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Emir receives message from Kuwait Emir FM discusses Gulf Qatar announces crisis with US envoys QNA

FOREIGN MINISTER H E Sheikh Mohammed bin visa-free entry for Abdulrahman Al Thani met yesterday with the envoys of the US Secretary of State — Ret General Anthony Zinni and Deputy Assistant Secre- 80 nationalities tary of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs in the Near East Bureau at the US Department of State Tim Lenderking. Indians and citizens from 79 countries wishing to visit They discussed the Gulf Qatar will no longer need to apply or pay for a visa; crisis and all the illegal meas- instead, a multi-entry waiver will be issued free-of- ures taken against Qatar by the siege countries. The For- charge at the port of entry, upon presentation of a eign Minister reiterated Qatar’s full support for valid passport with a minimum validity of six months Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from Emir of Kuwaiti mediation, which and a confirmed onward or return ticket. Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, pertaining to the Gulf calls for dialogue. The meet- affairs as well as regional and international developments. Kuwait Emir’s envoys, ing was attended by Secretary Raynald C Rivera said, “This historic announcement comes First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al to the Emir for Investments H The Peninsula at a time of historic significance. While Hamad Al Sabah, and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister E Sheikh Mohammed bin some countries in the region have taken of Information Sheikh Mohammad Al Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah handed Hamad Al Thani. n a landmark move, Qatar has further to closing their skies and their borders, over the message at Al Bahr Palace, yesterday. → See also page 2 eased its visa policies allowing citizens Qatar has instead opened its borders to →Picture on page 3 of 80 countries visa-free entry effec- more freely welcoming visitors from all tive yesterday. With this corners of the world.” announcement, Qatar has now the Citizens of those 80 countries wish- Ihighest in the region in terms of number of ing to visit Qatar will no longer need to nationalities eligible to enter visa-free, mak- apply or pay for a visa; instead, a multi- Deal to transport goods to Qatar via Iran ing it the most open country in the region. entry waiver will be issued free-of-charge “Today’s announcement places the at the port of entry, upon presentation of Ankara Agency, Zeybekci said he had recently in the coming days. On Friday, the State of Qatar as the most open country a valid passport with a minimum valid- QNA met with Qatar’s Minister of Economy Turkish Economy Minister said that his in the region. This is a momentous occa- ity of six months and a confirmed onward and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin country, along with Qatar and Iran, sion for Qatar, making the number of or return ticket. TURKISH Minister of Economy Nihat Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, and wanted to reach a tripartite agreement nationalities eligible to enter our coun- Zeybekci announced yesterday that a reached a verbal agreement on the trans- on the issue of transferring Turkish try without a visa the highest in region, → Continued on page 3 tripartite verbal agreement has been port of goods by road from Turkey to products to Qatar in a practical and which is something that we are very reached between Ankara, Doha and Iranian ports, and than transporting cost-effective manner. The transfer by proud of,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief List of countries whose Tehran on the transfer of goods from trucks through Ro-Ro ships to Qatar. sea will be important, and we plan to Executive, Akbar Al Baker at a press con- nationals are eligible for Turkey to the State of Qatar via Iran He pointed out that a verbal agree- send at least four large vessels to Qatar ference yesterday at Oryx Rotana Hotel. and that it will become an official ment had also been reached with Iran, every month. The other alternative is Calling this development ‘symbolic visa-free entry → Page 3 agreement within days. and that the agreement was expected to transport by land flexible and small of Qatar’s outlook as a nation’, Al Baker In a statement to the Anadolu to be transformed into a written text packages, said the Turkish minister. 02 HOME THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017

Emir meets Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister Emir greets Crisis puts UK-GCC President of Singapore trade talks on hold EMIR H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a Agencies cable of congratulations to Plans for a UK-Gulf President of the Republic of lans for a UK-Gulf Coop- Singapore, Tony Tan Keng eration Council meeting Cooperation Council Yam, on the occasion of his Pin London this year have meeting in London country’s National Day. Dep- been put on hold, threatening this year have been uty Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah UK plans for a quick free-trade put on hold. bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime deal with some of the richest Minister and Interior Minis- economies in the world after ter H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Brexit. resolve. The complete collapse Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Britain’s Prime Minister of the GCC, which was formed also sent similar cables of con- Theresa May promised last year in 1981, would complicate Brit- gratulations. to host the first meeting of the ish efforts to set up free-trade GCC nations outside the Gulf in deals to supplement the loss of December as part of a symbolic EU trade post-Brexit. Qatar & Turkey show of the UK’s strengthening In 2016, UK trade with GCC trade and security ties with the states stood at £30bn, higher regional bloc, reported The than its exports to China and cooperate in Guardian. But sources said that more than double those to the blockade against Qatar by India. The international trade cybersecurity three other Gulf states has put secretary, Liam Fox, has hailed planning for the summit on hold. the Gulf as one of the areas in Ankara Qatar has filed a legal action which British trade could be QNA with the World Trade Organi- quickly expanded; he has iden- sation over an air, land and tified 31 big-ticket items Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and he Scientific and Tech- trade embargo imposed by ranging from oil and gas to Foreign Minister, H E Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, in Doha yesterday. The nological Research other Gulf states in a legal dis- infrastructure, life sciences, the Minister is the envoy of the Emir of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. TCouncil of Turkey pute that could take years to creative industries and defence. (TUBITAK) and the Qatar National Research Fund are to begin implementing the cybersecurity part of the agreement on scientific and Largest cargo aircraft brings Kahramaa’s reservoir pipes technological cooperation signed between both sides. In a statement, TUBITAK Mohammed Osman of the strategic reservoirs project, economical projects. Kahramaa electricity plants. The first of these completed in sixteen months from President Aref Ergin said that The Peninsula said the Corporation on its Twit- has also commissioned primary five projects was the electricity the date of awarding the tender. a Qatari delegation visited ter account yesterday. substations to provide power to plant that serves Qatar Rail Com- Kahramaa has also said that Turkey last week and held atar General Electricity & Meanwhile, the Corporation vital projects including World Cup pany in Ras Abu Fontas area its investment in electricity infra- several meetings in which Water Corporation — Kah- has managed reducing water net- 2022. which started operating last structure sector from 2000 to they agreed to concentrate on Qramaa — has said that it has work losses to around 4.4%, one “The corporation invited ten- month, Rahimi added. 2016 values $13bn. Currently it is the first projects to be imple- received mega reservoir pipes of the best indicators in the world, der to implement the Plan No-12, “As Kahramaa has succeeded working on the establishment of mented under the agreement through the largest cargo aircraft however Kahramaa said: “we which includes expansion of elec- in achieving its strategic plans via Al Haidan substation to supply of scientific cooperation and of the world, which Kahramaa work to improve it”. The surplus tricity networks that will serve generating the first electricity power to Al Bait Stadium in Al technology in the field of said reflects the organisations’ of drinking water production Special Economic Zone Company plant the remaining four projects Khor at a total cost of QR139m. cybersecurity. Ergin said seriousness towards importance recorded 25%, compared with (Manateq), Qatar Rail projects and are going to be accomplished Kahramaa is also establishing under the cooperation agree- of strategic water reserves. highest water consumption, Kah- other mega commercial malls,” soon,” said Rahimi. Al Wukair substation to supply ment, support will be given to Kahramaa described the ramaa said in a recent tweet. Rashid Rahimi, Chairman of the The plant provides Doha power to Al Wakra Stadium at a projects that aim to develop arrival of the largest cargo plane Kahramaa has started a Engineering Works Section at the Metro Project with electricity total cost of QR94m. the technology needed to pro- bringing mega reservoir pipes number of projects and some of Electricity Projects Department of which comes in line with the oper- Kahramaa activated Mehairja tect the vital infrastructure of from France as an “unprecedented them have already been com- Kahramaa, told Al Rayan TV ational frameworks of the stations Substation in May 2017 at QR217m. banks and other institutions, achievement”. pleted while others are under recently. and serves the future projects in It feeds Khalifa International Sta- power distribution and trans- It is a pioneering move that construction aiming to serve Qatar Rail projects include the State. The electricity plant in dium which hosted the final of the mission lines and electronic reflects the value and importance major investment and construction of five main Ras Abu Fontas area which was Emir Cup in May this year. communications.

Dr Al Hammadi meets Filipino official Qatar Airways unveils new customer service channel

The Peninsula QRsupport, passengers can raise smoothly. Qatar Airways Senior their enquiries and receive replies VicePresident, Marketing and etting in touch with Qatar 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a- Corporate Communications, Airways’ Customer Serv- week in English and Arabic from Salam Al Shawa, said: “Qatar Air- Gice team has been made the airline’s highly responsive ways continues to grow both in even easier, thanks to the launch Customer Service team, ensuring reach and recognition online. Our of a brand new dedicated 24/7 Qatar Airways’ passengers can social media engagement strat- Twitter channel. continue to contact the airline as egy has successfully created a Although the online support quickly and simply as possible. buzz online, so much so that we function already exists within the Qatar Airways Chief Com- are the world’s ‘most-liked’ air- world’s most popular digital air- mercial Officer Ehab Amin said: line on Facebook. line’s channels, by introducing a “Social media has transformed “We are also proud that our dedicated 24/7 bilingual service, the way and speed in which peo- five-star service has been recog- Qatar Airways’ passengers will ple interact with one another and nised in a recent independent now be provided with an even businesses, so we are delighted survey* which found that Qatar Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi more customised online support that this new Twitter handle dem- Airways had the highest positive with Undersecretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Migrant Workers Affairs service in keeping with the onstrates our ongoing sentiment, especially for its in- award-winning airline’s premium commitment to innovate and to flight service, products, special of the Philippines, Sarah Lou Arriola. The meeting discussed the bilateral relations and customer service proposition. continue raising the bar in antic- offers and promotions, and air- means of developing them, in addition to matters of mutual interest. Using the dedicated support ipating and meeting the needs of port experience, compared to any handle of @ our passengers, quickly and other Middle East airline.” QFFD donates €5.6m for Italy’s quake-hit areas DCMF condemns Israel

Rome Ambassador to Italy, Abdulaziz move to shut Al Jazeera QNA bin Ahmed Al Malki, and Adviser at the Italian Foreign Ministry, atar Fund For Develop- Simone Petroni. The Peninsula territories. By taking this deci- ment (QFFD) has signed a Al Kuwari said that this sup- sion, Israel is lining up with the QMemorandum of Under- port came at direct directives of oha Center for Media Gulf States who have been standing (MoU) with the Italian Emir H E Sheikh Tamim bin Freedom (DCMF) con- imposing a siege on Qatar for government to donate €5.6m to Hamad Al Thani, noting that the Ddemns the decision by more than two months, who rebuild the areas damaged by State of Qatar was among the Israeli authorities to shut down have also targeted Al Jazeera, the earthquake that hit the Ital- first countries to provide sup- Al Jazeera News Network’s shut down its offices and ian Republic in 2016. port for the Italian government offices in Jerusalem and revoke banned its journalists from The MoU was signed at the after the earthquake. its journalists press credentials. working in their countries. headquarters of the Council of QFFD will allocate a contri- DCMF believes that such DCMF calls on all concerned Ministers in Rome by QFFD bution to the construction of a practice is part of a systematic organisations to resist this deci- Director-General Khalifa bin school complex in the munici- attack on press freedom and sion which targets, not only Al Jassim Al Kuwari and the pality of Macerata. The project freedom of expression, and is Jazeera, but all free media out- extraordinary commissioner of will cover an area of 24,000 Officials at the MoU signing ceremony. intended to avoid coverage of lets that believe in the right of the Italian government for sqm, of which 4,000 sqm will be the continuous violations com- freedom of expression, the right reconstruction, Vasco Errani, in allocated for the construction of the entire rehabilitation process school, first level high school and mitted against Palestinians by to convey the truth, and the free the presence of Qatar’s schools. The initiative will cover from kindergarten, primary a 330 sqm gymnasium. Israeli forces in the occupied access to information. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 HOME 03

Prime Minister meets US official Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State’s envoys

Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met the envoys of the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani US Secretary of State — Retired General Anthony Zinni and Deputy Assistant Secretary with US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing, Marshall Billingslea. of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs in the Near East Bureau at the US Department of State, They reviewed relations between Qatar and the United States and means to develop Tim Lenderking. The meeting was attended by Secretary to the Emir for Investments H E them, particularly in the field of security. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani.

