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Non-hydrocarbon sector boosts Qatar growth: Moody's

THE PENINSULA The stable rating DOHA outlook reflects Qatar’s credit profile (Aa3 stable) Moody’s assessment is supported by the govern- that Qatar’s credit ment’s strong net creditor metrics are likely to position, the country’s excep- remain consistent tionally high per capita income and vast hydrocarbon reserves, with an Aa3 rating, Moody’s Investors Service said despite the continuing in an annual report yesterday. blockade. Credit challenges include the government’s reliance on hydro- carbon-related revenue, which been a key growth driver.” exposes the public finances to oil The stable rating outlook price declines, while the relatively reflects Moody’s assessment that large debt burden of the non- Qatar’s credit metrics are likely financial public sector carries to remain consistent with an Aa3 some contingent liability risks. rating, despite the continuing dip- “Moderate fiscal and external lomatic, economic and financial break-even oil prices have blockade by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi helped Qatar to withstand the oil Arabia and the UAE. price shock,” said Alexander A sustained and significant Perjessy, a Moody’s Vice-Pres- reduction in external vulnera- ident – Senior Analyst and the bilities through a decrease in report’s co-author. “Although the external debt and a rebuilding 'Summer Collection' exhibition launched at Fire Station country’s economy still relies of foreign exchange reserves heavily on the oil and gas sector, would likely prompt an upgrade Visitors watching a monumental portrait of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani by one of Iraq’s best known artists, Ismail Azzam, ` non-hydrocarbon growth has of the rating. at “Summer Collection Part 14” exhibition at Al Markhiya Gallery at the Fire Station on Wednesday. PIC: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA P3 Sale of subsidised sheep for Expert urges regular check-ups for children

Eid Al Adha starts on Sunday FAZEENA SALEEM habits, regular physical activity THE PENINSULA and work-life balance,” she told THE PENINSULA Local sheep weighing Umm Salal, Al Shahaniya and Al also ensuring the availability of The Peninsula. DOHA 35kg and over to be Wakra. Home delivery services suitable barns. Families have been urged to take She also insisted that will also be available. The Ministry of Commerce regular action for preventive encouraging the community to On the occasion of Eid Al Adha sold at QR1,000 while According to the terms of the and Industry stressed that it will healthcare as it is crucial first make healthy lifestyle habits is 1440H and within the framework Syrian sheep weighing initiative, sheep will be sold to intensify its inspection cam- step to improve community everyone’s responsibility. of the joint national initiative to 40kg and over to be each Qatari citizen who shall paigns from the first day of sale, health. “We need strong community promote local production and present a valid ID card. corresponding to August 4 until Parents should take their healthcare advocates to help our subsidise the prices of sheep sold at QR950. The buyer should be at least August 13, to ensure compliance children for regular check-ups population achieve healthy life meat, the Ministry of Commerce 20 years old (born in 1999 or with the subsidized prices and as recommended by interna- style, which includes healthy and Industry, in cooperation later) and shall have the right the implementation of safety tional paediatric healthcare food options for kids at school with the Ministry of Municipality with Widam Food Company to to purchase only one sheep. procedures. organisations, according to Dr and when in market, minimising and Environment and Widam ensure a supply of 9,000 sheep This will ensure the availability Last February, the Ministries Sharda Udassi, Senior Attending unhealthy, processed food avail- Food Company, has announced of Arab origin (local and Syrian) of sheep for the targeted of Commerce and Industry, and at Sidra and Associate Professor ability, encouraging schools to the subsidised sheep prices initi- according to the following segment. Municipality and Environment of Clinical Paediatrics at Weill have more physical activity for ative, which aims to encourage weights and prices: Local sheep The Ministry of Commerce launched the joint national ini- Cornell Medicine. all kids that happen throughout domestic production and to weighing 35kg and over to be and Industry, in coordination tiative to promote local pro- “It is important to have con- the year,” said Dr Udassi. maintain the balance of supply sold at QR1,000 while Syrian with Widam Food Company, is duction and subsidise sheep tinuity of healthcare, which Dr Udassi serves as Phy- and demand, thereby limiting sheep weighing 40kg and over prohibiting the sale of under- meat prices. means to make sure that you see sician Director of Quality for The price increases. to be sold at QR950. weight sheep. The initiative aims at encour- the same clinician, who gets to Children’s Hospital Clinical The sale of sheep begins on The sheep will be sold Sheep that do not conform aging local farmers to upgrade know you well and you have a Management Group (CCMG)- Sunday (August 4) and will con- through Widam Food Company to specifications and slaughter their equipment, improve their strong trusting relationship with. one of the three management tinue until August 13 (12th of at a number of locations, such as conditions, or have incom- capabilities, and create a strategic We all community members groups at Sidra Medicine and as Dhul-Hijjah 1440 Hijri, the third the central market and other patible weights and sizes as stock of local sheep that guar- need to be pro-active for our the Pediatric Medicine day of Eid), said a statement. Widam slaughterhouses in Al agreed upon with the Ministry antees food security and meets healthcare with healthy lifestyle Department and Outpatient An agreement was reached Shamal, Al Khor, Al Mazrouah, will not be sold. The Ministry is demand. `P2 which includes healthy eating Pediatric Infusion Center. `P2 Youth Panel members learn about volunteering, event management THE PENINSULA 400 applications were received, DOHA with 100 youngsters short-listed, 93 interviewed and 54 making More than 50 young people – the cut, the SC said on its website. representing 30 different nation- Mead Al Emadi, the SC’s alities – are continuing to learn Community Engagement from and be inspired by Qatar’s Manager, said: “The Youth Panel hosting of the FIFA World Cup. is one of our most successful Members of this year’s Youth Community Engagement pro- Panel, which will be the final grammes. It has allowed us to cohort, have recently visited engage directly with a new gen- stadium and infrastructure sites, eration of football fans right here and continued to enjoy exclusive in Qatar. This group now has the access to architects, engineers foundation to participate in the and leading experts involved in World Cup in 2022 in various dif- laying the foundations for the ferent ways.” first tournament in the Arab She added: “Following the world. success of the Youth Panel since its Established by the Supreme inception four years ago, we will Committee for Delivery & Legacy establish an alumni programme to Women’s FWC Legends Lianne Sanderson and Ashley Nick during a visit to Khalifa Stadium. (SC) in 2015, 120 young people provide a pathway to the next level have graduated so far. More than of engagement with the SC." `P2 02 HOME FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019

PRAYER TIMINGS OFFICIAL NEWS FAJR 03. 37 AM SHOROOK 05. 01 AM Amir congratulates President of Swiss ZUHR MAGHRIB 06. 21 PM 11. 40 AM Confederation ASR 03.07 PM ISHA 07. 51 PM DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh WEATHER TODAY Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Inte- rior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Kha- lifa Al Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to President of the Swiss Con- federation, Ueli Maurer, on LEFT: A turban ornament from the Museum of Islamic Art collection to go on show at “Set in Stone: Gems and Jewels from the occasion of his coun- Royal Indian Courts” exhibition organised as part of Qatar-India 2019 Year of Culture which runs from October 23 to January try’s National Day. QNA 18 at MIA. RIGHT: One of the pieces by popular designer Jean Schlumberger. “Magnificent Jewels of Jean Schlumberger: From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Collection” will be on show from October 15 to January 15 at National Museum of Qatar. Amir congratulates President of Benin DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Qatar Museums lines up Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Inte- exciting new exhibitions rior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Kha- THE PENINSULA lifa Al Thani sent yesterday DOHA cables of congratulations to President of the Republic of o o Qatar Museums (QM) has announced a new Benin, Patrice Talon, on the 34 C 46 C season of dynamic and exciting exhibitions anniversary of his country’s Minimum Maximum and events coming to Doha this fall. Independence Day. QNA Under the patronage of its Chair- person, H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Qatar condemns Very hot daytime with slight dust at Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has attack in north of Iraq places and some clouds. worked with leading artists and institu-

tions from around the world to bring a DOHA: The State of Qatar

HIGH TIDE 04:05–17:44 LOW TIDE 00:47 – 11:39 series of evocative and inspiring shows expressed its condemna- Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department to audiences in Qatar. Kicking off the tion and denunciation of season is “El Anatsui: Triumphant Scale,” an attack that targeted a Expert urges regular the largest ever survey mounted of the security checkpoint in the work of the acclaimed artist El Anatsui, Saladin Governorate North check-ups for children perhaps Africa’s most prominent living of Iraq, and led to a number artist, to go on view at Mathaf: Arab Museum of deaths and injuries. The FROM PAGE 1 of Modern Art from October 1 to January 31. A sculpture by renowned artists KAWS on display at Hamad International Airport. An Ministry of Foreign Affairs “We work as an interdisciplinary team, Focusing on the triumphant and mon- exhibition of KAWS’ oeuvre titled “KAWS; He Eats Alone” will be on view in the Garage renewed, in a statement getting input from multiple pediatric sub- umental quality of Anatsui’s sculptures, Gallery at Doha’s Fire Station: Artist in Residence from October 25 to January 18. released yesterday, the State specialist to assure all aspect of child’s this exhibition will encompass every of Qatar’s firm position of healthcare needs are fulfilled, in the most medium in the artist’s prodigious 50-year of Jean Schlumberger (1907–1987), who Collection at the Virginia Museum of Fine rejecting violence and terror- efficient and cost effective way. Serious, career, including the signature bottle-cap transformed 20th century fashion with Arts (VMFA), the largest and most com- ism regardless of the motives life threatening, urgent healthcare taken series developed over the last two decades; his creative designs for highly sculptural, prehensive public collection of jewelry and reasons. The statement care of in the hospital, and when things wood sculptures and wall reliefs spanning vibrant, and imaginative jewelry and and art objects by Jean Schlumberger. expressed the condolences are stable, to a point that it can be taken the mid-1970s to the late 1990s; ceramic accessories inspired by natural forms. In celebration of the 2019 Year of of the State of Qatar to the care of in clinic then we continue to sculptures of the late 1970s; as well as Titled “Magnificent Jewels of Jean Culture Qatar-India, the Museum of families of the victims, the support the child’s healthcare and family drawings, prints and books. The exhibition Schlumberger: From the Virginia Museum Islamic Art (MIA) will present an exhi- government, and the people in our clinics for follow up and long-term is organized by Haus der Kunst, Munich in of Fine Arts Collection,” the exhibition will bition on magnificent gems and jewellery of Iraq, wishing the injured a healthcare,” she said. cooperation with Mathaf, the Kunstmuseum include more than 100 pieces of jewelry from India dubbed “Set in Stone: Gems speedy recovery. QNA “At the Outpatient Pediatric Infusion Bern and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. and accessories and run from October 15 and Jewels from Royal Indian Courts” Center, we can provide test and treatments “KAWS; He Eats Alone” will be on to January 15. After emerging as a popular from October 23 to January 18. that can be done safely in clinic, decreasing view in the Garage Gallery at Doha’s Fire costume jeweler in Parisian high society This exhibition will showcase more Sale of subsidised the need for hospital admissions. This is Station: Artist in Residence from October in the late 1930s, Schlumberger opened than 100 spectacular pieces from across in line with the healthcare system moving 25 to January 18 and trace the influence an independent shop in New York City. Qatar Museums’ collection, including many sheep for more towards providing safe and effective of KAWS on the international contem- Within a decade, he had earned a devoted masterpieces that have never been dis- Eid Al Adha healthcare outside hospital, to minimize porary art field. Curated by Germano clientele and his own salon at Tiffany & played before. Drawing from MIA’s per- disruption in family life at home,” she added. Celant, the exhibition will explore the art- Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue headquarters. manent collection, the National Museum starts on Sunday In the last four years Dr Udassi has initiated ist’s vast oeuvre, including paintings, As a signature designer for the American of Qatar, and Qatar Museum’s Orientalist FROM PAGE 1 or been active member of various com- sculptures, toys, and products. Much of luxury jewelry firm for more than thirty Collection, this exhibition will bring together mittees and workgroups that work on the exhibition will focus on the impact of years, Schlumberger became well known a splendid array of jewellery, jewelled The Ministry of Commerce improving the quality of healthcare in Sidra KAWS’ public sculptures and installations, for his interpretations of animal and objects, works on paper, and photography, and Industry has launched the Medicine, nationally with Hamad Medical both in Qatar and abroad. botanical subjects, particularly marine including highlights such as MIA’s famous subsidized sheep initiatives Corporation, Hamad Healthcare Quality The National Museum of Qatar will life and flowers, which are among the gold and gem-set falcon and the brilliant during the holy month of Institute and Ministry of Public Health. present an exhibition surveying the work highlights of the Rachel Lambert Mellon diamond necklace from Varanasi. Ramadan and Eid al-Adha every year. The initiatives have encouraged farmers to increase Youth Panel members learn about their stock and production of Civil Aviation Authority releases 7th local sheep which contributed to volunteering, event management an increase in the sales of local sheep during the holy month of FROM PAGE 1 edition of semi-annual magazine Ramadan and Eid Al Adha. “The alumni now comprises more than 150 students based in QNA/DOHA airport’s capacity from 30 important step for the Qatari avi- According to statistics, Qatar and all over the world.” million travelers, to 53 million ation industry, as it ensures its under the initiative during the This year’s panelists have taken part in ten sessions since The Civil Aviation Authority travelers a year. active participation in all ICAO holy month of Ramadan for the November 2018 and have five more to go before graduation. The released its seventh edition of its He also stressed that the initiatives. last three years, local sheep next sessions will focus on social media, venue readiness, event semi-annual magazine “Sama authority is working on growing There was also an interview increased from 293 in 2017 to operations and event management. Qatar” (Qatar’s Sky) which covered the aerial services provided and with Director of Meteorology 2819 in 2018 and 6421 in 2019, During the last few months, members have learnt about volun- a range of aviation-related topics. striking a number of bilateral Department Abdullah which translates into an teering and taken active roles during major events, such as the 2019 The issue included an agreements with more countries Mohammed Al Mannai, who increase in the proportion of CAF Super Cup and the launch of Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah interview conducted by Oxford around the world. He highlighted revealed plans for a project to add domestic production from 1% City. In addition, members have discovered more about the role of Business with President of the that the authority has enhanced 50 rain gauges that will be spread in 2017 to 23% during Ramadan broadcasters in creating a universal tournament and the SC’s flagship Civil Aviation Authority H E its strategic ties with the Inter- across the country. The seventh of 2019. CSR programme; Generation Amazing. Recently, a number of pan- Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al national Civil Aviation Organi- issue began with an article written In addition, the contribution elists participated in a Generation Amazing activation with profes- Subaey. The interview focused zation (ICAO). His Excellency ref- by head of the authority’s public of local sheep during Eid sional women footballers Lianne Sanderson and Ashley Nick, both on topics such as the expansion erenced the inauguration of relations department Talal al-Adha initiative in 2018 stood of whom most recently represented Juventus. Organised by the SC of Hamad International Airport, Qatar’s permanent office at the Abdullah Al Malki, who discussed at 1080 sheep, representing 12% and beIN Sports, the activity took place at Khalifa International which will begin in the second ICAO in Montreal Canada as the the achievements of Qatar and its of the total number of sheep Stadium. half of the year. He said that the latest effort in enhancing ties. He economy over the past two years amounting to 9119. Speaking about her experience, Nour Shalaby, 16, said: “I’ve expansion will increase the stressed that the move was an since the blockade started. Meanwhile, Widam Food learned a lot about how much effort and time it takes for the World Company began receiving male Cup to be organised. It has been extremely moving to see all the sheep from animal husbandry hard work. I feel like being part of the 2022 World Cup allows me Traffic diversion on to provide subsidized slaugh- to gain more knowledge and understanding of the different com- terhouses for citizens in the ponents needed to run a smooth sporting event.” Khamis Leabidly framework of government to Shaikha Al Kubaisi, 17, added: “I feel honoured to be a part of Intersection support breeders. Qatar 2022; witnessing the rapid progress of the country and seeing The Ministry of Municipality the stadiums, sharing the advancements in the delivery of the World THE PENINSULA/DOHA and Environment said that this Cup with my peers, and seeing the purposeful legacy to be left behind is the second phase of this ini- after the tournament has been educational, inspirational and The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) tiative, which began last enjoyable.” will implement a traffic diversion Ramadan and succeeded in Talking about his overall experience with the Youth Panel, Salam on Khamis Leabidly Intersection, attracting 145 farmers who ben- Alkhuraibi, 15, said: “Being part of the Youth Panel has really left a starting tomorrow (August 3, 2019), efited from the initiative as a place in my heart. The moment I walked in to the first session, I to complete the revamp of the key sales outlet to market their gained a lot of confidence – it’s helped me meet lots of great people junction in coordination with the products. During the holy with similar interests and become even more sociable. General Directorate of Traffic. month in 2019, 6508 heads of “What I have found inspiring in this journey is the determination The traffic change will provide sheep were imported, repre- that the SC has to spread knowledge about Qatar 2022. Sharing my a direct link between Doha senting 231 percent of the con- experience with my family, friends and schoolmates made them Expressway and E-Ring Road A traffic light has been installed Industrial Area Road to facilitate tribution of local production of excited to hear what I do every month and know more about Qatar’s without the need to turn the road at the intersection of the E-Ring traffic in all directions, as shown sheep for the consumption of World Cup,” he concluded. users onto the Industrial Area Road. Road, Doha Expressway and the on the attached map. Ramadan compared to 2018. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 HOME 03 ‘Summer Collection’ a visual feast for art lovers RAYNALD C RIVERA best Arab contemporary artists Hamad Al Thani by one of Iraq’s THE PENINSULA of today in their art production. best known artists Ismail Azzam A video screening the making is also one of the works on With the miscellany of 58 of Al Malik’s 260cm by 460cm display at the exhibition. artworks by 22 artists from 10 “Blind Imitation” piece created Art enthusiasts were also nationalities, the 14th using spray and mixed media drawn to Abou Shaheen’s installment of Al Markhiya provided visitors a peek into the complex iron sculptures “Mil- Gallery’s “Summer Collection” artistic process and the depth of itary Decision” and “A Big Head” exhibition is a feast to the eyes the work as it showed under- and the minimalistic pen-on- and the intellect of every art lying images. paper piece by his compatriot enthusiast. “Jumping on a Trampoline” Mohamed Ali called “Mutual From the larger than life by Palestinian artist Abdul Pleasure.” monochrome graffiti artwork by Rahman Katanani made from Apart from A Malik, other Qatari artist Mubarak Al Malik to barbed wire and scrap metal Qatari artists whose works are the iron sculptures by Syrian succeeds in capturing the on show include Hanadi artist Alaa Abou Shaheen to the attention of art enthusiasts for Darwish, Ali Dasmal, Manar Al cubist mixed media on canvas the contrast in the image it Muftah, and Maryam Faraj Al series by Jordanian multidisci- projects and the materials the Suwaidi. plinary artist Hassan Manasrah, artist used to express the Other artists whose works the collection that fills the two- intended message. Dubbed one are on show are Egyptian artist storey gallery at the Fire Station of the strongest mid-career Adel El Siwi, Iraqi artist Ahmed reflects multiculturalism, the- artists in the Arab world, Al Bahrani, Moroccan artist matic diversity and the expansive Katanani is a third generation Mohamed Al Morabiti, Lebanese possibilities of human artistry. Palestinian refugee who tells the artist Mona Nahleh, Syrian artists Visitors who flocked to the story of his people through his Haitham Al Hamada and Visitors view one of the pieces on show at “Summer Collection Part 14” exhibition at Al Markhiya exhibition launch on Wednesday pieces with compelling and dra- Ghazwan Allaf, Palestinian artist Gallery at the Fire Station on Wednesday. PIC: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA admired the variety of art pieces matic effect. Mohamed Al Wahibi, Bahraini and the mediums and tech- A monumental portrait of artists Mohammed Al Mahdi and Sudanese artists Rashid Diab and The exhibition is open for 21 at Al Markhiya Gallery at the niques employed by some of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Sayed Hassan Alsaari, and Mutaz El Emam and Islam Kamil. public viewing until September Fire Station. Doha Islamic Youth Forum gives real motivation, say participants

