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QNA Authority and to provide the DOHA Other approvals necessary requirements for reforms for expatriates the success of statistical op- THE weekly Cabinet session O Cabinet also approved a erations. on Wednesday approved a draft law amending some Wednesday’s session also SATYENDRA PATHAK change their sponsorship was draft decision of the Minis- provisions of Law No. 2 of endorsed a draft decision by DOHA being studied and finally, it has try of Interior to determine 2011 on official statistics. the Minister of Interior to been decided to take legislative designated parking places for amend some provisions of IN a major step to support ex- measures to implement it. trucks, trailers and other such O It also endorsed an MoI Decision No. 7 of 2012 on de- patriate communities living As per the current system, vehicles. draft decision to amend termining private security ser- in Qatar, the Ministry of Inte- only daughters are allowed The decision was made to some provisions of vices and licensing controls for rior (MoI) and the Ministry of to work without changing pave the way for prohibiting Decision No. 7 of 2012 on private security services com- Administrative Development, sponsorship. As per the new the parking of big vehicles on panies and on regulating their Labour and Social Affairs proposal, all members of the non-designated road sides or determining private security work. (MADLSA) have jointly pro- family will be allowed to work empty areas as spelled out by services and licensing The amendment aims to posed three landmark changes without changing their family Article 78 of the Law No 19 of controls for private security codify the services provided by in some laws regulating expa- sponsorship. 2007. services companies private security services com- triate workers and labour mar- Officials of the Interior and Labour Ministries address a press He said work was under- Chaired by Prime Minister panies in guarding and protec- ket on Wednesday. conference in Doha on Wednesday. way to develop a legislative tool and Minister of Interior HE The draft law includes the tion of ships, a statement from The three proposals to be for this proposal through the Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser amendment of some of the Minister of Justice and Acting implemented soon include per- amendment of the provision of bin Khalifa al Thani, the Cabi- provisions of the referred law Minister of State for Cabinet mission for sons of expatriates The proposed reforms Article No. 17 of Law No. 21 of net also approved a draft law to comply with the provisions Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al to work in the private sector 2015 so that this amendment amending some provisions of of the Amiri Decision No. 70 Jafali al Nuaimi said. without having to change their O Permission for sons of expatriates to work in private allows all members of the expa- Law No. 2 of 2011 on official of 2018 on the establishment sponsorships, temporary work sector without changing their sponsorship triate family to work with any statistics. of the Planning and Statistics Continued on page 2 Ô visas for up to six months and employer in the private sector 20 percent reduction in the O Temporary work visas for up to 6 months without being obliged to trans- fees of MoI’s services delivered O 20 percent reduction in fees of MoI’s transactions fer their residence permit. electronically. The new proposal will Qatar 2nd best Kazakhstan visa: QNB net profit up The announcements were delivered electronically bring positive changes in the Arab economy Qataris exempted made at a press conference at- labour market and benefit Qa- 4% to QR11.2 bn tended by Director General of Hasan al Obaidly and Assistant Ateeq said the proposal tari citizens and residents alike, Qatar has been ranked the Kazakhstan has exempted (PG 11 ) Passports Mohammad Ahmed Director of Legal Affairs De- to allow sons of expatriate Obaidly said. second-most competitive the citizens of Qatar from in 9 months al Ateeq, Assistant Undersec- partment Ahmed Abdullah al residents to work in the pri- Arab economy by World requiring an entry visa as retary of Labour at MDLSA Haremi. vate sector without having to Continued on page 2 Ô Economic Forum’s Global of September 30, 2019, ac- Competitiveness Report cording to an official source. 2019. Qatar is ranked 29th Now, Qatari nationals could Labour Ministry to globally, improving its perfor- stay in the Kazakh territo- mance by one point over the ries for a period of 30 days help 40 stranded ‘Historic’, ‘most-awaited’: Asian envoys, biz men hail expat-friendly reforms (PG 2) past year. PAGE 11 without visa. (QNA) workers (PG 2 ) 02 Thursday, October 10, 2019

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Qatar takes part in JUSTICE MINISTER MEETS TAJIKISTAN Cabinet approves draft law ABEGS meeting GENERAL PROSECUTOR QATAR participated in the Ninth Consulta- on car wash in parking lots tive Meeting of Ministers of Education in the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf Continued from page 1 Ô The Cabinet also approved a Draft States (ABEGS). The meet was held in Agreement on Exemption of Visa Require- the Omani capital Muscat on Wednesday. A draft decision by the Minister of ments for Diplomatic, Special and Official Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minis- Commerce and Industry to amend some Passport Holders between the Government ter of Education and Higher Education HE provisions of the decision of the Minister of of the State of Qatar and the Government of Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed al Hammadi. Economy and Trade No 161 of 2017 on the the Dominican Republic, a draft Memoran- The meeting discussed a number of im- general and special requirements to be met dum of Understanding for Cooperation in portant topics on its agenda. (QNA) in commercial, industrial and similar public the field of culture between the Government shops, was also approved by the Cabinet. of the State of Qatar and the Government Shura to attend parliamen- The draft decision includes the addition of the Republic of Mali, a draft Working tary conference in France of some requirements that car wash shops Agreement between the General Authority in public and private parkings must follow. for Civil Aviation of Qatar and the Europe- THE Advisory (Shura) council will participate The Cabinet also approved the entry an Aviation Safety Agency on the collection in a joint conference of the Parliamentary into force of the provisions of Law No 24 of and exchange of information on aircraft Assembly of the Mediterranean and the 2002 on Retirement and Pensions for Qa- safety in accordance with the European Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of tari Employees at Rheinmetall Barzan for Union Ramp Inspection Programme, and Europe, to be held on October 10-11 in the Advanced Technologies. a draft Memorandum of Understanding for French city of Strasbourg. Shura member The Cabinet also took the necessary Cooperation in the exchange of financial Nasser bin Khalil al Jaida will represent the measures for the ratification of the Arab intelligence exchange concerning transac- Council at the conference. (QNA) Convention on Regulating the Transplan- tions suspected of being linked to money tation of Human Organs and Tissue and laundering, terrorist financing and related MoCI recalls HP Notebook Preventing and Combating their Traffick- criminal activities between the Financial models over fire hazard ing, the Arab Convention for the Preven- Information Unit of the State of Qatar and tion and Combating of Human Cloning, the Financial Monitoring Department of THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry the Arab Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and the National Bank of Tajikistan. (MoCI), in cooperation with HP Company, Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially The Cabinet reviewed the results of has announced a free-of-charge recall of HP Women and Children (supplementing the the meetings of the Committee of Min- Notebook computer models of HP ProBook Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Arab Convention against Transnational isters of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation 640 G2, HP ProBook 650 G2, HP ZBook 17 Nuaimi met with General Prosecutor of Tajikistan Rahmon Yusuf Ahmadzod in Doha on Wednesday. Organized Crime), and the Arab Protocol Council States, the Committee of Minis- G3 and HP ZBook Studio G3, due to the fire During the meeting, they reviewed areas of cooperation between Qatar and Tajikistan in various legal for the Prevention and Control of Maritime ters of Social Affairs, and the joint meet- safety risk and burn hazard that the battery fields, in addition to the exchange of judicial expertise in training and rehabilitation, and a number of Piracy and Armed Robbery (supplementing ing between the two Committees, held in may pose if overheated. (TNN) issues of mutual interest. (QNA) the Arab Convention Against Transnational Muscat in September 2019, and took the Organised Crime). appropriate decision.

28 local, international firms MADLSA to help over 40 stranded to support QITCOM 2019 MERIAM JELLITI Mansoori added, “The 5th workers get sponsorship transfer DOHA edition is particularly significant because it will host Qatar’s first THE Ministry of Transport and Smart City Expo Doha (SCED) Companies were warned against violating Qatar labour law that has provisions for protection of workers’ rights Communication (MoTC) on with the participation of 50 local Wednesday announced the 28 and global experts and speakers OPADIJO JELILI A key sponsors for the fifth edi- who will cover multiple techno- DOHA tion of Qatar IT Conference and logical issues related to smart Exhibition’s (QITCOM) to be cities, cybersecurity, entrepre- IN an instantaneous response held at Qatar National Conven- neurship, artificial intelligence to a distress call by a Ugandan tion Center (QNCC) from Octo- and urban planning.” expatriate at the first-ever in- ber 20 to November 1. Mowasalat, Cisco and Al teractive session between the Being held under the pa- Mannai Corporation are the Ministry of Administrative tronage of the Amir HH Sheikh gold sponsors of the event while Development, Labour and So- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Hamad Bin Khalifa University cial Affairs and African com- the event is themed ‘Safe Smart (HBKU), Q-Terminals, BI.Zone, munity leaders on Wednes- Cities’ and is expected to attract Qatar Development Bank day, Assistant Undersecretary around 30,000 visitors. (QDB), Deloitte and Thales are for Labour at the ministry Mo- Addressing a press confer- silver sponsors. hammed Hassan al Obaidly ence held at St Regis Hotel on The pearl sponsors of the has promised to facilitate free Wednesday, Assistant Under- event include Qatar Financial sponsorship transfer for more Assistantt Undersecretary for secretary for the Digital Society Centre (QFC), MEEZA, IBM, than 40 Ugandan expatriate Labour at the ministry Moham- Officials of the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs with African community Development Sector at MoTC Dell Technologies, Intel, Malo- workers stranded in a com- med Hassan al Obaidly. leaders meeting in Doha on Tuesday. Reem al Mansoori said: “We matia, GBM, Huawei and, SAP pany (name withheld) without are proud to announce that and Milaha. pay for over five months. mestic workers to have more oped a mechanism to protect their compatriots about the to open Qatar Visa Centers in QITCOM 2019 is being spon- It is worth noting that the Obaidly, who expressed rights, freedom and flexibility workers against retribution proper channels to seek em- Kenya, Ethiopia and Tunisia to sored by 28 local, regional and event will also host an entre- surprise at hearing the inci- to change sponsor and job. when they report their compa- ployment in Qatar. facilitate smooth and transpar- international companies and preneurship zone featuring 300 dent, said the ministry will en- Obaidly described the ses- nies for misconducts. He said the ministry can ent recruitment of workers. entities. We appreciate their entrepreneurs and 100 startups sure the workers get their dues sion, which brought together Allaying the fear of those only monitor activities of re- Houtan Homayounpour, support in helping us build a companies. and another befitting job. representatives of Nigeria, who might want to contact the cruiting agencies in Qatar in head of ILO Project Office in knowledge sharing platform An exceptional and special He warned companies Kenya, Ethiopia, The Gambia, ministry for help, he said no accordance with the law of the Doha, said the event served as for local and global technology Qatari representation is to be against violating Qatar labour Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania and company has absolute right to land while individual country an avenue to address some of experts to realise our goal of expected at QITCOM 2019, es- law that has made adequate Tunisia, as a valuable platform dismiss any worker unjustly, has the responsibility of regu- the challenges faced by workers. ‘Smart Qatar’.” pecially with the participation provisions for protection of for the ministry officials to hear adding that such workers can lating the agencies abroad. He urged people to trust According to Mansoori, of the MOTC and Qatar Digital workers’ right. firsthand report of workers’ ex- also choose to file their report Director of Inspection Fa- the system developed by the Qatar Free Zones Author- Government at the exhibition. In his short address, the as- perience. anonymously to protect their had al Dosari said the ministry government to protect the ity, Ooredoo and QNB are the The MoTC has launched a sistant undersecretary said the Answering some questions identities. has intensified its inspection rights of both employers and strategic sponsors of QITCOM special application supported ministry is working on intro- raised by the participants, Di- Dosari said there are penal- campaign to ensure companies employees, adding that Qatar 2019 whereas Supreme Com- on Android and IOS, which ducing a minimum wage in Qa- rector of Labour Relations De- ties for companies that violate and institutions are operating has recorded many milestones mittee for Delivery & Legacy, contains all the information tar to ensure a dignified living partment at MADLSA Abdulla the Qatar labour law. within the confine of the law. within few years of labour re- Hamad International Airport, about the event including the standard for all workers. al Dosari said the ministry, in Director of Recruitment Assistant Director of La- forms. Mwani Qatar, Microsoft, Qatar activities and sessions, in addi- He added that efforts are collaboration with the Ministry Department Fawas al Rayes bour Relations Department The event was supported Rail and Vodafone Qatar are the tion to providing live streaming also underway to enable do- of Interior (MoI), has devel- urged participants to educate said plans have been perfected by Global Unions. event’s official sponsors. of the exhibition events. Asian envoys hail expat-friendly reforms 20% cut in MoI online transaction fee SATYENDRA PATHAK pleted their education here. They Ambassador of Bangladesh transactions were studied and temporary work visa system required procedures will be DOHA would find it much easier to work to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed said, Continued from page 1 Ô a 20 percent reduction for for some professions and jobs carried out through Qatar Visa here under these new regula- “I welcome the historic reforms all online transactions were according to the need of the la- Centres abroad or when such DIPLOMATS of countries with tions. The second reform, namely undertaken by the government of Obaidli said among con- agreed upon. bour market and create a suit- workers arrive in the country. a large workforce in Qatar have permission for businesses to Qatar to bring relief and satisfac- ditions for allowing family The proposal to reduce able environment for domestic Temporary work visas hailed the proposed changes in bring in workers on short-term tion to the expatriate families in members to work in accord- fees for services rendered and foreign investment. valid for one month will be laws regulating expatriate work- temporary visas will allow greater the country.” ance with the current propos- and completed electronically These visas will be granted charged QR300 and for two ers and the labour market in Qa- flexibility and efficiency for short “These positive measures al will be a written approval comes within MoI’s goal to to private companies, com- months QR500. Visas valid tar on Wednesday. “I think it will business and contract-manage- will go a long way in earning by the head of the family and become ‘ministry without pa- mercial establishments and from three to six months will be beneficial for the large Indian ment visits, without the need to appreciation for Qatar both at obtaining a work permit from per’ through the development other licensed entities in the be charged QR200 for each community, and indeed other ex- go through the more complex and home and abroad and enhance, the competent authority at of electronic systems such as country to perform emer- month, the MoI official said. patriates communities in Qatar, time-consuming process of apply- especially in handling the huge MADLSA after paying the re- the e-governance system, the gency, temporary or seasonal The officials said work to be allowed to have their adult ing for full-fledged work visas”, migrant workforce engaged in quired fees. MoI’s website and Metrash 2 work that requires the work- is underway to prepare and children continue to work on the Kumaran added. “We welcome the development of Qatar. The In order to simplify MoI to obtain the required services force for a specific period, amend the legislation and sponsorship of their parents,” In- these new moves and hope that leadership of Qatar undoubt- services and encourage the with minimal effort and time. season or occasion. As per submit it to the General dian Ambassador to Qatar HE P the rights of such temporary em- edly deserves special praise for public to take advantage of The director-general of the proposal, these visas will Secretariat of the Council of Kumaran said. ployees will also be protected un- taking these historic decisions electronic services, a proposal Passports announced the be issued by MoI after the ap- Ministers to complete its leg- “Many such youngsters have der the recent reforms introduced to enhance workers’ rights”, to reduce the fee for electronic proposal to introduce a new proval by MADLSA, while all islative procedures. grown up in Qatar and have com- to labour laws in Qatar,” he said. Ahmed remarked. Nation Thursday, October 10, 2019 03 AIPH officials congratulate Qatar on MME meeting reviews progress winning awards at Beijing Expo 2019 in combating illegal trade in ivory QNA some models in this regard, QNA gratulated the minister on The meeting also dealt agriculture and horticulture, DOHA and discussed various obser- BEIJING the Qatari pavilion winning with Qatar’s preparations for especially in combating de- vations on the implementation the association’s and Expo hosting the Doha Expo 2021. sertification and increasing THE Department of Protec- of the plan with the competent THE Minister of Municipality Beijing 2019’s grand awards, Meanwhile, AIPH Secre- green areas. tion and Wildlife at the Min- authorities. It was agreed that and Environment HE Abdul- wishing Qatar success in host- tary General Tim Briercliffe On the readiness of Qatar istry of Municipality and En- another meeting would be lah bin Abdulaziz bin Turkial ing the International Horti- praised Qatar’s participation to host the Horticultural Expo vironment, on Wednesday held in the beginning of De- Subaie met with President cultural Expo Doha 2021. in Expo Beijing 2019 and 2021 in Doha, he said that he held a coordination meeting to cember to follow up on the of the International Associa- For his part, Subaie pointed out that Qatar’s pavil- expected the hosting to be discuss Qatar’s national action recommendations. tion of Horticultural Produc- thanked Oosterom and Brier- ion won the two awards with outstanding. plan to combat illegal trade in In April, 2018, Qatar de- ers (AIPH) Bernard Oost- cliffe for the efforts made by great merit. He noted that the theme ivory and the progress made veloped a national action plan erom and the AIPH Secretary the AIPH to make this im- Briercliffe said that the of Expo Doha 2021 ‘Green in implementing the plan’s to combat the illegal trade in General Tim Briercliffe, on portant event a success and Qatari pavilion was distinc- Desert, Better Environment’ provisions. The meeting was ivory and other wildlife speci- Wednesday. for its confidence in Qatar to tive in terms of activities is a challenge and an opportu- attended by a number of of- mens across its territory. The During the meeting, Ber- be the organiser of this event and events and it showcased nity for Qatar to attain green ficials. the work done since the im- plan is being implemented at nard and Briercliffe con- in 2021. Qatar’s efforts in the field of development. The meeting reviewed plementation of the plan and Qatar’s air and sea ports.

QATAR CHARITY’S WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROJECT Qatar introduced world to its sustainability initiatives at 44,000 homes to benefit from QC’s Expo Beijing 2019: Al Kaabi QNA tive agricultural technologies BEIJING and support efforts to trans- form drylands into agricultural WASH project in Pakistan’s Punjab QATAR’S success in Expo Bei- areas. jing 2019 is the result of the On the challenges facing TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK efforts made by the country to Qatar to host Expo Doha 2021, DOHA promote sustainable develop- he said: “We have two years to ment and preserve the environ- complete preparations for host- QATAR Charity (QC) is imple- ment, acting Secretary General ing the Expo Doha 2021, in ad- menting a Water, Sanitation of Expo Doha 2021 Eng Jamal dition to implementing all the and Hygiene (WASH) project Sheridaal Kaabi has said. requirements set by the Inter- in Shorkot in the Pakistani In a statement to Qatar national Bureau of Exhibitions province of Punjab, which News Agency (QNA), Kaabi (BIE) and the International As- is expected to benefit some praised the efforts exerted by sociation of Horticultural Pro- 44,000 households in 98 vil- the Ministry of Municipality ducers (AIPH).” lages, with a special focus on and Environment and the pa- Apart from 80 countries, the people with special needs. vilion’s organising committee the Expo Doha will host exhibi- The project, which comes for introducing the world to Qa- tors and companies that con- as part of QC’s partnership with tar’s efforts in the field of hor- tribute to the development of UNICEF, aims to improve the Qatar Charity WASH project in the Pakistani province of Punjab aims to improve the health and well-being of the rural population. ticulture, agriculture and envi- horticultural and agricultural health and well-being of the ru- ronmental conservation as well solutions and conservation of ral population by changing their ject. Representatives of the lo- among students. than 650 people from the local UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation as to Qatar’s cultural heritage. environment, he added. attitude towards sanitation, hy- cal government also expressed Because of QC’s aware- community have been trained and Hygiene Specialist, ex- Through its participation, Qa- Eng Kaabi stressed that giene and drinking water. their confidence in the quality ness campaign, 59,360 people to help communities change pressed his satisfaction with the tar has also gained experience Qatar’s winning of the bid to Out of the 14,258 house- of the project. now have access to primary their behaviour about hygiene. progress made so far on the pro- to host the event successfully in host Expo Doha 2021 is a testa- holds that didn’t have toilets QC also built a 50,000-gal- and basic hygiene as well as UNICEF recently held a ject. QC and UNICEF are work- Doha in 2021, he said. ment to the efforts exerted by when the project was launched, lon water plant to provideclean hand-washing facilities at workshop to review the pro- ing as a single team to achieve Doha 2021, which will open the State to curb desertification 8,564 have so far managed to drinking water for 200 houses, their homes, while 261,000 gress of the WASH project and the same goals, Lamsal noted. in October, 2021, and last for and reduce carbon emissions build lavatories at their homes, benefiting 1,400 people in became able to change their discuss the challenges facing Ameen Abdul Rahman, 155 days, is part of Qatar Na- by finding innovative solutions. taking the completion rate of Jhang. This is in addition to behaviour and increase their it. A team from QC’s offices in director of QC’s office in Pa- tional Vision 2030 and would The Expo Doha 2021, the project to 60 percent. building seven toilets for people knowledge of hygiene. Islamabad and Shorkot, along kistan, thanked UNICEF for contribute to the achievement which will be held from Octo- At a joint meeting with with special needs and install- QC has established 340 with representatives of the local organising the workshop. “We of its economic, social and en- ber 14,2021, to March 17, 2022, QC, UNICEF representatives ing basins in 18 public schools school clubs and 1,117 teachers government and the communi- are working together for the vironmental pillars, he pointed aims to inspire and inform peo- expressed their satisfaction to promote the culture of wash- have been trained to improve ty attended the workshop. betterment of human lives,” out. He said the event will fa- ple about innovative solutions with the progress of the pro- ing hands with water and soap hygiene at the schools. More Prakash Raj Lamsal, the director added. cilitate investments in innova- and reduce desertification. QCS launches month-long drive to QRCS and UNICEF rehabilitate enhance breast cancer awareness WASH facilities in Mosul schools TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA WITH funding from the Unit- QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) ed Nations Children’s Fund has launched ‘Blossom’ cam- (UNICEF), Qatar Red Cres- paign to raise awareness about cent Society (QRCS) has im- breast cancer. plemented a renovation and The month-long national maintenance project for water campaign marks Breast Can- and sanitation facilities at 48 cer Awareness Month ob- schools in Mosul, Iraq. served globally in October The overall number of every year. beneficiaries is 59,258 stu- Blossom targets all sec- dents from the returnee fami- tions of the Qatari society, lies. aiming to emphasise the im- Over 14 months, the pro- portance of periodic examina- ject was executed by QRCS’s tion for early detection of the personnel, under a plan that disease, spreading the culture covered the eastern, central of healthy lifestyle and high- and western districts of Mo- lighting the health services sul. available in Qatar. In the eastern part of the The campaign also seeks to city, they restored and main- motivate members of the so- tained 28 lavatories at the ciety to provide psychological schools damaged during the and financial support for can- past military clashes. The to- cer patients. tal number of beneficiaries is 28,825 students. Besides, 24 school lavato- ‘Hormonal therapy, obesity, ries were rehabilitated in the therapeutic and environ- western part of Mosul, which mental exposures to radia- enabled the schools to resume tion, smoking and drinking, normal work. These facilities are available for the schools’ not conceiving the first child 30,433 students. even after 30 years, refrain- Mosul suffers shortages ing from breastfeeding and in infrastructure, and many lack of exercise can also schools have damaged build- expose a woman to the risk ings and lavatories. They are in dire need for water, sanitation of breast cancer’ and hygiene (WASH) services. To achieve the goals of the Speaking about non-modi- project, QRCS mission in Iraq fiable risk factors, Heba Nas- redesigned the procedures of sar, head of the Health Edu- coordination with internation- cation Department at QCS, The month-long national campaign marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month observed globally in October al organisations, local authori- said that women, especially every year. ties and camp administrators. in the age group of 55 and This is one of a series of pro- above and those with family monal therapy, obesity, clude a persistent lump in percent of cancer cases in jects undertaken by QRCS in history have a higher risk of therapeutic and environ- the breast that may feel dif- women. The risk of women Mosul together with UN part- being diagnosed with breast mental exposures to radia- ferent from other breast tis- in the population develop- ners, particularly UNICEF, cancer than others. tion, smoking and drinking, sue, one or more lumps in ing breast cancer is 56 per with a special focus on health- About 5 percent to 10 not conceiving the first child the armpit, changes in breast 100,000 (source: Qatar Can- care, water and sanitation. percent of breast cancer even after 30 years, refrain- shape or size, changes in cer Registry). Both women According to the post- cases are considered heredi- ing from breastfeeding and breast skin, pain in nipple or and men can however be af- assessment, the project was tary. Breast density can be lack of exercise can also ex- abnormal discharge etc. fected by breast cancer. It is highly welcomed by the lo- determined through mam- pose a woman to the risk of According to HMC, important to note that many cal community. It also had a ing there. water supply and sewage mogram. breast cancer.” breast cancer is by far the breast cancers are treatable positive impact on the work of QRCS is actively engaged systems, in order to encour- About modifiable risk Symptoms and warning most common cancer in and patients can survive if it’s other international humani- in the reconstruction of Mo- age return of the displaced factors, she added: “Hor- signs of breast cancer in- Qatar, accounting for 31 diagnosed and treated early. tarian organisations operat- sul, by supporting the city’s families. 04 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Nation

