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Amir, Tunisian president discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties Kais Saied thanks Amir for Qatar’s urgent Tunisian prez lauds Amir’s announcement Amir congratulates Saied on the support to counter COVID-19 pandemic of Shura Council elections next year success of the Libyan dialogue forum
We welcome brother President Kais Saied to Qatar, and we affirm the strength of brotherly relations between our two countries. We held discus- sions on deepening and strength- ening bilateral cooperation in various fields, and exchanged views on vital issues concerning the security and interests of our peoples. We renew our stand with the brothers in Tunisia to achieve stability, development and harmony. His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Tunisia Kais Saied held official talks at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday.
QNA the accompanying delegation, praising the the Amir for the warm welcome and hospi- During the talks, HH the Amir and the While praising the Tunisian diplomacy, Doha depth of the two countries’ relations. HH tality, referring to the several meetings he Tunisian president discussed cooperation HH the Amir congratulated Kais Saied on the Amir expressed confidence that this had with HH the Amir and looking forward relations between the two countries and the success of the Libyan dialogue forum, His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar visit would contribute to boosting the close to more meetings in the future. the prospects of developing and advanc- currently being held in Tunisia under the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and bilateral relations between the two nations The Tunisian president thanked HH ing the relations in all spheres, especially auspices of the United Nations. President of the Republic of Tunisia Kais and to advancing them to wider horizons the Amir for Qatar’s prompt response and in politics, economic development, invest- Earlier upon arrival at the Amiri Di- Saied held official talks at the Amiri Diwan to serve the interests of the two brotherly support for Tunisia in countering the COV- ment, health and education. wan, the Tunisian president was accorded on Sunday. peoples. ID-19 pandemic. He lauded HH the Amir’s They also discussed key regional and an official reception. At the outset of the session, HH the For his part, the Tunisian president ex- announcement on holding the Shura Coun- international issues of common concern, Amir greeted the Tunisian president and pressed his thanks and appreciation to HH cil elections in October 2021. particularly the developments in Libya. See also page 16
Sheikha Moza inaugurates WISH 2020 130 referred to Public Qatar, Tunisia have strong Prosecution for not desire to boost cooperation wearing masks I salute healthcare workers for efforts QNA in all fields: Tunisian prez Doha QNA between the joint specialised in fighting COVID-19: Sheikha Moza The designated authorities on Doha committees in this regard. A Sunday referred 130 people to meeting of the joint committee CATHERINE W GICHUKI the Public Prosecution for not Tunisian President Kais between the two countries is DOHA National response wearing masks in places where Saied has underlined that expected to be held in the first they are mandatory. there is a strong will, a sincere quarter of next year to review Her Highness Sheikha Moza to COVID-19 helped Five others were also re- determination and a common the implementation of the nu- bint Nasser, Chairperson of curb pandemic in ferred to the Public Prosecution desire between Qatar and Tu- merous agreements concluded Qatar Foundation for Educa- for violating the rule of maximum nisia to develop the coopera- between Qatar and Tunisia in tion, Science and Community Qatar: Minister four people in a vehicle including tion between the two countries the economic and commercial Development (QF), on Sunday Minister of Public Health the driver, except for cases when in various fields and advance it sectors and other vital areas. opened the World Innovation HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al they are members of one family. to broader horizons. He noted that the talks Summit for Health (WISH) Kuwari has said that Qa- The measures are in line with the In an interview with QNA, covered a number of issues 2020 under the theme “One tar’s response to COVID-19 Cabinet decision, decree law no the Tunisian president said related to the situation in Tu- World, Our Health”. helped curb the pandemic in 17 of 1990 on communicable Qatar and Tunisia share a sin- nisia, in addition to the Qatari In her opening address, the country. diseases, and the precautionary cere will to develop the broth- investments in Tunisia. Sheikha Moza highlighted Speaking at the WISH measures in force in the country erly relations and mutual co- The Tunisian president how the COVID-19 pandemic 2020, the minister said a to contain the spread of COV- operation. He said his current said his visit to Qatar also proved that the “health” of key factor in Qatar’s success ID-19. The designated authorities state visit to Doha comes in comes within the framework every sector depends on the is its system of universal called on the public to adhere to this context and in the frame- of the keenness to implement state of the healthcare sector. Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foun- health coverage. She said the precautionary measures in work of a series of reciprocal the agreements concluded be- “We should not have wait- dation, participated in the opening session of the World Innovation all costs of treatment were place to ensure their safety and visits between the leaders of tween the two countries, and ed for a pandemic to assert Summit for Health 2020, which brought together health professionals, covered by the government, the safety of others. the two countries, the most to discuss new agreements in how healthcare is central and practitioners and researchers under the banner of “One World, Our irrespective of nationality or recent of which was the visit of other areas. In this context, the important to the infrastruc- Health” to share expertise, find solutions to health challenges and social conditions, and that HH the Amir of State of Qatar two sides stressed the impor- ture of comprehensive devel- influence healthcare policies globally.(HHOPL/ AR Al-Baker) all patients received the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al tance of working to implement opment. We have witnessed same high standard of care. Thani to Tunisia in February. some agreements that have not this truth become more and edge, to contain this pandemic their tremendous efforts in “Every death is a trag- The Tunisian president de- yet been implemented, and to more apparent throughout and to minimise the damage fighting this pandemic, pro- edy, but we are thankful that scribed the session of the talks convene joint committees to the world this year,” Sheikha until it is possible for scientists tecting lives, and tirelessly our cases, in global terms, he held with HH the Amir as accelerate the implementation Moza said. and researchers to restore the striving to create a better, remain low. This stands as constructive and fruitful. He process. Sheikha Moza continued, health and safety of people healthier world. Our youth testimony to the talent and reiterated that the two coun- He underlined that the “In the midst of these trying everywhere.” should exemplify and emulate commitment of our doctors tries are keen on developing strong bilateral relations and times brought on by the pan- She said the healthcare them in their altruism, dedica- and nurses and the entire the bilateral cooperation in the level of coordination indi- demic, WISH is convening workers and researchers tion and involvement in the healthcare workforce. This QP integrates the various fields of economy, cate the great rapprochement this year to elevate our sense emerged as heroes during this health and research sectors,” is also testament of our sport, trade, politics, science, between the two countries. of collective responsibility and historic moment. Sheikha Moza added. healthcare system,” she Muntajat into its health and others. He said both unite the world as one – to “I salute healthcare work- added. page 16 operations (PG 8 ) sides agreed to continue work Continued on page 16 work together, to share knowl- ers in Qatar, and globally, for Continued on page 16 02 Monday, November 16, 2020
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MoCI recalls Ford FIGO Prime minister meets Tunisian president models of 2019-2020 The Ministry of Commerce engine Idle Shutdown (AEIS) and Industry (MoCI), in co- feature that is not present in operation with Almana Mo- the vehicle. tors Company, Ford dealer in The recall campaign is part Qatar, announced the recall of the ongoing efforts of the of the 2019-2020 Ford FIGO ministry to protect consum- models due to the Owner’s ers and ensure that car dealers Manual containing informa- follow up on vehicle defects tion regarding an Automatic and repairs. (TNN) MoCI recalls 2013-2017 FM meets UN official: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with UN Special Repre- Audi A8 and S8 models Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz sentative for Somalia and Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UN- The Ministry of Commerce models due to the possibil- Al Thani met with President of Tunisia Kais Saied in Doha on Sunday. The meeting SOM) James Christopher Swan on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed and Industry (MoCI), in ity of the engine compart- reviewed the bilateral relations and the ways of promoting them in various fields, the bilateral relations between Qatar and the United Nations and Somali affairs, cooperation with Q-Auto, ment seal to become loose especially in investment and enhancing joint cooperation opportunities, as well as in addition to other issues of common concern. The deputy prime minister also dealer of Audi in Qatar, has and to touch a hot substance issues of mutual concern. The meeting was attended by a number of ministers met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman announced the recall of the which may lead to seal de- from both sides. (QNA) Jerandi. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations. (QNA) 2013-2017 Audi A8 and S8 formation. (TNN)
MoCI fines 10 shops for violating licensing, Qatar curbed road accident deaths to achieve business regulations The Ministry of Commerce and In- a world record of 4.4 per 100,000 population dustry (MoCI), in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry serving lives and property. Department at the Ministry of Pub- of Municipality and Environment, has Qatar Marks World Day He said the ministry has inte- lic Health Sheikh Dr Mohammed carried out surprise inspection cam- of Remembrance for grated traffic safety standards and bin Hamad Al Thani highlighted the paigns targeting street vendors and old coordinated with the National Road role of the health sector in reducing residences across the country. Road Traffic Victims Safety Committee to train teachers the number of deaths. The campaign aimed to monitor the to implement the standards in a He underlined the important compliance of retail shops with Law No. QNA manner that achieves the goals from role of the health sector for acci- 5 of 2015 on Commercial, Industrial Doha which they were launched. dent survivors who have sustained and Similar Public Shops, and Street Dr Nuaimi also referred to the injuries and wounds ranging from Vendors, as well as their commitment Qatar has made great progress development of surrounding and minor, medium to severe, and the to Ministerial Decision No. 243 of 2016 in reducing road accident deaths connecting streets to schools by the major role of the ministry and its on the licensing requirements and regu- to achieve a world record of 4.4 per Public Works Authority to ensure keenness on providing efficient im- lations to engage in street vending ac- 100,000 of the population in 2019. the greatest degree of safety and se- mediate ambulance services capable tivities. With this achievement, Qatar curity for school-goers. of responding to the aftermath of During the inspections, 10 penalties leads the countries of the region Assistant Director-General of the accident, noting that telephone were issued on retail shops and street and occupies an advanced position The event to mark the occasion included a presentation of the efforts and Traffic Colonel Nasser Darman Al response time for accidents was less vendors for violations including failing in the global record, thanks to its achievements made by Qatar in the past years in light of the National Road Hajri said that setting goals to re- than five seconds, while ambulances to comply with the Ehteraz app instruc- efforts led by the National Traffic Safety Strategy 2013-2023. duce road accidents injuries poses arrival time to the site of accident is tions, engaging in multiple business ac- Safety Committee and the coopera- the great challenge to states and less than eight minutes inside Doha tivities, failing to comply with general tion of all members of the commit- included a presentation of the ef- ing the plans related to the strat- societies in their efforts to achieve and less than 10 minutes outside requirements for shops, conducting a tee and other governmental and forts and achievements made by egy and working on investing and road safety. Doha. business without obtaining a licence (a non-governmental agencies. Qatar in the past years in light of the publishing them, and on the other Colonel Hajri said the countries He highlighted the quality of car workshop in an old residence) and This was emphasised by speak- National Road Safety Strategy 2013- hand, addressing aspects that need that have implemented measures to services provided at the accident carrying out unlicensed street vending ers at an event organised by the 2023. improvement, providing solutions improve road safety have achieved site and during the transportation activities. Ministry of Interior (MoI) to com- Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuai- and raising recommendations, and great progress and remarkable of the injured to the hospital, in ad- In addition, five notices were is- memorate the World Day of Re- mi, undersecretary of the Ministry enhancing continuous and effective success in reducing the number of dition to improving the quality of sued to shops for failing to amend membrance for Road Traffic Victims of Education and Higher Educa- communication between the con- deaths and injuries resulting from ambulances and training the work- their status in the licences and com- on Sunday. The day was determined tion, member of the National Traf- cerned authorities. traffic accidents. ers in accordance with international mercial records. by the United Nations on the third fic SafetyCommittee and head of He said the Ministry of Educa- He praised the efforts of the po- standards, and the excellent coordi- The inspection campaigns come Sunday of November of each year, the team to follow up on the im- tion and Higher Education pro- lice, civil defence, emergency and nation with the departments of ac- within the framework of the ministry’s as a reminder of the tragedies and plementation of the National Road motes the principles of traffic safety medical services and other con- cident, trauma and emergency, as efforts to monitor markets and trade ac- suffering that road accidents cause Safety Strategy, said the team’s ef- among students and the school com- cerned authorities to prevent acci- well as the commitment to conduct tivities in Qatar and ensure their com- to the victims, their families, their forts were based on researching munity to create a generation that is dents and reduce the damage they periodic evaluation of the services pliance with laws and regulations gov- societies and countries. the strengths of the ministries and aware of traffic safety standards and caused. provided and obtain international erning commercial activities. (TNN) The event to mark the occasion relevant authorities in implement- appreciates its national role in pre- Director of the Public Health accreditation. HMC wins top award from Arab Hospitals QRCS set to bring ninth batch of Emir Federation for its response to coronavirus Medical Scholarship doctors to Qatar Tribune News Network that allowed HMC to ensure the right care The Qatar Red Crescent Soci- Doha was available at the right time and place. ety (QRCS) and the Palestine The award also recognised the meas- Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has ures put in place by HMC to ensure the have signed agreements to bring won the Elite Hospital Award as part of safe continuation of services to patients the 9th batch of Palestinian the Arab Hospitals Federation Gold Initi- with non-COVID-19 conditions. This in- physicians to Qatar under the ative, which aimed to showcase the efforts cluded the launch of virtual and telemedi- Emir Medical Scholarship Pro- of healthcare providers across the region tar to have one of the lowest COVID-19 cine services for a range of areas includ- gramme for the academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic. mortality rates in the world,” said Ali Al ing outpatient consultations, urgent care 2020-2021. The award recognised HMC’s success- Janahi, chief of Tertiary Hospitals Group, and mental health. The Gold Initiative’s During this academic year, ful response across five categories: Regu- HMC. Awareness category praised HMC’s ef- as many as 10 physicians from latory Staff to the Government; Leader- The Elite Hospital Award recognised forts in communicating effectively with Gaza and the West Bank will ship and Governance; Safety of Staff, the effectiveness of HMC’s role in the Qatar’s population throughout the pan- come to Qatar to attend post- Visitors and Patients; Awareness; and delivery of the healthcare sector’s wide- demic to ensure they were kept updated graduate studies for four to five Research and Development. spread measures to protect Qatar’s popu- on the latest developments and knew how years. After that, each graduate (specialty: regional anaesthesia). The programme is part of “Receiving the Elite Hospital Award lation from COVID-19 and ensure every to keep themselves safe. will receive the Arab Board of Once all travel arrangements the QRCS strategy to build the is a wonderful endorsement of HMC’s patient requiring medical treatment was “Right from the onset of the pan- Health Specialisations (ABHS) have been completed, the select- capacity of Palestinian medical contribution to Qatar’s overall COVID-19 able to do so without delay. HMC, as the demic, we utilised television, radio, social certification from Hamad Medi- ed physicians will travel to Doha, specialists in many fields, given strategy. The Arab Hospitals Federation main provider of specialist healthcare ser- media and newspapers to keep the pub- cal Corporation (HMC). where the total number of bene- the lack of well-trained medi- Gold Initiative is an important project that vices in Qatar, played the leading role in lic informed about what was happening The physicians from Gaza ficiaries of this programme since cal staff. The main requirement aims to showcase the efforts of healthcare caring for COVID-19 patients with mod- with COVID-19, how health services were will specialise in orthopaedics its inception in 2003 will rise to of the scholarship is that every providers in meeting the unprecedented erate to severe symptoms. adapting and changing, and how individ- (specialty: spine surgery), inter- 82 physicians, in addition to 26 physician is required to return challenge presented by COVID-19. In To meet the increased demand as uals could keep themselves safe. We de- nal medicine (specialty: geriat- physicians who have received to work at the Palestinian health Qatar, HMC has worked alongside its a result of the virus, HMC significantly livered messaging in multiple languages, rics), obstetrics and gynaecology their specialisation studies in institution for at least twice the healthcare partners, including the Minis- expanded capacity across its hospital including Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, (specialty: maternal medicine), Jordan. The signing ceremony duration of the course of study. try of Public Health and Primary Health network. The re-purposing of existing Malayalam, Tagalog, Nepali, Bengali and and general surgery (specialty: was attended by Dr Khaled Gou- Physicians benefiting from the Care Corporation, and played a central resources and facilities resulted in deliv- French – ensuring that, along with our haepatobiliary surgery). da, director-general of PRCS; Dr programme said that their ulti- role in the nation’s measures to protect its ering over 2,900 new hospital beds, in- healthcare partners, we were able to reach Those from West Bank will Haytham al Hassan, member of mate goal was to achieve their population and ensure every patient with cluding 700 new intensive care beds. Five as wide an audience as possible, and that study internal medicine (special- the programme’s advisory com- academic ambitions, help im- COVID-19 receive fast and effective care. facilities, including two newly opened every citizen and resident could access ties: infectious diseases – neph- mittee in the West Bank; and prove the resources of Palestin- Our comprehensive strategy to confront hospitals in Mesaieed and Ras Laffan, the information they needed,” said Ali rology – MICU – rheumatolo- Zeina Hamoud, representative ian hospitals and serve their COVID-19 has succeeded in suppressing were designated as dedicated COVID-19 Abdulla Al Khater, chief communications gy), cardiothoracic surgery, and of QRCS in the West Bank and people by supporting medical the spread of the virus and enabled Qa- treatment facilities as part of a strategy officer,H MC. anaesthesia and intensive care Jerusalem. services. (TNN) Nation Monday, November 16, 2020 03
MURAIKHI RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF PORTUGAL, INDONESIA AND IRAN AMBASSADORS, MEETS INDIAN ENVOY
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Sunday received separately copies of credentials of Ambassador of Portugal to Qatar HE Jos Alves Carvalho, Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Ridwan Hassan and Ambassa- dor of Iran to Qatar HE Hamid Reza Dehghani. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the new ambassadors success in their missions, assuring them of all support to upgrade relations between Qatar and their countries in various fields. The minister also met with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and issues of common concern. (QNA)
