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Qatar sees huge Vaccination, prior infection effective drop in new daily COVID-19 cases in preventing COVID-19: Qatari study Tribune News Network sults analysed. We found that Doha Vaccinated people are 80% less likely to test fully-vaccinated individuals positive for COVID than unvaccinated ones and people with prior infec- Qatar recorded a signifi- tion were around 80 percent cant drop in the number of QNA nal of the American Medical less likely to test positive for new COVID-19 infections on Doha Association, involved a team COVID-19 than unvaccinated Sunday, with just 117 cases of researchers from the Min- individuals or those with no — 72 from community and A study carried out by investi- istry of Public Health, Hamad prior infection,” explained Dr 45 among travellers — be- gators and collaborators from Medical Corporation, Weill Bertollini. ing registered in the past 24 Qatar’s healthcare system and Cornell Medicine-Qatar, and These latest findings sup- hours, the Ministry of Public research institutes supports Qatar University. port previous research under- Health (MoPH) has said. previous research showing Dr Roberto Bertollini, Sen- taken in Qatar, and recently In a statement, the that full vaccination and prior ior Advisor to the Minister of published in the New England MoPH said 246 people re- received at least one dose infections are highly effective Public Health and Deputy Na- Journal of Medicine, as Pro- covered from the virus in the of the vaccine,” the MoPH in preventing COVID-19. The tional Lead for Health in All fessor Laith Abu-Raddad, Pro- last 24 hours, bringing the said. findings of the study ration- Policies, and lead study inves- fessor of Infectious Disease total number of people re- As many as 14,175 doses alises resumption of inter- tigator, said, “Using PCR test Epidemiology at Weill Cor- covered in Qatar to 216,944. have been administered in national travel in the era of data for residents arriving on cination with either Pfizer-Bi- incoming travellers.” nell Medicine-Qatar of Qatar An 80-year-old, who the past 24 hours, taking the COVID-19. international flights to Doha’s oNTech or Moderna vaccines, “In total, 261,849 peo- Foundation, explained. had chronic diseases and re- total to 2,795,091 since the The research paper, pub- Hamad International Airport, and prior infections, prevented ple were tested on arrival at ceived the necessary medi- start of the programme, the lished in the prestigious Jour- we assessed whether full vac- SARS-CoV-2 infection among the airport and their PCR re- Continued on page 2  cal care, succumbed to the MoPH added. virus. “94.4 percent of people Meanwhile, Qatar’s Na- over 60 years — the most tional COVID-19 Vaccina- vulnerable population group tion Programme is progress- — have been vaccinated with ing well. at least one dose, while 87.9 Qatar made several “68.2 percent of the percent have received both eligible population has now doses,” it added. reforms in labour Israel swears in new govt, market, says envoy

ending Netanyahu’s 12-yr rule QNA Mexico City ISRAEL’S parliament has voted who will serve as premier for two to end Benjamin Netanyahu’s years before Lapid takes over. Ambassador of Qatar to Mexico HE 12-year-long tenure as prime min- They will head a government of Mohammed bin Jassim Al Kuwari has ister, approving in his stead an parties from across the political said that Qatar has carried out multiple administration that has pledged spectrum, including for the first reforms in the labour market, includ- to heal a nation bitterly divided time one that represents the ing the minimum wage for employees over the departure of the coun- 21 percent minority comprising Djokovic fights back to win 19th Grand and determining working hours in a try’s longest-serving leader. Palestinian citizens of Israel. hot climate. Naftali Bennett, the head of They plan largely to avoid Slam in epic French Open triumph The envoy said Qatar supports hu- a small ultranationalist party, was sweeping moves on issues such man rights. sworn in as prime minister after as policy towards the Palestin- Novak Djokovic fought from two sets down for the first time in a Grand In an interview with Mexican Mile- a narrow 60-59 vote in parlia- ians in the occupied territories. Slam final to win the renchF Open 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 against Ste- nio TV, the ambassador described ment. But if he wants to keep the But with little to no prospect of fanos Tsitsipas on Sunday and move within one of a record-equalling 20 the reports about the death of 10,000 titles at the majors. World number one Djokovic clinched an epic triumph job, he will have to maintain an resuming any sort of fair peace workers during the construction of the Ambassador of Qatar to Mexico HE unwieldy coalition of parties from negotiations, many Palestinians against a finally tiring opponent in 4 hours 11 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 5,000 fans allowed in amid 2022 Qatar World Cup stadiums as the political right, left and centre. are unmoved by the change of Mohammed bin Jassim Al Kuwari the coronavirus restrictions. The 34-year-old Serb is only the third player to rumours. The envoy pointed out that has said International Labour The new government will be administration, saying Bennett will win each Grand Slam at least twice, joining Australians Roy Emerson and the International Labour Organisation formed by centrist opposition likely pursue the same right-wing Rod Laver, having also won at Roland Garros in 2016. page 11 (ILO) has praised Qatar for protecting Organisation has praised Qatar for leader Yair Lapid and Bennett – agenda as Netanyahu. page 4 workers’ rights. protecting workers’ rights He said Qatar has vaccinated a large number of its population against can enter Qatar now and until the COVID-19, indicating that the vaccina- World Cup without a visa and it tion programme will cover everyone is possible to enter Qatar without G7 pledges 1 bn soon. quarantine if the person has been Sidra Medicine saves life of He explained that Mexicans vaccinated. COVID vaccine doses to poorer countries baby with Omphalocele QNA The leaders of G7 na- Doha QU makes rapid progress in QS tions promise to deliver 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines Sidra Medicine has succeeded world universities rankings to poorer countries, British in saving the life of a child with Prime Minister Boris John- an paraduodenal hernia known Qatar University (QU) has made progress in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) classifi- son said on Sunday, at the as “Omphalocele”. As a fetus in cation of world universities by specialisation for the year 2021, which enhances its conclusion of a three-day his mother’s womb, he was suffer- position on the global map in research and academic fields. In a tweet, the university summit in England. ing from a major abdominal wall, said, “QU moves up the ranks again in the QSWUR 2022 rankings announced at the The amount will be met which means that his bowels, liver EDS2021. QU consolidates its position among top universities improving from 245 to through a mix of countries and other organs were sticking 224.” (TNN) making outright donations outside the abdomen, in a sac. as well as payments to the During the consultations at World Health Organization- Sidra Medicine, a multi-discipli- backed COVAX vaccine-shar- nary team of physicians from ma- ing programme, Johnson ternal fetal medicine, neonatology said, but further details on and paediatric surgery met with the the allocations were not parents to discuss the options avail- Mikhail with his parents. immediately available. able regarding her baby’s condition Johnson had previously and the care that Sidra Medicine treatment and care process. It was comes to ensure that Branca and announced that Britain would be able to provide. critical to determine the size of the her husband were able to make an would donate 100 mil- Division Chief of Maternal defect on the baby, which organs informed decision regarding the lion doses from its own Fetal Medicine at Sidra Medicine were affected, and to exclude as- birth and care programme.” surplus. The World Health Prof Karim Kalache said, “Omph- sociated anomalies. It was also Following regular monitoring of Organization has estimated alocele is a rare condition that af- important that the parents were both mother and baby, Branca gave that 11 billion doses are fects 1 in 5,000 births. Sidra Med- aware of the risks and the op- birth to Mikhail via a planned cae- needed to quash the pan- icine has dealt with several cases portunities of personalised care sarian section at Sidra Medicine. demic. (DPA) page 5 in Qatar and we were well placed and treatment available. We dis- to guide the parents through the cussed the wide spectrum of out- Continued on page 2  02 Monday, June 14, 2021

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Qatar chairs Arab League Council consultative meet MoCI recalls Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne Coupe models of 2021-2022 News QNA in brief Cairo Tribune News Network The ministry said that it Doha will coordinate with the dealer Permanent Representa- to follow up on the mainte- Environment minister meets Saudi tive of Qatar to the Arab The Ministry of Commerce nance and repair works and counterpart League HE Ambassador Ibra- and Industry (MoCI), in co- will communicate with cus- him bin Abdulaziz Al Sahlawi operation with Porsche Centre tomers to ensure that they car- Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Engineer Ab- on Sunday chaired a consul- Doha Al Boraq Automobiles, ried out the necessary repairs. dullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Minister tative meeting of the Coun- the dealer of Porsche in Qatar, The ministry urged all cus- of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia En- cil of the Arab League at the has announced the recall of tomers to report any violation gineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fadhli on Sunday. level of permanent delegates. Porsche Cayenne S and Cay- to its Consumer Protection During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation The meeting discussed enne Coupe models of 2021- and Anti-Commercial Fraud between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and the ways of enhanc- preparations for the emer- 2022 due to a fault in placing Department, which processes ing them in areas of mutual interest. (QNA) gency meeting of the Council the threaded connections on complaints, inquiries and of the Arab League at the level rear trailing arm. suggestions through the fol- Shura Council panel discusses draft of foreign ministers to discuss The recall campaign comes lowing channels Call center: law on regulation of parking lots developments in the issue of within the framework of the 16001, email: [email protected]. the Renaissance Dam, which ministry’s efforts to protect qa, Twitter: @MOCIQATAR, The Shura Council’s Services and Public Utilities Commit- Egypt and Sudan requested to foreign ministers scheduled cy of the Council of the Arab consumers and ensure that Instagram: MOCIQATAR and tee on Sunday held a meeting chaired by its Rapporteur HE be held on the sidelines of the for Tuesday in Doha. League in its current session dealers follow up on vehicle mobile app for android and Mohammed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi. During the meeting, the consultative meeting of Arab Qatar holds the presiden- since March. defects and repairs. IOS: MOCIQATAR. committee completed a study of a draft law on the regula- tion of parking lots in the presence of Minister of Munici- pality and Environment HE Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie. The committee decided to submit its recommen- dations on the draft law to the Shura Council. (QNA) World Blood Donor Day: HMC advises Qatar takes part in 95th regular session of Permanent Committee for Arab Media residents to donate blood to save lives The 95th regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media kicked off on Sunday at the headquarters Tribune News Network cine and Pathology Dr Einas Al donated may benefit at least follow the highest standards of the General Secretariat of the Arab League. Deputy Doha Kuwari said that blood donors three patients if used as separate of safety and infection control Permanent Representative of Qatar to the Arab League HE make an essential contribution blood components.” and the teams are taking extra Ambassador Hassan bin Ahmed Al Mutawa represented Hamad Medical Corporation’s by keeping the world pulsating Dr Kuwari added, “Through- precautions to help ensure the Qatar in the session. The two-day sessions will discuss (HMC) Qatar Blood Services by saving lives and improving out the COVID-19 pandemic, ou safety of employees and donors. the preparation for the work of the 13th regular session has called on members of the others’ health. dedicated blood donors contin- To mark World Blood Do- of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Information community to consider donat- “Safe blood and blood prod- ued to donate to ensure we had nor Day 2021, HMC and Qatar Ministers scheduled for Tuesday and the 51st ministe- ing blood. ucts and their transfusion are safe and accessible supplies and Blood Services will be organis- rial session of the Council of Arab Information Ministers The corporation thanked a critical aspect of care in our we thank them for their selfless ing a variety of activities in the scheduled for Wednesday. (QNA) the thousands of people who healthcare system. They save act. We thank all of our blood community, including lighting regularly donate blood. lives and improve the health and donors for their selfless act. As up the Blood Donor Center next German minister meets Qatar’s envoy The World Blood Donor quality of life of many patients we begin to move towards a re- to Hamad General Hospital in Day is observed internationally every day,” Dr Kuwari said. turn to normal life, it’s more im- red each night from June 13 to Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany on June 14 with the aim to raise “In Qatar, blood donors sup- Dr Einas Al Kuwari, chairperson portant than ever to ensure we 16. Besides, a mobile blood do- Niels Annen met with Ambassador of Qatar to Germany HE global awareness of the need for ply essential blood and blood of HMC’s Department of Labora- have sufficient blood supplies. nation unit will be at Lulu Al Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani via video confer- safe blood and blood products products that are used in life tory Medicine and Pathology “We need new donors from Khor Mall on June 18 from 3pm. ence. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations for transfusion and of the critical saving procedures, cancer treat- all backgrounds to ensure there To join the growing commu- between the two countries. (QNA) contribution of voluntary blood ment and more. One out of eve- products, and there are many is the right and safe blood avail- nity of blood donors in Qatar to- donors. ry 10 patients admitted to hos- patients whose lives depend able for patients who need it.” day, go to www.hamad.qa/qbs Chairperson of HMC’s De- pitals may be in urgent need of on blood and blood products Qatar Blood Services dona- for more information on how to partment of Laboratory Medi- a transfusion of blood or blood transfusions. One unit of blood tion centres and mobile units donate. ‘Vaccination 89.5% effective in Sidra Medicine offers specialist care preventing COVID-19 infection’ for children born with Omphalocele Continued from page 1  Continued from page 1  who may become infected.” for those vaccinated,” said Dr Abdullatif The JAMA study found that vaccina- Al Khal, chair of the National Health A team of specialists were on Prof Abu-Raddad said, “The findings tion and prior infection were associated Strategic Group on COVID-19 and Head hand to ensure that Mikhail of this study on travellers at Hamad In- with reduced risk for a positive PRC test of Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical would receive immediate ternational Airport support our recent result among travellers. However, both Corporation. medical attention as soon as study showing that for fully-vaccinated vaccine immunity and natural immunity “Indeed, as this latest study shows, he was born. people, vaccination is 89.5 percent ef- through prior infection were imperfect, there is still a small risk that fully-vac- Senior Attending Physician fective in preventing infection from the with breakthrough infections being re- cinated people and those with prior in- in General and Thoracic Surgery alpha variant identified originally in corded. fection may be carrying the virus, most at Sidra Medicine Dr Guy Bris- the UK and 75 percent effective at pre- “In February this year, Qatar imple- likely as asymptomatic carriers, and seau, said, “Children born with venting infection from the beta variant mented a policy which waived quaran- therefore these findings support Qatar’s Omphalocele can sometimes identifiedoriginally in South Africa. It tine requirements for fully-vaccinated policy requiring all travellers to take a also have problems with their Prof Karim Kalache Dr Guy Brisseu is very encouraging that we are seeing returning residents, with vaccines recog- PCR test with negative result in order to heart, spine, lungs as well as di- more and more evidence supporting the nised by the Ministry of Public Health, waive quarantine requirements,” added gestive organs. After Mikhail was trition, his health progressed. effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines on condition that they produced a nega- Dr Khal. born, he underwent a thorough However, during the peak of in real world studies. tive PCR test on arrival at Hamad Inter- For more details on the study, ‘Asso- check up and once it was deter- COVID-19, Mikhail was rushed “The science is clear -- the vaccines national Airport. This policy has proved ciations of Vaccination and of Prior Infec- mined that he wasn’t at risk with to the children’s emergency de- are highly-effective at preventing people very effective at screening travellers and tion With Positive PCR Test Results for other conditions, apart from the partment at Sidra Medicine as from becoming infected, in addition to preventing infections coming into the SARS-CoV-2 in Airline Passengers Arriv- large Omphalocele, we elected to he started to unexpectedly vom- being very effective at preventing severe country and circulating in the commu- ing in Qatar’, visit the Journal of Ameri- allow the skin on his abdomen to iting black- greenish fluids. symptoms in the small number of people nity while at the same time easing travel can Medicine Association website. grow over and that he would un- A gastrointestinal scan dergo the next procedure until confirmedthat Mikhail had he turned two or three years old. developed an obstruction to “This method called the his bowel, known as a paraduo- ‘Paint and Wait’ technique that Mark, Branca and Mikhail denal hernia, a rare congenital would assist in skin formation anomaly where his small intes- ELAN Signage receives certifications over the thin sac. It would allow during feeding times as his in- tine became trapped. The poten- his belly to grow and be stretched testines was partially outside his tially life-threatening condition enough before surgery. The re- body. needed to be treated immedi- for ISO 9001:2015 and 45001:2018 pair to his abdomen required Division Chief of NICU at ately. Mikhail went into emer- that the process of care and treat- Sidra Medicine Dr Charlotte gency surgery to fix the bowel Tribune News Network local authorities and inter- ment, be carried out in stages.” Tscherning said, “Mikhail stayed obstruction. This surgery took Doha national partners increased “Many different dressings in our NICU for approximately three hours and involved a team confidenceon our capabilities are available to ‘paint’ the thin two months. Feeding babies of two surgeons, three anesthe- ELAN Signage, the largest and the level of quality of our sac to protect it from damage with Omphalocele is a challenge tists and three nurses. Given the signage factory in Qatar, has products and services.” and bacteria. We also decided to and requires specialist expertise. need for emergency surgery, the achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ELAN Signage is a state-of- use a new but ancient technique In order to support his growth, surgeons decided they could also 45001:2018 certifications the-art 12,000-squaremetre of honey dressings. Medicinal nutrition was given through close his belly muscle and fix the for the Design, Fabrication factory located in Doha’s New honey uses the natural ingredi- a central venous line into the omphalocele. and Installation of Signage, Industrial Area and equipped ents of honey to physically pro- blood (parenteral nutrition). The surgery was a major suc- Wayfinding, Steel Structures, with the latest steel, alu- tect the thin sac while we waited Mikhail was fully fed with milk cess where the surgeons rectified Road Safety Equipment, minium and digital printing for the skin to grow over and at only one month of age. The the hernia as well as closed the Street Furniture and Outdoor technologies. A subsidiary of protect the sac. Medicinal honey milk was started slowly and was abdominal defect without the Lighting. the innovative ELAN Group, does not have the side effects of gradually increased.” use of any mesh. After spend- “These certifications mean the company has delivered a previous dressings,” added Dr Mikhail stayed in the neo- ing eight days in the paediatric that the company has a clear management systems and in and increasing safety aware- significant number of large- Brisseau. natal ICU at Sidra Medicine for intensive care unit and floor, commitment to consistently full compliance with regulato- ness and motivation among scale government projects Mikhail was admitted to nearly two and a half months, Mikhail was sent home, and re- supply products in accord- ry health and safety standards, the staff,” said Daniel Campos, related with the construction Sidra Medicines Neonatal ICU after which he was discharged. covered in two months. He still ance with customer require- reducing systematically the general manager of ELAN Sig- and maintenance of roads and as his condition required con- Thanks to a regimen of medi- regularly comes to Sidra Medi- ments, best practice quality risk of occupational accidents nage. “It also gives our clients, highways in Qatar. stant supervision, especially cation, good skin care and nu- cine for check-ups. Nation Monday, June 14, 2021 03 Qatar SportsTech is accepting applications for 2nd batch of EntelaQ Pre-Accelerator program Applications for the 12-week part-time program at the leading start-up accelerator founded by QDB will be open between June 6 and August 6, 2021 Tribune News Network Doha