SIDI MOHAMED also co-founder and media THE PENINSULA administrator at my non-gov- ernmental organisation named The outstanding participants Sandro Academy.” chosen by the Ministry of Culture On his participation in the and Sports in the Doha Islamic forum, he said: “I hugely bene- Youth Forum have said that their fited from my participation. We participation in the forum went through a number of brain- strengthened bonds among youth storming sessions and different representing different Islamic workshops to get an insight into countries and enriched their youth issues and challenges and understanding of other cultures. how the youth can prove them- “The event was a unique selves as the power of the nation, experience, we benefited from shape critical thinking, under- the workshops conducted by the stand each other and respect organising committee especially others’ aspirations.” the one about Diplomatic Simu- He said that the experts at the lation. The event strengthened Iddi Ahmed from Cameron, one of outstanding participants chosen by workshop did a great job for the bonds amongst youth from the Ministry of Culture and Sports in the Doha Islamic Youth Forum. making participants open- different member states. This minded and know what is the fostered a better understanding 2019’ from July 7 to 11, 2019. Ahmed said that the workshop biggest problem being faced by of each other’s culture within the The outstanding names were was important in the sense that the youth. “The visit also helped OIC member states,” said Iddi chosen based on objective cri- it helped participants to express us discover Qatar and to know Ahmed from Cameron. teria, foremost of which is time themselves, which is very more about its culture. We Ahmed who has been commitment, collaboration with important for future youth visited Qatar National Tourism selected as a distinguished par- colleagues, active participation, ambassadors. “It was a new way Council, Qatar National Library, ticipant told The Peninsula said and innovation. of negotiations for me.” Qatar National Museum, Katara that the forum provided youth They include three boys and On his efforts for making Cultural Village and The Pearl- with a platform where they could three girls. The boys’ names youth believing in their abilities, Qatar. From these visits, I learnt build bridges through net- include Ahmed Al Mohannadi he said: “I am raising awareness about Qatar’s history, new working sessions. “This created from Qatar, Bangkit Ausamapta amongst the youth by encour- culture, experienced Qatari a shared sense of belonging Harvin from Indonesia and Iddi aging them to believe in their cuisine and all-new things which between one another.” Ahmed from Cameroon. potentials and skills. What we I could not find in Indonesia.” The outstanding participants chosen by the Ministry of Culture The Ministry of Culture and The girls’ names include need is to make youth respon- The announcement of the and Sports. Sports announced the names of Bouchra Massoudi from Algeria, sible especially for their deeds.” distinguished names of the Doha the outstanding participants in Khadija Ajnoui from Morocco For his part, Bangkit Ausa- Islamic Youth Forum has moti- the Doha Islamic Youth Forum, and Asma Salem Al Fawri from mapta Harvin from Indonesia vated youth from the Islamic The Doha Forum was held Ministry of Culture and Sports which was held by the Ministry Oman. said: “I am an engineering world. The Organizing Com- under the motto “The Youth is and the Islamic Youth Cooper- among the activities of ‘Doha - On Diplomatic Simulation student at IPB University. Beside mittee will honor the outstanding the Power of Nation”, and held ation Forum of the Organization The Capital of Islamic Youth workshop of the forum, Iddi my college life, I am youth at the closing ceremony. in cooperation between the of Islamic Cooperation. Amiri Guard concludes fifth edition of Summer Activity for members’ children

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The Amiri Guard concluded yesterday at Barzan Camp, the fifth edition of the Summer Activity for its members’ children with the participation of more than 50 students, which lasted 4 weeks between July 7 and August 1. The closing ceremony was Closure of westbound lanes at Al Gharrafa attended by the assistant com- mander of the guards for oper- Interchange underpass for 12 hours ations and intelligence Colonel Mishal Mohammed Al Attiyah, THE PENINSULA/DOHA and a number of leaders and officers. The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced temporary The summer activity, which closure on westbound lanes of Al Gharrafa Interchange underpass is held for the fifth year, aims at (known as Immigration Interchange) today (August 2, 2019) for 12 promoting values and encour- The students presenting military and sports shows revealing various skills they had acquired during hours from 12am to 12pm. The traffic change, which is in coordi- aging students to serve the the four-week programme. nation with the General Directorate of Traffic, aims to facilitate nation by joining the military, in completion of upgrading works at the interchange. addition to providing them with Khulaifi, said that the Amiri For his part, the summer football, cultural competitions During this period, traffic travelling westbound on Khalifa Street the opportunity to enhance their Guard aims at investing in stu- activity Captain Khalid Hassan and religious lectures, in coop- towards Dukhan will have to turn right towards Madinat Khalifa self-confidence, develop their dents’ free time during the Al Suwaidi, said that the program eration with the Ministry of Street then take the third exit towards the left at the roundabout to abilities and teach them lead- summer vacation through a attracted more than 50 students Endowments (Awqaf) and get on Al Najda Street, then turn right towards Al Ruwais Street ership skills, as well as increasing series of activities aimed at from the children of the Amiri Islamic Affairs. where they will be required to take the second exit of the round- their sports, culture and social enhancing national identity, as Guard, ranging in age from 7 to During the ceremony, the about to get on Al Ittihad Bridge and then make a U-turn at the awareness, and preparing a well as unveiling their talents 12 years. He added that the activ- students presented some mil- signal-controlled intersection to get back to Thani bin Jasim Street, responsible generation. and potential and instilling the ities ranged from shooting, itary and sports shows revealing then continue straight, take the right turn towards Al Shamal Road The Chairman of the spirit of discipline, self-reliance horseback riding, self-defense, the various skills they had then take right again at Al Gharrafa Interchange to reach Al Luqta Summer Activity Committee and encouraging them for the assembling and disassem- acquired during the four-week Street, as shown in the attached map. Major Jassem Abdullah Al teamwork. bling of weapons, swimming, program period. 04 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 Tensions rise as Iran calls US sanctioning of top diplomat ‘childish’

REUTERS “They (Americans) are DUBAI resorting to childish behaviour... They were Iran accused the United States claiming every day ‘We of “childish behaviour” driven by fear after Washington want to talk, with no imposed sanctions on its foreign preconditions’...and then minister, fanning tensions they sanction (our) foreign between two foes at loggerheads minister,” Iranian President over Gulf shipping and Iran’s nuclear programme. Hassan Rouhani said on Fears of a Middle East war state television. with global repercussions have A wrecked vehicle is seen after a car bomb attack near a police station in Aden, Yemen, yesterday. risen since the United States ditched world powers’ 2015 player in the nuclear deal who Mnuchin said Zarif was being nuclear deal with Iran last year was educated and lived for years sanctioned because he “imple- and revived sanctions on Tehran. in the United States, dismissed the ments the reckless agenda of Houthi missile, drone attacks on The Islamic Republic has US action and said it would not Iran’s Supreme Leader...(We are) retaliated by resuming uranium affect him as he had no property sending a clear message to the enrichment seen in the West or other interests in America. Iranian regime that its recent military parade in Aden kill 36 seen as a potential conduit to “A country which believes behaviour is completely developing atomic bombs. Iran it’s powerful and a world super- unacceptable”. REUTERS southern port city yesterday, fellow terrorists such as Daesh denies having any such power is afraid of our foreign In a tweet earlier on ADEN involving an explosives-laden (Islamic State) and al Qaeda”. objective. After several attacks minister’s interviews,” Rouhani Thursday, Zarif said peace and car. No one has claimed respon- Iran denies having any in May and June on oil tankers - said, alluding to numerous inter- dialogue were an “existential Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi sibility for the other attack which involvement in Yemen. The blamed by Washington on views that Zarif —a fluent English threat” to hawkish politicians movement launched missile and the interior ministry statement Houthis’ official channel Al Tehran, which denied responsi- speaker—gave to American media allied with U.S. President Donald drone attacks yesterday on a said killed 13 policemen. Past car Masirah TV said the group had bility — US President Donald when he visited New York for a Trump who take a hardline military parade in Aden, the seat attacks in Yemen have been launched a medium-range bal- Trump has been trying to forge United Nations conference in July. stance against the Islamic of government and a stronghold carried out by Islamist militant listic missile and an armed drone a military coalition to secure Gulf “When Dr Zarif gives an interview Republic. Zarif has in the past of the Saudi-led military coalition, group Al Qaeda, one of Yemen’s at the parade, which it described waters, though European allies in New York,... they (Americans) said that a so-called “B-team” killing 36 people according to the many destabilising forces. as being staged in preparation have been loath to join for fear say Iran’s foreign minister is mis- including Trump’s national interior ministry. The escalation in violence for a military move against prov- of provoking open conflict. leading our public opinion,” security adviser John Bolton, an An explosion hit a military could complicate UN-led efforts inces held by the movement. European parties to the Rouhani said. “What happened to ardent Iran hawk, and conserv- camp belonging to the Yemeni to implement a stalled troop The commander killed at the nuclear pact have called for your claims of liberty, freedom of ative Israeli Prime Minister Ben- Security Belt forces backed by withdrawal in the main port city parade was Brigadier General diplomacy to defuse the crisis, expression and democracy?” US jamin Netanyahu could goad the United Arab Emirates, which of Hodeidah to pave the way for Muneer Al Yafee, the interior but Tehran and Washington Treasury Secretary Steven Trump into a war with Tehran. is a member of the Western- political talks to end the war ministry said. Yafee had stepped have taken hard lines and on backed coalition battling the amid mistrust among all parties off the stage to greet a guest Wednesday the Trump admin- Houthis, a witness said. Soldiers and competing agendas among when the explosion took place. istration slapped sanctions on Tehran ready for worst in screamed and ran to lift the Yemen’s fractious groups. Flags of the former South Yemen Iran’s foreign minister - a likely wounded and place them on trucks. The Sunni Muslim coalition and those of the coalition flut- further blow to any chances for fight to save nuclear deal Red berets lay on the ground in intervened in Yemen in 2015 to tered as the military band was troubleshooting dialogue. pools of blood as several soldiers try to restore the internationally waiting for its cue to start playing. “They (Americans) are REUTERS/DUBAI cried near the body of a com- recognised government ousted “The blast occurred behind the resorting to childish behaviour... mander who was a leading figure from power in the capital Sanaa stand where the ceremony was They were claiming every day President Hassan Rouhani said yesterday Iranian officials were among southern separatists. in late 2014 by the Houthis. taking place at Al Jalaa military ‘We want to talk, with no pre- ready for the worst as they tried to salvage their nuclear deal Yemen’s Prime Minister The conflict is widely seen camp in Buraiqa district in Aden,” conditions’...and then they with world powers, but he was sure they would eventually prevail. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed and in the region as a proxy war the Reuters witness said. sanction (our) foreign minister,” “We have a hard battle ahead, but we shall surely win,” Rouhani Saudi Arabia’s envoy to Yemen, between Saudi Arabia and Shi’ite The Houthi military Iranian President Hassan said on live television. Iran faces an uphill battle as US sanctions in separate tweets, accused Iran Iran. The Saudi envoy, spokesman said the parade was Rouhani said on state television. reimposed after Washington withdrew from the 2015 nuclear of being behind both the parade Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jabir, being used to prepare for an Foreign Minister Mohammad accord take a toll on the economy. attack and a separate blast at a said the two attacks indicate that advance on Taiz and Dalea Javad Zarif (pictured), a pivotal police station, also in the Iran “shares common goals with provinces. UN to probe Syrian attacks on health centers, schools

AP/UNITED NATIONS to Guterres on Tuesday asking the UN chief about the possibility Syria regime agrees conditionally UN Secretary-General Antonio of launching an investigation Guterres has authorised an into attacks on medical facilities to Idlib truce: State media investigation into attacks on and other sites in Idlib on the AFP/DAMASCUS health facilities and schools in “de-confliction” list. the last major rebel-held Susannah Sirkin, policy stronghold in northwest Syria, director at Physicians for Human The Syrian government has agreed to a truce in the northwestern following a petition from 10 Rights, told the council during a region of Idlib on condition a Turkish-Russian buffer-zone deal members of the UN Security meeting on the humanitarian sit- is implemented, state news agency Sana reported yesterday. Council, the United Nations uation in Syria that, since Pres- It cited a military source who announced the regime’s announced yesterday. ident Bashar Assad launched an “approval for a ceasefire in the deescalation zone in Idlib starting UN spokesman Stephane offensive against Idlib on April from tonight” on the condition jihadists and rebels withdraw Dujarric said Guterres was using 30, the organization had forces and weaponry from a buffer zone as per a September his authority under the U.N. received reports of 46 attacks on accord struck in the Russian resort of Sochi. A relative of Hani Abu Salah, who was killed in a firefight with Israeli Charter to establish an internal health care facilities. So far, she soldiers after he entered Israel from the border fence, shows his board of inquiry to ascertain facts said, it has verified 16 of them. Israeli missile strikes in Syria picture on a mobile phone during his funeral in the town of Khan on the destruction and damage UN humanitarian chief Mark Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, yesterday. to civilian facilities in Idlib Lowcock said it was an near occupied Golan Heights province on the so-called “de- “extremely important question” confliction” list given to the whether information provided AP/DAMASCUS Exchange of fire on Gaza warring parties to prevent through the de-confliction attacks. He said the probe will system was being used to protect Syrian state-run media says Israel has carried out a missile attack border kills Palestinian also include UN-supported facil- civilian facilities - or to target in the country’s south, causing material damage. ities in the area. them. He told the council on The official news agency said that the missile hit Tal Breiqa, AFP response, Conricus said. Idlib was supposed to be a Tuesday that parties to the con- a town in Quneitra on the edge of the Israeli-occupied Golan JERUSALEM “Our current assumption is de-escalation zone under an flict have been notified of six dif- Heights. There was no immediate comment from Israel, which -- and this doesn’t look likely to agreement signed last September ferent attacks in northwest Syria frequently carries out airstrikes and missile attacks inside war- A Palestinian crossed into Israel change -- is that he did not act, between Russia, a key Syrian this year, and that “in the current torn Syria but rarely confirms them. from Gaza killed in a firefight in he was not sent, on an attack government ally, and Turkey, environment de-confliction is not Israel says it targets mostly Iranian and Lebanese militant which three Israeli soldiers were mission, but rather that he did which backs the opposition. proving effective in helping to group Hezbollah sites in Syria. The Syrian government, mired by wounded early yesterday, the army this attempted attack on his A petition from 10 Security protect those who utilise the civil war at home, has refrained from responding to the attacks. said. An Israeli tank targeted a own,” the spokesman told Council members was delivered system.” Hamas military post after the journalists. incident which began at around 2 Hamas, which rules Gaza, am, Israel’s military said. did not give an immediate Mauritania’s new It said an army officer was comment but a security source Mogadishu mayor dies of wounds moderately wounded and two in the strip also said the gunman president takes oath soldiers were lightly injured by was a member of the movement. AGENCIES/MOGADISHU Abdullahi Mohamed declared Abdirahman, who worked as a in peaceful transfer gunfire from the Palestinian, There has been tension three days of mourning to London councillor before who entered Israel from the along the Gaza border since The mayor of Mogadishu has honour the late mayor who returning to his war-torn AP/NOUAKCHOTT border fence in the Khan Yunis regular protests and clashes died a week after being seri- died in a terrorist attack, state homeland, as a public servant area of the southern Gaza Strip. erupted there in March 2018. ously wounded in an Al media reported. He also dedicated to rebuilding the Mauritania’s new president has Israel’s military believes he At least 297 Palestinians Shabaab suicide attack at his ordered the national flag to fly country. taken the oath of office, completing was a member of the Islamist have since been killed in Gaza office that also claimed the at half-staff. “He had sacrificed his life the West African nation’s first movement Hamas but had acted or the border area by Israeli fire, lives of six others, the Abdirahman Omar Osman, and time serving the Somali peaceful transfer of power. alone, said army spokesman the majority during demonstra- government said. better known as Eng. Yariisow, public,” the president said in a President Mohamed Ould Jonathan Conricus. tions and clashes. The protests Mayor Abdirahman Omar died at a hospital in Doha, Qatar statement. “He will be remem- Ghazouani in his first speech said He was armed with a have declined in intensity Osman was airlifted to Qatar for after suffering serious wounds bered for his dedication to Mauritania’s people had written Kalashnikov rifle and grenades, recently after a truce brokered treatment following the July 24 in a bombing at his office last serving the people and the an important page in the coun- according to Conricus. He threw by UN officials and Egypt. Under attack but died while doctors week claimed by Al Shabaab. He country, as well as working hard try’s history and confirmed the at least one grenade and was the truce, Israel agreed to take were treating him at a hospital was airlifted from Mogadishu to develop Mogadishu while maturity of its political system. killed by Israeli soldiers who steps to ease aspects of its in Doha. and taken to Doha. taking a clear stand in the fight He succeeds President Mohamed were scrambled to the area in blockade on Gaza. Somali President Mohamed Somali President praised against terrorism.” Ould Abdel Aziz. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 ISLAM 05 The concept of forgiveness in Islam

ne of the moral traits rec- small ones. Someone may cause ommended in the Holy severe losses to them by mistake. OQuran is forgiveness. However, believers know Hold to forgiveness, that everything takes place under command what is right, and turn the command of Allah, and away from the ignorant.” (Quran, according to a specific destiny, 7: 199) and therefore, they surrender In another verse Allah themselves to these develop- commands: ments, never acquiescing to “… They should rather pardon anger. and overlook. Would you not love According to recent research, Allah to forgive you? Allah is American scientists established Ever- Forgiving, Most Merciful.” that those capable of forgiveness (Quran, 24:22) are healthier in both mind and Those who do not abide by body. Dr Frederic Luskin, who the moral values of the Quran holds a Ph.D in Counselling and find it very difficult to forgive Health Psychology from Stanford others. University, and his team, studied Because, they are easily 259 people living in the city of angered by any error committed. San Francisco. The scientists However, Allah has advised the invited the subjects to attend six faithful that forgiveness is more one-and-a-half-hour sessions, proper: and aimed to instruct the sub- “The repayment of a bad jects in forgiveness during their action is one equivalent to it. But conversations. if someone pardons and puts The subjects of the experi- things right, his reward is with ments stated that they suffered Allah…” (Quran, 42:40) less after forgiving people who “…. But if you pardon and had wronged them. The research exonerate and forgive, Allah is showed that people who learned Ever- Forgiving, Most Merciful.” to forgive feel much better, not (Quran, 64: 14) It has also been only emotionally but also revealed in the Quran that for- physically. giveness is a superior moral trait: For example, it was estab- levels go up-not a good long- “Anger is Hostile To Your Heart”, linked to inflammation in the and were five times more likely “But if someone is steadfast and lished that after the experiment term disposition to maintain the published in the Harvard Gazette, blood. The journal Psychoso- to have an early heart attack. Sci- forgives, that is the most resolute psychological and physical body in. anger is extremely harmful to the matic Medicine suggested that entists at John Hopkins Uni- course to follow.” (Quran, 42:43) symptoms such as stress-related An article called Forgiveness, heart. Ichiro Kawachi, an the emotion triggers the pro- versity in Baltimore, Maryland, For that reason, believers are backache, insomnia and stom- published in the September- assistant professor of medicine, duction of inflammatory pro- found that quick-tempered men forgiving, compassionate and achaches were significantly October 1996 edition of Healing and his team scientifically dem- teins, which may in turn be are at risk of heart attack even if tolerant people who, as revealed reduced in these individuals. Currents Magazine, stated that onstrated this with various tests causing the hardening of the there is no family history of heart in the Quran, “control their rage In his book Forgive for Good, anger towards an individual or and measurements. As a result arteries, causing heart disease disease. and pardon other people.” Dr Frederic Luskin describes for- an event led to negative emo- of their research, they estab- and stroke. All the available research (Quran, 3:134) giveness as a proven recipe for tions in people, and harmed their lished that grumpy old men had According to Associate Pro- shows that anger is a state of Believers’ notion of for- health and happiness. The book emotional balance and even their three times the risk of heart fessor Edward Suarez of the mind that seriously damages giveness is very different to that describes how forgiveness pro- physical health. disease than their more tem- Duke University Medical Centre human health. of those who do not live by the motes such positive states of The article also states that pered peers. in North Carolina, the protein Forgiveness, on the other morals of the Quran. Even mind as hope, patience and self- people realise after a while that “The tripling of risk,” interleukin 6 (or IL-6) is much hand, even if it comes hard to though many people may say confidence by reducing anger, the anger is a nuisance to them, Kawachi says, “involves high higher in men who are angry and people, is pleasing, an aspect of they have forgiven someone who suffering, depression and stress. and wish to repair the damage levels of anger, explosive anger depressed. High blood levels of superior morals, that eliminates has offended them, it never- According to Dr Luskin, har- to the relationship. So, they take that includes smashing things IL-6 lead to atherosclerosis, the all the harmful effects of anger, theless takes a long time to free boured anger causes observable steps to forgive. It is also stated and wanting to hurt someone in build-up of fatty deposits in the and helps the individual to enjoy themselves of the hatred and physical effects in the individual. that, despite all they endure, a fight.” Researchers believe that lining of the walls of arteries. a healthy life, both psychologi- anger in their hearts. Their He goes on to say that: The thing people do not want to waste the release of stress hormones, According to Suarez, as well cally and physically. Forgiveness, behaviour tends to betray that about long-term or unresolved precious moments of their life in increased oxygen demand by the as factors such as smoking, high of course, is one of a form of anger. anger, is we’ve seen it resets the anger and anxiety, and prefer to heart’s muscle cells, and added blood pressure, obesity and high behaviour by which a person can On the other hand, the for- internal thermostat. forgive themselves and others. stickiness of blood platelets, cholesterol, heart disease is also stay healthy, and a positive virtue giveness of believers is sincere. When you get used to a low In another study involving which leads to clots explain how linked to psychological states everyone should live by. Because believers know that level of anger all the time, you 1,500 people depression, stress anger increases the chance of a such as depression, anger and However, the true aim of for- human beings are tried in this don’t recognise what’s normal. and mental illness were observed heart attack. hostility. giveness-as in all else-must be world, and learn by their mis- It creates a kind of adrenaline to be less frequent in religious Furthermore, at times of Another article, titled “Anger to please Allah. The fact that the takes, they are tolerant and rush that people get used to. It people. Dr Herbert Benson, who anger, the pulse rises above its Raises Risk of Heart Attack,” features of this sort of morality, compassionate. burns out the body and makes it conducted the research, linked this normal level, and leads to published in The Times, stated and that the benefits of which Moreover, believers are also difficult to think clearly-making to the way religions encourage increased blood pressure in the that a short temper might be a have been scientifically iden- capable of forgiveness even the situation worse. “forgiveness”, and went on to say: arteries, and thus to a greater risk short cut to a heart attack, and tified, have been revealed in when they are in the right, and In addition, Dr Luskin says, There’s a physiology of for- of heart attack. that young men who reacted to many verses of the Quran, is just the other in the wrong. When when the body releases certain giveness… When you do not According to researchers, stress by becoming angry were one of the many sources of forgiving, they make no dis- enzymes during anger and stress, forgive, it will chew you up. anger and hostility can also three times more likely to wisdom it contains. tinction between large errors and cholesterol and blood pressure According to an article titled, trigger the production of proteins develop premature heart disease, www.miraclesofthequran.com

Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).” save us from the fire of Hell.” it.“[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8] Virtues of the first 10 (Ahmad -Saheeh) Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah used 5.Make Sincere Repentance 8.Animal sacrifice and distribute to go out in the marketplace during the Allah Glorified and Exalted be He meat first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, reciting loves those who repent to Him in com- Ibn Umar said: “The Prophet (PBUH) days of Dhul-Hijjah Takbeer, and the people would recite plete submission. The act of sincere lived in Madeenah for ten years and Takbeer when they heard them. repentance to Allah with intention to every year he slaughtered an animal.” JAVAID SIDDIQI So, the questions we should be (Bukhari) never return to His disobedience and (Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani) asking ourselves are, “How do we make Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that sin is very dear to Him Glorified and he Prophet (peace be upon him) the most of this season of blessings?”, has mostly been forgotten, especially Exalted be He. Return to Allah by giving 9.Attend Eid prayers said: “There is no deed that is “What deeds can I perform to attain His during the first few days. So say it in the up all the deeds, open and secret, that Attending Eid prayers is from the Tbetter in the sight of Allah or more pleasure?”. The following are some masjid, in your home, on the street and He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet peace greatly rewarded than a good deed examples of the acts of worship that will every place where it is permitted to disobedience and resolve to never be up on him, pbuh. We should be keen done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. help us gain His pleasure InshaAllah. remember Allah. Revive the Sunnah return to sin and to firmly adhere to the on practicing this Sunnah and per- It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the that have been virtually forgotten and path which Allah loves. forming it according to the teachings sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) 1.Perform Haj (Pilgrimage) earn great rewards for doing so. Allah Glorified and Exalted be He of our Prophet (PBUH). Eid is a time of replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Obviously, Haj is one of the best The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever says, “But as for him who repented, joy and happiness and we should be Allah, unless a man goes out himself for deeds that one can do during these ten revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is believed and did righteous deeds, then inclusive of all of our brothers and Jihad taking his wealth with him and days. However for those of us who were forgotten after my death, he will have he will be among those who are suc- sisters who may not be as fortunate to does not come back with anything.” not invited to His House this year, there a reward equivalent to that of the cessful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67] have enough to enjoy this blessed Narrated by Al Bukhari are still many more ways to earn the people who follow him, without it occasion. Allah Glorified and Exalted be He pleasure of Allah. detracting in the least from their 6.Return to Book of Allah blessed the nation of Muhammad reward.” (Tirmidhi- Hasan) It is time to dust off your copy of the 10.Thank Allah (PBUH) with opportunities to reap 2.Fast all nine days and especially Quran. Establish a beautiful new rela- One of the biggest forms of wor- rewards and blessings every day of the on the ‘Day of Arafah’ 4.Stand the Night in Prayer tionship with the book of Allah starting shiping Allah Glorified and Exalted be year. The last ten nights of Ramadan The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Anyone Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and in these ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Recite He is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely (the month of fasting) are among the who fasts for one day for Allah’s humbling ourselves in front of Him in its verses and you will reap its blessings. and continuously. After all, it is He who most blessed nights of the year; in par- pleasure, Allah will keep his face away supplication and prayers during the Understand its message. Implement the blessed you with all that you have. In ticular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of from the (Hell) fire for (a distance latter part of the night is an act of commandments of this book in your fact, you wouldn’t even be here if it power) is extremely sacred. Similarly, covered by a journey of) seventy years.” worship that is very beloved to Allah life. This relationship with the Quran wasn’t for the Mercy of your Creator. the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th (Bukhari, Muslim) Glorified and Exalted be He. will open for you the doors of wisdom So thank Him for All that He gave you: Islamic calendar month) carry special The Prophet (PBUH) used to fast on Allah Almighty calls out to His and happiness in your life. This will ulti- the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life status during the blessed month of the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah and he servants in the latter part of the night: mately lead to guidance and success in and every blessing you possess. Thank “Pilgrimage.” said: “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that this life and the Hereafter. Him for the opportunity to experience The above Hadith of the Prophet Dhul-Hijjah) is an expiation for (all the I may respond to his invocation? Is these ten days. Ask Him for His mercy, (PBUH) spells out the importance of sins of) the previous year and expiation there anyone to ask Me, so that I may 7.Increase in doing good deeds forgiveness and guidance. these ten days in the sight of Allah Glo- for (all the sins of) the coming year.” grant him his request? Is there anyone If you are not able to perform Haj Alhamdulillah, there is much to rified and Exalted be He and the (Muslim) seeking My forgiveness, so that I may this year, occupy yourself during these be gained in these coming days. So amplified reward for all good deeds forgive him?” (Bukhaari, Muslim) blessed days by any and every possible make the most of this perfect oppor- during this blessed season. Just like the 3.Perform Dhikr and Takbeer We should seize this opportunity and good deed. Every act that is done with tunity offered by these invaluable and last ten nights of Ramadan are the best The Prophet (PBUH) said: “There beg Him Glorified and Exalted be He sincerity for the pleasure of Allah Glo- irreplaceable ten days. Hasten to do ten nights out of the year, these first ten are no days on which good deeds are for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. rified and Exalted be He will bring you good deeds and appreciate this days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days greater or more beloved to Allah than We should ask Him as our Prophet closer to Him. “So whosoever does good blessing and make the most of it. “And of the year and the most beloved to on these ten days, so recite much peace be up on him, pbuh taught us equal to the weight of an atom, shall worship your Lord until there comes Allah as they combine acts of worship Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this see it; and whosoever does evil equal unto you the certainty (death).” [Al- in a way unlike any other time. Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and world and the best of hereafter and to the weight of an atom, shall see Hijr 15:99] www.icna.org 06 ASIA FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019

SC reserves RS passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill order on plea IANS The minimum penalty for driving without driving without wearing a helmet gency vehicles. over EWS NEW DELHI licence has been increased to Rs5,000 from will attract a penalty of Rs1,000. The Bill also provides for a Rs500 while the fine for driving despite A new provision has been National Road Safety Board, to be Two years after its introduction in added to the Bill with regard to created by the Central government reservation the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha disqualification has been increased to underage drivers under which through a notification. The Board on Wednesday passed the Motor Rs10,000. Also, driving without wearing a the guardians or vehicle owners will advise the Central and state IANS Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, helmet will attract a penalty of Rs1,000. shall be held guilty in case of an governments on all aspects of road NEW DELHI to amend the 30-year old motor offence by a juvenile. A fine of safety and traffic management, vehicle law to improve road safety, Rs25,000 with three years including standards of motor The Supreme Court yesterday raise penalties for traffic viola- apprehensions raised by some amendments will improve road imprisonment will be imposed vehicles, registration and licensing reserved its order on the issue tions, curb RTO (Regional of the members that the pro- safety, facilitate citizens in their and the juvenile will be tried of vehicles, standards for road of referring to the constitution Transport Office) corruption and posed law encroached upon state dealings with transport depart- under the Juvenile Justice (Care safety and promotion of new bench a petition on the consti- other measures to transform the powers and encouraged the cor- ments, strengthen rural and Protection of Children) Act vehicle technology. tutional amendment for transport sector. The Bill got 108 porate sector to take over the transport, public transport and while the registration of the To help road accident providing 10 percent reser- votes in favour and 13 against it. transport sector. last mile connectivity through vehicle will be cancelled. victims, a good samaritan vation for economically weaker The Bill, which was passed He assured the members that automation, computerisation Over speeding will now guideline has been incorporated sections (EWS). with three amendments, will the Centre had no intention, and online services. attract a fine of Rs1,000 for light in the Bill. The Bill defines a good A bench headed by Justice now go back to the Lok Sabha. It directly or indirectly, to encroach Under the amendments, the motor vehicle and Rs2,000 for samaritan as a person who S A Bobde reserved the order was already passed by the Lower upon the powers of the states. minimum penalty for driving medium passenger vehicle while renders emergency medical or on whether the matter requires House on July 23. Gadkari also thanked the without licence has been not wearing seat belt will cost non-medical assistance to a to be referred to the consti- In his reply to the members members of the House and said increased to Rs5,000 from Rs1,000. victim at the scene of an tution bench or not after after discussion on the Bill, Road that the passing of the Bill was a Rs500 while the fine for driving Another new provision accident, and provides for rules hearing the parties. Transport and Highways Min- matter of great happiness for him. despite disqualification has been added is a fine of Rs10,000 for to prevent harassment of such a Attorney General K K ister Nitin Gadkari dispelled the He said the much-needed increased to Rs10,000. Also, not providing passage to emer- person. Venugopal said the 10 percent reservation had not violated the basic structure of the Constitution. Free power up to 200 Justifying the government decision, he said that reservation to the EWS was an attempt to units for Delhiites, benefit the poor in the general category who have been deprived of the facility so far. says Chief Minister He told the bench that the Constitution (103 Amendment) IANS Minister said the foundation for Act, 2019, granting 10 percent NEW DELHI electricity sector reforms in reservation to EWS, is intended Delhi was laid during his 15-day to uplift around 200 million People in the national capital fast on the issue in March 2013. people who are still below the will not have to pay anything for “There were four major poverty line even after 70 years consuming up to 200 units of issues with respect to electricity of Independence. power per month, Delhi Chief when we came in. First, each The bench observed that Minister Arvind Kejriwal year Delhi’s power tariffs would poor people need the help of the announced yesterday. be hiked arbitrarily. People were state, not the rich ones and made Kejriwal claimed that Delhi extremely concerned about their it clear that it would deal with is now supplying the cheapest rising power bills. the issue of interim relief of a electricity in the country. The “Second, discoms were on the stay after deciding whether the new scheme has been imple- verge of bankruptcy, and a blackout matter was required to be mented from August 1. was imminent. Third, the power referred to a Constitution bench. “People consuming till 200 infrastructure of Delhi was crum- The Attoney General also units of electricity in a month bling. The cables, transformers added 50 per cent limit is not won’t have to pay the electricity needed to supply electricity had not mandatory, citing the Tamil bills. Their bills will be waived been changed for years. Women vent their ire against instant divorce bill Nadu High Court which has from August 1,” he said. “Transformers were burning upheld state government But if a consumer uses 201 up. No investment was being Women take part in a protest against the recent passage of a law to criminalise “instant divorce” decision granting more than 50 units in a month, “he will have made for augmentation and for Muslims in Mumbai, yesterday. per cent reservation in the state. to pay the full charge”, he said. maintenance of the existing “For consumption of elec- infrastructure,” he said. tricity between 201 and 400 He also said that the power units per month, about 50 cuts were a harsh reality of that Ex-Maldives V-P Adeeb detained at Indian port percent of subsidy will be pro- time. “People had to rely on gen- vided on the electricity bill,” erator sets and inverters to IANS said: “There are designated entry interrogation, it was found that the charges including terrorism and Kejriwal said. access 24x7 power.” He added NEW DELHI points through which foreigners additional person was Maldives’ corruption, he was freed earlier When top officials and gov- that in the last four-and-a-half are allowed entry into India. The former Vice-President Adeeb. this year. ernment people can get free years, there has been a striking Former Maldives Vice-President entry is facilitated on the basis According to Maldives news Prior to this, the former electricity, so can a common turnaround on all four counts. Ahmed Adeeb has been detained of appropriate valid travel website ‘RaajjeMV’, Adeeb began leader was granted medical man, the Chief Minister added. Kejriwal also said that the at Thoothukudi port while he documents. his journey to India on July 27, leave to travel to India. Officers Tracing the journey of major announcement will lead to was reportedly trying to enter “In the instant case, since he via a tugboat. He was detained of the Maldives Police Service electricity sector reforms in Delhi, people developing a habit of India illegally as a crew member was not entering India through a day later, on July 28. and Maldives Correctional Kejriwal said when his gov- saving electricity. of a tugboat. a designated entry point and did “A crew member of the Services had accompanied him ernment was formed four-and- “There are two reasons for The Ministry of External not possess the valid documents, tugboat he was travelling in has on this trip. Adeeb returned to a-half years ago, the electricity doing this (making electricity Affairs said yesterday that Adeeb he has not been permitted entry confirmed Adeeb’s arrest to Raa- Maldives on July 6. sector was in a complete mess. free). Similar to the lifeline water has “not been permitted entry into India.” Adeeb reportedly jjeMV, adding that he is currently After he was granted per- “Today electricity con- commitment of the government into the country” since he did not attempted to pass off as a crew under India’s Bureau of Immi- mission to travel, the Maldives sumers are getting 24x7 elec- under which each household possess valid documents. member of the Virgo 9 tugboat. gration’s custody,” it said. Supreme Court ordered author- tricity at cheapest rates in the gets a certain amount of free Adeeb was detained after his An eyewitness shared a Adeeb is facing trial in ities to seize his passport. country, discoms’ financial water, we believe each tugboat was intercepted by the video of the apparent arrest. several cases including one While the state has appealed health has improved consid- household should get lifeline Coast Guard near the coast of Acting on a tip-off that the related to an alleged plot to the rulings that led to Adeeb’s erably, electricity infrastructure electricity free,” Kejriwal said. Thoothukudi in southern Tamil boat that went with nine people assassinate the then Maldives release, Supreme Court ordered has been strengthened beyond He added that in 200 units Nadu. to Maldives was returning with 10 President Abdulla Yameen and Maldives Immigration to imagination and people no an ordinary household can run Ministry of External Affairs people, authorities stopped the for possessing firearms. withhold Adeeb’s passport until longer need inverters and gen- basic appliances like a fridge, a spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, tugboat that was on its way to the While Adeeb was sentenced the court reaches a decision in erators in Delhi.” The Chief TV, two light bulbs, and fans. answering a query on the issue, Thoothukudi port. On to 33 years in prison over various the cases against him. Pune-Mumbai in 35 minutes soon to be a reality with hyperloop

IANS which will certify this new tech- of the world,” said Virgin MUMBAI nology for passenger Hyperloop One. operations. “Support for hyperloop In an impetus to the dream “Maharashtra will create the transportation systems is journey between Mumbai and first hyperloop transportation mounting across the world and Pune in under 35 minutes, the system in the world and a global India has led the charge to bring Maharashtra government has hyperloop supply chain starting hyperloop to fruition since the approved the Virgin Hyperloop from Pune. Maharashtra and early stages of development,” One-DP World consortium as India are at the forefront of said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the “Original Project Proponent” hyperloop infrastructure group Chairman and Chief Exec- (OPP) for the Pune-Mumbai building now and this is a utive Officer (CEO) at DP World hyperloop project — a move that moment of pride for our and Chairman, Virgin Hyperloop will generate jobs and over people,” Maharashtra Chief One. $36bn in various socio- Minister Devendra Fadnavis “To be named OPP is an economic benefits. said in a statement late on incredible vote of confidence in According to Virgin Wednesday. our ability to deliver this Hyperloop One, the state gov- The hyperloop project will advanced technology to the ernment — one of the first pro- link central Pune with Mumbai people of India and enhance ponents of hyperloop technology in under 35 minutes, as opposed their lives,” he added. in the world — has deemed to the current over 3.5-hour There are approximately 75 hyperloop a public infrastructure journey by road. million passenger journeys project, setting it up to be the “The project will create hun- between Mumbai and Pune first hyperloop project in the dreds of thousands of new high- annually, which is expected to world. tech jobs, generate over $36 skyrocket to 130 million by 2026. Dampened security DP World (DPW), a global billion in wider socio-economic Virgin Hyperloop One’s trade leader and a major ports benefits, and create new system can meet this growing Central Reserve Police Force personnel carry their shoes as they wade through a water-logged street and logistics operator in India, hyperloop component and man- demand by supporting as many after a heavy rain in Srinagar, yesterday. is set to invest $500m to com- ufacturing opportunities for as 200 million passengers plete phase 1 of the project, Maharashtra to export to the rest annually. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 ASIA 07 Pakistan: Upper house chairman survives no-confidence motion

ANATOLIA Only 50 votes out on the call of their conscience. KARACHI There was no pressure (on them) of total 100 votes whatsoever from government’s Chairman of Pakistan’s upper were cast in favour part,” Senator Shibli Faraz, the house — the Senate — yesterday of the no-confidence treasury leader in the Senate, narrowly escaped a no-trust move, whereas told reporters. move by the opposition, in a Sanjrani is the first ever major setback to the embattled Senate Chairman chairman who faced a no-trust opposition, which otherwise Sanjrani could grab move in the country’s 72-year enjoys a clear majority in the 45 votes. Five votes checkered political history. house. were rejected by Hailing from southwestern The government-backed Balochistan province, Sanjrani Sadiq Sanjrani, who was elected the presiding officer was elected with the support of as the Senate chairman in March played a vital role in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) 2018, managed to survive as the opposition’s defeat. and the PPP in 2018. opposition could muster up 50 He, however, had virtually Protest against rising prices votes — only three less than the lost the lawmakers’ confidence required 53 votes. to Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) — the after the PPP withdrew its Protesters shout slogans during a protest against price hikes blamed on Imran Khan’s government Interestingly, some 64 law- country’s one of the mainstream support for him earlier this in Lahore, yesterday. makers from the opposition religious parties — abstained month following arrests of its parties — mainly centre-right from the process as part of the leadership, including former Pakistan Muslim League- party’s “neutral policy”. President Asif Ali Zardari in a Nawaz (PML-N), and centre- Five votes rejected by the money laundering scam. Pakistan offers consular access left Pakistan Peoples Party presiding officer played a vital The PML-N of jailed former (PPP) — present in the house role in opposition’s defeat by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is supported the no-trust move only three votes. the largest party in the upper to alleged Indian spy Jadhav minutes before the secret ballot Visibly shaken by an unex- house with 30 senators, fol- began. pected defeat, opposition lowed by the PPP and PTI with ANATOLIA in Islamabad yesterday. was a serving officer in the Indian However, according to the accused the government of 20 and 14 lawmakers, KARACHI On July 17, the ICJ had ruled Navy — was arrested in March result announced by Senator “horse-trading” — a term used respectively. that alleged Indian spy Kulb- 2016 in Mashakel town, a few Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif, for lawmakers who change their In a related development, Pakistan yesterday said it has hushan Jadhav, who is on death miles from the Iranian border. who oversaw the voting process, loyalties against money. the government and its allies’ approached New Delhi to grant row, be treated under the Vienna According to the military, he only 50 votes out of total 100 “Today, conscience has been no-trust move against oppo- consular access to an alleged convention asking Pakistan to was using the Muslim name votes were cast in favour of the sold. A dark day for democracy,” sition-backed Deputy Chairman Indian spy in pursuant to the provide him consular access, and Hussein Mubarak Patel. no-confidence move, whereas said Shehbaz Sharif, opposition Senate Saleem Mandviwala was judgment of the International continue to stay his execution. Officials accuse Jadhav of Sanjrani could grab 45 votes. leader in the National Assembly also fizzled out as the treasury Court of Justice (ICJ). In its 15-1 verdict delivered by running a spy network for India’s Five votes were rejected. — the lower house — and pres- side could muster up only 32 “We have offered the Indian the ICJ bench led by President Research and Analysis Wing The motion, however was ident of PML (N). votes against him compared to High Commission to avail con- Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, however, (RAW) intelligence agency from technically rejected as the oppo- The government, for its part, required 53 votes. sular access on this Friday. The rejected India’s demands for the Iranian port of Chabahar. sition failed to attain the rejected the horse-trading The opposition lawmakers reply from the Indian side is acquittal, release and repatriation Jadhav was later tried by a minimum required majority of allegations. did not take part in no-confi- awaited,” said Mohammad Faisal, of Jadhav apart from annulment military court that sentenced him 53 lawmakers. “Opposition senators have dence motion against the Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesman, of military court conviction. to death in April 2017 on espi- Two lawmakers belonging voted for the chairman senate Chairman. during a weekly media briefing Jadhav — who Pakistan says onage and terrorism charges.

