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SHEIKH JASSIM WITNESSES CROWNING OF AL MAZAIN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS Qatar primed for amazing show at 2022 WC: Envoys Amir to visit Kuwait today Outstanding Asian Cup victory makes Al Annabi a serious challenger in the next World Cup, says French envoy DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani will head to Kuwait SATYENDRA PATHAK has consolidated Qatar’s position as on Monday on an official visit. The DOHA the sporting superpower in Asia. Amir will meet the Amir of Kuwait HH “There is no doubt about the fact Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al QATAR’S stupendous show in the re- that Qatar will be a great host as well Sabah during the visit. (QNA) cent Asian Cup is a testimony to its ris- as one of the most competent teams for ing status as a sporting superpower in the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” he said. the continent and makes it a force to By winning the bid to host 2022 be reckoned with at the FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup, then winning the 2019 Qatar provides $2 mn HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir, witnessed the crowning of the according to ambassa- AFC Asian Cup, he said, winners of Al Mazain championship, at the end of Qatar International Falcon and Hunting Festival (Marmi dors of many countries. Qatar has proved that it grant to support Festival) in Katara on Sunday. Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al “Qatar’s football team has all the credentials to Syrians (PG 3) Thani honoured the winners of Al Mazain championship. (QNA) PAGE 20 will be a serious chal- become a major sporting lenger in the 2022 FIFA hub in the world. World Cup,” French Am- “Now the time is bassador to Qatar HE ripe for Qatar to seri- Franck Gellet said. ously bid for hosting the In a statement issued Qatar’s national Olympic Games. Given Rain likely today: QMD by the French embassy team played a the country’s expertise, Qatar tops the Arab world in in Qatar to congratulate terrific game Qatar has all the prom- SANTHOSH CHANDRAN which is likely to bring the cold Qatar’s national football throughout the tournament. I ises to host such big DOHA wave,” it added. team for winning the share the joy of the Qataris. events,” Koirala said. QMD Director Abdulla Global Finance Safety Index AFC Asian Cup, Gellet Bravo to the Annabi for Bangladesh’s Am- MANY parts of the country Mohamed al Mannai said rain atar has been ranked first in the said, “Qatar’s win was historical victory, a matter of bassador to Qatar HE received scattered rain on will continue on Monday. QArab world and seventh globally a befitting finale to the great pride for the country. Ashud Ahmed said Qa- Sunday, with the Qatar Mete- “The temperature will be out of 128 countries on the Global AFC Asian Cup. Qatar’s tar emerging victor at orology Department (QMD) mild in afternoon and see a Finance Safety Index for 2019. national team played a — HE Franck Gellet, French the Asian Cup holds a lot forecasting more rain on Mon- decline in the evening. Windy The index gives Qatar this ad- terrific game throughout Ambassador of significance. day, and likely drop in tem- wintry weather will continue vanced ranking in terms of investment the tournament. I share “It’s historic and perature. for the next 72 hours,” Mannai safety, that takes into account many the joy of the Qataris. Bravo, Al An- a matter of great pride for all those Southern parts of the coun- said, adding that the weekly factors such as war, peace, personal nabi! This historical victory is a matter residing in the country. This victory try had partly cloudy skies with mean minimum temperatures security and the risks of natural disas- of great pride for the country.” will pave way for many more sporting light rain in and offshore, the are expected to be in the range ters. The index measures safety in var- be placed among the top 20 in the With this victory, he said, Qatar achievements for Qatar,” he said, add- QMD said, adding that rain is of 10 and 20 degree Celsius. ious fields to be collected and analysed Global Finance rankings, occupying reaches the 55th rank in the FIFA ing that “Qatar will be a team to watch expected to continue. Apart from Doha, southern according to standard scores that give seventh place after Iceland, Switzer- world rankings. for during the mega tournament.” “The latest observations parts of the country, Mesaieed, the overall ranking of countries. land, Finland, Portugal, Austria and Echoing similar sentiments, Ne- show that the wind is mov- Al Khor and Al Shamal, re- Qatar is the only Arab country to Norway, respectively. PAGE 2 pal’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ramesh ing in the northwest direction ceived light rain on Sunday. Prasad Koirala said the historic victory Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Monday, February 4, 2019

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Qatar, Tajikistan sign Qatar ranks seventh deal on regulations of in the world in Global workers’ recruitment QATAR and Tajikistan on Sunday signed Finance safety index an agreement on the regulations of work- ers’ recruitment from Tajikistan in Qatar. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Finland (third), Portugal The agreement was signed by Minister DOHA (fourth), Austria (fifth) and of Administrative Development, Labour Norway (sixth). and Social Affairs HE Yousef bin Mo- QATAR ranks first in the The ratings are based on hamed al Othman Fakhroo and Tajikistan Arab world and seventh glob- global indicators such as ma- Minister of Labour, Migration and Em- ally out of 128 countries in the jor crimes, extent of safety ployment Sumangul Taghoizoda. Global Safety and Security measures and community The agreement includes the proce- Standards 2019 published by partnership, quality service to dures and regulations of workers recruit- Global Finance. the public and enhancement ment, in addition to the formation of a The index measures the of security awareness. CULTURE MINISTER MEETS RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR: Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali met on joint committee of the two sides to be level of investment secu- These indicators reflect Sunday with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the State of Qatar HE Nurmakhmad Kholov. During the meeting, they held annually, to facilitate the recruit- rity in a country based on Qatar’s regional and global discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in cultural and sports fields and the ways to develop them. (QNA) ment procedures between the two coun- various factors such as war, standing in various fields, es- tries. (QNA) crime rate, terrorism and pecially security, service and natural disaster. economy. This reflects the Qatar’s leading position continuous development and in the index confirms its pre- modernisation process that vious ratings with regard to the country is witnessing, public and personal security thanks to the efforts of the Education ministry to take part in Fire Station art expo by agencies like the World wise leadership, especially in Peace Index, the Numbeo the field of developing secu- QNA Section Head Suad al Sa- good opportunity to ascertain schools. team work should not exceed Global Database, the Police rity and service systems and DOHA lem, during the first meeting the students’ creativity through The number of participants four students and the idea of Index and the Global Ter- achieving security and stabil- with the coordinators of visual their works. from Qatar schools is expected artwork should align with the rorism Index, which placed ity in the country. THE Arts and Theater section in arts, expressed the ministry’s As many as 79 schools, to increase further during this exhibition concept. The artists Qatar at the top in the Mid- Global Finance is head- the Department of Educational desire to overcome all diffi- including 70 public and nine edition. are free to choose their works’ dle East and North Africa quartered in New York City Guidance of the Ministry of Ed- culties for the coordinators of private and international The organising committee material and technique. (MENA) region. and is a reliable source of de- ucation and Higher Education visual arts. schools participated in the has set a number of conditions The deadline for submit- Countries that are ranked velopments in the financial has announced its readiness to Salem said they hope to in- first exhibition in 2017, which for those wishing to participate ting the works in (jpg) format above Qatar include Iceland sector focusing on interna- participate this month in the crease the participation of stu- went up to 103 in 2018, in- in the third annual exhibition, is February 10 and the delivery (first), Switzerland (second), tional and emerging markets. third annual Artistic Exhibition dents in the next art exhibition, cluding 84 public and 19 stipulating that the number of date of works is set from Febru- at Fire Station Artist Residence. adding that the exhibition is a private and international students participating in the ary 18 to 20. QU’s Al-Bairaq programme launches new cycle for elementary, preparatory levels

The programme aims to encourage students to study science and engineering in innovative ways

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the new project, innovation, or DOHA practical application that ben- efits industry, the environment, QATAR University’s (QU) or the community. Al-Bairaq programme, a non- The students’ journey will traditional educational pro- conclude with a conference for ject in which students from innovative learning and edu- local schools work in teams cation, which will take place at with highly-talented univer- QU in March. The conference sity-level scientists, has ex- will showcase student’s post- tended its services to include ers and allows them to present students in the elementary their ideas to a diverse panel of and preparatory levels. judges represented by signifi- Dr Khalifa al Khalifa, president of College of North Atlantic-Qatar, staff and students celebrate team Al- Al-Bairaq recently started cant Qatari and international Anabi’s victory in the Asian Cup. activities and workshops for companies. The most innova- its ‘I am Discovering Materials’ tive posters and projects will track for the fifth cycle of the be honoured to motivate stu- CNA-Q celebrates Qatar’s victory primary and fourth preparatory Al-Bairaq participants learn many skills such as research skills, labo- dents to continue in the path cycle, allowing the students to ratory work, critical thinking and problem solving. of excellence. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cut on the occasion and the Sunday’s event was a con- qualify in playing vital, leader- Dr Noora Jabor al Thani, DOHA gathering signed a celebra- tinuation of Friday night cel- ship roles for their futures and students for university and engineering, arts and math- president of Al-Bairaq pro- tory banner in honour of the ebrations when the college the country’s future. coaches them to be researchers ematics into an integrated gramme and head of Out- TO mark team Al-Anabi’s glo- winning team. opened its doors for a pubic The track includes 15 pri- and engineers of the future. learning curriculum. The pro- reach and Communications rious triumph in the Asian Dr Khalifa al Khalifa, live-streaming of the match mary and preparatory schools The students take part in an gramme also employs Inquiry in the Research and Gradu- Cup for the first time, celebra- president of College of North on the auditorium’s state-of- including English and public intensive scientific workshop Based Learning which is a ate Studies Office at QU, ex- tions were held on Sunday at Atlantic-Qatar, was the first the-art big screen. The victory schools across the country. For that covers a field of materials form of active learning that pressed her pride and happi- the College of the North Atlan- to sign the banner with his comes at a time when the col- this programme, the number of science, such as solar cells, con- begins by asking questions, ness in the achievements of tic - Qatar (CNA-Q). congratulatory message. lege has recently invested in schools wishing to participate crete, composite materials and problems or scenarios rather Al-Bairaq students each year The main administration “This is truly a historic its sport and wellness facili- from the primary and prepara- food packaging. They also learn than simply presenting facts, in the various tracks. building was packed with moment for our glorious na- ties, including an upgrade to tory stages exceeded 50. new concepts through experi- depictions, or narratives of a Dr Noora also thanks the students and staff showing tion and in honour of our the football field turf. The ‘I am Discovering Mate- mentation and teamwork and limited path of knowledge. partners of Al-Bairaq, UN- their national pride, praising great leader, the Amir HH “Building off this success rials’ track aims to provide stu- are taught through their school Al-Bairaq participants learn ESCO, the Doha Office, the the football team for its tre- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad for Qatar we are putting more dents with the opportunity to laboratories, activities run by many skills such as research Qatar National Commission mendous victory over Japan. al Thani. We are extremely resources into sport activities engage in scientific research, in- the Al-Bairaq team. skills, laboratory work, critical for Education, Culture and Sci- The crowd, waving Qatari proud of Qatar for winning for our student body, to pre- spire their curiosity and encour- Al-Bairaq is keen to use thinking and problem solving. ence, as well as the efforts of all flags, enjoyed a video compi- the Asian Cup for the first pare the next generation of age them to study science and the latest learning tools such They are also given the oppor- university professors, research- lation of the highlights from time, and making all of us leaders to be fit, strong and engineering in innovative ways. as STEAM Education, which tunity to create scientific post- ers, assistants and members of Friday’s game. A cake was very proud,” said Dr Khalifa. successful,” Dr Khalifa added. The programme also prepares combines science, technology, ers, which includes the idea of Al-Bairaq team. ORYX GTL signs 5-year deal with AZF to sponsor Indian ambassador, Freestyle Aquatics for participants with disabilities Pakistan senate chief

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nership, Naemi said, “We are Enazi said, “Through our congratulate Qatar DOHA thrilled to partner with Oryx corporate social responsibil- GTL. This news will enhance ity programme, we aim to Continued from page 1 Ô for emerging as victorious by ORYX GTL on Sunday signed our efforts to attract greater contribute to different sec- winning the AFC Asia Cup. a five-year partnership agree- numbers of participants to this tors of the economy includ- INDIAN Ambassador to Qa- In this regard, I convey my ment with Aspire Zone Foun- unique initiative. The busi- ing sports, education and tar HE P Kumaran also hailed greetings to the Amir His dation (AZF) to sponsor As- ness’ involvement reflects how health. It is a great honour to Qatar’s national football team Highness Sheikh Tamim bin pire’s pilot CSR initiative for national organisations are join forces with AZF to sup- for their historic victory. Hamad al Thani and to Prime people with disabilities, Free- keen to integrate people with port this initiative by spon- “Hearty congratulations Minster and Minister of Inte- style Aquatics. special needs into society and soring it for five years.” to Qatar on the memorable rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin The agreement was signed to break down perceptions Freestyle Aquatics at As- 3-1 victory over Japan, at the Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani. at AZF’s Headquarters by that sports are to be enjoyed pire is part of AZF’s Corpo- conclusion of an extraordi- It is due to the patronage of Director-General of Aspire exclusively by a particular rate Social Responsibility nary run, to lift the AFC Asia the leadership that Qatar is Logistics Abdulla Nasser al group of people.” programme and builds on its Cup for the first time,” he achieving one milestone after Naemi and ORYX GTL Chief He added, “The pro- existing efforts to provide said in a statement on his Fa- another in different sports. Administration Officer Mo- gramme has delivered more people with disabilities with a cebook page. Winning the AFC Cup shows hamed al Enazi in the pres- than 850 hours of aquatic wide range of opportunities to Meanwhile, the Embassy that Qatar has potential to ence of officials from ORYX training since it was launched participate in sporting activity of Pakistan in Qatar has re- achieve greater success in GTL, including Ibrahim al Ku- Director-General of Aspire Logistics Abdulla Nasser al Naemi and in 2016, and we’re grateful for throughout the year. Creating ceived a message from the future as well. I am confi- wari, CSR coordinator. ORYX GTL Chief Administration Officer Mohamed al Enazi at an the efforts of our volunteer such opportunities encourages country’s Senate Chairman dent that bilateral relations The support that ORYX agreement-signing event in Doha recently. coaches who have contributed people to maintain active and Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani between our two fraternal GTL provides to the pro- their time. We are committed adopt healthy lifestyles, help- greeting Qatar’s national countries will be further gramme will benefit more above who will be given cus- riences and individualised to expanding the programme ing them feel included in the football team for the Asia strengthened in the years than 27 participants with tomised swimming, snorkel- training sessions. and including greater num- various local community ac- Cup win. “I greet the na- ahead,” Sanjrani said in the special needs, aged five and ling and scuba diving expe- Commenting on the part- bers of participants.” tivities underway in Qatar. tional football team of Qatar message. Nation Monday, February 4, 2019 03 Qatar, Angola ink aviation deal QA funds QC’s project The agreement will see Qatar’s national airline further expand its operations network for Syrians in Lebanon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QATAR and Angola on Sunday signed an air transport agree- QATAR Charity (QA), with ment, which will see Qatar’s na- support from Qatar Airways tional airline further expanding (QA), implemented a new re- its operations network. lief project to provide neces- The agreement was signed sary winter supplies to more by Minister of Transport and than 400 families of orphans Communications HE Jassim living in Syrian refugee camps Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti and An- of Arsal to help them cope with golan Minister of Transport Ri- cold and snowstorms. cardo de Abreu. The implementation of The agreement comes with- the project came as part of in the framework of Qatar’s ob- QC’s efforts to improve the jective to expand Qatar Airways’ Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti and Angolan Minister of Trans- living conditions of the Syr- network of operations across port Ricardo de Abreu with QA Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker and Chairman of the Civil Aviation ian refugees in Lebanon with- the world. Authority (CAA) Abdulla bin Nasser Turki al Subaey. in the framework of its ‘Arsal Following the signing cer- Relief’ campaign. The assistance included food aid and heating equipment, in addition emony, the two ministers dis- tion and aviation and the means portunities in these fields in Executive Akbar al Baker and The assistance included to the distribution of toys to children. cussed the bilateral relations of further enhancing them. both countries. Chairman of the Civil Aviation food aid and heating equip- between the two friendly coun- The meeting also tack- The meeting was attended Authority (CAA) Abdulla bin ment, in addition to the distri- internationally. leviate their suffering.” tries in the fields of transporta- led potential investment op- by Qatar Airways Group Chief Nasser Turki al Subaey. bution of toys to children. Salam Shawa, senior vice- It is worth mention that The project aims to allevi- president, Marketing, Com- Syrian refugees in Lebanon ate the suffering of the Syrian munications and Media at were badly affected by the refugees, help them survive Qatar Airways, expressed Storm Norma, which has in- the cold winter, improve their pleasure over cooperation with creased their suffering. QFFD provides $2 mn grant to White Helmets living conditions, lessen their Qatar Charity to help needy According to a UNHCR economic crisis and mitigate Syrian refugees in Lebanon report, some 8,000 refugees the adverse effects of the and other countries. have been affected by the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to the Amal (Hope) project harsh snowstorms. She said, “This humanitar- storm and 407 tents have been DOHA which aims at removing rubble Mohamed Rashid al ian initiative comes as part of completely destroyed. Moreo- from bombed and destructed Kaabi, assistant to the CEO in our response to the suffering ver, some 70,000 refugees live QATAR Fund for Develop- buildings and will assist in re- the Communication and Re- of the needy and the less for- in 850 informal camps threat- ment (QFFD) has provided pairing roads to help Syrians source Development Sector at tunate Syrian refugee families ened by floods. $2 million grant to the White living in affected areas return to QQC, thanked Qatar Airways in Lebanon and in other coun- Syrian refugees were par- Helmets in accordance with their normal lives. for its response to the ‘Arsal tries of the Middle East. ticularly affected in the town the directives of the Amir His The grant will also assist Relief’ campaign by provid- “Qatar Airways works hard, of Arsal in eastern Lebanon, Highness Sheikh Tamim bin White Helmets in conduct- ing aid to the affected Syrian as part of its corporate social where 70 percent of the tents Hamad al Thani to support to ing their relief work activities, refugees in Lebanon. responsibility programme, to were completely destroyed the Syrian people. from searching for victims of He also appreciated Qa- bring a smile on the faces of and the camp is experiencing As the conflict escalated bombardment, emergency re- tar Airways’ cooperation with the needy, and makes effort to a severe shortage of food and in Syria, this support will con- aimed at assisting those affect- purchase of seven fire engines lief, fire fighting, emergency Qatar Charity in implement- support them in various hu- the spread of disease and the tribute to the relief operations ed by the Syrian crisis. and the training of volunteers evacuation to providing social ing its development and re- manitarian, sports, health and humanitarian access remains provided by the White Helmets The grant will allow the in Syria. It will also contribute services. lief programmes locally and educational aspects and to al- a problem.

WORLD CANCER DAY TODAY Qatar to observe ‘Qatar takes steps to reduce impact of cancer’ World Cancer Day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Knuth, who is also chairman priate strategies for prevention, use, being overweight, eating DOHA of Cancer Services at HMC. early detection and treatment. an unhealthy diet, and lack QNA (PHCC) Dr Sheikha Abu Dr Mohammed Ussama al For this reason, as oncology of physical activity. The focus DOHA Sheikha said the PHCC works QATAR has made significant Homsi, senior consultant, On- experts we urge people to take is also on making the public with all partners to educate efforts to reduce the impact of cology Department, NCCCR, a positive and proactive ap- aware of available screening QATAR will observe the people about cancer-related cancer on the country’s popu- said World Cancer Day pro- proach in the fight against can- programmes, the human pap- World Cancer Day on Mon- symptoms and prevention lation, Professor Karl Alexan- vides an opportunity to high- cer,” added Dr Homsi. illomavirus (HPV) vaccination, day by highlighting the efforts methods and to create aware- der Knuth, medical director light the importance of cancer To mark World Cancer and cancer care available here it is exerting to reduce the ef- ness among people for early and chief executive officer prevention and detection strat- Day, HMC is holding a number in Qatar. World Cancer Day fects of cancer on patients in screening at PHCC’s centres of Hamad Medical Corpora- egies and also to raise aware- of activities aimed at raising provides an opportunity to re- the Qatari society and mak- of Leabaib, Rawdat Al Khail tion’s (HMC) National Center ness of treatment options. awareness about the impor- flect on what each of us as in- ing reducing the spread of the and Al Wakra. for Cancer Care and Research “World Cancer Day rep- tance of cancer prevention and dividuals can do to reduce the disease among its priorities. Medical Director and (NCCCR), has said. Professor Karl Alexander Knuth, resents a unique opportunity early detection. Planned ac- impact of this devastating dis- The Ministry of Pub- Chief Executive Officer of “Qatar has made a com- to draw attention to what can tivities also aim to dispel myths ease, now, and in the future,” lic Health (MoPH) and its HMC’s National Center for mitment to prioritise actions cervical and liver cancer, im- be done to address cancer and about cancer that can adversely Dr Homsi pointed out. partners are observing the Cancer Care and Research to address cancer in line proved access to screening to prevent millions of deaths,” affect people’s attitude toward For details on HMC’s World Cancer Day, which (NCCCR) Professor Karl Al- with the plans set out in Qa- programmes for breast and said Dr Homsi. accessing early diagnosis, treat- World Cancer Day activities, will be held this year under exander Knuth said Qatar has tar’s national health strate- bowel cancers and tobacco “Around one-third of com- ment and care. please follow our social media the theme ‘I am and I will’. A made significant efforts to re- gies. Improvements such as taxation, regulation and con- mon cancers are preventable “Through our planned channels: Facebook/hamad- number of special events will duce the impact of cancer on the implementation of vac- trol are all actions designed and millions of lives could be activities, we aim to increase medicalcorporation, Twitter/@ be held throughout Febru- the country’s population. cination programmes which to reduce the burden of can- saved globally each year by awareness of the risk factors HMC_Hamad, and Instagram/ ary at Hamad Medical Cor- Senior Consultant, On- prevent infections that cause cer in the country,” said Prof implementing resource-appro- for cancer, such as tobacco HMC_Qatar. poration (HMC), Primary cology Department at NCC- Health Care Centers and the CR Dr Mohammed Ussama Qatar Cancer Society to raise al Homsi said World Cancer awareness of cancer control. Day provides an opportu- Director National Can- nity to highlight the impor- ‘It’s an opportunity to promote early detection’ cer Programme in the tance of cancer prevention Ministry of Public Health and detection strategies and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK also a member – the day aims the ways to prevent it, with and scientific research in the Catherine Gillespie said the also to raise awareness of DOHA to avoid millions of prevent- promoting the culture of early field of cancer,” he said. theme of the World Cancer treatment options. able deaths each year by rais- detection since it is the key to “According to the latest re- Day encourages people to He said, “Around one- QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) ing awareness of the disease, controlling the disease. ports published by Qatar Na- think about what they can third of common cancers are will mark World Cancer Day along with calling on govern- “The vision of QCS is to tional Cancer Registry (QNCR, do to reduce the global bur- preventable and millions of (WCD) on February 4 with a ments and individuals across be the community partner- 2015), breast, colorectal and den of cancer. lives could be saved globally special event under the theme the world for action. ship platform to make Qatar prostate cancers are the most “People may take steps to each year by implementing ‘I Am and I Will’, which targets 2019 will be the first year of a leader in cancer prevention. common types of cancer diag- stop smoking or encourage a resource-appropriate strat- all segments of the society to the new three-year campaign Its mission is to prevent cancer nosed in Qatar. Among men, number of family members egies for prevention, early educate them about cancer, the themed, ‘I Am and I Will’. The and control its burden in Qatar the most common types of to participate in the Cancer detection and treatment. For ways to prevent it and the im- theme calls for personal com- Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor al Thani. by working with our partners to newly-diagnosed cancers are Early Detection Programme,” this reason, as oncology ex- portance of early detection of mitment towards prevention educate the community and to prostate cancer, colorectal she added. perts we urge people to take the disease. of cancer and represents the QCS Chairman Sheikh support, empower and advo- cancer and leukaemia, while Director of the cancer a positive and proactive ap- Spearheaded by the Union power of the actions taken by Dr Khalid bin Jabor al Thani cate for individuals living with breast, thyroid and colorec- programme in the Primary proach in the fight against for International Cancer Con- people in reducing the impact stressed the importance of rais- cancer, as well as to engage in tal cancers the most common Health Care Corporation cancer,” Dr Homsi added. trol (UICC) – of which QCS is of cancer. ing awareness of cancer and the professional development among women,” he said. HBKU’s world-class research supports fight against cancer