MARRI MEETS COTE ‘Qatar slams terrorism in all forms’ D’IVOIRE MINISTER: Fifth edition of Katara Attorney-General HE QATAR has reiterated its strong Mohammed bin Hamad al Thani Dr Ali bin Fetais al condemnation of terrorism in all before the Sixth (Legal) Commit- Marri met with Cote its forms regardless of its justi- tee of the United Nations General Arabic Novel Prize to d’Ivoire’s Minister of fications. Assembly, at its 74th Session on African Integration Qatar also renewed its support ‘Measures to Eliminate Interna- begin on October 13 and Ivoirians Abroad for holding a high-level conference tional Terrorism’. Ally Coulibaly in Doha under the auspices of the United Sheikh Mohammed said Qa- on Wednesday. They Nations in order to adopt a unified tar will continue to work within exchanged views on international position on counter- the framework of the United Na- a number of issues of terrorism, including an agreed tions to reach a comprehensive common concern and definition of terrorism. agreement on international ter- discussed the ways to This came in Qatar’s statement rorism that will include a specific promote cooperation delivered by Second Secretary of definition of terrorism without in the legal field. (QNA) the Permanent Delegation of Qatar linking it to religion, race or cul- to the United Nations HE Sheikh ture. (QNA/NEW YORK)

Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti (centre), Chargé d’affaires at the Tunisian Embassy in Doha Hassan bin Rama- MoPH, HMC launch clinical health dan (left) and Manager of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel Khalid Abdul Rahim al Sayed at a press conference.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing Arabic fiction. It is serving coach training programme in Qatar DOHA as a platform for writers to en- rich their creativity and for Arab THE fifth edition of Katara novelists and critics to highlight Forty patient educators will participate in the training to develop sustainable patient coaching competence Prize for Arabic Novel will be their role. The Prize is also pro- held from Sunday, October moting dialogue between civi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tions make up almost a third of hospital 13 to Tuesday, October 15 at lisations and building a spirit DOHA admissions in Qatar. This is due, in part, the Cultural Village Founda- of camaraderie among nations to the fact that these patients are not em- tion (Katara). through the translation of the THE Ministry of Public Health powered with the necessary knowledge This was announced at a novels into multiple languages,” (MoPH) and Hamad Medical Corpo- to manage their conditions more effec- press conference addressed by said Dr Sulaiti. ration (HMC) have partnered with tively and to avoid complications. Pa- Katara General Manager Dr Prizes will be given in five Iowa Chronic Care Consortium to of- tient educators across the health system Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti, categories, including the pub- fer a comprehensive training in clinical play a vital part in helping to empower Chargé d’affaires at the Tuni- lished Qatari novel category. health coaching. people with multiple chronic conditions sian Embassy in Doha Hassan The winners of the prizes will be Forty patient educators will partici- to manage their own health success- bin Ramadan and Manager of announced at the ceremony. pate in the clinical health coach training fully,” said Dr Maryam Mohammed Ale- the Katara Prize for Arabic Nov- Sulaiti also thanked the programme to develop sustainable pa- madi, National Health Strategy Lead for el Khalid Abdul Rahim al Sayed. Arab League Educational, Cul- tient coaching competence. An orienta- Improved Health for People with Multi- A special feature of the fifth tural and Scientific Organiza- tion session took place lately to introduce ple Chronic Conditions priority and di- edition will be the launch of Ar- tion, members of the judging participants to the programme. rector of Clinical Operations at Primary abic Fiction Lab and a journal committees in all categories and The first round of training is de- Healthcare Corporation. specialised in fiction, as well as media outlets for their support. signed to equip healthcare profession- The programme is delivered by sub- other activities which will be an- Sayed Hassan bin Ramadan als with tools necessary to transform the ject matter experts from the Iowa Chron- nounced at the function. thanked Katara for choosing the conversation with patients, partnering The first round of training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with tools nec- ic Care Consortium (ICCC) formed as a Tunisian writer and intel- late Tunisian writer Mahmoud with them in a new way. This will en- essary to transform the conversation with patients, partnering with them in a new way. non-profit in 2002 with the vision of re- lectual Mahmoud al Massadi al Masadi as the Person of the able clinical teams to motivate patients ducing the burden of chronic conditions has been chosen as the Person Year in the fifth edition. to build self-care skills, improve health builds on the recommendations of the aligned with the national health outcome in populations through collaborations of the Year for the fifth edition. He said Massadi’s works behaviour and inspire accountability. National Continuing Care Strategy and outlined in Qatar’s National Health with health systems, health plans and Dr Mohammed Abdul Ra- made him one of the most influ- The clinical health coach training reflects strong collaboration between the Strategy 2018-2022, namely ‘Improved primary care practices. him Kafoud will be awarded the ential writers of Tunisia in the programme combines 26 hours of online different public health sector organisa- Health for People with Multiple Chronic The Clinical Health Coach train- Aldad Shield for 2019 in recog- modern era because of the intel- learning and health coaching skills prac- tions with the aim of enhancing patient Conditions’. ings was developed seven years ago by nition of his significant contri- lectual depths of his writings. tice with two full days of on-site training outcomes,” said Mahmoud al Raisi, chair One of the key objectives of this pri- the ICCC and has trained over 3,000 butions to the advancement of Khalid Al Sayed, Manager at the Ministry of Public Health. of the National Integrated Clinical Care ority is to empower patients with multi- healthcare professionals in the United Arabic language. of the Katara Prize for Arabic “We are excited to be launching the Network and Chief of Continuing Care at ple chronic conditions with knowledge States to become effective behaviour “The Katara Prize for Arabic Novel, said 1,850 entries have Clinical Health Coach programme for Hamad Medical Corporation. and skills to improve their own health. change specialists and care manage- Novel has achieved all its objec- been received from many Arab the first time in Qatar. This programme The training programme is fully “People with multiple chronic condi- ment facilitators. tives in promoting and support- countries. Nation Thursday, October 10, 2019 05 CSE, QCRI send student to GU-Q launches post-doctoral fellowship programme for Heidelberg Laureate Forum recent Qatari PhD graduates

Annual event a chance to meet winners of prestigious mathematics and computer science awards AILYN AGONIA their degree after January 1, DOHA 2015, or who will pass their TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as it is inspiring. To have an HBKU stu- dissertation defence prior to DOHA dent among the 200 participants invited GEORGETOWN University in January 1, 2020, and graduate to this year’s forum also shows how far Qatar (GU-Q) has launched a before June 1, 2020. AS part of its mission to build the coun- the Qatar Computing Research Institute first-of-its-kind post-doctoral The application require- try’s innovation and technology capacity, has come over the past nine years. We’re fellowship programme to ments are a cover letter de- the College of Science and Engineering of course determined to continue being foster career development of scribing research and teaching (CSE) and Qatar Computing Research at the cutting edge of relevant debates, as recent Qatari PhD graduates interests, curriculum vitae, Institute (QCRI), parts of Hamad Bin well as innovations in research and devel- by supporting their transi- dissertation abstract or re- Khalifa University (HBKU), recently saw opment.” tion from doctoral students to GU-Q Dean Dr Ahmed Dalal. search statement, and a sam- the participation of one of their aspiring Reflecting on her trip, Ghadeer said, “I working professionals. ple written work in English. students at the Seventh Heidelberg Lau- am fortunate and grateful to have been se- The announcement was members. Applicants should also sub- reate Forum. lected for this year’s Forum, and I would made by GU-Q Dean Dr “The post-doctoral fellow- mit a separate description of Initiated by Germany’s Klaus Tschira highly encourage HBKU’s capable stu- Ahmed Dalal at a press confer- ship is in line with our core aim teaching experience and inter- Stiftung, the annual event brings together dents to follow in similar footsteps.” ence at held at the GU-Q Me- of supporting research relevant ests and three confidential let- 200 carefully selected young researchers Dr Aboulnaga commented, “The Fo- dia Majlis on Wednesday. to Qatar, strengthening fruitful ters of recommendation. to spend the week with the most excep- Ghadeer Abuoda with Dr Ahmed Elmagarmid, rum is a great educational and network- The new programme of- mentorship collaborations be- The winner will be in resi- tional mathematicians and computer sci- executive director of QCRI, at the Seventh ing opportunity for our researchers, fers a one year position, from tween established and emerg- dence at GU-Q for the full aca- entists of their generation, helping them Heidelberg Laureate Forum. enabling them to get a broad overview of August 2020 to May 2021, ing scholars, and contributing demic year and is expected to sharpen their scientific knowledge while state-of-the-art concepts in mathematics exclusively for Qataris who re- to the development of the high- design and teach one or two providing them with ample networking 23 laureates of mathematics and com- and computer science from some of the ceived a PhD or DPhil within er education sector in Qatar in undergraduate courses. He/ opportunities. puter science to discuss some of the most best minds in the field, and form profes- the past five years. line with the Qatar National Vi- She will present present his/ The 2019 Forum saw the attendance fundamental issues facing science and sional connections with the laureates and The opportunity, which sion 2030,” said Dalal. her research at a GU-Q faculty of reputed laureates including Caucher humanity at large. These were tackled their counterparts within a hand-picked is a temporary paid position, “The aim is to prepare out- seminar and is expected to give Birkar, Yoshua Bengio, Whitfield Diffie through a series of lectures, workshops, group of attendees.” allows early stage Qatari re- standing junior Qatari scholars a public lecture on his/her area and Martin Hairer. institute visits and other activities. The The CSE offers 14 state-of-the-art de- searchers and professionals for future university teaching of research as well as guest lec- Ghadeer Abouda, a PhD in Computer forum also provided student participants grees tackling topical issues that include to work closely with faculty and research careers. By grow- tures in relevant classes. Science and Engineering student, who is with valuable opportunities to interact Sustainable Development, Information at GU-Q and continue to gain ing post-doctoral opportuni- Application deadline is De- jointly mentored by QCRI’s Senior Re- with the laureates in less formal settings. and Computing Technology, and Engi- research, teaching and men- ties, GU-Q will also be support- cember 31, 2019. The winner search Director Dr Ashraf Aboulnaga, Dr Elmagarmid said, “The Heidel- neering Management and Decision Sci- torship experience while ing research that is relevant to will be announced at the end attended the forum as one of this year’s berg Laureate Forum has quickly become ences. preparing their first publica- Qatar’s development goals.” of Spring Semester 2020. qualifying researchers. Joining her was one of the most esteemed platforms for The Qatar Computing Research In- tions from their dissertation The programme is open Information about the po- QCRI’s Executive Director Dr Ahmed El- expert discussions on mathematics and stitute provides cutting-edge solutions research. It prepares them to to Qatari nationals with a PhD sition, including on how to ap- magarmid, who was among the guests list computer science. Its commitment to en- through Arabic language technologies, so- be principal research investi- or DPhil in the humanities or ply, is available on www.qatar. for the event. couraging the next generation of leading cial computing, data analytics and cyber gators and/or junior faculty social sciences, who received georgetown.edu. This year’s forum brought together academics and scientists is as refreshing security tools. WCM-Q holds training for next UCL Qatar event highlights impact of women generation of Qatari researchers leaders on Qatar’s cultural heritage sector TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK talent in Qatar to help the country achieve its DOHA goal of diversifying the economy and establish- MERIAM JELLITI ing Doha as a regional and global hub for cut- DOHA TWO Qatari nationals with a flair for science ting-edge biomedical research. Students who completed a summer of biomedical research participate can choose to spend between four CELEBRATING the achieve- training courtesy of Weill Cornell Medicine- and eight weeks at WCM-Q. ments of women leaders in Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Research Hissa, who trained for Qatar, UCL Qatar hosted a Internship for National Col- four weeks in the lab of Dr panel discussion on ‘Women lege Students programme. Khaled Machaca, senior as- in Cultural Leadership’ at the Hissa al Thani and Noora sociate dean for Research, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Abusheraida, both students at Innovations and Commer- Auditorium. Qatar University, completed cialization, said, “Being part Dr Chatarina Hendrick, the programme, which is de- of the WCM-Q internship lecturer in Museum Studies at signed to give Qatari nationals was a great experience and UCL Qatar, chaired the event, The participants included Sheikha Reem al Thani, director of exhibitions at QM, Shaikha Nasser al Nassr, a solid grounding in the prac- I learned so many useful which brought together speak- deputy director of Curatorial Affairs at MIA, and Clemence Bergal, head of acquisitions and collections at QM. tical and administrative skills skills. I’m thankful for all ers from some of Qatar’s iconic required for a successful career the lessons and the practi- cultural institutions to discuss cant roles of women in museum woman’s leadership style tends Reem al Thani said that chal- in research. The two students cal instructions I was given, the significant impact women and cultural sector in Qatar’. to be more transformational and lenges are expected at all times spent time working with highly which made the experience leaders have on the rapid de- The research seeks to un- visionary. She pointed to the im- and handling difficult people or qualified biomedical research- tremendously influential velopment of the museum and cover the ways these ambitious portance of collaboration culture situations is part of the job. “It is ers on real research projects and positive for me.” cultural sector in Qatar. women lead their teams and or- and emotional intelligence to be not about the gender, it is about in WCM-Q’s state-of-the-art Christy L Poppe, senior The participants included ganisations. “We cannot avoid at the centre of the work. the characteristics of a person, laboratories. They also worked research training special- Sheikha Reem al Thani, direc- the fact that we have amazing The women leaders present male or female,” she added. closely with WCM-Q’s expe- ist, said, “The participants tor of exhibitions at Qatar Mu- role models here in Qatar, many at the event shared their expe- Clemence Bergal, who had rienced professional research worked extremely hard and seums (QM), Shaikha Nasser al of them are women,” she said. riences as leaders of different previous museum experience administrators to learn how learned vital skills that will Nassr, deputy director of Cura- During her presentation, teams and projects. Shaikha in Europe, expressed her con- research studies are developed set them up well for success- torial Affairs at MIA, and Clem- Dr. Hendrick indicated that Nasser al Nassr concentrated tentment at working in Qatar, and coordinated. ful and rewarding careers in research. We at ence Bergal, head of acquisi- Qatari and non-Qatari women on self-confidence and the im- saying, “Working hard is the The programme aims not only to equip the WCM-Q are delighted to be involved in equip- tions and collections at QM. make up the significant major- portance of experimenting be- key, and it will be rewarded.” participants with vital skills but also to give ping the next generation of researchers with the The panel discussion was ity of leadership roles at Qatar fore making decisions. The event aimed to serve as them a clear understanding of what a career attributes they need to help Qatar continue to preceded by a presentation by Museums and across the mu- When asked how challenging a platform for communication in research would be like. In addition, the pro- grow in stature as a world-class regional and Dr Hendrick on her ongoing seum sector. is dealing with and controlling and constructive dialogue for gramme identifies and nurtures local research international biomedical research hub.” research project on ‘the signifi- She also explained how a people at work could be, Sheikha the public.