A safe, big screen cinema experience for local film Global personalities in film, arts lovers along with exciting selection of feature films to inspire youth at Ajyal festival Tribune News Network ing their deep expertise with Tribune News Network vember 23. Doha the next generation of young Doha Winner of the World creative leaders, our guests Cinema Grand Jury Prize for The Doha Film Institute’s further DFI’s mission to em- The 8th Ajyal Film Festival Drama at the Sundance Film (DFI) 8th Ajyal Film Festival, power youth to forge bold presented by the Doha Film Festival, ‘Yalda, A Night for to be held from November 18 paths and to amplify their Institute (DFI) will be offer- Forgiveness’ (France, Ger- to 23 in an adapted format, unique voices. ing local film lovers a safe big many, Switzerland, Luxem- will celebrate youth develop- “We are honoured to screen cinema experience with bourg, Lebanon, Iran/2019) ment through inspiring dis- have them share their inspir- an exciting selection of feature by Massoud Bakhshi follows cussions with internation- ing journeys with our jurors films and acclaimed shorts a young Iranian woman sen- ally renowned personalities on the Ajyal digital platform screening at VOX Cinemas, tenced to death for murder- in film, arts and humanities, and are confident their mul- Doha Festival City, between ing her much older husband. including HE Sheikha Al Ma- tifaceted perspectives will November 19 and 23. It will screen at 8.30pm on yassa bint Hamad bin Khal- round off the Jury experi- Part of the in-person November 20. ifa Al Thani, chairperson of ence of a shared space for events portion of the first-ev- ‘I Am Greta’ (Swe- the Doha Film Institute and appreciation for the impor- er hybrid edition of the Ajyal den/2020) by Nathan Gross- Qatar Museums. tance of the arts and creative Film Festival, audiences have man features the story of As part of the festival’s Kunal Kapoor expression.” been invited to enjoy trans- teenage climate activist Greta mission to inspire the next Special guests from vari- formative cinematic experi- Thunberg and is screening at generation to think crea- HE Sheikha Al Mayassa’s special talk with the Jurors of staying true to one’s pas- ous artistic and cultural ences in a safe environment 2.30pm on November 21. tively as agents of positive sions, history and culture. fields to share their expertise that follows health guidelines Winner of the Grand change, the Ajyal 2020 jury She encouraged the at this year’s festival include set by the government. All fea- Prize of the Jury KPlus at had the opportunity to in- youth to experiment and American actor and come- ture films and short film pro- the Berlin International Film teract with international arts learn across disciplines to dian Zach Woods, known as grammes are priced at QR60 Festival, ‘The Wolves’ (Mex- and culture visionary HE forge their own identity as a series regular in The Office for regular seating and QR90 ico/2019) by Samuel Kishi Sheikha Al Mayassa. artists and problem-solvers and Silicon Valley; Indian for premium seating. Leopo follows immigrant sib- She inspired jurors with of tomorrow. actor and humanitarian Ku- Feature films from the fes- lings who let their imagina- her approach to establish- Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, nal Kapoor; Croatian actor tival programme presented at tions run wild as they dream ing Qatar as a leading global festival director and DFI Goran Bogdan, who has ap- VOX Cinemas, Doha Festival of going to Disneyland one cultural destination and the chief executive officer, said: “ peared in American and Eng- City include: day. The screening will take impact of art and culture in We are very fortunate to pro- lish films and series, includ- ‘Sun Children’ (Iran place at 5.30pm on Novem- national development. In her vide the Ajyal 2020 jury the ing Fargo; Canadian actress /2020) by Majid Majidi, ber 21. interaction with the jurors, opportunity to engage with Saara Chaudry, who won the which made its debut at the ‘Digimon Adventure: she reiterated the central international arts and cul- ACTRA Award for Best Voice 77th Venice International Film Last Evolution Kizuna’ (Ja- message of her 2012 TED ture visionary HE Sheikha Performance in The Bread- Festival earlier this year, pre- pan/2020) by Tomohisa Ta- talk on ‘globalising the local Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin winner; and Claudio Gubi- sents the captivating story of guchi is about Tai and Agumon and localising the global’, Khalifa Al Thani and other tosi, founder and director of 12-year-old Ali and his three who are forced to risk every- highlighting the importance Goran Bogdan Saara Chaudry esteemed guests. In shar- the Giffoni Film Festival. friends who work hard to sur- thing in their epic final adven- vive on the streets of Tehran. ture. It screens at 8.30pm on The screening will take place November 21. at 5.30pm on November 19. Short films from the festi- Winner of the Panorama val programme presented at Audience Award at the Berlin VOX Cinemas, Doha Festival Mathaf to host online discussion ahead International Film Festival, City include: ‘Father’ (Serbia, France, Ger- Screening at 8.30pm many, Slovenia, Croatia, Bos- November 22, the Ajyal at nia and Herzegovina/2020) VOX Cinemas Shorts Pro- of Huguette Caland exhibition closing by Srdan Golubović is a fam- gramme 1 open to 18+ audi- ily drama about corruption ences includes: ‘Apfelmus’ Artist’s daughter and exhibition curator to and places that inform her rich and the fight for family re- (Austria/2019) by Alexander body of artwork, and high- unification. It will screen at Gratzer; ‘I am Afraid to For- reflect on her largest solo exhibition lighting the line as a predomi- 8.30pm on November 19. get Your Face’ (Egypt, France, nant theme in her work. The In ‘200 Meters’ (Pal- Qatar, Belgium/2020) by Tribune News Network The discussion will reflect collection is organised around estine, Jordan, Qatar, Italy, Sameh Alaa; ‘Family Plot’ (Ja- DOHA on the conception and deliv- three different geographical Sweden/2020) by Ameen pan/2019) by Shuichi Okita; ery of the largest solo museum locations that defined Caland’s Nayfeh, a 200-metre distance ‘Mascot’ (South Korea/2019) As part of its ongoing mission exhibition of artist Huguette personal and professional becomes a 200-kilometre od- by Kim Leeha; ‘We Have One to amplify voices and serve as a Caland (1931-2019), being held Mathaf Director Abdellah for this event. We invite mem- journey: Beirut, Paris and Cali- yssey as a father tries to reach Heart’ (Poland/2020) by Ka- platform for dialogue, Mathaf: at Mathaf from August 2 to No- Karroum said, “Caland is a bers of the community to join fornia. his son. Following its world tarzyna Warzecha; ‘En Route’ Arab Museum of Modern vember 30. major figure in the art world, us for what will be an illumi- The online talk will be held premiere at the 77th Venice (The Netherlands/2019) by Art will host a special online Brigitte Caland, the artist’s her work hugely contributed nating discussion and to also via Zoom at 8pm on Tuesday, International Film Festival Marit Weerheijm; and ‘Night- ‘Mathaf Talk’ on November 17 daughter and family represent- to the discourse on art histo- visit the exhibition before it November 17. this year, the film won the shift’ (Egypt/2020) by Karim with Mohammed Rashid Al ative of her estate, and guest ries from the Middle East and closes on 30 November.” To join the conversation, Audience Prize at Venice Shaaban. Thani, curator of the Huguette speaker Tarek El-Ariss, profes- her fascinating personality is a Huguette Caland: Faces register at: https://us02web. Days. 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QC honours top students of Qatari School in Albania Russia’s Duma welcomes Amir’s Tribune News Network Albanian people. Doha Minister of Education, Sports and Youth of Albania announcement of Shura elections Qatar Charity (QC) honoured Evis Kushi expressed his delight QNA operation. It also affirmed its openness outstanding students of the Qa- at participating in the ceremo- Moscow to cooperation with the Shura Council tari School in Tirana, as well as ny, and thanked Qatar Charity in all issues related to the Russian-Qa- top students sponsored by the for supporting educational and The Committee for Foreign Affairs of the tari agenda. Qatari Embassy in Albania. other projects in the country. Russian State Duma has welcomed the “We would particularly like to focus The ceremony was attended At the end of the ceremony, announcement by the Amir of the State on the part of HH the Amir’s speech re- by Evis Kushi, Albania’s Min- the Qatari Ambassador, togeth- of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin garding the announcement of elections ister of Education, Sports and er with the Minister and other Hamad Al Thani to hold the Shura Coun- to the Shura Council in October 2021 Youth, and Ambassador of Qatar officials, presented awards and cil elections in October 2021. in accordance with the Qatari constitu- to Albania HE Ali bin Hamad certificates of thanks to out- In a statement, the committee point- tion. We warmly welcome and support Al-Marri, as well as a number of standing students, wishing ed out that HH the Amir’s speech at the this decision,” the statement reads. dignitaries, officials of humani- them further success and con- opening of the 49th session of the Shura “We are convinced that these elec- tarian organisations and gov- tinued success in their studies. Council drew positive reaction in Rus- tions will become an important step in ernment agencies, professors, The passing rate of the stu- sian society which is actively interested deepening participation of citizens in educators and parents. dents of Qatari School for the in affairs of friendly Qatar and regards legislative process and strengthening During the ceremony, 110 year 2019-2020 is 100 percent. the Qatari people as a brotherly people. the role of the legislature in Qatar.” female and male students of were honoured. The list of hon- Ambassador HE Ali bin Hamad All of the students have joined The committee affirmed its confi- The State Duma Committee praised the Qatari School and those oured graduates includes those Al-Marri expressed his grati- public and private universities. dence that the Shura Council elections the successes achieved by Qatar in vari- sponsored by Qatar Charity in who have studied medicine, tude for the continued humani- In addition to its efforts at will contribute to developing parlia- ous spheres, especially Doha’s role in Albania were honoured. Some engineering, computer science, tarian and development efforts Qatari School, Qatar Charity’s mentary cooperation between the leg- regional affairs. It said Doha has played 11 students received more than media and other prestigious of Qatar Charity and for its clear office in Tirana oversees two islative authorities in Russia and Qatar. an effective role in settlement of issues 95% marks. In addition, 45 uni- academic disciplines within and impact on the lives of the ben- other educational projects that The committee expressed hope to important to the stability and security versity graduates, previously outside Albania. eficiaries, and thanked the do- benefit more than 2,000 stu- continue developing parliamentary co- of the Near and Middle East regions. sponsored by Qatar Charity, At the ceremony, Qatari nors in Qatar for supporting the dents annually. 04 Monday, November 16, 2020 Nation HBKU Press publishes WCM-Q’s study on air pollution impact Tribune News Network to March 2020, assessed air pollution in the naturally arid erously funds student research urements in Education City, Doha quality samples from two loca- and dusty climate. initiatives that expose future Doha, Qatar: Evaluating data tions in Education City during “Air pollution is a universal physicians to research early from two different photomet- Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- the summer, fall and winter threat to human health and on in their training. With the ric monitors. sity Press (HBKU Press) has seasons whereby the research- wellbeing which makes real- help of accomplished and ex- “The SRMP, run by our re- recently published the find- ers developed a method for time air quality monitoring of perienced mentors at WCM-Q, search department, is a testa- ings of an air pollution study onsite calibration of air pollu- paramount importance,” said students formulate their re- ment to the commitment of conducted by five students at tion sensors in real time. Dr Mohammad Yousef, an as- search question(s), carry out WCM-Q to learning through Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar The study found air pollu- sociate professor of Physics the research, and submit a experience as such meaning- (WCM-Q), as a part of the tion levels in Education City at WCM-Q and the mentor written report. ful research is pivotal to our Student Research Mentor- to be much lower than those overseeing the research. “For The authors of the study, training as future physicians,” ship Programme (SRMP) and previously reported for other maximum public health ben- Kevin Zhai, Mohammad said the authors in a joint in collaboration with Qatar locations in Doha. Based on efits, air pollution monitoring Bhatti, Omar Khalil, Laila statement. “We also had a re- Mobility Improvement Cent- the results, a widely applicable systems should be accurate, Khalil and Moza Al Hail, are markable experience during er (QMIC) in its open access calibration scheme for two air publishing articles about topi- HBKU Press provides a plat- robust and real-time. The students in the six-year medi- the publishing process with journal, QScience Connect, on quality sensors was developed. cal issues without barriers to form for participation in the findings of this study can sup- cal programme at WCM-Q. Dr HBKU Press. The peer review QScience.com. “At HBKU Press, we aim to subscriptions and in open ac- wider knowledge economy port the development of data- Yousef and QMIC provided process was thorough, timely The study aimed to meas- support local researchers that cess journals like QScience and global exchange of ideas driven pollution management data sharing, technical sup- and very constructive. The ure and report on air pollution evaluate pertinent issues re- Connect, local researchers are and information.” policies in the future.” port and institutional exper- staff were very professional levels specifically in Educa- lated to a wide variety of top- provided a global platform on The findings are of inter- The research was funded tise to the team of researchers. and efficient throughout the tion City to assess air pollu- ics, including public health,” which to reach international est to policymakers and public by the Student Research Men- The full details of the study publication process. It is really tion’s impact on public health said Dr Rima Isaifan, head of audiences and local research health workers in Qatar and torship Programme (SRMP), and results were published great that we have such an out- and wellbeing. The study, un- Academic and Journals Pub- is made available on global the greater Gulf and MENA which is a unique opportunity in an article titled, Real-time standing outlet for research of dertaken from March 2019 lishing at HBKU Press. “By indexing services. In this way, region as they seek to mitigate for WCM-Q students that gen- air pollution (PM2.5) meas- impact here in Qatar.” Experts discuss religious fanaticism spurt in South Asia at NU-Q webinar Tribune News Network caste male.” Doha Providing a perspective from neigh- bouring Pakistan, Ahmad said that the The rise of religious fundamentalism differences that divide Pakistani com- and extremist ideologies in South Asia, munities, like India, are also related to specifically in India and Pakistan, is di- the “casteism, religious intolerance and Qatar University’s IPEC viding communities, triggering violence sectarianism.” and marginalising members of religious Pakistan’s struggle for sovereignty sects, experts said during a Northwest- has defined much of its political and so- successfully organises ern University in Qatar (NU-Q) webinar. cial structures today. The panel ‘Religious Intolerance, “The present-day caste system comes its first virtual activity on Sectarian Violence and Casteism in from the struggles of establishing the South Asia’, organised by the South country and defining whether Pakistan is diabetes-related issues Asian Student Association (SASA) at a homeland for Muslims,” Ahmad said. Northwestern Qatar and co-sponsored Unlike India, Islam “is at the very Tribune News Network The IPE activity start- by the Liberal Arts Programme, featured heart of Pakistan’s identity,” which, he Doha ed with ice breaker activ- Toral Gajarawala, associate professor of said, has been exploited for the sake of ity, where students introduced English and comparative literature at power dynamics and how things func- Qatar University’s Health themselves and their profes- New York University, and Usman Ah- tion in the country. Interprofessional Education sions. The epidemiology of mad, a freelance writer and religious mi- “Sectarian and religious divides that Committee (IPEC) comprising diabetes was then addressed. norities’ rights activist in Pakistan. cally quotidian or part of everyday life of, but actually a very powerful affective exist in Pakistan today,” he said, “are a representatives of all healthcare After that, students went The discussion was moderated by and based on things like food and hy- force in the post-colonial world that has type of caste system that is structured schools in Qatar has recently through a discussion on a case Khadija Ahmad, a student and repre- giene”, communal violence occurs on a very directly induced a hatred of minori- around religion,” where minorities are organised its first Interprofes- study about a 46 years old sentative of the SASA. larger scale and usually involves “state ties.” also marginalised. sional Education (IPE) activity man who was diagnosed with Providing an overview of the inter- sponsorship or intervention,” she said. She added that while “nationalism In their concluding remarks, the pan- of the current semester virtually diabetic ketoacidosis. The stu- sectionality between religion, race and The root cause of the rise of violence can seem benign,” in some contexts, in ellists agreed that the discrimination and through WebEx and Microsoft dents discussed the patient’s caste in India, Gajarawala explained that and segregation, Gajarawala said, is due India it is a serious crisis. “It idealises a marginalisation of minorities is a grow- Teams. present illness and past medi- two types of violence – one based on to the increased Indian hyper-national- certain type of citizen of the right gen- ing problem in the region that can only Eighteen facilitators from cal history. Students worked caste and one on community (religion) – ism, which she said is “not really a form der, of the right faith, of the right caste,” be prevented and controlled through the Qatar University (QU), Uni- interprofessionally to study are now converging. of cultural pride nor is it a period of anti- which ends up marginalising anyone enforcement of laws of inclusiveness and versity of Calgary-Qatar and his lab test results and their While caste-based violence is “typi- colonial history that we are fondly proud who does not qualify as the ideal “Hindu accountability. Weill Cornell University-Qatar interpretations, established participated in the event titled his treatment plan and finally ‘Interprofessional Education developed an interprofession- (IPE) Activity on Diabetes’. It al discharge plan. was attended by 115 QU stu- Myriam Jihad El Jaam Zander Stramrood wins Qatar edition of Maxxroyal Cup dents from various streams commented: “As COVID-19 such as biomedical sciences, forced us out of our comfort Tribune News Network nutrition, pharmacy, public zone, we had to be innovative DOHA health and medicine. and challenge ourselves and Myriam Eljaam, teach- our students, and try some- Zander Stramrood has won ing assistant at the College of thing completely new. It is the Inaugural Qatar Edition of Pharmacy, was the lead facili- not easy to organise IPE even the Maxxroyal Cup golf tourna- tator for the event. face to face, so imagine how it’s ment by scoring an impressive This IPE activity helps like to organise online! Despite 43 Stableford points and defeat- healthcare students from dif- all the difficulties, anxiety and ing over 100 players. ferent professions to under- stress we can say we did a good He will receive a Turk- stand and respect the role and job in delivering this IPE activ- ish Airlines Business Class responsibility of one another. ity.” Flight and a special trip to the Also, it gives the students the CPH Third Year Pharmacy Maxxroyal Cup Finals in Belek, opportunity to interact and student Nebras Ibrahim, said: Turkey. communicate interprofes- “Like everything else this year, Ji Won Parkand Mohamad Zander Stramrood after winning the Maxxroyal Cup golf tournament. championship course in magnif- EWNS GmbH and the tourna- sionally. Moreover, healthcare IPE this semester was held vir- Fahmi Mohd Firdaus won the icent condition to compete on,” ment organiser. students from different pro- tually. It was a great opportu- second and third place, respec- total of 35 tournaments around iting Turkey and look forward to said Stramrood. The 2021 edition of the fessions can experience team- nity for us to interprofessionally tively. In Division B, Ali Rizvi, the world and Education City participating in the Maxxroyal “We look forward to wel- Maxxroyal Cup is already pre- work while making shared manage a patient case via on- Anton Dickinson and Terence Golf Club has been added to Cup representing Qatar and Ed- coming the Doha winner to scheduled to be played in Edu- decisions together. It also line platforms and mimic what Simmons bagged the first three the list of events on the annual ucation City Golf Club. I would the finals and the Nation’s Cup cation City Golf Club on No- highlights a very significant is nowadays happening in the prizes, respectively. schedule. like to thank Turkish Airlines in the luxurious Maxxroyal vember 27, 2021. topic for the healthcare system practice due to the pandemic. The tournament held at With 35 events all along and Maxxroyal for a wonderful Resort. We are happy to host More information on the – diabetes, which is among We, healthcare students, should Education City Golf Club was Europe, Middle East and Asia, prize and opportunity to partici- Stramrood for 4 nights in one packages and golf in Maxxroyal the leading causes of mortality always be trained to work un- an Individual Stableford tour- Maxxoryal Cup has become, in pate in a global competition at a of the splendid suites, all inclu- Resorts is available at https:// worldwide. der any circumstances as the nament over the 18 Hole Cham- its fifth year, one of the most world class venue in Belek, Tur- sive of food and beverage. We www.maxxroyal.com/ In Qatar, the prevalence of healthcare world and practice pionship Course. important golf events and the key. Secondly, thanks to ECGC are sure that Zander will enjoy For information on Turkish type 2 diabetes is about 17 per- are constantly changing due to The tournament qualifier ‘Finals in Belek’ the top golf for bringing this opportunity three rounds on our famous Airlines flights and fares, visit cent, one of the highest preva- new challenges that evolve fre- is typically contested with over competition in amateur golf. to golfers in Qatar, and to the Montgomery Golf Course,” https://www.turkishairlines. lence rates in the world. quently.” 2,000 golfers competing in a “I am very excited to be vis- agronomy team for giving us a stated Eugen Mesares, CEO of com/ MES students mark Children’s Day in memory of ‘Chacha Nehru’ Tribune News Network Doha
The MES Indian School marked Children’s Day with traditional gaiety and fan- fare on November 14, high- lighting the importance of giving care, love and affec- tion to children. Section-wise special as- semblies were conducted on Zoom platform commemo- rating the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of inde- pendent India, who is also fondly remembered as ‘Cha- say writing and stand-up viewing a video presentation were distributed to children cipal Hameeda Kadar urged cha Nehru’ for his love for comedy were organised for on Chacha Nehru and partic- on the special occasion. the students to uphold the children. the students of grades I to ipated in a fun race following Congratulating the win- practice of universal broth- Various offline literary XII. COVID-19 protocol. They ners and the contestants for erhood, develop leadership events such as talking time, The Kindergarten chil- also learned to make Nehru their enthusiastic participa- qualities and follow the ide- poem recitation, speech, es- dren celebrated the day cap using newspaper. Sweets tion and contributions, Prin- als of Chacha Nehru. World Monday, November 16, 2020 05
News Ethiopia’s Tigray region claims in brief Vamco hits Vietnam as Philippines death toll rises to 67 Storm Vamco barrelled into Vietnam on Sunday, damaging rocket strikes on Eritrea airport buildings and injuring at least five people, as the death toll in the Philippines climbed to 67. The storm made landfall on Sunday morning with reported winds of up to 90 kilometres per hour Hundreds of people have been killed so far in the conflict in Africa’s second most populous country (56 mph), uprooting trees and blowing the roofs off houses and schools. Vamco is the latest in a series of storms that have pum- AFP tionalist sentiment it believes melled Vietnam over the past six weeks, causing flooding and Addis Ababa would work in its favour, said landslides that have killed at least 159 people and left 70 others Roland Marchal, an expert on missing. Initial reports from the Disaster Management Author- The leader of the Tigray re- the Horn of Africa at France’s ity on Sunday said that five people were injured while they were gion of Ethiopia on Sunday Sciences Po. trying to secure their houses. Vamco has weakened since hitting claimed responsibility for Implicating historic foe the Philippines as a typhoon with winds of up to 155 kph, but rocket strikes targeting the air- Eritrea could also “justify in ad- state media said it had still caused significant damage. (afp) port in neighbouring Eritrea’s vance the cost of the war for the capital, a move that ratcheted civilian population” in Tigray, up fears of a wider conflict in Marchal said. India’s capital awakes to ‘severe’ the Horn of Africa region. In a statement Sunday, smog as revellers defy cracker ban Diplomats told AFP on Abiy said military operations Saturday night that multiple were “progressing well” and Toxic smog blanketed India’s capital early on Sunday after fire- rockets had struck the capital, Ethiopia would “prevail” with- crackers were set off throughout the night to mark the country’s Asmara, landing near the air- out outside help. biggest annual festival Diwali despite a ban, further worsening port, though communications “Ethiopia is more than ca- the city’s air quality levels. India’s environmental court had restrictions in Tigray and Eri- pable of attaining the objectives imposed a ban to stop millions of the explosives being lighted trea made the reports difficult of the operation by itself,” Abiy up to mark the Hindu Festival of Light, stressing that residents to verify. said. were already reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pan- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy announced last week demic and the pollution crisis that arises every winter. But the Abiy Ahmed announced on that federal forces had taken sound of firecrackers regularly was heard in the city of 20 million November 4 he had ordered control of western Tigray, and people late Saturday, and sporadically on Sunday. “The overall military operations in Tigray on Sunday state media report- air quality of Delhi is in the Severe category as of today morn- in a dramatic escalation of a ed they had seized Alamata, a ing,” the state-run System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting long-running feud with the town in southern Tigray. and Research (SAFAR) said Sunday. “Significant local additional region’s ruling party, the Tig- The claim could not be emissions (probably firecracker related) during yesterday night... ray People’s Liberation Front An Ethiopian migrant receives a jerrican of water at the border reception centre of Hamdiyet, in the corroborated because of the build up stubble fire-related pollutant concentrations.”(afp) (TPLF). eastern Sudanese state of Kasala, on Saturday. (afp) communications blackout in “Ethiopian forces are also Tigray. using the airport of Asmara,” were fired from, whether they The TPLF dominated Ethi- Pakistan holds elections in disputed TPLF leader Debretsion Ge- Gunmen kill 34 in west Ethiopia hit their targets or what dam- opian politics for nearly three Kashmir region bordering China bremichael told AFP Sunday, age they inflicted. decades and fought a brutal saying this made the airport Gunmen killed at least 34 people in a “gruesome” attack on a The United States embassy 1998-2000 border war with Pakistan on Sunday held local elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, the a “legitimate target” for the passenger bus in west Ethiopia, a part of the country that has in Asmara posted an advisory to Eritrea that left tens of thou- northern part of the disputed region of Kashmir bordering China, strikes. recently seen a spate of deadly assaults on civilians, the national its website on Sunday about “a sands dead. amid heightened tensions with India. Voting for the 23 seats of He added that his forces human rights body said on Sunday. series of loud noises” at around Abiy came to power in the regional legislative assembly take place weeks after Prime had also been fighting “16 The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said in a state- 7:50 pm Saturday night. 2018 and won the Nobel Peace Minister Imran Khan announced his plan to give provisional pro- divisions” of Eritrean forces ment that “the estimated number of casualties, currently at 34, is “Unconfirmedreports in- Prize the following year in vincial status to the region. Pakistan’s only land route to China in recent days “in several likely to rise” from the attack which occurred Saturday night in the dicate they may have been ex- large part for his effort to ini- runs through Gilgit-Baltistan and the region is at the centre of fronts”. Benishangul-Gumuz region. A spokesman for the commission, an plosive devices believed to be in tiate a rapprochement with the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The TPLF has previously independent government body, confirmed that the casualties were the vicinity of the Asmara In- Eritrea. Pakistan’s foreign minister on Saturday said rival India wanted accused Abiy’s government all deaths. The EHRC statement said the bus attack occurred in the ternational Airport. There are Hundreds of people are to sabotage the CPEC and was involved in subversive activities of enlisting military support Debate administrative area, and that “there are reports of similar no indications the airport was reported to have been killed in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Tensions have ran high since from Eritrea, something Ethi- attacks” in three other areas, as well as “of persons who have fled struck,” the advisory said. so far in the conflict in Africa’s last year after New Delhi ended the semi-autonomous status of opia denies. to seek shelter”. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government has pro- The TPLF is likely seeking second most populous coun- India-administered Kashmir, a predominantly Muslim area in the It was not clear how many vided scant information on recent violence in Benishangul-Gumuz, an “internationalisation of the try, some in a gruesome mas- Himalayan valley controlled in parts by New Delhi and Islamabad rockets were fired onS aturday particularly in Metekel zone, where Debate is located. (afp) war” in order to draw outside sacre documented last week by but claimed by both in its entirety. (dpa) night, where in Tigray they intervention and stir up na- Amnesty International. Azerbaijan extends Armenian pullout deadline from disputed area to Nov 25