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QBRI’s Cancer Research “Research is coming on in research cancer. sion Medicine, and is help- DOHA Center (CRC) is focused on leaps and bounds, and there He said, “One of the most ing to produce much-needed finding essential solutions to has been much excitement efficient ways to combat can- cancer biologists. CANCER is one of the key the world’s second highest about the recent success of can- cer is through immunother- Omar Khan, assistant pro- health challenges facing the cause of death. cer immunotherapy, which is a apy. With the advent of high fessor at CHLS, said: “We have world today and is a leading The centre focuses on im- class of drugs that stimulates throughput technologies such state-of-the-art equipment at cause of morbidity and mortal- proving diagnosis, prognosis the body’s immune system to as next generation sequenc- the college and, in collabora- ity. There were 9.6 million can- and therapies for cancer pa- attack tumour cells.” ing, it is possible to collect large tion with QBRI, I can say with cer-related deaths worldwide tients with a special focus on Mohamad Saad, a scien- amounts of data related to can- total confidence that we have in 2018 (https://www.who.int/ breast cancer, which is the tist in statistical genetics and cer in various tissues, such as virtually every piece of equip- cancer/PRGlobocanFinal.pdf) most common form in Qatar bioinformatics at QCRI, said: lung, breast, ovary, brain, etc., ment we need to produce and it is one of the health prior- - accounting for 31 percent of “Not all patients respond well and obtain molecular respons- world-class research.” ity areas identified in the Qatar cancer cases in women. to the same therapy. Research es of patients suffering from He added, “Modern re- National Research Strategy. The average age of detec- HBKU is playing an important role in tackling this global challenge has shown that cells respond these cancer types. search has discovered a Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- tion of breast cancer in Arab with two of its research institutes and one of its colleges providing or react differently to drugs “At QCRI, we use AI to strong correlation of cancer versity (HBKU), a member of women is 10 years younger cutting-edge research. among people. They also identify patterns from such with genetics and lifestyle. Qatar Foundation, is playing than in their western counter- found that patient’s tumours data to answer important So, our behaviour and choices an important role in tackling parts. Breast cancer in young- Immunotherapy Collection. tic and therapeutic strategies have genetic changes that questions that can help us can influence whether or not this global challenge with two er women is also reported to Cancer immunology and aims to improve the prognosis make the tumour grow, spread make the patients responsive we are prone to cancer. For of its research institutes and have more aggressive features, immunotherapy is a major area and survival rates of cancer pa- or respond to a treatment. to immunotherapy. example, obesity, smoking, one of its colleges providing so finding solutions to the dis- of focus at CRC and among sci- tients in the country. “If we can determine the “In collaboration with The alcohol consumption, lack of cutting-edge research thanks ease is of huge importance to entists worldwide. Dr Eyad Elkord, principal factors that affect the treatment Cancer Genome Atlas, we are fruit or vegetable intake and to its state-of-the-art facilities the region. QBRI seeks to lead the im- Investigator at QBRI, said: response rate, we will be able to analysing data from more a lack of physical activity are and world-class faculty. One of QBRI’s recent plementation of the national “Over the years, our ability to develop statistical or machine than 10,000 patients and over all risk factors for cancer, as is Qatar Biomedical Re- publications merited a men- cancer research strategy, and diagnose and treat cancer has learning models to predict the 120 drugs.” a family history of cancer, so search Institute (QBRI), Qatar tion in one of the oldest, larg- it positions as the leading insti- greatly improved. Advances in chance of response to therapies On its part, CHLS offers it is really important to learn Computing Research Insti- est and most active immu- tution in this field. Its research early detection methods and for each patient.” two master’s programmes as much as you can about pre- tute (QCRI) and the College nology societies in the world into the underlying causes of the availability of different Raghvendra Mall, a re- and two independent PhD ventions and cures.” of Health and Life Sciences - the British Society for Im- breast cancer in Qatar and the therapeutics have significantly search scientist in data programmes in Biological Khan believes world- (CHLS) provide essential re- munology - and was listed in region and its efforts to develop improved prognosis and the analytics at QCRI, uses Ar- and Biomedical Sciences wide research into cancer is search into cancer. the Nobel Prize 2018 Cancer novel and innovative diagnos- overall survival of patients. tificial Intelligence (AI) to and in Genomics and Preci- paying off. 04 Monday, February 4, 2019 Nation

MARRI MEETS CHAIRMAN OF GLOBAL LAW SUMMIT: Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met with Chairman of the Global Law QMC CHIEF MEETS CUBAN AMBASSADOR: Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) Summit 2019 and former Spanish Foreign Minister Javier Solana and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Sunday. During the meet- Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al Thani met with Ambassador of Cuba to Qatar HE Emilio Caballero ing, the two sides discussed the means to cement cooperation and exchange of expertise in the field of law. They also exchangedviews on Rodriguez in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed the media relations between the two a host of issues of common concern. (QNA) countries and the means of enhancing them. (QNA) Dr Kharazi to inaugurate QNTC, UFI sign multi-year Al Jazeera Centre’s public Diamond Sponsorship deal lecture series on Feb 9 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Framework Agreement seeks to develop exhibition industry in Qatar DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AL Jazeera Centre for Studies (AJCS) will DOHA open its public lecture series this year by hosting the Chair of the Strategic Council on QATAR National Tourism Foreign Relations of Iran Dr Kamal Kharazi. Council (QNTC) has joined the Dr Kharazi will deliver a lecture on ‘The exclusive roster of Diamond 40th anniversary of the Iranian Islamic rev- Sponsors of UFI, the Global olution: Regional cooperation, horizons and Association of the Exhibition challenges’, at Al Rayyan Conference Hall at Industry. the Sheraton Hotel in Doha on February 9 Both parties also signed at 6 pm. an accompanying Framework The lecture, which is part of the coop- Agreement, which looks at eration between the AJCS and the Strategic ways to develop the exhibition Council on Foreign Relations of Iran, marks Dr Kamal Kharazi. industry in Qatar. the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolu- QNTC joins the top tier tion in Iran. It comes at a time of heightened shadow over the entire Arab world. In this of UFI Diamond Sponsors, regional and international complexity. The context, the Gulf, as the arena of competi- year-round promotion and Gulf region today overlooks a tangled re- tion and conflict, could hold the key to the engagement with UFI’s glob- gional landscape, with the conflict between resolution of these conflicts, if the parties al network of members. The Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Iran and the US, find that the cost of confrontation for any agreement will focus particu- at its peak. one party to bear. larly on connecting Qatar to Arising from strategic differences and Dr Kharazi previously served as the for- two of the industry’s fastest disputes related to the political conduct eign minister of Iran under former presi- growing markets – China Ahmed al Obaidli of QNTC attends the signing of sponsorship agreement with UFI in St Petersburg, Russia. of each party, the conflict has ramifica- dent Mohammed Khatami, from 1997 to and India – and will run for tions that go beyond issues of bilateral and 2005. He later assumed the chairmanship five years. boasts world-class exhibition to work closely with the global take on, develop and pro- multilateral relations between Tehran and of the Strategic Council on Foreign Rela- Ahmed al Obaidli of QNTC and conference venues and we association.” mote new activities, educa- Washington, Tehran and Riyadh, and Ri- tions of Iran. The council’s mission is to commented: “Qatar is stra- embrace this chance to wel- Kai Hattendorf, CEO tion, events and services. We yadh and Tel Aviv, affecting the broader explore new horizons for Iranian foreign tegically located at the heart come the international exhibi- and managing director of thank NTC for their support Middle East. policy and articulate long- and short-term of one of the most prosper- tion community to come and UFI, said: “We are very and look forward to develop- Due to the nature of these disputes, strategies for foreign relations in the fields ous and rapidly developing do business here. NTC natu- pleased to welcome QNTC ing a closer cooperation and their impact will not be limited to the par- of politics, economics, defence, security, regions – at the crossroad of rally complements UFI’s val- as a Diamond Sponsor. This understanding over the com- ties directly involved, but will cast their culture and science. Asia, Europe and Africa. It ues and is in a perfect position programme enables UFI to ing years.” Free data for Ooredoo’s new Vodafone supports The Group Securities mobile broadband customers to deliver a seamless trading experience TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK New subscribers to get extra delighted to be able to offer this TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pany (Qamco) initial public offering. robust network and solutions. 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CULTURAL Forum, a cultural pats SportEv 2019 at Al Sadd female athletes representing including families. The par- body of Indian expatriates in Sports Club, for whom Baghdad 16 teams will take part in the ticipating teams include Youth Qatar will hold a two-day sports Bounedjah currently plays, in 16 sporting events to be held as Forum, SKIA, Al Khor Youth extravaganza titled ‘Expats the presence of forum’s General part of Expats SportEv 2019. Club, Calicut Sports Club, KIA SportEv 2019 on February 12 Secretaries Majeed Ali and C Tea time, a well-known café Qatar, ICA Alumni, Musha- and 15 at Qatar Sports Club on Sadique Ali, Secretary Muneesh brand in the GCC, is the main ghal Malayalee, Q-Team Tirur, the occasion of Qatar’s National AC, Working Committee sponsor of the event. QKCA Qatar, Manjja Pada, Algerian football legend Baghdad Bounedjah unveiled the official logo of Expats SportEv 2019. Sport Day. Member Hans Jacob and sev- Several community-based Calicut Thekkeaeppuram, Algerian football legend eral members of the organising teams have already registered Kepwa, Perumbavoor Sourdha The competitions include rac- Other items include long jump, badminton (doubles), pen- Baghdad Bounedjah un- committee. for the event which is expected Vedi, Q Team Malappuram, es in 100, 200 800 and 1500 high jump, javelin throw, shot alty shoot-out, tug of war and veiled the official logo of Ex- As many as 800 male and to draw some 5,000 spectators Yas Qatar and Eqwa Qatar. metre races and 4x100m relay. put, arm wrestling, volleyball, march past. (TNN)

QM apprises teachers of future programmes

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Through a series of presen- Department and the Educa- Khalifa al Thani. Another DOHA tations, QM representatives tion Department introduced such initiative is the Executive introduced educational educational resources and in- Teacher’s Council – an inter- QATAR Museums (QM) itiatives that can be integrat- active platform where teach- successfully held its annual resources and initiatives ed into the national school ers work closely with QM to Teacher’s Council meeting for that can be integrated into curriculum currently being develop and offer feedback Arabic-speaking teachers to in- the national school curricu- taught across Qatar’s govern- on the institution’s learning form them about QM’s upcom- lum being taught across ment schools. resources. ing educational programmes Qatar’s government schools Following the session, Currently, MIA, Mathaf, and exhibitions for 2019. MIA’s museum guides gave the Fire Station and Al Zuba- Held at the Museum of participants an exclusive tour rah are home to several Islamic Art (MIA), the event lar Council meeting for Eng- of the ongoing Syria Matters community workshops and gathered a large number of lish-speaking teachers took exhibition. learning initiatives. With the school representatives and place recently. The annual Teachers National Museum of Qatar teachers who were introduced Through a series of pres- Council is an initiative set up (NMoQ) set to open in March to QM’s vision of creating a entations, QM representatives by QM under the patronage of this year, the country’s muse- strong museum education from MIA, National Museum its Chairperson HE Sheikha um education offerings are ex- The event was attended by a large number of school representatives and teachers. sector in the country. A simi- of Qatar, the Archaeology al Mayassa bint Hamad bin pected to be further enriched. Nation Monday, February 4, 2019 05 WCM-Q symposium to address ways to prevent chronic disease Lifestyle Medicine can be used to treat and prevent chronic illnesses

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WEILL Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will organise a two- day symposium on Lifestyle Medicine and how it can be used to successfully treat and prevent chronic illnesses like di- The QF Workers Tournaments saw an array of sporting activities at facilities across Education City over the weekend as part of an ongoing nine- abetes, heart disease and cancer week competition schedule. on Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20. The symposium, which is open to healthcare profession- QF workers display sporting als, researchers and educators, will explain how measures such as regular exercise, healthy nu- A two-day symposium on Lifestyle Medicine is being offered by WCM-Q trition, stress management, on February 19-20. Healthcare professionals, researchers and educa- skills at Education City tourney adequate sleep and avoidance tors have been invited to sign up to attend. of substance abuse can prevent, AS the build-up to Qatar Na- and the basketball and volley- over the weekend as part of Security and Environment treat and in some cases even re- strong advocate of Lifestyle can often also be used as effec- tional Sport Day continues, ball courts. an ongoing nine-week compe- Directorate, and supported by verse chronic diseases. Medicine and has worked tive treatments for some chron- workers at Qatar Foundation The QF Workers Tourna- tition schedule. QF’s Community Engagement Participants will learn how with collaborators in the US ic diseases. For example, im- (QF) have been displaying ments saw an array of sport- The finals of the tourna- team – will be held at Educa- to perform a comprehensive and Qatar to encourage its use proving your diet can help treat their sporting skills on the ing activities take place at fa- ments – which are being or- tion City on Qatar National evaluation of a patient’s health in the Gulf region. or even reverse diabetes and can football pitch, the cricket field cilities across Education City ganised by QF’s Health, Safety, Sport Day. (TNN) with reference to their lifestyle In 2017, he became one of help control heart disease by habits, how to provide effective the first doctors in the world reducing unhealthy cholesterol guidance and prescriptions for to be certified by the Ameri- levels. It is important to note, nutrition and exercise, and how can Board of Lifestyle Medi- however, that lifestyle medicine to utilize behavioural coaching cine (ABLM) and the Inter- approaches are not meant to VCUarts Qatar and QNL lectures to focus on methods to help patients main- national Board of Lifestyle be substitutes for conventional tain healthy lifestyle habits in Medicine (IBLM). treatments and patients should the long term. Dr Mamtani said, “We all never stop taking medications The two-day symposium know the old adage that pre- or following treatments without emerging technologies in creative practices will take place on WCM-Q’s vention is better than a cure speaking to their doctor.” campus at Education City un- but in conventional medicine The course incorporates lec- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ruary 7 at 4pm at Qatar Na- der the title ‘Lifestyle Medicine: we often only see patients once tures and interactive workshops DOHA tional Library. An Emerging Healthcare Trend they present at a clinic with that will show participants how The lectures will be pre- that Inspires’. symptoms, by which time they to tailor Lifestyle Medicine ap- TWO interactive lectures at sented in English and they are The symposium is being are already ill. proaches to meet the individual Virginia Commonwealth Uni- open to the public without prior coordinated by WCM-Q’s In- “In contrast, Lifestyle Medi- needs of patients, such as how versity School of the Arts in registration. stitute for Population Health cine focuses on promoting well- to prescribe exercise regimes Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) and Qa- Lee explores unconvention- and will feature a number of ness by adopting healthy behav- and dietary changes appropri- tar National Library (QNL) in al materials and digital meth- international Lifestyle Medicine iours in all aspects of our lives, ate to the age, health, fitness Education City will look at how ods to graphic design to create experts as speakers, includ- helping us to stay disease-free. and body type of patients. They technological convergence and 3D type, graphics and even de- ing Dr Wayne S Dysinger, for- This is important in this era and will also examine the evidence digital manufacturing processes signed objects to combine digi- mer president of the American in this region, where lifestyle- base for Lifestyle Medicine in- using computer numerical con- Lee explores unconventional tal and physical experiences. College of Lifestyle Medicine related diseases such as diabe- terventions and discuss oppor- trols have broadened creative materials and digital methods to His research, which has (ACLM) and current president tes, heart disease and certain tunities for implementing Life- possibilities and the perception Taekyeom Lee. graphic design. drawn interest nationally and of the American Board of Life- cancers are highly prevalent.” style Medicine in healthcare. of the three-dimensional expe- internationally, explores 3D style Medicine, and Dr Darren Dr Sohaila Cheema, direc- The course is accredited rience for artists and designers. professor of Graphic Design at the emerging technologies in type as a series of typographic Morton of Avondale College of tor of the WCM-Q Institute for locally by the Qatar Council The lectures will be deliv- Appalachian State University creative practices. explorations to strive challenges Higher Education in New South Population Health and certified for Healthcare Practitioners- ered by renowned designer in North Carolina in the United The first lecture will take and seek a new way to create Wales, Australia. Diplomate by IBLM, explained Accreditation Department Taekyeom Lee. States, will share not only the place on Tuesday, February tangible letter forms in three- Dr Ravinder Mamtani, sen- that Lifestyle Medicine is not (QCHP-AD) and internation- In his Crossing Bounda- success and failure of the tool- 5 at 12:45pm at the Atrium at dimensional space. ior associate dean for Popula- just about prevention, however. ally by the Accreditation Coun- ries lectures titled ‘Digitally making process, but also his VCUarts Qatar. The Crossing Boundaries tion Health, Capacity Build- She said, “Evidence shows cil for Continuing Medical Crafted: Digital Design and ongoing research efforts to de- The second lecture will Lecture series is an initiative of ing and Student Affairs, is a that positive lifestyle changes Education (ACCME). Fabrication’, Lee, an assistant velop, test and find the place of take place on Thursday, Feb- VCUarts Qatar. Education City Golf Club Fifty One East, Bose unveil smart launches mobile app speaker and soundbars in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK allow members and guests to DOHA remain up to date with upcom- ing events, be the first to see the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ray precisely positioned for ac- EDUCATION City Golf Club latest promotions, share their DOHA curate near-field and far-field has become the first golf course experiences on social media and voice pickup. in Qatar to implement a mobile receive club notifications. FIFTY One East, Qatar’s fa- The Bose Home Speaker app for its guests. The mobile Additional features will be vourite department store, and 500 has the widest soundstage app has been developed in coor- added to the app in the future Bose, the international audio of any smart speaker available dination with CourseMate. with further updates in order to brand, have announced the today, and is wrapped in seam- The mobile app was devel- enhance members’ and guests’ availability of Bose’s wireless less anodised aluminum is a oped so a user can instantly ac- experiences. The app is available smart speaker and two new mere 20.3cm high x 16.9cm cess relevant information per- on ios, however, it will soon be smart soundbars with Alexa, wide x 10.9cm deep. It uses taining to the golf course. available on all android phones. Airplay 2 in Qatar. two custom drivers pointed in Education City Golf Club Jenni Biggs, Course Mate- The Bose Soundbar 700 opposite directions — so sound is focused on providing a more co-founder and App director and Soundbar 500 for mu- reflects off surrounding walls, connected approach to golf, said: “We are looking forward to sic and home theatre are now separating instruments to the through providing the means helping ECGC make a real and available exclusively at Bose far left and right, and placing of communication and access impactful change to the way store in Lagoona Mall and vocals where the artist did. to information in keeping with ECGC will use digital technol- Fnac store in Lagoona Mall The result is powerful and consumer digital trends. ogy to engage and communicate and Doha Festival City. lifelike — without artificial ef- A key feature of the Educa- with members and guests and Bose begins the next chap- fects or distortion. And when tion City Golf Club App is the improve their overall experi- ter in its legendary home au- The Bose Soundbar 700 and Soundbar 500 for music and home theatre are now available exclusively at touch control is preferred or support it gives members with ence at the venue.” dio history with a new wire- Bose store in Lagoona Mall and Fnac store in Lagoona Mall and Doha Festival City. the phone is out of reach, there instant access to their accounts General Manager Michael less smart speaker and new are buttons for basic function- and being able to book rounds Braidwood stated, “Provid- smart soundbars. hear commands better over tainment, smart home control Bose mic technology devel- ality located right on top. of golf online. While they play, ing members and guests with Engineered from the louder listening levels. and more. They work bril- oped over years of research The Bose Soundbar 700 the ECGC app gives them access to an app will further ground up, the world’s best With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and liantly alone or combined as a for Bose commercial headsets, was engineered to outperform through GPS distances to the enhance their experience of performing smart speaker and Alexa built-in, they deliver in- multi-room system. consumer headphones and every other product in its cat- green from precise locations, Education City Golf Club. Busy soundbars use the proprietary stant, easy access to millions The latest state-of-the-art other applications — past and egory, matching its stunning scorecards, tips and flyovers of modern lives demand instant mic technology found in Bose of songs and tens of thousands powerful Bose Home Speaker future. Each features a custom- performance with an equally the club’s world class courses. access to information and our headsets and headphones to of skills for information, enter- and Soundbars use advanced designed eight-microphone ar- stunning design. Other features of the app app does just that.”