US journalist reveals her battles against ‘prejudices, discrimination’ in the media

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to focus on doing your thing, and DOHA that is what I have taught myself and how I have operated, be- A journalist who is part of the cause I have been in unfair situ- team that produces America’s ations.” most-watched news programme Answering questions from has told a Qatar Foundation the audience at the QF-partner (QF) audience how she has had university, Laguerre-Wilkinson to overcome discrimination in said she felt “the reaction to the media industry during her ideas would often be very dif- career. ferent” if those assessing them Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson, did not know whether they had an associate producer on CBS come from a man or a woman, News’ 60 Minutes show, spoke but added, “While it’s been, in of her experiences of prejudice many ways, an uphill battle, it’s in the workplace during the lat- much better now than when I est edition of the Education City started in journalism. I expe- Speaker Series, saying, “People rienced a lot of inappropriate have gone ahead of me in a way I things in my career, but I think deemed unfair, but you just have today’s female journalists are to speak your voice.” However, Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson speaks at the Education City Speaker Series. lucky to be in the profession as she believes it is now a good time it is right now.” for women to be carving out ca- Your Attention? Journalism in out that people don’t say yes or Laguerre-Wilkinson – who reers in journalism. the Age of Two-Minute Atten- no but instead a man will go be- has worked on 60 Minutes since She also shared her views tion Spans’. hind your back to find out if it’s 2005, is a reporter for New on the current state of news re- Speaking about the sexism really worth covering – why do York’s CUNY TV station, and porting – including coverage of she has faced in the media world, you need to do that? co-hosts the Carnegie Council’s Middle-East issues by US net- Laguerre-Wilkinson said, “I’ve “There are times when you’ll digital franchise Ethics Matter works – fake news, and the way been doing this for 30 years and, say something, and then some- – said US news coverage of the people engage with journalism at times, it has been challenging one will say the same thing in a Middle East has improved, al- in the event at Northwestern to navigate, especially when you different way and it’s received beit partly a result of more war University in Qatar (NU-Q), have an idea that you think is and embraced. So it has been a correspondents being based in under the theme ‘Do I Have good, you pitch it, and you find rollercoaster ride. But you have the region. 06 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Nation The Westin launches TAFAWOQ delivers high-level safety October campaign to support activities of workshop for engineers at Ashghal The three-day Qatar Cancer Society workshop, titled TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘HSSE Leadership,’ DOHA was held recently TO mark the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer So- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ciety, will support their ‘Blossom’ campaign with different DOHA activities and events taking place in the hotel throughout the month of October. QATAR’S elite project man- The main aim of the initiative is to enhance awareness of agement centre of excellence, breast cancer among the associates of the hotel and the lo- the TAFAWOQ programme, cal community in Doha, additionally, to raise donation and once again partnered to de- support the treatment of patients fighting the disease. liver a high-level safety work- This year, an internal awareness session will be led by shop for engineers who have The workshop emphasised the importance of embracing a safety culture, and touched on the roles and responsibilities of engineers in this regard. Qatar Cancer Society along with the social media influencer recently joined Qatar’s Public and cancer survivor Polly Byles, @followyoursunshine on Works Authority, Ashghal. the benefits of adopting an in- October 14. The The three-day workshop, tegral safety model. goal is to pro- titled ‘HSSE Leadership,’ was Sabu Joseph, managing vide accurate held recently, bringing to- consultant at JMJ Associates, information gether 25 engineers to discuss and Sandy Schreiber, a senior about the dis- best practices in the field of consultant, led the workshop ease, explain safety. in the presence of Alan Palm- methods of The workshop empha- er, a partner at the firm. prevention and sised the importance of em- JMJ has supported Qatar importance of bracing a safety culture, and Shell’s Pearl GTL, the world’s early detection touched on the roles and re- largest plant to turn natural and screening. sponsibilities of engineers in gas into cleaner-burning fu- Also, Polly this regard. els, in developing an incident will share her The other topics on the and injury-free safety culture, personal experience with the battle against cancer and its workshop’s agenda included while overseeing the creation positive effects throughout her whole journey. the impact of internal and of a high-performance project In addition, The Westin Doha has organised a healthy external factors on safety team during the construction dessert making session with the hotel’s pastry chefs on Oc- performance, and the use of phase of the project. tober 21, where women will learn how to make pink vegan safety tools and observation TAFAWOQ, which is the desserts and smoothie bowls. The aim of this session is to systems. Arabic for ‘excellence’, is a promote healthy lifestyle habits and highlight how diet can President of the Public Qatar in line with our national liver this workshop. The act of workshops have a positive im- partnership initiative be- help in preventing cancer and to stress the importance of Works Authority, Ashghal, vision,” Al Mohannadi said. collaboration facilitates both pact on Qatar’s human capital tween Qatar Shell, Qatar Pe- reducing sugar intake. HE Dr. Eng. Saad bin Ahmad The workshop comes at the transfer of knowledge and significantly contribute troleum (QP) and Hamad Bin Polly Byles (@followyoursunshine) will also attend the Al Muhannadi, noted that an important time for Ash- and expertise. I am confident to the achievement of the hu- Khalifa University (HBKU). event and will share what she encountered during her battle the workshop’s objectives fall ghal, the highest authority in the workshop will further man development pillar of In addition to providing against cancer, the recovery and the positive change on her in line with his institution’s charge of managing Qatar’s strengthen Ashghal engi- Qatar National Vision 2030 – project management train- overall lifestyle. commitment to the develop- major infrastructure projects, neers’ ability to deliver their and this is something we truly ing courses, TAFAWOQ also Commenting on the initiative, Ammar Samad, general ment of Qatar. as the country undertakes key portfolio of major projects believe in at TAFAWOQ and hosts custom-tailored work- manager of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, said, “It’s an “Promoting a culture of developments in preparation while maintaining a leading Qatar Shell,” he added. shops to address specific or- honor for us to collaborate with Qatar Cancer Society for safety and employee wel- for the 2022 FIFA World Cup health and safety record by Delivered by leading con- ganisational needs. the second consecutive year. As a wellness brand, it’s one of fare will bolster productiv- Qatar. understanding and managing sultancy firm, JMJ Associates Since its inception in our core duties to encourage positive and healthy changes ity, which will ultimately fast “We are extremely hon- the risks inherent in the busi- Middle East, the workshop 2012, TAFAWOQ has gradu- within our community. track the development of ma- oured to partner with Ash- ness,” he said. also introduced participants ated close to 1,000 profes- jor infrastructure projects in ghal, for the first time, to de- “Without doubt, these to behaviour-based safety and sional students. Barahat Msheireb: Largest open-air covered square in the Middle East TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

BARAHAT Msheireb is the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world’s smartest and most sustainable fully built city district, developed by Msheireb Properties. Barahat Msheireb takes its name from the word ‘Al Baraha’ in Arabic, which means an open space for socialisation and net- working. It is developed to be the centre point of the district visitors to frequent and enjoy offering 11 niche retail and al the square all year round. fresco casual and fine dining Barahat Msheireb is a fan- options, anchored by the Cul- tastic destination for everyone tural Forum building and the to stroll and bask in the glory of Noble International School posts luxurious Mandarin Oriental, this historic location in Doha. Doha hotel. Outlets have started opening This piazza-style square is their doors, as last week wit- several letters on World Post Day the largest open-air covered nessed the soft opening of ‘Sas- square in the Middle East fea- sana’, a restaurant presenting Noble International School (NIS) enthusiastically participated in the celebration of World Post Day recently. turing the biggest retractable “authentic Qatari dishes with a To make the students understand the feeling of writing a letter, the school held various events where roof in the region. Supported modern edge”. students participated with lot of enthusiasm. NIS Principal Shibu Abdul Rasheed initiated a letter-posting by innovative cool pool sys- With a total area of almost town Doha. Barahat Msheireb’s blue to mark World Autism episode wherein the students wrote letters to their favourite teachers and dropped it in the school’s tems for circulating chilled air, 7,000 sqm, Barahat Msheireb is state-of-the-art sound and light Day and a breath-taking sound dedicated post box, to be distributed by the devoted postman for the day. Several events including special Barahat Msheireb will offer designed to host lively events in equipment makes it a prime and light show took place in the assemblies, speeches, signing, demonstrations and drama inspired the pupils to write letters. The school’s customers the chance to dine collaboration with private and location for national celebra- square last December in cel- vice principals Jayamon Joy and Robin K Jose praised the events. The Humanities department played an outside even during the hot- public organisations, attracting tions and public and private ebration of Qatar National Day. active role in the planning and execution of the day’s events. test summer months as well as people once again to enjoy life events. Previously, the Barahat More events are planned over throughout the year, enabling at the heart of Msheireb Down- Msheireb was lit up in the color the next upcoming months. ‘A Gift of Gold’ offers at Malabar Gold & Diamonds

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EU urges Turkey to halt offensive Turkey launches assault in Syria, won’t pay for ‘safe zone’ AFP Tayyip Erdogan announced BRUSSELS the start of the attack, which is aimed at curbing the Kurd- EU chief Jean-Claude ish-led Syrian Democratic on Syria Kurd positions Juncker on Wednesday Forces (SDF). The SDF was demanded Turkey halt its previously allied to the US, military operation against which used it to crush the Is- Kurdish militants in north- lamic State group. Whole international community responsible for any ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, warn Kurds ern Syria, telling Ankara the Juncker told the Euro- bloc would not pay for any pean Parliament he rec- AFP In Ras al-Ain, Kurdish- so-called “safe zone” that ognised Turkey had “se- RAS AL-AIN led security forces set up new might be created. curity concerns” along the checkpoints and stockpiled He spoke as Turkish border. But he warned the TURKEY launched an assault tyres to set alight to blur the vi- forces launched an assault military action would not on Kurdish positions in north- sion of Turkish military pilots, a on Kurdish positions, with lead to a “good result”, ern Syria on Wednesday with correspondent reported. air strikes and explosions saying a political solution air strikes and explosions re- Ras al-Ain was one of the reported near the border. was the only way to end ported near the border. Presi- places from which US troops Turkish President Recep the Syrian conflict. dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan an- withdrew on Monday. Kurdish nounced the start of the attack authorities in the town called for on Twitter, labelling it “Opera- protesters to gather at the border IS claims attack on Syria’s tion Peace Spring”. later on Wednesday and hoisted Moments later, a cloud flags on tents. Raqa, alarming Kurds of white smoke rose over the Kurdish forces have dug Ras al-Ain border area, a cor- trenches and tunnels in both ar- AFP a “violent attack” on secu- respondent said, adding that eas, covering streets with metal BEIRUT rity forces in Raqa, accord- warplanes could be seen flying canopies to block the cameras of ing to the Syrian Observatory overhead. “Our mission is to Turkish drones. Senior Repub- THE Islamic State group has for Human Rights. Ensuing prevent the creation of a terror lican senator Lindsey Graham claimed a suicide attack on clashes between the assailants corridor across our southern addressed a tweet to the Turk- its former Syrian stronghold and fighters affiliated with the border, and to bring peace to ish government saying, “You do of Raqa, heightening Kurd- Kurdish-led Syrian Demo- the area,” Erdogan wrote, add- NOT have a green light to enter ish fears of a militant resur- cratic Forces (SDF) lasted ing that the operation would into northern Syria. gence if Turkey goes ahead more than one hour, the Brit- target Kurdish militants and the “There is massive bipartisan with a threatened invasion. ain-based war monitor said. Islamic State group (IS). opposition in Congress, which Overnight two IS fighters IS claimed responsibility The Syrian Observatory for you should see as a red line you armed with guns, grenades for the assault on the Tel- Human Rights, a Britain-based should not cross.” There has and explosive belts launched egram application. war monitor, reported that Smoke billows following Turkish bombardment on Syria’s northeastern town of Ras Al-Ain in the Hasakeh also been a chorus of interna- Turkish air strikes had hit the province along the Turkish border, on Wednesday. (AFP) tional concern, including from Ras al-Ain area. Turkey’s Anad- US allies. French President Em- olu news agency reported shell- UN Security Council head appeals to Turkey for restraint in Syria manuel Macron is “very wor- Turkey: Informed US, Russia, ing of Kurdish militant positions ried” about the planned Turk- in the border town of Tal Abyad. US: The UN Security Council’s president, South African ambassador Jerry Matthews Matjila, appealed ish operation, an aide said on Europe about Syria offensive Syria’s Kurds called up ci- to Turkey Wednesday to “protect civilians” and exercise “maximum restraint” in its military operations Wednesday. Russian Foreign vilians on Wednesday to de- in Syria. Minister Sergei Lavrov said that ISTANBUL: Turkey says it informed the United States, fend against the assault, while Matjila expressed hope the council could meet quickly on the situation but stressed it was up to Iraqi Kurdish leaders he met Russia and its European allies about its planned Syria President Donald Trump in- drafters of resolutions on Syria to convene such a session. earlier this week had voiced operation at 2 pm (1100 GMT). sisted the United States had not Belgium, Germany and Kuwait are the council members designated to follow the humanitarian deep concern about the risks of The Defence Ministry said that Germany, Britain, abandoned its Kurdish allies situation in Syria, so it would fall to them to convene a council session. (AFP) the mixed signals from Trump. France and Italy were also briefed, as were NATO and who were a crucial ally against “They are extremely the United Nations. IS. Russian President Vladimir cratic Forces (SDF) due to their eight-year civil war. resist during this delicate his- alarmed that such a lightweight The Turkish operation was officially announced by Putin urged Erdogan to “think ties with Kurdish insurgents in- “We announce three days of torical moment”. treatment of this extremely deli- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan two-and-a-half hours carefully” before any offensive side Turkey. Turkey also wants general mobilisation in north- They said they would hold cate subject could ignite the en- later. in a phone call. a “safe zone” on the Syrian side ern and eastern Syria,” Kurdish their erstwhile US ally and the tire region,” Lavrov said. Turkey has the second-largest military in the Western But Ankara says the assault of the border where it could authorities in northern Syria whole international community The Kurds called on Mos- military alliance. NATO Secretary General Jens Stolten- is necessary to curb the power of send back some of the 3.6 mil- said, urging all civilians to “head responsible for any “humanitar- cow on Wednesday to facilitate berg is scheduled to visit Istanbul on Friday. (DPA) the Kurdish-led Syrian Demo- lion refugees it hosts from the to the border with Turkey... to ian catastrophe” that unfolds. dialogue with Damascus.

N-weapons forbidden Calm returns to Iraq, as for Iran, says Khamenei US condemns violence FREE PRODUCT AFP AGENCIES BAGHDAD RECALL TEHRAN CALM prevailed in Iraq on Wednesday after a SUPREME leader Ayatollah Ali week of anti-government protests left more than Khamenei said Wednesday that 100 dead, prompting the United States to call on Iran could have taken the step the country’s government to exercise “maximum to develop nuclear weapons restraint”. but will not because their use is In Baghdad -- the second most populous “haram”, or forbidden in Islam. Arab capital -- normal life has gradually resumed “Although we could have since Tuesday. taken steps on this path, based Traffic has again clogged the main roads of on Islamic ruling we firmly and the sprawling city of nine million inhabitants. bravely said we won’t take this Students have returned to schools, whose reo- path,” Khamenei said. “Both pening was disrupted by the violence. building and stockpiling it is Supreme leader Ayatollah On Tuesday, security restrictions were lifted wrong, as using it is haram,” Ali Khamenei. around Baghdad’s Green Zone, where govern- he told a group of academics ment offices and embassies are based. in a video posted on his office’s in return for curbs on its nuclear Uncertainty over the identify of the perpetra- Twitter account. programme. tors persists, with authorities blaming “unidenti- “If we had a nuclear weap- Meanwhile, US Secretary fied snipers”. on, it would have been obvious of State Mike Pompeo called US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo con- that it would have been impos- on the European Union to con- demned the violence on Tuesday. sible for us to use anywhere,” demn Iran on Wednesday, say- During a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel said the Iranian leader. “Under ing Tehran offloaded oil to Syria Abdel Mahdi, Pompeo said “those who violated Islamic principles it is defi- in the Adrian Darya I tanker. human rights should be held accountable”, the nitely haram.” Iran vehemently The Iranian ship the Adrian State Department said in a statement. denies having ever sought an Darya I, formerly known as “The secretary lamented the tragic loss of life atomic bomb and says its nu- Grace I, was seized on July 4 over the past few days and urged the Iraqi gov- clear programme is for peaceful near Gibraltar by local police ernment to exercise maximum restraint. energy production and medical aided by British forces. “Pompeo reiterated that peaceful public purposes only. 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Trump Brazenly Stiff-Arms The Impeachment Inquiry Duterte’s Foreign Policy: The president’s firm refusal to cooperate with the House committees spearheading the investigation Current Realities shows how he once again asserts authority that he simply does not have under the Constitution S President Donald Trump took his moving the goal posts. And Future Outlook contempt for the rule of law to a new The impeachment inquiry was trig- level on Tuesday, declaring through gered by a whistleblower’s complaint about Uthe White House’s top lawyer that a July 25 phone call in which Trump asked The reality of Philippine’s foreign policy approach under the Duterte govt his administration would not answer any Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky subpoenas, turn over any documents or co- to help investigate Joe Biden and Biden’s is much more mixed, with individual gains obscured by strategic operate in any way with the impeachment son. On its face, it looks like the president inquiry launched by House Democrats. abused the power of his office to enlist a challenges that could intensify in the coming years By stonewalling Congress, Trump is once foreign government’s help in his reelec- again asserting authority that he simply tion. Trump insists he did nothing wrong, PRASHANTH PARAMESWARAN interoperability when it comes to defence does not have under the Constitution. and yet his administration is blocking the TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE equipment and the effects on alliance ties In an eight-page letter to House lead- House’s efforts to get the full picture of with the United States which some of his ers, White House Counsel Pat Cipollone what transpired. AST week, Philippine President advisers are aware of. For another, the complained that the House committees If he has nothing to hide, why isn’t he Rodrigo Duterte paid his second visit notion of an independent foreign policy conducting the inquiry aren’t being fair cooperating? Presidents Nixon and Clin- to Russia in three years in what was has left the Duterte administration open because they’re not affording Trump the ton and Andrew Johnson all turned over at trumpeted as another gain for his to criticism when it is seen as not being rights of a criminal defendant. Although least some of the documents and testimony Lso-called “independent foreign poli- adequately protective of Philippine sover- the process unquestionably needs to be sought by House investigators voluntarily; cy” of cultivating non-traditional partners eignty, particularly when it comes to Chi- fair, impeachment isn’t a criminal trial — Trump has not. for the Southeast Asian state apart from na and the case of the South China Sea. it’s more like the investigation that leads to We have argued that it would be bet- its treaty ally the United States. But while Furthermore, some of Duterte’s domestic a grand jury indictment. And in any case, ter for the House to vote formally to hold the slogan has gotten a lot of traction in policies, such as the war on drugs, have the Constitution doesn’t let the president the inquiry because it’s vital that the pub- the past few years, the record of Duterte’s also eroded the Philippines’ image abroad dictate the steps taken by the House, or by lic perceive the process to be thorough foreign policy approach itself is a much and complicated ties with some partners the Senate, which would determine wheth- and fair-minded, not rushed, partisan and more mixed, with individual gains ob- as well as with international institutions, er to convict Trump if he were impeached predetermined. That’s a good reason for scured by strategic challenges that could irrespective of whatever gains may be re- by the House; it leaves it to each chamber House Democrats also to be open to good- intensify in the coming years. alised at home. More generally, there has to set its own rules and procedures. faith suggestions from the White House for Since the founding of the country, at times been confusion about the extent Cipollone also asserted that the inquiry how to determine the truth fairly and with Philippine foreign policy has rested on of policy coherence due to a confluence itself is illegitimate because it wasn’t au- an eye toward due process. the management of different broad pri- of factors, from Duterte’s own incendiary thorised by a vote of the full House. But Yet it’s hard to negotiate with a presi- orities, whether it be managing ties with rhetoric to the revolving door of foreign there’s no constitutional or statutory re- dent who reneges on agreements, who has neighbouring states, balancing ties be- secretaries (Duterte is on his fourth in just quirement to hold such a vote. The House denounced every effort to hold him ac- tween major powers, and contributing in There is still time left for President over three years in office). did so in the past at least in part to give countable for his actions as a “witch hunt” some ways to the resolution of regional Duterte’s foreign policy to take Duterte advocates do have a point the committees conducting the investiga- and who called the impeachment inquiry a and global issues, with a mix of continuity shape for the remainder of his single when they argue that assessing his foreign tion the power to subpoena testimony and “kangaroo court.” and change. For instance, under Duterte’s policy record alone does negate some of records; now, however, House committees The supreme irony here is Trump’s in- predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, there six-year term out to 2022, be it his domestic gains that seek to realise suc- already have that power. sistence that precedent dictates that the was a hardening of the approach toward through design or circumstance cess where Aquino did not find it, whether Let’s not kid ourselves here. This ad- House must show him more deference. But China and a closer embrace of members of it be in advancing peace in the southern ministration has routinely stonewalled honouring precedent isn’t a principle for the US alliance and partnership network, Officials and advisers in the Duterte Philippines or the inroads made in in- House Democrats. Tellingly, a senior White Trump, it’s a flag of convenience that he along with a commitment to regional and administration have pointed to some frastructure building. And there is still House official said on Tuesday that even if raises only when it suits him. House Demo- international institutions for the promo- gains that have been realised from this time left for Duterte’s foreign policy to the House took every step Cipollone asked crats should assure the public that the im- tion of Philippine interests. foreign policy approach. In June, for in- take shape for the remainder of his single for in the letter, that would not guaran- peachment process has one goal only: to get Duterte’s time in power has led to a stance, Philippine Foreign Secretary Teo- six-year term out to 2022, be it through tee the administration’s cooperation; the to the truth. But the president does himself mix of continuity and change as well under doro Locsin Jr defended the pursuit of design or circumstance. But it is also true White House reserves the right to keep no favours by getting in the way. what officials have called “independent an independent foreign policy in remarks that as the Duterte administration moves foreign policy.” The idea of an independ- commemorating the founding anniversary beyond plucking lower hanging fruit and ent foreign policy is not unique to Duterte of the Department of Foreign Affairs, not- grappling with tougher issues in relation- or new to the Philippines – indeed, the ing that there had been various incidents ships with key countries such as China, notion of an independent foreign policy that had spotlighted its successes includ- the challenges in its foreign policy will is directly expressed in the Philippine ing the US return of the Balangiga Bells to only grow. The environment within which Constitution. While there have been vari- the Philippines, the protection of overseas the administration is operating in could ous explanations offered on what exactly workers, and the sending back of garbage also become more difficult, be it because this slogan means in the Duterte admin- to Canada following a waste dispute. More of international trends such as intensify- istration, an independent foreign policy is generally, there have been some broader ing great power competition or domestic most often expressed as one based on cul- developments as well, be it greater diplo- ones such as intensified manoeuvring and tivating a diversified set of relationships matic activism in regions such as the Mid- greater scrutiny on Duterte’s record as we solely based on Philippine national inter- dle East or increases in defence spending get closer to the next Philippine election. ests, designed to maximise the country’s and foreign investment beyond China, All in all, while much still remains un- autonomy, security, and prosperity. And with Japan being a notable case in point. certain, it is at least clear that the reality of though some of Duterte’s policies in fact But thus far, whatever individual gains Duterte’s foreign policy approach is much have continuity with the Aquino years – have been realised in Duterte’s foreign more mixed than the rhetoric around his advancing economic diplomacy and pro- policy have been overshadowed by the pursuit of an independent foreign policy. tecting overseas Filipinos, for instance, strategic concerns it has raised. For one How that evolves in the coming years and were two of the three original pillars of thing, the administration has highlighted how it interacts with domestic develop- Aquino’s foreign policy as articulated by the opportunities afforded by diversifica- ments will continue to be important to then Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario tion in cultivating ties with countries such watch as this will not only shape Duterte’s – others, such as closer alignments with as Russia, less focus has been placed on legacy but also the future of the Philip- (Tribune News Service) China and Russia reflect change. the risks and costs of doing so, including pines more generally. How To Know If Freelancing Is For You About 57 million Americans make money outside the confines of aregular job, with their income set to hit the $1 trillion mark this year

