic aide grand jury testimony and other hoax in the history of our granted anonymity. elements. country” and warned that those The attorney-general has Democrats said they may behind it “would be held been going through the report subpoena the report if it’s not accountable.” amid Democratic concerns that forthcoming by their Tuesday “After three years of lies and what has been made public so deadline, which Barr has said smears and slander, the Russia far was tilted in Trump’s favour. US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. will not be met. hoax is dead,” Trump told a It’s unclear whether whatever Through the day, tempers packed house of roaring sup- Barr might release next will be their own investigation of the Trump’s complaints formalised Republicans pointed to Barr’s were rising on Capitol Hill. porters. “This was nothing more Mueller’s own words or another Trump administration, and their demand that Schiff resign synopsis, released Sunday, that Shaking her fist for emphasis, than a sinister effort to summary. Nadler offered to join Trump resumed his attack on as chairman of the intelligence said Mueller’s probe didn’t find House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said undermine our historic election Barr to seek a judge’s approval Rep Adam Schiff, D-Calif, just as panel over his comments that that Trump’s campaign “con- Barr’s summary, which cleared victory and to sabotage the will to unseal grand jury testimony, the chairman of the intelligence there was significant evidence spired or coordinated” with the Trump of campaign collusion of the American people.” the aide said. committee was about to gavel his the president and his associates Russian government to influence with Russia and criminal The length of Mueller’s still- Barr has said he’ll provide panel into session. conspired with Russia. the 2016 presidential election. obstruction of Mueller’s federal confidential report makes clear Congress with at least a partial “Congressman Adam Schiff, “We have no faith in your Schiff stood by his remarks, probe, was “condescending” and that there are substantially more version in April and told Nadler who spent two years knowingly ability to discharge your respon- listing the meetings that people “arrogant.” details that he and his team have he would agree to testify before and unlawfully lying and leaking, sibilities” in line with the Consti- in Trump’s circle had with Rus- “Mr. Attorney-General,” she documented in their investi- his committee. should be forced to resign from tution, the Republicans wrote to sians. He noted Trump’s pursuit said, “show us the report and gation than Barr disclosed to As that battle brews, House Congress!” Trump tweeted. Schiff in a missive they read of a deal to build a Trump Tower we’ll come to our own Congress and the public. The Democrats barreled ahead with Republicans picking up on aloud at the hearing. in Moscow. US man jailed UN talks on space for 20 years in peace treaty fail to fatal ‘swatting’ AP reach consensus WICHITA A California man was sentenced AFP The US, even before the yesterday to 20 years in prison GENEVA election of President Donald for making bogus emergency Trump, has typically rejected calls to authorities across the United Nations-backed talks to that approach on grounds that US, including one that led police prevent an arms race in outer it is extremely difficult to verify to fatally shoot a Kansas man space ended without agreement the military capabilities of following a dispute between yesterday, delivering another hardware deployed in space. two online players over $1.50 blow to global disarmament Instead, the US has preferred bet in the “Call of Duty: WWII” diplomacy. language that focuses on pro- video game. Twenty-five nations — hibiting certain aggressive US District Judge Eric including major space-faring conduct in space. Melgren sentenced Tyler R. powers such as China, Russia Aside from disagreements Barriss, 26, under a deal in and the US — held two weeks of on the content of a possible which he pleaded guilty in Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and German climate activist Luisa Marie Neubauer (centre negotiations that aimed to lay treaty, the talks were also ham- November to a total of 51 right) attend the “Fridays for Future” demonstration for a better climate policy in Berlin, yesterday. foundations for a treaty ensuring pered by a grim disarmament federal charges related to fake peace in space. climate, highlighted by Wash- calls and threats. Diplomats meeting within ington’s decision in recent The 2017 death of 28-year- the so-called Group of Govern- weeks to scrap a crucial nuclear Thousands join climate protest in Berlin old Andrew Finch drew mental Experts were not able to weapons accord with Russia. national attention to the reach consensus on a set of rec- Meanwhile, the Pentagon AFP march to Brandenburg Gate, been marching weekly instead practice of “swatting,” a form ommendations, said Brazil’s has drafted plans for a new BERLIN where Thunberg is due to of sitting in classes. of retaliation used to report ambassador to the Conference “Space Force” on orders from address the crowd. With the protests coming at false emergency call to get on Disarmament, Guilherme de Trump who has declared space Thousands of German youth Police said that they have a time when a government com- authorities, particularly a SWAT Aguiar Patriota, who led the a “war-fighting domain”. went on strike from