Shangri-La Hotel to celebrate SAFA CELEBRATES 16TH ANNIVERSARY Chinese NY with special treats TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

SHANGRI-LA Hotel, Doha is inviting guests for the upcom- ing Chinese New Year with an array of special treats and un- forgettable experiences at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Shanghai Club, from February 4 to 11. The hotel’s Chinese restau- rant, Shanghai Club, will pre- pare special culinary delights in honour of the Chinese New Year with a special set of menu The hotel’s Chinese restaurant, Shanghai Club, will prepare special available only during the cel- culinary delights in honour of the Chinese New Year with a special set ebration period. of menu available from February 4 to 11, 2019. The set of menu features Chinese specialities such as selected ingredients that sym- tional delicacies. deep-fried lobster with may- bolise health, prosperity and Shanghai Cub is located onnaise and spicy mango good fortune. on the 43rd floor, offering Safa Pure Drinking Water company management and staff came together at the company’s 16th annual celebration recently. The pro- salsa, steamed silver cod with To complete the experi- breath-taking 360-degree city gramme started with presidential speech given by General Manager Cleetus Alukka Paulose. Managing Director Arakkal K Mohd Ashraf scallions in superior soy sauce ence, Shanghai Club will be views and chic retro interiors. inaugurated the ceremony. The company’s magazine logo was unveiled by Managing Director Arakkal Kashraf while Executive Director Fasil in Hong Kong style and stir- offering the guests a chance to Diners can choose from two Mohd Ashraf, Director Naeem Nadirsha and Marketing Manager Noufal PK. Purchase Manager Ibrahim Kutty delivered wishes and Shareef fried wagyu beef striploin, all receive a hóngbāo (special dis- eight-course menus priced at gave a vote of thanks. The entire staff of the company participated in the event, which was put together by Safa arts and sports fest com- cooked to perfection by Chi- counted vouchers and offers), QR288 per person and QR mittee under Shemeem, Rachana Ratheesh (conveners). (TNN) nese Chef Chen Hann using as well as a giveaway of tradi- 388 per person. 06 Monday, February 4, 2019 CAMPUS CORNER DMIS’s 14th Annual Sports Day a grand success

DOHA Modern Indian the school Head Girl Christa Taleb Schools and the guest of as it could produce champi- wholehearted support con- School (DMIS) held its 14th Thomas. The School Sports honour Shine Mathew. Head ons like Sachin Tendulkar tributed to making the event Annual Sports Meet on Janu- Captain Neha Nebu welcomed Badminton Coach, Dynamic and Christiano Ronaldo, and a grand success. ary 24, 2019. the dignitaries and highlighted Sports Academy, inaugurated so on. The Sports Trophy of the The proceedings started the significance of a healthy the meet. At the conclusion of the year was given away by the with the recital of verses from sporting event. Among the In his key note address, event, Rahul Nair, Assistant Shine Mathew to the Sap- the Holy Quran, followed by dignitaries who graced the Shine Mathew called upon Head Boy, proposed a vote of phire House, overall cham- an elegant march past and the occasion were the chief guest the students to give due im- thanks and lauded the teach- pion of the year for scoring oath taking ceremony led by Jayashankar Pillai, Director of portance to sports and games ers and the students whose the highest points. DPS IMS nursery children learn to VIS girls learn with ‘nurture nature’ on ‘Gardening Day’ THE DPS IMS nursery wing plant trees and nurture them celebrated “Gardening Day” to pay back to nature. Under Hour of Code! on January 17 to make the the guidance of their teachers, school kids enjoy the smell of the students planted the sap- VISION International School things growing in the soil, get lings and watered them joy- (VIS) students are participat- dirty without feeling guilty fully. The beauty of “Garden- ing in the Hour of Code this and soak up a little of seren- ing Day” got enhanced as the week. The Hour of Code is a ity and peace that is in Nature. saplings were well displayed global movement, which en- Inculcating an appreciation of in recycled vegetable crates gages students from over 180 nature among students and and old tyres which were countries who learn computer encouraging them to partici- painted to enhance the beauty coding for one hour. pate in a variety of conserva- of the surroundings. Teachers The week started with all tion initiatives was the sole provided the groundwork to the girls in grades 3 to12 en- aim of organising “Gardening create awareness among the gaging in the Hour of Code. Day”. young ones about the impor- Just like last year, the Hour AS the day arrived, the tiny tots tance of the environment and of Code was an exciting learn- grew excited about planting its preservation. The tiny tots ing opportunity for students! the saplings they had brought solemnly promised to plant Students proved that they from home. This occasion was Nafees , Headmistresses and ager facilities. Ms Asna Nafees and save trees to make our are creative problem-solvers, graced by principal Ms Asna Mr Shashi Shekar Patra, man- encouraged the children to planet a better place……! 21st-century learners, and computer scientists! Given the fact that the participation of female stu- dents in computer science is less than 20% of high school courses, university courses, and workforce in general, it is crucial that we encourage girls to explore this career path. It is the schools’ duty to pro- mote computer science and expose our female students to computer science in order to reverse this trend and in order to shape college and career- ready individuals. Worldwide, there seems to be a clear disconnect be- tween the computer science industry and the misconcep- tions in regard to girls’ ability to be successful in this field. At VIS, we believe that every student should have the op- portunity to learn computer science, girls and boys alike. The shortage of females with computer skills in this century is a paradox as, al- though today’s students (boys opportunity to succeed. A sec- making a difference in the and girls) are technology na- ond important lesson is the world, that they can express tives, there are a lot of jobs fact that the stereotypes about themselves through computer MES pupils awarded CBSE merit certificates available in computer science computer science are not ac- science by creating new things where female representation curate. The Hour of Code had and helping others. MES students who had ex- the subjects they excelled in Sneha Mary Biju in Science Amna Basheer (Informat- is very small. The percentage a significant impact on boost- Coding helps nurture celled in CBSE Class X and CBSE board examinations and Malayalam. ics Practices) obtained CBSE of women working in comput- ing the confidence of our fe- problem-solving skills, log- Class XII board examinations 2018 included Deep Chan- While in Class XII board certificates of merit for their er science-related professions male students. They learned ic, and creativity and helps 2018 featuring among the top dra and Faheem Muhamed examinations 2018, Ahmed outstanding performance and has actually steadily declined that having knowledge and schools shape 21st-century 0.1 percent of successful can- Masood P in Mathematics, Shabeer Pudukode, Glitta being among top 0.1 percent since the 1990s, dropping skills in this domain would learners. Closing the gap didates with their outstanding Anjana C K in Social Science Rosalia Cheeran and Rayes of the successful candidates from 35% to 25%. The Hour be helpful to them no matter requires tapping into girls’ performance in subjects were & Malayalam, Gouri Mano- Anna Benson (Engineering at the board examination in of Code taught our female stu- what career path they choose creativity, exposing girls to awarded recently certificates hari in Malayalam, Janin Joy Graphics), Jiss Maria Jaihar their respective subjects. dents a myriad of important later on, from medicine to computer science in friendly of merit by the Central Board in Social Science, Kalyani (Informatics Practices), The School Principal, lessons. One of them was that law, to business. And last, but environments, initiating of Secondary Education. Mohan Kumari Thankam in Keerthi Srijith (Mathemat- Hameeda Kadar, congratu- they can learn from mistakes probably the most important, them in the field, and pro- The meritorious students Science, Mary Gloria in So- ics), Smrithika Kannabiran lated the award winners for and that they should not see lesson was the realisation that viding encouragement. Girls of Class X who have secured cial Science and Malayalam, (English Core), Sneha Maria their remarkable academic failure as a threat but as an computer science is about can Code! the certificate of merit for Sagga Azhary in Arabic and Shaji (Business Studies) and achievements. BPS students excel in INFINITY 2019 international maths tournament

THE flag of Birla Pubic filiated to any board of edu- Aniket Panda and Hrish- School flew high on 11th and cation. High school students eekesh R, won the gold medal 12th January at Mumbai from schools across India and Sai Prajwal won the sil- when the three students, who and outside have been taking ver medal. In the Maths Quiz took part in the INFINITY part in the competition, year ITCH, they faced a tough bat- 2019, bagged gold and silver after year, since 2014. In this tle and gained a very close medals in most of the events year’s competition, students third position. They were they took part. from 38 schools of different awarded certificates, med- INFINITY is an annual countries took part. als and winner’s trophy by prestigious international As a team, Sai Prajwal of distinguished mathemati- mathematics competition XII A, Aniket Panda of XII H cians Dr James Tanton and organised by Aditya Birla and Hrisheekesh R of XII E Dr Souvik Bhattacharyya. World Academy in associa- won the much cherished tro- They were guided by head tion with BITS Pilani. The phy for poster making, “Bulb of the department, senior competition is designed your Ideas”. In the Individual math teachers and accompa- for and open to students in round, ‘Math Challengers’, nied by Shiju Mathew for the Grade 11 or 12 in a school af- out of 93 participants both, tournament. Monday, February 4, 2019 07

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The diverse dances presented by the students of MES Indian School, Ideal lndian School and Pearl School represented differ- ent strands of Indi- an culture and tra- ditions flourishing in different states of the country. Republic Day function highlights cultural diversity of India

HE cultural show staged at the re- ception organised by Indian em- bassy as part of India’sT 70th Republic Day cel- ebrations showcased the rich cultural diversity of India. The diverse dances pre- sented by the students of MES Indian School, Ideal lndian School and Pearl School rep- resented different strands of Indian culture and traditions flourishing in different states of the country. The perfor- mances by the schoolchildren stole the hearts of the audi- ences comprising of Doha’s (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) diplomatic corps, Qatari dig- nitaries, besides representa- The 70th Republic Day re- of Culture, Kumaran pointed lndian designers, and impres- tives of different socio-cultural ception hosted by Indian Am- out. “Our partners are Qatar sive musical performances by organisations of the Indian bassador to Qatar HE P Kuma- Museums, Ministry of Culture Indian artists since the begin- community. ran was also attended by Chief and Sports, Qatar National ning of the year, the Indian Qatar’s Minister of Trans- of Protocol Ibrahim Fakhroo Tourism Council, Katara Cul- envoy said. port and Communications HE and Dean of the Diplomatic tural Village and a number Forthcoming events start- Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, Corps His Excellency Ambas- of other relevant agencies in ing with the opening ceremo- Minister of Administrative sador Ali Ibrahim Ahmed Qatar. We look forward to ny at Katara on February 4, Development, Labour and In his welcome address organising a series of cultural 2019 will feature an array of Social Affairs HE Yousuf Mo- on the occasion, Ambassador events during the course of the activities, including dance and hamed al Othman Fakhroo P Kumaran said cooperation year to highlight the deep cul- music performances, film fes- and Vice Chairman of Qatar’s in cultural and youth affairs tural relationship and people- tivals, painting and photogra- Chamber of Commerce and is an important dimension of to-people links between India phy exhibitions, food festivals, Industry Ahmed bin Towar al Qatar-India relationship. This and Qatar. We are already off fashion shows, calligraphy Kuwari were among the emi- is evident in 2019 being cele- to a flying start with several exhibitions, textile exhibitions nent attendees at the event. brated as the India-Qatar Year fashion shows by prominent and yoga, among others. ICC organises annual dance festival Kerala women’s forum holds health camp ERALA Women’s Ini- The camp offered free tiative Qatar (KWIQ), a forum of Kerala ex- health check-up which Kpatriate women, or- over 500 people includ- ganised a medical camp ing women availed. They on the occasion of its first were screened for dia- anniversary in Doha in betes, dental and association with Atlas gynecological problems. Medical Centre recently. Paediatric tests were The camp offered free health check-up which also done. over 500 people including women availed. They were Centre. screened for diabetes, den- In a statement to the tal and gynecological prob- media, the office-bearers lems. Paediatric tests were of KWIQ said that the fo- also done. rum has taken initiative President of Indian to support the community Community Benevolent through many humanitar- HE Indian Cultural Cen- A total of 70 students Later, certificates of ap- Forum (ICBF) inaugu- ian initiatives and is plan- tre (ICC) organised its preciation were given to all rated the camp attended ning to organise programs annual dance festival fea- from Indian Cultural participants by the ICC presi- by prominent Indian on health, culture, art and Tturing classical dances in Centre staged 14 varieties dent and ICC Management community leaders and of- empowerment of women Doha recently. ICC President of dances including classi- Committee members. Train- ficials from Atlas Medical in the future. Manikandan inaugurated the cal and semi-classical ers were presented with token event with customary lighting of appreciation by the ICC. of the ceremonial lamp. The ICC Management In his inaugural speech, reographed by ICC trainer Committee members Nay- the president lauded the ICC Metilda Soloman. A total of ana Wagh, Jaffer Khan, efforts to keep alive and pro- 70 students from Indian Cul- Bhumeshwar Padala, Ra- mote the social and cultural tural Centre staged 14 varie- machandra Shetty, P Mohsin, traditions of India among ties of dances including clas- Vinod Nair and Community the Indian community in Qa- sical and semi-classical. Benevolent Forum Manage- tar and promised more such The event also witnessed ment Committee Member events during this year espe- the debut performance of Jutas Paul also spoke on the cially as part of India-Qatar ‘Panchari Melam’ a percus- occasion. Nikita Flujo and Year of Culture. sion ensemble under the Ann Mary Aju anchored the The festival featured per- guidance of Pramod Marar, programme. formance of Bharatanatyam Shyam Maran and Mahesh Aster Medical Centre was and Kuchipudi dances cho- Thirumump. the key sponsor of the event. 08 Monday, February 4, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Expanding Fences Won’t Stop Illegal Immigration Can Modi’s BJP

Fighting gang violence, corruption and grinding poverty in Central America could help prevent Hold On To Power? migration more than any border wall

OR more than a decade the United Na- Trump’s favourite talking points. tions’ Commission Against Impunity in Yet the Trump administration’s response The Indian prime minister’s chances of returning to power in this year’s Guatemala — known by its Spanish ac- to the end of CICIG has been, at best, muted. elections is in limbo as a major survey predicts a hung parliament Fronym CICIG — has worked with Gua- Critics argue that by failing to make a force- temalan prosecutors to ferret out corruption ful defence of CICIG, which receives about and criminal conspiracies within govern- 40 percent of its funding from the United ment as the country struggled to embrace States, the Trump administration is sending democracy after years of disastrous civil a tacit signal to Morales that he can continue war. That cooperative effort helped stabilise to undermine anti-corruption efforts and fair the country’s legal system and, according elections in a country where they stand on to a Congressional Research Service report shaky foundations. That’s a dangerous road. last year, worked to “reduce the country’s This signals a significant Trump policy rampant criminal impunity by strengthen- failure in Central America. The president has ing Guatemala’s capacity to investigate and railed against the so-called migrant caravans prosecute crime.” of desperate Central Americans travelling More than 310 targets through Mexico as an “as- of investigations — includ- sault” on the border that ing a former vice president The corruption that CICIG somehow justifies building a — have been convicted on worked so hard to uproot is bigger, more extensive bor- corruption-related charges. tied to the conditions that der wall, even though illegal In addition, 60 criminal have sent so many migrants border crossings are near networks have been ex- fleeing north to escape vio- modern lows. But extend- posed, more than 1,700 lence and economic squalor ing and expanding the cur- corrupt police officials fired rent border walls and fences and fundamental laws gov- would be ineffective at stop- erning organised crime have been improved. ping illegal immigration. The way to reduce CICIG’s work helped topple the presi- illegal immigration is to fight violence, gangs, dency of Otto Perez Molina over corruption corruption and hopeless poverty by increas- at the national taxing agency, and led to the ing humanitarian aid and support for build- arrest of another former president, Alvaro ing democratic and legal institutions in Gua- Colom, and nine members of his cabinet in temala, Honduras and El Salvador, where connection with a $35-million fraud investi- most of the migrants are coming from. gation involving a new bus system in Teguci- In failing to come to the defence of CI- galpa, the capital. Current President Jimmy CIG, Trump has done the exact opposite. He Morales, a former comedian who, much like has once again sided with authoritarianism KS VENKATACHALAM The anger of the citizens manifested parties in India have a one-point agenda Donald Trump, owed his public profile to tel- at the expense of democracy and account- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE in their voting the BJP out in the recent — remove Modi at all costs. evision and campaigned on an anti-corrup- ability. Similarly, his proposals to slash by state elections held in Rajasthan, Madhya One could argue that polls are only tion platform, backed CICIG’s efforts until as much as half US aid to Central Ameri- ARENDRA Modi strode like a Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, a BJP bastion. indicative and do not reflect the reality of investigators ensnared his brother and son can countries — moves that Congress has colossus in the landslide victory India’s Grand Old Party, the Congress, voting, but we have seen in the past that and then accused Morales himself of cam- rejected thus far — would only add to the in the 2014 elections, where his won the elections, largely due to the nega- pre-polls and exit polls have been largely paign finance violations. Morales responded problems. If Trump wants to dissuade mi- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won tive vote cast against the BJP. accurate in predicting the trend. by booting CICIG out of the country even grants from fleeing their homes, he needs N282 seats out of the 543 on its own. One beneficiary of Modi’s declining though Guatemala had previously agreed to to re-embrace federal policies dating to The victory decimated the Congress party. influence has been Congress leader Rahul let the body keep working until next year. the Obama administration that emphasise In fact, the National Democratic Alliance One could argue that polls are only Gandhi. A person who was almost written We should all be concerned about the prosperity, security and governance, and (the BJP and its allies) won a record 336 indicative and do not reflect the reality off a few months back has now risen like a conditions under which US neighbours live, get over his obsession with confronting mi- seats, an unprecedented event in India’s of voting, but we have seen in the past phoenix from ashes, after his party’s spec- of course. But here’s a self-interested reason grants after they’ve hit the road. electoral history. Although it was a fore- that pre-polls and exit polls have been tacular performance in the three states of why Americans should care about what’s That will take more foreign investment gone conclusion that the BJP would be largely accurate in predicting the trend Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhat- happening in Guatemala: Because the cor- and aid, not less, but also require staunch voted to power in 2014 due to largescale tisgarh. However, it is doubtful whether ruption that CICIG worked so hard to up- public support from the White House for corruption in the Congress-led United some of the leaders of the opposition root is tied to the conditions that have sent CICIG and other entities seeking to root out Progressive Alliance, the scale and magni- Now there are also predictions that in parties would accept him as the prime so many migrants fleeing north to escape corruption and increase accountability. If tude of the win surprised political pundits. the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, the BJP will minister. Moreover, the regional parties violence and economic squalor. These are Trump sincerely believes there is a humani- Voters across India gave their unbri- only win 18 assembly seats, against the are riven with contradictions, and the the “push” factors that have created the hu- tarian crisis at play, then he also needs to dled support to Modi, who as the chief 73 they bagged in 2014. This is not good one-upmanship of their leaders, who as- manitarian predicament at the US-Mexico recognise that holding up a stop sign on the minister of Gujarathad played an impor- news for the BJP. Along with Rajasthan pire to the coveted position, may play into border that have become one of President border won’t resolve it. tant role in transforming the state into an and Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh the hands of the BJP. There are rumours industrial powerhouse where the gross forms part of the cow belt, where the BJP floating that many of these parties may domestic product (GDP) was more than has been exercising considerable influ- decide to ally with the BJP on the condi- the national average. Even the opposition ence. If the BJP fares badly in UP, it will tion that they replace Modi with a more seemed resigned that Modi was unstop- be virtually impossible for it to cross the acceptable leader. pable and he would romp home again in halfway mark to form the government. Unfortunately, even with all the fail- the 2019 elections. According to the India Today and ings of Narendra Modi, there is not a single But things can quickly change in In- Karvy Insights Mood of the Nation polls, leader who can match his charismatic lead- dia, and Indian voters are becoming dis- a survey done in the run-up to the 2019 ership backed by an unsullied reputation. illusioned with Modi’s leadership. Modi general elections, if elections were held Most of the leaders in position to replace had promised to create 20 million jobs today the BJP-led NDA would only get Modi lack the vision to take India forward. for the country’s youth, solve agrarian 237 seats in Parliament, a drop of 89 seats Politics in India has a strange way of distress, and bring back the black money from the 326 seats they got in 2014. This throwing up surprises. Voters may yet have stashed in Swiss and other offshore banks is less than the halfway mark of 273 seats a change of heart and decide to give Modi by Indian businessmen to evade taxes. He needed to form the government. Although another opportunity to fulfill the promises has failed on all three counts. Although the Congress party is only projected to get he made before the 2014 election. Modi has overseen a corruption scandal- 166 seats and “others” 140 seats, it is quite free government and has ushered in many likely all the opposition parties would (KS Venkatachalam is an reforms, people are angry over his unful- unite to prevent Modi from forming the independent columnist and filled promises. next government. Many of the opposition political commentator.) (Tribune News Service) #Hashtag It To Get More Engagement On Social Media You need to leverage topics you can tag into your posts so they are more discoverable

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Bengal CM’s action comes after a group of CBI officers was stopped by city police personnel PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that from approaching Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar’s official residence India will fight terror in In- dian-administered Kashmir IANS with all its might and “break KOLKATA the back of terrorism”. Addressing an audience WEST Bengal Chief Minister of people from different sec- on Sunday alleged that Nation- tions of the society at the al Security Advisor Ajit Doval Sher-e-Kashmir Interna- was giving instructions to the tional Conference Centre Indian Prime Minister CBI at the behest of Prime Min- (SKICC), Modi said: “We will Narendra Modi. ister Narendra Modi and BJP fight terrorism in J&K with all President Amit Shah as she be- our might. We shall break the Hurriyat leaders arrested, gan a sit-in at the city centre “in back of terrorism in the state. roads sealed in Srinagar a bid to save the federal struc- There should be no misgiving ture of the country”. in anybody’s mind about this SRINAGAR: The government on “I am sorry to say National resolve of ours.” Saturday launched a crackdown Security Advisor Ajit Doval Modi said the real heroes against pro-freedom leaders and is giving instructions to the were those who realize their activists ahead of Prime Minister agency. He is implementing dreams and those who snatch Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu what PM Narendra Modi is people’s dreams by resorting to and Kashmir on Sunday. Security asking. He should tell the peo- terrorism were cowards. was also beefed up across Sri- ple that it is not correct,” an Modi also spoke about for- nagar and identities of commut- agitated Banerjee said. mer Prime Minister Atal Bihari ers checked on roads. Her reaction came after Vajpayee’s dreams about Indi- Scores of policemen and an evening of high drama in an-administered Kashmir. CRPF soldiers deployed on front of Kolkata police com- “I must re-assure you that roads were seen checking missioner Rajeev Kumar’s the dream of Vajpayeeji for J&K vehicles and identity of people. official residence on Loudon will be realized and we are com- Policemen and CRPF soldiers Street when a group of CBI of- mitted to realize that dream. armed with assault rifles erected ficers were stopped by city po- “It is under that spirit of barricades. Meanwhile, pro-free- lice personnel from approach- Kashmiriyat that displaced dom leaders including Mirwaiz ing Kumar’s house. Kashmir Pandits will be reha- Umar Farooq and Tehreek-e-Hur- The Kolkata police person- bilitated by setting up transit riyat (TeH) chairman Mohammad nel also forcibly took the fed- accommodations.” Ashraf Sehrai were placed under eral probe agency officers to a (File photo) West Bengal CM and chief of Trinamool Congress Mamata Banerjee waves towards her supporters outside her residence, in Kolkata, India. Speaking in Kashmiri at the house detention at their respec- police station after bundling start of his speech, Modi said tive residences. them into several vehicles. scheme scam case. Park Street police station, ap- tion reached the spot. it was cold in Srinagar and the Ex-legislator Engineer “I will start a dharna (sit-in The sources had even ‘Politics of parently carrying a letter. The discussions between night temperature could drop Rasheed, who was planning to demonstration) at Dharamtala claimed that Kumar, a 1989 Bardhan, after waiting out- the city police officers and below the freezing point. “I welcome Modi with black flags, (at the city centre) to save the batch IPS officer, may be ar- vendetta’ side Kumar’s residence left for those from the CBI led to have come to light the fires of was also put under house arrest. federal structure of the coun- rested in the case if he does not Mamta alleges that Na- some unknown destination af- some scuffle, following which warmth and affection in this Condemning the house de- try,” she said. Minutes later respond to the CBI’s summons. ter some time, but said a cate- the local cops were seen bun- biting cold.” tention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, she began the sit-in. However, on Sunday, with- tional Security Advisor Ajit gorical “no” when asked if they dling the probe agency men He also added in Kash- the Hurriyat (M) spokesperson The Central Bureau of in a few minutes of the CBI Doval was giving instruc- were retreating from the spot. into three vehicles which miri: “Kashmir is the land of said that the entire Kashmir Investigation officers, led by officers’ arrival, some senior tions to the CBI at the Meanwhile, a strong city headed for the Shakespeare saints and we have to relive especially Srinagar has been its deputy superintendent Kolkata police officers rushed behest of Prime Minister police team was seen near the police station. its glory.” turned into a “military garrison”. Tathagata Bardhan, were near the residence and were Narendra Modi and BJP CBI’s state headquarters at CGO Trinamool spokesperson Earlier, Modi had digi- “Resistance leadership is spotted near Kumar’s resi- seen having animated discus- President Amit Shah as Complex in the Salt Lake area. and Rajya Sabha MP Derek tal interaction in Srinagar caged in their homes or police dence around evening, a day sions with the CBI team. she began a sit-in at the The drama intensified near O’Brien wondered whether the with over 100,000 students stations and massive frisking after sources in the federal A little later, another CBI city centre “in a bid to Kumar’s residence around 7 BJP was planning a “constitu- from different parts of the and search operations are being probe agency said they were team reached the spot in an- save the federal structure pm, as three deputy commis- tional coup” and said his party country while over 2.5 crore conducted everywhere, leading “looking for” him in connec- other car, while some officers of the country”. sioners of city police and some would raise the matter in Par- others joined the interaction to harassment of general public,” tion with its probe into ponzi of the probe agency went to the officers of the anti-rowdy sec- liament on Monday. through social media. the spokesman said. (AGENCIES)