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News At least 30 civilians died in May US strikes in Afghanistan: UN probe in brief AFP amphetamine labs. Soon after ceived “credible information” determined the strikes did KABUL the strikes in Bakwa district of about an additional 30 deaths not cause deaths or injuries Pompeo rebukes ICC Farah province, and parts of mostly women and children– to non-combatants.” Central for Afghan war crimes AT least 30 civilians were the bordering Delaram district and was working to further to the disagreement between probe decision killed when the US bombed in Nimroz province, UNAMA verify these claims.US Forc- the US and the UN is the legal several drug-making facili- said it began to receive reports es-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) definition of what constitutes WASHINGTON: US Secre- ties in western Afghanistan of “significant civilian harm”. blasted the UNAMA findings, a legitimate military target. tary of State Mike Pompeo in May, a UN agency said in a After a fact-finding mis- questioned the agency’s meth- UNAMA in its report con- rebuked the International report Wednesday, though the sion to some of the impact odology and insisted its “pre- tended the drug facilities were Criminal Court (ICC) on US military immediately dis- sites and face-to-face inter- cision” strikes had accurately owned and operated by crimi- Wednesday for allowing an puted the findings. views with 21 people impacted targeted meth labs. nal groups, so “did not meet appeal of their decision The United Nations Assis- by the strikes, UNAMA said it “In addition to imagery the definition of legitimate against opening an investiga- tance Mission in Afghanistan had “verified 39 civilian casu- collection during the precision military objectives under in- tion into possible war crimes (UNAMA) conducted an in- alties (30 deaths, five injured strikes, USFOR-A conducted ternational law.” The US, how- in Afghanistan. Pompeo said vestigation over four months and four undetermined), in- exhaustive assessments of ever, insisted the labs were the US “remains committed looking into what happened cluding 14 children and one the facilities and surround- run and owned by the Taliban, to protecting its personnel May 5 when the US military woman, due to the 5 May ing areas after the strikes,” who used revenue to “fund on- from the ICC’s wrong-headed bombed dozens of sites it had air strikes”.The agency went the command said in a state- going indiscriminate violence efforts spearheaded by a identified as Taliban meth- on to say that it had also re- This image is used for illustrative purpose only. ment. “Combined assessments against innocent Afghans”. few grandstanders.” Judges at the Hague-based court in April rejected investigations into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan since 2003, China irks India over effectively backing off from a fight with the US govern- Pakistan’s PM Imran, ment. The judges said at the Kashmir two days time that while there was a reasonable basis to believe crimes took place, the before summit prospect for a successful Xi discuss Kashmir, AFP prosecution was “extremely NEW DELHI limited.” (DPA) NEW Delhi reacted crossly Tsai slams Taiwan’s Wednesday after Xi Jinping political culture after CPEC & bilateral ties appeared again to back Paki- LSE offers proof of PhD stani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Kashmir, just two TAIPEI: Taiwan’s President days before Indian premier Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday Khan thanks President Xi for his ‘principled stance’ on the Kashmir issue Narendra Modi was due to host apologised to the London the Chinese president for an School of Economics for the “informal summit”. inconvenience caused by Kashmir, divided between her country’s “bad political India and Pakistan since 1947, culture” in demanding of- has been the spark for two wars ficial proof of her doctorate between the nuclear-armed arch Indian premier Narendra Modi. degree. The comment comes foes, and India’s scrapping of one day after the academic the region’s semi-autonomous not for other countries to com- institution issued a state- status in August has further in- ment on the internal affairs of ment confirming that she had flamed tensions. India.” - ‘Very delicate’ -India obtained her PhD in 1984. Xi told Khan at talks in Bei- and China’s ties have historical- “We can be clear the records jing ahead of the Chinese lead- ly been testy, and recent events of LSE and of the University er’s meeting with Modi in Chen- surrounding Kashmir -- in par- of London - the degree award- nai on Friday and Saturday that ticular Beijing’s diplomatic sup- ing body at the time - confirm Beijing was paying close atten- port to Islamabad at the United that Dr Tsai was correctly tion and that the facts are clear, Nations -- have added to strains. awarded a PhD in Law in the Xinhua state news agency “China sympathises and 1984,” the LSE said. Tsai is reported. supports the situation faced by currently seeking re-election. “China supports Pakistan Pakistan on this issue. So, at pre- For the past several weeks, to safeguard its own legitimate sent, the relationship between information that Tsai did rights and hopes that the rel- China and India has reached a not have a doctorate degree evant parties can solve their very delicate point,” said Cheng from LSE dominated her disputes through peaceful dia- Xiaohe at the Department of In- campaign. In early Septem- logue,” Xi said. ternational Politics at Renmin ber, attorneys for Tsai filed A joint statement added that University. a libel lawsuit against two China “opposes any unilateral In addition, part of Chi- academics. (DPA) actions that complicate the situ- na’s Belt and Road initiative, ation” while the dispute “should a vast global infrastructure Decades-old Malaysia be properly and peacefully re- programme, includes a major newspaper shuts; solved based on the UN Charter, project through Pakistan-ad- hundreds of staff affected relevant UN Security Council ministered Kashmir, a territory resolutions and bilateral agree- claimed by New Delhi. KUALA Lumpur: An eighty- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan (second left) talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping (second right) during their meeting at the Diaoyutai ments.” India’s foreign ministry India’s move in August to year-old Malaysian newspa- State Guesthouse in Beijing, on Wednesday. (AFP) said however: “India’s position split Jammu and Kashmir state per, which had close links to has been consistent and clear into two irked China because it the corruption-plagued former DAWN.COM Gen Bajwa, Chinese military leadership the United Nations General As- that Jammu & Kashmir is an will make the Ladakh region of ruling party, halted publica- BEIJING discuss Kashmir, regional security sembly. The premier said that integral part of India. China is the state a separate Indian ad- tion Wednesday after years of China had supported Pakistan well aware of our position. It is ministrative territory. financial struggle, with more PRIME Minister Imran Khan BEIJING: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and the in all difficult times. According than 800 staff affected. Utu- and Chinese President Xi Jin- Chinese military leadership on Tuesday discussed the situation in to the press release, Prime Min- san Malaysia was the coun- ping met on Wednesday to India-administered Kashmir and its consequences, the Inter-Services ister Imran briefed Xi about the try’s oldest Malay-language discuss bilateral relations, the Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s media wing, current situation in the coun- MQM-London target killer ‘wanted newspaper, founded in 1939 regional situation and other Gen Bajwa called on Commander Army General Han Weiguo, People’s try, sharing that Pakistan had during British colonial rule by matters of mutual interest, Ra- Liberation Army (PLA), and General Xu Qiliang, Vice Chairman of the come out of a difficult economic for 111 murders arrested in Karachi Yusof Ishak, who went on to dio Pakistan reported. Accord- Central Military Commission (CMC), at the PLA’s headquarters. The situation. “We will never forget become the first president of ing to a Foreign Office (FO) two sides discussed regional security environment and Pakistan China China’s financial cooperation in TRIBUNE.COM.PK such cases against the group neighbouring Singapore. The press release, the meeting was defence cooperation, the ISPR said. this regard,” he was quoted as KARACHI have so far surfaced,” the United Malays National Or- followed by a luncheon banquet “The COAS apprised Chinese military leadership about con- saying, adding that China had police official said. Search ganisation (UMNO), the main hosted by President Xi in hon- sequences of the ongoing situation in Kashmir if it’s not amicably helped Pakistan without “any KARACHI police on operations were also being party in a coalition that ruled our of the premier. resolved, for which India needs to respect United Nations resolutions conditionality”. Prime Minister Wednesday claimed to have conducted in the city to find Malaysia for six decades until He was accompanied and ensure the human rights of Kashmiris,” reads the ISPR statement. Imran said that China provided arrested a target killer af- other members of the group. losing power last year, had by Foreign Minister Shah “Chinese military leadership, supporting Pakistan’s principled stance Pakistan with the opportunity to filiated with the Muttahida “The target killer was long had a stake in the paper Mahmood Qureshi, Minister on Kashmir issue, appreciated sane Pakistani approach in the interest come out of a very difficult eco- Qaumi Movement-London also involved in the tragic and was closely associated for Planning, Development of peace,” it added. The military leadership of both the countries nomic situation and appreciated (MQM-L), Express News re- events of May 12 [occurred with it. The publication often and Reform Khusro Bakhtiar, agreed that continued unresolved Pak-India tensions will have seri- the Chinese support under the ported. in Karachi in 2007]. He later stridently defended the rights Federal Minister for Railways ous implications for peace and stability in the region. “The COAS China Pakistan Economic Cor- Speaking to the media in changed his appearance and of Malay Muslims, Malaysia’s Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, Adviser apprised them [the Chinese military leadership] that Pakistan looks ridor (CPEC) framework. Karachi, SSP East Ghulam left for missionary activities majority ethnic group. (AFP) to the Prime Minister for Com- forward to peace but that shall not be at the cost of any compro- “Pakistan and China are Azfar Mahesar revealed that in other parts of Pakistan, ” merce, Textile, Industries, Pro- mise on principles or honour and dignity of the nation.” The two all-weather friends and strate- the target killer was involved according to SSP Mahesar. Watchdog demands duction and Investment Abdul sides also discussed the developing situation in Gulf and efforts for gic cooperative partners.” The in the killings of at least 111 In February, the Paki- release of 30 Rohingya Razzak Dawood, Special Assis- peace in Afghanistan. (AGENCIES) premier congratulated the Chi- people. stan Rangers had arrested arrested for travelling tant to the Prime Minister on nese president on the 70th an- “The arrested target eight suspects that they Energy and Chairman Board ficials were also present in the Chinese government for its niversary of the founding of the killer was an employee of claimed were responsible YANGON: Human Rights of Investment Zubair Gillani. meeting. “principled stance” on the Kash- People’s Republic of China and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital in for the fresh wave of terror- Watch (HRW) on Wednesday Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen According to a PM Of- mir issue, particularly mention- thanked him for the warm wel- Karachi. His entire network ism in Karachi during past demanded the release of 30 Qamar Javed Bajwa, DG ISI Lt fice press release, the premier ing Chinese Foreign Minister come the Pakistani delegation has been busted. Some 57 three months. Rohingya Muslims who were Gen Faiz Hameed and other of- thanked President Xi and the Wang Yi’s stance on the issue at had received in Beijing. arrested last month for trav- elling without permission. The Rohingya were arrested on September 26 while attempting to travel from Sit- twe, the capital of Rakhine Protests over Bangladesh student death as PM vows to punish killers state, to Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city. Police told The AFP ka and other cities. nals will surely face justice,” Technology student Fahim Irrawaddy, a local news site, DHAKA He was allegedly beaten Hasina told reporters as she Ahmed said. The prime minis- that they were detained for for six hours in a dormitory pledged to inflict the “highest ter stopped short of acceding failing to carry proof of iden- BANGLADESH’S prime min- not long after posting a Fa- punishment to the killers”. to the protesters’ other de- tity or citizenship. Rohingya ister on Wednesday vowed to cebook comment criticising Protesters have called for mand that politics be banned have been denied citizenship mete out the “highest punish- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina the attackers to be harshly on campuses, saying it was up by the Myanmar government ment to the killers” of a uni- for signing a deal allowing In- punished and for the Bangla- to individual universities. since 1982. On October 4, versity student who died after dia to take water from a river desh Chhatra League (BCL), Fahad had been seen -- a court sentenced 21 adults he criticised a deal the leader on the border between the two the student wing of Hasina’s in leaked CCTV footage that to two years in prison for made with India. nations. party, to be banned. went viral on social media violating 1949 Residents The killing of 21-year- Some 13 students, includ- “Today it is Fahad Abrar -- walking into a dormitory of Burma Registration Act, old Abrar Fahad on Mon- ing 10 from the Awami League and tomorrow it could be with some BCL activists late sent eight children to a child day, allegedly by members branch, have been detained by any of us. These dorms have Monday. detention centre, and sent of a student branch of the police over his death. turned into a nightmare for About six hours later, one 5-year-old child to prison country’s ruling Awami “How inhumanly they Students of Dhaka university take part in a protest in Dhaka, on students. We demand an end his body was carried out by with his mother. (DPA) League party, has sparked have beaten him to death. I Wednesday, after a pupil was allegedly beaten to death by ruling party to torture,” Bangladesh Uni- the students and laid on the two days of protests in Dha- will never allow it. The crimi- activists. (AFP) versity of Engineering and ground, the footage showed. 10 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Europe / United States California turns off power to millions to prevent wildfires Bavarian mushrooms still radioactive 33 years after Chernobyl

LOS Angeles: Rolling blackouts affecting up to 800,000 customers began on Wednesday in MUNICH: Certain varieties of wild mushroom in Bavaria are continuing to show traces of radioac- NEWS parts of California as a utility company switched off power because of hot, windy weather that tive caesium-137, more than 30 years after the Chernobyl disaster, radiation monitoring officials raises the risk of wildfires. Pacific Gas & Electric, which announced the three-phase deliberate reported on Wednesday. The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) listed the varieties affect- IN BRIEF power outage, is working to prevent a repeat of a catastrophe last November in which power ed as the sweet tooth, or hedgehog, mushroom, the woodwax and the bay bolete among others. lines it owned were determined to have sparked California’s deadliest wildfire ever. In that “In extreme cases, a single meal of these mushrooms contains more caesium-137 than that inferno, 85 people died and a town called Paradise was virtually destroyed. The company has consumed from other agricultural foodstuffs in an entire year,” BfS President Inge Paulini said. She been found responsible for dozens of other wildfires in recent years, too.(AFP) urged mushroom gatherers to avoid mushrooms from badly affected regions. (DPA)

BREAK THE IMPASSE — FIND A COMPROMISE US military going into Middle East was ‘worst decision ever’: Trump AFP 2003 US invasion of Iraq. WASHINGTON, The United States is es- timated to have between US President Donald Trump 60,000 and 80,000 troops said on Wednesday the US across the area covered military becoming involved by US Central Command, in the Middle East was the which includes Afghanistan, “worst decision ever made” Iraq and Syria. and that he was ensuring Trump bemoaned what the safe return of troops. he called the “eight trillion- Trump has faced a bi- dollar” bill for “fighting and partisan storm of criticism policing” in the Middle East, since a surprise announce- and the thousands of US ment by the White House soldiers who had been killed on Sunday that Washington or wounded in battle. was pulling back 50 to 100 “Now we are slowly & “special operators” from carefully bringing our great Syria’s northern frontier. soldiers & military home. “GOING INTO THE Our focus is on the BIG MIDDLE EAST IS THE PICTURE! THE USA IS WORST DECISION EVER GREATER THAN EVER MADE IN THE HISTORY BEFORE!” Trump said. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (left) and EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier attend a plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday. (AFP) OF OUR COUNTRY! We Syria’s Kurds called up went to war under a false civilians on Wednesday to & now disproven prem- defend against a Turkish as- ise, WEAPONS OF MASS sault feared to be imminent DESTRUCTION. There despite Trump’s insistence Britain, EU to hold last-ditch talks were NONE!” the president the United States has not tweeted in reference to the abandoned its Kurdish allies. tomorrow as Brexit deadline looms Trump is most mentally ill human being in America, says Rihanna On Tuesday, Downing Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay will meet his I must head Brexit interim govt Street sources broke diplo- NEW York: Rihanna speared President if Johnson falls, says Corbyn matic protocol by leaking de- Donald Trump as perhaps “the most men- EU counterpart Michel Barnier in Brussels tails of a private conversation tally ill human being in America” over his LONDON: Opposition Labour leader Jeremy between Johnson and German position on gun rights in a candid Vogue AFP for the EU to do the same,” Corbyn on Wednesday insisted that he must be Chancellor Angela Merkel. interview published on Wednesday that LONDON Barclay tweeted. the one to lead any caretaker government to Merkel was alleged to have also touched on immigration and racism. The meeting was put back steer Britain away from a no-deal Brexit if Prime said a deal was “overwhelming- Asked about the back-to-back shoot- BRITAIN and the European 24 hours until Friday morn- Minister Boris Johnson is forced out of office. ly unlikely” without further UK ings earlier this year in the US cities of El Union on Wednesday agreed ing after London said Prime “A caretaker government would be one ap- compromise on its plans to keep Paso and Dayton, the superstar performer Singer/actress Rihanna to hold last-ditch talks aimed Minister Boris Johnson would pointed on the basis that the government has open the border between EU called the gun violence plaguing American at securing a Brexit deal with meet his Irish counterpart Leo collapsed and the leader of the opposition member Ireland and the British society “devastating.” After the August shootings Rihanna had just days left to thrash out an Varadkar on Thursday. is customarily invited to form an administra- province of Northern Ireland. decried Trump’s classification of the violence as the result of a agreement, as the two sides Barnier played down tion,” Corbyn told reporters in the southern city of Southampton. Berlin declined to give de- “mental illness problem.” “People are being murdered by war accuse each other of failing to hopes of a breakthrough be- “When this government collapses I will accept that invitation tails of the call but an irate Eu- weapons that they legally purchase. This is just not normal. compromise. fore EU leaders meet, even as and form an administration solely for the purposes of preventing ropean Council chief Donald That should never, ever be normal,” Rihanna said. Brexit Secretary Steve Bar- he promised to work around a crash-out,” The Guardian quoted him as saying. (DPA) Tusk accused Johnson of play- “And the fact that it’s classified as something different clay will meet his EU counter- the clock to the deadline. ing a “stupid blame game” and because of the colour of their skin? It’s a slap in the face. It’s part Michel Barnier in Brus- He said the EU could not jeopardising the future of both completely racist.” “Put an Arab man with that same weapon sels in an attempt to break the accept Britain’s proposals as sioning and finding a deal,” he politics and divided the nation. Britain and the EU. in that same Walmart and there is no way that Trump would sit impasse before an October 17- they stand, arguing they would told the European Parliament. Johnson has promised to Johnson’s meeting with there and address it publicly as a mental health problem,” the 18 summit. undermine peace and weaken on Britain is due to leave the EU take the country out of the bloc Varadkar comes with few signs 31-year-old continued. “We’ve put forward serious the European single market. on Oct 31, more than three years after nearly five decades of in- Dublin is prepared to move on “The most mentally ill human being in America right now proposals and have been will- “As I speak to you now, after a landmark referendum tegration -- with or without a its position about border ar- seems to be the president.” (AFP) ing to be flexible. Now it’s time we’re not on the point of envi- that has dominated domestic withdrawal agreement. rangements. Two dead as German synagogue targeted in Yom Kippur attack Back from the dead: Some corals AFP urging residents in the area to ated on, a spokesman for the regrow after ‘fatal’ warming HALLE (SAALE), GERMANY stay indoors. Police said the city’s hospital said. AFP carrying out long-term moni- “perpetrators fled in a car”, Germany has been on high WASHINGTON toring of 243 colonies of the AT least two people were shot adding later that one suspect alert following several attacks endangered reef-builder coral dead in the German city of had been caught. in recent years, including some FOR the first time ever, sci- Cladocora caespitosa since Halle on Wednesday, with wit- Jewish community leader claimed by the Islamic State entists have found corals that 2002, allowing them to de- nesses saying a synagogue was Max Privorotzki, who was group, as well as neo-Nazi plots. were thought to have been scribe in previous papers re- among the gunmen’s targets in the Halle synagogue, told Anti-terrorist prosecutors killed by heat stress have re- curring warming-related mass as Jews marked the holy day Stuttgarter Zeitung that “we confirmed that they were tak- covered, a glimmer of hope for mortalities. of Yom Kippur. saw through the camera of our ing over the probe given “the the world’s climate change- “At some point, we saw liv- One suspect was captured synagogue that a heavily armed particular importance of the threatened reefs. ing polyps in these colonies, but with a manhunt ongoing perpetrator wearing a steel case” which he said involved The chance discovery, which we thought were com- for other perpetrators, secu- helmet and rifle was trying to “violent acts that affect the do- made by Diego K Kersting from pletely dead,” Kersting said, rity was tightened in syna- shoot open our door.” “The man mestic security of the Federal the Freie University of Berlin adding it was a “big surprise.” gogues in other eastern Ger- looked like he was from the spe- In this screenshot taken from a video by ATV-Studio Halle, a man shoots Republic of Germany”. and the University of Barcelona Coral are made up of hun- man cities while Halle itself cial forces. But our doors held in the streets of Halle an der Saale, Germany, on Wednesday. (AFP) Bild daily reported that during diving expeditions in the dreds to thousands of tiny was in lockdown. firm,” he said, adding that there one of the two shot dead were Spanish Mediterranean, was creatures called polyps that se- “Early indications show was also an attempt to shoot ple were in the synagogue on endar, Privorotzki said. killed in front of the syna- reported in the journal Science crete a hard outer skeleton of that two people were killed open the gate to the neighbour- a day when Jews around the Two people also suffered gogue, while a hand grenade Advances on Wednesday. calcium carbonate (limestone) in Halle. Several shots were ing Jewish cemetery. world were marking one of the serious bullet wounds in the was also flung into a Jewish Kersting and co-author and attach themselves to the fired,” police said on Twitter, Between 70 and 80 peo- holiest days in the Jewish cal- attack and were being oper- cemetery. Cristina Linares have been ocean floor.