schoolyes- dispatched 300 officers to the mission recommended that coal team, to descend on an address. talks. And while the talks were terday, joining Swedish teen protest which is expected to be phased out by 2038, the Authorities said an Ohio “We could not reach conver- ongoing this week, India activist Greta Thunberg who has draw around 15,000 people. youths have seized on the theme gamer recruited Barriss to gence,” Patriota said, adding that destroyed a satellite with a taken her protest against climate “We’re going to continue to demand a halt to the polluting “swat” a Wichita gamer, but the goal may have been “too missile, boasting that it had change to Berlin. skipping classes every Friday fuel by 2030. that the address they used was ambitious.” joined the exclusive list of space Armed with homemade because we can’t keep going like The youth engagement has old, leading police to Finch, “We are working on very powers. posters bearing slogans like “It’s that with the climate. We have left politicians divided on how who was not involved in the difficult grounds because of the Patriota said that rather than getting hot in here” or “Our to pull the emergency brakes,” to react. video game or the dispute. sensitivities around these being harmful to the talks, the house is on fire” or “You’re never vowed Franziska Wessel, one of Economy Minister Peter Alt- Barriss admitted he called issues,” he further said. India test reinforced the need for too small to make a difference”, the organisers of the protests in maier has urged students not to Wichita police from Los Angeles Russia and China have some kind of treaty as it the teenagers packed into a park Berlin. skip school saying that demon- on December 28, 2017, to falsely backed treaty language that reminded nations “that shooting in central Berlin to sound the Since December last year, strations are not less effective report a shooting and kidnapping seeks to prevent the deployment down an object in space is not alarm about global warming. teenagers across Germany outside class hours. at that Wichita address. Finch of certain types of military expressly prohibited” under From the park in front of the inspired by the 16-year-old But Chancellor Angela answered the door, and an hardware in space. current international law. economy ministry, they were to Thunberg’s climate fight have Merkel has welcomed their fight. officer shot the unarmed man. Brazil’s former leader faces new graft charges NY state poised to ban

REUTERS years as Sao Paulo state’s pros- Eletricas Brasileiras SA, or single-use plastic bags SAO PAULO ecutor general starting in 1983. Eletrobras. In 1985, he was elected to the Temer is the second former AFP something that was common- Brazil’s former president Michel federal Congress, where he president to be arrested in Bra- NEW YORK place before now,” state senator Temer (picture) was hit with served until becoming former zil’s unprecedented anti-cor- Todd Kaminsky said. “But I’m corruption charges yesterday, president Dilma Rousseff’s vice ruption push that began in 2014. After several failed attempts, glad we’re doing it now and just a day after being charged in president in 2011. He took over Former President Luiz Inacio New York state is poised to ban leading the way.” a separate graft case, the federal as president when Rousseff was Lula da Silva is in jail serving single-use plastic bags provided Governor Andrew Cuomo prosecutors office in Rio de impeached. over 12 years for a corruption by stores, making it only the tried unsuccessfully last year to Janeiro said. Temer’s Brazil Democratic conviction. second US state, after California, prohibit the bags. “For far too Temer, who was president Movement party long held sway On Thursday, Temer was to pass such a rule. long, these bags have blighted from 2016 until the end of 2018, over key appointments in Bra- charged with corruption on alle- With Democrats controlling our environment and clogged was arrested last week as part zil’s largely state-run energy gations of using a middleman to both chambers of the state leg- our waterways,” he said, adding of an investigation into kick- sector, including nuclear power procure a suitcase full of cash islature, lawmakers have that the ban would “protect our backs in the construction of a plants. from the world’s largest meat- reached agreement to include natural resources for future nuclear plant. He has since been Work on Angra 3, the third packer, JBS SA. the plastic ban in a broader generations.” released and has said he is future kickbacks as part of nuclear power plant planned in In 2017, security cameras framework of budgetary Despite plastic’s notoriously innocent. numerous schemes. The one he the Angra complex, has captured video of a former measures to be voted on by harmful impact on the natural Prosecutors have said was charged for yesterday is advanced haltingly since 1984 Temer adviser, Rodrigo da Rocha Monday. environment and on wildlife, Temer, a lifelong politician, led related to the Angra nuclear and has long been on the radar Loures, running out of a Sao If the bill passes, the ban on few American states — with the a “criminal organisation” that power plant complex on the Rio of graft investigators. Paulo restaurant carrying a bag single-use plastic bags would exception of environmentally- acted during the past 40 years, de Janeiro coast and other state The complex is run by Elet- with 500,000 reais in cash that take effect in March 2020. minded bastions on the West which may have taken upward firms. ronuclear, a unit of state power prosecutors said was a bribe “I think we’re going to look Coast — have pursued legal of $462.53m in bribes or pending Temer, 78, served for two holding company Centrais from the owners of JBS. back and wonder why this isn’t restrictions. 12 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019