Visa facilitation to boost tourism Visa-free entry to Qatar

→ Continued from page 1 According to Hassan Al Ibra- him, Chief Tourism Development officer at Qatar Tourism Author- ity, the countries are divided into two groups. “The first consists of 33 coun- tries whose nationals are eligible for a waiver that is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and entitles its holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a The nationals of the 33 countries listed below do not require prior visa single trip or on multiple trips,” arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. The said Al Ibrahim. waiver will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and entitles These countries include Aus- its holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or tria, Bahamas, Belgium , Bulgaria, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker (centre) with Chief Tourism Development on multiple trips. Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Officer of QTA, Hassan Al Ibrahim (left) and Lt. Col. Muhammad Rashid Al Mazroui, Director of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, the Airport Passports Department, at a press conference in Doha yesterday. Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ice- Pic: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula 1. Austria 12. Germany 23. Norway land, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, 2. Bahamas 13. Greece 24. Poland Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, 3. Belgium 14. Hungary 25. Portugal Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Por- around the world,” said Al Baker. resulted in a 39 percent increase with stakeholders from the pub- 4. Bulgaria 15. Iceland 26. Romania tugal, Romania, Seychelles, Last month, Qatar launched in the number of stopover visi- lic and private sectors. With 5. Croatia 16. Italy 27. Seychelles Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, an e-visa platform, www. tors during the first six months renewed focus by the country’s 6. Cyprus 17. Latvia 28. Slovakia Switzerland and Turkey. qatarvisaservice.com through of 2017, compared with the same leadership on diversifying the 7. Czech Republic 18. Liechtenstein 29. Slovenia “The second category consists which travellers of all nationali- period last year. national economy, a revised 8. Denmark 19. Lithuania 30. Spain of 47 countries whose nationals are ties can apply for tourist and “Since introducing the tran- strategy which empowers vari- 9. Estonia 20. Luxembourg 31. Sweden eligible for a waiver that is valid visitor visas with more efficiency sit visa last November, we have ous players to boost the growth 10. Finland 21. Malta 32. Switzerland for 30 days from the date of issu- and ease. The country is also con- processed 60,000 applications. of tourism is set to be launched 11. France 22. Netherlands 33. Turkey ance, during either a single trip or sidering further enhancements to We expect to process 200,000 on September 27, when Qatar on multiple trips. The visa holder its visa policy, such as waiving by the end of this year. Just a few hosts the official celebrations of can apply for a renewal of the visa requirements for holders of months ago we announced our World Tourism Day. The nationals of the 47 countries listed below do not require prior visa waiver for an additional 30 days a residence permit or a valid visa +Qatar campaign of free transit “Easing entry to Qatar is a arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. The in Qatar,” added Al Ibrahim. from the nations of the Gulf Coop- visa and the offer of three-, four- key enabler for the growth of waiver will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitles Countries under this category eration Council, United Kingdom, and five-star hotel stays for first Qatar’s tourism industry. With its holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or include Andorra, Argentina, Aus- United States of America, Canada, class, business class and econ- this announcement we are on multiple trips. This waiver may be extended for a further 30 days tralia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Australia, New Zealand or the omy class passengers stopping already turning the pages of the Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Schengen countries. This waiver over Qatar. As a result we have Next Chapter of Qatar’s journey China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, would allow eligible visitors to seen more than 6,000 visitors towards 2030,” he said. 1. Andorra 17. Guyana 33. Paraguay Costa Rica, Georgia, Guyana, Hong obtain an Electronic Travel take advantage of this offer and “Together with our partners 2. Argentina 18. Hong Kong 34. Peru Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Authorisation by completing a continue to receive an average in the public and private sectors, 3. Australia 19. India 35. Russia Japan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mac- simple online application at least of 600 applications a day for we have examined all of the ele- 4. Azerbaijan 20. Indonesia 36. San Marino edonia, Malaysia, Maldives, 48 hours prior to travel. these visas,” said Al Baker. ments needed to create a smooth 5. Belarus 21. Ireland 37. Singapore Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, New In November 2016, Qatar “The demand for transit visas and enticing experience that can 6. Bolivia 22. Japan 38. South Africa Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, introduced a free transit visa, alone will deliver over 200,000 attract visitors from around the 7. Brazil 23. Kazakhstan 39. South Korea Russia, San Marino, Singapore, which allows passengers of all additional visitors to Doha in the world. There is no doubt that 8. Brunei 24. Lebanon 40. Suriname South Africa, South Korea, Suri- nationalities transiting in Qatar next 12 months. This growing facilitating and streamlining 9. Canada 25. Macedonia 41. Thailand name, Thailand, Ukraine, United for a minimum of five hours to demand will place Qatar amongst access at all ports of entry are key 10. Chile 26. Malaysia 42. Ukraine Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, stay in Qatar for up to 96 hours the world’s most popular desti- factors in creating a positive first 11. China 27. Maldives 43. United Kingdom Vatican City and Venezuela. (four days). In May 2017, QTA nations for long-haul transit and lasting impression of Qatar,” “This announcement is the launched +Qatar, an initiative to visitors,” he added. he added. 12. Colombia 28. Mexico 44. United States latest in a line of developments promote the country as a stopo- Al Ibrahim stressed that visa Lieutenant Colonel Muham- 13. Costa Rica 29. Moldova 45. Uruguay to ensure Qatar continues to be ver destination, with the national facilitation is a critical compo- mad Rashid Al Mazroui, Director 14. Cuba 30. Monaco 46. Vatican City considered as an attractive and carrier, Qatar Airways. These nent of the national tourism of Airport Passports Department 15. Ecuador 31. New Zealand 47. Venezuela open destination for both leisure measures, along with intensified sector strategy, which QTA is cur- was also present at the press 16. Georgia 32. Panama and business travellers from international marketing, have rently reviewing in partnership conference. QA targets US Gulf crisis splits families & dashes dreams investments Doha the crisis was personal. “When thrown such families into their She and her two adult daugh- a centre in Doha set up to support QATAR Airways hasn’t given AFP someone prevents you from stud- own crises. “Half my family is in ters are caught between fear of those affected by the crisis, fear up on investing in the US after ying, it destroys your dreams,” she Dubai, in the UAE. I also have fam- their own government and uncer- for their assets in other scrapping plans to buy a stake or citizens affected by the said. “One day, overnight, with no ily in Bahrain,” Sara said, choking tainty about their future. “We will countries. in American Airlines Group Inc diplomatic crisis rocking the warning — suddenly you’re told back tears. have to renew our visas in a year. Nour owns apartments in amid opposition from the Fort FGulf, the reality of politics is ‘you have to stay home, no school When her grandmother fell ill It’s frightening — we don’t know Dubai but can no longer access Worth, Texas-based company. stark: families divided, assets fro- for you’.” in Dubai, her mother was reluc- what will happen,” she said. them. “We have other opportuni- zen and dreams put on hold. As the standoff drags into its tant to travel to the UAE for fear She said she does not want to Ahmad and Abdullah own ties, both in America and North Sara, a 29-year-old Qatari, third month, the uncertainty is she would not be allowed to return go back to Saudi Arabia, but fears camels worth a fortune, but they America, which we will con- had been poised to start her sen- causing agony, particularly for to her children in Qatar. that if she does not she will be are in Saudi Arabia where they are sider,” Qatar Airways Group ior year in business school in families of mixed nationality. States in the Saudi-led bloc blocked from accessing her late traditionally sent to graze. Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker Dubai when on June 5, a bloc of Sara, who did not want her have demanded that their citizens husband’s Saudi pension, her only Qatari civil servant Ahmad said. “I have some things in Arab states abruptly cut ties with surname revealed because she leave Qatar, but many have hes- source of income. said political issues “should stay mind. The US is an important her country. “We were suddenly feared the consequences for her itated to do so — especially those Her daughters, who work in between leaders, people should market for us.” told that we were no longer per- relatives elsewhere in the region, with families in Qatar. Qatar, also want to stay. One has not be involved”. Qatar Airways ended its mitted to attend classes and had has an Emirati mother and a Some say they fear punish- started losing her hair because of Abdullah Al Marri, another interest in American on to go back to Doha,” she said. Qatari father. That is nothing unu- ment by their own governments. stress over the issue. government worker, said he was August 2 after the US compa- Qatari authorities have com- sual in a region where One Saudi mother, who has All three declined to meet AFP surprised at the turn of events. ny’s chief, Doug Parker, said mitted schools and universities to cross-border marriages are been based in Qatar for years and journalists in person for fear of the “I didn’t think such things he wasn’t keen on having the enrolling repatriated students. But commonplace. asked to remain anonymous, said consequences. could happen between brothers,” Gulf carrier as a for Sara and many like her, The diplomatic spat has she was terrified. Other Qataris, interviewed at he said. shareholder. 04 HOME THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 Sidra to host recruitment open day for nationals

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idra Medical and Over 100 medical administration jobs are Research Center (Sidra) available and the majority of jobs are targeted has established over 100 primarily at high school graduates and diploma medical administration holders who are interested in an entry level jobs for nationals. SThe recruitment open day career in medical administration. will be from 9am to 9pm on Sun- day (August 13) at the Sidra Outpatient Clinic. Interested them to consider healthcare as mentorship programmes and applicants (Qataris and those with a great opportunity to kick start learning opportunities to advance Participants at the Carnegie Mellon at the Summer College Preview Program. Qatari mothers) can apply for their careers. With over 100 their careers. No matter what roles on the spot and are encour- roles going, we welcome Qatari their role — whether clinical or aged to review available job candidates and their families to non-clinical, entry, mid or senior listings at: http://careers.sidra.org/ join our recruitment open day level — each and every one of us Students explore career path sidra/Qatarization.aspx. on August 13.” at Sidra will have an impact on The majority of jobs — which Successful candidates will be caring for the women and chil- require candidates to be bilingual eligible for a fully paid four month dren of Qatar. Come join us and in Arabic and English — are tar- training programme at the Com- help us meet the goals of the at CMU-Q’s annual program geted primarily at high school munity College of Qatar (CCQ). Qatar National Vision 2030,” said graduates and diploma holders Sidra CEO Peter Morris and Dr Dr Kholode. who are interested in an entry Abdallah Hazaimeh, Dean of CCQ To apply on the spot for the The Peninsula the 10th anniversary of the preparation for college. In the level career in medical adminis- will sign a memorandum of entry level roles, applicants will SCPP. Students who participate 2016 incoming class at CMU-Q, tration. Jobs for experienced understanding at the open day. need to bring along copies of: ore than sixty second- in SCPP get a greater under- nearly a quarter of students had professionals seeking careers in The MoU signals a fully cus- National ID; High School certifi- ary school students standing of what CMU-Q is completed SCPP. guest relations, medical admin- tomised and Sidra specific cate (mandatory for entry level Mfrom across Qatar about: they learn about our Ayah Al Ansari, a grade 12 istration and patient financial “Healthcare Office Skills” pro- jobs only); Resume (for roles explored career paths in busi- work ethic and our unique student at Raba’a Al Adewiya counselling roles are also gramme exclusively for Qatari requiring experienced ness, science and technology at approach to study and problem School, said: “Taking part in the available. staff who qualify for some of the candidates). the annual Summer College Pre- solving,” said Damian Dourado, SCPP has been an amazing Dr Kholode Al Obaidli, Chief entry level roles. The programme The open day, organised by view Program (SCPP) hosted by CMU-Q’s director of pre-college experience — I have learned Learning Officer, said, “This is includes courses such as medical the National Talent Acquisition Carnegie Mellon University in programs. how to work in a group and take an exciting time to join health- office administration, medical ter- team at Sidra, will have national Qatar (CMU-Q). Based on a program at Carn- ownership of my learning.” care as Sidra has taken active minology for healthcare, health development officers and team Students in the three-week egie Mellon’s main campus in The program also includes measures to invest in the future information management sys- members from patient experi- program study, explore and pre- Pittsburgh, USA, SCPP offers stu- a series of workshops on how to of young nationals joining the tems and business computer ence, quality assurance, finance, pare projects in one of the areas dents an opportunity to explore become a master student by organisation – particularly for applications. research administration and gov- in which CMU-Q offers degrees: emerging fields and areas of learning to set goals and effec- entry level positions. We are “Our goal is to ensure that our ernance, support services and biological sciences, business study. Designed for students in tively manage time—all keen to attract individuals who employees, across all levels of the diagnostic imaging available to administration, computer sci- their last few years of second- challenges the SCPP participants are at the cusp of deciding their organisation are given access to talk about the administration ence and information systems. ary school, SCPP has proven to will face when they embark on future career options and want the right training tools, roles within their departments. “We are proud to celebrate hone students’ planning and their university careers. Domasco launches refined and restyled 2018 Honda City The Peninsula 4,600rpm. This engine is mated to the new generation CVT trans- oha Marketing Services mission with a fuel consumption Company W.L.L of 20KM per litre. D(Domasco), distributor for Honda vehicles in Qatar, has Safety announced the launch of the The 2018 City’s Advanced restyled and refined 2018 Honda Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) City. body enhances self-protection Winner of the 2016 Middle while mitigating damage to other East Car of the Year for ‘Best vehicles in the event of a collision Small Sedan’, the Honda City, hereby enhancing occupant pro- now has received total refine- tection. Other safety features ment making it more premium include: Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), and sportier which conforms to Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Honda’s New Design Direction. extremely pleased to launch the exterior changes, the rear thoughtful interiors based on the phone when you connect it with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and With three grades, DX, LX new 2018 Honda City and bumper has also been given a ‘Man Maximum, Machine Mini- an HDMI cable, cruise control Electronic Brake Force Distribu- and EX, the 2018 City echoes the encourage all our customers to premium feel. The rear tail lights mum’ philosophy. With a new and Bluetooth HFT phone con- tion (EBD). The new City comes in same philosophy of Advanced contact our showroom and book enhance the visibility and stance interior colour of Black, the 2018 trols on the steering wheel. White Orchid Pearl, Lunar Silver Sporty Design, Best Comfort and a test drive.” of the new City. 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The new 2018 Honda City strong player in its segment and giving it a bold and aggressive Mirrors and Shark Fin Antenna Bright Vanity Mirror with Light Powertrain comes with 3 years/100,000km with the 2018 model, Honda has look. The new LED Day Time (only in LX and EX) and rear and Map Lights further enhance All the three grades are pow- warranty as standard. The 2018 raised the bar. The new City now Running Lights (DRL), standard parking sensors exclusive to the convenience in the cabin. ered with a 1.5L SOHC i-VTEC City starts at QR58,999 for the DX comes with a host of new design in all grades. Front Fog Lights EX grade. Some of the features on the Petrol engine which delivers out- model, QR61,999 for the LX model, elements and safety features and (only in the EX grade) with their LX and EX grade include, Touch standing fuel economy and a and QR65,999 for the EX. 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The Peninsula have the flexibility to use the ‘Flexi Points’ as they want, based on their oredoo has announced the need. launch of the Flexi Point Flexi Points are part of Ooredoo’s Opromo for Hala customers, to new Hala Flexi Card range, which reward them for topping-up. aims to provide pre-paid customers Any Hala customer who tops up with some of Ooredoo’s most afford- their main Hala balance, purchases able rates. For example, local calls a data recharge of specific denomi- cost just one Flexi Point per minute nations, or purchases a new Hala (0.08 Dhs) with a Flexi 200 Card. Flexi Card, before August 23, will be For full details of the Flexi Point given free Flexi Points automatically. promo, head to Ooredoo.qa. Flexi Points will be valid for seven As a community-focused com- days and amount of points earned is pany, Ooredoo is guided by its vision based on top-up denomination 50 or of enriching people’s lives and its above. belief that it can stimulate human The bonus Flexi Points can be growth by leveraging communica- used to enjoy local data, make inter- tions to help people achieve their full national and local calls, or potential, it said in a statement international/local SMS. Customers yesterday. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 HOME 05

Muraikhi meets Romania’s Deputy PM Nando’s opens doors in Doha Festival City

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oha Festival City, the larg- est entertainment, retail Dand hospitality destina- tion in Qatar, has announced that household favourite Nan- do’s, has opened its doors at the Mall. Nando’s is the first restau- rant to welcome visitors at the newly opened ‘casual dining’ area on the first floor, adjoining VOX Cinemas and what will be its cutting-edge Family Enter- tainment Complex. In its sixteenth year of oper- ation in Qatar, this is the ninth restaurant located in pockets across Qatar. Nando’s, the South African restaurant chain with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin over 1000 restaurants world- Saad Al Muraikhi with Romania’s Deputy Prime Minister wide, of which 40 are in the region, is famed for its flame- and Minister of Environment Gratiela Leocadia Gavrilescu, C V Rappai (second left in front row), CEO of Oryx Group for Food Services and Nando’s Qatar; grilled PERi-PERi chicken and in the course of his current visit to Romania. He also met Acting COO, Grant Ring (centre in back row); Branch Manager, Hani Ibrahim (second right in President’s Adviser and Minister for Foreign Affairs during its’ warm and ambient interiors inspired by its Afro-Portuguese back row); Operation Manager, Steven Holloway (right in first row); Marketing Manager, Layel the visit. Talks during the meeting dealt with bilateral Kobti (second right in front row); Division Manager, corporate Communications and Marketing relations and means to promote them, in addition to heritage. The new Nando’s at Doha Festival City will also be at Jumbo Group, L S V Perera (left); and other officials at a media dinner at Nando’s new topics of mutual interest. home to 31 bespoke pieces of art. restaurant at Doha Festival City. Pic: Kammutty VP / The Peninsula Sourced specifically for the res- taurant from up and coming is a world class leisure, retail and of our delicious PERi-PERi Nando’s in the casual dining South African artists, the artwork entertainment destination, so we chicken and great atmosphere, area, as well as opening our Attorney-General meets US official complements the bold design are so absolutely delighted to be which will be in abundance at Family Entertainment Complex that is synonymous with the bringing our exceptional offering our new outlet.” later in the year. We have had brand. to even more people here. This Hill continued, “We are some hugely positive feedback Commenting on the new will be our ninth successful really looking forward to to date and are hoping for more opening, Trevor Hill, General restaurant opening in Qatar, welcoming even more food and over the coming months with Manager, Doha Festival City which underlines the popularity beverage concepts to join what is still yet to come!” Mall said, “Our new casual dining area is set to welcome several new outlets over the next few weeks, but we are delighted to be kicking it off with Nando’s which we know is a popular crowd-pleaser here in Qatar. The restaurant design as per Nando’s trademark also has unique quirks that can only be seen here at Doha Festival City - including the beautiful pieces of art - which makes the Attorney-General of the State of Qatar, Dr Ali bin Fetais restaurant a real feast for the Al Marri, met yesterday with US Assistant Secretary of eyes as well as the stomach!” the Treasury for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea. CV Rappai, CEO of Oryx During the meeting, they exchanged views on a number Group for Food Services, which of issues of common interest. operate Nando’s in Qatar commented, “Doha Festival City Mwani Qatar’s IMS receives ISO certification