Pioneers of lithium-ion battery win Nobel Chemistry Prize

Lithium batteries have revo- are powered by rechargeable too unstable to be used. US-UK-Japan trio will share the nine million lutionised our lives since lithium-ion batteries, Paul Goodenough built on they first entered the mar- Coxon of the University of Whittingham’s prototype, Swedish kronor ($914,000) prize sum equally Cambridge’s Department of substituting a different metal ket in 1991, and were of Materials Science and Metal- compound and doubling the AFP ley Whittingham, and Japan’s the greatest benefit to lurgy told AFP. potential energy of the battery STOCKHOLM Akira Yoshino will share the humankind, the jury said Seeking an alternative to four volts. nine million Swedish kronor source of power during the This paved the way for far THREE researchers won the (about $914,000 or 833,000 solar and wind power, mak- oil crisis of the 1970s, Whit- more powerful and durable Nobel Chemistry Prize on euros) prize equally, the Roy- ing possible a fossil fuel-free tingham discovered a way to batteries in the future. Wednesday for the develop- al Swedish Academy of Sci- society,” the jury said. “Lithi- harness the potential energy In 1985, Yoshino instead ment of lithium-ion batteries, ences said. um batteries have revolution- in lithium, a metal so light it used a carbon-based mate- paving the way for smart- “This lightweight, re- ised our lives since they first floats on water. rial that stores lithium ions, phones and a fossil fuel-free chargeable and powerful bat- entered the market in 1991,” He constructed a battery finally rendering the battery society. tery is now used in everything and were “of the greatest ben- partly made of lithium that commercially viable. The cul- John Goodenough of the from mobile phones to lap- efit to humankind”. utilised the element’s natural mination of the trio’s research Japanese chemist Akira Yoshino poses with a model of a lithium- United States -- at 97 the old- tops and electric vehicles... Over two-thirds of the tendency to shed electrons, resulted in the most powerful, ion battery during a press conference after winning the 2019 Nobel est person to be awarded a (and) can also store signifi- world’s population own a mo- thereby transferring energy. lightweight and rechargeable Chemistry Prize in Tokyo on Wednesday. (AFP) Nobel prize -- Britain’s Stan- cant amounts of energy from bile device, nearly all of which However the battery was battery ever seen. Trade wars lose US its competitiveness top spot PAGE 14

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DOW26,364.41 QE 10,197.57 SENSEX 38,177.95 GOLD 1,507.40 Rayyan municipality issues maximum +200.37 PTS -74.29 PTS +645.97 PTS +0.13% building permits in Sept PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.82 BRENT 58.18 -0.10% WTI 52.52 -0.21% SILVER +0.65% Qatar ranks 2nd in Arab region in global competitiveness index

ness. Qatar has ranked higher one place from last year. lands (4) and Switzerland (5) ment long term vision”. “skills of future workforce”. Doha has also been ranked 29th in than several countries in the With a score of 84.8 (+1.3), round up the top five. As for the information and As for the financial system, region, including Saudi Arabia Singapore is the world’s most Qatar ranks first in the communication technology Qatar is ranked fourth globally the world out of 141 countries (36), Bahrain (45), Italy, Tur- Arab world and among the top (ICT) adoption pillar, Qatar in the “financing of SMEs” in- key, Russia, India, Poland and 10 countries globally in many remains among the top 10 dicator, and ranked fifth in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nomic Forum (WEF) in col- Argentina. As for the ICT adoption indicators. economies globally, ranking “venture capital availability” DOHA laboration with the Qatari Most of them belong to pillar, Qatar remains among For example, in the insti- eighth. It’s worth noting that In addition to 23 indica- Businessmen Association the G20 as the world’s largest the top 10 economies tutional pillar, Qatar moved Qatar is first (1st) globally in tors, Qatar is ranked 10th QATAR has been ranked 29th (QBA) and the Institute of So- economy. globally, ranking eighth two ranks up from last year to terms of the “internet user” and 20th globally, in terms of in the world and second in the cial and Economic Research of Oman witnessed a decline reach seventh globally in the indicator. property rights, public sector Arab world out of the 141 coun- the University of Qatar (SES- of six ranks to 53rd rank, while “efficiency of the legal frame- In terms of skills, Qatar is performance, quality of infra- tries surveyed in the annual RI), showed that Qatar went Kuwait witnessed remarkable competitive economy in 2019. work in challenging regula- ranked eighth globally in the structure in transport in terms global competitiveness index. up one rank from last year’s progress jumping eight ranks The US remains the most tions” indicator and ranked “skillset of graduates” indica- of road connectivity, quality of The Global Competitive- 30th place out of 140 coun- to reach 46. competitive large economy in sixth in the “government’s re- tor, and third in the “ease of roads, efficiency of air trans- ness Report 2019, published tries, which reflects Qatar’s Meanwhile, Egypt was the world, coming in at second sponsiveness to change”, while finding skilled employees’ in- port services and efficiency of annually by the World Eco- continued global competitive- ranked 93 this year going up place. Hong Kong (3), Nether- ranked eighth in the “govern- dicator and ranked sixth in the seaport services. STRONG RESULTS QP, partners mark 10th anniversary of South Hook LNG Terminal TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

SOUTH Hook LNG Terminal celebrated its 10th anniver- sary in a special event held in London under the patronage of the Minister of State for En- ergy Affairs, President & CEO of Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi. The event was attended by HE Yousef Ali al Khater, Am- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Qatar to the QNB Group Capital Adequacy Ratio as on September 30, 2019, amounted to 18.2 percent. Court of St James, and by sen- ior officials from the UK and senior executives from Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, Exxon- Mobil and Total. Located on the Pembroke- QNB net profit up 4% to shire coast near Milford Haven in Wales, the South Hook LNG Terminal was commissioned in 2009 and has the capacity to provide up to 20 percent of QR11.2 bn in 9 months UK’s needs of natural gas. Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President & CEO of Qatar Petroleum Speaking at the event, HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi speaks at an event in London recently. Kaabi hailed the historic rela- tions between Qatar and UK Terminal is a strategic invest- Total assets reached QR912 bn, an increase of 7% compared to same period of 2018 and stressed the importance ment that supports the securi- of the UK market to Qatar’s ty of energy supplies to one of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK helped the Group to improve quirements of the Qatar Cen- LNG. South Hook Terminal is a the world’s most dynamic and DOHA its loans to deposits ratio to tral Bank and Basel Commit- He said, “The UK is a very strategic investment that vibrant economies. It brings 98.6 percent as at September tee. important market for Qatari warmth to homes and energy QATAR National Bank (QNB) 30, 2019. During September 2019, LNG, as it offers a friendly and supports the security of to businesses, and drives in- Group has reported a net Non-performing loans QNB Group obtained the attractive business environ- energy supplies to one of dustries and innovation.” profit of QR11.2 billion for the Customer (NPL’s) accounted for 1.9 regulatory approvals from ment, and a stable regulatory the world’s most dynamic The minister thanked nine months ended Septem- percent, a level considered Hong Kong Monetary Au- framework. This is driven by and vibrant economies. It Qatar Petroleum’s partners, ber 30, 2019, an increase of 4 deposits up one of the lowest amongst thority (HKMA) to open a the long and historic relations brings warmth to homes ExxonMobil and Total, as well percent compared to the same financial institutions in branch in Hong Kong, one of that tie our two countries and as the Welsh authorities and period last year. Loans and advances grew by the Middle East and Africa the world’s global financial people, on many levels and and energy to businesses, senior officials in UK for their Total assets reached 8 percent to reach QR653 (MEA) region, reflecting the hubs. The branch will provide across all walks of life.” Kaabi and drives industries and continuous and unparalleled QR912 billion, an increase of 7 billion, which contributed to high quality of the group’s a full range of banking prod- also stressed the importance innovation support. percent compared to the same the growth in total assets. loan book and the effective ucts and services to individu- of South Hook as an important He also thanked Qatargas period in 2018, the highest This was mainly funded by management of credit risk. als and corporate entities. tool for local development. Minister of State for Energy for their safe and reliable sup- ever achieved by the Group. customer deposits which The Group achieved a cov- QNB’s expansion in Hong “As Qatar Petroleum and Affairs, President & CEO of ply of LNG and Nakilat for Loans and advances grew increased by 7 percent to erage ratio of 104 percent due Kong is another fundamen- its partners made significant Qatar Petroleum HE Saad managing the shipping. by 8 percent to reach QR653 reach QR663 billion from to its conservative approach tal step in the Group’s in- investments to develop the Sherida al Kaabi The South Hook LNG ter- billion, which contributed to September 2018 to loan loss provisioning. ternational expansion plans import and regasification fa- minal became commercially the growth in total assets. This QNB Group Capital Ad- to support its growth strat- cilities in South Hook, the operational in March 2009 was mainly funded by custom- equacy Ratio (CAR) as at Sep- egy and market leadership in terminal itself became a pro- he said. with the arrival of its com- er deposits which increased by tember 30, 2019, amounted MEASEA, as well as establish vider of stable local jobs, and Kaabi expressed pride in missioning cargo on board 7 percent to reach QR663 bil- QNB’s strong asset liabil- to 18.2 percent, higher than a foothold in highly competi- a supporter of local communi- being part of this landmark the QFlex class LNG carrier lion from September 2018. ity management capabilities the regulatory minimum re- tive markets. ties, businesses and services,” terminal saying, “South Hook “Tembek”.

Qatar Stock Exchange QIIB chairman honoured ‘Islamic Finance drops 74.29 points Personality of the Year 2019’ by GIFA QNA From the 49 companies DOHA listed on QSE, shares of 45 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The award was in recogni- enhance Islamic finance at the re- saw trading. From these, eight DOHA tion of Sheikh Khalid’s gional and international levels, the QATAR Stock Exchange companies gained, 32 closed impressive leadership at the statement added. (QSE) index dropped 74.29 lower and five remained un- CHAIRMAN and Managing Direc- helm of one of the largest GIFA awards are considered to points (0.72 percent) when changed. tor of QIIB Sheikh Khalid bin Thani be eminent at the global stage. Pre- the bourse closed trading at Indices of all sector ended bin Abdullah al Thani has been be- and the best Islamic banks viously, such awards were given to 10,197.57 points on Wednes- in the red zone. QSE Total Re- stowed ‘Islamic Finance Personality presidents, prime ministers, and day. turn Index decreased 0.72 per- of the Year 2019’ award by the Glob- Sheikh Khalid’s impressive leader- other leaders and global Islamic fi- The volume of shares cent to 18,764.38 points and al Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) ship at the helm of one of the larg- nance personalities in different cat- traded increased to 70.77 mil- QSE Al Rayan Islamic Index Committee, the bank announced in est and the best Islamic banks and egories. lion from 53.42 million, and down 0.61 percent to 3,930.85 a statement on Wednesday. because of his high stature and The honouring ceremony was Chairman and Managing Director of QIIB the value of shares decreased points. QSE All Share Index The award was in recognition of the great efforts he has made to held in Cape Town, South Africa. Sheikh Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah al Thani to QR190.23 million from lost 0.07 percent to 3,011.46 QR190.85 million. points. QNB Group Delivers Strong Profit Momentum for the Nine Months ended September 2019

Commenting on the Group’s performance, Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa – Acting Group Chief Executive Officer said:

“QNB’s disciplined strategy execution continues to provide the momentum to deliver sustainable growth”.

International Presence

Total Assets up by 7% to reach QR912 billion Subsidiaries & Associates of QNB Group QNB Group Country % Ownership Capital strength: Group Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) as at 30 September 2019 amounted to 18.2%, higher than the regulatory minimum requirements of the Qatar Central Bank and Basel Committee. Currency headwinds in our core QNB Capital LLC Qatar 100% markets had limited impact on the CAR. QNB Suisse S.A. Switzerland 100% Top-tier credit ratings QNB Financial Services Qatar 100% QNB Group’s solid financial strength is supported by top tier credit ratings that continues to attract institutional, QNB Tunisia Tunisia 99.99% corporate and individual customers to bank with QNB, and for investors and markets to believe in the Group’s strong QNB Finansbank Turkey 99.88% financial position and strategy. QNB ALAHLI Egypt 95% QNB remains the highest-rated bank in Qatar and one of the highest-rated banks in the world with ratings of Aa3 from QNB Indonesia Indonesia 92% Moody’s, A from S&P and A+ from Fitch. Al-Mansour Investment Bank Iraq 54% These ratings are a testament to our capital strength, governance, prudent risk management, business and operating QNB Syria Syria 51% model. This provides us with a competitive advantage to access global capital markets for wholesale funding and Commercial Bank International UAE 40% enables us to continue our growth and expansion plans in line with our strategy. Housing Bank for Trade and Finance Jordan 35% Diversified sources of liquidity Al Jazeera Finance Company Qatar 20% During 2019, QNB successfully closed the syndication of its EUR2.0 billion three-year senior unsecured term loan Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Togo 20% facility, successful completion of a USD1.0 billion bond issuance and a USD850 million Formosa bond issuances under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme in the international capital markets. These deals attracted strong interest around the world from key global investors, reflecting investors’ confidence in QNB Group’s financial strength Net Profit (QR billion) Total Assets (QR billion) and its position as the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region. It also reflects their trust and confidence in QNB Group’s strategy over the coming years. 12.0 950 912 11.2 10.8 852 10.3 Growing international presence 792 9.7 713 During September 2019, QNB Group obtained the regulatory approvals from Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) 9.0 8.7 713 to open a branch in Hong Kong, one of the world’s global financial hubs. The branch will provide a full range of banking products and services to individuals and corporate entities. 521 QNB Group expansion in Hong Kong is another fundamental step in QNB Group’s international expansion plans to 6.0 475 support its growth strategy and market leadership in MEASEA, as well as establish a foothold in highly competitive markets. Financial institution of choice 3.0 238 QNB Group’s strong financial strength, customer focused products, expanding international footprint and high quality service offerings enabled QNB to receive the following prestigious awards during the period:

0.0 0 Awards from Asian Banking and Finance for “Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Qatar”, “Digital Banking Initiative of Sep-15 Sep-16 Sep-17 Sep-18 Sep-19 Sep-15 Sep-16 Sep-17 Sep-18 Sep-19 the Year – Qatar” and “Mortgage and Home Loan Product of the Year – Qatar”. Net ProƬt increased by 4% to QR11.2 billion Total Assets increased by 7% to QR912 billion Creating and delivering value Based on the Group’s continuous strong performance, driven by its strength and international footprint, QNB has been recognized as the most valuable banking brand in the MEA region by Brand Finance (2019), with its brand value Financial Highlights increasing to USD5.04 billion to rise to the 60th place globally. QNB continued its outstanding achievements by (QR billion) September 2019 September 2018 Change topping the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, on the Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks list. 1et ProƬt 11.2 10.8 4% QNB Group’s vision is to become a leading bank in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia by 2020, in addition to establishing a foothold in highly competitive markets. Operating Income 19.1 18.3 4% Employer of choice

Total Assets 912 852 7% QNB Group firmly believes that the personal development of individual employees contributes to the stable and sustainable growth of QNB as a whole. QNB recognises those employees who make an effort to put the QNB Values Loans and Advances 653 607 8% into practice. QNB is striving to continually enhance employee engagement, ensuring that all employees can achieve continual growth, reach their full potential, and enjoy long and fulfilling careers. Customer Deposits 663 618 7% QNB Group provides key attention towards talent acquisition, development and retention of nationals in the Total Equity 93 76 23% geographies where it has operations in order to be a good corporate citizen. As part of a targeted career advancement initiative, QNB has 15 Qatari nationals currently deployed in overseas branches and subsidiaries based in the key Key Performance Indicators September 2019 September 2018 December 2018 markets where QNB operates. As a result of these and other initiatives, QNB’s Qatarisation ratio is 54% which is Earnings Per Share (QR) 1.13 1.14 1.44 the highest among all Banking & Financial Institutions in Qatar and was recently recognised as one of the Leading Companies and Institutions in the field of Nationalisation at the 5th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Labour and Social Cost to Income Ratio 25.7% 26.2% 25.8% Development Affairs. Loans to Deposits Ratio 98.6% 98.2% 99.4% Robust compliance and governance initiatives NPL Ratio 1.9% 1.8% 1.9% QNB Group remains committed to becoming the leading bank in MEASEA by 2020 and strengthening and enhancing the Group’s governance model and compliance measures are an integral component of this growth process. To exude Coverage Ratio 104% 106% 104% reliability in the markets wherein it operates, QNB Group adopts and then disseminates the leading standards and Capital Adequacy Ratio 18.2% 15.6% 19.0% practices of corporate governance and compliance initiatives across the Group. QNB Group has undertaken initiatives to protect stakeholder rights as well as, to deter bribery and corruption, and Liquidity Coverage Ratio 159% 133% 124% enhance the processes of disclosure all in an effort to promote a culture of ethical behavior and compliance across Net Stable Funding Ratio 103% 101% 102% the bank. During the third quarter of 2019, we revitalized Corporate Governance and Compliance practices set across the Group, Enhance long-term shareholder value through sustainable, profitable growth and renewed efforts were taken to promote bolder sustainability measures, more efficient internal controls and anti- Income statement results: For the nine months ended 30 September 2019, Net Profit topped QR11.2 billion, an money laundering procedures, well-structured risk management policies and governance measures within the Group. increase of 4% compared to same period last year. Operating Income increased by 4% to QR19.1 billion. This reflects Sustainability QNB Group’s success in maintaining growth across the range of revenue sources. In 2017, QNB Group launched a group-wide sustainability strategy across the organization. The strategy has been The Group’s drive for operational efficiency is yielding cost-savings in addition to sustainable revenue generating developed in alignment with the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030), United Nations Sustainable sources. This helped QNB Group to improve the efficiency ratio (cost to income ratio) to 25.7%, from 26.2% last year, Development Goals and the sustainability criteria set forth by the Qatar Stock Exchange. As a result, QNB Group has which is considered one of the best ratios among large financial institutions in the MEA region. improved the way in which it incorporates sustainability criteria into its financing activities, launched initiatives to Balance sheet drivers: Total Assets reached QR912 billion, an increase of 7% from 30 September 2018. Loans and reduce environmental impact from QNB Group’s activities and supporting local communities through volunteering advances grew by 8% to reach QR653 billion, which contributed to the growth in Total Assets. This was mainly funded and donations. Furthermore, the Group strengthened its risk management framework and improved the transparency by customer deposits which increased by 7% to reach QR663 billion from September 2018. of its corporate governance business practices. This helps ensure QNB Group operate in a responsible and ethical manner. QNB Group is early on in its sustainability journey and firmly believe a proactive approach to managing QNB’s strong asset liability management capabilities helped QNB Group to improve its loans to deposits ratio to 98.6% environmental, social and governance factors will strengthen its business resilience in the long-term and support QNB as at 30 September 2019. Group’s position as the number one bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) across all financial metrics. Credit quality: The ratio of non-performing loans to gross loans amounted to 1.9% as at 30 September 2019, a Group statistics level considered one of the lowest amongst financial institutions in the MEA region, reflecting the high quality of the Group’s loan book and the effective management of credit risk. The Group’s conservative policy in regard to QNB Group serves a customer base of more than 24 million customers with more than 29,000 staff resources operating provisioning resulted in the coverage ratio at 104% as at 30 September 2019. from more than 1,100 locations and 4,300 ATMs.