Qatar SportsTech (QST), a leading start-up accelerator founded by Qatar Develop- ment Bank (QDB), has an- nounced that applications are now open for the second edi- tion of its highly anticipated Pre-Accelerator programme, EntelaQ. EntelaQ will prepare entrepreneurs, or start-up teams residing in Qatar, for QST’s upcoming fifth cohort of its Accelerator programme set to be held in November 2021. Ibrahim Al Mannai gives the welcome speech at the EntelaQ batch Ali Khadjavi, EntelaQ program manager, with EntelaQ batch one Mohammed Al Qassabi, CEO and Founder of Offside Detector, pre- EntelaQ is aimed at local one Selection Day. participants. sents his startup at the EntelaQ batch one Selection Day. entrepreneurs -- nationals or residents -- with an innovative Zone Foundation, Qatar Fi- the top 10 start-ups from the available to them with QST, in line with the 2030 national businesses in the local market. tures and specialised work- sportstech idea or prototype nancial Centre and the Minis- shortlisted applicants that will and benefit from the exten- vision.” Participating entrepreneurs shops, providing one-on-one which fits QST’s thesis of in- try of Commerce and Industry. join EntelaQ on September 5, sive learning and development EntelaQ aims to develop can also meet potential co- coaching sessions with QST’s novations that support the Qa- Between June 6 and Au- 2021. that EntelaQ offers. QDB is and accelerate the entrepre- founders and other like-mind- programme managers and tar’s National Vision 2030. gust 6, 2021, interested can- Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al Man- working relentlessly to sup- neurship journey and to help ed individuals, and get access specialists, as well as keynotes QST is powered by Start- didates will be able to apply nai, executive director of Ad- port entrepreneurs through entrepreneurs, whether in to QST’s strategic partners, and inspirational talks by upbootcamp, and supported online on the QST website visory & Incubation of QDB, providing them with the best teams or individually, develop mentors and investors. leading local and international by the Supreme Committee (https://qatarsportstech. said: “We invite all sportstech local, regional and interna- their skills and to recognise The 12-week part-time mentors. for Delivery and Legacy, Qa- com/entelaq/). On August entrepreneurs with great ide- tional expertise, being com- business opportunities, kick- programme will run for two For more information, tar Stars League, beIN Media 19, the much-awaited ‘Selec- as or prototypes to leverage mitted to reshaping the future start their ideas from concept days a week and will engage visit https://qatarsportstech. Group, MBK Holding, Aspire tion Day’ will be held to select the world-class opportunities of Qatar’s sportstech industry to launch, and implement their entrepreneurs in guest lec- com/ DPS-MIS recognises its MES bids farewell to 513 Class XII students Tribune News Network Doha long-serving employees MES Indian School on Saturday or- ganised the graduation ceremony via virtual platform to bid farewell to its Tribune News Network 2020-2021 batch of Class XII stu- Doha dents. A total of 513 students took part DPS-Modern Indian School in the ceremony that marked the cul- (DPS-MIS) felicitated its teaching- mination of their secondary school and non-teaching staff who have education. rendered more than a decade of K. Abdul Karim, president of MES service to the institution, at a cer- Governing Board was the chief guest, emony on June 9. while Kashif Jaleel, director of Aca- Those present on the occa- demics and M.C Muhamed, director sion included chief guest Hassan of Cultural and Co-curricular Activi- Chougule, president of DPS-MIS; ties, MES Governing Board, were the The graduation ceremony for Class XII students of MES Indian School was held Yasir Nainar, vice president; Har- guests of honour on the occasion. recently via the virtual platform. ish Kanjani, director of facilities; In his address, the chief guest Asna Nafees, principal; and vice urged the outgoing students to be Representing teachers, D.A.S. Jayasankar K.S and Archa Krish- principals, headmistresses and co- adventurous and ambitious about at- Rex, coordinator of the Department na Nair won the Talent of the Year ordinators. taining their goals in life and to use of English, delivered an inspiring award. Mohammed Ramees Shaikh, Yasir Nainar praised the teach- discretion as the paths of life are di- speech. A medley of songs, dance per- Alvin P Joy, Nihan Kadar and Nidhi ers for quickly adapting to the verse. formances in fusion, instrumentation .N. Bhatt won the Best Sports Talents changes required during the COV- M.C Muhamed reminded the and video presentations lent a musi- of the year. ID-19 crisis and ensuring quality students about the transitory nature cal treat to the celebration. Derik Saldanha and Fatima Bilal education, which the DPS-MIS is of life and appealed to them to adopt All the major student officials, Ashraf were adjudged as the best out- known for. perseverance and hold fast the great prefects, club secretaries and Campus going prefects. Aiman and AfiyaGull His piece of advice to all staff ideals of MES such as sincerity, hon- Care Force (CCF) members were pre- were declared the best outgoing CCF members was to “take joys and esty and hard work in their pursuit of sented certificates for their contribu- (Campus Care Force) members of the sorrows in your strides, value each future prospects. tions to the school. school. moment and continue making pos- MES Principal Hameeda Kadar The best outgoing students of Shibin Shaji and Zainab Siddiqui itive difference in the lives around”. congratulated the students for their various streams of Class XII, who ex- received the best outgoing Scout and Hassan Chougule congratulat- successful completion of school years celled in their respective areas, were Guide merits, respectively. ed the award winners, expressing despite the unprecedented challenges honoured with certificates and me- Others present on the occasion his joy in celebrating and recognis- posed by the ongoing pandemic and mentos. were Khaleel A.P, vice-president; ing their devoted service. urged them to grab every opportu- Sooraj Suresh Babu (Science) and Abdul Fathah, director of Sports and “This is the celebration of trust nity that comes their way, and work Mohd. Ali Irshad Baqri (Commerce) Games, M.E.S Governing Board; and partnership that speaks vol- in a dedicated manner to make their were adjudged as the best outgoing members of the school Governing umes about the healthy work cul- dreams a reality. students in the boys’ section, while Board and the school officials. ture in the institution,” he noted. Students’ representatives Sooraj Gayana Sam Santhakumar (Science) Earlier, the school head girl Bha- Asna Nafees, in her speech, DPS-Modern Indian School President Hassan Chougule presents awards to Suresh Babu and Lilian Biji expressed and Chandini Sagar (Commerce) vanaBiju welcomed the attendees. said every member of DPS-MIS teaching and non-teaching staff at a ceremony held recently. their gratitude and highlighted the won the best outgoing student title in Rema Devi, coordinator of the strongly believes in continual de- significant role and valuable contri- the girls’ section of the school. Department of English, compered velopment and strives for excel- Thirty teaching- and non- the longest serving among the prin- butions of their alma mater in pre- Miss Farah Shameer bagged the the programme and proposed a vote lence. She extolled the teachers for teaching staff members received cipals of CBSE schools in Qatar. paring them to face the future suc- best outgoing student title in the Hu- of thanks. their loyalty and thanked the man- the token of appreciation for their It was the first on-campus pro- cessfully. Although the overriding manities Stream. Punit Pande (Boys) The ICT Department of the school agement for their support in pro- long years of service. gramme after one and a half years tone on the occasion was cheerful, the and Nandini Rajgopal were declared ensured the smooth conduct of the moting an ethical, diverse, equal Principal Asna Nafees received of the pandemic, and concluded students expressed some tinge of sad- the best all-rounders for their overall event on the online platform. The and inclusive environment at the the award on completion of 10 expressing hope that good old days ness about parting from their school- efforts in both scholastic and co-scho- event was made available live on the school. years with the institution. She is will be back soon. mates and beloved teachers. lastic activities. school’s Facebook account. Pearl School holds virtual investiture ceremony for students Tribune News Network Doha

Members of the Pearl School Thumama Campus were re- cently sworn in for the aca- demic year 2021-22 at a virtual ‘Investiture Ceremony.’ It was a solemn occasion as the young students assumed the mantle of leadership and carried out the school’s delegated duties. Students were assigned office bearer responsibilities in order to make them feel responsible and to preserve the institu- tion’s tradition. The ceremony began with Pearl School Thumama Campus Students Council members were recently sworn in at a ceremony. the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by its trans- virtual badges and sashes. The ised to take the school to new stitution founded in Qatar by lation and a welcome speech Student Council pledged to up- heights. The cultural program like-minded and dedicated by Headmistress Simi Suresh- hold the school’s motto of Loy- included a spectacular dance educators. The foundation’s kumar. Sam Mathew, the alty, Truth, and Honour. performance by a group of tal- partners are Indian education- president, congratulated the Manjari Recriwal, the prin- ented young dancers. ists who are passionate about newly-elected Student Council cipal, addressed the audience Jyothi Sujesh, the event co- building a world-class educa- members in his address. and congratulated them. The ordinator, proposed a vote of tional infrastructure that will The profiles of the elected newly elected Head Boy and thanks at the end of the event. help to lay a solid foundation leaders were displayed on the Head Girl thanked the school Pearl School, Doha is a for our young minds of the fu- screen and they were given administration and prom- prestigious educational in- ture. 04 Monday, June 14, 2021 World Rocket attacks on Syrian hospital, residential areas kill 21 well as two children and two tal, one of the largest in north- conflict, Physicians for Hu- The attack on Al Shifaa hospital killed a women. ern Syria, is now out of service man Rights have documented doctor and three other hospital staff as Earlier Sunday, the Brit- after the attack. close to 600 attacks on health ain-based watchdog put the Al-Shifaa Hospital is sup- care. Past experience shows well as two children and two women death toll at 19 people. ported by the Syrian American that any uptick in attacks on At least 23 others were Medical Society,an IRC part- health care can foreshadow a dpa Those killed in the attacks injured by the rockets fired ner. new escalation in violence,” he Cairo unleashed on Saturday by Syr- by Syrian government forces “Health facilities are pro- added in a statement. ian government forces include from areas under their con- tected under international The mainly Kurdish en- The death toll in rocket at- 17 civilians, the Syrian Ob- trol, according to the observa- law and should be safe havens clave of Afrin was captured by tacks the day before on resi- servatory for Human Rights tory. So far, there has been no in times of crisis, but after 10 the Turkish military and allied dential areas and a hospital in added. comment from Damascus. years of armed conflict, this Syrian rebel fighters during a Syria’s northern town of Afrin, Most fatalities took place The humanitarian non- is not the case in Syria,” IRC 2018 offensive. The Kurdish- which is controlled by Turk- in the town’s al-Shifaa Hospi- governmental organization, Acting Country Director for led Syrian Democratic Forces ish-backed rebels, has climbed tal, it said. Blood stains are visible in one of the rooms of the Al-Shifaa hospital, the International Rescue Syria Wolfgang Gressmann (SDF) denied the involvement to 21 people, a war monitor re- They include a doctor and a day after it was hit by artillery shells in the rebel-held northern Syr- Committee (IRC), condemned said. of their forces in Saturday’s at- ported on Sunday. three other hospital staff as ian city of Afrin on Sunday. (AFP) the attack and said the hospi- “Since the start of the tack.

END TO 12-YEAR RUN Gas explosion kills 12 in China’s Hubei province Netanyahu ousted as Naftali dpa Beijing

A natural gas explosion in cen- tral China’s Hubei province killed 12 people and seriously becomes Israel’s new PM injured 37 on Sunday morn- ing, state media reported. Authorities had earlier put Knesset members voted in favour of Bennett’s govt by a razor-thin majority of 60 to 59 in the 120-seat assembly the death toll at 11. In total, 138 people were reported in- dpa jured in the incident. Tel Aviv The explosion ripped Workers search for victims in a through a vegetable market building damaged by a gas line Israeli lawmakers narrowly in the city of Shiyan at around explosion in central China’s Hubei approved a new coalition gov- 6:30 am (2230 GMT Satur- province on Sunday. (AFP) ernment on Sunday, putting day), according to government an end to Benjamin Netan- broadcaster CCTV. ble strewn with casualties and yahu’s historic 12-year run as The large market complex, the debris of the expansive prime minister. which was already filled with brick and concrete structure. Taking his place is far-right shoppers and local residents Provincial Communist politician Naftali Bennett, 49, eating breakfast, collapsed in Party authorities say rescue of the small Yamina party, on itself shortly after a loud efforts are ongoing and 144 which is just one member of explosion, Hong Kong’s Apple people have so far been saved the unprecedented eight-party Daily newspaper quoted an from the wreckage. coalition that spans Israel’s eyewitness as saying. An investigation into the ideological landscape. Images of the site circulat- cause of the explosion has Members of the Knesset ed online show a field of rub- been launched. voted in favour of Bennett’s government by a razor-thin majority of 60 to 59 in the 120- seat assembly. The confidence vote saw one abstention. Philippine troops kill 4 Celebrations erupted in Tel Aviv as people waved Israeli suspected Islamic militants flags inR abin Square and car drivers honked their horns. dpa had volunteered to become a Bennett, a former defence Manila suicide bomber identified as minister and one-time Netan- Al-Al Sawadjaan, he added. yahu ally, was sworn into of- Four suspected Islamist Al-Al is also the young- fice within minutes of his vic- militants were killed on Sun- est brother of another Abu tory. Israeli television showed day in a shootout with gov- Sayyaf leader, Mundi Sawad- him shaking Netanyahu’s ernment troops in the south- jaan, who has been blamed hand after the vote. ern Philippines, the military for several suicide bombings After two years in the top Israel’s outgoing prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with his successor, incoming prime minister Naftali Bennett, after a special said. in the province. post, Bennett is suppose to session to vote on a new government at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on Sunday. (afp) One of the slain militant The identities of the two give way to centrist politician was a leader of the notorious other slain militants were still Yair Lapid, 57, under a rotat- survival. wing parties. ment, which controls the Gaza President Joe Biden offered Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, being determined. ing plan for the premiership. Netanyahu, who was Is- He has also called the new Strip, that it would face an his congratulations to Ben- identified as Injam Yadah, Gonzales said troops took Lapid leads the Yesh Atid rael’s longest-serving prime coalition the “fraud of the cen- “iron wall” if it attacked tar- nett as he prepared to depart said Major General William Yadah’s wife in custody for (“There Is a Future”) party, minister, is still the head of Li- tury.” Ahead of the session, gets in Israel again. England where he had been Gonzales, commander of a further questioning, while which came in second to Ne- kud and will now lead the op- Lapid posted a picture of the Hamas and the militant attending the G7 summit. military anti-terrorism task their three children, aged 14, tanyahu’s Likud in March’s position in parliament. eight party leaders on Twit- Palestinian organization Is- “I look forward to working force. 10 and 2, were turned over election. It was the fourth to He spoke at the Knesset as ter: “It’s time for a change.” In lamic Jihad said on Sunday with Prime Minister Bennett Troops were serving an to social workers.The Abu take place during two years of the vote neared and vowed to a speech to lawmakers ahead that their fight against Israel to strengthen all aspects of arrest warrant against Yadah Sayyaf is the most violent political deadlock, which Ben- work from the opposition to of the confidence vote, Ben- would continue, no matter the close and enduring rela- in his house in Jolo town in Islamist group in the Philip- nett and Lapid hope their alli- bring down Bennett’s govern- nett touched on several policy who was leading the govern- tionship between our two na- Sulu province, 1,000 kilome- pines and has been blamed ance will put an end to. ment. issues, including his rejection ment. tions,” Biden said in a state- tres south of Manila, when for some of the worst terrorist Lapid had been the one to “I am with you to topple of any revival of the Iran nu- The expected new coali- ment. the suspects opened fire at attacks in the country, as well finalize the fragile coalition this bad, dangerous, left-wing clear deal. tion is “weak and fragile and “Israel has no better friend them, triggering a firefight. as high-profile kidnappings deal among the eight parties. government,” Netanyahu told Iran’s nuclear programme will not last long,” said Ahmed than the United States. The “We’ve long been on the for ransom. It includes an Arab party, a members of his Likud party, is near a “crucial point,” the al-Mudallal, a senior Islamic bond that unites our people is hunt for Yadah, he has a rep- The militants have ab- historic first. adding that it could happen leader of the ultra-right Yam- Jihad member. evidence of our shared values utation of being extremely ducted dozens of foreigners The parties cover the polit- “sooner than you think.” In ina (Rightwards) party said. Hamas spokesman Fauzi and decades of close coop- violent - beheading captured for ransom since 2000. ical spectrum and have little in recent weeks, Netanyahu has He said Israel would not allow Barhum said: “Whatever form eration and as we continue to innocent civilians and secu- The group has allied itself common aside from the desire tried to win over conservatives Iran to obtain nuclear weap- the Israeli government takes, it strengthen our partnership, rity forces alike,” Gonzales with the Islamic State group, to topple Netanyahu, leaving and defeat the coalition by ons and reserved its “full ca- will not change our behaviour the United States remains un- said. which has claimed responsi- many analysts to doubt the co- drawing attention to the fact pacity to act.” Bennett warned toward an occupying power wavering in its support for Is- Aside from Yadah, troops bility for several bombings in alition’s chances for long-term that it includes smaller left- the Islamist Hamas move- that must be resisted.” US rael’s security,” he said. also killed a bomb maker who the Philippines.

Taiwan reports lowest Moscow tries to lure Two rare Javan rhino calves caught daily coronavirus figure vaccine sceptics with on camera in Indonesian jungle cars as cases rise dpa since mid-May Jakarta dpa Taipei dpa Authorities in the me- Two rare Javan rhino calves Moscow tropolis of 12 million reported were caught on camera in Tightened virus control about 7,700 new infections on March in an Indonesian na- measures seem to be having Faced with rapidly rising Sunday - the highest number tional park on the western an effect on Taiwan’s infection infection rates, authorities in since the end of December, tip of the island of Java, the numbers, as the lowest num- Russia’s capital, Moscow, are making up for half of Russia’s Ministry of Environment and ber of new locally transmitted resorting to unusual means to total tally of 14,700 new cases. Forestry said on Saturday. In cases since mid-May was re- persuade people to get vacci- Europe’s largest city has a statement, the ministry said ported on Sunday. nated against the coronavirus. reintroduced restrictions to it was the first sighting of the The Central Epidemic as figures are dropping, but Among those who receive a curb the spread of the virus. calves of the endangered spe- Command Center (CECC) on warned against slacking off vaccine for the first time, five Sobyanin ordered people to cies that were born this year An image of one of the two rare Javan rhino calves that was caught Sunday announced 174 lo- when it comes to following the cars will be raffled off every stay home from work until on the Ujung Kulon National on video in the Ujung Kulon National Park. (afp) cally transmitted cases, one rules. week until mid-July, Mayor next Sunday, while restau- Park peninsula. imported case and 24 related Chen added that more Sergey Sobyanin wrote on his rants and clubs have to close The camera trap first in March with his mother, calves this year and last year, deaths. vaccine doses will be given to blog on Sunday. between 11 pm and 6 am. caught sight of a female rhi- Palasari. “The birth of the there are now 73 Javan rhinos It is the first time the daily jurisdictions containing hot- “Of course, the main prize In order to prevent further no calf, whose mother is a calves in Ujung Kulon Na- - 40 males and 33 females - at case number dropped to un- spots to help efficiently con- for those who get vaccinated restrictions and to improve rhino named Ambu, in mid- tional Park showed that the the national park, according to der 200 since May 15, when tain the virus. is not a car - it is your own the situation in a sustainable March. This calf is Ambu’s full protection policy on the the ministry data. Indonesia Taiwan tightened measures to Since the pandemic began, health,” the mayor empha- manner, more people have to second, following her first Javan rhino habitat at the is home to two out of five rhi- contain the coronavirus. Taiwan, an island of 23.6 mil- sized. get vaccinated, Sobyanin said. one that she gave birth to in national park has been suc- noceros species in the world, CECC chief Chen Shih- lion people, has confirmed a Moscow’s senior citizens Although Russia has de- 2017. The second calf spot- cessful in making them breed the Javan rhino and Sumatran chung told a televised news total of 12,921 infections. are already rewarded with gift veloped three jabs of its own, ted in the video was a male naturally,” said minister Siti rhino. conference that the Covid-19 The death toll due to Cov- certificates when they get vac- many Russians do not want to calf estimated to be about 1 Nurbaya Bakar. The latter is the only Asian situation is not worsening, id-19 reached 437 on Sunday. cinated against the virus. be vaccinated with them. year old. He was also spotted With the birth of two rhinos with two horns. World Monday, June 14, 2021 05

EU should show ‘bit of G7 leaders call for respect,’ Raab says as Brexit row deepens dpa fresh probe into origin London