The Peninsula Mohammed Al Maadeed during subjected to a stringent assess- Transport and Communications, a ceremony held in the compa- ment which confirmed the Mwani Qatar’s Chief Support atar Ports Management ny’s headquarters on Tuesday, commitment of all the standards Services Officer said. Company-Mwani Qatar August 8, 2017. required for each certification, The Integrated Management Qannounced that its Inte- Commenting on this achieve- Al Maadeed noted. System (IMS) certificate was grated Management System ment, Mohammed Al Maadeed, The company’s Integrated awarded by Lloyd’s Register (IMS) has been awarded with Mwani Qatar’s Chief Support Management System achieved Quality Assurance (LRQA) and internationally acclaimed certi- Services Officer said: These cer- the desired objectives in a short supported by COMS Vantage fications after passing an external tificates are an endorsement of period thanks to the efforts of the Consulting. LRQA is a world audit conducted by Lloyd’s Reg- the Mwani Qatar’s quality man- teams and the internal expertise. leading independent provider of ister Quality Assurance (LRQA). agement approach and its Mwani Qatar will continue its Business Assurance services By effectively integrating commitment to the highest efforts and work hardly to main- including certification, valida- three previously certified sys- standards and world-class best tain its leadership position, he tion, verification and training tems under one integrated practices aimed at enhancing added. across a broad spectrum of platform, Mwani Qatar’s IMS quality of the services The implementation of this standards and schemes. It is rec- achieved ISO 9001:2008 for provided. integrated approach will enable ognised by over 50 accreditation Quality Management System, ISO The IMS is a combination of to improve customer services bodies and delivers services to 14001:2004 for Environmental three international standards – and meet their needs better. It clients in more than 120 coun- Management System and OHSAS ISO 9001 Quality Management will also contribute to achieve tries. COMS Vantage provides 18001:2007 for Occupational System, ISO 14001 Environmen- the institutional excellence of consultancy, training and audit- Health and Safety Management tal Management System and services and developing internal ing in management systems since System. OHSAS 18001 Occupational capabilities and competencies in 1994 with a portfolio of over 700 The certification was pre- Health and Safety Management accordance with the planned institutions and companies from sented to the Mwani Qatar’s System. In the run up to the cer- development strategy under the around the globe. Mohammed Al Maadeed, Chief Support Services Officer of Chief Support Services Officer tification, Mwani Qatar has been directives of the Ministry of Mwani Qatar, receiving the certificate. NU-Q welcomes students to new building

The Peninsula Northwestern global community. a TV network and modern robotic research fair, and University-wide “The incoming Class of 2021, like infrastructure; three video production publications. Northwestern estab- orthwestern University in Qatar all NU-Q classes,” said Everette E. studios; two 150-person lecture halls, lished a school of journalism and (NU-Q) will welcome its larg- Dennis, dean and CEO, “is very diverse and a two-story research library. Stu- communication in Doha in 2008, wel- Nest class of undergraduate with students coming from 25 differ- dents will have a first-hand experience coming a class of less than 40 students. students to the University’s new build- ent countries. In addition to their in the studios and production facili- Today’s undergraduate program in ing in August. academic achievements, this year’s ties, spending time creating a video Doha has approximately 300 students. NU-Q’s 10th class will attend a class includes a star female athlete using the new editing suites. The Class of 2021, which will have the week of orientation sessions that are from Qatar’s national track and field The incoming class will learn more opportunity to complete one of two designed to help prepare them for team, several local students who were about the educational opportunities majors - journalism and strategic their undergraduate experience, as at the top of their high school class, offered at NU-Q, which includes an communication, or media industries well as introduce them to Northwest- and international students who scored emphasis on undergraduate research and technology, will also have the ern traditions that are a part of every in the top five percentile of the SATs where students produce projects and opportunity to learn more about the student’s experience at Northwestern worldwide.” papers, working closely with faculty, achievements of the NU-Q alumni in – in Doha and the home campus. From The week-long orientation pro- often with special funding. Many whose footsteps they follow. In June, the University’s mascot to its fight vides students with the opportunity NU-Q students also present at major NU-Q awarded degrees to 47 gradu- song, along with the traditional ‘March to explore NU-Q’s new building, which national and international meetings, ates, who join 222 NU-Q alums, along Through the Arch,’ the orientation includes a world-class multimedia as well as in activities on the home with 230,000 Northwestern alumni A view of the new building. introduces NU-Q students to the newsroom with the infrastructure of campus, including research grants, a around the world. 06 HOME THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017

Qatar’s envoy meets President of Serbia Outgoing Belgium envoy honoured

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Ambassador of Qatar to the Republic of Serbia, Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al Thani, handing held yesterday a farewell ceremony at the Diplomatic Club in honour of the Ambassador over the message of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, pertaining to bilateral of the Kingdom of Belgium to the State of Qatar, Christophe Payot, on the occasion of the relations and means of boosting and developing them, to the President of the Republic end of his tour of duty in the country. A number of heads of diplomatic missions accredited of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, during a meeting in Belgrade yesterday. to the country and directors of the Foreign Ministry departments attended the ceremony.

Ministry destroys 126 Mowasalat achieves blood donation record farm shipments The Peninsula State of Qatar. This Medical Center serves Mowasalat ithin the frame- employees who are about work of its 7000 as well as the employ- Wcontinuous com- ees of other companies for mitment to CSR activities, pre-employment & annual the Medical Commission of medical checkup, operating Mowasalat (Karwa), the from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, in transport company of Qatar, two shifts with capacity to under the supervision of the service 150 patients per day. Ministry of Public Health, The Medical Commission and in collaboration with the currently can accommodate mobile blood donation unit 450 screening test per day, of Hamad Medical Corpora- and employees. This record Medical Commission of well-equipped pharmacy and all of its facilities are tion, held a blood donation is among the highest Mowasalat is equipped with and first aid units. The build- approved and licensed by The Peninsula campaign in the company achieved records, and was a registration section, gen- ing and all its facilities are as the Ministry of Public Health premises. done within a period of no eral practitioner clinic, ENT per the international medi- and the Ministry of the he Ministry of Municipality and Environ- Mowasalat new Medical more than five hours clinic, dental clinic, labora- cal and health standards, Environment. ment said it has supervised and inspected Center, which was inaugu- (between 4:00 pm and 9:00 tory section, radiology and all its equipment are The Medical Center soft- T6,496 agricultural shipments the last month rated on May 17 2016, and pm), and accordingly Mow- section and Occupational imported from the best com- ware system is “the CMS of July in different border checkpoints. The total equipped with latest devices asalat was awarded a Health clinic, mainly for pre- panies in the world with system” which is exclusively weight of the shipments are 66,488.4 tonnes dur- and operated by competent certificate of appreciation employment medical and consultation and guidance developed and designed for ing . medical staff, participated in from HMC. physical checkup, and of Ministry of Public Health. the Medical Commission to The Agricultural Quarantine Office of the min- the events of the World The initiative came annual medical checkup. In Mowasalat is keen on pro- ensure accurate and relia- istry said the imported agriculture shipments Blood Donor Day on August under the directives of Kha- addition, Mowasalat ensured viding the best technological ble transmission of data. The included different types of plants and agriculture 2. led Nasser Al Hail (pictured), to equip the Medical Center systems to deliver advanced system helps not only to products. About, 126 shipments weighing 137.76 Following this third field Mowasalat Managing Direc- with a complete and inte- software that would be used serve patients swiftly but tonnes were destroyed for violating the law of campaign for the current tor, and under the grated building with at the Medical Commission also integrated with connec- agricultural quarantine rules as the quantity was year, a total of 66 blood units supervision of Dr. Emad additional facilities like con- that is seamlessly integrated tion between our diagnostic infected with pests. The agriculture quarantine were donated by Mow- Bahloul, Director of Mow- sultation rooms, emergency and accessible by the Minis- equipment and the Ministry considers the first line of defence to protect plants asalat’s administrative staff asalat Medical Center. The room, isolation unit, try of Public Health in the of Public from pests Al Rayyan Municipality Event to mark International Youth Day on Saturday issues 152 building permits The Peninsula peace, coexistence, and social out how QRCS gives top prior- clashing points of view in eve- harmony in the world. ity to this important segment of ryday life. As the power of a The Peninsula constitutes 59% (372 permits) atar Red Crescent (QRCS) This reflects on its widely society. “We have numerous country or economy is centered of the total building permits and Qatar Youth Hostels evident stability, security, and educative, qualification, train- on young people, they should l Rayyan Municipality issued during the month of Q(QYH) are set to hold a prosperity, thanks to the energy ing, and volunteering courses/ have an attitude of change and came top among the July 2017, while the percent- public event on Saturday in cel- of its youth, the wisdom of its programs for young women and peacebuilding.” Amunicipalities in issu- age of additions permits ebration of the International seniors, and the efforts of its men. “Our vision is to keep in ance of building permits in constituted 38% (240 permits), Youth Day under the global institutions, under the leader- We help them gain knowl- touch with youth, listen to them, July with 152 building permits; and finally fencing permits theme ‘Youth Building Peace.’ ship of HH the Emir Sheikh edge and skills in various areas, and unlock their potential,” QYH which is 24% of the total with 3% (17 permits). In a press conference, the Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani,” adopt a culture of peace and Executive Manager Mohamed issued permits. Al Da’ayen By analyzing new residen- joint event was announced by QRCS Secretary-General Ali bin coexistence, develop themselves, bin Mahdi Al Yami stated. municipality came in second tial buildings permits data, we QRCS Secretary-General, Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi said. and serve their society,” Al Ham- “There are currently 1.8 mil- place with 132 permits. find that villas’ permits top the Hassan Al Hammadi, and QHY In conformity with the madi noted. lion young people between the The Ministry of Develop- list, accounting for 52% (161 Executive Manager Mohamed approach of the State of Qatar “Peace does not mean there ages of 10 and 24 in the world ment Planning and Statistics permits) of all new residential bin Mahdi Al Yami. towards a stronger role of youth is no conflict; it is about how to and this is the largest youth pop- yesterday shared the data of buildings permits, followed by “Qatar is a great example of in society, Al Hammadi pointed deal with disagreements or ulation ever. the 31th issue of monthly Sta- dwellings of housing loans by tistics of Building Permits 38% (119 permits) and apart- issued by all municipalities of ments buildings by 7% (22 the State. permits). Core Range also comes with a According to the data on On the other hand, com- Indesit launches 7-star dual fan AC Smart function that with a press building permits issued dur- mercial buildings were found of a button can automatically set ing the month of July 2017, Al to be in the forefront of non- the temperature and fan speed. Rayyan municipality comes at residential buildings permits Other features include a sleep the top of the municipalities with 50% (30 permits), fol- with 3D fast & cool technology mode, a power save mode which where the number of building lowed by mosques and lets you save upto 41% energy permits issued were 152 per- industrial buildings e.g. work- The Peninsula compact design is elegant and dimensional air intake capable when compared to the standard mits, i.e. 24% of the total shops and factories with 23% stylish and comes with a new 3D of taking in more hot air through function. A Jet function drops the issued permits while Al (14 permits) for each type, then ndesit now associated with Fast & Cool Technology that pro- its intake vents and able to throw temperature by 5° C in just 10 Da’ayen municipality came in governmental buildings with Whirlpool Corporation has vides a more powerful cooling the cooled air to a distance of 39 minutes. The remote comes with second place with 132 permits, 3% (2 permits). Ibeen known for providing the even at extreme temperatures. feet thus ensuring instant cool- a built-in temperature sensor i.e. 21%, followed by munici- Comparing number of per- cooling comfort needed with air With a dual fan rotary compres- ing in almost all parts of the that can monitor the air temper- pality of Doha with 128 mits issued in July 2017 with conditioning technology in a sor that keeps the compressor room. It is equipped with wider ature around you to ensure that permits (20%), then munici- those issued in the previous stylish design that adds a breath running cool, the AC continues coils that provide better air cir- the cooling is as per set temper- pality of Al Wakrah with 103 month we noted a general of fresh air to your home decor. to work efficiently even if out- culation and a bigger blower ature thus making you permits, i.e.16%. increase of 53%. Indesit air conditioners have also side temperatures touches 58° able to deliver more airflow. The comfortable. The rest of the municipal- This increase was clearly been providing great energy sav- C. This also helps in 68% saving ities are as follows : Umm Slal noted in most municipalities ings and generating hygienic in energy consumption when 44 permits (7%), Al Sheehaniya Umm Slal (144%), Wakrah airflow by raising the quality of compared to a standard inverter 29 permits (5%), Al Khor 28 (110%), Al Da’ayen and Al the ambient air. model, thereby reducing elec- permits (4%), and finally Al Shamal (86%) each, Doha Indesit now has just tricity bills. Moreover, it uses the Shamal 13 permits (2%). (39%), Al Sheehaniya (32%), launched its Core Range of Air ecologically safe R410 Gas. In terms of type of permits Rayyan (23%), while Al Khor Conditioners that have an The Core Range AC also issued, data indicates that the municipality which main- energy efficiency rating of 7 stars comes with a 3D Power cool new building permits (resi- tained the same number of as prescribed by Qatar Stand- Technology that is designed to dential and non-residential) issued permits ards. The Core Range in a drive performance with its 3 THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA 07