AFP tar resident said. Kalbajar, Azerbaijan A Russian peacekeeping con- tingent deployed this week to Na- Azerbaijan said on Sunday it had gorno-Karabakh set up checkpoints agreed to extend a deadline for Ar- and positions in the region’s admin- menia to withdraw from a disputed istrative centre Stepanakert. district as part of a peace accord that The deployment was part of the ended six weeks of fierce fighting peace deal, which sees Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. cede swathes of territory that Azer- Residents of the Kalbajar dis- baijan’s forces gained in the weeks trict in Azerbaijan, which has been of fighting. controlled by Armenian separa- Armenian soldiers sit in the back of a Moscow’s peacekeeping mis- tists since a 1990s post-Soviet war, truck in Kalbadjar on Sunday. (afp) sion, which the military said in- began a mass exodus in the days cluded soldiers that previously were leading up to the initial withdrawal before they were expelled by Ar- stationed in Syria, comprises some deadline on Sunday. menians in the 1990s war between 2,000 troops for a renewable five- But a foreign policy adviser to the two countries over Nagorno- year mission. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev Karabakh, and a majority of the The defence ministry said on said his country had extended the homes being abandoned previously Sunday that over two days it had deadline over humanitarian consid- belonged to Azerbaijanis. escorted more than 700 people re- erations. AFP journalists saw fleeing resi- turning to Stepanakert, which was Hikmet Hajiyev said the with- dents pile furniture and kitchen- shelled heavily during the fighting. drawal of “Armenian armed forces ware into vehicles before leaving for The ex-Soviet rivals agreed to and of illegal Armenian settlers” Armenia on the weekend. end hostilities earlier this week after was delayed until November 25 fol- Thick plumes of smoke rose over efforts by Russia, France and the US lowing an appeal from Armenia and the valley near the village of Charek- to get a ceasefire fell throughduring mediation with Russian President tar after residents set their homes the nearly two months of clashes. Vladimir Putin. on fire, preferring to leave devasta- A key part of the peace deal in- “Kalbajar’s settlement by Arme- tion in their wake and homes that cludes Armenia’s return of Kalba- nians was illegal. The people who would be uninhabitable by Azerbai- jar, as well as the Aghdam district were resettled there have no prop- janis. by November 20 and the Lachin erty rights,” Hajieyv told a news “We also moved our parents’ district by December 1, which have conference. graves, the Azerbaijanis will take been held by Armenians since the Kalbajar was almost exclusively great pleasure in desecrating our devastating 1990s war left 30,000 populated by ethnic Azerbaijanis graves. It’s unbearable, one Charek- people dead. Turkey’s Erdogan says Cyprus made up of ‘two separate states’ AFP separate states in Cyprus,” said Er- with neighbours Greece and Cyprus Nicosia dogan. “There must be talks for a over maritime territories believed solution on the basis of two sepa- to hold vast gas deposits. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rate states.” An eventual reunification of Cy- said on a controversial visit to the Erdogan’s visit to the breaka- prus has looked more remote since Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus way north, recognised only by An- an Erdogan-backed Turkish na- Sunday that talks about the divided kara, comes at a time of heightened tionalist, Ersin Tatar, was elected island should aim for a settlement tensions on the island and in the leader of the north last month. between “two separate states”. Eastern Mediterranean and was The last UN-sponsored peace Talks in the past have aimed for condemned as a “provocation with- talks, based on a reunification of a reunification of the Mediterra- out precedent” by the Republic of the island, failed in 2017. nean island, which is split between Cyprus. Erdogan visited on Sunday to the Greek-speaking Republic of The Turkish president was later mark the anniversary of the self- Cyprus, an EU member with effec- to attend a “picnic” in the disputed proclaimed Turkish Republic of tive control over the island’s south- beachfront area of Varosha along Northern Cyprus (TRNC), and was ern two thirds, and the breakaway the UN buffer zone that has divided to visit Varosha, a long-abandoned north occupied by Turkey since the island since Turkey’s invasion. beach resort that was once the play- 1974. Erdogan’s visit comes as region- ground of celebrities and dubbed a “There are two peoples and two al power Turkey has openly sparred “Jewel of the Mediterranean”. 06 Monday, November 16, 2020
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Who’s Ready For Some Bipartisanship In DC? Democrats Need To Focus We Can Dream f you’re wondering why Congress a new president who runs at a lower On Narrative Over Policy seems to accomplish so little, here’s temperature could set the scene for Ia recap to get you steamed but in more cooperation. “It’s our mission the end provides a scintilla of hope: and it seems like a good moment,” Democrats must focus on forging unity between divided voters and work for Months ago, with COVID-19 raging, Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., a mem- House Democrats passed a second ber of the Problem Solvers, tells us. the values the US has stood for, such as peace and prosperity across aid package to send to states and The Problem Solvers group the world and tolerance and respect for others local governments, this one total- formed in 2017. Its goal is as noble ing a very expensive $3 trillion. The as any in government: “We strive to Dems meant for it to be an opening work together, regardless of party or Peter Cunningham bid; they came back with a $2.2 tril- background, to improve the lives of Tribune News Service lion version. Senate Republicans had all citizens.” Name the tough-nut is- countered with a $1 trillion offer, lat- sue of the day and it has worked on alm down, Democrats. We just er reduced to a smaller, simpler ver- a compromise: infrastructure, drug won the White House, we have an sion that Democrats blocked. pricing, immigration, health care. outside shot at the Senate and we So opening bids of $3 trillion Often, gridlock gets the best of the held the House, even if we lost a from one side and $1 trillion on the group, but it has won battles too, such few seats. Lighten up on the fin- other, but no deal. Were there no as pushing progressive colleagues last ger-pointingC and policy debates between the members willing to work across the year to get on board with Republicans moderate and progressive wings of the party. aisle to bring legislation to the finish and pass a humanitarian aid package Instead, focus on establishing the nar- line? Was every member of Congress for the southern border. rative behind the 2020 election. Americans so tightly bound to the script of com- There’s a reason the Problem elected a lifelong public servant who embod- promise is defeat that they were will- Solvers sound like Washington’s ies decency. We rebuilt the “blue wall” and ing to let Americans continue to suf- quaintest notion. Power is concen- we’re turning the Sun Belt purple. Georgia is fer through the pandemic? trated at the top in Congress, and now a swing state. Yes and no. Yes because there’s the goal of party leaders is to secure We held a key Senate seat in Michigan, still no second relief bill; no because their agenda by steamrolling the oth- picked up two more, and put a scare into Re- there was a group of moderate Repub- er side. In that universe, progressive publican senators in some of the reddest states lican and Democratic House mem- Democrats and conservative Repub- in the country. If we play it right, we might be bers who worked through their differ- licans have the momentum because able to shake loose a few members from their ences to propose a $1.5 trillion to $2 they are true believers. In many dis- caucus on critical issues and appointments. trillion package. It included stimulus tricts they are more likely to win elec- In this cycle, progressive leaders such as checks, unemployment aid, money tions by appealing to their political Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren didn’t for state and local governments and bases. Note that Rep. Dan Lipinski, translate beyond their base, but they sof- small business loans that could have D-Ill., a rare conservative Democrat tened the ground for big, bold policies such as lasted through next spring. The plan and Problem Solver, lost his primary “Medicare for All” and the Green New Deal. went nowhere but showed that some this year to progressive Marie New- Now we have to bring along people with members of both parties were willing man, who took the seat in Illinois’ 3rd a story that goes something like this: After to listen to each other in order to craft Congressional District last week. World War II, the GI Bill, the Federal High- legislation. Newman says she’ll join the Con- way Act and empowered workers helped build Who were those outlier mem- gressional Progressive Caucus, not the middle class. There was a sense of com- bers? Politico described them as the Problem Solvers. No surprise. But mon purpose. When we fell behind in the “rogue rank-and-file,” but the group she says Republicans and Democrats space race, we doubled down on science. A has a name: the House Problem need to start talking to each other, decade later, we planted our flag on the moon. Solvers Caucus. They are 50 moder- and wants to be part of that. “I really To address social, racial and economic in- ate representatives, evenly split be- believe in walking down the hall and equity, we passed new laws to end discrimi- tween Republicans and Democrats, talking to people and talking in small nation, protect voting rights and combat pov- who preach compromise and bipar- groups and finding consensus,” she erty. While these laws have proved imperfect, politics do not have to define us. America fossil fuels. Let’s set aside absolutist argu- tisanship. tells us. “I do think everybody is ready as all laws are, they brought progress. just elected a daughter of Asian and Black ments on defunding police and reimagine a Things in Washington now look to do some compromising.” They also triggered a backlash in the form immigrants to serve a heartbeat away from better, fairer criminal justice system. even messier than usual, with Re- Schneider represents Illinois’ of racial politics and a false economic theory: our 77-year-old presumptive president-elect. Instead of obsessing over the difference publicans and Democrats not even generally moderate 10th District, that tax cuts pay for themselves, deregulation Yes, we have a lot of work to do on racial and between the Green New Deal and Biden’s in agreement over who was elected which includes the North Shore. leads to shared prosperity, public investment gender discrimination, but let’s acknowledge green jobs programme, let’s pass the green- president. So this may seem like a He says the strength of the Problem is mostly a waste of money and the benefits of progress and change the narrative. est bill possible to rebuild roads, bridges and heck of a time to be daydreaming Solvers members is that they have enriching the few trickle down to the many. Today we know that competent, compas- other major public works. Let’s take some about middle ground. Yet when the more than a theoretical appreciation In the wake of multiple recessions under sionate government is needed in a crisis and comfort that a public option will bring us dust settles as expected, President- for bipartisanship; they meet weekly Republicans, America turned to Democrats to that shared prosperity comes from invest- closer to universal healthcare. elect Joe Biden will take office as an and have permanent working rela- restore prosperity and we did. But we never ing in ourselves — infrastructure, schools, Above all, let’s paint a picture of the old-school moderate Democrat. Pro- tionships across the aisle. You can really offered a compelling economic counter- health care, housing and safety net programs world we want — a strong and growing mid- gressives will try to tug him to the plug them into any situation and they narrative to Reaganomics. The result has been that create a springboard into the middle dle class, peace and prosperity across the left, but he ran pledging to be a uni- should be able to communicate. “The 40 years of rising inequality, culminating in class. America did it before and we can do world and tolerance and respect for others — fier. In the House, Democrats appear famous line is the best time to make a the election of a race-baiting plutocrat. it again — and it is somehow fitting that we to bring along the 77 million who voted for on track to retain a narrow majority friend is not when you need one but Today, we know that ours is not a trickle- have turned to someone who lived through Joe Biden and the 72 million who voted for after losing several seats. In the Sen- before,” he says. “We have those re- down economy. It’s really a trickle-up econ- that golden era to take us forward. After four Donald Trump. If we unite America around ate, control will be determined by two lationships.” omy, where the poor and the working class baby boomer presidents, we’ve gone back to an inspiring message and narrative, the poli- runoff elections in Georgia. Will Washington behave differ- spend everything they have to survive — and the silent generation for one last hurrah. cies will follow. One scenario says to expect only ently and get more done in 2021? We where retailers and banks capture those dol- So, let’s not squander the chance to seize more gridlock. Another says thin won’t make that prediction, but it lars and funnel them into the investor class the moment and rewrite America’s story. (Peter Cunningham is a Chicago- partisan majorities in Congress plus would sure be nice if it happens. that hoards the money instead of recycling it Let’s defer debates on whether a total ban based communications consultant back down to the bottom. on fracking is possible in every state in the who served in the Obama (Tribune News Service) Today, we know that racist, misogynist country and agree to reduce dependence on administration)
Engagement Is A Virtue, Especially On The Korean Peninsula The incoming Biden administration has plenty to handle, but it should not forget the Korean Peninsula
Song Young Gil previous elections, the DPRK knows that its nuclear capabilities. A flexible ap- while watching political developments in Tribune News service this is the ideal time to try to change the proach to the DPRK could yield fruitful the US, rather than making hasty judg- playing field in favor of its nation and in- outcomes. ments. So far, a stable status quo has here was no “October surprise” crease its worth. That’s why North Korea However, for the time being, the in- been maintained due to the “special” this election cycle for the US and the has given several “gifts” after the US pres- coming US administration will put its relationship between Trump and Kim. TDemocratic People’s Republic of Ko- idential elections over the years. efforts toward responding to COVID-19 This would be the basis for Washington rea (DPRK, North Korea) — there wasn’t North Korea tested a rocket engine 75 domestically. The US diplomatic agenda to take a flexible approach to Pyongyang. even one domestically in the United days after Obama’s second inauguration will come after, and its top priorities will But this situation will change rapidly if States. Despite what some had hoped, in early 2013. That experiment marked most likely be a US return to the Joint negative events occur. Vice Director Kim Yo Jong — Kim Jong the beginning of an international crisis Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, Stable management of the situation Un’s sister — didn’t travel to D.C. to re- that continued over the next few years. the Iran nuclear deal) and US-China re- is not easy. Any small variable can re- ceive a DVD containing footage of the Just 23 days after the Trump administra- lations, rather than US relations with the verse the situation. The status quo be- US Independence Day celebration. Dur- tion took office, North Korea conducted DPRK. But the Korean Peninsula should tween the US and North Korea now rests ing the 2020 US presidential election, a solid-fuel ballistic missile test. Japa- not be neglected. Under the toughest- in the most stable condition since the the denuclearization of the Korean pen- nese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was vis- ever sanctions against North Korea, the North’s first nuclear test in2006. This insula remained a low priority as both iting the United States at the time, and even launch limited range missiles. regime is on the ropes and Kim could be situation should not go to waste. The op- Republicans and Democrats focused on Trump heard the news during a dinner Thus, crisis management from now tempted to take military measures, such portunities for peace, prosperity, and de- domestic politics. with him. Then came the time of “fire until the first half of 2021 is more critical as SLBM launches. nuclearization on the Korean Peninsula So how will North Korea-US relations and fury.” than ever. Actions need to be taken to prevent are still valid. However, a provocation develop in a long-term perspective? If North Korea takes advantage of President-elect Joe Biden has dec- North Korea’s military provocations and from the North could cause the current A vacuum is expected in the first half the coming change in US administration ades of experience in diplomacy, which push for denuclearization of the Korean relatively stable relationship to return to of 2021, until the appointment of an as- again and gives a “gift,” the nightmare will give him a flexible approach in for- Peninsula. For example, humanitarian the pre-Hanoi summit state, meaning we sistant secretary of state to handle the of the past will be recreated. There is a eign affairs. He has been actively en- aid, which is exempt from sanctions, will waste years of effort again. incoming US administration’s dealings possibility that North Korea will launch gaged with Asian countries through the could be a good tool to create a posi- with the Korean Peninsula is completed. a North Star-4 SLBM, unveiled at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. tive interaction between the US and the (Song Young Gil is chair of the North Korea has experienced several US recent military parade, from an actual He noted during the last televised presi- DPRK, leading the DPRK’s regime away Foreign Affairs and Unification presidential elections, and is aware of this submarine, or it might conduct a ground dential debate that he is willing to meet from any military measures. Committee in the the National political vacuum. Having learned from combustion test of a new ICBM, or might with Chairman Kim if the DPRK reduces Pyongyang needs to have dialogue Assembly of the Republic of Korea)
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Meanwhile in Greece, po- strictions. country and fighting the pan- Demonstrations lice announced a ban on public Greece had on Saturday said demic. against the curbs gatherings of four or more peo- it would shut primary schools, Meanwhile Mexico sur- ple, announcing that events and kindergartens and daycare cen- passed one million COVID-19 were held across marches set to commemorate tres as its number of Covid-19 cases as its death toll, the Germany a 1973 student uprising would deaths crossed a thousand. world’s fourth-highest, edged not take place this year. In Romania, 10 patients be- closer to 100,000. AFP ing treated for coronavirus were “We probably still need to Berlin killed and others were in critical see the worst,” Alejandro Ma- condition after a fire broke out cias, a former national commis- Germany warned on Sunday in an intensive care unit in the sioner against the AH1N1 influ- that its anti-coronavirus meas- We will have to live with country’s northeast late on Sat- enza pandemic, told AFP. ures were likely to last four or considerable precautions urday. Mexico’s neighbour the five more months, asGreece an- The doctor on duty, who United States is the worst- nounced a new ban on gather- and restrictions for at least tried to help the victims, suf- hit country with more than ings and Mexico surpassed one the next four to five months fered second and third degree 245,000 deaths from over 10.9 million infections. German Economy Minister burns to 80 percent of his body, million cases. Germany, Europe’s larg- the rescue service said. But President Donald est economy, went into partial Peter Altmaier The cause of the blaze was Trump has repeatedly down- lockdown in early November, unclear, the health ministry played the threat of the pan- closing bars, restaurants and suggesting the fire could have demic, and few of the at least other recreational facilities The anniversary of the re- been caused by an electrical 10,000 of his supporters wore but keeping schools and shops volt against a military junta, short circuit. masks during a weekend dem- open. considered to have helped re- “I express my respect for the onstration in Washington. “We will have to live with store democracy in the country, heroic doctor who showed par- Brazil’s President Jair Bol- considerable precautions and A worker sprays antibacterial liquid on a visitor at the entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology in is treasured by many Greeks. ticular courage and spirit of sac- sonaro has also downplayed the restrictions for at least the next Mexico City, on Saturday. (afp) Last year it was marked rifice,” Prime Minister Ludovic virus, despite his country hav- four to five months,”E conomy with demonstrations by more Orban said. ing the second-highest death Minister Peter Altmaier told the to extend the new measures, soared from just over 360 in Demonstrations against the than 30,000 people in Athens Health workers were also toll of more than 165,000. Bild an Sonntag newspaper. which are provisionally in place early October to more than restrictions were held on Satur- and other major cities. hailed in the United Arab Emir- A survey showed that 27 His comments came ahead until the end of November. 3,300, as the country battles a day across Germany, including But opposition parties have ates, which granted a 10-year percent of Brazilians feared vot- of a government meeting on The number of Covid-19 second coronavirus wave along one in Frankfurt where police pledged to proceed with events visa to all doctors and infectious ing in Sunday’s municipal elec- Monday to decide whether patients in intensive care has with the rest of Europe. used water cannon. this year despite the new re- disease experts living in the tions because of Covid-19.
