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Amir to meet Prime Minister President of Nepal tomorrow to open Milipol QNA

DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Qatar 2018 today Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet with President Bidhya Devi Bhandari of the SIDI MOHAMED In all 219 exhibitors Federal Democratic Republic THE PENINSULA from 24 countries of Nepal tomorrow. around the world are The President of Nepal will DOHA: Under the patronage of participating in the arrive in Doha today, for an Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin official visit to the State of Qatar. Hamad Al Thani, Milipol Qatar three-day exhibition, H H the Amir will hold talks at 2018 is all set to kick off its 12th showcasing latest the Amiri Diwan with the edition today at Doha Exhibition innovations in the field Nepalese President, on bilateral and Convention Center (DECC) of safety and security. relations and means of boosting with the participation of 219 them, in addition to a number exhibitors from 24 countries of regional and international FROM LEFT: Lieutenant Colonel Nasser Al Otaibi, member of the Milipol Qatar Committee, Major General around the world. issues of common interest. Nasser bin Fahd Al Thani, Chairman of the Committee, Brigadier Saud Rashid Al Shafi, member of the The three-day show which exhibition, dedicated to will be inaugurated by Prime homeland security and Civil Committee, and Michael Watherseed, Milipol Event Director, during a press conference on the Milipol Qatar condemns Minister and Interior Minister, Defence in the Middle East region Qatar 12th exhibition at the DECC yesterday. PIC: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser 2018, will set the agenda for Pittsburgh shooting bin Khalifa Al Thani, has already internal security and public safety bin Fahd Al Thani, IT & Security the press conference held the well as seven new countries such attracted leading industry players with leading international spe- Business Unit Director/Milipol DECC to announce the opening as Greece, India, Latvia, Morocco, DOHA: The State of Qatar has from across the globe who will cialists bringing new products Events Director, Michael of the event. Russia, Slovenia and Switzerland expressed its strong condem- showcase their latest innovations and solutions, across a range of Watherseed, members of Milipol “Defence specialists from will be bringing in their innova- nation and denunciation of in the world of safety and industries. Qatar Committee Brgadier Saud Qatar, France, Turkey, Bulgaria, tions to Qatar in various fields. the shooting in the US city of security. Milipol Qatar Committee Rashid Al Shafi and Lieutenant China, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The leading international Chairman Major General Nasser Colonel Nasser Al Otaibi, attended Spain, Morocco, UK, and USA, as `CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 causing deaths and injuries. In a statement issued yes- terday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and Qatar reiterates commitment to combating human trafficking terrorism regardless of motives and reasons. It expressed Qatar’s SACHIN KUMAR combat this phenomenon, in full Human Trafficking Forum’ was legislation which criminalises all National Plan to Combat Human full solidarity with the US gov- THE PENINSULA compliance with international law opened by Qatar Airways Group forms and patterns of human traf- Trafficking, which is based on pre- ernment in all measures taken and strengthening cooperation to Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker. ficking, under which the National vention, awareness-raising, to maintain security and stability. DOHA: Minister of Administrative meet common challenges with Addressing the forum yes- Committee to Combat Human training of workers in different It also expressed the condo- Development, Labour and Social relevant stakeholders. terday, the Minister said that Doha Trafficking was established, which sectors of society, protection and lences of Qatar to the victims’ Affairs H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali The Minister was speaking has supported the UN Global Plan is the national coordinator for the care for victims and prosecution families, the government and the Al Nuaimi said yesterday that Qatar at a forum, organised by Qatar of Action against Human Traf- monitoring and prevention of of perpetrators. people of US. is committed to combatting human Airwyas, on the issue of human ficking since its launch. The combating this phenomenon. trafficking and exerts all efforts to trafficking. The ‘Combatting country has adopted national Qatar has adopted the `CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 `SEE ALSO PAGE 17

Qatar's foreign investment rises Exit permit a past to QR682.3bn reality for many THE PENINSULA SIDI MOHAMED the Interior, in the framework DOHA: Qatar's foreign THE PENINSULA of facilitating procedures and investment increased by about facilitating travel through the one percent from QR677.7bn DOHA: The Ministry of the country’s ports, has started at the end of previous quarter Interior has announced that working in the early hours of to QR682.3bn in the second the exit permit is no more yesterday to implement the quarter of 2018, according to required for those covered amendment to Article No. 7. the quarterly Foreign under the Labour Law. Al Mazroui said that these Investment survey carried out It added that the Ministry measures are in implemen- by the Ministry of Devel- started from yesterday tation of the amendment to the opment Planning and Statistics applying the amendment to law No. 21 of 2015, stipulating (MDPS) in cooperation with Article No. 7 Law No. 21 of that the workers who are Qatar Central Bank (QCB) 2015 concerning the end of subject to the Labour Law have According to MDPS, the exit permit for migrant the right to travel without an survey targeted large enter- workers covered by the exit permit. prises in the private sector Labour Law. The employers have the and government owned “The Law No. 13 of 2018, right to specify five percent of enterprises, which accounted which amended certain pro- employees who need prior for 84 percent of the value of visions of the Law No. 21 of approval before leaving the inward FDI of non-banks 2015 regulating the entry, exit country due to the nature of enterprises in 2016. QCB sur- and residency of expatriates their work. veyed all financial institutions is being implemented starting He added that the under its supervision. today (Sunday),” the Ministry movement of entry and exit At the end of Q2 2018, lia- of Interior said on its official through Hamad International bilities to non-residents Twitter account. Airport is proceeding increased by about one “The expatriate workers, normally, where the percetn or QR4.6bn from who are unable to leave the administration introduced QR677.7bn, at the end of pre- country for any reason, can amendments to the system of vious quarter to QR682.3 bn. approach the Expatriate Exit exit from the country for Grievance Committee, which residents working in `CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 will look into the complaint companies. and take a decision within He pointed out that the three working days,” said the new amendments to the law Ministry. enable migrant workers to Meanwhile, QNA reported leave without obtaining a that Brigadier Muhammad travel permit, except in case RUSSIA Rashid Al Mazroui, Director of the migrant worker is wanted Airport Passports Department for justice or security ` Page 19 confirmed that the Ministry of authorities. 02 HOME MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 Qatar reiterates commitment to combating human trafficking Amir greets President of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 world, to train our staff on every It is also based on regional and aircraft and in every office Czech Republic international cooperation to around the globe. We are in the combat this crime, the Minister business of freedom, and we will DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh added. He stressed on the com- not allow this crime to fly under Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani mitment of the Committee to the radar.” Qatar Airways is the sent yesterday a cable of provide all forms of cooperation first Middle Eastern airline to host congratulations to the Pres- and support to local and interna- a conference addressing the issue ident of Czech Republic, Milos tional partners to contribute to of human trafficking. The airline Zeman, on the occasion of the training and awareness of all brought representatives from key anniversary of his country’s stakeholders, including those international partner organisa- Independence Day. working in the aviation sector. tions to share valuable infor- Deputy Amir H H Sheikh The Minister praised the mation and inspiration with Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani efforts of the International Civil forum delegates. These included also sent yesterday a cable of Aviation Organization (ICAO) to International Aviation Transport congratulations to the Pres- sensitise airport staff and cabin Association (IATA) Assistant ident. Prime Minister and crews to indicators of human traf- Director, External Affairs, Tim Interior Minister H E Sheikh ficking crime through the Colehan; United Nations Office Abdullah bin Nasser bin guidance issued periodically by of the High Commissioner for Khalifa Al Thani sent a cable the Organization in cooperation Human Rights (OHCHR) Advisor of congratulations to the Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, H E Dr Issa Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi with competent international on Human Trafficking, Youla Prime Minister of the Czech (fourth left), and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker (third left), with other officials bodies to combat this crime. Haddadin; United Nations Inter- Republic, Andrzej Papis, on Addressing the conference Al at the opening of the workshop, yesterday. PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA national Civil Aviation Organi- the occasion of the anni- Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is sation (ICAO) Technical Officer, versary of his country’s Inde- exceptionally proud to be the first member airlines at the 74th IATA to a number of important anti- advocacy and support to this vital Martin Maurino; and Airline pendence Day. Middle Eastern airline to bring this Annual General Meeting, held trafficking initiatives”. resolution. As a member airline, Ambassadors International (AAI) forum to the Middle Eastern earlier this year, unanimously Al Baker added, “As Chairman we are committed to raising Board Member, Pastor Donna Prime Minister to region. It is particularly mean- approved a resolution denouncing of the IATA Board of Governors, awareness about human traf- Hubbard, who is a survivor of ingful at this time because human trafficking and committed I am pleased to be able to give my ficking across our country and the human trafficking. open Milipol Qatar 2018 today CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Scholars to speak on The innovations include public security, defence solu- tions and equipment, telecom security and technologies, fire- sustainable lifestyle fighting, radiation detection, emergency equipment, law enforcement products, com- during Friday sermons munications software, airports security systems and more,” SANAULLAH ATAULLAH said chairman of the Milipol. He said that over The event is organided by THE PENINSULA 30,000 people the Ministry of Interior (MOI) are expected to of the State of Qatar and the DOHA: To promote the culture French-based Comexposium of sustainability in Qatar, reli- participate in Security. Milipol Qatar will gious scholars (orators) will the activities of include five country pavilions speak on sustainable lifestyle Sustainability Week – including UK, Germany, during Friday sermons over 750 Italy, France and North mosques across the country 2018 as QGBC sent America with 90 exhibitors under Qatar Sustainability Week awareness message to from Qatar– with a 30% FROM LEFT: Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, GCEO of Arab Emgineering; Eng. Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, 2018, said Engineer Meshal Al over 8,000 concerned space bigger than in 2016. President of Kahramaa; Eng. Abdullah Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Rail; and Eng. Ali Shamari, Director, Qatar Green people. As part of its continuous Business Council (QGBC). Al Kuwari, Acting CEO of Masheireb Properties, during the opening ceremony of Qatar Sustainability evolution to provide the best Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Week 2018 held yesterday. PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA experience for exhibitors, vis- Sada, Assistant Undersecretary natural resources by the Qatari itors, buyers and industry for Environment Affairs at the people from diverse and sus- has trained over 4,500 trainees publications and replaced with our activities and operations at professionals, Milipol Qatar Ministry of Municipality and tainable sources of water and to help promote sustainability digital solutions, which con- Qatar Foundation, from con- 2018 has incorporated the Environment, has officially energy. He declared that the concept in Qatar. “Qatar Green tributed to the preservation of structing green buildings, to uti- Civil Defence Exhibition and launched Qatar Sustainability main outcome of the environ- Guideline has been developed the environment and the lising energy-efficient systems, Conference. Week 2018, organised by QGBC, mental sustainability strategy is as the first business directory for expenses of the conference. to promoting healthy living ini- The collaboration of the a member of Qatar Foundation, to preserve the environment for materials and services to protect Al Shamari said that QGBC tiatives,” said Machaille Al Naimi, two shows has resulted in the which will run until November future generations. the environment and ensure sus- also launched the Green Life ini- President of Community Devel- region’s leading Homeland 3. Addressing the opening cer- Addressing 4th edition of the tainability,” said Al Shamari. tiative, which is the first loyalty opment, QF. Security and Civil defence emony yesterday, Al Sada Qatar Green Building Conference He said that over 30,000 programme for sustainability The conference will feature event, bringing together key pointed out that recent studies titled ‘The Impact,’ Al Shamari people are expected to partic- and environment worldwide, a range of sessions covering global civil defence players, showed the great link between said that large number of gov- ipate in the activities of Sustain- adding that QGBC has been three themes: ‘Future Sus- for a series of focused con- good urban planning, including ernmental and private organi- ability Week 2018 as QGBC sent accredited as a research centre, tainable Cities,’ ‘Green Business ference sessions and agenda- building regulation and resource sations and cities are partici- awareness message to over by the Qatar National Research is Good Business’, and ‘Sustain- setting panel discussions on efficiency, including water and pating in the event. “For 8,000 concerned people. Fund. Qatar Sustainability Week ability as a Lifestyle.’ the latest and emerging civil energy conservation, and clean example, Al Wakra Municipality He added that the con- 2018 is an initiative which is Hundreds of fun and free defence trends and best prac- air and productivity in the will participate in 40 activities ference is an excellent example aimed to foster a culture of sus- sustainability-related events and tices. Some of the interesting workplace. to be held at schools, hospitals, of organising environmentally tainability in Qatar by engaging initiatives will take place during topics in the conference Al Sada reviewed the main public facilities,” said Al Shamari. friendly activities, as more than people and organisations in a the event, including engaging include Cyber Security & results of environmental He said that QGBC, under 5,000 bottles of plastic water wide range of sustainability-ori- talks and lectures, a beach and Cyberthreats, Civil Defence resources management namely Vocational Development and have been replaced with glass ented activities. “Sustainability desert clean-up, art exhibitions, and Large Events Security the optimal utilisation of the Sustainability Training Program, cups and reduced the use of is an important component of exercise classes, and tours. Management.

Qatar’s foreign Qatar stresses commitment to support Somalia Qatar’s proposal on investment rises THE PENINSULA legal experts network Qatar has supported the Ministers, the last of which was the development of security resolution adopted at the session in to QR682.3bn DOHA: The State of Qatar stressed Dhaka in May 2018 to call on the to be discussed that it will continue to be a key capacities, economic Contact Group to convene a meeting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 QNA supporter of Somalia and will spare empowerment, and job under the chairmanship of the State no effort in providing the necessary creation programmes for of Qatar in Mogadishu to assess the Meanwhile, other foreign invest- assistance, noting that it has progress made by the Somali people DOHA: The third meeting of the Committee ments accounted for 66%, or provided aid to the plans and young people in Somalia and Government. of Experts and Representatives of the Arab QR453.4bn, followed by foreign direct programmes of the Somali federal He said that there are many pos- Ministries of Justice will kick off at the Arab investment in Qatar at QR125.5bn or government in several areas. This itive developments in Somalia, League headquarters today to discuss a 18% and portfolio investments at came in a statement delivered by construction and rehabilitation of noting the progress made in terms proposal presented by the State of Qatar on QR100.7bn or 15% of the total Minister of State for Foreign Affairs government buildings and roads of security, as well as political, establishing the “Arab Network of Legal liabilities. H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi connecting the capital Mogadishu administrative, and humanitarian Experts”. The stock of inward FDI had before the Ministerial meeting of the to the cities of Jowhar and Afgooye. development. He then expressed his The Committee will discuss the perception increased by QR 1.6 billion due to net Organization of Islamic Cooperation He added that the State of Qatar is appreciation to all the efforts that of the Ministry of Justice on the establishment inflows of FDI and other changes (OIC) Contact Group on Somalia, implementing the road projects at help Somalia face the many chal- of the Arab Network of Legal Experts, the Arab during the quarter. held in Mogadishu. the latest and highest engineering lenges it had. He stressed that, as League said in a statement, noting that the Qatar’s assets with non-residents, Al Muraikhi said that the State and global specifications. Somalia faces a critical juncture in objective of the Network is to develop the investments abroad, decreased by of Qatar has supported the devel- The Minister reiterated Qatar’s its journey towards stability and current “Arab Legal Experts’ Guide” by QR15.5bn from QR402.8bn at the end opment of security capacities, eco- continued support for the gov- prosperity, that it was important to employing network techniques at the Arab of the previous quarter to QR387.3bn. nomic empowerment, and job cre- ernment of Somalia and the Somali hold onto those gains and to level in the field of legal experts and providing Other foreign investments con- ation programmes for young people people to realise their hopes and overcome the other critical chal- an electronic database of Arab experts in the sisting of long-term loans and trade in Somalia and has supported the aspirations to build their nation, lenges facing the country, such as field of justice. related short term financial instru- trust fund for peace and reconcili- ensure a prosperous future for next terrorism and violent extremism. This proposal comes within the framework ments accounted for 54% or ation, adding that the State of Qatar generations, and preserve Somalia’s He said that Somalia has made of supporting joint Arab action in the legal and QR207.7bn of the total assets, fol- has implemented development unity and sovereignty. He said that significant progress after the con- justice fields at the level of the Council of Arab lowed by foreign direct investment projects including schools, hospitals, the Ministerial Contact Group clusion of the transitional period, Ministers of Justice through the introduction abroad at 38% or QR 146.6 billion and clinics, homes for the poor and reflects the commitment of Member and the establishment of the federal of modern and innovative solutions and mech- portfolio investments (financial secu- income-generating projects. States to support Somalia, in line government with its executive and anisms in the field of exchanging the best tech- rities) at QR32.5bn, or 8%. He pointed out that Qatar Red with the outcome of the Final Com- legislative branches, the formation nical solutions among the ministries of justice During Q2 2018, there was a net Crescent Society and Qatar Charity munique of the Islamic Summit Con- of federal states, the success of par- and the judicial and legal systems at the level withdrawal of foreign direct carried out humanitarian aid and a ference held in Istanbul in April liamentary and presidential elec- of the Arab countries, thus achieving equitable investment abroad and other changes package of development projects 2016, and in accordance with the tions, and the peaceful transfer of justice at the level of Member States, the of QR 0.6bn. worth $200m, including the decisions of the Council of Foreign power. statement added. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 HOME 03