Officials say Traders announce four-day strike in Pakistan Indian arrested

INTERNEWS 16 and then August 26 and 27. Mir demanded that the gov- newly formed body, endorsed the government was not serious for spying LAHORE APAT Central General Sec- ernment announce a fixed tax strike call, citing that the traders about resolving their issues, retary Naeem Mir, who claimed scheme for retailers only after had presented a 32-point charter which was reflected by the fact AP Different trade bodies in Punjab to have the backing of other fac- consultation with them. He of demand to the government on that it had not accepted demands MULTAN have announced that they will go tions of the association, said at a warned that protests by the trade how to resolve the burning issues of even those traders who refused on another shutter-down strike, press conference that it would bodies would continue until the but they did not receive any to go on the shutter-down strike Two Pakistani security officials this time for four days, against the be a countrywide strike. announcement and implemen- response from the authorities earlier. said authorities have arrested new tax regime introduced by the “The decision of the strike tation of a fixed tax system. concerned. They said the government an Indian national who was Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was taken after consultation with Refusing to accept what they “We have decided that we are had committed to announcing a allegedly spying on a nuclear for the current fiscal year. all trade bodies,” Mir said. called the government’s chosen not going to accept the law of pre- fixed tax scheme for the traders enrichment facility in eastern The traders under the banner He added that it was a unan- fixed tax, he warned that the senting CNIC on the purchase of but it did not fulfill the promise Punjab province. of All Pakistan Anjuman-e- imous decision of the traders traders might opt for an indefinite goods worth over Rs50,000,” he despite the passage of three Spying is punishable by Tajiran (APAT) announced that from Karachi to Peshawar, who shutdown after 10th Muharram emphasised. “Traders and citizens weeks and added that the death in Pakistan. they would stage a complete agreed to shut their shops for if their demands were not met. will give a tough time to FBR’s authorities were also trying to The officials identified the shutter-down strike for two days four days because their demands Muhammad Kashif, President inspection teams whenever they confuse traders on the CNIC suspect only as Rajo, from the each in two phases August 15 and had not been accepted so far. of the Central Traders Alliance, a visit markets.” Traders said the issue. Indian city of Indore, saying he was arrested in the town of Dera Ghazi Khan. They spoke yesterday on condition of ano- FBR seeks income nymity because they weren’t authorised to talk to the media. There was no immediate details of doctors comment from New Delhi. Nuclear-armed Pakistan and India are regional rivals and INTERNEWS practitioners working in these often arrest each other’s KARACHI facilities so their provided nationals on espionage charges. details would be “cross- The Federal Board of Revenue matched” with the claims they (FBR) sought details of income made while filing withholding Afghan official: of doctors and surgeons asso- statements. ciated with Karachi’s major FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi Blast in Kabul hospitals and health institutes said that notices were issued to who are “having thriving document all professions and leaves two dead practice but are not paying taxes sectors. on their income”, leaving many “We have started from AP practitioners in a quandary Karachi in the first phase,” he KABUL about objective behind the said, adding that under the move. Income Tax Ordinance people An Afghan official said a bomb A notification issued by the having taxable income would has gone off near a police FBR addressing the commis- have to file their returns. checkpoint in the capital of sioner inland revenue in Karachi “We will send notices to all Kabul, killing at least two Water collection point showed a list of 30 private and hospitals across the country to policemen. public hospitals operating in the seek information about non-filer Nasrat Rahimi, an Interior Afghan boys fill containers with water from a pump in the Khost province, Afghanistan, yesterday. city to collect data of all health doctors,” the chairman said. Ministry spokesman, says Thursday’s explosion also wounded three policemen. No one immediately Afghan troop numbers drop in crackdown on ‘ghost’ soldiers claimed responsibility for the attack but both the Taliban and REUTERS General for Afghanistan Recon- Washington attempts to clinch a Afghan forces, especially without effort by the United States and the Islamic State group are WASHINGTON struction (SIGAR) said in a report framework peace agreement adequate international support. its partners to reduce opportu- active in Kabul and regularly that ANDSF personnel size had with Taliban insurgents that is SIGAR, citing information nities for corrupt ANDSF officials target government forces, offi- There has been a sharp drop in gone down by nearly 10 per- expected to include a timeline from the US-led coalition, said to report ‘ghost’ (nonexistent) cials and civilians in the Afghan the size of Afghanistan’s National centage points in the most recent for withdrawing US troops, the decline in Afghan force levels soldiers and police on personnel capital. Defense Security Forces in the quarter compared to the pre- which now number about 14,000 owed to a move by the ANDSF rolls in order to pocket the sal- Meanwhile in western past few months due to changes vious trimester. in Afghanistan. to switch their reporting of per- aries,” the report said. Herat province, Shandand dis- in the way troops are counted The number of ANDSF troops Some 9,000 of those forces sonnel strength to the number With a potential US trict chief Hekmatullah and an effort to reduce the fell by nearly 42,000 compared are involved with training, of biometrically validated forces, drawdown looming, recent Hekmat says a shootout number of so-called “ghost” to roughly the same period, advising and assisting Afghan rather than just the number Taliban attacks in Afghanistan between two rival Taliban soldiers, a US government between April and the end of security forces. US officials have reported on-hand by officials in have underscored pressure on groups killed two women and watchdog said yesterday. June last year, the report said. long expressed concerns about the field. Afghanistan’s overstretched a child who were caught in the The Special Inspector The disclosure comes as the strength and capability of the “The change was part of an security forces. crossfire. 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 Do not punish the Palestinian ESTABLISHED IN 1996 refugees for UNRWA dysfunction CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected] YARA HAWARI AL JAZEERA ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED arlier this week, an internal [email protected] ethics report about the UN Relief and Works Agency E(UNRWA) for Palestinian ref- DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR ugees was leaked to both Al Jazeera MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI and the AFP news agency. The report [email protected] details serious abuses of authority within the agency’s senior man- agement team, based on testimonials from former and current staff as well as a variety of other supporting A file photo of Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency documents. (UNRWA) holding a sign during a protest against the US decision to cut aid, in Gaza City. Most importantly it accuses Com- EDITORIAL missioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl and a couple of others from his inner Musrara) and allowing the UN duty Neither of these statements is true; circle of having “engaged in mis- free shop to sell products from illegal the funding was cut to collectively conduct, nepotism, [and] retaliation”. Israeli settlements. punish the Palestinians and their lead- Making Qatar’s roads safer The report also notes that the situation This type of misconduct, however, ership and the dysfunction of the worsened in 2018, following a decision is not unique to UNRWA and has been UNRWA is no worse than any other atar has started implementing a very essential and by the United States, UNRWA’s largest exposed in other UN agencies and UN agency. important piece of legislation from yesterday, which donor, to cut its funding of the agency. large humanitarian organisations. The The US is taking its lead from Qwill surely save lives and lot of pain. The decision This allowed the senior management revelations of the report are indeed Israel, who since its establishment has to start recording and fining pedestrians who flout to justify “an extreme concentration of reprehensible and those responsible sought to eliminate the Palestinian traffic rules is essentially a step in the right direction to decision-making power in members should not go unpunished. But that refugees’ right of return. At the become a modern society which has order and discipline of the ‘clique’ … increased disregard for does not mean that UNRWA should be beginning of this year, for example, the on its roads. agency rules and established proce- defunded or shut down. Israeli government announced that it It is not only the driver’s responsibility to maintain our dures, with exceptionalism becoming UNRWA as a separate agency ded- would be closing down UNRWA-run roads safe and accident-free, but also the duty of every the norm; and continued excessive icated to Palestinian refugees has a schools in occupied East Jerusalem road user to keep it incident-free. There are many a times travel of the commissioner-general”. special status and function. It was which serve over 3,000 Palestinian when careless pedestrians crossing highways, where Many Palestinians were not partic- established in 1949 in order to provide children in direct violation of the 1946 vehicles operate at very high speeds, cause avoidable and ularly surprised by the content of the relief services for the Golan Heights. Refugee Convention. Nir Barkat, then unwarranted accidents, which could turn fatal. leaked report. Over the years, we have who were expelled from Palestine fol- Jerusalem’s Israeli mayor, claimed that The new decision by the General Directorate of Traffic, heard many anecdotes about the lowing the creation of the Israeli state. they were putting “an end to the lie of under the Ministry of Interior, is a welcome move as this highly problematic culture of enti- It now operates in the West Bank, the Palestinian refugee problem”. will make the pedestrians more aware of their responsi- tlement and Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, and Clearly a systematic culture of bilities and will also bring in discipline among road users. abuse perpet- provides some 5 million Palestinians abuse is at work at the highest ech- It is very laudable that the department has been organ- uated by well- with primary and secondary edu- elons of the UNRWA which needs to ising many awareness programmes among various sec- paid foreign cation, health services as well as be confronted and addressed. tions of residents to make them aware of the rules and staff at UNRWA various camp infrastructure projects. However, this report cannot and regulations. This is a very and other UN It also employs about 30,000 people, should not lead to more funding cuts. important step. For many Apart from agencies. mostly Palestinians. Both the Netherlands and Switzerland expatriates, this could be nepotism and Apart from UNRWA’s mandate to provide for have unfairly suspended aid to the something completely new as abuse of power, nepotism and the refugees is repeatedly renewed agency in light of this report. not many countries have these there are major abuse of power, pending the implementation of UN The millions of Palestinian ref- rules in force. Hopefully the there are major Resolution 194 which affirms the right ugees and the Palestinian employees, The decision to department will continue with issues with the issues with the of Palestinian refugees to return to many of whom are struggling to start recording their awareness drives as distribution of distribution of their homelands and to receive just provide for their families, should not and fining more and more people will limited financial limited financial compensation. be collectively punished for the pedestrians who benefit from the same. resources resources For so many the agency is not only offences and selfishness of UNRWA’s Just like the ministry offi- assigned to an important lifeline, but an official top management, many of whom are flout traffic rules cials pointed out in the media assigned to these these bodies. In body which safeguards the Palestinian foreigners. Holding accountable those is essentially a reports there is a need for bodies. In times times of aus- right of return from all the powers that responsible for the mismanagement of step in the right more walkways, zebra of austerity, for terity, for want to do away with it. Indeed, since the agency is crucial, as many fear that direction to crossings, traffic lights and example, Donald Trump took office, efforts to the powerful people exposed in this signposts in certain areas. example, support support pro- force the Palestinian refugees to give report will simply be recycled within become a modern These are getting fixed and programmes are grammes are up their right of return have accel- the UN system, only to continue their society which over time, the infrastructure usually cut before usually cut erated. The attacks on UNRWA have misconduct at another agency. has order and should be up-to-date and till the salaries before the sal- been incessant and this leaked report Meanwhile, the focus should be then they have said the viola- aries of senior has added fuel to the fire. shifted back to the seven million Pal- discipline on its tions will not be recorded on of senior and and foreign Former US ambassador to the UN, estinians who live in perpetual exile roads. It is not streets that don’t meet the nec- foreign staff. staff. Nikki Haley was quick to comment on from their homeland, many facing only the driver’s essary conditions to enforce High-level the report saying that this was “exactly secondary displacement. It is their responsibility the law. employees have why we [the US] stopped our funding”, wellbeing and their right to return that Qatar has achieved also been while Trump’s envoy to the Middle should be the top consideration of to maintain our remarkable successes in traffic known to engage in a variety of hypo- East, Jason Greenblatt, tweeted the Al donors. roads safe and safety, especially in reducing critical actions, including renting Jazeera article, claiming that accident-free, but road accident mortality, which houses stolen from Palestinian ref- “UNRWA’s model is broken/unsus- The author is the Palestine Policy also the duty of fell from 16.6 deaths per ugees in 1948 in Jerusalem (particu- tainable & based on an endless Fellow of Al Shabaka, the Palestinian 100,000 in 2006 to 4.9 cases larly in its popular neighbourhood expanding # of beneficiaries.” Policy Network. every road user per 100,000 last year. From to keep it incident 228 deaths in 2014 it has come free. down to 167 in 2018. But when it comes to run-over accidents, Ebola outbreak isn’t just Congo’s problem even though it is compara- tively small in number, it has BLOOMBERG panel, “the outbreak is not Congo under the Trafficking plagued by violence perpe- not reduced relatively to accident deaths over the years. under control.” Last week, the Victims Protection Act to trated by dozens of militias. When in 2014 it was 27 out of 228, it is 27 out of 167 in n 2014, the US led the World Health Organization allow it to access tens of mil- More than 15 years after 2018. effort by governments to said it will need $324 million lions of dollars that would “Africa’s world war” took mil- These new regulations and awareness effort will surely blunt the world’s biggest to fight the disease over the help in the response. Despite lions of lives, the DRC still help reduce these unfortunate events and will make Qatar outbreak of Ebola, which next six months, about three pleas from the World Health hosts the United Nations’ I Organization, the State biggest peacekeeping mission. roads even more safe. Sticking to these rules will also instil took more than 11,000 lives in times more than it’s been respect among drivers and pedestrians for each other and West Africa before it was given. Department has yet to allow The afflicted provinces have will bring a sense of discipline to our streets. declared over in mid-2016. President Donald Trump CDC staff to go into the field, also been victims of official Now, a smaller but more has failed to respond with citing security concerns. (Per- neglect and repression. complex outbreak rages in the urgency. (No great surprise: sonnel from nongovernmental Public mistrust is so Democratic Republic of During the West African out- organizations already face intense that some see Ebola as Congo, and the US response break in 2014, he faulted Pres- many of the same risks.) a fraud or government con- has been shaped by indif- ident Barack Obama for There’s a risk that the out- spiracy. Responders and ference and bureaucratic hag- sending US personnel, saying break will spread in crowded health-care facilities have QUOTE OF THE DAY gling. The consequences are “perhaps the president should urban areas in the heart of been attacked. potentially disastrous, and not put all Africans on Obamacare Africa. If that possibility is This underlines the need The 12th round just for those immediately at rather than sending the unpersuasive, there’s also a to combine an effective emer- risk. troops.”) His administration risk to the US: Regional gency response with stronger of high-level So far, nearly 2,700 cases eliminated the global health- turmoil is enlarging the trickle pressure for political reform economic and trade have been reported and security portfolio from the of refugees from Congo and better government. consultations between almost 1,800 have died. National Security Council and showing up at the southern Greater support for the UN’s Uganda has counted three announced plans to take away border. The US should lift peacekeeping mission would China and the United cases near its border with the $252 million in leftover Ebola restrictions on aid, as Sen. Bob help; the administration’s States represents DRC, and two have been funds the day after the new Menendez has called for, and reflexive effort to wind it an important step reported in Goma, a city of outbreak began. Fortunately, help CDC deploy its skills. It down will not. Sen. Lindsey forward. more than two million that it changed its mind on the should spur a new global Graham called the new epi- has a busy border with funding, and Congress effort — partnering for this demic “a case study — Exhibit Rwanda and an international restored funding for many of purpose with China, Congo’s A — of why you can’t Wang Yi airport. The chief medical his planned cuts to global biggest foreign investor. withdraw from the world.” Chinese Foreign Minister officer of the US Centers for health spending. To be sure, this emergency He’s right. The US can’t solve Disease Control and Pre- Now the US is hesitating presents severe difficulties. It Congo’s problems, but it can’t vention recently told a Senate about granting a waiver to has affected provinces afford to ignore them, either. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 OPINION 09 World’s climate emergency is getting harder to ignore