Rowhani names three women to IS fightback slowing Raqqa battle cabinet posts Ain Issa, Syria AFP Tehran The Syrian Democratic Reuters S-backed fighters Forces, a Kurdish- battling to capture Arab alliance backed IRANIAN President Hassan Syria’s Raqqa are by an international Rowhani brought three being slowed by coalition battling IS, women into the government fierce resistance yesterday, one day after being Ufrom the Islamic State group entered Raqqa city criticised on social media for which has heavily mined the city, two months ago. submitting an all-male list of a militia spokeswoman has said. cabinet members to parlia- The Syrian Democratic ment for approval. Forces, a Kurdish-Arab alliance seized nine districts in the city’s Massoumeh Ebtekar, backed by an international coa- west and east, while IS was head of Iran’s Department of lition battling IS, entered Raqqa putting up a fierce defence of Environment in Rowhani’s city two months ago. the seven remaining first term, was appointed vice SDF fighters have now cap- neighbourhoods. president for women and tured more than half of the “After being besieged from family affairs. one-time jihadist bastion, Jihan four sides, Daesh has no option Laya Joneidi was named Sheikh Ahmed, spokeswoman but to surrender or die,” she said, vice-president for legal affairs for the Wrath of the Euphrates using an Arabic acronym for IS. while Shahindokht Molaverdi operation to capture the city, “That is what has made its was made the president’s said. But the force’s progress has reaction fiercer.” Smoke billows following a reported air strike by Syrian government forces in the rebel-held assistant for civil rights. been hindered by IS which is She said the jihadists had laid parts of the Jobar district, on the eastern outskirts of the capital Damascus, yesterday. Rowhani had mentioned fighting hard to hang on to the explosives “in every centimetre” the importance of women’s de facto Syrian capital of its self- of the city, slowing the SDF’s rights in campaign speeches proclaimed “caliphate.” progress. “Our goal is not simply prompted tens of thousands of The United Nations has esti- said SDF forces were also facing before the presidential elec- “Our forces are continuing to liberate territory geographi- civilians to flee, with many mated between 20,000 and IS snipers and weaponised tion in May when he was to advance inside Raqqa, but cally, but to liberate the civilians wounded by crossfire or IS- 50,000 people remain in the drones, tactics the jihadist group re-elected. slowly,” Sheikh Ahmed said. in the city,” she said. planted explosive devices during city, though others have given has employed to defend its The appointments are She said SDF forces had The fight for Raqqa has their escape. lower estimates. Sheikh Ahmed territories. likely to tamp down some of the criticism that Rowhani faced from supporters on Tuesday when he failed to announce any female minis- Palestinian Authority Up to 50 migrants ‘deliberately ters in his cabinet. One widely-circulated post on social media showed Rowhani drowned’ off Yemen, says UN with his new all-male cabinet slashes permits for cast in a photo in front of a gov- ernment building - with a huge Johannesburg approached Yemen’s coast, the migrants continue to arrive in moustache photo-shopped sick Gazans: WHO AP IOM statement said. the war-torn country where onto the building. “The survivors told our col- there is no central authority to “I won’t forget how peo- p to 50 migrants from leagues on the beach that the prevent them from traveling ple rallied votes for Rouhani,” Jerusalem measures including reducing Somalia and Ethiopia smuggler pushed them to the sea onward. The migrants are vulner- one critic posted on Twitter AFP electricity payments. Uwere “deliberately when he saw some ‘authority able to abuse by armed trafficking in Farsi. “What’s happened “We will continue the grad- drowned” when a smuggler types’ near the coast,” said Lau- rings, many of them believed to with this reformist govern- he Palestinian Authority ual stopping of financial forced them into the sea off rent de Boeck, the IOM’s chief be connected to the armed groups ment that we now have to beg has dramatically reduced allocations to the Gaza Strip Yemen’s coast, the UN migra- of mission in Yemen. “They also involved in the war. just to get one woman in the Tfinancial support for until Hamas commits to recon- tion agency said yesterday, told us that the smuggler has The conflict itself is a deadly cabinet?” Gazans seeking medical care ciliation,” he said at the calling the drownings “shock- already returned to Somalia to risk. In March, Somalia’s gov- outside the blockaded Gaza weekend. In a statement, health ing and inhumane.” continue his business and pick ernment blamed the Saudi-led Four injured in Israel Strip, WHO figures showed yes- ministry official in Gaza Med- International Organization up more migrants to bring to coalition fighting in Yemen for terday, as president Mahmoud hat Muhesan condemned the for Migration staffers found the Yemen on the same route.” an attack on a boat that killed at air attacks on Gaza Abbas seeks to squeeze the “punitive measures”. shallow graves of 29 of the IOM staffers provided aid for least 42 Somali refugees off Hamas-run enclave. “We need international migrants on a beach in Shabwa 27 surviving migrants who Yemen’s coast. AT LEAST four Palestinians The number of financial organisations to pressure during a routine patrol, the remained on the beach, while Some Somalis are desperate have been wounded, one of approvals from June, the most Abbas’s government to stop the agency’s statement said. The other migrants left. to avoid years of chaos at home them seriously, after Israel recent number available, was punitive measures against dead were buried by those who De Boeck called the suffer- with attacks by homegrown carried out air attacks on 80 percent lower than the Gaza,” he said. Hamas seized survived. At least 22 migrants ing of migrants on the route extremist group al-Shabab and Hamas locations in Gaza. monthly average for 2016, the Gaza from Abbas’s Fatah party remained missing, the IOM said. enormous, especially during the deadly drought. Some Ethiopi- The attacks targeted three World Health Organization said in 2007 and the two have been The passengers’ average age was current windy season on the ans have left home after months locations in Gaza, officials in a statement. at loggerheads since. around 16, the agency said. Indian Ocean. “Too many young of deadly anti-government pro- told Al Jazeera. Just 477 Gazans were given Gazans seeking medical The narrow waters between people pay smugglers with the tests and a 10-month state of The Israeli military said it financial approval to travel for care outside of the strip must the Horn of Africa and Yemen false hope of a better future,” he emergency. carried out the air attacks in treatment during the month, first apply to the Palestinian have been a popular migration said. The IOM says about 55,000 More than 111,500 migrants response to a rocket fired down from 1,883 in June the Authority for permission and route despite Yemen’s ongoing migrants have left Horn of Africa landed on Yemen’s shores last towards Israel. Hamas previous year. financial aid, before seeking conflict. Migrants try to make nations for Yemen since Janu- year, up from around 100,000 spokesman, Hazem Qasem, The Palestinian Authority Israeli permits. Poverty is wide- their way to the oil-rich Gulf ary, with most from Somalia and the year before, according to the rejected Israel’s claims. “The has officially denied any change spread in the enclave, with countries. Ethiopia. A third of them are Regional Mixed Migration Sec- airstrikes targeted Hamas in policy, but Abbas has been unemployment at some 42 per- The smuggler forced more estimated to be women. retariat, a grouping of positions in the centre of the seeking to squeeze Gaza’s rul- cent, while advanced medical than 120 migrants into the sea Despite the fighting in international agencies that mon- Gaza Strip,” Qasem said. ers Hamas through a series of equipment is lacking. Wednesday morning as they Yemen, African itors migration in the area. Violent protests in Kenya as opposition alleges vote hacking

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enya’s election took an ominous turn yesterday as violent protests erupted Kin the capital and elsewhere after opposition leader Raila Odinga alleged fraud, saying hackers used the identity of a murdered official to infiltrate the data- base of the country’s election commission and manipulate results. Soon after Odinga spoke on television, angry protesters in slums of Nairobi and the opposition stronghold of Kisumu in the south- west burned tires, set up roadblocks and clashed with police, witnesses said. Kenyan police opened fire on people protesting elec- tion results earlier Wednesday in another opposition stronghold, killing one person. The shooting happened in South Mugirango Supporters of the Kenyan opposition presidential candidate shout and hold constituency in Kisii county, said Leonard sticks during a protest in the Mathare slums of Nairobi, yesterday. Katana, a regional police commander. With results from almost all of the polling stations 1,000 people were killed. Odinga lost that in our country’s history. This time we counted, President Uhuru Kenyatta was election; he also lost the 2013 vote to Ken- caught them,” he tweeted. Odinga claimed shown with a wide lead over Odinga in his yatta and took allegations of that hackers used the identity of Christo- bid for a second term. vote-tampering to the Supreme Court, pher Msando, an election official in charge Many parts of Kenya, East Africa’s com- which rejected his case. of managing information technology sys- mercial hub, were calm a day after the Odinga, a former prime minister, tems. On July 31, officials announced that elections for president and more than 1,800 blamed Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party for the Msando had been tortured and killed, other posts down to the county level. But alleged hacking of the election database. alarming Kenyans who feared a recurrence the violence stirred memories of the unrest “The fraud Jubilee has perpetuated on of political violence that has been fueled following the 2007 vote in which more than Kenyans surpasses any level of voter theft by ethnic divisions. 08 VIEWS THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017

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EDITORIAL Nuke kidding! onald Trump has done it again. The incorrigible tweeter in the tweet-a-second president of the United States came close to triggering a confrontation with arch- enemy North Korea on a day considered fateful D in history. It was on August 9 in 1945 that the United States had dropped a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki Zuma survives another motion of killing tens of thousands and scarring more for generations. With his ‘fire and fury’ tweet from his golf course retreat where he is purportedly on a working holiday, no confidence in parliament Trump set a shockwave that reverberated across the firmament, reaching all the way to North Korea. While Trump wouldn’t have imagined that his social media dalliance would provoke such an extreme reaction from running the affairs of the national rubbish suggestions that the President Pyongyang, he was not the one to pull punches on a day Thembisa Fakude assembly this was likely an attempt to is unpopular and that the majority of the world and Americans started hyperventilating on Al Jazeera demonstrate impartiality. his own party wants him gone. Having the possible nuclear threat from a state that finds it There are addi- said that, the result of the motion of no hard even to feed its population. tional reasons why the confidence on August 8 might backfire A precocious North Korea responded to Trump’s speaker of parliament as it implicates the majority ANC MP’s message with classic hubris — it said it was considering decided to grant the in prolonging the disastrous political a missile strike on the Pacific US territory of Guam outh African parliament held a motion opposition a secret tenure of Zuma. This could further which houses a military base and is home to 160,000 of no confidence against President ballot in this vote. It erode the ANC’s popularity. people. The message sent a tectonic wave through the Jacob Zuma on August 8. Zuma sur- In conclusion, there is a semblance length and breadth of the United States and a strategic vived the motion of no confidence by of political myopia and unusual over flux across Washington’s allies in East Asia, notably a mere 21 votes. There were 375 votes confidence within the South African Scasted, 177 voted in favor of the motion and South African electoral opposition. What made the opposition Japan and South Korea. system is based on the As neo-liberal American media outlets poured 198 against the motion with 9 abstentions. and indeed those who are following The opposition in South Africa might not closely and commenting on the events venom on the hermit state Party List Proportional have been victorious in trying to remove as they unfold, that the opposition and Trump’s proclivity to Representation, this means President Jacob Zuma from power. How- would convince members of the ANC tweet irresponsibly, Guam — ever a clear message came from his own parties are represented in to facilitate the toppling of its an unincorporated territory Even after a fiery party, the results suggest that at least over proportion to their electoral President? proclamation by of the United States — was 20 members of the ANC voted in favor of Particularly after statements of spotlighted as a strategic support in the national their commander- the motion. assembly or parliament. unity were made following the second retreat being eyed by a South African electoral system is based most important gathering of the ANC, in-chief, rogue state. The inhabitants on the Party List Proportional Representa- Political parties campaign for the National Policy Conference held in Americans have of the island territory, tion, this means parties are represented in support, the electorate vote Nasrec, Johannesburg recently. The been told to sleep though were not to be proportion to their electoral support in the ANC entered the NPC fractured, how- intimidated. It’s an overt for the party not individuals. well. It doesn’t national assembly or parliament. Political ever it was a different ANC that irony that while Guam did parties campaign for support, the electorate The party deploys members emerged from the conference. This is behove Trump not lose sleep, the rest of vote for the party not individuals. The party to represent it in the national what most of the delegates expressed to hit the tweet United States kept brooding deploys members to represent it in the assembly. after the conference. button in such an over the threat — more a national assembly. There are two scenarios which incendiary way. result of Kim Jong Un’s The traditionally an open ballot system would have emerged if the motion of hubris than his apparent is used in the national assembly by mem- the motion of no confidence against drive to take on the United bers in exercising their voting rights. This may be possible that the speaker of the Zuma was successful. It would have States. has been the case since the inception of the national assembly wanted to exhaust discredited the voting system in South Not to be intimidated, democratic parliament in 1994, it was never all possible “tactics by the opposition” Africa. People would have regarded Trump later yesterday fired another tweet which said: questioned. Recently the oppositions peti- in removing the president. the process as a betrayal of their votes, America’s nuclear arsenal was far stronger and more tioned the Speaker of parliament to allow a It was therefore important to allow after all they voted for the ANC not powerful than ever before. Hopefully we will never have secret ballot voting system when the next the vote of no confidence to play out in individuals. These individuals are to use this power, but there will never be a time that we motion of no confidence against Jacob order to send a message to South Afri- therefore supposed to pursue ANC are not the most powerful nation in the world!” Zuma takes place. cans that the speaker allowed a agenda in parliament however uncom- To bring a semblance of decorum to the incendiary The Speaker of parliament, Baleka democratic process to take place. fortable. It would also have tweets, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that Mbete disagreed arguing that it was not her Eventually there will be less room from undermined the deployment process of Americans need not be scared— implying that there was who should decide on the secret ballot vot- the opposition to resort to other tactics the ANC. no apparent threat to the US and its people. Another ing in parliament. After a protracted debate including violence. The writer is a researcher at Al Jazeera staunch enemy of Pyongyang across the 38th parallel on who should decide on which type of vote Important the unsuccessful motion Center for Studies. did not react disproportionately to Kim’s threat. should be followed on the motion of no of no confidence against the president It is hard to keep a finger on the cause behind confidence against the President, the oppo- Trump’s proclivity to trigger tweetstorms every few sition parties took the Speaker to the days. Nonetheless, it is not too difficult to conclude that constitutional court. The rationale was that some ANC MP’s the US commander-in-chief’s pedestrian attitude to would vote in favor of the motion in the strategic issues has to change. advent of a secret ballot. Eventually the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court pronounced that it is the prerogative of the speaker of parliament to pronounce on such QUOTE OF THE DAY decisions. On August 7 the speaker pronounced that the next vote of no confidence against The United States and the President was going to be held on our allies have the August 8 in a secret ballot. It is the 8th time demonstrated capabilities such a vote is held against Zuma since he and unquestionable assumed office in 2009. commitment to defend The ruling ANC currently occupy 249 ourselves from an attack. out of 400 seats in the national assembly, the rest of the seats are shared by the 12 US and allied militaries opposition parties in parliament. The ANC now have the most precise, has a clear majority, it is bigger than the rehearsed and robust entire opposition combined. Given that defensive and offensive reality, why did the speaker of parliament, a capabilities on Earth. senior member of the ANC give in to the will of the opposition? The ANC could have easily ignored the Jim Mattis calls of the opposition. First, the speaker of Pro-Zuma supporters celebrate after the vote of no confidence against President US Defence Secretary parliament is supposed to be impartial in Jacob Zuma was defeated in Cape Town. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 OPINION 09 In Israel too, democracy has its limits