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Call +974 4425 2444 or visit qnb.com Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Nine Month Period ended 30 September 2019 Independent auditor’s report on review of Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to the Board of Directors of Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) Interim Consolidated Statement of Income Introduction Three Months to Three Months to Nine Months to Nine Months to We have reviewed the accompanying 30 September 2019 interim condensed consolidated financial statements 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September of Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (the ‘Bank’) and its subsidiaries (together the ‘Group’), which comprise: 2019 2018 2019 2018 r the interim consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 September 2019 (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) r the interim consolidated statement of income for the three and nine month periods ended 30 September 2019 QR000 QR000 QR000 QR000 r the interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three and nine month period ended 30 September 2019 Interest Income 13,183,338 12,769,966 40,516,450 36,934,241 r the interim consolidated statement of changes in equity for the nine month period ended 30 September 2019 Interest Expense (8,084,573) (8,047,031) (25,573,602) (22,796,767) r the interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine month period ended 30 September 2019 and Net Interest Income 5,098,765 4,722,935 14,942,848 14,137,474 r notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The Board of Directors of the Bank is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim Fees and Commission Income 1,263,733 1,080,544 3,605,480 3,425,550 condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Fees and Commission Expense (302,071) (241,330) (825,757) (702,639) ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ (‘IAS 34’) and applicable provisions of the Qatar Central Bank regulations. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on Net Fees and Commission Income 961,662 839,214 2,779,723 2,722,911 our review. Scope of review Net Foreign Exchange Gain 262,213 336,638 846,504 868,816 We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, Income from Investment Securities 29,592 67,530 80,317 119,774 ‘Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity’. A review of interim financial statements consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting Other Operating Income 74,614 18,135 105,318 57,409 matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us Operating Income 6,426,846 5,984,452 18,754,710 17,906,384 to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. Staƪ Expenses (881,077) (776,436) (2,593,139) (2,514,983) Conclusion Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying 30 Depreciation (177,917) (100,018) (523,976) (335,725) September 2019 interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, Other Expenses (624,936) (606,163) (1,786,453) (1,941,778) in accordance with IAS 34 and applicable provisions of the Qatar Central Bank regulations. Net ECL / Impairment Losses on Gopal Balasubramaniam (618,355) (683,993) (1,924,740) (1,659,651) KPMG Loans and Advances to Customers 9 October 2019 Qatar Auditor’s Registry Number 251 Doha Licensed by QFMA: External Net ECL / Impairment Recoveries / (Losses) State of Qatar Auditor’s License No. 120153 on Investment Securities 3,515 (4,711) 33,501 (7,111)

Net ECL / Impairment Recoveries / (Losses) (34,918) 107,716 (158,416) 47,356 on Other Financial Instruments Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Amortisation of Intangible Assets (18,830) (17,934) (54,871) (52,540) 30 September 30 September 31 December Other Reversals / (Provisions) 20,308 (27,590) 15,382 (70,734) 2019 2018 2018 (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited) (2,332,210) (2,109,129) (6,992,712) (6,535,166) QR000 QR000 QR000 Share of Results of Associates 90,003 113,649 319,385 359,541 ASSETS 3URƬWEHIRUH,QFRPH7D[ 4,184,639 3,988,972 12,081,383 11,730,759 Cash and Balances with Central Banks 63,637,356 62,977,336 64,691,667 Income Tax Expense (319,854) (242,809) (790,177) (841,350) Due from Banks 74,143,958 58,788,047 61,748,844 3URƬWIRUWKH3HULRG 3,864,785 3,746,163 11,291,206 10,889,409 Loans and Advances to Customers 653,028,970 607,287,797 617,125,304 Investment Securities 93,071,684 86,077,873 87,387,823 Attributable to: Investment in Associates 7,072,249 7,543,768 7,682,698 Equity Holders of the Bank 3,837,528 3,724,808 11,210,477 10,822,452 Property and Equipment 5,173,928 4,395,120 4,697,205 Non-Controlling Interests 27,257 21,355 80,729 66,957 Intangible Assets 3,984,926 3,900,131 3,880,970 3URƬWIRUWKH3HULRG 3,864,785 3,746,163 11,291,206 10,889,409 Other Assets 11,693,849 20,531,814 14,983,088 Earnings Per Share (QR) (Basic and Diluted) 0.39 0.39 1.13 1.14 Total Assets 911,806,920 851,501,886 862,197,599

LIABILITIES Due to Banks 70,087,021 73,732,735 74,137,901 Customer Deposits 662,539,112 618,413,932 620,587,594 Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Debt Securities 33,024,803 28,936,700 26,209,791 Other Borrowings 25,195,164 25,621,916 25,109,644 Three Months to Three Months to Nine Months to Nine Months to 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September Other Liabilities 28,105,256 29,181,863 27,877,948 2019 2018 2019 2018 Total Liabilities 818,951,356 775,887,146 773,922,878 (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) QR000 QR000 QR000 QR000 EQUITY 3URƬWIRUWKH3HULRG 3,864,785 3,746,163 11,291,206 10,889,409 Issued Capital 9,236,429 9,236,429 9,236,429 Other Comprehensive Income Items Legal Reserve 25,326,037 25,326,037 25,326,037 WKDWDUHRUPD\EH5HFODVVLƬHGWR Risk Reserve 8,000,000 7,500,000 8,000,000 Consolidated Income Statement in Subsequent Periods: Fair Value Reserve (1,727,390) (230,522) (973,557) Foreign Currency Translation Diƪerences Foreign Currency Translation Reserve (16,027,527) (17,729,728) (16,209,852) for Foreign Operations 463,132 (2,965,227) 222,341 (5,508,839) Other Reserves 308,943 1,051,556 683,722 Share of Other Comprehensive Income of Retained Earnings 46,653,674 39,491,449 41,206,855 Associates (137,522) 382,114 (374,996) 219,969 Total Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Bank 71,770,166 64,645,221 67,269,634 Eƪective Portion of Changes in Fair Value Non - Controlling Interests 1,085,398 969,519 1,005,087 of Cash Flow Hedges (594,838) (87,472) (1,473,848) 712,166 Eƪective Portion of Changes in Fair Value Instruments Eligible for Additional Tier 1 Capital 20,000,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 355,485 78,369 427,854 354,056 of Net Investment in Foreign Operations Total Equity 92,855,564 75,614,740 88,274,721 Investments in Debt Instruments Total Liabilities and Equity 911,806,920 851,501,886 862,197,599 Measured at FVOCI Net Change in Fair Value 121,073 (83,642) 149,241 (443,921) These interim condensed consolidated Ƭnancial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 9 October 2019 and were signed on its behalf by: Net Amount Transferred to Income (1) 931 (3,261) (7,998) Statement Ali Shareef Al-Emadi Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa Other Comprehensive Items that will not Chairman Acting Group Chief Executive Officer EH5HFODVVLƬHGWR&RQVROLGDWHG,QFRPH Statement: Key Highlights Net Change in Fair Value of Investments in Equity Instruments Designated at r Net Profit for the nine months topped QR11.2 billion, an increase of 4% from FVOCI 49,746 79,807 149,357 205,891 September 2018 Total Other Comprehensive Income for the Period, net of Income Tax 257,075 (2,595,120) (903,312) (4,468,676) r Total assets reached QR912 billion, an increase of 7% from September 2018 Total Comprehensive Income r Loans and advances increased to QR653 billion, up by 8% from September 2018 for the Period 4,121,860 1,151,043 10,387,894 6,420,733 r Customer deposits reached QR663 billion, up by 7% from September 2018 Attributable to: r Diversified and stable funding sources helped improve Loans to Deposits ratio to 98.6% Equity Holders of the Bank 4,085,794 1,136,559 10,268,964 6,416,665 r Cost to income ratio improved to 25.7%, compared to 26.2% in September 2018 Non - Controlling Interests 36,066 14,484 118,930 4,068 r QNB Group’s presence spans more than 31 countries serving more than 24 million Total Comprehensive Income for the Period 4,121,860 1,151,043 10,387,894 6,420,733 customers through more than 1,100 locations, 4,300 ATMs and more than 29,000 staff

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Call +974 4425 2444 or visit qnb.com 14 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Economy & Business Rayyan municipality issues maximum building permits in Sept

QNA percent), Al Sheehaniya 22 per- of housing loans at 18 percent 65 certificates (19 percent), Villas top the list, account- (3 certificates). DOHA mits (3 percent), and Al Sham- (55 permits) and apartments Al Da’ayen 57 certificates(16 ing for 54 percent (122 cer- Comparing the number mal 18 permits (2 percent). buildings at 7 percent (21 per- percent), Umm Slal 29 certifi- tificates) of all new residential of certificates issued in Sep- AL Rayyan municipality has is- In terms of type of permits mits). cates (8 percent), Al Khor 19 buildings completion certifi- tember 2019 with those is- sued the maximum number of issued, data shows that new On the other hand, com- certificates (5 percent), and Al cates, followed by dwellings sued in the previous month, building permits (229) in Sep- building permits (residential mercial buildings were found Shammal and Al Sheehaniya 9 of housing loans at 37 percent an increase of 35 percent has tember 2019, 30 percent of the and non-residential) consti- to be in the forefront of non- certificates (3 percent) each. (82 certificates) and apart- been observed. This increase total issued permits, according tuted 50 percent (379 permits) residential buildings permits In terms of type of cer- ments buildings at 5 percent was clearly noted in most mu- to monthly data published by of the total building permits at 54 percent (38 permits), fol- tificates issued, PSA data (12 certificates). nicipalities including Al Khor Planning and Statistics Author- issued in September 2019, ad- lowed by governmental build- indicates the new building On the other hand, com- (90 percent), Umm Slal (81 ity on Wednesday. ditions permits constituted ings 27 percent (19 permits) , distribution, Rayyan munici- completion certificates (resi- mercial buildings were found percent), Al Shammal and Al Doha and Al Wakrah mu- 45 percent (341 permits), and industrial buildings like work- pality also topped the area for dential and non-residential) to be in the forefront of non- Sheehaniya (80 percent) each, nicipalities came in second fencing 5 percent (38 permits). shops and factories at 11 per- issuing maximum number of constitutes 74 percent (257 residential buildings comple- Doha (65 percent), Al Wakrah place with 154 permits, i.e. 20 By analysing new residen- cent (8 permits). building completion certifi- certificates) of the total build- tion certificates at 48 percent (33 percent), Al Rayyan (25 percent each, followed by Al tial buildings permits data, In a quick review of the cates (84) or 24 percent of the ing certificates issued during (16 certificates), followed by percent). Da’ayen municipality with 103 villas top the list, accounting data on building completion total issued certificates. the month of September 2019, industrial buildings like work- On the other hand, there permits (14 percent), followed for 74 percent (228 permits) certificates issued during the Doha came in second place while the percentage of addi- shops and factories at 42 per- was a clear decrease in Al by Umm Slal 47 permits (6 of all new residential buildings month of September 2019, ac- with 76 certificates (22 per- tions certificates constituted cent (14 certificates), govern- Da’ayen municipality (3 per- percent), Al Khor 31 permits (4 permits, followed by dwellings cording to their geographical cent), followed by Al Wakrah 26 percent (91 certificates). mental buildings at 9 percent cent). QFC to hold Trade wars lose US its 2nd edition of Qatar Business Awards competitiveness top spot

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Raed al Emadi, Chief DOHA Commercial Officer at QFC, said. “The QFC is proud to Singapore tops THE Qatar Financial Cen- host the second edition of WEF’s global tre (QFC) will host the sec- Qatar Business Awards to ond annual Qatar Business recognise the success and competitiveness Awards on November 27, achievements of outstand- 2019, following the suc- ing businesses. countries list cess of last year’s inaugural “By recognising the key edition, the company an- role that QFC firms play in AFP nounced in a statement on the local market , we are GENEVA Wednesday. confident that the 2019 edi- The 2019 Qatar Busi- tion will offer a more inclu- THE United States fell to sec- ness Awards is open to or- sive platform for business- ond place behind Singapore in ganisations that uphold a es to connect, inspire one the World Economic Forum’s commitment to providing another, and collectively flagship Global Competitive- exceptional business servic- celebrate their achieve- ness Report, with the slippage es and innovation to their ments as Qatar continues linked in part to President customers, partners, sup- to build and diversify its Donald Trump’s trade wars. pliers, as well as employees. growing economy.” The Forum, organisers of This year’s categories Emadi added, “The the glitzy annual gathering of will include ‘best perform- QFC business community business and political elite in ing company of the year’, continues to grow year Davos, have released an an- ‘best employer of the year’, after year and has now nual competitiveness report ‘best non-profit of the year’, exceeded 720 companies since 1979 that assesses which ‘most innovative company from around the world. economies are well placed of the year’, ‘new business This continued success is to see productivity and long- of the year’, ‘best law firm bolstered by the thriving term growth. of the year’, ‘corporate Qatar market as a whole While the report noted social responsibility pro- and as such, fostering part- that the US “remains an in- gramme of the year’, ‘best nerships and collabora- novation powerhouse” and the local partner of the year’, tions between companies world’s second most competi- An overview of highrise private condominiums in Singapore. (File photo) (AFP) and ‘best customer service is one of the goals of this tive economy, some trouble platform of the year’. year’s Awards.” signs have emerged, the Fo- the set of products impacted States. So it does matter in the of healthy living, compared to iff battles between the world’s rum said. remains limited compared to long-term,” she added. 68.5 for American newborns. top economies. “There are no two ways overall trade. The Forum’s competitive- The report measures com- At 83.7 the US slipped (about) it. It is important to But, she said, “the senti- ness report relies in part of ex- petitiveness on a scale of zero from a score of 85.6 in 2018. ensure the countries are being ment” surrounding invest- ecutive surveys, in addition to to 100 based on factors that Hong Kong rose four spots open to trade,” said Saadia Za- ing in the US “has been going hard economic data. include infrastructure, health, to claim third place with a J&J ordered to pay $8 bn hidi, a Forum managing direc- down,” she told reporters in Zahidi said that the US had the labour market, the finan- score of 83.1, but the Forum tor, when asked to comment Geneva. also fallen in the rankings be- cial system, quality of public said the data used in the report over drug side effect on the impact of the tariffs “That will end up impact- cause healthy life expectancy institutions and economic was collected before waves of imposed by the Trump admin- ing long-term investment; that in the country was now lower openness. pro-democracy protests began AFP calling the damages awarded istration. will end up impacting how de- than in China. Singapore scored 84.8 out shaking the financial hub. NEW YORK “grossly disproportionate” She noted the lack of “hard cision makers are thinking; In data published last year, of 100, but the Forum noted The Netherlands finished with the initial award in the data” on the impact of US tar- that will end up impacting the the World Health Organiza- that the country had benefited fourth -- up two slots from last A Pennsylvania jury ruled case of $680,000. iffs imposed on several of its view of non-American busi- tion said that a newborn in from trade diversion through year -- while Switzerland came Tuesday that US pharma- “The company is confi- main economic partners, as ness leaders (of) the United China could expect 68.7 years its ports triggered by the tar- in fifth place. ceutical giant Johnson & dent (the ruling) will be over- Johnson must pay $8 billion turned,” the statement said, in damages and interest for and “will be immediately failing to warn that a psychi- moving to set aside this exces- atric drug could cause breast sive and unfounded verdict.” Zuckerberg to testify in US Congress on Facebook’s Libra plan growth in men. In the statement, Johnson Johnson & Johnson and & Johnson accused the court its subsidiary Janssen Phar- of preventing their defence AFP The House Financial Ser- cebook’s planned digital coin a Senate Banking Commit- those without access to the maceuticals were blamed as team from presenting “key ev- WASHINGTON vices Committee said in a Libra facing heavy criticism tee meeting and said the banking system. plaintiff Nicholas Murray idence” on Risperdal labeling. statement that Zuckerberg from regulators and lawmak- cryptocurrency would not be French economy and fi- told the Philadelphia court The company is facing a FACEBOOK chief executive would be the sole witness at ers in the United States and launched without regulatory nance minister Bruno Le that the drug Risperdal, pre- series of complaints in state Mark Zuckerberg will testify the October 23 hearing on Europe. approval. Maire has warned that under scribed to treat schizophre- courts for failing to prop- at the US House of Repre- “An Examination of Face- Earlier this year, David Marcus and other Face- current circumstances, Libra nia and bipolar disorder, had erly warn of Risperdal’s side sentatives this month on the book and Its Impact on the Marcus, Facebook’s execu- book executives have claimed posed a threat to the “mon- made him grow breasts. effects, including in Penn- social network’s plan for a Financial Services and Hous- tive heading the digital coin the new digital coin could etary sovereignty” of govern- The company challenged sylvania, California and global digital currency, offi- ing Sectors.” effort, defended the plan help lower costs for global ments and could not be au- the ruling in a statement, Missouri. cials announced Wednesday. The move comes with Fa- for more than two hours at money transfers and help thorized in Europe.

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FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 & AFC ASIAN CUP 2023 QUALIFIERS Qatar take on Bangladesh in Dhaka today

Coach talk It is an important match for us. We have prepared well and this match will test all aspects of our preparation. Qatar national football team Head Coach Felix Sanchez Al Annabi will look to extend lead atop Group E with victory AFC KUALA LUMPUR

QATAR will aim to get back to winning ways when they take on Bangladesh at the Bang- abandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. Oman on the other hand Qatar team players during a training session at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday ahead of their Group E FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers clash. will be hoping to snatch the top spot should the reigning Adel Lamy scored in the first ghans on Matchday One. on Matchday One. A rela- the top spot with a win against Asian champions stumble half while the recently retired tively less complicated task Afghanistan on Thursday. again in Group E of the FIFA Khalfan Ibrahim bagged a Oman vs Afghanistan awaits them at home. Having been promoted World Cup Qatar 2022 and brace to render Mohammed It will be second vs third in A strong home form plays from his previous post as assis- AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Arman’s sole strike for Bang- Muscat as Oman face Af- to the Omanis’ favour. The tant to German boss Otto Pfis- Asian Qualifiers. ladesh merely consolation. ghanistan for the first time Reds have not conceded in their ter, 29-year-old coach Anoush Qatar make their first away Head coach Felix Sanchez in a competitive match. Both last three competitive games on Dastgir is one of the youngest trip of the campaign in Dhaka, will be without the services sides have three points to home soil, winning all three on the international stage, and while Oman return to action on of tenacious midfielder As- their name, but the hosts have and scoring a whopping total of his squad, assembled largely home soil against Afghanistan, sim Madibo who underwent played one game less than 20 goals. And while this is their from the Afghan diaspora with the two Gulf nations vying surgery after an ankle injury their opponents. first encounter in the Quali- across the planet, has produced for the summit of the group. sustained with his club side They needed a world fiers, Oman and Afghanistan some fresh performances. The chance to rectify their earlier this month. class solo effort from Mon- faced-off in a friendly in March A 1-0 win over Bangladesh path comes on Thursday with And while their 187th FIFA thir Al Alawi in the dying with the Gulf nation walking got their campaign kick-start- a trip to Bangladesh, where ranking is no match to Qa- seconds, but the Omanis away 5-0 winners. ed after the 6-0 humbling in their previous encounter end- tar’s 62nd place, Bangladesh the opening matchday of the Ali; the impressive 23-year- will nonetheless be delight- Erwin Koeman’s men will Qatar, and Dastgir’s side will ed in a 4-1 win in the 2007 will be encouraged by their Asian Qualifiers. old has 17 goals in his last 18 ed with the three valuable have an eye on the Qatar game aim to better their nine-point AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. performance in the narrow Key for the hosts is to be Qatar appearances, including points snatched from the as a slip up by the group lead- tally from the 2019 AFC Asian Back then, Wisam Rizq and 1-0 defeat to Afghanistan on able to stop striker Almoez a hat-trick against the Af- home of a tough India side ers will allow them to climb to Cup qualifiers campaign. Team Ethiopia athletics officials praise Doha Worlds 2019 Wish Qatar the best for World Cup 2022 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DELIGHTED with their good show at the recently concluded IAAF World Athletics Cham- pionships Doha 2019, the of- ficials of the Ethiopian athlet- ics team joined volunteers of Kon Group and Shabaab22 on a tour of Doha on Tuesday be- fore leaving for their country. Kon Group currently has a new project in Qatar, which is related to benefitting the lo- Ethiopia athletics delegation officials capture the West Bay view on cal expatriates in relation with their ipad and mobile phones during a tour of Doha. their Embassies and as such the tour arranged was to show as a spectator for the Cup 2022 Qatar the visitors the local culture FIFA 2022 World with zero percent and way of life in Qatar. Cup, I shall surely of human rights is- Appreciating the tour and come.” sues. We have a expressing happiness at their Explaining the team of volunteers good results at the champi- Team Ethiopia athletics officials with Kon Group co-founder Mohamed Riad al Massani, volunteers and Shabaab22 members at the Corniche initiative, Mohamed and the team of onships, Team leader Dube during a tour of Qatar on Tuesday. Riad al Massani, co- Shabaab 22 and we Jillo Medagdu said, “The IAAF founder Kon Group, are increasing our world championships in Doha “All our young athletes for a senior marathoner (not “Overall we felt at home in best for a successful organiza- said. “The idea is a new kind of base with each passing day. was excellently organized. Our have also come good and we our marathon winner Lelisa Qatar. The stadium, accom- tion of FIFA 2022 World Cup.” a project created by my busi- “We are all moving ahead medals haul was also better see a promising future. There Desisa, who’s 29), most oth- modation, transportation and Also enjoying the trip was ness partner Hissa al Suwaidi at full steam to hosting the here in Qatar than what we was no Bekele, Dibaba and ers are relatively young. It is a logistics and technical were all Selema, medical official of the and myself, which is to build 2022 World Cup and Qatar’s achieved three years ago at other senior athletes for us result of our sustained efforts in place. We found the people Ethiopian contingent. He said, a relationship between the organizing abilities in sports the London edition (with two at this championships, yet to develop athletes from grass- here to be nice and warm. The “The weather can be hot here, expats in Qatar and the Em- events was once again reflected golds, five silver and a bronze our other athletes did so well roots level.” buildings are impressive and it but the country is beautiful bassies in Doha and to have in the successful hosting of the Ethiopia finishes fifth on the which shows that the young On their experience of be- is also very clean everywhere. and the people are very nice. shared communities. Our aim IAAF Doha 2019 world athlet- medals table).” ones are coming of age. Except ing in Qatar, Medagdu said, “We wish them the very If I get a chance to even come is to be ready for FIFA World ics championships,” he added. 16 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Sports Winning, not style of play, is my philosophy: Hallgrimson Barcelona forward Lionel Messi

esting insights of experts from Fifth edition of all over the world. Pedro Dias Tax problems Marques, Technical Director at Aspire Academy SL Benfica, stressed the impor- made me want tance that coaches focus on their Global Summit players, since coaches are not to leave Barca, concludes there to coach for themselves. “Many times we feel that says Messi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK coaches constrain players in DOHA a bad way and take away their AFP freedom. We have to make sure MADRID THE fifth edition of the “As- to use our time in the most ef- pire Academy Global Summit” fective way and avoid exercises LIONEL Messi has admitted he on Football Performance and that don’t benefit our players. wanted to leave Barcelona when Science concluded on Wednes- When kids joined clubs ten he was under investigation from day, at Aspire Academy with years ago they came with the the Spanish tax authorities but intriguing panel discussions, experience of spending a lot insists now he intends to finish workshops, applied sessions of time playing football in the his career at the club. and presentations. streets, but this has dramati- Messi and his father Jorge Also, two football coaches, cally changed and we have to were found guilty of defraud- who are currently working in take this into account.” ing Spain of 4.1 million euros in Qatar, Heimir Hallgrimsson Commenting on the suc- taxes between 2007 and 2009, and Slavisa Jokanovic, shared cess of the event, Aspire Acad- for which they paid close to 10 their approaches on managing emy’s Director of Football Per- million euros and Messi was a team. formance and Science Valter handed a 21-month suspended Heimir Hallgrimsson, who Di Salvo said, “It is with much prison sentence. took over QSL club Al-Arabi in delight that l bring to a close Asked on Tuesday night 2018 after successfully working what has been an intensive, but in an interview with Catalan as head coach of the Iceland na- Participants attend a lecture during the Aspire Academy Global Summit in Doha on Wednesday. The three-day event in its fifth edition brought productive summit at which radio station RAC1 if he had tional team, believes that in to- together football’s top clubs and stakeholders. we chose to gather just the 50 ever wanted to leave Barcelona, day’s football there is probably full members of Aspire Fellows Messi said: “In 2013-14, when I too much emphasis on the tech- is the player’s background and or Klopp’s high-pressing style coach Slaviša Jokanović (Al- their teammates. From time to Community. We covered sub- started having the tax problems, nical abilities of players over how does it play a part in their instead of coming up with a Gharafa) commented that time you have to be a father, a stantial ground on the three it was very difficult for me and their character and attitude. attitude and personality. These style that best suits the play- modern day coaches need to be teacher, a brother or a doctor to topics and its doesn’t stop here, my family.” “What l look for and seek are key questions which a coach ers they have. I think in the confident and able to be good them. But that’s part of the job. but members will upload sup- “My children were young to instill in players are certain needs answered before and as end what you want is to find observers. If players could do everything porting presentations from and we had a very bad time. At values, like discipline, hard he deals with players. and define your own philoso- “In the end, the players are by themselves, they would not their clubs on our platform, that time, I had it in mind to work and focused mind. Un- “I believe a coach phy which helps you answer the key to success. My job as a need coaches.” which currently boasts over leave, not because I wanted to fortunately, by focusing on a shouldn’t go with a fixed style the key question in football coach is to improve them by us- The third day panel discus- 260 presentations. This means leave Barca but because I want- player’s technical ability fore- of playing football. I am not which is how to win games,” ing different tools and encour- sion on “Understanding the a continuation of the sharing ed to leave Spain. I felt mistreat- most, what is lost are vital an- a fan of coaches who seek to said Heimir Hallgrimsson. age them, so they start to trust game: Key to developing our and learning from each other ed and I didn’t want to be here swers to questions like, what play the Guardiola tiki taka Fellow Qatar Stars League in themselves and to trust in players” featured many inter- goes on beyond the summit.” anymore.”