News in brief Austria plans ‘mass tests’ Trump retracts apparent admission of defeat to help exit virus lockdown Trump last attended AFP it’s clearer there isn’t any coronavirus AFP tests at the end of the lockdown in Washington evidence” of fraud. meeting ‘months Vienna order to enable a safe re-opening “Donald Trump lost... by ago’: Fauci in schools and other areas,” Kurz President Donald Trump a free and valid election,” Austria is planning “mass said, adding that in the first in- appeared accidentally to Bolton said, adding “I don’t WASHINGTON: Anthony Fau- testing” for coronavirus to help stance testing would be focused admit his election defeat in expect him to go graciously. ci, the US government’s top a chart a way out of the second on groups such as teachers. a tweet on Sunday morning I do expect him to go.” infectious disease expert, lockdown coming into force next He appeared to suggest -- before reversing course On Saturday, at least on Sunday said President week, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz the programme could then be to claim he won, and once 10,000 people -- few wear- Donald Trump last attended said on Sunday. widened to other groups in the again push unsubstanti- ing masks -- massed in a coronavirus task force Referring to a controver- population to make Christmas ated claims of mass fraud in Washington’s Freedom Pla- meeting “months ago,” even sial mass testing programme celebrations as safe as possible. the vote. za before marching to the as the pandemic surges in in neighbouring Slovakia, Kurz “We know it’s something Trump has refused to Supreme Court in a raucous the country. told public broadcaster ORF close to many people’s hearts concede the November 3 US atmosphere reminiscent of a In an interview with CNN, that “we have decided here in to be able to celebrate in a half election to challenger Joe Trump campaign rally. Fauci noted that Vice Presi- Austria... to take a similar step”. decent way with at least a small Biden, and repeatedly said After dark, groups of dent Mike Pence runs the In Slovakia, two-thirds of number of their loved ones,” he intends to overturn the Trump supporters and coun- task force and “translates” to the population were tested two Kurz said. result through legal cases. US President Donald Trump in Washington recently. (AFP) ter-protesters clashed on the Trump what is discussed. weeks ago, with just over one He said that more details of His aides say he is prepar- streets, scuffling and throw- Fauci said federal of- percent testing positive. the programme would be given ing for a second term in office NEWS MEDIA. I concede his way to play golf, smiling ing punches. ficials should be able to On Saturday Kurz an- next week. despite the vote count con- NOTHING! We have a long through his limousine win- Trump seemed to be fol- begin communicating with nounced Austria was toughen- The programme in Slovakia firming Biden’s clear victory. way to go.” dow to wild cheers and signs lowing the evening’s events, president-elect Joe Biden’s ing its anti-coronavirus restric- has involved the use of antigen “He won because the Thousands of Trump saying “Best prez ever” and accusing the city’s mayor of team to ensure a smooth tions, shutting schools and tests. Election was Rigged,” Trump supporters rallied in Wash- “Trump 2020: Keep America “not doing her job” and call- transition in the fight against shops from Tuesday until De- They give far quicker results tweeted early Sunday. ington on Saturday, back- Great.” ing on the police to “get go- the outbreak. cember 6 to get spiralling num- than PCR tests, which involve The phrasing -- coming ing his claims of fraud, with Many of Trump’s tweets ing -- do your job and don’t The Trump administration bers of infections under control nasal swabs that have to be sent two days after a slip in which clashes erupting in the even- over the weekend alleg- hold back.” has so far blocked the transi- and urging Austrians to avoid all to a laboratory, but they are less he said “time will tell” if he ing with rival protesters. ing the election was rigged The latest vote tallies tion process, as the presi- social contacts. reliable. remains president -- was At least 20 people were against him have been gave the Democrat Biden dent continues to refuse to On Sunday Kurz said mass Kurz said that the advent of immediately seized upon as arrested, reports said, in- tagged by Twitter as contain- a clear win in the state- concede victory to Biden after testing could help the country antigen tests meant “we finally one more step towards ad- cluding four for firearm vio- ing “disputed” information. by-state Electoral College the November 3 election. re-open in December, but it have the possibility of buying mitting defeat. lations and one for assault John Bolton, Trump’s that decides the presiden- “Of course it would be was not clear if the testing pro- millions of tests”, although he But the president soon on a police officer. former national security ad- cy, with 306 votes against better if we could start work- gramme would be on the same admitted that rolling out a large followed up with a sharp Trump himself made visor, told CNN’s “State of Trump’s 232. Two hundred ing with them,” Fauci said. scale as in Slovakia. testing programme would be a U-turn, tweeting “He only a drive-past of the rally in the Union” show on Sunday and seventy votes are re- The United States set a “We want to deploy mass “logistical challenge”. won in the eyes of the FAKE his armored motorcade, on that “as every day goes by, quired for election. record for new coronavirus cases on Friday, reporting more than 177,200 new infections, according to the Johns Hopkins University Brazil votes in local polls marked by virus tracker. (dpa)
AFP ries, elevating a raft of Evangeli- Vaccine scientist Sao Paulo cal candidates and ex-police and hopes for return -soldiers who have made reli- to ‘normal’ by Brazilians voted Sunday in gion and security central in their next winter municipal elections that will campaigns. test the strength of the country’s “2020 is going to deepen LONDON: If coronavirus vac- rightward shift under President what we saw in 2018: the ad- cinations are rolled out widely, Jair Bolsonaro, with the corona- vance of right-wing parties,” life could return to “normal” virus pandemic looming large. said political scientist Oswaldo by next winter, one of the These are the first elections Amaral of the University of scientists behind the front-run- since Bolsonaro, a far-right for- Campinas. ning coronavirus vaccine told mer army captain, surged to vic- Voters in face masks care- British television on Sunday. tory in 2018, upending the politi- fully lined up one meter apart Ugur Sahin, the Turkish co- cal gameboard in Latin America’s outside polling stations, trickling founder of German firm BioN, biggest economy. inside one at a time to vote, AFP told the BBC’s The Andrew Postponed six weeks because correspondents said. Marr Show that “this winter of the pandemic, the vote already Candidates largely had to will be hard” without any ma- bears the imprint of Covid-19, A man casts his vote with an electronic ballot machine during the municipal forego traditional campaign ral- jor impact from vaccinations. which has killed more than elections in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday. (AFP) lies, turning instead to social me- Together with US giant 165,000 people in Brazil -- the dia to make their pitches. Pfizer, BioN is developing the second-highest death toll world- Bolsonaro flew in early from In an effort to generate buzz leading candidate in the world- wide, after the United States. the capital, Brasilia, to vote in his and overcome voter reluctance, wide chase for a vaccine, The authorities are urging hometown, Rio de Janeiro. He many candidates have resorted “If all goes well, we will Brazil’s 148 million voters to posed for photos with supporters to colourful nicknames and cam- start to deliver the vaccine at bring their own pens, respect so- outside his polling station but paign gimmicks. the end of this year, or begin- cial distancing guidelines and dis- did not speak with the press. There are three Trumps, 18 ning of next year,” Sahin said. infect their hands multiple times. 3 Trumps! The president’s candidates Obamas and 84 Bolsonaros on “Our goal is to deliver Voters are choosing the South There are three Trumps, 18 do not look set to win Brazil’s the ballot, according to a count more than 300 million doses American giant’s 5,569 mayors Obamas and 84 Bolsonaros biggest cities. in the Brazilian media -- not to by April next year, which and city councils, with analysts on the ballot, according to a In Sao Paulo, Bolsonaro aco- mention 99 Tiriricas, borrowing could already have an im- watching to see where the various count in the Brazilian media lyte Celso Russomanno trails the name of a clown elected to pact,” he said. political camps stand midway to center-right Mayor Bruno Covas, Congress in 2010 on the slogan, The infection rate will then the next presidential elections in who is seeking reelection. “It can’t get any worse.” go down in summer, he pre- 2022. he has downplayed as a “little flu.” And in Rio, Mayor Marcelo He has since been reelected dicted, adding that it is essen- Bolsonaro heads into the But his approval numbers are Crivella, an Evangelical pastor twice. tial that there is a high takeup first-round vote weakened by the strong -- more than 40 percent and Bolsonaro ally, trails ex- Most results are expected by of the vaccination by autumn. loss of his political idol, President recently -- and he still excels at mayor Eduardo Paes. around 10:00 pm (0100 GMT “I’m confident that this Donald Trump, in the US elec- whipping his hardline base into a However, analysts say the Monday). will happen, he said. (AFP) tion, as well as his own controver- frenzy with his social media dia- country is likely headed for a Runoffs will be held on sial handling of the virus, which tribes. new wave of conservative victo- November 29. World’s largest free trade deal signed in coup for China pg 11
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29,479.81 10,202.36 43637.98 1,886.20 +399.64 pts -10.22 pts +194.98 pts Gold +0.69 % Hybrid Highlander: A powerful, Dow QE sensex tech-advanced family car pg 9 Price percentage Price percentage 24.78 Brent 42.78 -1.72% WTI 40.13 -2.41 % Silver +1.93 % QP integrates Muntajat into its operations Tribune News Network Doha
As part of our strategic efforts to strengthen Qatar’s down- stream capabilities and en- hance its global competitive position in the downstream sector, Qatar Petroleum (QP) announces completing the successful integration of Qa- tar Chemical and Petrochem- ical Marketing and Distribu- tion Company (Muntajat) into Qatar Petroleum. With this integration, Muntajat will continue to ex- The agreement was signed at Manateq headquarters by Manateq CEO Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi and Barwa Real Estate Group Acting CEO and Waseef Asset Management Company ist as a legal entity, while QP We look forward to further CEO Abdullah Jubara Al Rumaihi. has been appointed as its enhancing QP’s capabilities marketing agent. to provide superior high This milestone follows QP’s announcement of June quality products and 2020, in which it stressed that excellence in customer the integration will involve service.” Manateq signs services, leveraging the combined set Minister of State for Energy of human, technical, commer- Affairs and QP President and cial, and financial capabili- CEO HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi ties of both entities, enabling Muntajat to expand its reach rental deal with Waseef through QP’s global footprint. bilities that will eventually Minister of State for Energy benefit our worldwide net- Tribune News Network Manateq has designed the service Affairs and QP President and work of downstream custom- Doha hubs as a thriving, showpiece com- CEO HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi ers and keep us as the partner munities. They will feature cafes and described the integration as of choice providing superior Manateq, the national initiative restaurants, supermarkets, money “another successful landmark high quality products and ex- working to diversify Qatar’s econ- exchange services with ATMs, phar- on the road to achieving our cellence in customer service.” omy by providing premium infra- macies and medical centres and a strategic objectives.” This integration marks structure within strategic logistics host of service operators including Kaabi said, “We look for- another step towards achiev- parks, has signed an agreement with utility providers, laundries, barber- ward to further enhancing ing one of Qatar Petroleum’s Qatar’s Waseef Asset Management shops and tailors with ample parking Qatar Petroleum’s capabili- strategic objectives of be- Company to provide facilities and throughout. ties through our combined coming a leader in the global rental management of the commer- In all, around 92 retail premises talent, experience and capa- downstream industry. cial and residential assets in seven and 172 residential accommodation service hubs across its logistics units are available for rent and in- parks. vestor applications can now be made The agreement was signed at via Al Waseef Asset Management Manateq headquarters by Manateq Around 92 retail premises and 172 residential accommodation units are available for rent. Company’s website. CEO Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi and Manateq’s logistic parks have Barwa Real Estate Group Acting succeed in contributing to long-term Manateq on successfully activating been designed to accelerate the CEO and Waseef Asset Management economic growth and we believe that these service hubs which will pro- economy by enabling businesses and Company CEO Abdullah Jubara Al in Waseef Asset Management Com- vide well-managed communities for SMEs to invest in a diverse range of Rumaihi. pany, we have a partner who can the many staff who will work in the sectors such as aluminium, steel, au- As per the agreement, Waseef deliver further investor confidence logistics parks,” Rumaihi said. tomotive, electronics, construction will now manage the rental affairs to ensure that our service hubs will “We will bring to this contract material, and food and beverage, by of investors’ commercial and ac- be enjoyable places to live, work and our extensive experience gained offering around 15 million square commodation assets in the service thrive. The award underlines our through offering our services to 15 metres, distributed across Jery Al hubs in Manateq’s Jery Al Summar, strong intent to provide sustainable destination companies in Qatar and Samur, Al Wakra, Birkat Al Awamer Birkat Al Awamer, Aba Saleel and Al business environments in which en- through which we manage over 3.6 and Aba Saleel, to promote economic Wakra logistics parks which are de- terprises can prosper and grow sup- million sqm in projects and we look diversification. The parks have been signed as gateways to fast-track eco- ported by premium infrastructure forward to playing a role in deliv- strategically planned close to Hamad nomic diversity and business growth and services for visitors and tenants ering exemplary services to assets Port and key gateways to offer logis- throughout Qatar and beyond. alike,” Kaabi said. which are at the heart of Qatar’s na- tics companies optimum connectiv- “With the right partners, we can “We are excited to work with tional development ambitions.” ity to save transport time and cost.
Al Sulaiti Law Firm, USQBC sign deal to strengthen Qatar-US trade ties Tribune News Network key players to facilitate trade Doha and investment between the United States and Qatar. This In a bid to promote invest- partnership will offer legal ments, raise legal aware- awareness workshops and ness and strengthen bilateral legal-related insights to cur- economic relations between rent USQBC members and the United States and Qa- prospects in addition to US tar, Al Sulaiti Law Firm and investors looking to establish US-Qatar Business Council a business in Qatar,” Sheikha (USQBC) signed a memoran- Mayes said. dum of understanding (MoU) “As part of Al Sulaiti Law on Sunday. Firm’s vision, we as a firm The signing ceremony highly believe in supporting took place at the headquar- our community to protect ter of Qatar Chamber in the their legal rights. presence of Qatar Chamber “Our purpose for signing Chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa with USQBC is to encourage bin Jassim bin Mohammed investment in both the coun- Al Thani. tries and to assist those inves- The MoU was signed by tors with legal information Al Sulaiti Law Firm Chairman QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Al and awareness. We will work Mubarak bin Abdullah Al Su- Sulaiti Law Firm Chairman Mubarak bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti and USQBC Al Sulaiti Law Firm Chairman Mubarak bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti and USQBC Managing Director Sheikha Mayes together hand in hand with laiti and USQBC Managing Managing Director Sheikha Mayes bint Hamad bin Mohammad bin bint Hamad bin Mohammad bin Jabr Al Thani sign the agreement at the QC headquarters in Doha on Sunday. the USQBC and our US legal Director Sheikha Mayes bint Jabr Al Thani after agreement signing. partners, to make sure that Hamad bin Mohammad bin ments, create information The US and Qatar have turn, Qatar has announced a members and investors have Jabr Al Thani. US-Qatar Business Council Sulaiti Law Firm and USQBC exchanges focused on how to extensive economic ties, with plan to invest $45 billion in a complete and accurate un- The major thrust of the in areas of investment, legal will work together to provide invest in the US and Qatar over $185 billion worth of the United States. derstanding of the know-how MoU is to promote mutu- awareness and bilateral eco- Qatar and US investors with and support USQBC’s effort business partnership. There “USQBC is keen on part- on how to establish a business ally beneficial cooperation be- nomic ties. expanded access to informa- to better market available op- are over 120 US companies nering with well-respected in either or both countries,” tween Al Sulaiti Law Firm and Under the agreement, Al tion about potential invest- portunities. operating in Qatar and in re- organisations and leading Sulaiti said. Economy & Business Monday, November 16, 2020 09 QICCA’s Sheikh Thani addresses webinar on corporate governance Brazil looks to win market
Tribune News Network Doha share in oil-hungry India The “wise leadership of Qa- tar” has attached great im- Agencies ary, Oil Minister Dharmendra portance to the governance Pradhan met with Brazilian of companies as it constitutes With state-controlled Petro- Minister for Mines and Energy a key driver of economic de- bras working to increase its Bento Albuquerque to discuss velopment, said Sheikh Dr oil output and export, Brazil is the potential partnership be- Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Qa- looking for new options to di- tween the two countries. tar International Centre for versify its export market. India, the world’s third- Conciliation and Arbitration’s While exports of crude largest oil importer, currently (QICCA) board member for to China will continue to in- imports around 84 percent international relations. crease, having reached 1 mil- of its oil, relying on oil-rich Addressing the third edi- lion barrels per day (bpd) in regions to meet its needs. tion of the “Conference on QICCA’s Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali Al Thani addressing the Conference on April this year, Brazil is inter- Approximately two-thirds of Listed Corporate Governance” Listed Corporate Governance, held via video conferencing on Thursday. ested in finding other options Indian oil come from the Mid- held on Thursday via video- for its growing supply, with a dle East, principally Iraq and conference, Sheikh Thani said governance. of 2016 and to Circular No 68 focus on Asia. Saudi Arabia. Qatari legislation and regula- Sheikh Thani noted that of 2015 issued by the Qatar Petrobras is aiming to pro- Pradhan tweeted of the tions have succeeded in estab- the Law No 11 of 2015 has al- Central Bank on principles of duce more bpd to meet this meeting earlier this year, “In- lishing an effective application lotted a full chapter for public governance in banks. growing demand. The move erto Castello Branco, told Reu- is beginning to diminish as dia is diversifying its crude of governance principles and shareholding companies and The conference deliber- will also allow Petrobras to ters earlier this week. fuel demand from farmers for oil supply and our oil com- standards. placed many articles and rules ated on the major issues and minimize its dependence on India is an attractive the harvest, as well as the an- panies have expressed inter- He said the public share- related to governance. developments in the fields China. market for any budding sup- nual increase in demand for est in sourcing more crude holding companies spear- He also referred to the cor- of governance and reviewed “We expect this to have a plier, expected to be the big- festival season, is helping the from Brazil, if offered favora- heading the private sector are porate governance system and leading local, regional and positive evolution in the near gest source of energy demand industry to bounce back. ble commercial terms. Also committed to writing annual the legal entities listed in the global practices in this regard. future, in three years approxi- growth through 2050, with an Meanwhile, India is look- sought intervention for early reports showing their perfor- main market issued by the Qa- During the event, the ‘Gov- mately to have a consolidated anticipated demand of 6 mil- ing to diversify its suppliers, monetization of our existing mance, achievements, and le- tar Financial Market Authority ernance Reports’ book was position in the (Indian) mar- lion bpd by 2025. Further, any with Brazil appearing an at- investments in the Brazilian gal obligations in the field of (QFMA) Board Decision No 5 also launched. ket,” CEO of Petrobras, Rob- disruption felt from Covid-19 tractive opportunity. In Janu- energy sector.”