India’s Foreign Minister arrives in Doha for official visit

The External Affairs Minister of India, Sushma Swaraj (centre), who arrived in Doha yesterday on a Qatar, Turkey discuss bilateral relations three-day official visit, with the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi (left) and the Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar, P Kumaran. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the State of Qatar, Fikret Ozer. The meeting discussed the bilateral relations and ways of promoting them, as well as issues of mutual concern. The Secretary-General also met yesterday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Gambia to the State of Qatar, Foday Mulang. The meeting discussed the bilateral relations and ways of developing MEC issues decision regarding them, as well as issues of mutual concern. sales at discounted prices Al Marri praises efforts of ANNHRI THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA The Ministerial Decision also specified in the license. Al Marri called for establishing the ANNHRI a mile- authorises discounts over 50 Discount ads shall also be active contribution stone in protecting human rights DOHA: Minister of Economy percent and stipulates that free from exaggerations and DOHA: Dr Ali bin Sumaikh Al in developing the in the Arab World. Al Marri and Commerce H E Sheikh special discount days shall not misleading or deceptive claims Marri, Chairman of National called for active contribution in Ahmed bin Jassim bin be deducted from seasonal dis- to consumers. Human Rights Committee strategy of the developing the network’s Mohammed Al Thani, has issued count days. In a bid to protect con- (NHRC) stressed on Saturday ANNHRI in the near strategy in the near future, high- Decision No. (311) of 2018 The second type of discounts sumers from misleading adver- that the Arab Network for future, highlighting lighting the value of cooperation regarding the sales at discounted are general discounts such as tising, the percentage of goods National Human Rights Institu- between different national prices. seasonal discounts, which are and services covered by the tions (ANNHRI), headquartered the value of committees. The main highlights of the now permitted over a one- minimum discount announced in Doha, played a vital role in cooperation between For his part, Executive Ministerial Decision include the month period rather than 21 on the shop’s front and premises enhancing joint Arab cooper- different national Director of ANNHRI Sultan bin classification of discounts into days. General discounts over 50 should not cover less than 20 ation in the field of human committees. Hassan Al Jamali said that this two categories. percent are also now percent of the total goods and rights. year’s general assembly was a The first category includes permitted. services subject to discount. NHRC chairman highlighted, crucial one, as it closes the special discounts relating, for The Ministerial Decision No. In case of any violation, the in the 15th general assembly of curtain on the network’s second instance, to festivals and special (311) of 2018 also protects con- Ministerial Decision stipulates the network that took place in challenges facing the Arab world operational strategy. He said events that take place in malls, sumers’ rights by respecting that the Ministry has the right to Cairo, the network’s huge role and its implication for human that they will evaluate the per- for a day or more, and target their religious values, customs cancel the license, to suspend in calls for even more effort to rights. formance of the strategy from specific loyal customers regis- and traditions, and restricting discounted sales for the develop its work, including the Al Marri in the speech all aspects, stressing that the tered by shops regardless of the announcement of discounts remaining period and to remove updating of the network’s delivered by legal advisor at his network was committed to their nomenclature. to one day prior to the date all related advertising. strategy in light of the grave office Jaber Al Huwail, said that transparency in its operations. 04 HOME MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 Schools function smoothly Deputy PM receives message from Iran Foreign Minister QNA Student Assessment at the Ministry Fahad Al Naama Director at the said that there were no com- DOHA: The Ministry of Education Ministry Fahad Al plaints about the delay of any and Higher Education has Naama said that there student on the mid-term tests that confirmed that the educational started today and that the process process went normally (schools were no complaints went well in all schools. functioned normally) yesterday about the delay of For his part, the Director of without being affected by the any student on the the Public Services Department weather condition, and that mid-term tests. Khalid Al Hajri said that the Min- students conducted their istry has formed a crisis and dis- mid-term exams without delay. aster management committee led The Ministry noted that it is departments managers and by the Undersecretary, which following the weather conditions Undersecretary of the Ministry to continuously monitors the situ- and the state of the school follow the weather conditions, ation in schools and assesses the buildings, in constant coordi- and it was agreed that the situation based on reports of the nation between its leaders and the weather yesterday does not weather and the impact of school school administrations and the require disruption of study, espe- buildings on rain. authorities concerned in the cially since students are taking Director of Public Relations country, such as Qatar Meteor- mid-term exams. and Communication at the Min- ology Department, Ashghal and Al Derham noted that some istry Hassan Abdullah Al Qatar General Electricity and parents have called the Ministry of Mohammadi urged people to Water Corporation (Kahramaa). Education and Higher Education, avoid spreading rumors and the Director of School Affairs demanding not to disrupt the transfer of incorrect news in the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Department Khalifa Saad Al conduct of tests, stressing that the rainy season and bad weather, Thani has received a written message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Derham stressed that the Ministry ministry puts the students’ security noting that the ministry is moni- gave top priority to security and and safety above all considerations, toring all the observations and Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, pertaining to the bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them. The safety of students . He pointed out and takes decisions based on inquiries through social net- message was received by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan that coordination is ongoing accurate data and follow-up. working sites, as well as on the Al Hammadi during his meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Mohammed Ali Sobhani yesterday . around the clock between Student Assessment Director hotline 155 “Ya Aunak”.

Ooredoo launches Self-Service Kiosks Qatar participates in Union of Arab THE PENINSULA Chambers Council meetings DOHA: Ooredoo has launched new Self-Service Kiosks at THE PENINSULA Ooredoo Shops to help educate customers on the host of self- DOHA: Qatar took part in the service features available. meetings of the 128th session of The new Self-Service Kiosks the Council of the Union of Arab will be available in every Ooredoo Chambers, which were held in Shops and will offer helpful advice Cairo to discuss several issues that to customers on how to use promote the Arab cooperation in Ooredoo self-service features such the commercial and economic as Self-Service Machines, the fields. Ooredoo App, the USSD menu and The Chairman of Qatar more. Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Ooredoo has launched this Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani campaign to ensure every cus- said that the meetings discussed tomer is aware of Ooredoo’s time- important topics, including the saving services. Arab Electronic Market and the Manar Khalifa Al Muraikhi, organization of a forum for the The Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Director of PR and Corporate Arab private sector in preparation Al Thani (centre) and other delegates from Qatar during the meeting. Communications, Ooredoo, said: for the Arab Economic Summit “Ooredoo has invested heavily in scheduled to be held in Beirut in Conference for Investment in for the executive leaders to self-service features over the past Customers at an Ooredoo shop. January, QNA reported. Food Security, the activation of discuss the developments and few years as part of our digital Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin the role of executive leaders in the activate the role of the Chambers vision. This new campaign aims from this investment, boost their reduce Qatar’s paper Mohammed Al Thani, who Union of Arab Chambers and the in this regard. to help our customers get the most customer experience and help footprint.” On top of chaired the Qatari delegation to realization of the Union’s objec- He affirmed that Qatar Cham- customer experience the meetings, added that the tives in this regard. ber’s support for the Arab joint improvement, Ooredoo meetings also discussed the prep- He noted that the Council action in the various economic is raising awareness on arations for the 6th Arab decided to hold periodic meetings and commercial fields. the positive impact of self-service methods for the environment, as they are 100 percent paper free. MOPH stresses on vaccinating To kick off the cam- paign, Ooredoo will begin with a dedicated children against seasonal flu Self-Service Kiosk at its THE PENINSULA Airport Road Shop and (PHCC) and Hamad Medical year, flu experts predict which will roll-out the initiative Corporation (HMC) is encour- viruses are going to be circu- to other Ooredoo Shops DOHA: The Ministry of Public aging parents to ensure their lating and adjust which strains in the near future. Health (MOPH) along with young ones are vaccinated are included in the vaccine,” he Primary Care Corporation against the flu. said. Influenza can cause “Two new components serious complications in have been added to this year’s young children, especially vaccine and it is very safe and those aged between six suitable for every age. Flu months and five years of immunization offers the best age. protection for all children as it “The flu virus can strengthens their ability to fight cause serious complica- the flu,” added Dr Al Romaihi. tions even in healthy Dr Khalid Hamid Elawad, children,” said Dr Hamad Health Protection Manager at Eid Al-Romaihi, Health PHCC, said that the flu shot is Protection and Commu- especially important for children nicable Diseases Manager with long-term (chronic) health at MoPH. “Being immu- conditions such as neurological nized reduces the risk of and neurodevelopmental con- a child being hospitalized ditions (including disorders of due to flu. It is strongly the brain, spinal cord, and recommended that muscle such as cerebral palsy, children aged between six epilepsy), chronic lung disease months and five years are (asthma), endocrine disorders immunized against the flu (such as diabetes), and blood, every year.” kidney, liver and metabolic dis- “The flu virus is orders, as well as for children common and easy to with extreme obesity. catch. It can spread “This is because these through the air by children are more likely to coughing and sneezing as develop complications from the well as by hands, cups flu, such as chest infections and and other objects that other serious complication. If have been in contact with your child does have a long- an infected person’s term condition, make sure they mouth or nose,” he said. have their flu immunization Dr Al Romaihi added every year before the winter that each year’s flu starts,” said Dr Elawad. vaccine is different and Children less than six months that it is very safe for are not recommended to receive children, explaining that the flu shot - the most effective the most common side way to protect those too young effects are a mild fever, a to be vaccinated is by vaccinating sore arm and rash. “Every mothers during pregnancy. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 HOME 05 06 HOME MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018

Chevrolet Pakistani Minister vows Equinox model support to Kashmir cause of 2018 recalled DOHA: The Ministry of THE PENINSULA Charge d’Affaires of a statement. Economy and Commerce, in Pakistan to Qatar, In this regard an event was collaboration with Jaidah DOHA: Pakistan’s Minister of Murad Baseer also organised at the Embassy of the Automotive, dealer of Chev- State for Interior, Shehryar Khan reiterated Pakistan’s Islamic Republic of Pakistan in rolet vehicles in Qatar, has Afridi, yesterday reiterated that Doha to commemorate the day announced the recall of Chev- Pakistan will continue to press principled stance as the Black Day where rolet Equinox model of 2018 the international community to on the issue of self renowned personalities from over a defect in the rear brake solve the Kashmir issue as per determination for the various walks of life in Doha piston. the United Nations resolutions people of Jammu and threw light on the barbaric The ministry said the on Kashmir and will continue to tactics used by the Indian occu- recall campaign comes within support the Kashmir cause at Kashmir. pation forces in order to subdue the framework of its ongoing moral, political and diplomatic and deny the right of self deter- efforts to protect consumers fronts. mination as agreed by the United and ensure that car dealers He was addressing a cer- population of the state to Nations resolutions for the follow up on vehicle defects Shehryar Khan Afridi, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Interior, emony at the embassy of accede to Pakistan. Even after people of Jammu and Kashmir. and repairs. addressing Kashmir Black Day event at Pakistani embassy in Doha Pakistan yesterday which was the lapse of 71 years of ruthless The event was also attended The ministry said that it held to observe the Black Day to and brutal occupation by the by Shehryar Khan Afridi who is yesterday. PIC: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA will coordinate with the express solidarity with Kashmir. Indian security apparatus in currently on an official visit to dealer to follow up on the “On October 27, 1947, Jammu and Kashmir, the State of Qatar. determination for the people of number of people from different maintenance and repair Indian Army forcibly took over demand for self determination Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan Jammu and Kashmir and Paki- walks of life to observe the Black works and will communicate the Princely State of Jammu still remains alive in the hearts to Qatar, Murad Baseer also reit- stan’s political and diplomatic Day to show solidarity with the with customers to ensure that and Kashmir against the aspi- of the people of Jammu and erated Pakistan’s principled support to the cause. The people of Jammu and Kashmir. the necessary repairs are rations of the Muslim majority Kashmir,” the embassy said in stance on the issue of self function was attended by a large carried out.

Orchestra of the Filipino Youth Exhibition at VCUarts Qatar allows performs at Katara Opera House visitors to be part of creative process THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA children played a repertoire of we started to perform in inter- 15 pieces by renowned com- national venues and Qatar is DOHA: The Orchestra of the posers from around the world. our first destination. They DOHA: Some exhibitions invite Filipino Youth (OFY) staged yet At the outset, Timbayan granted us this opportunity to people only to view the another successful concert at welcomed the guests and perform in this awesome well- artworks, but not to engage Katara Opera House on Friday praised the State of Qatar for organised venue,” he said. with them or to try to create as part of its “Qatar Tour 2018” its keenness to promote and The performance was well something new. But what if the which marked the ensemble’s support talents all over the attended by members of the audience could become part of international debut. world. Filipino community in Doha as the artistic process at an exhi- The well received event Dos Santos, who is OFY’s well as other fans of orchestral bition by adding their thoughts, was graced by Philippine musical director and con- music from different feelings, experiences, skills, and Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. ductor, said that the orchestra communities. ideas? In other words, can art, Timbayan and Katara Deputy is a humanitarian initiative Prior to Katara per- science and philosophy work General Manager Ahmed Al aimed at attracting young formance in Katara, the together with an audience to Sayyed in addition to several children from less privileged orchestra featured in a concert produce new works? diplomats and dignitaries. backgrounds towards classical at Qatar National Library which That’s what “Living Led by Venezuelan Maestro music. “It is a great was well applauded by the Meshes”, an exhibition by Joshua Dos Santos, the talented achievement and success that audience. Mexican artist Siglinde Langholz will open at the Siglinde Langholz engaged in her work. Gallery of Virginia Common- wealth University School of the conventional viewpoints. They Her art processes explore the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) will also activate relational ramifications and intersections in Education City on October 31 methods that will provoke the between biology, architecture, at 6pm. It is free and open to audience to look at the living and philosophy and how these the public. world in Mexico and Qatar in generate new approaches to The opening reception will different ways. her creative research. These take place in the presence of Participants of Qatar Foun- explorations trigger new ways the artist. dation’s free Art Trails tour will to encounter her installations, The exhibition, which will also be visiting the exhibition textile work, sculptures, and run until December 8, will at 12:30pm on Thursday, new media projects. allow the audience to touch, November 1 and will be given Her work has been be a part of the artwork, a guided tour by Siglinde exhibited internationally, draw, create 3D-printed Langholz. Those who would including at exhibitions at objects, smell, and leave like to take part in the guided Mexico City, Puebla, Yucatan, traces in the gallery. The tour can join by contacting and Tijuana in Mexico, and also exhibition will work as an [email protected] in Montreal, Canada, and incubator for thinking in the Siglinde Langholz, an inter- Maine and Michigan in the The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth under the baton of Venezuelan Maestro Joshua Dos Santos act. disciplinary artist from Puebla, United States. “Living Meshes” performs at Katara Opera House on Friday. The art pieces will also Mexico, considers how acti- is free and open to the public explore experimental proc- vating relational encounters and will run until December, esses and challenge can impact the creation of art. 8, 2018.

Greek Visa Application Center opens in Qatar

THE PENINSULA Visa Application Centre, Constantinos Orphanides, DOHA: Greek Visa Appli- the Ambassador of the Hel- cation Center has opened lenic Republic to Qatar, in Qatar in partnership with said: “The opening of the VFS Global. The Centre will centre is a milestone since ensure efficient and it provides a value-added seamless visa application channel for visa applicants procedures for travellers to travelling to Greece from Greece. Qatar. It is also a signif- The Embassy of the icant development with Hellenic Republic in Qatar Qatar being a very and VFS Global, the leading important source country outsourcing and tech- for travellers visiting nology services specialist Greece.” for diplomatic missions The VFS Global Visa worldwide, yesterday Application Centre for opened the Greek Visa Greece in Doha is located Application Centre in Doha at Level 1, Abdul Jaleel to process visa application Business Center, Airport submissions from the res- Road, AlMatar Street, Doha. idents and citizens of Commenting on the new Qatar. visa centre for Greece in A joint statement from Qatar, Vinay Malhotra, the Greek Embassy and VFS Regional Group COO for Global said the new centre Middle East, South Asia & will provide seamless visa China, VFS Global, said: application and biometric “Visa applicants from Qatar enrolment services to the will be immensely bene- Schengen visa applicants fitted with the state-of-the- ensuring enhanced conven- art and easily accessible ience and professional facility - a testimony to VFS efficiency. Global’s commitment to Inaugurating the Greek service excellence.” MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 HOME 07 Qatar Duty Free and Godiva reveal interactive display at HIA THE PENINSULA This next-generation Airport, with this new interactive innovative installation display. At QDF, we are com- DOHA: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has is equipped with mitted to offering our passengers partnered with premium Belgian a unique, built-in new, exclusive and memorable chocolatier Godiva to launch its experiences every time they shop first in-store interactive wall concierge application with us.” display in travel retail designed to designed to offer “We are thrilled to collaborate appeal to chocolate-loving customers their with one of the world’s finest passengers travelling through the perfect choice of chocolate brands, offering our award-winning Hamad Interna- passengers a sweet escape with a tional Airport (HIA). product. first-hand, personalised expe- An interactive wall of Godiva at HIA. This next-generation inno- rience into the world of chocolate vative installation is equipped with with Godiva for the first time at a unique, built-in concierge appli- box to match their tastes. Qatar Duty Free,” he said. shop in a different way to their items and, through the clever use duty free retailers in the world. cation designed to offer customers Qatar Duty Free Vice Pres- The President Global Sales at predecessors. They are looking for of technology, make it easy for QDF boasts more than 90 elegant their perfect choice of product. ident Operations , Thabet Musleh, Godiva, Matthew Hodges, said: engagement with the brand, for millennials to purchase products boutiques and luxury, high-end Shoppers are asked to answer a said: “We are pleased to partner “The idea of the interactive an interaction which makes them based on their specific needs.” stores, as well as more than 30 series of questions through the with Godiva to delight chocolate wallbay, which is a first for feel valued and appreciated. This Qatar Duty Free is the second- restaurants and cafés covering application, allowing it to identify lovers passing through our home Godiva, was borne of the reali- joint project with QDF will largest duty free operator in the an area of 40,000 square metres their perfect Godiva chocolate gift and hub, Hamad International sation that today’s consumers enhance the appeal of our gifting Middle East and one of the largest at HIA.

WCM-Q research probes effects of dates on human metabolism MEC shuts down shop for a month over display and sale of expired products THE PENINSULA as a serotonin supplement in healthy indi- THE PENINSULA viduals for mood, appetite and sleep regu- fraudulent products. A product DOHA: A new study by researchers at Weill lation. Compared to Khalas dates and the is considered fraudulent if it fails Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has glucose drink, Deglet Nour also led to a DOHA: The Ministry of to meet the standards, is revealed for the first time the specific effects sharp increase in blood sucrose levels. Economy and Commerce has unusable or has expired. of two popular varieties of dates on human WCM-Q’s Dr Karsten Suhre, Physiology announced the one-month The administrative closure metabolism. and Biophysics, was one of the lead authors closure of a shop located in the decision shall be published at The WCM-Q researchers analyzed a of the study, which has now been published Industrial Area for displaying the expense of the shop that wide range of small molecules, called in the Journal of Functional Foods. Dr and selling expired dairy committed the violation in metabolites, which enter the bloodstream Suhre, who is one of the world’s foremost products and food spices. accordance with Article (18) of and remain in circulation for up to two researchers in the field of metabolomics, The closure decision comes Law No. (8) on Consumer Pro- hours after eating Khalas and Deglet Nour said, “The findings of this paper could be within the framework of the tection. The law stipulates that dates. useful for clinicians when determining the Ministry’s intensive inspection the closure decision shall be Blood samples were collected from 21 impact of these metabolites in the man- campaigns to monitor markets published on the Ministry’s healthy volunteers at five time-points fol- agement of complex diseases.” and commercial activities in website and in two daily news- lowing the ingestion of a glucose drink (used Dates are believed to be one of the order to ensure the compliance papers at the expense of the vio- as a control), Khalas dates and Deglet Nour world’s oldest cultivated food crops and of suppliers with the Consumer lating company. dates. Each volunteer was tested after have special cultural significance for the Protection Law and to crack The Ministry stressed that it ingesting each of the three products, with Middle East. Khalas dates are prized for down on price manipulation and will not tolerate any violations intervals of at least one week between each Dr Karsten Suhre their deep reddish-brown color, moistness violations, as well as counterfeit of Consumer Protection Law product. The Khalas and Deglet Nour date and hearty flavor, while the Deglet Nour and substandard products. and its regulations. The Ministry varieties were chosen due to their distinct caffeic acid, which can be beneficial for are known as the ‘Queen of Dates’ and are The outlet was penalised, said it will intensify its inspection genetic and metabolic profiles and com- those with complex chronic diseases, given famed for their light, translucent coloring incurring a fine and an admin- campaigns and refer those who mercial importance. its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory and honey-like taste. Dates were recently istrative closure decision for one violate laws and ministerial Overall, the researchers found that 36 properties. The researchers also found that proposed as being a ‘functional food’ as month in line with article (6) of decrees to competent author- metabolites significantly increased in the serotonin present in Deglet Nour dates they may provide health benefits that go law number (8) of 2008. Article ities, who will in turn take bloodstream, of which some were specific quickly broke down into its metabolite beyond essential nutrition and may help (6) prohibits the sale, display, appropriate action against per- to date fruit consumption. Several were (5-hydroxyindolacetate) following ingestion. reduce chronic disease risk or otherwise advertising and promotion of petrators in order to protect metabolites of known polyphenols, such as This implies that these dates are not useful optimize health. substandard, counterfeit and consumer rights. 08 HOME MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 QU-CENG, Khatib & Alami sign research agreement