The European Union has acted in an “offensive” way by repeatedly refusing to of COVID-19 pandemic treat Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom, dpa making outright donations as British Foreign Secretary Falmouth, England well as payments to the WHO- Dominic Raab has claimed. backed COVAX vaccine-shar- Raab deepened the rift G7 leaders called for a new ing programme, Johnson said, with Brussels over the trad- British Foreign Secretary Domi- investigation into the origin but further details on the allo- ing arrangements which ap- nic Raab in Arbil recently. (AFP) of the COVID-19 pandemic, cations were not immediately ply to Northern Ireland un- according to their final com- available. der the Brexit deal, accusing about as a separate country munique on Sunday, a move Johnson had previously EU figures of showing a lack to the UK. It’s offensive. likely to draw the ire of China. announced that Britain would of respect to London. And that kind of approach “We also call for a time- donate 100 million doses from His comments came after speaks volumes. That is one ly, transparent, expert-led, its own surplus. The United French President Emmanuel of the reasons we have the and science-based WHO- States said this week it plans Macron reportedly suggested problems we do with the convened Phase 2 COVID-19 to donate 500 million Pfizer Northern Ireland was not Northern Ireland Protocol, Origins study including, as vaccine doses globally, on top part of the UK during his talks because there isn’t a proper recommended by the experts’ of 80 million doses earlier with Boris Johnson in the appreciation and there’s report, in China,” the docu- pledged. margins of the G7 summit. been a lopsided approach.” ment said. France announced it will “What we cannot have The G7 gathering saw the The firstinfections with provide twice as many vaccine is the continuing disrup- prime minister clash with the virus were discovered in doses for poorer countries tion of trade and effectively European Union leaders. Wuhan in December 2019. A than originally planned. try to change the status of Johnson has threatened joint team of WHO experts “France has doubled its Northern Ireland, contrary to unilaterally delay the im- and Chinese researchers had own commitments in this to the consent and wishes position of checks on goods carried out investigations in regard and is specifically in- of the people, which is not crossing the Irish Sea to the central Chinese metropo- creasing from 30 to 60 million just contrary to the North- Northern Ireland in protest at lis at the beginning of the year. doses that will be distributed ern Ireland Protocol but also the way in which the deal he But there were accusations by the end of the year,” said to the Belfast Agreement,” agreed is being implemented. that the Chinese side had not President Emmanuel Macron. Raab told Sky News. The prime minister met- cooperated transparently and The WHO has estimated “We have serially seen Macron, German Chancellor sufficiently. US President Joe Biden (left) and France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, that 11 billion doses are needed senior EU figures talk about Angela Merkel, European The United States and the Cornwall on Sunday. (AFP) to quash the pandemic. That is Northern Ireland as if it was Commission chief Ursula European Union are among far more than the amount set some kind of different country von der Leyen and European those who have been urging demic was in all likelihood in to keep an open mind about out for donation by the G7, to the UK. It is not only offen- Council president Charles another look at how the pan- the animal kingdom. that.” He stressed, however, drawing criticism from aid sive, it has real world effects Michel in the margins of the demic may have started, in- Bats are considered a pos- that there were problems with groups. on the communities in North- summit on Saturday. cluding whether it is possible sible source of the coronavi- with diseases moving from “It sounds better than it ern Ireland, creates great con- Johnson appeared frus- the virus leaked from a Wuhan rus, and it is “likely to very animals to humans, and here is,” Fiona Uellendahl of the cern, great consternation. trated at the way the talks lab. likely” that the virus jumped Wuhan lab? especially with wild animal children’s charity World Vi- “Could you imagine if had gone, saying: “I’ve Tedros Adhanom Ghe- to humans via an intermediate markets in South-East Asia, sion had said earlier about the we talked about Catalonia, talked to some of our friends breyesus, the head of the host, it added. Following the The United States and the for example. 1-billion figure. the Flemish part of Bel- here today who do seem to World Health Organization outbreak, Beijing also banned European Union are among He stressed that the G7 Romilly Greenhill of the gium, one of the laender in misunderstand that the UK (WHO), said on Saturday the the widespread trade in wild those who have been urging group wanted to strengthen One Campaign organization Germany, northern Italy, is a single country and a sin- question has been discussed animals in China. another look at how the the WHO’s ability to allow in- said that there was a “mysteri- Corsica in France as differ- gle territory. “I think they at the G7 meetings in England Beijing has also theorized pandemic may have started, spectors to conduct independ- ous fog” surrounding the fig- ent countries? We need a bit just need to get that into over the weekend. that the virus did not neces- including whether it is ent investigations. ures cited and it was unclear of respect here.” Raab told their heads.” The comment Earlier this year the WHO- sarily originate in China. possible the virus leaked Meanwhile, G7 nations whether the pledges were ac- Times Radio: “There was may have been prompted by led team that returned from British Prime Minister Bo- from a Wuhan lab have promised to deliver 1 bil- tually new or just renewed. more than one senior Eu- his talks with Macron over China did not rule out the ris Johnson said it was reason- lion Covid-19 vaccines to poor- The G7 has also come un- ropean figure talking about the ban on shipping chilled theory of some sort of labora- able to have an open mind. er countries, Johnson said at der fire for not fully backing a this at this summit and I’ve meats from Great Britain to tory accident but called it “ex- “At the moment, the ad- the conclusion of a three-day lifting of patent protections for heard it for years now. Northern Ireland, which is tremely unlikely.” In its final vice that we have had is that origin came from a lab,” he summit in England. coronavirus vaccines, which “And the truth is North- due to come into force at the report in March, it went on to it doesn’t look as though this said on Sunday. “Clearly any- The amount will be met supporters say would boost ern Ireland cannot be talked end of the month. say that the origin of the pan- particular disease of zoonotic body sensible would want through a mix of countries supplies and save lives. G7 countries promise big on climate, but offer few concrete measures dpa A proposal for G7 nations held out the possibility of fur- how to get there, something the climate protection plans and mitment” made in Cornwall. try by 2038. Falmouth, England to shut down all conventional ther raising national targets communique lacks. make themselves more resilient “Others have not been able Her government mean- coal-fired power plants over for reducing carbon dioxide The G7 countries also reaf- to impacts such as weather ex- to verify their plans yet to that while said on Sunday it is set The Group of Seven (G7) lead- the course of the 2030s failed, emissions before a major UN tremes. extent,” said Merkel, referring to increase its annual contribu- ing industrialised democracies mainly due to US opposition, climate conference in Glasgow, The G7 countries commit- US President Joe Biden to targets like the coal phase- tion to the fight against global promised more action in the bat- diplomats reported. Scotland, in November. called global warming “the exis- out, adding that Germany was climate change. tle against the climate crisis at On the subject of coal-fired The G7 countries commit- ted for the first time to tential problem facing humani- not the cause of the disunity. Germany will spend 6 the conclusion of their summit power plants, investments in ted for the first time to achiev- achieving climate neutrali- ty” and promised US leadership “But I think the commit- billion euros (7.2 billion dol- in England on Sunday, but of- plants whose emissions are not ing climate neutrality “as soon ty “by 2050 at the latest,” in tackling the threat. ment to climate protection, lars) on climate protection fered little in the way of details. reduced by technical capture as possible and by 2050 at the the declaration said “We had a president who to the 1.5-degree target, to per year by 2025 at the latest, Significantly, they were un- and permanent storage in un- latest,” the declaration said. basically said it’s not a prob- the Paris Agreement by all G7 up from the current 4 billion able to agree upon a concrete derground reservoirs must end That would mean emitting no firmed their earlier commit- lem,” Biden said in remarks at countries: That’s a strong com- euros, government spokes- target date for the phasing-out now. But experts stress that this carbon dioxide or fully offset- ment to mobilize 100 billion the close of G7 summit in Eng- mitment in itself,” she said. person Steffen Seibert said on of coal power, considered a cru- has not proven to be an effec- ting CO2 emissions. dollars a year in public and land, in a jab at his predecessor, In a multi-billion-euro in- Twitter on the sidelines of the cial step to keep global warm- tive step so far. Critics point out that the private funding for poor coun- Donald Trump. dustry overhaul, Germany has G7 summit in the south-west- ing to below 1.5 degrees Celsius According to the final com- 2050 goal can only be achieved tries. This is intended to help German Chancellor Angela already agreed to gradually ern English county of Corn- above pre-industrial levels. munique, the seven leaders if clear new targets are set for those countries expand their Merkel hailed the “strong com- shut down its entire coal indus- wall. Pope calls Mediterranean Sea Putin promotes cooperation US city expected to offer residents the ‘largest cemetery in Europe’ $100 to get COVID vaccine dpa According to UN figures, ahead of meeting with Biden dpa gram once the legislation is Rome more than 670 migrants have New York given the green light, Brown already died in the central told the outlet. Pope Francis has described Mediterranean this year. Biden agrees with Putin US-Russia Residents of the city of Just 43 per cent of the the Mediterranean Sea, which On Sunday, the Doctors Columbus, in the central US city’s residents were vacci- desperate refugees and mi- Without Borders rescue ship relations are at a ‘low point’ state of Ohio, will soon have nated by last Monday, said grants regularly attempt to Geo Barents was carrying 410 Falmouth, England US Presi- reporter about Putin’s recent a hundred new reasons to get Brown, who noted the council traverse in the hope of a bet- migrants, many of them wom- dent Joe Biden said on Sunday description at the close of the vaccinated. is “focused on this as a public ter life, the “largest cemetery en and children, who were in- he agrees with Russian Presi- three-day G7 summit in Corn- The Columbus City Coun- health matter, not as a reward in Europe.” Francis, who fre- tercepted in recent days. dent Vladimir Putin that ties wall, England, on Sunday. cil is set to vote Monday on for doing the right thing.” quently draws attention to the The aid group said it was between their countries are at “We have a bilateral rela- legislation offering 100 dol- Some of the city’s poorest plight of refugees, made the seeking a port where it can “a low point,” days before a tionship that has deteriorated lars as an incentive to get neighbourhoods’ vaccination remark in front of believers safely disembark the passen- Russian President Vladimir Putin summit between the two lead- to its lowest point in recent vaccinated against coronavi- rates are as low as 25 per cent, gathered in St Peter’s Square gers. in Moscow on Saturday. (afp) ers is due to take place. years,” Putin had said in an rus, though the jab must be Brown told The Columbus in the Vatican on Sunday. There is enormous tension interview with NBC. received after Monday, The Dispatch, noting health care He also spoke about a new dpa between the US and Russia “I think he’s right that it’s Columbus Dispatch reported access might be a factor. memorial installed in the Sicil- According to UN figures, Moscow over a range of issues - from a low point,” Biden said. Friday. This 100-dollar-effort ian city of Syracuse, off which more than 670 migrants human rights to election med- The US president went on Although there are no in- is an extension of the city’s many migrants drowned in have already died in the Russian President dling and hacking - and the to defend the decision to forgo come eligibility restrictions, Right to Recover program, 2015 when the boat they were central Mediterranean this Vladimir Putin said in an inter- face-to-face meeting in Geneva a joint press conference after only 2,750 people can get the which in October encom- travelling in sank. year view with Russian state televi- on Wednesday is highly antici- their meeting. Instead, the two 100 dollars - 50 dollars for passed the council’s approval The Italian navy recovered sion that he wants to promote pated. leaders plan to appear before each of the two doses admin- of 1.21 million dollars for low- the wreckage a year later, and “They have been through cooperation on issues of com- Biden was asked by a the cameras separately. (DPA) istered for Pfizer or Moderna’s wage workers needing time it is now to serve as a tribute to harrowing journeys and are mon interest at his meeting jab - as there is only 275,000 off to recover from the virus, the dead. exhausted. with US President Joe Biden. in Geneva. There is enormous economic issues, said Putin. dollars available to dispense, said Brown. That money came “May this symbol of many Let them reach a place of That includes regional con- tension between the US and Many American companies according to the outlet. was from the federal CARES tragedies in the Mediterra- safety now. Show humanity flicts, “concern for the environ- Russia over a range of issues, want to cooperate with Rus- For those who take part in Act, according to the outlet. nean continue to appeal to the and allow the immediate dis- ment” and “strategic stability,” from human rights to election sia, he said, but they are being the program and get Johnson This isn’t the only incen- conscience of all,” the head of embarkation,” Doctors With- he said, according to excerpts meddling and hacking, and re- pulled out of the market. “Is & Johnson’s single-dose shot, tive offered to Ohioans as far the Catholic Church said. out Borders tweeted. from the interview released lations are at a low. that really beneficial for the they’ll receive 100 dollars at as getting vaccinated. Again and again, migrants Several private sea rescue in advance on Sunday. “That Asked about his expecta- American economy?” If the Ge- once, Council President Pro- Roughly 3.3 million adults in small and unstable boats organizations operate in the means there are issues on which tions, the Kremlin leader said neva meeting succeeds in reach- Tem Elizabeth Brown told the and 143,600 minors entered dare to make the perilous central Mediterranean, mostly we can work effectively.” the goal is “to restore our per- ing an understanding on “work- newspaper Administered by The Buckeye State’s drawing crossing to Europe from North off the coast of Libya, from The first Russian-US meet- sonal contacts and relations, to ing mechanisms” for various the Columbus Urban League, to win 1 million dollars for Africa. The intended destina- where migrants in small boats ing since Biden became presi- establish direct dialogue.” There areas, it “would not be in vain,” residents will be able to reg- getting jabbed, according to tion is often Italy. repeatedly venture forth. dent will be held on Wednesday are also common interests on he said. ister on a website for the pro- the outlet. 06 Monday, June 14, 2021

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Biden’s Decision To Review Student Loan Repayment Gazans Are Sick Of The Options Is Reasonable TUDENT loan borrowers are not gifts. They are loans, and hoping that President Joe borrowers signed on the dotted SBiden would forgive any line promising to one day repay Cycle Of Destruction significant portion of their debt those loans. are likely gnashing their teeth. Additionally, a working paper The White House has left loan published in April by the Univer- forgiveness out of its upcoming sity of Chicago Becker Friedman budget proposal, as the admin- Institute for Economics points And Reconstruction istration focuses on passing leg- out that those who borrowed islation it already has introduced. the most in student loans tend Some advocates and Demo- to have higher incomes later in cratic lawmakers are urging life: for example, law school and The rebuilding of Gaza will not be easy as Israel controls virtually everything that Biden to use his executive au- medical school graduates will thority to eliminate some of both rack up more debt but they enters the Strip, as well as who is and is not allowed in and out students’ debt, $10,000 being a will earn more over their lifetimes popular figure, but critics claim than graduates who pursued Elif Selin Calik salem to manage relations with the this is an overreach. In either bachelor’s degrees only. Forgiv- Palestinians, which had been down- case, forgiving student loans ing loans for those who most aza has suffered through graded by the Trump administration. outright in any amount isn’t eq- likely will have the means to pay fourteen years of the Israeli- Washington has also announced that uitable. Biden’s decision to focus them off one day is unreasonable. led blockade which has had the Biden White House is asking Con- on updating and overhauling Finally, there are currently the effect of an enforced quar- gress for $75m in aid for the Palestin- current repayment programs, several repayment options for antine. This is something with ians, including $5.5m in immediate some of which al- borrowers who whichG the rest of us are by now well aid for reconstruction work in Gaza. ready offer signifi- have low incomes used to, thanks to the coronavirus This is a drop in the ocean when com- cant forgiveness at Many who worked to reduce the heavy pandemic. Are you bored with quar- pared with the $3 billion that the US the end of their re- diligently to pay off lift. Generally, an antine and restrictions on everyday gives to Israel every year in military payment periods, is their loans could income-based re- life yet? And the restricted travel and aid alone. the right call. rightfully feel payment plan caps a business opportunities? The Palestin- With Egypt said to be allocating On the campaign cheated if those borrower’s payment ians in the Gaza Strip have been faced $500 million for rebuilding efforts trail, Biden had who graduated after at 10% of their dis- with this for fourteen long years. in the Gaza Strip, things look a little promised loan for- cretionary income, During that time there have been brighter for the Palestinians in the giveness as a means them receive aid calculated as the dif- numerous major and small-scale Is- enclave, but they ask, quite legiti- of tackling the coun- and assistance while ference between a raeli military offensives and incur- mately, how long this will last. Donor try’s $1.6 trillion stu- they did not borrower’s adjusted sions. The latest saw Israel destroy- countries have spent billions of dol- dent loan debt, cur- gross income and ing residential and mixed use tower Volounteers clean up an alley in the Al-Remal commercial district in Gaza City, lars to rebuild what was destroyed rently distributed among some 150% of the U.S. Department blocks, making thousands of people recently targeted by Israeli air strikes. by Israel in 2014. Now, they will pour 45 million Americans. However, of Health and Human Services homeless and hundreds jobless. The more money into the territory to re- offering forgiveness to some pe- Poverty Guideline amount for assault against the largely civilian it difficult to do even that. nies are competing to help in Gaza’s construct what has been blown up in nalizes others who may have cho- the borrower’s family size and population followed the resistance According to the UN Relief and reconstruction. One of the most im- Israel’s latest offensive. It is entirely sen safer, more affordable educa- state. groups’ defence of Al-Aqsa Mosque Works Agency for Palestine Refugees portant initiatives is that promoted reasonable that the Palestinians are tional paths. Some borrowers wind up and the people in Jerusalem’s Sheikh (UNRWA), eighty per cent of Gaza’s by Qatar’s envoy to Gaza, Moham- fed up of this constant cycle of de- It also ignores the fact that paying nothing — yes, nothing Jarrah neighbourhood who face be- population depend on humanitarian med Al-Emadi, who persuaded gas struction and reconstruction. current income-based repayment — if their income is low enough. ing thrown out of their homes to aid. The closure of the border cross- company Delek to channel some In any case, the rebuilding of Gaza plans are, largely, reasonable. And for those worried that the make way for illegal Israeli settlers. ings limits access to educational, em- of Israel’s offshore natural gas to a will not be easy as Israel controls vir- Many more Americans might accruing interest will be debili- The Israelis also targeted the ci- ployment and other opportunities, power station in the impoverished tually everything that enters the Strip, have chosen to attend college or tating, whatever remains unpaid vilian infrastructure in Gaza. Elec- including medical care. Facilities to Strip in 2019, under a contract be- as well as who is and is not allowed in other post-secondary institutions at the end of 20 years is forgiven tricity lines were blown up and the provide clean water and electricity tween Delek and the Palestinian Au- and out. Exports are also tightly con- if they had known that money by the government. Such plans already meagre water supplies were for the nearly 2 million Palestinians thority. Several countries support this trolled, so that economic hardship is they borrowed from the federal are not overly burdensome. cut even more. Even roads lead- in the coastal territory depend on initiative. a fact of life. government would be forgiven. Under then-President Don- ing to Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital materials and spare parts which can- Having a secure power supply A Palestinian activist tweeted a Many who worked diligently to ald Trump and now Biden, fed- were attacked, making it impossible not be imported due to the blockade. helps alleviate the dire economic photograph recently showing the or- pay off their loans could rightfully eral loan interest and payments for ambulances to get through with This chaotic situation created by and humanitarian situation in Gaza. dinary people clearing up their streets feel cheated if those who gradu- have been frozen due to the eco- casualties. the Israeli occupation means that There is only one power plant in the after the ceasefire came into effect. ated after them receive aid and nomic stresses of the coronavi- According to Palestinian author Palestine attracts little Foreign Direct territory and this is dependent on die- It is a powerful image that shows us assistance while they did not. rus pandemic. That temporary and scientist Dr Mazin Qumsiyeh, Investment (FDI). The 2020 World sel from the Israel Electric Corpora- people power at its best. The Pales- It simply isn’t fair to offer suspension expires Oct. 1. As the we are witnessing a “slow motion Investment Report from the UN Con- tion, as well as from Egypt, for most tinians in the Gaza Strip will rebuild such assistance in hindsight and, economy lurches back into ac- genocide”. The expert in biodiversity ference on Trade and Development of its power. Beyond that, Qatar buys brick by brick if they have to, with or legally, it’ll likely face reasonable tion, asking graduates to begin is involved in training younger Pales- notes that FDI in Palestine accounted about $5 million of fuel every month without support from elsewhere. challenges that such government repaying loans is necessary, and tinians in farming and fishing tech- for $176 million in 2019, down from for the power station. spending isn’t an appropriate use those still struggling still have niques using limited resources in the $252 million received in 2018. Moreover, the US is planning to (Elif Selin Calik is a journalist of taxpayer funds. Student loans options available to them. limited space. The occupation makes Meanwhile, some private compa- reopen a mission in occupied Jeru- and independent researcher.)