Dr Muna Al Marzouqi becomes QFC’s ‘The Business Trip’ wins Silver Telly honour Tribune News Network Bank’s Executive Director of a group of over 200 working Doha Investment Ibrahim Hassan, industry experts. QFC Regulatory Tribunal judge Ooredoo Senior Director Thani QFC Authority Chief Mar- The Qatar Financial Centre Al-Malki, Aspire Zone Foun- keting Officer Sarah Al Dorani Tribune News Network dentials to the panel of in- (QFC) has received the prestig- dation’s Chief of Enterprise said, “We are honoured to be Doha ternational judges, who look ious Silver Telly Award 2020 and Business Development Ali recognised among the world’s forward to working with her in recognition of ‘The Business Al Mutawaa, B-Hive former renowned organisations, The Qatar International in the future.” Trip’ series, which is produced CEO Wim De Waele, Dawar which succeed in creating a Court and Dispute Resolu- The QFC Regulatory Tri- in partnership with Bloomberg Director and Co-Founder Kim profound impact in the society tion Centre has appointed bunal is a specialist appeals Media Studios. Wyatt, Q-Pay CEO Nebil Ben and represent an inspirational Dr Muna Al Marzouqi as a body, established pursuant The three-part digital se- Essa, Msheireb Properties’ Di- model for others to follow Judge of the QFC Regula- to the Law of the Qatar Fi- ries explores Qatar as one of rector of Marketing Clark Wil- through telling the fascinating tory Tribunal. nancial Centre. It’s designed the world’s booming business liams, Qatar Sport Tech Busi- stories of their nations. Speaking of her appoint- to hear appeals raised by markets and ideal investment ness Director Koen Bosma and series, from across the world. “We are proudly pursuing ment, Sir William Blair, individuals and corporate destination, through inter- Microsoft Country Manager Founded in 1979, the an- our commitment to support Chairman of the QFC Regu- bodies against decisions of views with prominent officials Lana Khalaf. nual Telly Awards provide a and strengthen Qatar’s leading latory Tribunal, said, “I am the QFC Authority, Regu- and experts from the Qatari Held under the theme of platform for all organisations, position on the world map as a delighted that Dr Muna Al latory Authority and other business community. ‘Telly Award Winners Tell media producers, editors, di- key investment hub. Through Marzouqi of Qatar Univer- QFC Institutions. The interviews revolved Great Stories’, this year’s 41st rectors and animators to show- our diversified endeavours and sity has been appointed by In addition to its chair- around the thriving and prom- awards edition pursues its case their master pieces that ongoing collaboration with the Council of Ministers to man, it comprises five judg- ising business sectors in Qatar, commitment to honour lo- tell great stories. prominent international part- the Qatar Financial Cen- es from Qatar, the United such as finance, technology, cal, regional and internation- Every year, more than ners, we continue to be the am- tre Regulatory Tribunal as Kingdom, Hong Kong, In- sports, and digital. The list of al work excellence from all 12,000 entries from five con- bassadors to Qatar’s thriving a judge. She will bring her dia and the United States of interviewees includes QFC Au- screens; ranging from docu- tinents are reviewed and as- economy and the strategic pro- impressive academic cre- Dr Muna Al Marzouqi America. thority CEO Yousuf Mohamed mentaries, branded content, sessed by the Telly Awards moter of the nation’s lucrative Al Jaida, Qatar Development and television shows to digital Judging Council, which entails investment opportunities.” Hybrid Highlander: A powerful, technologically- advanced family car
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The system is mated to a di- pressed through a two-stage trapezoidal upper ments, as well as five USB charger terminals and rear bumpers. 10 Monday, November 16, 2020 Economy & Business Despite virus, world’s leading exporters upbeat about the future of natural gas GECF Ministerial Roundtable confronts COVID-19 challenges and opportunities expected to propel gas to top of global energy mix by 2050 Tribune News Network Doha
It’s available in abundance, flexible enough to reach far- flung corners of the globe, less polluting to the environment, and yet the full promise of nat- ural gas will unfold once the world is past the coronavirus pandemic, according to energy ministers of the leading gas exporting countries at a GECF Ministerial Roundtable held recently. As a sideline event to the 22nd Ministerial Meeting held under the auspices of Algeria, which took place on Thursday, noted that in 2020, for the first emphasised by several energy ket shocks and supply chain the virtually-held high-level time in more than a decade, ministers of the GECF, which disruptions.” dialogue aimed to confront the global gas consumption was — as a coalition of 20 mem- Abulgasem Shengher, array of challenges brought on expected to decline by 2- 3.5 ber countries representing 71 member of the Management by COVID-19 and the oppor- percent from the 2019 level. percent of the proven gas re- Board on Upstream at Libya’s tunities that are expected to This slump in gas consump- serves, 45 percent of its mar- National Oil Corporation, propel natural gas to the top of tion has been driven by a com- keted production, 53 percent leading the Libyan Delegate the global energy mix by 2050. proves air quality, emits much of investment in the coming The sense of optimism is bination of notable events, of pipeline, and 60 percent of at the 22nd GECF Ministerial The gathering of policy- less carbon dioxide than coal. years. not without merit. Latest fig- including above-normal tem- LNG exports across the globe Meeting, said “We strongly makers from the 20-mem- It is flexible.T hese qualities of GECF Secretary General ures obtained from the GECF’s peratures in the northern — is seen among its longstand- believe that the industry will ber grouping featured two natural gas are recognized by Yury Sentyurin advanced reputable Global Gas Outlook hemisphere, weaker gas de- ing customers from Japan to go back to normal or at least separate themes of short- and many, if not all.” these comments by noting that 2050 publication show that mand from the power, com- Germany as a reliable energy to a new normal rather than long-term perspectives, with Attar, whose country is natural gas is an energy option natural gas is growing at its mercial, and industrial sectors partner. undergoing severe restructur- the first session held under the regarded as a pioneer in LNG that achieves a harmonious fastest-ever rate and will be- due to lockdown measures, Senator Franklin Khan, the ing. Leveraging digital tech- title of “Natural Gas in a post- with the first liquefaction plant balance between the environ- come the largest global pri- and weaker economic growth. Minister of Energy and Energy nologies, bringing in automa- COVID-19 world: A short- commissioning in Arzew, Al- mental, social and economic mary energy source by 2050, Next year, global gas de- Industries of Trinidad and tion and improved strategic term view”, and the second geria, in 1964, considered ac- dimensions of sustainable de- from 23 percent today to 28 mand is expected to grow be- Tobago said, “COVID-19 has scenario-based planning are entitled “Natural gas: a transi- cess to modern energy and velopment. percent. Long-term demand is tween 1.5-4 percent, but will forced us to embrace three ‘I’s key as the industry comes out tion fuel or a destination?” The protection of environment as “GECF members are com- expected to grow by a remark- depend mainly on the extent of introspection, innovation, of the coronavirus crisis.” former was moderated by Stu- two pressing issues. mitted to strengthen global able 50 percent, from 3,950 of lockdown measures associ- and insulation. We need to be Among high-level guests art Elliot of S&P Global Platts “We need to ensure that energy security as reliable sup- billion cubic metres (bcm) in ated with the resurgence of the introspective by continually were the Nigerian Minister of whilst the latter was steered by the pandemic will not hinder pliers of natural gas in order 2019 to 5,920 bcm in 2050. pandemic, the recovery in gas examining our existing sys- State for Petroleum Resourc- Dr Bassam Fattouh of Oxford progress on these two chal- to meet the world’s growing Asia Pacific, North America, demand lost due to COVID-19, tems and processes to ensure es Timipre Sylva, Azerbai- Institute for Energy Studies. lenges. I wish to encourage the energy demand. They show- and the Middle East will carry as well as the weather condi- they operate at maximum effi- jani Minister of Energy Parviz In his opening speech, Ab- gas industry to strengthen its cased remarkable determina- more than 75 percent of this tion in the upcoming winter. ciency. We need to be innova- Shahbazov, Indonesian Min- delmadjid Attar, the Minister efforts in dealing with the is- tion in their fulfilment of all expected spur in demand. For the medium term, sus- tive in developing and quickly ister of Energy and Mineral of Energy of Algeria, which sue of methane emission. This contractual obligations to the Whilst the future looks tained growth in developing adopting new technology in Resources Arifin Tasrif, OPEC holds the 2020 Presidency of is important for natural gas customers. This indicates con- promising, the short-term out- Asian countries, particularly our operations and business Secretary General Mohammad the GECF Ministerial Meet- to play a more important role fidence in the strength of their look seems dotted with perils China and India, are expected processes. Sanusi Barkindo, Internation- ing, said, “I wish to underline in the energy transition that economies and abilities to ab- for an industry being troubled to contribute to an uptick in “And we need to insulate al Energy Forum Secretary the important role of natural the world has engaged in,” he sorb major economic crises, by oversupply, bulging inven- gas consumption in the com- our fragile economies by en- General Joseph McMonigle gas in satisfying world energy explained, while adding that notwithstanding numerous tory, and now an economic ing years. suring that as far as possible and ERIA Senior Policy Fellow needs. Natural gas is widely Algeria’s vast gas resource challenges and decline in rev- recession. This eventual upswing in we become self-sufficient to for Energy and Environment available. It is clean. It im- will witness $20 billion worth enues,” said Sentyurin. Experts at the Roundtable the fortunes of natural gas was protect us from external mar- Prof Jun Arima.
5G to create new value, growth EMUI 11 adds brilliance to Huawei Mate 40 Series Tribune News Network supports Eyes On Display, the device owner or multiple opportunities: Huawei’s Ken Hu Doha which leverages the 3D Depth persons looking at the screen. Sensing Camera and Gesture EMUI has consistently Huawei recently unveiled Sensor to detect the user’s at- provided smooth performance the new improvements com- tention. With a just glance, us- and high quality gaming expe- ing to EMUI 11, the company’s ers can light up the screen and User interface riences through innovations latest user interface for smart- triggers the AOD animation. such as the Extendable Read- phones. Everyday productivity is EMUI 11 is Huawei’s latest Only File System, GPU Turbo These exciting new experi- enhanced by Multi-screen user interface for and the Deterministic Latency ences, which are available on Collaboration, which enables smartphones. EMUI 11 on the Engine, and EMUI 11 elevates the launched Huawei Mate 40, seamless cross-device opera- launched Huawei Mate 40 the user experience even fur- cover aspects ranging from in- tion between a smartphone Series supports Eyes On ther. teraction, privacy and security and a PC. Display, which leverages the The powerful Kirin 9000 to performance and beyond. With EMUI 11, the Hua- 3D Depth Sensing Camera unleashes the full potential Altogether, these new fea- wei Mate 40 Series applies and Gesture Sensor to detect of EMUI 11, ensuring Hua- tures will deliver a smoother, the convenience of the smart- the user’s attention. With a wei Mate 40 Pro a smooth more intuitive and secure ex- phone’s multi-window inter- just glance, users can light up experience after 36 months, perience to Huawei device us- action onto Multi-screen Col- the screen and triggers the and brings greater power ef- ers. laboration, making it possible ficiency when running games EMUI 11 offers users not to open three different smart- Always-On Display animation. at high framerates. only a personal and artistic phone apps on a connected EMUI 11 on Huawei Mate visual interaction experience, PC. no exposure, giving user full 40 Series offer users smoother but also smarter and easy-to- Improvements made to awareness and control over and more stable performance, use features. Smart Multi-Window enable their personal data. Photos better and more convenient The new-generation Al- EMUI 11 to support multiple taken on smartphones contain interaction features and com- ways-On Display (AOD) on windows simultaneously on private information such as prehensive privacy protection. EMUI 11 integrates three ele- your smartphone, offering an the location and time at which Additionally, Huawei’s ments of art – shape, colour option for users to tailor their the photo was taken, the de- distributed technology on Huawei’s Deputy Chairman Ken Hu addresses Huawei’s Global Mobile Broadband Forum and space – into the design. experience to their preferenc- vice it was taken on and more. EMUI 11 empowers devices Beyond adding artistic es and maximise productivity. AI Private View helps with cross-device collabora- Tribune News Network defined by the TI U. He noted flair to the experience, the EMUI 11 also introduces keep conversations and corre- tion capabilities, providing Doha that 5G will remain the ma- new AOD allows users to per- the all-new Email Conversa- spondence private even when new and exciting experiences jor mobile communications sonalise the shapes to their tion Mode, which converts users are in crowded spaces on the Mate 40 Series to de- At the recently concluded 11th There’s no out-of-the-box technology until 2030 and will tastes, and even go beyond the traditional email threads into such as on a train or in a lift. liver a seamless AI life expe- annual Mobile Broadband Fo- approach to innovation. likely be in service until 2040. default colour palette and use conversations. When enabled, this feature rience. Beta of EMUI 11 has rum, Huawei’s Deputy Chair- We’ve got to focus on real However, looking ahead to colours from photos of their When developing the uses face recognition to iden- been rolled out for the P40 man Ken Hu spoke with global 2030, cellular networks will choice for their own custom EMUI security system, Hua- tify whether the user is the de- Series (excluding P40 lite) leaders about the new value needs in real scenarios – carry more than 100 billion design. wei adheres to its privacy vice owner. Notification con- and Mate 30 Series, and will that 5G will bring to different and build up the capabilities connections, and 5G needs to EMUI 11 on the launched protection principles of no tent is automatically hidden if be available to more devices in industries around the globe— to meet those needs. keep evolving to meet the ever Huawei Mate 40 Series also disturbing, no tracking and it detects someone who is not the near future. transforming the way people more diverse and complex live, connect and work. Huawei’s Deputy Chairman needs of society. “There’s no out-of-the-box Ken Hu The 5.5G evolution will— approach to innovation,” said amongst other things—enable Hu. “We’ve got to focus on real a full series of 5G solutions for the ICT sector to explore new needs in real scenarios – and building such networks. scenarios including Uplink build up the capabilities to “To embrace the approach- Centric Broadband Commu- meet those needs.” ing golden decade of 5G, we nication (UCBC), Real-Time While many industries need to evolve our networks Broadband Communication have shown that they are towards 5G with full spectrum, (RTBC), and Harmonized ready and willing to embrace and build one high-bandwidth Communication and Sensing 5G,Hu stressed the impor- simplified target network that (HCS). tance of developing criteria for ensures ubiquitous connectiv- Huawei has proposed specific scenarios, and assess- ity with on-demand overlay that all industry stakeholders ing whether or not 5G is the of ‘N’ capabilities,” said Yang should start working on 5.5G right tool for the job based on Chaobin, President of Huawei within the 3GPP framework as technical relevance, business Wireless Network Solution. soon as possible, that the in- potential, value chain matu- David Wang, Huawei’s Ex- dustry should make the most rity, and standardization. ecutive Director, also alluded of sub-100 GHz spectrum, and Huawei has in turn un- to the next generation of 5.5G that the ICT industry needs to veiled a vision for “1+N” 5G technologies—an extension further integrate 5G into verti- target networks, and released of the standard 5G scenarios cals to create more use cases. Economy & Business Monday, November 16, 2020 11 Japan finds luring Hong Kong businesses World’s largest free trade may prove tough AFP markets was halted for an deal signed in coup for China Tokyo entire day last month be- cause of a “hardware fail- The agreement is viewed as a Chinese-led alternative to a now-defunct Washington trade initiative Tokyo is on a charm of- ure” -- a glitch seen as un- fensive, hoping to lure firms likely to boost confidence AFP in Hong Kong spooked by and bring new traders flock- Hanoi protests and a controver- ing. sial security law imposed by Fifteen Asia-Pacific coun- China. But the city is prov- Fierce competition tries on Sunday signed the ing a tough sell. Michael Mroczek, presi- world’s biggest free trade “I want to make Tokyo dent of the European Busi- deal, seen as a huge coup for Asia’s number one finan- ness Council in Japan, said China in extending its influ- cial city,” Governor Yuriko there were high hopes for ence. Koike said in October, as the new Prime Minister Yoshi- The Regional Compre- Japanese capital opened an hide Suga’s digitisation and hensive Economic Partner- information centre in Hong deregulation push. ship (RCEP) includes 10 Kong for international busi- But “there’s also a lot Southeast Asian economies nesses considering a move. of scepticism because there along with China, Japan, Tokyo’s courtship haven’t been a lot of chang- South Korea, New Zealand comes with some concrete es” over the years when and Australia, with members promises, including tempo- similar initiatives have been accounting for around 30 rary office space in the city proposed, he added. percent of global GDP. for foreign financial firms Japan’s particularly First proposed in 2012, that want to try out life in strict approach to border the deal was finally sealed at Japan. control during the pan- the end of a Southeast Asian There are also a number demic -- for months foreign summit as leaders push to of more theoretical incen- residents were not allowed get their pandemic-hit econ- tives being floated, includ- to return even as Japanese omies back on track. ing tax breaks, streamlined citizens did -- has been seen “Under the current global bureaucracy and even a by some as “discrimina- circumstances, the fact the special economic zone like tion” and could also be off- RCEP has been signed after Shenzhen, China’s Silicon putting for tentative trans- eight years of negotiations Valley. plants, added Mroczek. brings a ray of light and hope In some ways, Japan Tokyo is also not the amid the clouds,” said Chi- might seem an obvious al- only Asian city seeking to nese Premier Li Keqiang af- A screen grab taken from Vietnam Host Broadcaster’s Sunday live video shows China’s Premier Li Keqiang (L) clapping as Chinese Minister of ternative for businesses take advantage of a poten- ter the virtual signing. Commerce Zhong Shan (R) holds up the RCEP agreement at the ASEAN summit that is being held online in Hanoi. looking to leave Hong Kong: tial Hong Kong exodus. “It clearly shows that it is the world’s third-largest Australia has an- multilateralism is the right But many of the signato- Delhi would rejoin in the Though US multination- economy, home to the To- nounced new visa opportu- way, and represents the right ries are battling severe coro- 30% of global GDP future, acknowledging its als will be able to benefit kyo Stock Exchange, and nities for Hong Kong stu- direction of the global econ- navirus outbreaks and they “strategic importance” to the from RCEP through subsidi- already houses outposts of dents and entrepreneurs, omy and humanity’s pro- are also hoping the RCEP ● The Regional deal which already covers aries within member coun- numerous financialinsti - and officials have said they gress.” will help mitigate the crip- Comprehensive Economic more than two billion peo- tries, analysts said the deal tutions and international will be “very proactive” in The agreement to lower pling economic cost of the Partnership (RCEP) is ple. may cause President-elect firms. encouraging businesses to tariffs and open up the ser- pandemic. The pact should