THE PENINSULA The agreement to QTTSC at all levels. aims to establish Commenting on the DOHA: Qatar University College collaboration between agreement, CENG Dean Prof of Engineering (QU-CENG) QU and K&A in the Abdelmagid Hammuda said, represented by Qatar Transpor- “The agreement highlights tation and Traffic Safety Center academic, research CENG and QTTSC continuous (QTTSC) signed a research and student training efforts to provide solutions to agreement with Khatib & Alami and field support, as local challenges, in line with (K&A) to establish collaboration well as the exchange national priorities towards a in the field of research, consul- knowledge-based economy. It tancy and knowledge transfer. of information and will also serve to facilitate The agreement was signed consultancy. knowledge and technology by QU Vice-President for Aca- transfer and provide consul- demic Affairs, Dr Omar Al tancy and research services, Qatar University Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr Omar Al Ansari, and K&A Senior Vice-President, Ansari and K&A Senior Vice consultancy and workshops which will contribute to driving Eng Ramadan Harb, signing the agreement. -President, Eng. Ramadan Harb covering the areas of transpor- socio-economic development in the presence of officials from tation and traffic safety, smart and sustainability in the State such as the new College of key design stages of major mul- Alami believes that academia both institutions. The agreement transportation, and geotech- of Qatar.” Engineering, new College timillion dollar public work should go hand in hand with aims to establish collaboration nical studies. CENG faculty will Eng. Ramadan Harb said, Pharmacy, new College of Law, projects such as Qatar North, industry professionals in order between QU and K&A in the also support K&A projects by “K&A has been collaborating new College of Education and Salwa Underground Reservoir to translate theory into practical academic, research and student ensuring knowledge transfer with leading institutions in the the new Student Affairs and Phase 4 of Inner Doha application and will strive to training and field support, as and progressive development region and around the world. Building.” Roads,” he added. support elite researchers with well as the exchange of infor- of existing projects, while K&A It is a pleasure to join efforts “This long term agreement Harb also added, “As edu- guidance across relevant areas mation and consultancy. will offer training to some of with Qatar University, which will also benefit QU engineering cation is on top of national pri- of interest in line with Qatar’s In terms of the MoU, QTTSC CENG students, as well as tech- we’re already engaged with on students by equipping them orities and the sustainable National Traffic Safety will provide K&A with nical and technological support multiple state of the art projects with real time exposure to the development pillars, Khatib & Strategy”. Malabar Gold & Diamonds launches new festive collection

THE PENINSULA customers by exhibiting eye catchy designs in gold, diamonds & precious DOHA: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, gems from different parts of the one among the largest jewellery world to flaunt at any occasion or retailers globally has revealed its event. latest collection of jewellery. Apart from the flagship brands, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor this Diwali, Malabar Gold & Dia- Khan, who is the brand ambassador monds has introduced three new of Malabar Gold & Diamonds unveiled jewellery collections namely Fiore, the versatile & sparkling jewellery Desire and Chica. Fiore 18K gold jew- collection exclusively designed for ellery collection represents the the celebration of lights. pendant sets, bangles, necklace sets Customers can browse from over in flower inspired designs. Chica 18K The participants at the workshop. 200 designs which were specially collection offers trendy single anklets introduced in this festive season. with floral pendants and diamond Malabar Gold & Diamonds is also cel- cuts to add to the grace and charm QC’s Future’s Writers-3 ebrating its 25th anniversary during of today’s woman. this joyous season. Malabar Gold & Diamonds has reveals promising talents The retail network of Malabar also announced some amazing offers Gold & Diamonds has now reached combining the festive joy and its 25th THE PENINSULA Shehab, both professors at to 250 stores across 10 countries anniversary celebrations and cus- Qatar University, trained the and they are rejoicing this tomers can win up to 250,000 free DOHA: The Future’s Writers-3 male students from preparatory achievement with the customers gold coins. program of Qatar Charity(QC) and secondary schools. with grand offers. This campaign will run until has completed its two-day However, Dr. Seeta The latest jewellery collection is November 10, 2018 at all outlets in training forum, during which Naqadan and Dr. Imtinan Al- specially designed in gold (18K & Qatar. With every purchase of gold Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan, the Brand Ambassador dozens of students from primary, Samadi, both professors at 22K), diamonds & precious gems to jewellery worth QR2,500, customers of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, unveiling the versatile & preparatory and secondary Qatar University, have trained celebrate this festive season keeping get a ‘Scratch and Win’ coupon with schools, have attended the work- the female students from the in mind the tastes of their multicul- one guaranteed gold coin or upto 100 sparkling jewellery collection. shops given by a number of preparatory and secondary tural & multinational customers. A gold coins. professors at Qatar University schools. The students true shopper’s pleasure, Malabar Gold Customers also get two gram gold purchase of QR5,000 and a purchase of diamond jew- and children’s authors. expressed their pleasure over & Diamonds will enthrall the coin free on diamond jewellery one gram gold coin free on ellery worth QR3,000. Through the workshops, the participation in the work- participating students came to shops, which covered both the- learn about the elements of the oretical and practical aspects, story and how to write it in as Abdullah Ahmad Mohammed preparation for the second and Al-Maa’adid, a six-grade Radio Suno to celebrate first final phase of the programs, student said he became more which will be held soon. In the confident in his story writing anniversary with stars final phase, the students, who skills after attending the work- THE PENINSULA qualified in the first phase of the shops and recommended his relationship with the expatriate program, will write complete colleagues to read stories to communities in Qatar, com- stories, competing for the first six enhance their talents. DOHA: Seven uniquely talented mitment and accountability positions for each educational For her part, Sheikha Nasser stars from the Kerala film towards its listeners, Radio stage. The “Future’s Writers” Al Mohammadi, a fourth-grade industry will be the radio show Suno has become the talk of the program is implemented by student said she learned how to presenters to commemorate, town in a span of one year. Qatar Charity in cooperation write an interesting story. “I am Radio Suno 91.7 FM’s first anni- “We are accountable towards with its various partners excited to write a full story to versary. This will be yet another our listeners who trust us including the Ministry of Edu- compete in the second phase of distinctive show from Malayalam immensely. It is our responsibility cation and Higher Education, the “Future’s Writers program”, Radio Station, Radio Suno 91.7 to provide quality infotainment Ministry of Culture and Sports, she added.The program’s FM, which is famous for its to them. Without the listeners and Qatar University, Dar Rosa Pub- instructors also expressed their engaging shows and impressive our generous sponsors, Radio lishing, Khair Jalees Book Club happiness at participating in the selection of songs. Since Suno would not have reached and program’s sponsor, Barwa training of promising talents in November 5, 2017, Radio Suno where its is now. We thank each Bank. Dr Hessa Al Awadhi, a Qatar. Dr. Hessa Al Awadi Indian envoy visits IMB Qatar pavilion has been capturing hearts not one of them and promise to renowned children’s author, pointed out that the program was only with its shows on air but deliver the best,” Managing Istituto di moda Burgo (IMB Qatar) Principal Meenu Prasad (Nift Sheikha Al-Ziyara, a Qatari wonderful. For her part, Sheikha also with all the ground events. Directors Satish Pillai, Ameer Ali Graduate & Masters in Design from India), welcomes Indian author, and Lina Al-Aali, a Ziyarah thanked the program’s With its remarkable and Krishnakumar said. trainer, have given the work- organizers, noting that the work- Ambassador P Kumaran at IMB Qatar pavilion at 14th Heya shops to students from primary shops revealed the outstanding Arabian Fashion Exhibition 2018 opening ceremony at Doha schools, while Dr. Ahmed talents that will make stories Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Natouf and Dr. Rami Abu more wonderful.

Sky Jewellery brings attractive offers for Diwali

DOHA: Sky Jewellery, one of the season. The most challenging The most surprising factor leading jewellery retailers in the phase of Diwali season is that the behind the scheme of pre- region, has announced the gold price is normally poised to booking is that the customer Diwali campaign for Doha with go up during the season due to need to pay just 1% of the pur- 201 gold bars for lucky winners. various technical as well as due chase value,” said Babu John, The campaign entitles all to the hike in demand. Managing Director, Sky purchasers of QR500 at sky jew- “We have designed our pre- Jewellery. ellery outlets for lucky coupons booking program to shield our Besides, gold purchases on to bag the big prize. All diamond customers from the escalating the auspicious days of purchases of QR500 will enable gold price and at the same time Dhantheras and Diwali will also the customers to get two lucky also guaranteeing them the ensure free gold coins against coupons on the same big win. opportunity to enjoy the low each purchase. Diamond pur- Along with the raffle pro- price in case if the price drops at chases during the season too will motion chance for big winning total Diwali campaign matching purchase. This safeguards the attract special festival discount sky jewellery has designed its to the public requirement of the customer in double directions. and free gold coins as well. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA 09

Top anti-narcotics Mattis calls for officer shot dead transparent probe in Aden AP into Khashoggi death SANA’A: Gunmen yesterday shot dead the top anti- narcotics police officer in AFP “Turkey, with the Yemen’s southern port city of evidence that they Aden, the latest shooting in a PRAGUE: US Defence Secretary have compiled, will city rattled by a string of Jim Mattis said yesterday that unsolved killings, security he had met Saudi Arabia’s ensure that there is officials said. foreign minister and called for more than one review They said the gunmen a transparent investigation into of what is going on opened fire on the car in which the killing of journalist Jamal here and I’m certain Col. Fadl Sael was traveling Khashoggi. along with two members of his Washington Post columnist the investigation will security detail, instantly killing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (second right), speaks during a meeting with the Palestinian Khashoggi’s murder has esca- include the evidence all three. The officials spoke on Central Council in the West Bank city of Ramallah, yesterday. lated into a crisis for the world’s that Turkey has put condition of anonymity top oil exporter as Saudi Ara- forward so far,” US because they were not bia’s allies have reacted with authorized to speak to the outrage. Mattis said he met Defence Secretary media. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al said. Palestinian President vows Aden has seen an upsurge Jubeir during a conference in in killings in recent months, Bahrain on Saturday and dis- investigation will include the including a spate of drive-by cussed the killing. “We dis- evidence that Turkey has put shootings targeting Muslim cussed it. You know the same forward so far,” Mattis said in to thwart Trump peace plan clerics and top counterter- thing we talked about, the need the press conference. rorism officials. Simultane- AFP for transparency, full and com- Saudi Arabia’s public pros- Jews in historic Palestine. criticised them. Palestinians see ously, the city has seen a hike plete investigation,” Mattis told ecutor has said Khashoggi’s “If the Balfour Declaration those jailed or killed while car- in the narcotics trade, some- a small group of reporters trav- killing was premeditated, con- RAMALLAH: Palestinian Pres- passed, this deal will not pass,” rying out attacks as fighting thing that residents say is a elling to Prague with him. tradicting a previous official ident Mahmoud Abbas he pledged. The US has also cut Israel’s ongoing occupation. byproduct of a security “(There was) full agreement statement that it happened yesterday again vowed to hundreds of millions of dollars “The salaries of our martyrs and vacuum. from foreign minister Jubeir, no accidentally during a tussle in oppose any peace proposal by in aid for Palestinians, with prisoners are a red line,” Abbas reservations at all, he said we the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. US President Donald Trump as Trump angered by Abbas’s said. Bouteflika to need to know what happened On Saturday, Jubeir told a PLO officials met to consider refusal to meet with him or Meanwhile, the Palestinian and it was very collaborative, security summit in Bahrain that their next moves. members of his administration. Foreign Ministry condemned an seek re-election in agreement,” Mattis added. Riyadh’s relations with the Speaking at the opening of He has called on Abbas to nego- Israeli plan to build 20,000 new AFP US President Donald Trump United States were “ironclad” a rare meeting of the Palestinian tiate, but Palestinian leaders say settlement homes in a major set- has said he wants to get to the amid what he described as Liberation Organization’s central they are being blackmailed to tlement east of Jerusalem. bottom of the case, while also “media hysteria” over the council, Abbas said Palestinians accept Trump’s terms, which “The settlement project aims ALGIERS: Algeria’s frail Pres- highlighting Riyadh’s role as an killing of Khashoggi. At the were facing perhaps the “most they see as blatantly biased in at separating East Jerusalem ident Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in ally against Tehran and Islamist same conference, Mattis had dangerous stage” in their history, favour of Israel. from its surroundings,” the min- power since 1999, will stand militants, as well as a major sharp words for Saudi Arabia, highlighting a series of contro- “They are still talking about istry said in a statement. for a fifth term at elections purchaser of US arms. saying that the killing under- versial measures taken by the deal of the era, and that they It said the settlement next year, the head of his Speaking alongside the mined Middle Eastern stability Trump including recognising will present it after a month or building “shuts the door to any party said. Czech prime minister, Mattis and that Washington would Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. two,” Abbas added, saying plan to achieve peace on the National Liberation Front was asked how an investigation take additional measures Abbas has boycotted Trump’s actions amounted to basis of the two-state solution chief Djamel Ould Abbes said would be able to determine against those responsible. Trump’s administration since imposing a deal unilaterally. and thwarts any efforts to Bouteflika, who suffered a whether Saudi Arabia’s pow- Earlier this month US Secretary that December decision, though The Palestinian leader also launch a real peace process”. stroke in 2013, would be the erful Crown Prince Mohammed of State Mike Pompeo met the the US president’s team is still renewed his support for salaries Israeli daily Yisrael Hayom party’s candidate at the vote set bin Salman had any Saudi king and crown prince to expected to release a peace for families of Palestinians killed (Israel Today) reported that the for April 2019, state news involvement in the killing. discuss the issue. Washington plan in the coming months. or jailed by Israel. Ministry of Construction and agency APS reported. “Boute- “Turkey, with the evidence has already announced moves Abbas compared the expected Israel brands the payments Housing and the municipality of flika... is the candidate of the that they have compiled, will against 21 Saudis to either Trump proposal to the 1917 for families of those who have Ma’aleh Adumim signed an FLN for the presidential ensure that there is more than revoke their visas or make them Balfour Declaration, which saw carried out anti-Israel attacks agreement to build some election,” Ould Abbes was one review of what is going on ineligible for US visas after the the British government commit as encouraging “terrorism”, and 20,000 housing units in the quoted as saying at a meeting here and I’m certain the Khashoggi killing. to the creation of a state for the United States has also settlement. with lawmakers from the party. Yemen’s infants face starvation as war rages on AFP emaciated children in the clinic, famine, as the war shows no sign tubes still taped to their faces. of waning. Mark Lowcock, the SANA’A: Ahmed Hassan is only “Life’s become really very UN’s humanitarian chief, said a few months old, but his difficult... but we do our best, the danger of famine in Yemen emaciated frame twitches as he given the circumstances,” said is “much bigger than anything cries in pain when Yemeni Umm Tarek, as her nine-month- any professional in this field has doctors gently place him on a old baby underwent treated for seen during their working lives”. scale. He is starving. malnutrition. “We’re not from At Sabaeen hospital, paedi- In the next room, nurses here, so we rent an old, old house atrician Sharaf Nashwan said make baby formula by the for 10,000 riyals ($40) in Hiziaz,” some families can’t afford pitcher, filling syringes to ration south of Sana’a, she said. “Then transport costs to reach the a portion for each malnourished my baby got sick because we used facility. “So their children are left child who comes to Sabaeen to give him formula, but now we for days or weeks suffering mal- Hospital in the rebel-held can’t afford both the house and nutrition, until someone helps capital for emergency treatment. powdered milk anymore.” Four them out with a little money to Too weak to swallow, some years of war between Yemen’s get their kids to hospital. But by babies are fed through feeding Saudi-backed government and then we’re looking at a really severe tubes that go through the nose Houthis have pushed the case,” he said. Nearly 10,000 directly into the stomach. country to the brink of mass people have been killed in Yemen After being fed, some of starvation. The United Nations and more than 56,000 injured them appear to feel a bit better, last week warned 14 million since 2015, according to the crawling over to play with other Yemenis are at serious risk of World Health Organization.

Tribesmen Boko Haram militants attack stage protest at Libyan oilfield military base in Nigeria AFP REUTERS ABUJA: Boko Haram militants launched a large assault on a military BENGHAZI: A small group of base in Nigeria’s remote northeast region and killed one soldier, Libyan tribesmen have staged defence officials said yesterday. a protest at the southern El The attack on 145 Battalion in Gashigar, Borno State, began Sharara oilfield, threatening on Saturday and continued into early Sunday morning, said to close down facilities unless Nigerian air force spokesman Ibikunle Daramola. their living conditions “BHTs (Boko Haram terrorists) in 13 gun trucks...advanced improved, a video tape towards the camp from two different directions,” Daramola said showed and oilfield staff said. in a statement. Nigerian troops supported by helicopters “forced The protesters demanded the Boko Haram terrorists to retreat from the camp,” Daramola better state services such as said. “One soldier was killed in action while four others were water and bank liquidity for wounded,” said the Nigerian army in a statement posted on its the southern region known official Twitter account. as Fezzan, where living The army repelled an assault on Gashigar in September by standards have deteriorated jihadists in trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns. over the years due to a lack There have been at least nine military base attacks since July, of security and a break down mostly in the northern part of Borno state, near the shores of Lake of the state. They set a Chad. Boko Haram has in recent months intensified attacks on deadline of November 11 for military bases in Borno and nearby Yobe state, undermining their demands to be met. repeated claims by the military that they have the upper hand. 10 VIEWS MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018