Hussain Abdul Hussain Anatolia

By threatening to shut sraeli Telecommunication Minister Ayoub down Al Jazeera’s Kara thinks his country should censor pan- offices, Israel appears Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera. “Even to be taking page from democracy has its limits,” Kara told a recent its professed enemies’ press conference. IIn what could have been taken out of the play- playbook. book of the most autocratic Arab tyrants, Kara added: “Freedom of expression is not the freedom to incite and foment strife.” Fortunately, despite Kara’s To make things worse, Benjamin Netanyahu, statements and Netanyahu’s Prime Minister of “the only democracy in the Mid- praise, it seems Israel’s law and dle East”, as Israel is often described here in institutions will ultimately pre- Washington, supported his minister’s assertion. vent the government from Kara is an Arab-Israeli Druze member of Netanya- shutting down Al Jazeera. hu’s Likud Party. Israeli daily Haaretz has Perhaps it is this Israeli attitude toward free- pointed out that it is not up to dom of expression that has landed the country at Kara to suspend the accreditation 91st place on the 2017 Freedom Index published by of journalists. Only the Israeli Reporters Without Borders. security agencies can revoke such In this regard, Israel is not far removed from Palestinian journalists hold banners reading in Arabic ‘’Being a journalsit is not a crime’’ and ‘’No accreditation. Arab countries like Tunisia, at 97th place, or Leba- to closing Al Jazeera channel’’ during a sit-in in solidarity with the Al Jazeera Arab satellite news Spite, gossip and absurdity non — where Israel’s arch-enemy Hezbollah rules broadcaster, in Gaza City. appear to have hit an all-time high — at 99th place. in Arab politics, especially since In America, freedom of expression is one of the publicity that Al Jazeera might have given to bin of the opponents of Al Sisi and his Arab allies, the four-nation bloc decided to most inalienable rights that citizens enjoy, as Laden, but were concerned that — through his the Egyptian president has cracked down on the harass Doha. Now it seems the cur- enshrined in the US Constitution’s First Amend- video messages — the Saudi-born jihadist might channel’s journalists and shut down its rent Israeli government, too, wants ment. America’s debate over freedom has often give coded orders to his followers to launch more operations. to take part in the Arab silliness. been heated, and once made its way to the attacks. And now that the quadripartite alliance of Israel, however, might prove Supreme Court, the highest legal authority in the Yet despite all the hate, US authorities never Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain seem to luckier than its Arab peers. In land. Unless a person enters a crowded theater and shut down Al Jazeera’s offices or withdrew accred- have made new overtures to Israel, the Israelis Israel, institutions seem to play shouts “fire”, thus causing death through stam- itation from the station’s journalists. have an opportunity to make common cause with their roles and draw clear lines pede, the court saw fit to impose no limits on Rather, it was the country’s largest cable carri- these Arab states against Al Jazeera, which for dec- between opponents of Israel and freedom of expression. ers that decided to drop Al Jazeera English. And ades has been a thorn in the side of the Israeli violent terrorists. In Arab coun- Throughout the decade that followed the 9/11 after the station bought out former Vice President government. tries, by contrast, it is unfortunate attacks in 2001, Washington expressed frustration Al Gore’s channel and replaced it with Al Jazeera Going after Al Jazeera is the second point that that there are no adults watching with Doha-based Al Jazeera, often criticising the America, US cable carriers found themselves Israelis have cited as being a “common cause” with over the shoulders of the execu- channel’s broadcasts of videos put out by Osama forced to distribute the channel’s American stream the four-nation Arab bloc after a shared fear of tive power to curb possible bin Laden, then considered the world’s top — even if Al Jazeera America later crumbled under Iran. excesses. terrorist. the weight of its editorial failure. A few days before Israel announced its inten- US security agencies were not bothered by the So if post-9/11 America never censored Al tion to censor Al Jazeera, Israeli government Jazeera, what inspired Tel Aviv to shut the chan- spokesperson Afikhay Adraii praised Saudi Arabia nel’s offices in Israel? According to Kara, “The for classifying Hamas as a “terrorist” group, per- safety of our citizens and their wellbeing super- haps raising the number of “common causes” to What Israel and the sedes freedom of expression during times of three. Arab countries that have terror.” Instead of encouraging Arab nations to adopt D-RING ROAD censored Al Jazeera fail to In its attempt to kill Al Jazeera, Israel clearly certain democratic practices, like elected govern- POST BOX: 3488 borrowed its arguments from the channel’s Arab ment and a free press, Israel seems to be endorsing understand is that freedom detractors, such as Egypt, the United Arab Emir- bad Arab habits, like silencing opposition voices DOHA - QATAR of expression is unlimited. ates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. under false pretexts. [email protected] One does not have to agree For four years now, Egypt’s putschists-cum- Diversity has long been shunned in many Arab with Al Jazeera’s editorial rulers have argued that Al Jazeera represents “a countries, and now that Israel is making new Arab terrorist channel”. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah friends, it too appears to be following suit. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE line to fight for the channel’s Al Sisi, like almost all other Arab autocrats, includ- What Israel and the Arab countries that have TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 right to operate. Unless Al ing Syria’s brutal tyrant Bashar Al Assad, often censored Al Jazeera fail to understand is that free- FAX: +974 4455 7758 Jazeera airs and endorses accuses opponents — violent or not — of being dom of expression is unlimited. One does not have calls to commit violent acts, terrorists. to agree with Al Jazeera’s editorial line to fight for MANAGING EDITOR In the case of Al Jazeera, Al Sisi’s supporters say the channel’s right to operate. TEL: 4462 7505 it is allowed to broadcast the channel “glamorises terrorism” — whatever Unless Al Jazeera airs and endorses calls to whatever it wants to. that means. commit violent acts, it is allowed to broadcast DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR Because Al Jazeera has given voice to many whatever it wants to. TEL: 4455 7769

LOCAL NEWS SECTION Will rise in Cabinet approval rate turn tide for Abe administration? TEL: 4455 7743 BUSINESS NEWS SECTION Cabinet and filling key posts with people who According to the results of the survey, an overwhelm- TEL: 4462 7535 The Japan News have once held ministerial portfolios. This also ing 80 percent of the respondents cited “the economy and signifies an effort to rectify the practice of employment” as priority tasks to be tackled. The Prime SPORT NEWS SECTION according his “close friends” preference in the Minister’s calls for placing “top priority on the economy” TEL: 4455 7745 he approval rating for the Cab- formation of a cabinet and even to appoint figures must not be a mere slogan. inet of Prime Minister Shinzo who have distanced themselves from the prime Members of the new Cabinet need to abandon the ONLINE SECTION Abe has finally stopped falling. minister. The results of the survey can be practice of following precedents in such matters as the TEL: 4462 7501 It would be premature to think regarded as showing that Abe’s aim of forming “a budgetary requests to be filed for next fiscal year by their [email protected] that the Cabinet has regained cabinet of figures with expertise” has been respective ministries and agencies at the end of the Tthe public’s trust. The prime minister accepted to a certain degree. month. This should be complemented by efforts to stead- PUBLIC RELATIONS needs to make steady efforts to imple- Appearing on a television program, Abe said, fastly keep to the “selection and concentration” approach, ment policies and achieve tangible “I want to gain genuine support by producing which will require making progress predominantly in the TEL: 4455 7613 results. results from now on.” implementation of measures conducive to rejuvenating [email protected] A recent nationwide survey by The The rise in the approval rating is nothing but a the economy and advancing the government’s growth Yomiuri Shimbun showed that the feeling of expectation for the new Cabinet. Hope strategy. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT approval rating stood at 42 percent will be changed to disappointment if the Abe Cabi- Abe should take heed of the fact that 54 percent of TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 immediately after the launch of Abe’s net fails to rack up proper results in both domestic those polled said “the Prime Minister cannot be trusted” FAX: 4455 7870 reshuffled Cabinet, the third to be politics and diplomatic relations, as stated by the as a reason for their disapproval of his Cabinet, setting a [email protected] formed under his third administration. Prime Minister. All members of the Abe adminis- new record since the launch of his second Cabinet. This marks an increase of six percentage tration must stay on their toes in fulfilling their A still considerable 79 percent of the pollees answered CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT points from July, when the approval rat- duties and move forward with politics. the prime minister had not yet fully explained the issue TEL: 4455 7857 ing hit its lowest level since the start of over the Kake Educational Institution in the Diet. [email protected] his second Cabinet, and the sharp The prime minister himself expressed words of decline in the rating, which took place repentance, saying: “I may have become arrogant. I think SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION after the figure had stood at 61 percent in The rise in the approval (my arrogance) showed itself in my stance when I replied TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 May, has bottomed out. The latest disap- rating is nothing but a feeling (to questions raised at Diet sessions).” FAX: 44557819 proval rating, at 48 percent, still exceeds It is also necessary for him, at times, to undauntedly of expectation for the new [email protected] the support rate. Cabinet. Hope will be changed refute misguided criticisms leveled by opposition parties. About half of the people surveyed However, the Prime Minister should not forget to remain expressed a favorable view of Abe’s to disappointment if the Abe humble, first of all, in listening to objections raised about decision to have some Cabinet members Cabinet fails to rack up proper him, and in promoting a constructive battle of words. All thoughts and views stay on, including Deputy Prime Minister results in both domestic The planned establishment of a veterinary science expressed in these columns Taro Aso, who doubles as finance minis- department by the Kake school corporation, through des- ter, and Chief Cabinet Secretary politics and diplomatic ignation under the national strategic special zone scheme, are those of the writers, not Yoshihide Suga. A majority of the relations, as stated by the is in keeping with the course of action mapped out in the of the newspaper. respondents had a favorable opinion of Prime Minister. All members basic policies devised by the Abe administration to pro- Seiko Noda’s appointment as internal of the Abe administration mote deregulation and regional rejuvenation. All correspondence affairs and communications minister, must stay on their toes in To increase the public’s understanding about the regarding Views and and of Taro Kono’s as foreign minister. Kake issue, it is indispensable for the Prime Minister to Opinion pages should be These appointments prioritise ensur- fulfilling their duties and offer even more thorough explanations, carefully and mailed to the ing stability of the Abe Cabinet by move forward with politics. actively, about the procedures and background involved preserving the mainstay of the preceding in the case. [email protected] 10 ASIA THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 Insecurity rising among Muslims: VP

New Delhi IANS Ansari, 80, who has had two terms as Vice- s he demits office President, says that there is a breakdown of after 10 years as values and the ability of authorities at different Vice-President, levels in different places to be able to enforce Hamid Ansari says what should be normal law enforcing work there is a feeling of uneaseA and insecurity creeping in among the Muslims in the country amid rising incidents of Ministers Manmohan Singh and imaginary situation which is intolerance and vigilante Narendra Modi. He was asked a centuries back, when things Punjab police personnel take part in an Independence Day parade rehearsal in Amritsar, violence. question on his lecture in the were very different. I mean the yesterday. Ansari, 80, who has had two National Law School in Ben- whole idea was that what are terms as Vice-President, also galuru where he had spoken the challenges today... The chal- says that there is a breakdown about nationalism being prac- lenges today are challenges of of Indian values and the ability tised as intolerance and development, what are the Modi calls for ending corruption of authorities at different levels arrogance, Ansari replied: “Yes, requirements for development; in different places to be able to it is a correct assessment. From you keep up with the times, edu- New Delhi express people’s collective India of the dreams of freedom enforce what should be normal all I hear from different quar- cate yourself, and compete...” IANS desire to make a strong, pros- fighters in the next five years. law enforcing work. ters, the country. I heard the On the controversy over Tri- perous, clean and “If in 1942 the clarion call “Over all the very fact that same thing in Bengaluru, I have ple Talaq, he said the practice rime Minister Narendra corruption-free country. Oppo- was ‘kargenge ya marenge (do Indianness of any citizen being heard from other parts of the was a social aberration and not Modi yesterday called for sition leaders including or die)’, today the call should be questioned is a disturbing country, I hear more about in a religious requirement. Paccelerated efforts to rid Congress President Sonia Gan- ‘karenge aur kar ke rahenge (do thought,” he told journalist north India. There is a feeling of Asked if the courts should the country of corruption, pov- dhi recalled the sacrifices of and achieve)’,” he said, adding Karan Thapar in an interview unease, a sense of insecurity is step in, he said: “You don’t have erty, illiteracy and malnutrition freedom fighters and also took that the coming five years on Rajya Sabha TV, a channel creeping in.” to. The reform has to come from as parliamentarians expressed digs at the government over its should also be about a resolve for which he took the initiative He added: “I would not go within the community.” their resolve to work towards economic policies and “attacks which will lead us to as the Chairman of the Upper that far. (But) there is a sense of To a question as to how he creating an India of the dreams on democracy”. accomplishment. House. insecurity.” looked at the situation in the of freedom fighters by 2022 to Participating in the special Modi recalled the role Ansari talks about various He had a word of advice for country in the context of cow mark Independence’s 75th discussion in the Lok Sabha, played by Mahatma Gandhi, issues including the attacks on the Muslim community: it has to vigilante attacks, lynchings, beef anniversary. Modi said that the five years Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Lal Africans in India, the function- move with the times and live ban, love jihad and ‘ghar wapsi’ The Lok Sabha and Rajya from 1942 were “transforma- Bahadur Shastri, Chandrashek- ing of the Rajya Sabha and his with the requirements of the campaigns, Ansari said the idea Sabha held special discussions tive” in march towards freedom har Azad, Sukhdev, Jayaprakash relationship with two Presidents occasion. that India has been a plural soci- yesterday to mark the 75th anni- and urged MPs to rise above Narayan and others but did not -- Pratibha Patil and Pranab “Do not create for one self ety for centuries and not for 70 versary of Quit India movement political differences and join in mention country’s first Prime Mukherjee -- and Prime or one’s fellow beings an years was under threat. and adopted resolutions to the common effort to create an Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Talks only way to end standoff with China: Dalai Lama Three rebels shot dead New Delhi in exile in India after fleeing a says will bring China’s army too Reuters failed uprising against Chinese close for comfort in the rule in Tibet, said there would northeast. in Kashmir ndia and China will have to be no victors in a war and talks Beijing has demanded India resolve their prolonged mil- were the only option. leave the area, and low-key talks Srinagar Iitary standoff in a remote “This century should be a between the neighbours have AFP Himalayan region through talks, century of dialogue,” the Nobel produced no breakthrough, rais- the Dalai Lama said yesterday, peace laureate said in the Indian ing fears the two could stumble overnment forces shot ruling out the chance of war capital. “One-side victory, one- into a conflict. dead three rebels in because it would be destructive side defeat is old thinking. India and China have a GKashmir yesterday, to both parties. Destruction of your neighbour 3,500km -long mountain bor- police said, two days after Indian and Chinese troops is destruction of yourself. The der over which they fought a soldiers killed five fighters have been embroiled in a seven- only way is through talks.” 1962 war that ended in India’s along the de-facto border week confrontation on the Indian troops went into Dok- defeat. They have since failed to with Pakistan. Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama speaks after delivering Doklam plateau, claimed by both lam in mid-June to stop a settle the border, leading to fre- Inspector general of teachings at Yiga Choezin, in Tawang, in the northeastern China and India’s tiny ally, Bhu- Chinese construction crew from quent claims of intrusions into police Muneer Ahmed Khan state of Arunachal Pradesh, yesterday. tan. The Dalai Lama, who lives extending a road India’s military each other’s territories. said soldiers and police cor- doned off a residential area after receiving information there were armed militants there. “During the patrol Govt notifies dates for Massive protest for quota in govt jobs three militants were found right outside a house and Mumbai India’s Constitution includes entertainment capital. Cars, they were killed in a short filing first GST returns AP a system of affirmative action buses and trucks were diverted and good operation,” Khan for people in the lowest castes from the march route to avoid said. ens of thousands of peo- to help them overcome discrim- a traffic chaos. Virendra Pawar, “All the three were New Delhi declaration of summary of sales ple waving saffron flags ination. The government has a spokesman for the Maratha locals,” he said. IANS and purchases. Tmarched through Mumbai expanded the number of groups Kranti Morcha, or Maratha Rev- The deaths sparked The GSTR-3B form for July yesterday demanding quotas in qualifying for quotas. India’s olutionary Front, said that the clashes between government n line with the recommen- has to be filed by August 20, government jobs and education Supreme Court ruled in 1992 protesters were also demand- forces and residents of the dations of Goods and while for August it needs to be for the underprivileged Maratha that job quotas could not exceed ing higher prices for farm area, near the town of Tral, IServices Tax (GST) Council, filed before September 20. community in western India. 50 percent. However, some produce and loan waivers for where locals threw stones the government has notified Although there is no pen- The marchers covered a dis- states have exceeded the limit poor farmers. The Front was and shouted slogans against dates for filing of first GST alty for filing GST returns for tance of more than 5km silently and such cases are under litiga- launched last year by a group of Indian rule. returns, for the months of July the month of July and August, with no speeches or slogans tion in the top court. Maratha organizations to pro- Tral was the home town and August. experts are of the view that it raised. The community accounts Some businesses and test the alleged rape and killing of Burhan Wani, a hugely The date of filing returns will be extremely cumbersome for nearly 35 percent of west- schools were shut in view of the of a teenage Maratha girl in popular rebel leader whose was extended earlier by the for the trader, as he will have ern Maharashtra state’s 123 big march in south Mumbai, Ahmednagar district of the state. death last year at the hands Council by a month to give to file a total of seven returns million people. India’s financial and It later took on other causes. of security forces sparked more time to the taxpayers to in the month of September months of deadly protests in come into the system. alone. “In September, a trader Kashmir. Under the GST, three forms has to file seven returns. It will The latest incident came — GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 be very cumbersome for busi- two days after Indian sol- — need to be filed every month. nesses. The government should diers killed five unknown For July, the three forms will have considered this. Also, combatants as they tried to have to be filed between Sep- there was no need for filing cross the Line of Control tember 1 and 5, September 6 GSTR-3B for the month of (LoC). and 10 and September 11 and August...it’s only a summary. 15, respectively, according to a The trader will in any case need notification issued. to file detailed returns,” Char- Congress expels Form GSTR 1 will reflect tered Accountant and GST sales of a business, GSTR 2 will analyst Pritam Mahure said. 8 MLAs in Gujarat reflect purchases and GSTR 3 GST Suvidha Provider Pay- will be a combination of sales world, which has opened 100 Ahmedabad and purchases. For the month centres across the country to IANS of August, the three forms will help taxpayers file returns, have to be filed between Sep- however, said that the Goods he Congress yesterday tember 16 and 20, September and Services Tax Network expelled eight rebel 21 and 25 and September 26 model is user friendly and will TMLAs, including and 30, respectively. Apart from not be cumbersome. former Chief Minister Shan- these three forms, for the first For September, the last date kersinh Vaghela, for six two months of the GST regime for GST return filing for forms years for anti-party activi- -- July and August -- the tax- GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 will ties, Gujarat Congress The members of the Maratha community in the state of Maharashtra cross a flyover as they payers also need to file a form be October 10, October 15 and spokesperson Manish Doshi GSTR-3B, which is a October 20, respectively. take part in a rally in Mumbai, yesterday. said. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 ASIA 11 N Korea considers missile strike on Guam Guam Nuclear threat “Guam is American soil ... We Reuters are not just a military installa- North Korea said it tion,” Calvo said in an online was “carefully video message. orth Korea said yes- examining” a plan to North Korea, which is pur- terday it is strike Guam, which is suing missile and nuclear considering plans home to about weapons programmes in defi- for a missile strike 163,000 people and ance of U.N. Security Council on the US Pacific a US military base resolutions, also accused the Nterritory of Guam, just hours United States of devising a “pre- that includes a after President Donald Trump ventive war” and said in another submarine squadron, told the North that any threat to statement that any plans to exe- an air base and a the United States would be met cute this would be met with an with “fire and fury”. Coast Guard group. “all-out war, wiping out all the The sharp increase in ten- strongholds of enemies, includ- The sharp increase in sions rattled financial markets ing the US mainland”. tensions rattled and prompted warnings from US Washington has warned it is officials and analysts not to financial markets ready to use force if needed to engage in rhetorical slanging and prompted stop North Korea’s ballistic mis- matches with North Korea, warnings from US sile and nuclear programmes but which regularly threatens to officials and analysts that it prefers global diplomatic destroy the United States. not to engage in action, including sanctions. The North Korea said it was rhetorical slanging U.N. Security Council unani- “carefully examining” a plan to matches with North mously imposed new sanctions People wave banners and shout slogans as they attend a rally in support of North Korea’s strike Guam, which is home to Korea, which on North Korea on Saturday. stance against the US, on Kim Il-Sung Square in Pyongyang, yesterday. about 163,000 people and a US regularly threatens Trump issued his strongest military base that includes a sub- to destroy the United warning yet for North Korea in marine squadron, an air base and States. comments to reporters in New Trump was trying to send a reporters. our nuclear arsenal,” he said. “It a Coast Guard group. Jersey on Tuesday. strong message. Just moments after Tiller- is now far stronger and more A Korean People’s Army “North Korea best not make “So I think the president, son’s remarks were reported, powerful than ever before.” spokesman said in a statement dismissed the threat and said the any more threats to the United what the president is doing, is Trump hammered home his China, North Korea’s closest carried by state-run KCNA news island was prepared for “any States. They will be met with fire sending a strong message to tough talk in a Twitter post about ally despite Beijing’s anger at agency the plan would be put eventuality” with strategically and fury like the world has never North Korea in language that the US nuclear arsenal, in what Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear into practice at any moment, placed defences. He said he had seen,” Trump said. Kim Jong Un would understand, looked like another warning to programmes, described the sit- once leader Kim Jong Un made been in touch with the White US Secretary of State Rex because he doesn’t seem to North Korea. uation as “complex and a decision. House and there was no change Tillerson, before landing in Guam understand diplomatic lan- “My first order as President sensitive”, and urged calm and Guam Governor Eddie Calvo in the threat level. on a pre-arranged visit, said guage,” Tillerson told was to renovate and modernize a return to talks.