help Joe Biden to rethink Wash- But there are some seri- relocate. vices trade within the bloc Indonesia recently tum- made up of 10 Southeast shrink costs and make life ington’s engagement in the ous stumbling blocks, and And while Singapore’s does not include the United bled into its first recession Asian countries, as well as easier for companies by let- region. competitors, that experts government officiallysays States and is viewed as a for two decades while the South Korea, China, Japan, ting them export products This could see the US say mean Tokyo’s hopes only that it seeks a “stable, Chinese-led alternative to Philippine economy shrunk Australia and New Zealand. anywhere within the bloc eye the potential benefits of for regional financial domi- calm and prosperous” Hong a now-defunct Washington by 11.5 percent on-year in the without meeting separate re- joining the TPP’s successor nance may be little more Kong, it is probably the trade initiative. latest quarter. ● RCEP members account quirements for each country. deal, the Comprehensive and than a pipe dream. most obvious alternative The RCEP “solidifies Chi- “COVID-19 has reminded for around 30% of global GDP The agreement touches Progressive Agreement for For a start, Japan’s in- for firms, saidR ajiv Biswas, na’s broader regional geopo- the region of why trade mat- ● on intellectual property, but Trans-Pacific Partnership come taxes are sky high, Asia-Pacific chief economist litical ambitions around the ters and governments are The deal excludes the US, environmental protections (CPTPP), said Rajiv Biswas, comparatively, topping out at consultants IHS Markit. Belt and Road initiative”, more eager than ever to have which withdrew from a rival and labour rights are not APAC chief economist at IHS at 45 percent against Singa- “Most international fi- said Alexander Capri, a trade positive economic growth,” Asia-Pacific pact in 2017 part of the pact. Markit. pore’s 22 percent and Hong nancial services firms may expert at the National Uni- said Deborah Elms, execu- ● The pact is seen as an The deal is also seen as “However, this is not ex- Kong’s 17 percent. already have a large pres- versity of Singapore Business tive director of the Asian a way for China to draft the pected to be an immediate Low English fluencylev - ence in Singapore, and School, referring to Beijing’s Trade Centre, a Singapore- extension of China’s rules of trade in the region, priority issue... given the els are also a chronic handi- therefore may prefer to signature investment pro- based consultancy. influence in the region. after years of US retreat un- considerable negative re- cap, as is the country’s com- expand their existing op- ject that envisions Chinese - India absent -India der President Donald Trump sponse to the TPP negotia- paratively sluggish adoption erations in Singapore rather infrastructure and influence pulled out of the agreement a notable absentee during which have seen Washington tions from many segments of of digital technology. than finding another new spanning the globe. last year over concerns about Sunday’s virtual signing. pull out of a trade pact of its the US electorate due to con- Trade on Tokyo’s stock location,” he told AFP. “It’s sort of a complemen- cheap Chinese goods en- Signatories to the agree- own, the Trans-Pacific Part- cerns about US job losses to tary element.” tering the country and was ment said they hoped New nership (TPP). Asian countries,” he added. Musk says he probably has COVID-19 S&P 500 boasts record closing high DPA Musk had often down- Agencies its quarterly report showed a Street Global Advisors. nology was a clear indication Los Angeles played the danger from the NEW YORK work-from-home driven surge The Dow Jones Industrial of “optimism around the econ- coronavirus and criticized in demand. Average rose 399.64 points, or omy” said Tom Martin, senior Billionaire entrepreneur measures such as the closure The S&P 500 notched a record Walt Disney Co also rose 1.37%, to 29,479.81, the S&P portfolio manager at Globalt Elon Musk on Saturday tweet- of stores and industry in Cali- closing high on Friday with up- as its rapidly growing stream- 500 gained 48.14 points, or Investments in Atlanta. ed that he has “most likely” fornia. He disliked the fact that beat earnings reports helping ing video business, and a par- 1.36%, to 3,585.15 and the Nas- The Russell 1000 value in- been infected with Covid-19, Tesla’s main manufacturing to drive optimism about the tial recovery at its theme parks daq Composite added 119.70 dex, which is heavily weighted the disease caused by the novel plant near San Francisco had economy along with hopes for tempered its quarterly loss. points, or 1.02%, to 11,829.29. toward cyclical sectors such as coronavirus, though he has had to remain closed. Musk also successful COVID-19 vaccines, “At least for today it looks Along with the S&P, the banks and energy, rose 1.97% several conflicting test results. risked a confrontation with the even as investors monitored like sentiment regarding the small cap Russell 2000 also on Friday while the growth in- “Am getting wildly differ- authorities in order to speed a surge in virus cases and re- potential for vaccines com- registered a record closing dex, with a large tech company ent results from different labs, Tesla CEO Elon Musk up the production of electric strictions around the country. bined with very strong earn- high on Friday, rising 2.1% on weighting, added 0.7%. but most likely I have a mod- cars there. After a volatile trading ings announcements from a the day. The three major US stock erate case of covid. My symp- he had received two positive Almost 10.9 million people week where the market was number of companies has in- Friday’s outperformance indexes had fallen on Thurs- toms are that of a minor cold,” test results and two negative in the United States have been whipsawed between hopes and vestors hopeful that the econ- of more economically sensitive day as more than a dozen US the Tesla founder wrote on for the virus. infected with the coronavirus, fears around the virus, Cisco omy can continue to recover,” cyclical sectors including ener- states reported a doubling of Twitter. “Something extremely bo- and more than 245,000 have Systems Inc provided the big- said Michael Arone, chief in- gy, real estate and industrials new COVID-19 cases in the last On Friday Musk wrote that gus is going on,” he said. died. gest boost to the S&P 500 after vestment strategist at State over growth sectors like tech- two weeks.
burden on taxpayers Public money guarantees ‘risky’ fossil fuel projects: Experts
AFP agreement for a liquefied natural ‘Aware of climate concerns’ been battered by extreme weather Paris gas (LNG) project in Mozambique. As well as the risk of financial loss events, a consequence of climate The province where the sites and stranded assets, experts say change. Energy firms are undertaking are located, Cabo Delgado, has projects such as Total’s in Mozam- Cyclone Idai -- the strongest financially risky natural gas extrac- been grappling with a jihadist in- bique also call into question states’ storm on record to hit southern tion projects from the Arctic to Af- surgency since 2017 that has killed commitment to combat climate Africa -- struck in March 2019, rica made feasible by government- more than 1,000 people. change. leaving around 700 people dead backed loans and guarantees, Certain energy projects have The 2015 Paris treaty enjoins and displacing 1.5 million others. jeopardising efforts to curb global become “very risky in general, let nations to limit global temperature A little over a month after Idai, warming, experts say. alone in regions with unstable rises to “well below” two degrees northern Mozambique was hit by As pressure from the public politics”, said Dylan Tanner from Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) above pre- another devastating storm, Cy- and investors to green their portfo- Influence Map, which monitors the industrial levels through sweeping clone Kenneth. lios grows, and the cost of renewa- energy sector. emissions cuts. Scientists also warn of the ble energy continues to fall, oil and Beyond security issues, the In order to meet a more ambi- consequences of methane leaks, gas majors are finding it harder to think tank highlighted in a report tious cap of 1.5C of warming, the inherent to LNG projects. attract investment on new fossil last year the risk of “asset strand- Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- “Total is fully aware of climate fuel projects. ing” due to increasingly competi- mate Change (IPCC) -- the world’s concerns, has publicly recognised They are also increasingly tive renewable energy and tighter Eight export credit agencies awarded loans to French oil giant Total in July, when leading body on the issue -- says them for a long time, takes them reliant on government-backed climate regulations. the company signed a $14.9-billion financing agreement for a liquefied natural fossil gas use must decline from into account in its strategies and funding -- in the form of loans Credit export agencies use gas (LNG) project in Mozambique. 132.95 Exajoules in 2020 to 112.51 develops concrete actions,” a com- or insurance -- several industry government-backed funds to shore Exajoules in 2030. pany spokesperson told AFP. experts told AFP. up projects. the state, not private investors. told AFP. “Such a decline cannot happen - ‘Not fair’ -France put an end Eight export credit agencies If the projects go sideways due “If there is a problem, taxpay- “Commercial banks would not if the global gas industry continues to hydrocarbon extraction in 2017, awarded loans to French oil giant to geopolitics or become obsolete ers will pay for the damages, not take the risk of lending so much to expand,” Ted Nace from Global but has left the door open to con- Total in July, when the company as technology and environmental the companies,” Cecile Marchand, money on the long term without Energy Monitor told AFP. tinuing to finance projects overseas signed a $14.9-billion financing policy evolves, they end up costing from Friends of the Earth France, any insurance.” Mozambique has already until 2035. Lewis Hamilton warns of more after securing record-equalling 7th Formula MONday, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 One world title
Hamilton vs Schumacher: Who is the greatest F1 driver?
AFP Schumacher, however, has The statistics show that Button and Nico Rosberg) as sonally able to put my stamp on Paris more fastest laps – 77 to 53 teammates at McLaren and the car and make a lot of altera- At the age of 35, Hamilton Hamilton has raced for Mercedes, Hamilton has faced tions, particularly in 2013,” said Lewis Hamilton on Sun- still appears to have time on his 14 seasons and has taken fierce internal competition. Hamilton. day won his seventh Formula side although he has yet to start part in 264 Grands Prix His current domination Drivers in 2020 also have One world title to equal the negotiations on a new contract since 2007 while over Valtteri Bottas, on the the benefit of even more so- all-time record held by with Mercedes. Schumacher competed for other hand, is not unlike that phisticated technical aids and Michael Schumacher. Statistics can, however, be of Schumacher’s strangle- technological improvements. But who is the greatest driv- misleading. 19 seasons with 307 races hold over Rubens Barrichello “Schumacher was driving er? The British star or the Ger- The number of Grands Prix in two spells – 1991-2006 at Ferrari. on his own more or less when man legend? each year has increased over and 2010-2012. Apart from their team- he was racing in his car. Ham- time. In the Schumacher era, mates, “Michael may have had ilton has got God knows who The numbers there were an average of 16 “All the truly great cham- a little more competition than helping him, telling him what The statistics show that every season. pions probably have more Lewis”, said French driver Ro- his tyre pressure is, speeds Hamilton has raced for 14 sea- In Hamilton’s time there in common than they have main Grosjean. through corners,” former F1 sons and has taken part in 264 have been an average of 19. differences, in that they are The Haas team driver add- supremo Bernie Ecclestone Grands Prix since 2007 while In the golden age of Juan all unusually determined,” A file photo of German Michael Schumacher (left) and British driver ed: “On the track, Michael had told AFP. Schumacher competed for 19 Manuel Fangio, who won five he said. Lewis Hamilton at the FIA Formula One World Championship 2012, some dubious little clashes, “You cannot say anything seasons with 307 races in two world titles in the 1950s, there “The fact Lewis still cares Grand Prix of Malaysia. (DPA/PA Images courtesy Planet F1 ) with Damon Hill, with Jacques bad about Lewis, you can- spells – 1991-2006 and 2010- were just eight races in an aver- about winning championships Villeneuve ... Lewis, he has al- not say he is not good, that is 2012. age world championship. with the same ardour that he won’t be drawn. In a recent F1 study using ways been class.” not the point. How good he is In 2020, Hamilton sur- had when he was an 18-year- “Unless they actually run artificial intelligence, it was compared to somebody else? passed two other Schumacher The talent old boy, is what sets him, Mi- alongside one another in a car, concluded that Schumacher The car and the team Well, he is super, super tal- records - number of podiums For Mercedes technical chael and the other great cham- then you can’t properly tell.” was 0.114sec slower than the Since 2014, Hamilton has ented and would be amongst (163 against 155) and victories director James Allison, who pions apart. All that said, when it comes Brazilian while Hamilton was driven a Mercedes F1 car which the top five drivers for the last (94 against 91). worked with both Hamilton “Clearly they were near the to pure speed on the track, 0.275sec behind. has been a class above all oth- 30 years. In qualifying, Hamilton has and Schumacher, it is their front of the queue when God Hamilton and Schumacher are ers. This was also the case for “Is he better than Michael? the clear edge with 97 pole po- “burning desire” for victory that was handing out physical gifts.” in the slipstream of the late The rivals Schumacher with Ferrari be- Would Michael have been bet- sitions dwarfing Schumacher’s distinguishes them from “sim- But in terms of who is the Ayrton Senna, the world cham- With three world champi- tween 1999 and 2004. ter in that car (Mercedes)? You 68. ply very good drivers”. greatest of the two men, Allison pion on three occasions. ons (Fernando Alonso, Jenson “When I joined, I was per- can’t say.” Qatar set to host 2020 AFC Champions League (East) matches as teams arrive
Tribune News Network DOHA Seven Qatari referees to feature in AFC CL matches A few days from now the first whistle that will signal the re- sumption of the AFC Champi- ons League, East Zone, match- es in Doha, the Qatari capital. The opening match be- tween Shanghai Shenhua of China FC and Australia’s Perth Glory at the Education City Stadium on November 18 will officially mark the resumption Seven Qatar referees will officiate games in the AFC Champions of the remaining matches of League East Zone matches set to take place from November 18 to the AFC Champions League December 19. Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Al Jassim, Saud Ali Al Athba 2020 that were stopped and Khamis Muhammad Al Marri are the selected referees. Ramzan in March because of the Saeed Al Nuaimi, Saud Ahmed Al Maqaleh, Youssef Aref Al Shammari COVID-19 situation. and Zahisneid Al Shammari will be the assistant referees. The QFA Sixteen teams will par- Referees’ Committee held a brief gathering at its headquarters to ticipate in this group from six honour the selected referees in the presence of Hani Ballan, Chair- countries: China, South Korea, man of the AFC Referees’ Committee, and Naji Al Juwaini, Executive Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Director of the Referees’ Committee. (TNN) Thailand, and will compete for a spot to face the winner of tional Stadium – in addition atmosphere for the AFC to the AFC Champions League to the Jassim bin Hamad Sta- complete the AFC Champions (West) Iran’s Persepolis in the dium at Al Sadd Sports Club, League (East), and we look final scheduled for December allowing the State of Qatar forward to welcoming the top 19th 2021. another opportunity, for the football clubs from East Asia A total of 44 matches second time in a row, to build in November and December. will be held in Qatar follow- on its readiness to host the We are proud to be selected ing the resumption, with one most important football event as the host country for the re- round already played in the in the world in the Arab world maining matches of the AFC East groups and only five more and the Middle East region Champions League 2020 for remaining. for the first time after nearly the East teams for the second Qatar first got the AFC two years. time in a row after the success- nod in June to host the West Three of the training sites ful hosting of the AFC Cham- Zone matches in Sept-Oct. nominated for use at the FIFA pions League (West), adding a Once the event was success- World Cup Qatar 2022 will new achievement for us on our fully conducted, the AFC had host the training sessions for way to the FIFA World Cup no hesitation to seek Qatar’s the clubs competing in the Qatar 2022. assistance in hosting the East East Zone of the AFC Champi- Ballan added: “There is Zone matches also. ons League. These designated no doubt that our anticipated Following its success in sites are the training complex- hosting of the AFC Champi- hosting the AFC Champions es at Qatar University, Al Oqla, ons League (East) matches is League (West) from Septem- and Al Ersal, allowing play- a reflection of our coopera- ber 14th to October 3rd 2020 ers to train in modern facili- tion with the AFC, who have and writing a new chapter in ties meeting the highest FIFA indicated their confidence in Qatar’s history for its accom- standards. Qatar’s organisational capa- plishment in hosting major The Qatar Football Asso- bilities. Moreover, we are in- sporting events, whether, at The first teams to have touched down in Qatar include Ulsan Hyundai FC, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC and FC Seoul from the Korea Republic, ciation (QFA), the Supreme credibly confident that we can the continental or global level, along with the Korean contingent, Australia’s Sydney FC and Perth Glory and China’s Guangzhou Evergrande. Committee for Delivery & provide the right atmosphere Qatar once more reaffirms its Legacy, and the Qatar Stars for the East Asians teams by ability and readiness to host League Foundation (QSLF) providing the best sports fa- the 2022 World Cup. Qatar’s are working with all partners cilities coupled with organiza- agreement to host the AFC to ensure the safety of all par- tional experience and health Champions League (East) ticipants by taking several care, that is per the highest in- fall in line with the country’s strict preventive measures ternational standards, ensur- support to assist AFC in com- throughout the tournament to ing the success of the tourna- pleting one of the biggest and ensure the safety and health of ment at all levels. most prestigious continental all players and officials. Moreover, he stressed: tournaments set to resume the The AFC’s confidence in “This hosting gives us the hope competition following the sus- Qatar and its organizational and confidence that football pension of football activity last capabilities is a significant rea- activities and life will return to March due to the pandemic. son for hosting matches East normal, especially with every- The upcoming AFC Cham- Zone matches one’s commitment to following pions League competitions for On this occasion, Hani and respecting the procedures the East Zone will be held at Taleb Ballan, a member of the that ensure all participants four stadiums – three of which Executive Committee of the safety in the tournament. In are scheduled to host matches Qatar Football Association this regard, we continue to during the FIFA World Qatar and Qatar StarsLeague CEO, work with all our partners in 2022 namely the Education Three of the four venues being used for the AFC Champions League East are FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues – Khalifa International said in a statement: Asia and FIFA, in resuming the City Stadium, Al Janoub Sta- Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium and Education City Stadium – in addition to the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium at Al Sadd Sports Club. “We are pleased with our football competitions after the dium and Khalifa Interna- capability to provide a safe recent disruption.” Sports Monday, November 16, 2020 13 No stopping Hamilton as he wins record-equalling 7th F1 world title
Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton with the trophy (left), and on right gets emotional as he gets out of his car after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on Sunday. (AFP) “I’m only just getting started! That’s for all the kids out there that believe in the impossible. We dreamed of this when I was young.”