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Restoring peace in Syria ROBIN EMMOTT, JOHN IRISH & sparked global outrage, become a German weapons account for ANDREA SHALAL crisis for the world’s top oil exporting under 2 percent of Saudi Arabia’s arms yrian civil war, which has lasted more than seven years REUTERS state and underscored how Western purchases. and claimed lives of around 500,000, has forced mil- powers are allied to an Arab kingdom Britain exported military goods to Slions of its residents to migrate to neighbouring states, ressure is growing for the that enforces floggings and the death Saudi Arabia worth 1.1 billion pounds leaving behind massive destruction of their towns, villages European Union to consider penalty for dissent. ($1.41 billion) in 2017, according to UK and infrastructures. Following huge sacrifices and ousting an arms embargo on Saudi The Belgian region of Wallonia, parliamentary papers, while tiny regime forces from over 80 percent of Syria, the opposition Arabia after Germany, Austria which owns firearms manufacturer FN Belgium and Luxembourg combined forces now have control over a small pocket of Idlib. This andP the European Parliament called Herstal, has said it will examine future for 184 million euros in arms sales to small province is a safe haven created for civilians under the for an end to weapons sales over the requests for arms export licences to its the Saudis last year. de-escalation zones agreement. killing of Saudi journalist Jamal top weapons client with “the greatest France sold Saudi Arabia 1.8 billion Factors led to this situation may vary, but Russian and Khashoggi. circumspection” following Khashoggi’s euros in planes, helicopters and other Iranian military support has helped the Assad regime to In the space of a few hours that murder. While Austria, which holds aerospace equipment in 2017, an recover much of the territory that was lost to rebels in the last highlighted tensions over the matter, the EU’s six-month presidency, wants amount that has climbed over the past years due to a lack of credible support from the international Germany’s Angela Merkel on Friday a halt to arms sales and Germany will decade, EU data shows, though again community to the revolution. Eventually, the Syrian issue reaffirmed that her country would not stop approving weapons exports until it does not say what part of that is mil- seems to be summed up in maintaining the cease-fire in Idlib, deliver any arms to Saudi Arabia until Khashoggi’s murder is cleared up, itary. “The sale of weapons is some- formation of constitutional committee and voluntary return Khashoggi’s death was explained, France had ignored such calls. thing very political and part of a long- of millions of refugees who fled the conflict. While the regime’s while French Macron went further on Friday, term vision,” said Camille Lons, a priority has become reconstruction of what has been destroyed President saying there was no link between researcher at the European Council on during the war, setting restrictions and conditions on refugees’ Emmanuel arms sales and the killing of Foreign Relations think-tank. return, not to mention the demand of millions of Syrians for Macron said Khashoggi, a prominent critic of de Lons cited Libya, Syria and even accountability and bring war criminals to justice. such moves facto Saudi ruler Crown Prince the Sahel region, where France, which Last Saturday, leaders of smacked of Mohammed bin Salman. “That’s pure has thousands of troops on the ground, Turkey, Russia, France and EU bloc’s main populist demagoguery to say ‘we must stop has sought Saudi help to finance local Germany held a summit in powers following “dema- arms sales’. It’s got nothing to do with African forces. Istanbul on Syria, and they called their own goguery”. Mr Khashoggi,” he told reporters At the heart of Macron’s strategy is on Syrians to lead efforts to make economic and EU during a trip in Slovakia, while not Mohammed bin Salman, often referred peace in their war-torn country. ambassadors ruling out other coordinated sanctions to as MbS, the 33-year-old Saudi de Following huge In a final statement, the four political interests may formally against those held responsible. facto leader who has painted himself sacrifices and leaders called for “an inclusive that tend to discuss the British Prime Minister Theresa May as a reformer but is under scrutiny ousting regime Syrian-led and Syrian-owned undermine any issue after a said on Wednesday that Britain’s over his potential involvement in forces from political process,” pointing out forceful EU rare request weapons exports to Saudi Arabia met Khashoggi’s seizure and death. that the convening of the consti- to do so by national and EU arms export licensing “It’s easy for (German Chancellor over 80 percent tutional committee by the end of foreign policy governments, rules. Spain, meanwhile, is trying to go Angela) Merkel to come out with this of Syria, the this year to work on new consti- that aims to two dip- ahead with the sale of 400 bombs in when she sells weapons everywhere opposition forces tution that would paves way for be guided by lomats said order to protect a Saudi contract with except Saudi Arabia,” a senior French now have control the U N-backed free and fair elec- on Friday, a shipyard in the Andalusia region that diplomat said. “When you see global tions. Damascus rejected the plan democracy and and the Neth- would create 5,000 jobs. “If Austria is weapons sales, Germany is one of the over a small set by the special envoy for for- human rights. erlands is proposing this ban, then ask how largest in the world over the last pocket of Idlib. mation of the constitutional com- lobbying for a many weapons Austria sells to Saudi couple of years, but Saudi isn’t much.” mittee, as well the UN having a new EU regime to sanction human Arabia,” said a senior EU diplomat. A German government spokes- role in the selection process. rights abuses, regardless of where they Though Austria has a substantial woman on Friday welcomed Austria’s There is a belief that cease-fire in Idlib will help in pro- happen. arms industry, it sold a meagre 1.4 initiative, but declined to comment viding some momentum for peace efforts, as the truce last But the debate in Brussels and in million euros ($1.59 million) of arms when asked if German and Austria month prevented a Syrian government offensive on the last EU capitals is also reviving familiar and ammunition to Saudi Arabia in were isolated on their position within rebel stronghold which is home for around four million civilians splits in the bloc’s foreign policy, with 2017, according to EU data. the EU. Merkel vowed again on Friday and tens of rebel groups. The leaders, who set aside divisions Europe’s main powers following their Germany approved around 400 to halt all German arms exports to over President Bashar Al Assad, have their differences over own economic and political interests million euros worth of arms supplies Saudi Arabia until Khashoggi’s killing the refugee return for which Russia is pushing tirelessly. French that tend to undermine any forceful to Saudi Arabia in the first nine was explained. President Emmanuel Macron emphasised: “There will be no EU foreign policy that aims to be months of 2018. One face-saving move for the real, sustainable, credible return of the refugees if the political guided by democracy and human Last year, Germany sold 351 European Union could be to sanction process is not initiated”. German Chancellor Angels Merkel rights. million euros worth of aircraft, Saudi individuals accused of the made it clear also that there must not be persecution or arrests The murder of Khashoggi, a Wash- including helicopters and planes, to Khashoggi murder and separate the and certain fundamental humanitarian conditions and infra- ington Post columnist, inside the Saudi Saudi Arabia, though EU data does not issue from its close ties with the Saudi structure must be fulfilled and the return process must be consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2 has specify how much of that is military. state. closely coordinated with the U N refugee agency. Of course the cease-fire in Idlib has helped protecting civilians and prevented influx of refugees to Turkey and Europe, but the area will remain unstable as long as there are threats from Kurdish armed groups to Turkey, the Islamic Saudi Arabia offers yet another version State activities in eastern Syria and the border with Iraq while there is no guarantee that the regime could breach the cease- THE WASHINGTON POST arriving. While the new story is closer the crown prince, who cynically gave fire under different arguments and justifications. to the truth, it still leaves fundamental a speech on Wednesday calling the Encouraging a political solution and strengthen interna- audi Arabia once again changed questions unanswered: Who ordered murder a “heinous crime,” after tional consensus may not be enough to force the regime to sit its story about Jamal Khashoggi, the hit on the journalist, and what role staging a cruel and creepy photo op in for negotiations without preconditions to find a solution sat- Sadmitting on Thursdayhe was the did Mohammed bin Salman play? which he offered condolences to one isfactory to the Syrian people. victim of a premeditated murder and The crown prince’s fingerprints are of Khashoggi’s sons. In adopting the not, as it said less than a week earlier, all over the available public evidence. phrase premeditated murder, Riyadh the accidental casualty of a “brawl.” Five probable members of his personal merely conformed with the public But that doesn’t mean the regime of security detail have been identified demand of Turkish President Recep QUOTE OF THE DAY King Salman and Crown Prince among the 15-member team that Tayyip Erdogan, in the hope he will Mohammed bin Salman has finally reportedly traveled to Istanbul to respond by suppressing some of the Palestinians were chosen to come clean about the assault Khashoggi inside the consulate. evidence he controls. That evidence facing perhaps the October 2 death of the Post contrib- Two of the crown prince’s closest aides, reportedly includes an audiotape on most dangerous stage uting columnist. Rather, it merely including the keeper of his enemies list which can be heard Khashoggi’s in their history, with a reflects Saudi acceptance of the reality and the deputy chief of Saudi intelli- torture, murder and dismemberment. that the previous official version, like gence, are among the officials whose CIA Director Gina Haspel, who series of controversial the one before it and the one before firings were announced last week. US visited Istanbul this week, has heard measures taken by that, wouldn’t fly with the Turkish intelligence intercepts show that that audiotape, according to The Post’s Trump including president, the US Congress, European Mohammed bin Salman was intent on reporting. Yet the Trump adminis- recognising Jerusalem governments and possibly even the silencing Khashoggi, who frequently, if tration has failed to offer its own con- Trump administration, which has been gently, criticised him, by bringing the clusions about what happened to as Israel’s capital. doing its best to assist the damage journalist back to the kingdom. Khashoggi, who was a resident of Vir- control operation in Riyadh. For 17 How that impulse evolved into a ginia with three US citizen children. Mahmoud Abbas days, let’s not forget, the Saudi gov- murder plot isn’t likely to be disclosed Instead it is doing its best to protect its Palestinian President ernment insisted it knew for a fact that in the absence of an independent excessive and unwise investment in Khashoggi had walked out of the Saudi international investigation. The Saudi Mohammed bin Salman as a Middle Consulate in Istanbul shortly after regime remains intent on protecting Eastern ally. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 OPINION 11 The end of ‘terrorism’?

white gunman walks into a inspired or prompted by a specific would presume that a Muslim or Arab synagogue outside of Pitts- ideology. Although the US gov- culprit involved in any of one of three burgh and guns down eleven ernment does not adopt a uniform incidents would immediately trigger congregants after screaming, definition of terrorism, and competing suspicion of terrorism. Even without Three separate incidents, “AllA Jews must die!” during Sabbath definitions of the term are often the verbal admissions or patent evi- in different parts of the services. Another self-identifying debated, these two elements are dence indicating that some ideology United States, in three KHALED A BEYDOUN white male sends a string of “mail present in almost every one. Yet, spurred the violence - which again, consecutive days. All AL JAZEERA bombs” to democratic leaders and despite the racially and religiously- was present in Pittsburgh and Ken- journalists from his hometown in driven murders that unfolded in Pitts- tucky, and ample with Sayoc in inspired by racial or Florida, emboldened by nativist burgh and Kentucky, and the politi- Florida. religious bigotry that fervour and presidential rhetoric. cally motivated mass violence pre- But that is precisely the problem drove the culprits to “Whites don’t shoot whites,” reveals vented out of Florida, the words with terrorism, a term predominantly claim the lives of people another gunman, amid a racially “terror” or “terrorism” were seldom wielded by politicians, peddled by motivated shooting outside of a Ken- used in the media coverage of these pundits and used by journalists when they hated, or attempt to tucky grocery store that left two three incidents. the culprit is a Muslim. assassinate people they elderly Black customers dead. Anti-Semitic terror was uttered The label terrorism, whether we deemed the enemy. Three separate incidents, in dif- from the very mouth and inflicted like it or not, has become synonymous ferent parts of the United States, in from the gun of Robert Bowers at the with Muslim in the American imagi- three consecutive days. All inspired by Tree of Life synagogue on Saturday in nation. They are inextricably tied, if that drives terrorism. Following racial or religious bigotry that drove Pennsylvania. White supremacist and not interchangeable. Despite the decades of Orientalist ideas and the culprits to claim the lives of people anti-Black views unleashed by the range of religiously and racially images in film and print, succeeded they hated, or attempt to assassinate round of bullets and tongue of neutral definitions that exist within by years of Islamophobia colouring people they deemed the enemy. This Gregory Bush in Kentucky on statutes and government handbooks, the ink of authors and the policies hate was explicitly visible through the Thursday. And the zealous nativism the religious caricature has sup- of presidents, it is high time to verbal admissions of the gunmen, and liberal scapegoating trumpeted planted the legal definitions. The force rethink the utility of the term “ter- their social media feeds, or in the case from the Oval Office radicalised of the Muslim terrorist caricature - rorism.” And reconsider whether it of Cesar Sayoc, the man dubbed the Sayoc, who was arrested on the and the constructed threat it ema- so far gone a concept, so irrepa- “MAGA bomber,” a white van tattooed Friday in between. The violence is nates from - has overpowered the rably and irredeemably imbued with “Make America Great Again” indisputable, and the ideology very meaning of the term. We see this with anti-Muslim meaning and stickers demonising a who’s who of sparking it manifest. vividly in the three incidents that venom, that we must begin to democrats. But what was missing? With the unfolded over the course of the past remove it from our political lan- All three incidents had the touch- ideological and action requirements three days, and the endless list of guage and start anew. stone elements of terrorism present: established, perhaps it was identity of mass and targeted attacks that took The facts on the ground (1) an act of violence that is (2) the actors in question. Certainly, one place before them. strongly suggest treading toward a Terrorism is instantly imputed new course. And the ominous tide into attacks involving a (genuine or of violence rising from the right, nominal) Muslim actor, even when the which is seldom labelled terrorism requirements of ideological moti- although the hate and the dead vation or affiliation with a terror bodies scream otherwise, demands organisation are absent. This evi- it. Perhaps the path toward ending dence, when labelling an incident an terrorism begins with putting an act of terrorism, is secondary or irrel- end to the very term we selectively evant when the actor is Muslim. The deploy, and actively distort, after Muslim body, in and of itself is evi- every tragedy. Even when they dence of terror ideology and follow one another, and expose the affiliation. futility of a term that is not driven On the other hand, when these by facts, but bigotry. elements are clearly established, ter- rorism is left off the headlines and scarce in the coverage of violent attacks or conspiracies involving non- Muslim actors, and specifically, white males. These culprits are routinely dubbed “lone wolves” or mere “violent gunmen,” labels that exempt D-RING ROAD them from the charge of terrorism in POST BOX: 3488 the minds of Americans, and the DOHA - QATAR public imagination at large. Whereas [email protected] Muslim identity is conflated with ter- rorism, whiteness has the effect of exempting a violent actor from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE presumption of terrorism, even when TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 FAX: the elements of it are clearly +974 4455 7758 established. 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Something DISTRIBUTION result, rather than the truth. giarism, but the public might benefit needs to change so their interests line up TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 The survey was created by an epide- from a wider definition that included better with ours. FAX: 44557819 miologist at NYU, who, according to a deliberate manipulation of data and sta- [email protected] story in the CBC, was shocked when a tistics. Statistical tricks may be a lot statistician told him of frequent requests more common than outright falsifi- to help cook the books. The epidemiol- cation. If they both lead to false out- ogist decided to investigate whether this comes and impressions, the harm to All thoughts and views sort of thing was widespread. potential patients is the same. expressed in these columns Four particularly popular types of The survey was published in the Statistical tricks may be inappropriate requests were reported by wake of a new scandal in behavioral are those of the writers, at least 20 percent of the 390 statisti- science - another field troubled with a lot more common than not of the newspaper. cians who responded to the survey: flawed findings. Brian Wansink, a outright falsification. Removing or altering some data business professor at Cornell, had been a All correspondence records to better support the research star of academia and the TED talk circuit If they both lead to hypothesis for his research on overeating - with lots false outcomes and regarding Views and Interpreting the statistical findings of catchy claims, such as the notion that impressions, the harm to Opinion pages should be people eat more rice from a white plate on the basis of expectation, rather than potential patients is the send to editor-in-chief actual results than a black one. office or mailed to the Not reporting the presence of key Wansink had long been the target of same. missing data that might bias the results criticism over sloppy statistics. But he [email protected] 12 ASIA MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 Amit Shah insulted Supreme Court, incited violence: Oppn IANS The opposition parties hit back at BJP President NEW DELHI: A day after BJP Amit Shah for his President Amit Shah criticised ‘frivolous and ignorant’ the Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all ages to comments which not the Sabarimala temple, the only insulted the Apex opposition hit back saying his Court but also exposed “frivolous and ignorant” who was behind the comments not only insulted the apex court but also exposed who violence in the Sabrimala was behind the violence in the temple area in Kerala. temple area. While the Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should be desisted from but I’m led to the “highly condem- leadership of gradually “diluting sure it will keep on hap- nable” arson attack on the and decimating” India’s institu- pening,” he said at a press con- ashram of Swamy Sandeep- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right), and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe inspect tions, the CPI-M said Shah’s ference in response to a ananda Giri. Fanuc Corp’s factory in Oshino village, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, yesterday. threat to throw out the Kerala question. Accusing Shah of blatantly government was another display Shah had on Saturday said ridiculing the apex court ruling, of his anti-democratic and the Supreme Court should not the CPI-M, said it was in keeping authoritarian attitude. pass verdicts that go against the with the RSS-BJP’s contempt for The Bahujan Samaj Party religious faith of the people and the Constitution and the Modi and Abe visit robotic, (BSP) urged the Supreme Court “can’t be implemented” on the Supreme Court. to take cognisance of the BJP ground. “The threat of toppling the chief’s comments while the Aam He also warned Kerala that Kerala government if it con- automation facility in Japan Aadmi Party (AAP) accused him the BJP would not mind tinues to uphold the Supreme of creating anarchy. throwing out the Kerala gov- Court judgement is another Congress leader Abhishek ernment if it tried to tinker with display of the anti-democratic, IANS was briefed on the various eight hours together during the Manu Singhvi said that Shah, the issues of faith. authoritarian attitude typical of robotic and automation capa- course of the day. along with Prime Minister The Communist Party of Amit Shah,” it said. TOKYO: Indian Prime Minister bilities of FANUC. Both PMs This is Modi’s third visit to Narendra Modi and his gov- India-Marxist said the BJP Pres- BSP president Mayawati Narendra Modi and his Japanese observed several illustrations Japan for the summit and his ernment, had only one objective ident’s comments exposed who urged the Supreme Court to take counterpart Shinzo Abe of the working of industrial 12th meeting with Abe since — “to progressively, slowly, was behind the violence in the cognisance of the BJP chief’s yesterday visited a Japanese robots. 2014. surely, steadily, but 100 per cent temple area. “condemnable” comment that robotic and automation capa- At the motor assembly Cooperation in the Indo- certainly, decimate, dilute and “Shah has challenged the the courts should not give orders bilities facility near here. facility, they witnessed the Pacific region and in the defence truncate institutions which have Supreme Court order on the that cannot be followed. Modi, who arrived here on assembling of a motor by a robot and security sectors as well as been built up by careful nur- entry of women to the Sabar- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Saturday for his annual bilateral in 40 seconds. FANUC con- leveraging Japanese capabilities turing of over 70 of our imala temple and incited his Kejriwal accused Shah of cre- summit with Abe, was received tributes to the manufacturing for India’s development initia- Independence. partymen to defy the verdict. In ating anarchy and encouraging by the latter at the Yamanashi industry in Japan and other tives will be the highlights of the “Attempts are being made doing so, he has exposed the real people to violate the orders of prefecture, close to the iconic countries, including India, by agenda in the annual bilateral to make loose, uninformed, hand behind the violent protests the Supreme Court. Mount Fuji, earlier in the day. promoting automation and effi- summit here today. ignorant comments... These against women’s entry into “Amit Shah actively encour- Both Prime Ministers visited ciency in manufacturing. India is the only country frivolous, trivial, almost puerile Sabarimala,” the CPI-M aging people to violate SC the FANUC industrial facility, Later, in a special gesture, with which Japan holds annual comments, which insult the politburo said. orders. Creating anarchy. Hope- which specialises in Abe hosted Modi for a private bilateral summit while India has Supreme Court and insult the In a statement, the party fully, SC will take cognisance,” automation. dinner at his villa in Yamanashi. a similar arrangement with intelligence of our electorate, said such incitement had also Kejriwal tweeted. The Indian Prime Minister Both the leaders spent around Russia too.