News Sahiwal tragedy probe top on Pakistan FM reaffirms support to struggle of Kashmiris in brief agenda as Imran visits Lahore ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Minister The APPG-Pakistan’s event aims to leadership, Qureshi said Islamabad will Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday left for “highlight the centrality of Kashmir dis- raise the occupation issue and highlight Seven passengers TRIBUNE.COM.PK gress made so far in the Sahiwal the United Kingdom where he is scheduled pute and the grave human rights viola- ‘brutalities committed by the Indian forces dead as train LAHORE tragedy investigation. to attend events organised to highlight tions against the Kashmiri people, by in the disputed valley.’ derails in Bihar The prime minister will hold human rights violations in Indian-adminis- India, which are being widely condemned “Pakistan will continue to extend its po- PRIME Minister Imran Khan another high-level meeting at tered Kashmir. and need to be immediately stopped,” litical, moral and diplomatic support for the NEW DELHI: Seven pas- arrived in Lahore on Sunday for the CM House in which he will Qureshi will be addressing the Interna- said a FO press release. Before leaving struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self sengers were killed and a day-long visit and held meet- receive another detailed briefing tional Kashmir Conference, to be held on for Britain’s capital, the foreign minister determination in accordance with UN Secu- several others injured when ings with Punjab Chief Minister and the joint investigation team Monday at the House of Commons by the stressed that Kashmir is a cornerstone of rity Council resolutions,” he added. Irked by a Delhi-bound train derailed Usman Buzdar and Governor (JIT) will submit its report. All Party Parliamentary Group on Pakistan Pakistan’s foreign policy. He asserted that the events organised to highlight occupied in India’s eastern state Chaudhry Sarwar. The prime minister’s direct (APPG-Pakistan) that comprises MPs from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) govern- forces’ brutalities, the Indian government of Bihar on Sunday, rail- During his meeting with the involvement in the investigation the Conservative and Labour Party. It will ment’s stance on the matter was clear. had approached the British government ways officials said. Eleven Punjab chief minister, the PM comes days after the Sahiwal be followed by an exhibition in Park Lane, Recalling a telelphonic conversation seeking cancellation of the conference. coaches of the Seeman- was apprised on the province’s victims’ family again voiced con- London on February 5. with the senior leaders of the Kashmiri (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) chal Express left the rails security situation and the pro- cerns over the ongoing probe. near Sahadai Buzrurg rail- way station, about 50 km (30 miles) from the state capital, Patna, early in the Foreign militant of IS-affiliate group First woman Pakistani morning, the railways min- Duterte mocks those who envoy for Iran presents istry said in a statement. slain in clash with Philippine forces It marked a bad start to SULU: A foreign terrorist was among those killed when soldiers credentials to Rouhani the year for India’s troubled spread rumors he was dead clashed with more than 100 members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in TEHRAN: Riffat Masood has be- railways. (REUTERS) Patikul, Sulu on Saturday, the military said. Lt. Col. Gerald Monfort, come the first female Pakistani PHILSTAR pray for me, for the eternal re- spokesman for Joint Task Force Sulu, said the foreign terrorist, envoy to Iran, as she presented Taiwan’s Tsai MANILA PHILIPPINES pose of my soul. Thank you,” identified as Abu Black, was among the 150 Abu Sayyaf rebels who her credentials to the country’s sends veiled Duterte said in one of the vid- battled members of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion at Sitio Sung- President Hassan Rouhani on barb at China PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte eos. The 73-year-old president kogin in Barangay Kabbon Takas. Sunday, Radio Pakistan re- Sunday proved that rumors about also promised to “interview” “Someone [identified] as Abu Black [was] among the terrorists ported. As per details, Ambas- TAIPEI: Taiwanese President his death were greatly exaggerated God and to relay the messages killed. We still don’t know his nationality,” Monfort said in a news sador Riffat Masood formally Tsai Ing-wen wished people as he appeared on online videos to of his critics to Him. briefing. He added that two other, Abu Sayyaf rebels died in the presented her credentials to a happy new year in a video mock those who claim that he has “I will ask god first if he’s hour-long clash, while 13 others were injured. the Iranian president in Tehran. message released late Sun- passed away. available for interview because The fierce firefight in the rebels’ mountain lair also left five On the occasion, Rouhani said, day, as the island prepares Duterte was seen in three I will go there. What is your soldiers dead and five others injured, Monfort said. “Iran is looking forward to work for the arrival of the year of videos posted on Facebook by Philiipine President Rodrigo Duterte. message? I will relay it. Priests, He added that the group that clashed with soldiers was led by closely with the new government the pig. Tsai delivered New his partner Cielito “Honeylet” bishops, everyone. And the last Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan, who was allegedly involved in the twin bomb- in Pakistan to further strengthen Year’s wishes in various Avanceña. In the first video, terte was addressing those who wish of the drug addicts, you ings at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu on Janu- bilateral relations.” Iranian languages, including Manda- Avanceña was showing Duterte believe he is dead. list them all. I will be the one to ary 27. “The fight between the two [groups] was intense since our President expressed hopes rin, Taiwanese and Hakka. a copy of Sunday’s issue of The “For those who believe in bring them to heaven or hell, it troops were trying to capture the high ground,” Monfort said. Interior that Ambassador Riffat would She also addressed ethnic STAR in a dining room. In the the news that I passed away, depends,” the president said in Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday confirmed that Indonesian suicide contribute positively in furthering Chinese living outside Tai- second and third videos, Du- then I request of you, please Filipino. bombers were behind the Jolo blasts. (MANILATIMES) bilateral relations. (ARYNEWS) wan in both Cantonese and Teochew, and added “Happy Lunar New Year” in English for foreign visitors to the Taliban to meet Afghan country at the end of the Nepali women dies in outlawed ‘menstruation hut’ video. (DPA) oppn in Moscow: Official AFP ing menstruation and after Sri Lanka arrests KABUL: The Taliban said Sunday it will send a delegation to KATHMANDU childbirth. Under Chhaupadi, Maldivians flying Russia for a rare meeting with Afghan opposition leaders, just women are barred from touch- drone near airport days after peace talks with the United States that excluded the A Nepali woman has died of ing food, religious icons, cattle Kabul government. The two-day sit-down in Moscow, starting suspected smoke inhalation and men. COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Tuesday, will be attended by some of President Ashraf Ghani’s while banished to a hut dur- Just three weeks ago a authorities arrested four Mal- chief political rivals, but none of the government envoys tasked ing her period, police said mother and her two sons in divian nationals, including a with Taliban negotiations. Sunday, just weeks after the neighbouring Bajura district woman, for illegally operating Ghani has appealed to the insurgents to talk after being deaths of a mother and two died of suspected smoke in- a drone near the country’s frozen out of six days of discussions between the Taliban and children in similar circum- halation while observing the main international airport, the United States in Doha last month that sealed the outlines stances sparked outrage. tradition. police said Sunday. The of a peace deal. Many communities in Ne- Their deaths prompted suspects were taken into Instead the Taliban, which refuses to recognise Ghani’s pal view menstruating women locals to demolish chhaupadi custody on Saturday night government, will sit down in Moscow with some of the presi- as impure and in some remote (File photo) Many communities in Nepal view menstruating women sheds in their village and local after they were seen using a dent’s main opponents to discuss the country’s future -- stirring areas they are forced to sleep as impure. authorities to warn that servic- drone within the high security frustrations in Kabul. in a hut away from the home, es would be denied to anyone zone of the Bandaranaike “It shows the peak of depression, and begging to terror- following a centuries-old tra- “We suspect she died due autopsy, Dhami said. Chhau- forcing their daughters and International Airport (BIA), ists,” said Amrullah Saleh, who is running as vice-president on dition known as “chhaupadi”. to smoke inhalation and suf- padi was outlawed in 2005 but daughters-in-law to follow the police said in a statement. Ghani’s ticket in elections slated for July. Parbati Bogati, 21, was focation because she closed the is still enforced in parts of Ne- banned practice. “They were filming the airport “A smile to the enemy is a blow to the national spirit,” he found dead in a smoke-filled door of the windowless hut and pal, particularly in remote and Last year, Kathmandu in- area with the drone. Inves- posted on his Facebook page on Sunday. Among those who hut on Thursday morning lit a fire on the floor for warmth conservative western regions. troduced a three-months jail tigations are continuing,” have confirmed their attendance in Moscow is Haneef Atmar, in the western Doti district during the night,” local police The practice is linked sentence and a 3,000 rupee police said. (AFP) who is running against Ghani in the elections. (AFP) when her mother-in-law officer Lal Bahadur Dhami said. to Hinduism and considers ($30) fine for anyone caught went to check on her. The body has been sent for women untouchable dur- imposing chhaupadi. 10 Monday, February 4, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

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tive subject in public or private Netanyahu’s Likud The pontiff urges warring sides in Yemen to implement The pope will spend less than 48 hours in the UAE, during his visit to Abu Dhabi, uses Trump photo the peace deal ahead of his visit to Abu Dhabi which is aimed at promoting in poll billboard where he will meet Muslim interfaith dialogue. REUTERS that he was following the urgent don’t have medicine and they leaders and celebrate an The pope will spend less TEL AVIV: A giant billboard ABU DHABI humanitarian crisis in Yemen are in danger of death,” he said outdoor mass for some than 48 hours in the UAE, of a smiling Donald Trump with great concern. He urged before boarding his flight to the 120,000 Catholics where he will meet Muslim shaking hands with Prime POPE Francis will become the all sides to implement a fragile UAE capital Abu Dhabi. leaders and celebrate an out- Minister Benjamin Netan- first pontiff to visit the Ara- peace deal and help deliver aid The UAE plays a leading door mass for some 120,000 yahu loomed over a main en- bian Peninsula on Sunday, just to millions of hungry people. role in the Saudi-led coali- that was agreed in December Catholics. He has said the trip trance to Tel Aviv on Sunday, hours after issuing his strongest “The cry of these children tion battling the Iran-aligned talks as a trust-building step is an opportunity to write “a part of the Israeli leader’s condemnation yet of the war and their parents rise up to Houthi group to restore the that could pave the way for po- new page in the history of rela- re-election campaign. in Yemen, where his host the God,” he told tens of thousands internationally recognised gov- Pope Francis. litical negotiations to end the tions between religions”. The Trump is popular in Israel United Arab Emirates has a of people in St. Peter’s Square. ernment in the nearly four-year conflict. UAE, which named 2019 its because of his tough policies leading military role. “Let us pray strongly be- war that has pushed Yemen to ing to implement a truce and Vatican officials have said Year of Tolerance, says the visit towards the Palestinians and The pope said in his regular cause they are children who are the brink of famine. troop withdrawal deal in the it is not clear whether Pope reflects its history as a “cradle of Iran and his transfer last May Sunday address in Vatican City hungry, who are thirsty, they The United Nations is try- main Yemeni port of Hodeidah Francis will address the sensi- diversity”. of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which he recognised as Israel’s capital in a break from long-standing US policy. (REUTERS) ‘European pressure to halt Iraqi novelist gunned down Yemen’s warring parties missile development will in Kerbala force Iran to boost range’ KERBALA: A motorcycle gunman shot dead an Iraqi AFP nounced the “successful test” of novelist close to his house meet on ship to discuss TEHRAN a new cruise missile with a range in the Shi’ite holy city of of over 1,350 kilometres (840 Kerbala on Saturday, police THE deputy chief of Iran’s Revo- miles), coinciding with the an- and eyewitnesses said. Alaa lutionary Guards has warned niversary of the country’s 1979 Mashzoub, 50, was on his Europe against forcing the Is- Islamic Revolution. way home when he was shot lamic Republic into boosting the Defence Minister Amir multiple times. It was unclear stalled troops pullout range of its missiles by trying to Hatami said the Hoveizeh cruise what the motive was and no halt their development. missile had successfully hit its group has claimed respon- “If the Europeans, or anyone targets, calling it the “long arm sibility, they added. “The else, want to conspire to dis- of the Islamic Republic of Iran”. cultural scene has lost one UN pushes for full implementation of Hodeidaha ceasefire accord arm Iran of missiles, we will be Iran reined in most of its nuclear of its special authors and forced to make a strategic leap,” programme under a landmark creators,” Iraq’s Culture and the guards’ deputy commander 2015 deal with major powers, Tourism Minister Abdul Amir Brigadier-General Hossein Sala- but has kept up development of al-Hamdani said in a state- mi said on state TV on Saturday. its ballistic missile technology. ment on Sunday. (REUTERS) “All that hear me today, Washington withdrew from come to terms with the new real- the accord in May and reim- ity of Iran’s missile might: there posed sanctions against Iran, Egypt hosts talks are no obstacles or technical lim- citing the missile programme itations to us increasing (their) among its reasons. with Palestinian range,” he added. European governments The Islamic Republic de- have stuck by the agreement, groups to salvage velops its missile technology although some have demanded unity efforts according to a “defensive strat- a new section to address Iran’s egy” which changes according to ballistic missile programme and REUTERS need, he said. its intervention in regional con- GAZA Earlier Saturday, Iran an- flicts including Yemen.

EGYPT will hold talks with leaders of two major Palestin- ian factions to try to salvage faltering unity efforts and to re- Israel begins construction store calm with Israel, officials said on Sunday. The head of the Islamist of new Gaza border barrier militant group Hamas, which AFP ing into our territory on the runs the Gaza Strip, led a del- JERUSALEM ground”, he said in Hebrew. egation to meet with Egyptian Netanyahu gave no further security officials in Cairo. The ISRAEL said Sunday that work details but a defence ministry leader of a smaller Gaza-based to strengthen its border with statement said that work on faction, Islamic Jihad, also the Gaza Strip had entered a the structure began Thursday. headed to Cairo, Palestinian of- new phase, with construction It is set to follow the 65-kil- ficials said. starting on a massive new bar- ometre (40-mile) course of Hamas has been in a bitter rier along the frontier. an underground barrier also rivalry with Palestinian Presi- “Over the weekend we under construction meant to dent Mahmoud Abbas, who began building the above- neutralise the threat of cross- is based in the occupied West ground barrier along the Gaza border tunnels built by Gaza Bank, for more than a decade. border,” Prime Minister Ben- militants. Numerous reconciliation ef- jamin Netanyahu told journal- At its western end, the forts have failed. ists before the weekly cabinet statement said, the above- Egypt is also trying to pre- meeting. ground barrier would join a vent an escalation in violence Houthi rebels patrol a street in Hodeidah, Yemen. (REUTERS) The barrier, set to stand fortified sea wall jutting into between Hamas and Israel, af- six metres (20 feet) off the the Mediterranean, aimed at ter months of tension along the REUTERS failed because the Houthis the UN Yemen Envoy Martin ground, “will prevent terror- blocking Palestinian attacks Israel-Gaza border. Cairo sent DUBAI/ADEN Truce deal were unwilling to cross the Griffiths has urged all parties ists from Gaza from penetrat- by water. officials to Gaza in recent weeks frontline, sources have told to reduce tensions. Violence to keep an eye on the situation. REPRESENTATIVES from O The Yemen rivals were Reuters. The first two meet- has continued in other parts of “Cairo is driven by its inter- both sides in the Yemen con- meant to withdraw their ings were held in territory the country not subject to the est to avoid a new war in Gaza flict met on a ship on the Red forces by January 7 as under Houthi control, after deal. Griffiths’ office told Reu- and in improving the living Sea on Sunday in a UN-led part of efforts to avert a which the head of the UN mis- ters the meeting had begun on Trump wants US military in conditions of Gaza residents,” push to implement a stalled full-scale assault on sion tasked with overseeing Sunday. said one Palestinian official, troop withdrawal from Yem- Hodeidah the deal, Patrick Cammaert, The conflict, widely seen in who asked not to be named. en’s main port of Hodeidah shuttled between the two par- the region as a proxy war be- Iraq to ‘watch Iran’: CBS as agreed at December peace O They have failed to do so ties. tween Saudi Arabia and Iran, REUTERS Trump said, “No, because I want talks, a UN official told Reu- as the Houthis and the The vessel picked up a del- has been bogged down in mili- WASHINGTON to be able to watch Iran.” ters. government disagree on egation from Yemen’s inter- tary stalemate for years. “All I want to do is be able to Floods of a The United Nations is over- who should control the city nationally recognised govern- A Sunni Muslim Arab coa- US President Donald Trump watch. We have an unbelievable seeing the implementation of a and ports ment at an offshore meeting lition led by Saudi Arabia and said it was important to keep and expensive military base built century hit ceasefire and troop withdrawal point in the Red Sea before the United Arab Emirates in- a US military presence in Iraq in Iraq. It’s perfectly situated for accord in Hodeidah, the main sailing to Hodeidah to pick up tervened in Yemen in 2015 to so that Washington can keep a looking at all over different parts Queensland entry point for most of Yem- the Houthi delegation, a UN try to restore the government close eye on Iran, according to of the troubled Middle East rath- en’s imports, in the hope it will Sunday’s meeting was the statement said on Saturday. of Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi a CBS interview to be broadcast er than pulling up.” lead to a political solution to third time the UN-led Rede- The spokesman for the after it was ousted from pow- on Sunday. Trump defended his deci- AFP the almost four-year war. ployment Coordination Com- Yemeni government’s delega- er in the capital Sanaa by the Trump said the United sion to withdraw troops from SYDNEY The warring parties were mittee (RCC) convened since tion to the RCC, Sadiq Dweid, Houthis in late 2014. States spent a fortune on a base Syria but refused to provide a meant to withdraw their forces it was formed in December, told Reuters the committee The Houthis, who say in Iraq. “We might as well keep timetable for the pullout, which ONCE-IN-A-CENTURY floods by January 7 as part of efforts bringing together the Houthis had discussed Cammaert’s they are enacting a revolu- it. One of the reasons I want to was criticized by members of have turned streets into rivers to avert a full-scale assault on with the Saudi-backed, inter- proposals for the troop with- tion against corruption, con- keep it is because I want to be his own Republican Party and and forced thousands to aban- Hodeidah, but have failed to nationally recognised Yemeni drawal at Sunday’s meeting. trol most urban centres in the looking a little bit at Iran because caused concern among some al- don their homes in northeast do so as the Iranian-aligned government and UN mediators. “The meetings will contin- poorest Arabian Peninsula na- Iran is a real problem,” he said in lies in the region. Australia, with authorities warn- Houthi group and the Saudi- The parties met on a UN ue,” he said. tion while Hadi’s government excerpts from a CBS “Face the He said some of the forces ing of tornadoes and more rain backed government disagree ship because attempts to con- The truce has largely held controls the southern port Nation” interview. moving out of Syria will go to over the next few days. on who should control the city vene the third meeting in ter- in Hodeidah, but clashes have of Aden and string of coastal Asked if that meant he the base in Iraq and “ultimately Australia’s tropical north and ports. ritory held by coalition forces increased in recent weeks and towns. wanted to be able to strike Iran, some will be coming home.” experiences heavy rains dur- ing the monsoon season at this time of the year, but the recent downpour has surged far above normal levels. Thousands of res- Sudan’s Bashir vows rural development UN investigator raps up Khashoggi probe in Turkey idents in the city of Townsville in Queensland were without power AFP Bashir, after being escorted to ALJAZEERA.COM probe, and she was not granted and cut off by flooded roads. KHARTOUM the stage by dozens of men on UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK interviews with Saudis or access More severe weather could camels. “Along this road we will to the three-storey building. whip up tornadoes and destruc- SUDANESE President Omar bring electricity to boost the re- AS the United Nations’ inves- Al Jazeera spoke with sev- tive winds in the days ahead, Bu- al Bashir on Sunday pledged to gion’s growth.” tigator into the death of Jamal eral experts on the case, who reau of Meteorology state man- bolster rural development, as he Hours later Bashir ad- Khashoggi leaves Turkey this all said that the key questions ager Bruce Gunn told reporters seeks to face down anti-govern- dressed another rally where he weekend, it remains unclear remaining are who Callamard Sunday. Up to 20,000 homes ment demonstrations that have called on the country’s young whether her inquiry will get names as the plotters and are also at risk of being inundat- rocked cities and villages. men and women to help devel- world powers to push harder to whether her dossier motivates ed if the rains continue. The veteran leader has been op the country. “The youth, for bring the Saudi journalist’s kill- a tough response from world Military personnel were on a charm offensive with ral- Sudan President Omar al Bashir. whom we have built universities, ers to justice. powers. delivering tens of thousands of lies across the country in a bid to have to be ready to continue with Agnes Callamard, the UN’s “As Callamard leaves Tur- sandbags to affected locals, as head off weeks of protests seen as gion. The speech came after he the mission of building a new special rapporteur on extraju- key, there are hopes that her Queensland Premier Annastacia the biggest threat to his 30-year inaugurated a new 340-kilome- Sudan,” he said. dicial executions, said she was Slain scribe Jamal Khashoggi. report lays a crucial foundation Palaszczuk warned residents to rule. Addressing hundreds of tre (210 miles) highway linking The statement came afer a “bit disappointed” with the in- to bring those responsible for be careful. villagers in North Kordofan state North Kordofan to Omdurman, Prime Minister Moutaz Mousa formation she obtained follow- lamard was allowed to listen Khashoggi’s brutal murder to “It’s basically not just a one at a televised event he promised the twin city of Khartoum. Abdallah on Saturday called the ing a week of talks with Turkish to Turkey’s audio recordings of account, including any officials in 20-year event, it’s a one in to bring clean drinking water to “Building such a road in pre- protest movement a “respect- ministers, intelligence chiefs Khashoggi’s murder in the Sau- behind the killing,” Balkees 100-year event,” she told report- rural areas “across Sudan” and sent economic conditions is not able youth movement” and said and Istanbul’s top prosecutor. di consulate in Istanbul. Riyadh Jarrah, a lawyer with Human ers Saturday. open a new hospital in the re- an easy thing to achieve,” said its voice should be heeded. According to reports, Cal- has not cooperated with the Rights Watch, told Al Jazeera. Europe / Americas Monday, February 4, 2019 11