AFP There is no end to what we can Istanbul do together, me and this team.” British champion wants use his F1 records fame to help ‘create more equal world’ Lewis Hamilton: Six Lewis Hamilton secured a Blew away rivals record-equalling seventh For- He lapped his team-mate Berlin: Lewis Hamilton says in a message on Twitter he wants to use the spotlight on having mula One world title on Sun- and only remaining title rival achieved a record-equalling seventh Formula One great race wins day after winning the Turkish Valtteri Bottas, who finished world title to ask everyone to “create a more equal Grand Prix and then warned 14th after a desultory outing, world.” “This year I’ve been driven not just by my ewis Hamilton’s 94th career at the Hungaroring a few weeks pretenders to his crown “I’m to claim his 10th victory in 14 desire to win on the track but by a desire to help push Lwin was acclaimed as one of later. He won from pole with only just getting started!” races of a season delayed by our sport, and our world to become more diverse and his best races. Here AFP Sport notable passes of Jenson Button After a momentous drive the coronavirus pandemic. inclusive. I promise you I am not going to stop fighting looks at six of his other greatest and Mark Webber following his from sixth on the grid in wet Hamilton came home over for change,” the Briton said. and most significant race wins: pit stops. and treacherous conditions, half a minute clear of Rac- “Equalling Michael Schumacher’s record puts a the Briton matched Michael ing Point’s Sergio Perez. Both spotlight on me that I know won’t be here forever. 2007 - Canada (maiden win 2018 - Germany (his 66th win Schumacher’s haul of drivers’ chose to make only one pit- So, while you’re here, paying attention, I want to ask in his sixth race)-- On a circuit in his 219th race)-- Ten years crowns with three races of the stop and spent most of the everyone to do their part in helping to create a more that was to become one of his and four championships later, season remaining. race on a single set of interme- equal world. Let’s be more accepting and kinder to favourite hunting grounds, a this race probably decided the The 35-year-old sealed his diate tyres as their rivals pitted each other. Lets make it so that opportunity is not 22-year-old Hamilton claimed his outcome of the 2018 title race. latest title 12 years after his first several times to cope with the something that is dependent on background or skin colour. maiden F1 triumph to take over Hamilton, from 14th on the grid with a typically measured mas- slippery conditions. “Nothing is impossible. A driving force for me this year has been to set an example for the next the lead of the championship, due to hydraulics problems, terclass, handling the slippy Hamilton’s old rival, four- generation, to never give up on your dreams. I was told by many that my dream was impossible, winning a brutal contest with stormed through the field early conditions to claim his time former champion Se- yet here I am. I want you to know that you can do it too. Never give up, keep fighting, and let’s keep four Safety Car interventions. and relentless heavy rain to a 94th career win. bastian Vettel, finished third rising to the occasion.” (dpa) In beating his then teammate famous win while championship It was widely declared as ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso at McLaren, he rival Sebastian Vettel ran off one of his finest triumphs and Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz of proved that the rare and preco- ignominiously into a gravel trap entirely appropriate on the day McLaren and, after a wild and cious talent that saw him finish at Hockenheim’s Sachskurve in he drew alongside the German impulsive afternoon, Max Ver- third on his debut in Australia his Ferrari. It was the English- in the record books. stappen in the leading Red Bull. was here to stay. man’s only win from outside the “That’s for all the kids out Alex Albon came home top ten on the grid. there that believe in the impos- seventh in the second Red 2008 - Britain (his seventh win sible,” said an emotional Ham- Bull ahead of Lando Norris in in his 26th race)-- Arguably the 2018 - Italy (his 68th win in his ilton on Mercedes’ team radio. the second McLaren, Lance most famous and memorable 222nd race)-- On Ferrari’s home “You can do it.” Stroll, who had started from victory of all, this was a titanic ground, in front of the passion- Later he claimed he still had his maiden pole position for triumph for the Stevenage-born ate tifosi, this was a swash- the hunger for more titles and Racing Point, and Daniel Ric- racer. He came to Silverstone buckling win for the purist racing paid tribute to his team and ciardo of Renault. from two pointless races and aficionadas. Hamilton qualified fans after a season in which he This latest triumph gave under pressure and he qualified third behind the two Ferraris of led his sport in supporting the Hamilton an unassailable lead fourth, but he passed team- Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Black Lives Matter movement. over 31-year-old Bottas, with mate and pole-sitter Heikki Vettel, but triumphed thanks “I feel like I’m only just get- two races in Bahrain and the Kovaleinen to lead on lap five. to some bold passing moves ting started. Physically, I’m in season-closing Abu Dhabi In teeming rain, he drove with and sheer determination. His great shape. And mentally this Grand Prix to come. enthralling elan to win by 68 audacity in passing Vettel on year has been really hard for Vettel, who grabbed a po- seconds. It was a landmark the opening lap was a crushing millions of people and it’s no dif- dium finish on the final lap, statement of his ability, a setback for the German’s race ferent for us athletes,” he said. was the first man to congrat- virtuoso wet-weather drive and and title ambitions. “This has been a challenge ulate Hamilton in the pits, it paved the way to his first that I didn’t know how to get leaning into the Englishman’s dramatic title win accomplished 2019 - Monaco (his 77th win in through, but with the help of cockpit to tell him he had by gaining a place at the final his 235th race)-- On an emo- Team LH I managed to get made history. Lewis Hamilton wins the Turkish F1 Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul on Sunday. (AFP) corner of the final race in Brazil. tional weekend following the through.” Tributes flooded in from his McLaren even asked him to death of his friend and mentor Hamilton, who sealed his fellow drivers and motorsport’s Turkish Formula One Grand Prix Results & Standings slow down - to which he re- Niki Lauda, this was a triumph first title in 2008, added to his president Jean Todt, and from sponded: “If I go any slower, I’ll of judgement and flawless unprecedented roster of records beyond the F1 family. “Game 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1hr 42mins 13. Pierre Gasly (FRA/AlphaTauri-Honda) one 9. Alexander Albon (THA) 70, 10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) lose concentration.” defensive driving that confirmed – most wins with 94, most pole recognises game. From all of the 19.313sec, 2. Sergio Perez (MEX/Racing Point- lap, 14. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) one lap, 63, 11. Lance Stroll (CAN) 59, 12. Esteban Ocon Hamilton’s status as a legend- positions (97), most podium fin- Barça family, congratulations @ Mercedes) at 31.633sec, 3. Sebastian Vettel 15. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Alfa Romeo Racing- (FRA) 40, 13. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 33, 14. Daniil 2013 - Hungary (his 22nd win in ary champion. He won pole and (GER/Ferrari) 31.960, 4. Charles Leclerc (MON/ Ferrari) one lap, 16. George Russell (GBR/ Kvyat (RUS) 26, 15. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) 10, 16. ishes (163) and most consecu- LewisHamilton on your 7th @F1 Ferrari) 33.858, 5. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/McLaren- Williams-Mercedes) one lap, 17. Kevin Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) 4, 17. Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) his 120th race)-- Many believed led, but Mercedes gave him tive points finishes (47). World Championship!” tweeted Renault) 34.363, 6. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) three laps. 4, 18. Romain Grosjean (FRA) 2, 19. Kevin Hamilton’s switch to Mercedes, ‘mediums tyres’ during an early He added: “We dreamed of La Liga giants Barcelona. Bull-Honda) 44.873, 7. Alexander Albon (THA/ Magnussen (DEN) 1. as successor to Michael Schu- Safety Car spell - an error that this when I was young. Kenya’s world marathon re- Red Bull-Honda) 46.484, 8. Lando Norris (GBR/ Championship Standings Constructors: 1. Mercedes 504 pts -- champi- macher and team-mate to Nico put him under intense pressure “I remember watching Mi- cord holder Eliud Kipchoge add- McLaren-Renault) 1min 01.259sec, 9. Lance Drivers: 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 307 pts -- cham- ons, 2. Red Bull-Honda 240, 3. Racing Point- Rosberg, was a risky move. A from Max Verstappen for 60 Stroll (CAN/Racing Point-Mercedes) 1:12.353, pion, 2. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 197, 3. Max Verstappen Mercedes 154, 4. McLaren-Renault 149, 5. tyre failure had ruined his outing laps. “One of my hardest races chael win those world champi- ed his congratulations, telling 10. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault) 1:35.460, (NED) 170, 4. Sergio Perez (MEX) 100, 5. Charles Renault 136, 6. Ferrari 130, 7. AlphaTauri-Honda onships. To get one or two or Hamilton: “Longevity is equal to 11. Esteban Ocon (FRA/Renault) one lap, 12. Leclerc (MON) 97, 6. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 96, 7. 89, 8. Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari 8, 9. Haas- at the British Grand Prix, but he and most strategic drives,” he even three is so hard. experience, this is what inspires Daniil Kvyat (RUS/AlphaTauri-Honda) one lap, Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) 75, 8. Lando Norris (GBR) 74, Ferrari 3. proved himself with this flawless, said. The team dedicated their “Seven is unimaginable. the world!” if unexpected, win in searing heat win to Lauda. (AFP) Joan Mir wins first MotoGP world championship AFP on better known for diligence entered its end game Mir’s a wonderful moment and I’m Suzuki) 3.697, 5. Brad Binder Valencia (Spain) and perseverance, was able to guts and endurance saw him so happy.” (RSA/KTM) 4.127, 6. Miguel make a rare celebration. emerge as a worthy champion. After a season of solid con- Oliveira (POR/KTM-Tech3) Suzuki’s Joan Mir won the Pulling wheelies and Mir’s championship has sistency, Mir held a 37-point 7.272, 7. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) MotoGP world title on Sunday screeching his smoking tyres been a model of consistency lead meaning he only needed to 8.703, 8. Andrea Dovizioso a week after finally securing his in front of the paddock, there with three second places and finish on the podium in the pe- (ITA/Ducati) 8.729, 9. Aleix maiden Grand Prix triumph at were no fans but his family three thirds before a single win nultimate race to secure the title, Espargaro (ESP/Aprilia) 15.512, the same Valencia circuit. where there to celebrate too. from 13 races. while fourth would have been 10. Maverick Vinales (ESP/ The 23-year-old from “I’ve been fighting for this Born in Palma, he first rode enough if neither Alex Rins nor Yamaha) 19.043. Mallorca inherited the crown all my life, I can neither laugh a motorcycle at a nearby track Fabio Quartararo won. Standings after 13 of 14 races: left vacant by the injured six- nor cry but I’m flooded with aged six, under the watchful Results MotoGP: 1. Franco 1. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) 171 time champion Marc Marquez emotions,” said Mir. eye of his father. Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha/SRT): points - champion, 2. Franco when finishing seventh in the This was the first MotoGP Many years later the early 41mins 22.478sec, 2. Jack Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha-SRT) Valencia Grand Prix won by title won by a Suzuki rider promise delivered a world title. Miller (AUS/Ducati-Pramac) at 142, 3. Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) Suzuki Ecstar’s Spanish rider Joan Mir celebrates after winning the Italy’s Franco Morbidelli. since 2000. As this often cha- “It really hasn’t sunk in,” 0.093, 3. Pol Espargaro (ESP/ 138, 4. Maverick Vinales (ESP/ MotoGP world championship after the Valencia Grand Prix at the The ecstatic new champi- otic and memorable season said Mir at the finish line. I“ t’s KTM) 3.006, 4. Alex Rins (ESP/ Yamaha) 127. Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia on Sunday. (AFP) 14 Monday, November 16, 2020 Sports Al Sailiya, Wakrah swing into Ooredoo Cup semis
Nasra Muhammad Mahmoud in action during the 10m Air Pistol event of the HH Amir Cup 2020 Shooting and Archery Championshps at the Lusail Complex on Sunday. Amir Cup Shooting: 10m Air Pistol gold for Nasra Muhammad Tribune News Network third respectively. Doha In the beginners’ category, promising Bashayer Al Sh- Al Sailiya players celebrate at Qatar SC Stadium; (Right) Action from the Al Wakrah and Al Kharaitiyat quarter-final played at the Al Arabi Stadium on Sunday. Nasra Muhammad uaibi achieved the first place Mahmoud claimed the 10m ahead of Khouloud Al Shar- Air Pistol gold in the women’s shani, while Nouf Al Sharshani Al Sailiya beat Al Arabi 5-4 via sudden death; Al Wakrah edge Kharaitiyat 4-3 on penalties category in the Amir Cup 2020 finished third. Archery & Shooting Champi- Among the winners of to- Tribune News Network shot was blocked by Al Arabi resultant corner kick. tie-breaker. sah and Moustapha Alhaje onships at the Lusail Complex day’s competitions, Al Anoud Doha goalkeeper Sataa Al Abbasi. Iranian recruit Mahdi Al Sailiya made it to the could score from the spot for on Sunday. Al Nuaimi and Nawal Al Sulai- For Al Arabi, Hamdi Har- Torabi played a key role in quarterfinal as the third team Al Kharaitiyat. Noura Al Mutawa won ti are members of the National Al Sailiya and Al Wakrah baoui, Marc Martinez, Gaser both goals. The first one re- from Group A with eight points. Tiberkanine outpaced his silver while Zainab Boufatim Teams Committee. moved into the semi-finals of Yahia and Sebastian Soria sulted from a counter-attack. The Peregrines had two wins, markers Ali Karami and Ous- claimed the bronze medal. The championship which Ooredoo Cup 2020-21 win- converted from the spot, Al Arabi defender Fahad Sh- as many draws and a defeat. mane Coulibaly in the fourth In the women’s youth cate- concludes on November 28, ning via sudden death and on whereas Ahmed Abotrika was nein gave a pass to Torabi near minute, but his low left-footed gory, Al Jazi Al Kathiri claimed will continue on Monday with penalties respectively in excit- off-target (even with his retake their own goal area and the Al Wakrah edge Kharaitiyat drive from inside the box was the first podium place while the 10m Air Rifle competition ing contests on Sunday. of a shot), thus forcing the latter took the ball all the way In the first clash, Moham- blocked by Al Wakrah keeper Al Shalwani and Al Anoud Al for men’s and women’s youth While Al Arabi defeated Al sudden death. to the rival goal along the left ed Benyettou put Al Wakrah Saoud Al Khater. Kaabi finished second and categories. Arabi 5-4 against in sudden After Al Sailiya’s Abdulla Al and unleashed a shot, which ahead in the ninth minute, Five minutes later, Al Wak- death (2-2 after regular time Marri found the target, Al Ara- goalkeeper Amine Lecomte but Daniel Goumou equalised rah surprised the Al Kharaiti- and 4-4 after tie-breaker) in the bi’s Mohammed Bader Sayyar’s blocked and Al Ansari slotted for Al Kharaitiyat in the 71st yat backline with a stunning second quarterfinal at the Qatar shot was blocked by Al Sailiya home the rebound. minute. With a 1-1 scoreline, goal. Benyettou picked up a SC Stadium, Al Wakrah edged goalkeeper Amine Lecomte Ibrahim Nasser scored the the match was straightaway short pass from a team-mate Al Kharaitiyat 4-3 on penalties with his leg, signalling a famous second goal after Al Sailiya de- pushed to the tie-breaker, as outside the Al Kharaitiyat box (1-1) in the first quarterfinal at victory for The Peregrines. fender Mustafa Mohammed stipulated by the tournament and moved a couple of steps. the Al Arabi Stadium. Al Arabi, who had lost to blocked Torabi’s shot from rule in the event of a tie, with- Finding a narrow angle to In what was a goals galore Al Sadd in the 2019-20 sea- near the goalline on the left. out extra time. work on, Benyettou quickly clash, Abdulaziz Al Ansari (24th son Ooredoo Cup final played Change of ends saw Al Al Kharaitiyat’s Oumar launched a fierce drive that minute) and Ibrahim Nasser just over a month ago, showed Sailiya put up a much-im- Sako and Abdulmajid Anad smashed into the goalpost to Kalla (33rd minute) scored for purpose from the start. That proved performance and they missed their spot kicks. Al the left of keeper Shehab Mam- Al Arabi, while Ahmed Ham- they were up by two goals past benefited from it. Wakrah won after all of their douh. The ball hit the post and moudan (78th minute) and the half-hour mark was a big Hammoudan reduced the four players converted the crashed into the net as Al Wak- substitute Abdulqadir Ilyas boost for The Dream Team. margin by pouncing on a loose penalties. rah celebrated the early goal in (86th minute) scored for Al Al Arabi goalkeeper Sataa ball and putting the ball past a Lucas Mendes, Mohamed absolute jubilation. Sailiya in regular time. Al Abbasi produced two quick diving Lecomte. Benyettou, Salih Mohamed Al Al Wakrah reached the In the tie-breaker, Tiago saves in the 18th minute. He Ilyas helped Al Sailiya Yahr and Murad Naji scored knockout quarterfinal by top- Nasra Muhammad Mahmoud (centre), Noura Al Mutawa (left) and Bezerra, Ilyas, Serigne Mbodji first thwarted Mohammed draw parity towards the end from the penalty spot for Al ping Group A with 11 points Zainab Boufatim with their 10m Air Pistol medals on the podium and Majdi Siddiq scored for Al Mudather and then collected with a quick move to send the Wakrah, while only Rachid (three victories and two de- in the Amir Cup 2020 Archery & Shooting Championships at Lusail Sailiya, while Fahad Waad’s Ahmed Sebaie’s header off the second quarterfinal also to the Tiberkanine, Evans Men- feats). En route to the last eight. Complex on Sunday.