What Do You Do When The Kids Are Still Unvaccinated? David Leonhardt COVID remain mysterious. There is also evidence that best case for treating COVID expo- NYT Future variants could cause Americans are exaggerating COV- sure as different from flu exposure. more severe effects in children, and ID’s risks to children. When a large There is a reason scientists use the any families will soon the long-term effects of COVID-19 survey by Gallup and Franklin Tem- term “novel coronavirus” to de- face a complicated choice are unclear. A cautious approach pleton asked people to estimate the scribe this virus: It’s new. We don’t about how quickly to re- may be especially sensible for fami- share of COVID deaths that have yet know what its eventual effects sume their pre-pandemic lies in which the children have un- occurred among people under age will be. activities. derlying health conditions or some 25, the average answer was 8% (and For children, the evidence so MMore than 50% of American adults have chosen not to be vacci- Democratic voters tended to give far does not offer much reason for adults have already received at nated. higher estimates than Republican alarm about COVID-19’s long-term least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. But other parents will be more voters did). The actual answer was effects. They are much less likely At the current pace, virtually all willing to resume many parts of nor- 0.1%. By contrast, Americans badly than adults to contract virtually eve- adults who want to get vaccinated mal life before all of their children underestimated the share of deaths ry worrisome version or symptom of will have been able to get a shot by have been vaccinated. And those among people over age 65. the disease. July. Yet relatively few children, es- parents will be making a decision Jennifer Nuzzo, a public health So what should your family do pecially younger children, will have that is as scientifically grounded as researcher at Johns Hopkins, told once the adults in it are vaccinated? been vaccinated by then. While the the more cautious approach. me that she viewed decisions about Until all adults have had a chance Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may be au- “It’s really important to look at children’s activities as a matter of to receive a shot, experts recom- thorized for children ages 12 to 15 as a child’s overall health rather than personal choice that different par- mend caution, because children can early as next month, younger chil- a COVID-only perspective,” Dr The past year has forced a mass meditation on the nature and strength of our ents would make differently. In her spread the virus. Even after that, dren appear to remain months away Amesh Adalja, a pandemic expert at social ties. While our culture has encouraged us to accumulate friends, both on- family, she said, she was worried some basic safety measures will from being eligible for any vaccine. Johns Hopkins University, told me. and offline, the pandemic has laid bare the distinction between quantity and about how a year of pandemic life make sense, Nuzzo points out. They What should those families do Keeping children isolated is particu- quality of connections. had hurt her children by making include wearing masks when in this summer and next fall, as they larly fraught for lower-income par- them less comfortable in social situ- close contact with people who may consider sending children to day ents, because it forecloses child-care 2020, after heart disease and can- man, an infectious disease specialist ations. Once all the adults are vac- not be vaccinated and avoiding situ- care, seeing relatives, socializing options and can keep them from cer. Even for adults who are only in at the University of Pennsylvania, cinated, she plans to restart more ations that offer little benefit but a with friends, eating in restaurants working a normal schedule. their 30s, COVID-19 has meaning- told me. Richterman added that he activities. meaningful risk of infection. Taking or traveling on airplanes? Any decision about family life fully increased the dangers of every- would not upend his family’s life “I can accept the risks of my kids children to a crowded, poorly venti- The answers will not be easy. over the next several months will day life: It appears to have been the to avoid every possible exposure to getting COVID, in part because I lated restaurant, for example, seems Families will make different deci- have to involve weighing one set of fifth most common cause of death children. compare it to the risk of them get- questionable. sions based on their preferences. dangers against another. My goal over the past year, after accidents, It’s also helpful to put COVID-19 ting other infectious diseases and But it’s important to keep in There will be more than one reason- here is to walk you through the risks suicide, cancer and heart disease — in the context of other risks that the risk seems very, very small,” mind that acting in the best inter- able approach. that COVID poses to children. and ahead of murder, liver disease, children face. About twice as many Nuzzo said. “I feel that if my kids ests of children is not the same Some parents will choose to As a comparison, let’s start with diabetes and every other cause. children drown in a typical year as were to get COVID, they would be thing as minimizing COVID risk. keep their children largely away its effect on adults. For them, COV- But COVID’s effect on children have died from COVID-19 over the OK. I also see the direct harms of “Everything has risk,” as Adalja from indoor social situations un- ID-19 has exacted a brutal toll, one has been fundamentally different past year. About five times as many their not having a normal life.” of Johns Hopkins said. For more til vaccines are available for them. large enough to warrant the shut- from its effect on adults. For chil- die in vehicle accidents. If protecting Of course, many parents aren’t than a year, many Americans have These parents will point out that down of much of daily life. The dis- dren, COVID looks much more like children from small but real risks worried only about death or hospi- reordered their lives because of the some children have died from COV- ease has killed about 16 times more the kind of risk that society has long of serious harm were society’s top talization with COVID-19. They are extreme danger of COVID-19. And ID-19, while a few thousand others Americans than the flu would have tolerated, without upending daily goal, keeping children away from also anxious about chronic long- COVID continues to dominate our have contracted a rare inflammato- in a typical year. life. pools and cars would probably have term effects, like potential neuro- thinking. Whether it should domi- ry condition. These parents will also Nationwide, COVID-19 was “For the average kid, COVID is a a bigger effect than isolating them in logical or cardiac damage. This is nate our children’s lives is a differ- rightly say that many things about the third-leading cause of death in negligible risk,” Dr. Aaron Richter- coming months. a murkier area — and arguably the ent question.

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Tribune News Network port on its Beneficial Owners no later than October 24, 2019, sidered a public censure was ister, it had not made a formal It will educate the QFC Doha to the Companies Registration but this report was not forth- reasonable considering all filing for deregistration. It community about the impor- Office (CRO), setting out the coming. the relevant circumstances must nevertheless continue to tance of ML and TF compli- Qatar Financial Centre Au- Required Information and the On February 3, 2020, the because the firm contra- comply with QFC Law, Regu- ance issues. thority (QFCA) announced Nominee Particulars (if any) QFCA sent the firm a final -re vened a relevant require- lations and Rules until it is This is a serious matter, that it has imposed a public within 90 days of commence- minder, requiring the required ment and there was no indi- deregistered. but exceptional circumstanc- censure on Cyber Defense LLC ment and no later than Sep- information on or before Feb- cation that the firm made a There are indications the es mean a public censure is for contravening a relevant tember 23, 2019. ruary 6, 2020, but this simi- profit or avoided a loss as a firm is no longer operating, the appropriate and propor- requirement. The QFCA investigated the larly was not forthcoming. result of the contravention. and imposition of a finan- tionate response. General Rule 8A Ultimate firm and found that it failed to Failure to comply was a However, the contraven- cial penalty was likely to be Licensed firms have a very BeneficialO wnership of the submit such a report, despite a contravention of General Rule tion was potentially serious ineffective. basic, but extremely impor- QFCA Rules commenced on reminder issued on September 8A.9(B) of the QFCA Rules, forcement Rules (CER). because it concerned a money The QFCA said that a pub- tant responsibility to report June 25, 2019. Pursuant to 4, 2019. On October 17, 2019, and pursuant to General Rule As with all enforcement laundering and terrorist fi- lic censure would be an effec- necessary beneficial owner- General Rule 8A.9(B) of the the QFCA sent the firm a no- 8A.14 a contravention of Gen- investigations QFCA consid- nancing (ML and TF) vulner- tive deterrent because it will ship, nominee, and corporate QFCA Rules, since the Firm tice in which it informed the eral Rule 8A is taken to be a ers, amongst other things, the ability. deter other QFC firms from shareholder information to was already licensed when firm that it would not initiate contravention of a Relevant impact of the imposition of a It was found that although being named in public for the CRO, and the QFCA will General Rule 8A commenced, any action against it if it sub- Requirement for the purposes financial penalty. the firm had previously ex- non-compliance with ML and take enforcement action to it was obliged to submit a re- mitted the completed report of the Compliance and En- However, the QFCA con- pressed its intention to dereg- TF matters. ensure this is done.

IMF to explore options to Middle East economies poised re-allocate $100 billion to to rebound as restrictions ease poorest countries Agencies London

Middle East’s regional GDP will grow by 2.4 percent this year, says report commissioned by ICAEW The International Mon- etary Fund (IMF) welcomed Tribune News Network the support extended by the Doha Group of Seven in expanding the fund’s emergency reserves Business confidence in by $650 billion and said it the Middle East region has would work with the group to strengthened in recent months re-allocate $100 billion to aid as coronavirus restrictions post-pandemic recovery in eased and vaccination rollouts some of the world’s poorest progressed, according to the countries. latest ‘Economic Insight’ report The G7’s support for the compiled by Oxford Economics. IMF’s special drawing rights The, report, however, said (SDRs) will help boost global that while there are positive reserves and will provide more signs for recovery in the sec- space for necessary fiscal ex- ond half of this year and be- penditures to recover sustain- yond, economies still remain ably, IMF Managing Director far from reaching their pre- Kristalina Georgieva said in a pandemic levels. statement on Sunday. According to the report “Leaders also expressed a commissioned by ICAEW, the willingness to magnify its im- Middle East’s regional GDP pact including through volun- will grow by 2.4 percent this tarily channeling SDRs and/ year, a similar rate to the re- or budget loans to reach a total gion’s average growth trajec- global ambition of $100 bil- tory in the last decade, and lion for the most vulnerable an improvement from the 4.4 countries,” she said. percent it shrank by in 2020. “In the coming months, “Oil production cuts are I will be exploring with our weighing on output, and new membership options on COVID-19 outbreaks have how, together, we can get forced tighter lockdown meas- this done.” ures in recent weeks, dis- The G7 meeting was a rupting the recovery process. The rise in the energy price has boosted revenue prospects for GCC producers, which derive 40-90 percent of total fiscal income from the hydrocarbon sector. “consequential summit”, However, strong Purchasing Georgieva said, noting the Managers’ Index (PMI) read- and the 2022 FIFA World Cup This, alongside ongo- that period. ing reforms to diversify econo- improving medium-term fiscal group was stepping up efforts ings indicate growth acceler- in Qatar, an easing of region- ing supply reductions from FCA and ICAEW Regional mies and accelerate them into sustainability.” The Economic to exit the crisis. ating in the coming months, al tensions and spending by OPEC+ producers have stabi- Director for the Middle East, the post-COVID era.” “Higher budget spending “I can assure you that the boosted by rapid vaccine roll- the Saudi Public Investment lised the oil price at above $65 Africa and South Asia (MEA- ICAEW Economic Advisor would potentially result in IMF is playing its part.” outs in several countries that Fund (PIF) will also support per barrel and $64.4 per bar- SA) Michael Armstrong said, and Oxford Economics Chief faster expansion in GCC non- The coronavirus pan- will help domestic activity growth,” the report said. rel for Brent crude in 2021, “The outlook for most Middle Economist Scott Livermore oil activity this year than the demic, which shuttered bor- move back towards normal- Although global COVID-19 up from $62 per barrel. How- Eastern economies look posi- said, “The rise in the oil price 3 percent we currently expect. ders and disrupted trade, has ity,” the report said. cases are still high and new ever, given the continuously tive this quarter but keeping has boosted revenue prospects It would also be consistent tipped the world economy into “The region’s economies outbreaks are being report- fragile demand outlook and coronavirus levels low will be for GCC producers, which de- with medium-term policies its worst recession since the are in a good position to capi- ed daily, the report said, the plentiful scope for stronger essential to ensure economies rive 40-90 percent of total towards increasing the share 1930s. However, the health talise on the surge of travel pandemic looks to be under supply growth, the upside for can return to growth. Govern- fiscal income from oil.H igher of non-oil revenue in regional crisis has disproportionately demand when the rest of the control in China, Europe and oil prices will remain limited ments across the region must oil revenue gives governments budgets and lowering suscep- affected the poor countries world opens up. Preparation the US. And with the summer through 2022 and 2023 and keep developing sectors and more scope to support post- tibility of economic growth to that are lagging behind while for various regional events, tourist season approaching, oil the report forecasts Brent to industries that foster innova- pandemic recoveries without fluctuations in the oil price,” the developed nations recover such as Expo 2020 in Dubai demand is increasing. average $61 per barrel during tion, and continue implement- undermining efforts aimed at the report said. on the back of vaccinations.

Doha Bank wins ‘Best Digital Payment App’ award for Doha Pay

Tribune News Network the Doha Pay app, gives ease “We are proud to receive the users to make quick and Doha and flexibility to its custom- this recognition. This is a safe retail purchases by sim- ers. translation of our strategic vi- ply scanning the QR Code Doha Bank has won the ‘Best The mobile app brings a sion and goal that we have set We are proud to receive this presented at the merchant’s Digital Payment App’ award new dimension to the pay- for ourselves years ago. Doha outlets. Many more features at the World Business Out- ment to the customers’ wallet, Bank has always been a leader recognition. This is a are expected to be added. look Awards 2021. The award giving them the freedom to in innovation and customer- translation of our strategic P2P Transfers allow the was given to Doha Bank for its make safe and secure QR code centricity. The digital journey vision and goal that we have users to make money transfers continued efforts in an inno- purchases, instant P2P trans- is a long one, and we still have set for ourselves years ago. to the other Doha Pay users vative and customer-centric fers and control their interna- a lot to deliver,” said Doha instantly by linking their Doha approach through the launch tional card usage. Bank Chief Retail Banking Of- Doha Bank Chief Retail Banking Bank Debit Card to their wal- of a digital wallet named Doha Bank customers can ficer Braik Ali Al Marri. Officer Braik Ali Al Marri let. Card Control feature em- ‘Doha Pay’. enjoy these quick, safe, and Doha Pay is a card-based powers the users to manage Keeping in line with Doha seamless payments feature by wallet that offers customers and control their cards activi- Bank Transformational Strat- downloading the application with a wide range of cashless evolving solution in nature ties such as international ATM egy and radically changing from the App Stores (Apple, and cardless payment op- that will cater for the advanc- withdrawals and POS transac- global banking trends, the in- Google Play) and enrolling tions that can be performed ing payments landscape. To tions, permitting transactions troduction of innovative pay- their Doha Bank Credit or through all smart phones. begin with, wallet offers QR for a specific e-commerce ment solution by Doha Bank, Debit Cards to the wallet. The Doha Pay wallet is an code payments that enable merchant categories. 08 Monday, June 14, 2021 Economy & Business UPS aims to bring in around $100 billion in revenue in 2023

pany is the authorised service taking to make it simpler and By highlighting technology The package delivery giant pledges contractor for UPS in Qatar. more helpful to do business and productivity initiatives, UPS also highlighted at the with UPS. The strategy focus- the company also addressed to be carbon neutral by 2050 conference priorities for its es on removing friction when its approach to creating share- “Customer First, People- Led, doing business with UPS, owner value by delivering Tribune News Network 29 percent and 2021 to 2023 Innovation- Driven” strategy; as measured by gains in Net consistently higher returns on Doha capital expenditures of $13.5 discussed targeted areas of Promoter Score, or NPS. The invested capital, as well as re- billion to $14.5 billion. growth including small and company has targeted a 2023 turns to shareowners through United Parcel Service (UPS) UPS also said it pledges to medium-sized businesses, NPS score of 50 or higher. dividends and share repur- has laid out its 2023 finan- be carbon neutral by 2050. In healthcare and international; The company also dis- chases. cial targets at its investor and the meantime, interim targets provided 2023 financial tar- cussed the measures it is tak- “We are creating a new analyst conference, seeking to for 2035 include a 50 percent gets; and discussed newly es- ing to improve the employee UPS, rooted in the values of the bring in $98 billion to $102 reduction in CO2 per package, tablished ESG targets. experience and increase the company. Our strategic priori- billion in revenue. 100 percent of company fa- The company’s “Customer likelihood that an employee ties are evolving to reflect the The company’s other tar- cilities powered by renewable First” strategy strives to pro- recommends UPS as a great changing needs of our custom- gets are adjusted operating electricity and 30 percent of vide the best digital experience place to work. The company ers and our business, and what margin of 12.7 percent to 13.7 fuel used in its air fleet be sus- powered by its global smart lo- has established a 2023 “likeli- matters most to our stakehold- percent, adjusted return on in- tainable aviation fuel. Gulf Warehousing Company is the authorised service contractor for gistics network. The company hood to recommend” target of ers,” said Carol Tomé, UPS vested capital of 26 percent to Gulf Warehousing Com- UPS in Qatar. will showcase the actions it is 80 percent or higher. chief executive officer.