NEWS Trump says military intervention in Venezuela ‘an option’; Russia objects IN BRIEF REUTERS self-proclaimed President Juan cause we’re very far along in Guaido if Maduro did not re- television promised peace for CARACAS Guaido as the country’s rightful the process,” he said in a CBS spond to the European Union’s the country without specifically 3 children missing leader. “Face the Nation” interview. call for a free and fair presiden- responding to Trump. after migrant boat US President Donald Trump Maduro, who has overseen “So, I think the process is play- tial election by Sunday night. “In Venezuela, there will said military intervention in an economic collapse and the ing out.” Russia, a major creditor to be peace, and we will guar- sinks off Greece Venezuela was “an option” as exodus of millions of Venezue- The Trump administra- Venezuela in recent years and antee this peace with the civil THESSALONIKI: A search Western nations boost pres- lans, still maintains the pow- tion last week issued crippling an ideological ally to Maduro, military union,” he said in the was under way Sunday for sure on socialist leader Nicolas erful backing of Russia, China sanctions on Venezuelan state- quickly urged restraint. company of khaki and black- four suspected migrants, Maduro to step down, while and Turkey, and the critical owned oil firm PDVSA, a key “The international com- clad soldiers who were ear- three of them children, the troubled OPEC nation’s support of the military. source of revenue. munity’s goal should be to help lier shown carrying guns and believed missing after trying ally Russia warned against “de- In an interview with CBS Tens of thousands of peo- (Venezuela), without destruc- jumping from helicopters into to cross the river Evros from structive meddling.” on Sunday, Trump said US ple thronged the streets of tive meddling from beyond its the sea. Turkey into Greece, local The United States, Canada military intervention was un- US President Donald Trump. various Venezuelan cities on borders,” Alexander Shchet- Venezuela’s ambassador police said. and several Latin American der consideration. Saturday to protest Maduro’s inin, head of the Latin America to Iraq, Jonathan Velasco, be- Twelve people overall countries have disavowed Ma- “Certainly, it’s something duro requested a meeting government. department at Russia’s For- came the latest official to recog- were in a dinghy that sank duro over his disputed re-elec- that’s on the - it’s an option,” months ago. France and Austria said on eign Ministry, told Interfax. nise opposition leader Guaido on Saturday. Eight of them tion last year and recognized Trump said, adding that Ma- “I’ve turned it down be- Sunday they would recognize Maduro in comments on state this weekend. managed to swim to safety and alerted the authorities. THE river Evros has seen increased migrant traffic since Greek and EU naval Guaido pressures patrols intensified in the Maduro over Aegean in 2016. (AFP) May to seek ‘pragmatic’ solution humanitarian aid Brazil’s Bolsonaro ill after surgery AFP CARACAS SAO PAULO: Brazilian Presi- to Brexit impasse in Brussels dent Jair Bolsonaro was VENEZUELAN opposition ill in hospital with a feed- leader Juan Guaido was set ing tube Sunday following Sunday to announce a date surgery days ago to remove Q No renegotiation on exit deal, says EU Q Concern over post-Brexit Irish border for the arrival of humanitarian a colostomy bag fitted after aid to the crisis-wracked coun- he suffered a knife attack REUTERS try -- a path President Nicolas late last year. LONDON Maduro believes will lead to a The Sao Paulo hospital US-led military intervention. where Bolsonaro, 63, was BRITISH Prime Minister The- The clock, meanwhile, was convalescing since his Janu- resa May said on Sunday she ticking on a midnight deadline ary 28 operation said in would seek a “pragmatic solu- set by seven European coun- its last medical bulletin on tion” to a parliamentary im- tries demanding that Maduro Saturday that he suffered passe over the terms on which call presidential elections or an “episode of nausea and Britain leaves the European see them recognize Guaido, vomiting” but the presi- Union when she tries to reopen head of the National Assem- dent’s clinical tests were all talks with Brussels. bly, as acting president. normal and he was without With less than two months And in Washington, US fever. (AFP) until Britain is due to leave the President Donald Trump bloc on March 29, concerns are warned that a US military growing over the risk of a dis- intervention remains “an op- orderly ‘no deal’ exit. tion” in dealing with the crisis Japanese carmaker Nissan in oil-rich Venezuela. Albania arrests cancelled plans to build its new Tens of thousands of peo- X-Trail SUV in Britain, saying ple turned out Saturday for 32 over people while it had taken the deci- competing shows of support smuggling sion for business reasons the for Guaido, who stunned the continued uncertainty around world 10 days ago by declar- Britain’s future EU ties was ing himself “acting president,” AFP “not helping companies like and Maduro, who was sworn TIRANA ours to plan for the future.” in January 10 to a disputed The issue that has brought second six year term. ALBANIAN police said Sat- most opposition from lawmak- During the protest, Guaido urday they arrested 32 people ers in her Conservative Party is announced the installation of suspected of being part of a the post-Brexit border between British Prime Minister Theresa May called an election at short notice in 2017 at which she lost her party’s majority, leaving her reliant on a collection centers for medicine ring smuggling people to the the United Kingdom and Ire- small Northern Irish party to govern. and food in neighbouring Co- European Union, the United land, but May, writing in The lombia and Brazil. States and Canada with fake Sunday Telegraph newspaper, I will be battling for Britain “Are they really saying that to the March 29 leaving date way,” interior minister Sajid At the opposition leader’s documents. shed little light on how she in- and Northern Ireland, I will be they would rather not negoti- may be needed in order to get Javid told BBC TV. request, Washington was al- A police officer was among tended to resolve it. armed with a fresh mandate, ate and end up in a ‘no-deal’ legislation through parliament. The opposition Labour Par- ready readying “and trans- those arrested while police Members of parliament, new ideas and a renewed deter- position?” Fox told Sky News. May’s office denied a report ty has said May needs to seek porting humanitarian aid” for were still looking for four oth- who last month rejected May’s mination to agree a pragmatic in two Sunday newspapers that a customs union with the EU Venezuela, US National Secu- er people believed to be part Brexit deal with the EU, have solution that delivers the Brexit her advisors were consider- to win the support of its law- rity Advisory John Bolton said of the criminal ring, a police instructed her to return to the British people voted for.” Members of parliament, ing a June election. The Mail makers, something opposed by on Twitter. statement said. Brussels to renegotiate the ar- But prominent eurosceptic said the plan would be to de- many in her Conservative Par- The US recognized Guaido rangements for Northern Ire- Conservative Steve Baker said who last month rejected lay Brexit but win parliament’s ty. Javid said: “You can have as Venezuela’s interim presi- land. many pro-Brexit lawmakers May’s Brexit deal with the backing for a deal in April and no hard border on the island of dent on January 23 while sev- A police officer was among The EU has rejected reo- had broader concerns about EU, have instructed her to then renew May’s mandate Ireland and you can use exist- en European nations, includ- those arrested while police pening talks on the so-called her deal. return to Brussels to rene- ahead of negotiations on Brit- ing technology, it is perfectly ing Britain, France, Germany were still looking for four ‘backstop’, an insurance policy “Now the PM co-opts us gotiate the arrangements ain’s future relationship with possible. The only thing that is and Spain, have said they will other people believed to be to keep an open border on the into accepting everything the EU. missing is a bit of goodwill on do likewise unless Maduro island of Ireland if Britain and but the backstop,” he said on for Northern Ireland May called an election at the EU side.” calls presidential elections by part of the criminal ring the EU fail to reach a longer- Twitter, adding if all that was short notice in 2017 at which Irish Foreign Minister Si- midnight on Sunday. term trade agreement before agreed on the backstop was a she lost her party’s majority, mon Coveney wrote in the Sun- Austria was the latest to The group also forged doc- the end of a transition period. codicil, May could “expect a “It is in all our interests to get leaving her reliant on a small day Times: “The backstop is a join the group. Foreign Minis- uments for dangerous crimi- “MPs said that, with chang- further substantial defeat for to that agreement and for the Northern Irish party to govern. necessary guarantee, based on ter Sebastian Kurz announced nals sought by the authorities, es to the Northern Ireland the agreement.” EU to say we are not going to “The last thing this coun- legal certainty, not just wishful the decision to join the ultima- it said. Migrants paid around backstop, they would support Pro-Brexit trade minister even discuss it seems to me to try needs is a general election, thinking.” tum in a tweet on Sunday. $13,000 (11,300 euros) for the deal that I agreed with Liam Fox said it would be “irre- be quite irresponsible.” I think the people would never “There is a deal on the ta- France warned Maduro of travel documents for Britain Brussels to take us out of the sponsible” for the EU to refuse Fox echoed comments forgive us for it, I think what ble, and walking away from it the approaching deadline and and up to $23,00 for the US EU,” May wrote. to reopen the Brexit negotia- by Foreign Secretary Jeremy they want is this parliament will have serious consequences that it was preparing to recog- and Canada. They were smug- “When I return to Brussels tions. Hunt on Thursday that a delay to deliver Brexit in an orderly for us all.” nize Guaido. gled through Montenegro, Italy, Greece, France and Nor- way, the statement said. Police also discovered four workshops producing fake El Salvador votes for new president, anti-graft outsider favoured documents as well as a large quantity of fake passports, seals and various documents. REUTERS across the region and further Nayib Bukele, 37, has capi- 57 percent of voter support, and will have to manage Ameri- do something and they didn’t.” Albania in March arrested SAN SALVADOR afield, as voters seek an alterna- while a poll by Gallup showed can backlash to recently estab- Bukele, who was San Sal- 39 people, including four po- tive to traditional parties. talised on the anti-estab- him with 42 percent. Both polls lished diplomatic relations with vador mayor between 2015 to lice officers, suspected of hav- Since the end of its bloody lishment feeling sweeping show ARENA’s Carlos Calleja China. The new government 2018, wants to create an inter- ing smuggled some 1,000 Al- SALVADORANS headed to the civil war in 1992, El Salvador elections across the region in second place. will also have to try to kick-start national anti-corruption com- banians to Britain, the US and polls in the first round of a pres- has been governed by just two and further afield, as voters If no candidate wins a sluggish economy, combat mission with the support of the Canada. Albanians need visas idential election on Sunday, parties: the Farabundo Marti seek an alternative to tradi- more than 50 percent of Sun- corruption and tackle one of United Nations, following simi- to travel to Britain, Canada or with an energetic former mayor National Liberation Front day’s vote, two candidates will the highest homicide rates in lar committees in Guatemala the US. campaigning as an anti-corrup- (FMLN) ruling leftists, and its tional parties move into a runoff to be held the world. and Honduras. The fight against organised tion outsider predicted to win rival, conservative Nationalist in March. El Salvador’s next “We’re fed up with so much “We’ll create a (commis- crime and corruption is key the top job and end decades of Republican Alliance (ARENA). parties including a right-wing president will face US Presi- corruption,” said Maria Amaya, sion) ... so that the corrupt can’t part of Albania’s EU member- a two-party system. Though he describes him- one which together have just 11 dent Donald Trump’s verbal a 42-year-old housewife, who hide where they always hide, ship bid. The Balkans country Nayib Bukele, 37, has capi- self as from the left and was ex- seats in the legislature. attacks against Central Ameri- said she previously voted for instead they’ll have to give back hopes to kickstart EU acces- talised on the anti-establish- pelled from the FMLN, Bukele Pollster Mitofsky found in can governments for not doing the FMLN. “The Front (FMLN) what they stole,” Bukele said in sion talks this year. ment feeling sweeping elections has formed a coalition with a January poll that Bukele had enough to prevent migration and ARENA had their time to January. UK to appoint top cop as Head of Ukraine’s new orthodox church enthroned new anti-slavery chief AFP For more than 300 years, THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION ment. A source with knowledge KIEV During a three-hour event in the Patriarch of Moscow con- LONDON of the situation told the Thom- the gold-decked 11th-cen- trolled part of the Ukrainian son Reuters Foundation on Sun- THE leader of the new inde- tury Saint Sophia Cathedral, Church. Kiev now considers ONE of Britain’s most senior po- day that Thornton’s name had pendent Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Yepifaniy this influence unacceptable lice officers is set to be appointed been “heard on the grapevine” Church was enthroned in a became head of the Church, given its ongoing war with Rus- the country’s new anti-slavery but no appointment has been ceremony in Kiev on Sunday, sia-backed rebels in the east chief almost nine months after confirmed. formalising a break with the having been elected by that has already killed around the inaugural commissioner re- Kevin Hyland was appointed Russian Orthodox Church that bishops last year 13,000 people. signed citing government inter- as the inaugural independent has enraged Moscow. The Russian-controlled ference, the Times newspaper anti-slavery commissioner in During the three-hour branch of the Orthodox Church said on Sunday. 2014 as part of Britain’s land- event in the gold-decked 11th- Last week, he finally con- in Ukraine has denounced Sara Thornton, head of the mark Modern Slavery Act, but century Saint Sophia Cathe- firmed he was running for re- the establishment of a unified National Police Chiefs’ Council he resigned last May and left the dral, Metropolitan Yepifaniy election in the March 31 poll. church, breaking ties with the (NPCC) since 2015, will take up post in August, saying he had became head of the Church, Poroshenko described Sun- Istanbul-based Ecumenical the role later this year, the Brit- been frustrated by government having been elected by bishops day’s ceremony as the “comple- Patriarchate of Constantinople ish newspaper reported. meddling. last year. tion” of the process to create the over the issue. Britain’s Home Office (inte- Hyland was widely hailed for The 40-year-old is a critic of Metropolitan Epiphanius, the newly elected head of the Orthodox Church, in comments carried The Constantinople Patri- rior ministry) said it could not helping to champion the world- Moscow’s religious influence in Church of Ukraine. by Ukrainian TV channels as arch’s decision to recognise the confirm the appointment, and first law and pushing the United Ukraine and has helped organ- part of a live broadcast. Ukrainian Church’s independ- that a candidate would be “an- Nations to adopt a target to end ise humanitarian aid for Kiev’s movements. President Petro of this year’s presidential elec- The new church would be ence from Russia was a huge nounced shortly”. Thornton slavery by 2030 among a set of army in its struggle against Poroshenko, who had promised tion, attended the ceremony independent of the state, he blow to Moscow’s spiritual au- could not be reached for com- global goals agreed in 2015. Russian-backed separatist an independent church ahead along with other top officials. said. thority in the Orthodox world. ‘Inkjet’ solar panels poised to revolutionise green energy PAGE 14 www.facebook.com/QatarTribune

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DOW24,989.65 QE 10,689.17 SENSEX 36,469.43 GOLD 1,322.40 Nissan to shift production of new -10.02 PTS -31.14 PTS +212.74 PTS -0.21% SUV from UK to Japan PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.92 BRENT 62.77 +3.17% WTI 55.30 +2.81% SILVER -0.95% Milaha expands into Europe, QIC 2018 net launches 1st feeder service profit up 54% to QR664 mn The Black Sea Express rotational service links Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Russia TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QATAR Insurance Group’s (QIC) 2018 net profit jumped MILAHA has announced the launch 54 percent to QR664 million, of its new Black Sea Express Service and gross written premiums (BSX), a direct container feeder route (GWP) increased by 8 percent linking Greece, Turkey, Georgia and to QR12.6 billion, the company Russia. announced in a statement on The new feeder service marks Mi- Sunday. laha’s first European service linking the Weathering heightened Mediterranean and Black Sea, the com- global market volatility and pany said in a statement on Sunday. tightening monetary policy conditions, QIC’s investment QIC builidng. and other income amounted to Key service QR863 million in 2018, dem- Qatar Insurance Group’s onstrating the Group’s sub- acquisition of Markerstudy The rotation service begins from Piraeus stantial capacity to successfully Group’s Gibraltar-based insur- (Greece), and covers Kumport (Istanbul), deal with crisis, the statement ance companies by its subsidi- Poti (Georgia), Novorossiysk (Russia), said. ary Qatar Re is another mile- and back to Piraeus, and will initially be The Group announced the stone in QIC’s shift towards served by two vessels with a 1,700 TEU financial results following a low volatility business and on capacity and 300 reefer plugs meeting of the board of direc- its journey towards becom- tors, presided by QIC Group ing a Global Top 50 Insurance Chairman and Managing Di- Group. The BSX service demonstrates Mi- rector Sheikh Khalid bin Mo- QIC Group’s domestic laha’s commitment to deliver reliable hammed bin Ali al Thani. and MENA operations growth and agile services to its customers and The Group’s net underwrit- remained stable, while the partners globally, the statement added. ing income steeply increased to company’s Life and Medical Milaha said the new service would QR576 million against QR115 insurance subsidiary, QLM, cater to Russian and Turkish regional million in 2017, the third quar- headquartered in Doha, and trade. ter of which saw a devastating OQIC, the Group’s listed sub- Linking Greece with multiple loca- series of major hurricanes in sidiary in Oman, continued to tions in the Black Sea region further US (Harvey, Irma, Maria). expand. enhances Milaha’s portfolio of interna- The Group continues to ex- QIC Group President and tional maritime and logistics services, pand the low volatility business CEO Khalifa Abdulla Turki al the statement said. which represents a considera- Subaey said, “The Group con- The rotation service begins from ble portion of its total portfolio. tributes about QR10 billion an- Piraeus (Greece), and covers Kumport company’s success in expanding its age, increased reliability and reduced Milaha currently calls 12 ports di- The Group’s international nually to the Qatari economy as (Istanbul), Poti (Georgia), Novorossi- coverage into new markets, amid a ris- transit times,” Mannai said. rectly and serves more than 20 ports operations namely Antares, few companies do so. Qatar In- ysk (Russia), and back to Piraeus, and ing demand for its services. Milaha said the addition of the BSX via its Liner services in Middle East, Qatar Re and QIC Europe surance Group has a significant will initially be served by two vessels “This latest addition to our feeder would further cement the company’s Indian sub-continent, South East Asia Limited (QEL) remained the role in maintaining the stabil- with a 1,700 TEU capacity and 300 services will complement our existing position as an international service and Europe. key growth engines and repre- ity and support of the Qatari reefer plugs. coverage in the Black Sea region and provider and reflect the company’s op- Milaha’s comprehensive logistics sented 77 percent of total gross economy, and directly contrib- Milaha’s President and CEO Ab- expand our reach to the Mediterranean erational excellence by combining reli- network includes over 1,000 represent- written premiums while the lo- utes to reinforce the efficiency dulrahman Essa al Mannai said the Sea. This offers more flexibility to our ability and agility to meet customer de- ative offices in more than 100 counties, cal and regional markets repre- of this economy through its introduction of the BSX reflects the customers through greater port cover- mand in the region and beyond. offering customers a truly global service. sent 23 percent. operations.”

Quick read India’s RCom lays out debt resolution plan Outlook for Qatar’s banking sector in INDIAN telecoms company Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) will propose a plan to sell its telecom infrastructure 2019 bright, says QIIB CEO Shaibie assets, airwaves and real estate to resolve its debt, the firm said on Sunday. RCom, controlled as a natural response to the by businessman Anil Ambani, QIIB opens new urban development and cus- last week said it will seek fast- tomer needs.” track resolution through India’s state-of-the-art “The inauguration of QI- National Company Law Tribunal branch at Ezdan IB’s branch at Ezdan Mall in Al (NCLT). The company’s current Wakra adds value to the qual- debt to lenders stands at 380 Mall in Wakra ity of our nation-wide branch billion rupees ($5.32 billion) of network. Our customers in Al which it owes 198 billion to local SATYENDRA PATHAK Wakra and the suburbs will lenders and 182 billion rupees DOHA be able to avail themselves of to foreign lenders, a spokes- any required banking services man for RCom told Reuters. The THE outlook for Qatar’s bank- during the extended business company said its new proposal ing sector is brighter in 2019 hours even as they shop or re- resembles a previous plan, as the country’s economy has ceive other services at Ezdan which was hampered however overcome all obstacles origi- Mall,” Shaibei said. by a lack of regulatory approvals nating from the unjust block- Shaibei pointed out that and legal battles. (REUTERS) ade and the country has an- QIIB’s nationwide branch nounced a promising budget network has seen a restruc- for the year, Qatar Interna- turing over the last few years Russian oil output tional Islamic Bank (QIIB) as part of a development down in Jan, misses CEO Abdulbasit Ahmed al strategy. global deal target Shaibei said on Sunday. “At the same time we are Talking to Qatar Tribune at the forefront of innova- RUSSIAN oil output declined to on the sidelines of an event tion and adaptation of mod- 11.38 million barrels per day to mark the opening of a new ern technology in delivering (bpd) in January, or by around QIIB branch at Ezdan Mall in banking products and ser- 35,000 bpd from the October Al Wakra, Shaibei said that a vices to our valuable clients. 2018 level, the baseline for the 6 percent growth in QIIB’s net The developments of alterna- global oil accord, missing the profit in 2018 reflected Qatar’s tive channels, which are con- deal’s target, Energy Ministry solid economy. sidered as virtual branches, data showed on Saturday. This Most of the bank’s profit enable our customers to ex- was down from 11.45 million came from its core business, ecute the majority of banking bpd in December, a record he said, adding the bank’s QIIB Chairman and MD Sheikh Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah al Thani with other dignitaries during the opening of the new branch in Al Wakra transactions without the need monthly high. In tonnes, oil strategy to enhance its pres- on Sunday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) to actually visit the bank’s output reached 48.113 million ence in the local market paid branches,” he said. versus 48.442 million in Decem- off well. ence in Morocco would pave Abdullah al Thani inaugurat- reputation QIIB has earned In this respect, he said, ber. Russian oil pipeline exports “The bank’s aim is to con- the way for other ventures. ed the bank’s branch at Ezdan among various segments of “QIIB has invested heav- in January fell to 4.313 million solidate its position in the lo- “We are trying to gain Mall in Al Wakra. its rapidly growing customer ily in developing its alterna- bpd from 4.496 million bpd in cal market by opening and more experience from our The bank’s aim is to Sheikh Khalid toured the base. tive channels, namely mobile December. Rosneft, the world’s relocating branches at the joint venture in Morocco. consolidate its position in branch, where he was briefed The new branch is located banking, telebanking, online largest oil producer by output, right place. QIIB is financing First, we will see how it works. the local market by on the state-of-the-art fa- on the ground floor of Ezdan banking, call center and the reduced its production by 0.1 various projects across vari- The bank’s investment deci- opening and relocating cilities that complement the Mall in Wakra. ATMs network, which are percent last month from Decem- ous sectors, with particular sions are always based on comprehensive services being Commenting on the technologically upgraded on ber, while second-largest Russian focus on infrastructure, which proper feasibility studies, es- branches at the right place offered by QIIB. launch of the branch, Shaibei a constant basis. We will con- oil producer Lukoil saw produc- is a driving force in the growth pecially in terms of risks, with QIIB CEO Abdulbasit Ahmed He stressed on the impor- said, “It is a new milestone tinue to adopt any develop- tion cuts of 0.8 percent. Russian of the national economy,” he the aim of increasing returns al Shaibei tance of providing best servic- that reflects our expansion ment in the banking sector Energy Minister Alexander Novak said. to shareholders and support es to customers, meeting their strategy in the local market. for the purpose of enhanc- has said the country’s overall When asked about expan- the bank’s key indicators,” he expectations and aspirations We continue to focus on open- ing our competitiveness and cuts would total 50,000 bpd in sion in the international mar- said. man and Managing Director for distinguished banking ing new branches in commer- serving our customers more January from October. (REUTERS) ket, he said the bank’s experi- Earlier, QIIB Chair- Sheikh Khalid bin Thani bin services in line with the good cial malls across the nation efficiently.” Economy & Business Monday, February 4, 2019 13 The dilemma of European telecoms: Huawei or the highway?