Cambodia 60,000 evacuated; 19 dead in China quake recruits maids Chengdu AFP to work in HK hina yesterday evacuated Phnom Penh nearly 60,000 people in AFP Cits mountainous south- west after a strong earthquake ambodia is recruiting killed at least 19, rattling a hundreds of maids to region where memories of a Cwork in Hong Kong, an 2008 seismic disaster remain official said yesterday, as the fresh. wealthy city scrambles to The 6.5-magnitude earth- meet growing demand for quake struck Sichuan province domestic helpers and fend off late on Tuesday, tearing cracks concerns about in mountain highways, trigger- exploitation. ing landslides, damaging Hong Kong is home to buildings and sending panicked more than 300,000 foreign residents and tourists fleeing maids, mostly from the Phil- into the open. The provincial ippines and Indonesia. government said Wednesday But a series of high-pro- afternoon that most of the tour- file abuse cases have seized ists -- many stranded at a Paramilitary police are seen beside a wrecked tour bus as they conduct rescue operations in Jiuzhaigou in China’s southwestern global headlines in recent popular national park near the Sichuan province, yesterday. (Right) Chinese paramilitary police recover a man from a wrecked tour bus in Jiuzhaigou. years and threatened to stem epicentre -- have been evacu- the tide of migrant helpers. ated after spending a nervous authorities -- have so far pre- them seriously, official news across Jiuzhaigou county’s 17 personnel combing through Hong Kong has now night out in the open as more vented a clear picture of the agency Xinhua quoted local offi- townships suffered varying rubble for any victims. turned to Cambodia, one of than 1,000 aftershocks rippled scale of the disaster from cials as saying. Two foreigners, degrees of damage. Aerial footage broadcast by Asia’s poorest countries, to across the region. emerging, but there were no a French man and a Canadian Images on social media or state-run Xinhua news agency ward off a potential maid Locals will also be moved to reports of catastrophic damage woman, are among the injured. in state news outlets showed showed picturesque green-for- shortage exacerbated by its safer ground, according to the or large-scale casualties by The local government of Aba cars and buses tossed into ested mountains now scarred rapidly ageing population. authorities. The area’s difficult Wednesday afternoon. The prefecture, where the epicen- ravines or crushed by giant by huge gouges from giant land- geography -- and travel restric- quake killed at least 19 people tre was located, said 1,680 boulders jolted loose from sur- slides that sent clouds of dust tions quickly imposed by and injured at least 263, 10 of private homes rounding hills, and rescue into the air. Indonesia and Russia to Duterte announces Sharif starts ‘caravan’ to Lahore fight terrorism Jakarta AFP ‘dead or alive’ bounties Islamabad Reuters ndonesia and Russia pledged yesterday to Manila now, I am announcing, two mil- usted Pakistani prime Istrengthen cooperation in AFP lion per head and you are free minister Nawaz Sharif cyber-security and counter- to go on leave (to pursue Obegan a rally yesterday terrorism as concern grows hilippine President Rod- them),” Duterte told the offic- in a defiant show of political about the spread of radical- rigo Duterte yesterday ers in the audience. “I’ll cut power after a Supreme Court ism in Southeast Asia. Pannounced “dead-or- short my speech so that you will decision disqualified him from Russian Foreign Minister alive” bounties worth $40,000 have a chance for a crack at the office late last month over unde- Sergei Lavrov said the two each for policemen he accused two million for those idiots.” clared assets. countries would work of helping an accused narco- Duterte added the bounty Sharif launched the “cara- together more closely to politician, and said he prefered would be paid if the policemen van” from Islamabad to his counter the spread of Islamic they be killed. were found “dead or alive -- eastern hometown of Lahore, State (IS) ideology. The call for police officers better dead”. He said the despite the concerns of close “The threat that the ISIL to kill their colleagues is the lat- unidentified policemen had advisers about security for him- is has not vanished. Its mem- est inflammatory comment by worked with Reynaldo Paro- self and the crowds he is bers have been spreading all Duterte in his controversial jinog, the mayor of the southern expected to draw. over the world, including The supporters of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif gather drug war, which has claimed city of Ozamiz, who was killed Thousands of Sharif party areas close to the Russian and thousands of lives, and comes in the pre-dawn raid along with supporters thronged the capital to show solidarity during his departure from Islamabad to Indonesian borders,” Lavrov shortly after a meeting with US his wife, his brother and 13 to join in the rally, setting up Lahore yesterday in Islamabad. said, using another acronym Secretary of State Rex other people. camps along the route he is for the group. Hundreds of Tillerson. Police said they were forced expected to take and address his third stint as prime minister a close Sharif ally, said the radicals from Indonesia have Duterte made the offer dur- to kill the 16 people in self- supporters. after the Supreme Court ruled former leader was alert to secu- flocked abroad to fight with ing a speech at national police defence, but Parojinog’s lawyer “Nawaz Sharif is still our on July 28 that he should be dis- rity threats. “The bigger a leader IS, and the country has seen headquarters, offering two mil- has insisted the mayor and oth- prime minister,” said worker qualified. The court also ordered is, the bigger the threat is,” a surge in plots and attacks lion pesos ($40,000) for an ers had not resisted arrest. Niaz Ahmad, who wore a lion a criminal probe into his family Abbasi told domestic Geo TV. linked to the jihadists over the unspecified number of officers Duterte had accused Parojinog look-alike costume, and over allegations stemming from Sharif was seen off in Islam- past year. The militants seized who allegedly helped a mayor of being a major drug trafficker. chanted, “Lion, Lion!” referring the “Panama Papers” leaks of abad by Abbasi, the new cabinet parts of the city over two killed in an anti-drug operation As he has done in similar cases to the election symbol of Shar- international offshore compa- and other party officials, Shar- months ago and have resisted on July 30. “Each of those of alleged extrajudicial if’s political party. nies. Pakistan’s new prime if’s political adviser Asif Kirmani all attempts by the Philippine policemen carry on their heads killings, Sharif, 67, resigned during minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, said. army to evict them. 12 EUROPE THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017

Czechs take Yolk up call: legal action over EU rules Tainted egg on gun control Prague Reuters crisis deepens he Czech Republic has filed a lawsuit against a Tnew European Union Brussels directive tightening gun own- AFP Criminal probes for ership, aimed at limiting access to semi-automatic and elgium accused the suspected fraud are other weapons after deadly Netherlands yester- under way in Belgium Islamist attacks in western day of failing to and the Netherlands Europe. inform it that eggs The European Parliament were tainted with over the tainted and EU interior ministers Binsecticide despite knowing eggs, but prosecutors gave a final nod to the about the problem since last in both countries changes earlier this year November, as Europe’s latest despite the Czech Republic, have refused to give Belgium’s Minister of Health and Social Affairs Maggie De Block (left) and Belgium’s Minister of food safety scandal deepened. Luxembourg and Poland Newly appointed Agricul- any details. SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Agriculture and Social Integration Denis Ducarme leave after a hearing voicing opposition. ture Minister Denis Ducarme of the parliamentary commission for agriculture and public health, at the Federal Parliament The Czech Interior Min- told a parliamentary hearing in Brussels, yesterday. istry said the directive was that Belgium’s food safety tip-off” in November 2016 that too harsh, affecting for exam- agency obtained an internal fipronil had indeed been used The Belgian hearing was insecticide is considered by the ple thousands of hunters — a Dutch document that “reports to clean chicken pens in order called in response to an admis- World Health Organisation to be popular activity with a long the observation of the presence to combat red lice. sion by officials at the weekend “moderately hazardous” and can tradition in the central Euro- of fipronil in Dutch eggs at the “At that time there was no that they too knew about fipronil have dangerous effects on peo- pean country. end of November 2016.” indication of an acute danger in eggs back in June, but kept it ple’s kidneys, liver and thyroid The directive bans long “When a country like the to food safety. There was not a secret for nearly two months glands. and short-barrelled semi- Netherlands, one of the world’s single indication that fipronil because of a parallel criminal The scandal has led to finger- automatic firearms with biggest exporters of eggs, does could also be present in eggs,” fraud investigation. pointing between Belgium, larger magazines, those with not pass on this kind of infor- van Lint said. The insecticide scandal only Germany and the Netherlands as foldable stocks, and those mation, that is a real problem,” The European Commission, became public on August 1 when they try to get to the bottom of converted from fully-auto- said Ducarme, adding he has which oversees the 28-nation authorities in the Netherlands how the scandal could happen. matic weapons. demanded an explanation from European Union’s food safety ordered eggs pulled from super- Ducarme said that Dutch It requires the registration his Dutch colleagues. alert system, refused to com- market shelves and urged knowledge of problem since of some decommissioned The Dutch food and goods ment on if and when it was told shoppers to throw any they had November only emerged when weapons and historical watchdog NVWA rejected the about the reported Dutch away. Eggs in a Belgium farm. the Belgian food safety agency replicas. claim. finding. Contaminated eggs have “through certain contacts was “Such a massive punish- “The allegations that we “The hearing is still ongo- since been discovered in Ger- veterinary products to get rid of transferred, by chance, internal ment of decent arms holders knew about fipronil in eggs in ing, so we will not have a many, Belgium, Sweden, fleas, lice and ticks but it is information” from its Dutch is unacceptable, because ban- November 2016 are untrue,” running commentary on eve- Switzerland, Britain and France, banned by the EU from being counterpart. If the Netherlands ning legally-held weapons NVWA inspector-general Rob rything that is being said or with several supermarkets pull- used to treat animals destined for had notified Belgium sooner “our has no connection with the van Lint said in a statement. presented at that meeting,” ing millions of eggs off the human consumption, such as vigilance about fipronil would fight against terrorism,” Inte- However, he admitted his spokesman Daniel Rosario told shelves. chickens. have been increased, greatly rior Minister Milan Chovanec body received an “anonymous reporters. Fipronil is commonly used in In large quantities, the increased”. said in a statement.