ICC Qatar to address UN Food Systems Oil to trade between $68 and MENA Dialogues $75 in 2021 H2: Iraq minister Tribune News Network Doha ICC Qatar is calling on SMEs operating in the The International Cham- agri-food industry to par- ber of Commerce (ICC) has ticipate in the dialogue recently been invited to co- share their knowledge convene regional dialogues for the United Nations and expertise to enrich (UN) Food Systems Sum- the session outcomes. mit alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization tions Food Systems Sum- (FAO) and Wasafiri Hub. mit (UN FSS) regional As ICC Regional Coor- dialogues series; there will dinator of the B-MENA Re- be a total of 12 regional dia- gion, ICC Qatar will partici- logues. pate in the MENA Regional The virtual session will Dialogue ‘Small Businesses: be highly interactive, with Good Food for All – MENA’ small breakout sessions to engage small and me- to enable participants to dium-sized enterprises discuss and exchange ex- (SMEs). periences, challenges, and The two-hour virtual ideas for SMEs’ business event will take place on and policy solutions to be Monday (June 14, 2021) significant contributors to at 11 AM Doha time in the transform the food system Arabic language. Please positively. visit the ICC Qatar website From food producers to where there will be a link to food distributors, business- redirect you to the registra- es such as bakeries, farm- tion page. ers, coffee shops all the way ICC Qatar member Dr to digital start-ups play a Ghada Darwish, Founder vital role in food economies. and Managing Partner of On a country level, SMEs Dr. Ghada M. Darwish Kar- often account for a large Oil prices are currently rising as Opec+ continues to cut output to support oil markets. bon Law Firm, will partici- percentage of businesses in pate at the virtual event and the agri-food sector, have a mon interest” between the $72.69 and US crude gauge to grow at 6 million barrels get on a politically-controlled contribute as a convener. hefty economic value, and Crude prices have country and longstanding in- West Texas Intermediate a day with total consumption commodity such as oil is very ICC Qatar has called on are responsible for produc- vestor Exxon Mobil following closing at $70.91 a barrel. expected to hit 96.6 million difficult, and while the risk SMEs operating in the agri- ing jobs in the country and increased due to reports last month that the Crude prices are currently bpd, Opec said in its monthly of a short-term correction food industry to participate handling food consump- supportive Opec+ government is planning to trading higher due to Opec+’s oil markets report on Thurs- exists, the current trajectory in the dialogue, share their tion. buy the US company’s stake supportive policies and grow- day. points to higher prices with knowledge and expertise During the Covid-19 policies and grow- in the West Qurna 1 field, Mr ing demand as business ac- “While a return of Iran Brent potentially aiming for to enrich the session out- pandemic, these companies ing demand as Jabbar said. tivity resumes amid receding to the global market within a the 2019 high at $75 [a bar- comes. have continued to perse- “We expect that Exxon Covid-19 infection rates in few months potentially could rel],” said Mr Hansen. The sessions aim to vere and move quickly to economies reopen Mobil will remain in a certain major economies. supply the additional barrels Demand for jet fuel is also spotlight the role that SMEs ensure food security. SMEs part of Iraq in some invest- Monthly oil market re- required for the remainder expected to rise as countries have in the food system; en- in the agri-food sector make Agencies ments, it came out only from ports from the Energy Infor- of the year, there is no doubt reopen borders, according to hance the role of SMEs in many decisions that shape West Qurna 1,” Mr Jabbar mation Administration, Opec that the Opec+ group of pro- a report from Kuwait’s Kam- providing quality food for their diets which is often Oil is expected to trade in was quoted by Reuters as say- and the International Energy ducers currently have the co Invest. all, as well as identify ac- overlooked. Therefore, co- the range of $68 to $75 per ing. Agency have all painted a ability and strength to dictate Oil companies such as tionable pathways for SMEs operation with small and barrel in the second half of Iraq is the second-biggest supportive outlook for crude the direction of oil prices,” Exxon, BP and Chevron are to contribute more signifi- medium businesses is nec- this year, Iraq’s oil minister producer within the Opec oil demand. The IEA now ex- Ole Hansen, head of com- also planning to curtail capi- cantly to positively trans- essary to provide good food Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said. group with a total output of pects global oil demand to re- modity strategy at Saxo Bank, tal investment to manage form the food system. to all. Crude prices will remain 3.96 million barrels per day, turn to pre-virus levels by late said in a note on Sunday. emissions targets and pre- Ultimately, the UN FSS Their collective re- in this range if Opec and its according to the latest data next year. Tehran, which resumed pare for an eventual slow- seeks to make our food sys- sponse will shape the future allies continue to cut produc- from Opec’s monthly oil mar- Opec left its outlook for negotiations with the US to down in oil demand globally. tems more nutritious, sus- of the food systems and will tion to support the markets, kets report. global demand growth un- reinstate its nuclear deal in “If the trend continues, tainable, fair and resilient. move forward to the global Mr Jabbar told reporters in Oil rounded off three changed for the second con- April, is looking to conclude the oil market is expected to The MENA dialogue is Food System Summit dia- Baghdad on Saturday. straight weeks of gains on secutive month amid easing talks before its presidential tighten, even if oil demand one part of the United Na- logue 2021. There were also “new pro- Friday with international mobility restrictions. election begins on June 18. sees a decline,” Kamco Invest jects in which there is a com- benchmark Brent settling at Oil demand is expected “Estimating a price tar- said. Toyota aims to make factories AppGallery continues to be at the forefront of gaming industry carbon neutral by 2035 Tribune News Network dle East and Africa. Game- Doha Center creates a one-stop Agencies consider having onsite and off- game service platform and site power sources that it can Huawei offers a wide range unique experience for users, Toyota Motor Corp will aim rely on for renewable energy, in terms of hardware to its mo- providing game players with to make all its global factories he added. bile gamer’s community and richer experience through two carbon neutral by 2035, a sen- With pressure growing on has launched various smart- core services: content service ior executive said on Friday, global automakers to slash phones to make the gaming and user welfare. With Game- pulling forward the goal by 15 emissions, German luxury experience on Huawei phones Center, users can get access years from 2050. automaker BMW said its fac- the most enjoyable, taking into to the pre-order games, new Toyota’s chief production tories in China plan to reach consideration the rise of live games and popular games. officer Masamichi Okada said carbon emissions neutrality streaming. Also, users can take advantage the automaker will focus ini- by the end of this year, while The company flagship of exclusive online game pack- tially on introducing new tech- Ford also aims to power all of phone, Huawei Mate 40 Pro ages and offers when playing nologies for processes such as its plants with locally sourced for example includes 24-core the games, through which painting, coating and casting. renewable energy by 2035. Mali-G78 GPU, it’s the most users can grow their profile, “In this way, the process- Toyota has said in recent powerful GPU ever seen on a unlock further discounts and es that have high generation years that electric vehicles Huawei device. This delivers enjoy incredible benefits. of CO2 will be focused on to (EVs) will play a greater role in advanced graphics perfor- On the AppGallery, Hua- reduce as much as possible, reducing emissions but other mance and is complemented wei’s official distribution plat- or even eliminate CO2 emis- solutions should be used, like by an amazing audio visual stereo speakers to create ex- optimized software, best qual- significantly affecting battery form and one of the top three sions,” Okada told an online its successful hybrid or slow- experience for immersive periences with super bass ste- ity display and long lasting life. The GPU Turbo is able to marketplaces globally, gam- media briefing. selling hydrogen vehicles. gaming. The 90Hz display reo. All to offers an immersive battery. Specific technologies, increase graphics processing ing apps, among 18 other app “By identifying these areas, To achieve carbon neutrali- works together with 240Hz gaming experience to users. introduced by Huawei like the efficiency by 60 percent and categories, represents one of we will focus our resources and ty, Toyota aims to have a varie- touch sampling rate for great- Other smartphones like GPU Turbo technology dra- reduces SoC power consump- the largest verticals within the we believe that will contribute ty of options, Okada said, add- er responsiveness and now the Y6p, the Y8s, nova 7i, and matically increases the graph- tion by 30 percent. store portfolio. Gaming is at to shorten the time until we ing that the automaker wants provides haptic feedback to nova 7 SE are also perfect for ics processing efficiency of Moreover, Huawei has the forefront of its expansion, can achieve carbon neutrality,” to work with multiple types of correspond with the visual ex- gamers, they boasts incredible smartphones, thereby allow- recently launched its Huawei with over 500% more games he said. models for EVs and assemble perience. This entertainment features like blistering pro- ing devices to run graphically GameCenter in more than 33 now available on the platform The automaker will also them simultaneously. set-up is completed with dual cessor and comprehensively intensive applications without countries, including the Mid- compared to last year. Economy & Business Monday, June 14, 2021 09 Lebanese pound drops to new low of Odds of settling US-EU rifts? 15,150 per dollar Agencies Saad Hariri remain at log- Hope may outrun progress gerheads over the Cabinet’s Lebanon’s national cur- makeup and reform agenda. rency plunged to a record The worsening liquidity When Biden meets Tuesday with European Union leaders in Brussels, he may find that making up is hard to do low on Sunday while short- crisis has led to acute supply ages in fuel and medicine in- shortages that have forced Agencies going to take some time to tensified as the political and pharmacies to close shop work out.” economic crisis engulfing since Friday while motorists President Joe Biden has Asked specifically whether the country since late 2019 have been queuing at petrol vowed to mend America’s the United States would be deepened. stations for hours to fill up trade relations with its Eu- rolling back the metals tariffs, The Lebanese pound has their tanks. ropean allies, which were Sullivan shook his head. since lost over 90 per cent of Diesel shortages also stretched to the breaking point The steel and aluminum its value, trading at a market threatened to disrupt en- by President Donald Trump’s dispute is an especially sensi- rate of 15,150 to the US dol- tire industries after private mercurial behaviour, combat- tive one. In moving to tax im- lar on Sunday as opposed to generator operators were ive policies and aversion to ported metals, Trump dusted the official 1515 rate. forced to ration power sup- multinational alliances. off a little-used weapon in U.S. The Central Bank, which ply to by up to five hours per Yet when he meets Tues- trade policy to justify the tar- has $15 billion US dollars in day, following in the foot- day with European Union iffs: He declared the foreign foreign currencies left, has steps of Electricity du Liban, leaders in Brussels, Biden may metals to be a threat to U.S. been rationing its subsidies the state-owned company, findthat making up is hard national security — a decision of vital imports at the official which has been providing to do. The prospect of forging that startled and outraged Eu- rate, leading to shortages in only around six hours of an accord to resolve their dif- ropeans and other longstand- fuel, medicine and gasoline. electricity per day in many ferences — and perhaps form ing American allies. The caretaker govern- areas of the country. a united front against an in- “Almost all the EU mem- ment, on the other hand, The increased power creasingly confrontational bers were NATO members,” is struggling to put in place rationing has led to disrup- China — may be stymied by said Malmström, now a sen- a plan to replace subsidies tions in water supplies to European scepticism. ior fellow at the Peterson In- that have drained the coun- households as several state- Sounding a sour note stitute for International Eco- try’s foreign reserves and affiliated water establish- about Biden’s intentions, nomics. “How could we be a fuelled smuggling to neigh- ments announced last week Valdis Dombrovskis, a Latvian national security threat? It bouring Syria with financial that their pumps were being political leader who serves as was offensive.” aid to low-income families. shut down due to a lack of the European Union’s trade Malmström said she was Lebanon has been diesel to power backup gen- chief, said in speech last week surprised that Biden hasn’t al- without a fully function- erators. that the time had come “for ready dropped the tariffs and ing Cabinet since the mas- Sustained power outages the U.S. to walk the talk.” hopes he will do so at the sum- sive Beirut port explosion could soon also cause “dis- Dombrovskis was refer- mit Tuesday. that killed over 200 people astrous” large-scale internet ring in part to Trump’s 2018 “Maybe he’s saving this as and destroyed thousands of outages in Lebanon that decision to impose import a gift,” she said. properties last August, com- could cripple entire indus- taxes on foreign steel and US President Joe Biden talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during the final session of the G-7 Complicating the politi- pounding the economic and tries and vital infrastructure, aluminum — a decision that summit in Carbis Bay, England, on Sunday. cal calculus for Biden is that financial crisis. the head of state-owned tel- left European leaders furious U.S. labor unions and steel Nine months later, the ecoms operator Ogero said. and triggered retaliatory steps Malmström, a veteran of that U.S. and EU diplomats move on and tackle some 21st and aluminum producers — country has yet to form a In a bid to help Lebanon against the United States. trans-Atlantic battles as the are working on a draft com- century challenges, not the some of them concentrated in government that enacts re- avert a power blackout, Iraq Biden has been slow to take up European trade commissioner munique that would call for least of which is China.” states important to Democrat- forms in exchange for in- has agreed to provide Leba- the possibility of dropping the from 2014 to 2019. the Boeing-Airbus dispute to Last week, though, Biden’s ic election prospects — want ternational financial aid as non with an annual 1 million tariffs, which Trump had im- All that said, U.S.-EU re- be resolved by July 11 and for national security advisor, Jake to maintain the tariffs on the President Michel Aoun and tons of crude oil to power up posed on the basis of “national lations are still certain to be the U.S. steel and aluminum Sullivan, sounded noncom- imported metals to help keep Prime Minister-designate its electricity plants. security.” much friendlier than they tariffs — and the EU’s retali- mittal in speaking with re- prices up. A key reason is that And with trade tensions were under Trump, who regu- atory sanctions — to be lifted porters on Air Force One. China, which churns out more still shading the trans-Atlantic larly accused the Europeans by Dec. 1. “There has been good pro- than half the world’s steel, has relationship, the EU may also of shirking their responsibility The Biden administration gress in those negotiations,” contributed to an oversupply prove reluctant to join a U.S.- to pay for their own defense also announced Friday that Sullivan said of the Boeing- that has otherwise kept global led effort to confront China through NATO and of exploit- Commerce Secretary Gina Airbus dispute. “But I’m mak- prices down. over its provocative trade poli- ing what he called unfair trade Raimondo would be join- ing no promises about what Demonstrating a united cies. deals to sell far more products ing the U.S. delegation; her might happen.” U.S.-EU challenge to China’s Then there’s a longstand- to the United States than they department administers the Regarding the U.S. steel aggressive policies could ing dispute over how much buy. steel and aluminum tariffs. and aluminum tariffs, Sulli- strengthen the trans-Atlan- of a government subsidy each In a goodwill gesture in Kelly Ann Shaw, a former van noted that the EU agreed tic negotiating leverage. But side unfairly provides for its March, the Biden administra- Trump administration trade last month to suspend plans Malmström said she is skep- aircraft manufacturing giant tion and the EU did agree to official who is now a partner to escalate retaliatory tariffs tical about whether the EU is — Boeing in the United States suspend the tariffs they had at the law firm Hogan Lovells, on U.S. products — a conces- eager to join the United States and Airbus in the EU. imposed on each other in the suggested that the EU and sion meant to ease tensions to face up to China and force a “This has been going on Airbus-Boeing battle. Several U.S. are eager to move past and encourage further nego- reckoning over its trade prac- for 17 years,” says Cecilia news outlets have reported their tariff battles “so they can tiations. But he added: “That’s tices.

‘Debilitating effect’ Pandemic relapse spells trouble for India’s middle class support manufacturing, agricul- had been thriving on income from India’s economy was on the cusp of recovery from ture and exports. their 100 gym members, making But for many, the measures enough to rent their two-story the first pandemic shock when a new wave of haven’t been enough. No relief has space and pay five trainers.N ow, infections swept the country yet been announced for the tour- they’re relying on whatever they ism sector, so Babu is still paying can scrape together from offering business taxes on his buses. online fitness training, and strug- Agencies The outbreak of the pandemic Last year’s lockdown de- gling to afford rent and school triggered the worst downturn stroyed more than 120 million fees for their two children. Ram Babu moved from his village since the Great Depression of the jobs, according to the CMIE. “Earlier, we didn’t have to to the Indian capital New Delhi 1930s and as it gradually ebbs, Many returned soon after the think twice about spending money in 1980, to clean cars. Soon, he many economies are bouncing lockdown ended in June, but the when we went to the market with learned to drive and got a job as a back. The World Bank foresees rebound was mostly of low-paying our children or went out to eat,” tour bus driver. Decades later, he 5.6% global growth for 2021, the jobs in sectors like agriculture and said Bijender. “But now, the situ- set up his own company, Madhu- best since 1973. construction. ation is so bad that we are some- bani Tours and Travels. India’s economy contracted Economists worry about a how just trying to survive. We In March 2020, a stringent 7.3% in the fiscal year that ended longer term decline in salaried don’t know if we will be able to nationwide lockdown to fight the in March, worsening from a jobs, of which 12.5 million remain keep our business,” he said. coronavirus pandemic froze eco- slump that slashed growth to 4% lost, according to CMIE data, and On a wider scale, such set- nomic activity overnight. Babu’s from 8% in the two years before about the fate of small and medi- backs on a wide scale may un- business collapsed, and he drove the pandemic hit. Economists um-sized businesses that are the dermine confidence and future his family back to their village. fear there will be no rebound backbone of India’s vast informal growth, said CMIE’s Vyas. “Since March last year, we similar to the ones seen in the economy. “You need that aspiration or haven’t earned a single rupee,” he U.S. and other major Bijender and Kanika Gautam, owners of the Ultra Bodies Fitness Studio, take Many people have had to settle drive to go to college, get a good said. “All of my three buses are economies. online class from their closed Gyms on the outskirts of New Delhi, India for far more precarious employ- job, save money to buy a home standing still for more than a year. “Coronavirus was the latest ment than before, according to -- you need that ambition to make We are completely broken.” in a series of blows to hit India’s that India’s middle class has taken tinue to be slow and the economy the State of Working India 2021 your life better than what your India’s economy was on the economy in recent years,” said such a big hit, said Vyas. will not recover,” said economist report by researchers at Azim parents had. This is what makes cusp of recovery from the first Mahesh Vyas, chief executive at After 40 years of hard work, Arun Kumar. Premji University. the economy thrive, and this is a pandemic shock when a new wave the Center for Monitoring the tour company owner Babu was An analysis from the Pew “What this signals is that crucial thing that has taken a big of infections swept the country, Indian Economy (CMIE). “But the taking home about $2,000 a Research Center, published in people in distress are having to hit,” he said. infecting millions, killing hun- shocks brought on by the virus month. Business was going so well March, estimates 32 million In- resort to any kind of employment, Babu says he fears his life is dreds of thousands and forcing have had a very debilitating effect he took out a loan to buy his third dians had been pushed out of the even if it pays substantially less now moving in reverse. He had many people to stay home. Cases on the economy and I fear it is go- tour bus. middle class by the pandemic. than what they were making and hoped his youngest daughter, are now tapering off, but pros- ing to be long lasting.” In May 2020, he used one of The report defined the middle comes with fewer protections,” aged 13, might become a pilot. pects for many Indians are drasti- The economy was one of those buses to drive his wife and class as people earning $10 to $20 said Rosa Abraham, one of the Now that he’s had to pull her out cally worse as salaried jobs van- the fastest growing when Prime three children back to Bhugol a day. It estimated the number of report’s lead authors. “It’s clear of her school in New Delhi, that ish, incomes shrink and inequality Minister Narendra Modi suddenly village in Bihar, one of India’s India’s poor -- those with incomes that the employment recovery seems impossible. is rising. yanked most of India’s currency poorest states. He could no longer of $2 or less a day -- has increased we’re seeing now is characterized His dreams of buying a home Decades of progress in allevi- out of circulation in 2016, tar- afford the rent on their modest by 75 million because of the crisis. to a significant extent by far more in the city have been crushed by ating poverty are imperiled, ex- geting corruption. A major tax one-bedroom apartment in New To cushion the impact, the informality.” the loans he can no longer repay, perts say, and getting growth back reform whose kinks are still be- Delhi. government provided $266 billion That’s true for Bijender and he said in a phone call from his on track hinges on the fate of the ing ironed out followed. Modi’s Estimates of the size of India’s in extra spending in May 2020, Kanika Gautam, owners of the village. country’s sprawling middle class. flagship Make in India program middle class vary from 200 mil- with over $40 billion meant to Ultra Bodies Fitness Studio on the “I’m not used to living in It’s a powerful and diverse group to energize manufacturing has lion to 600 million, but all experts help small and medium-sized outskirts of New Delhi. the village now. Everything we ranging from salaried employees floundered and unemployment agree that its prosperity is crucial businesses through measures like Gyms were among the last own, everything we are, it’s all in to small business owners like has surged. for reviving the economy. collateral-free loans from banks. types of venues allowed to reopen Delhi,” he said. “I should have just Babu: many millions of people The poor are suffering the “They are the primary con- Another $36 billion was promised from the 2020 lockdown and continued working as a driver, struggling to hold onto their hard- most from the pandemic. But this sumers — if their consumption in November to help create jobs, they were closed again during the maybe then I wouldn’t be in this earned gains. is the first time in several decades doesn’t revive, growth will con- boost consumer spending and latest outbreaks. The Gautams mess.” 10 Monday, June 14, 2021 Economy & Business Is Nigeria’s start-up ecosystem the key to the country’s coronavirus recovery? In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Nigerian digital sector grew by 40.7%, a trend that continued into the first months of this year, says OBG