AFP turistic technologies. fearful that its equipment could Experts say Huawei is be- the 5G leader.” a player on 4G networks, the PARIS No operator wants to be be a Trojan horse for Beijing’s A growing number of coun- tween six months and one year Several sources said that Shenzhen-based group has left behind, and neither do intrusive security apparatus as tries are turning their ahead of Sweden’s Ericsson in Huawei even helped Nokia in doubled down to dominate 5G. IT’S a dilemma for European governments who see 5G tech- Chinese laws require its firms backs on Huawei, fearful terms of the quality of its 5G research and development to Each year it invests be- telecoms firms: Should they nology as a future key driver of to cooperate with intelligence equipment. avoid facing off alone against tween 10 and 15 percent of its steal a march on competitors economic growth. services. that its equipment could be The number two mobile Ericsson in 5G. sales revenue on research and and rapidly roll out next-gen- China’s Huawei has quietly Huawei strenuously denies a Trojan horse for Beijing’s network equipment manufac- Huawei would only say development. It spent $13.8 eration 5G mobile networks become a leading supplier of its equipment could be used intrusive security apparatus turer, Finland’s Nokia, is said that it has “long-term partner- billion on R&D in 2017 and $15 using equipment from top the backbone equipment for for espionage. to be even further behind. ships” with several of its com- billion last year. supplier Huawei? Or should mobile networks, particularly While most European gov- - 5G leader -”Many want to petitors in areas such as pro- The strategy is paying divi- they heed US-led warnings of in developing markets thanks ernments are trying to make “Huawei is today more ex- avoid the Chinese but they are duction methods, standards dends. security threats and sit tight, to cheaper prices. up their minds, mobile op- pensive than its rivals but it is currently the most advanced in and patents. In 2017 Huawei was by and possibly fall behind? Spearheading cutting-edge erators must make their own also much better, they have real- the area,” said Victor Marcais, “We have always defended far the number one supplier Getting it right will have 5G equipment has also seen it choice, and it’s a tough one. ly moved ahead in terms of qual- a telecoms and media special- the principle of open innova- of equipment for telecom net- big consequences as 5G net- make inroads into developed Several operators have al- ity of network equipment over ist at Roland Berger consul- tion and collaboration to fa- works, with a 22 percent mar- works are the next milestone in markets. ready begun tests with Huawei their European competitors,” tancy. cilitate the development of the ket share, according to IHS the digital revolution, bringing However, a growing num- equipment, such as Bouygues said an executive of one Euro- “Huawei has moved in the telecoms industry,” a Huawei Markit. Nokia trailed with a near-instantaneous connectiv- ber of Western states are turn- Telecom and SFR have in sev- pean mobile operator recently past few years from being the spokesman said. 13 percent share and Ericsson ity, vast data capacity and fu- ing their backs on Huawei, eral French cities. on condition of anonymity. ‘low cost’ option to becoming After establishing itself as with 11 percent. Commercial Bank launches 5-min transfer service to UK The service also Time-saver offers fast-track O Funds transfers to the money transfer to UK and Europe previously took up to 48 hours. Travelex Qatar has participated in the 5th annual Qatar British the rest of Europe Festival held in Doha recently. O The Commercial Bank’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fast-track service is available 24/7, even on Travelex Qatar DOHA weekends, whereas Euro COMMERCIAL Bank has payments are processed launched a fast-track funds within one business day for eyes expansion transfer service that will allow transfers initiated before customers to send money to 2:30pm in Qatar. the UK in 5 minutes and to 21 in Qatari market countries in Europe within 24 hours. tinue to launch more services TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK audiences in Qatar with The service is available for that would enable faster fund DOHA some of the best contem- customers using Commercial transfers to other countries porary British arts, while Bank’s Retail Internet Banking around the world. TRAVELEX Qatar, a sub- helping families discover the and Mobile Banking App. “The UK and Europe are sidiary of the leading British fun side of culture and learn Funds transfers to the UK popular destinations for fund Forex Company Travelex, something new. and Europe previously took transfers by residents of Qatar, revealed plans to expand in “Travelex has been one up to 48 hours. The GBP cur- so the launch of this new fast- Qatar’s fast-growing market of the most influential Brit- rency fast-track service is avail- track remittance will further at the recently-held Qatar ish companies in forex and able 24/7, even on weekends, enhance our service offering to British Festival. we are happy that it has whereas Euro payments are all customers in Qatar. We will The 5th annual Qatar shown keen interest to be a processed within one business continue to add more countries British Festival was officially part of this much-awaited day for transfers initiated be- to our fast-track remittance launched by UK’s Ambas- festival that binds the cul- fore 2:30pm in Qatar, giving network based on the require- sador to Qatar HE Ajay ture, education and sports of Commercial Bank’s customers ments of our customer base.” Sharma, with Dr Khalid bin the two countries together. added convenience. The introduction of this Ibrahim al Sulaiti, General In the coming years, we are Commercial Bank’s same- new service to UK and Europe Manager of the Cultural Vil- confident that more organi- day Euro remittance service further enhances the position lage Foundation - Katara sations will come forward to will be available for transfers Commercial Bank’s same-day Euro remittance service will be available for transfers to Austria, Belgium, of Commercial Bank as a lead- and Sam Ayton, Director, be a part of Qatar’s growth to the following countries: Aus- Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Hol- er in digital banking in Qatar. British Council Qatar. in culture and sports sectors tria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, land, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Norway, and Switzerland. In 2018, at the Asian Banker’s The Qatar British Fes- through this platform.” Finland, France, Germany, Excellence Services Awards, tival, organ- This year, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, new fast-track funds transfer transfer money to India, Paki- Banking, at Commercial Bank, Commercial Bank was award- ised by the the festi- Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, service to the UK and Europe stan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the said: “Services like our 60 Sec- ed ‘The Best Remittance Prod- British Coun- Travelex has stores in 5 val reached Holland, Portugal, Slovakia, follows the success of Com- Philippines efficiently. In 2018, onds Remittance have been a uct and Service of the Year for cil in partner- locations — HIA, Doha 60,000 people Spain, Norway, and Switzer- mercial Bank’s 60 Seconds over 1.4 million transactions huge success with our custom- the Middle East’ in recognition ship with the in Qatar build- land. Remittance service that allows were recorded for this service. ers to date. Given its popular- of its market-leading remit- British Em- Port, Industrial Area, ing on existing The introduction of this Commercial Bank customers to Amit Sah, EGM, Consumer ity, it was our intention to con- tance service. bassy, was a Doha Souq Al Badi and partnerships celebration Mesaieed — in Qatar and forging of the long- new collabora- standing re- tions. The fes- lationship between Qatar tival was held in partnership Aamal mulls 10 for 1 stock split and the UK. with Qatar National Library Each year, the festival as strategic community part- gives attendees an oppor- ner, Souq Waqif as strategic TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tive. The date of the stock split Aamal’s paid-up capital un- tunity to enjoy a series of tourism partner, Ministry of DOHA will be announced later. changed at QR6.3 billion. fun, educational and crea- Municipality and Environ- This market-wide initia- Once Aamal’s shares be- tive events through culture, ment, Supreme Committee AAMAL Company plans to im- tive is to make trading in QSE- gin trading on a split-adjusted sports and business. Suc- for Delivery and Legacy, plement a 10 for 1 stock split in listed shares more accessible basis the number of shares ceeded by four successful Msheireb Museums, Qatar compliance with the stocksplit and attractive to retail inves- owned by each shareholder editions, the British Festi- Museums, University Col- directive issued by the Qatar tors, and to improve liquidity will be adjusted automatically val’s fifth edition featured lege London-Qatar, Qatar Financial Market Authority and trading volumes on the by multiplying the current 20 live events, panel dis- University, Institute of Civil (QFMA) to all Qatar Stock Ex- Qatar Stock Exchange. holding of each shareholder cussions, and one Guinness Engineers, Qatar Airways, change (QSE) listed companies. The stock split will split by 10. Book of World Records pub- Qatar Stars League, Doha Aamal said it would under- each share with a nominal val- Aamal shareholders do not lic artwork. Film institute, Ajyal Film take necessary legal amend- ue of QR10 into 10 shares each need to take any action be- Tom Fane, Managing Festival, Bright Bricks, In- ments to its constitutional with a nominal value of QR1, cause of the stock split, which Director of Travelex Middle visible Flock and others documents in accordance with thereby increasing Aamal’s to- will not affect the Company’s East and Turkey, said, Founded in 1976, Trave- the relevant rules and regula- tal number of shares from 630 market capitalization or the “The British Festival in lex has grown to become tions governing listed compa- million to 6.3 billion shares proportionate ownership of The stock split will split each share with a nominal value of QR10 into Qatar aims to forge new re- the world’s leading special- nies to comply with the direc- and leaving the total value of existing shareholders. 10 shares each with a nominal value of QR1. lations and support existing ist provider of foreign ex- partnerships, while promot- change. Travelex provides ing awareness and appre- cash and prepaid cards ciation of each country’s through 37 million retail culture, achievements and transactions each year and heritage. By participating operates across the entire Once red-hot smartphone market sees cooler trend in this festival, we further value chain of the retail strengthen our position in foreign exchange industry AFP slow moments when companies a phone; they are not giving up enhancing ties with Qatar across 29 countries. SAN FRANCISCO have to spend more on market- food for texting.” and expand our business in Travelex has stores in 5 ing money to get people to go In an unusual move, Apple this dynamic country.” locations — Hamad Inter- THE smartphone market is out and buy stuff,” Enderle said. lowered prices in some emerg- Sam Ayton, Direc- national Airport, Doha Port, down but not out, with high He added that some con- ing markets to offset the effects tor, British Council, said, Industrial Area, Doha Souq prices and other factors com- sumers are holding off on re- of a strong US dollar on local “Through the Qatar British Al Badi and Mesaieed — in bining to chill what had previ- placing their devices amid price pocketbooks. festival, we aim to connect Qatar. ously been a red-hot sector. hikes for premium devices like Cook said that in January, Fresh surveys show global Apple’s iPhone. in some locations and for some sales had their worst contrac- - Food or phone? -During a products, Apple “absorbed part tion ever in 2018, and the out- recent earnings call, Apple chief of the foreign currency move” to look for 2019 isn’t much better. executive Tim Cook agreed that “get close or perhaps right on” Still, analysts don’t see the people were holding onto their prices in those respective mar- sun setting any time soon on iPhones longer. kets a year ago. the smartphone era, seen as a Cook contended that an- “So yes, I do think that price must-have device for many peo- other reason for slower iPhone is a factor,” Cook said. ple around the world. Fresh surveys show global smartphone sales had their worst sales was that telecom carriers Nonetheless, the latest data “They don’t have a viable contraction ever in 2018, and the outlook for 2019 isn’t much better. were cutting subsidies of hand- suggests the days of red-hot replacement yet,” independ- sets tied to service contracts, smartphone growth are over ent Silicon Valley analyst Rob according to research firm IDC, gesting that consumers may be meaning customers were faced and that sluggish growth or Enderle said of the smartphone. which sees a potential for fur- waiting for some devices with with paying full price of $1,000 contraction is likely in many “There is always the pos- ther declines this year new features. or more for high-end models. saturated markets. sibility to go to wearables or Another market tracker, “Foldable phones would “People don’t want to spend Apple recently reported head-mounted displays, but Gartner, said its research sug- represent a really nice disrup- another thousand bucks to a rare drop in revenue in the none of those have emerged as gested some stabilization in the tive feature,” he said. replace something that isn’t fourth quarter South Korea’s a real threat.” smartphone market at the end Analysts pointed out that broken,” analyst Enderle main- Samsung, the largest smart- The Qatar British Festival, organised by the British Council in Worldwide handset vol- of last year, said analyst Werner other tech products such as tained. phone maker, reported a slump partnership with the British Embassy, celebrated the long-stand- umes declined 4.1 percent in Goertz. personal computers have seen “In emerging markets you in fourth-quarter net profits, ing relationship between Qatar and the UK. 2018 to a total of 1.4 billion “Mobile phones are here to similar ebbs and flows. can’t get people to pay a quar- blaming a drop in demand for units shipped for the full year, stay,” Goertz said, while sug- “Markets will always have ter of their monthly income for its key products. 14 Monday, February 4, 2019 Economy & Business Nissan to shift production of ‘China’s services sector moderates new SUV from UK to Japan in Jan but still solid’ REUTERS BEIJING ary from 52.2 in December. The January manufacturing CHINA’S sprawling ser- PMI, announced on Friday, vices sector maintained was 48.3, the lowest since a solid pace of expansion February 2016. in January even though Beijing has taken a raft growth moderated slightly, of measures in the past year a private survey showed on to encourage growth - re- Sunday, offering contin- ducing the levels of cash ued support for the world’s that banks must hold as second-largest economy as reserves to spur lending, manufacturing cools. cutting taxes and fees, and The Caixin/Markit ser- vices purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell slightly to 53.6 in January from 53.9 in December, but well above the 50.0 mark separating growth from contraction. Overseas sales contin- ued to support the sector, with new export business rising at the fastest clip in more than a year, thanks to efforts among Chinese ser- vices firms to attract foreign clients. Overall new orders also ticked higher, to 52.6 from 52.3 in December. The resilience of the services sector, which ac- counts for more than half Factories hit of China’s gross domestic product, is key to counter- Chinese factories have ing the ongoing slowdown been hit by a long-term A member of Nissan’s manufacturing staff works at the Sunderland Plant in North East England. (OLI SCARFF /AFP/FILE) in manufacturing. restructuring of industries, Chinese factories have a crackdown on pollution DPA team and partners,” de Ficchy Conservative Prime Minister reported last week. been hit by a long-term re- and China’s trade tensions LONDON added. Japanese car manufac- Theresa May’s “botched nego- A source said Nissan has structuring of industries, a with the United States. The “While we have taken this turer Nissan announced tiations and threat of a no-deal received a letter from the UK crackdown on pollution and resilience of the services JAPANESE car maker Nis- decision for business reasons, on February 3, 2019 it Brexit is causing uncertainty government promising extra China’s trade tensions with sector, which accounts for san on Sunday said it plans the continued uncertainty was cancelling plans to and damaging Britain’s econo- support in the event that Brexit the United States. more than half of China’s to switch production of a new around the UK’s future rela- build its X-Trail SUV at my.” “This is a great loss of fu- hit the competitiveness of the “Overall, China’s eco- gross domestic product, is SUV model from Britain to Ja- tionship with the EU is not its plant in northeast ture investment in Sunderland Sunderland plant. nomic growth was weighed pan, dealing another blow to helping companies like ours to and I am sure that many peo- The new X-Trail could have on by weakening domestic key to countering the the British government’s post- plan for the future,” he said. England despite Brexit ple will share my huge disap- created hundreds of jobs. demand in January, al- ongoing slowdown in Brexit economic plans. Business Secretary Greg assurances from the pointment and concern at this The timing of the an- though exports improved manufacturing. Nissan said it cancelled Clark said the decision was government news,” added Sharon Hodg- nouncement comes just two marginally as the Sino-U.S. plans to produce the X-Trail “a blow to the sector and the son, a local Labour lawmaker. days after an EU-Japan free trade negotiations flagged expediting infrastructure model at its plant in the north- region, as this was to be a fur- Unions described the Julie Elliott, the Labour trade agreement kicked in, signs of progress,” said spending. eastern English city of Sunder- ther significant expansion of news as ‘disappointing’ lawmaker for Sunderland which includes the European Zhong Zhengsheng, direc- Resolving trade tensions land, where it employs some the site and the workforce.” and said they were Central, said that while many Union’s commitment to re- tor of macroeconomic anal- with the United States re- 7,000 people. “The UK automotive industry ‘seriously concerned’. blamed a slump in the diesel moving tariffs of 10 percent on ysis at CEBM Group. mains key to improving sen- “The company has decided is a vital sector for the British The UK government said vehicle market for Nissan’s imported Japanese cars. China’s policies to sup- timent and lifting the out- to optimize its investments in economy which draws on our decision, “we cannot deny the Many Japanese compa- port domestic demand and look for Chinese exporters. Europe by consolidating X- combination of rich automo- it was “a blow to the inevitable role that Brexit plays nies had long seen Britain as developments in the trade Illustrating how China’s Trail production in [Japan’s] tive heritage and cutting-edge sector” but that no jobs here.” “The constant uncer- the gateway into Europe, af- war “will remain key to the services sector is holding up, Kyushu, the production hub for innovation,” Clark said in a would go as a result tainty [on Brexit], the chaotic ter being encouraged to open prospects of the Chinese services firms added to their this global model,” Nissan said. statement. government. None of it is con- factories in the country by for- economy. Given that the payroll numbers in January. “Other future models Trade union Unite, which are extremely unhelpful when ducive to encouraging invest- mer prime minister Margaret government has refrained Inflation pressures eased, planned for Nissan Sunderland represents many Nissan staff the sector ought to be focused ment in this country,” Elliott Thatcher but Brexit has thrown from taking policies of with operating costs and plant - the next-generation in Sunderland, said Nissan’s on preparations for electrifica- tweeted. that into doubt, prompting strong stimulus, the down- output charges rising at a Juke and Qashqai - are unaf- decision was “very disappoint- tion,” Unite’s Steve Bush said British factories produced consternation in Tokyo. ward trend of the economy slower pace. fected,” it added. ing news... and reflects the in a statement. just over 1.5 million cars last Sunday’s announcement may be hard to turn around Caixin’s upbeat readings “With X-Trail already serious challenges facing the Bush said Unite expected year, down 9.1 per cent from also comes as the firm con- for the time being,” Zhong for services were consist- manufactured in Japan, we entire UK auto sector.” “The employee numbers at the Sun- 2017 to a five-year low, ac- tinues to deal with the fallout said. ent with a official survey can reduce our upfront invest- government’s mishandling of derland plant to “remain the cording to the Society of Mo- from the arrest of its former Caixin’s composite published on Thursday that ment costs,” said Gianluca de the transition away from diesel same, even though they are be- tor Manufacturers and Traders boss Carlos Ghosn, which has manufacturing and services showed the industry picked Ficchy, Nissan Europe chair- allied to the continuing uncer- ing cut elsewhere in the indus- (SMMT). Production of die- clouded the outlook for the au- PMI, also released on Sun- up for a second straight man. “We appreciate this will tainty around our future trad- try.” Opposition Labour leader sel cars fell by 22 per cent to tomaking alliance between Ni- day, slipped to 50.9 in Janu- month in January. be disappointing for our UK ing relationship with the EU Jeremy Corbyn tweeted that 561,000 last year, the SMMT ssan, Renault and Mitsubishi.

SUSTAINABILITY DREAM ‘Inkjet’ solar panels poised to revolutionise green energy AFP Swedish construction group Skan- WROCLAW ska is testing the cutting-edge panels on the facade of one of its WHAT if one day all buildings buildings in Warsaw. could be equipped with windows It also inked a licencing part- and facades that satisfy the struc- nership with Saule in December ture’s every energy need, whether for the exclusive right to incorpo- rain or shine? rate the company’s solar cell tech- That sustainability dream is nology in its projects in Europe, today one step closer to becoming the United States and Canada. a reality thanks to Polish physicist “Perovskite technology is and businesswoman Olga Malink- bringing us closer to the goal of iewicz. energy self-sufficient buildings,” The 36-year-old has developed said Adam Targowski, sustainabil- a novel inkjet processing method ity manager at Skanska. for perovskites -- a new genera- “Perovskites have proven suc- tion of cheaper solar cells -- that cessful even on surfaces that re- makes it possible to produce solar ceive little sunlight. We can apply panels under lower temperatures, them pretty much everywhere,” he thus sharply reducing costs. Polish physicist and business woman Olga Malinkiewicz poses with a printed Experimental solar panels hang in the window of a Saule company laboratory in told AFP. Indeed, perovskite technology solar panel at her company Saule in Wroclaw. (PHOTOS: JANEK SKARZYNSKI / AFP) Wroclaw. “More or less transparent, is on track to revolutionise ac- the panels also respond to de- cess to solar power for all, given sian mineralogist Lev Perovski. company Saule Technologies -- sign requirements. Thanks to its surprising physical properties, In the following decades, syn- named after the Baltic goddess of their flexibility and varying tints, some experts say. thesising the atomic structure of the sun -- along with two Polish there’s no need to add any extra “In our opinion, perovskite perovskite became easier. businessmen. architectural elements.” solar cells have the potential to But it was not until 2009 that They had to assemble all A standard panel of around 1.3 address the world energy pov- Japanese researcher Tsutomu their laboratory equipment from square metres, at a projected cost erty,” said Mohammad Khaja Miyasaka discovered that perovs- scratch, before multimillionaire of 50 euros ($57), would supply a Nazeeruddin, a professor at kites can be used to form photo- Japanese investor Hideo Sawada day’s worth of energy to an office Switzerland’s Federal Institue of voltaic solar cells. came on board. workstation, according to current Technology Lausanne, an institu- - ‘Bull’s eye’ -Initially the The company now has an estimates. tion on the cutting-edge of solar process was complicated and ultra-modern laboratory with Malinkiewicz insists that the energy research. required ultra high temperatures, an international team of young initial cost of her products will be Solar panels coated with the so only materials that could with- experts and is building an indus- comparable to conventional solar mineral are light, flexible, ef- stand extreme heat -- like glass trial-scale production site. panels. ficient, inexpensive and come -- could be coated with perovskite “This will be the world’s first Perovskite technology is also in varying hues and degrees of cells. production line using this technol- being tested on a hotel in Japan, transparency. This is where Malinkiewicz ogy. Its capacity will reach 40,000 near the city of Nagasaki. They can easily be fixed to comes in. square metres of panels by the Plans are also afoot for the almost any surface -- be it laptop, In 2013, while still a PhD stu- A technician works in a laboratory of Saule. end of the year and 180,000 pilot production of perovskite car, drone, spacecraft or building dent at the University of Valencia square metres the following year,” panels in Valais, Switzerland and -- to produce electricity, including in Spain, she figured out a way to Malinkiewicz said at her lab. in Germany under the wings of in the shade or indoors. coat flexible foil with perovskites high temperatures are no longer Innovation award in a competi- “But that’s just a drop in the the Oxford Photovoltaics venture. Though the excitement is new, using an evaporation method. required to coat things with a tion organised by the European bucket in terms of demand.” “The potential of the technol- perovskite has been known to Later, she developed an inkjet photovoltaic layer,” Malinkiewicz Commission. Eventually, compact produc- ogy is clearly enormous,” Assaad science since at least the 1830s, printing procedure that lowered told AFP. The Polish edition of the MIT tion lines could easily be installed Razzouk, the CEO of Singapore- when it was first identified by production costs enough to make Her discovery quickly earned Technology Review also selected everywhere, according to demand, based Sindicatum Rewable En- German mineralogist Gustav Rose mass production economically her an article in the journal her as one of its Innovators Under to manufacture perovskite solar ergy, a developer and operator of while prospecting in the Ural feasible. Nature and media attention, as 35 in 2015. panels that are made to measure. clean energy projects in Asia, told mountains and named after Rus- “That was a bull’s eye. Now well as the Photonics21 Student She went on to cofound the - Self-sufficient buildings -The AFP. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, February 4, 2019

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WHICH IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE TOP GOALS OF ASIAN CUP 2019? MAKE YOUR PICK Almoez, Abdulaziz strikes among top goals of AFC Asian Cup 2019

Qatar star Almoez Ali essays the brilliant bicycle kick against Japan in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 final. Two of Almoez and two of Abdulaziz Hatem’s scoring strikes made the top 10 list of the tournament’s outstanding goals.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the first time. DOHA Almoez’s Asian Cup form was engineered by his on- QATAR’S Almoez Ali scored field relationship with Akram eye-popping record nine Afif, whose assist total of 10 goals at a single Asian Cup, set a tournament record. ASIAN CUP 2019 TOP 10 GOALS surpassing Iran legend Ali Afif supplied the pass that Daei’s total of eight set in put Almoez in the best posi- O India’s Sunil Chetri’s half-volley against Thailand 1996 with a glorious strike tion for his record goal. in the final that sparked a 3-1 “Akram and I have been O China’s Wu Lei’s scissors kick against the Philippines upset over Japan in the final. together for seven years and The Al Duhail striker’s I know where Akram will be O Iraq’s Mohanad Ali’s solo effort against Yemen magnificent run saw him pick and where he will pass and O Vietnam’s Nguyen Quang Hei’s freekick against Yemen up the Most Valuable Player he knows what is expected honours, but Almoez still has from me, so it’s normal after O Japan’s Tsukasa’s Shiokani’s piledriver against Uzbekistan more to win. seven years that we get along His strikes against UAE very well together.” O Jordan’s Baha Abdelrahman’s freekick against Vietnam in the semi-final and the bril- Also making the Top 10 is liant bicycle kick against Ja- midfield enforcer Abdulaziz O Abdulaziz Hatem’s long range shot in QF against S Korea pan have been chosen in the Hatem whose two goals in top ten goals of the tourna- the tournament were nothing O Almoez Ali’s curler into the bottom corner against UAE ment, the AFC announced on short of spectacular. O Abdulaziz Hatem’s brilliant curler against Japan in the final its website. The Al Gharafa man’s The 22-year-old had plas- belter against South Korea in O Almoez Ali’s record-setting bicycle kick in the final tic bottles and shoes pelted at the quarter-final was nomi- Abdulaziz Hatem shapes up to deliver his stunning long-range goal in the quarter-final against S Korea. him after scoring in the semi- nated for top honours aw well final victory over hosts UAE, as 22-yards curler in the final half-volley against Thailand, against Yemen and Vietnam’s ni and Iraq’s Baha Abdelrah- ceding just one against Japan. 609 minutes to let in a goal. but had the last laugh as the against Japan. China’s Wu Lei’s scissors kick Nguyen Quang Hei’s freekick man complete the list. Goalkeeper Saad al Sheeb set Fans can visit www.the- 2022 World Cup hosts went Other goals in the top 10 against the Philippines, Iraq’s against Yemen. Al Annabi scored 19 goals a record six clean sheets at a afc.com to vote for their favour- on to lift the Asian Cup for include India’s Sunil Chetri’s Mohanad Ali’s solo effort Japan’s Tsukasa’s Shioka- at the 2019 Asian Cup, con- single championship, taking ite goals of the tournament.