A billboard depicting Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores is seen near a slum in Caracas , yesterday. Maduro bans rival from holding public office

AFP US State Department CARACAS spokesman Robert Red Cross to Palladino described Venezuelan President Nicolas distribute aid Maduro’s regime, bolstered by a Maduro’s move in Russian military deployment a brief remark as in Venezuela infuriating the US, announced a “ridiculous”. AFP/WASHINGTON ban on Washington-backed self- declared interim leader Juan The United States welcomed a Guaido holding public office. and Russia, Cuba and China Red Cross announcement that But National Assembly leg- backing Maduro. it would distribute aid in Vene- islature speaker Guaido imme- Though unpopular in a zuela and said it may send diately shot back that the 15-year country spiraling ever deeper assistance through the inter- prohibition announced on state into economic chaos, Maduro national organisation after television by Maduro’s Auditor has the upper hand at home, Washington’s own forceful bid General Elvis Amoroso was thanks to loyalty from his mil- failed. invalid. itary chiefs and, since last The International Feder- “He is not auditor general.... weekend, the presence of 100 ation of the Red Cross and Red The legitimate congress is the Russian troops. Crescent said it would impar- only one with power to des- Abroad, Guaido is buoyed by tially distribute badly needed ignate an auditor general,” he US sanctions against Maduro’s assistance in the economically said. regime funneling funds his way, battered country in two weeks, The announcement also and efforts to have his envoys initially reaching 650,000 prompted a withering response recognized over Maduro’s in dip- people. from Washington, where State lomatic missions and interna- Department spokesman Robert tional organisations. Its troops, described as mil- Palladino described the move in Maduro, who so far has itary experts, will stay “for as a brief remark as “ridiculous.” heeded US warnings to not arrest long as needed,” a spokeswoman It was the latest scuffle Guaido under threat of unspec- for the Russian foreign ministry between Maduro and Guaido, ified repercussions, appears said. who lay rival claims to be the nonetheless more confident On Monday, Foreign Minister legitimate leader of the oil-pro- since Moscow’s overt Sergei Lavrov accused the US of ducing South American nation protection. organising a “coup” in Venezuela. of 30 million people. Moscow on Thursday The US has reacted angrily to The competition has been shrugged off a demand made a Russia’s move, with Secretary of escalated into a geopolitical day earlier by US President State Mike Pompeo expressing struggle, drawing in the US and Donald Trump that “Russia has Washington’s displeasure in a its allies which support Guaido, to get out” of Venezuela. tweet. Illegal immigration to US ‘not Parents accused in college scandal up to us’: Mexico President appear in court AP REUTERS Salvador have taken our money BOSTON MEXICO CITY for years, and do Nothing.” Trump also threatened to A procession of wealthy parents Mexican President Andres close the US southern border. appeared in court yesterday to Manuel Lopez Obrador said Lopez Obrador was asked hear charges that they paid tackling illegal immigration is during his regular morning news bribes to get their children into an issue chiefly for the United conference about Trump’s top colleges. States and Central America to tweet, and said he was focused The 15 parents, including address, as a senior Mexican on addressing the root causes of CEOs, investment executives, official called US policy on migration. real estate developers and migration “bipolar.” “We respect president Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Speaking after renewed crit- Trump’s position, and we are are slated to appear in Boston icism by his US counterpart going to help. That is, this is a federal court on charges related Donald Trump on Twitter, Lopez problem of the United States, or to the nationwide college Obrador said Mexico would help it’s a problem of the Central admissions cheating scheme to check the flow of migrants American countries. It’s not up dubbed Operation Varsity heading north, but that his to us Mexicans, no,” Lopez Blues. country was no longer the main Obrador said. “I just emphasise Former casino executive driver of the phenomenon. that migration flows of Mexicans Gamal Abdelaziz was the first Migrants illegally crossing to the United States are very low, to appear before Magistrate the US border have caused per- a lot lower. The Mexican is no Judge Page Kelley. sistent bilateral tension ever longer seeking work in the US. Abdelaziz, the former pres- since Trump launched his bid for The majority are inhabitants of ident of Wynn Macau, didn’t the presidency almost four years our fellow Central American make a statement in court, like ago, saying that Mexico was countries.” most defendants. But his lawyer sending rapists and drug runners Separately, Tonatiuh told the judge his client intends into the United