e’re still coming to grips to a record low by September, beating happen by the end of next year. years, but its actions may poten- with how hot the recent a record set in 2012.” “Current plans are nowhere near tially impact our planet for cen- heat wave that scorched Conditions are all the more terri- strong enough to keep temperatures turies.” For right-wing opponents through Europe actually fying elsewhere. Epic heat waves below the so-called safe limit,” wrote or skeptics of the climate change W BBC environment correspondent Matt was. On Monday, officials in Britain racked South Asia and the Middle East crowd, the cost of bending to the confirmed the country experienced its earlier this summer; glaciers in the McGrath. scientific consensus is not worth it - ISHAAN THAROOR hottest day on record last Thursday. Himalayas are now melting at double “Right now, we are heading to- either for their election chances or THE WASHINGTON POST July 25 also broke national records in the rate since the turn of the century. wards 3 [degrees Celsius] of heating the bottom lines of the fossil fuel the Netherlands, Belgium and Last month, the World Meteorological by 2100 not 1.5. As countries usually industries they favor. Germany. In Paris, the temperature Organization projected that the period scope out their plans over five and Climate change activists are reached 108.7 degrees Fahrenheit between the beginning of 2015 and 10 year time frames, if the 45 exasperated with such short- (42.6 Celsius), smashing the French the end of this year will mark the percent carbon cut target by 2030 is termism. And even major fossil fuel capital’s 72-year-old record by a stag- Earth’s five warmest years on record. to be met then the plans really need companies pay more lip service to gering four degrees. In an email to Freedman and his to be on the table by the end of reckoning with climate change Over the weekend, records fell colleagues at The Post’s Capital 2020.” than Trump and his ilk. across Scandinavia, with the Nor- Weather Gang, Radley Horton, a To that end, advocates point to a “Either we radically transform wegian Meteorological Institute even climate researcher at Columbia Uni- series of crucial international human collective life by aban- reporting that 20 places in southern versity, put it bluntly. meetings: A major UN conference on doning the use of fossil fuels or, Norway experienced “tropical “The verdict is in: Increasing climate action in New York this Sep- more likely, climate change will nights.” green-house gas concentrations due tember and the COP25 climate change bring about the end of global fossil- What happened? An intense area to human activity — by raising conference in Chile this December, fueled capitalist civilization,” wrote of high pressure, known as a “heat average temperatures — have loaded which will build on previous rounds Roy Scranton in an April essay in UN Secretary-General dome,” settled over Western Europe. the dice toward more frequent record of international diplomacy, including MIT Technology Review. “Revo- As The Washington Post’s deputy breaking heat extremes,” wrote the landmark 2016 Paris climate lution or collapse - in either case, Antonio Guterres weather editor Andrew Freedman Horton. “But the magnitude with agreement. the good life as we know it is no has dubbed climate explained, the stunning margins by which all-time records are being UN Secretary-General Antonio longer viable.” change “the battle which many of the previous record broken . . . suggests an accomplice. Guterres has dubbed climate change Others are less doom-mon- of our lives” and highs were eclipsed over the last week Specifically, human-driven increases “the battle of our lives” and has asked gering, and believe a committed point to an inescapable reality: man- in the variability of our day-to-day leaders attending the UN summit in recalibration may stave off catas- has asked leaders made climate change. weather.” September to come “ready to trophe. “There’s a time and a place attending the UN “Pending detailed analyses, For many climate activists, the announce the plans that they will set for growth, and a time and a place summit in September climate scientists say it’s unlikely that writing is on the wall and blinking next year to reduce green-house gas for maturity, for balance, for scale,” to come “ready to this event would have occurred with flashing lights. Last year, the emissions for 2030 and to achieve net wrote American environmentalist without the influence of human- UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on zero emissions by 2050.” and author Bill McKibben in his announce the plans caused global warming,” Freedman Climate Change decreed that the One prominent attendee will be new book, “Falter.” “Perhaps our that they will set next wrote in a memo to Today’s world would have to reduce total Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old job, at this particular point in time, year to reduce green- WorldView. carbon emissions by 45 percent Swedish climate activist who has cap- is to slow things down, just as bas- “The weather system responsible before 2030 if it hoped to prevent a tured the global imagination as an ketball teams do when they’re house gas emissions for the heat wave is now parked on rise in global temperatures below a outspoken advocate for climate ahead. If we don’t screw up the for 2030 and to top of Greenland, where it is expected likely ruinous 1.5 degrees Celsius by action. She will make the trip across game of being human, it could last achieve net zero to significantly speed up the pace and the end of the century. the Atlantic aboard an emission- for a very long time; compared to emissions by 2050.” extent of ice melt for the next week. It Now, experts and advocates neutral high-speed yacht. Though she other species, we’re still early in could also help to drive Arctic sea ice insist the real action needs to eschews jet travel for its high carbon our career.” footprint, Thunberg wrote on social media in June that she had to attend The author writes about foreign both conferences because, “this is affairs for The Washington Post. He pretty much where our future will be previously was a senior editor and decided.” correspondent at Time magazine, But beyond the summitry, deep based first in Hong Kong and later political battles are still being fought. in New York. European politicians on the right have mocked activists like Thunberg as “apocalyptic gurus.” Under Brazil’s right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, the deforestation of the Amazon basin is accelerating. 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He said the government recently ONLINE SECTION Haram violence, fighters have pledged allegiance to the welcomed more than 150 Boko Haram TEL: 4462 7501 Islamic State group, creating a new members who surrendered and ex- [email protected] Nigerians crave peace threat. pressed hope that the 10-year anni- versary would cause other fighters to Boko Haram seized the world’s PUBLIC RELATIONS attention with the mass kidnapping of reflect and lay down their arms. TEL: 4455 7613 nearly 300 schoolgirls from Chibok in Some 1.9 million displaced people [email protected] ISMAIL ALFA ABDULRAHIM & HARUNA UMAR 2014, sparking a #BringBackOurGirls are waiting for the chance to go home, AP campaign supported by then-US first lady said Hilde Jorgensen with the Norwegian ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Michelle Obama and others. While many Refugee Council. “Many of them are in TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 schoolgirls have since been freed, camps that are overcrowded, without FAX: 4455 7870 uicide bombings, mass kidnap- countless other people abducted over the proper shelter or access to clean water.” [email protected] pings, tens of thousands of people decade remain lost to their loved ones. Not even the camps are safe. Boko killed. A ghastly insurgency by They include aid workers; on Wednesday Haram gunmen on motorcycles stormed CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT Sthe homegrown extremist group. a recently seized nurse pleaded in a video a military-guarded camp in Maiduguri TEL: 4455 7857 Boko Haram marks 10 years this week in for Nigeria’s government to help, saying on Thursday night, killing a man and [email protected] northeastern Nigeria, where many resi- they could be killed. While Nigerian offi- child and looting shops, local authorities dents say life has been set back by cials have repeatedly claimed victory said. One of the many displaced people SUBSCRIPTION & decades. over Boko Haram, weary residents say is Musa Jidda, who fled after Boko DISTRIBUTION “It feels like 100 years, because eve- there is no end in sight to the attacks that Haram attacked his rural home in Marte. TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 rything seems to be moving slowly and have created one of the world’s worst “Here I am, stripped of all that made me While Nigerian FAX: 44557819 not getting any better for me and my humanitarian crises, with more than 7 a man and a breadwinner,” Jidda said. [email protected] officials have family,” said Hassan Mamman, who fled million people still dependent on food “Every day my heart bleeds in bitterness repeatedly claimed to Maiduguri, the region’s main city, after aid. of seeing my family and I turned beggars. victory over Boko Boko Haram attacks on his rural home. In interviews with The Associated I cannot feed my family. Even what they He is among millions of people dis- Press, a range of people described how give us here to feed on is not enough. All All thoughts and views Haram, weary placed. “I miss my community and their lives and culture have been torn I want is for them to open this camp gate residents say there always crave it but the merchants of apart. “Our age-long legendary values and let me go home.” expressed in these columns is no end in sight death just won’t let us have that much- for decency, where there is mutual Even though Boko Haram has been are those of the writers, to the attacks that needed peace.” respect and regard between men and in the public eye for 10 years, not much not of the newspaper. Today marks a decade since women, have been eroded in just 10 is still known about the extremist group, have created one of Nigerian forces clashed with the years,” said Hamsatu Allamin, who leads said Matthew Page, associate fellow with the world’s worst extremists at Maiduguri’s central a peacebuilding foundation. Women the London-based international affairs All correspondence humanitarian crises, mosque. More than 700 people were widowed by the fighting have become group Chatham House. “It’s a very regarding Views and with more than 7 killed, including leader Mohammed beggars, she said. Children no longer decentralised group, which contrasts Opinion pages should be Yusuf, according to officials and rights respect their elders. with other jihadist groups that are tightly sent to editor-in-chief million people still groups. “We have been plunged backward organised,” Page said. “Boko Haram dependent on food From that violence sprang the insur- by many decades,” said Abba-Aji Kalli, doesn’t have much in the way of office or mailed to the aid. gency of Boko Haram, which in the who leads a civilian self-defence force. coherent strategy and focus, yet they [email protected] Hausa language means “Western Sometimes the damage appears have defied the odds and survived.” 10 ASIA FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 US not asking ASEAN allies to ‘choose’ on China: Pompeo ASEAN foreign ministers AFP US Secretary of State interests, we are ready to coop- BANGKOK and Chinese Foreign erate with China”. Pompeo also affirm support insisted the US was not prodding US Secretary of State Mike Minister hold talks Southeast Asian nations to for Rohingya Pompeo insisted yesterday that in Bangkok on the “choose between countries”. Washington was not asking sidelines of ASEAN “Our engagement in this QNA BANGKOK Southeast Asian nations to meeting. region has not been and will not “choose” between his country and be a zero-sum exercise,” he said rival power China, as he trailed a in short remarks at the opening The Foreign Ministers of Asso- rebooted security and trade to the Chinese military build-up of a meeting with the 10-member ciation of Southeast Asian strategy at a Bangkok summit. in the disputed sea. ASEAN states. Nations (ASEAN) stressed the The denuclearisation of the Pompeo is in Bangkok Among the tension points importance of Myanmar’s Korean Peninsula, a bitter trade wielding a message of reas- with China is the South China Sea, commitment to guarantee the war between the superpowers surance to Asian allies that the US an area Beijing believes to be its stability of the Arakan commu- and open access to contested seas remains a key power in the orbit and outside the US sphere nities and to facilitate the safe dominated talks between region, despite China cementing of influence. and dignified return of the Pompeo and his Chinese coun- its economic and political China is accused of deploying Rohingya Muslim minority. terpart Wang Yi on the sidelines primacy over an area it regards warships, militarising outposts ASEAN is an economic US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attends the Lower Mekong of a meeting of Southeast Asia’s as its backyard. and ramming fishing vessels in organization of 10 countries: Initiative Ministerial Meeting on the sidelines of the 52nd ASEAN top diplomats. Pompeo and Wang held brief contested waters, one of the Indonesia, Malaysia, Philip- In comments yesterday talks, both later playing down the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bangkok, yesterday. world’s key shipping routes and pines, Singapore, Thailand, evening Pompeo urged the rift between their nations, with which the US is desperate to keep Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, 10-members of the Association Wang describing the meeting as of issues and problems between communicate.” In a tweet open. The US wants guarantees Myanmar and Cambodia. of Southeast Asian Nations a “deep communication” that China and the United States,” he Pompeo said he had “an in-depth of open seas and has offered its In a joint statement issued (ASEAN) to continue “to speak out “helped to increase our mutual said. “But no matter how many exchange of views” with Wang — support to several of the claimant after their meeting in Bangkok against Chinese coercion in South understanding”. problems... we all need to sit including on North Korea — nations in the face of Chinese on the sidelines of the 52nd China Sea”. That was a reference “There may be various kinds down and continue to adding “when it advances US aggression. ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the ministers expressed the hope that the effective dialogue between North Korea says it tested crucial N Korean soldier defects by Myanmar and Bangladesh will continue to facilitate the return river across DMZ: South of the Rohingya minority to new rocket launch system Arakan. AFP The defection announced The statement added that AP SEOUL yesterday, which took place in ASEAN encourages Myanmar SEOUL the central part of the peninsula, to continue to implement the A North Korean soldier made a was only the third DMZ crossing recommendations of the final North Korea said yesterday its river crossing of the Demilita- since then. The man was spotted report of the Advisory Com- leader Kim Jong Un supervised rized Zone that divides the by surveillance equipment late mission on Arakan State. the first test firing of a new peninsula, Seoul’s military said Wednesday in the Imjin river During the meeting, multiple rocket launcher system yesterday, in a rare direct south of the Military Demar- Myanmar briefed ASEAN min- that could potentially enhance its defection across the heavily cation Line that forms the border isters on the current humani- ability to strike targets in South fortified frontier. in heavy rain and fog, Seoul’s tarian situation in Arakan. Korea and US military bases More than 30,000 North Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The ministers also called for there. Koreans have escaped to the It was not clear whether he comprehensive and long-term The report by North Korea’s South since the two were sepa- was swimming, floating, or solutions to address the root official Korean Central News rated by war more than 65 years walking through the shallow causes of the Rohingya crisis and Agency differed from the ago, according to Seoul gov- waters as only his head was create an enabling environment assessment by South Korea’s mil- ernment data, many of them visible. He was taken into for rebuilding their lives. itary, which had concluded driven by prolonged economic custody “in accordance with Wednesday’s launches were of hardship. procedures” and questioned, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (right) supervising the launch of two short-range ballistic But the vast majority have during which he was identified Taiwan leader a ballistic missile at an unknown location in North Korea on July 31. missiles. gone first to the North’s as an “active-duty soldier” and The launches from the neighbour and ally China before expressed his “desire to defect” slams Beijing’s eastern coastal town of Wonsan combat operations and create an near its border with South Korea, making their way to the South, to the South, the JCS said. were North Korea’s second “inescapable distress to the forces and its perceived ability to usually via a third country. The corpse of a man who travel ban weapons test in less than a week becoming a fat target of the quickly devastate the Seoul met- Only a few have dared to was “assumed to be a North AFP and were seen as a move to keep weapon.” ropolitan area, where about half cross the DMZ, which is riddled Korean soldier” was also dis- TAIPEI up pressure on Washington and The report didn’t directly of South Koreans live, has been with landmines and has a heavy covered Wednesday near the Seoul amid a stalemate in nuclear mention the United States or a central part of its strategy to military presence on both sides. Imjin river, police in the border Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen negotiations. Pyongyang has also South Korea, but experts say the deter military action from its In November 2017, a North city of Paju said, but the circum- yesterday criticised Beijing for expressed anger over planned rocket system, along with new rivals. Korean soldier made global stances of his death could not be making “a big strategic mistake” US-South Korea military drills. short-range missiles the North KCNA provided no specific headlines when he dashed determined. by halting individual travel to KCNA said Kim expressed tested last week, could potentially descriptions of how the “large- through the border village of The DMZ is the Cold War’s the island while her government satisfaction over the test firing pose a serious threat to South caliber multiple launch guided Panmunjom in a hail of gunfire last frontier, separating the relaxed rules on Chinese visits and said the newly developed Korea’s defence. North Korea rocket system” performed, but from his own side. The trooper, nuclear-armed North from the in a rebuke to the mainland. rocket system would soon serve places thousands of rocket said the test confirmed the sys- then 24, was hit several times democratic and economically China’s tourism ministry a “main role” in his military’s land launchers and artillery pieces tem’s “combat effectiveness.” but survived. advanced South. announced Wednesday the sus- pension of individual travel permits to Taiwan “due to Philippines lifts current cross-strait relations” -- Emperor opens Japan’s Diet, a move that could hurt the threat to shut island’s economy. The statement now wheelchair accessible did not mention restrictions on down second group tours. “China’s decision is AP and respond to the people’s a big strategic mistake... using top resort TOKYO trust.” The 59-year-old Naruhito tourists as political tools will ascended to the Chrysanthemum only spark negative sentiments AFP Emperor Naruhito delivered his Throne on May 1 after his father among Taiwanese people. MANILA first opening speech to Japan’s retired. Tourism should not be politi- Diet yesterday after recent elec- Two lawmakers in the upper cised,” Tsai told reporters. A threat to close a second tions and a renovation at the house use wheelchairs, Yasuhiko “Chinese young people who world-famous but pollution- upper house to improve its Funago, who has amyotrophic visit Taiwan as individual trav- threatened beach in the Philip- accessibility for two new lateral sclerosis, and Eiko ellers is the best way to get to pines was averted yesterday, lawmakers who use wheelchairs. Kimura, who has cerebral palsy. know Taiwan... I regret that the drawing a sigh of relief from the Naruhito rose from a chair They represent an opposition young people are deprived of local beleaguered tourism and declared to lawmakers from group led by actor-turned-pol- their rights.” She said China had Wheelchair-bound Japanese lawmaker Eiko Kimura is assisted into industry. both houses gathered at the itician Taro Yamamoto. always enhanced its “verbal the Diet building by guards in Tokyo, yesterday. President Rodrigo Duterte upper house assembly hall: “I Ahead of yesterday’s session, intimidation and sabre rattling” shuttered the white-sand resort earnestly hope that the Diet, as dubbed “barrier-free Diet,” the against Taiwan before elections of Boracay island for six months it handles various domestic and government installed a slope and wheelchairs and caregivers. stay home or at special facilities and accused it of acting last year, calling it a “cesspool”, overseas issues, will sufficiently created enough space to accom- Their presence is a sign of a removed from ordinary work- “unwisely and irresponsibly” and his government had since carry out its responsibility as the modate the two lawmakers change in the country where dis- places, education or with its recent military drills in threatened to do the same with highest institution of sovereignty whose conditions require larger abled people are encouraged to communities. the region. the El Nido resort. Boracay regained its old beauty in a gov- ernment-led cleanup that also left thousands of people out of China’s military warns Hong Kong protesters with video work, and hotels and restau- rants in limbo. AFP “anti-riot” drill in which soldiers words as ones that Hong Kong’s Under the terms of the Wednesday night to celebrate The environment HONG KONG with assault rifles, armoured police have used when con- handover deal, people in Hong the 92nd anniversary of the PLA. department said Thursday that personnel carriers and water fronting the pro-democracy Kong enjoys rights and liberties “A series of extreme violent instead of a Boracay-style China’s military has released a cannons disperse a crowd of pro- protesters. unseen on the mainland, incidents have happened in Hong approach, it would limit slick video showing a drill of testers in Hong Kong. The drill ends with armed including an independent judi- Kong that has severely damaged tourism activities at El Nido’s armed troops quelling a protest “All consequences are at troops escorting protesters, who ciary and freedom of speech. Hong Kong’s prosperity and sta- most polluted sections while in Hong Kong, as its commander your own risk,” a soldier yells have their arms tied behind their But many say those rights are bility and seriously challenged pursuing its rehabilitation. for the city voiced determination into a loudspeaker at the start of backs, to areas designated by being curtailed, citing the disap- Hong Kong’s rule of law and Swimmers will be banned to maintain law and order the drill in Cantonese, the lan- banners as “detention points”. pearance into mainland custody social order,” Chen said. from two busy areas of El Nido following two months of pro- guage spoken in Hong Kong The protests were sparked of dissident booksellers, the dis- With Hong Kong Chief Exec- town, Environment Undersec- democracy rallies. rather than the Mandarin of by anger over a government qualification of prominent poli- utive Carry Lam in the audience, retary Benny Antiporda said, The video, posted online by mainland China. effort to introduce a law that ticians and the jailing of pro- Chen described the unrest as after high levels of coliform bac- the People’s Liberation Army’s PLA troops are then seen would have allowed extraditions democracy protest leaders. “definitely intolerable”. teria spread by faeces were (PLA’s) garrison in Hong Kong, wearing helmets, carrying long to mainland China. Beijing had largely left the “We firmly support the found there. But the spots will shows tanks, helicopters, rocket shields, marching with batons, Hong Kong’s government city’s government to deal with action to maintain Hong Kong’s remain transport hubs for the launchers and heavily armed laying out barbed-wire barri- suspended efforts to push that the unrest. rule of law by the people who resort’s main tourist activity, troops in action across various cades and pointing the rifles. bill through parliament. In rare public comments, love the nation and the city, and island-hopping. “If you shut locations of the semi-auton- An officer is also filmed But the protests evolved into Chen Daoxiang, the commander we are determined to protect the those places off, island hopping omous Chinese city. holding a red flag that reads: a people power movement of PLA’s Hong Kong garrison, national sovereignty, security, will also be affected, and we don’t The three-minute clip also “Warning, stop charging or we demanding wide-ranging dem- added his voice to the warnings stability and the prosperity of want that to happen,” he said. specifically features an use force”. The flag has the same ocratic reforms. while speaking at a reception on Hong Kong,” he said. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 EUROPE 11 Moscow set to deploy new weapons as INF treaty ends

AFP The US ended its 1,500km according to NATO, but MOSCOW participation in the Moscow insists it can fly only treaty because of 480 km. When Trump Moscow is set to deploy new alleged Russian announced his intention to drop weapons as Russia and the US the agreement, the Kremlin did officially pull out of the Cold violations. Moscow little to dissuade him. War-era Intermediate-Range followed the US Russian officials had been Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty and ditched the criticising the INF deal for years, today, analysts say, raising the agreement in March. saying it gave Washington an spectre of another arms race. unfair advantage. Washington and Moscow “Russia’s been messing have long accused each other of In addition to the creation of around for a long time, first violating the 1987 treaty and a medium-range land-based denying this missile exists, then both sides have been planning missile, Moscow plans to develop acknowledging it does exist but the mutual withdrawal for many a land-based version of the saying it’s in line with the months. Kalibr missiles that have already agreement,” military analyst Russian President Vladimir successfully been used by the Alexander Golts said. Putin suspended participation navy and tested in Syria. Every time the US People light flares as they observe a minute of silence to mark the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw in the agreement, which limits But Russia has financial con- announced the deployment of a ghetto Uprising during the Second World War against Nazi Germany, in Warsaw, yesterday. the use of medium-range mis- straints. It has struggled to new missile defence system to siles, in March after Donald emerge from a 2014 economic allies in Europe or Asia, ques- Trump’s White House said it was crisis caused by sanctions and a tions around the deal were Poland remembers 1944 revolt against Germans ditching the deal. fall in oil prices. Its military raised again. As well as alleged Russian budget is a tenth of the size of The US says these systems AP and another 25,000 were his nation’s crimes against the violations, Washington says the Washington’s. are purely defensive, but for WARSAW, POLAND injured. Polish people decades earlier. INF treaty ties its hands while Putin has specified that the Moscow they are too close for The Polish capital yesterday Maas asked Poles for for- giving other countries — mainly new missiles must be developed comfort and seen as an attempt Warsaw yesterday honoured the honoured the failed uprising, giveness, stressing German China — free rein. “without increasing the defence to contain Russia’s nuclear uprising against the Nazi which had been a taboo topic responsibility for the atrocities. “Now that the treaty is over, budget”. Observers say this capabilities. Germans occupying Poland during four decades of com- “I am ashamed of what was we will see the development and reluctance to boost spending The INF deal was seen as one which broke out on August 1, munist rule in Poland after the done to your country by deployment of new weapons,” may be a hangover from the of two key arms deals between 1944. war. Wreath laying ceremonies Germans and in the name of military analyst Pavel Felgen- Soviet Union, which collapsed Russia and the US — the other Some 50,000 fighters of by state leaders took place and Germany. And I am ashamed hauer said, adding: “Russia is partly under the burden of its being the New START treaty, Poland’s clandestine Home sirens wailed as huge crowds that this guilt was kept silent for already ready”. huge military spending. which keeps the nuclear arsenals Army — most of them poorly gathered in Warsaw stood silent far too long after the war,” Maas Putin first discussed the new Washington has for the last of both countries well below armed — fought the Germans for at 5pm (1500 GMT), the hour said in remarks at the Warsaw weapons late last year in front five years denounced the their Cold War peak. 63 days before surrendering, in when the uprising began. Elderly Rising museum in the capital. of high-ranking officers and he Russian development of systems However, this deal too is set the biggest single act of veterans among them saluted. Maas also expressed his gave further details in February that it says violate the treaty. to expire in 2021 and there resistance in occupied Europe German Foreign Minister support for building a memorial — just as the US launched the The missile in question, the appears to be little political will during World War II. Some Heiko Maas joined the events in in the German capital to the procedure to ditch the INF deal. 9M729, has a range of about to negotiate an extension. 18,000 insurgents were killed a symbolic acknowledgement of Polish victims. UK PM boosts no-deal Brexit spending ahead of local election Weapons, IS allegiance found AFP European Union. “That does pro-Europe candidate yesterday. LONDON require more funding and He is already facing strong oppo- EU, Britain stick to Brexit stands in French terror support in certain priority areas,” sition in the 650-seat parliament investigation Britain’s Boris Johnson faced his he added. to his vows to deliver Brexit on AFP positions.” Andreeva said first test at the ballot box The cash injection will be October 31 with or without a BRUSSELS European Commission Pres- yesterday in a by-election that used to launch a public infor- withdrawal agreement, over ident Jean-Claude Juncker and AFP could reduce his parliamentary mation campaign and “accel- fears of the severe economic The European Union and Johnson will have an oppor- PARIS majority to just one, as his new erate preparations at the border, fallout. Britain stuck to their stands on tunity to meet at the G7 in government vowed to double support business readiness and Victory for the staunchly Brexit during talks in Brussels Biarritz. French investigators have funding for a possible no-deal ensure the supply of critical pro-EU Liberal Democrats in yesterday, an EU spokeswoman Johnson is demanding the discovered weapons and a Brexit. medicines,” a government Brecon would embolden those said as a stalemate continued EU drop its resistance to rene- pledge of allegiance to the Finance minister Sajid Javid statement said. opposition MPs and some Con- under new British Prime gotiating key elements of the Islamic State group after announced Wednesday an extra John McDonnell, finance servatives who have pledged to Minister Boris Johnson. Brexit divorce deal struck last charging three men with £2.1bn to prepare for leaving spokesman of the main oppo- do whatever it takes to stop a “no David Frost, Johnson’s year with his predecessor planning a terror attack, without an agreement, as a par- sition Labour Party branded it deal” departure. advisor on Europe, met with Theresa May -- or face the sources close to the inquiry liamentary showdown looms an “appalling waste of taxpayers’ The by-election was called Ilze Juhansone and Stephanie prospect of Britain’s disorderly said yesterday. when MPs return from their cash” and Labour MP Meg Hillier, after former Conservative MP Riso, officials for the European departure from the bloc on The men had not yet summer recess in September. who heads parliament’s spending Chris Davies was forced out, fol- Commission, the EU’s executive October 31. decided on a specific target, “We have to be prepared watchdog, said it would probe lowing his conviction for making arm, a spokeswoman said. European leaders have but had considered attacking because we will be leaving on how the money was being spent. false expenses claims. “It was an introductory insisted the withdrawal a prison guard, another source October 31,” Javid told reporters Johnson’s Brexit plan could He insists it was an honest meeting,” Commission spokes- agreement, which sets out the had said on Wednesday. during a visit to the Port of also become harder to enact as mistake and is standing again, woman Mina Andreeva told a terms of Britain’s departure Two of the men are already Tilbury, east of London, referring his governing Conservative Party but polling points to a win for the media briefing in Brussels. after 46 years of membership, serving prison sentences, and to Britain’s latest delayed looked set to lose the Welsh seat Lib Dems, who have previously “Both sides reiterated their is closed. the letter claiming IS allegiance departure date from the of Brecon and Radnorshire to a held the seat. was found on the third man, one source said yesterday. All have denied the claims after they were charged last Venice calls European Friday. One of the men was Zakaria Chedili, 31, who was port cities to unite behind bars for spending six months in Syria in 2014 with a group affiliated to al-Qaeda, a against hulking liners source said. The sources added that the AFP increasing number of tourists... seized weapons were “old”, ROME are creating a situation of con- without further details. flict,” he said in a letter to eight “It was a project, we were Venice has appealed to top fellow port authorities. not on a particularly high level European cruise ship destina- He called on them to “join of risk,” Interior Minister tions, from Amsterdam to forces” to oblige companies to Christophe Castaner said yes- Barcelona, Dubrovnik and “launch ships compatible with terday, after the arrests were Marseille, to unite in tackling the our structures and the reported by French daily Le dangers and environmental environment”. Parisien. impact of hulking liners, port In June, the giant 13-deck The mastermind of the authorities said yesterday. MSC Opera rammed into a group was a 27-year-old The rallying cry for new dockside in Venice and knocked convert to Islam who had been rules to force companies to into a small tourist boat, injuring jailed for being an “apologist adapt their ships to the historical four people and sending others for terrorism”, it said. Flame and smoke rising from a wildfire in Krasnoyarsk region, Russia. port cities that host them follows on the pier running for safety. He had been transferred to a collision between a cruiser and A month later, the 12-deck at least three different prisons tourist boat in Venice that forced Costa Deliziosa, nearly 300 and it was during those tourists to run for their lives. metres (1,000 feet) long, very Wildfires spread in Siberia, Russian Far East transfers that he met the other The Unesco World Heritage narrowly missed a yacht while AP Although the fires have not Moscow, the centre of the city two suspects. Site is also slowly sinking, with being towed out of Venice in MOSCOW hit populated areas, heavy was cloaked in heavy gray as The third man, aged 42, cruise ships blamed for eroding stormy conditions. smoke from them is affecting Prime Minister Dmitry had been released from prison the floating city’s foundations. The accident and near-miss Hundreds of Russian towns and about 800 communities, officials Medvedev visited. Medvedev earlier this year, the paper said. “I have written to all reignited a long-running row cities were shrouded in heavy said, including the large cities of called for effective use of local In recent months, two European cities that share our over the damage caused to the smoke from wildfires in Siberia Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk and resources to fight the fires. guards have been assaulted in experience with cruise tourism, city and its fragile ecosystem by and the Far East yesterday, and Chita. The Russian military has prisons in the northwest of and that find themselves having cruise ships that sail excep- the blazes appear to be Footage showed planes joined the fire-fighting efforts. France, one by a prisoner con- to balance economic devel- tionally close to the shore. spreading in remote terrain. dumping water on fires that But activists believe the gov- victed of terrorism and the opment with environmental sus- Critics say the waves the Avialesookhrana, Russia’s were belching smoke amid vast ernment is not taking nearly other by a radicalised detainee. tainability,” Pino Musolino, ships create are eroding the aerial forest protection service, stretches of trees. Firemen on the enough action and several dozen Of some 71,000 prisoners chairman of the northern Adriatic foundations of the lagoon city, said more than 30,000 square ground sprayed thin water protested at the Ministry of in France, about 500 are either Sea port authority, said in which regularly floods, leaving kilometers are on fire, with the streams on small fire remnants. Natural Resources yesterday. awaiting trial or already con- statement. sites such as Saint Mark’s Square vast majority in areas that are Emergency has been declared Meteorologists say rain is victed for acts of terrorism. “The growing size of vessels, underwater. hard to reach and where in the regions of Irkutsk, Bur- expected in some of the burning A further 1,100 common- their environmental impacts on The “Serenissima”, as the potential damage is likely to be yatia, Sakha and Krasnoyarsk. areas, but not enough to put out law prisoners are being mon- the areas surrounding the ports city is known, is not alone in suf- less than the cost of fighting In the eastern Siberian city the fires, state news agency Tass itored for radicalisation, and the ‘burden’ that the fering from mass cruise tourism. them. of Chita, 4,700km east of reported. according to official figures. 12 EUROPE / AMERICAS FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 US rapper A$AP English town evacuated after dam wall collapses