Police officer and PDP activist Zika virus detected in second Indian state dead in Kashmir Valley atacks AFP “Only one case has been carry the diseases. the state this year. IANS found so far. We are taking all Health authorities in Since Zika erupted on a NEW DELHI: India’s Zika precautions,” Gujarat Commis- Rajasthan have detected 147 large scale in 2015, more than SRINAGAR: Militants carried out two deadly attacks in the troubled outbreak is spreading, with offi- sioner of Health, Jayanti Ravi, cases of Zika since September, 1.5 million people in more than Kashmir Valley yesterday, killing a middle-rung police officer and cials saying yesterday that the said yesterday. officials say. Almost 440,000 70 countries have been infected, a political activist. An unknown number of militants intercepted mosquito-borne virus has been The state health department people were under surveillance with most in South America. a private vehicle driven by police sub-inspector Imtiyaz Ahmad detected in the western state of has rallied hundreds of doctors in Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur last In rare cases, if pregnant Mir in Wahibugh area of Pulwama district. Gujarat after nearly 150 cases and medical personnel to month. women contract the virus their Police said the officer was forcibly taken out of his vehicle, were reported this year in neigh- perform emergency screenings The Aedes aegypti mosquito, babies can develop brain taken some distance away from the road and then shot dead from bouring Rajasthan. for Zika, including more than which carries Zika and other defects. close range, killing him instantly. Mir worked in the state intelli- Health authorities in Gujarat 250 pregnant women with viruses like dengue fever, is Zika was also detected in the gence department and was posted in Srinagar. said a woman tested positive for fevers. widely prevalent in India. southern Indian state of Tamil In another attack, militants targeted a Peoples Democratic Zika and was treated at a state Gujarat, which borders The country of 1.25 billion Nadu in July 2017. The World Party (PDP) activist, Muhammad Amin, in Gangbugh area on the hospital in the capital Rajasthan to the south, has been reported its first Zika cases in Health Organization has said no outskirts of Srinagar district. He was fired at from close range, Ahmedabad, the first confirmed fumigating public areas in an January 2017 in Gujarat but vaccine is likely to be available leading to critical injuries. case outside Rajasthan this year. effort to kill the mosquitos that the latest case is the first in until 2020. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, a police officer said, adding that FIRs had been registered in both cases. Sources in the intelligence department said the security forces have information about two groups of sniper shooters active India closely following in south Kashmir areas. “Each group of sniper shooters comprises two terrorists each,” developments one officer said. in Sri Lanka Over 3,345 protesters arrested IANS THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Over 3,345 protesters who prevented NEW DELHI: India is closely women from entering the Sabarimala temple, have been arrested following the political developments since since October 26 while 517 cases have been registered at in Sri Lanka where President various police stations across Kerala, authorities said. Maithripala Sirisena appointed his Yesterday morning, Sabarimala tantri family member and predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa as activist Rahul Eashwar was arrested here taking the total number Prime Minister after ousting Ranil of arrests 3,346. He has been taken to Kochi. Wickremesinghe from the post, the Eashwar was arrested after the police received a complaint External Affairs Ministry said stating that he had made provocative remarks over the issue at a yesterday. press conference in Kochi last week. “India is closely following the Meanwhile, in the last 12 hours, over 500 arrests was recorded recent political developments in Sri at police stations in Pathanamthitta district as well as Thiruvanan- Lanka,” Ministry spokesman Raveeh Getting ready for Diwali thapuram, Kozhikode and Ernakulam. So far only 122 are in Kumar said in response to queries remand, while others have been released on bail, according to the Labourers work at a firecracker factory in Liusipukuri village, on the outskirts of Siliguri in from the media. police. West Bengal, yesterday. Firecrackers are used during celebrations for Diwali, the ‘Festival of “As a democracy and a close However, Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra has directed that friendly neighbour, we hope that Lights’ which falls on November 7. no arrest should be made of those people who protested by taking democratic values and the constitu- part in singing hymns and prayers. tional process will be respected,” Kumar said. “We will continue to extend our developmental assistance to the friendly people of Sri Lanka.” Rajapaksa was appointed as the Nine foreigners among 71 tourists rescued from drowning off Goa nation’s new Prime Minister by IANS Sirisena on Friday night, shocking and 46 foreigners have been were among 71 tourists rescued season began on October 4 and were affected by dangerous rip “ousted” leader Wickremesinghe and rescued from drowning from by lifeguards, while swimming is expected to stretch up to currents and underwater cur- his United National Party (UNP). PANAJI: Nine foreigners were the beginning of 2018, a off the state’s popular beaches March 2019. rents in Baga, Calangute, Can- The former President has secured among 71 tourists who were statement issued by Drishti in October. 217 Indian tourists The statement also said that dolim, Morjim and Arambol. a majority in the island’s 225-member rescued from drowning by life- Lifesaving, a private beach and 46 foreigners have already cyclonic conditions had Goa is one of the top beach Parliament and will continue to retain guards off Goa’s beaches since management agency appointed been rescued while swimming induced particularly strong tourism destinations in the his job despite protests from the UNP, the tourism season in the by the Tourism Ministry for off the beaches from January currents off Goa’s beaches, country and attracts nearly his party Sri Lanka Podujana Per- coastal state began on October tourist safety on Goa’s beaches, to October this year,” the which saw a spike in the eight million tourists every amuna (SLPP) said in Colombo on 4, officials said yesterday. also said. statement said. number of rescue attempts as year, out of which half a million Saturday. A total of 217 Indian tourists “As many as nine foreigners Goa’s international tourism tourists swimming in the sea are foreigners. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 ASIA 13 Sri Lankan President: PM was sacked over assassination plot

AP In a televised address residence or face a forcible to the nation, eviction. COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Pres- President Maithripala Hundreds of Wickremes- ident said that the main reason inghe supporters continued to he decided to sack his prime Sirisena said a gather outside his official home minister was the alleged person questioned yesterday for the second con- involvement of a Cabinet by investigators secutive day, waving party flags Minister in a plot to assassinate had revealed the and denouncing Sirisena and him. In a televised address to the Rajapaksa. Buddhist monks per- nation, President Maithripala name of a minister formed religious rites to invoke Sirisena said a person ques- in an alleged plot to blessings on Wickremesinghe. tioned by investigators had assassinate him and Jayasuriya said in the letter revealed the name of a minister a former defence that he received “a request to in an alleged plot to assassinate protect the rights and privileges” him and a former defence secretary. of Wickremesinghe “until any secretary. other person emerges from He said the only choice for within Parliament as having him under the circumstances assassination plot told reporters secured the confidence of Par- Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa (centre) gestures as he arrives at the Temple of the was to dismiss Ranil Wick- that Wickremesinghe and his liament.” He said the request Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, yesterday. remesinghe and invite his Cabinet colleague former army came from two senior law- former nemesis and ex- commander Sarath Fonseka makers from the sacked prime strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa were behind the assassination minister’s party. to take over as prime minister plot. There was no immediate “This request is especially One dead in Colombo shooting and form a new government. comment from Wickremesinghe important in the context where “This information (received or Fonseka on the allegation. various persons are reported to by investigators) contains a On Saturday, Sirisena sus- have issued threats via the as constitutional crisis escalates number of details hitherto pended Parliament in an media,” Jayasuriya said, adding AFP hidden to the people,” Sirisena apparent move to give that “the forcible takeovers” were injured but a 34-year-old Tensions were high across said. “The informant has made Rajapaksa time to try to muster would have “serious interna- man died shortly after. It was the Colombo, with police leave can- a statement regarding a Cabinet enough support to survive any tional implications.” COLOMBO: A constitutional crisis first fatality since Sirisena sacked celled amid warnings street vio- Minister involved in the con- no-confidence vote. Tensions have been building gripping Sri Lanka since the pres- Wickremesinghe on Friday and lence could break out if the pres- spiracy to assassinate me.” He The speaker of Parliament between Sirisena and Wick- ident’s shock dismissal of Prime installed a former strongman as ident did not immediately summon did not reveal the name of the urged Sirisena to safeguard remesinghe for some time, as Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe prime minister, triggering political parliament to end the impasse. minister. Wickremesinghe’s rights. the president did not approve erupted into violence yesterday, chaos in the Indian Ocean nation. But violence broke out inside Even though Sirisena’s sup- Speaker Karu Jayasuriya of some of the economic reforms with a man shot dead and two Meanwhile, Rajapaksa sought the petroleum ministry as police porters had been talking about said in a letter to Sirisena yes- being introduced by the prime others injured in Colombo. blessings at a prominent Buddhist guarding Minister Arjuna Rana- an alleged plot to assassinate terday that the continued sus- minister. Police said bodyguards for a temple yesterday as he jostled to tunga fired on a mob who sur- him for weeks, yesterday was pension of Parliament would Sirisena was also critical of Sri Lankan cabinet minister allied consolidate his claim to the prime rounded his office. Witnesses saw the first time Sirisena had com- have “serious and undesirable investigations into military per- to Wickremesinghe fired live ministership. Ranatunga, 54, also a former World mented publicly on it. consequences.” Opposition law- sonnel accused of human rights rounds inside a government min- Soldiers had been stationed near Cup winning cricket captain, A police informant named makers, supporting the new violations during Sri Lanka’s istry as a mob loyal to President the residence, although Wickremes- rushed from the scene in a tactical Namal Kumara who first came prime minister, asked Wick- long civil war, which ended in Maithripala Sirisena besieged the inghe’s security and official cars were helmet and body armour by police out with the alleged remesinghe to vacate his official 2009. minister’s office. Three people withdrawn on Saturday. commandos.

Pakistan works New secretariat to be set up to contain oil spill near Karachi for South Punjab province INTERNEWS AP administrative setup should LAHORE: The Executive first be introduced in South KARACHI: Authorities in Council on Creation of South Punjab. For that purpose, the Pakistan have launched an Punjab province has in its government will notify the post operation to contain an oil maiden meeting agreed on of an additional chief secretary, spill that has damaged about establishing a secretariat under who will head the setup. Under 1.5km of coastline near the an additional chief secretary the additional chief secretary, southern port city of Karachi. either in Multan or Bahawalpur special secretaries of important Moazzam Khan, of the as creating a new province is departments, having direct link Word Wildlife Fund, said that not easy under the Constitution with people, will be appointed. traces of oil have been found of Pakistan. The sources said the secre- across an 8km stretch, endan- A final decision will, tariat will be established either gering marine life. however, be taken by Prime in Bahawalpur or Multan but a Residents suspect the oil Minister Imran Khan at a final decision will be taken by leaked from an underwater meeting of the council, consti- the prime minister. pipeline at a nearby refinery. tuted by Punjab Chief Minister The previous Punjab gov- Mohammad Abid, of the Usman Buzdar, today. ernment led by Shahbaz Sharif Pakistan Maritime Security A similar plan of estab- had decided in principle to set Rescue workers and boats are seen on the site where a public bus plunged into the Yangtze River Agency, said two trails of oil lishing a South Punjab mini- up a South Punjab Secretariat after colliding with a car in Chongqing, yesterday. can be seen from the air, but secretariat was chalked out by in Multan, reportedly selecting that the source is unknown. former chief minister Shahbaz office of the deputy commis- The refinery denied it was Sharif when his government sioner of the district for the the source of the spill, but Bus plunges off bridge into Yangtze River, 2 die was accused of ignoring purpose. This secretariat was suspended operations after southern part of the province designed under an additional AP been ordered to do so by local veered into the wrong lane and passengers and driver. Police and spending a lion’s share of chief secretary, having special authorities. collided with an oncoming car said that more than 10 people the development budget only secretaries of various depart- BEIJING: A bus has plunged off yesterday before breaking were on the bus. in Lahore. He did not ments under him. “Shahbaz Pakistan’s top a large bridge spanning China’s through a guard rail and falling State broadcaster CCTV said implement the scheme. Sharif had just made the plan Yangtze River yesterday, with into the wide river in Chongqing that two people had been con- Official sources said the but we are going to implement court reinstates state media saying two people in southwestern China. firmed dead. council, which met in Lahore it to facilitate people of South were killed. Divers and other rescue The cause of the accident is on October 26, after its creation Punjab,” a member of the ban on Indian TV Police say the bus suddenly workers were searching for the under investigation. agreed that a forward council said. AP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top court has reinstated a ban on Pakistan’s ‘penniless billionaires’ expose laundering the broadcast of Indian TV content following a petition AFP from local producers. filled newspapers in Pakistan and The revelation of the laun- Pakistan’s Chief Justice riled a populace long accustomed dering frenzy comes as the newly Mian Saqib Nisar announced KARACHI: It took rickshaw driver to extravagant tales of corruption elected Khan has vowed to squash the verdict, overturning a Mohammad Rasheed a year to and theft. rampant corruption and recover lower court ruling last year save 300 rupees to buy his The incidents follow a similar billions siphoned from the country that had lifted the 2016 ban daughter a bike, so when he found arc — bank accounts in poor res- as his government scrambles to on airing Indian content on Rs 3bn ($22.5m ) had passed idents’ names are flooded with shore up Pakistan’s deteriorating TV or FM radio. The regu- through an unused bank account cash, then suddenly emptied in a finances. “This is your stolen latory body for electronic in his name, he was stunned... and laundering scheme that has likely money,” said the former cricketer media says the court’s order scared. seen hundreds of millions of during a televised address to the was implemented “I started sweating and shiv- dollars moved out of the country. nation Wednesday. “It was stolen immediately. ering,” said the 43-year-old —just Rasheed’s name was even- on public contracts... and trans- Earlier this year, India the latest victim of a money laun- tually cleared, but his anxiety ferred into these accounts, then banned performances by dering scheme that Pakistan’s new remained. “I stopped driving my laundered abroad. Pakistani artists, and some prime minister, Imran Khan, has rented rickshaw on the roads But for victims like Indian stations have stopped vowed to crush. because of the fear that some Mohammad Qadir the damage has airing Pakistani content. When he got a call from the other investigating agencies might already been done. Pakistani autorickshaw driver Mohammad Rasheed cleans his Indian producers have called Federal Investigation Agency, pick me up,” he said. “I have never even seen a rickshaw in Korangi, a slum area in the eastern district of Karachi. for a comprehensive ban on Rasheed’s first inclination was to “My wife fell sick because of bank from the inside,” said the Pakistani content, and Hindu go into hiding, but friends and the tension.” Only weeks before 52-year-old ice cream vendor. spread Qadir says he is regularly hefty ransoms. “He is a penniless extremists have threatened family members finally convinced the fiasco he had finally been able Transactions were never- mocked by his neighbours and billionaire,” one of Qadir’s to attack cinemas showing him to cooperate with officials. His to buy a Rs 300 bike with worn theless made in his name for Rs also fears being kidnapped by acquaintances laughed while films featuring Pakistani case mirrors dozens of similar tyres for his daughter — the fruit 2.25bn. criminal elements who believe he driving past his ice cream cart in artists. stories in recent weeks that have of a year’s careful saving. Since news of the incident has billions of rupees to spare for the Karachi slum of Orangi town. 14 ASIA MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 Main Thailand party elects leaders ahead of polls

AP It was the first criticised for introducing election time the Pheu Thai laws that weaken democratic BANGKOK: The main political institutions and give itself an party that will oppose Thailand’s party had officially advantage in the next polls, ruling military government voted convened with all which its leader, Prime Minister in new leadership yesterday as its members since Prayuth Chan-ocha, is expected it prepares for elections Thailand’s military to contest. scheduled for early next year. Pheu Thai also fears that it It was the first time the Pheu overthrew a Pheu could face legal harassment if the Thai party had officially con- Thai-led government ruling junta finds it guilty of vio- vened with all its members since from office in a 2014 lating a law that forbids political Thailand’s military overthrew a coup and introduced parties to be run by an outsider, Pheu Thai-led government from as Pheu Thai is still heavily office in a 2014 coup and intro- a ban on political linked to Thaksin, who is alleged duced a ban on political gath- gatherings of over five to be supervising the party from erings of over five people. The people. overseas, where he lives in self- ban was partially lifted last imposed exile. month to allow political parties The government has not to conduct basic functions. twice by military coups, first in announced an official date for Pheu Thai named 86-year- 2006, when Thaksin was ousted the elections, though it has said old senior party member Viroj as prime minister, and most they are tentatively scheduled Pao-in as its official leader, while recently in May 2014, when the for Feb. 24. Phumtham Vechayaychai keeps current military government Sudarat Keyuraphan, a co- his role as secretary-general. The ousted his sister Yingluck Shina- founder of Thaksin’s political meeting where the leadership watra from office after some- machine, was named as Pheu votes were cast was attended by times violent political demon- Thai’s chief strategist yesterday several hundred party members, strations on Bangkok’s streets. and will be responsible for Thai politician Viroj Pao-in (centre) speaks to journalists after being named the leader of Puea Thai all wearing dark suits. Thaksin’s landslide election choosing which candidates the party in Bangkok yesterday. “We are now getting ready victories sparked political divi- party will field in the elections. for the elections,” Viroj said. sions in Thai society pitting his When asked to comment Pheu Thai, under different supporters against more con- over rumours that she would be that Pheu Thai will come out vic- polls and surveys to determine our policies will be able to fix name variations, has won every servative Thais who support the the party’s choice for prime torious in the elections because which policies it should their problems.” Critics of Pheu election since it was founded in country’s traditional powers, minster, Sudarat said it was not its policies reflect people’s needs. introduce to satisfy voters. Thai have accused the party of 1998 by telecoms tycoon Thaksin which include the military and yet time for the party to nom- “We are confident, and not “We are confident that our forming populist policies that Shinawatra. Its administrations monarchy. inate a prime ministerial can- unscientifically,” Sudarat said, policies will be policies the sound appealing but lack have since been overthrown The ruling junta has been didate. She said she is confident noting that Pheu Thai conducts people will be satisfied with and practicality.