QATAR STARS LEAD IN ASIAN CUP’S NUMBERS GAME TOO FTER 51 games and a 22-year-old incredibly scored his ic defender Valeri Kichin, they average age of 23 years and Another Al Annabi star record 130 goals, the AFC nine goals from just 16 shots, had the player who executed the 309 days, or 23.85 years old. 46in the UAE was Boualem AAsian Cup has been run well short of the 28 from Sardar most interceptions in the tour- China PR (29 years, 212 days) Khouhki, who fulfilled a variety and won for another four years, Azmoun, who had the most at- nament. The Akshumkar captain were UAE 2019’s oldest side. of roles but earned the most with Qatar making history by tempts in the competition. intercepted 14 passes from op- The competition’s three young- praise for his defensive contri- winning the title for the first position players, one more than est sides, Iraq, Vietnam and bution to the Qatari cause, and time. With the ink still drying on If Almoez Ali was he Japan’s Gaku Shibasaki. Qatar, all reached the knockout racked up a competition-high 46 another memorable chapter in 10revelation of the tourna- stage, although the next three clearances. Khouki also man- the competition’s proud history, ment, Akram Afif was surely a Qatar’s Saad al Sheeb youngest (India, DPR Korea and aged to score two goals. One in here’s a look at some of the nota- close second. The Al Sadd for- 21was deservedly crowned Yemen) all finished bottom of the 6-0 group stage defeat of ble numbers & statistical high- ward earned Player of the Match the tournament’s best goalkeep- their respective groups. DPR Korea, and the other the lights of the 17th edition of Asia’s honours in the final, and lit up er, but it was Ignatiy Nesterov, vital opener in the 4-0 semi-final biggest football tournament. the tournament as a whole with appearing in a record fifth AFC Jamie Maclaren’s open- win over the UAE. 10 assists, the most in record- Asian Cup, who made the most 32ing goal for Australia Qatar came within 21 min- ed history. He provided the final saves. The 35-year-old made 21 in their 3-0 win over Palestine Korea Republic’s utes of keeping an entire pass for more than twice as stops, but spare a thought for wasn’t only his first at senior 495Jung Woo-young was 1tournament worth of clean many goals as any other player, Jordan’s Amer Shafi, who made international level, but it com- officially the competition’s pass sheets, but their final tally of one and also created a whopping 26 20 saves in his side’s four pleted the longest pass se- master, racking up 495 at an ac- goal conceded still meant the Qatar’s goalkeeper Saad al Sheeb knocks the ball over his goal during chances, with Australia’s Chris matches, and conceded just quence for a goal in the tourna- curacy of 89.7%, despite playing champions had the most miserly the 2019 AFC Asian Cup semi-final against UAE in Abu Dhabi.(AFP) Ikonomidis his nearest competi- one goal, only to face Round ment. Tom Rogic’s final ball was only five matches. Australia had defence in the tournament. It tor on 14. of 16 elimination via a penalty the 32nd pass in the build-up to three of the top five distribu- took 609 minutes for goalkeeper fans everywhere; tournament shootout defeat to Vietnam. the goal, with Qatar’s Abdelka- tors, with Trent Sainsbury, Mark Saad al Sheeb to be beaten, as Potentially the one sta- MVP Almoez Ali broke Ali Daei’s Kyrgyz Republic won the rim Hassan’s goal against DPR Milligan and Milos Degenek all Qatar became the first team to tistic of this tournament 23-year-old record for goals in 14respect of the Asian Iraq were the Korea, which ended a 23-pass exceeding the 400-mark before reach the final by keeping six 9that will become assumed a single a tournament with nine football world with their fine dis- 23.85AFC Asian move, the nearest challenger. the reigning champions were successive clean sheets. knowledge for Asian football strikes in seven matches. The plays in the UAE and, in dynam- Cup’s youngest side, with an eliminated in the quarters. (AFC) Sports Monday, February 4, 2019 17 Al Shaqab all set to host exciting back-to-back international events CHI Al Shaqab 2019 & Longines Global Champions Tour 2019 to wow visitors at Qatar’s state-of-the-art equestrian venue this Feb and March

Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed winning the LGCT Grand Prix at Al Shaqab in November, 2018. Doha to raise the curtain as New York joins LGCT circuit ig action international to top-level show jumping showjumping will be with the first LGCT of the Bback much earlier season with all the action than usual at the Al Shaqab being broadcast on GCTV equestrian centre as Doha live streaming. will now play host to the The new event in New first event of the 2019 Lon- York will take place on Gov- The state-of-the-art Al Shaqab will host Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) 2019 from February 28 to March 2 and the prestigious CHI Al Shaqab 2019 from March 7 to 9. gines Global Champions ernors Island, with breath- Tour and Global Champi- taking views of the Statue TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar International Sports in three Olympic equestrian Al Shaqab’s Executive Di- ternational Sports and Fitness ons League for teams (GCL) of Liberty and the Lower DOHA and Fitness Exhibition (QIS- disciplines of showjumping, rector, said, “The Arab world Exhibition, as I’m confident rather than the finale as it Manhattan skyline. FE) from April 2 to 6, under dressage, and para dressage. has a very rich equine herit- they will leave Al Shaqab with did till the 2018 edition. New York joins existing DOHA is gearing up for an the patronage of Sheikh Joaan CHI Al Shaqab is the first age, and through events such unforgettable memories.” Three new cities join the flagship events in major cit- equestrian extravaganza with bin Hamad al Thani, Presi- equestrian competition of its as this, Al Shaqab preserves Tickets for both the first leg circuit this year – New York, ies including Paris, London, two major back-to-back events dent of the Qatar Olympic kind in the Middle East and and perpetuates that aspect of of the Longines Global Cham- Montreal and Sweden’s Shanghai, Madrid, Mexico taking place at Al Shaqab, Committee. Exhibitors across Asia region to be sanctioned Qatari culture. CHI Al Shaqab pions Tour 2019 and CHI Al capital city Stockholm – City, Rome and Doha. member of Qatar Foundation. the areas of sports and fitness by the International Eques- significantly contributes to Shaqab go on sale today (Mon- making a record 20 events 2019 LGCT & GCL Calendar The first, from February facilities, health and wellness, trian Federation. the international equestrian day, February 4), and will be for the world’s premier LGCT Doha: Feb 28-March 2; 28 to March 2, is the open- nutrition, and sportswear will Attracting the best ath- and business community, available on the Al Shaqab showjumping circuit. After Mexico City: April 11-13; Mi- ing leg of the Longines Global be displayed at the event. letes and horses from around highlighting Qatar’s role as a website (www.alshaqab.com). a series of strategic expan- ami: April 18-20; Shanghai: Champions Tour (LGCT) Unlike previous years the world since its incep- global sporting destination. Ticket prices are QR35 for sions in recent years, the May 3-5; Madrid: May 17-19; 2019. The second, and the where Al Shaqab was the host tion in 2013, it is one of only “Al Shaqab is also proud adults and QR15 for children Longines Global Champi- Hamburg: May 30-1 June; jewel in Qatar and Al Shaqab’s venue of the LGCT finals, this five international equestrian that CHI Al Shaqab always between the ages of 6 and 12. ons Tour and GCL series has Cannes: June 6-8; Stock- equestrian crown, is CHI Al year will see the spectacu- events to showcase three or serves as an important event Children under the age of 6 a significant footprint span- holm: June 14-16; Cascais/ Shaqab 2019, which will be lar venue providing the per- more equestrian disciplines. for the local community as will enjoy free entry to public ning The Americas, Europe, Estoril: June 20-22; Monaco: held from March 7 to 9. fect backdrop to kick off this Capturing the excite- well. The Festival Area is ex- areas of both competitions. Asia and the Middle East. June 27-29; Paris: July 5-7; In addition, during the thrilling competition. ment and spirit of top-class tremely popular and this year For the first time, exclu- And with Qatar’s capital be- Chantilly: July 12-14; Berlin: entire period of February CHI stands for Concours sport, CHI Al Shaqab further there will truly be something sive VIP tables and boxes ing the first to host the high July 26-28; London: August 28-March 9, Al Shaqab will Hippique International or strengthens Qatar’s status as for everyone in terms of enter- have been introduced this profile curtain raiser at its 2-4; Valkenswaard: August have a festival area to provide “Equestrian Internation- a hub for international sport- tainment and fun activities. 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Netherlands’ Kiki Bertens Khalifa International Complex wears with the trophy after her victory over Croatia’s Donna new look for Qatar Total Open 2019 Vekic in the final of the St. Petersburg tournament at Premier WTA The Sibur Arena in Saint Tour event in Petersburg on Doha starts on Sunday. (AFP) February 11 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Bertens claims St Petersburg DOHA title ahead of Qatar Total Open IF you have been using the Red Street to go to the City REUTERS/TNN the trophy at a glittering pres- Centre or crossing by the ST PETERSBURG entation ceremony. Corniche, you may have seen “It was an amazing final to Khalifa International Tennis SECOND seed Kiki Bertens of play... I will be back next year.” & Squash Complex sporting a the Netherlands, who will also Both players made 33 un- glittering new look. be seen in action at the Qatar forced errors each, but Bertens As you may have guessed Total Open 2019 tournament, won 79 percent of her first it right, with less than 10 days on Sunday defeated Croatia’s serve points and sent down to go for the start of the Qatar Donna Vekic 7-6(2) 6-4 to eight aces and 27 winners Total Open 2019, the stadium win the St Petersburg Ladies compared to 16 from Vekic. is ready, awaiting the annual Trophy and claim her eighth “Congrats to Kiki and your tournament which is one of WTA singles title. team. You were too good for me the most sought-after ladies Bertens, the world number today,” Vekic said. tennis events in the region. eight, was slow out of the blocks, “I’m really looking forward The venue is looking beau- and found herself trailing 5-2 in to playing doubles with you in tiful with the branding com- the first set before staging a re- Indian Wells. pleted and all necessary make- markable turnaround. “Sorry, (coach) Torben overs done in readiness for the “I would like to say to Don- (Beltz) we are going to have to Premier WTA Tour event to be na congratulations on a great wait a little bit longer for that held at the ultra-modern venue week and sorry for today,” first title but at least the finals from February 11 to 16. The Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex will be playing host to the 17th edition of Qatar Total Open. Bertens said after collecting are getting bigger,” she added. The $916,131 total prize money tournament will fea- 2016 finalist in Doha. welcoming everyone, especial- ture a host of the world’s top With tickets selling fast ly families, in this one week fi- players led by the new World both online and onsite at Land- esta of tennis. There are lots of No. 1 and Australian Open mark, City Centre and Villaggio activities lined up to make the Davis Cup champion Naomi Osaka of Ja- malls and the Khalifa Interna- event memorable for everyone pan, World No. 3 Simona Ha- tional Tennis & Squash Com- Osaka to lead stars’ show both on the courts and at the Kazakhstan defeat Portugal, make final lep of Romania, 2017 cham- plex, this year’s event, which is public village,” he added. pion in Qatar and World No. the 17th edition, promises a far The $916,131 total prize-money tournament will feature a Held since 2001, the Qatar ASTANA: Kazakhstan’s national tennis team defeated Portugal, the 5 Karolina Pliskova, Angelique bigger attendance compared to host of the world’s top players led by the new World No. 1 Total Open has grown to be- second day of Davis Cup qualification action, and is headed to the -fi Kerber – a three-time Grand the previous editions. and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka of Japan, World come one of the biggest WTA nals in the tournament’s new format in Madrid in November. The third Slam champion and 2014 fi- “The Qatar Total Open No. 3 Simona Halep of Romania, 2017 champion in Qatar Tour events in the region and and final point for the home team was sealed by Mikhail Kukushkin’s nalist, and Netherland’s Kiki 2019 is here and we are re- and World No. 5 Karolina Pliskova, Angelique Kerber – a it has consistently featured the 6-4, 6-1 victory over Portugal’s Joao Sousa on Saturday, reports Efe Bertens among others. ally impressed with level of three-time Grand Slam champion and 2014 finalist, and world’s top ten players on a news. Facing a 0-2 deficit, Sousa and Gastao Elias had given Portugal Other players to watch out our preparations and readi- Netherland’s Kiki Bertens among others. regular basis. a glimmer of hope in the doubles that opened the second day of the for include 2016 champion ness for this tournament. The The last edition was won tie, defeating the Kazakh duo of Aleksandr Nedovyesov and Timur Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain, event popularity is increasing by Czech Petra Kvitova, who 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Portugal have never played in the World Group under the World No. 13 Anastasija Sev- by the day and we are highly as one of the biggest event in all in the past,” said Tourna- recorded her 13th consecutive previous format, while Kazakhstan have competed in the top category astova, 2017 US Open finalist encouraged with the ticket Qatar’s sporting calendar and ment Director Saad Saleh al victory beating Spaniard Gar- eight times, reaching the quarterfinals five times.(IANS) Madison Keys as well as Lat- sales. Without any doubt, the we believe that the 17th edition Mohannadi. bine Muguruza 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 via’s Jelena Ostapenko – the tournament has come to stay this year will be far bigger than “We are looking forward to in a highly entertaining final. 18 Monday, February 4, 2019 Sports

QATAR’S ASIAN CUP 2019 TRIUMPH CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE

HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, shared the national team’s historic Asian Cup 2019 success with members of the staff at the headquarters in Doha on Sunday. Also present on the occasion were QOC First Vice-President Sheikh Saud bin Ali al Thani, QOC Secretary-General Jassim Rashid al Buenain and IAAF Vice-President Dahlan al Hamad. TWELVE UNDER-17 TEAMS TO GET INTO BIG ACTION FROM TODAY Aguero hat-trick World’s top talents for sinks Arsenal, City close gap Al Kass Cup 2019 on Liverpool AFP TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM DOHA MANCHESTER City closed TWELVE of the world’s best to within two points of Pre- U-17 teams from 12 different mier League leaders Liverpool countries will take part in the thanks to Sergio Aguero’s hat- 2019 Al Kass International trick in a 3-1 win over Arsenal Cup at Aspire Academy from on Sunday. today. FOR the second time in a Football fans will have the week, Aguero scored inside opportunity to see some of the first minute to give City the the world’s greatest talents in perfect start. Doha for the 11-day tourna- However, just like in a ment that will conclude on shock defeat at Newcastle on February 15. Tuesday, the champions failed The technical meeting with to press home their advantage officials from all 12 teams was as Laurent Koscielny profited held at The Torch hotel on from some slack defending to Sunday, one of the two offi- head home an equaliser just 10 cial accommodation hotels for minutes later. the tournament with the other Pep Guardiola’s men were Man City striker Sergio Aguero one being Al Aziziya Boutique knocked out of their stride for (centre) celebrates scoring his Hotel. Qatar’s Aspire Academy most of the remainder of the goal during their Premier League will add local flavour to the first half, but retook the lead in match against Arsenal in tournament, which was won style just a minute before the Manchester, on Sunday. (AFP) last year by Paris St. Germain break when Ilkay Gundogan’s (France), who now hold the re- delightful lofted pass teed up City also led early on in cord of being the only team to Raheem Sterling to cross for defeats by Crystal Palace and have won three titles. Aguero to tap home. Leicester in December and Ko- The other participating The same two players com- scielny’s equaliser shifted the teams include Real Madrid bined for the Argentine to se- mood and momentum of the (Spain), Kashiwa Reysol (Ja- cure his 10th Premier League game as the home side feared pan), Rangers FC (Scotland), Fans will have the opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest talents in Doha for the 11-day tournament that will conclude on February 15. hat-trick in controversial fash- the same fate may further Raja Club Athletic (Morocco), ion as the ball came back off damage their title challenge. AS Roma (Italy), FC Bayern eighth year, Al Kass Interna- Aguero’s arm before rolling over Instead, one brilliant move München (Germany), Altinor- Past winners tional Cup is organised by Al the line just after the hour mark. swung the outcome back in du FK (Turkey), Étoile Spor- Al Kass International Cup: Kass Sports Channels, in col- A sixth consecutive away their favour. Sterling played tive du Sahel (Tunisia), FC 2012: Paris Saint-Germain laboration with Aspire Zone league game without a win a one-two with Gundogan 2013: Fluminense Spartak Moscow (Russia) and 2014: Aspire Football Dreams Foundation and the Qatar sees Arsenal slip down to sixth before volleying a magnifi- Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2015: Paris Saint-Germain Football Association. The Un- behind Manchester United, cent, first-time centre across (South Korea). 2016: Aspire Football Dreams der-17 football tournament who were 1-0 victors at Leices- the face of the net for the un- The 2019 edition of the 2017: Real Madrid is a global championship for ter earlier on Sunday, and marked Aguero to turn in at tournament has a couple of 2018: Paris Saint-Germain worldwide competitive clubs. three points adrift of fourth- the far post. new features. For the first time The Al Kass International placed Chelsea in the battle for In contrast, the second half the video assistant referee skills.” Cup has established itself as Champions League football was a stroll and City should (VAR) is going to be used to The first day of the tourna- a key international football next season. have more than just the one review decisions made by the ment already offers many high- event that supports the Qa- Aguero has now scored goal to show for their domi- head referee with the use of lights: After the opening cer- tar National Vision 2030 and seven times in as many games nance. video footage and a headset for emony, taking place on Pitch 5 contributes to building on the in 2019 to underline his im- Sterling was again the ar- communication. Also, the tour- of Aspire Academy, the compe- foundations of a proud foot- portance to City’s quest for sil- chitect with a darting run into nament will star female ref- tition starts with the game be- balling nation up to the 2022 verware on four fronts. the area which left the Arse- erees from all over the world. tween last year’s finalists Paris FIFA World Cup and beyond. The 30-year-old capped a nal defence in tatters before They are sent by FIFA and will Saint-Germain and Kashiwa Inaugurated in 2012, Al flying start from the hosts by he reached the by-line and use the 2019 Al Kass Inter- Reysol at 4:35pm. In the sec- Kass International Cup is an steering home an unstoppable crossed for the sliding Aguero national Cup as part of their ond match of Day 1, Qatar’s annual tournament that pro- header past Bernd Leno just to steer the ball in via his arm. preparations for the 2019 FIFA Aspire Academy will face Raja vides some of the world’s choice 51 seconds in after Alex Iwobi Kevin De Bruyne, Ber- Women’s World Cup that takes Club Athletic from Morocco at young footballers the opportu- was caught in possession by nardo Silva and Aguero again place in France this summer. 6:45pm. nity to demonstrate their ability Aymeric Laporte. peppered Leno with powerful Ward Abdallah, Member Official tournament spon- and skills on the world stage. Moments later the ball was shots that the German kept of the Organising Committee sor Al Kass TV will broadcast The tournament also aims to in the Arsenal net again, but out to maintain some respect- of the Al Kass International all the games live with both contribute to the nurturing of this time Laporte was rightly ability for Arsenal. Cup, said: “We are honoured Arabic and English com- passion for football in Qatar flagged offside. But that is all they had to to welcome some of the world’s mentary. Live streaming of and the region by offering up a The Gunners had barely show for another sorry away top youth teams to Qatar to all the matches will available 12-day action-packed competi- threatened before levelling performance that leaves their compete in the eighth Al Kass on http://internationalcup. tion that seeks to propel Qatar when Koscielny stooped low chances of avoiding a third International Cup – a tourna- alkass.net. to the forefront of sporting ex- to head home Nacho Mon- straight season in the Europa ment that grants young play- ers an opportunity to showcase and enhance their football Currently celebrating its cellence and leadership. real’s flick-on. League fading. Al Duhail announce signing of Japan star Nakajima main team for his league debut If correct, the figure would The Blue Samurai star was signed to on Saturday. The Blue Samurai star him- be a record for the transfer of a As part of improving the self was withdrawn from the Japanese player, outstripping the replace the injured Nam Tae Hee team, Duhail parted ways with squad for the AFC Asian roughly $29 million Parma paid former Tunisian World Cup to acquire Hidetoshi Nakata from IKOLI VICTOR Cup in the United Arab to cruciate ligament injury. coach Nabil Maaloul for Portu- Emirates due to injury, Roma in 2001, according to Nik- DOHA The Blue Samurai star him- guese Rui Faria, an associate of kan Sports. self was withdrawn from the Jose Mourinho. where Japan lost 3-1 to The former FC Tokyo play- AL Duhail have announced the squad for the AFC Asian Cup in The six-time league champi- Qatar in the tournament’s er was previously linked with signing of Japan’s Shuya Naka- the United Arab Emirates due to ons are two points behind leaders final on Friday. a move to Wolverhampton tima from Portuguese first di- injury, where Japan lost 3-1 to Al Sadd SC. Duhail last week lost Wanderers, but Portimonense vision club Portimonense. The Qatar in the tournament’s final the QSL Cup against Al Gharafa reportedly rejected a transfer announcement was made on on Friday. and will hope the Blue Samurai pleting a loan spell with Vissel Ko- bid from the English Premier their official Twitter account on The left-winger will be a export delivers the results for the beof Japan. League side. Sunday. massive reinforcement for the Reed Knights. According to different re- After being left out of the Nakajima, who trained with QNB Stars League champions The league champions have ports, including Japan’s Nikkan squad for last summer’s World his Al Duhail teammates, was who will return to league action also added former Juventus and Sports, have reported that the star Cup, Nakajima has emerged as signed to replace South Korean against Al Sailiya on Saturday. Morocco international Mehdi playmaker has been bought by Al one of Japan’s next generation playmaker Nam Tae Hee, who’s The 24-year-old is expected Benatia to their ranks. Ahmad Shuya Nakatima of Al Duhail at a training session at the club’s train- Duhail for a rumored transfer fee of stars under new manager out for the rest of the season due to be drafted straight into the has rejoined Duhail after a com- ing ground in Al Duhail on Sunday. of €35 million ($40 million). Hajime Moriyasu. Sports Monday, February 4, 2019 19 Khawaja Azam’s fiery 90 Rayudu lifts India to back in form, smacks ton goes in vain AFP 4-1 ODI series win CANBERRA South Africa halt Pakistan’s T20 USMAN Khawaja finally series winning streak Visiting bowlers help inflict a crushing 35-run defeat on the home team found form again to stroke a fine century Sunday and steer AFP REUTERS Australia into a massive lead JOHANNESBURG WELLINGTON over Sri Lanka as the tourists battle to stay in the second BABAR Azam hit a majestic 90 AMBATI Rayudu struck a Test at Canberra. but Pakistan’s long streak of se- sparkling 90 in tough condi- At stumps, the visitors ries wins came to an end in the tions to help India overcome were 17 without loss, chasing a second Twenty20 international the loss of four early wickets huge 516 to win with two days against South Africa at the and beat New Zealand by 35 remaining after Tim Paine de- Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. runs in the final one-day in- clared Australia’s second in- South Africa took a winning ternational in Wellington on nings at 196 for three. 2-0 lead in the three-match se- Sunday, sealing a 4-1 series Dimuth Karunaratne and ries with a dramatic seven-run victory. Lahiru Thirimanne were both win. Pakistan had not lost a T20 With the series already unbeaten on eight, weathering series since they were eliminat- safe, stand-in skipper Rohit some 30 minutes before bad ed from the World T20 in India Pakistan’s Babar Azam during his Sharma sent his men in to light stopped play slightly early. in March 2016. knock of 90 in Johannesburg. bat on a moist surface and Sri Lanka had resumed the Pakistan were on track to the tourists found themselves third day at 123 for three and overhaul South Africa’s 188 for “We were too short and too struggling on 18 for four. in a hostile morning session three until Azam was out off wide but the bowlers pulled it Matt Henry did the early lost four wickets and Kusal the first ball of the 17th over. It back.” damage, uprooting Sharma’s Perera, who retired after being started a collapse in which six Although neither took a off-stump with the batsman hit on the head by a bouncer. wickets fell for 34 runs in four wicket, Miller praised left-arm on two, before Trent Boult Their resistence folded in overs. spinner Tabraiz Shamsi and enticed Shikhar Dhawan (6) the second over after lunch, The contrast between the new fast bowler Lutho Sipamla to play a loose shot that was with Mitchell Starc taking five two innings was stark. South Af- for economical bowling in the taken by Henry at third man. wickets to leave them trailing rica started slowly but stand-in middle overs before the late- Shubman Gill (7) was India celebrate their ODI series victory following the fifth one-day international (ODI) cricket match against by 319 after Australia’s first in- captain David Miller plundered innings collapse. the next player sent back New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday. (AFP) nings 534 for five declared. an unbeaten 65 off 29 balls as Miller, captaining South by Henry, poking a routine Paine opted against the the hosts scored 127 runs off the Africa for the first time because catch to Mitchell Santner at Nicholls (8) early on, while SCOREBOARD follow-on in Australia’s last last ten overs, including 29 off Faf du Plessis was rested for the square cover, before Boult his strike partner Colin Mun- Test batting opportunity be- the final over bowled by Usman last two matches of the series, rattled MS Dhoni’s off- ro (24) lasted 19 balls, with INDIA: NEW ZEALAND: fore the Ashes tour to England Shinwari. hit five sixes and four fours in stump to claim a prized scalp Mohammed Shami account- R. Sharma b Henry 2 C. Munro b Shami 24 later this year. Pakistan scored rapidly at an explosive innings, which fol- S. Dhawan c Henry b Boult 6 H. Nicholls c Jadhav b Shami 8 for a single run. ing for both openers. S. Gill c Santner b Henry 7 K. Williamson c Dhawan b Jadhav 39 Khawaja padded up know- the start of their innings, with lowed a similarly aggressive 45 It was left to Rayudu to Ross Taylor was the next A. Rayudu c Munro b Henry 90 R. Taylor lbw Pandya 1 ing his place in that squad Azam hitting the first three balls off 27 balls by Rassie van der mount a salvage mission, to go after Pandya trapped M. Dhoni b Boult 1 T. Latham lbw Chahal 37 was in doubt after managing a off Beuran Hendricks for four. Dussen, who hit four sixes. which the right-hander duly him leg before on one. Re- V. Shankar run out (Neesham/Munro) 45 J. Neesham run out (Dhoni) 44 high-score of just 72 across six It was 70 for one at the end of South Africa made a rela- K. Jadhav b Henry 34 C. de Grandhomme lbw Chahal 11 did, staying at the crease for plays showed the ball would H. Pandya c Boult b Neesham 45 M. Santner c Shami b Pandya 22 Tests in a lacklustre summer. the six-over power play -- 26 tively sedate start on an unu- 113 deliveries and being abet- have gone over the stumps, B . Kumar c Taylor b Boult 6 T. Astle lbw Chahal 10 He responded in emphatic runs ahead of South Africa’s to- sually slow, dry Wanderers ted by Vijay Shankar (45). but Taylor did not review on M. Shami run out (Boult) 1 M. Henry not out 17 fashion, smashing his eighth tal at the same stage. pitch. Left-arm spinner Imad “After we lost four wick- the advice of skipper Kane Y. Chahal not out 0 T. Boult c Shami b Kumar 1 Test ton off 134 balls. Azam and Hussain Talat Wasim, who opened the bowl- Extras (b 5, lb 7, wd 2 nb1) 15 Extras: (wd 3) 3 ets, all we needed was some- Williamson at the other end. Total (for all out; 49.5 overs) 252 Total (all out; 44.1 overs) 217 “Obviously getting a hun- (59) put on 102 off 75 balls for ing, took one for nine in four body to show application. Williamson took 72 balls Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Sharma), 2-12 (Dhawan), 3-17 Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Nicholls), 2-37 (Munro), 3-38 dred and setting up another the second wicket. overs. He bowled a maiden to The partnership between to get to 39, but he was (Gill), 4-18 (Dhoni), 5-116 (Shankar), 6-190 (Rayudu), (Taylor), 4-105 (Williamson), 5-119 (Latham), 6-135 game that we can hopefully “We had the game but we new opening batsman Janne- Rayudu and Vijay Shankar caught by Dhawan at deep 7-203 (Jadhav), 8-248 (Pandya), 9-252 (Kumar), (de Grandhomme), 7-176 (Neesham), 8-194 (Astle), win, that’s the ultimate feeling couldn’t finish it,” said Pakistan man Malan, who had an oth- 10-252 (Shami) 9-204 (Santner), 10-217 (Boult) turned the game for us,” mid-wicket off a Jadhav de- Bowling: Henry 10-1-35-4 (1nb), Boult 9.5-2-39-3 Bowling: Kumar 7.1-0-38-1, Shami 8-0-35-2 (1w), for the team and for myself,” captain Shoaib Malik. erwise promising innings of 33 Sharma said. livery to leave New Zealand (2w), Neesham 5-0-33-1, de Grandhomme 7-0-33-0, Pandya 8-1-50-2 (1w), Shankar 4-0-19-0, Chahal said Khawaja, who admitted it The tempo of the game off 31 balls. Kedar Jadhav (34) kept on 105 for four. Munro 10-0-47-0, Santner 3-0-18-0, Astle 5-0-35-0. 10-0-41-3, Jadhav 7-0-34-1 (1w). had been a tough few months changed when Azam pulled a Left-arm fast bowler Shin- the scoreboard ticking over Tom Latham and James on and off the field. slower ball from Beuran Hen- wari conceded 63 runs off his and all-rounder Hardik Pan- Neesham mounted a fight- dricks to deep midwicket after four overs. dya (45) cut loose at the end back before Yuzvendra Cha- out by Dhoni who, spotting That broke New Zea- BRIEF SCORES hitting 13 fours and a six in a with five sixes and two fours hal struck twice in succession the batsman out of his crease land’s spirit and Pandya, Sri Lanka 215 (Karunaratne 59, Starc 5-54) 58-ball innings. BRIEF SCORES to set the Kiwis a 253-run to remove Latham (37) and following an appeal for Chahal and Bhuvneshwar and 0 for 17 need 499 more runs to beat “We didn’t start too well South Africa 188 for 3 (Miller 65*, van der Dussen victory target. Colin de Grandhomme (11). lbw, picked up the ball and Kumar cleaned up the tail Australia 5 for 534 dec and 3 for 196 dec with the ball,” said Miller, who 45, Imad 1-9) beat Pakistan 181 for 7 (Babar 90, New Zealand lost Henry Neesham (44) was run knocked off the bails. and secured victory. (Khawaja 101*, Head 59*) was named man of the match. Talat 55, Phelukwayo 3-36) by seven runs