Italy police probe priest Berlin threatens action in Vietnam kidnap case Berlin War disappearances in the then- cannot accept it,” he said. members are due to consider once hailed for Reuters divided German capital, Thanh’s He added the “very regret- approving a free trade agree- German lawyer said he believed table and grave matter is in no ment with the Southeast Asian Nobel Prize ermany said yesterday it his client had been bundled into way closed”. country. was considering what a car and forcefully spirited back He declined to be drawn on Thanh had been an execu- Gsteps to take after Viet- to Vietnam as he would never any specific possibilities, but tive at state oil company Rome nam failed to respond to its have gone willingly. stressed that Vietnam received PetroVietnam and drew atten- AFP demand to return a former oil A foreign ministry spokesman a considerable amount of tion in 2016 when he was found executive believed by Berlin to said on Wednesday he regretted development aid from Ger- with a luxury Lexus car with a n Eritrean priest once have been kidnapped by Viet- that Germany’s demand for many. In 2015, Germany government licence plate. in the running for the namese agents. Hanoi to return Thanh to Ger- committed ¤220m in develop- That caused uproar in Viet- ANobel Peace Prize for Last week, Germany’s for- many had gone unanswered. “We ment aid to Vietnam over two nam where modesty is expected helping migrants is now eign ministry accused Vietnam had hoped there would be a pos- years. of officials. Thanh appeared on under investigation in Italy on of abducting Trinh Xuan Thanh sibility to .. mend things after this “All options are on the table,” Vietnamese state television last suspicion of abetting illegal (pictured), who was seeking serious breach of German and said the ministry spokesman. week but it was unclear if he was immigration. asylum in Germany but is international law,” the spokes- A government spokeswoman speaking freely when he said: “I “I received a letter from wanted in the Southeast Asian man told reporters. added that there had been talks wasn’t thinking maturely and the Trapani public prosecu- country on charges of financial “Unfortunately this is not the between the two governments. decided to hide and during that tor’s office on Monday mismanagement that caused case, so we are looking at what Germany is Vietnam’s big- time I realised I need to return informing me of the investi- losses of around $150m. can be done to make clear to our gest trading partner in the to face the truth and ... admit my gation,” Mussie Zerai told AFP In scenes reminiscent of Cold Vietnamese partners that we European Union whose faults and apologise.” in Rome, insisting that he was innocent. After fleeing Eritrea as a youngster and arriving in Italy alone aged 16, Zerai Rain rumpus Prehistoric bones entered the seminary aged 45 and became a reference point for migrants in distress for a period of almost 15 years. point to cannibalism For a long time, his was the only telephone number London and showed some remains had many had to call for emer- Reuters been kept and modified, mak- gency assistance. ing human skulls into bowls, or Don Mose would some- ngravings on a human “skull cups”. times receive dozens of calls bone from a prehistoric The zig-zag cuts are for help per day, mostly from Earchaeological site in a undoubtedly engraving marks, migrants in distress calling cave in southern England shows the scientists said, and had no from a satellite phone from that human cannibals ate their utilitarian purpose but were their rickety vessels at sea. prey and then performed ritu- purely artistic or symbolic. He would transmit the alistic burials with the remains, Silvia Bello, a Natural His- coordinates of the stricken scientists said yesterday. tory Museum scholar who boats to the Italian coast The forearm bone appears worked on the study with col- guard but also sometimes to to have been disarticulated, fil- leagues from University College the privately-run rescue ships leted, chewed, and then London, said the engraved known to be in the vicinity. engraved with a zig-zag design motif was similar to engravings That is likely the reason before being broken to extract found in other European his name ended up in a probe bone marrow, said scientists archaeological sites. Trapani prosecutors have from Britain’s Natural History “However, what is excep- opened into illegal immigra- Museum who conducted the tional in this case is the choice tion which focuses largely on analysis. of raw material - human bone the roles played in migrant The finding, published in - and the cannibalistic context rescues by the privately- the journal PLOS ONE, adds to in which it was produced,” she funded NGOs. The previous studies of bones from said. “The engraving was a pur- investigation lead to the sei- the site, called Gough’s Cave, poseful component of the zure last week of a boat run thought to be from Britain’s Pal- cannibalistic practice, rich in by German NGO Jugend Ret- aeolithic period — the early symbolic connotations.” tet, which is accused of having A pedestrian lands on the pavement after trying to leap over a puddle as rain fell in central Stone Age. Gough’s Cave in Somerset had direct contact with traf- London, yesterday. Those studies confirmed was excavated over several fickers off the coast of Libya. human cannibalistic behaviour decades ending in 1992. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 EUROPE 13 Man ploughs car into soldiers in Paris

Paris French sites after a string of AP The attack caused no deadly Islamic extremist attacks deaths and hurt no in 2015. man rammed his car into A witness to the car attack, a group of soldiers near civilians, but still set Nadia LeProhon, was startled by AParis, injuring six of them, nerves on edge — the a loud crash outside her build- and then was cornered by police seventh attempted ing and rushed outside her in a highway manhunt— the lat- attack on security seventh-floor window to see two est in what’s become a soldiers on the ground. Other disturbingly familiar pattern of forces guarding soldiers ran after a speeding car, attacks targeting French secu- France this year alone. shouting “After him! Follow that rity forces. car!” It’s unclear what motivated “I’ll never forget that scream the driver, hospitalised with bul- — a scream of pain and distress,” let wounds after a calculated deliberate act,” Interior Minister she told The Associated Press. morning ambush and hours-long Gerard Collomb said. Defence Resident Jean-Claude Veil- police chase. But authorities said Minister Florence Parly called it lant said he saw two uniformed he deliberately accelerated his a reminder that extra security soldiers prone on the ground BMW into a cluster of soldiers in measures imposed in recent when he came down to the what prosecutors are investigat- years are “more necessary than entrance of his 13-storey ing as a potential terrorist attack. ever.” building. President Emmanuel On a quiet summer morning, “It was horrible,” he said, Macron’s government painted the suspect was seen waiting in adding that both soldiers the incident in the suburb of a black car in a cul-de-sac near appeared to be in bad shape and Levallois-Perret as proof of the the Levallois city hall and a one of them was unconscious. need to approve a new security building used as a staging point The street is normally law that critics fear infringes on for soldiers in France’s Sentinelle guarded by posts that are liberties and puts the country in operation to protect prominent Police officers and emergency workers stand next to a damaged BMW car with a broken removed when vehicles move a permanent state of sites, according to two police windscreen, after the police arrested the suspect on the A16 motorway, near Marquise, northern in and out, so the driver must emergency. officials. France, yesterday. have known exactly when to Yesterday’s attack caused no A group of soldiers emerged strike, Veillant said. “They deaths and hurt no civilians, but from the building to board vehi- surveillance of the area and highway in the midst of verdant Heavily armed, masked must’ve really planned this,” he still set nerves on edge — the sev- cles for a new shift when the car police fanned out and stopped fields. police searched a building said. enth attempted attack on sped up and rammed into them, numerous cars as they searched Police officers opened fire believed linked to the attacker Counterterrorism prosecu- security forces guarding France its force hurling the soldiers for the attacker. Most were during the arrest to subdue the in the Paris suburb of Bezons last tors opened an investigation on this year alone. While others against their van, according to released. man, and the suspect was injured night. His identity wasn’t potential charges of attempted have targeted prominent sites one official. The interior minis- Then, on the A16 highway along with an officer hit by a released. The defence minister murder of security forces in like the Eiffel Tower, yesterday’s ter said the car first approached near the English Channel port of stray police bullet, according to said she received “reassuring” connection with a terrorist attack hit the leafy, relatively slowly then sped up about five Calais, police stopped what the a judicial official. The official news about the condition of the enterprise, the Paris prosecu- affluent suburb of Levallois-Per- meters (yards) from its target. prime minister called the “prin- wasn’t authorised to be publicly injured soldiers, and that their tor’s office said. Prime Minister ret that is home to France’s main A nearby resident described cipal suspect.” Images of the named because of an ongoing lives aren’t in danger. Edouard Philippe said that intelligence service, the DGSI, an ear-piercing scream of pain, arrest scene showed emergency police operation. The soldiers were from the despite a sustained “high threat” and its counterterrorism then soldiers chasing after the vehicles surrounding a black The suspect was hospitalised, 35th infantry regiment and against France, the government service. fleeing car. BMW with a damaged wind- the official said, but his condi- served in Operation Sentinelle, is sticking to plans to lift a “We know it was a Authorities checked video shield, on a cordoned-off tion wasn’t immediately clear. created to guard prominent 21-month state of emergency.

Referrals to counter-terror France passes bill to scrap cash handouts to MPs Paris January that he had employed his Welsh- plan double AFP born wife Penelope. But his poll standings plunged as he after attacks rance’s parliament overwhelmingly struggled to convince voters that his wife backed a new law yesterday to clean and their children had worked to justify Fup politics, a campaign promise of their pre-tax income of around ¤900,000 London President Emmanuel Macron following a over 15 years. Reuters string of scandals. The Republicans party nominee was A total of 412 lawmakers backed the charged with misusing public money in eferrals by members of bill, which will notably scrap cash hand- March, just weeks before crashing out of the public to the British outs for lawmakers to spend on areas and the first round of the presidential elec- Rgovernment’s counter- NGOs of their choice. tion. He denies any wrongdoing. terrorism scheme have Parliament had last week already The passage of the ethics bill will be doubled since militants voted through aspects of the law banning a welcome achievement for 39-year-old launched deadly attacks ear- MPs and ministers from employing their Macron, who has seen his approval rat- lier this year in London and family members, as Macron’s new cen- ings plummet after less than three months Manchester, a senior police trist government seeks to restore public in office. official said yesterday. trust in politicians. One survey published last week Simon Cole, the National “Practices... that were probably toler- showed just 36 percent of respondents Police Chief Council’s lead ated, maybe accepted for some time, are held a positive view of the former econ- spokesman on deradicalisa- no longer accepted today,” Prime Minis- omy minister and investment banker, who tion efforts, said police had ter Edouard Philippe told French radio. shot to power promising to overcome received around 200 refer- The presidential campaign that saw France’s entrenched right-left divide. rals to the strategy known as Macron take power in May, becoming He has since come under fire for his “Prevent” from members of France’s youngest-ever president, was labour reform programme, budget and French President Emmanuel Macron poses for a selfie with medical staff as the public since March when rocked by allegations that his rightwing public spending cuts as well as a plan to he visits the Robert Debre paediatric hospital in Paris, yesterday. Britain suffered the first of rival Francois Fillon employed his wife create an official First Lady position for four deadly attacks. as a publicly-funded assistant for years his 64-year-old wife Brigitte. spat last month with the head of the cuts at a time the army was in action in Officials said that this fig- despite little evidence of any work. Proposed defence cuts — part of a plan French armed forces, General Pierre de the Middle East and West Africa as well ure was around twice the Fillon was the odds-on favourite in to trim ¤4.5bn to bring France’s budget Villiers. Macron rebuked the general after as at home. De Villiers resigned a few days numbers of referrals that the race until revelations at the end of deficit within EU limits — led to a public he had complained about the impact of later. “Prevent” representatives around Britain had received in the months prior to the attacks. Leisure spot “Even though these refer- 12 migrants found rals from the public are increasing, we still need more people to have the confidence to tell our safeguarding hidden on train experts if they are worried about someone’s behaviour,” Raubling wearing only shorts and Cole told reporters. Reuters T-Shirts and had hidden under Prevent has long been the lorries transported on the train. most controversial strand of erman police found a One had an injured leg and was the government’s attempts to group of 12 shivering unable to walk unaided. stop Britons from becoming Gmigrants hiding on a “They’re freezing cold and involved in violent extrem- freight train near the Austrian in a poor physical state,” police ism following its introduction border yesterday and an officer spokesman Rainer Scharf said. in the wake of the July 2005 said the number caught trying “We have already called the suicide bombings by four to enter Germany illegally was emergency services because we British Islamists on London’s on the rise in the region. believe some of them are suf- transport network. Seven adults and five unac- fering from hypothermia.” Many Muslims believe it companied minors climbed out Germany, Europe’s largest has been used as a tool to spy of the train, travelling from the economy, has become a mag- on their communities rather Italian city of Verona to Munich, net for migrants fleeing war, than simply sway potential after police found them in a especially in Syria, and poverty militants from becoming spot check using heat detection in Africa in recent years. radicalised. cameras in the southern town Some 890,000 arrived in Cole’s comments are the of Raubling. 2015 after Chancellor Angela latest attempt by senior offic- People rest by a fountain at Manezhnaya Square in Moscow, yesterday. Most of the migrants, who Merkel opened the borders to ers to try to reassure the said they were from Somalia, prevent a humanitarian public about Prevent. Nigeria and Ivory Coast, were crisis. 14 AMERICAS THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela

Caracas 8 members targeted and for suspicion of being AFP involved in fraud in its election. The measures were The security official, Bladimir he United States aimed at six members Humberto Lugo Armas, “has imposed new sanc- of the so-called been involved in several acts of tions on crisis-hit Constituent Assembly violence against National Assem- Venezuela yesterday, as well as a military bly opposition members,” targeting members of including against the body’s officer in charge of Ta controversial super-powerful leader, Julio Borges, the US state- security for the body, loyalist assembly installed last ment said. The sanctions freeze week to bolster what Washing- and a board member the US assets of those targeted ton calls the “dictatorship” of of the national and ban American entities from President Nicolas Maduro. electoral authority. doing business with them. The measures were aimed at Since the protests Major Latin American six members of the so-called turned violent four nations and Canada have also Constituent Assembly — among rejected the legitimacy of the months ago, nearly them the brother of late presi- Constituent Assembly and 130 people have died. dent Hugo Chavez— as well as a slammed Venezuela for “break- military officer in charge of secu- ing democratic rule.” rity for the body, and a board the will of the Venezuelan peo- The UN rights office has also member of the national electoral ple is unacceptable, and the condemned “excessive force” by authority. United States will stand with Venezuelan security forces They added to previous US them in opposition to tyranny against protesters who objected sanctions on Maduro himself — until Venezuela is restored to a to the Constituent Assembly and a rare designation against a peaceful and prosperous who are angry about an eco- sitting head of state — imposed democracy.” nomic crisis that has made food An activist demonstrates against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. just before the assembly was The announcement came as and medicine scarce amid elected on July 30 in a vote the Constituent Assembly and hyperinflation and a diving marred by violence, fraud allega- Venezuela’s supreme court took lost control of two years ago. similar cases against others. Those targeted in the US currency. tions and an opposition boycott. actions to limit the opposition’s The assembly also fired the Ostensibly brought in to sanctions announced included Since the protests turned vio- “President Maduro swore in ability to challenge Maduro. attorney general, Luisa Ortega, rewrite the constitution, the Con- Adan Coromoto Chavez, the lent four months ago, nearly 130 this illegitimate Constituent The assembly has established who broke ranks to become an stituent Assembly has sweeping brother of the late president who people have died. Protests Assembly to further entrench his a “truth commission” which outspoken critic of the president. powers to override all other was Maduro’s mentor before he against Maduro have become dictatorship, and continues to Maduro has said he wants to The Supreme Court ordered the branches of government. died of cancer in 2013. muted in the past week however tighten his grip on the country,” examine alleged crimes by oppo- jailing of an opposition mayor It has vowed to remain in The National Electoral Coun- as authorities intensified a US Treasury Secretary Steven sition leaders — especially those who allowed anti-government operation for up to two years— cil board member, Tania clampdown, though the opposi- Mnuchin said in a statement. in charge of the country’s legis- protests to happen in his Cara- beyond the scheduled end of D’Amelio Cardiet, was desig- tion has urged demonstrators to “This regime’s disregard for lature, which his Socialist Party cas district, and was mulling Maduro’s term in 2019. nated for defending the assembly continue.