REUTERS Rocky testifies in WHALEY BRIDGE, ENGLAND

Police evacuated thousands of Sweden assault trial residents from an English town yesterday after torrents of water AFP The rapper was cascaded from a nearby STOCKHOLM arrested on July 3 reservoir after a dam was along with three other damaged, with officials warning US rapper A$AP Rocky people following a that subsequent flooding posed yesterday told a Stockholm court a risk to life. he felt “scared” and had tried to street fight. Footage posted on social “walk away” before a street media showed water gushing brawl, in an assault case that has for the limited tickets handed from the Toddbrook Reservoir stirred diplomatic tensions and out by court security officers. which sits above Whaley Bridge outraged fans. Mayers’ mother Renee Black in Derbyshire, central England. The artist faces up to two showed up for the trial’s second Police said the wall of the years in prison over the incident, day wearing a black shirt with reservoir had been damaged which saw him and his crew get the words “A$AP Rocky” printed with locals told to leave the town, involved in a physical fight with on the front and the back. home to about 5,000 residents, a 19-year-old plaintiff in The rapper was arrested on and take pets and any medi- Stockholm on June 30. July 3 along with three other cation they needed with them. The rapper, whose real people following the fight. His “Residents who have been at Workers inspect a damaged dam after it was affected by flooding, in Whaley Bridge, Britain, yesterday. name is Rakim Mayers, bodyguard was later released. work, or away from the Whaley appeared calm as he recounted Considered a “flight risk”, Bridge area, are strongly advised how he and his entourage had A$AP Rocky has been held in to stay away from the area fol- levels in the River Goyt which risks,” a police spokesman said. heavy rain in the last couple of repeatedly told the plaintiff to custody since his arrest. lowing advice from the Envi- runs through the town could rise “This is not a decision that days led to flash floods in areas leave them alone. Yesterday’s proceedings ronment Agency who have indi- rapidly. has been taken lightly and we across northern England causing “We pleaded, and we begged started with the defence’s cross- cated that the incident currently “We understand that there appreciate that there is signif- bridges to collapse and road him,” said Mayers who is on trial examination of the plaintiff. poses a significant threat to life,” will be some concern around not icant impact on this community, closures. along with three other people. He has alleged that he was Derbyshire Police said. being able to return home, however, this is an unprece- Britain’s Met Office said on He said the plaintiff’s attacked by the rapper and his Britain’s Environment however, our priority is to ensure dented, fast-moving, emergency Wednesday downpours had led behaviour seemed “fearless” and entourage, when he followed Agency issued a severe flood people are kept safe and well situation.” to 50 mm (2 in) of rain falling in beyond his bodyguard’s control. them to ask about a pair of warning for the area, saying river and are not taking unnecessary The evacuation comes after just one hour. “That’s what scared us the headphones that had broken in most,” he said. an earlier scuffle with the art- Mayers conceded he “threw” ist’s bodyguard. Migrant shot the plaintiff to the ground and Mayers’ lawyer, Slobodan Russia arrests five in mass unrest probe “kicked his arm”, but insisted he Jovicic, sparred with the plaintiff dead by Mexico only acted after the accuser and and tried to poke holes in his AFP a new wave of protests. organise and participated in a his friend began attacking his testimony. MOSCOW Authorities launched the July 27 unauthorised rally in police bodyguard. Much of the trial has centred clampdown as opposition poli- central Moscow. The defence has argued around video evidence and Russian investigators said ticians are fighting to get on the Five participants have been AP Mayers acted out of self-defence whether a bottle had been used yesterday they had detained five ballot for a Moscow parliament detained including Alexey Min- MEXICO CITY and entered a not-guilty plea. as a weapon during the alleged people as part of a criminal election in September amid yaylo, a well-known activist and Ahead of yesterday’s assault. probe into mass unrest after anger over worsening living aide to Lyubov Sobol, an inde- Police in the northern Mexico hearings, dozens of fans joined One video published by US thousands took to the streets last standards and President pendent politician who has border state of Coahuila shot a a sea of reporters and cameras celebrity news outlet TMZ shows week to demand fair elections. Vladimir Putin’s falling approval fought to get on the ballot for the Salvadoran migrant accused of outside the tribunal in the rapper throwing a young The investigation into mass ratings. Moscow parliament election. drawing a pistol and opening Stockholm for a chance to hear man to the ground and appar- unrest and violence against The investigators said yes- Minyalo’s apartment was fire on officers, prosecutors said the rapper testify. Some sup- ently aiming several punches at police, comes as critics accuse terday more than 10 people had searched in the middle of the yesterday. porters pleaded “please, please” him while he is down. the authorities of trying to crush been identified who helped night, he said in a Facebook post. A migrant shelter in the Coahuila city of Saltillo said the Salvadoran man had been Venezuela govt waiting with other migrants late Migrant rescue ship in new Italy port stand-off Wednesday to hop a freight and opposition train to the US border. AFP The Alan Kurdi sailed north The Casa Del Migrante reopen talks ROME from Libyan waters overnight Saltillo shelter said the group and came to a stop off the Italian of about 10 migrants had stayed AFP A charity rescue ship run by island of Lampedusa at the shelter before heading to CARACAS German NGO Sea-Eye was yesterday. the train tracks, and suggested blocked outside Italian territorial Salvini says the rescue oper- they were victims of an over- Representatives for Venezuelan waters yesterday with 40 ation took place much closer to zealous raid by state and federal President Nicolas Maduro and migrants on board, after Italy’s Tunisia than Lampedusa, so forces. The shelter said in a opposition leader Juan Guaido far-right interior minister those saved should be taken statement the migrants hid a reopened talks in Barbados on banned it from entering. there. 2-year-old girl during the raid Wednesday to resolve the The migrants on the Alan But rights campaigners say because “they assumed the country’s political crisis. Kurdi, rescued on Wednesday Tunisia cannot be considered a agents of the Coahuila prose- Three weeks ago during off Libya, hail from West Africa “safe port” because it has cutors’ office were shooting to previous talks in Barbados, the and include a pregnant woman, repeatedly blocked migrants at kill.” But the prosecutor’s office rival factions agreed to set up a three young children and a man sea before repatriating them, gave a different story. platform for negotiations with gunshot wounds, according without giving them time to “At the train tracks, four mediated by Norway, where the to Sea-Eye. apply for asylum. men verbally attacked police, Members of the German migrant rescue charity NGO Sea-Eye first talks were held in May. There were also two sur- The minister blocked an and one of them took out a transport people from an overloaded rubber boat spotted off the “We’ve started another vivors of a bombing of a Tripoli Italian coast guard ship off firearm and fired shots, while round of meetings under the detention centre that killed Lampedusa last week, only Libyan coast to bring them to their vessel “Alan Kurdi”. other people fled on foot,” the Oslo mechanism,” Guaido’s dozens of migrants in July, it said. letting the migrants disembark office said in a statement. “The envoy and legislator Stalin Interior Minister Matteo in Sicily on Wednesday after a Libya in early July, the Alan charity — forcibly landed officers returned fire and thus Gonzalez tweeted. Salvini said the rescue was a deal with the Italian church and Kurdi rescued 109 migrants and migrants in Lampedusa after the attacker fell dead.” The Venezuela’s Vice President “provocation” and accused the five European countries to take disembarked them in Malta. deciding those rescued posed a shelter said authorities sepa- Delcy Rodriguez confirmed in crew of behaving “in a petty them. A few days earlier, the Sea- danger to themselves and others rated a 2-year-old girl from her a news conference that Maduro fashion”. During its last rotation off Watch — another German after a lengthy stand-off at sea. mother during the raid. representatives had traveled to Barbados to meet the opposition. Later in the day, Maduro Brazil, Paraguay scrap energy deal Teen in Italy cop murder said in a televised address that the ruling party aims to AFP case ‘didn’t know friend establish a “platform of per- ASUNCION manent dialogue” with the opposition, and proposed Brazil and Paraguay yesterday was armed’, says father bringing in businessmen and formally cancelled a contro- AFP social movements. versial energy agreement – made no comment to the crowds ROME Crisis-wracked Venezuela signed in May but only revealed of journalists outside. has been mired in a political last week — after it threatened Natale’s father Fabrizio had impasse since January when to upend the government of The father of a US teen arrested already passed an intense one- Guaido proclaimed himself Paraguayan President Mario in Rome over the killing of an hour visit with his son, who is acting president, quickly Abdo. Italian police officer said being held at the same prison. receiving the support of more The deal is related to the yesterday his son did not know “The meeting was emotional than 50 countries. Itaipu dam — the largest hydro- his friend was carrying a knife. but very hard for both of us. He’s The oil-rich, cash-poor electric plant in the world, which Gabriel Natale Hjorth, 18, in a bad state,” the father told country has been in a deep straddles the border between the has been charged with aggra- the Corriere della Sera daily. recession for five years. two countries. vated homicide along with his “Gabriel didn’t know his Shortages of food and medicine The two countries are friend Finnegan Elder, 19, fol- friend was armed. He only found are frequent, and public partners in the plant, which pro- lowing the death of officer Mario out what happened, that the services are progressively vides power to both countries, Cerciello Rega, who was stabbed officer had died, after his arrest,” failing. but Paraguay is entirely to death in a botched drug bust he added. Elder was carrying the Around a quarter of Vene- dependent on its share. Paraguay’s President Mario Abdo Benitez, is surrounded by supporters last week. knife on his person, and police zuela’s 30 million-strong pop- The deal — to establish a after addressing a press conference in Asuncion, yesterday. Elder has confessed to said Tuesday it was “impossible” ulation are in need of aid, schedule for the purchase of stabbing Cerciello, 35, with a US Natale did not know he had it. according to the United Nations, energy from the plant until 2022 lawmakers announced they The cancelation of the Marine partially-serrated, close- The 18-year-old is alleged while 3.3 million people have — faced severe criticism in Par- would begin impeachment pro- agreement means the opposi- quarters combat knife, to have held Cerciello’s partner left the country since the start aguay where some experts ceedings against Abdo, Paraguay tion’s move to oust Abdo is likely according to police. Andrea Varriale down during of 2016. claimed it would cost one of told Brazil that the deal was dead to lose steam. But he says he mistook the the attack in Rome’s upmarket Guaido and the opposition South America’s poorest coun- in the water. In a public message, Abdo plain-clothes officer for a dan- Prati neighbourhood, and pos- accused Maduro of having tries $200m. The two countries will thanked those who supported gerous drug dealer and used the sibly hidden the murder weapon rigged the 2018 poll that saw Foreign Minister Luis Cas- resume “negotiations over the him, including Brazil President weapon in self-defence. His afterwards. “I share the pain of him re-elected, and they tiglioni and three other officials contracting of electric power Jair Bolsonaro, a close right- father, Ethan Elder, visited the the officer’s family. But I am describe the socialist leader as resigned last week over the con- from the Itaipu” dam, an official wing ally, adding that teen for the first time in Rome’s convinced my son is innocent,” a “usurper.” troversy, and when opposition statement said. “democracy has triumphed.” Regina Coeli jail Thursday, but Natale said. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS 13 Osama bin US Congress approves Trump-backed 2-year spending Laden’s son has REUTERS Democratic-controlled House of McConnell, a Republican, said in died: Reports WASHINGTON Representatives passed the bill urging passage of the bill. with tepid Republican support, If signed into law by Trump, ANATOLIA The US Senate yesterday passed despite Trump’s push for Con- as expected, the legislation WASHINGTON and sent to President Donald gress to approve it. would add significantly to federal Trump a two-year budget deal The legislation would budget deficits that already were The US has intelligence indi- that would increase federal authorise $2.75 trillion in new projected to climb to $1 trillion cating that the late Al Qaeda spending on defence and an defence and nondefence annually in the short term. leader Osama bin Laden’s son, array of other domestic spending through September 30, “This may well be the most Hamza, has died, according to programmes, significantly 2021. fiscally irresponsible thing we’ve multiple reports. adding to rapidly escalating Meanwhile, the statutory done in the history of the United NBC News broke the story, government debt. limit on Treasury Department States,” said Republican Senator citing three anonymous gov- By a vote of 67-28, the borrowing would be suspended Rand Paul, who voted against the ernment officials who would Senate ignored late-hour appeals until at least July 31, 2021, in an bill. not specify where or when from some conservative Repub- attempt to erase any possibility The bill also would virtually Hamza bin Laden died or if the licans who support bigger mil- of a default on debt through the guarantee that Trump’s cam- US had any role in his death. itary expenditures and tax cuts November 2020 US election. paign vow in 2016 to erase gov- But The New York Times later that constrain revenues but were The legislation “ensures our ernment debt within eight years reported that the US had a role angered over more spending for federal government will not would not only go unfulfilled, but US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (right) reacts as she gives a pen to in his death, though what form non-defence domestic approach any kind of debt crisis that debt would significantly rise Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after signing the Bipartisan that took remains unclear. programmes. in the coming weeks or months,” during his current four-year The White House did not Last week the Senate Majority Leader Mitch term in office. 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 BUSINESS FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 15 PAGE | 16 PAGE | 17 London Stock Strong demand Exchange for pricey trucks acquires Refinitv boosts GM in $27bn deal earnings

Your Global Remittance Partner Currency TT Rate Currency TT Rate Currency TT Rate Currency TT Rate QAR/INR : 18.82 QAR/PHP : 13.93 QAR/LKR : 48.20 QAR/BDT : 23.13 EUR/QAR : 4.18 GBP/QAR : 4.58 CAD/QAR : 2.90 AUD/QAR : 2.66 CHF/QAR : 3.81 SGD/QAR : 2.76 KWD/QAR : 12.18 OMR/QAR : 9.55 MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER MARKET SANAYYA (STREET 17) AL KHOR PH: 44441448 PH: 44650768 PH: 44510088 PH: 44213444 MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA - AL MEERA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN - ALMEERA PH: 44655559 PH: 44357552 PH: 44621271 PH: 44162002 alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 Industries Qatar posts net profit of QR1.5bn THE PENINSULA Moody’s Investor the second quarter of 2019 — was QR6.7bn, a decrease of Petrochemicals sales volumes demand in the current period, DOHA Services has updated increased by 16 percent to QR1.5bn or 18 percent, versus the were also down last year due to while the regional demand was its credit opinion QR0.8bn compared to the first same period of 2018. periodic planned shutdowns and also affected by the availability Industries Qatar (IQ), one of the on the group and quarter of 2019. This improvement This year-on-year reduction unplanned outages. of low price steel from non-GCC region’s industrial giants with was primarily driven by a gradual was primarily driven by a mod- Fertilizer prices, on the other producers, especially Turkey. interests in the production of a maintained A1 rating recovery in product prices, most erate reduction in the product hand, have improved marginally Prices in other markets, like wide range of petrochemical, with a Stable Outlook. notably in the prices of polyeth- prices and sales volumes across compared to the same period of the Far East, were affected by the fertilizer and steel products, ylene and steel products. all segments. Product prices were 2018. The increase was driven supply of low cost steel from coun- recorded a net profit of QR1.5bn During the current reporting Reported revenue for the down by 10 percent on the by improved demand from some tries like China. The fierce inter- and earnings per share of QR0.24 period, the group operated under period ended June 30, 2019 was backdrop of lower crude oil prices, of the large agricultural econ- national competition together with for the period ended June 30, tightened trading conditions, as QR2.3bn, a marginal decrease of while sales volumes decreased by omies, together with increased muted local consumption of steel 2019. This compares with net demand for products remained 24 percent, over the same period 9 percent on account of weaker raw material costs and regu- have affected the volumes sold profit of QR2.5bn and earnings somewhat low and the product of 2018. This year-on-year demand, periodic planned main- latory pressure on non-envi- during the current year, and the per share of QR0.41 for the same prices have softened. Product reduction was due to a moderate tenance and unplanned outages. ronment compliant producers. steel sales volumes were slightly period of 2018. prices on average have declined fall in the sales volumes and prices Prices of petrochemical Sales volumes, however were down last year. The cash position across the by 10 percent, which has con- of the group’s steel products fol- products were moderately down marginally down last year. Total debt across the group group remained strong with total tributed for a QR0.6bn reduction lowing muted demand in the compared to the same period of Prices in the steel segment is only QR10.9m. This debt is cash across the group of in the group’s net earnings. domestic market and increasing 2018. A marginal reduction in were also down year-on-year expected to be settled during the QR10.7bn after paying the 2018 Overall sales volumes, on the international competition. crude oil prices, and muted due to a number of reasons, second half of 2019. Moody’s annual dividend of QR3.6bn, and other hand, were also slightly On the other hand, on a like- demand in some major markets including lower demand and Investor Services (MIS) has total debt of only QR10.9m, down on the backdrop of lower for-like basis, management due to unfavorable economic higher competition. In the updated its credit opinion on the reflecting the group’s strong production due to periodic main- reporting revenue — assuming conditions resulted in weaker domestic market, the prices were group and maintained A1 rating liquidity position. tenance. However, net profit for proportionate consolidation petrochemical product prices. affected by the relatively lower with a Stable Outlook. BoE warns of Brexit risks, lowers growth forecasts AFP/LONDON economic growth forecasts for percent forecast in May. EU, and Carney noted that since departure date of October 31, with 2019 and 2020. He blamed Brexit The central bank’s monetary May, “the perceived likelihood or without a deal with Brussels. Bank of England Governor Mark uncertainty and weaker global policy committee voted to keep of a no-deal Brexit has increased “In the event of a no deal, no Carney (pictured) warned yes- activity due to trade tensions for the key interest rate at 0.75 significantly”. Boris Johnson took transition Brexit, sterling would terday of the risks of leaving the the downgrade of projected percent. But the projections over as Britain’s Prime Minister likely fall, it is probable that CPI European Union with no deal as growth to 1.3 percent in 2019 and assume a “smooth adjustment” last week, promising to deliver inflation would rise and GDP the institution lowered its 2020, down from 1.5 and 1.6 to new trading terms with the Brexit on the next scheduled growth would slow,” he said. 16 BUSINESS FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019