QCA HONOURS SHIRAZ Taskin ruled Shan fires CBQ to 40-run win over Galfar out of New TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Riding Titu’ all-round performance, DOHA Bangladesh Seniors crushed Al Rayyan Zealand tour Club by 102 runs in another match. Titu’s SHAN blasted an unbeaten century and 71 in 50 balls had a six and 10 boundaries AFP grabbed three wickets to spark Commer- and Ilyas hit seven fours in his 33-ball 50 DHAKA cial Bank Qatar to a fine 40-run victory had racing them to 192 for four. Al Rayyan over strong Galfar Al Misnad in an enter- Club collapsed at 90 all out in 19.3 overs, BANGLADESH’S tour of New taining Premier Division match at the Qa- crumbling under the run pressure. Rifat Zealand this month suffered a tar Airways Cricket Tournament. CBQ’s Shan (left) and Javed of Gulf Colours and Halim grabbed two wickets each. blow Sunday after pace bowler Qatar Airways, who has been sup- Taskin Ahmed was ruled out porting the Qatar Cricket Association teammates as he would have wanted. Ri- BRIEF SCORES: of the series with an ankle in- Premier Division (50 overs a side) activities in the country for a long time, zlan’s splendid 101 off 99 balls contained CBQ beat Galfar Al Misnad by 40 runs jury by the team doctor. has sponsored the tournament to provide nine boundaries. Joe contributed 63. His CBQ: 281 for 6 in 50 overs (Shan 142 not out, Abbas 56, Dharmang 24; Gayan Ahmed was recalled into competitive opportunity to players and 80-ball knock had four sixes and a four. 3/76, Yusuf 2/51) the side’s one-day international help them raise their level. Iqbal Chaudhry hit a six and three fours Galfar Al Misnad: 241 all out in 44.5 overs (Rizlan 101, Joe 63, Iqbal Chaudhry and Test squads after an im- 24; Shan 3/29, Zaheer 2/45, Amir 2/55) At the West Bay grounds, CBQ piled in 24. Man of the match: Shan (142 not out & 3 wkts) of CBQ pressive show for the Sylhet up 281 for six in 50 overs after electing Shan went on torment the rivals fur- Sixers in the Bangladesh Pre- to bat first. Shan was exceptional mixing ther with ball and collected three scalps. Division A T20 mier League Twenty20 tourna- his aggression and patience well. He fired Zaheer and Amir shared four wickets. Gulf Colours Lagaan beat United Challengers by four wickets ment. He was the competition’s Gulf Colours Lagaan: 136 for nine in 18 overs (Ahnaf 45 in 28 balls; Javed three sixes and 17 boundaries to compile In a Division A Twenty20 match, 3/24, Saeed 2/21) leading wicket-taker with 22 142 not out off 146 balls. Javed’s all-round show lifted Gulf Col- Gulf Colours Lagaan: 137 for six in 19 overs (Javed 51 in 40 balls, Ameen 32 scalps until an injury against Abbas (56 with four boundaries in 102 ours Lagaan past United Challengers by in 23 balls; Satish 3/30) Chittagong Vikings on Friday. balls) and Dharmang (24 in 20 balls with four wickets. His three-wicket haul and a Man of the match: Javed (51 runs & 3 wkts) of Gulf Colours Lagaan Chief selector Minhajul five fours) propped up the innings as well. double by Saeed limited the rivals to 136 Bangladesh Seniors beat Al Rayyan Club by 102 run Abedin said a replacement for Gayan (three for 76) and Yusuf picked five for nine in 18 overs. Later he slammed a Bangladesh Seniors: 192 for four (Titu 71 in 50 balls, Ilyas 50 in 33 balls; Qatar Cricket Association’s Domestic Cricket Head Gul Khan Jadoun Ahmed had not yet been decid- wickets between them. six and seven fours to get 51 in 40 balls Talha 2/31, Nasir 1/23) honours Galfar Al Misnad’s Mohamed Shiraz on being selected in the ed. Bangladesh will play three Rizlan led the chase and cracked a and Ameen whacked three sixes and a Al Rayyan Club: 90 all out in 19.3 overs (Ismail 21 in 32 balls; Rifat 2/19, Sri Lankan team for the tour of South Africa. The tour, starting on ODIs and three Test matches Halim 2/4) February 13 with one of the two Test matches, includes five ODIs and century for himself as well. However, he four in his 23-ball 32 to set up a four- Man of the match: Titu (71 runs, 1 wkt and 2 catches) of Bangladesh Seniors in New Zealand between Feb- could not get as much help from other wicket victory. three T20 internationals. ruary 13 and March 20.

Khelalfi dominates Manateq Qatar National Sprint again West Indies rout England, clinch Test series

Abdulla al Khelaifi continued his domination in the Class 1 as he AFP emerged the winner of the second round of the Manateq Qatar NORTH SOUND National Sprint at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. Driving Westfield Sport, he clocked 38.594 in the opening run and improved KEMAR Roach and captain Jason Holder led it to 38.059 in the next – which proved unmatchable for other drivers. another rout of the England batting line-up as Abdul Aziz Aljabri (Nissan 370Z) was overall runner-up with 41.155, the West Indies completed a crushing series- while Elie Daccache (Renault Clio) was third. The Class 2 was topped clinching 10-wicket victory after tea on the by Mohammed al Khayarin (Mitsubishi Evo8) with his third run of third day of the second Test at the Sir Vivian 39.259. Mohammed Aldelaimi (Mitsubishi Evo10) was narrowly Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. second to him. Khayarin also won the Class 3 in Chevrolet Corvette, Trailing by 119 runs at the start of the sec- clocking 39.149 in the third run. Mansour Chebli (Renault Clio), ond innings after Darren Bravo’s ultra-patient Nadim Ziade (EvoX) and Saad Fahad (Porche GT3) won the Class P1, half-century extended the West Indies first P2 and P3, respectively. QMMF President Abdulrahman al Mannai, innings total to 306 in the morning, England Captain Jason Holder of West Indies celebrates the chief guest, gave away the prizes. The QMMF president along with were demolished for 132 with Roach and Hold- winning the second cricket Test match against other QMMF officials and participants also cut a cake to celebrate er claiming four wickets each. England at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Qatar’s historic Asian Cup victory. Openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Camp- North Sound on Saturday. (AFP) bell then enjoyed the formality of knocking off the 14 runs required for victory in 2.1 overs, “This group has been together for a while Campbell sealing the result in style by hoisting and we have been doing some exceptional James Anderson for six over midwicket. things. The way we ended last year was disap- Following on a 381-run hammering of the pointing and everyone wanted to turn things visitors in the first Test in Barbados a week ear- around.” lier, the result gave the West Indies the series A dejected England captain Joe Root said: 2-0 with the final match of the rubber starting “It’s been frustrating. I think we’ve been out- next Saturday in St Lucia. performed once again and that’s quite hard to West Indies have also reclaimed the Wisden take. Trophy, symbol of supremacy in Test series be- “As a bowling group I thought we worked tween the two teams, after almost 10 years in exceptionally hard. Scoring under 200 isn’t go- England hands. ing to win you many games of cricket.” These two comprehensive victories also mark the first occasion since the 1994 tour of Brief scores the Caribbean that the West Indies have beaten England (1st Innings): 187 England in successive Tests. West Indies (1st Innings, overnight 272-6) “We’re hungry for success,” said a delighted England (2nd Innings): 132 all out Holder. West Indies (2nd Innings): 17 for no loss 20 Monday, February 4, 2019 The Last Word Sheikh Jassim graces Al Mazain Championship award ceremony

Olympic Committee (QOC) Saad Issa Saad al Kaabi Sheikh Joaan honours winners HE Sheikh Joaan bin (third) with a prize of Hamad al Thani honoured QR300,000. tional Falcon and Hunting the winners of Al Mazain In the ‘free category QNA Festival (Marmi Festival), at championship. The com- (hatchery)’, 16 contestants DOHA the Culture Village Founda- petition witnessed 71 birds competed for the first posi- tion (Katara). competing in the ‘free tions, where Hamad Nasser al THE Personal Representative A number of their excel- monster’ category, where Mohannadi won the first place of HH the Amir HH Sheikh lencies sheikhs, ministers, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz and a prize of QR200,000 fol- Jassim bin Hamad al Thani and heads of diplomatic mis- al Thani won the first place lowed by Sheikh Ahmed bin witnessed on Sunday evening sions accredited to the State and a prize of QR700,000. Abdulaziz al Thani (second) the crowning of the winners and guests of the festival at- Lusail team came in the with a prize of QR150,000 of Al Mazain championship, tended the ceremony. second place with a prize and Toyota team (third) with at the end of Qatar Interna- President of Qatar of QR500,000 followed by a prize of QR100,000. Shura speaker meets A treat for the eyes: 8th Halal president of IPU’s Asia-Pacific Group Qatar Festival opens at Katara The festival seeks to boost livestock production in Qatar AILYN AGONIA DOHA

THE best breeds of sheep and goats are on display at the 8th edition of the Halal (Live- stock) Qatar Festival which QNA The ongoing arrangements opened in the southern area of DOHA for the 140th IPU ordinary Gen- the Cultural Village Founda- eral Assembly meetings and as- tion, Katara on Sunday. SPEAKER of the Advisory sociated meetings to be hosted The festival, which will (Shura) Council HE Ahmed bin by Qatar from April 6 to 10 were continue until February 10, Abdullah bin Zaidal Mahmoud also reviewed. was inaugurated by Katara Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti inaugurates the Halal Qatar Festival. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) met with President of the Asia- Simina expressed his sat- General Manager Dr Khalid Pacific Group in the Inter- isfaction over the keen interest bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti. Parliamentary Union (IPU) exhibited by Mahmoud and the The festival seeks to boost and speaker of the Micronesia Council’s officials in following- the national production of Parliament Wesley Simina and up these arrangements, which livestock, while providing a his accompanying delegation in are carried out in a manner platform for local livestock Doha on Sunday. that guarantee the provision of breeders and merchants to The meeting discussed co- all requirements for holding a source the best breeds locally operation between the Shura successful and productive IPU and regionally. and IPU’s Asia-Pacific Group, session to support and develop “This festival is essential and the means of developing joint inter-parliamentary work. for the country as it has sev- them in various areas of parlia- The meeting was attended eral goals to achieve, including mentary work. by a number of Shura members. spreading awareness among the youth of the country’s heritage and boosting the na- tional livestock production. It is growing year after year, at- The livestock is displayed crafts related to sheep and see children aged 10-14 years ence of various food stalls, tracting livestock merchants in several sheepfolds that let goats. competing in different activi- including those displaying and breeders from other coun- the visitors have a closer look The event features a daily ties related to the daily lives popular food items produced tries. It also provides them at them. A segment of the auction of some of the best of real shepherds, testing their by Qatari families, as well as with a venue to exchange ex- event was also dedicated to breeds of sheep and goats. knowledge on breeding and several coffee stalls. Play areas pertise as well as sell and buy livestock-related food indus- Another major attraction raising sheep. are also within the vicinity as different breeds of livestock,” tries such as dairy and cheese of the event is the ‘Little Shep- The event is also a haven the festival is accompanied by Sulaiti said on the occasion. production as well as handi- herd’ competition, which will for food lovers with the pres- Mahaseel Shopping Festival. Qatar Foundation celebrates diversity through music

certs at prominent venues such ent cultures, it did so through QF uses music to speak to the as the United Nations Head- music; in July 2018, at the VII quarters in New York, the US; Saint Petersburg International community and the world the headquarters of the United Cultural Forum, Qatar Philhar- Nations Educational, Scientific monic Orchestra held a concert TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sic to members of the commu- and Cultural Organization in titled ‘28’ – representing the 28 DOHA nity. Paris, France; and the Royal Al- nationalities that make up the Since then, both QF mem- bert Hall in London, the UK, for orchestra. MUSIC lovers who relocate bers have played key roles in the BBC Proms. The concert, held in con- from their home country often staging world-class perfor- QPO’s high rate of retain- nection with the Russia Qatar wonder if they will be able to mances and providing high- ment – around 80 percent of 2018 Year of Culture, saw the find the necessary inspiration calibre music training right in its 95 musicians have been orchestra’s musicians perform and avenues to hone their tal- Qatar. part of it since it was first es- the national anthems of Russia ents abroad. Fortunately, when With courses offering both tablished – contributes to its and Qatar – with a twist. The they arrive in Qatar, they are one-to-one and group tutoring success. It also evidences QF’s two anthems were combined pleased to discover the array of in 22 instruments and Arabic commitment towards provid- together, with the renowned music classes and concerts on and Western vocal training, Qatar’s music landscape has evolved over the last decade and QF’s efforts to enhance diversity by offering ing people, irrespective of na- Qatari singer Fahad al Kubaisi offer across Doha, throughout QMA attracts both schoolchil- initiatives that benefit the community, such as music training or concerts, have contributed to this evolution. tionality or background, access and a Russian soprano singing the year. dren and adults from different to first-rate infrastructure and the Arabic and Russian lyrics Qatar’s music landscape nationalities as its students. concert, there is perfect harmo- over 30 non-Arab students to world-class venues, such resources for their personal respectively. – be it Arabic, Western or Currently, the staff and stu- ny and synchronisation. So, the studying traditional Arabic mu- as Qatar National Convention and professional development “For the past decade, Qa- contemporary – has evolved dent body at QMA collectively more diverse the backgrounds sic instruments, such as the- Centre and the amphitheatre in Qatar. tar Foundation has been using over the last decade and Qatar represents over 50 countries. of our musicians, the better the nay, a reed flute and the oud, a at Katara, giving them a taste of Kurt Meister, QPO execu- the plethora of music talent Foundation’s (QF) efforts to en- Dr Ozgur Mert Esen, head performance.” string instrument that resem- performing in public. tive director, helped found the in Qatar to speak to the world hance diversity by offering initi- of Western Music at QMA, has As both Arabic and Western bles the guitar. Besides, once in a year, initiative at the behest of Her without saying a word,” Meister atives that benefit people from been teaching piano since the music classrooms are housed in “These students are car- the students get a chance to Highness Sheikha Moza bint said. the community, such as music academy started and believes the same facility at QMA at the rying our message of music perform with musicians from Nasser, chairperson of Qatar “It has reached a point training or concerts, have con- diversity is crucial to the devel- heart of the Cultural Village abroad. For instance, Nadir Ab- Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation. where, after a Qatar Philhar- tributed to this evolution. opment of a country’s musical Foundation (Katara), students dul Salam, an Indian student – 17 of whose musicians teach He has personally seen the monic Orchestra performance In 2008, in order to estab- fabric, whether through train- are naturally immersed in both who studied Arabic music at at QMA – at a concert where positive impact of QF’s initia- abroad, members of the audi- lish the nation’s first official or- ing or performances. music traditions. QMA for six years, recently per- ensembles and soloists from tives to encourage diversity in ence approach me saying that chestra – Qatar Philharmonic “When students and staff “Music’s capacity to bridge formed at the opening ceremo- QMA take centre stage. all things music – performanc- they are amazed at the way Orchestra –QF invited some of from various nationalities get cultures in a way that no other ny of the 7th Muslim World Biz The diversity of nationali- es, teaching and appreciation – Qatar has embraced diversity the best musicians in the world together to perform, each per- art form can is reflected in the Conference in Malaysia.” ties in Qatar Philharmonic Or- extend from Qatar to the world. in music to the extent that the to make Qatar their home. son brings their own unique increasing number of students QF’s commitment to bring- chestra mirrors that of QMA Meister recalls how, a year country now has a world-class QF followed this up in 2011 touch, their individual inter- from non-Arab countries show- ing the best in music education and has contributed to its after the blockade, when Qatar orchestra in Doha. Each time, by establishing a state-of-the- pretation to the way each in- ing interest in Arabic music,” to the public goes beyond the increasing popularity. It has wanted to show the world that it my response is the same – Qa- art music school, Qatar Music strument is played,” he said. said Yassine Ayari, head of Ara- classrooms of QMA. It provides staged an array of memorable was as inclusive and welcoming tar is capable of this and much Academy (QMA), to teach mu- “And yet, when we perform in a bic Music at QMA. “We have aspiring musicians with access performances, including con- as ever to people from differ- more,” he said.