N Korea hospital director rejects Pressure mounts in Warmbier Australia over Nauru torture charges AFP refugee children SEOUL: The director of the AFP North Korean hospital that MSF said many children treated Otto Warmbier, the were suffering “traumatic with- US student who died after SYDNEY: Public pressure was drawal syndrome” and were being held in the country, mounting on Australia’s unable to eat, drink or talk. rejected fresh allegations that government yesterday to The UN refugee agency he was tortured in custody. remove refugee children UNHCR added in mid-October The 22-year-old was detained on the Pacific island that the health situation of jailed in the North for more of Nauru, possibly to New asylum-seekers and refugees than a year and was released Zealand, even as the prime was “collapsing”. in a comatose state in 2017 minister raised fears such Ahead of a crucial Sydney but died shortly after transfers could encourage new by-election this month, PM returning home. arrivals. Scott Morrison seemed willing The exact cause of his Under a harsh policy meant to work with the Labor oppo- death remains unknown but to deter asylum-seekers from sition to allow some refugees a recent US media report reaching Australia by boat, Can- to be transferred to New claimed there was new evi- berra sends arrivals to remote Zealand, although they would Britain’s Prince Harry (centre) and his wife Meghan (right), the Duchess of Sussex, meet with New dence that he was beaten by Pacific camps for processing still be blocked from entering Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a visit to Government House in Wellington, yesterday. the regime. and bars them from resettling Australia. The director of the in Australia. But with ongoing counting Pyongyang Friendship Hos- But domestic and interna- pointing to a loss in the seat for pital — which treated tional criticism of the camps has the government, Morrison has Warmbier — slammed the Meghan praises New Zealand grown amid reports of abuse, since appeared to back away claims as a “total distortion of suicides and lengthy detention from a deal. the truth” in a statement periods, even as the gov- “I just want to get them off, carried by the North’s official ernment says the policy is dis- but I want to get them off in a KCNA news agency late on on women’s voting victory couraging asylum-seekers from way which does not put more Saturday. embarking on dangerous sea children on Nauru,” he told “The American doctors voyages. commercial broadcaster AP who came to the DPRK to the final leg of their 16-day tour event was delayed after a fire A YouGov Galaxy poll com- Channel Nine on Friday. help Warmbier’s repatriation of the South Pacific, which has alarm, believed to have been missioned by Sydney’s Sunday “If one boat turns up or one acknowledged that his health WELLINGTON: The Duchess of taken in four countries. Meghan, triggered by an atomizer Telegraph — a tabloid that child is floating face down in indicators were all normal Sussex yesterday congratulated who describes herself as a fem- spreading air freshener in a usually backs the conservative the water, how would Australia and submitted a letter of New Zealand on becoming the inist, was speaking to a group of bathroom, forced guests to government — found 79 feel then?” Within Morrison’s assurance to our hospital,” it first country in the world to mainly women guests in Wel- briefly evacuate the building. percent of those surveyed want Liberal Party, three MPs have said, using North Korea’s allow women to vote 125 years lington that included Prime Min- Earlier, the couple was children and their families so far called for children to be official acronym. ago, and said that effort had ister Jacinda Ardern. Meghan got greeted with an indigenous transferred off Nauru. removed. paved the way for others around a big cheer when she opened her Maori welcome. Thousands of Australians New Zealand has an open the world. speech with a greeting in indig- Harry and Meghan each per- on Saturday also rallied in offer to take 150 people from Indonesia arrests “Suffrage is not simply about enous Maori. formed a “hongi” with Maori Sydney and Melbourne against Nauru, and PM Jacinda Ardern the right to vote but also about The function was designed elders. The couple are scheduled the offshore camp. said on Monday she expected officials of palm what that represents,” Meghan to celebrate the suffrage anni- to spend four days in New The children’s plight was women and children to be pri- firms in graft probe said. “The basic and funda- versary, and Dame Patsy Reddy Zealand, where they will go for highlighted earlier this month oritised if Australia accepts the mental human right of being also got a cheer when she a trail walk in a national park, after Nauru kicked out proposal. REUTERS able to participate in the choices pointed out that she was the meet young people training to Medecins Sans Frontieres However, she said the for your future, and for your nation’s third female governor be part of the film industry and (MSF), a global medical charity decision was “ultimately a JAKARTA: Indonesia’s anti- community.” Meghan and her general and Arden was the third visit a hatchery for the national that had been treating asylum- matter for the Australian graft agency has arrested husband, Prince Harry, are on female prime minister. The bird, the kiwi. seekers in the camps. government”. seven people, including a senior executive of palm firm Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology, in connection with a bribery case, an official Aussie cops rescue kangaroo from surf at the agency said yesterday. AFP The Corruption Eradi- land and was on the sand covered They did not use the “kiss of cation Commission named with a blanket by a beachgoer. life” — mouth-to-mouth resusci- Vice-President Director of SYDNEY: A kangaroo that hopped But as they approached, it sud- tation — a Victoria Police spokes- Sinar Mas Agro, Edy Saputra into the sea for a dip at a Melbourne denly turned around and bounded woman said. Suradja, Chief Executive of PT beach had to be rescued by back into the waves. According to the available Binasawit Abadi Pratama, Australian police and brought back “It began to swim but got into reports, the wild animal was then Willy Agung Adipradhana, to life with CPR, officers said difficulty in the swell and breaking brought to a police station and after and some members of Central yesterday. waves and went under water a an assessment, officers said it was Kalimantan parliament as Officers said they were called couple of times,” Victoria Police “in good spirits and lucky to be suspects in the case. to Safety Beach in Melbourne on said in a statement. alive given the amount of saltwater The people are accused of Saturday afternoon amid reports Two officers jumped into the he inhaled”. bribing parliamentarians to the native animal was struggling in water and managed to bring the While known for their jumping avoid an investigation into the water. marsupial, by now unconscious, prowess, most kangaroos are also Binasawit’s plantation When they arrived, the roo had back to a grassy area and resus- capable swimmers although they A police officer rescues a kangaroo from sea at Safety permits. already made its way back onto dry citate it using compressions. rarely take to the water. Beach, Victoria, in Australia. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 EUROPE 15 Georgia ruling party faces test in presidential vote AFP The hotly-contested slammed the UNM for alleged race pits ex-French human rights abuses during its TBILISI: Georgians yesterday previous stretch in power. The went to the polls to elect a ambassador and presidential campaign saw the figurehead president in a vote Georgia’s former ruling party and the opposition seen as a crucial test for the foreign minister cross arms in a prelude to their increasingly unpopular ruling Salome Zurabishvili, decisive stand-off during parlia- party. mentary polls scheduled for 2020, The hotly-contested race pits supported by the analysts said. ex-French ambassador and Geor- ruling Georgian “The camp that wins the pres- gia’s former foreign minister Dream party, against idential vote gets an upper hand Salome Zurabishvili, supported in the parliamentary election,” by the ruling Georgian Dream opposition leader said analyst Ghia Nodia. If elected, party, against opposition leader Grigol Vashadze, Vashadze has promised to mount Grigol Vashadze, also a former also a former foreign a campaign demanding snap par- foreign minister. minister. liamentary polls. Zurabishvili, a The two have an almost equal stylish 66-year-old independent A woman casts her ballot during the first round of the Georgian presidential election at a polling chance of being elected, but MP, is the daughter of refugees station in Tbilisi yesterday. neither is expected to get the nec- United National Movement (UNM) who fled Georgia in 1921 for Paris essary 50 percent plus one vote and 10 other opposition groups — after the country’s annexation by to win in the first round, according has been boosted by growing the Red Army. protest her dismissal. press as one of the greatest ballet After inauguration, the new head to opinion polls conducted in the popular discontent over the gov- Her career in France’s foreign She then joined the opposition dancers of all time. of state will be a largely cere- run-up. ernment’s failure to tackle ministry culminated in her posting and became one of Saakashvili’s Both candidates have monial figure. “I want a woman to become poverty. to Tbilisi. From that position Saa- fiercest critics. promised to bring Georgia closer Georgia’s next president will Georgia’s president,” Liza Mike- Over a fraught campaign kashvili appointed her foreign Her main rival Vashadze is a to full membership of the be elected in 2024 by a 300- ladze, a 59-year-old voter, said at Vashadze criticised the “informal minister — after approving the respected career diplomat who European Union and Nato. member electoral college. a polling station in central Tbilisi oligarch rule” of Bidzina Ivan- move with then French leader served in the Soviet foreign min- The tiny Black Sea nation has Over 3.5 million people are after casting a ballot for ishvili, the billionaire leader of the Jacques Chirac. istry where he helped craft the knocked on Nato’s doors for more eligible to vote in the election, Zurabishvili. Georgian Dream party. But she quickly made enemies Soviet-US treaty on the reduction than a decade but the bloc has not which will be monitored by inter- Another voter, 28-year old IT Georgia’s richest man, Ivan- in the ranks of the parliamentary and limitation of strategic yet put Tbilisi on a formal mem- national observers from the specialist Niko Shelia, said that he ishvili stepped down as premier majority, with MPs and a number offensive arms. bership path, despite a pledge in Organisation for Security and “voted for Vashadze because a in 2013 after just a year in office, of senior diplomats publicly The 60-year-old was Saa- 2008 that it will at some point be Cooperation in Europe. chance must be given to the oppo- but is still widely believed to rule accused her of arrogance and kashvili’s foreign minister from admitted to the club. The vote is If the vote goes to a run-off, a sition, because Georgian Dream’s the country of 4.5 million people impulsivity. 2008-2012. Vashadze is married Georgia’s last direct leadership second round will be held by rule proved a nightmare.” from behind the scenes. She was sacked after a year to the world-renowned prima poll as it transitions to a parlia- December 1. The poll results were Vashadze — backed by exiled ex- On the campaign trail, Zura- on the job, though thousands took ballerina Nina Ananiashvili, who mentary form of governance fol- expected to start coming in president Mikheil Saakashvili’s bishvili and Georgian Dream have to the streets of the capital to has been described in the foreign lowing a constitutional reform. overnight.

Germany tries ‘serial killer’ Poland demands war reparations nurse over post-war spree from Germany AFP AFP out of the ordinary,” said Arne Schmidt, Director of the probe BERLIN: German nurse Niels codenamed “Kardio” and BERLIN: The president of Hoegel, already serving a created in 2014. Poland repeated yesterday his lengthy term for previous “We had to conduct 134 country’s demand for killings, will go on trial before exhumations” of patients who Germany to pay reparations anguished relatives tomorrow died on Hoegel’s watch, over the Second World War, over the murders of around 100 Schmidt said, calling the case days before ministers from more people — a spree prose- “unprecedented in Germany to Berlin and Warsaw will sit cutors say is unprecedented in our knowledge”. down for bilateral talks. the post-war period. As the scope of the trail of “In my view, reparation The 41-year-old is accused corpses emerged, the victims’ payments are not a topic of intentionally administering loved ones have experienced that’s been dealt with,” medical overdoses to patients an “incredible shock”, said Andrzej Duda told the Sunday in his care in order to be able to Klein, whose organisation has edition of Germany’s biggest- bring them back to life at the offered psychological care to selling newspaper Bild. last moment. the affected families. Citing two reports, one Prosecutors say at least 35 Many “came to us because from former president Lech patients were killed at a hos- the police one day knocked on Kaczynski and another from pital in the northern city of Old- their door to inform them that the Polish parliament, Duda Hesse’s State Premier and Deputy Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union Volker Bouffier talks enburg where he worked, and their relatives may have been said that “the damage caused to the media after giving his vote for the state elections in Hesse (Hessen) at a polling station in about 64 more in nearby Del- victims of Niels Hoegel, and that during the war was never Giessen, central Germany, yesterday. menhorst, between 2000 and they wanted to exhume them,” compensated for”. 2005. she said. He pointed especially to “I hope that he will be found It took time to build the the capital Warsaw, which High stakes for Merkel’s govt as guilty on each count so that the latest, breathtakingly vast case. was “razed to the ground” by loved ones can finally find some Caught by surprise while German troops. closure,” said Petra Klein, who injecting an unprescribed med- “It’s a question of truth runs the local chapter of the ication in a patient in 2005 in and responsibility,” Duda German state of Hesse votes victims’ aid group Weisser Ring. Delmenhorst, Hoegel was sen- said. Berlin has often rejected Some 126 relatives will tenced in 2008 to seven years claims for war reparations in AP CDU, and the Social Democrats percent, up from 11.1 percent five serve as co-plaintiffs in the new in prison for attempted murder. the past, saying Poland offi- — were battered in a state years ago. trial and are expected to fill the A second trial followed cially renounced such BERLIN: Germany’s central election in neighbouring Gains are likely for other specially designated courtroom 2014-15 under pressure from demands in August 1953. region of Hesse was voting Bavaria. smaller parties, and the far- in Oldenburg, along with alleged victims’ families, who But the conservative party yesterday in a state election That has given extra signif- right, anti-migration Alternative around 80 journalists. accused prosecutors of that holds power in Warsaw marked by discontent with icance to the election in Hesse, for Germany party appears set For the accused — who dragging their feet. argues that their country was infighting in the national which is home to 6.2 million of to enter the last of Germany’s 16 fellow inmates say calls himself This time he was found forced to sign the document government — and its results Germany’s 82 million people. state legislatures with support the most notorious criminal in guilty of murder and attempted by the Soviet Union. could help determine whether Hesse’s conservative gov- of up to 13 percent. The party Germany since the war — little murder of five other victims On Friday, the two gov- Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ernor, Volker Bouffier, com- entered the national parliament will change. and given the maximum sen- ernments will hold a joint administration has a long-term plains that “the election cam- last year and, along with the “This investigation is really tence of 15 years. meeting in the Polish capital. future. paign has been completely over- Greens, has benefited from the The election for the state shadowed by Berlin.” federal government’s disarray. legislature in Hesse, which Social Democrat challenger Such results would make includes Germany’s financial Thorsten Schaefer-Guembel various regional coalitions pos- center of Frankfurt, comes as says “we are experiencing a sible, with the Greens potentially Spain smashes trafficking ring support for the country’s gov- crisis of confidence - that has a joining parties to their right or erning parties is sliding and ten- lot to do with the fact that too left or even, if their results are AFP sions are high in a federal coa- much waffling is going on and exceptionally good, having a jobs in the hospitality sector in would make them more prof- lition that has been in office only too little being done.” chance to make their local Spain, but once in the country itable” as beggars, it added. since March. Voters appear generally sat- leader Tarek Al Wazir — cur- MADRID: Spanish police said they were forced to beg in the The ring would keep all of Merkel’s conservative isfied with Bouffier’s gov- rently Bouffier’s deputy — the yesterday they had smashed a streets of Santiago de Com- the money collected by its Christian Democratic Union ernment, the first coalition state governor. trafficking ring which brought postela, a world-famous pil- victims, who they forced to stay (CDU) is defending its 19-year between the CDU and the tra- Observers believe Bouffier Romanians, many of them with grimage city, on their knees or in crowded and dirty lodgings hold on Hesse, previously a ditionally left-leaning Greens to losing power or a disastrous disabilities, to Spain where they dressed as human statues or in the nearby city of A Coruna. stronghold of the centre-left last a full parliamentary term, result for Schaefer-Guembel were forced to beg in the streets mimes “regardless of weather Santiago de Compostela’s Social Democrats, the chancel- and an unexpectedly harmo- would further destabilise Mer- dressed as mimes and human conditions”. cathedral, where the apostle lor’s federal coalition partners nious alliance. kel’s federal coalition. The two statues. Members of the ring would Saint James is said to be buried, in Berlin. A disastrous result for But only the Greens, who are men are deputy national leaders Officers arrested three sus- threaten victims to make them is the final stop of the popular either or both parties could in opposition nationally, are of their parties. pected members of the gang, beg and “were especially violent “Camino de Santiago”, or “Way further destabilise the national benefiting in polls. A loss for Bouffier would including its alleged leader, and when some of these people of St.James” pilgrimage route government and ultimately the Recent surveys have shown make life more difficult for freed ten Romanians who were became sick and could not go which dates back to the Middle position of Merkel, Germany’s support of up to 28 percent for Merkel, who has indicated that being held by the network as out in the streets,” the police Ages. The city’s historic centre, leader for the past 13 years. the CDU and up to 21 percent for she plans to seek another two- part of the operation carried out statement said. with is arcaded streets and stone Two weeks ago, two of the the Social Democrats, down year term as CDU leader at a in the northwestern region of The ring would target “vul- architecture that has been des- federal governing parties — the from 38.3 and 30.7 percent congress in December. The gov- Galicia, police said. The ring nerable” people in Romania, ignated a World Heritage Site Christian Social Union, the respectively in a 2013 vote. They ernment’s frailty has weakened would recruit its victims in often with disabilities or by the Unesco, is visited by mil- Bavaria-only sister to Merkel’s show the Greens as high as 22 her. Romania with the promise of learning difficulties “which lions of people every year. 16 EUROPE MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 Leicester City’s boss feared dead in chopper crash

AFP Sven-Goran Eriksson, who was manager of the team under LEICESTER: Leicester City’s Vichai, called his former boss a charismatic Thai boss was feared Neither the police “very, very generous man” who dead after a helicopter belonging “saw every game during my to the billionaire crashed and nor the club would time”. burst into flames in the football confirm or deny And ordinary fans in central stadium car park moments after whether Vichai Bangkok said Vichai helped taking off from the club’s pitch. Srivaddhanaprabha develop Thailand’s football as Neither the police nor the well, bringing the Southeast club would confirm or deny was on board the Asian country greater recog- whether Vichai Srivaddhana- aircraft when it nition in the sports world. prabha, a regular at matches who appeared to develop a “He is an important person flies to and from home games by who has raised the bar of Thai helicopter, was on board the air- mechanical problem in football further,” Apichart craft when it appeared to its rear propeller. Jitratkavee, a Leicester fan in the develop a mechanical problem Thai capital, said. in its rear propeller. Brown said. Vichai bought Leicester The BBC, Sky News and Prayers and words of warm City in 2010 and moved to several British papers quoted praise poured in from across chairman the following Feb- sources saying the 60-year-old Britain and beyond for the Thai ruary, pouring millions into the and a group of others boarded boss who many credit with team and becoming a beloved the blue helicopter from the spurring Leicester’s against-all- figure in the club and the city middle of the pitch once the odds Premier League title victory — a feat not always achieved Emergency services staff works at the scene on the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed in a car park stadium emptied after Saturday’s in 2016. by the Premier League’s foreign outside Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium in Leicester, eastern England, yesterday. 1-1 draw with West Ham. A steady stream of grieving owners. BELOW: Leicester City football fans pay their respects outside the football stadium. Leicester City said only that fans laid down football scarves It was under Vichai’s own- it was assisting police with a and shirts outside the home fans’ ership that Leicester crafted one the “Great Escape”, “major incident” and Vichai’s entrance as aviation experts of the biggest fairy-tales in winning seven of their King Power duty-free shopping picked through the helicopter’s English football history by last nine matches. empire was not commenting. charred remains. winning the 2015/16 Premier They ended up Local police thanked fans for A minute of silence was League, having started the finishing 14th, their “patience” in a tweet issued observed before the whistle of season as 5,000-1 outsiders for securing another nearly 18 hours after the crash. yesterday’s two early Premier the title. season in Europe’s “We are working with a League matches. Vichai’s major investments richest league in number of other agencies to get “He’s put Leicester on the in the club helped return them 2015/16. an update out to the public and map,” club supporter Cathy to England’s Premier League But not even their press,” the Leicestershire police Dann, 55, said. “He’s made us from the second-tier Champi- most devout fans force said in a tweet. big.” onship in 2014. could have imagined Images showed orange balls England legend Gary Lineker, They initially seemed out- what happened next. of flame engulfing the wreckage a former Leicester player and host classed by richer and more Vardy, signed in the car park at King Power of the BBC’s Match of the Day, established clubs from London, from non-league Stadium. tweeted: “That was the most dif- Liverpool and Manchester, lan- Fleetwood Town, “Literally the engine stopped ficult @BBCMOTD I’ve ever guishing at the very bottom of scored in 11 consec- and I turned around, and it made hosted... A terrible tragedy. the table for most of the 2014/15 utive matches, pro- a bit of a whirring noise. It turned Heartbreaking.” season. pelling the men in silent, blades started spinning Leicester stars Jamie Vardy The Foxes, as the team are blue to a title without and then there was a big bang,” and Harry Maguire both tweeted nicknamed, then engineered parallel in Premier freelance photographer Ryan emojis of hands held up in prayer. what fans now fondly refer to as League history.