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A recent report has highlighted the significant potential of Nigeria’s bur- geoning tech start-up scene, but also outlined a series of limitations that need to be addressed for the segment to emerge as a true engine of the country’s recovery from Covid-19. As OBG has explored, Fourth In- dustrial Revolution technologies have taken root across sub-Saharan Africa, with many states leveraging digital so- lutions in order to drive their corona- virus recoveries. Nigeria is a frontrunner in this re- gard. For example, Lagos is home to one of the three most important tech clusters in the region, with the other two being in Nairobi, Kenya, and Cape Town, South Africa. Indeed, according to a recent re- port by fDi Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times, the Nigerian city has the highest number of start-ups in Africa. Published in April, the inaugural African Tech Ecosystems of the Fu- ture rankings put South Africa in first spot in terms of its overall tech eco- system, as well as in many individual metrics, among them economic po- tential, start-up status and business friendliness. Nigeria was ranked sixth over- all, with the report also highlighting various challenges that remain to be surmounted if the country’s start-up scene is to become globally competi- tive: “Although Lagos is renowned for its start-up ecosystem, there is a sig- nificant disconnect between the city’s tech ecosystem, its surroundings and the wider country, which suffers from Lagos is home to one of the three most important tech clusters in sub-Saharan Africa, with the other two being in Nairobi, Kenya, and Cape Town, South Africa. chronically poor infrastructure and education, and recurring political in- serious about boosting the Nigerian For example, in one of the biggest within 15 minutes. This will have a stability and security issues.” digital sector. pieces of Nigerian tech news in 2020, great impact on e-commerce.” There are also certain regulatory At the end of 2019 the Ministry of Highlights local fintech start-up Paystack was This is a prime example of how hurdles to overcome. Communications was rebranded as ● acquired by US-based giant Stripe in the increased digitalisation effected For example, many of the coun- the Ministry of Communications and A recent report has named Nigeria as the African country with the October, in a deal that was reportedly by coronavirus is being leveraged try’s most prominent start-ups oper- Digital Economy. This was followed most tech start-ups worth more than $200m. post-pandemic to drive innovative ate within the financial technology in early 2020 by the launch of the ● Launched in 2019, the Digital Economy Policy shows a commitment Founded in 2016, Paystack pro- approaches to business in general. (fintech) space, partly in consequence National Digital Economy Policy and to boosting the sector cesses more than 50% of payments Meanwhile, Nigerian start-ups of the limited formal banking facili- Strategy 2020-2030. made in Nigeria, and will now spear- are also driving renewable energy, a ties available; Nigeria was the leading This signal document lays out ● Various hurdles remain to be overcome, related to both regulation head Stripe’s African expansion. key component of the world’s “green country for Bitcoin and cryptocur- eight pillars that will be used to trans- and infrastructure Elsewhere, Arone – based at the recovery” from Covid-19. rency adoption last year, according to form Nigeria into a leading digital Roar Nigeria Hub of the University of At the start of last year Lagos- statistics firm Statista. economy. These are: developmental ● 4IR start-ups are changing the face of Nigerian society and driving Nigeria – builds drones that deliver based company Rensource Energy However, in recent months the regulation; digital literacy and skills; its Covid-19 recovery medical supplies to more remote re- raised $3m in equity investment Central Bank of Nigeria has been solid infrastructure; service infra- gions. This is particularly useful in from Proparco – a development fi- cracking down on cryptocurrency, de- structure; digital services develop- the case of certain Covid-19 vaccines, nance institution partly owned by spite stating that it is not moving to- ment and promotion; soft infrastruc- already yielding results: in the fourth GDP contribution of digital compa- which must be kept at low tempera- the French Development Agency – wards an outright ban. ture; digital society and emerging quarter of 2020 the Nigerian digital nies could stand to pick up some of tures. with the support of the EU, under This was intended to bring the technologies; and indigenous content sector grew by 40.7%, a trend that the slack when it comes to diversifi- But the potential applications of the Africa Renewable Energy Scale- booming market under control and development and adoption. continued into the first months of cation. drone technology go beyond health Up facility. prevent the technology’s misuse. But Meanwhile, a 5G network is set to this year. care. As Emmanuel Ezenwere, CEO The funds will contribute to Ren- critics have said that it will stifle inno- be rolled out across the country, fol- A further incentive to growth of Lasting changes and founder of Arone, recently told source’s plan to develop, build and vation and limit the potential of tech lowing successful trials in the cities of the digital sector is that – in com- While much work remains to be OBG, “drones can broadly improve operate over 100 mini-grids, provid- start-ups. Lagos, Abuja and Calabar. mon with many oil-producing coun- done, there are already countless suc- logistics in places with high traffic ing clean and affordable electricity While the onset of the coronavi- tries – Nigeria is seeking to limit the cess stories of innovative start-ups congestion, such as Lagos and other to 250,000 small and medium-sized Driving expansion rus pandemic came shortly after the prominence of hydrocarbons in its that are changing the face both of big cities in Nigeria, as they can by- enterprises, and saving 30,000 met- Despite such hurdles, there are launch of the new policy, it would GDP mix, following a very troubled Lagos’ tech ecosystem and Nigerian pass traffic jams and deliver goods, ric tonnes of CO2 emissions every encouraging signs that authorities are seem that the vision it enshrines is year for oil prices. An increase in the society as a whole. household items and food supplies year.

SoftBank’s PayPay surges ahead in Japan’s digital payments race

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Ant Financial, an affiliate of “They used to say ‘Oh, QR with SoftBank’s Z Holdings in “We got rid of the reasons - SoftBank’s most valuable in- codes, it’s a technology for un- March, giving PayPay access to For six decades, shoppers like it being expensive or a has- vestment, Alibaba, whose 730 derdeveloped or developing Line’s 88 million users, some at Mikawaya, a rice dealer in sle - to not introduce PayPay,” million Alipay users in China countries,’” said Aditya Mha- 39 million of which use its pay- eastern Tokyo, paid in cash Hajime Baba, PayPay’s chief can borrow money, check their tre, who was head of PayPay’s ment features. - until sales staff from pay- operating officer, said in an in- credit score and buy wealth- product team before returning “Integration is the key to ments app PayPay swept terview. management products through to India’s Paytm. “That myth is unlocking potential revenues through the low-lying district, PayPay is emerging as key the app. gone.” for PayPay, and their history of persuading the store to give driver of a government-sup- “We’re learning from Japan had many of the integration at SoftBank and Z their product a try. ported consumer shift away Ant Financial how we can building blocks of world-beat- Holdings hasn’t always been as With customers clamoring from cash as Japan grapples monetize(PayPay). They launch ing payments services early on. fast and optimal as it could have to use the service and nearby with deepening labor shortages short term and basically they’re Both QR codes and Felica, the been,” Causton said. stores signing up, PayPay’s of- and the need for social distanc- able to monetize short term,” contactless technology power- Baba said the profit from fer of free installation and no ing during the COVID-19 pan- Junichi Miyakawa, CEO of Soft- ing East Japan Railway’s pay- SoftBank’s domestic units ena- handling fees was too good to demic. Bank Corp, said last month. ments system, were invented by bled PayPay’s cash-burning refuse, the store’s owners say. Late to payments, SoftBank PayPay will hope to avoid local firms. expansion. Executives declined “We thought there could be drove uptake of PayPay through PayPay app leaflets are displayed at rice dealer’s shop in Tokyo. the regulatory pushback Alipay PayPay’s rivals include Ra- to provide a timeline for profit- no harm in trying it out,” said cash-back campaigns. In one faces in China, where it is being kuten, which is targeting Soft- ability but point to falling costs Moeko Suzuki, who helps her prominent example, it gave 39 million users in the two and How the core business fares forced to restructure. Bank’s mobile users and has from cash-back campaigns father run the store, standing away 10 billion yen ($90 mil- a half years since launch, and at that point is crucial to the ser- It also must continue to disrupted the credit card indus- with more funding from corpo- amid sacks of rice. “The num- lion) in 10 days. SoftBank completed a merger vice’s survival. Merchants such overcome the historic prefer- try by simplifying applications. rate partners and the govern- ber of young people has really Burning cash on such re- between its internet business as rice dealer Mikawaya say the ence for cash or credit card The railway’s Felica-based ment. increased.” bates and - for now - not charg- and a major PayPay competi- benefits of the app outweigh transactions in Japan. Suica has 9 million users on mo- The conglomerate hopes Owned by deep-pocketed ing smaller businesses for its tor - chat app Line - in March. those costs. bile and 80 million smartcards to list PayPay, which booked SoftBank, PayPay has deployed payment service, PayPay is los- Since then, PayPay has added “For retailers, not having MADE IN JAPAN issued. The tap-to-pay system a $660 million loss in the year a shoe-leather sales force of ing money. But the company millions of users. a lot of cash on hand or hav- By using QR codes, Pay- is not used by many small busi- ended March. SoftBank plans thousands to target restaurants, also wants to funnel customers Merchant handling fees, ing zero, which is the ideal, Pay can process payments via nesses, but is favored by QR to consolidate PayPay into drugstores and supermarkets, to loans, deposits and shares which are set at zero for smaller has huge benefits in terms of smartphones and without the code detractors who complain its wireless unit after Paytm, attracting more than 3 million trading on the app, entailing in- firms, will rise this year. Baba reducing administration,” said need for costly terminals, emu- apps like PayPay are fiddly. which developed some of the merchants, an industry-leading creasing exposure to the highly said PayPay aims to set them as Michael Causton, an analyst at lating frontrunners from mar- PayPay is betting on scale technology powering the app, number in a country with about regulated finance industry. low as possible while covering JapanConsuming. kets lacking retail infrastruc- to help it stand out and survive. takes a small stake in the busi- 5.3 million businesses, accord- It has attracted more than costs. The model follows that of ture. Chat app operator Line merged ness. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Sterling QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune strike exacts England revenge over Croatia at Euro 2020 page 12 MONday, JUNE 14, 2021 TWICE DELIGHT Djokovic fights back to claim 19th Grand Slam title with epic triumph

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Novak Djokovic fought from two sets down for the first time in a Grand Slam fi- It has been an nal to win the French Open unforgettable few 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 moments for me in against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday and move within one my life and my career. of a record-equalling 20 titles I will definitely at the majors. World number one Djoko- remember these vic clinched an epic triumph last 48 hours against a finally tiring oppo- in my life. nent in 4 hours 11 minutes This combination of pictures created on June 13, 2021 shows Serbia’s on Court Philippe Chatrier in Novak Djokovic after his 2021 tennis player Novak Djokovic celebrating and kissing from (top L to front of an enthusiastic crowd French Open win on Sunday down R) the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the men’s of 5,000 fans allowed in amid singles finals at the Australian Open in Melbourne in 2008 & 2021; the coronavirus restrictions. the Gentleman’s Singles Trophy after winning the men’s singles finals The 34-year-old Serb is at Wimbledon in 2011 & 2019; the US Open trophy after winning only the third player to win the men’s singles finals at US Open in 2011 & 2018; and The Mous- each Grand Slam at least twice, quetaires Cup (The Musketeers) after winning the men’s final of The joining Australians Roy Emer- Roland Garros 2021 French Open in 2016 & 2021. Serbian Djokovic son and Rod Laver, having also is the first player to have won the four Grand Slam titles twice.(AFP) won at Roland Garros in 2016. Djokovic has won nine Australian Opens, two French Novak, now a win away from Opens, five Wimbledons and three US Opens. equalling singles record He can tie Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on 20 trophies Novak Djokovic moved a step in the 1990s, winning seven at the majors at Wimbledon closer to becoming the lead- titles in eight years. He strug- which starts in a fortnight and Novak Djokovic poses with The Mousquetaires Cup (The Musketeers) after winning the men’s singles final of The Roland Garros 2021 French ing male player in Grand Slam gled at Roland Garros, never where he is the title holder. Open in Paris against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday. (AFP) singles history with his 19th reaching the final, and retired Djokovic had reached the title at the French Open. The after winning his 14th title in final with an amazing four-set forcing Djokovic into a wide 34-year-old defeated Stefanos New York in 2002. triumph over the 13-time win- forehand shot. Tsitsipas to lift the Coupe des 12 - Roy Emerson Australian ner Nadal which must have Tsitsipas kept up the mo- Mousquetaires for the second Emerson held the record for 30 taken a big toll on him but he mentum with powerful ground- time on Sunday. Here’s a look at years having won his 12 titles found the energy to fight back strokes to go two sets up as the how things stand: in the 1960s. He, Rod Laver on Sunday. Djokovic appeared to struggle 20 - Roger Federer Federer has and Djokovic are the only men “It has been an unforgetta- less than 48 hours after his co- been the leader since overtak- to have won each title at least ble few moments for me in my lossal tussle with Nadal. ing Pete Sampras by winning twice. Six of Emerson’s titles life and my career. I will defi- But the veteran Serb then the Wimbledon title in 2009. came in Australia in the ama- nitely remember these last 48 found energy and accuracy Eight of his titles have come at teur era with many of his rivals hours in my life,” said Djoko- again, winning the third and the All England Club while his having turned professional. vic after receiving the Coupe fourth rather easily to lock the last trophy came at the Austral- 11 - Rod Laver Laver was one des Mousquetaires from sets at 2-2 against his 22-year- ian Open in 2018. of the players that was excluded six-time tournament winner old opponent who was unable 20 - Rafael Nadal Nadal from the slams as a profession- Bjorn Borg. to maintain the high level. equalled Federer by winning his al but the Australian dominated Tsitsipas said: “It was a big A forehand that sailed long 13th title at Roland Garros last the sport in the 1960s and won fight out there, I tried my best. gave Djokovic the vital break year. The Spaniard has also won 11 slam titles both as an ama- It was a good first time play- for 2-1. Tsitsipas saved first three titles at the US Open over teur and after tennis went Open ing here in the finals, I had a match point with a stunning the last decade. in 1968. He won all four titles good run and I’m happy with backhand winner but Djoko- 19 - Novak Djokovic Undoubted- in both 1962 and 1969, a feat myself.” Greece’s Tsitsipas, vic triumphed on his second ly the number one player of the that remains unmatched. who beat Alexander Zverev in Winner Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (R) and runners-up Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas (3rdL), pose with their chance with his last winner. last decade, Djokovic has won 11 - Bjorn Borg The suave five in the semis, started with trophies next to Swedish tennis legend Bjorn Borg (2ndR), former US tennis player Jim Courier (2ndL) and “Novak has shown over the 18 of his titles since 2010. The Swede was a global superstar a double fault into his maiden President of the French Tennis Federation (FFT) Gilles Moretton during the presentation ceremony at The last years what a champion he Serbian is the only one of the in the 1970s and early 80s. Grand Slam final but held Roland Garros 2021 French Open in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) his. Hopefully I can achieve top three to have won at least He won six French Open titles serve with three aces after fac- half of what he has done,” two titles at each of the slams. and five in a row at Wimbledon ing two break points, while ground as he chased a drop Djokovic broke for 6-5, to earn a set point for himself Tsitsipas said. 14 - Pete Sampras When Sam- but lost all four US Open finals Djokovic raced through the shot and had to dig deep in the only to drop serve as Tsitsi- which Tsitsipas saved with a Djokovic praised Tsitsi- pras set his new record at Wim- he played in and only entered first three service games of his 10th game, saving a first break pas forced a tiebreak where brilliant drop volley. pas, saying he will come back bledon in 2000, it seemed like the Australian Open once. Borg 29th final at the majors with- point which was also set point he led 4-0 and 5-2, and took a The Greek then sealed the stronger and “I know he will it could last for decades. The retired in 1983 at the age of out dropping a point. for Tsitsipas in a monster tumble himself. But Djokovic set after all on his second op- win many Grand Slams in the American dominated Wimbledon just 26. (DPA) Djokovic tumbled to the 24-stroke rally. won four unanswered points portunity after 72 minutes by future.” Krejcikova wins women’s doubles crown after singles victory

DPA laxed,” Krejcikova said. “I know Berlin from now on I can really enjoy myself because I have pretty Barbora Krejcikova sealed much achieved everything I re- the women’s doubles title at the ally wanted. French Open on Sunday, a day “Now I can just improve, after her singles triumph. that’s the only thing I can do, The second-seeded Czech just keep improving.” pair of Krejcikova and Katerina Sunday’s success sees Kre- Siniakova prevailed 6-4, 6-2 in jcikova return to the top of the 1 hour 14 minutes over Ameri- doubles world rankings. can Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Krejcikova and Siniakova Poland’s Iga Swiatek, last year’s were doubles champions in Par- singles champion. is for the first time in 2018 and Krejcikova, 25, beat Russia’s took the Wimbledon title the Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, same year, after already winning 2-6, 6-4 in the singles final on three grand slam titles together Saturday. as juniors. She becomes the first female Krejcikova has three mixed player in 21 years since Mary doubles trophies as well from Pierce in 2000, and the seventh the Australian Open 2019-2021. woman overall, to win a singles “I’m really happy that we and doubles title at Roland Gar- have another title and am look- ros. The last woman to achieve HOME SHOW: France’s Nicolas Mahut (L) and France’s Pierre-Hugues ing forward to continue with our the feat at the majors overall was Herbert celebrate with the Jacques-Brugnon Cup after winning their cooperation in Wimbledon and Serena Williams at Wimbledon CZECH DELIGHT: Barbora Krejcikova (R) of Czech Republic and her compatriot Katerina Siniakova celebrate men’s doubles final 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 against Kazakhstan’s Alexander also for the Olympics,” Krejcik- 2016. with The Simonne Mathieu Cup after winning the women’s doubles final against Bethanie Mattek-Sands of Bublik and Kazakhstan’s Andrey Golubev at the French Open ova said. “I hope there’s a bright “I feel really relieved and re- the US and Poland’s Iga Swiatek at the French Open in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) on Sunday. (AFP) future for us.” 12 Monday, June 14, 2021 Sports