‘Happy’ Neymar prepares for Tennis: Shanghai Masters his Brazil 100th cap milestone Djoko through, Zverev passes tough test

AFP DPA Shapovalov forehand sailed SINGAPORE LONDON long to end a one-sided affair in 70 minutes. ON the eve of his 100th inter- WORLD number one Novak Djokovic will next play national Brazilian appearance, Djokovic eased through to the John Isner on Thursday after striker Neymar spoke Wednes- third round of the Shanghai the American bested France’s day about his commitment to Masters on Wednesday with Lucas Pouille 7-5, 6-3. both his country and his club, a comprehensive 6-3, 6-3 win The 22-year-old Zverev was Paris-Saint Germain. over Canada’s Denis Shapoval- 5-3 down in the first tie-break Brazil face Senegal on ov. and missed five set points until Thursday in a friendly in Singa- Djokovic is aiming for his Chardy wilted with an error at pore and the Brazilian federa- 34th Masters title in China, 14-13. He stumbled in the sec- tion presented Neymar with a which would close the gap on ond set to give Chardy a break special shirt on Wednesday with Rafael Nadal, who leads with at 3-2 but his 32-year-old op- the number 100 on the back. 35 titles. ponent couldn’t serve success- “I’m happy in the national Germany’s Alexander fully to tie the match at 5-4, as team and with my club too,” Zverev earlier overcame a Zverev broke back to enter a said Neymar, who tried to es- tough test in a 7-6 (15-13), 7-6 second tie-break. The contest Novak Djokovic during his men’s singles second round match against cape Paris and return to Barce- (7-3) victory over Frenchman was over when Zverev raced Denis Shapovalov at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. (AFP) lona in the summer. Jeremy Chardy. Zverev, who into a 4-1 lead before securing “Everyone knows what hap- is the defending ATP Finals his third round place in 1 hour ity of making his ATP Finals de- tian Garin 6-3, 6-3. He will face pened during the last transfer champion, has still not quali- 48 minutes. but, Tsitsipas said: “I know that a fellow race contender Rober- window, my initial desires, but Brazilian football star Neymar, who is to make his 100th appearance fied for the November tour- Zverev will come up in order to see my name among to Bautista-Agut next after the today I’m happy and I feel com- with the national team in a friendly match against Senegal, speaking ending event in London with against Andrey Rublev next the [big] titles, I’m going to have Spaniard dispatched American fortable in my club.” during a press conference in Singapore on Wednesday. (AFP) three of eight places remaining. after the Russian 21-year-old to go through a lot of pain and a Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5. “The season has started In his third meeting with dismissed Australia’s John lot of hype and struggle.” Russia’s Karen Khachanov well for me. I’m going to defend two World Cup finals, winning defeats. You make mistakes.” Djokovic this year, Shapoval- Millman 6-2, 6-0. He added: “I’m honestly ex- advanced with a 6-2, 6-4 win my club tooth and nail,” said the first in 1994. Neymar has scored 61 goals ov misfired a backhand to give Greece’s Stefanos Tsit- cited. I’m excited. I’m excited by over another American Taylor the 27-year-old. “I’m happy to reach this in 99 games for the Selecao, the 16-time major winner a sipas kept up his chances of the idea of trying to get there.” Fritz. Belgium’s David Gof- “I will give 100% so that we number,” said Neymar. making him the third highest break at 5-3 before he con- qualifying for London with Matteo Berrettini, current- fin is through after Kazakh can do great things.” “The results are very posi- scorer in the history of his na- fidently served out the first a 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-3) hard- ly 10th in the race rankings, is Mikhail Kukushkin retired The shirt was presented by tive, even if a footballer’s life is tional team. set. The four-time Shanghai fought win over Canadian also in the running after the through injury at 6-2, 3-0. Bebeto, a striker who played 75 not all about winning. There are He is one behind Ronaldo champion stormed to two teen Felix Auger-Aliassime. Italian progressed to the third Goffin will meet second-seeded times for Brazil, appearing in also many disappointments, but needs 16 to catch Pele. breaks in the second set as a Speaking about the possibil- round by defeating Chile’s Cris- Roger Federer in round three.

Allowed access, Iranian women set to flock stadium for qualifier against Cambodia

AFP a fan dubbed “Blue Girl” died to social media to demand presence of women could im- TEHRAN after setting herself on fire in Women were quick to get more tickets. While women prove the atmosphere in sta- fear of being jailed for dressing their hands on tickets to have already taken up their diums. But he said “they will THOUSANDS of Iranian up as a boy to attend a match. attend Iran’s 2022 World entire allocation, only 2,500 regret it” if they are exposed to women fans are to attend Women were quick to get Cup qualifier against men have so far purchased “really bad swear words” and a football match freely on their hands on tickets to at- Cambodia at Tehran’s Azadi electronic tickets for the more “bad behaviour”. Thursday for the first time in tend Iran’s 2022 World Cup than 70,000 seats available to The bumpy road Iranian decades, after FIFA threat- qualifier against Cambodia Stadium on Thursday. them, the ISNA news agency women have travelled in order ened to suspend the country at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium reported. to gain free access to stadiums over its controversial male- on Thursday. this field, watching everything Those lucky enough to at- has not been without tragedy. only policy. The first batch sold out in on television, now I can expe- tend will be segregated from Sahar Khodayari died last Iran has barred female less than an hour, and addition- rience everything in person,” men and watched over by 150 month after setting herself spectators from football and al seats were also snapped up in she said. female police officers. People ablaze outside a court in fear other stadiums for around short order, state media said. But Poorbakhsh said she on the streets of Tehran said of being jailed for attending a 40 years, with clerics arguing The sports ministry said was aware of many other they supported the decision to match. they must be shielded from the 100,000-capacity stadium women without tickets. allow women into stadiums. Dubbed “blue girl” be- the masculine atmosphere – whose name means “Free- There have been rare oc- “I would like there to be cause of the colours of the club and sight of semi-clad men. dom” in Farsi – was ready to casions in recent years when freedom for women, like men, she supported – Tehran giants World football’s governing host even more women. One of Iranian women have been al- to go freely and even sit side Esteghlal FC – she had report- body FIFA ordered Iran last the 3,500 women to have se- lowed to watch matches, but by side without any restric- edly been detained last year month to allow women access cured a ticket was Raha Poor- this time they were free to tions, like other countries,” when trying to enter a stadium Iranian women walk at Sadeqyeh Square in the capital Tehran. to stadiums without restric- bakhsh, a football journalist. buy their own tickets, albeit said a woman who gave her dressed as a boy. Her death After a ban spanning decades, Iranian women are set to freely tion and in numbers deter- “I still can’t believe this is a set number. name only as Hasti. sparked an outcry, with many enter a football stadium for the first time on October 10 as Iran host mined by demand for tickets. going to happen because after Using the hashtag #Wake- Nader Fathi, who runs a calling for Iran to be banned Cambodia in a World Cup 2022 qualifier at the Azadi Stadium.(AFP) The directive came after all these years of working in UpFifa, women have taken clothing business, said the and matches boycotted. Sports Thursday, October 10, 2019 17

Qatar too strong for Iran in handball friendly Attiyah misses out on FIA World Cup by

Qatar crushed Iran in the first handball Test match, storming to a dominant 36-18 victory at the Duhail Sports Complex on Tuesday. The winners were 16-11 ahead at the interval before cutting loose in the a point second half. Both teams are preparing for the Asian qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, which will take place at the same venue from October 17 to 26. The second and last match between them is scheduled on Thursday.

Qatar’s Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah (in inset also) in his Toyota Hilux. Due to technical issues in the Morocco Rally, he could not stop Stephen India-South Africa 2nd Test Peterhansel from winning the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies on Wednesday. Kohli calls for double points Peterhansel bags honours even as for away Test winners de Villiers seals Morocco Rally title AFP “In earlier situations, in a to give the bowlers more time PUNE (INDIA) three-match series you prob- to attack the South African TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK RALLY OF MOROCCO RESULTS that the Moroccan desert ably would have played out a batsmen. FES (MOROCCO) could throw at him to reach INDIA cricket skipper Virat draw, but teams are going to “If a guy like him at the top 2019 Rally of Morocco (provisional results) the finish in 27th position with Kohli on Wednesday called for go for wins and get those extra of the order plays the way he OVERDRIVE Racing and 1. Giniel de Villiers (ZAF)/Alex Haro (ESP) Toyota Hilux 17hrs 48min 44sec five-time Dakar winner Marc 2. Carlos Sainz (ESP)/Lucas Cruz (ESP) MINI John Cooper Works Buggy 18hrs 06min 26sec a change in the points system points. So I think it’s great for does, he did in the last game, Toyota Gazoo Racing endured 3. Matthieu Serradori (FRA)/Fabian Lurquin (BEL) Century Racing CR6 18hrs 20min 45sec Coma acting as his co-driver. for the new world Test champi- Test cricket,” he said. then we are going to be in situa- mixed fortunes in what turned 4. Jakub Przygonski (POL)/Timo Gottschalk (DEU) MINI John Cooper Works Rally 18hrs 47min 11sec Dutchman Bernhard Ten onship, saying that an away win “It will be much more de- tions to go for victories in most out to be a dramatic Rally of 5. Stéphane Peterhansel (FRA)/Andrea Peterhansel (DEU) MINI John Cooper Works Buggy 19hrs 18min 18sec Brinke and Belgian Tom Col- should get double the reward. manding on the players now, of the Test matches.” Morocco, the final round of 6. Yazeed al Rajhi (SAU)/Michael Orr (GBR) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 20hrs 17min 54sec soul were running strongly 7. Joan Roma (ESP)/Dani Oliveras (ESP) Borgward BX7 DKR Evo 20hrs 32min 47sec He insisted that the new which is a good thing as it will Shami took 5-35 as India the FIA World Cup for Cross- 8. Sergei Kariakin (RUS)/Anton Vlasiuk (RUS) Snag Proto 20hrs 41min 07sec through the early stages before championship has already im- keep the standard of Test crick- bowled out the tourists for 191 Country Rallies. 9. Reinaldo Varela (BRA)/Gustavo Gugelmin (BRA) Monster Energy Can-Am Maverick X3 20hrs 41min 47sec losing a lot of time after dam- proved standards in Tests. et high.” to complete victory. South African driver Giniel 10. Aleksandr Dorosinskiy (RUS)/Oleg Uperenko (RUS) Can-Am Maverick X3 20hrs 49min 00sec aging the car in a hole. They “If you would have asked Kohli also hailed the turna- The 29-year-old, who has de Villiers managed to claim 12. Viktor Khoroshavtsev (RUS)/Anton Nikolaev (RUS) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 22hrs 45min 03sec recovered well to reach the 26. Bernhard Ten Brinke (NLD)/Tom Colsoul (BEL) Toyota Hilux 94hrs 31min 01sec me to make the points table, I round by his new batting and struggled with his weight, in- the outright victory for the 27. Fernando Alonso (ESP)/Marc Coma (ESP) Toyota Hilux 95hrs 25min 40sec finish in an unofficial 26th in would give double the points bowling heroes Rohit Sharma jury and personal legal issues, fourth time and the first with the fourth of the Toyota Gazoo for an away Test win,” Kohli and Mohammed Shami in the also claimed a hat-trick in the new Spanish co-driver Span- FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies – standings after round 4 (unofficial): Racing cars. said in Pune ahead of his side’s South Africa series. World Cup. iard Alex Haro at the wheel of 1. Stéphane Peterhansel (FRA) 61pts Yazeed al Rajhi and Ulster- 2. Nasser Saleh al Attiyah (QAT) 60pts second Test match against Sharma, playing as an “Now, he is taking the re- one of four Toyota Gazoo Rac- 3. Reinaldo Varela (BRA) 37pts man Michael Orr overcame South Africa. opener, hit 176 and 127 in his sponsibility. We don’t need to ing Hiluxes. 4. Yazeed al Rajhi (SAU) 35pts niggling time delays during He said the change could first outing as Test opener, push Shami anymore,” said Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah 5. Giniel de Villiers (ZAF) 30pts the course of the five days of be made for the second tour- playing a key role in India’s Kohli, who added that the began the event with a nine- action in the desert to head nament. The first champion- first Test win alongside his five- bowler was a master of reverse point lead in the FIA World home the Overdrive Racing ship that started on August 1 wicket haul in the final innings. swing. I think on the pitches we Cup for Cross-Country Rallies, pairing were relying on rival point. contingent in sixth place. will see the nine top nations The 32-year-old “is feeling play, I don’t see anyone with so but cruel engine issues on the Stéphane Peterhansel finish- Two-time FIA Formula Russian duo of Viktor competing in series over two absolutely at home at the top of much seam movement.” fourth day cost the Qatari and ing lower than fifth overall if One World Champion Fer- Khoroshavtsev and Anton years. The top two teams in the the order and for us as a team Shami took three key wick- French navigator Matthieu they were to claim the world nando Alonso gained valuable Nikolaev stayed clear of seri- league will dispute a final. it’s a huge bonus”, the Indian ets on the final day of the Test, Baumel a useful lead they had title again. The Frenchman experience from his first ever ous problems in their Over- According to Kohli, the new skipper said. including South Africa skipper built up over the first three managed to reach the finish in FIA cross-country event and drive Racing-prepared car and championship format has given He added that Sharma had Faf du Plessis for 13, to hit the days. fifth place and snatched the ti- overcame punctures, a front reached the finish in Fes in Test cricket a shot in the arm. speeded up the first Test match tourists’ resistance. The Toyota Gazoo Racing tle from the Qatari by a single axle breakage and everything 12th overall. Sri Lanka Air Force, DRFC to play rugby friendly TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dore Prassana Balasuriya for DOHA facilitating the tour. He also praised the high level of the DOHA Rugby Football Centre team which finished runners- (DRFC) and Sri Lankan Air up in the prestigious Clifford Force team (SLAF) will play Cup in Sri Lanka last year. a friendly match at the Doha Skipper Medagedara, Nu- Rugby Club pitch on Friday at wan Perera, Charith Senavi- 6 pm. ratne and Parakrama Rath- Mercure Grand Hotel is nayaka represent the national the main sponsor of the match team and are looking forward with DRFC, Rambler, Rayan to display their talent in front Water and Well on Restaurent of their fans working in Qatar. being dedicated to organise Brook of DRFC urged the Sri Lanka’s Oshada Fernando (left) celebrates after his fifty during more rugby activities in Qatar. local rugby fans to turn up for the third and final T20 cricket against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Cricket The SLAF team, led by the match and encourage both Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. (AFP) Ranuka Prasath Medagedara, The players of Sri Lanka Air Force rugby team on arrival in Doha to play a friendly match against DRFC. the teams, adding he is trying was welcomed by the manage- to developing rugby integrat- ment of the Murcure Grand DRFC Secretary Dharaka tude to Commander of the Sri Sumangala Dias and Rugby ing more Sri Lankan talent Lanka whitewash Hotel and DRFC. Dias expressed his deep grati- Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Air Force Chairman Commo- with the centre team. Pak in T20 series AFP talented, but the unity was the Wales weather Fiji to storm into quarters LAHORE secret. If we play smart crick- et, there’s always a possibility AFP game after a sickening blow mula One Japanese Grand INEXPERIENCED Sri Lanka to win.” TOKYO to the head, and leg injuries Prix in Suzuka, west of Tokyo. completed a 3-0 clean-sweep Oshada Fernando had to three-try hero Josh Adams In Pool D, Oita was treated in their Twenty20 series with struck a brilliant 48-ball 78 WALES weathered a furious and centre Jonathan Davies to an end-to-end clash marked world number one Pakistan on with three sixes and eight Fijian onslaught to reach the which are still to be assessed. by bone-crunching challenges Wednesday with a 13-run vic- boundaries – the highest by a Rugby World Cup quarter- “Look, that was tough. and Biggar’s heavy head- tory in Lahore. Sri Lankan player on T20I de- finals on Wednesday, send- They’ve got some unbelievable knock which caused worrying Chasing a modest 148-run but – to lift Sri Lanka to 147-7 ing Australia through in the individuals and we just had to moments as he lay prone on target, Pakistan were on course in their 20 overs. process, as Scotland thrashed stay in it,” said Wales coach the field. for victory with Haris Sohail’s Jehan Mubarak and Russia to set up a showdown Warren Gatland. Josua Tuisova smashed 50-ball 52 with four bounda- Danushka Gunathilaka – who with hosts Japan. “We’ve got a tough four- through three defenders to ries and a six but leg-spinner both scored 46 each – had With approaching Ty- day turnaround to Uruguay. I score Fiji’s first try before Kini Wanindu Hasaranga turned held the previous record for phoon Hagibis threatening to think the medics are going to Murimurivalu made it 10-0 the tables with 3-21 to restrict most runs on a Twenty20 de- cause havoc with this week- be working pretty hard in the after just eight minutes, with the hosts to 134-6 in 20 overs. but for Sri Lanka. end’s final pool games, the next 24-48 hours,” he added. Ben Volavola missing both Hasaranga had Sohail Sri Lanka’s victory was Welsh found themselves in conversions. stumped in the 16th over and their first-ever Twenty20 a storm of their own before Aerial collision But Adams leapt high to then dismissed Pakistan skip- series whitewash and was emerging from a physical bat- England and France are gather Biggar’s cross-field kick per Sarfaraz Ahmed (16-ball achieved despite missing 10 tering with a 29-17, bonus- due to play their final Pool C and get Wales on the board, 17) in the 18th to give Sri Lan- of their top players, including point win. game on Saturday in Yokoha- and he dotted down again to Wales’ fly-half Dan Biggar (right) reacts after an injury during the ka victory on a match day des- regular T20 skipper Lasith Ma- The result guarantees ma, adjacent to Tokyo. If the make it 14-10 at the break as Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji at the Oita ignated as Pink Day for breast linga, who refused to tour over Wales and Australia’s progress game has to be moved, Oita Tevita Cavubati and then Ken Stadium in Oita on Wednesday. (AFP) cancer awareness. security fears after their team from Pool D, which the Welsh in Japan’s south-west is the Owens spent time in the sin- “It’s really a good victory,” was struck by terror attacks in top by three points ahead of most likely alternative venue, bin -- the first two of four yel- knocked groggy after an aer- penalty to square it at 17-17 said Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Lahore in March 2009. their remaining game against a source close to the French low cards in all. ial collision with Liam Wil- before Adams completed his Shanaka. “All the players were BRIEF SCORES: Sri Lanka Uruguay. Australia play Geor- camp told AFP. In a breathless second liams. Gatland later said Big- hat-trick with an acrobatic bonded, that was the key to 147 for 7 (Fernando 78*, Amir gia on Friday. World Rugby is due to give period, Fiji were awarded a gar would not be available for touch-down in the corner. A our success. 3-27) beat Pakistan 134 for 6 But the win came at a cost, an update on the situation on penalty try and Biggar -- who Sunday’s game with Uruguay. Gareth Davies break through “There are no extraordi- (Sohail 52, Hasaranga 3-21) by with fly-half Dan Biggar, ruled Thursday. The typhoon could failed a head injury assess- Replacement fly-half Rhys midfield released Williams to nary players here -- they’re all 13 runs. out of Sunday’s final pool also affect this weekend’s For- ment just 10 days ago -- was Patchell kicked a long-range seal the win at 29-17. 18 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Sports Excitement builds up for ANOC World Beach Games in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for them,” said Brown. “It will be Ezdan Hotel, over and the sense of anticipation and DOHA awesome to skate with other girls the coming days ahead of the enthusiasm amongst all stake- from around the world.” start of the Games. holders is palpable. AS the countdown clock for the Brown is one of 21 athletes se- The Opening Ceremony will “The Games are connecting inaugural ANOC World Beach lected to represent Team GB at the be held on this Saturday, October NOCs with an entirely new set of Games dwindles, the excitement first global festival of elite beach, 12 as it will mark the official start elite national athletes and pro- is brimming for Qatar 2019. water, and action sports. Other of the Games, with competitions viding a global platform to con- Seemingly each passing day NOC’s that recently announced running until October 16. nect these new stars and new a new NOC announces an official their official roster includes: Qa- The first day of competition sports with a new generation of roster. The British Olympic As- tar, the Czech Republic, begins the day before the official sports fans. I would like to wish sociation announced their team the United States, and opening, on Friday, the best of luck to all athletes, last week, reveal- Australia. In total, 1,240 11 October. Over 1,200 ath- coaches and offi cials involved in ing that 11-year- athletes from nearly letes from 97 countries will com- the Games.” old skateboard- 100 countries and all pete in 14 disciplines Fans will be able to watch live ing sensation and five continents will across 13 sports, with all 5 streaming of competitions on the Tokyo 2020 hope- compete at Qatar 2019. continents represented. official website – www.awbgqa- ful Sky Brown will There will be 35 countries The fitst delegation for ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 arrived at the tar.com – launched for the event. compete in Doha, Athletes arrive from Europe represented, 21 athletes’ village at Ezdan Hotel. The ANOC XXIV General As- bringing her prodi- Meanwhile, ath- from Asia, 19 from the Americas, sembly will immediately follow gious talent and le- letes from 97 17 from Africa and 5 from Oce- ming (5km), aquathlon, karate ANOC Secretary General the Games, with more than 1,000 gion of followers. countries have ania. individual kata, beach wrestling, Gunilla Lindberg, said: “The ar- delegates expected to attend the “I’m really excited to be begun arriving in The competition programme beach tennis, beach soccer, beach rival of some of the best beach annual gathering. The General invited to the World Beach Qatar’s capital Doha. for the Games includes a dynamic handball, beach volleyball, boul- athletes in the world has created Assembly will take place at the Games. I was so stoked when Athletes will continue to mix of beach, water and action dering, skateboarding, waterski a new level of excitement for the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Team GB asked if I arrive at the Athletes’ sports, with 3×3 basketball, kite- jump and wakeboard all expect- Games. It is now only a matter of Convention Hotel from wanted to compete Village, located at foil racing, open water swim- ing world-classfi elds. days until the start of the Games October 17-18.