12 abducted France says Russia is not helping to stabilise CAR Swiss ship crew REUTERS since 2013, when a Seleka rebel against militia groups. and no one else, no more to the by other foreign powers over members freed coalition overthrew then-pres- And last week, it said it Russians than the French.” Russia’s role in CAR. AFP PARIS: Russia’s expanding ident Francois Bozize, prompting planned to send additional “Russia has asserted its presence Central African armed influence in Central African reprisals from ‘anti-balaka’ equipment and deploy more in the Central African Republic in groups signed a preliminary Republic (CAR), a former French militias. instructors, escalating its most recent months, it is true, but I am agreement at the end of August GENEVA: Twelve crew colony, over the past months is Depite electing a new leader significant military foray in not sure that this presence and the in Khartoum under the aegis of members of a Swiss ship not likely to stabilise the country, in 2016, the country has been Africa in decades. actions deployed by Moscow, like Russia and Sudan, while the seized off Nigeria last month French Defense Minister mired in tit-for-tat inter-com- Asked if Russia’s growing the agreements negotiated in African Union, supported by have been freed, Swiss Florence Parly said. munal violence and political influence in CAR was posing a Khartoum at the end of August, Paris, was overseeing post-crisis judicial officials said In December 2017, Russia instability. threat to French interests, Parly help to stabilize the country,” she negotiations. yesterday. obtained the go-ahead from the Earlier this year Russia said: “I will not speak of French said. France has a military Negotiations between the United Nations’ Security Council donated hundreds of weapons interests but of Central African Russia’s foreign ministry had presence in CAR, mainly within owner Massoel Shipping and to deliver arms to CAR, facing and sent 175 trainers to CAR to interests”. defended its actions against what the UN peacekeeping mission, the kidnappers led to the near-constant armed conflict bolster the government’s fight “Africa belongs to Africans it said was “a certain ‘jealousy’” known as MINUSCA. release of seven Filipinos, a Bosnian, a Croatian, a Romanian, a Slovenian and a Ukrainian, all of whom were then flown to Switzerland, Czech Premier calls US ATS news agency and the Basel prosecutor’s office said. The ship, MV Glarus, and threat to drop nuclear its cargo of wheat are still in the hands of pirates who treaty ‘bad news’ attacked on September 22 and destroyed most of its AFP Trump sparked concern communications equipment. globally last weekend by saying It was not known whether PRAGUE: Czech Prime Minister he wanted to jettison the three- a ransom was paid for the Andrej Babis yesterday decade-old Intermediate- crew’s release. expressed surprise at a US Range Nuclear Forces Treaty The ship had been trans- threat to withdraw from a Cold (INF) signed former US pres- porting wheat from Lagos to War-era nuclear treaty with ident Ronald Reagan and Port Harcourt, in southern Russia, calling the development Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Nigeria, when it was hijacked “bad news”. Soviet leader. off Nigeria’s Bonny Island. “For us it’s a completely Explaining his decision, German-language news- new matter and it’s definitely a Trump told reporters in Wash- paper Blick reported that the bad news if that is the case,” ington that Russia had “not pirates belonged to the Babis told reporters at a joint adhered to the spirit of that Movement for the Emanci- news conference with US agreement or to the agreement pation of the Niger Delta Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in itself.” (MEND), which says it wants Prague yesterday. “Until people come to the region’s population to An ex-communist state, the their senses, we will build it receive a bigger share of the Czech Republic became a US up,” he said, referring to National ‘Oxi’ Day in Greece country’s oil and gas Nato ally when it joined the America’s nuclear stockpile. revenues. Western defence alliance in “This should have been done Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos (right) and his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella (left) The International Mar- 1999. years ago.” watch the military parade during the celebrations marking Greece’s National “Oxi” (No) Day, itime Bureau said in late July “We are getting back Russia has warned that commemorating Greece’s refusal to accept the ultimatum advanced by Italy in 1940 during the that there were six kidnap- somehow into Cold War abandoning the agreement Second World War, in Thessaloniki, yesterday. pings of crews around the times,” Babis added, echoing would be a major blow to global world in the first half of 2018. concerns expressed by Nato security. All were in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief Jens Stoltenberg that the Signed in 1987, the INF move could lead to a new arms resolved a crisis over Soviet race. nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles President Donald Trump targeting Western capitals. said on Monday that the United Trump’s announcement has Train collides with construction vehicle in Germany States was ready to build up its raised global concerns, with the AP nuclear arsenal after European Commission urging western Germany. No one was OeBB, ran into the smaller neither they nor the driver were announcing it was abandoning the United States and Russia hurt. vehicle at about 80kph, but con- hurt. a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, government to pursue talks to BERLIN: Police said a night train Federal police said the struction workers were able to The train was able to return as Russia warned the with- preserve the treaty and China traveling from Berlin to Zurich accident happened south of jump off before the crash. to Freiburg, from where pas- drawal could cripple global calling on Washington to “think has collided with a small Freiburg about 7am yesterday. There were about 300 pas- sengers were traveling to Swit- security. twice.” construction vehicle in south- The train, operated by Austria’s sengers aboard the train, but zerland on other trains. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 AMERICAS 17

People visit an impromptu memorial at the Tree of Life synagogue following Saturday’s shooting, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, yesterday. RIGHT: Heinz field lowers the flag to half-mast to honor the victims of the shooting. World leaders condemn Pittsburgh massacre

AFP for life, moral and civil values Museum said it “reminds all “I was heartbroken and Merkel denounced the deadly and fear of God.” Americans of the dangers of appalled by the murderous shooting as “blind anti-Semitic PITTSBURGH: The killing of 11 Donald Trump denounced unchecked hatred and anti- attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue hatred”. people in the deadliest anti- Robert Bowers, the the shooting as “a wicked act of Semitism which must be con- today,” Netanyahu said in a video “We all have to stand up Semitic attack in recent United mass murder.” fronted wherever they appear message. “We stand together against anti-Semitism, every- States history has sparked a flood 46-year-old suspect “This anti-Semitic attack is and calls on all Americans to with the Jewish community of where,” she said, in a brief of international condemnation taken into custody an assault on all of us,” Trump actively work to promote social Pittsburgh. We stand together statement posted on Twitter by and warnings about the rise of after a firefight with told supporters at an election solidarity and respect the dignity with the American people in the a German government hate speech. rally in Illinois, urging people to of all individuals.” face of this horrendous antise- spokesman. The gunman reportedly police, has been “stand with our Jewish brothers The Anti-Defamation mitic brutality.” French President Emmanuel sprayed bullets into the congre- charged with murder and sisters to defeat anti- League, a civil rights group, said UN Secretary General Macron said he “strongly con- gation on Saturday during reli- and federal hate Semitism and vanquish the it believes the Pittsburgh Antonio Guterres called for a demned the act of antisemitism gious services at the Tree of Life crimes that carry the forces of hate.” shooting to be the deadliest such united front “to roll back the in Pittsburgh” in a tweet, adding synagogue in Pittsburgh, His daughter Ivanka, a attack in US history. forces of racism, anti-Semitism, that his thoughts were with the Pennsylvania. death penalty. convert to Judaism, declared: “It is simply unconscionable Islamophobia and other forms victims. Robert Bowers, the 46-year- “America is stronger than the for Jews to be targeted during of hatred, bigotry, discrimination Canada’s Prime Minister old suspect taken into custody the violence. acts of a depraved bigot and worship on a Sabbath morning, and xenophobia gaining strength Justin Trudeau said in a tweet after a firefight with police, has “We are all, in truth, anti-Semite.” and unthinkable that it would in many parts of the world.” that “Canadians’ hearts are with been charged with murder and wounded by this inhuman act of The attack sent a tremor of happen in the United States of “Anti-Semitism is a menace the Jewish community in Pitts- federal hate crimes that carry the violence,” he said. shock through America’s Jewish America in this day and age,” it to democratic values and peace, burgh today.” death penalty. “May the Lord help us put out community, the largest outside said. and should have no place in the “May the families of those Pope Francis, at the end of the flames of hate that develop Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Ben- 21st century,” he said in a murdered be comforted, and the prayer in Saint Peter’s in our societies, strengthening In a statement, the United jamin Netanyahu said his nation statement. may the injured recover quickly Square, expressed his sadness at the sense of humanity, respect States Holocaust Memorial grieves with the victims. German Chancellor Angela and fully,” he said.

Two arrested Mattis: Military begins for disruption at US-Canada moving equipment border in Maine to southern border

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HOULTON: Two people are PRAGUE: The US military has in custody after causing a already begun delivering disruption at the edge of jersey barriers to the southern Maine and Canada that halted border in conjunction with traffic at a border crossing for plans to deploy active duty hours, US Customs and troops there, US Defense Border Protection said Secretary Jim Mattis (pictured) yesterday. said yesterday as a caravan of The agency said it arrested Central Americans slowly two male Canadian citizens heads across Mexico toward for the disruption on Friday. the United States. The men stopped their vehicle Mattis said that details of between the ports of entry and the deployment are still being refused to communicate with worked out but he should have Migrants heading in a caravan to the US, resting in a basketball pitch in San Pedro Tapanatepec, Oaxaca authorities from either them today. They will include exactly how many forces are state, southern Mexico, yesterday. country, the agency said. needed. The border crossing The additional troops will provide logistical and other between Houlton, Maine, and support to the Border Patrol, and will bolster the efforts of Woodstock, New Brunswick, Caravan takes a break in Mexico the approximately 2,000 National Guard forces already there. was completely shut down for The new forces are expected to provide logistical assistance AP more than six houras, and or picked up trash. Others went to the town was distributing sand- such as air support and equipment, including vehicles and traffic remained halted at soak themselves in the nearby wiches and water to migrants tents. 7pm US customs said TAPANATEPEC: Thousands of Novillero river. camped in the central square Sat- National Guard troops routinely perform those same American and Canadian law Central American migrants took a The tensions of a long trek urday night. When a man with a functions, so it is not clear why active duty forces are being enforcement are both inves- break yesterday on their long through searing heat with tenuous megaphone asked people to wait used. tigating the incident, and journey through southern Mexico, supplies of food and other goods their turn, some men hurled insults President Donald Trump for the past week has been criminal charges could result but vowed to press ahead toward spilled over Saturday night when at him. “Finally people got really calling attention to the caravan heading by foot into from both countries. the US border roughly 1,000 miles a dispute over a food line evolved angry and those below began to southern Mexico, but it is still hundreds of miles from US Houlton Port Director away, with Mexican government into the beating of a man falsely attack the guy,” Medina said. soil. Christopher M. Doughty said agencies seeming to waver accused of child stealing. As the man ran, a false rumor The National Guard is often used by states to help with cooperation between author- between helping and hindering. Raul Medina Melendez, security spread that he had grabbed a child border security. But active duty troops are rarely deployed ities was “essential to Some rested in the shade of chief for the tiny municipality of for protection and he was caught within the United States except for domestic emergencies resolving this incident safely tarps strung across the town plaza, Tapanatepec in Oaxaca state said and beaten. like hurricanes or floods. and securely.” Neither US customs nor the Royal Canadian Mounted Police released the names of the arrested men. RCMP said Ninth death reported at New Jersey facility hit by viral outbreak they were a 21-year-old man AP from Halifax and a 22-year- fragile child” who had a confirmed officials said. A staff member also little risk for healthy people and sometimes causes more serious old man from Sackville, Nova case of adenovirus at the Wanaque became ill. New diagnoses bring typically causes mild cold or flu respiratory illness, especially Scotia. TRENTON: A ninth person has Center for Nursing and Rehabili- the total number of cases to 25. symptoms. Some strains also among those with weak immune The Canada Border died at a pediatric rehabilitation tation died Saturday night, the Those affected range in age cause diarrhea and systems. Services Agency issued an center amid an outbreak of a state’s health department said. from toddlers to young adults, conjunctivitis. The first symptoms showed alert saying the port of entry respiratory virus, New Jersey Adenovirus has not been with the vast majority under age The strain found in the rehab up on September 26, and the was experiencing a “service health officials said. confirmed in another person 18. center outbreak is among the state was notified of an outbreak disruption.” An additional “medically who died on Friday afternoon, Adenovirus usually poses more potent types and October 9, officials said. 18 AMERICAS MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 Polls open in Brazil presidential run-off

REUTERS firm that gave him 46 percent of voter support compared with BRASILIA: Brazilians began Bolsonaro’s 54 percent. A Data- voting yesterday in the most The last round of folha poll also released late Sat- polarized election in decades as urday showed Bolsonaro had 55 anger over corruption and crime opinion surveys on percent and Haddad 45 percent. were expected to carry Jair Saturday showed Haddad told reporters in Sao Bolsonaro to the presidency, leftist Fernando Paulo early yesterday that the marking a dramatic swing to the Haddad has reduced opinion polls represent an right in the world’s fourth-largest important swing in momentum democracy. Bolsonaro’s lead from in his favor. Bolsonaro’s sudden rise was 12 to 8 percentage “I am confident that we will propelled by rejection of the points in five days, have a big result today,” he said. leftist Workers Party (PT) that “Let’s fight until the last minute. ran Brazil for 13 of the last 15 according to the Ibope Polling stations opened at years and was ousted two years polling firm. 8am (1100 GMT) and the last will ago in the midst of the country’s close in far western Brazil at 7 worst recession and biggest-ever pm Brasilia time. Jair Bolsonaro, far-right lawmaker and presidential candidate for the Social Liberal Party (PSL), waves political graft scandal. change,” said the 74-year-old Bolsonaro voted in a military to supporters during the second round of the presidential elections, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, yesterday. His leftist rival Fernando resident of the capital Brasilia. district in Rio de Janeiro, greeted Haddad, standing in for the jailed The last round of opinion by supporters shouting “legend” Rodrigo Janot, Brazil’s former concerned that Bolsonaro, an fight crime - a major demand by PT founder and former Brazilian surveys on Saturday showed and “president.” prosecutor general under whose admirer of Brazil’s 1964-1985 one of his biggest backers, the president Luiz Inacio Lula da Haddad narrowing a wide “The expectation today is the watch unprecedented corruption military dictatorship and a powerful farm lobby. Silva, has been trailing Bolsonaro polling gap. same as I saw in the streets: prosecutions took place. He defender of its use of torture on University student Daniel since the first-round vote three Endorsements from leading victory,” Bolsonaro said, briefly tweeted on Saturday that he leftist opponents, will trample on Castro Correa de Souza, who weeks ago. legal figures in Brazil’s unprec- addressing reporters. would vote for Haddad. human rights, curtail civil lib- voted for Gomes in the first round, “I want to take the PT out,” edented fight against political While Haddad has gained Popular anti-corruption erties and muzzle freedom of opted for Haddad yesterday in an said Celina Ceccon, who previ- corruption also raised hopes traction in the polls, he failed to judge, Joaquim Barbosa, who speech. effort to stop Bolsonaro. ously supported Lula and his among Haddad’s supporters that win the key endorsement of jailed several top PT leaders for The 63-year-old seven-term “Bolsonaro represents a successor Dilma Rousseff but he can pull off what would be a center-left former candidate Ciro corruption, also came out for congressman has vowed to crack rupture in democracy, a threat voted for Bolsonaro in this stunning upset win. Gomes, a former governor of Haddad. The endorsements were down on crime in Brazil’s cities to democracy, because he has election Haddad has reduced Bol- Ceará state in the northeast, a blow to Bolsonaro’s campaign and farm belt by granting police authoritarian thoughts. I can’t “There was a lot of cor- sonaro’s lead from 12 to 8 per- which would have given him a to position himself as the anti- more autonomy to shoot at armed agree with that,” said 21-year- ruption, bad things, so much centage points in five days, big lift in Brazil’s poorest region. corruption candidate. criminals. He also wants to let old Souza, after casting his vote stealing. There’s got to be a according to the Ibope polling He did win the backing of Many Brazilians are more Brazilians buy weapons to in Brasilia.

US sends aid to typhoon-hit Trump allies reject link of rhetoric to increased violence BLOOMBERG Pacific islands “Our president has the be a wake-up call to all Amer- Pence said in an interview. a gathering of young farmers in largest microphone, he has the icans to demand change,” But Matthew Dowd, a Indianapolis, pledging the full AP WASHINGTON: Allies of Pres- largest bullhorn,” Johnson said Johnson said. Republican consultant who was resources of his administration ident Donald Trump rejected any on ABC’s “This Week” Asked on “Fox News Sunday” chief strategist for President to investigate the crime. “Our WASHINGTON: The federal link between harsh political yesterday. whether Trump bears any George W. Bush’s 2004 re- nation and the world are government sent supplies to rhetoric and a rise in violence in “This particular president responsibility for the recent inci- election campaign, said the pres- shocked.” a US territory in the Pacific the US, even as President Barack has a particularly large voice and dents, Kirstjen Nielsen, the ident needs to do more. There was a 34 percent that was ravaged by a super Obama’s homeland security a large microphone, and Amer- current secretary of Homeland Trump is “not responsible” increase in acts of harassment, typhoon as residents of the chief said a change to the “toxic” icans should demand that their Security, said the president “has for recent violent acts by white vandalism and violence against Northern Mariana Islands dug environment must start at the leaders insist on change, a more made it extraordinarily clear that supremacists, but he has “an the Jewish community in the through crumbled houses, top. civil discourse and a more civil we will never allow political vio- obligation to try to rid us of much 2016 and that jumped to 57 smashed cars and fallen The comments came after environment generally.’’ lence to take root in this of this tribalism” and “he has not percent last year — the largest utility poles two days after the last week’s attempted pipe The attack in Pittsburgh country.” spoken in the right way in the surge of anti-Semitic acts in the deadly storm. bombings and the mass murder during Saturday services left 11 Vice President Mike Pence course of this that it has dimin- US ever, said Jonathan Green- A military plane brought at a Pittsburgh synagogue. people dead, many of them also rejected the notion that con- ished the hate,” Dowd said on blatt, national director of the in food, water, tarps and other Deranged individuals infused elderly, in what’s being investi- frontational rhetoric by Trump, ABC. Anti-Defamation League. He said supplies, US Federal Emer- with today’s uncivil political dis- gated as a hate crime. On Friday, himself and other Republican Trump condemned “all he was encouraged Trump said gency Management Agency course think it’s their place to a Florida man known to have leaders has created a spike in forms of violence,” including something on Saturday, but it’s spokesman David Gervino bring about change in society attended Trump campaign political violence. anti-Semitism, in several rounds not enough. said. The agency is focused on with assault weapons or bombs, events was charged in con- “People on both sides of the of comments to reporters and at “It isn’t what you say after helping restore power, and Americans listen to their nection with mailing at least 13 aisle use strong language about two events on Saturday. the tragedy that only matters,” opening sea and air ports, and leaders — including the president, suspected explosive devices that our political differences, but I “We mourn for the Greenblatt said. “It’s the envi- ensuring cell towers can said Jeh Johnson, the former sec- targeted high-profile Democrats, just don’t think you can connect unthinkable loss of life that took ronment that you create with operate on emergency power retary of homeland security. including Obama. That “should it to threats or acts of violence,” place today,” the president told your rhetoric.’’ until electricity returns, he said. Super Typhoon Yutu packed maximum sustained winds of 1290 kph as it passed Mexico president-elect over the islands of Tinian and Saipan early Thursday, the National Weather Service defends airport vote said. By Saturday, power was still out across Saipan, the against fraud charges largest island with 50,000 REUTERS residents, and Tinian, with policy and relations with the 3,000, local officials said. country’s business elite, who he The strongest storm to hit MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s Pres- criticized during his election any part of the United States ident-elect Andres Manuel campaign. this year overturned cars, Lopez Obrador defended a “We are not corrupt. We crushed small planes, ripped public consultation about have never committed electoral off roofs and killed a woman whether to continue the fraud. We have moral authority,” who took shelter in an aban- construction of a new Mexico Lopez Obrador said in a video doned building that collapsed. City airport, rejecting criticism shared on social media. Others were injured, the vote was rigged. “There may be mistakes including three people who The poll, which runs from because they are not spending needed surgery. October 25 to 28, will show if billions of pesos (but) it is a The territory’s only hos- voters think Lopez Obrador’s democratic, clean, credible pital, in Saipan, said it administration should finish the process. Nobody will alter the received 133 people in the ambitious but costly new hub, outcome of the consultation, we emergency room on or scrap it and upgrade a mil- guarantee that,” he added. Thursday, and three patients Drug trafficking in Paraguay itary air base to complement Lopez Obrador, who takes had severe injuries that the current airport. office on December 1, won a needed surgery. Members of the Investigation Unit of the National Anti-Drug Department (SENAD), move the 450 Since polling began, many landslide victory in July on his Gregorio Kilili Camacho kilos of seized cocaine during the “Austral Operation”, in Jose Leandro Ovido, Itapua department, observers have criticized the third attempt to win the presi- Sablan, the territory’s del- Paraguay, yesterday. Besides the 450 kilos of cocaine, that was heading to Argentina, the SENAD vote for being organized by dency. He had alleged wide- egate to Congress, said resi- seized seven light aircraft and arrested five people. supporters of Lopez Obrador’s spread voting fraud sabotaged dents will need major help to own party rather than the his previous bids. recover. country’s electoral institute, Lopez Obrador has criti- saying there were few guar- cized the multi-billion dollar antees for fair polling. new airport for cost overruns Several local media outlets and has alleged it was tainted reported cases of people who by corruption. During the cam- Tropical Storm Oscar continues to strengthen were able to vote more than paign he proposed canceling once, and highlighted failures construction, which has been AP The National Hurricane tained winds of 110 kph. “sufficiently warm water” that in software used to register underway since 2015. Center in Miami said yesterday- Forecasters expect Oscar to would help make it stronger. voter identification cards. Local airlines, business MIAMI: Tropical Storm Oscar morning that Oscar was centered become a hurricane today as its Oscar is the 15th named The vote is the first trial of chambers and analysts support continues to swirl over the about 1,310km east-southeast of track curves toward the North storm of the six-month Atlantic Lopez Obrador’s ability to carry the current project and warn Atlantic Ocean, but it does not Bermuda, and it was moving west Atlantic. According to a forecast hurricane season that ends out promised referendums, as that scrapping it would send a pose any threat to land. at 19 kph. The storm had top sus- discussion, Oscar is moving over November 30. well as a test of his economic negative signal to investors. MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018 HOME 19