States. Guillen, head of Mexico’s to fight the charges. With initial campaigning for National Migration Institute, said “This is not a strong case,” the 2020 US presidential at an event in Mexico City the Brian Kelly said as he requested election already under way, country was caught between US permission for Abdelaziz to Trump sent out a tweet that policies that on the one hand travel to Mexico on business again attacked Mexico over were very tough, but on the next month. migration. other, held out the prospect of “This is a one-witness case” “Mexico is doing NOTHING asylum. “There’s ... a gov- that relies on a “deeply com- to help stop the flow of illegal ernment structure of bipolar promised” witness, he said. immigrants to our Country,” migration policy. There are “This is winnable.” Kelley Trump tweeted. “They are all factors of attraction and granted the request on the con- talk and no action. Likewise, rejection, and we’re in the dition Abdelaziz turn in his Honduras, Guatemala and El sandwich right now.” passport after the trip. 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Chief of Staff attends ceremony welcoming new Command of US Central Command in the Middle East Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem represented the State of Qatar in the ceremony held in Tampa, Florida, by the US Central Command in the Middle-East on the occasion of General Frank Mckenzie’s assumption of command and the retirement of the US Central Command’s former commander General Joseph Votel. The ceremony was attended by the State of Qatar’s Ambassador to the US, Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani, and Military Attache at the Embassy in Washington Colonel Nawaf bin Mubarak Al Thani. Speak German, get $19k to stay in bed for 2 months 22oC 26oC Minimum Maximum IANS study that launched this week into periods in space, or on the moon and first time investigate the use of a so- NEW YORK the effects of weightlessness on the Mars, science needs effective called short-arm human centrifuge to Partly cloudy to cloudy with chance of human body. measures to counteract bone and generate artificial gravity and force sacttered rain maybe thundery at times and Love to lounge in bed and get paid for The Phase-II, to be conducted by muscle atrophy. blood back in the extremities, CNET slight dust at some places. it? If you are German speaking, healthy the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) The 24 men and women will spend noted.

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IANS aluminium, silicon, copper, foil and foam. WASHINGTON The helicopter is a technology demon- now in Europe, Hong Kong stration project currently going through the Nasa’s Mars Helicopter has successfully rigorous verification process certifying it for IANS sends a notification if an completed a series of tests and is ready to Mars, which has much thinner atmosphere SAN FRANCISCO irregular heart rhythm that take flight over the Red Planet, the US space than Earth’s. The planet also drops to icy appears to be atrial fibrillation agency said. “The next time we fly, we fly temperatures that can destroy sensitive Apple Watch Series 4 with (AFib) is identified. on Mars,” MiMi Aung, Project Manager for electronics. industry-first features like ECG The ECG app and irregular Mars Helicopter at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion To ensure that the helicopter copes with reading app and irregular rhythm notification feature can Laboratory in Pasadena, California, said. those conditions, Nasa has created a Martian rhythm notification will now be alert users to signs of AFib. The Mars Helicopter will launch as a atmosphere here on Earth — a 7.62 metre available in Europe and Hong “We’ve seen the ECG app and technology demonstrator with the Mars wide vacuum chamber in JPL’s Space Sim- Kong. With watchOS 5.2, cus- irregular rhythm notifications on 2020 rover on a United Launch Alliance ulator, in which carbon dioxide, the chief tomers in 19 European countries Apple Watch have meaningful Atlas V rocket in July 2020 from the Space ingredient of Mars’ atmosphere, has been including Germany can take an impact on our customers across Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral injected. ECG reading with Apple Watch the US,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s Air Force Station, Florida. It is expected to “Gearing up for that first flight on Mars, Series 4 at any time. Chief Operating Officer. reach Mars in February 2021. we have logged over 75 minutes of flying “All recordings, their asso- A recent clinical trial of Weighing in at no more than 1.8kg, the time with an engineering model, which was ciated classifications and any around 600 participants found helicopter contains more than 1,500 indi- a close approximation of our helicopter,” noted symptoms are stored that the ECG app on Apple vidual pieces of carbon fibre, flight-grade Aung said. securely in the Health app on Watch demonstrated 98.3 per iPhone,” Apple said. cent sensitivity in classifying The ECG app enables cus- AFib and 99.6 per cent specif- tomers to take an electrocardi- icity in classifying sinus rhythm Sherpa widows breaking down taboos, eye Everest ogram right from their wrist. in classifiable recordings, when It can capture heart rhythm compared to an ECG adminis- AFP inated industry. on demand in a moment when tered by a cardiologist. KATHMANDU Last season 18 women users experience symptoms such The irregular