Qatar 2019 medal draws inspiration from the ocean World-class venues await 1st ANOC

THE 350 medal winners at Qatar 2019 will be awarded World Beach Games Qatar 2019 one of the most distinctive medal designs ever. Shaped like an ocean pebble, the medals include engravings of marine life found all over the globe – dolphins, crabs, coral and various fish. The medals were in- spired by beach sport’s that leaves positive impacts beautiful connection to na- on local environments and ture, and capturing that es- local communities. These in- sence has been a priority novative medals symbolize for the ANOC World Beach both the success of the elite Games. athletes, and our harmoni- “These games are sym- ous relationship with the biotic with nature, and our environment.” said ANOC mission has been to create Secretary General Gunilla the first multisport event Lindberg. The striking setting of Katara Beach on the northern shores of Doha.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK wakeboard events will be held Baladna, the largest dairy pro- DOHA in the idyllic waters of the Ritz ducer in Qatar; Mowasalat, a Carlton Canal. leading transportation com- FOUR wrld-class venues await The nature of the event pany in Qatar; and Bornan, the the inaugural Association of has enabled the organisers to prominent international sports National Olympic Committees select locations that will show- technology company. The Offi- (ANOC) World Beach Games case Qatar as a leading leisure cial Suppliers include: Xtreme Qatar 2019 set to take place destination, with athletes, Marine, a major supplier of from October 12-16. coaches, officials and support- boats and boats maintenance; An eye-catching mix of ers guaranteed specially-tai- Sports Corner, a top brand in new beach front locations and lored venues that will be wor- sports apparel and equipment, state-of-the-art permanent thy of such a prestigious event. and Al Rawda, the foremost venues have been chosen to Qatar Olympic Committee Qatari water company. host the 13 sports with up to (QOC) has been named the offi- The action will get un- 1,300 athletes set to compete cial partner of the Games while derway on Friday (October for 350 medals. Katara Cultural Village and As- 11), one day before the offi- The striking setting of Ka- pire Zone Foundation are the cial opening ceremony, and tara Beach, on the northern Official Venue Partners. will conclude on October 16 First Chef de Mission shores of Doha, will be the The Official Sponsors are: (Wednesday). Aspire Zone will see bouldering and skateboarding action. multi-sport event’s epicen- tre, hosting all of the medal meeting held events as well as the complete competitions for 3x3 basket- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK areas including, transport, Ath- ball, kitefoil racing, open wa- DOHA lete’s Village and Services, NOC ter swimming 5km, aquath- Services and Medical Services. lon, individual kata, beach ANOC World Beach Games NOCs also had the opportunity wrestling, beach tennis and Qatar 2019 on Wednesday to ask questions to clarify any beach soccer. hosted the first of its daily outstanding matters. Al Gharafa Sports Club morning Chef de Mission The meeting will take place will be converted into a daz- meetings which will be held in every morning in the Athletes’ zling host venue for the beach the build up to and throughout Village. Thursday’s meeting handball and beach volleyball, the Games. is set to see even more NOCs while the world-famous Aspire The meeting, which was in attendance with more than Zone, in the heart of Doha, will held at the Athletes’ Village – 500 athletes, officials and NOC open its doors to bouldering Ezdan Hotel – provided an up- representatives arriving in Qa- and skateboarding. The waterski jump and the wakeboard events will be held in the idyllic date to all NOCs on a number of tar over the next 24 hours. The waterski jump and the Al Gharafa Sports Club will host beach handball and beach volleyball. waters of the Ritz Carlton Canal. Thursday, October 10, 2019 19

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Ursula Lopez, Gema Caballero and Jover Patino Gema Caballero, Jover Patino and Raul Dominguez Soto Spanish Flamenco music evening leaves Doha audience mesmerised

ASHRAF SIDDIQUI DOHA

HE audience were left mesmer- ised and charmed at the ‘Span- ish Flamenco Music Evening’, at the state-of-the-art Katara Opera THouse on Tuesday. The venue was packed to full capac- ity at the event organised by the Span- ish embassy in Qatar, in collaboration with Katara Cultural Village Foundation. The musical evening was hosted as part of the celebrations of the National Day of Spain. Those who attended the musical show included Spanish community members, diplo- mats and their family members and officials of Katara Foundation. A team of four highly-skilled and well-known Spanish artists flew in especially from Spain to perform at the National Day celebrations. They included classical dancer Ursula Lopez, vocalist Spain’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Belen Alfaro at the Gema Caballero, guitarist Jover Patino and per- Flamenco show. Ursula Lopez and Raul Soto cussionist Raul Dominiguez Soto. It was the first visit and maiden performance in Qatar by the ers, singers and other musicians will be performing. troupe, who keep traveling regularly to various Talking about the Arab influence, Vicente said, parts of Europe to perform. “Flamenco links Spanish culture with the Arab cul- In her welcome speech, Spanish Ambassa- ture. We are very happy to introduce it in Qatar.” dor to Qatar HE Belen Alfaro said Flamenco Flamenco derives from the culture of Andalusia music is recognised by the United Nations as and has its roots in the centuries before the Arab Spain’s cultural heritage. “Flamenco is an im- rule in Spain. portant part of Spanish culture and it has deep Flamenco has gone through its evolutionary and centuries-old Arab influence on it. Spain has a stages which led to its integration into present day’s number of Arabic architectures and we have sev- rock, pop, and blues music, with prominent names eral Arabic roots words in Spanish language. I be- of artists like Raimundo Amador, Ketama and Ro- lieve these similarities will foster cultural relations sario Flores imbued to it. between Qatar and Spain,” she noted. A rock music group from Grenada that released Meanwhile, Jose Vicente, chairman of Spain its album ‘OMEGA’ in 1996, brought the biggest Chamber of Commerce, Qatar Chapter, lauded the moments for Flamenco music. performance of the visiting Spanish artists. He said The artists who performed on Wednesday night the amazing event marked the beginning of the in Doha at the National Day celebrations, were Spanish National Day celebrations. This would be hosted by Spain’s ambassador to a gala dinner, at Ursula Lopez performs Ursula Lopez followed by more events where traditional danc- Hotel Marsa Malaz Kempinski, Pearl Qatar. on the stage.

S part of its continued to our wonderful country.” efforts to increase the Ten key GNTO partners Anumber of Qatari travel- will join the roadshow to in- ers to Germany, the German troduce the Qatari market to National Tourist Office-Gulf vibrant local destinations, tour Doha roadshow promotes countries (GNTO) will be operators, deluxe hotels, medi- hosting a one-day roadshow cal tourism institutions and in Doha, on October 20, in luxury shopping outlets. association with premium air- The high-end shopping line partner, Qatar Airways. complexes feature ‘Breun- ‘Destination Germany’ The B2B roadshow being inger Department Store’; hosted by the German Ambas- ‘OutletCity Metzingen’ and sador to Qatar HE Hans-Udo ‘Ingolstadt & Wertheim Vil- Muzel, aims to introduce Qatari lage’, while the outstanding travel trade professionals, key hotel operators cover ‘Excel- Brandenburg Gate, Berlin opinion leaders and media per- sior Hotel Ernst’ and ‘Hotel sons to the latest tourism attrac- Bayerischer Hof Munich’. tions that make Germany a pre- The Tour and incentive op- ferred destination for travelers. erators include ‘DMC & MICE Emphasising the impor- Germany’ and ‘Studiosus In- tance of the Qatari market, coming Munich’, while the Nicole Zaspel, sales and mar- medical tourism providers cov- keting manager for Gulf coun- er ‘Sana Hospital Group’ and tries at GNTO, an affiliate of ‘Schoen Clinic’. the German National Tourist Furthermore, the ‘Cologne Board (GNTB), commented, Tourist Board’ will promote “Qatar offers huge potential the biggest city on the Rhine to for the German tourism in- the roadshow attendees. For dustry, and we are delighted to those interested in attend- showcase some of the leading ing the roadshow, they German tourism partners to can send email to Nicole the local travel trade industry Zaspel at nicole.zaspel@ in order to facilitate business germany.travel. Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn - The Siebengebirge, a hill range on the east bank of the Rhine river. and to inspire visitors to travel (TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK) 20 Thursday, October 10, 2019 The Last Word

QATARI-FRENCH JOINT HIGHER MILITARY COMMITTEE’S FIRST STRATEGIC SEMINAR OPENS

HE first strategic seminar of tional Studies Brigadier (pilot) the Qatari-French joint higher Rashid Hamad al Naimi said the Tmilitary committee activities seminar is a cornerstone for the for 2019 began on Wednesday development of long-term stra- under the patronage of Deputy tegic relations between the two Prime Minister and Minister of countries, adding that it contrib- State for Defence Affairs HE Dr utes to the promotion of bilateral Khalid bin Mohamed al Attiyah interactions between the two and in the presence of Chief of military institutions. Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces He added that the strategic Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem intellectual consensus between bin Shaheen al Ghanem. Qatar and France, especially on The seminar is being held regional issues, will serve the stra- in coordination and partnership tegic and security environment in with the Directorate General for the region in a way that promotes International Relations and Strat- security and prosperity. egy (DGRIS). The seminar was attended by In his opening speech, Direc- a number of senior officers of the tor of the Directorate of Interna- Qatari Armed Forces. (QNA) HIA is candidate for QSTP panel event explores impact Skytrax ‘World’s Best Airport’ 2020 of women’s participation in RD&I “Skytrax is a platform that motivated by the idea of giv- Voting is open allows our passengers to share Participants call for ing back to the country and the their view on their experiences community. for the awards with us as we move closer to diversity and inclusion She said, “One of the things the top three rankings for the in organisations that helped me, in terms of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘World’s Best Airport’ at The educational support, was the DOHA Skytrax World Airport Awards AILYN AGONIA Qatar Science Leadership Pro- 2020.” DOHA gramme – now known as the HAMAD International Air- HIA is being recognised for Qatar Research Leadership port (HIA) will participate in its five-star passenger experi- DIRECTOR of Innovation at Programme. It was a brand the prestigious annual Skytrax ence and operational excellence. the Qatar Science & Technology new concept, and I knew that World Airport Awards ceremo- With passengers at the heart of Park (QSTP) Hayfa al Abdullah getting into such a rigorous ny to be held in Paris on April the airport strategy, HIA un- has underlined the importance programme would challenge 2, 2020, for which HIA is a can- locks the power of technology of giving support to women me even further.” didate for the ‘World’s Best Air- to deliver the airport of the fu- within the workplace, during Talking to Qatar Tribune on port 2020’. ture. By employing cutting-edge a panel event titled ‘How To The discussion, which featured women with key roles in driving innovation, developing technology, making the sidelines of the event, Dr Je- The Skytrax World Airport smart technologies, automation Create More Female Leaders scientific discoveries and improving healthcare, was part of QSTP’s ‘Catalyzing The Future’ campaign. han al Rayahi, paediatric neu- Awards is the most respected and self-service, HIA provides a in RD&I’ at the QSTP Tech 2 roradiologist at Sidra Medicine accolade for the airport indus- hassle-free experience for pas- Lobby on Wednesday. engineering or IT sectors. I was technology start-ups, and we the diversity and inclusion cul- and one of the panel speakers, try, voted by passengers in the sengers. The discussion, which fea- female, in a male-dominated empower women to engage in ture that Microsoft has in their also said that there is a need to largest annual global airport tured women with key roles in sector, and the youngest team such sectors,” she added. DNA have definitely pushed me maximise the potential of wom- customer satisfaction survey. driving innovation, develop- member. However, I managed During the discussions, Mi- to stay in the spot and be where en in their chosen fields. The awards ceremony will ing technology, making scien- to become a section head in this crosoft Qatar General Manager I am today. Government and “To be honest, we don’t take place at the Passenger Ter- tific discoveries and improving sector by the age of 28, and that Lana Khalaf stressed the im- private organisations need to have many Qatari women and minal Expo 2020 (PTE), the healthcare, was part of QSTP’s was because of the support I re- portance of diversity and inclu- make sure that diversity and in- men in the field of medicine; world’s leading international ‘Catalyzing The Future’ cam- ceived from my management,” sion for the economic and social clusion are part of their vision, and the number of women is airport conference and exhibi- paign. Abdullah said. development of countries. She not only for female talent but even less than men. But if you tion. The recently-launched ini- “Today, I am proud to say also mentioned that women to- also for diverse talent includ- notice, women who are able HIA’s participation in the tiative highlights QSTP’s efforts that I am part of a team with 50 day are in a better shape given ing every nationality,” Khalaf to become doctors contribute Skytrax World Airport Awards, and achievements over the past percent female representation, the many enablers, institutions remarked. a lot. They become wonder- which has seen the airport move decade and the importance of not just administrative staff, and initiatives pushing for the Another leading woman in ful leaders and have such a big up the ranks over the years, hav- research, development and in- but experts in energy, environ- empowerment of women. Qatar and panellist Dr Sara Ab- impact in the country and the ing moved from the fifth position novation to Qatar. ment and health sciences. QSTP “The progress is slow, how- dulla, a research fellow at Qatar industry that we want to max- in 2018 to its current position “Fifteen years ago, it was is a supportive organisation; ever, definitely we are lucky to Biomedical Research Institute imise the potential of Qatari as the fourth best airport in the harder for a woman to join the we encourage people to create be where we are today. I think (QBRI), said her success was women,” she said. world. The successful completion The accomplishment has of the first major phase of HIA’s been instrumental in recognis- Smart Airport programme has ing HIA as the gateway to Qatar seen up to 40 percent of the and the world, putting Qatar home carrier Qatar Airways’ Marriott Marquis City Center Doha and QCS on the map as a destination of passengers preferring to self- choice for passengers. check-in and a further 20 per- HIA’s success at the Skyt- cent opting for self-bag-drop. rax World Airport Awards is The trail for the second organise breast cancer awareness program also important insetting HIA phase of the Smart Airport Pro- apart from other airports and gramme, which was recently TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing ‘Think Pink Items’ at Quick in giving a lasting impression completed in August 2019, aims DOHA Bites and ‘Pink Fika Time’ at of Qatar’s modern, smart and to combine passengers’ flight, West End Cafe throughout quality standard of living while passport and facial biometric in- QATAR’S iconic hotel Marriott October, but it has commit- celebrating Qatar’s heritage and formation in a single electronic Marquis City Center Doha, in ted to donate 10 percent of the culture. record at the self-check-in kiosk partnership with Qatar Cancer proceeds from the sale of ‘Pink Commenting on HIA’s par- or mobile app. Society (QCS), hosted ‘Fight Concept’ to the QCS. ticipation in the Skytrax World The Skytrax World Airport Against Breast Cancer’ event to “We are delighted and Airport Awards 2020, Engr. Awards are based on customer raise general awareness about proud to partner with Qatar Badr Mohammed Al Meer, chief nominations across 100 na- the disease and funds for the Cancer Society for the fourth operating officer at Hamad In- tionalities of air travellers and QCS. consecutive year to bring at- ternational Airport, said: “It is include 550 airports worldwide. The event was held as part tention to breast cancer aware- our goal to redefine the airport The survey evaluates customer of the hotel’s corporate social ness,” said Rick Enders, Multi experience by empowering pas- satisfaction across 39 key per- responsibility initiatives to Property general manager at sengers and taking the stress out formance indicators for air- mark Breast Cancer Awareness Marriott Marquis City Center of travel while keeping their pas- port service and product - from Month. Doha Hotel. “With this cam- sion for exploration alive. We check-in, arrivals, transfers, Part of the funds raised paign, we aim to increase strive to enrich global travellers shopping, security and immi- from the campaign will go to The event stressed the importance of regular screening for timely detection of the disease. awareness of breast cancer and experience by offering them a gration, through to departure at QCS to help breast cancer pa- raise funds for research and multi-dimensional lifestyle ex- the gate. tients. The event also stressed presence of Qatar Cancer So- tar Cancer Society on breast – one filled with faith, hope, de- honour those who have fought perience featuring a world-class Passengers can vote for HIA the importance of regular ciety representatives, a breast cancer. The speech highlighted termination and gratitude for against it.” art collection, endless shopping by visiting the official Skytrax screening for timely detection cancer survivor, media and ho- the risk factors, symptoms and the support she received from Pink Fika Time in West End and dining, entertainment and Awards website at: http://www. of the disease. tel guests. screening facilities in Qatar. Qatar Cancer Society. Cafe, priced at QR55 per per- relaxation facilities all housed in worldairportsurvey.com/Sur- Hosted in the lobby of the The event commenced with Then, a breast cancer sur- To mark this special occa- son, will be served daily from one expansive terminal. veys/favorite_airport.html hotel, the event was held in the an informative speech by Qa- vivor guest shared her journey sion, the hotel is not only offer- 10am to 5pm until October 31. College of the North Atlantic-Qatar honours 10 long-serving instructors

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ommendation sets bench- with students from around DOHA marks regarding the rights the world has been one of the and responsibilities of teach- highlights of my career,” said TO mark the World Teacher’s ers and standards for their Paramedicine Instructor Pa- Day, the College of the North initial preparation and fur- tricia Lushman. Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) rec- ther education, recruitment, Since its inception in ognised 10 long-serving in- employment, and teaching 2002, CNA-Q has grown to structors at the College. and learning conditions. offer more than 30 diploma The event was held as part The recommendation and certificate programmes, of a two-day Faculty Develop- concerning the Status of graduating thousands of ment Programme. Higher-Education Teaching students from full-time pro- “CNA-Q recognises that Personnel was adopted in grammes who have populat- one of the most important 1997 to complement the 1966 ed the workforce in Qatar or reasons for its success is the Recommendation by covering pursued further education. presence of our instructors teaching and research per- This year marks the 18th and recognises the great val- sonnel in higher education. year that CNA-Q has been ue of their knowledge, com- The event was part of a two-day faculty development programme at the college. “I am honoured to be rec- providing high-quality ex- mitment and dedication,” ognised for the more than 15 periential technical educa- said CNA-Q President Prof structors, who have had more quality faculty members who with the knowledge and expe- sary of the adoption of the years I have been at the Col- tion in Qatar to support the Khalifa al Khalifa, as he pre- than 15 continuous years of contribute each day to writ- rience they need.” 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recom- lege. My time in Qatar has State’s strategic vision to sented Certificates of Recog- service at the college. “We ing the success story of our World Teachers’ Day mendation concerning the been an extraordinary cultur- educate, develop and retain nition to 10 long-serving in- are proud to have such high- students by providing them commemorates the anniver- Status of Teachers. This rec- al experience, and engaging young Qataris.