Qatar Central King dollar rattles currencies; stocks rise Bank cuts REUTERS After the Fed lowered lending rate by NEW YORK its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, 25 basis points The dollar charged to its highest Chairman Jerome in more than two years yes- QNA terday, trampling almost every Powell said that the DOHA market in its way, after the central bank’s first Federal Reserve dampened rate cut in over a Taking into account the hopes for a lengthy run of US decade was “not the evolving domestic and interna- interest rate cuts. tional macroeconomic devel- After the Fed lowered its beginning of a long opments, Qatar Central Bank benchmark rate by 25 basis series of rate cuts”. (QCB) decided yesterday to points, Chairman Jerome Powell reduce the QCB lending rate said that the central bank’s first said Chris Beauchamp, chief (QCBLR) by 25 basis points (bps) rate cut in over a decade was market analyst at IG, in a note. to 4.75%. “not the beginning of a long The Dow Jones Industrial The QCB decision comes in series of rate cuts”. Average rose 289.74 points, or line with the US Federal Markets were expecting a 1.08%, to 27,154.01, the S&P 500 Reserve’s (US central bank) more dovish stance from the Fed gained 31.77 points, or 1.07%, to move on Wednesday to cut the and the dollar’s reaction said it 3,012.15 and the Nasdaq Com- benchmark overnight lending all. The dollar index surged to its posite added 129.71 points, or rate for the first time since 2008 highest in more than two years, 1.59%, to 8,305.13. by a quarter point to a range of euro/dollar dropped below $1.11 The pan-European STOXX 2.00% to 2.25%. for the first time since May 2017, 600 index rose 0.41% with Most countries with US and Brexit-hobbled sterling hit support from bank shares. MSCI’s Traders work after the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, yesterday. dollar pegged currencies cut or 30-month lows just above $1.21. gauge of stocks across the globe raise interest rates in line with Stocks in Asia suffered the gained 0.47%. Emerging market growth slowed to its weakest the pound were gripped by would rise and volatility would a decision by the US Federal most from the dollar’s strength, stocks lost 0.57%, on track for a pace in nearly three years last their own issues. spike higher,” said Mark Carney, Reserve. The Qatari riyal is with China’s main indexes down seventh straight session of losses. month. Fears of a no-deal Brexit the head of the Bank of England. pegged to the US dollar at a 0.8% and Japan’s Nikkei up After dropping 1.7% in July, the Earlier, data showed manu- under Prime Minister Boris The dollar index rose 0.08%, fixed exchange rate since 1980. under 0.1%. By the time stocks index is up 6.7% so far in 2019. facturing activity in the euro Johnson continue to afflict the with the euro down 0.13% to Most GCC countries cut opened on Wall Street, the dol- MSCI’s broadest index of zone fell at its steepest rate since pound, while the weak data and $1.106. Sterling was last trading interest rates in line with the lar’s 0.4% overnight gain had Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan late 2012 last month, figures central bank outlook kept at $1.2138, down 0.16% on the Federal Reserve’s decision, been cut in half and tech shares closed 0.62% lower, while showed. Benchmark 10-year downward pressure on the euro. day. The Japanese yen while others decided to keep lead a rally though it didn’t fully Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.09%. notes last rose 18/32 in price to “Financial stability is not the strengthened 0.44% versus the the interest rate unchanged. make up for Wednesday’s losses. In sovereign debt markets, yield 1.9606%, from 2.021% late same as market stability. In the greenback at 108.30 per dollar. “It was always going to be a US Treasury yields fell further on Wednesday. event of no-deal, no transition US gold futures fell 0.65% to tough job for the Fed to be as after an industry report sug- The dollar strength not- Brexit, sterling would likely fall, $1,416.90 an ounce. Copper lost Oil drops to dovish as stock markets hoped,” gested domestic manufacturing withstanding, both the euro and the risk premiums on UK assets 0.33% to $5,907.50 a tonne. $64 a barrel QSE index closes at 10,397.63 points REUTERS/LONDON Oil dropped to around $64 a barrel yesterday, declining for THE PENINSULA market cap reached QR573.15bn Industries sector led traded yesterday compared to Wednes- the first time in six days, after DOHA as compared to QR584.83bn at number of transactions last week day’s closing. the US Federal Reserve the end of previous week. with 32.34 percent of the total The volume of shares traded dampened hopes for a string of Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) Banking and financial number of transactions. Banking decreased to 47.49m from 77.11m interest rate cuts and as rising benchmark index dropped services sector led traded value and Financial Services sector on Wednesday and the value of US output helped keep the 233.65 points, or 2.20 percent, last week with 49.02 percent of accounted for 31.35 percent. Real shares increased to QR2.28bn market well supplied. last week when the bourse the total traded value. Industries Estate sector accounted 10.11 from QR246.72m on Wednesday. Brent crude, the interna- closed trading at 10,397.63 points sector accounted for 20.72 percent and Telecom sector of the 49 companies listed on tional benchmark, fell $1.08 yesterday. percent. Real Estate sector accounted for 8.63 percent. QSE, shares of 48 saw trading to $63.97 a barrel by 1327 Amazon chief Trading value last week accounted for 7.81 percent and Of the 46 listed companies today. From these, 8 companies GMT, having dropped as low increased by 13.44 percent to Consumer Goods and Services 10 ended last week higher, while gained, 29 closed lower, while 11 as $63.73 earlier in the session. cashes in $1.8bn reach QR867.86m compared to sector accounted 7.31 percent. 35 fell and one unchanged. remaining companies were US West Texas Intermediate QR765.05m. The Banking and Financial QNB led trading value during unchanged. (WTI) crude was down $1.47 of share pile Trading volume increased by Services sector led traded last week accounted for 24.7 Indices of all sector ended in at $57.11. REUTERS 35.64 percent to reach 342.37m volume last week with 38.99 percent of the total trading value. red zone today. QSE Total Return Oil’s drop came despite a BENGALURU shares, as against 252.40m percent of the total traded Industries Qatar accounted for Index decreased 1.02 percent to bigger-than-expected decline shares, while the number of volume. Industries sector 6.25 percent and Qatar Islamic 19,132.52 points. QSE Al Rayan in US inventories and a fall in Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff transactions rose by 20.89 accounted for 23.70 percent. Bank accounted 5.55 percent. Islamic Index decreased 0.92 Opec production in July, typi- Bezos (pictured) sold shares percent to reach 25,234 transac- Real Estate sector accounted When compared on daily percent to 3,992.51 points. QSE cally bullish drivers for prices. But worth $1.8bn in the last three tions as compared to 20,873 19.06 percent and Telecom basis, the QSE index dropped All Share Index decreased 0.98 US output rose in a market that days of July, reducing the value transactions, reports QNA. The sector accounted 5.84 percent. 107.37 points, or 1.02 percent, percent to 3,069.20 points. analysts say is well supplied. of his stake in the world’s third most valuable company to about $110bn. The move by Bezos was LSE acquires Refinitv in $27bn deal EU set to vote on IMF part of a previously adopted trading plan and was revealed REUTERS was initially revealed last week, in regulatory filings that also LONDON and LSE’s stock rose more than candidate as UK mulls showed that his former wife 7.9% to a record high of 7,152 Mackenzie Bezos is now the London Stock Exchange has pence after its first-half total adding new nominee online retailer’s second largest agreed to buy financial infor- income rose 8% rise to £1.1bn individual shareholder. mation provider Refinitiv in a ($1.33bn). The sale of Refinitiv BLOOMBERG Bank Chief Executive Kristalina Her stake, stemming from a $27bn deal aimed at offering marks a rapid turnaround for BRUSSELS Georgieva and Bank of Finland divorce settlement of the pair’s trading across regions and cur- Blackstone, which a person Governor Olli Rehn. previous joint holdings, is cur- rencies and establishing the familiar with the deal said would European Union finance min- Despite the fact that there rently worth more than $37bn. British company as a rival to double the value of its investment. isters will vote today morning are five names in the running, The numbers mean Bezos retains Bloomberg. Ultimately Refinitiv share- on who should take over the top Calvino and Centeno are long his pole position among the The deal, which was con- which comes ten months after a holders will own a stake of job at the International Mon- shots as they are seen as not world’s billionaires, while his firmed yesterday and is subject consortium led by US private around 37% in LSE but have less etary Fund, as the bloc seeks to having the same level of former wife now ranks 23rd, to regulatory and shareholder equity group Blackstone com- than 30% of total voting rights. break an internal deadlock and expertise as the other candi- according to Forbes data. approval, will expand LSE’s pleted a leveraged buyout of LSE will issue around $14.5 avoid losing a post that tradi- dates, according to a European The couple announced their trading business beyond shares Refinitiv from Thomson Reuters. billion of new shares to fund the tionally is held by one of its own. official, who asked not to be plan to divorce in a joint Twitter and derivatives into currencies “Increasingly our customers deal and take on Refinitiv’s net The vote was delayed until identified because the deliber- statement in January, and and make it a major distributor want to trade across different debt of $12.5 billion. 8am Brussels time today to ations are private. Amazon disclosed in April that as well as creator of market data. regions and currencies,” LSE Chief Robert will chair the enlarged allow the UK to put forward a The French finance ministry 4 percent of its outstanding “This transaction is a Executive David Schwimmer (pic- company and Schwimmer will be new candidate in light of the said none of the five wished to stock or 19.7 million shares defining moment for LSE in tured) told journalists of the CEO, while Refinitiv CEO David recent change in its government, withdraw their candidacy and would be registered in Mac- terms of its strategic impor- rationale for the move. Craig will join LSE’s executive according to a statement from all were judged “legitimate and Kenzie Bezos’ name after court tance,” LSE Chairman Don Shareholders welcomed committee and continue to run the French finance ministry and of excellent quality.” approval of the divorce. Robert said of the purchase, confirmation of the deal, which that business. EU officials. The top vacancy comes after There may be several rounds Lagarde resigned this month to to the ballot, which will be done lead the European Central Bank. by qualified majority, which The IMF’s next leader will con- US manufacturing activity slows further in July takes into consideration coun- front a world economy at its tries’ populations. weakest since the aftermath of the REUTERS activity and accompanying weak The ISM said while busi- The ISM survey’s new orders EU governments have so far financial crisis. Last week, the WASHINGTON business investment have caught nesses expressed less concern measure rebounded to a reading failed to rally behind a single fund further reduced its global the attention of Federal Reserve about the US-China trade turbu- of 50.8 last month from 50.0 in candidate to replace Christine growth outlook, already the US manufacturing activity officials. The US central bank on lence, “trade remains a signif- June. A gauge of factory Lagarde atop the Washington- lowest since 2009, to a projected slowed to a near three-year low Wednesday cut interest rates for icant issue.” Washington’s trade employment dropped to 51.7 based IMF and the frustration 3.2 percent expansion this year. in July and a measure of new the first time since 2008. fight with Beijing has hurt from a reading of 54.5 in June. has become palpable across Yet Europe has struggled to orders received by factories The Institute for Supply Man- business sentiment. That, together In a separate report, the capitals. The Washington-based rally behind a single candidate, rebounded slightly, as the neg- agement (ISM) said its index of with disruptions to supply chains Labor Department said initial fund will stop accepting appli- with geographic and political ative effects of a bitter trade war national factory activity slipped to caused by import tariffs, is claims for state unemployment cations on September 6 and is considerations deepening the between the United States and 51.2 last month, the lowest reading weighing on manufacturing. benefits rose 8,000 to a sea- seeking to complete the process divisions between camps China lingered. since August 2016, from 51.7 in Manufacturing is also taking sonally adjusted 215,000 for the by October 4. pushing for different hopefuls. Other data showed the June. It was the fourth straight a hit from an inventory week ended July 27. Economists The European search, led by Growing frustration over the number of Americans filing for monthly decline in the index. overhang, which has resulted in had forecast claims increasing French Finance Minister Bruno decision-making process, espe- unemployment benefits rose last A reading above 50 indicates businesses placing fewer orders to 214,000 in the latest week. Le Maire, has so far tested the cially from countries whose week, while construction expansion in the manufacturing with manufacturers. A reduction The labor market has support for five candidates: nationals are being considered, spending fell in June as sector, which accounts for about in the production of Boeing’s remained resilient even as the Spanish Economy Minister has weighed on the talks. investment in private con- 12 percent of the US economy. MAX 737 aircraft, which was economy has shifted into lower Nadia Calvino, Portuguese Under a half-century-old struction projects tumbled to its Economists polled by Reuters grounded in March after two gear, mainly as the stimulus from Finance Minister Mario Centeno, agreement, the head of the IMF lowest level in 1-1/2 years. had forecast the ISM index would fatal plane crashes in five last year’s $1.5 trillion tax cut former Dutch Finance Minister is a European while the US picks The slowdown in factory rise to 52.0 in June. months, is also a drag on activity. package fades. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, World the World Bank chief. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 BUSINESS 17

Shell blames Strong demand for pricey lower energy prices for trucks boosts GM earnings profit squeeze

AFP The carmaker plans to AFP / LONDON NEW YORK unveil heavier pickup truck models through Royal Dutch Shell said yesterday Strong demand for pricey, high-end the rest of 2019 and into that its net profit was halved in trucks in North America boosted the second quarter due to lower General Motors’ earnings, offsetting 2020, as well as make oil and gas prices as well as lower lower car sales, especially in China, available more light margins in refining. the company said yesterday. pick-ups at lower prices. The net profit for the three The biggest US carmaker months to the end of June came reported slightly higher second- where vehicles endowed with state- in at $3bn, compared to $6bn in quarter profits, and highlighted the of-the-art connectivity and other the same period last year and in launch of upgraded pickup truck features command prices of $45,000 the first quarter of this year. models aimed at the American and higher. GM’s market share in Investors’ preferred yardstick of market, where the economy is this segment rose during the quarter. performance that strips out var- strong and demand has held up. “negative” on the global automotive The carmaker plans to unveil iations in the price of crude oil The result was a record average market, projecting lower sales in heavier pick-up truck models and natural gas, CCS earnings, price of $37,126 in North America 2019 and 2020 and citing “further through the rest of 2019 and into fell by 26 percent to $3.5bn. in the quarter, boosting operating weakening in demand in Western 2020, as well as make available Michael Hewson, chief income in the region even as the Europe and in China, which was more light pick-ups at lower prices. market analyst at CMC Markets number of vehicles sold in the affected by the ongoing US-Chinese Suryadevara shrugged off UK, said that figure was well quarter fell there and in other trade talks.” analyst concerns that truck below expectations of $4.9bn. markets. GM has also cited lower Net income rose to $2.4bn, up launches by Fiat Chrysler and other “Shell have blamed the miss on costs following a reorganization 1.2 percent from the year-ago carmakers will dent these profits, profits on the recent weakness announced in late 2018 that cut period. But revenues fell 1.9 percent pointing to the strong US economy in the oil price, however this thousands of jobs and closed fac- to $36.1bn, as global vehicle sales and the age of the fleet being doesn’t really stack up given tories, drawing criticism from pol- dropped 6.1 percent, a decline of replaced. “We think the funda- that Q2 average oil prices were iticians from across the political more than 125,000 cars. mentals remain strong, especially higher than in Q1,” he said. spectrum. In North America, GM vehicle in the truck market,” Suryadevara A four-percent increase in “We’re really starting to see the sales fell four percent, clipped in part told reporters on a conference call. output, to 3.6 million barrels earnings potential of the truck by lower inventories of some trucks The company suffered a 12.2 per day of oil equivalent, helped enterprise,” said GM Chief Financial as the company rolls out the updated percent drop in vehicle sales in compensate in part. Shell took Officer Dhivya Suryadevara models. Suryadevara described the China, where demand was the opportunity yesterday to (pictured). The results came as launches as “cadenced,” aimed first dampened by the slowing economy announce $2.75bn in share buy- Moody’s lowered its outlook to at the light-duty pickup market and pricing pressure. backs through October 28. BMW profits dented by electric vehicle investment costs

AFP Krueger said the Munich-based Finance Director Nicolas Peter to €25.7bn, but operating, or FRANKFURT group was investing in devel- pointed in a telephone conference underlying profit fell 28.4 opment of all-electric, hybrid and to “high capital expenditure and percent, to €2bn. BMW high- German high-end carmaker BMW fuel cell vehicles, as well as upfront investments” which lighted that it had managed to yesterday reported slumping second upgrading traditional internal amounted to €1.4bn over the three increase unit sales in the first half, quarter profits, with pricey combustion engines. months. Meanwhile, “the increas- climbing 0.8 percent to more than investment in electric cars sapping BMW reported increased ingly challenging market envi- 1.2 million units. the bottom line, but it remained con- demand for its i3 compact car and ronment and sustained intense “We are growing -- in a fident of hitting its financial targets. pointed to five all-electric models competition dampened business declining and highly competitive Net profit at BMW fell 28.7 slated for release over the coming development,” Peter added, while world car market,” CEO Krueger percent compared with a year two years. An all-electric variant costs for raw materials and for said. Krueger is set to cede his post earlier in the April-June period to of the Mini is set to begin rolling meeting European carbon emis- this month after coming in for crit- €1.5bn ($1.7bn). off its Oxford, UK production line sions targets grew. icism over BMW’s slow progress Chief Executive Harald in November. Sales increased 2.9 percent, on electrification.

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Brilliant mathematician Anand Kumar helps 30 smart but underprivileged students prepare for entrance exams for the Indian Institutes of Technology. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 SPORT 18 The young players grabbed Sri Lanka captain their chances really well... CRICKET RACING Dimuth Karunaratne players whom we put in the after their ODI series England vs Australia Qatar Goodwood Festival team today put up their hands win over Bangladesh 1st Ashes Test Day 4 at Goodwood

and did a great job. ACTION at Edgbaston, Birmingham Racecourse, United Kingdom TODAY’S