rhythm noti- reached the top of Everest — as a rapid or skipped heart beat fication feature was recently For generations climbing has towering over the world at and help provide clinically studied in the Apple Heart Study been firmly the realm of men 8,848-metre (29,029-foot) — a important data to physicians. which found “only 0.5 percent among the legendary Sherpas of record number, according to The irregular rhythm noti- of participants received irregular Nepal, tradition dictating women Nepal’s department of tourism. fication feature on Apple Watch pulse notifications, an important care for the home while their Women trekking guides are occasionally checks heart finding given concerns about husbands conquer the Hima- more popular than ever but they rhythm in the background and potential over-notification.” layan peaks. are still vastly outnumbered on But that convention is being Everest — and Sherpa women challenged by two Sherpa even more so. Close to 4,000 women attempting to summit Sherpa men have ascended the AI apps to soon aid airport Everest and force a rethink about peak, according to the reputable the role of widows in their con- Himalayan Database, compared shopping, track car health servative community, after their Furdiki Sherpa (right) and Nima Doma Sherpa, the Nepali widows to just 34 women from the leg- husbands died on the world’s of mountaineers, pose for a photo in Kathmandu. endary ethnic group. highest mountain. Professional climber Lhakpa IANS Adobe Research, ‘data unbound’ Furdiki Sherpa and Nima alone without a breadwinner to stories, our grief, and what we Sherpa, 44, is the best known LAS VEGAS analyses the data, draws the Doma Sherpa hail from the Hima- help raise their three children, should do in life,” Furdiki said. having topped Everest nine summary and converts it into layan people revered for their skill bearing the stigma of misfortune After helping guide some times, but she remains very If you are struggling with data charts and graphs for web pages at high altitudes as climbing that can stalk widows in Nepal. amateur treks the women much an anomaly. “Women are to make charts and power points and power points using Adobe guides. Neither woman ever A year later, another tragedy embarked on serious mountain- rarely encouraged to take up or you are at the airport trying Sensei and data analytics. dreamed of making an expedition brought her into contact with eering training and soon plans climbing,” said Dawa Yangzum to make use of a long layover or Another futuristic inno- to the roof of the world them- Nima Doma, whose husband was to summit Everest took shape. Sherpa, the only internationally simply worked up about main- vation presented was airline selves. But that is exactly what swept to his death with 15 other In November, they success- certified female mountaineering tenance of your cars, then relax, mobile app with augmented they are preparing to do when the Nepali guides in a deadly Everest fully climbed Island Peak and guide in Nepal. good news is on its way. Arti- reality feature carrying inter- short spring climbing season gets avalanche. “After our husbands Chulu Far East Peak, both dif- “Furdiki and Nima Doma are ficial Intelligence (AI) driven active terminal map enabling underway in April. passed away, we spent months ficult ascents over 6,000 metres fighting a double challenge apps will soon be taking care of the customer to stores and pick “The men climb. We had just crying at home over their (19,700 feet). “They grew up in stepping into this industry — as all these allowing you to enjoy up products as AR objects in 3D. other things to do. I was running memories. But we had to take the mountains,” said Ang women and as widows,” said other things in life. Adobe’s automobile app will a tea house and taking care of care of our family and ourselves. Tshering Lama, whose Angs Dawa. The pair said meeting A “sneak” into the future of track the statistics about your my family. I didn’t think about It was not easy to do this as a Himalayan Adventure company other Sherpa widows who digital solutions at the Adobe car and keep you informed climbing the mountains,” Furdiki widow,” said Nima Doma. is organising their ‘Two Widow endured discrimination has Summit 2019 presented by about its health for taking cor- said. That changed in 2013 when In need of work, the pair Expedition’ to Everest. “As strengthened their resolve to popular and witty Mindy Kaling, rective measures in time and she lost her husband to the sought jobs as trekking guides in climbers they are very strong reach the summit. “We want to where ‘data unbound’, an AI- avoiding breakdowns. mountain as he fixed ropes along the capital Kathmandu, and and determined.” climb Everest with a message for based document handling The visit to workshops will the route that aid climbers to the often crossed paths as they lit Their Everest dream comes widows and single women. We feature won hands down in an become more efficient as the summit. lamps at a local Buddhist stupa as attitudes toward women and are not less than anyone, we are open voting. It is one of the most mechanic just knows what to do Like many Sherpa women for their deceased husbands. climbing are slowly changing in capable of achieving anything,” awaited features. with the vehicle as it’s health before her, Furdiki was suddenly “We started sharing our the overwhelmingly male-dom- Nima Doma said. Presented by Sana Malik of chart will be readily available.