Award winning Russian troupe Igor Moiseyev Ballet performs at “Russian Seasons” fashion show recently held at Doha Fire Station. Katara Opera House. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/THE PENINSULA PIC: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA RUSSIA

Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of Culture deepens people to people ties

Qatar-Russia 2018 is screenings running till middle of and Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al other’s cultural heritage and part of the landmark next month. Thani Museum to organise the travel,” they said. ‘Years of Culture’ Strong people to people festival. Meanwhile, people in both bonds are being created via part- Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of countries can look forward to initiative developed by nerships between different insti- Culture will extend further even more exciting events and activ- Qatar Museums (QM) to tutions of both countries to after the curtain falls on the last ities in store as the conclusion deepen understanding implement the various projects event of the Year, organizers of the cultural year nears. between nations and for the Year. believe. There’s the upcoming “Con- “Cross-cultural collabora- “The Qatar-Russia 2018 Year temporary Qatar: art and pho- their people through tions between Russian and of Culture will provide an inval- tography” exhibition which will mutual exchanges Qatari educational and social uable contribution to the devel- take place in St. Petersburg and of arts, culture and institutions play a crucial role in opment and further strength- showcase Qatar’s rapid social building strong relations ening of the relationships and urban transformation as heritage. between both States and between our countries as well as seen through the eyes of talented strengthen economic, touristic encourage the people of both emerging local and expatriate RAYNALD C RIVERA and cultural partnership countries to learn from each artists. THE PENINSULA between the countries.Within the Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (second left) and Russian Culture, it has been important Ambassador to Qatar Nurmakhmad Kholov (right) touring the art he ongoing Qatar for us to provide an opportunity exhibition which is a highlight of the Russian Festival held recently Russia 2018 Year of for exchanging experience and Russian-speaking at FBQ Museum. PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA Culture is a potent knowledge between our coun- means for the people tries. As the pursuit of inno- of both countries to Qatar and Russia share common starting with award-winning vation, combined with deep people feel at home Tfurther understand each other values, among them – the will Igor Moiseyev Ballet’s dazzling respect for our historical her- and forge stronger links to modernize yet save and performance to the world- itage, is what unites our nations,” SANAULLAH ATAULLAH expected to stay long even after cherish national traditions, the renowned Moscow Sretensky said organizers. THE PENINSULA the Year ends. respect for the historical heritage Monastery Choir’s captivating Not only does the cultural Qatar-Russia 2018 is part of and the ability to respond to the rendition of liturgical chants and year strengthen bilateral ties, it he Organization the landmark ‘Years of Culture’ challenges of contemporary folk songs at the opulent Katara also promotes unity and coop- of Russian Com- initiative developed by Qatar world,” organizers told The Opera House. eration among the Russian com- Tpatriots in Qatar Museums (QM) to deepen under- Peninsula. The Russian Seasons fashion munity as well as other residents provides a strong standing between nations and A broad spectrum of large- show and exhibition featuring here. platform for thousands their people through mutual scale events and activities have well known designers from “Qatar is a unique multicul- of Russian-speaking exchanges of arts, culture and already taken place in Russia, Russia wowed local fashion con- tural country which unites people to interact with heritage. It provides tangible from Qatari art exhibition at noisseurs and enthusiasts when people of different nationalities. each other and stay opportunities to build sus- Cosmoscow International Art they recently staged a show at We are delighted to host the rooted with their lan- tainable links and cooperation Fair, charity football match on Doha Fire Station. Prior to that, members of Russian community guage and culture between creative members of Red Square and Gala-dinner the Qatari Seasons fashion show of Doha. Recently we met Rus- through the various Qatari and Russian society organized in Moscow in the aid at the Multimedia Art Museum sians at Moscow Sretensky Choir cultural programs and and foster continuous of Natalia Vodianova’s Naked in Moscow which displayed concert in Katara Cultural activities it organises. collaboration. Heart Foundation to such activ- latest creations by homegrown Village and we could say it was “The objective of The varied lineup of more ities as Qatari movie screening Qatari designers was also a huge absolutely an amazing event – the organization is to communicate with Russian-speaking than 30 events to celebrate the in the framework of Kazan success. 3,000 people came to see the people living in Qatar who may hail from different countries Year is a brilliant showcase of Muslim Film Festival. Film being a powerful show and many of them are Rus- to make them feel at home,” Natalia Goryainova, (pictured) the diverse cultures of Russia In Doha, the wide variety of medium of communication sians,” said organizers. Chairperson of Coordinating Committee of Organization of and Qatar presenting a golden world class artistes who flew all between cultures, Doha Film The support of the Russian Russian Compatriots in Qatar told The Peninsula at the opening opportunity for Qataris and Rus- the way from Russia to share Institute and QM mark the Year community was very much of Russian Festival recently at Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Museum sians to witness and appreciate their talents and showcase vital of Culture with a special ‘Russian evident at the Russian Festival She said that the Organisation also holds concerts and other things they all share. aspects of Russian culture to the Film Showcase’ curated by The last week when the Organisation activities for children according to their age group. “Another “Despite the differences in people of Qatar has impressed Garage Museum of Contem- of Russian Compatriots joined purpose of the Organisation is to keep Russian-speaking people size, climate and geography, Doha’s multicultural audiences, porary Art, comprising hands with the Russian Embassy connected with their language and culture,” said Goryainova, adding that the Russian school opens its cultural center on Fridays to promote culture. She added that the Organization of Russian Compatriots Russian artist bridges cultures through photographs in Qatar, established almost five years ago, is organising a lot of events to demonstrate Russian culture in Qatar specially RAYNALD C RIVERA created especially for the exhi- this year which is being celebrated as Qatar-Russia Year of THE PENINSULA bition and was part of the project Culture. which began in March. “Under ‘Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of Culture’, the Organi- “I usually derive inspiration zation of Russian Compatriots in Qatar is organising many cul- t is said that a true artist goes from local culture. For this project, tural programs and concerts at various places like Sheikh Faisal beyond aesthetics towards I got inspired by the idea of the Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Katara, Qatar Foundation and Ifulfilling a higher purpose for Year of Culture itself. When Qatar universities,” said Goryainova. the greater majority. Russian Museums announced the Qatar “The cultural events like the Russian Festival we are organ- photographer extraordinaire Russia 2018 Year of Culture, I ising today is exhibiting photographs and paintings by Russian Maria Ovsyannikova (pictured) thought of the best way on how I speaking people in Qatar and is aimed at connecting Russian achieves this by bridging cultures could effectively connect both of expatriates and demonstrating Russian culture in Qatar,” she through her works. our cultures visually through my added. The self-taught photographer artworks,” she said. She said that the Organization of Russian Compatriots in takes pride as one of the artists With the overwhelming Qatar has over 7,000 members comprising Russian-speaking actively taking part in the ongoing response and positive feedback she people in Qatar. Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Culture gets from Russians and Qataris, she Asked on the achievements of the organisation since its in a unique project which started considers the project an amazing of culture, I think both countries and was also part of the Year of inception, she said: “Now we have more members. Earlier we several months ago. experience as an artist. will understand more about each Culture. were doing events and programmes only for Russian-speaking “Through this project, I try to Asked on what’s common other’s cultural heritage and tra- “In that exhibition, I showed people but now we started organising programs to demon- show the connection between the between Russian and Qatari cul- ditions.” On Qatar’s art landscape, the beautiful countryside in the strate Russian culture to other nationalities.” cultures of Russia and Qatar by tures, she said: “Actually horses she said: “Qatar’s art scene is north and south of Qatar. My sub- Speaking about the benefit of Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of bringing Qatari people to well- are widely incorporated in both quickly developing. I’m so happy jects included horses, camels, Culture, Goryainova said: “We will be able to do more pro- known places in Moscow and cultures. We all adore horses- that companies and governments oryxes, falcons and traditional grammes to approach larger number of people to promote Russian people to famous loca- Qataris and Russians. We also are supporting artists and activities of people in Qatar,” she Russian culture.” tions in Doha like Souq Waqif or have camels in the southern part bringing more artists here, so I said, adding her next show will She said that Qatar-Russia Year of Culture 2018 helped Corniche to take their photos in of Russia and falconry is very think there’s a huge future for be in Russia. strengthen cultural relations between two countries. For their traditional dress,” Ovsyan- much developed as well, so these Qatar’s art scene.” “I’m going there with Qatar example, in Moscow entities from Qatar organised exhibition nikova told The Peninsula during are very much connecting our Ovsyannikova has been Museums to exhibit some of my demonstrating their culture to those residing in Russia. a recent showcase of her works. cultures.” working in Qatar for six years, the artworks, together with other “And, in turn, here in Qatar, we Russians are organizing On Friday and Saturday last She is upbeat of the positive last three of which as a profes- Qatari and expat artists. It will be exhibitions which are being visited also by Qatari people. We week, the Sheikh Faisal Bin impact of the Year of Culture sional photographer. a big exhibition in St. Petersburg invite Qatari citizens in every exhibition to participate. Last Qassim Museum organised saying: “I think before, Russian Her last exhibition was the showcasing different artworks year, we organised the Happy Plate exhibition in Qatar Foun- Russian Festival in which Ovsy- culture was not really that month-long “A Journey from from photographs and paintings dation which was participated in by many Qatari citizens annikova was one of the featured exposed to Qatari and Arab North to South” which recently to sculptures and installations,” including kids,” said Goryainova. artists with her series of images people. After we have this year concluded in Katara Art Centre she said. 20 MORNING BREAK MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 2018

PRAYER TIMINGS FAJR 04. 22 AM Indian designer adds colours to Heya Expo SHOROOK 05. 39 AM AMNA PERVAIZ RAO be worn as jalabiyas and as abaya as THE PENINSULA ZUHR 11. 18 AM MAGHRIB 04. 57 PM well as with scarves.” ASR 02. 31 PM ISHA 06. 27 PM The last (13th) edition of Heya DOHA: Beena Soni is back with the Arabian fashion Exhibition was held most bright-coloured jalabiya before Ramadan and Eid this year in WEATHER TODAY collection at the 14th Heya Arabian April. Customers looked for the perfect Fashion Exhibition. pieces which could be worn on Eid and The brand ‘BEENAS’ combines during Ramadan. Whereas in ongoing Arabic tradition with modern fashion. 14th edition, the customers are Each jalabiya by Soni is an individual focusing on wedding attire more. work of art in terms of technique, Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition design, material and cuts. is the most-awaited exhibition for all Dazzling wedding dresses with designers coming from different parts swarovski touch and matchless colour of the world. “Spending few days scheme are also being displayed and without my family is not a big cost as sold at Heya Exhibition this year by Heya is a platform I enjoy the most. Beena Soni. My customers are always happy with Talking to The Peninsula, Soni said: my work and Heya gives me the “Every year it’s an arduous job to meet opportunity to participate and fill their the demands of my Qatari customers hearts with joy and pleasure,” Soni here. The collection, I brought this added. edition, is based on bright-colours. The Heya Exhibition will open its doors collection meets the demand of ‘Heena for only ladies on the fourth day today Night’ dresses which were ordered the tomorrow at 12pm. A workshop on most in the last edition.” exploring visual merchandising by “My local customers demand for Istituto di Moda Burgo will be held at bright coloured jalabiyas with classic 5pm while another workshop on motifs. We have focused on golden and beauty of the eye by Tajmeel will take silver hand embroidery as the wedding place at 5:30pm. Indian designer Beena Soni at the 14th Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition. season is around the corner. The colour Another workshop on startup PIC: AMNA PERVAIZ RAO / THE PENINSULA combinations are mostly in earth tone fashion: ‘Design your fashion brand o o and bright colours,” Soni added. identity by VCUarts Qatar’ will be held 27 C 31 C ‘BEENAS’ have launched skirts with QR8000 to QR10,000. These clothes introduced this year, Beena, said: “This at 6pm. A forum on ‘The Trending Minimum Maximum tops this year to meet the demand of are designed for weddings specifically. year I have designed abayas with Effects of Social Media’ will be held at local customers which range from Discussing about her abaya designs embroidery as well. These abayas can 6:40pm Partly cloudy to cloudy with chance of scattered rain may be thundery at places at times, moderate temperature by night.

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DOHA: Sidra Medicine yesterday shared brain: Study updates about two challenging cases from IANS its Pediatric Short Bowel Multidisciplinary Service. The service was launched last year LONDON: Spending long featuring a multidisciplinary team of periods in space not only clinical experts and allied healthcare pro- leads to muscle atrophy and fessionals. The team were recently reductions in bone density, it involved in the major life saving surgery also has lasting effects on the and care of two children – Baby Aisha age brain, suggests a study. 16 months and Baby Andrea age 10 The study, led by a team months. of neuroscientists from the The Pediatric Short Bowel Multidisci- University of Antwerp in plinary service offers care for patients with Belgium and Ludwig-Maxi- Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), a condition milians-University (LMU) of The team of healthcare professionals from Sidra Medicine that performed a which affects the function of the bowel in Munich, showed that differ- surgery for SBS on Baby Aisha. assisting the child to receive proper ential changes in the three nutrients. main tissue volumes of the Dr. Mansour Ali, Chair of Pediatric Medicine where every aspect of the child’s team under Dr. Brisseau and Dr. Khalil, brain remain detectable for Surgery at Sidra Medicine, explained that needs will be addressed by the same oversaw a liver rescue regime with simul- at least half a year after the the centralised caregiving for children with members of a multidisciplinary team,” he taneous controlled tissue expansion of her end of their last mission. SBS which is now available at Sidra Med- said. remaining bowel, making her the first “Our results point to pro- icine is a major contribution to helping In mid-2017 doctors at Sidra Medicine patient in Qatar to receive such unique longed changes in the pattern children survive and lead comfortable in collaboration with colleagues from and technically challenging treatment. The of cerebrospinal fluid circu- lives. “For many years, patients with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) treatment worked and Aisha underwent lation over a period of at least chronic diseases such as Short Bowel Syn- treated Baby Aisha. Aisha was born a successful bowel lengthening and was seven months following the drome did not receive the optimum care preterm and suffered a severe form of discharged home and continues to be fol- return to Earth,” said pro- in the sense that they would have to make necrotizing enterocolitis that left her with lowed up by the specialist team at Sidra fessor Peter zu Eulenburg several visits to the hospital in a short only a 10-cm-long small bowel, an Medicine and Qatar’s Home Care service from the LMU. period of time. Now they can come to Sidra extremely severe case of SBS. The expert based at Hamad Medical Corporation. “However, whether or not the extensive alterations shown in the grey and the white matter lead to any changes in cognition remains WISH’s expo to showcase global healthcare innovations unclear at present,” he added. The study, reported in the New England Journal of Med- THE PENINSULA our partnering organisations icine, was carried out on ten brings a unique set of ideas and cosmonauts, each of whom DOHA: The World Innovation experiences that will contribute had spent an average of 189 Summit for Health (WISH), an to the improvement of days on board the Interna- initiative of Qatar Foundation healthcare systems around the tional Space Station (ISS). (QF), has partnered with local world, and accelerate the The magnetic resonance and international leaders in expansion of Universal Health tomography (MRT) scans per- healthcare to host the ‘Inno- Coverage. “We must, therefore, formed in the days after the vation Hub.’ exert our collective efforts to return to Earth revealed that It will be WISH’s largest ensure that everyone in the the volume of the grey matter exhibition to date, which will be world has access to high-quality was reduced compared to held on the sidelines of the and affordable healthcare, a goal before launch. upcoming summit, taking place that is only achievable through Seven months later, this from November 13 and 14 at active global collaboration.” effect was partly reversed, but Qatar National Convention The Innovation Hub will nevertheless still detectable. Centre. offer an opportunity for profes- In contrast, the volume of The WISH Innovation Hub is sionals working in various fields the cerebrospinal fluid, which an enhanced interactive exhi- to engage in constructive dia- fills the inner and outer cav- bition space that will host logue, learn and exchange ideas, ities of the brain, increased informal discussions, provide and potentially form new col- within the cortex during long- hands-on experience of technol- laborative initiatives aimed at term exposure to ogies, and offer a variety of net- benefiting the health of global microgravity. working opportunities. It will populations. Further, the white matter also feature some of the world’s WISH 2018 will explore a tissue volume (those parts of most exciting healthcare inno- range of pressing global the brain that are primarily vations, and showcase both local healthcare issues through a made up of nerve fibres) and international partner series of thought-provoking appeared to be unchanged WISH has partnered with local and international organisations to host its largest exhibition to date, organisations. panel discussions. Additionally, upon investigation immedi- which will take place during the upcoming summit. The main local partners for the Ministry of Public Health will ately after landing. WISH 2018 are the Ministry of be sponsoring a special plenary According to the Public Health, Hamad Medical Together, they will highlight including Orbis International, international partners, and look session on anti-microbial researchers, further studies Corporation (HMC), Primary the role of innovation in making Save The Children, and Global forward to welcoming them to resistance. using a wider range of diag- Health Care Corporation, Al Ahli Qatar’s healthcare system both Good. This year’s media partners our Innovation Hub during the For the first time, this year’s nostic methods are deemed Hospital and Qatar Fund For agile and dynamic. Joining them include Al Jazeera Media summit. summit will be preceded by a essential, to minimise the Development, as well as QF will be a number of notable Network and the Financial “At WISH, we firmly believe week of healthcare-related risks associated with long- entities Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- global organisations who will Times. Sultana N Afdhal, CEO of in taking a multi-disciplinary events during Doha Healthcare term missions and to charac- versity, Sidra Medicine and Qatar present their research and high- WISH, said, “We are grateful for approach to tackle global Week, which runs from terise any clinical significance Genome Programme. light their healthcare projects, the support of all our local and healthcare challenges. Each of November 6 to 12. of the findings.