No Bale, Women’s World Cup to feature 32 teams from 2023 but China AFP World Cup in time for the next finals in the USA, Mexico and a proposal to expand the number competition started out with 12 PARIS tournament after hailing France Canada. of teams taking part. teams in 1991. resurgent in 2019 as “the best ever”. “I am glad to see this pro- FIFA has yet to select a host Infantino has already The Women’s World Cup will be “The astounding success of posal -- the first of several -- for the 2023 World Cup. The nine promised to double the prize fund transfer expanded from 24 to 32 teams this year’s World Cup made it becoming a reality.” candidates are Australia, Brazil, for the next Women’s World Cup market at the 2023 edition in an effort very clear that this is the time The 2019 final was won by Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, having initially raised overall con- to “foster the growth of women’s to keep the momentum going the United States although the Japan, South Africa, New Zealand tributions from $15m to $50m in AFP football”, FIFA said on and take concrete steps to 24-team tournament featured a and South Korea, potentially time for this year’s competition. SHANGHAI Wednesday. foster the growth of women’s few lopsided scores in the group with North Korea. He said the increase was part FIFA Ppresident Gianni football,” said Infantino, who stage, notably the Americans’ The 2019 Women’s World of a wider plan to invest a further Gareth Bale’s £1m-a-week move Infantino had already said that has succeeded in expanding the 13-0 thrashing of Thailand. Cup was only the second since it $500m in the women’s game to from Real Madrid collapsed but he was determined to push men’s tournament from 32 On Wednesday, the FIFA was expanded from 16 teams to achieve a total of $1bn over the Chinese football has re-emerged as ahead with plans to expand the teams to 48 in time for the 2026 Council unanimously agreed to 24 in Canada four years ago. The next four years. a force in the global transfer market despite measures to rein in spending. Marko Arnautovic, Salomon Rondon and Stephan El Shaarawy all landed in the Chinese Super Atletico blank MLS All-Stars League (CSL) during China’s summer transfer window, which closed on AFP Ibrahimovich, who had Wednesday. ORLANDO barely touched the ball, was There was a flurry of domestic withdrawn on 30 minutes, much transfers too, while Champions Portuguese teen sensation Joao to the disappointment of the League-winning coach Rafael Felix came off the bench to score 25,527 spectators who hoped to Benitez also arrived, taking over at a superb goal on Wednesday as see the mercurial Swedish Dalian Yifang. Atletico Madrid blanked the superstar in the action. Nearly €100m was spent in Major League Soccer All-Stars Atletico’s opening goal on transfer fees by CSL clubs, com- 3-0 at rain-soaked Exploria 43 minutes was a superb team pared to the record €128m splurged Stadium. effort, Riquelme brilliantly back in the summer of 2016, said the Marcos Llorente, signed from flicking the ball to Llorente, respected Oriental Sports Daily. city rivals Real this summer for who drove the ball past Phila- The Austrian forward Arnau- $42m, had put the Spanish side delphia Union goalkeeper tovic was the biggest mover, ahead in the first half before 19 Andre Blake. swapping West Ham United for CSL year-old, $134m striker Felix James O’Connor, the champions Shanghai SIPG for €25m. scored a brilliant second to Orlando City coach in charge But it was Bale’s proposed decide a match that failed to of the All-Stars, completely transfer to Jiangsu Suning which spark into action, a swathe of changed his team at half-time, really made headlines and renewed changes on both teams contrib- including withdrawing Rooney fears about Chinese clubs distorting uting to a decidedly low-tempo and Nani. the transfer market with wages the affair. It was one of the substitutes, rest cannot match. Diego Costa’s late third was Diego Rossi, who almost The 30-year-old forward was no more than the visitors equalised when his close-range all set to sign a handsomely paid deserved. effort hit the side netting before three-year contract with Jiangsu, Los Angeles Galaxy star Nicolas Lodeiro was denied by but Real pulled the plug at the last Zlatan Ibrahimovich was with- Atleti keeper Antonio Adan. moment because of wrangling over drawn after just 30 minutes and On 55 minutes, Madrid the fee, a source told AFP. Diego Costa (second, left) of the Atletico de Madrid scores a goal against the MLS All-Stars during despite Wayne Rooney’s best manager Diego Simeone shuffled Two years ago, after a series of the 2019 MLS All-Star Game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday. efforts in the first half, it was the his pack by making seven record deals, the Chinese Football La Liga side that was far superior. changes of his own including Association -- at the behest of the Inclement weather in the The MLS All-Stars, captained Manchester United and England Atletico created the first real introducing Felix, who was government -- slapped a 100 Orlando area delayed kickoff by leading scorer Carlos Vela of forward, was operating in a deep opportunity, Rodrigo Riquelme signed from Benfica this percent tax on the transfers of before a sellout crowd for 40 LAFC, boasted the likes of DC lying midfield role and saw firing high and wide on 17 summer, and his superb long incoming foreign players. minutes but the rain failed to United’s Rooney, Ibrahimovich plenty of the ball in the opening minutes following good work range effort in the 84th minute The prohibitive move worked: dampen an excellent atmosphere and home favorite Nani in their stages without being able to pen- from Vitolo, while Rooney saw sealed a comprehensive victory. in the summer of 2017 the highest- for the North American league’s starting line-up. etrate the Spanish team’s a brilliantly struck effort from 30 Costa made it three at the profile arrival was Anthony Modeste annual exhibition match. Rooney, the former defense. yards whistle just over the bar. death from close range. on loan from Cologne. Kyrgios advances as Tsitsipas survives Washington scare Red Bull’s ATP WASHINGTON OPEN RESULTS Dutch driver REUTERS MEN: 2ND ROUND Max Verstappen WASHINGTON Norbert Gombos (SVK) bt Adrian Mannarino winning (FRA) 6-4, 7-6 (11/9) the German An argumentative Nick Kyrgios Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) bt Pierre-Hugues Formula One hammered 24 aces in a dominating Herbert (FRA x15) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) Grand Prix at service display to defeat Gilles John Isner (USA x5) bt Hubert Hurkacz (POL) the Hockenheim Simon 6-4, 7-6(5) in the second 6-4, 6-4 Racing Circuit, round of the Citi Open in Wash- Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN x9) bt Reilly Opelka on July 28. ington on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Australian (USA) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 offered his critique of the chair Milos Raonic (CAN x8) bt Tim Smyczek (USA) umpire’s performance prior to 6-1, 6-4 match point and continued to Peter Gojowczyk (GER) bt Alex De Minaur (AUS Verstappen looms large in provide his thoughts following the x12) 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) conclusion of the match on a hot Nick Kyrgios (AUS) bt Gilles Simon (FRA x11) 6-4, and humid night in the US capital. 7-6 (7/5) Kyrgios will next face Yoshihito Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x1) bt Tommy Paul (USA) Hamilton’s rear view mirror Nishioka, a 7-6(5) 6-2 7-6(5) winner 6-3, 7-5 over seventh-seeded David Goffin, Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN) bt David Goffin (BEL x7) AFP The Dutchman is a distant emerging as the man to beat. resurgence they signalled in under the lights on Thursday. 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) BUDAPEST third in the driver standings, Hamilton was ill throughout Germany. Ferraris’ own rising Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas behind the Mercedes pair of the weekend and did well to star, Charles Leclerc, started was tested in his first match of the John Isner and hard-hitting After two stunning wins in three Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. step into his car but was clearly well in qualifying before being tournament by Tommy Paul but Canadian Milos Raonic also won races, the force in Formula One Yet the Silver Arrows’ self- shaken by his error-strewn undone by the persistent Ferrari held on to dispatch the American their second-round matches on is with Max Verstappen who described “Armageddon” on race. mechanical problems that 6-3, 7-5. Wednesday. will this weekend bid for home soil at Hockenheim, has It was scant consolation for forced him to start 10th. The 20-year-old Greek praised On the women’s side Kristina another victory at the inspired Verstappen’s team to Mercedes on a day when Bottas The young Monegasque the 22-year-old Paul’s performance Mladenovic held on to defeat Hungarian Grand Prix. dream of greater glory. crashed and the team, dis- crashed out in the rain but four- after their entertaining first career 17-year-old American Hailey Bap- The 21-year-old Red Bull The Dutchman played tracted perhaps by their own time champion Vettel delighted meeting on Wednesday. tiste 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought driver, whose father Jos reached down his potential in the cham- ‘retro’ celebrations of 125 years his home support by picking his Canadian teenager Felix Auger- evening match to punch her ticket the podium in Hungary in 1994, pionship on Sunday night but in motorsport, made some poor way through the field to finish Aliassime topped big-serving to the third round. is hoping to sign off before the Red Bull sporting director decisions on strategy and pit second ahead of Daniil Kvyat’s American Reilly Opelka to reach the Baptiste had more power than mid-season break with another Helmut Marko thinks Ver- stops. Toro Rosso. round of 16 in his first main draw Mladenovic but the Frenchwoman flourish. Verstappen’s powerful stappen might snatch the title Mercedes were unbeaten in Hamilton won last year’s appearance at the tournament was the better player in the match’s performance in winning last from Hamilton. the opening eight races. Yet they race in Hungary from pole and, thanks to his stout defense. biggest points, converting four of weekend’s tumultuous rain-hit Hockenheim marked Ham- could start to feel the pressure if he is recovered from his The road gets no easier for the her nine break point opportunities German Grand Prix lifted him ilton’s worst outing since joining if they have another bad illness, should start again as 18-year-old sensation as he next while saving seven of her own. within 63 points of the Mercedes and with questions weekend, if Verstappen can favourite. But neither he nor faces imposing sixth-seed Marin Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya and defending five-time champion being raised about the Briton’s turn the screw or if the Ferraris, Mercedes are invincible, espe- Cilic. Americans Lauren Davis and Jessica Lewis Hamilton with 10 of this durability and exhausting ‘jet- with a more extensive upgrades cially if Verstappen continues Rising Australian Jordan Pegula also advanced on year’s 21 races to go. set’ lifestyle, Verstappen is package, can continue the to drive so fearlessly. Thompson, top-ranked American Wednesday. FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 SPORT 19 Ton-up Smith rescues Australia Shakib Al Hasan

AFP BIRMINGHAM Smith marks Steve Smith marked his first Test return to Test since completing a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering cricket following scandal with a superb century a 12-month ban to rescue Australia on the Shakib asks opening day of the Ashes series with a superb yesterday. knock to lift team-mate Australia were in dire straits against England in Birmingham Australia on the Tamim to at 122-8 but their last two opening day of wickets more than doubled the take a break score and Smith was last man the Ashes series. out for 144 in a total of 284. AFP Rory Burns and Jason Roy DHAKA then survived two overs as the hosts ended the day on 10-0. Australia Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Former captain Smith, who recover from Al Hasan yesterday asked out- returned to international cricket of-form team-mate Tamim during the recent World Cup that 122-8 thanks to Iqbal to take some time away England won, was subjected to Smith’s 144 as from international cricket, repeated jeers by a partisan saying he will emerge stronger crowd. visitors make after some rest. But he answered the boos in total of 284 in Bangladesh were white- style with his 24th Test century washed 0-3 in a one-day inter- and ninth against England. Birmingham. national series in Sri Lanka “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” after Tamim was made the Smith told BBC Radio. “Obvi- interim captain in the absence ously been a while since I’ve Smith and Peter of regular skipper Mashrafe been able to put on the whites Mortaza and vice-captain and the baggy green (cap). Siddle put up Shakib. “I’m really proud of the way a ninth-wicket Tamim struggled with form I was able to stand up today. We throughout the series, making were in a bit of trouble there and partnership Australia’sAu Steve Smith celebrates his just 21 runs in three matches we had to dig deep on a wicket of 88. centuryce against England during the with scores of 0, 19 and 2. that wasn’t easy.” firstfirs day of their opening Ashes Test in “I think the important thing Australia had slumped to BirBirmingham, yesterday. for him now is to take some 17-2 when Smith came in to bat rest, recover well, feel fresh and after current skipper Tim Paine come back strongly. I am sure had won the toss. bother with a review, even SCOREBOARD he will do this,” Shakib said of Wickets fell steadily but though technology suggested Tamim to reporters in Dhaka. Smith found the ally he needed the ball would have missed leg AUSTRALIA, 1st Innings The Sri Lanka series came in Peter Siddle, with the recalled stump. C. Bancroft c Root b Broad ...... 8 after a string of poor perform- number 10 making a valuable 44 As the cheers from the D. Warner lbw b Broad ...... 2 ances in the World Cup in U. Khawaja c Bairstow b Woakes ...... 13 -- the second-best score of the crowd at an early wicket died S. Smith b Broad ...... 144 England when Tamim, the innings -- in a ninth-wicket down, Warner was subjected to T. Head lbw b Woakes ...... 35 leading run-scorer for Bang- partnership of 88. a prolonged chorus of boos on M. Wade lbw b Woakes ...... 1 ladesh in all three formats, Up until that point it seemed his walk back to the pavilion, T. Paine c Burns b Broad ...... 5 failed to meet the expectations England would not suffer from with spectators waving strips of J. Pattinson lbw b Broad ...... 0 of the team. the absence of James Anderson, sandpaper and shouting P. Cummins lbw b Stokes...... 5 He scored just 235 runs in England’s all-time leading Test “cheerio”. P. Siddle c Buttler b Ali ...... 44 eight innings at 29.37, which wicket-taker, who had only Fellow opener Bancroft, who N. Lyon not out ...... 12 included only one fifty against bowled four overs before suf- actually applied sandpaper to the Extras (lb13, w2) ...... 15 Australia. fering a right calf injury. ball at Newlands, then fell for Total (all out, 80.4 overs, 377 mins) ..284 Bangladesh were hoping Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Warner), 2-17 (Bancroft), Longtime new-ball partner eight when he edged an excellent Tamim would lift his game in 3-35 (Khawaja), 4-99 (Head), 5-105 (Wade), Stuart Broad took 5-86 in 22.4 Broad delivery to England captain 6-112 (Paine), 7-112 (Pattinson), 8-122 (Cum- Sri Lanka, where they were also overs and fellow paceman Chris Joe Root at first slip. mins), 9-210 (Siddle), 10-284 (Smith) missing other key players Woakes chipped in with 3-58 The combination of Bancroft Bowling: Anderson 4-3-1-0; Broad 22.4-4- including Liton Das and on his Warwickshire home departing and Smith walking in 86-5; Woakes 21-2-58-3; Stokes 18-1-77-1 Mohammad Saifuddin. ground. to bat prompted even louder (2w); Ali 13-3-42-1; Denly 2-1-7-0; “There are a lot of nega- But Australia’s total may yet jeers from what has long been tives. We have to hold it tight be enough to embarrass an England’s most raucous home ENGLAND, 1st Innings and come back strong,” Tamim England side who collapsed to crowd. R. Burns not out ...... 4 said after the team’s 122-run 85 all out before beating Ireland After lunch, Smith success- J. Roy not out ...... 6 defeat in Wednesday’s third and at Lord’s last week. fully reviewed after being given Extras ...... 0 final game. Total (0 wkts, 2 overs, 10 mins) ...... 10 The fans booed the visitors out lbw for 34 to Broad not Shakib, who is expected to To bat: J Root, J Denly, J Buttler, B Stokes, J when they walked out for the playing a shot. Bairstow, M Ali, C Woakes, S Broad, J Anderson play in next month’s home pre-match anthem ceremony Paine fell cheaply as the Bowling: Cummins 1-0-3-0; Pattinson 1-0-7-0 series against Afghanistan, said with Australia’s XI containing wickets tumbled but Smith found Bangladesh should rotate Smith, David Warner and the ally he needed in Siddle, who players to keep them fresh. Cameron Bancroft -- the three shamed many of his top-order in 184 balls, including nine fours “It’s not possible for a players banned following the colleagues until he was caught and a six. player to play when he feels ball-tampering incident that at short leg by Jos Buttler off the Smith, amid a chorus of boos stretched. So these breaks are took place during a Test against bowling of Moeen Ali. and cheers, celebrated by exult- important. These breaks also South Africa in Cape Town in But soon afterwards Smith antly waving his bat. create opportunity for others,” March 2018. clubbed Ali for a four and a six He piled on the agony for said Shakib. Dangerous left-handed to go to 98 before a cover-driven England, swinging Broad to leg Bangladesh will host opener Warner was lbw to boundary off all-rounder Ben for six before the angry seamer Australian batsman Steve Smith hits a six. Afghanistan for a Twenty20 Broad for two and did not Stokes saw him to three figures clean bowled him. series in September. Al Wakrah Al Sadd players sport new home and away jerseys Khoukhi focused go down fighting to on title challenge CABBA AFC.COM Champions League title,” he told BARCELONA Al Sadd’s official club website. THE PENINSULA “We have a new coach DOHA Qatar international and AFC (Xavi) and we know him well. Asian Cup 2019 winner Boualem We hope he enjoys a very suc- Al Wakrah lost to Algerian Khoukhi has set his sights on cessful coaching career, one outfit, CA Bordj Bou Arreridj claiming this season’s AFC which comes after we gained a (CABBA) in friendly, to mark Champions League title after great deal of experience from their first match at the show- joining his Al Sadd SC team- him as a player (with Al Sadd). piece Al Wakrah Stadium in mates for pre-season training We (now) want to learn from him preparation for the new season. in Spain. as a coach.” The home side started with The recent subject of an On a personal level, Khoukhi Saud Al Khater in goal and on-off transfer to domestic enjoyed a stellar 2018-19 cam- Ahmed Suhail, Ali Malallah, rivals Al Gharafa, Khoukhi paign with both club and Al Sadd players sporting Bruno Offeny, Mohamed Wad, arrived in Europe at the country, but despite his previous their new home and Ahmed Fadel, Olisas Pasco, weekend determined to focus successes, the former Al Arabi Isais Sanchez, Jamil Al- away jerseys. The Qatari on his side’s upcoming AFC favourite is still hungry for more. Yammidi, Omar Ali and giants returned to Doha Champions League Round of 16 “Last season was one of the Mohammed Bin Yattou com- following a successful tie against Al Duhail SC. best of my career,” declared the pleting the outfield line up. pre-season training With the two-legged Conti- 29-year-old. CA Bord Bou Arreridj took camp in Spain. Al Sadd, nental showdown set to start “I played well, won the Qatar a half time lead before an coached by former next week, Khoukhi has been Stars League title, competed in equaliser from Al Wakrah skipper and Barcelona quick to outline his targets for the AFC Champions League with though Omani, Jamil legend Xavi Hernandez, the competition and the positive Al Sadd and then won the AFC Al-Ahmadi. will continue to train as impact he believes new head Asian Cup with Qatar. The Algerians were able to they gear up for their two coach Xavi will have on his “We will, though, work to get subdue the home crowd with a AFC Champions League charges. more titles, and we are excited late goal to complete a 2-1 matches (Aug 6 and 13) “Our goal for the next to do that and bring joy to our victory. against Al Duhail. season is to compete for the AFC fans.” FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019 20

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THE PENINSULA GOODWOOD

The events of the Qatar Goodwood Festival in its 2019 renewal continued on Day 3, which had its own glamour being the Ladies’ Day. It started with the ladies’ amateur jockey race, the Magnolia Cup, which got the day off to an impressive start. The day included three black-type races associated with Qatar.

Qatar Nassau Stakes (Gr 1) Deirdre provided Japan with a historic success in the £600,000 G1 Qatar Nassau Stakes. Trained by Mitsuru Hashida and ridden by Oisin Murphy, the five-year-old daughter of Harbinger finished with a flourish in the 10-furlong contest to capture G1 honours by a length and a quarter from long- Riders in action during the G3 Qatar Gordon time leader Mehdaayih trained by Stakes on day 3 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival John Gosden. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Rawdaa was third. at the Goodwood Racetrack, yesterday. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) CEO Nasser bin Sherida Al Kaabi, crowned the winners. Sponsoring Goodwood Qatar Richmond Stakes Festival realises Qatar’s (Gr 2) The Clive Cox-trained and Adam Kirby-ridden Golden Horde equestrian sports’ goals: landed the £200,000 G2 Qatar Richmond Stakes. The two-year- QREC Chairman old son of Lethal Force, who was THE PENINSULA also trained by Cox, held off the GOODWOOD sustained challenge of the well- supported Threat, trained by The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Richard Hannon, to score by Club (QREC) Chairman Issa bin three-quarters of a length in the Mohammed Al Mohannadi six-furlong event. The Aidan lauded this year’s renewal of the O’Brien-trained Royal Dornoch Qatar Goodwood Festival. was third. QREC Board Member, He highlighted the Khalid bin Mohammed Al Ali, increasing progress of the Fes- crowned the winners. tival every year as reflected in the high quality of racing and Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) CEO Nasser bin Sherida Al Kaabi with the representative of Qatar Gordon Stakes (Gr 3) horses and the role of the Qatari team Deirdre, winner of The Qatar Nassau Stakes. Yorkshire-based Scotsman sponsorship in adding more Mark Johnston trained his 81st momentum, media coverage Qatar Goodwood Festival winner, 2400m. Issa bin Abdulla Al Hitmi, for women riders, showing a cool Khadijah Mellah, 18, and racegoer turnout to the setting a record for wins at the representative of Al Kass Sports head and skills beyond her expe- captures Magnolia Cup event. famous midsummer meeting. It Channel, crowned the winners. rience. She became the first title, becoming the “The partnership with QREC Chairman Issa bin was also his 150th winner at all woman to ride competitively on Goodwood Racecourse con- first woman to ride Mohammed Al Mohannadi Goodwood’s meetings. Johnston’s Magnolia Cup: Khadijah a a British racecourse while wearing tinues up to 2024”, said Al landmark victory came courtesy new hero the hijab. Among12 runners, competitively on a British Mohannadi while attending the of the Silvestre De Sousa-ridden Khadijah Mellah, 18, became Mellah gave the Charlie Fellowes- racecourse and win while 2019 renewal of the Qatar Nayef Road in the G3 Gordon a new hero for women in sport, trained Haverland a well-timed wearing the hijab. Goodwood Festival, Stakes. The Aidan O’Brien-trained and particularly Muslim women, run to win the 1100m run and “The outcome has been sig- Constantinople was second while when generating an unlikely fairy score narrowly from Land Filly, Yorkshire-based nificant and has been key to the Races have been run at the David Simcock-trained tale at the race meet. She won The ridden by Alexis Green, and Clew- extended sponsorship in order Scotsman Mark Johnston Goodwood for over 200 Spanish Moon was third in the Magnolia Cup, Goodwood’s race brious Company, the mount of to continue the successes of the Rachael Gowland. Khadijah said: seals his 150th win at previous editions. As I men- years. The association “There are no words to Goodwood courtesy of tioned last year, QREC assesses of Qatar’s name with describe this - I’m lost for words. the Silvestre De each edition of the Festival and such a prestigious I’m still trying to figure out how it Sousa-ridden Nayef Road we work towards maximising event is therefore very all happened, and I’m so grateful in the G3 Gordon Stakes. the positive aspects every year. significant and it brings to everyone who has come along The Festival has been generally about numerous benefits to support.” successful in promoting the seven-furlong event by a length name of Qatar and enhancing and fosters Qatar’s Unibet Handicap Stakes over the Eve Johnson-Houghton- the standing of the Qatar’s commitment to Arabian (Class 2) trained Sword Beach. The Al equestrian sports and racing worldwide: John Gosden registered his Shaqab Racing-owned and horseracing in the UK. All such Al Mohannadi third victory of the week, fol- Richard Fahey-trained Toro Strike positive aspects have motivated lowing the success of Forest Of was third. the decision to extend the spon- Dean in the 10-furlong £75,000 sorship under conditions which “Races have been run at Unibet Handicap. Ridden by Harry Markel Insurance British QREC deem appropriate over Goodwood for over 200 years. Bentley, registering his first victory EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes the next five years.” The association of Qatar’s name at this year’s Qatar Goodwood (Class 2) Al Mohannadi added: “The with such a prestigious event is Festival, the three-year-old son The Charlie Hills-trained and extension of the agreement has therefore very significant and of Iffraaj ran on strongly up the K Shoemark-ridden Vividly won also been associated with the it brings about numerous ben- far-side rail to score by two and a the £25,000 Markel Insurance study conducted by the efits and fosters Qatar’s com- half lengths over the Andrew British EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes Embassy of Qatar in the UK in mitment to Arabian racing Balding-trained Fox Premier in (Class 2). The M LW Bell-trained relation to the positive impact worldwide. In addition, the second. The William Haggas- Craylands was second and the of the Festival and role of the partnership between QREC and trained Sinjaari was third. Mark Johnston-trained Tulip Qatari sponsorship in increasing Qatar Airways in the Qatar Telegraph Nursery Fields was third. the racegoer turnout which Goodwood Festival is an Handicap Stakes (Class 2) amounts to 100,000, extensive excellent example of cooper- Mark Johnston registered his Tatler Handicap Stakes media coverage, top-quality ation between Qatari organisa- fourth victory of the week at (Class 3) runners. All such factors tions and QREC. It is for this fact Goodwood and a double on The Tom Clover-trained and motivate us to work towards the that I do invite Qatari organisa- Ladies’ Day following the P J McDonald-ridden Celsius won optimum investment of this tions and banks to fulfil this role impressive success of favourite the £25,000 Tatler Handicap sponsorship in order to realise with us, particularly as the gains Jockey Khadijah Mellah Governor Of Punjab in the Stakes. The P F I Cole–trained more of our objectives in favour are numerous in such a pres- celebrates after winning the £25,000 Telegraph Nursery Mercenary Rose was second while of Qatar’s equestrian sport in tigious event of this calibre”, Magnolia Cup on Haverland. Handicap. Ridden by Ryan Moore, the Roger Varian–trained Lufricia general.” concluded QREC Chairman. Governor Of Punjab won the was third.