Sterling goal gives England revenge win over Croatia DPA London

Raheem Sterling’s second- half goal sealed a 1-0 win for hosts England against Croatia in their European Champion- ship Group D opener at Wem- bley on Sunday. In a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final won by Croatia, England gained a meas- ure of revenge and deserved a first ever win in an opening Euro game with the visitors failing to really threaten. “It feels good to be hon- Denmark’s midfielder Christian Eriksen (right) in action during the est with you, I always said UEFA EURO 2020 Group B match against Finland before his collapse I’m scoring at Wembley in my at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Saturday. (AFP) back garden,” Sterling, born near the London stadium, told the BBC. “It is great to get off Denmark doctor says to a win, that is the most im- portant thing.” Sterling had been frozen Eriksen ‘was gone’ out by club side Manchester City towards the end of the after ‘cardiac arrest’ Premier League season but is a mainstay for England. DPA know if they had lost their best “It has been a long season Copenhagen friend. for me, I couldn’t wait to get “I have a sense we here,” he added. Denmark’s team doctor said shouldn’t have played. It was Phil Foden and Harry Christian Eriksen “was gone” a very tough decision and a Kane were among England after suffering a “cardiac ar- tough message,” the coach players to have other good rest” during Denmark’s Euro said, but adding he was “re- chances while Jude Belling- England’s forward Raheem Sterling (C) celebrates scoring his team’s first and only goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match against 2020 opener against Finland ally proud to be the coach of a ham, 17 years and 349 days- Croatia at the Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. (AFP) on Saturday. team who responded the way old, became the youngest Euro Doctor Morten Boesen told they did.” Joel Pohjanpalo finals player of all-time when by pundits given they play all start with Foden hitting the ling to score on 57 minutes. joyable afternoon,” Southgate a news conference on Sunday headed the goal that secured introduced late on. their group games at Wemb- base of the post with a curling Sterling was hit-and-miss said. a cardiac resuscitation was re- tournament novices Finland Scotland host Czech Re- ley, which also hosts the semis effort and Kalvin Phillips hav- during the game and found the Sterling blasted over when quired. “We got him back af- a shock win, confirmed when public in the other group and final of the pan-continen- ing a fierce effort saved. net with a slightly lucky finish. well-placed as a disappoint- ter one defibrillator,” he said. keeper Lukas Hradecky saved opener on Monday. tal tournament. Croatia – with Luka Kane then should have ing Croatia were reduced to a “That’s quite fast.” Boesen said a late penalty. Croatia defender Sime Vr- Centre back Harry Magu- Modric pulling the strings scored after a cross from the snatched effort from Ante Re- the player is fine and the tests Denmark sporting direc- saljko told reporters: “We lost ire was not fit enough for – came more into the game bright Mason Mount but end- bic and a Modric effort from he has undergone so far have tor Peter Moller said “in the our opening match at the Eu- England’s match squad while as the first half wore on but ed up colliding with the post. distance. all returned normal results. end the decision was taken by ros for the first time ever, but it Southgate sprang a surprise without creating any clear-cut The 2018 World Cup top scor- England players were But “we don’t have an ex- those responsible. is not a disaster. We had some by playing the right-footed chances, as England appeared er was fit to continue amid again booed by a section of planation why it happened,” “No one should blame good spells but England were Kieran Trippier at left back to wilt a little in the heat. chants of “Football’s Coming their own fans after taking he said. “At the moment I can’t the players. I didn’t feel any better. We gave our best.” against an experienced Croa- The second half also start- Home” from England fans. the knee in protest at racism. answer that question.” Erik- pressure from (ruling body) England are viewed as one tia line-up. ed lacklustre until Phillips It is lovely to have given our Wembley was a quarter-full sen went to ground, free of UEFA, but I’m not sure it was of the tournament favourites The hosts made a strong burst forward to set up Ster- country and fans a really en- due to coronavirus rules. contact from any opponent, in the right decision to play the the 43rd minute of Saturday’s game, when you look at the match and received emergency players today and how they treatment on the pitch. He was were affected,” Moller said. then transferred to hospital. The Danish federation Denmark postponed their (DBU) said in a statement on training session on Sunday, Sunday that all players and Austria grind out first Euro win and all media activities had staff members have “received also been initially cancelled, crisis assistance and will con- but a news conference was tinue to be there for each oth- called in the afternoon. er” after Saturday’s incident. vs debutants North Macedonia Coach Kasper Hjulmand “We would like to thank said Eriksen was “more con- everyone for the heartfelt DPA with an easy chance to be- cerned” about the team and greetings to Christian Erik- Bucharest come the second oldest scor- his family than himself. sen,” the DBU said. ing at Euro finals. “He said he didn’t remem- Hjulmand said the play- Austria finally won a game The 37-year-old, a Cham- ber much but he was more ers will be given the time they at the European Champion- pions League winner with In- concerned about us, typical need to process events. ships but were made to work ter Milan way back in 2010, Christan. He is a hell of a play- “It’s very different from for their 3-1 victory over deb- was making his debut at a er, but what a person as well. player to player from what utants North Macedonia in major tournament having It was good to see a smile,” they experienced first hand,” Sunday’s Group C opener in played his first international Hjulmand said. Hjulmand said. “The look on Bucharest. match 7,312 days ago. The game was suspended Christian’s face, his eyes and Austria, who previously The second half was at first for almost two hours but re- the expression on his face. The played at Euro 2008 and a non-event with Austria la- started after news that Eriksen whole experience with him 2016, took the lead after bouring to create chances and was in a stable condition. Hju- and his wife. Marcel Sabitzer’s fizzedcross North Macedonia happy to try lmand, however, admitted the “Everyone needs to think was expertly volleyed in by to hit them on the break. team shouldn’t have returned of the pictures they have in full back Stefan Lainer on 18 Pandev hooked over to the pitch to conclude the their minds from yesterday. minutes. with a half-decent opportu- match they went on to lose 1-0. They will be given time, we Almost every North Mac- nity before Gregoritsch had “It was the wrong thing will try to help the best we can. edonia fan seemed to have a a header well saved by Stole to make the decision in this “It’s not just something national flag and they belted Dimitrievski shortly after case,” he said. “Players were in you shake off. It’s something out their anthem with pride, coming on. a shock condition and didn’t that needs to be dealt with.” before roaring in delight Alaba was playing as an when captain Goran Pandev old fashioned sweeper or levelled into an open goal libero, with a licence to roam after a mix-up in the Austria where he liked, and his cross defence on 28 minutes. showed off his immense qual- England again booed after taking But North Macedonia ity with Gregoritsch having tired on their tournament a simple finish for the 700th knee, UEFA offers support bow and Michael Gregoritsch goal at Euro finals. struck 12 minutes from time The much-travelled Ar- DPA fore their friendly games with after a superb cross from Da- Austria’s forward Michael Gregoritsch celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with team-mates including nautovic then also pressed London/St. Petersburg Austria and Romania but were vid Alaba. Austria’s defender David Alaba (C) during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group C match against North Macedonia at him claim for a starting berth booed by some of their own Fellow substitute Marko the National Arena in Bucharest on Sunday. (AFP) on 89 minutes. England players were again supporters, who feel the action Arnautovic added the gloss booed by a section of their has been overly politicized. late on for Austria’s first win but said they were “full of squad with a lot of potential,” own fans after taking the knee European football’s rul- at any major tournament confidence” going into their Alaba said. in protest at racism ahead of ing body UEFA said earlier it since beating the United remaining games. “You could see it today their European Champion- will support protests against States 31 years ago at the Austria had eight players with two guys who came off ship opener against Croatia racism during the Euros, in- 1990 World Cup. from the German Bundesliga the bench and scored.” on Sunday. cluding if the referees join in “It’s fantastic,” Gregoritsch in their starting line-up with The excellent opening Many other fans in a quar- and take a knee. “Any player told ORF almost in tears. “We captain Alaba also on the way goal from Lainer came out ter-full Wembley applauded or official” is allowed to do so, were dominant throughout the from Bayern Munich to Real of nothing and Austria were and cheered to drown out UEFA told dpa after the match game and only conceded the Madrid. initially much more confident the boos. “We want that sup- between Belgium and Russia equalizer due to an individual They qualified for the de- thereafter, Sasa Kalajdzic go- port, we know we will have it on Saturday. mistake. The goal means eve- layed Euros by beating North ing close. whatever happens before the Before the kick-off in St Pe- rything to me, it’s my brother’s Macedonia 19 months ago But North Macedonia game,” England coach Gareth tersburg, the Belgian players birthday today.” and a repeat victory was se- then pounced when goal- Southgate told the BBC before and the referee Antonio Mateu North Macedonia coach cured despite a fitful perfor- keeper Daniel Bachmann his side took the knee. Lahoz took the knee. There Igor Angelovski said he would mance from Franco Foda’s came out and failed to claim Ahead of the Euros, Eng- were loud whistles and boos have liked to have “rewarded side. the ball after confusion with land also took the knee be- from the crowd at the arena. the fans with a better result” “We have a really good Alaba, presenting Pandev Austrian fans celebrate at the National Arena in Bucharest on Sunday. (AFP) Sports Monday, June 14, 2021 13

Coronavirus crisis won’t stop Today’s Matches Spain from seeking Euro title

Scotland vs Czech Republic (4pm) Poland vs Slovakia (7pm) RSpain vs Sweden (10pm)

Spain’s defender Jordi Alba gives a press conference at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla, on Sunday, the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 Group E match against Sweden. (AFP) Just a few days ahead of the start of the Euro 2020 tournament, Spain had to deal with positive coronavirus cases among their ranks. But the chaotic situation hasn’t changed their ambitions of silverware.

ites, but I hope we can annoy in Spain, “but you just don’t them,” Sweden winger Emil feel good. We think of Chris- Forsberg told dpa in an inter- tian and we think of his fam- Spain’s forward Alvaro Morata (L) is marked by Spain’s forward Pedri (C) during training at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla on Sunday, the eve of view. ily. It’s a terrible situation. their UEFA EURO 2020 Group E match against Sweden. (AFP) Despite two positive coro- Football is definitely not the navirus cases, the Swedish most important thing in the DPA how to win in every situation,” team-mate Sergio Busquets, World Cup and in 2018 were squad had a relaxed depar- world.” Seville midfielderT hiago Alcantara had to leave the team’s Euros knocked out in the last 16, ture to Seville, where the game Superstar Zlatan Ibrahi- said. headquarters after his positive where they were also stopped against Spain will take place, movic was supposed to make After some chaotic days The coach also takes risks. test. at Euro 2016. but were faced with the news his comeback to the Sweden with two positive coronavirus He dispensed with record ap- However, he returned at Spanish paper Mundo De- about fellow Scandinavian team after five years, but a Slovakia’s midfielder Marek cases and last-minute vacci- pearance holder Sergio Ramos the end of the week after four portivo has already called the Christian Eriksen once they knee injury stopped him play- Hamsik (L) takes part in a train- nations, Spain enjoyed their and surprisingly called others subsequent negative tests, team the “rookie Spain”. landed. ing at the Euros. ing session at FC Zenit Training first joint training session just into the team. while Busquets had to remain Enrique, however, places Eriksen collapsed during Forsberg said that is was “a Centre in Saint Petersburg on two days before their Group E With a 17-member paral- in isolation. his squad among the “six, sev- Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener hard blow for us,” but he also Sunday, the eve of their UEFA opener against the also Covid- lel squad, he is prepared for After the European titles in en” title candidates. against Finland and received believes the team has already EURO 2020 Group E match 19-hit Sweden on Monday. all eventualities that could still 2008 and 2012 and the World The last meeting between emergency treatment on the “done very well” without the against Poland. (AFP) But the team say this will come in the uncertain pan- Cup triumph in 2010 with the Spain and Sweden was in a pitch. He was then transferred top striker. not stop Luis Enrique’s squad demic. “golden generation”, Spain are Euros qualifiers in 2019 and to hospital where he is stable. “We have to deal with that. from seeking the Euro 2020 “All of this has only made in a bit of a slump. ended in a 1-1 draw. Sweden captain Sebas- We have done very well with- Slovakia star title. us stronger as a team,” empha- They didn’t make it out of “I hope we can achieve tian Larsson said they’re out him and we will try to do “Luis Enrique shows you sized Diego Llorente, who, like the group stage at the 2014 that again. We’re not favour- looking forward to the game the same again.” Hamsik fit for opener with Spain coach Luis Enrique coy on CZECH REPUBLIC VS SCOTLAND Poland DPA keeper, cautious about Forsberg Dusseldorf Slovakia star Marek Ham- would seem the logical choice sik is fit and will be available despite losing first-pick status for his country’s Euro 2020 with Manchester United. Si- opener with Poland in St. Pe- mon has been brought into the tersburg on Monday. national fold by Luis Enrique, “I feel fit and ready, and playing seven times. hope that I can play 90 min- The coach highlighted the utes,” the 33-year-old attacker “quality player” Sweden pos- said Sunday. sess in RB Leipzig attacker “We can all not wait. You Emil Forsberg but the teams don’t often play a Euros - know all about each other above all if you come from Slo- having met in qualifying for vakia.” This is only Slovakia’s the finals. second appearance at a Euro “The Swedish team plays finals after 2016 when they very direct,” said Luis En- made it to the last 16 where rique, who added his team they lost to Germany. Spain’s coach Luis Enrique at a press conference at La Cartuja had trained during the hot- Hamsik, who made his Stadium in Sevilla on Sunday. (AFP) test point of the day at their name in a 12-year stint with training camp in Madrid to Napoli and will shortly join DPA position cannot be underesti- prepare for the high temper- Trabzonspor in Turkey from Seville mated. atures in Seville. Sweden’s Gothenburg, has “It will be one of the three: Spain are without cap- not played internationally this Spain coach Luis Enrique has David de Gea, Unai Simon or tain Sergio Busquets due to year due to a calf problem. declined to state who will play Robert Sanchez,” the 51-year- a coronavirus infection but Poland also have attacking in goals when his team open old coach said when asked Diego Llorente has returned issues ahead of the Group E their Euro 2020 campaign who would be between the to the squad after a spell in encounter as they are without against Sweden in Seville on posts for Spain. isolation following a false Arkadiusz Milik and Krzysztof Monday and warned the op- De Gea, with 45 caps, positive test. Piatek but Hamsik does not see a huge difference. “They still have the biggest star of all in attack, Robert Le- wandowski,” he said. Czech Republic’s defender Vladimir Coufal (C) and midfielder Alex Kral (R) take part in training at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Sunday, on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match against Scotland. (AFP) Scotland relaxed on return to big stage after two-decade absence DPA “We’re looking forward to ing,” the Liverpool full back to empty stadiums,” said Rob- Berlin it and we’ll give our all to try said. “We’ve not long landed ertson. “We’re getting closer and qualify for the knockout and you can feel the buzz to normality hopefully in life Scotland manager Steve stages for the first time for a around Glasgow and I’m sure in general. Clarke insists his side are in men’s A team.” it’s the same in every town “Having fans makes a a relaxed mood ahead of their Clarke has a fully fit squad across the country. huge difference. I’m sure we return to a major finals after to choose from for their Euro “We want to keep smiles could’ve sold out Hampden 23 years against the Czech Re- opener and said he knew his on people’s faces.” Scotland many times over.” public on Monday. starting eleven, though didn’t retains restrictive measures After taking on the Czechs, “I think when you qualify reveal it. amid the coronavirus pan- Scotland travel to Wembley for the first time in 23 years, One player certain to play demic but 12,000 – almost to meet old rivals England A combination of file pictures created shows Scotland’s coach Steve Clarke (L) and Czech Republic’s you probably feel less pres- at Hampden Park is captain exclusively home fans – will on Friday before conclud- coach Jaroslav Silhavy. Scotland will face Czech Republic in their UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match at sure,” Clarke told reporters Andy Robertson. attend the match. ing Group D back in Glasgow the Hampden Park in Glasgow on Monday. (AFP) Sunday in Glasgow. “It’s been a long time com- “Sadly we’ve become used against Croatia. 14 Monday, June 14, 2021 Sports

Dumfries lifts Dutch to 3-2 win over Ukraine DPA Amsterdam

Denzel Dumfries scored a late 3-2 winner over Ukraine at Euro 2020 as the Netherlands made a successful return to football’s big stage on Sunday. Captain Georginio Wijnal- dum opened the scoring in the 52nd minute and Wout Weg- horst struck seven minutes later for what seemed to assure the Dutch of a Group C victory. Andriy Yarmolenko in the 75th and Roman Yaremchuk in the 79th shocked the 16,000 fans at the Amsterdam Arena but a header from PSV Ein- dhoven’s Dumfries, who had also been involved in the first two goals, in the 85th won it after all for the Oranje. The Dutch last played at a major championship seven years ago when they won the match for third place at the 2014 World Cup 3-0 against hosts Brazil - and they then shockingly missed Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup. The Dutch had dominat- ed large parts of the frenetic Group C match and deservedly went in front in the 52nd min- ute when captain Georginio Wijnaldum smashed a loose ball high into the net and strik- er Wout Weghorst doubled the advantage six minutes later with a scrappy finish. Dumfries had wasted a glar- ing chance to score the opening goal late in the first half when he missed the target with a glancing header but he more than made amends with his late strike, helped by erratic goalkeeping by Ukraine’s Georgi Bushchan. Netherlands’ defender Denzel Dumfries (C) celebrates after scoring the third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group C match against Ukraine at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Sunday. (AFP)

COPA AMERICA 2021 Today’s Matches Messi rides again in pursuit Argentina vs Chile (Tuesday 12am) Paraguay vs Bolivia (Tuesday 3am) of Argentine Copa success Moreno leads the DPA Berlin line for Bolivia Lionel Messi begins his lat- est quest for international glo- midst the changes and Juan Carlos Arce, formally of ry on Monday when Argentina Auncertainties to the global Corinthians and still an im- start their Copa America cam- football calendar in 2021 as a re- portant player for Bolivar, and paign against Chile. sult of the pandemic, Bolivia will Diego Jusino who plays in the Twice a losing finalist in have one advantage as they pre- Greek top flight. 2015 and 2016 - each time to pare to battle it out with South The talented, technical mid- Chile - the Albiceleste came America’s best. field pair of Henry Vaca and third at the tournament two Disruption to the usual Ramiro Vaca have also made years ago after losing in the schedule means Venezuelan the squad to provide some fresh semi-finals to Brazil. coach César Farías will have legs, invention and quality. While they did at least defeat the benefit of additional prepa- Finalists at the 1997 Copa La Roja in that bronze-medal ration and training time plus a America on home soil, Bolivia match, those two penalty shoot- side who have had some extra were eventually edged out by a out losses were tough to swallow rest ahead of the tournament. star-studded Brazil side. for Messi, who has been unable Most of the players in the Since this impressive show- to match his remarkable club Bolivia squad play in the local ing they have only once pro- success for his country. league which has been suspend- gressed from their group in Only Uruguay (15) have ed as a result of COVID-19. Chile in 2015 where they were won this tournament more The national team will hope eliminated in the next round by often than Argentina (14), but this time to prepare and work Peru. In 2019 they lost all three their last title came in 1993 together will give the side an ad- of their group games. and they have lost four consec- vantage. Marcelo Moreno is one After a slow start their 2022 utive finals, having also been of few who play abroad but was World Cup qualifying campaign beaten in 2004 and 2007. allowed to meet up with Farías has started to pick up momen- Argentina hold the records in May. Despite having limited tum with a win at home against for both most goals scored (462) minutes at Cruzeiro, Moreno Venezuela and a commendable and most appearances (195) in continues to be a star man for away draw against Chile. the history of the Copa Amer- Bolivia and is the top scorer in This means they move up ica and can at least feel buoyed the history of the nationl side. into fourth position and makes by the fact they have not lost a Moreno is also the current them at present an automatic match since that 2-0 defeat to top scorer in 2022 World Cup qualifier for the next World Cup. Brazil in the last four in 2019. qualifiers with six goals, ahead Bolivia will join Group A They drew with Chile and Lionel Messi is seen inside a bus of big stars such as Chile’s Ar- alongside Argentina, Chile, Colombia in their most recent as Argentina’s national football turo Vidal, Brazil’s Neymar and Paraguay and Uruguay. They matches in World Cup quali- team leaves the training facilities Uruguay’s Luis Suarez. kickoff their campaign against fying, each time after taking of the Argentine Football Associa- Bolivia also have experi- Paraguay on Monday at Estádio the lead, but there appears to tion (AFA) towards the airport, in enced figures such as forward Olímpico in Goiânia. be a growing belief within the Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, on Sunday, squad around coach Lionel on its way to Rio de Janeiro, Bra- Scaloni’s ideas. zil, to take part in the 2021 Copa “The truth is the team is America. (AFP) really well, the group is really well. We’re getting to know Chile’s preparations were each other more and con- blighted by a foot injury suf- solidating the coaching staff’s fered by Alexis Sanchez, with idea,” Giovani Lo Celso said the Inter forward not now this week, as per Ole. expected to be fit until the “As we know, all South knockout phase. American teams and matches They have only won three are very difficult.I t’s all very matches since the previous balanced, very competitive tournament and have only Bolivia’s Venezuelan coach Cesar Farias (L) with Bolivia’s Marcelo Mar- and we know there are no easy played three games this year tins during the South American qualification match for the FIFA World games. It’s going to be a very under coach Martin Lasarte, Cup Qatar 2022 between Chile and Bolivia at the National Stadium in difficult group.” who took charge in February. Santiago on June 8, 2021. (AFP) Sports Monday, June 14, 2021 15 Khalid Al Mohannadi’s Aljumayliyah scores at ParisLongchamp