Manafort’s home raided in Russia probe NEWS BYTES Canada military sets up tents Washington search warrant from independ- Manafort managed Trump’s Trump Jr. and son-in-law Jared AFP ent special prosecutor Robert campaign until he was forced to Kushner, and a Kremlin-con- Mueller’s investigation into pos- resign in August amid reports nected Russian lawyer on the at US border for Haiti refugees BI agents seized documents sible collusion between that he was under investigation promise of damaging informa- in a raid on a home of President Donald Trump’s elec- over millions of dollars he was tion about Trump’s election rival OTTAWA: The Canadian military began setting up tents near Fformer Trump campaign tion campaign and Russia. allegedly paid by the pro-Rus- Hillary Clinton. the US border yesterday to house a surge of Haitian refugees chief Paul Manafort last month “FBI agents executed a sia former Ukrainian president While the White House has from the United States. The modular tents being erected in as the explosive probe into Rus- search warrant at one of Mr Viktor Yanukovych. downplayed the meeting as the town of Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, 60km south of Mon- sia’s interference in the 2016 Manafort’s residences. Mr Man- Manafort’s private consulting insignificant and said nothing treal, are equipped with lighting and heating equipment and election gains pace. afort has consistently cooperated business on behalf of Moscow- came of it, critics said it indi- will accommodate up to 500 asylum seekers, the army said. A Manafort spokesman con- with law enforcement and other linked billionaire oligarchs have cated the campaign’s The move comes as Haiti’s Foreign Minister Antonio Rod- firmed the raid, which the serious inquiries and did so on fueled concerns about possible willingness to consider coop- rigue, along with the minister for Haitians living abroad Washington Post described as a this occasion as well,” said Jason collusion, and also questions erating with Russia. Stephanie Auguste, met with Quebec Immigration Minister pre-dawn search of Manafort’s Maloni, a spokesman for Mana- about how he handled payments US intelligence agencies say Kathleen Weil to discuss the flow and needs of Haitian asy- Alexandria, Virginia home just fort. he New York Times, citing for his services. President Vladimir Putin lum seekers arriving in Canada on foot. Many of the Haitians outside of Washington on July 28. a person briefed on the matter, He also took part in the June ordered a covert effort to hurt were living in the United States for several years but now The Post said federal agents said the agents took away tax 9, 2016 meeting last year Clinton’s presidential effort last face expulsion after US President Donald Trump said that he took away “documents and documents and foreign bank- between Trump campaign offi- year and boost Trump’s chances would not extend temporary asylum granted to 60,000 Hai- other materials” acting on a ing records. cials, including son Donald of winning. tians affected by a devastating 2010 earthquake. The special status is due to expire at the end of the year. Since late July, more than 2,500 Haitians have fled the United States seek- ing asylum in Canada, crossing the border into the Man who duped Francophone province of Quebec. women through Five transgender US soldiers sue dating scams Trump over ban announcement gets prison term WASHINGTON: Five transgender women in the US military are suing President Donald Trump and the Pentagon over Camden Trump’s recent announcement he would reinstate a ban on AP transgender people serving in uniform. In a lawsuit filed in federal court yesterday, the five plaintiffs from the Air Force, man who has repeat- Coast Guard and the Army said they faced uncertainty about edly used telephone their futures, including whether they would be fired or lose A dating services to lure post-military and retirement benefits. In a series of three and defraud women out of tweets last month, Trump upended an Obama-era policy of thousands of dollars was sen- more than a year that allowed transgender troops to serve tenced yesterday to five years openly. His announcement came with little or no coordina- in prison. tion with the Pentagon and landed while Defense Secretary Patrick Giblin also must Jim Mattis was on vacation, leaving the astonished depart- pay $39,130 in restitution, ment scrambling to come up with a coherent response. The federal prosecutors said. He lawsuit was filed against Trump, Mattis and various other had pleaded guilty in Febru- senior military officials. The lawsuit asserts that reinstating ary to traveling to launder the transgender ban is unconstitutional. The number of trans- This NOAA/Nasa GOES Project satellite image taken yesterday shows storm activity on money. gender troops among America’s 1.3 million active duty service Mexico’s eastern coastline. Giblin, 53, posted ads on members is small, with estimates ranging from between 1,320 telephone dating services and 15,000. throughout the country from Atlantic hurricane season ‘active’: US January 2013 to December Judge blocks law requiring birth 2014. He sought to lure Miami number of storms during an Category 3 or higher with wind women into relationships and certificates to marry AFP average six-month season and speeds of 178-208km per hour. would then ask them for double the number of storms Previously, NOAA said there loans that he did not intend BATON ROUGE: A federal judge has permanently blocked he Atlantic Ocean now that would typically form by would be two to four major hur- to repay, prosecutors said. He a Louisiana law that prevented foreign-born US citizens from faces a higher likelihood early August,” said the US gov- ricanes this season, and five to victimized more than 10 getting married if they couldn’t produce a birth certificate. Tof an “extremely active” ernment agency. “The season nine hurricanes overall. The women in various states. US District Judge Ivan Lemelle’s ruling resolves a lawsuit hurricane season with more has the potential to be extremely Atlantic storm season spans Giblin would tell the Lafayette resident Viet Anh Vo filed last year after he and his storms than previously pre- active, and could be the most from June to November. Histor- women he wanted a relation- US-born fiancee had their application for a marriage license dicted, US forecasters warned active since 2010.” ically, the peak comes between ship and needed a loan to rejected two weeks before their wedding. The permanent yesterday, updating the previ- Between 14 and 19 big August and October. relocate to their area, prose- injunction benefits anyone whom the 2016 law prevented ous outlook issued in May. storms — ranging from tropical Forecasters now say there cutors said. He would then from obtaining a marriage license. The judge initially blocked Already, six storms large storms to powerful hurricanes is a 60 percent chance of an have his victims wire him enforcement of the statute in March, pending yesterday’s enough to merit their own names — are now expected for the above-normal season. The first money or have them transfer final ruling. Lawmakers responded in June by allowing mar- have roiled the Atlantic, just one Atlantic, up from 11 to 17 pre- hurricane of the season could money onto a payroll/debit riage license applicants who can’t produce a birth certificate indicator of a stormier than antic- dicted in the May outlook. Five be Franklin. Currently a tropi- card that he used. to get a judicial waiver. But Lemelle said that new law, which ipated season ahead, said the to nine of those could be hurri- cal storm, Franklin is predicted Prosecutors said he used took effect on August 1, preserved other unconstitutional pro- National Oceanic and Atmos- canes, and two to five of those to reach hurricane strength some of that money to buy visions, such as passport and visa requirements, that apply pheric Administration (NOAA). could be major hurricanes. early today when it makes land- cellphone minutes so he only to foreign-born citizens. These six make up “half the A major hurricane means fall in Mexico. could defraud more women. THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2017 BREAK TIME 15

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NOVO — Pearl SHOWING AT VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER 47 Meters Down (2D/Drama) 10:00, 11:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 4:10, 6:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight Wind River (2D/Crime) 10:00am, 12:15, 1:15, 2:30, 4:45, 6:15, 7:00, 9:15, 11:15 & 11:30pm The Emoji Movie(Animation) 3D 10:00am & 5:20pm 2D 11:50am & 3:30pm Arabic 1:40pm The Dark Tower (2D/Action) 7:10, 9:00 & 11:00pm Toilet Ek Prem Katha (2D/Hindi) 11:00am, 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 & 11:00pm Jab Harry Met Sejal (2D/Hindi) 10:00am, 3:30 & 9:00pm Mamnoun Min El Ektirab (2D/Arabic) 1:00, 6:30pm & 12:00midnight Boyka: Undisputed (2D/Action) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00 & 10:00pm First Kill (2D/Action) 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00pm & 12:00midnight Baby Driver (2D/Action) 10:00am, 2:30, 7:00 & 11:30pm Jawab Leteqal (2D/Arabic) 12:15, 4:45 & 9:15pm Kidnap (2D/Thriller) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight Dunkirk (2D IMAX/Action) 10:00am, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30pm MALL

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PRAYER TIMINGS 300 Qataris graduate from UK universities FAJR 03.42 am SHOROOK 05.05 am The Peninsula Graduates took advantage ZUHR 11.39 am MAGHRIB 06.15 pm of the graduation ceremony ASR 03.08 pm ISHA 07.45 pm round 300 Qatari to reassure their loyalty and students gradu- pledge to the Emir and the ated this year homeland. Qatari flags were WEATHER TODAY from different fluttering during the gradua- British universi- tion events that took place in tiesA including the universities different universities in the o o of Liverpool, John Morris Uni- United Kingdom. 31 C 42 C versity, Nottingham, The Qatari Cultural Atta- Minimum Maximum University of Huddersfield, che in Britain, Dr Mohammed London Arts, Bangor and Abdullah Al Kaabi, praised Coventry. graduates for their efforts, and In press statements, the hailed the support of the State students praised the attention of Qatar to scholarship stu- the state paid to them and to dents. “Our full loyalty is to H science and education. H Emir Sheikh Tamim bin They expressed pleasure Hamad Al Thani who invested over their graduation and in education of Qatari youth stressed their willingness to and we are commtted to serv- Qatari students who graduated from University of Huddersfield show solidarity with contribute to the renaissance ing our nation,” said Hamid Al their country. of the country and its devel- Mulla, one of of twenty-five opment under the wise students who graduated from Mohammed Al Kubaisi, among a batch of 40 students, Sheikh Tamim and we are leadership of Emir H H Sheikh Liverpool John Morris who graduated from Univer- said “we reassure our vow to going to play our role in the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. University. sity of Huddersfield, and is the nation and its leader HH renaissance of the country.” AZF organises Nama Center and Best Buddies Qatar ‘Splash and Dash’ plan IYD events

The Peninsula through the end NAMA Center for Social Develop- of September. ment (NAMA), in cooperation with the spire Zone Foundation Registration Best Buddies Qatar initiative, invite (AZF) has recently is available for all citizens and residents to attend opened the doors to families, includ- the International Youth Day cele- A Poor visibility expected outside ar- sports enthusiasts in Qatar to ing six years of bration on Saturday at the Drama eas. Hazy to misty / foggy at plac- take part in the “Splash and age and up, via Theater at the Cultural Village Foun- es at first becomes hot daytime and Dash” programme as part of www.lifeina- dation-Katara. humid by night. AZF’s wider commitment to spire.com or The event highlights the various promote a healthy lifestyle onsite at the youth issues and their pivotal role in HIGH TIDE 06:00 – 19:00 LOW TIDE 01:30 – 11:45 and encourage individuals to main entrance to conflict and war prevention, as well exercise and stay fit during the Dome. The “Splash and Dash” programme offers participants the use as encouraging them to contribute Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department the summer Registration effectively to building peace and of Aspire Dome’s athletic track. Now in its third year, will be on a first security through their social integra- LATEST NEWS the programme offers par- come first serve tion, including access to adequate UPDATE ticipants the use of Aspire basis, noting that both the example of Aspire Zone’s sustain a healthy population education, health care, empower- Dome’s swimming pool and track and swimming pool programme of indoor fit- by providing facilities and ment and skill development to enable Indoor Athletics Track from can accommodate up to 80 ness initiatives, reflecting organising a variety of year- them to achieve their goals, all the www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on participants per session. the organisation’s continu- round, community-focused way to their participation in Mondays and Wednesdays This event is the latest ous efforts to support and sports activities. decision-making. Five ‘Made In Qatar’ films to screen at Sarajevo festival

The Peninsula Legend (2016), by Jassim Al Rumaihi, and Aisha Al Muhan- welve films supported by nadi’s independent venture Doha Film Institute Makh’bz (2015). Tincluding five ‘Made in Al Remaihi said: “It is my Qatar’ films are participating at privilege to serve as a jury mem- the 2017 Sarajevo Film Festival ber of the Sarajevo Film Festival, to be held from August 11 to 18. with its exceptionally curated Qatar’s strong participation programme of feature films that is further underlined by Fatma put the spotlight on new Al Remaihi (pictured), Chief approaches to filmmaking, and Executive Officer of the DFI, in presenting compelling stories being chosen as one of the five from different parts of the jury members for the Competi- the CineLink Industry Days. world.” tion Programme – Feature Film. The DFI supported films to “We are also truly proud of The other jury members are be screened at Sarajevo Film the significant selection of writer-director-producer Michel Festival include five films by Qatar-supported films at the Franco (Mexico); Mark Adams, Qatari directors underlining the festival including the Made in Artistic Director of the Edin- strong representation of home- Qatar showcase that promotes burgh International Film grown talent, with the Made in the creativity of our home- Festival; actor Goran Bogdan Qatar showcase of Al Johara grown talents and reflects our (Bosnia and Herzegovina, (2016) by Nora AlSubai, a Qatari stories, values and traditions.” Croatia); and Turkish actress Film Fund recipient, which won Four granted films selected Melisa Szen. the Special Jury prize at the to screen at the Festival include: This year, nine films sup- Made in Qatar Awards at the Beauty and the Dogs directed by ported by the Institute, through 2016 Ajyal Youth Film Festival; Kaouther Ben Hania, Until the its Co-Finance, Grants pro- Kashta (2016) winner of the Best Birds Return directed by Karim gramme, Qatari Film Fund and Narrative Award at 2016 Ajyal, Moussaoui, City of the Sun, and other development initiatives, by AJ Al Thani; Smicha (2016) by Taste of Cement. All these titles will be screened as part of the Amal Al Muftah; Qatari Film have screened at leading inter- festival, in addition to three films Fund recipient and winner of the national film events including – that are Grants recipients and Best Documentary Award at the 2017 Cannes and Berlin film Qumra projects – selected for 2016 Ajyal, Amer: An Arabian festivals. Vodafone FLEX now for prepaid customers

The Peninsula consumers. A single credit balance for prepaid customers, which gives them the freedom and n its continued focus to address customer needs flexibility to use data, make local and interna- and leveraging the strength of its global net- tional calls and SMS interchangeably on one Iwork and local successes, Vodafone Qatar balance with no pre-fixed quota. FLEX has proven yesterday extended their latest game changing successful in other Vodafone markets. innovation, FLEX, to prepaid customers. As a fol- To introduce this new concept of FLEX for pre- low up to the success of FLEX with its postpaid paid to Qatar consumers, Vodafone is giving FREE customers that launched in May 2016, Vodafone FLEX as a bonus with recharges from as little as is now extending the FLEX offer to prepaid QR55.