Qatar U-19 and U-16 teams score wins in their friendlies with Iraq and Lebanon respectively
The Qatar U-16 team prevailed over Lebanon 2-1 in their friendly was played at Aspire Academy on Sunday. Mohammed Al Quraishi and The Qatar U-19 national team defeated their Iraqi counterparts 5-1 in their second friendly game on Sunday. Mohammed Emad, Lotfi Madjer (two goals), Almakki Mohsen, and Jassim Al Nasser Mohsen scored Qatar’s goals. Qatar had won 3-1 in the first Sharshani scored the goals for Qatar. Their earlier match on November 12 had ended in a goalless draw. The two sides are gearing up for the AFC U-19 Asian Cup to be held in Uzbekistan. friendly played on November 12. Qatar are in Group D alongside Tajikistan, Malaysia and Yemen. Sixteen teams will participate in the event with top four qualifying for the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Indonesia. Experts discuss role of youth in sports in prevention of violent extremism
Tribune News Network by eminent experts in the fields ber. I believe that it was one of Portuguese National Olympic Doha of international policymak- the first time, perhaps the first Committee, Italian Olympic ing and academia such as Mr. time in the history of ‘Sport for Committee, and many others. Exploring the role of youth Roberto de León, Secretariat Development and Peace’, that The event also saw the and sport in preventing and of Foreign Affairs, Mexico, we have seen highest level rep- participation of celebrated countering violent extremism, Mr. Alex Mejia, Director of the resentatives from so many dif- athletes and influential sport an expert panel discussion Division for People and Social ferent sectors around the same persons such as Mr. José on ‘Good Practices on Youth Inclusion at UNITAR and Ms. table, including the UN leaders Mourinho, Head Coach, Tot- Engagement Through Sports’ Antonia Marie De Meo, Di- at Under-Secretary General tenham Hotspur Football was convened by the Gobierno rector of UNICRI, Dr. Marion level on terrorism prevention, Club, Mr. Edgar Davids, for- de Mexico, the Organization Keim, Chairperson Founda- dialogue across civilisations, mer Dutch National Team of American States (OAS), tion for Sport, Development socio-economic development footballer, Laura Georges, United Nations Interregional and Peace, Interdisciplinary and youth affairs.” Secretary-General of the and Justice Research Institute Centre for Sports Science and The launch of the Global French Football Federation, (UNICRI), United Nations Development University of the Programme’s PVE component Ms. Nadia Nadim, Football Institute for Training and Re- Western Cape, Prof. Richard envisaged the participation Player, Paris Saint-Germain search (UNITAR) and ICSS’ Giulianotti, Professor of Soci- of senior officials from the Féminine, Danish National initiative Save the Dream. ology, Loughborough Univer- international organizations Team, Ms. Sari Essayah, In- Identifying that sport has sity, and Mr. Edgar Romero, involved, from over forty gov- ternational Olympic Commit- historically played a signifi- Grupo Internacional de Paz, ernments, NGOs, academia, tee (IOC) Member, Former cant role in the dissemination Europe Representative. and a massive participation of World and European Race- of positive values throughout The event was attended by The expert panel discussion on ‘Good Practices on Youth Engagement Through Sports’ was convened sport organisations. Walking Champion, Member across civilisations and cul- 900 attendees representing by the Gobierno de Mexico, the Organization of American States (OAS), United Nations Interregional and Among the sport stake- of the Parliament of Finland, tures, particularly for youth, the global organizations working Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and ICSS’ holders, the Supreme Com- and the Save the Dream Am- panel discussions were formed in sport and PVE, sport for initiative Save the Dream. mittee for Delivery and Legacy bassadors Ms. Tegla Loroupe, around the topics of ‘Academic peace and development, ex- of Qatar, the World Taekwon- Captain of IOC Refugee Team, and Institutional Framework: perts, youth, representatives positive change and are gen- agents of change can reinforce UN partners of the second pil- do Federation, the Basketball Ms. Fiona May, World Cham- The Importance of Effective of member states of OAS, and erally much better positioned the role of sport as a powerful lar Global Programme on the Africa League, Real Madrid pion and Olympic medalist Youth Engagement In The Pre- other UN entities. to promote a culture of toler- terrorism-prevention tool.” Security of Major Sporting Foundation, S.L. Benfica, Se- in Long Jump and Ms. Hon- vention Of Violent Extremism’ Bahruz Balayev, Head, ance and peace amongst their Massimiliano Montanari, Events, and Promotion of Sport villa FC, and AC Milan, African ey Thaljieh, FIFA Manager, and ‘Youth Engagement: Ex- Global Outreach, Save the peers. Providing young people CEO, ICSS and Save the Dream and its Values as a Tool to Pre- Football Confederation, Asian founder of the Female Pales- amples And Good Practices’. Dream said, “Youth play im- with the required skills and the said, “Today’s event follows vent Violent Extremism (PVE)’, Football Federation, Royal tinian National Team, Save The webinar was delivered portant roles as agents of opportunity to lead and act as the launch by the ICSS and its which took place last Septem- Belgian Football Association, the Dream Ambassador. Monday, November 16, 2020 15 Reports by Mehre Alam For events and press releases, email at [email protected] or Indian Experience call (974) 4000 2222
synergising investment requirements
Panelists during the webinar on ‘Financing India — with focus on Qatar’. ‘Qatar’s strategic investments can give Indian economy a big boost’ As India looks for investments, this could be an ideal way to shore up its economy, say speakers at a panel discussion on ‘Financing India — with focus on Qatar’
ndia should work funds (SWFs), especially in the pri- Commenting on the pattern of with the Gulf countries ority infrastructure projects. the QIA funding model, Dr Mittal to develop GCC (Gulf “Other measures are also being said, “There is good interest in the Cooperation Council) undertaken. These will open up new healthcare, capital market, technol- Development Bank or opportunities for financing relation- ogy, and pharmaceutical sectors IGulf-India Development Bank, and ships between India and Qatar,” among others [in the case of invest- GCC NRI fund, Dr R Seetharaman, stressed Dr Mittal. ments]. But it looks at projects that Group CEO of Doha Bank, has sug- Gulf countries have huge sover- are mature and have less interest in gested. eign funds at their disposal. Among green and brownfield projects.” “If you can manage $500 billion them, Qatar accounts for the largest Elaborating on the greenfield paid-up capital, GCC Development share. Qatar Investment Authority projects in India, Balasubrama- Bank or Gulf-India Development (QIA) manages over $300 billion niam said India has been religious- Bank, that is an opportunity,” he worth of sovereign wealth funds ly investing in gas infrastructure said while addressing a panel dis- globally. But India needs to find the to convert itself into a gas-based cussion on ‘Financing India — with right way to attract those funds, ar- economy. “India’s gas consumption focus on Qatar’. The exposure from There is good interest If you can manage $500 gued the speakers. in the next 15-20 years will grow by “It’s time that you convert the the Qatar side to in the healthcare, billion paid-up capital, 2.5 times. Nearly $120-150 billion debt into equity,” Seetharaman said, the Indian market capital market, GCC Development Bank A good year for India investments are expected in the adding: “I suggest the GCC NRI is limited but it is increasing. technology, and pharmaceutical or Gulf-India Development Bank, Speaking on the occasion, Gopal next five-six years. Around $300 Fund. It can be set up using sover- Other measures are also being sectors among others [in the that is an opportunity. It’s time that Balasubramaniam said that 2019- billion is expected in the next two eign funds and NRI base.” undertaken. These will open up case of investments]. But it looks you convert the debt into equity. I 2020 has been a good year for India decades in the gas sector alone,” he The need for synergising invest- new opportunities for financing at projects that are mature and suggest the GCC NRI Fund. It can as far getting the attention of QIA noted. ment requirements was discussed at relationships between India have less interest in green and be set up using sovereign funds is concerned. “Prior to that, invest- “While there are opportunities a webinar organised by Free Press and Qatar brownfield projects and NRI base ments [into India] have been slug- in the hydrocarbon sector, Qatar Journal and SIES in association gish as investments did not do well should look at more strategic invest- with Invest India, on November 12. — Indian Ambassador to Qatar — Gopal Balasubramaniam, — Dr R Seetharaman, Group in the past,” he pointed out. ments in India’s key sectors under Nearly 1,800 participants attended HE Dr Deepak Mittal partner, head of Audit, KPMG, Qatar CEO of Doha Bank However, Balasubramaniam the Atmanirbhar programme (self- the discussion on YouTube and Fa- is optimistic that QIA may revisit reliant India programme) namely cebook. its India strategy “and is presently pharmaceutical, automobile, chemi- Globally, there are $6.6 trillion looking to tap. The panelists for the Increasing Exposure India, the envoy noted, has im- in discussions for considering in- cal and consumer electronics.” sovereign funds and from that, $2.2 session included Indian Ambassa- Commenting on the investment proved its ranking on the ease of vesting $1.5 billion in Reliance Jio, The webinar session was mod- trillion lies in the Gulf alone. Qatar dor to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal prospects, the Indian ambassador doing business index and amended and might look at investing in the erated by R N Bhaskar while the is managing around $300 billion. and Gopal Balasubramaniam, part- said, “The exposure from the Qatar its policies mainly relating to the Fi- Unicorns as there are tremendous closing remarks were delivered by Seetharaman suggested that this ner, head of Audit, KPMG, Qatar, side to the Indian market is limited nance Act, which allows long-term opportunities in India for start-up Vaneeta Raney, head of BMM de- is an opportunity India should be apart from Seetharaman. but it is increasing.” investments by sovereign wealth ventures”. partment, SIES.
Qatari business leader hails Ayurveda benefits, welcomes Indian investors
to $8 billion in 2019. health issues. Doctors highlight the efficacy of Ayurveda at a “India offers great medical Ayurvvaid Hospital Manag- webinar held to observe World Ayurveda Day tourism options in all medical ing Director Dr Rajiv Vasude- branches, and not just Ayurveda,” van, while presenting an outline he said. “The Ayush Ministry can of Qatar’s population and health ailing the role of Ayurve- webinar titled ‘Ayurvedhodhayam play an important role in spurring data, hoped for regulatory sup- da, a top executive of an in- -- the Rise of Ayurveda’, which was medical tourism,” he noted while port from the Qatar Government ternational forum on Friday organised by QatarStories, Doha, suggesting the easing of visa norms for importing Ayurvedic medi- urged Indian companies to on November 13. to further promote medical tour- cines from India. invest and forge partner- In her event-opening address, ism in India. Speaking on ‘Future and Men- Hships in Qatar’s nascent alternative Indian Embassy Counsellor Ange- Dr Rashmi ML, the firstI ndian tal Health Wellbeing’, Singapore- medical branch that recently re- line Premalatha spoke on the effi- Ayurvedic doctor to receive licence based Ayurveda founder and CEO ceived licence to operate here. cacy of Ayurveda and thanked the to practise in Qatar, hailed the Ritika Patni highlighted wellness Speaking at an online event Qatar government for granting li- Qatar Government for introduc- and lifestyle benefits ofA yurveda held to mark the fifth WorldA yur- cence to Ayurvedic doctors to prac- ing “new complementary medical as well as yoga, a complementary veda Day, International Business tice in Doha. practice like Ayurveda” in Qatar. branch. Delegation (IBD) Summit Chair- “We need to spread awareness of Nirogstreet Managing Direc- man Yousif Al Jaber said, “Qatar Scope and Benefits of the the benefits of Ayurveda in Qatar, tor Dr Ram N Kumar spoke on us- has recently opened doors for the Ancient Medical Science especially its preventive aspects ing the digital medium to spread ancient Indian medical science of Ayurvedic and allopathic doctors Representatives from the Ayurvedic pharma industry and a wellness expert because Ayurveda can make an awareness and expand the mar- Ayurveda. On behalf of IBD mem- from Qatar and India spoke on the shared their experiences and the way forward for this branch of healthcare in impact on Qatar’s healthcare,” she ket of Ayurvedic products, while bers, I encourage investors from scope and benefits of the ancient India and Qatar. said. speaking on the topic ‘Ayurveda India to forge partnerships with Indian medical science at the we- Web Marketing’. Qatari companies.” binar. Qatar spent QR22 billion, pandemic. Lauding Qatar for be- Importance of Integrative Medicine Dr D Ramanathan, manag- Beginning the year 2016, In- Representatives from the Ayur- around 11% of its budget, on ing “highly vigilant”, he mentioned Ramayya Ayurvedic Hospital Di- ing director of Sitaram Ayur- dia’s Ministry of Ayush decided to vedic pharma industry and a well- healthcare in 2020, he said, while India’s programmes and measures rector Dr G C Gangadharan spoke veda Speciality, Thrissur, gave celebrate World Ayurveda Day eve- ness expert shared their experi- highlighting Qatar’s pioneering to check the spread of the corona- on the importance of Integrative an overview of the Ayurveda in- ry year on the day of Dhanwantri ences and the way forward for this healthcare initiatives like health virus. Medicine (IM) and stressed its ben- dustry while Dr Suresh Kumar of Jayanti (Dhanteras). This year, it branch of healthcare in India and insurance for all government em- efits in the context of the COVID-19 Triveni Nursing Home Trivan- fell on November 13. The aim of the Qatar. ployees. Medical Tourism pandemic. “All modern medical sci- drum spoke on ‘Entrepreneur- day is to create a sense of aware- During his presentation on Speaking on the Ayurveda Day Long-time Qatar resident Dr Mo- ences understand the IM language. ship and Business Development ness in today’s generation and pro- ‘Global Investments in Health Sec- theme ‘Ayurveda and COVID-19’, han Thomas, chairman of Cochi There are individual efforts, but IM in Ayurveda’. mote the Ayurvedic principles of tor’, Al Jaber said, “Qatari compa- Kottakkal Arya Vidya Sala Chair- Medicity and Tourism, spoke on needs institutional support in In- QatarStories Director Balaji healing in society. nies may think of investing in Ayur- man Dr PM Varier dwelt at length the huge prospects of the medical dia,” he said, while suggesting that concluded the webinar by thank- Well-known anchor Anu Shar- vedic companies in India if there is on the prevention, control and tourism business in India which Ayurveda has to change its form to ing the participants, and the Indian ma conducted the global healthcare a good business model.” management of the COVID-19 has grown from $3 billion in 2003 address the changing dynamics of Embassy in Qatar, for its support. 16 Monday, November 16, 2020 The Last Word
Amir accords warm welcome to Tunisian president
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Tunisia Kais Saied held a session of official talks at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. During the session, they discussed relations between the two countries and the prospects of developing them in all spheres, especially in politics, economic development, investment, health and education. HH the Amir later hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of the visiting president and his accompanying delegation. The banquet was attended by Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as a number of sheikhs and ministers. (QNA) ‘Qatar, Tunisia to join forces to deal with terrorism’ Continued from page 1 Tunisian president said that he stacles that appear following some The Tunisian president also seeks to open new horizons to fur- terrorist operations adopted by pointed out the level of coordination The Tunisian president said the ther support this cooperation be- extremist parties. and rapprochement between Qatar strong Qatari-Tunisian relations tween the two brotherly countries. He said this proposal is still and Tunisia on regional issues. On are confirmed by constant com- The Tunisian president said under process between Qatar, Libya, he said there are dialogues mon positions. Tunisians working the issue of terrorism was touched Tunisia and a number of other taking place in Tunisia to reach an in Qatar enjoy all the care and at- in his talks in Doha, as there is a countries. The goal is also to avoid agreement between all parties. tention of the country’s wise lead- common approach between the confusing Muslims with those He also referred to the Pales- ership. The number of Tunisians two countries in this aspect. extremists who claim to be Mus- tinian issue, and emphasised that in Qatar is witnessing a remark- In this context, he said there lims, and therefore the discussion it is a central issue even if many able increase every year, thanks to is a joint proposal between Qatar focuses here on the need to differ- tried “unsuccessfully” to remove it these distinguished bilateral rela- and Tunisia to hold an Islamic- entiate between Islam and its true from the circle of Arab citizens’ at- tions, he added. Western conference or dialogue purposes and terrorism, which tention, as it would remain a cen- He also praised the support aimed at achieving greater under- have absolutely nothing to do with tral basic issue for the Arab and provided by Qatar to Tunisia. The standing and overcoming the ob- Islam, he added. Islamic nations.
Sheikha Moza opens WISH 2020 Qatar’s quick response helped contain pandemic: Dr Kuwari
CATHERINE W GICHUKI We carefully planned and executed cent of the patients would require DOHA a phased lockdown and opening re- admissions to the hospital and five strictions.” percent needed intensive care. Qatar’s quick response to the She said that though COVID-19 “We opened nearly 3,000 acute pandemic helped curb the spread is not beaten yet, the country has care beds and 227 ICU beds, and of COVID-19 in the country and the not seen a second wave. secured extra ventilators. We made country’s strategy remains one of “We have not seen a second the provisions to treble the ICU beds vigilance and focused action with a wave, but we remain alert. There to 749 if necessary. We transformed controlled return to normality while have been a small number of out- an entire general hospital into an Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, participated in opening session of the World Innova- keeping the people safe, Minister of breaks mostly associated with fam- intensive care hospital and rede- tion Summit for Health (WISH) 2020, which brought together health professionals, practitioners and researchers under the ban- Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mo- ily gatherings, which we have con- ployed hundreds of staff. To contain ner of ‘One World, Our Health’ to share expertise, find solutions to health challenges and influence healthcare policies globally. hamed Al Kuwari has said. trolled with active surveillance and outbreaks, we opened 24 isolation Speaking at the Virtual World contact tracing. We have expanded facilities with a maximum capacity Innovation Summit for Health our laboratory services and can now of 30,000 beds and 60 quarantine (WISH) on Sunday, Dr Kuwari said: provide 20,000 tests per day, ten facilities with the capacity of 15,000 ‘It’s time to build a global pathogen shield’ “Qatar was able to successfully man- times the number at the start of the beds,” said the minister. age the situation because the coun- epidemic,” the minister said. “We await, with the rest of the Continued from page 1 WISH is all about.” COVID-19 and Head of the Infec- try developed a National Response Dr Kuwari said despite the large world, the development of a safe, ef- In a message Dr Tedros Adha- tious Diseases Division at Hamad Action Plan with clear lines of au- number of cases recorded dur- fective vaccine. In the meantime, we Executive Chair of WISH Prof nom Ghebreyesus, director-general Medical Corporation Dr Abdul- thority and the integration of plans.” ing the peak of the pandemic on must rely on the public health meas- Lord Darzi of Denham said the vi- of the World Health Organization latif Al Khal. She said the Amir His Highness May 20, Qatar’s health system was ures with which we are all familiar rus may have stopped WISH par- (WHO), stressed the importance of WISH 2020 will feature a wide Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani never overwhelmed as the hospitals and the dedication and profession- ticipants from meeting in person in harnessing the power of innovation range of live sessions in different directed the Council of Ministers to and Intensive Care Units (ICU) re- alism of the global health workforce Doha, but it has not stopped WISH. in the face of a once-in-a-century- formats, exploring vital subjects take a whole government approach mained open throughout. to keep us safe,” she added. “In so many ways, the pan- crisis that is this pandemic. including COVID-19, the impact of to the pandemic. This was led by the “Every death is a tragedy but we Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- demic has revealed the best of us. Attendees at the opening ses- climate change on health and im- formation of the Supreme Commit- are thankful that our total was low sus, director-general of the World It has taught us that there can be sion included Vice Chairperson munotherapy. tee for Crisis Management. in global terms. The fatality rate is Health Organization (WHO), who no security without health secu- and CEO of Qatar Foundation Keynote speakers during the She said, “From the onset, it was 0.15 percent, one of the lowest in thanked Qatar’s leadership, said, rity. That’s why I believe it’s time HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al five-day conference include Direc- clear that our response had to be the world. This is attributed to the “Innovations in science and tech- to build a ‘global pathogen shield’ Thani, Minister of Public Health tor-General of WHO Dr Tedros timely and coordinated across the talent and commitment of our doc- nology are also helping us to re- to protect us from novel diseases: HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Ku- Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Secretary- government. We developed a Na- tors and nurses, and the whole of spond to the pandemic. More than a new, global capability to rapidly wari, Director of Public Health General of the Supreme Commit- tional Response Action Plan with the healthcare workforce. It is also a 200 vaccines are now in develop- develop diagnostics, therapies and Department at Hamad Medical tee for Delivery & Legacy Hassan Al clear lines of authority and the inte- testament to the high quality of our ment and we are starting to get the vaccines. The only way to do that is Corporation Dr Mohammed bin Thawadi and member of the White gration of our plans. It relied on sci- healthcare system,” she said. first results for some of them, an through greater international col- Hamad Al Thani, and Chair of House coronavirus task force Dr ence and evidence, and a careful bal- She said that they knew soon af- incredible achievement in less than laboration – which is exactly what the National Strategic Group on Anthony Fauci. ance of health and business needs. ter the epidemic began that 14 per- a year.” Qatar Foundation launches precision medicine report at WISH The report, produced in partnership with the Economic Intelligence Unit, highlights how PM can move from research to clinical practice
Tribune News Network gen or tumour affecting a spe- geneticists, genetic counsel- cine; Dr Said Ismail, director, Doha cific patient, and how they are lors and data into the existing Qatar Genome Programme; Dr likely to respond to a specific healthcare system. Walid Qoronfleh; and Dr Lotfi Healthcare professionals treatment. “When we look at the pol- Chouchane, professor at Weill from different countries partic- The panel discussion icy briefs we have drafted, we Cornell Medicine - Qatar. The ipated in a panel discussion ti- was also accompanied by the wanted to make sure that it ad- panel discussion was moder- tled ‘Precision Medicine – One launch of a report by the Econ- dresses strategy as well as poli- ated by David Humphreys. size doesn’t fitall’, held as part omist Intelligence Unit (EIU), cies, and one aspect of that is to Speaking on Qatar Genome of the fully virtual 2020 World titled ‘Doing Well? Fulfilling harmonise the activities among Programme’s efforts in the past Innovation Summit for Health the Promise of Precision Medi- the different players. Another fiveyears, Dr Said Imail said, (WISH), a component of Qatar cine’. The report, sponsored by important aspect is the integra- “As is the case with any sort Foundation’s (QF) mission to QF, discusses the promise of ising potential, particularly in David Humphreys, global the concept of return on in- tion of precision medicine into of learning process, the begin- foster evidence-based ideas and precision medicine, what it is areas like oncology and rare head of Health Policy for The vestment and value demon- primary healthcare. So, what nings are slow and difficult. In practices in healthcare. currently delivering and chal- diseases. It has allowed bet- EIU, said: “Our focus with the stration. Much has been said we see is to provide pragmatic the initial five years we spent a Precision medicine (PM) lenges associated with its wider ter understanding of tumour study was really looking at that about precision medicine gen- key recommendations that are lot of time and effort in produc- provides the ability to under- application in large health sys- genetics resulting in more ef- long talked about promise of erating savings, and there is not only applicable to Qatar, ing data and in making it avail- stand, in ever finer detail, the tems. The EIU report is avail- fective treatments – particu- better, more targeted care for also evidence.” but also applicable internation- able to researchers. We are now biological makeup of individ- able for download at https:// larly for lung and breast can- patients and ongoing basis. It The report hints that per- ally,” said Walid Qoronfleh, di- finally at the stage where we ual humans which can allow www.qf.org.qa/eiu/precision- cer. For rare diseases, genomic really focused on two critical haps the biggest challenge will rector of Healthcare Research can actually harness the huge medical experts to determine medicine-report sequencing has drastically aspects that we consider to be be developing a workforce ca- and Policy at WISH. amount of data that has been what diseases they might be The report notes that preci- reduced diagnosis time from important. The first is integra- pable of delivering precision The panellists consisted of produced and use it to shift genetically disposed to, the pe- sion medicine, while still work- years to a matter of months, tion into the patient-centricity medicine, including integra- Dr Victor Dzau, president of the gears from research to clinical culiarities of any given patho- in-progress, has shown prom- sometimes even weeks. movement, and the second is tion of specialists – notably US National Academy of Medi- implementation.”