Tribune News Network Drawn wide in 16, Alju- Gregory Benoist. Doha mayliyah was taken back in “It was never going to the early stages before mak- be easy with the wide draw” Aljumayliyah (GB) ing a move around the outside stated the winning jockey Ol- (Olympic Glory x Aldayha) of the field and producing a ivier Peslier, “and she took a won the Prix Major Fridolin remarkable turn of foot to se- bit of time to get going, but at ParisLongchamp on Sunday cure victory by the smallest of she produced something spe- gaining her third success. margins. cial at the finish there and The four-year-old filly is The Miss AS. Crombez- won very well” trained by Edouard Monfort trained and Miss Aurelien Aljumayliyah was placed and she carries the colours of Lemaitre-ridden Roderick in three Listed races last Khalid bin Rashid Al Mohan- (GB) (Pastoral Pursuits x Reel- year. Bred by Al Shaqab Rac- nadi. With Olivier Peslier in ing N’ Rocking) was the close ing, her second dam Galistic the saddle, she managed to runner-up. The runner-up’s (Galileo), was a Listed winner snatch victory in the Class 2 stablemate Snowlball Jackson over 2,800m. Her sire Olym- seven-furlong race for four- (GB) (No Nay Never x Emer- pic Glory (Choisir) stands at year-olds and older in spite of alds Spirit) was a further half- Haras de Bouquetot for own- the wide draw. length in third under jockey ers Al Shaqab Racing. Ridden by Olivier Peslier, Ajumayliyah won the Prix Major Fridolin at ParisLongchamp on Sunday. (Pic: Scoopdyga) Qatar’s triathlon team arrives home to a warm welcome Tribune News Network Doha

The Qatar triathlon team, which recently excelled at the Arab Triathlon Champion- ship in Egypt recently, arrived home to a warm welcome. The Sharm El Sheikh event in Egypt held from June 4 to 11 had by far the strong- Hadman secured victory at the Gowran Park Racecourse in Ireland on Sunday. (Pic: Racingfotos) est competition in the Mid- dle East this year as it hosted both the African and Pan Arab The Al Mamoura Partnership’s Hadman Championships. Overcom- ing restrictive conditions due to the pandemic under which secures a first success in Ireland they could prepare made the Qatari athletes’ results all the Tribune News Network (Churchill x Rien Ne Vas Plus) tions, Hadman could now more impressive. Doha and his half brother Once head into group company and Competitors from Upon A River (Churchill x he has already been entered in throughout Africa and Arabia Having finished sixth over Cassandra Go). He managed both the Railway Stakes (Gr2) witnessed the brilliance of Qa- 1,400m on his debut at Leop- to hold on the last strides to and The Phoenix Stakes (Gr1), tar’s Fahd Al Mohammed in ardstown, Ireland on 14 May, win by a head at the line for two of the best races for two- the 30-34 age group – taking Hadman (IRE) (Starspangled- his trainer Joseph O’Brien year-old’s in Ireland. the gold medal in a personal The Qatar Triathlon Team members with Qatar Cycling & Triathlon Federation officials on their arrival from banner x Anneli) showed plen- and jockey Dylan Browne Mc- Bred by Merriebelle Irish best time for the distance of Egypt at the Hamad International Airport in Doha. ty of progress when finishing Monagle in front of the Don- Farm Ltd, Hadman was 1:18.13secs and beating Egyp- third over 1,200m at The Cur- nacha Aidan O’Brien-trained bought at Goffs Yearling Sale. tian athletes Mohammed Al athlete Abdullah Al Rifai Al in only one other triathlon and embodies the extent of the de- ragh Ireland on his second and Gavin Ryan-ridden Un- He is a son of Coolmore stal- Gohari, and Mohamed Ab- Adaam earned him the win, now looks forward to being part velopment of triathlon in Qa- start on 2 June. On Sunday at conquerable The GM Lyons- lion Starspangledbanner and del Azim to second and third with Iraqi Jawhar Abdul Ra- of the growing strength of the tar and the efforts of the fed- Gowran Park and on his third trained and Colin Keane-rid- out of Anneli, winner of a race place respectively. soul finishing third. sport in the country. eration in making our athletes start, The Al Mamoura Part- den Once Upon A River (IRE) in France as a three-year-old. Abdullah Al Kaabi achieved Junior athlete Abdulaziz Ali Dr. Muhammad Jaham Al competitive at Gulf, Arab and nership-owned colt secured a was a further short behind in Hadman’s second dam, Anne an excellent second place in Aljaber gained invaluable expe- Kuwari, President of the Qatar continental level,” he said. first victory. third. These margins demon- of Kiev, won two listed races the faster 35-39 age group rience of international racing Cycling and Triathlon Federa- Dr Al Kuwari also ac- After making most of the strate how tough was the con- in England and she is from the with a time of 1:14.15secs. The by participating in the African tion, expressed his happiness knowledged the great efforts running, Hadman strongly test in the final stages of the same family as Chorist, win- contest revealed his superior- Junior Cup in the Under 23 on the achievement of Qatar’s of the Qatar Olympic Commit- resisted the challenges of 1,400m race for two year olds. ner of the Pretty Polly Stakes ity in cycling and running but African Championship. Prior triathletes in the champion- tee in supporting athletes in both Unconquerable (IRE) Well regarded by connec- (Gr1). a powerful swim by Kuwaiti to this Al Jaber had competed ship. “The achievement clearly triathlon and all other sports.

Kiwis will have advantage Have to learn some hard lessons, of playing Tests before says Root after England’s defeat WTC final: Pujara ANI lenge. Mentally you need to be Southampton strong, concentration needs to New Zealand NZ attain be there. No. 1 Test India’s top-order batsman “New Zealand will have the win Edgbaston Cheteshwar Pujara has said advantage of playing two Tests ranking that New Zealand will have before the WTC final but you Test, series New Zealand on Sunday the advantage of playing two know, when it comes to the fi- ANI toppled India to become Tests ahead of the World Test nals, we will give our best. We Birmingham the number one ranked Championship (WTC) final. know our team has the poten- Test team in the world. The Pujara’s comments came tial to win the championship,” England Test captain Joe Kiwis achieved the feat after ahead of the World Test he added. Root on Sunday said that his defeating England 1-0 in the Championship (WTC) final Vice-captain Ajinkya Ra- side needs to front up and two-match Test series on against New Zealand, slated to hane said that leading the side learn some hard lessons after Sunday. New Zealand now begin on June 18 at the Ageas in place of Virat Kohli in Aus- losing the two-match series has 123 points in ICC Team Bowl, Southampton. Earlier tralia was the proudest mo- against New Zealand. Test Rankings while India this year, an injury-ravaged ment for him as he also talked Neil Wagner and Matt has 121 points and is posi- India had managed to defeat about the WTC final. Henry took three wickets each tioned at the second spot. Australia 2-1 in the Border- “When I led the country in as England was bundled out Australia is placed at the Gavaskar Trophy and then the Australia, that was the proud- for 122 in the second innings, third spot with 108 points side defeated England 3-1 to est moment for me. Winning and in the end, New Zealand while England is positioned enter the finals of WTC. the series after losing the first won the second Test on Day at the fourth spot with 107 “Personally, it means a lot match, it was really special Four comfortably by eight points. India and Kiwis will to be here because I just play and it is a very big thing for all wickets here at Edgbaston, Tom Latham holds the trophy as New Zealand’s players celebrate winning the Test series after clinching be locking horns in the WTC one format, it means a lot. of us.” Birmingham on Sunday. victory on the fourth day of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. (AFP) final at theA geas Bowl, We have worked really hard “Over the last two years, “It’s been a frustrating and Southampton, beginning over a period of time to reach we have played consistent disappointing performance a Test. That’s where we find to get better, and learn some We know there’s talent and June 18. New Zealand is here. I am sure all the guys are cricket as a team. Reaching the this week. I don’t think we’ve ourselves. It’s cost us the se- hard lessons sometimes. We’ve ability in the group. Sometimes also the number one ranked looking forward to playing in finals of the World Test Cham- given a fair account of our- ries and we have some hard all underperformed this week. you really learn about a group ODI team in the world, while the finals. pionship is a result of that. It selves. We’ve been outplayed lessons to learn. We have to But we have to be construc- of players, going through a dif- India is the third-ranked side “Winning the finals will was not easy as Test cricket re- in all three departments, par- look at where we can get better tive. I think every single one ficult period like this. We have in the 50-over format. mean a lot to us, but even quires you to give your best at ticularly the batting. We didn’t individually and collectively. of those guys has proven they had a poor week, a poor series, reaching the finals, the team every stage. get the runs in the first innings. We need to be honest about can score big Test runs. I think and have got to front up to has worked really hard for two “We started the WTC cycle We missed chances in the field that. We have to have some it would be the wrong time to that. But it doesn’t make them score their runs,” he added. years. Playing in different con- against West Indies, and ever and didn’t help our bowlers in hard conversations and move start panicking and trying to bad players. There’s been a lot Talking about his own ditions in one particular day since then, we have done well that respect. And with the bat forward,” he added. rip up all the hard work we’ve of talk about technique and form, Root said: “As the lead- here is the most challenging as a unit. in the second innings, we were No England batter was able done for such a long period of batting. My view is batting is ing run-scorer within our part at times for a batsman,” “We will think of the WTC poor,” ESPNcricinfo quoted to stay at the crease for a long time. It’s something that his- very much an individual thing. squad currently I feel like Pujara told bcci.tv. final as just another game, we Root as saying. time in the second innings and torically we’ve done going into There’s no right or wrong way I’ve put a lot of pressure on “If it rains, you go off the have gotten good preparation “Sometimes in Test crick- as a result, the hosts were bun- big tournaments and big Test of doing it. Look at the best those guys by not performing field and suddenly, it stops time here in Southampton. I et, you can have a poor session dled out for 122. For the Kiwis, series and it’s made things even players in the world: they all myself.” raining and then you start am excited and as a team, we with the ball and you’re still Matt Henry and Neil Wagner worse,” said Root. have different methods of how Scores: England 303 & 122 again. There are breaks in be- are really excited, we will look very much in the game. But a scalped three wickets each. “There’s a huge desire to they play. How they stand, lost to New Zealand 388 tween and that is where you to give our best in the finals,” session that like can cost you “We have to front up, look keep getting better as a team. their bat paths, where they & 41-2. need to understand the chal- he added. 16 Monday, June 14, 2021 The Last Word HBKU College of Law names Lord Thomas and Sir William Blair as Honorary Fellows

of Law and of the development of Appeal in the UK. He is Chairman ciation, President of the Board of The move will boost commercial law in Qatar. of the Financial Markets Law Com- Appeal of the European Supervisory HBKU’s collaboration Announcing the appointments, mittee and the Chancellor of Aber- Authorities, and Judge in Charge Dean of the College of Law Susan ystwyth University. A graduate of of the Commercial Court. He is a with QICDRC and QFC L Karamanian said: “Lord Thomas Cambridge University, Lord Thom- member of London’s Financial Mar- and Sir William Blair have gener- as is an Honorary Fellow of Trinity kets Law Committee. A graduate Tribune News Network ously participated in, and even Hall, Cambridge and a Fellow of the of Oxford University, he is a Visit- Doha helped organise, several of our con- Universities of Cardiff, Aberyst- ing Professor at the London School ferences, workshops and webinars wyth, Swansea, and Bangor and an of Economics, Peking University, The College of Law at Hamad Bin under our current Memorandum of Honorary Doctor of Law of the Uni- and East China University of Politi- Khalifa University (HBKU) has an- Understanding with the QICDRC. versities of South Wales, the West of cal Science and Law, and a Profes- nounced two Honorary Fellows: As our initial Honorary Fellows, England, Wales, and of Cardiff Met- sor of Financial Law and Ethics at The Right Honorable Lord Thomas they will provide invaluable guid- ropolitan University. He is a Fellow Queen Mary University of London. of Cwmgiedd, president of the Qa- ance and insights to the benefit of of the Learned Society of Wales. He is Chair of the Bank of England’s tar International Court and Dispute our students and faculty and ulti- Responding to the announce- new Enforcement Decision Making Resolution Centre (QICDRC), and mately the legal system in Qatar.” ment, Lord Thomas said: “HBKU Committee. Sir William Blair, chairman of the Emphasising the importance College of Law, as well as HBKU Sir William said: “The QICDRC Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar Fi- of the QICDRC’s ties to the college, Sir William Blair Right Hon Lord Thomas more broadly, performs an invalu- has enjoyed, and continues to en- nancial Centre (QFC). Faisal Rashid Al-Sahouti, chief exec- able role in promoting and develop- joy, a warm relationship with HB- Both Lord Thomas and Sir Wil- utive officer of the QICDRC, stated: standing partnership has resulted tigious academic institution in the ing education in Qatar. It is an hon- KU’s College of Law, most notably liam bring to the role of Honorary “We are pleased with the announce- in important webinars and events future.” our to now be formally affiliated with through the MoU between the two Fellow extensive judicial experience ment of Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd that formed an active contribution In addition to serving as the such an impressive institution.” institutions. I am delighted to be and life-long service to the legal pro- and Sir William Blair as Honorary to the development of Qatar’s legal Lord Chief Justice of England and Sir William was a High Court able to further that relationship hav- fession. Further, they have been ac- Fellows of Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- system. We look forward to further- Wales, Lord Thomas was a High Judge in England and Wales, Chair- ing now been appointed an honor- tive supporters of HBKU’s College versity’s College of Law. Our long- ing our collaboration with this pres- Court Judge and Lord Justice of man of the Commercial Bar Asso- ary fellow.” QF’s QLA hosts graduation ceremony for 14 students

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Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA) held a virtual ceremony to recognise the accomplishments of its 14 graduates, bringing together the students, parents and teach- QRCS strengthens ers, as well as representatives from Qatar Foundation (QF) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD). relations with ICRC Abdulaziz Mohammed Al- Hashmi, this year’s recipient of Tribune News Network the Academic Excellence Award Doha and Valedictorian, said: “I want to thank Qatar Leadership Acad- Ali bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, sec- emy, its administration and all retary-general of the Qatar Red its employees for their efforts in Crescent Society (QRCS), met with teaching me and helping me grow a high-level delegation from the In- as a leader over the last six years – ternational Committee of the Red from 2016 until now. Cross (ICRC) on Sunday, which in- “Thanks go to Allah first, and cluded Omar Odeh, Head of the ICRC then to the leaders of the school, Regional Delegation, Mohamed Ab- especially the teaching staff. Also, bas, Cooperation Coordinator, and The guests expressed gratitude to I am grateful for the academic and Cherine Pollini, Head of the ICRC Qatar for its active humanitarian role leadership programmes offered by Mission in Qatar. and expressed interest in advancing QLA, which distinguish the school Dr. Fawzi Oussedik, Head of In- relations in disaster management, from any other academies in the ternational Relations and Interna- given QRCS’ extensive experience in region.” tional Humanitarian Law, and Adel this field.They welcomed potential The ceremony witnessed dis- Al-Baker, Director of the QRCS Presi- suggestions for consideration as well tribution of the Leadership Ex- dent’s Office, attended the meeting. as facilitation of joint field work. cellence Award, which went to They discussed QRCS’ health and QRCS leaders were invited to Abdulrahman Muhammad Al- development operations, particular- the ICRC headquarters in Geneva to Hashemi, who achieved a score of ly in relation to the global campaign launch an annual strategic dialogue on 98 percent. The award recognises to ensure poor countries’ access to what has been done and what needs the commitment of the cadets, vaccines. This issue was given a lot to be done in the future. Al-Hammadi especially in the fields of fitness, of attention, especially in war zones emphasised the ICRC’s commitment leadership and manners – QLA’s like Yemen. to serving humanity everywhere and overarching goals. are blessed with well-deserved joy will guide our future leaders of to- tured a video presentation which The talks focused on renew- praised the role of the organisation’s Speaking to the graduates, Ja- that you have been patiently wait- morrow to achieve their dreams.” highlighted various programmes ing bilateral logistical agreements permanent office in Doha. meel K Al Shammari, director of ing for. As parents, your support Al Shammari concluded the students had participated in Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Odeh expressed his condolences QLA, said: “Graduates, this day was vital for your children. You his speech by thanking QF, the in, and their life at the boarding and other countries. A new uniform for the tragic bombing of the QRC’s is the culmination of many years supported them unconditionally MoD and local partners within school. channel was revealed to assist Move- Gaza office. Then it was decided to of your hard work – you should and endured with them until the the community for helping QLA QLA is part of QF’s Pre-Uni- ment partners, ensuring stronger start working on a draft memoran- stand proud at this moment. To end. This success is equally yours reach its goals. In addition, he versity Education. Its Class of communication with QRCS’ Afghan- dum of understanding (MoU) as a the parents and families of our as it is theirs. You provided them thanked Qatar and the country’s 2021 includes 10 students from istan representation office and Doha framework of cooperation to address graduates: Congratulations! Your with sound resources and placed leadership. Qatar, three from Oman and one headquarters. armed conflict on a broader scale. children have graduated, and you them in a strong community that The virtual ceremony also fea- from the UK.

VCUarts Qatar alumna’s initiative prompts all to take clothing waste seriously

Tribune News Network ing, including abayas, caused “Customers naturally want at ‘Unwasted’ as well. We even Doha Al-Misned to pause and re- to buy new clothes as fashions used the handles of the tote consider her options. change and wear-and-tear oc- bags, incorporating them into ‘If people are willing to spend “When I initially started curs,” she explains. the design as a fashion state- money to preserve their my brand – Terzi – with be- “This made me wonder if ment.” homes, heirlooms and art- spoke pieces tailored using I could assist them by offer- According to Al-Misned, work, why wouldn’t they do expensive material, I realised ing to make minor changes to the local community is in- the same with their clothes?’ that customers were willing to their existing pieces, thereby creasingly aware of the need – This is the question that spend on a design they loved,” refreshing the look and feel. to incorporate sustainable prompted Amna Al-Misned, a says Al-Misned. “Yet with In addition, minor damages practices and outcomes into Class of 2017 Fashion Design time, and after my university should be repaired.” daily life, particularly in the graduate from Virginia Com- studies, I was appalled at the The positive response, realm of fashion. She also monwealth University School sheer volume of cut-offs that according to Al-Misned, sur- emphasises the importance of of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts were being thrown away. As prised and encouraged her. young designers in this. Qatar), to pioneer a service someone who believes in sus- So much so that she recently “As a fashion designer and that combines her fashion tainable fashion, I realized I made the service a part of her creative director of a wom- design skills with her unwa- couldn’t pretend I didn’t know brand. Today, Al-Misned and enswear and lifestyle brand, vering commitment to raising this. I decided to do some- her small team work from a as well as a global citizen, I community awareness about thing about it.” studio in Doha to help cus- believe it is my responsibility sustainability in fashion. Al-Misned began by sav- tomers extend the life of their to unlearn and learn everyday Unlike most design stu- ing every scrap of material favorite clothes, tailor clothes ways in which I can contribute dents, Al-Misned started her that was cut off. When she’d Amna Al-Misned uses her brand Terzi to raise community awareness about sustainability in fashion. from cut-offs, and creatively to sustainable fashion, and own ready-to-wear clothing had her fill, she began ex- transform accessories into to always be conscious and line before enrolling at VC- perimenting with designs for ‘Unwasted,’ an event organ- had the opportunity to display As her brand Terzi grew ready-to-wear clothes. ethical,” the VCUarts Qatar Uarts Qatar. However, leav- accessories made from these ized by a group of female her repurposed collection in in popularity, Al-Misned took “Recently, we repurposed alumna says. “It is not easy, ing university with a better cut-offs. She began by giving designers, artists, and activ- public. Al-Misned displayed the next step in her quest for a box-full of tote bags – that but I am determined, and I am understanding of sustainable samples of such cut-off-based ists to raise awareness of the a capsule collection of abayas, sustainability by offering to were meant for an event that gradually but steadily incor- fashion and returning to the accessories to her family and sheer amount of clothing and ready-to-wear garments, and repair and redesign the costly got cancelled – into shirts,” porating this as an important commercial aspects of design- friends. textiles that end up in waste accessories made from cut- abayas that her customers had says Al-Misnded. “These were part of my brand’s vision and ing and manufacturing cloth- When she took part in fill in most communities, she offs at ‘Unwasted.’ purchased from her. part of the capsule collection mission.”